Author Topic: MAME TOKENS for sale, LAST CHANCE FOR BRASS!!! (Read 41521 times)

Santoro · « **on:** September 06, 2004, 04:48:05 pm »

update - 3-7-05

OK, I sold my last large lot of brass tokens, from now on the brass MAME tokens will only be available in the 5 & 10 sampler packs, and even then for a limitied time as I won't be ordering more.

We did get in a second lot of Nickel so we will have those in stock for a while longer.

If you want brass MAME tokens this is your last chance to get them!!!!!!

Thanks all for your orders.
Dave

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Update 2/26/04 -
Ok, it took a while, but I now have small quantities available.

itismejs · « **Reply #1 on:** September 06, 2004, 05:20:44 pm »

It would be ausome if they fit in quarter mechs.

Wizard of DelRay · « **Reply #2 on:** September 06, 2004, 05:26:35 pm »

If they were even close to the BYOAC ones (which I'm sure they would be) then I would probably order 400 of the brass.

exibar · « **Reply #3 on:** September 06, 2004, 05:37:21 pm »

You would absolutely have to make them the same size and weight as the BYOAC tokens. That way those of us that setup our coin mechs to accept the BYOAC tokens will be able to use the new ones too.

That would be totally awesome bitchin' outragous tubeular narly dude! :-)

Mike B

Thenasty · « **Reply #4 on:** September 06, 2004, 06:17:12 pm »

Thats the reason why I have this as my Coin Mech. i don't have to worry about coin/tokens size at all.

http://www.arcadecontrols.org/yabbse/index.php?board=2;action=display;threadid=19200

kujina · « **Reply #5 on:** September 06, 2004, 06:57:55 pm »

I definitely would be interested:

1. As long as the design was good (I'm sure it would be).

2. As long as it would work with a coin mech bought in the UK.

itismejs · « **Reply #6 on:** September 06, 2004, 07:01:00 pm »

Why dont ya get a bunch of new quarters? ......thats how ya used to play games at the arcade... WITH MONEY!!

Wizard of DelRay · « **Reply #7 on:** September 06, 2004, 07:33:14 pm »

Quote from: itismejs on September 06, 2004, 07:01:00 pm

Why dont ya get a bunch of new quarters? ......thats how ya used to play games at the arcade... WITH MONEY!!

Well, maybe it's because people don't want to be an ass when their friends come over and they charge them to play. Having a bucket of tokens nearby is a lot easier. And not all arcades were strictly quarter-only.

DarkKobold · « **Reply #8 on:** September 06, 2004, 08:20:49 pm »

I'd prefer to wait for 2005, and make a half/mame half BYOAC coin. That way, more sales, since people will be losing tokens as time goes on, plus people coming/leaving the hobby. Heck, you could probably do a run every year!

I'm glad you mentioned mame though. I was kind of offended by people saying "Well some people don't use mame in their cab" last time. If it weren't for mame, we wouldn't be here. We'd be fighting over every classic and non classic cabinet. I would love to see the mame logo on a coin.

DougHillman · « **Reply #9 on:** September 06, 2004, 08:25:26 pm »

Quote from: itismejs on September 06, 2004, 07:01:00 pm

Why dont ya get a bunch of new quarters? ......thats how ya used to play games at the arcade... WITH MONEY!!

Actually, very few of the chain arcades took quarters. It was much more financially benificial for them to take tokens.

Sure the machines in your local Pizza Hut or gas station took quarters, but the vast majority of larger arcades converted to tokens very early on.

exibar · « **Reply #10 on:** September 06, 2004, 08:35:27 pm »

There ya go....

start on the 2005 design for the byoac/mame token :-) It's time to start designing for 2005 anyway ;-) Combine the both of them!

Mike B

nighthawk2099 · « **Reply #11 on:** September 06, 2004, 09:32:35 pm »

What did you have in mind Santoro as a combo design?

I am SOOOOOO!! Pissed I missed that last batch of nickel ones...!

shawnzilla · « **Reply #12 on:** September 06, 2004, 10:36:39 pm »

As long as they're the same weight, I'm in. I was so mad to have missed out on the nickel BYOAC ones!

RayB · « **Reply #13 on:** September 06, 2004, 10:45:34 pm »

I might be interested. Although I think sticking to quarters is better as it helps me put change away for a rainy day. Might as well use the coin boxes for what it was meant for rather than a jar.

~Ray B.

MinerAl · « **Reply #14 on:** September 06, 2004, 11:49:19 pm »

Quote from: itismejs on September 06, 2004, 05:20:44 pm

It would be ausome if they fit in quarter mechs.

That would be ausome. Then we could put MAME tokens in any vending/gaming/stamp/carwash machine in the USA and get 25

DrewKaree · « **Reply #15 on:** September 06, 2004, 11:53:43 pm »

It seemed the nickel ran out very quickly. My few inputs are to just go nickel, unless it's your choice (since you fronted the money for the project...thanks again, even though I didn't end up buying any) and to skip the "stippling". Looking at the original renderings (even though the "stippling" was represented) versus the final product, I think it would have looked even sharper lookng like the renderings - for a pretty good approximation of what I'm talking about, see one of the new quarters' back design.

Ultimately, the stippling was what turned me off the design, but I understand the need to assure mass appeal rather than appealing to only me

So there's my input!

Have I told you the nickel looked REALLY sharp? Excellent choice to make nickel too!

monkeybomb · « **Reply #16 on:** September 07, 2004, 12:50:35 am »

I have 100 nickel and I would love more. Will they be a little cheaper second time around if you use the same design.

JustMichael · « **Reply #17 on:** September 07, 2004, 06:00:11 am »

These tokens make me so glad I chose Imonex mechs (#42-6901-00) that can accept tokens and quarters. It is hard to believe that Happ wants double what I paid them just a few years ago for the mechs. As for the tokens, it really all comes down to the design...

monkeybomb · « **Reply #18 on:** September 07, 2004, 10:47:15 am »

forget the poll. People here want tokens. Therefore price and design are the factors. I think most will preffer a BYOAC theme to generic tokens. So if the cost stays low, or gets lower there shouldn't be a problem. I also think there are many of us ready to buy a lot.

Wizard of DelRay · « **Reply #19 on:** September 07, 2004, 12:08:10 pm »

Quote from: monkeybomb on September 07, 2004, 10:47:15 am

forget the poll. People here want tokens. Therefore price and design are the factors.

I think the reason for the poll is to see what people actually want. It's only been around for less then a day so more people will eventually vote, and that way Santoro won't have to guess or assume what they want.

Kremmit · « **Reply #20 on:** September 07, 2004, 12:12:09 pm »

He's already got BYOAC tokens; why make more until those run out? Like it says in the first post, MAME themed tokens can be sold on more sites than just BYOAC.

I bought 200 brass last time, and was thinking I needed at least 200 more- I'd love for the next 200 to be MAME instead. I remember going to Chuck E. Rat's and looking for different tokens mixed in with the standard rat face ones- I'd like to have more than one design in my game room, too!

RayB · « **Reply #21 on:** September 07, 2004, 12:45:50 pm »

I don't know if this is off-topic, but I remember I had a collection of various token styles from arcades I frequented. Now, where the hell did I put them?!?

monkeybomb · « **Reply #22 on:** September 07, 2004, 01:02:38 pm »

I meant forget the poll because I don't think they are accurate. I think that people will want them who didn't vote and vice versa. But obviously I'm in the minority or there wouldn't be a poll.

