Author Topic: Get your 2004 tokens before they're gone. Again... (Read 9927 times)

Havok · « **on:** January 13, 2006, 02:53:46 pm »

For now, just a poll to show if anyone is interested in a re-run of the 2004 or 2005 tokens...

I think I am one of the few that ended up not having money either time those tokens were being done.

Flinkly · « **Reply #1 on:** January 13, 2006, 03:03:58 pm »

i'd love 200 brass 2004 tokens, but i think we'd have to get together a large amount of pre-orders (with money) to sway mr token to do another run. i've talked to him before and he doesn't see much interest.

the cost would be lower than an original run since the dies are still available, but to set up machines and make the tokens, still creates a bit of a price hump to get over. anyway...

markrvp · « **Reply #2 on:** January 13, 2006, 03:06:06 pm »

I would probably buy 250 2004 tokens.

fatfingers · « **Reply #3 on:** January 13, 2006, 03:36:14 pm »

I would probably take 200 of either 2004 or 2005, not both.

pointdablame · « **Reply #4 on:** January 13, 2006, 03:36:52 pm »

IIRC, the min order is 5k or 10k tokens... you'd need a LOT of interest and prepayment to make it happen.

Havok · « **Reply #5 on:** January 13, 2006, 03:39:26 pm »

I would go in for 200. Looks like we're close to 1,000 already. Anyone else?

thebrownshow · « **Reply #6 on:** January 13, 2006, 03:56:54 pm »

I just purchased the MAME tokens... I've really got plenty for now.

JONTHEBOMB · « **Reply #7 on:** January 13, 2006, 11:04:46 pm »

I would be interested in a re-run of the 2004 tokens (brass or nickel).
I would at least buy 200. I really like the design on the 2004 tokens so I wouldn't mind doubling my order.

Flinkly · « **Reply #8 on:** January 13, 2006, 11:27:24 pm »

1050 tokens on imaginary order in a single day...now if we could only get santoro in on this with his opinion and must-have-to-order number.

GGKoul · « **Reply #9 on:** January 13, 2006, 11:52:45 pm »

FYI: Mame Tokens are available..

pointdablame · « **Reply #10 on:** January 14, 2006, 01:25:28 am »

Quote from: Flinkly on January 13, 2006, 11:27:24 pm

1050 tokens on imaginary order in a single day...now if we could only get santoro in on this with his opinion and must-have-to-order number.

It's been discussed at least 2 or 3 times already. I'm sure Santoro will pop in here eventually, but I wouldn't hold my breath for a re-run.

Like I said, I'm pretty sure the minimum number is pretty large, and once the people interested order what they want, my guess is there's a really good chance Santoro will be sitting on the remainder for quite a while.

Kremmit · « **Reply #11 on:** January 14, 2006, 03:05:02 am »

If he ever does re-run the old designs, I hope he has the mint scrub the date off the dies first.

But isn't it more fun to get a new design every year? I could actually use another few hundred, but I'm waiting for another design to come down the pike.

Hey Santoro, it's 2006!

Santoro · « **Reply #12 on:** January 14, 2006, 10:23:18 am »

Watching with interest.

Flinkly · « **Reply #13 on:** January 14, 2006, 04:48:05 pm »

i'm willing to buy a 2006 coin, but with pixel not entering, i'm depressed.

Kremmit · « **Reply #14 on:** January 14, 2006, 06:02:20 pm »

Quote from: Santoro on January 14, 2006, 10:23:18 am

Quote from: Kremmit on January 14, 2006, 03:05:02 am
If he ever does re-run the old designs, I hope he has the mint scrub the date off the dies first.

the date is on those tokens forever because it is actually etched into the die. It is not portruding to be scrubbed off.

Oh, Duh!

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But isn't it more fun to get a new design every year? I could actually use another few hundred, but I'm waiting for another design to come down the pike.

Hey Santoro, it's 2006!

You are aware that we just finished a new desgn and sale a few months ago, right ?

I'm aware that those said 2005 on them. More! More! More!

Santoro · « **Reply #15 on:** January 14, 2006, 07:25:12 pm »

Quote from: Flinkly on January 14, 2006, 04:48:05 pm

kind of on subject, how did the redo of the mame token come out? how much stock of those tokens do you have left?

There are about 3000 left.

