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Topic: [ANN] VaultBar - Hybrid BTC & ETH storage bar! (Read 21019 times)

legendary
Activity: 1260
Merit: 2014
If they are not available from AT, I have an extra I could part with.

Thanks. That is very nice from you but AT already contacted me. Smiley So I'm a good at the moment - might come back to your offer again in future.
sr. member
Activity: 1526
Merit: 473
If they are not available from AT, I have an extra I could part with.
legendary
Activity: 1260
Merit: 2014
Was wondering if this bars are still available? Would like to add one of these to my collection! Smiley
legendary
Activity: 1456
Merit: 1018
HoneybadgerOfMoney.com Weed4bitcoin.com
bump
legendary
Activity: 3192
Merit: 1348
Time for a small BTCump Smiley
legendary
Activity: 3192
Merit: 1348
Bars available and ready to ship Smiley
legendary
Activity: 3192
Merit: 1348
Bump Smiley
hero member
Activity: 617
Merit: 587
Bitsler.com
Quote
Too big image

Thanks for updating, I always forget about the size restrictions.
hero member
Activity: 617
Merit: 587
Bitsler.com
I'll take a bar.

Finally got this. It's heavy. It's shiny. Thanks!

legendary
Activity: 3192
Merit: 1348
2019 bump. Bars are ready to ship Smiley

^^^

Thanks for bumping, I didn't know about these. So these are buyer funded bars and only cost $75? Feel like im missing something

Correct. These bars are DIY. One side is for ETH and the other for BTC.
Each bar comes with approximately 6 holograms for multi-use.

Thanks
copper member
Activity: 507
Merit: 118
2019 bump. Bars are ready to ship Smiley

^^^

Thanks for bumping, I didn't know about these. So these are buyer funded bars and only cost $75? Feel like im missing something
legendary
Activity: 3192
Merit: 1348
2019 bump. Bars are ready to ship Smiley

^^^
legendary
Activity: 3192
Merit: 1348
Get stocked up on your holiday gifts  Cheesy
In stock and ready to dispatch!

Bump Smiley
legendary
Activity: 1456
Merit: 1018
HoneybadgerOfMoney.com Weed4bitcoin.com
Surprised that no one got around to making a client side QR generator.... the square is just over a half inch and fits snugly when cut close (and scans successfully on my current smartphone).

https://honeybadgerofmoney.com/qr.html

Just save the page itself locally, run the client side code with the internet disconnected, print cut save then delete the print job from memory... delete the client side code and delete your browser history for good measure too....

legendary
Activity: 3192
Merit: 1348
Congrats on the project and here's hoping you sell out. I agree with @Lauda that I would very much like to see the VaultBar in .999 silver hopefully in the future.

I've received a quote for the silver bars. It's quite costly and there's a minimum order so doubt it'll go ahead unless there is enough interest Undecided

Given the size of the current bar I guess it would be a 10oz silver one? Would definitely be interested, but can understand that you wouldn't proceed if it is not economically feasible. 

I’ve never worked with silver before as doing so is quite complex in the U.K. What is the typical premium on custom silver minting?
These would be made abroad and hallmarked in the UK. The total silver used would be closer to 15oz.
sr. member
Activity: 800
Merit: 326
Congrats on the project and here's hoping you sell out. I agree with @Lauda that I would very much like to see the VaultBar in .999 silver hopefully in the future.

I've received a quote for the silver bars. It's quite costly and there's a minimum order so doubt it'll go ahead unless there is enough interest Undecided

Given the size of the current bar I guess it would be a 10oz silver one? Would definitely be interested, but can understand that you wouldn't proceed if it is not economically feasible. 
legendary
Activity: 3192
Merit: 1348
Congrats on the project and here's hoping you sell out. I agree with @Lauda that I would very much like to see the VaultBar in .999 silver hopefully in the future.

I've received a quote for the silver bars. It's quite costly and there's a minimum order so doubt it'll go ahead unless there is enough interest Undecided
full member
Activity: 308
Merit: 117
I would like a bar also
legendary
Activity: 3192
Merit: 1348
Congrats on the project and here's hoping you sell out. I agree with @Lauda that I would very much like to see the VaultBar in .999 silver hopefully in the future.

