Pictures are crisp and clean, card stock is sturdy with a linen finish. The deck rifle shuffles like a dream. Colors are bright and bold. And, for a very affordable deck, it is perfect for the beginner Tarot reader as well as the experienced. The accompanying 'little white book' is actually very well produces including a color picture of each card and the meaning of the card. And with the price so low, and free shipping with Prime, if you take it out and something happens to the deck. You're not at a huge loss. So it's perfect for travel! (keep your precious/valuable decks safe at home or where ever you read for others ;-) ).