Havok · « **Reply #16 on:** January 14, 2006, 09:45:38 pm »

Quote from: Santoro on January 14, 2006, 07:25:12 pm

Quote from: Flinkly on January 14, 2006, 04:48:05 pm
kind of on subject, how did the redo of the mame token come out? how much stock of those tokens do you have left?

There are about 3000 left.

Next payday, if the budget allows I'll probably pick up 200. (But I still want the 2005 tokens!) Good to see at least some of those are left.

What kind of number are you looking for to do a re-run of the 2004 or 2005, depending on interest?

missioncontrol · « **Reply #17 on:** January 14, 2006, 11:28:54 pm »

I was sad when I realized he sold out of 2005 tokens fater than I could muster up the extra cash....

And now I am depressed and feel my life to be incomplete.............

2005 tokens will most likely be the most sought after tokens for years to come

DrewKaree · « **Reply #18 on:** January 15, 2006, 07:36:49 am »

I was thinking "pre-orders" didn't mean that'd be all there were

I was hoping to order some as well, same situation as mission, and the sale was over before I had a chance to sneak a few bills into my private "do whatever you want with this" stash.

spriggy · « **Reply #19 on:** January 15, 2006, 08:06:41 am »

Quote from: Santoro on January 14, 2006, 07:25:12 pm

There are about 3000 left.

Damn... betta get my backside into gear!! 100 tokens now ordered!

If the re-run EVER happens... I'll pre-order 100 to help the order along.

Cheers

bossyman15 · « **Reply #20 on:** January 15, 2006, 08:11:47 am »

me! i'd order 200 brass 2004 tokens. and if 2005 ever reruns i will order 200 brass because i didn't like nickel as much i thought i do. $:-\$

pmc · « **Reply #21 on:** January 15, 2006, 10:59:40 am »

I'd be in for 100 2004 BYOAC tokens (or 2006 or whatever with the same design). I love that design.

In terms of volume, I don't really need more tokens. I am more interested in variety -- so mixed lots would be cool (50 MAME + 50 BYOAC or whatever).

-pmc

tetsujin · « **Reply #22 on:** January 16, 2006, 10:58:52 am »

Quote from: Havok on January 13, 2006, 02:53:46 pm

For now, just a poll to show if anyone is interested in a re-run of the 2004 or 2005 tokens...

The BYOAC tokens, you mean? As opposed to MAME tokens...

It would probably be worth my while to buy more of the 2004 design, or maybe the 2005 design.

Havok · « **Reply #23 on:** January 17, 2006, 07:25:57 am »

Quote from: tetsujin on January 16, 2006, 10:58:52 am

Quote from: Havok on January 13, 2006, 02:53:46 pm
For now, just a poll to show if anyone is interested in a re-run of the 2004 or 2005 tokens...

The BYOAC tokens, you mean? As opposed to MAME tokens...

It would probably be worth my while to buy more of the 2004 design, or maybe the 2005 design.

Yes - the newer ones. I missed out on those designs, and am trying to drum up some interest in a re-run... Anyone else?

Havok · « **Reply #24 on:** January 17, 2006, 12:01:53 pm »

We're up to around 1,400. What kind of break even number are we looking at?

DrewKaree · « **Reply #25 on:** January 17, 2006, 12:19:34 pm »

If you're assuming the same number of tokens need to be minted, then they'll cost 4 times as much as they did.

If you're assuing the same price of the tokens is to be offered, a hell of a lot more need to be spoken for.

I'm gonna go with eleventy brazilian for either number

Roughy · « **Reply #26 on:** January 17, 2006, 12:26:08 pm »

Dammit my posts keep disappearing.

Anyway, when I researched doing tokens awhile back, I thought the minimum run was around 5000.

The price gets pretty reasonable, but you have to factor in the dye costs, any other design and time costs, shipping and then that whole re-shipping and make back your money costs and keep it reasonable enough for everyone else to purchase.

Gets steep and I don't think I'd want to place a 5000 order unless I had a break-even reached.

Santoro · « **Reply #27 on:** January 17, 2006, 05:29:01 pm »

I could support a re-run of 5000 (the minimum) '04 tokens if I had committed orders of 3000.

missioncontrol · « **Reply #28 on:** January 17, 2006, 06:06:37 pm »

is the poll for 04 or 05?

I missed out on the 05 so that would get my vote...

