2004 BYOAC Tokens SOLD OUT!!!

[mp2526]

Doesn't the buyer pay those?  I just got a customs bill for Ultimarc.

Yes, the buyer typically pays custom charges.  You can call it a gift to avoid or lower the custom charges depending on the country.  Technically this would be illegal, as you would be not quite telling the truth on the customs form, but I doubt anyone will come knocking on your door.

[patrickl]

OK, thanks for the info Santoro. I put in an order for 200 brass tokens paid by credit card (sent to Tilzs). I hope I did everything right (total amount $58.01)

I didn't select any "forms" during shipping. I didn't have a clue what those numbers meant and the default was "none" so I just went with that.

[microwrx]

Thanks for the international info.  I have ordered 200 of each color/finish to be sent to Australia and paid into Tilzs' PayPal account by credit card.

As for customs (in Australia) as long as the value is under $250 (via shipping/courier companies, I think it's $400 via regular mail services) and the item is labelled gift there are no customs charges.  If they are chargeable then they are paid by the receiver of the goods (I had this with my last Ultimarc order also).

JJ

[JoyMonkey]

Just ordered the 100 brass / 100 nickel super combo deal!

Someone should make a cheap video infomercial for these, like you see for those tacky coins on TV - but wait, there's more! Act now and get this fine hand-painted porcelein teddy bear! Yours to keep!

Maybe you should mail them out with a 'Certificate of Authenticity' ?

[RacerX]

Someone should make a cheap video infomercial for these, like you see for those tacky coins on TV - but wait, there's more! Act now and get this fine hand-painted porcelein teddy bear! Yours to keep!

Just wait for Kevin Steele's review.  I can see it now...

"The tokens are nice and round and shiny on both sides.  The dentils are a nice addition to the back side of the coin.  When inserted into the coin slot, the token falls through the mechs as it should, and a credit is registered.  I personally "tested" 500 coins while playing Robotron, and only 1 token was rejected.  Overall, I give these tokens my highest recommendation."  

[KevSteele]

Somehow I knew I was getting pulled into this as soon as I saw the words "cheap video infomercial"  

Truth be told, I'm planning on doing a video about setting up a MAME cab for token operation once I get my sets.

I'll try and make it as cheesy as you'd like.  

Kevin

[Chris]

Just wait for Kevin Steele's review.  I can see it now...

"The tokens are nice and round and shiny on both sides.  The dentils are a nice addition to the back side of the coin.  When inserted into the coin slot, the token falls through the mechs as it should, and a credit is registered.  I personally "tested" 500 coins while playing Robotron, and only 1 token was rejected.  Overall, I give these tokens my highest recommendation."  

Don't DO that to me while I'm eating a burger... I nearly choked to death!  

[Stingray2019]

Mark "Stingray" Santora

Nice Name!  

Er, yeah. What Santoro said.

-S

Brother Ray!  

What can I say, the Stingray moniker appears to be getting quite popular.  Cars, fish, the occasional bad scifi movie reference...

Glad to meet you.

Mark "Stingray" Santora

[Stingray]

Just to stake my claim, this has been my online name since 1996. Oh and I had the car in mind, not that I have anything against cheesy sci-fi or flat fish.  

-S

[Chris]

Just to stake my claim, this has been my online name since 1996. Oh and I had the car in mind, not that I have anything against cheesy sci-fi or flat fish.  

I gave up my "online name" years ago when I started doing more "professional" type stuff on the net.  For years, however, I was known as "Star Klutz"...  

[Stingray2019]

Just to stake my claim, this has been my online name since 1996. Oh and I had the car in mind, not that I have anything against cheesy sci-fi or flat fish.  

-S

1982.  Atari 800 Computer with 300bd modem.    You can check the Fidonet archives if you want, but they date back only to the late eighties I believe.

Also, the car - 1967 black.  Secondary, the big fish I see when diving.


Regardless, nice to see another Stingray in the house.

Mark "Stingray" Santora

[Stingray]

You win. In 1982 I was 12. Closest thing I had to a computer was an Atari 2600.

-S

[Chris]

You win. In 1982 I was 12. Closest thing I had to a computer was an Atari 2600.

Beats me. I started in '84 with a Commodore 64.

[MadEditor]

Order passed to Tilzs... I'll wait patiently

But it's going to be hard !!!  

[MinerAl]

Money: sent.

I win.  I got my moniker at birth in 1971

Miner,Al

[JoyMonkey]

So are they ordered Santoro? It's like waiting for Christmas to arrive. Whuhahahee tokens is a comin!  

[Santoro]

A status report:

I am just a few orders short of the break-even point so barring problems I should be placing the order today.  

The "Happy Guy" side is complete, and Pixelhugger plans on sending me the final artwork for the Atomic side today - providing he can speak to the engraver.  He has cleaned up the Atomic side a bit and enlarged the font a little.  I am sure he will post the "blinged" final design as soon as he is through.

Dave

[maraxle]

You win. In 1982 I was 12. Closest thing I had to a computer was an Atari 2600.

In 1982, I was 4 (for all but 15 days or so).  I was programming in BASIC and playing Hunt The Wumpus and Car Wars on my grandfather's TI-99/4A.

[Santoro]

Pixel and I spoke to a different engraver today at length and this one signalled that there is a lot more flexibility in depths than we previously thought.  

Because of this Pixel is going to take the weekend and see how he can tweak it using this new ability.  The token should be nicer because of it, so it will be well worth the slight delay.

The order is in and the mint now has the money, so there is no going back! We hope to send in the final artwork in on Monday or Tuesday, and to have another quick call with the engraver early in the week to be sure everything is in order before he goes to work cutting the dies.

