I have received the coins from the mint, and I could not be any happier with them - they're even better than I had hoped for - but I am still awaiting the steel housings. When I learned of the delay with the housings, I began to seek out a new, back-up supplier, which I have found. I am still expecting my current supplier to deliver, and they've been updating me on the progress, but I didn't want to take any chances.
The newly designed holograms arrived as well, but I felt they could be better, and knowing of the delay with the housings I decided to make some improvements and resubmit my order at an additional cost of $2,000.00, plus an additional fee to have them expedited - I want to get these perfect, you all deserve that... and I believe I will still have them in hand prior to the housings, which are estimated to ship June 25th or sooner. (19 days from now) Here is my last conversation with my overseas supplier, which I am happy to share with you all privately. https://i.imgur.com/7vMPuWx.jpg
And here is the last photo they shared with me. I will share more as I receive them. https://i.imgur.com/LNwBmoY.jpg
The new/backup supplier has started production as well, but it's likely I will receive my original order first. They encountered the same unforeseen problem as my overseas supplier with producing the steel sliding clip... and also worked out a solution. I plan to use these as part of a future release.
I originally added two weeks to the time I was quoted, and I apologize that this was still not enough time. I have made every effort possible to ensure I do get these delivered to everyone as quickly as I can. I'm working every day on it, and doing my best to keep everyone informed. I also have a lot of work ahead of me, and I'm just as anxious to receive these as all of you, and I'm extremely grateful for the patience that has been given to me on this project and all past works - sincerely.
more pics:
https://i.imgur.com/4Nq1htD.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/uQVyqg9.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/pD9Glts.png
Thanks for posting. I am confirmed on the mailing list and never received this email. Looks like shipping delayed to first or second week of July now.