Hey guys, I have checked out this thread. I am Adam from U.S. Challenge Coins... (snip)
A challenger approaches!
But that's not why I came here to post. Perhaps we could organize a brief meet-up during PAX of those who ordered coins so that A) We could all thank Papaprinny in person and ... actually, I don't have a B. Take a picture, perhaps?
If we could get even one coin in time for a group picture, it would make as memorable a keepsake as the coin itself. This whole endeavor has been a testament to the collective power of PAX goers, from the initial organization of the die casting to the design to now. I wish I was more active in the thread before but since I had resigned myself to being too poor to afford one, I kinda just cast it aside.
Anywho, I'm just throwing ideas out. Feedback?
I like the idea, I personally wouldnt mind thanking everyone who took part in the idea!
as for the meet up... i think we should pick one of the most popular events and then whoever is the furthest up in line "saves" our place then we all rally around them for photos >.> and then proceed to event ~_^
"Oh im saving this place for a few dozen of my closest friends..."
Hey guys, I have checked out this thread. I am Adam from U.S. Challenge Coins and we can make your deadline. We do accept Paypal from individuals and we will even ship the coin out to individuals if needed. The coin we seen would be about $2 or so each if we made them. You guys can checkout our stuff at http://www.uschallengecoins.com if you want. I would hate to see the coin go to waste when we still have a chance at getting it done. Let me know and if we can get the coin into production asap then we can get everyone a coin quickly.
Thanks for the offer, but my first thought is, wouldn't there be some legal issues? Since the final posted designs are by NWTM's artists it seems like there'd be problems just taking their design to make the coins.
Is it your design or theirs? People switch companies all the time. The majority of people that have coins made usually take artwork from another company and have us make them. It's your right to shop around, but in the end who's artwork is it? If it's your design then you own it, not them just because they illustrated it, and besides we are going to re-illustrate it before it goes to mint so we don't use their artwork.
I only entered in because I would hate to see a coin not get made because of a time schedule. We can produce coins in 7-12 days and shipped over night to meet almost all deadlines. We do hundreds of orders per month so this shouldn't be a problem. I just want to help so if I can please don't hesitate to let me know.
Hey guys, I have checked out this thread. I am Adam from U.S. Challenge Coins and we can make your deadline. We do accept Paypal from individuals and we will even ship the coin out to individuals if needed. The coin we seen would be about $2 or so each if we made them. You guys can checkout our stuff at http://www.uschallengecoins.com if you want. I would hate to see the coin go to waste when we still have a chance at getting it done. Let me know and if we can get the coin into production asap then we can get everyone a coin quickly.
Gee, uscc, thanks for the UNSOLICITED offer. I think we'll pass. Nice try though.
Hey Prinny, I sent you an email but didnt see my name added to the order list, unless you put me down as Jason B, which isnt right.... my name is Jay, just Jay.
Same here... minus the Jason/Jay part. I paid up on Thursday night, but I don't see David E listed (unless I am down as something else).
Original order post updated. See edited post for reason. Names added are:
David E
Nick Y
Hey Prinny, I sent you an email but didnt see my name added to the order list, unless you put me down as Jason B, which isnt right.... my name is Jay, just Jay.
Same here... minus the Jason/Jay part. I paid up on Thursday night, but I don't see David E listed (unless I am down as something else).
yea, I see a Jason B, and its a common misconception that my name is short for Jason.
I sent you a PM, ZeroHourHero. I believe I have you on there, I just need you to verify whether the name and shipping address are familiar to you.
By the way... you will definitely meet me at the Pre-PAX Dinner. If they end up accepting non-paying people to come in and hang out, you'll definitely be able to find me there. I'll likely be wearing a bunch of camera gear, as I and a few others in my crew plan to cover the Tri-Wizard Drinking Tournament for the Community DVD. I'll be wearing (and exchanging) buttons with my prinny avatar on it. I might also be wearing a black Unofficial PAX Community DVD shirt.
Here, this might help. Won't be wearing the Minish Cap, though:
USCC seems like a pretty reputable company and they have a GSA (Government Supply Agency) number and looks like nice quality work. Might want to put them on the list for next year.
Kind of late in the game this year with them already being ordered.
Gee, uscc, thanks for the UNSOLICITED offer. I think we'll pass. Nice try though.
Bit harsh towards a guy that seemed like he was trying to be helpful, regardless of profit motive, especially given the issues you've been having with the current manufacturer. Site doesn't appear to be a scammer or anything.
skarsol on
why are you smelling it?
0
S2000GanSpartan-Rogue Class, Red SquadBellevue, WARegistered Userregular
edited August 2010
though its a bit odd uscc only has 4 posts all in this thread.
Hey Prinny, I sent you an email but didnt see my name added to the order list, unless you put me down as Jason B, which isnt right.... my name is Jay, just Jay.
