Three coins ordered. They'll go brilliantly with my 2013 ones!
By the way, people have mentioned bubbles for the coins, could someone lead me in a good direction for getting some? I'm not even sure what to look for honestly.
So, these look pretty cool, but I'm unfamiliar with them - What is the point of these challenge coins? Just a cool little memento of PAX?
There's a military culture surrounding challenge coins, check the link that @Raughn posted for that. I've gotten them for each PAX East I've gone to as a cool little keepsake of the whole experience. I've also ordered one for each person who I go with each year and give it to them on the last day as a little surprise. They've gone over pretty well with my friends, nothing big and flashy but it's pretty cool to remember the weekend by.
Easels being..the stands? Where'd you get those? Same site?
Also got a "your order is complete" email. Does that mean it shipped, or?
Same exact link. They're listed as "small clear easels - 10 count" Here's a few of mine with my previous coins.
do you guys think the black ring or the white ring would work best for the coins not sure what the difference is but I know you can get a dif. also should it be the direct fit one with no foam or with the foam. Does it make a dif on what I get if I am gonna be getting the clear easles or the display case. Not sure which one I am gonna go with yet cause I really dont want to order 10 easles when I will only need one.
do you guys think the black ring or the white ring would work best for the coins not sure what the difference is but I know you can get a dif. also should it be the direct fit one with no foam or with the foam. Does it make a dif on what I get if I am gonna be getting the clear easles or the display case. Not sure which one I am gonna go with yet cause I really dont want to order 10 easles when I will only need one.
I personally go for the direct fit ones, I'm not a fan of the extra space around the coin from the foam rings. Any of them should work fine with the easels too. I don't know about the display cases, I've never used them before.
Beautiful! I'm very jealous! I am really hoping for a second round, or for someone to have two extra to sell me eventually. Money is tight right now, but I'll find a way haha.
Got mine today too. I uh... Maybe I'm dumb here, but how do you open the bubble casing? Or is there some way you're supposed to remove the phoenix sticker? I can't even see the gaming side yet because I can't figure this out.
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yea has anyone figured out an easy way to remove the phoenix sticker.
the coins look great btw
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Got mine today too. I uh... Maybe I'm dumb here, but how do you open the bubble casing? Or is there some way you're supposed to remove the phoenix sticker? I can't even see the gaming side yet because I can't figure this out.
There's a very small spot you can fit a finger nail in (or other device if you don't have nails)
Got mine today too. I uh... Maybe I'm dumb here, but how do you open the bubble casing? Or is there some way you're supposed to remove the phoenix sticker? I can't even see the gaming side yet because I can't figure this out.
There's a very small spot you can fit a finger nail in (or other device if you don't have nails)
...I feel a lot dumber than I did originally. I, for some reason, thought it somehow screwed on. Thanks!
They look amazing.
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[x]In awe that my 30 minute badge window prediction was pretty close to accurate.
[x]Badge (HOLYCRAPIGOTA4DAY!)
[x]Hotel
[ ]Airfare
[ ]Buttoneering Buttons
[ ]Challenge Coin
I received mine as well and I'm very pleased with the final look. Thanks to @Raughn for getting the project done at the end and @KoalaBro2 and @flatline for all the work to get us going.
Got mine as well, now to remove the sticker which keeps falling apart anytime i find a corner. Thank you again for putting this together guys they came out great!
Got my coin in question is how do I get the phonix sticker off can't seem to figure out a way or is it easier to just order another case lol
I ordered cases before the coins were being made so I went that route but the sticker seems fairly brittle, you may be able to scratch it off with decent success.
Got my coin in question is how do I get the phonix sticker off can't seem to figure out a way or is it easier to just order another case lol
I got the stickers off by soaking in water and scraping with a small blade. I am now seeing if I can get the glue to dissolve with more soaking. Might be easier to buy new cases but I am giving this a try first before I go that route.
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Got mine today and they are awesome! The coins and the forum badges are my favorite collectables each year
Right page I beleive ... @TopherRocks mentioned the specific case size above (think it is the "1.75" one)
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If someone could post a high quality photo of the front & back I'll upload it to the Challenge Coin wiki page. Without the protective case would be best.
