Author Topic: 2010 BYOAC Tokens - SOLD OUT (Read 23834 times)

Santoro · « **on:** October 29, 2009, 09:39:43 pm »

Edit - July 13 2010, All sold out, thanks everyone!

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Congratulations again to dstone for winning both sides of the token design contest for the '10 tokens.

So here's what happens next. Preorders are open at the ArcadeReplay site.

On the order pages containing Nickel I will ask a question something like "If we don't order nickel would you take brass instead?" Your choices will be a)yes or b)no, refund my money. Because I spend a lot of money up front on the tokens, I charge the full price up front for pre-orders. There is too much at risk for me to accept less. I realize this isn't ideal, but it's how I do it.

Once orders have been open for a few weeks I make a decision if there are enough orders to proceed with either 1) 10,000 Brass or 2) 10,000 brass and 10,000 nickel, or 3) None of the above. If I am able to at least break even on the original order, I will place the order.

If we only have enough demand to order 10,000 brass, the people who indicated they would not accept brass instead of nickel will get paypal refunds.

If don't have enough demand for even 10,000 brass, I will contact the people who preordered to see if they are interested in higher 5000 lot pricing. If there are enough yes responses we will do that. Else - no tokens and everyone gets a refund.

Here are the renderings I came up with. These are approximate, I don't have the graphic skills that Pixelhugger does.

Turnarcades · « **Reply #1 on:** October 29, 2009, 10:27:44 pm »

How much are the tokens and what would postage be to the UK for say, 100 tokens? I am looking to order this time though not sure how many. Maybe all UK orders could be sent together to 1 person to save postage/customs then redistributed as necessary at cheaper UK rates?

Santoro · « **Reply #2 on:** October 29, 2009, 11:05:12 pm »

I ship using USPS Flat Rate boxes. They are relatively inexpensive, but it varies by country. I think the website should be up tonight so you can do a dry run to see what the shipping will be.

The tokens will $43.99 for 200, and I offer minimum lots of 200 until the next year's tokens come out. I realize this is expensive for some, but this is driven by the costs from the mint. I have actually lowered my price by 3$ from last time despite price increases from the mint.

bleargh · « **Reply #3 on:** October 29, 2009, 11:22:47 pm »

Quote from: Santoro on October 29, 2009, 11:05:12 pm

I have actually lowered my price by 3$ from last time despite price increases from the mint.

Santoro, you are da man. Can't wait to make my pre-order.

Santoro · « **Reply #4 on:** October 29, 2009, 11:37:57 pm »

OK, the preorders are live on the website. Thanks.

http://www.arcadereplay.com

dstone · « **Reply #5 on:** October 29, 2009, 11:55:08 pm »

Preorder placed!

Sledgehammer · « **Reply #6 on:** October 30, 2009, 01:10:13 am »

+1......pre-order placed!

patrickl · « **Reply #7 on:** October 30, 2009, 07:22:50 am »

The tokens look great. Placed my pre-order too.

Turnarcades · « **Reply #8 on:** October 30, 2009, 12:16:53 pm »

Considering the trouble you go to, and after just placing my pre-order, I think it's fantastic value when you consider I remember many games costing 20p a game through the mid-80's.

For other UK buyers who are interested, the 200 token minimum order including international postage comes to just over £35, so works out at about 18p per token. As the package value is under £35 (it's actually about £26 at the current exchange rate) and under a certain size/weight, (as is my understanding from years of overseas buying) it is unlikely to be randomly selected for a VAT check but remember to factor in a possible 15% VAT charge and Royal Mail handling fee. This would make the total around £45 by the time you get it, or around 23p per token.

patrickl · « **Reply #9 on:** October 30, 2009, 01:38:35 pm »

Yeah, it was 39 euro for me. The cheap dollar is really helping here.

bleargh · « **Reply #10 on:** November 01, 2009, 12:30:30 am »

Quote from: bleargh on October 29, 2009, 11:22:47 pm

Can't wait to make my pre-order.

Done!

syph007 · « **Reply #11 on:** November 05, 2009, 08:42:37 am »

I just ordered as well.

Only issue I had at the storefront was it wouldnt let me change my address, so I had to make a new account.

If I clicked the edit address button, I got this error.

Update Address Book Entry Update Address Book Entry

Parse error: syntax error, unexpected '<' in /homepages/29/d99361977/htdocs/-ArcadeReplay/includes/modules/address_book_details.php on line 91

Ond · « **Reply #12 on:** November 05, 2009, 10:18:04 pm »

They look great, my order is placed.

Ond

tumult · « **Reply #13 on:** November 06, 2009, 09:46:23 am »

They look fabulous and I look foward to these every year. Thanks for making these available.

tum

kronic24601 · « **Reply #14 on:** November 06, 2009, 03:15:48 pm »

um ... since I'm super lame and only need 1 token (for my Spinner Top), perhaps someone could PM me when they get their shipment, cause I'd like to by one.

They look awesome!

