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Main => Main Forum => Topic started by: Havok on January 13, 2006, 02:53:46 pm
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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.
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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...
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I would probably buy 250 2004 tokens.
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I would probably take 200 of either 2004 or 2005, not both.
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IIRC, the min order is 5k or 10k tokens... you'd need a LOT of interest and prepayment to make it happen.
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I would go in for 200. Looks like we're close to 1,000 already. Anyone else?
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I just purchased the MAME tokens... I've really got plenty for now.
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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.
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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.
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FYI: Mame Tokens are available..
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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.
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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!
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Watching with interest.
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i'm willing to buy a 2006 coin, but with pixel not entering, i'm depressed.
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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! ::)
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!
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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.
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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?
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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
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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.
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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
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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. :-\
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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
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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.
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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?
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We're up to around 1,400. What kind of break even number are we looking at?
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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 ;D
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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.
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I could support a re-run of 5000 (the minimum) '04 tokens if I had committed orders of 3000.
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is the poll for 04 or 05?
I missed out on the 05 so that would get my vote...
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04. I think.?
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'04 is my understanding of what we are requesting.
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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 ;D
Interesting... How much is that in Portuguese?
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so, where do we start preordering?
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must.. resist... ordering.. more... tokens...
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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
must.. resist... ordering.. more... tokens...
You can never have to many tokens.
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I'm definitely in for 200, 2004 tokens.
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preorder...
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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.
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I'd be in for 2005 tokens too, but not 2004.
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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.
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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)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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! ! !
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Here are some pics just in case you dont know what they look like..
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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..
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2800 ! ! !
Just 200 more. Somebody take the plunge...
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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. ::)
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And I just re-voted for 100 2004's. Does that do it?
-pmc
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I'll take 200 '04 tokens as well. That makes 3100!
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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 :)
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yeah!
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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.
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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. ;D
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Let me know when pre-ordering is up so I can post a news item.
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Will do, thanks.
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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!!? ;D
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Pre-ordering is open.
http://www.arcadetokens.com/html/2004_byoac_tokens.html
I'll PM Saint too.
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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.
;D
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pre-ordered today. Thanks.
I look forward to getting them. At least I have some time to modify my mechs.
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I just pre-ordered 200.
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I just pre-ordered 100 brass. Thanks Santoro.
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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.
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I originally voted / planned for 100 pcs, but changed my mind. Pre-ordered 200. :D
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I just did my preorder for 500 of the 2004 tokens so now all I can do is wait and see.
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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.
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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!
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well let me start digging around the couch cusions and see what I can find.....
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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 ;D
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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 (http://www.arcadetokens.com/html/2004_byoac_tokens.html)
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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 (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?
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Only a couple hundred more.
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Only a couple hundred more.
SWEET!! Thanks for the update.
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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?)
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I noticed that there have been a lot of new people in the last few months, may have been bad timing.
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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.
;D
My 100 2004's just pre-ordered. Thanks.
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Just preordered 100 :) Thanks Santaro
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The minimum is met... I will get the order in ASAP. Probably tomorrow given my work schedule.
Thanks all!
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yay!!!!! :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
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Just ordered 200. You are the best for re-running these. Thanks again.