Topic: Kialara Physical Bitcoins/HAVEN: Update - page 19. (Read 70678 times)
Moving along, slowly but surely!
For those that don't know, I've received all of the coins from the mint, but I am still awaiting the housings. I wanted to quickly share a new photo of the progress... as you can see a little more machining is needed and then these go to polishing.
https://i.imgur.com/LNwBmoY.jpg
I'll post a more detailed update on my blog next Tuesday. Getting there slowly, but getting there.
Thank you all.
https://i.imgur.com/LNwBmoY.jpg
I'll post a more detailed update on my blog next Tuesday. Getting there slowly, but getting there.
Thank you all.
Given the exchange rate in USD has doubled since 'To the Moon' bars sold out, this is by far the most expensive Kialara series to date. Even the 100k bars effectively cost around $700 USD if paid in Bitcoin. I hope there will be added security measures or an option to add signature confirmation.
PayPal was definitely the better choice for payment this time. Who loads a Kialara anyways? It would be a sin to destroy one to get to the private key:)
I don't remember if paypal was even an option for the suites. Paypal was there later on for sure but the opening day I thought it was just bitcoin. I am guessing most people paid in Bitcoin. Either way, I think trades/resales in the future will likely take into account the original BTC cost.
PayPal was always an option for the two piece sets and later the single 100,000 bar; can't speak for the three bar suites as they sold out in like five minutes.
Given the exchange rate in USD has doubled since 'To the Moon' bars sold out, this is by far the most expensive Kialara series to date. Even the 100k bars effectively cost around $700 USD if paid in Bitcoin. I hope there will be added security measures or an option to add signature confirmation.
PayPal was definitely the better choice for payment this time. Who loads a Kialara anyways? It would be a sin to destroy one to get to the private key:)
I don't remember if paypal was even an option for the suites. Paypal was there later on for sure but the opening day I thought it was just bitcoin. I am guessing most people paid in Bitcoin. Either way, I think trades/resales in the future will likely take into account the original BTC cost.
This thread makes me jealous and a bit salty that I missed out on the moonbars... awesome stuff
Ditto that. Given the exchange rate in USD has doubled since 'To the Moon' bars sold out, this is by far the most expensive Kialara series to date. Even the 100k bars effectively cost around $700 USD if paid in Bitcoin. I hope there will be added security measures or an option to add signature confirmation.
PayPal was definitely the better choice for payment this time. Who loads a Kialara anyways? It would be a sin to destroy one to get to the private key:)
This thread makes me jealous and a bit salty that I missed out on the moonbars... awesome stuff
Given the exchange rate in USD has doubled since 'To the Moon' bars sold out, this is by far the most expensive Kialara series to date. Even the 100k bars effectively cost around $700 USD if paid in Bitcoin. I hope there will be added security measures or an option to add signature confirmation.
hey everyone,
owlcatz BitcoinPenny is right, the circles are offset by design. My main issue is the square window doesn't meet the edge of the black square with key on it - and the reason I'm considering having them reproduced is because I may be able to have them in hand before the steel housings ship to me. So it wouldn't really delay anything further.
Also the square window in more than half of the holograms is offset enough that they are unusable. I ordered several thousand so I have plenty of good ones, but it's bad enough that I feel somewhat entitled to replacements to begin with, and the manufacturer seems to agree. Just waiting to hear back on their solution.
If it turns out it would delay things any further, I'll probably just stick with these. Hope to have word soon, and I plan to check in on the housings again next week... at a certain point pestering them does more harm than good. They had to resort to some pretty weird methods to manufacture the sliding clips. https://i.imgur.com/MLrNRcB.jpg
Also the square window in more than half of the holograms is offset enough that they are unusable. I ordered several thousand so I have plenty of good ones, but it's bad enough that I feel somewhat entitled to replacements to begin with, and the manufacturer seems to agree. Just waiting to hear back on their solution.
