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[EAST] 2012 Challenge Coins - Orders Closed

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  • laivindillaivindil Registered User regular
    karmacappa wrote: »
    In the first run that I financed, we had 300 coins produced. Since there is a demand for more, I've gone ahead and requested that 100 more be produced. Right now about 330 are accounted for. It will require a bit more money fronted on my part, but I'm ok with it to make sure we as few people are left out as possible.

    Awesome, I hope everyone that wants one can get one.

    PAX East 2012 Attendee. Also going to East 13.
  • zerzhulzerzhul Sparkamus Prime Marduk is my co-pilotRegistered User, Super Moderator, Moderator, SolidSaints Zerzhul mod
    @karmacappa you may want to edit the topic to say that orders are re-opened

  • KoalaBro2KoalaBro2 Registered User regular
    zerzhul wrote:
    @karmacappa you may want to edit the topic to say that orders are re-opened

    Technically, I believe it'd be @flatline since he started the topic.

  • zerzhulzerzhul Sparkamus Prime Marduk is my co-pilotRegistered User, Super Moderator, Moderator, SolidSaints Zerzhul mod
    KoalaBro2 wrote: »
    zerzhul wrote:
    @karmacappa you may want to edit the topic to say that orders are re-opened

    Technically, I believe it'd be @flatline since he started the topic.

    you're absolutely correct. I wonder if @flatline is still following the thread

  • KiashienKiashien Registered User regular
    Kiashien wrote: »
    Lunch sounds nice. But my WorkPLace friends are wanting to do the Sam Adams tour on Friday. So I'll get my coin from MxWood or Giga at the PPD.

    I'll probably be at the PPD too, realistically. Heh. Also, going to the brewery on a pax day?! That's just missing too much! Heh.

    Ah, PPD is pre-pax dinner not post-pax-dinner. I won't be making that one, it sold out on me :(


    Also, Enforcers- I added a flag for you in the RSVP link since a few Enforcers contacted me and mentioned that they'd like to come, but the schedules haven't been released yet. Checking that will let me know that you're tentative, and why :)

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  • karmacappakarmacappa Registered User regular
    We've got about 50 coins left.
    Putting order information here at the end of the thread so people have access to it:
    Spoiler:

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  • KyussKyuss Registered User regular
    Woot! Got my invoice.

    Paid!

    Thanks for this.

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  • PayneTraynePayneTrayne Canuck Registered User regular
    Got my invoice, waiting on a cheque.

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  • flatlineflatline Registered User regular
    Sorry, I have been trying to keep this updated but I'm ending my job this week (and starting a new one on Monday). Someone please let me know what should be at the top of the OP and I'll get it updated. All the props to karmacappa though! Way to really take the ball and run it 100 yards downfield by yourself.

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  • karmacappakarmacappa Registered User regular
    [EAST] 2012 Challenge Coins - Accepting Orders Now

    I really think what defines the community coin is not the edges, or the subject material (which is still important). It's the tradition and the group input. I'm just doing my best to make sure we keep the tradition alive and accessible for as many people as possible.

    "In Europe, it's not America."
    Scott Kurtz, The Morning After, Aug 31 - 2010
  • BinarySamuraiBinarySamurai Registered User regular
    karmacappa wrote: »
    [EAST] 2012 Challenge Coins - Accepting Orders Now

    I really think what defines the community coin is not the edges, or the subject material (which is still important). It's the tradition and the group input. I'm just doing my best to make sure we keep the tradition alive and accessible for as many people as possible.

    Very true.

  • KellyShepard087KellyShepard087 Registered User regular
    karmacappa wrote: »
    [EAST] 2012 Challenge Coins - Accepting Orders Now

    I really think what defines the community coin is not the edges, or the subject material (which is still important). It's the tradition and the group input. I'm just doing my best to make sure we keep the tradition alive and accessible for as many people as possible.

    Very true.
    I agree with this.

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  • SausageSausage Registered User regular
    Thanks for reopening this, I really like my coin from last year and would have been sad to miss out on this one. Sent an email requesting 2.

  • KiashienKiashien Registered User regular
    Just a reminder, the lunch is open for people who aren't picking up coins. So far we've got plenty of space, and remember, you need to eat!

    Anyway, sign up at the link below.

    RSVP link

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  • BinarySamuraiBinarySamurai Registered User regular
    Wish I could make it to the lunch but sadly our train wont arrive in time.

  • KiashienKiashien Registered User regular
    Wish I could make it to the lunch but sadly our train wont arrive in time.

    Ah, friday train? Most people are coming in on thursday.

    The pirate hat riding bobcat compels you...

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  • karmacappakarmacappa Registered User regular
    Wish I could make it to the lunch but sadly our train wont arrive in time.