Santoro · « **Reply #29 on:** January 17, 2006, 06:21:08 pm »

04. I think.?

markrvp · « **Reply #30 on:** January 17, 2006, 06:58:45 pm »

'04 is my understanding of what we are requesting.

tetsujin · « **Reply #31 on:** January 17, 2006, 08:18:14 pm »

Quote from: DrewKaree on January 17, 2006, 12:19:34 pm

If you're assuming the same number of tokens need to be minted, then they'll cost 4 times as much as they did.

If you're assuing the same price of the tokens is to be offered, a hell of a lot more need to be spoken for.

I'm gonna go with eleventy brazilian for either number

Interesting... How much is that in Portuguese?

Flinkly · « **Reply #32 on:** January 17, 2006, 09:30:21 pm »

so, where do we start preordering?

siropa · « **Reply #33 on:** January 17, 2006, 10:39:11 pm »

must.. resist... ordering.. more... tokens...

JONTHEBOMB · « **Reply #34 on:** January 17, 2006, 11:03:31 pm »

Quote from: Santoro on January 17, 2006, 05:29:01 pm

I could support a re-run of 5000 (the minimum) '04 tokens if I had committed orders of 3000.

If everyone that voted yes to the poll, orders a minimum of 200 tokens we would be set.

17 people x 200 tokens each = 3400 total tokens

Quote from: siropa on January 17, 2006, 10:39:11 pm

must.. resist... ordering.. more... tokens...

You can never have to many tokens.

Shooter · « **Reply #35 on:** January 17, 2006, 11:49:57 pm »

I'm definitely in for 200, 2004 tokens.

Flinkly · « **Reply #36 on:** January 18, 2006, 12:45:24 am »

preorder...

DrewKaree · « **Reply #37 on:** January 18, 2006, 12:50:38 am »

Quote from: JONTHEBOMB on January 17, 2006, 11:03:31 pm

If everyone that voted yes to the poll, orders a minimum of 200 tokens we would be set.

17 people x 200 tokens each = 3400 total tokens

Well I'm in there, and I'm NOT down with 2004, and I'd bet there's a few folks in there like me, such as mission, who voted yes and meant 2005 since there wasn't an option for "yes to 2004", "yes to 2005", or "yes to 2004 OR 2005".

I don't want 2004 tokens, I want the ones I missed out on.

brophog · « **Reply #38 on:** January 18, 2006, 02:14:15 am »

I'd be in for 2005 tokens too, but not 2004.

Havok · « **Reply #39 on:** January 18, 2006, 09:10:29 am »

I have reset the poll to reflect years - please re-vote and see if we can get this going!

As part of the poll, I have listed a quantity for each option, so we get an idea of how many tokens we will actually end up ordering.

eccs19 · « **Reply #40 on:** January 18, 2006, 10:09:22 am »

Can't vote twice. I think I would actually take 100 of each if they were to be done, but I think I prefer the look of the '04 more so than the '05 tokens. (I think the '04's look more 80's then the '05's)

Flinkly · « **Reply #41 on:** January 18, 2006, 11:53:09 am »

well no offense, but santoro can't order more of both 2004 and 2005 unless he gets enough people to sell 3000 of both, so i think it would be better to vote for one or the other.

Havok · « **Reply #42 on:** January 18, 2006, 12:08:58 pm »

So let's get the votes in, and hopefully if there are some "swing" votes we can get an order of 3000 of one or the other.

eccs19 · « **Reply #43 on:** January 18, 2006, 12:45:54 pm »

Quote from: Flinkly on January 18, 2006, 11:53:09 am

well no offense, but santoro can't order more of both 2004 and 2005 unless he gets enough people to sell 3000 of both, so i think it would be better to vote for one or the other.

Ya, that's what I figured, and voted '04.

DrewKaree · « **Reply #44 on:** January 18, 2006, 02:50:07 pm »

Quote from: Havok on January 18, 2006, 09:10:29 am

I have reset the poll to reflect years - please re-vote and see if we can get this going!

As part of the poll, I have listed a quantity for each option, so we get an idea of how many tokens we will actually end up ordering.

NOW you're cookin' with gas!

Flinkly · « **Reply #45 on:** January 19, 2006, 12:10:33 pm »

bump, cause it seems like some people haven't revoted yet. maybe we need a complete change of thread title so that everyone reads the thread again. dang, it seems like were so close to getting more tokens, yet so far away.

Havok · « **Reply #46 on:** January 19, 2006, 01:47:15 pm »

Quote from: Flinkly on January 19, 2006, 12:10:33 pm

bump, cause it seems like some people haven't revoted yet. maybe we need a complete change of thread title so that everyone reads the thread again. dang, it seems like were so close to getting more tokens, yet so far away.

