Meh, when I'm conducting an online transaction, if it gets to the point of needing to speak to an actual person in the first place,
I'm curious about your experience. The first time I ordered with them, the discount didn't go through, but with a quick email they credited my account. The second time I ordered, everything worked as expected - I wonder if it's a site quirk or not.
I noticed that even though their site has a few issues, they've always been polite and prompt in responding to any inquiries.
Jenny_SpaghettiI am 3 ginger midgets in a trench coat. Calgary, CanadalandRegistered Userregular
edited July 2010
I'm in Langley BC, about 10 minutes from the border. That's why I tried to give them a US shipping address (quoted as $4.50 shipping on their online system.) I'd have no problem driving a half-hour round trip to save $13 on the shipping. My total for 150 1.5" square buttons plus shipping came to $57.50 US.
I placed my button order yesterday. It was just enough of a headache to get the order in at all that I didn't bother to complain about not getting the pax discount OR the $18 shipping to Canada when I provided them a US shipping address.
They charged that much for shipping? My order came out to $32 CAD after shipping (2x50 buttons) Are you way out east or something?
OK, my main Button and bonus button designs are DONE (barring any last minute suggestions from y'all).
Main (forum) button
Button "Front"
Bonus button
Bonus button "front"
Should be ordering them tomorrow (Friday), unless you guys/gals/etc make some cool suggestion to make them better. Or unless y'all think they are yucky (as my 4 year olds say) and I need to start over.
Let me kow what you think!
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Doofenshmirtz: Wow, if I had a nickel for every time I was doomed by a puppet, I'd have two nickels, which isn't a lot, but it's weird that it happened twice, right?
My buttons arrived! I avoided including my name because I don't really post on the forums. Another lucky Canadian with $1.50 shipping.
Wow. Just, wow. After two years of buttoneering, that is the third coolest button I have ever seen out of all of them. I'll be at pub crawl as well; exchanging buttons with you will be an objective.
I'm in Langley BC, about 10 minutes from the border. That's why I tried to give them a US shipping address (quoted as $4.50 shipping on their online system.) I'd have no problem driving a half-hour round trip to save $13 on the shipping. My total for 150 1.5" square buttons plus shipping came to $57.50 US.
I paid $1.50 shipping. I'm in Vancouver. I'm not really sure how, but their system seems to love my address :P
Buttons ordered. $10.50 for shipping. Can't wait for them to get here.
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I fear we went overboard. This is mine and my husbands first time participating in the Buttoneers at PAX, but have been a long time collector of buttons in general. He did 5 designs and I did 5. so we'll have 9 of each to give out (keeping a set for myself). Can you guess which one my husband's are?
I fear we went overboard. This is mine and my husbands first time participating in the Buttoneers at PAX, but have been a long time collector of buttons in general. He did 5 designs and I did 5. so we'll have 9 of each to give out (keeping a set for myself). Can you guess which one my husband's are?
Doofenshmirtz: Wow, if I had a nickel for every time I was doomed by a puppet, I'd have two nickels, which isn't a lot, but it's weird that it happened twice, right?
Ugh, mine are not so good but I have only paint and little knowledge of image construction. I'm getting them anyway and will be happy to [strike] be rid of them[/strike] exchange them.
I also won't be ordering immediately, so any tips or critiques are appreciated.
Moe FwackyRight Here, Right NowDrives a BuickModeratormod
edited August 2010
Red text on a black background probably isn't the best idea. That text probably won't be too visible, as purbuttons tends to print a little dark. Also, you should center your image.
Ugh, mine are not so good but I have only paint and little knowledge of image construction. I'm getting them anyway and will be happy to [strike] be rid of them[/strike] exchange them.
I also won't be ordering immediately, so any tips or critiques are appreciated.
I'll trade my crappy button for yours
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Doofenshmirtz: Wow, if I had a nickel for every time I was doomed by a puppet, I'd have two nickels, which isn't a lot, but it's weird that it happened twice, right?
I was concerned with the crowbar and the mushrooms being to small and since contrefait also felt that way I've made them larger. I definitely don't want people to not be able to tell what the items are on my button.
So how does that look?
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"Read twice, post once. It's almost like 'measure twice, cut once' only with reading." - MetaverseNomad
ETA: These have been cropped to post in the thread. My file has appropriate bleed.
Button
I was going to use my avatar, but that didn't work out so well. Instead I used an image from my WoW days (my main with my namesake). I understand the text might be hard to read, so I think I'm going to have to play with it a bit... or scrap it all together.
Bonus Button
Because I'm lame and really want a button-button...
I love the bonus button.
That said, I hate your main button. It just seems like a really bad joke made worse by the gamer girl/nerdy guys thing. There's plenty else to use from WoW if that's what your going for and I'd recommend any of it.
That said, I hate your main button. It just seems like a really bad joke made worse by the gamer girl/nerdy guys thing. There's plenty else to use from WoW if that's what your going for and I'd recommend any of it.
I actually agree. Tbqh, I was too excited about my button-button that I really just wanted to whip something up for my other one just so I could post and that's what was convenient. Stay tuned for another version.
I know adding text to the button-button is an option, but I really feel like it needs to be clean.
That said, I hate your main button. It just seems like a really bad joke made worse by the gamer girl/nerdy guys thing. There's plenty else to use from WoW if that's what your going for and I'd recommend any of it.
I actually agree. Tbqh, I was too excited about my button-button that I really just wanted to whip something up for my other one just so I could post and that's what was convenient. Stay tuned for another version.
I know adding text to the button-button is an option, but I really feel like it needs to be clean.
