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I am considering a re-run of BRASS MAME tokens.  Please vote if you would buy 200 at $40 shipped to the US.

Yes
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BRASS MAME tokens - More available, ORDERING OPEN.
« on: November 16, 2005, 09:39:29 pm »
Status update 11/23/05
Ordering is open - please see

http://www.arcadetokens.com/html/mame_tokens.html


Status update 11/19/05

This poll was to measure demand.
« Last Edit: November 23, 2005, 10:30:12 pm by Santoro »

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Re: Would you buy MAME tokens if I re-ran them?
« Reply #1 on: November 16, 2005, 09:47:58 pm »
How big are they?

I'm tyring to find tokens about the size of the tokens in your SIG. Similar to an Aussie 20c piece around 28mm. All the arcade machines over here are usually preset for this sized coin, so any smaller coins usually fall through.

I'd be very interested if they were close to the size that I mentioned.
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Re: Would you buy MAME tokens if I re-ran them?
« Reply #2 on: November 16, 2005, 09:49:18 pm »
.984"  I have no idea of the metric equivalent.  Sorry  :-[

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Re: Would you buy MAME tokens if I re-ran them?
« Reply #3 on: November 16, 2005, 10:18:59 pm »
I missed the first run, would love to get my hands on that token design a few hundred times.

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Re: Would you buy MAME tokens if I re-ran them?
« Reply #4 on: November 16, 2005, 10:30:53 pm »
Absolutely.

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Re: Would you buy MAME tokens if I re-ran them?
« Reply #5 on: November 16, 2005, 11:44:24 pm »
Will they work with the coin door from Happ?

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Re: Would you buy MAME tokens if I re-ran them?
« Reply #6 on: November 17, 2005, 12:44:23 am »
I'm definitely in for at least 200 brass.


For those of you asking if these will work in your coin door please see this thread:

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=22251.0

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Re: Would you buy MAME tokens if I re-ran them?
« Reply #7 on: November 17, 2005, 01:21:19 am »
as I stated in the other thread, i'd take at least 200 brass.

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Re: Would you buy MAME tokens if I re-ran them?
« Reply #8 on: November 17, 2005, 01:38:00 am »
How big are they?

I'm tyring to find tokens about the size of the tokens in your SIG. Similar to an Aussie 20c piece around 28mm. All the arcade machines over here are usually preset for this sized coin, so any smaller coins usually fall through.

I'd be very interested if they were close to the size that I mentioned.

.984" is about 25 mm (24.99359999 to be exact

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Re: Would you buy MAME tokens if I re-ran them?
« Reply #9 on: November 17, 2005, 01:53:26 am »
Count me in.

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Re: Would you buy MAME tokens if I re-ran them?
« Reply #10 on: November 17, 2005, 08:25:51 am »
Yup, at least 200
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Re: Would you buy BRASS MAME tokens if I re-ran them?
« Reply #11 on: November 17, 2005, 12:06:19 pm »
i'd be a maybe.  I already have them in nickel, but wouldn't mind some brass.   I'm just not sure I need another 200 of em.

If you did like a 50 or 100 set, i'd almost certainly get that.
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Re: Would you buy BRASS MAME tokens if I re-ran them?
« Reply #12 on: November 17, 2005, 12:38:49 pm »
i'd take 200 of the original byoac....in brass.    :-\

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Re: Would you buy BRASS MAME tokens if I re-ran them?
« Reply #13 on: November 17, 2005, 12:44:28 pm »
How much to ship to Australia?

Edit: Total price for 200 and to Australia is what I should have written.
« Last Edit: November 17, 2005, 12:50:57 pm by bosss7 »
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Re: Would you buy BRASS MAME tokens if I re-ran them?
« Reply #14 on: November 17, 2005, 01:18:04 pm »
Yes, I need some.

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Re: Would you buy BRASS MAME tokens if I re-ran them?
« Reply #15 on: November 17, 2005, 01:53:54 pm »
Count me in for 200
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Re: Would you buy BRASS MAME tokens if I re-ran them?
« Reply #16 on: November 17, 2005, 07:38:15 pm »
Will they work with the coin door from Happ?