I guess I forgot about the brass, to me the tokens are gone because I like the nickel ones.

Mame tokens would be more versatile, but more expensive too. I would love more of the nickel BYOAC at a lower price, which can be done because it is a second run. Looks like that might not be possible though.

Wizard of DelRay · « **Reply #23 on:** September 07, 2004, 02:24:57 pm »

Quote from: monkeybomb on September 07, 2004, 01:02:38 pm

I meant forget the poll because I don't think they are accurate. I think that people will want them who didn't vote and vice versa. But obviously I'm in the minority or there wouldn't be a poll.

I guess I forgot about the brass, to me the tokens are gone because I like the nickel ones.

I'm with you on that. The nickels seem to stand out as just a bit better looking than the brass. Of course, if this doesn't take off cause of lack of interest or others who already got tokens the last time around, I'll probably wind up getting a bunch of the brass BYOAC.

DarkKobold · « **Reply #24 on:** September 07, 2004, 02:36:57 pm »

I think it would be a shame to only have one year (2004) on the tokens. Plus, the more we flood the market, the more likely it is less people will buy them next year.

That being said, there is a definate interest. This thread is only 24 hours old, and it is already filling quickly.

Also, if we made Mame tokens, and advertised them (not for profit, simply so we can make sure all are sold), plenty of other Mame related sites would come here.

Waiting to hear more from Santoro!

froggerman · « **Reply #25 on:** September 07, 2004, 03:20:24 pm »

I am in favor of a MAME token for 2005. Start the designs now!

Santoro · « **Reply #26 on:** September 09, 2004, 08:43:41 am »

I should point out that while the Nickel outsold the Brass BYOAC tokens, it wasn't by a huge margin. I still have more Brass because I got another few thousand from the mint as a 'settlement' for the fact that they omitted the dentils on the dies.

The nickel outsold the brass only by something like 20%.

The dies have been corrected and if we were to order any more tokens they would have dentils.

So far the response to this will not make a batch of MAME tokens worthwhile. 23 possible buyers is not a lot, especially when the minimum order for Nickel is 10,000 and some would only order 100.

shawnzilla · « **Reply #27 on:** September 09, 2004, 08:48:20 am »

Quote from: Santoro on September 09, 2004, 08:43:41 am

I should point out that while the Nickel outsold the Brass BYOAC tokens, it wasn't by a huge margin. I still have more Brass because I got another few thousand from the mint as a 'settlement' for the fact that they omitted the dentils on the dies.

The nickel outsold the brass only by something like 20%.

The dies have been corrected and if we were to order any more tokens they would have dentils.

So far the response to this will not make a batch of MAME tokens worthwhile. 23 possible buyers is not a lot, especially when the minimum order for Nickel is 10,000 and some would only order 100.

I'd probably order 200 - 300 if it were a Nickel only batch. Otherwise, I'd order half brass/half nickel.

Chris · « **Reply #28 on:** September 09, 2004, 08:53:57 am »

Quote from: Santoro on September 09, 2004, 08:43:41 am

So far the response to this will not make a batch of MAME tokens worthwhile. 23 possible buyers is not a lot, especially when the minimum order for Nickel is 10,000 and some would only order 100.

Except you can eBay pure MAME tokens, where you couldn't really eBay BYOAC tokens.

One possible compromise is to use one of the generic reverse dies, or to re-use the reverse die that we created for the BYOAC token (the "Happy Guy" side), which has nothing BYOAC-specific. This will cut your die charges (and design/arguing time) in half.

--Chris

Kremmit · « **Reply #29 on:** September 09, 2004, 11:21:16 am »

Quote from: Santoro on September 09, 2004, 08:43:41 am

So far the response to this will not make a batch of MAME tokens worthwhile. 23 possible buyers is not a lot, especially when the minimum order for Nickel is 10,000 and some would only order 100.

Ditto Chris' comments about Ebay and back side, plus don't forget the potential orders from other MAME sites.

exibar · « **Reply #30 on:** September 09, 2004, 12:37:02 pm »

Quote from: Santoro on September 09, 2004, 08:43:41 am

The dies have been corrected and if we were to order any more tokens they would have dentils.

What the heck are Dentils anyway?

Stingray · « **Reply #31 on:** September 09, 2004, 01:01:55 pm »

YES YES YES!

I bought 200 of the nickle tokens last time and they are spectacular! I'd love to have another 200 Mame tokens.

-S

Santoro · « **Reply #32 on:** September 09, 2004, 03:49:03 pm »

Quote from: exibar on September 09, 2004, 12:37:02 pm

What the heck are Dentils anyway?

See this post - Dentils are the teeth-like markings around the edge.

Havok · « **Reply #33 on:** September 09, 2004, 07:06:09 pm »

Quote from: Chris on September 09, 2004, 08:53:57 am

Quote from: Santoro on September 09, 2004, 08:43:41 am
So far the response to this will not make a batch of MAME tokens worthwhile. 23 possible buyers is not a lot, especially when the minimum order for Nickel is 10,000 and some would only order 100.
Except you can eBay pure MAME tokens, where you couldn't really eBay BYOAC tokens.

One possible compromise is to use one of the generic reverse dies, or to re-use the reverse die that we created for the BYOAC token (the "Happy Guy" side), which has nothing BYOAC-specific. This will cut your die charges (and design/arguing time) in half.

--Chris

I'd be interested in a 100 nickel. I wasn't too hot about the BYOAC theme (no offense!), but I would like a "Happy Guy"\Mame token...

DPsx7 · « **Reply #34 on:** September 10, 2004, 12:11:05 am »

I think the price is what made me decide to wait last time. I mean I have a ton of quarters that already do the job, so I didn't wanna go crazy spending lots trying to convert over to tokens. Plus the fact that I only come here once in a while, the BYOAC theme was a bit of a stretch. (Not that it was bad, I kinda liked it.)

This time around I'd have to see what the price is including shipping (with credit card fees) and the final design before I say I'll buy so as not to throw off what you expect to sell. Though I think I'd prefer brass myself. All the tokens I remember were brass, and the golden color would be a nice change from the silver of my quarter collection.

bioart · « **Reply #35 on:** September 11, 2004, 10:18:57 pm »

Quote from: DPsx7 on September 10, 2004, 12:11:05 am

I think the price is what made me decide to wait last time. I mean I have a ton of quarters that already do the job, so I didn't wanna go crazy spending lots trying to convert over to tokens. Plus the fact that I only come here once in a while, the BYOAC theme was a bit of a stretch. (Not that it was bad, I kinda liked it.)

You know, you could always cash in the quarters to pay for the tokens...

I wasn't thrilled with the BYOAC design, but would be really interested in a MAME one...

Art

aumameman · « **Reply #36 on:** September 12, 2004, 10:46:01 am »

mame Tokens, gimme gimme gimme! lol

Santoro · « **Reply #37 on:** September 12, 2004, 08:36:09 pm »

Looks like there is probably enough interest to do it. Please keep voting though - this thread will help me gauge roughly how many I need to order later.