Thanks! I still have quite a few bars left but I’m hoping to sell our eventually.
A silver bar would be cool but would only be feasible if there was enough demand for it. 
legendary
Activity: 1806
Merit: 1164
Congrats on the project and here's hoping you sell out. I agree with @Lauda that I would very much like to see the VaultBar in .999 silver hopefully in the future.
hero member
Activity: 617
Merit: 587
Bitsler.com
I'll take a bar.
legendary
Activity: 3192
Merit: 1348
Bars bars bars... Get them whilst they’re hot!
legendary
Activity: 3192
Merit: 1348
Back in business after a short(ish) break. Still have plenty of bars available and ready to ship Smiley
legendary
Activity: 3192
Merit: 1348
Come on... You know you want one. Accepting orders  Cheesy

He's right!  You really do want one. They are awesome looking!

I finally got mine today.  There was a bit of a delay getting it and I have been communicating with AT for a few weeks to try and find this thing.

He was extremely accommodating and professional even though he was not responsible for the delay at all.

I love the bars and AT has great customer service, I would recommend dealing with AT without hesitation!

Was a pleasure to do business with you. Glad you like the bar. Still have more ready to ship pending press via PM Smiley
legendary
Activity: 1764
Merit: 1756
Verified Bernie Bro - Feel The Bern!
Come on... You know you want one. Accepting orders  Cheesy

He's right!  You really do want one. They are awesome looking!

I finally got mine today.  There was a bit of a delay getting it and I have been communicating with AT for a few weeks to try and find this thing.

He was extremely accommodating and professional even though he was not responsible for the delay at all.

I love the bars and AT has great customer service, I would recommend dealing with AT without hesitation!
legendary
Activity: 3192
Merit: 1348
Come on... You know you want one. Accepting orders  Cheesy
legendary
Activity: 3192
Merit: 1348
I really need to check the Collectibles section more often. Just found this AT101ET and it looks amazing. Well done!

Thanks man Smiley
copper member
Activity: 3948
Merit: 2201
Verified awesomeness ✔
I really need to check the Collectibles section more often. Just found this AT101ET and it looks amazing. Well done!
legendary
Activity: 3192
Merit: 1348
Bars packed up and ready to ship. PM me to order Smiley
legendary
Activity: 3192
Merit: 1348
this is awesome to see this project finally coming to fruition- the finish on them is fantastic.

Thanks. It wouldn’t have been possible without your help. Yours should be shipping tomorrow and I think you’ll find that they’re even nicer in person Smiley
Will need to do a stock count for exact numbers but still have quite a few more in stock and ready to ship for those interested.
legendary
Activity: 1652
Merit: 1057
bigtimespaghetti.com
this is awesome to see this project finally coming to fruition- the finish on them is fantastic.
legendary
Activity: 3192
Merit: 1348
received my bars thank you vary much, awesome item, heavier than I thought.

best.

Glad you like them. They are pretty heavy indeed. I think the weight adds a nice touch to them though Smiley
Still more available in stock for those who want.
copper member
Activity: 2310
Merit: 1032
received my bars thank you vary much, awesome item, heavier than I thought.

best.
legendary
Activity: 3192
Merit: 1348
Bars still in stock and ready to ship. PM me to place an order Smiley

pm'd, Muuuusst hhaaaaaavvee!

Haha. Thanks Smiley

Wow.  These are nice.  I’ll take one.  Sending pm now.  Good job with the design.

Replied Smiley

I want one!

Hey, drop me a PM with the quantity and shipping location and I’ll supply the payment details and have the bar shipped out in no time Smiley
full member
Activity: 308
Merit: 117
I want one!
legendary
Activity: 2254
Merit: 1140
Wow.  These are nice.  I’ll take one.  Sending pm now.  Good job with the design.
copper member
Activity: 2310
Merit: 1032
Bars still in stock and ready to ship. PM me to place an order Smiley

pm'd, Muuuusst hhaaaaaavvee!
legendary
Activity: 3192
Merit: 1348
Bars still in stock and ready to ship. PM me to place an order Smiley
legendary
Activity: 3192
Merit: 1348
I received my bars today, they are awesome !! nice weight and very very shiny ! me like !


not the best quality photo but I try to capture the BING  Grin

Happy to hear you like them. The bars are super shiny indeed  Cheesy
Still have plenty in stock so get your orders in Smiley
legendary
Activity: 2210
Merit: 1109
I received my bars today, they are awesome !! nice weight and very very shiny ! me like !


not the best quality photo but I try to capture the BING  Grin
legendary
Activity: 3192
Merit: 1348
All orders shipped Smiley
legendary
Activity: 3192
Merit: 1348
@ AT101ET - I would like 3 consecutive numbers please (do your best please Cheesy ) .