[rchadd]

They are .984" solid brass Tokens, approximately the size of a US quarter.
To start, I am accepting orders for lots of 200 Tokens only.

so will they will work in the 25c coin mechs i am thinking about ordering?

i really don't need as many as 200 (they're just for operating my only cab) - can't you really send less? it would help to keep the international shipping cost down as well. Why not lots of 50 or 100 as well?

v.cool design!

[Chris]

They are .984" solid brass Tokens, approximately the size of a US quarter.

so will they will work in the 25c coin mechs i am thinking about ordering?

No.  They are slightly larger than a quarter.  Many 25c mechs can be modified to work with tokens, though.

In fact, I'm getting my hands on some new Happ mechs that I can convert to take both quarters and these tokens, if anyone's interested.  I should have at least four pairs that will probably go for $20 a pair shipped in the US.  These would be about $35 shipped from Happs... anyone interested in these?

--Chris

[dmsuchy]

mp2526 has coin mechs that work with that token size and quarters also for only 6 bucks each! I already got mine and for a little additional charge he rigged them up with micro switches so the coin reject works as a credit button! I got the rigged up coin mechs for around 21 bucks shipped!! I have them installed and they work great, can't wait till I get these awesome tokens.

[Pasqualz]

I've read this entire thread, and I'm still not sure when these tokens will begin shipping. Anyone have that info for a blind man like me???

[Santoro]

I've read this entire thread, and I'm still not sure when these tokens will begin shipping. Anyone have that info for a blind man like me???

You should get them 4-6 weeks after we sumbit the artwork.  I expect that to be today but it could slip a few days if Pixelhugger is really busy.  

[slycrel]

Out of curiosity, how many tokens are left that are NOT purchased at the moment with this first order?  I'm still trying to figure out how I'm going to break it to my wife that I want another 200...  

[Chris]

Out of curiosity, how many tokens are left that are NOT purchased at the moment with this first order?  I'm still trying to figure out how I'm going to break it to my wife that I want another 200...  

I just told my wife from the beginning that the minimum order was 400.  

[Santoro]

Out of curiosity, how many tokens are left that are NOT purchased at the moment with this first order?  I'm still trying to figure out how I'm going to break it to my wife that I want another 200...  

There are quite a few (like thousands) of tokens in each color not spoken for.  Orders have slowed, so you have some time.  

It is possible that there will be a second buying wave when the 'reviews' come in, so I would order in the next 3-4 weeks if possible.  

[Chris]

They are .984" solid brass Tokens, approximately the size of a US quarter.

so will they will work in the 25c coin mechs i am thinking about ordering?

No.  They are slightly larger than a quarter.  Many 25c mechs can be modified to work with tokens, though.

In fact, I'm getting my hands on some new Happ mechs that I can convert to take both quarters and these tokens, if anyone's interested.  I should have at least four pairs that will probably go for $20 a pair shipped in the US.  These would be about $35 shipped from Happs... anyone interested in these?

Okay, I was indeed able to get 4 pairs of mechs, and it cost me less than I thought to get them shipped, so I'll be able to get them out at $15 a pair shipped.  These are brand-new Happ Ultimechs, as seen at http://www.happcontrols.com/coindoors/42307900.htm .

--Chris

[Pasqualz]

Chris, I just got a used Happ Over/under coin door off Ebay. is there any way of knowing if these mechs will fit it???

[Chris]

Coin mechs are standard, and since these are Happ mechs they should fit perfectly.  For my older Coin Controls door, I had to cut off the plastic studs and put smaller screws in their place.

--Chris

[Pasqualz]

Now for the crucial question, are .984 tokens standard? In other words, are the new BYOAC tokens the only ones that will fit these mechs? Oh, actually i just realized that you said you'd customize these new mechs so that they accept Quarters and .984 tokens! Right? That makes life better!!!

[Chris]

Now for the crucial question, are .984 tokens standard? In other words, are the new BYOAC tokens the only ones that will fit these mechs? Oh, actually i just realized that you said you'd customize these new mechs so that they accept Quarters and .984 tokens! Right? That makes life better!!!

They will take .984 tokens and quarters.  I cannot guarantee they will ONLY take .984's and quarters, so I would not use them in a commercial environment.  

--Chris

[Jam161]

well let me know if the batch quantity goes down Id be interested in something like 50 but I cant afford 200, maybe when you sell more who knows

[GadgetGeek]

Maybe this isn't an original idea, but has anyone thought about drilling a couple small recesses into your CP to display the front/back of these amazing tokens?
Similarly, supersize the BYOAC picture and where the start button is, cut it out and insert one of the tokens.  

[TheGatesofBill]

I just sent you money via PayPal for a mixed set of tokens.

[crashwg]

So, has anyone recieved their tokens yet?
Is there a picture of the acctual tokens and not just the "bling'd" drawings?  If not, would someone be so kind as to take a decent quality pic with a quarter or something for reference?

[Santoro]

Back up the truck!

I just got the final art from Pixel last night and I am sending it in today.  That means I won't have the tokens in my possesion until about 2 weeks.  Figure it will take another week or week and a half to ship all of them.  

I would estimate the best case to be 3 1/2 weeks and the worst case to be 5 before anyone gets them.

Just so everyone knows.

(I will scan photos and post them as soon as I get them.)

Dave

[crashwg]

Oooooohh, I hadn't realized that they haven't even been minted yet... Don't I feel like an ass.  

[Aceldamor]

Can I reserve an order for brass?...Paypal won't be able to make it until the 15th though...is that cool?

[Santoro]

Can I reserve an order for brass?...Paypal won't be able to make it until the 15th though...is that cool?

No need to worry - there are more than enough.  They aren't going to sell by the 15th - at the current rate they won't be gone by October 15th.  (Though I have broken even with the number of orders rec'd.)