This isn' t going to be a community project like the last batch, but rather I am going work with Chris and Pixelhugger to design the MAME tokens. I am very confident the design will be just as awesome as the last.

And don't despair - there will hopefully still be 2005 BYOAC tokens if there is enough demand. We can run that as a community project (but with less polling - only on the major design choices, not the small stuff like stippling, dentils, etc. We should probably let the artists decide that stuff next time.)

Stingray · « **Reply #38 on:** September 13, 2004, 10:16:50 am »

I'm confident that you, Pixelhugger, and Chris will come up with another great design. I'll be ordering when the time comes.

-S

KevSteele · « **Reply #39 on:** September 13, 2004, 11:23:52 am »

Sounds great - I'm certainly in for a batch, especially with the artists involved.

Kevin

jerrydel · « **Reply #40 on:** September 13, 2004, 05:46:36 pm »

If you go with the MAME design, you will definetly get more people from other MAME outlets to purchase, I say go for it!

gork · « **Reply #41 on:** September 14, 2004, 05:41:06 pm »

To be really honest, I like BYOC a lot, and I thought the design of the BYOAC tokens were really great. But at the same time, I did not order any because they had a BYOAC theme. I was really hoping that the design would incorporate some type of MAME theme. Most of the folks even on thse boards have cabinets that are pretty heavily MAME themed, so it makes a lot of sense that MAME tokens would be better sellers than BYOAC ones if they are going to be themed with anything.

It would also be awesome if someone knew a place to build some interest for pinball-themed tokens too

perhaps in a different size/weight than the BYOAC/MAME tokens..

KevSteele · « **Reply #42 on:** September 14, 2004, 05:53:24 pm »

Quote from: gork on September 14, 2004, 05:41:06 pm

It would also be awesome if someone knew a place to build some interest for pinball-themed tokens too perhaps in a different size/weight than the BYOAC/MAME tokens..

I love the idea of pinball tokens (of course, I have two pinball machines now set for token use!)

That said, I'd hope all these custom tokens would be the same .984 size as the BYOAC tokens (and by happy coincidence, Chuck E. Cheese tokens

)

I think the MAME tokens should have a great potential market, especially with some "cross promotion" with a site such as MAMEworld.

Heck, I'm seriously pondering "RetroBlast" tokens, but I'd want the RetroBlast part to be a fairly small part of a bigger "RetroGaming" theme.

Kevin

KevSteele · « **Reply #43 on:** September 14, 2004, 05:56:28 pm »

Oh, and while I'd certainly love a MAME/Happy Guy combo, I'd also love to see what Chris and Pixelhugger can come up with next.

We've got some real talent involved, and I'm optimistic that good things are coming...

Kevin

monkeybomb · « **Reply #44 on:** September 15, 2004, 09:51:26 am »

I would love to see the MAME tokens stray from the YMCA/Atari guy. I was very close to not buying because I didn't get why he wasn't playing that wonderful game next to him. Either way I'm in and would love to hear another uptade from Santoro. Can we start a design thread yet?

Santoro · « **Reply #45 on:** September 15, 2004, 12:27:32 pm »

Monkeybomb, read the last post from me - this isn't going to be a 'community project' like the last batch. Since it is going to be sold hopefully on other sites, I am doing this as a 'commercial venture,' and will work out arrangements for compensating the artists.

I have proposed some rough front design elements to Pixel, he actually liked it and is working on enhancing and vectorizing it. I have yet to get in touch with Chris to discuss the back but hope to in the next day or so. I have been super busy.

DarkKobold · « **Reply #46 on:** September 15, 2004, 06:07:21 pm »

My main concern is the use of the "standard" MAME logo. I will probably only buy a set if they are the correct logo. Not that I have a say, I am just wondering at this point....

DPsx7 · « **Reply #47 on:** September 15, 2004, 06:39:21 pm »

Quote from: Santoro on September 15, 2004, 12:27:32 pm

Monkeybomb, read the last post from me - this isn't going to be a 'community project' like the last batch. Since it is going to be sold hopefully on other sites, I am doing this as a 'commercial venture,' and will work out arrangements for compensating the artists.

I have proposed some rough front design elements to Pixel, he actually liked it and is working on enhancing and vectorizing it. I have yet to get in touch with Chris to discuss the back but hope to in the next day or so. I have been super busy.

I think I know what you mean to avoid the problems of last time. But are you planning on making one design and saying "this is the one", or will there be a couple to choose from? Avoiding the 'community project' might only mean we won't vote on every little detail like last time, just one of a couple final designs.

Santoro · « **Reply #48 on:** September 15, 2004, 07:38:26 pm »

I am working with the artists to come up with the design. I will probably privately solicit opinions from a small few folks as well, to ensure the design is appealing to others, but there will be no public selection process since this is not a BYOAC token.

Also, I do intend on using the traditional Mame logo for maximum recognition.

monkeybomb · « **Reply #49 on:** September 15, 2004, 08:42:41 pm »

sorry about that, I thought I had kept up on this thread better.

Good Luck and I hope it is a success

Santoro · « **Reply #50 on:** September 15, 2004, 09:00:53 pm »

No Problem, I do the same thing all the time

Pilot143 · « **Reply #51 on:** September 17, 2004, 07:52:28 am »

I'm sure this is already known etc... but just to mention... take directly from the mame website ( http://www.mame.net/features.html ) Refering the the mame logo...

" ...The usage is free for non-commercial purposes (such as websites), for any commercial purpose (includes use in magazines), please ask a permission from the webmaster."

but I'm sure thats already known, and something worked out or permission granted... just an FYI just incase...

Santoro · « **Reply #52 on:** September 17, 2004, 08:19:05 am »

I followed the instructions, and emailed the webmaster there twice a few months ago and did not hear back. If anyone knows some other route I need to persue, I'd be glad to hear it.

{edit, I found another email address over on mame.net that might be able to help. I'll check it out.}

Santoro · « **Reply #53 on:** September 17, 2004, 02:06:12 pm »

OK, I got the official OK from Santeri Saarimaa to use the logo. Thanks Pilot143 for the reminder to wrap up this loose end.

Pilot143 · « **Reply #54 on:** September 28, 2004, 12:15:38 am »

is this still going on? c'mon... can't we get a teaser or something? date... ? anything... just a taste...

Santoro · « **Reply #55 on:** September 28, 2004, 06:36:25 am »

*insert evil laugh here*

No, actually I just worked out financial arrangements with the artists. I also had proposed something in terms of a design but a quick run by a few folks got it shot down. That took over a week.

Chris and Pixelhugger are both in the conceptualizing stage now, and I know Pixel is really busy, so it could take a few weeks to have the design nailed.

DarkKobold · « **Reply #56 on:** October 07, 2004, 06:48:43 pm »

OK. This thread has been stickied and not updated for like a week. The suspense is killing me!!!! We need like, weekly updates so my head stays in one piece....

Santoro · « **Reply #57 on:** October 07, 2004, 08:03:26 pm »

This isn't an intentional tease, I promise. It is just that Chris and Pixelhugger are very busy. (Note the lack of updates on Mission Control project.) I am not paying these guys so much that I can insist that they put thier private lives on hold. :-)

Let me reset the expectations here so as to avoid further angst:

I expect that the design will be finalized by month's end and Tokens will be ready by mid-November. If we are very lucky we might see blinged almost-done artwork in a few weeks.

