{"product_id":"yu-sheng-pu-ke-pai-xi-lie-hei-se-gui-pai","title":"Hanyu Yuzuru Playing Cards Collection Black Joker Buyback","description":"\u003ch3\u003eBlack Joker: One of the two final cards in the Card Series, the last puzzle piece for a complete collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Hanyu playing card series consists of 52 standard cards plus two Jokers, and the Black Joker is one of the final cards released. For collectors aiming to complete the set, missing this card means the collection remains incomplete. Therefore, the demand for this single card has consistently been higher than most standard cards. Whenever a Black Joker is sold at an international auction, it often garners media attention in the spirits industry, highlighting its central position in the Hanyu lineup. Holding this card in hand is already a significant bargaining chip for selling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHanyu Black Joker's Market Position and Key Collection Points\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Hanyu Distillery, located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan, officially closed its doors in 2000. Ichiro Akuto inherited approximately 400 barrels of original whisky from his father and progressively bottled them as single casks between 2005 and 2014. The entire series was named Ichiro's Malt Card Series, themed after playing cards, and comprised a total of fifty-four cards (fifty-two standard cards plus two Jokers). Since the raw material came from a closed distillery with a finite number of barrels, each bottle sold meant one less available, which is the fundamental reason for the increasing scarcity of the entire series in the secondary market.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs for the Joker cards, they belong to the series finale, released in the final year of 2014. Their overall surviving quantity is generally considered lower than most standard cards, which is a key reason why the Black Joker's market price has consistently ranked among the highest in the series for many years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBlack Joker Specification Positioning\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics of this card\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eCard Position\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eJoker (Joker suit)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eBottling Batch\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eEnd of series, 2014 bottling batch (subject to bottle inscription)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eCask Type Description\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003ePredominantly single cask, mostly bottled at Cask Strength\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eScarcity Level\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eTop-tier\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeries Ranking\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eReleased at the end of the series, generally acknowledged to have a lower surviving quantity than most standard cards, and its single card market price consistently ranks among the highest in the series.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuction Market Depth of the Card Series\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 2019, Bonhams Hong Kong sold a complete set of fifty-four cards for HK$7,192,000, which is the most representative transaction record for the Card Series in public auctions. Individual card auctions are held annually in London, Tokyo, Hong Kong, and other locations. In other words, this series is not an obscure item with occasional transactions, but rather an active collectible with consistent, public, cross-market transaction support. For sellers, transparent market conditions and sufficient buyers provide the foundation for confidently putting items up for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMain Factors Affecting the Buyback Price of the Black Joker\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHanyu single casks are high-value collectibles, and authentication involves detailed scrutiny of each item; even if one aspect is not perfect, we will still accept the item after applying a graded discount, rather than refusing it outright for missing parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssessment Item\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptimal Condition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Deductions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eLabel Printing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eClear monochrome joker silhouette, complete golden embellishments on the bell of the cap, distinct cask number engraving.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMissing golden print, blurred text, yellowing water stains.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eFill Level\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eLiquid level at ideal position in the bottle neck, no significant loss of liquid.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eLower liquid level, bottle leakage.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eCapsule and Cork\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eIntact capsule, healthy cork or screw cap with no abnormal odor.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eDamaged capsule, signs of re-sealing.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eNumber Matching\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eBottle number matches cask number engraving, traceable.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eBlurred number, inconsistent with engraving.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eBox and Certificate Completeness\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eOriginal wooden box and certificate complete.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eNo box, no certificate, missing accessories.