@aBByNormaL is correct, the X1.75 is the proper size for these. I will say that because of the way the coin is cut, the beak sticks out a bit more than past coins so it does seem to be a tight fit on the faces, that size holder is still the perfect size to fit the coins.
I reached out to Eric in regards to those who posted about having broken duck beaks*, or coins with red tint on the beak (@EchoZero, @vttym), and he said that you can email him at sales@phoenixchallengecoins.com to work on a resolution. I wanted to make sure everyone knew that there was help available if they felt that they needed it.
*Can't seem to find this post anymore. I'm guessing that was @BUBBApax 's edit?
I failed in ordering on time which sucks because I usually get one every year. this is such a great community if someone would be wiling to part with one I would buy it and first round of drinks any night after pax!
I failed in ordering on time which sucks because I usually get one every year. this is such a great community if someone would be wiling to part with one I would buy it and first round of drinks any night after pax!
I could also trade 1 of last years as well.
A second run could happen, links in the OP and my sig.
I failed in ordering on time which sucks because I usually get one every year. this is such a great community if someone would be wiling to part with one I would buy it and first round of drinks any night after pax!
I could also trade 1 of last years as well.
Mike -- if that run doesn't happen get in touch with me. I have an extra 2014 coin. Thought I was going to need it to find a way to trade it for a 2013 coin from someone on the boards, but it turns out Phoenix still had one or two hanging around so they sold it directly to me.
Edit -- my extra 2014 coin is now spoken for. Looking forward to that drink, Mike!
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Same exact link. They're listed as "small clear easels - 10 count" Here's a few of mine with my previous coins.
https://allmylinks.com/topherxbeads
I personally go for the direct fit ones, I'm not a fan of the extra space around the coin from the foam rings. Any of them should work fine with the easels too. I don't know about the display cases, I've never used them before.
https://allmylinks.com/topherxbeads
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I got my coin today! I love it, the coin is way heavier than I thought it would be kind of reminds me of those oldschool POG slammers
[x]In awe that my 30 minute badge window prediction was pretty close to accurate.
[x]Badge (HOLYCRAPIGOTA4DAY!)
[x]Hotel
[ ]Airfare
[ ]Buttoneering Buttons
[ ]Challenge Coin
the coins look great btw
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There's a very small spot you can fit a finger nail in (or other device if you don't have nails)
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...I feel a lot dumber than I did originally. I, for some reason, thought it somehow screwed on. Thanks!
They look amazing.
[x]In awe that my 30 minute badge window prediction was pretty close to accurate.
[x]Badge (HOLYCRAPIGOTA4DAY!)
[x]Hotel
[ ]Airfare
[ ]Buttoneering Buttons
[ ]Challenge Coin
My Digital Pin Lanyard
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Badges [X] Hotel [X] Time off request [X]
https://www.pinnypals.com/pals/Streetlight345
https://allmylinks.com/topherxbeads
Did anyone else's duck side have some slight coloring on the big duck's mouth? About half of mine had a slight red tinge..
I got the stickers off by soaking in water and scraping with a small blade. I am now seeing if I can get the glue to dissolve with more soaking. Might be easier to buy new cases but I am giving this a try first before I go that route.
Yea a couple of my ducks have that too. They have developed a taste for blood...
For removing the adhesive WD40 might work.
are the xx44mm ring on this site http://www.air-tites.com/military-challenge-coin-holders-and-collecting-supplies.htm#.Ut9QNBAo61s
what I would need to get as a holder are those the same things having a hard time figuring that out
@aBByNormaL is correct, the X1.75 is the proper size for these. I will say that because of the way the coin is cut, the beak sticks out a bit more than past coins so it does seem to be a tight fit on the faces, that size holder is still the perfect size to fit the coins.
https://allmylinks.com/topherxbeads
*Can't seem to find this post anymore. I'm guessing that was @BUBBApax 's edit?
My Digital Pin Lanyard
I could also trade 1 of last years as well.
A second run could happen, links in the OP and my sig.
Mike -- if that run doesn't happen get in touch with me. I have an extra 2014 coin. Thought I was going to need it to find a way to trade it for a 2013 coin from someone on the boards, but it turns out Phoenix still had one or two hanging around so they sold it directly to me.
Edit -- my extra 2014 coin is now spoken for. Looking forward to that drink, Mike!