Be patient, I am sure the result will be well worth the wait.

Thanks
Dave

GGKoul · « **Reply #58 on:** October 12, 2004, 02:53:36 am »

I'll be in for a set of 100 of each.

Santoro · « **Reply #59 on:** October 12, 2004, 08:56:31 pm »

Preliminary bling action here. Pixelhugger is going to do some refining of the cab edges and rings still.

{edit:reduced size to speed loading of thread.}

KevSteele · « **Reply #60 on:** October 12, 2004, 09:50:51 pm »

Very nice!

Kevin

JustMichael · « **Reply #61 on:** October 12, 2004, 09:59:15 pm »

I think the cab should be out of the "word circle".

KevSteele · « **Reply #62 on:** October 12, 2004, 10:04:03 pm »

Quote from: JustMichael on October 12, 2004, 09:59:15 pm

I think the cab should be out of the "word circle".

Actually, that was one of the parts I liked the most. (Good thing David's not putting things up for a vote this time - I can imagine all the arguments

)

Kevin

Wizard of DelRay · « **Reply #63 on:** October 12, 2004, 10:09:50 pm »

Guess it's almost time for another 400 tokens. Like it's already been said, very nice looking.

exibar · « **Reply #64 on:** October 12, 2004, 10:52:42 pm »

Nice, assuming that is the obverse of the token, what will be the reverse? I'd cast my vote for the save reverse of the byoac token, with the happy player1 :-)

Mike B

oh yah, put me down for at least a 50/50 split of them too ;-)

Pixelhugger · « **Reply #65 on:** October 12, 2004, 11:53:26 pm »

Quote

Note the lack of updates on Mission Control project.

Man! You can say that again.

I'm glad someone's noticed

Quote

Good thing David's not putting things up for a vote this time

Definitely. If this is to be turned around before next spring that's essential.

Though it did make for an exciting thread last go round. And I'm really looking forward to following the 2005 token thread insanity.

JustMichael- Yeah, I looked at it every which way- in the circle, out of the circle, barely touching the circle, in the circle but not over type, back and forth and back and forth. For me the bottom line is that the forced perspective and dimensionality lose a lot without the overlap.

Santoro · « **Reply #66 on:** October 13, 2004, 07:52:53 am »

And with the aforementioned changes:

AmericanDemon · « **Reply #67 on:** October 13, 2004, 09:49:30 am »

Once again you strike again PH. Awesome work as usual.

Once this is lined out...... :: cracks whip :: The Rocket Sprocket insanity should begin.

Hoagie_one · « **Reply #68 on:** October 13, 2004, 09:53:35 am »

SAME PIC ON BOTH SIDES?

Santoro · « **Reply #69 on:** October 13, 2004, 11:01:41 am »

No sir. Chris is working on the other side. I will post as soon as I have anything from him.

ultramalcolm · « **Reply #70 on:** October 13, 2004, 11:33:15 am »

I'm definitely down for 200 of each...and possibly 4/4.
great work guys...can't wait to see the other side.

Dougmeister · « **Reply #71 on:** October 13, 2004, 11:46:55 am »

Dude, I'm in, too. Thanks, Santoro and PH... you guys rock.

missioncontrol · « **Reply #72 on:** October 13, 2004, 01:15:28 pm »

very nice....

you should put GAME NOT OVER on the monitor. But if not I still like it...

put me in for 100/100 combo

SirPeale · « **Reply #73 on:** October 13, 2004, 01:31:35 pm »

Is the URL for mame.net going to be on the token? If not, it should.

Hoagie_one · « **Reply #74 on:** October 13, 2004, 01:35:30 pm »

Quote from: Peale on October 13, 2004, 01:31:35 pm

Is the URL for mame.net going to be on the token? If not, it should.

i SECOND THAT

Santoro · « **Reply #75 on:** October 13, 2004, 01:36:59 pm »

Quote from: Hoagie_one on October 13, 2004, 01:35:30 pm

Quote from: Peale on October 13, 2004, 01:31:35 pm
Is the URL for mame.net going to be on the token? If not, it should.

i SECOND THAT

Yep, as part of the deal for getting permission to use the logo, I offered to put the URL to mame.net on the token. It will be on Chris' side.

Stingray · « **Reply #76 on:** October 13, 2004, 01:40:25 pm »

Looks very nice.

-S

dag2000 · « **Reply #77 on:** October 13, 2004, 02:42:31 pm »

Great Job, guys!
The BYOAC token were fantastic and these are even better. I can't wait to see the back. I'm in for 200/200.

-Dave

Chris · « **Reply #78 on:** October 13, 2004, 04:07:01 pm »

Quote from: Santoro on October 13, 2004, 11:01:41 am

No sir. Chris is working on the other side. I will post as soon as I have anything from him.

And I'm going to have a hard time following that act.

My initial ideas don't really work with that style.

Happy Guy may make a return engagement, though. Ooh... how about a simulated screenshot from a fighting game with Happy Guy vs. Bathroom Guy?

Chris · « **Reply #79 on:** October 13, 2004, 04:09:00 pm »

Quote from: missioncontrol on October 13, 2004, 01:15:28 pm

you should put GAME NOT OVER on the monitor. But if not I still like it...

I had thought the very same thing. I objected to GAME NOT OVER for the BYOAC token, but in this context, being on the screen, it makes perfect sense....

Wizard of DelRay · « **Reply #80 on:** October 13, 2004, 04:40:03 pm »

I'll probably be in the minority, but I think it looks great without GAME NOT OVER. To me, words on the screen would make it seem like there is too much going on on that side of the token. Right now there is just the right amount of design without being overkill.

Besides, things that don't appear on this token could always be used on the 2005 BYOAC.

Pixelhugger · « **Reply #81 on:** October 13, 2004, 04:49:13 pm »

Quote from: Wizard of DelRay on October 13, 2004, 04:40:03 pm

Right now there is just the right amount of design without being overkill.

Just tried it and you are right. It takes the *almost* icon / logo-like feel of the cab away. It's a bit too busy for my taste. If Santoro would like I'll post the result, but it's his show, I don't want to open up any cans o' worms.

Chris · « **Reply #82 on:** October 13, 2004, 04:55:56 pm »

Quote from: Pixelhugger on October 13, 2004, 04:49:13 pm

Quote from: Wizard of DelRay on October 13, 2004, 04:40:03 pm
Right now there is just the right amount of design without being overkill.

Just tried it and you are right. It takes the *almost* icon / logo-like feel of the cab away. It's a bit too busy for my taste. If Santoro would like I'll post the result, but it's his show, I don't want to open up any cans o' worms.

I may work it into the back...

greywolf22 · « **Reply #83 on:** October 13, 2004, 07:00:18 pm »

Wow guys,

I'm gonna have more tokens then I know what to do with...but who's complaining

XtraSmiley · « **Reply #84 on:** October 13, 2004, 10:47:08 pm »

I know we are not suppose to comment on design, but...

1. I think the it should be 1 player, and centered controls.
2. Maybe the CP should stick out a little bit over the bottom row of words. Not as much as the marquee, but a little, it would be a cool 3D effect.
3. I'd like to see the GNO on the screen, just to see the two options.