Same here... minus the Jason/Jay part. I paid up on Thursday night, but I don't see David E listed (unless I am down as something else).
yea, I see a Jason B, and its a common misconception that my name is short for Jason.
Are you Jason Bourne?
I believe that I am the Jason B on that list because, well, I am Jason B and I ordered one coin...
Big Guy on
Survivor of PAX '06 (BALL!), PAX '07 (Don't be a Dick), PAX '08 (Bad Horse), PAX '09 (H1Nerd1), PAX '10
I'm going to stick this one out, no cancellation for me. We'll see if I get the coins before PAX. If I do manage to get coins before PAX and some of the other people who bought for PA don't, then I'll see what I can about helping them out (since I am getting a few extra coins). I think most of the people who bought for the PA and related guys really want to give the coins in person if possible.
karmacappa on
"In Europe, it's not America."
Scott Kurtz, The Morning After, Aug 31 - 2010
If you pre-ordered your coin and do not receive it before PAX, just print out the high res images papaprinny gave us and tape them to a quarter. Then challenge away! :P
It's not a big deal if we don't get them in time though in retrospect if we knew we wouldn't get them in time, we (especially papaprinny (thanks again!)) could've gone through the process with much less stress.
Getting one of the cells to say "ERROR! etc etc" does not constitute production of errata. These are error-handling statements that I wrote in the formulas.
Essentially I want you to try and make the numbers come out wrong. I would also like for you to check my logic. I'm pretty sure I have it down, but if not, I need to know.
So I have an update...
Because NWTM has been keeping up with this thread, they have perceived a disappointment with the original shipping projection. According to Darrell, they are trying to get things moving quickly on shipping the coins out, and can start shipping by the 26th. He also projects that it will take 2-3 business days for coins to arrive at most places. So by the 1st, many of us may well have our coins after all. If so, I hope to see some around PAX, and especially at the drinking tournament.
I hope it follows from the above post that I have placed some orders. The first two posts I put up with coin requests have been sent to NWTM. The third post of orders will be given to NWTM after I have received the money from Paypal.
Darrell at NWTM is still waiting for a response for UK shipping. FYI, I have also asked for shipping quotes to Australia and New Zealand. Please also be advised that Hawaiian orders are $15.
Thanks again papaprinny for keeping everyone informed and always checking the status, I think you are going above and beyond my expectations to make sure everyone is happy, which is awesome - either way if the coin comes before or after I leave for PAX I wouldn't mind. Just think it is awesome you are keeping up with all of this and have been setting it up.
I would say try and relax a bit now that PAX is creeping up on us closer, but probably won't listen. Don't worry though, don't think you'll disappoint anyone. Like someone said before, definitely deserve some free drinks and even food there.
Thanks again papaprinny for keeping everyone informed and always checking the status, I think you are going above and beyond my expectations to make sure everyone is happy, which is awesome - either way if the coin comes before or after I leave for PAX I wouldn't mind. Just think it is awesome you are keeping up with all of this and have been setting it up.
I would say try and relax a bit now that PAX is creeping up on us closer, but probably won't listen. Don't worry though, don't think you'll disappoint anyone. Like someone said before, definitely deserve some free drinks and even food there.
I expect many men and women to step up and buy a cold one for the Prinny. Don't disappoint me now PAXers! If you see him in your local establishment for imbibing tasty beverages, remember the long hours and endless spreadsheets!
karmacappa on
"In Europe, it's not America."
Scott Kurtz, The Morning After, Aug 31 - 2010
0
S2000GanSpartan-Rogue Class, Red SquadBellevue, WARegistered Userregular
edited August 2010
Just ordered 5 coins for me and my group hope we get em before PAX
I will not be getting mine before pax as I will not be home to get it, unless papaprinny is prepared to change my address, because Im staying at my buddys house until the 1st, which is when I fly out.
Hmm, i don't have a paypal account nor do i have interest in making 1. I do however have cold hard cash and will be attending pax. Anyone wanna buy me one and throw it my way at pax? I'll pay double.
Posts
I like the idea, I personally wouldnt mind thanking everyone who took part in the idea!
as for the meet up... i think we should pick one of the most popular events and then whoever is the furthest up in line "saves" our place then we all rally around them for photos >.> and then proceed to event ~_^
"Oh im saving this place for a few dozen of my closest friends..."
Thanks for the offer, but my first thought is, wouldn't there be some legal issues? Since the final posted designs are by NWTM's artists it seems like there'd be problems just taking their design to make the coins.
Switch: US 1651-2551-4335 JP 6310-4664-2624
MH3U Monster Cheat Sheet / MH3U Veggie Elder Ticket Guide
I only entered in because I would hate to see a coin not get made because of a time schedule. We can produce coins in 7-12 days and shipped over night to meet almost all deadlines. We do hundreds of orders per month so this shouldn't be a problem. I just want to help so if I can please don't hesitate to let me know.