If it turns out it would delay things any further, I'll probably just stick with these. Hope to have word soon, and I plan to check in on the housings again next week... at a certain point pestering them does more harm than good. They had to resort to some pretty weird methods to manufacture the sliding clips. https://i.imgur.com/MLrNRcB.jpg
Let me know if you need a alternative manufacturer... Niall is doing some pretty delicate manufacturing in their watches, i'm sure they could adapt.
hey everyone,
owlcatz BitcoinPenny is right, the circles are offset by design. My main issue is the square window doesn't meet the edge of the black square with key on it - and the reason I'm considering having them reproduced is because I may be able to have them in hand before the steel housings ship to me. So it wouldn't really delay anything further.
Also the square window in more than half of the holograms is offset enough that they are unusable. I ordered several thousand so I have plenty of good ones, but it's bad enough that I feel somewhat entitled to replacements to begin with, and the manufacturer seems to agree. Just waiting to hear back on their solution.
If it turns out it would delay things any further, I'll probably just stick with these. Hope to have word soon, and I plan to check in on the housings again next week... at a certain point pestering them does more harm than good. They had to resort to some pretty weird methods to manufacture the sliding clips. https://i.imgur.com/MLrNRcB.jpg
Also the square window in more than half of the holograms is offset enough that they are unusable. I ordered several thousand so I have plenty of good ones, but it's bad enough that I feel somewhat entitled to replacements to begin with, and the manufacturer seems to agree. Just waiting to hear back on their solution.
If it turns out it would delay things any further, I'll probably just stick with these. Hope to have word soon, and I plan to check in on the housings again next week... at a certain point pestering them does more harm than good. They had to resort to some pretty weird methods to manufacture the sliding clips. https://i.imgur.com/MLrNRcB.jpg
pretty sure he means this -> ... See how the square doesn't fit in the circle? I agree with him actually, despite delays. 
Good eye. However, I don't think that's what he means. It looks to me that those two circles were intentionally offset. Here's an illustration showing the two circles. You'll see that the square window is perfectly centered in the larger blue circle.
I think he simply wishes to make the square window a tiny bit smaller (but still in the same basic place).
Regards,
Chris
Nice, yes, now that makes sense - Even better eye there, my friend, thanks!
pretty sure he means this -> ... See how the square doesn't fit in the circle? I agree with him actually, despite delays.
Good eye. However, I don't think that's what he means. It looks to me that those two circles were intentionally offset. Here's an illustration showing the two circles. You'll see that the square window is perfectly centered in the larger blue circle.
I think he simply wishes to make the square window a tiny bit smaller (but still in the same basic place).
Regards,
Chris
pretty sure he means this ->
See how the square doesn't fit in the circle? I agree with him actually, despite delays.
Edit, then again, maybe I misunderstand, who knows, it's Friday after all!
See how the square doesn't fit in the circle? I agree with him actually, despite delays.
Edit, then again, maybe I misunderstand, who knows, it's Friday after all!
I understand he is seeking perfection but honestly the current hologram and appearance of the obverse looks fine to me.
Agreed. It looks fantastic! Why change anything?
Regards,
Chris
I understand he is seeking perfection but honestly the current hologram and appearance of the obverse looks fine to me.
Agreed. There is also the concern it could look crowded if the window is made too small.
I need to stop looking at this thread.
I understand he is seeking perfection but honestly the current hologram and appearance of the obverse looks fine to me.
http://kialara.com/moon-production-updates/ - new status update :: if someone could post images that would be nice (on mobile, so I cannot)
Definitely looking good.
http://kialara.com/moon-production-updates/ - new status update :: if someone could post images that would be nice (on mobile, so I cannot)
and thanks for the comments guys, I'm doing everything in my power to get these finished and shipped. I'm at the mercy of my supplier and this project is taking longer than I was initially quoted. All I can promise is that I will deliver in time, and that I'll continue to keep you informed as I go.
Thanks for the updates, appreciated
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