{"product_id":"yu-sheng-pu-ke-pai-xi-lie-xiao-chou-cai-se-wei-shi-ji","title":"Recycling Hanyu Yu Sheng Playing Cards Series Colour Joker","description":"\u003ch3\u003eColour Joker: Widely recognized by collectors as the rarest surviving card, the magnum opus of the Card Series\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong the two jokers in the Hanyu Playing Card series, the Colour Joker has long enjoyed greater popularity in the secondary market than the Black Joker. The collector community generally regards it as the last and most sought-after card in the entire series, almost always becoming the focal point of any auction it appears in. For owners, this means that when selling, they face a group of eager buyers who have been waiting for a long time and are actively bidding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Origins of the Hanyu and Ichiro's Malt Playing Card Series\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hanyu Distillery, located in Saitama Prefecture, ceased production and closed in 2000. Ichiro Akuto rescued and preserved approximately 400 barrels of original whisky left by his father, bottling them individually between 2005 and 2014 to create the Ichiro's Malt Card Series, themed after playing cards. The complete set consists of fifty-four cards (fifty-two regular cards and two jokers). Since the original whisky was a finite number of sealed barrels, each bottling meant one less barrel, and this \"non-renewable\" characteristic is the root cause of the series' ever-increasing scarcity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Colour Joker belongs to the final chapter of the series, released in 2014. Its overall surviving quantity is generally recognized as lower than most regular cards; moreover, collectors widely consider it the most difficult to obtain, and its single-card market price has long remained at the forefront of the series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eColour 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\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\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 (Joker suit)\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\u003eFinal chapter of the series, 2014 bottling batch (based on bottle inscription)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eCask Description\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eMostly single casks, often 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 (recognized by collectors as the rarest)\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 in the final chapter of the series, with a generally recognized lower surviving quantity than most regular cards. The single-card market price has long remained at the forefront of 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\u003eThe Card Series' Market Foundation as Seen from an Auction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2019, Bonhams Hong Kong sold a complete set of fifty-four cards for HK$7,192,000, establishing the most representative public auction record for the Card Series. Individual card transactions, meanwhile, continue annually in London, Tokyo, Hong Kong, and other locations. For sellers, such public transaction history indicates traceable market trends and a solid buyer base, eliminating concerns about a lack of demand when selling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Factors Affecting the Buyback Price of the Colour Joker\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Colour Joker has a high individual value, and appraisals will meticulously examine each aspect; even if one item has a flaw, we will still accept it with a graded discount, rather than refusing it outright for missing parts.\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\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\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\u003eThe full-body image of the Colour Joker is richly colored, with precise multi-color alignment of the diamond pattern on the clothing and a glossy gold finish on the cap bells.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eColor misalignment causing paint loss, blurred diamond patterns, fading.\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 the ideal position in the neck of the bottle, no noticeable loss of liquid.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eLiquid level decreased, bottle has leaked.\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\u003eSeal intact, cork or screw cap healthy.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eSeal damaged, previously opened and resealed.\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 the engraved barrel number, traceable.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eNumber blurry, inconsistent with engraving.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eBox and Certificate Completeness\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\u003eSelling Process\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eInitial Photo Assessment\u003c\/b\u003e: Send five-angle photos of the bottle (front, back, neck, bottom, label barrel number) via WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/85246135750\"\u003e46135750\u003c\/a\u003e, and provide known version information. Our team will respond on the same day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eArrange Collection\/Meeting\u003c\/b\u003e: On-site collection or in-store meetings can be arranged in Hong Kong, Kowloon, New Territories, Outlying Islands, and Macau. Settlement is made instantly in cash or via FPS upon completion of appraisal.\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: Why is the Colour Joker more sought after than the Black Joker?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMainly due to the surviving quantity. The collector community generally believes that the Colour Joker is the last and rarest card in the entire set, with many buyers and limited circulation. Therefore, its secondary market popularity has long been higher than that of the Black Joker, and its estimated price range is also relatively higher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: If the color label has some paint loss, can it still be accepted?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, it can. Color misalignment causing paint loss is a relatively common condition for this card. We will quote based on the extent of the paint loss and overall condition after graded assessment; as long as the barrel number and serial number can be matched, the rarity of the liquid will still be reflected in the valuation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ: Will the quotes always be different?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere will be fluctuations. The Colour Joker is a scarce item with active trading, and international auction prices change quarterly. Our quotes will be close to the current market range, rather than using past prices, so there will naturally be differences when asking for prices at different times.\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\u003eFor other Hanyu playing card series, the rank, label version, and aging barrel are different, so the estimated price range will also vary. Before selling, it's worth cross-referencing:\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%97malt-king\"\u003eHanyu Playing Card Series King of Clubs 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%97hanyu-ichiros-malt-6-of-hearts%E5%9B%9E\"\u003eHanyu Playing Card Series 6 of Hearts 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-jack\"\u003eHanyu Playing Card Series Jack of Diamonds 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-malt-10\"\u003eHanyu Playing 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%97-hanyu-ichiros-malt-3-of-hea\"\u003eHanyu Playing Card Series 3 of Hearts Buyback Price\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFurther reading: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/%E6%97%A5%E6%9C%AC%E5%A8%81%E5%A3%AB%E5%BF%8C\"\u003eJapanese Whisky Encyclopedia\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/recycling-services\"\u003eFree Door-to-Door Collection Process in Hong Kong and Macau\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/contact\"\u003eWhatsApp Instant Quote\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"威仕世忌","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43463570653401,"sku":null,"price":999999.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/0014\/7161\/products\/1_2_6e14be2e-61cf-4b7d-83fb-988fce57bcd2.jpg?v=1665480386","url":"https:\/\/whiskyera.com\/en\/products\/yu-sheng-pu-ke-pai-xi-lie-xiao-chou-cai-se-wei-shi-ji","provider":"威仕世忌","version":"1.0","type":"link"}