**2007 BYOAC Tokens, NICKEL ARRIVED-- P I C S ! !***

[markrvp]

Cool, I'm happy to order them as/is.

[ChadTower]

Mark, some of us actually do want more 2006 tokens.  I just ordered a couple hundred from 2004 and 2005 last week.

[shardian]

All your retro token asses are belong to us.

[vorghagen]

Mark, some of us actually do want more 2006 tokens.  I just ordered a couple hundred from 2004 and 2005 last week.

He's right you know. Once the pre-order pages are up I'll be placing an order for 200 each of '04, '05, '06 & '07.
.......and I hate to admit it but these new all-in-one slogans are actually pretty good.

[Havok]

Get over it, dude.  A lot of people like the token design this year.  Since you don't like it, don't buy them, and STFU.     

A bit harsh bro - I won't be buying them, but will buy 2006 tokens if offered... Sorry to offend you by requesting last years tokens..

 

(RSS feeds catch all... All your posts are belong to me!  )

[mr.Curmudgeon]

.......and I hate to admit it but these new all-in-one slogans are actually pretty good.

[KevSteele]

"One Token Ass To Destroy All The Retro"

We've had more than one token ass around here recently...but we're still standing. 

[markrvp]

Get over it, dude.  A lot of people like the token design this year.  Since you don't like it, don't buy them, and STFU.     

A bit harsh bro - I won't be buying them, but will buy 2006 tokens if offered... Sorry to offend you by requesting last years tokens..

 

(RSS feeds catch all... All your posts are belong to me!  )

My irritation was that you kept voicing your displeasure with this year's tokens and I found that disrespectful to this year's winner.

I do agree that the 2006 tokens were kickass and I have them in my game room.  I hope you guys that missed out do get a chance to get them.

[CheffoJeffo]

My irritation was that you kept voicing your displeasure with this year's tokens and I found that disrespectful to this year's winner.

[Havok]

My irritation was that you kept voicing your displeasure with this year's tokens and I found that disrespectful to this year's winner.

Two comments: one in each thread. While you're voicing your displeasure, which apparently you are allowed to do, and I am not, Let's not leave this one out:

Seriously though, Congratulations, it really is a well designed token...

[leapinlew]

My irritation was that you kept voicing your displeasure with this year's tokens and I found that disrespectful to this year's winner.

 

Vote with the vote option, vote with your money, but the design has been picked, it kicks ass - now lets go already.

[mr.Curmudgeon]

I'm hoping Santoro gets enough pre-orders for this years tokens, let alone 2006 tokens.   

[ChadTower]

I'm in for a couple hundred of each 2007 and 2006.

[Pixelhugger]

I know you're not polling for preorder interest here Santoro, but FWIW I'm in too. And for the first time may not care if nickel is run or not. These will really look great in brass. Awesome. Just awesome.

[saint]

I'm in either way but must.have.nickel

[Santoro]

Preordering is open!!!!!!!!


http://www.arcadereplay.com/index.php?cPath=27_33

[Havok]

I'm hoping Santoro gets enough pre-orders for this years tokens, let alone 2006 tokens.   

Good luck Mr. C - it would be seriously cool to have a token made that you designed, I hope Santoro gets enough preorders for you...

 

[vorghagen]

Preordering is open!!!!!!!!


http://www.arcadereplay.com/index.php?cPath=27_33

WHOO HOO!!!!!
What's happening with 2006 tokens? Where can we register our interest?

[Santoro]

If we order the 2007 tokens, I will order more Brass 2006 as well. 

[mr.Curmudgeon]

 

[GadgetGeek]

Thanks.

What?  No BYOAC discount on these?! :-)

[ChadTower]

He left your BYOAC discount in the top tank.

[fatfingers]

Pre-order in.

[shardian]

Just curious, but why do alot of people insist on nickel? I've never been in an arcade that used nickel tokens - they are always brass.

[shardian]

One more suggestion: Could you implement the option to preorder 50 or 100 tokens? I already have a ton of tokens, and really only want a small number. There are probably plenty others who would be up for 50 or 100, but not 200 too.
That is part of the problem with doing this every year: everyone ends up with too many tokens.

