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BYOAC Tokens!!! Now Accepting Pre-Orders.
Matt, GoC:
Well, in the spirit of going overboard, I'm in for whatever sided coins. I think using the MAME logo might not sit the best with the creator of MAME, but who knows? Besides, not everyone uses just MAME on their cabs, anyway. I think a joystick on one side (easily do-able), with "BYOAC Member" on the other side would be nice. Since the members would be the ones ponying up for the coins, it should make mention of that fact. I'd love to see that phrase embossed onto the coins that go into my BYOAC-inspired and influenced dream cab. How does everyone feel about that?
-Apoc
mp2526:
I'm getting in on this a little late, but I had put a little research in on this in the original thread and had planned to make an order but, as usual things kept coming up with a higher priority.
As was stated before, most quarter mechs will adjust somewhat to fit a .984 size token with about 90-95% reliablility. I have several brand new coin mechs that I have successfully adjusted to accept .984 tokens that I would be willing to sell for $6 a piece plus shipping (and 8.25% tax if in Texas). If anyone is interested I'll send you a pic.
I would be willing to pony up the die costs if after this first run I could "license" the art work and sell future tokens at a moderate profit. I'm not looking for exclusive use of any artwork, just permission from whoever created it to use it to create future runs for these tokens with enough profit to make it worth my while (but not so much as to gouge you or future BYOACers.
Unfortunately, I don't have the cash flow to go ahead and make an entire run by myself, but would be willing to use my Paypal account as a holding for any money collected, as was suggested before. And, pay the entire die fee (both sides), so that would make this initial order fairly cheap for you guys.
I can understand any trepidation anyone might have about sending in money, but I have sold a few items to several BYOACers that I believe will attest in my trust worthiness. If everyone is in agreement to this, I'll step up and take on the duty of tracking how many people want in on this and of placing the order.
I have to run right now, but wanted to get this post out real quick, but someone can do the math and figure out what the price would be per 100 tokens (now that the ~$400 die costs aren't an issue, don't forget to factor in the initial large quantity shipping though)
EDIT: I'll try and remember to contact Hoffman Mint tomorrow or in the next few days to see what the shipping costs would be for an order. And I'll verify the cost of the tokens, as the costs qouted in the original thread were given to me a little less than a year ago.
mahuti:
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Aceldamor:
ok.....I'll change my vote to 35 for 2 custom sides if it will fit my quarter mechs...
Not too demanding on what is on which side, I like the idea of the player 1 logo on one side with "Game Not Over" or "BYOAC" allong the perimiter of the coin and mabye a cabinet or a classic character on the other.
I really like the idea of the give some back to BYOAC thing...mabye something like Donate a percentage of profits to Saint..he has been responsible for this community....
mahuti:
You can give back to Saint by clicking on his ads & buying his book. :)