Please send me total for 3 incl Special Delivery UK -> UK.

Zepher


Hey, bars aren’t numbered I’m afraid. I did experiment with numbering but it didn’t come as well as intended so I decided against it for the mass run.
copper member
Activity: 686
Merit: 603
Electricity is really just organized lightning
@ AT101ET - I would like 3 consecutive numbers please (do your best please Cheesy ) .

Please send me total for 3 incl Special Delivery UK -> UK.

Zepher
legendary
Activity: 3192
Merit: 1348
Last chance to order for weekend shipping Smiley
legendary
Activity: 3192
Merit: 1348
Here’s a quick assembly video. Might be worthwhile to reshoot one in the future but this should do in the meantime. https://youtu.be/Bdx9nVDK4r4
Still have plenty of bars available for sale.

/lazy mode on

Could you please share the "squares" template (or at least indicate the size of each square), in order to create the keys and print them in the appropriate size?

/lazy mode off  

Grin

Haha. No worries.
I could try and upload a template a little later. In the meantime, here are the dimensions used:
(In PowePoint) I created 6 adjacent squares (all 1.5cm x 1.5cm). The QR codes codes were 1.4cm x 1.4cm (evenly spaced in the squares) and the text (keys) depend on the font. - I'd recommend using a mono font for clarity though. The pub key can fit at a font size of 6 and the private keys in 5 (you can adjust this based on the font).
sr. member
Activity: 2085
Merit: 406
Cryptoshi Blockomoto
Here’s a quick assembly video. Might be worthwhile to reshoot one in the future but this should do in the meantime. https://youtu.be/Bdx9nVDK4r4
Still have plenty of bars available for sale.

/lazy mode on

Could you please share the "squares" template (or at least indicate the size of each square), in order to create the keys and print them in the appropriate size?

/lazy mode off  

Grin
legendary
Activity: 3192
Merit: 1348
Here’s a quick assembly video. Might be worthwhile to reshoot one in the future but this should do in the meantime. https://youtu.be/Bdx9nVDK4r4
Still have plenty of bars available for sale.
legendary
Activity: 1764
Merit: 1756
Verified Bernie Bro - Feel The Bern!
All orders were shipped on Friday and relevant tracking has been PMed. US shipment went out too Smiley

Thanks mate, Looking forward to getting mine!
legendary
Activity: 3192
Merit: 1348
All orders were shipped on Friday and relevant tracking has been PMed. US shipment went out too Smiley
newbie
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Thanks for everything. Sorry, I can't reply to your PM cause I'm limited to 2 a day... I have access to a hydraulic press was what I was referring too. Again thank you.
newbie
Activity: 2
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Can't wait for the bar.

Ps I've got a press you can use  :p
legendary
Activity: 3192
Merit: 1348
Packaging the US orders now for shipment tomorrow.. If anyone else from the states wants to jump in then PM me Smiley
legendary
Activity: 3192
Merit: 1348
Looking good without a several-dozen-fold margin on production cost. It would be nice to have a silver (non gold plated) option too.

-snip-
Snowman, absolutely buy some for us.

The thought crossed my mind.
I think these would look nice in silver too. However, even if it were to happen, it won't happen before a) these sell out or b) enough people commit to a small run for them as each runs is costly.

Awesome, they look great! I assume you don't number them (on the bars), right?

I did not. I experimented with numbering with the sampling but I felt that it looked tacky so opted against it. Having been said, there were 150 made but a number of them are being held back due to their quality. I’m yet to decide what to do with them but I am considering hammering them into pancakes  Cheesy

1 shortstack please. Side of home fries.

Haha. Now if only I could find a hydraulic press lying around. I have some power tools here which may be a more reasonable resort. Either way, I'll document the destruction and post it on here Smiley
I'm contemplating ordering some chemicals and sprays to have fun with different rustic finishes (patina and the like).
sr. member
Activity: 1526
Merit: 473
Awesome, they look great! I assume you don't number them (on the bars), right?

I did not. I experimented with numbering with the sampling but I felt that it looked tacky so opted against it. Having been said, there were 150 made but a number of them are being held back due to their quality. I’m yet to decide what to do with them but I am considering hammering them into pancakes  Cheesy

1 shortstack please. Side of home fries.
legendary
Activity: 3192
Merit: 1348
Awesome, they look great! I assume you don't number them (on the bars), right?