Done!

Note: I would be willing to change my 2005 200 tokens vote to 2004 (since I want both anyways) to make the difference...

We're really close - 2400, and I'll add my 2005 vote...

2600! ! !

GGKoul · « **Reply #47 on:** January 19, 2006, 04:05:19 pm »

Here are some pics just in case you dont know what they look like..

GGKoul · « **Reply #48 on:** January 19, 2006, 04:06:47 pm »

Quote from: eccs19 on January 18, 2006, 10:09:22 am

Can't vote twice. I think I would actually take 100 of each if they were to be done, but I think I prefer the look of the '04 more so than the '05 tokens. (I think the '04's look more 80's then the '05's)

I'm in for 100 each.. My fault I dragged my feet on the original orders..

Havok · « **Reply #49 on:** January 19, 2006, 04:15:25 pm »

2800 ! ! !

Just 200 more. Somebody take the plunge...

thebrownshow · « **Reply #50 on:** January 19, 2006, 04:50:51 pm »

Even though I don't exactly NEED them, what the hell, I'd be in for 100 of the 2004 tokens. Who knows, might be worth something someday.

pmc · « **Reply #51 on:** January 19, 2006, 07:39:30 pm »

And I just re-voted for 100 2004's. Does that do it?

-pmc

ARCADE5280 · « **Reply #52 on:** January 19, 2006, 08:28:07 pm »

I'll take 200 '04 tokens as well. That makes 3100!

spriggy · « **Reply #53 on:** January 19, 2006, 09:42:36 pm »

For reference, my 100 vote went on the 2005 babies.....but to stick with the current trend.... and byoac team work and all...... you can lead that 100 vote down the 2004 path

Flinkly · « **Reply #54 on:** January 19, 2006, 10:56:48 pm »

yeah!

Santoro · « **Reply #55 on:** January 20, 2006, 05:14:12 pm »

OK, I hear the masses. I will put a preorder page for 2004 Brass tokens on my site this weekend. Assuming all that comitted in the poll place an order, we should have the volume needed.

Thanks Havoc, I never would have thought there'd be this much demand. I always seem to understimate it lately.

stonge · « **Reply #56 on:** January 20, 2006, 07:09:26 pm »

I'm in for 200 brass 2004 tokens - I was late to the party but I scored the Mame and 2005 tokens already. The 2004 is a very cool design IMHO...

Thanks for even considering another run for those who missed the original batches! It ain't an arcade game without that 'plink' in the cashbox.

saint · « **Reply #57 on:** January 20, 2006, 09:57:40 pm »

Let me know when pre-ordering is up so I can post a news item.

Santoro · « **Reply #58 on:** January 20, 2006, 10:47:22 pm »

Will do, thanks.

spriggy · « **Reply #59 on:** January 20, 2006, 11:19:03 pm »

Quote from: Santoro on January 20, 2006, 05:14:12 pm

OK, I hear the masses. I will put a preorder page for 2004 Brass tokens on my site this weekend. Assuming all that comitted in the poll place an order, we should have the volume needed.

Thanks Havoc, I never would have thought there'd be this much demand. I always seem to understimate it lately.

What can we say Santoro that hasn't already been said??.... how about legend!!?

Santoro · « **Reply #60 on:** January 22, 2006, 02:55:06 pm »

Pre-ordering is open.

http://www.arcadetokens.com/html/2004_byoac_tokens.html

I'll PM Saint too.

spriggy · « **Reply #61 on:** January 22, 2006, 07:12:53 pm »

Cheers Santoro!
I'm receiving final payment on a cab I've sold in the next few days....so I'll use these dollars in stead. My simple pre-order for 100 2004's will been in by Thursady at the latest.

ARCADE5280 · « **Reply #62 on:** January 22, 2006, 07:25:05 pm »

pre-ordered today. Thanks.

I look forward to getting them. At least I have some time to modify my mechs.

markrvp · « **Reply #63 on:** January 22, 2006, 08:46:12 pm »

I just pre-ordered 200.

thebrownshow · « **Reply #64 on:** January 23, 2006, 11:50:40 am »

I just pre-ordered 100 brass. Thanks Santoro.

tetsujin · « **Reply #65 on:** January 23, 2006, 12:31:08 pm »

Quote from: Santoro on January 20, 2006, 05:14:12 pm

Thanks Havoc, I never would have thought there'd be this much demand. I always seem to understimate it lately.