Gee, uscc, thanks for the UNSOLICITED offer. I think we'll pass. Nice try though.
Original order post updated. See edited post for reason. Names added are:
David E
Nick Y
I sent you a PM, ZeroHourHero. I believe I have you on there, I just need you to verify whether the name and shipping address are familiar to you.
By the way... you will definitely meet me at the Pre-PAX Dinner. If they end up accepting non-paying people to come in and hang out, you'll definitely be able to find me there. I'll likely be wearing a bunch of camera gear, as I and a few others in my crew plan to cover the Tri-Wizard Drinking Tournament for the Community DVD. I'll be wearing (and exchanging) buttons with my prinny avatar on it. I might also be wearing a black Unofficial PAX Community DVD shirt.
Here, this might help. Won't be wearing the Minish Cap, though:
Kind of late in the game this year with them already being ordered.
Ty for the confirmation sir.
Bit harsh towards a guy that seemed like he was trying to be helpful, regardless of profit motive, especially given the issues you've been having with the current manufacturer. Site doesn't appear to be a scammer or anything.
I believe that I am the Jason B on that list because, well, I am Jason B and I ordered one coin...
PAX Prime Attendee since 2006, BYOC Attendee 2008-2012, Buttoneer 2010-2014
https://www.pinnypals.com/pals/alegria
Scott Kurtz, The Morning After, Aug 31 - 2010
Scott Kurtz, The Morning After, Aug 31 - 2010
Switch: US 1651-2551-4335 JP 6310-4664-2624
MH3U Monster Cheat Sheet / MH3U Veggie Elder Ticket Guide
Also, did anyone wind up covering Dave? That would kind of suck if he was the only person that didn't get a coin.
Dave is covered. I'll send you a message once I have access to that info (hopefully only a couple hours from now).
Kyle B 1
Sam W 1
Erik A 1
Mathew M 1
Aaron G 2
Alex B 2
Joy A 2
Jay B 1
Adriana G 1
12 coins ordered
Corrected coin fund total: $90.37
Attention Excel gurus: I would like to ask for your assistance.
Without modifying the formulas, please try to uncover errata in this document (i.e., break it!).
http://www.paxcommunitydvd.net/public/PAX%20Prime%202010%20Challenge%20Coins%20orders%208-17-2010_4%20info%20redacted.xls
Please read the cell contents of the top row for information on how to use the document. If you have questions, please let me know.
Getting one of the cells to say "ERROR! etc etc" does not constitute production of errata. These are error-handling statements that I wrote in the formulas.
Essentially I want you to try and make the numbers come out wrong. I would also like for you to check my logic. I'm pretty sure I have it down, but if not, I need to know.
Thanks!
Because NWTM has been keeping up with this thread, they have perceived a disappointment with the original shipping projection. According to Darrell, they are trying to get things moving quickly on shipping the coins out, and can start shipping by the 26th. He also projects that it will take 2-3 business days for coins to arrive at most places. So by the 1st, many of us may well have our coins after all. If so, I hope to see some around PAX, and especially at the drinking tournament.
I hope it follows from the above post that I have placed some orders. The first two posts I put up with coin requests have been sent to NWTM. The third post of orders will be given to NWTM after I have received the money from Paypal.
@gamefacts - Totally and utterly true gaming facts on the regular!
It works just like getting one in the US, but you have to pay for international shipping. I don't think an amount for that has been finalized yet.
Scott Kurtz, The Morning After, Aug 31 - 2010
You are a superstar! Thank you again!
I would say try and relax a bit now that PAX is creeping up on us closer, but probably won't listen. Don't worry though, don't think you'll disappoint anyone. Like someone said before, definitely deserve some free drinks and even food there.
I expect many men and women to step up and buy a cold one for the Prinny. Don't disappoint me now PAXers! If you see him in your local establishment for imbibing tasty beverages, remember the long hours and endless spreadsheets!
Scott Kurtz, The Morning After, Aug 31 - 2010
Just so long as you don't build a house of cards out of them.
Scott Kurtz, The Morning After, Aug 31 - 2010
Kyle B 1
Sam W 1
Erik A 1
Mathew M 1
Aaron G 2
Alex B 2
Joy A 2
Peter G 5
Tracy L 2
Brian R 1
Jay B 1
Adriana G 1
Yep 2nd from last is me.
@gamefacts - Totally and utterly true gaming facts on the regular!
PM me your details.
We're still trying to work out the shipping overseas.
We're still trying to work out the shipping overseas.[/QUOTE]
Oh I know. I just wanted to put some money in now. If it's more I'll give more, if less give the rest to the fund.
@gamefacts - Totally and utterly true gaming facts on the regular!