I did not. I experimented with numbering with the sampling but I felt that it looked tacky so opted against it. Having been said, there were 150 made but a number of them are being held back due to their quality. I’m yet to decide what to do with them but I am considering hammering them into pancakes  Cheesy
legendary
Activity: 2674
Merit: 2965
Terminated.
Looking good without a several-dozen-fold margin on production cost. It would be nice to have a silver (non gold plated) option too.

-snip-
Snowman, absolutely buy some for us.
legendary
Activity: 1456
Merit: 1018
HoneybadgerOfMoney.com Weed4bitcoin.com
shut up....and take my money pls
copper member
Activity: 149
Merit: 15
Thales knew
Awesome, they look great! I assume you don't number them (on the bars), right?
legendary
Activity: 1764
Merit: 1756
Verified Bernie Bro - Feel The Bern!
Pm sent.  Really, really cool looking bar, I love the artwork!  I hope I can get one! 

I know that you can't mention every country for shipping but can us Canadians "ride the coat tails of our American cousins" (like we usually do LOL) for shipping?
legendary
Activity: 3192
Merit: 1348
Thanks all. Big shoutout to BTS (bigtimespaghetti) for his invaluable input Smiley
legendary
Activity: 2210
Merit: 1109
Wow awesome bar ! like the design, job well done. send you a pm
copper member
Activity: 1918
Merit: 254
Nice job, I’d like to take one Smiley
sr. member
Activity: 1081
Merit: 309
I love technology.
Great job on the design I really like it.
legendary
Activity: 3038
Merit: 6194
Meh.
Congratulations on an awesome release AT! This really looks incredible and I can see that you've spent a lot of time working it all out. Super happy for you and I'm glad to see more people entering the creating space here.

I would like one bar please! Sending you a PM!
legendary
Activity: 3192
Merit: 1348
Helllllooooo all!
I can't believe it! The day has finally arrived! It's been a long time coming, but I am both humbled and delighted to introduce the VaultBar.
This started off as a hobby that soon turned into an actual project which has come to fruition with thanks to a number of members on and off of this forum. Without their help, input and support, I'd have long given up on this project given the multiple failures and setbacks endured throughout.
But, that's not important. Because. Today. It. Is. Ready. And I'm absolutely thrilled!;D

So enough blabber, Here are the deets you want:

Specifications:
Bar dimensions: 5.7 x 10 x 0.8 (cm)
Bar weight: 270g
Material: 24k gold plated alloy

Artwork (Reverse and Obverse): Both sides are similar with subtle changes. The bar features a detailed border around the edges and corners directing the focus of attention to the centre of the image. They are the curtains that set the stage, inviting you to one of the greatest match-ups you have/will ever see. On one side you have the mighty BTC landing a knockout blow to the inferior USD whilst the ETH takes on the EUR in a similar duel.
The crowd can be seen beneath the stage cheering the fighters on whilst the match lineup and stats are shown for each fighter.  
The bottom of the bar reads: PLACE YOUR BETS - inviting you to join in on the fun, sit back and watch as history is written.

Hologram: The hologram features an outer border with a number of gears and mechanisms representing security. Around the window that displays the key is a border that represents the digital nature and expanding network of digital currencies. When light catches the hologram from the right angle, you will also be able to make out the words VaultBar with some stacked bars on each side of it.

Details:
Price: $75 $60
Packaging: Foam bag in padded envelope
Holograms: 6 (per bar)
Mintage: Less than 150 (exact number TBC)
Payment: BTC, ETH, LTC, XMR and VIA
Please PM for orders.

Shipping:
Shipping is from the UK.
Shipping costs depend on quantity and location.
For US orders, shipping will be handled by MJ (minerjones) who will calculate individual shipping costs. This will be much more cost-effective (cheaper) for those living across the pond. - After an order is placed, I will ship the bars to MJ who will arrange domestic delivery.
For UK and EU delivery details, please PM for a quote.

Escrow accepted at buyer's cost.

Pics:



https://imgur.com/a/sjgTab6

Please note that due to the nature of the bar (design) and the extent of the manufacturing process involved; no 2 bars are identical. All have some differences in finish/plating. I have looked at each bar individually and removed those that aren't of a high enough standard given the manufacturing process involved. Small bumps/creases are to be expected and add character. This bar is both a piece of art and a showpiece. Whilst some of you may not like to get it grubby/smudged with fingerprints, others would be happy to have this lying on their desk as a conversational piece. In either case, I want you to make it your bar, to enjoy it, and to let it tell its own (and your) story.


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