Again, if you are not taking ideas, cool, it looks great anyway, just some thoughts. X

DrewKaree · « **Reply #85 on:** October 13, 2004, 11:25:44 pm »

Quote from: Hoagie_one on October 13, 2004, 09:53:35 am

SAME PIC ON BOTH SIDES?

I looked at the two different colors and thought it was just an example of the front in Nickel and Brass, but after reading Hoagie's post, I though of something maybe cool.....brass front/nickel back.....although I know it wouldn't be done, I kinda like the idea!

Wizard of DelRay · « **Reply #86 on:** October 13, 2004, 11:35:24 pm »

Quote from: XtraSmiley on October 13, 2004, 10:47:08 pm

I know we are not suppose to comment on design, but...

1. I think the it should be 1 player, and centered controls.
2. Maybe the CP should stick out a little bit over the bottom row of words. Not as much as the marquee, but a little, it would be a cool 3D effect.

I have to disagree about the 1 player centered controls. If this was for Pac-Man or Q-bert or a game that had a centered joystick that'd be cool, but I think 90%+ of the people with a MAME cab don't have just one joystick.

And looking at the picture again, I think that the bottom of the CP could stick out only to the line and wouldn't even touch the words, so it probably wouldn't have as great an effect as the marquee does. The way it is now it has a nice in-and-out effect.

DPsx7 · « **Reply #87 on:** October 14, 2004, 12:55:58 am »

Nice. I think it could use a few less rings in the center to make it seem just a little less busy though.

I guess there's gonna be 2 new designs then (front/back). It'll probably cost as much as last time, right?

usedelectronics · « **Reply #88 on:** October 14, 2004, 03:41:13 am »

Looks Great!
I've been meaning to convert the "arcade" to tokens, and now is as good a time as any...

I'd be down for at least 100 of each color, probably even 200 of each.

Santoro · « **Reply #89 on:** October 14, 2004, 06:35:57 am »

Quote from: DPsx7 on October 14, 2004, 12:55:58 am

It'll probably cost as much as last time, right?

I haven't finalized pricing yet, but there is a good chance that the pricing will be the same at the BYOAC tokens, with the addition of 500 lots at a further discount. Maybe even 1000 lots, though I doubt I would sell many of those.

Shipping within the US will be cheaper though for 200 lots - probably around $4.

Hoagie_one · « **Reply #90 on:** October 14, 2004, 09:39:11 am »

where are the proceeds of these sales going....just curious. Is this a private endevor or for the community?

Santoro · « **Reply #91 on:** October 14, 2004, 10:08:26 am »

This is strictly a private endeavor. If it helps promote Mame and the community, that is certainly a plus, and that is one of the reasons I offered to put the Mame.net URL on the tokens.

Hoagie_one · « **Reply #92 on:** October 14, 2004, 10:17:30 am »

thats cool, just wondered.

GGKoul · « **Reply #93 on:** October 14, 2004, 02:22:20 pm »

Quote from: AmericanDemon on October 13, 2004, 09:49:30 am

Once again you strike again PH. Awesome work as usual.

Once this is lined out...... :: cracks whip :: The Rocket Sprocket insanity should begin.

I'm in for 100 of each! Pixel, that looks GREAT!!

Orclord · « **Reply #94 on:** October 15, 2004, 02:40:52 am »

I might even be tempted myself this time....

rchadd · « **Reply #95 on:** October 15, 2004, 01:02:08 pm »

not so interested this time...cos i got a cocktail cab!

Chris · « **Reply #96 on:** October 15, 2004, 01:50:48 pm »

Quote from: rchadd on October 15, 2004, 01:02:08 pm

not so interested this time...cos i got a cocktail cab!

Cocktail cabs need tokens too...

Santoro · « **Reply #97 on:** October 15, 2004, 02:00:17 pm »

Quote from: rchadd on October 15, 2004, 01:02:08 pm

not so interested this time...cos i got a cocktail cab!

Oh yeah, hold your breath waiting for Cocktail-themed Mame tokens. Maybe Showcase-themed?

Chris · « **Reply #98 on:** October 15, 2004, 02:04:51 pm »

Quote from: Santoro on October 15, 2004, 02:00:17 pm

Quote from: rchadd on October 15, 2004, 01:02:08 pm
not so interested this time...cos i got a cocktail cab!

Oh yeah, hold your breath waiting for Cocktail-themed Mame tokens. Maybe Showcase-themed?

Hmmm... I'm still working on the flip side.... not a bad idea...

I'll have designs to you this weekend.... hopefully Pixel will be able to provide some blingafication...

--Chris

missioncontrol · « **Reply #99 on:** October 15, 2004, 02:40:17 pm »

A cocktail on the reverse is a pretty good idea

Chris · « **Reply #100 on:** October 15, 2004, 02:42:08 pm »

Quote from: missioncontrol on October 15, 2004, 02:40:17 pm

A cocktail on the reverse is a pretty good idea

Gotta be either that or a frankenpanel...

exibar · « **Reply #101 on:** October 16, 2004, 02:48:43 am »

How about something we can all really relate to in this hobby...

a guy screaming and cursing at an arcade game for not working right even though we've fixed everything twice! :-)

rchadd · « **Reply #102 on:** October 19, 2004, 09:51:44 am »

someone desperately trying to get the monitor's vhold to hold

missioncontrol · « **Reply #103 on:** October 19, 2004, 11:33:19 am »

or a guy holding a peice of wood that he cut and doesn't fit where it was supposed to go and he knows he measured it twice....

Chris · « **Reply #104 on:** October 19, 2004, 11:38:08 am »

Or the classic guy who just dremeled off his pinkie...

missioncontrol · « **Reply #105 on:** October 19, 2004, 11:43:20 am »

or the guy who cut his saw horses in half while cutting his ply-wood

MameMaster! · « **Reply #106 on:** October 19, 2004, 12:59:23 pm »

....or a guy using his XARCADE !!!!!

MameMaster!!!

Santoro · « **Reply #107 on:** October 21, 2004, 08:30:13 am »

Here is a preliminary version of Chris' side.

-= Hoopstar =- · « **Reply #108 on:** October 21, 2004, 08:34:27 am »

Chris

I didnt think it was possible to out do PH design... but I think that comes very very close..

Hoops

KevSteele · « **Reply #109 on:** October 21, 2004, 09:13:04 am »

Very nice, especially the "non-infringing" PacMan pattern

Kevin

Hoagie_one · « **Reply #110 on:** October 21, 2004, 09:22:34 am »

im diggin it. lets get these ordered.

MameMaster! · « **Reply #111 on:** October 21, 2004, 09:35:32 am »

me likey.

PedroSilva · « **Reply #112 on:** October 21, 2004, 09:49:36 am »

Excelent ...

This time I think I'll get me 100 of each ...

just one suggestion if I may:

I think the URL should be on lower case wich is acttaully the real adress ...

Chris · « **Reply #113 on:** October 21, 2004, 09:56:40 am »

Quote from: PedroSilva on October 21, 2004, 09:49:36 am

Excelent ...

This time I think I'll get me 100 of each ...

just one suggestion if I may:

I think the URL should be on lower case wich is acttaully the real adress ...