You could always add text to the rim. I've seen that done before. Or just have the text small. Either way I think that's your best button. Don't worry about topping it. Just make it your one and only button and it will be awesome. You'll have one that people won't forget.
Cronus on
"Read twice, post once. It's almost like 'measure twice, cut once' only with reading." - MetaverseNomad
ETA: These have been cropped to post in the thread. My file has appropriate bleed.
Button
I was going to use my avatar, but that didn't work out so well. Instead I used an image from my WoW days (my main with my namesake). I understand the text might be hard to read, so I think I'm going to have to play with it a bit... or scrap it all together.
Bonus Button
Because I'm lame and really want a button-button...
I would have posted sooner about the fab-boo bonus button, but I was too busy slapping my forehead wondering why I didn't think of it myself . great Job.
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Doofenshmirtz: Wow, if I had a nickel for every time I was doomed by a puppet, I'd have two nickels, which isn't a lot, but it's weird that it happened twice, right?
Thanks guys, I really appreciate the feedback. I, too, am rather fond of the button button.
What about these iterations?
v1.1
v1.2 - I prefer this one as long as I've put the text in the right spot to wrap around the edge. If it's legible enough, I have enough room to add my Twitter info as well. I think I'll have to call the button people to verify.
Anything between the edge of the button and the dashed line is going to be very difficult to read without actually trying to maneuver the button around.
I just looked at my received buttons in comparison to my design with the template on it. The dashed line really does demarcate the point at which your design will no longer be visible when looking at it straight on. If you want to see what was beyond the dashed line, you need to maneuver the button around and there is no guarantee it will even be legible.
Posts
Main (forum) button
Button "Front"
Bonus button
Bonus button "front"
Should be ordering them tomorrow (Friday), unless you guys/gals/etc make some cool suggestion to make them better. Or unless y'all think they are yucky (as my 4 year olds say) and I need to start over.
Let me kow what you think!
I totally want one of those! Are you going to be at the Pre-PAX dinner?
(And I paid more shipping than you. How does that work? O_o)
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I won't be going to the Pre-PAX dinner because my ride can't get off work early enough. I'm going on the pub crawl though, for what that's worth.
How they determine shipping to Canada does seem to have a magical component to it, as Contre suggests (I honestly have no idea).
Find me on the pub-crawl and I'll totally trade you! I'm a ravenclaw.
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Wow. Just, wow. After two years of buttoneering, that is the third coolest button I have ever seen out of all of them. I'll be at pub crawl as well; exchanging buttons with you will be an objective.
I paid $1.50 shipping. I'm in Vancouver. I'm not really sure how, but their system seems to love my address :P
Pre-PAX Dinner | Tri-Wizard Drinking Tournament | Post-PAX Party
2012 Prime Buttoneer (Main | Bonus)
Ravenclaw Death Eaters, Head Boy - Ravenclaw DE is on Twitter and Facebook!
I want the deathspank leprechaun one.
How many did you guys get made overall?
I also have lots of duplicate buttons form various events around Seattle, that I've been collecting from over the year for trade as well.
Twitch: akThera
Steam: Thera
i want!
"Read twice, post once. It's almost like 'measure twice, cut once' only with reading." - MetaverseNomad
I also won't be ordering immediately, so any tips or critiques are appreciated.
The crowbar looks a little too small when printed so it might be hard to tell what it is.
Passes: ☑ ▬ Hotel: ☑ ▬ Flight: [color=red]☑[/color]
I'll trade my crappy button for yours
Buttons Closeup:
Button Conveyance Device:
My buttons
CCST Buttons
So how does that look?
"Read twice, post once. It's almost like 'measure twice, cut once' only with reading." - MetaverseNomad
ETA: These have been cropped to post in the thread. My file has appropriate bleed.
Button
Bonus Button
PAX Prime Buttoneer!
Pinny Pals Profile & Pins for Trade
I love the bonus button.
That said, I hate your main button. It just seems like a really bad joke made worse by the gamer girl/nerdy guys thing. There's plenty else to use from WoW if that's what your going for and I'd recommend any of it.
P.S. I love that bonus button so much.
"Read twice, post once. It's almost like 'measure twice, cut once' only with reading." - MetaverseNomad
I actually agree. Tbqh, I was too excited about my button-button that I really just wanted to whip something up for my other one just so I could post and that's what was convenient. Stay tuned for another version.
I know adding text to the button-button is an option, but I really feel like it needs to be clean.
PAX Prime Buttoneer!
Pinny Pals Profile & Pins for Trade
You could always add text to the rim. I've seen that done before. Or just have the text small. Either way I think that's your best button. Don't worry about topping it. Just make it your one and only button and it will be awesome. You'll have one that people won't forget.
"Read twice, post once. It's almost like 'measure twice, cut once' only with reading." - MetaverseNomad
Passes: ☑ ▬ Hotel: ☑ ▬ Flight: [color=red]☑[/color]
I would have posted sooner about the fab-boo bonus button, but I was too busy slapping my forehead wondering why I didn't think of it myself . great Job.
What about these iterations?
v1.1
v1.2 - I prefer this one as long as I've put the text in the right spot to wrap around the edge. If it's legible enough, I have enough room to add my Twitter info as well. I think I'll have to call the button people to verify.
PAX Prime Buttoneer!
Pinny Pals Profile & Pins for Trade
I just looked at my received buttons in comparison to my design with the template on it. The dashed line really does demarcate the point at which your design will no longer be visible when looking at it straight on. If you want to see what was beyond the dashed line, you need to maneuver the button around and there is no guarantee it will even be legible.
Passes: ☑ ▬ Hotel: ☑ ▬ Flight: [color=red]☑[/color]