**MAME TOKENS FOR SALE** LAST CHANCE TO GET BRASS!!

[Santoro]

OK, this is it.

[Vicious]

Alright!  I seriously considered ordering the nickels this time around but think I'll go brass again to mix in with my BYOAC ones.  As soon as the 15th rolls around I'm gonna definitely place my order for 500 of these.

One quick question:  How tough is the finish on the nickel tokens?  What I mean is how likely is it to wear, scratch, etc. compared to the brass?  Thanks.

[Santoro]

One quick question:  How tough is the finish on the nickel tokens?  What I mean is how likely is it to wear, scratch, etc. compared to the brass?  Thanks.

I have had one on a keychain for 4-5 months and it hasn't worn or scratched through at all.   It sure seems durable.

[SirPeale]

You misspelled 'brass' on your site.

[Vicious]

I have had one on a keychain for 4-5 months and it hasn't worn or scratched through at all.   It sure seems durable.

Sounds great.  Now to just decide which ones.

[Santoro]

You misspelled 'brass' on your site.

What, it's not spelled Breass?  

Fixed, thanks..

[Cyber Axe]

out of curiosity will they be the exact same size as the BYOAC ones?

[Santoro]

Yes.

[Pilot143]

I pm'd with no response (atleast I think I did, either way... no biggie... I know your busy)

but is there a difference (for you) weather we use paypal or credit card?

[Santoro]

I pm'd with no response (atleast I think I did, either way... no biggie... I know your busy)

but is there a difference (for you) weather we use paypal or credit card?

Sorry, I got a bunch of PMs at the same time and must have missed yours.  

I am using my merchant account for everything so you can pay however you like.  The hassle of maintaining two payment methods on the last batch wan't worth it.

Thanks for asking though.

Dave

[welash]

I just noticed that the shipping charges listed for 500 token lots is $18, compared to
$4 for 200 token lots.  Is this a mistake, or just the result of strange shipping charges
from your shipper?

[Santoro]

I just noticed that the shipping charges listed for 500 token lots is $18, compared to
$4 for 200 token lots.  Is this a mistake, or just the result of strange shipping charges
from your shipper?

The big difference is that for 100 and 200 lots I can use USPS Flat Rate Priority Mail envelopes.  I can't for larger orders, thus they are more expensive.

[exibar]

Just as your website says, I need those tokens.....

I NEED those tokens....

I'll give you money...

then I'll move along, move along....

those aren't the droids I'm looking for.....

[Chris]

I just noticed that the shipping charges listed for 500 token lots is $18, compared to
$4 for 200 token lots.  Is this a mistake, or just the result of strange shipping charges
from your shipper?

The big difference is that for 100 and 200 lots I can use USPS Flat Rate Priority Mail envelopes.  I can't for larger orders, thus they are more expensive.

Couldn't you just ship in two envelopes?

[exibar]

even three envelopes would be cheaper....

 the post office is funny sometimes though.....

[Santoro]

Couldn't you just ship in two envelopes?

Theoretically, yes.  But the PayPal website doesn't let me split up transactions between multiple shipping labels.  If I do it manually I lose the link between the order and the USPS shipping label, and documenting the shipping of this many orders becomes a complicated paper exercise. A 500 lot would probably require three envelopes, three times the packing tape, and three times the labor to ship and track.

When I use the Paypal website to generate a the label, every order has a corresponding 'track it' button. It is very neat and tidy, and less prone to error.

I know the 500 lot discount in the end doesn't add up to much of a difference net/net.  I even make less margin on those orders. I just wanted to make it easier to order larger volumes.

[missioncontrol]

as soon as your ready to take money orders I'm in

using money orders is the only way for me to hide my transactions from the wife

[Santoro]

OK, I finally got the international and Check/Money order instructions onto the site.  Thanks for your patience.

[Vicious]

Just a heads up:  the US Orders - Click Here, International Orders - Click here links at the bottom of this page aren't tagged as hyperlinks.  The links on the side work, though.