I vaguely recall that the mint had an "all-caps" requirement, but I could be wrong... and if we get pedantic about the address, it should be http://www.mame.net/, but I don't think that'll look good...

--Chris

Santoro · « **Reply #114 on:** October 21, 2004, 10:00:21 am »

Quote from: Chris on October 21, 2004, 09:56:40 am

Quote from: PedroSilva on October 21, 2004, 09:49:36 am
Excelent ...

This time I think I'll get me 100 of each ...

just one suggestion if I may:

I think the URL should be on lower case wich is acttaully the real adress ...

I vaguely recall that the mint had an "all-caps" requirement, but I could be wrong... and if we get pedantic about the address, it should be http://www.mame.net/, but I don't think that'll look good...

--Chris

Yea, they said that originally, but I think that was really only if we didn't provide Vector art. Let's try lower case and see if they push back. If they do it is easy to reverse.

PedroSilva · « **Reply #115 on:** October 21, 2004, 10:04:42 am »

Quote from: Chris on October 21, 2004, 09:56:40 am

Quote from: PedroSilva on October 21, 2004, 09:49:36 am
Excelent ...

This time I think I'll get me 100 of each ...

just one suggestion if I may:

I think the URL should be on lower case wich is acttaully the real adress ...

I vaguely recall that the mint had an "all-caps" requirement, but I could be wrong... and if we get pedantic about the address, it should be http://www.mame.net/, but I don't think that'll look good...

--Chris

It's not a "preciosism" ... I just think it looks nicer ... that's all ... belive that even "mame.net" should be enought, but I like it anyway .. I'm far from being critical ...

... Its a great work you've made there ...

Chris · « **Reply #116 on:** October 21, 2004, 10:07:49 am »

Quote from: PedroSilva on October 21, 2004, 10:04:42 am

It's not a "preciosism" ...

I like to thik I have a decent vocabulary, but that one's gonna send me to http://m-w.com...

Chris · « **Reply #117 on:** October 21, 2004, 10:09:52 am »

Wow... Merriam-Webster doesn't have it, and only three hits in all of Google. You have yourself one seriously obscure word there... gotta save that one for Scrabble

PedroSilva · « **Reply #118 on:** October 21, 2004, 10:12:49 am »

Sorry .. It's commonly used around this parts (portuguese) ... that's why I used the comma ... didn't know if the word exist in english ...

Anyway ... I think you understand the meanning I wanted to express ...

PedroSilva · « **Reply #119 on:** October 21, 2004, 10:36:41 am »

Well actually it can be used ... thats the use for the "ism" sufix ... but it was mispelled ...

precious-ism

http://dictionary.reference.com/search?r=2&q=ism

Captain Rotundo · « **Reply #120 on:** October 21, 2004, 12:20:31 pm »

First: Domain names are case insensitive, therefore WWW.MAME.NET is just as valid as www.mame.net. so you should use whichever looks the best.

Second: These are gonna be awesome, I cannot wait to get my hands on them!

monkeybomb · « **Reply #121 on:** October 21, 2004, 12:36:16 pm »

I just want to comment on how complementary the two sides are. Having two artists go at it doesn't always work out this great. I really can't wait for a release of these.

Flinkly · « **Reply #122 on:** October 21, 2004, 12:40:49 pm »

these tokens look great if we go with the front and back "concept" artwork. you guys do astounding work. i'd keep the url in caps myself, since everything else is caps. i'm up for buying 200 tokens if we go with this design. so what is the estimated release date? and is everyone ok with the present design? (you should be, they're awesome)

Santoro · « **Reply #123 on:** October 21, 2004, 12:45:29 pm »

I reset the Poll, please re-vote now that you have seen the preliminary artwork. I need to get a flavor for how many to order. They would probably be ready in the second week of Nov.

Thanks.

Chris · « **Reply #124 on:** October 21, 2004, 12:49:04 pm »

I don't think it reset properly... I can't vote again.

Pixelhugger · « **Reply #125 on:** October 21, 2004, 01:00:06 pm »

Quote from: Chris on October 21, 2004, 12:49:04 pm

I don't think it reset properly... I can't vote again.

Ditto that

Santoro · « **Reply #126 on:** October 21, 2004, 01:01:09 pm »

Yeah, I found that too. I will open a new poll in Buy/sell/trade - that is probably the best place for it anyway.

Hoagie_one · « **Reply #127 on:** October 21, 2004, 01:01:34 pm »

Quote from: Pixelhugger on October 21, 2004, 01:00:06 pm

Quote from: Chris on October 21, 2004, 12:49:04 pm
I don't think it reset properly... I can't vote again.

Ditto that

ditto that ditto

missioncontrol · « **Reply #128 on:** October 21, 2004, 02:05:32 pm »

I like it...just one question/suggestion.....

What about putting a year on it?

starting this design as the 2005 edition

Chris · « **Reply #129 on:** October 21, 2004, 02:09:15 pm »

Quote from: missioncontrol on October 21, 2004, 02:05:32 pm

I like it...just one question/suggestion.....

What about putting a year on it?

starting this design as the 2005 edition

These aren't meant to be an annual series like the BYOAC tokens, so I'm sure he doesn't want to pay for a new die every year...

missioncontrol · « **Reply #130 on:** October 21, 2004, 02:18:18 pm »

oops didn't think about the die charge....

Captain Rotundo · « **Reply #131 on:** October 21, 2004, 02:54:52 pm »

I still think a year should be included. I didn't know that the BYOAC tokens are supposed to be yearly, but I just think a coin should have a year. My question is does it have to have "no cash value" on it?

kujina · « **Reply #132 on:** October 21, 2004, 03:40:31 pm »

Quote from: Captain Rotundo on October 21, 2004, 02:54:52 pm

My question is does it have to have "no cash value" on it?

Good point, seems like its there just to fill space, its not as if you can mistake it for real money.

Hoagie_one · « **Reply #133 on:** October 21, 2004, 03:41:26 pm »

that just makes it feel like a traditional token to me. All tokens should have than IMO

Santoro · « **Reply #134 on:** October 21, 2004, 03:57:51 pm »

Yeah, that is why I asked for it to be on there. Any 'real' token has it.

Santoro · « **Reply #135 on:** October 21, 2004, 09:09:21 pm »

I changed my mind about the new poll, I am going to start taking pre-orders at the end of next week, which will give me an idea of how many tokens to order.

That will also give me some time to re-work the website to accept the preorders and post some pointers at other forums and Usenet.

Chris · « **Reply #136 on:** October 21, 2004, 09:14:55 pm »

Quote from: Santoro on October 21, 2004, 09:09:21 pm

I changed my mind about the new poll, I am going to start taking pre-orders at the end of next week, which will give me an idea of how many tokens to order.

Leave some room for eBay... I'll bet you sell a bunch there!

Santoro · « **Reply #137 on:** October 21, 2004, 09:43:59 pm »

I will - I only expect about 1/2 of the total volume to come from here.

Hoagie_one · « **Reply #138 on:** October 21, 2004, 11:44:11 pm »

whats the pricing, or did i just miss it?

Santoro · « **Reply #139 on:** October 21, 2004, 11:52:29 pm »

Pricing will be very close to the BYOAC token pricing. I might up the price tiny bit and use my Paypal merchant account for everythng. Maintaining the two pricing structures was a pain. The paypal merchant account has a cart feature that will make it a lot easier to offer the different combinations of tokens.