    I will make it arrive in time with the power of my mind. Unfortunately, my avatar indicates I am stupid, so do not expect too much.

    "In Europe, it's not America."
    Scott Kurtz, The Morning After, Aug 31 - 2010
  • JimmyWildJimmyWild Registered User regular
    I'm confused a bit, is the coin lunch the only way to get Will Call coins?

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  • karmacappakarmacappa Registered User regular
    JimmyWild wrote: »
    I'm confused a bit, is the coin lunch the only way to get Will Call coins?

    Nope, it's just an event organized by a Will Call volunteer that is being set up for specifically for people to get together. Will Call volunteers are going to be at a lot of different events, like the MMT, Pre-Pax Dinner, Pokecrawl, BYOC, and more. They will also work with you to find a spot to meet up if you'd prefer that. Maybe even drop the coins by your hotel if you're nearby (Westin, I'm looking at you). If you want to set something up, feel free to PM one of the volunteers. Also, once the invoices shake out a bit, we're going to mail all of the Will Call people with more information.

    karmacappa on
    "In Europe, it's not America."
    Scott Kurtz, The Morning After, Aug 31 - 2010
  • JimmyWildJimmyWild Registered User regular
    Oh cool, thank you for the clarification. I'm at the Westin, so should be easy to find someone. :) I'll just sit tight till the Will Call email comes out.

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  • KiashienKiashien Registered User regular
    JimmyWild wrote: »
    I'm confused a bit, is the coin lunch the only way to get Will Call coins?

    Like Karma said, it's just something I'm organizing as a way to get your coins :) It also ensures that you eat at least one good meal on Friday (Easier to forget than you'd believe!)

    But for instance, I'll be in Freeplay Saturday from 7-8 pm, and I'll be at the Pokecrawl (Team unknown at this time) on Thursday night, and I'll be in and out of BYOC all weekend... plus several other times and locations all of which haven't been determined.

    The pirate hat riding bobcat compels you...

    Relevant info: #PAX East: 3 Coin Lunch organizer. 2012 Trading card available. Pokecrawl Assistant 2012. Pokecrawl attendee 2011. Cult of the Leaf attendee 2012.
  • karmacappakarmacappa Registered User regular
    One note I would like to make. I'm very thankful to Eric Richards for being our production manager for this project. He previously worked with USCC, and recently started his own company, Phoenix Challenge Coins, on very short notice. The PAX East 2012 Community Challenge Coin was the first project of his new company, though in his position at USCC he has handled several of the previous Community Challenge Coins, lapel pins and patches for the Cookie Brigade, and several personal challenge coins I've made. He's the guy who kept our per unit costs down, handled the back and forth with the artists to get our concept art made into a die, and made sure the factory meets our timelines for the order. If any of you are looking to get something made in those areas, ask Eric for a quote. In addition to this coin, the Cookie Brigade is getting more patches from him for Pax East 2012, so you might see his work around PAX.

    "In Europe, it's not America."
    Scott Kurtz, The Morning After, Aug 31 - 2010
  • BinarySamuraiBinarySamurai Registered User regular
    I am a dork the lunch is friday?

  • BinarySamuraiBinarySamurai Registered User regular
    Since I can't read :P I went ahead and put my group down for the lunch. I thought it was on thursday so I spaced! We were wanting to hit up a sea food place this year so this will be great!

  • KiashienKiashien Registered User regular
    Since I can't read :P I went ahead and put my group down for the lunch. I thought it was on thursday so I spaced! We were wanting to hit up a sea food place this year so this will be great!

    Yes, to double confirm, this lunch (Which is not the other lunch) is on Friday (AKA during pax itself).

    The pirate hat riding bobcat compels you...

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  • King of MarsKing of Mars Registered User regular
    Paid through wepay! I'm having mine mailed, so hopefully I'll get it before PAX. Last year, it got here while I was in Boston. :P

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  • karmacappakarmacappa Registered User regular
    Paid through wepay! I'm having mine mailed, so hopefully I'll get it before PAX. Last year, it got here while I was in Boston. :P

    I'm pretty sure that people that pay promptly will get it well before PAX.

    "In Europe, it's not America."
    Scott Kurtz, The Morning After, Aug 31 - 2010
  • Joedel263Joedel263 Registered User
    emailed, invoiced, paid, confirmed..

    Let me just say that I got more promptness and professionalism from Karma than I do from most major online retailers..

    I'm an Enforcer who likes to spend waaaay too much time working, so I'll figure out how to find someone at some point.

  • karmacappakarmacappa Registered User regular
    Joedel263 wrote: »
    Let me just say that I got more promptness and professionalism from Karma than I do from most major online retailers..