[ChadTower]

...everyone ends up with too many tokens.

Impossible!

[Kaytrim]

One more suggestion: Could you implement the option to preorder 50 or 100 tokens? I already have a ton of tokens, and really only want a small number. There are probably plenty others who would be up for 50 or 100, but not 200 too.

I asked this very question last year and got shot down then too.

[XyloSesame]

One more suggestion: Could you implement the option to preorder 50 or 100 tokens?

As soon as preorders were opened, I went to the page with great excitement only to be disappointed that I couldn't preorder a smaller quantity. I'm just starting my cab: (a) Budget is very tight, and (b) I've not decided on tokens or quarters yet.

I'd like to see a 50 or 100 quantity, and would place a preorder today if that were an option...

[mr.Curmudgeon]

Edit: Doh! I'm an idiot.

[XyloSesame]

How about setting up a group buy for people who want smaller quantities?
I've done this with people here on several occasions for other products.

AHHH! Great idea. I'm in and have cash waiting. Any takers?

[shardian]

I asked this very question last year and got shot down then too.

What was the reasoning?

[Havok]

I asked this very question last year and got shot down then too.

What was the reasoning?

I believe the break even for Santoro is 10,000 tokens - if he did smaller pre-orders, he would never reach that goal. Either a group buy with others, or wait and hope there are some left over after the initial quantities are filled is the way to go. Incidentally - that is why I missed out on last years tokens, I waited to get a smaller amount after...

[mr.Curmudgeon]

What was the reasoning?

I would imagine it's faster to reach the minimum requirement for the token run if the pre-order amounts require a larger purchase. It looks like the quantities get split into smaller amounts once the tokens are minted.

[Chris]

Here is what he said:

I need to structure the sales in a way that we get enough orders to justify making the tokens at all.. this due to factory minimums.  I also need to be sure I don't get stuck with too many unsold tokens.

Because of this, I do the same thing every year.. We have minimum orders of 200 of each metal for the first round, then a a few months after the tokens are avaiiable I make 100-lots available.   If I had 100 or 50-lots available up front, most people would go for those to save money. This is not a very big market, and it's likely we would either not have enough tokens to order at all, or I might not make any profit at all due to unsold ones.

This way everyone wins.. If you want a smaller lot, you will be able to get one, you just need a little patience. 

[XyloSesame]

But, again, for those who don't want to wait and risk losing out...I'm willing to help organize a group buy.

Thanks, Mr C, I'm definitely interested in the group buy.

[shardian]

I'm fine with Mr. C running a group buy.

Assuming redistribution would be done by 1st class mail envelope, each person in for 50 tokens in a group buy would be out $15.

[mr.Curmudgeon]

I guess before I opened my mouth I should have thought about whether or not this appeared to undermine the minimum order requirement. I want to hold on the group buy offer until I get the blessing from Santoro, out of respect for all the effort he puts into creating these tokens.

I mean, there's nothing to stop people from just doing it, but I'd like to make sure it's helpful, rather than harmful.   

I'll keep you posted.

[ChadTower]

   That was exactly my thought as I was watching the group buy develop but I wasn't going to say that and get called a downer again.

[mr.Curmudgeon]

I feel like an idiot, having done it reflexively, as I've jumped in on group buys for BYOAC-ware in the past.
Seriously, if the minimum order is per person, I'm TOTALLY cool with looking like an idiot for not thinking it through. I've already ordered my 500. 

I guess I'm just used to how many cheap ---daisies--- are on this forum. 

[shardian]

I feel like an idiot, having done it reflexively, as I've jumped in on group buys for BYOAC-ware in the past.
Seriously, if the minimum order is per person, I'm TOTALLY cool with looking like an idiot for not thinking it through. I've already ordered my 500. 

I guess I'm just used to how many cheap ---daisies--- are on this forum. 

It doesn't always have to be about being cheap. I bought into the artwork group buy at $50. I just have no need for 200 tokens. I don't even have a need for 50 tokens, but would like to show my support with an order none-the-less.
If a group buy isn't in the cards, then I'll just wait and see if small orders become available once all is said and done.