My Big Obsession Start
Okay so I literally fell in love with the Ostara Tarot after seeing some stunning pics on a mystic forum. It wasn’t just cards, felt like art? But then the panic hit: WHERE the heck could I even buy this thing? Like seriously, you see these beautiful decks floating around online but finding legit sellers? Whole different battle.
The Wild Online Hunt Begins
First step was obvious, right? Fire up my browser. Typed in “buy ostara tarot online”. Boom. Tons of results. Too many, actually. Got super overwhelming real fast. Saw prices jumping all over the place. $40 one place, $90 another? Red flags immediately went up.
Clicked around a few sites that looked… sketchy. Product photos were low-res, weird blurry watermarks all over. Totally screamed “fake”. Descriptions sounded like they were copied from somewhere else. Customer reviews? Nonexistent or full of broken English praise. Closed those tabs fast.
Trusting the Big Names (Mostly)
Decided okay, safer bet would be the big booksellers or well-known occult shops online everyone talks about. Places that have a reputation. Searched on their sites specifically:
- Checked inventory on the giant bookshop that dominates online
- Looked through a massive marketplace everyone uses (the one starting with A)
- Searched trusted occult/witchy marketplaces like E-something and felt legit shops there
Found it listed on a couple! Feeling good now. But wait… massive price differences again. And the cheaper ones were often sold by “fulfilled by” third parties. Who ARE these people? Read the reviews on THOSE sellers specifically. Saw mixed stuff – some okay, some complaints about damaged boxes or missing items. Got hesitant.
Tapping into the Real Community Gems
Remembered the best info often comes from the people obsessed with the thing. Went digging:
- Scrolled through big tarot subreddits, searched specifically for “ostara buy”
- Checked popular witchy tags on socials like Tumblr & Insta
- Visited independent tarot review blogs I follow
THIS is where the gold was. People sharing actual experiences. Kept seeing a few names popping up repeatedly as reliable:
- Publisher Direct: Actually found the official Ostara site! Seemed most legit, but shipping cost? Ouch sometimes.
- Trusted Indie Shops: Community members kept shouting out specific small, independent metaphysical shops online they’d personally used and got authentic decks from fast.
- Niche Online Marketplaces: Got pointed towards curated occult platforms that vet their sellers carefully.
Wrote these down carefully.
My Final Purchase Move
Armed with that community-vetted list, I started comparing. Checked:
- Total price (deck cost + shipping + any tax)
- Shipping times they promised
- Return policies – just in case!
- Any mention of authenticity guarantees
Settled on one specific indie shop with tons of glowing recommendations in the tarot groups. Ordered there. Felt good. Secure. No sketchy vendor vibes this time.
How I Know Now (Avoid the Scams!)
Honestly? Cause I nearly got burned earlier! Saw an Insta ad with Ostara for stupid cheap right after I ordered. Curious, clicked. Website design was garbage, broken contact link, only payment option looked shady AF. Zero social proof. Later saw someone post in a group about a deck from that exact site arriving blurry and flimsy. Total fake. That feeling in your gut telling you “too good to be true”? Usually right. Skip the unknown shops, skip the ultra-cheap deals, go where the real enthusiasts tell you they had good experiences. Paid extra maybe for shipping? Worth every penny knowing my deck is real. Hope this helps you avoid the rabbit holes I dug through!