I saw a post around here somewhere where someone successfully modded the plastic Happ coin mechs to accept tokens.
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Re: Would you buy BRASS MAME tokens if I re-ran them?
« Reply #17 on: November 18, 2005, 08:07:38 am »
200?  Brass?  Tokens?  Would?   

I'm definately in.  Once you decide to do it or not let me know because I want some!
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Re: Would you buy BRASS MAME tokens if I re-ran them?
« Reply #18 on: November 18, 2005, 03:54:40 pm »
Hi everyone

This is my first post here and this topic made me register.

I'd like 200 of these tokens - how much to ship to New Zealand?

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Re: Would you buy BRASS MAME tokens if I re-ran them?
« Reply #19 on: November 18, 2005, 07:15:15 pm »
The tokens are about the same size as an Aussie/New Zealand 10c coin but a bit thinner.

Im in for another 200 Brass Mame tokens.

Here is a comparison of size of the token compared to a NZ 10c coin and a US QUARTER

« Last Edit: November 18, 2005, 07:31:43 pm by aumameman »
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Re: Would you buy BRASS MAME tokens if I re-ran them?
« Reply #20 on: November 18, 2005, 07:54:42 pm »
yes, I'd take 200 in brass.

I'd be REALLY interested in a run of the 2004 BYOAC as well - those were a great design  (and I hadn't caught the MAME bug yet).  None cooler IMHO...

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Re: Would you buy BRASS MAME tokens if I re-ran them?
« Reply #21 on: November 19, 2005, 04:49:23 am »
Thanks for the comparison pics aumameman.

I definitely want 200 brass.

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Re: Would you buy BRASS MAME tokens if I re-ran them?
« Reply #22 on: November 19, 2005, 05:59:41 pm »
Sure... I would prefer 100 but if I could only get 200 I would do it...

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Re: Would you buy BRASS MAME tokens if I re-ran them?
« Reply #23 on: November 19, 2005, 09:52:22 pm »
I'm in...

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Re: Would you buy BRASS MAME tokens if I re-ran them?
« Reply #24 on: November 19, 2005, 10:40:42 pm »
OK, I placed an order for more brass MAME tokens.
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Re: BRASS MAME tokens - More on Order !!!!! Check ArcadeTokens.com around 11/26
« Reply #25 on: November 20, 2005, 01:26:21 am »
awesome! thanks Santoro

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Re: Would you buy BRASS MAME tokens if I re-ran them?
« Reply #26 on: November 21, 2005, 05:52:24 am »
Thanks for the comparison pics aumameman.

I definitely want 200 brass.

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No problem.  I had the same issue about a year ago when the mame tokens were originally in production but lucky for me I have a US Quarter so I knew roughly the size of the token.
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Re: BRASS MAME tokens - More on Order !!!!! Check ArcadeTokens.com around 11/26
« Reply #27 on: November 21, 2005, 10:30:31 am »
...do you have an "in" at the post office?...I got my tokens super fast. Thanks!!!
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I am new here - Hello all and welcome to my first post.

I am wondering about the MAME tokens and I had a few questions. If they have been hashed over in the past, I am sorry.

1) Why the .984 size? I understand they are the most common, but the .900 fit the older machines. I understand the mecks are going to have to be swapped out no matter what. But in old midway boxes (Pac-man - Galaga - gorf) the coin will not physically fit into the silver coin slot (see pic). Happ does not make a replacement that accepts the 25mm coin. So your only option is to Drummel / rotozip, or hacksaw the slot
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Re: BRASS MAME tokens - More on Order !!!!! Check ArcadeTokens.com around 11/26
« Reply #29 on: November 23, 2005, 01:28:05 pm »
thanks!