None of that is in stone yet though. I am still doing the math.

See my sig for the BYOAC token details.

GGKoul · « **Reply #140 on:** October 23, 2004, 12:14:12 am »

PLEASE Save me 100 of each.

aumameman · « **Reply #141 on:** October 23, 2004, 12:49:04 am »

Put me down for 200 of each. I dont care how much the postage is to get here in Australia. You guys RULE!!!

MAME FOREVER

JustMichael · « **Reply #142 on:** October 27, 2004, 06:17:30 am »

When the new ones are ready I'll take 100 of each...

MinerAl · « **Reply #143 on:** November 01, 2004, 01:21:38 pm »

Santoro,

Could you put the latest blingified pics in the first post? It took me nearly 2 precious minutes of my life to scroll through the 4 pages of this thread

These look great!

willyum · « **Reply #144 on:** November 01, 2004, 11:16:42 pm »

I know most of you guys build your own cabs, but I'm not talented in thoes ways.....does anyone know if these tokens will fit the mechs that will come in my slikstik cab. I'm pretty sure it's happs mechs for the quarter size but I don't hace my cab yet and I'm pretty sure these tokens will sell out quick so I'd like to order early before the nickle ones are gone.......however I don't want to also have to spend an extra $50 - $75 to change out my mechs.

Anyone know about the slikstik mechs.

Breaker · « **Reply #145 on:** November 01, 2004, 11:30:57 pm »

Hi Santoro,

Just wondering if you're taking pre-orders yet?

Cheers.

KevSteele · « **Reply #146 on:** November 02, 2004, 08:00:12 am »

Quote from: willyum on November 01, 2004, 11:16:42 pm

Anyone know about the slikstik mechs.

The SlikStik coin door is a standard Happ door with .25 coin mechs. You'd need to order .984 token mechs from Happs (they sell them for about $13 each, and you'll need two.)

It's a cinch to swap out the mechs, btw.

Kevin

willyum · « **Reply #147 on:** November 02, 2004, 11:27:47 am »

They might have just up'ed the price cause they're $20 bucks now. The tokens are for me, I wan't to still be able to have my guest put in real money.doesn't look like I'll be able to do both. Thanx for the info.

whammoed · « **Reply #148 on:** November 02, 2004, 11:37:16 am »

happs also has a mech that accepts both
or there are hacks you can do to your existing mechs to make them accept tokens...do a search for it here

KevSteele · « **Reply #149 on:** November 02, 2004, 12:46:05 pm »

Here's the URL for the $14.10 (not $13) mechs:

http://www.happcontrols.com/coindoors/42311300.htm

Like whammoed mentioned, you can also hack a .25 mech to accept both (actually, it will then accept almost any coin). Do a search on the forums here - someone posted instructions a while back.

Kevin

willyum · « **Reply #150 on:** November 02, 2004, 02:28:48 pm »

Yeah, I'm sorry, I found this a little while ago. The 'HOW-TO'
http://www.arcadecontrols.org/yabbse/index.php?board=2;action=display;threadid=19200

and I'm not sure what the differences on the 2 mechs are but I like the price you found better. Wierd, they're both in the happs site, maybe one has better parts. this is the $20 (size .984).
http://www.happcontrols.com/wp/item_search.html?item-no=42-3053-00

Either way I think I'll just try the mod. Thanx guys, once again I'm back in the race for tokens.

BY THE WAY....Kevin, thanks for the help with the other stuff over the last couple of weeks. I spoke to Chris this morning and ordered the cabinet with my custom SS Classic with the altered layout you helped me with. I also ordered that new MAME set from ArcadeLover. He said they would ship today. Thanx

willyum · « **Reply #151 on:** November 02, 2004, 02:32:57 pm »

That link didn't work.....maybe this (also I think this one is all metal parts....
http://www.happcontrols.com/coindoors/42303900.htm

KevSteele · « **Reply #152 on:** November 02, 2004, 04:36:11 pm »

I just tried clicking on the link I posted - it works fine for me. It's the $14 black plastic coin mech.

The metal will work as well, just more expensive. If you're looking to just mod your existing mechs, there's no need to buy anything.

Kevin

willyum · « **Reply #153 on:** November 02, 2004, 05:06:16 pm »

No, not your link 'wasn't working', MY link wasn't working.....I corrected my link and reposted with the first mech that I found which had the higher price. I was showing you the 'wrong' one....yours was fine.

dphirschler · « **Reply #154 on:** November 06, 2004, 11:33:18 pm »

Put me down for 200-400 tokens depending on the final price.

Darryl

GGKoul · « **Reply #155 on:** November 08, 2004, 03:50:49 pm »

Any updates?

Santoro · « **Reply #156 on:** November 08, 2004, 05:08:55 pm »

I am waiting one last minor change on the back, then the order should go in in the next day or two. Two weeks from then will be token time -Woohoo!

I will work on the new website this week to accept orders. Work has been busier than usual, I wanted to have that done by now. I registered Arcadetokens.com - I will be using that site as my base for these tokens.

Santoro · « **Reply #157 on:** November 09, 2004, 09:00:42 pm »

OK, the order was placed.

Best case, 2 weeks until they are ready, worst case is 3 weeks. I will try really hard to have the ordering site functional by this weekend.

Thanks to all for your patience, the three of us have been very busy.

pointdablame · « **Reply #158 on:** November 09, 2004, 11:36:07 pm »

Oh, I'm getting excited.

PedroSilva · « **Reply #159 on:** November 10, 2004, 05:31:48 am »

Could you please post the final design ?

Thanks,

Santoro · « **Reply #160 on:** November 10, 2004, 06:39:40 am »

OK, I updated the first post with the latest blinged cab side. I don't have new bling yet for the other side, but it is only slightly different:

-The dots are a hair farther from the circle
-The 'octagon shaped' larger dots are now round
-There is a single star on either side of the URL and 'no cash value.'

skim36 · « **Reply #161 on:** November 10, 2004, 11:18:24 am »

Ok, I'm new and missed out on the last ones...but will definitely want to buy some of the new batch. Thanks to all of you who have put so much time and effort into this. You guys rock!!

MrBond · « **Reply #162 on:** November 10, 2004, 05:37:35 pm »

They look awesome so far! Just hope I can scrounge up some money this time 'round for some great custom tokens.

Troz · « **Reply #163 on:** November 10, 2004, 10:07:57 pm »

I was debating with myself about having coin slots or coin buttons on my cab. I've now ordered a coin door for it.

My order will be in on day one! Great work!

GGKoul · « **Reply #164 on:** November 11, 2004, 11:20:40 am »

Quote from: Santoro on November 08, 2004, 05:08:55 pm

I am waiting one last minor change on the back, then the order should go in in the next day or two. Two weeks from then will be token time -Woohoo!

I will work on the new website this week to accept orders. Work has been busier than usual, I wanted to have that done by now. I registered Arcadetokens.com - I will be using that site as my base for these tokens.

Nice website. I think the updated token pictures are on the website. Can't wait!

Santoro · « **Reply #165 on:** November 13, 2004, 12:43:13 am »

Ordering has opened!!