Santoro · « **Reply #15 on:** November 09, 2009, 05:18:46 pm »

Just an update -we need 18 more orders to break even and place the order.

Santoro · « **Reply #16 on:** November 09, 2009, 05:22:01 pm »

Heeey just saw the little banner above, thanks to whoever created and posted that!

aumameman · « **Reply #17 on:** November 09, 2009, 06:44:46 pm »

How close are you to ordering Nickel tokens this time?

Santoro · « **Reply #18 on:** November 09, 2009, 06:58:20 pm »

Unfortunately, barring a big surge of nickel orders it isn't looking good for nickel. I'll breathe a sigh of relief when we get critical mass for brass.

ChadTower · « **Reply #19 on:** November 09, 2009, 07:09:29 pm »

I have an order coming when I have the cash on the 14th...

Turnarcades · « **Reply #20 on:** November 15, 2009, 05:53:05 pm »

C'mon guys, I'm itching to get my tokens and we just need a few more orders so they can be minted. Would love to get my hands on a mix of tokens eventually, but I'm looking forward to receiving even these.

DeLuSioNal29 · « **Reply #21 on:** November 15, 2009, 09:41:15 pm »

Just placed my order for Nickel. :-)

DeLuSioNaL29

DeLuSioNal29 · « **Reply #22 on:** November 15, 2009, 09:48:52 pm »

Quote from: kronic24601 on November 06, 2009, 03:15:48 pm

um ... since I'm super lame and only need 1 token (for my Spinner Top), perhaps someone could PM me when they get their shipment, cause I'd like to by one.

They look awesome!

I'd be willing to accommodate. I'm looking for the nickel ones, but I may get brass if there aren't enough pre-orders for nickel. Does it matter which one you get?

D

DennisInMN · « **Reply #23 on:** November 18, 2009, 06:40:59 pm »

Quote from: Santoro on November 09, 2009, 06:58:20 pm

Unfortunately, barring a big surge of nickel orders it isn't looking good for nickel. I'll breathe a sigh of relief when we get critical mass for brass.

I know it's only been a few days but how are things looking? I'll place my preorder on Friday, the 20th, so long as I can remember to do it.

ChadTower · « **Reply #24 on:** November 20, 2009, 09:54:43 am »

Order is in - I put one for half and half but can deal with all brass if necessary to make the quantity minimums.

ArcadeNerd · « **Reply #25 on:** November 20, 2009, 09:36:07 pm »

My order was placed as well. Can't wait to get some new tokens!

Chicken McNobody · « **Reply #26 on:** November 20, 2009, 10:15:37 pm »

The Wife said a no go on a full order, but if there is anyone out there willing to help with a partial order with me. I'm thinking like 50 or less over all, let me know. I would pay for the quarter order for example and the extra shipping to me as well. If not, no biggie, I just want to help contribute where I can.

DennisInMN · « **Reply #27 on:** November 21, 2009, 09:12:28 am »

Preorder placed.

Santoro · « **Reply #28 on:** November 21, 2009, 06:22:55 pm »

Ten more to go. We probably won't get this done for the Holidays, but I think we'll get there.

Havok · « **Reply #29 on:** November 21, 2009, 08:06:32 pm »

Wife is blowing my pay on Christmas presents, but I'll be placing a preorder for 200 brass in a week, perhaps two...

thatitalian · « **Reply #30 on:** November 23, 2009, 09:39:59 am »

FOR UK: I would like 100, so for anyone who wants to buy in bulk I will happily take 100 (in Nickel if possible) or your hands!

COME ON UK GUYS! (In a Chunk style voice)

DennisInMN · « **Reply #31 on:** November 23, 2009, 12:08:07 pm »

Quote from: thatitalian on November 23, 2009, 09:39:59 am

...or your hands!
...

Good grief, I hope somebody gives you a hundred...I'd hate for somebody to lose their hands over these.

thatitalian · « **Reply #32 on:** November 30, 2009, 07:48:21 am »

Whoops, typo!

JohnEDollar · « **Reply #33 on:** December 02, 2009, 02:25:18 pm »

Just ordered a set of 200 Nickel tokens!

Great design, dstone!

Turnarcades · « **Reply #34 on:** December 02, 2009, 08:24:36 pm »

Any word on these yet Santoro?

Havok · « **Reply #35 on:** December 05, 2009, 12:26:35 pm »

Just put my order in for 200 Brass - are we there yet?

dstone · « **Reply #36 on:** December 05, 2009, 11:43:27 pm »

I hope we're really close, the suspense is killing me!

Q*Bert_OP · « **Reply #37 on:** December 07, 2009, 12:01:11 am »

Any way I can order 500 Nickel? I'd really like 1000, but that's getting a little expensive...

diazsinger · « **Reply #38 on:** December 07, 2009, 11:20:58 am »

This is a safer investman than the American Dollar right now.

JohnEDollar · « **Reply #39 on:** December 07, 2009, 02:58:11 pm »

Hey Santoro:

How close are we now, to that "Magic Number"?


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