[Santoro]

Bummer- Not sure how that happened....  I will check it when I get home.  I distinctly remember setting the links  

[Santoro]

OK, fixed, Thanks.

[Vicious]

I was about to place an order for 400 nickel tokens and noticed something weird.  It seems that no matter the quantity the shipping stays the same (2 sets of 200 was $4.00; 20 sets was $4.00).  Would it be easier if I just placed two seperate orders or should I wait for a fix?

[Santoro]

That is the correct pricing - I use flat-rate envelopes for the smaller (1-200) orders.

Thanks for checking though.

[Vicious]

That is the correct pricing - I use flat-rate envelopes for the smaller (1-200) orders.

Thanks for checking though.

Okay, just to verify though.  Hypothetically, if I order 20,000 tokens (100 sets of 200 tokens) my total is only $3,604.00 ($3,600 + $4.00 S/H).  That seems like a big hit to take on shipping.  I just don't want you to get ripped off.

[Santoro]

OK, I see your point, there is room for people to 'game the system.'   I will put some 'ordering rules' up there.

As for ordering 400, I would probably ship two envelopes.

Thanks
Dave

[Stingray]

Hope you still have these in January. I'm trying not to buy any game stuff until after the holidays in order to somewhat offset the wife's usual xmas shopping expenses.

-S

[JustMichael]

Have the tokens come from the manufacturer yet?  Last I heard they were expected around 12/1.

[Santoro]

Yes, I got a sample on Friday (a week late) which I approved yesterday.  The tokens look awesome.  I am going to try to post a picture tonight.  (If you recall it  is a real pain in the butt to get a decent picture of tokens because of how shiny they are.

[Santoro]

Sorry gang, looks like I left the sample in my NYC office, so I will have to post the pic tomorrow. (They stamped one token instead of sending the lead for some reason this time.)

As a teaser, here is a really crappy picture I took in a hotel room yesterday while away from my real camera.

[JustMichael]

FOCUS!   

[Santoro]

So, I am a bonehead.

[JustMichael]

LOL!  Looks like it is time to upgrade to a newer model?   I love my Canon 20D.   

[GadgetGeek]

Shouldn't the topic be changed from "early" to "mid" December delivery? 
Doesn't matter, I'm sure they will be as amazing as the BYOAC tokens.
Given the time of year, maybe you should try to time deliveries so they arrive on the 24th so we all have at least one nice Christmas present to open! (or other appropriate date depending on your specific beliefs)

[mnm1200]

Wow! Must have these! Now all I need to do is actually start building my cab :

Just a couple quick questions.

(1) How many of these coins do people actually use?  How much should I expect to buy for moderate use?

(2) How durable are the brass coins?  I like the authenticity of the brass but aren't too sure how they'll hold out against the nickel.

Thx and keep up the good work! =D

[Santoro]

I would say that (this is a personal opinion) 200 is what I would consider the minimum unless you almost never play your cab,

[mnm1200]

That's the only thing I don't like about the holidays. There's never enough money to go around... 85USD is a LOT of money!!

I guess since I only have about $25 left on the debit, I'll probably go 100 and up it later (hopefully you won't run out before the end of the year).

Really, I never played in an arcade with quarters, always tokens, so brass it is!

If you get enough demand for this, would you keep this going or is it a "limited time" thing?

Cheers!

Edit: Ack! Short by less than 2 dollars! 

[Santoro]

I will definitely be selling the brass for at least a year unless the orders stop coming completely. (I can order smaller lots if I want.) Nikcel is a different story, I would need to see enough demand to justify ordering another 10K, which is the minimum.

[Santoro]

Update, the Brass tokens were shipped to me yesterday, and the Nickel should be shipped to me on Friday.

We're getting there!

[SirPeale]

Update, the Brass tokens were shipped to me yesterday...

*stamps feet impatiently*

PICTURES!!!!

Where's Drew when you need him?

[Santoro]

No, I meant they were shipped yesterday, and are still in transit to me.

I can't wait to get these out to you folks, they rock.