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHanyu Black Joker Valuation and Handover Process\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eHanyu Black Joker condition photos\u003c\/b\u003e: Take clear photos of the front, back label, fill level, capsule, and box\/certificate. WhatsApp them to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/85246135750\"\u003e46135750\u003c\/a\u003e for an initial assessment of the version and preservation status based on the photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eHanyu Black Joker initial market range check\u003c\/b\u003e: If the Hanyu Black Joker is an older edition or limited edition, we will first verify the version and accessories item by item, then arrange a handover time.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eHanyu Black Joker physical confirmation\u003c\/b\u003e: During handover, we will re-verify the Hanyu Black Joker's capsule, fill level, and box\/certificate. If the condition matches the photos, payment can be made on the spot.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon Valuation Questions for Hanyu Black Joker\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Before valuing the Hanyu Black Joker, do I need to find all the box and certificate items?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: It's best to have the box and certificate, of course; if you can't find them for now, we can still assess the bottle itself. For limited editions, the label design, box, certificate, capsule, and bottle base need close-up photos; the preservation of the label for themed versions often influences the price more than the name of the whisky itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How do I distinguish genuine from fake?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Are there common flaws in fake Black Jokers? The most common flaw is in the golden embellishment of the jester's cap bell, where fakes often omit the golden print on the bell. During authentication, we also verify if the cask number engraving matches the bottle number and compare the printing layers of the label, making an overall judgment from multiple details.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: If I only have a single card, not a complete set, will you still purchase it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes, we will. While a complete set certainly commands a premium for being matched, the Black Joker as a single card is itself a high-value currency at the forefront of the series. International auctions also sell it as a single card, so single cards are purchased according to the current week's market range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What if the wooden box or certificate is missing? Does it significantly affect the value?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: It does have an impact, but it won't prevent us from purchasing it. Having the box and certificate complete will significantly increase the valuation; if they are missing, we will quote after applying a graded discount based on the condition before handover. The scarcity of the whisky itself remains the primary factor in valuation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you just want to know the approximate selling price of your Hanyu Black Joker, there's no need to bring the bottle out yet; simply take clear photos of the front and back labels, fill level, capsule, and accessories, and WhatsApp them to 46135750. We'll verify the version based on the photos first.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOther Hanyu Playing Cards (Single Cards)\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmong the Hanyu playing card series, the valuation varies significantly for different card positions, labels, and cask types. Please verify the version before selling:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E7%BE%BD%E7%94%9F%E6%92%B2%E5%85%8B%E7%89%8C%E7%B3%BB%E5%88%97-malt-10\"\u003eHanyu Card Series 10 OF CLUBS Buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E7%BE%BD%E7%94%9F%E6%92%B2%E5%85%8B%E7%89%8C%E7%B3%BB%E5%88%97malt-king\"\u003eHanyu Card Series King of Clubs Buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E7%BE%BD%E7%94%9F%E6%92%B2%E5%85%8B%E7%89%8C%E7%B3%BB%E5%88%97malt-queen-1\"\u003eHanyu Card Series (Single Card Purchase) Buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E7%BE%BD%E7%94%9F-%E6%92%B2%E5%85%8B%E7%89%8C%E7%B3%BB%E5%88%97-%E5%B0%8F%E4%B8%91%E5%BD%A9%E8%89%B2-%E5%A8%81%E5%A3%AB%E5%BF%8C\"\u003eHanyu Card Series Colour Joker Buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6-%E7%BE%BD%E7%94%9F-%E6%92%B2%E5%85%8B%E7%89%8C%E7%B3%BB%E5%88%97-hanyu-ichiros-malt-3-of-hea\"\u003eHanyu Card Series 3 of Hearts Buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eRelated pages: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/recycling-services\"\u003ebuyback services Description\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/whisky-recycling-faq\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/%E7%BE%BD%E7%94%9F%E7%B3%BB%E5%88%97\"\u003eHanyu Model List\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHanyu Black Joker same brand reference:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/yu-sheng-pu-ke-pai-xi-lie-xiao-chou-cai-se-wei-shi-ji\"\u003eHanyu Card Series Colour Joker\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hui-shou-yu-sheng-pu-ke-pai-xi-lie-malt-10\"\u003eHanyu Card Series 10 of Clubs\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hui-shou-yu-sheng-pu-ke-pai-xi-lie-hanyu-ichiros-malt-3-of-hea\"\u003eHanyu Card Series 3 of Hearts\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"威仕世忌","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43463566688473,"sku":null,"price":999999.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/0014\/7161\/products\/2_1d1763c3-3cc4-4460-8b49-9f8f559c0c7c.jpg?v=1665480372","url":"https:\/\/whiskyera.com\/en\/products\/hanyu-yuzuru-playing-cards-collection-black-joker-buyback","provider":"威仕世忌","version":"1.0","type":"link"}