Well, unlike most of us, for you there's real financial consequences to overestimating the demand...

I'm glad to see this design re-pressed. I think I voted "200" but I'll most likely get 500.

eccs19 · « **Reply #66 on:** January 23, 2006, 12:37:40 pm »

I originally voted / planned for 100 pcs, but changed my mind. Pre-ordered 200.

Circo · « **Reply #67 on:** January 23, 2006, 02:41:13 pm »

I just did my preorder for 500 of the 2004 tokens so now all I can do is wait and see.

Flinkly · « **Reply #68 on:** January 23, 2006, 03:16:51 pm »

dang, i'm waiting for some dough to cushion my account, but i don't know if i'm going to get it in time to get tokens...too many people are ordering the 2004. i'd hate to miss this the second time around.

ArcadeNerd · « **Reply #69 on:** January 24, 2006, 02:18:50 am »

Wow, glad I checked this post again. I missed out on the 2004 BYOAC tokens the first time but I'm in for 100 this time!

missioncontrol · « **Reply #70 on:** January 24, 2006, 06:08:26 am »

well let me start digging around the couch cusions and see what I can find.....

xar256 · « **Reply #71 on:** January 24, 2006, 09:31:14 am »

This is Great news Santoro,

Just out of curiosity...How long are you going you be keeping the preorders open for? (I've got the ok to order some by the fiance, just working on the numbers now).
Also...Any chance of getting a 500 order added to the international side?(only 100 and 200 right now) I'm shooting for the moon here, but I'd like to have the numbers in hand when I talk to her about it.

Xar256

Havok · « **Reply #72 on:** January 24, 2006, 11:07:43 am »

Thanks for everyone's support - we did it! Make sure to put in your pre-orders, so this really happens. I'll be putting mine in on Monday when I get paid...

http://www.arcadetokens.com/html/2004_byoac_tokens.html

eccs19 · « **Reply #73 on:** January 24, 2006, 01:50:28 pm »

Quote from: Havok on January 24, 2006, 11:07:43 am

Thanks for everyone's support - we did it! Make sure to put in your pre-orders, so this really happens. I'll be putting mine in on Monday when I get paid...

http://www.arcadetokens.com/html/2004_byoac_tokens.html

Anyone know how close we are? Do we still need like a million, on only a couple hundred more?

Santoro · « **Reply #74 on:** January 24, 2006, 02:39:48 pm »

Only a couple hundred more.

eccs19 · « **Reply #75 on:** January 24, 2006, 03:38:15 pm »

Quote from: Santoro on January 24, 2006, 02:39:48 pm

Only a couple hundred more.

SWEET!! Thanks for the update.

Flinkly · « **Reply #76 on:** January 24, 2006, 03:58:29 pm »

santoro, i' hate for you to have to sit on a couple thousand extra, but it sounds like you might want to order more than just 5000. anyway, it's your buisness and i'm sure you know way more about the demand than i do. i hope to get my order in soon.

(i'd just like to note that i started a thread for a new batch a couple months ago, but i must not have been convincing enough...but hey, i got what i wanted, right?)

Santoro · « **Reply #77 on:** January 24, 2006, 04:53:54 pm »

I noticed that there have been a lot of new people in the last few months, may have been bad timing.

spriggy · « **Reply #78 on:** January 25, 2006, 04:05:51 am »

Quote from: spriggy on January 22, 2006, 07:12:53 pm

Cheers Santoro!
I'm receiving final payment on a cab I've sold in the next few days....so I'll use these dollars in stead. My simple pre-order for 100 2004's will been in by Thursady at the latest.

My 100 2004's just pre-ordered. Thanks.

TravistyOJ · « **Reply #79 on:** January 25, 2006, 10:49:17 pm »

Just preordered 100

Thanks Santaro

Santoro · « **Reply #80 on:** January 26, 2006, 07:06:11 am »

The minimum is met... I will get the order in ASAP. Probably tomorrow given my work schedule.

Thanks all!

bossyman15 · « **Reply #81 on:** January 26, 2006, 05:37:11 pm »

yay!!!!!

gdilly · « **Reply #82 on:** January 26, 2006, 06:11:09 pm »

Just ordered 200. You are the best for re-running these. Thanks again.


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Author Topic: Get your 2004 tokens before they're gone. Again... (Read 9927 times)