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cscon115,  no offense taken.  I am always torn when people ask for more generic tokens because there are a lot of (very) generic tokens out there already.  That, combined with the fact that I only get a few such requests, and with the minimun orders from the mint, it just seems like it would be risky.  I'll give some thought to it though, maybe there is a way to creatively serve the 'vintage'crowd.

As for token size, I honestly cannot forsee making anything other than .984"  It is widely accepted as the standard. The modificaiton to the Bally/Midway slot is very minimal from what I hear.  It would be illegal to make tokens excactly the size of a quarter, and these are as close as it gets with the mint I use.

Thanks for the input.

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Re: BRASS MAME tokens - More available, ORDERING OPEN.
« Reply #31 on: November 23, 2005, 11:38:50 pm »
 cscon115 I beleive someone had used a drimmel to widden the slot ant it still looked nice I don't recall who it was offhand

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Re: BRASS MAME tokens - More available, ORDERING OPEN.
« Reply #32 on: November 24, 2005, 12:49:29 am »
I used a dremmel on a couple of coin doors to widen them a bit. took about 20 seconds and unless you look closely, you can't even tell it was done.

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Re: BRASS MAME tokens - More available, ORDERING OPEN.
« Reply #33 on: November 24, 2005, 04:55:21 pm »
Yeah,

PER THE DOOR- I know the mod is minimal - but I have restored cars in the past and I have learned to NEVER EVER modify a part. I just can't do it. I have the ability, but something inside stops me from modding the coin slot. It would be like adding arms to David, or putting a hat on the Mona Lisa. I may end up getting a whole new coin door and put the original in storage.

PER THE SIZE (.984 vs .900)- If I get a new door, the size no longer matters! There are aftermarket doors that do not have the size restrictions the original doors have.


PER THE GENERIC DESIGN -  I understand the costs involved with cutting new dies and the run of tokes. It is not cheap and not something to jump into! But if this helps... I would like a generic token that shows the home arcade and celebrates the restoration and home arcades. Other generics just have an eagle and no cash value. No real fun there. In fact - the just plain stink.

Maybe we could take a vote and see if there is any interest in a generic design? I would like to see a slogan like, "reclaiming your youth - one token at a time!" As I said before - I like the game not over back and the BYOAC 05 front. If these could be married (sans the MAME) I think it would be pretty cool.


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Re: BRASS MAME tokens - More available, ORDERING OPEN.
« Reply #34 on: November 24, 2005, 05:43:45 pm »
Just out of curiosity, does anyone know if many quarter mechs can be adapted for .900" tokens as they can for .984"?

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Re: BRASS MAME tokens - More available, ORDERING OPEN.
« Reply #35 on: November 25, 2005, 04:54:24 pm »
Just purchased 100.  I really don't have a need for 200.  The kids would just loose them or take them to Chuck e Cheeses just like I find those in my coin drawer.

Thank you very much for bringing these back!



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What do you think of something like this...
« Reply #36 on: November 26, 2005, 08:34:53 pm »
I have been beating the "Generic Token" thread to death. I hope it has not been an annoyance.
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Re: BRASS MAME tokens - More available, ORDERING OPEN.
« Reply #37 on: November 26, 2005, 11:51:38 pm »
I like the tokens being branded with mame or BYOAC. i'd never buy generic tokens.

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Re: BRASS MAME tokens - More available, ORDERING OPEN.
« Reply #38 on: November 27, 2005, 12:13:35 am »
I think there are too many "generic" style tokens out on the market already.  I dont think you'll find the support needed to produce "generic" custom tokens. 
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Re: BRASS MAME tokens - More available, ORDERING OPEN.
« Reply #39 on: November 27, 2005, 03:58:51 am »
You should also keep in mind that the design process is a little more complicated than a single person coming up with a single idea and then the coins get made.  No offense intended, but there are almost as many design ideas as there are people on this board.  It's not like the BYOAC tokens appeared out of thin air because one person came up with the "perfect" concept.   You'll need a lot more people interested in generic tokens before somebody's willing to invest the time and money into getting thousands and thousands of them made.
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