Topic: [ANN] RAVENBIT DIY Physical coins [SOLD OUT] - page 5. (Read 14893 times)

Ah, I see. Well that explains the order number story. I don't mind having a lower coin number, because they are usually worth more in perspective to the higher number coins.

About the scratches, yes they are on the back of the coin, right where you said that they most likely will be. You are now forcing me to make a though decision. I mean, you already gave me a discount (which I still appreciate) and I don't want to rip you off. But having a scratched coin is something I dislike. Decisions, decisions.

Ah, thanks!

Oops the correct link is:  http://ravenbit.com/instructions

That is a valid concern. The order number is generated by Woocommerce, and did not start at Order #1. Order numbers are actually skipped over automatically - I haven't looked into why Woocommerce does this. Anyway, no you are not my 450th order (I wish  )

As far as the coin number is concerned: No, it is not a returned coin (I have not had a coin returned yet). The reason why it is lower than  you probably expected, is because I had it packed and ready to be shipped to a customer. However, the customer wound up never paying through Coinbase and decided that he no longer wanted to go through with the order. So, the coin was packed away for more than a week, while other, higher number coins, were being shipped. You happened to be the next shipment when I found out the customer was no longer interested.

And as for the scratches on the back of the coin: I'm assuming the scratches are on the inset portion of the back that will be covered by the hologram. Unfortunately, the majority of the coins have some flaws on this portion of the coin, and I am attributing it to the fact that it is a very deep inset. I deemed that to be acceptable, since the intention is to have that portion of the coin covered with the labels/hologram. Also, these are not proof or proof-like coins, and I am told that a proof-like quality brass alloy is not really option for any mint, despite what they may say in their sales brochure.  In the future, I hope to rectify this by using silver or gold plating on any brass alloy coins.

If you want, I will gladly refund you the cost of the kit, and you can keep the coin. Or, I can send another coin out, at no cost to you (keeping in mind that there are flaws on the inset portion of most of the coins). Just let me know and thanks for the feedback.  

1) I got them open after a very long time of screaming in anger and a lot of prying.
2) I see, thank you

EDIT: The link which you provided for the instructions (https://ravenbit.com/instructions.html) doesn't work.

1) The Air-tite case (these are brand name, and not a cheap knock-off) is a bit of a pain, which is why I don't ship the coin in it (since you would need to take the coin out to apply the hologram). Running a sharp edge along the seam usually works in helping pry the case open.

2) Yes, you can use the label generator located HERE. The label generator is client-side and does not generate bitcoin wallet addresses. You need to use a wallet address generator such as bitaddress.org for that. The full instructions on generating, printing, and applying labels/hologram are located HERE. Up until a few days ago, I was not including a paper printout of the instructions, but just directing customers to the instructions page on ravenbit.com. However, shipments going forward will all include a paper printout of the instructions. The instructions look a bit daunting, but everything is really very simple -- I'm going to post a video of the process soon, so that that is more evident.

I don't want to complain or anything, but the backside of my coin looks quite scratched... It also has number 0037, but my order number is 450. Did I get a returned bullion or is it just me acting crazy?

I received my coin and damn, it's beautiful and it has a great weight. Currently trying to get that darn casing open.

EDIT: Well, I got it open. You send so many amazing stuff. Like the paper printing sheets. You send 3 different ones. I am so happy.
I will post some pictures on here in a sec.

EDIT2: The pictures
Now I just need to figure out how to print correctly on those sheets of paper. mrbrt, do you have some sort of special software for that?

I saw, thanks dude. Can't wait!

No problem - shipped it out today.

Well, I just bought one. Thanks again mrbrt Can't wait to receive it!

Yeah, it's the shipment that is biting my ass. It's almost as much as the coin itself. I will send you a PM later today and if I don't please send me one, post here or slap me in the face, haha.

Price is $19 for coin, hologram and air-tite case or $29 for the entire kit, including coin pouch, coin stand, labels, hologram, gift box. I'm not sure where you got $43 from.


Edit: Ahh, maybe you are including shipping since it looks like you are located in The Netherlands. PM me with your location and I'll see if I can find a way to get the shipping cost down.

I got coins 15 and 16. They are pretty cool, I'll hold them as early collectibles. Only $20 per without the fancy box and stand...

Soon casascius will be offering similar.
I don't care for the copper, also the design I dislike.

In future production you may want to consider a more agreeable design and gold plating.

Or you could make custom kits for the $6-$10 gold plated unloaded casascius lookalikes that are being mass produced and sold on ebay.

They look good, but 43 dollars? Meh, dunno yet. Might get one of those, because why the hell not?

Did not know that. Thanks for that clarification.

I got mine today! I love them.
Thank you for a great service and products!

Thanks, glad you like them nicolas.

Also, wanted to let everyone know that we are now accepting most major credit cards.

Finally returned from vacation and unwrapped my coins



The boxes are very nice and would be a great gift just as they were delivered.

All in all super happy with the purchase!

Will post images of the actual coins/pouches/... (if I don't forget).

Trust++

Yeah - he/she/they portrayed himself/herself/themselves as a male.