I buy a lot of tarot decks. It’s part of my job and it’s one of my passions. Obviously I have access to all Llewellyn and Lo Scarabeo decks. But there are plenty of decks published every year by other publishers or that are self-published. Like most of you, I don’t have an unlimited tarot budget, so I have to pick and choose. I think I’m pretty similar to most tarotists when considering purchasing a new deck. I check out images available online, read tarot forums, and check them out in person when possible.
I also read reviews. Different reviewers have different styles and include different sorts of information. Just like with movie and restaurant critics, I’ve learned which