{"product_id":"yu-sheng-pu-ke-pai-xi-lie-hei-se-gui-pai","title":"Recycle Hanyu Yuzuru Playing Cards Collection Black Joker","description":"\u003ch3\u003eBlack Joker: One of Two Finale Cards in the Card Series, the Final Piece for a Complete Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hanyu Card Series comprises 52 regular cards plus two Jokers, with the Black Joker being one of the two final releases. For collectors aiming to complete the set, missing this card means an incomplete collection, hence its long-standing individual demand consistently surpasses that of most regular cards. Whenever a Black Joker is sold at an international auction, it is often reported by wine and spirits media, demonstrating its central position within the Hanyu landscape. Owning this card alone already represents a significant asset for resale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Hanyu and Ichiro's Malt Card Series\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hanyu Distillery, located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan, officially ceased operations in 2000. Ichiro Akuto inherited approximately 400 casks of original spirit left by his father. Between 2005 and 2014, these were successively bottled as single casks, forming the Ichiro's Malt Card Series, themed around playing cards. The complete set consists of 54 cards (52 regular cards plus two Jokers). As the raw material came from a closed distillery with a finite number of casks, each sold cask reduced the available stock. This is the fundamental reason behind the continuous deepening scarcity of the entire series in the secondary market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecifically regarding the Jokers, they were released in 2014, the final year of the series. Their overall surviving quantity is widely acknowledged to be lower than that of most regular cards, which is a key factor behind the Black Joker's consistently high market value within the series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBlack Joker Specifications and Positioning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics of this Card\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c!--nl\/\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eCard Rank\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eJoker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eBottling Batch\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eEnd of series, 2014 bottling batch (as per bottle inscription)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eCask Type Description\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003ePrimarily single casks, mostly bottled at Cask Strength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eScarcity Level\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eTop-tier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeries Position\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eReleased at the end of the series, widely acknowledged to have a lower surviving quantity than most regular cards, and its individual market value consistently ranks among the highest in the series.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAuction Market Depth of the Card Series\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2019, Bonhams Hong Kong sold a complete set of 54 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 an active collectible with continuous, public, cross-market transaction support – for sellers, transparent market prices and ample buyers are the basis for a confident sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Factors Affecting the Resale Value of the Black Joker\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHanyu single casks are high-value collectibles, and each item will be meticulously inspected. Even if an item is not perfectly flawless, we will still accept it after applying a grade-based discount; it's not a case of refusing incomplete items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssessment Item\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptimal Condition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Deductions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c!--nl\/\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eLabel Printing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eClear monochrome Joker silhouette, complete gold embellishment on the hat bell, distinct cask number engraving.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eMissing gold print, blurred lettering, yellowing water stains.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eFill Level\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eLiquid level at ideal position in the bottleneck, no significant loss of liquid.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eLower liquid level, bottle leakage.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeal and Cork\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eIntact seal, healthy cork or screw cap with no abnormal odors.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eDamaged seal, signs of secondary sealing.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eNumber Matching\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle number matches cask number engraving, traceable.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eBlurred number, inconsistent with engraving.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eCompleteness of Box and Certificate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginal wooden box and certificate complete.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eNo box, no certificate, missing accessories.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eResale Process\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eOnline Initial Valuation\u003c\/b\u003e: Send multi-angle photos of the bottle (front, back, neck, bottom, label with cask number) via WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/85246135750\"\u003e46135750\u003c\/a\u003e, and state the version and accessory condition. Our team will provide a reference price on the same day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eVersion Confirmation\u003c\/b\u003e: Compare label details, cask number, and bottle number, referencing current international auction prices and transaction ranges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eDoor-to-door or In-store Transaction\u003c\/b\u003e: Free door-to-door service in Hong Kong, Kowloon, and New Territories. After verification, settlement will be made on-site with cash or FPS, handled one-on-one throughout the process.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: How to distinguish authenticity? Are there common flaws in counterfeit Black Jokers?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe most common flaw appears in the gold embellishment of the Joker's hat bell; fakes often miss the gold print in the bell area. During authentication, we also verify if the cask number engraving matches the bottle number and compare the label's printing layers, making a comprehensive judgment from multiple details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: If I only have a single card, not a complete set, will you still buy it?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, we do. While a complete set certainly has a premium for matching, the Black Joker as a single card is itself a highly liquid asset within the series, and international auctions also trade it individually. Therefore, single cards are accepted at their current weekly market range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: Does it significantly affect the value if the wooden box or certificate is missing?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt does have an impact, but we won't refuse to buy it because of that. A complete box and certificate will significantly increase the valuation. If lost, we will quote a price after applying a grade-based discount, as the scarcity of the liquid itself remains the primary valuation factor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhatsApp for instant quote:\u003cb\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/85246135750\"\u003e46135750\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOther Hanyu Playing Cards\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithin the Hanyu Card Series, valuations vary greatly depending on card rank, label, and cask type. Before selling, you can identify the version:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\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\n\n\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\n\n\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 Acquisition) Buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\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\n\n\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\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRelated pages: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/recycling-services\"\u003eRecycling 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","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\/yu-sheng-pu-ke-pai-xi-lie-hei-se-gui-pai","provider":"威仕世忌","version":"1.0","type":"link"}