    I'm trying hard because I don't want to let anyone down. Most businesses today really aren't that concerned about anything beyond the $. That's what makes all these PAX projects so great, we do it because we care.

    "In Europe, it's not America."
    Scott Kurtz, The Morning After, Aug 31 - 2010
  • KiashienKiashien Registered User regular
    Joedel263 wrote: »
    emailed, invoiced, paid, confirmed..

    Let me just say that I got more promptness and professionalism from Karma than I do from most major online retailers..

    I'm an Enforcer who likes to spend waaaay too much time working, so I'll figure out how to find someone at some point.

    @Joedel263, when you know your schedule, let me know via PM. I will be in BYOC in and out all day, so I might be able to ask BigRed to drop it off with you, or another enforcer is attending the Coin Lunch, and can route it through them if it's really difficult- but if you let me know where you're scheduled, I can probably drop it off with you too. This is my third PAX East, so I have a lot less of the "OMG I MUST SEE EVERYTHING!!" and a lot more of the "Play as many games as I can" which inherently makes it a little easier for me ;)

    But let me know, and I'll work with you! Enforcing is serious business, and I'm quite willing to go the extra mile to get Enforcers their coins (Not that I won't go damned far for everyone else too, I just know you guys have a harder time scheduling a time to grab it!)

    The pirate hat riding bobcat compels you...

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  • jasonp1991jasonp1991 Registered User
    Ummm...I saw this thread in a Google search, and are you guys buying challenge coins from US Challenge Coins?

    May want to read this: http://www.wrdw.com/home/headlines/News_12_On_Your_Side_BBB_Warns_Military-_US_Challenge_Coins_140946223.html

  • KoalaBro2KoalaBro2 Registered User regular
    jasonp1991 wrote: »
    Ummm...I saw this thread in a Google search, and are you guys buying challenge coins from US Challenge Coins?

    May want to read this: http://www.wrdw.com/home/headlines/News_12_On_Your_Side_BBB_Warns_Military-_US_Challenge_Coins_140946223.html

    Hi Jason. We have used USCC in the past, and had good experiences, however it appears that they are no longer able to handle our orders, and so this year we have found a new supplier, Phoenix Challenge Coins. As I understand it, Karmacappa has coins in hand, so our new supplier seems to have come through with flying colors.

  • jasonp1991jasonp1991 Registered User
    Awesome! Didn't mean to messy-up the thread...just saw the article.

  • ironysparklesironysparkles Southern NHRegistered User regular
    karmacappa wrote: »
    So I got the coins today. When outside of their capsules, they do not quite lie flat. Both sides have a little bit of above the rim. Not a ton, but they do not lie 100% flat. They look really great, and I think you'll all enjoy them. We're still trucking away on the invoices, we've received payment on about 3/4 of them so far.

    Damn. I think I'm the only one bothered by this so far though, so that's good. :P

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  • karmacappakarmacappa Registered User regular
    I don't think you're the only one Ironysparkles. It's just one of those things that we can't check at all until we're done with the production. I know this time it is far less noticable than the Paul Revere relief.

    As to USCC, yeah, they're behind on their orders. Eric was previously employed by USCC handling the custom minting and handled most of our previous work there, so it was nice that we were able to keep working with him. He got us a really good price on this run, considering that the guy in the article spent about $8.90 a coin, which is also about the price we got from NWTM. It's also fortunate because he has a pretty good idea of what we want from our coins and was able to get the artwork right as quickly as possible. If we went with a completely new person, we'd probably have to spend a few weeks just getting the typeface and rim correct...

    karmacappa on
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  • BaconSandwichBaconSandwich Registered User regular
    Ordered, confirmed, paid for, confirmed!

    I'll be at the PokeCrawl, team Totodile Gold, maybe at the freedom trail and also definitely at at least the first Omegathon round.

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  • PayneTraynePayneTrayne Canuck Registered User regular
    Well! My credit card is being used out of the country so she's getting cancelled. I won't be able to pay for my coins, sorry for the inconvenience Karma!

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  • KiashienKiashien Registered User regular
    Well! My credit card is being used out of the country so she's getting cancelled. I won't be able to pay for my coins, sorry for the inconvenience Karma!

    How many coins did you order? I'm selling some of my spares for Child's Play at Pax itself. Probably for slightly more, but based on your situation I can do it for the normal coin price :)

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  • karmacappakarmacappa Registered User regular
    I've got him Kiashien. :)

    "In Europe, it's not America."
    Scott Kurtz, The Morning After, Aug 31 - 2010
  • PayneTraynePayneTrayne Canuck Registered User regular
    He does in fact have my back, thank you for the offer though Kiashien!

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