Go Here

GGKoul · « **Reply #166 on:** November 13, 2004, 02:40:28 pm »

Quote from: Santoro on November 13, 2004, 12:43:13 am

Ordering has opened!!

Go Here

(International ordering coming in a few days.)

subzero23 · « **Reply #167 on:** November 22, 2004, 04:03:52 am »

Can anyone post pics of what stacks of x amount of these coins look like?

Anyway how long is this going to last? (when's the last I can order)

Santoro · « **Reply #168 on:** November 22, 2004, 08:47:03 am »

There is an image comparnig 100 to 200 posted here but for some reason I can't see it it after the weekend forum upgrade.

It is here:
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=19225.0;id=5037

When I click it I get :

An Error Has Occurred!
It seems that you are not allowed to download or view attachments on this board.

Can anyone else see the picture?

SirPeale · « **Reply #169 on:** November 22, 2004, 08:52:35 am »

Nope.

Santoro · « **Reply #170 on:** November 22, 2004, 08:54:00 am »

Quote from: Peale on November 22, 2004, 08:52:35 am

Nope.

I just sent a note to 'transition@arcadecontrols.com' reporting the issue.

thx

MameMaster! · « **Reply #171 on:** November 22, 2004, 09:17:31 am »

Quote from: Peale on November 22, 2004, 08:52:35 am

Nope.

HOLY CR*P....BEST AVITAR EVER!!!!

Thanks...you made my day.

MameMaster!

Santoro · « **Reply #172 on:** November 22, 2004, 01:58:09 pm »

OK, the picture is here:

100 really isn't a lot of tokens, sort of a handful.

subzero23 · « **Reply #173 on:** November 22, 2004, 07:14:31 pm »

I'll probably order 200 but when's probably the last I can order these?

JustMichael · « **Reply #174 on:** November 23, 2004, 06:58:01 am »

I am not involved in the production of the tokens and I am just guessing but I think you have to order them before they sell out.

Santoro · « **Reply #175 on:** November 23, 2004, 07:11:15 am »

I will probably have them in stock for a while, expecially the Brass because I can order smaller quantities.

If you want Nickel I wouldn't wait too long. I have to order those 10000 at a time

subzero23 · « **Reply #176 on:** November 23, 2004, 07:49:27 pm »

No I want brass but I'll probably have to wait til after christmas
maybe you can take a down payment lol

Santoro · « **Reply #177 on:** November 24, 2004, 10:22:51 pm »

Update:

I should be getting the Lead Proofs on Tuesday. Assuming they look good, I should have the brass tokens in my possesion a week after that, and the nickel a week after the brass arrive. As we did the last time, we will ship the brass-only orders first because of the way the timing of all this works.

Dave

pointdablame · « **Reply #178 on:** November 25, 2004, 09:44:17 am »

Will you be sending out any kind of confirmation emails to people who have sent in payments? I know that the tokens won't be shipped for a while still, but it'd be nice (at least to assure my paranoid side) to know that you got the payment ok.

Santoro · « **Reply #179 on:** November 25, 2004, 10:37:28 am »

Yeah that's a good idea. I was toying with the idea of an auto responder, but I should send a manual e-mail so that people don't think thier money went into a black hole.

BTW I did get your payment.

Thanks for the suggestion.

Dave

pointdablame · « **Reply #180 on:** November 25, 2004, 10:47:11 am »

Quote from: Santoro on November 25, 2004, 10:37:28 am

Yeah that's a good idea. I was toying with the idea of an auto responder, but I should send a manual e-mail so that people don't think thier money went into a black hole.

BTW I did get your payment.

Thanks for the suggestion.

Dave

Thank YOU for making the tokens.... you sure you can't threaten lives or something to get them done faster??

Thanks for letting me know you got my payment too, I just figured most people would like to hear it got to you since we won't see the tokens for at least a few weeks.

PedroSilva · « **Reply #181 on:** December 09, 2004, 08:08:19 am »

Any news ?

Santoro · « **Reply #182 on:** December 11, 2004, 09:41:22 am »

Check out the ordering thread in Buy-sell-trade, I posted an update.

PedroSilva · « **Reply #183 on:** December 12, 2004, 08:26:51 am »

Thanks ... and sorry ... forgot you update the other post instead ...

Santoro · « **Reply #184 on:** December 17, 2004, 08:19:16 am »

Pics posted, see: http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,27411.msg243133.html#msg243133

Captain Rotundo · « **Reply #185 on:** January 04, 2005, 10:53:02 am »

I just wanted to say I finally got around to ordering the MAME tokens, and they are awesome. I only ordered brass BYOAC tokens because I just was used to tokens being brass (probably also because the nickel were gone by the time I ordered), well if I had forseen how nice the nickel would look and feel I certainly would have ordered then as well.

nice job.

On a side note does anyone know were to get hard plastic quarter rolls that will fit these tokens, I had found some once but they were too small (they may have been for some other coin). I would like a nice neat way to store them.

Chris · « **Reply #186 on:** January 04, 2005, 11:09:26 am »

Quote from: Captain Rotundo on January 04, 2005, 10:53:02 am

On a side note does anyone know were to get hard plastic quarter rolls that will fit these tokens, I had found some once but they were too small (they may have been for some other coin).

Percipio · « **Reply #187 on:** January 04, 2005, 01:28:41 pm »

Quote from: Chris on January 04, 2005, 11:09:26 am

These tokens are slightly larger than quarter size. Look for quarter rolls meant for 25mm coins. (No, I haven't found any yet either.)

What about coin tubes for the Sacagawea dollar? Something like this?

http://www.brent-krueger.com/tubes.html

It says they are 26mm.

Santoro · « **Reply #188 on:** January 04, 2005, 01:49:37 pm »

Hey, those are nice. Good find.

Santoro · « **Reply #189 on:** February 26, 2005, 09:54:27 pm »

Ok, it took a while, but I now have small quantities available. On the website, there are 5 nickel, 5 brass, and 5/5 packs for 3.50, 3.50, and 6.50 respectively, plus a dollar or so shipping.

Hopefully few more cash-strapped folks can share in the fun. Sorry this is US-only, The extra effort for small overseas shipments will not be worthwhile at a reasonable cost.

Thanks
Dave

AmericanDemon · « **Reply #190 on:** February 26, 2005, 11:03:25 pm »

Hey Santoro, received my tokens. Awesome! They will find a nice home in my new cabinet.

Santoro · « **Reply #191 on:** March 07, 2005, 10:14:08 pm »

OK, I sold my last large lot of brass tokens, from now on the brass MAME tokens will only be available in the 5 & 10 sampler packs, and even then for a limitied time as I won't be ordering more.

We did get in a second lot of Nickel so we will have those in stock for a while longer.

If you want brass MAME tokens this is your last chance to get them!!!!!!

Thanks all for your orders.
Dave

Wyluli · « **Reply #192 on:** March 08, 2005, 01:23:52 pm »

Ok, you win, I just placed my order for 100 nickel and 10 brass. Looking forward to receiving them!

Santoro · « **Reply #193 on:** April 17, 2005, 02:53:08 pm »

Just a bump for the thread, still some brass samplers left.

Santoro · « **Reply #194 on:** August 21, 2005, 01:18:44 pm »

Sold Out!!!! No more mame tokens left. Thanks all for your orders!!!!

Dave


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