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Topic: Kialara Physical Bitcoins/HAVEN: Update - page 29. (Read 70639 times)

hero member
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February 20, 2016, 01:11:27 AM
Seal them all into your garage floor somehow.  That would look amazing.  Just don't ever try and move.

Can they be slabbed and graded....Huh?

I can grade them. How many you want?  Grin

Actually bc I am getting pm's, these are not for sale and will be destroyed.
hero member
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February 20, 2016, 01:08:27 AM
Seal them all into your garage floor somehow.  That would look amazing.  Just don't ever try and move.

Should I fund them first? A hologram floor would be sweet.
hero member
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February 20, 2016, 01:02:56 AM

Run em thru one of these: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUsrolVEwA0

Use the scraps for a sculpture/art piece. Have proceeds go to charity/HAVEN.

This is the type of answer I was looking for, awesome!
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legendary
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PaperSafe
February 20, 2016, 12:46:33 AM
Seal them all into your garage floor somehow.  That would look amazing.  Just don't ever try and move.

Can they be slabbed and graded....Huh?
legendary
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howdy
February 19, 2016, 10:37:57 PM
As some of you know, last year I discontinued the 2014 Original Kialara.

My newer designs are from a completely new set of suppliers, and the quality is reflected in each piece. As quality does get better, my hope is that appreciation grows for my original design which I consider to be less impressive aesthetically.

I want for my art to be considered as a store of value in and of itself, and so I’m always thinking of ways to achieve this. I have a little more than 1,000 unreleased 2014 Originals, and I plan to destroy the parts remaining - effectively cutting back the supply permanently.

I’m writing to ask your thoughts on how I should do this. I need to document the physical destruction of these discs, and in an environmentally-friendly way. I thought I'd put this out now hoping I'd have an answer by the end of the weekend.

Any ideas?

Pictured here: http://imgur.com/a/kHWLM

Run em thru one of these: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUsrolVEwA0

Use the scraps for a sculpture/art piece. Have proceeds go to charity/HAVEN.
hero member
Activity: 549
Merit: 788
February 19, 2016, 09:18:48 PM
As some of you know, last year I discontinued the 2014 Original Kialara.

My newer designs are from a completely new set of suppliers, and the quality is reflected in each piece. As quality does get better, my hope is that appreciation grows for my original design which I consider to be less impressive aesthetically.

I want for my art to be considered as a store of value in and of itself, and so I’m always thinking of ways to achieve this. I have a little more than 1,000 unreleased 2014 Originals, and I plan to destroy the parts remaining - effectively cutting back the supply permanently.

I’m writing to ask your thoughts on how I should do this. I need to document the physical destruction of these discs, and in an environmentally-friendly way. I thought I'd put this out now hoping I'd have an answer by the end of the weekend.

Any ideas?

Pictured here: http://imgur.com/a/kHWLM
legendary
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November 28, 2015, 12:07:11 AM
I received my Kialaras today. They are very nice!


sr. member
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CryptoPhysical.com
November 18, 2015, 08:40:55 AM
"
Kialara
24 hour Auction: Casascius Bearer Bar, Casascius 25 BTC, Casascius 1BTC, Kialara
I hope I didn't offend anyone, but I accepted Blazed generous 5BTC bid immediately, so please consider this auction closed. I'm in a rush to send funds to my suppliers and this lets me do it one day earlier, and every day helps.
"

So. You should not give to the auction. Breaking the rules. But immediately give the price on Bitcoin Forum > Economy > Marketplace > Goods
I am interested in buying, but even  I did not have opportunity to make offer. Because of the time zone where I live.
legendary
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November 18, 2015, 01:43:07 AM
Wow the auction is over? I would have bid quite a bit more than that...  Undecided

Yeah I was also pretty bummed. I didn't bid when I saw it cos I wanted to wait till the price was higher and then bid. At least max got his money and we'll have newer kialara bars soon  Grin
legendary
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November 17, 2015, 10:28:35 PM
Wow the auction is over? I would have bid quite a bit more than that...  Undecided

Taking offers  Wink
hero member
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November 17, 2015, 10:25:08 PM
Wow the auction is over? I would have bid quite a bit more than that...  Undecided
legendary
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howdy
November 17, 2015, 07:37:21 PM
A kickstarter would be cool, but they can also be time consuming as well just to manage. Thanks for the update and keep up the awesome work that you do.
hero member
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November 17, 2015, 04:35:51 PM
Have you concidered the idea of a kickstarter for your next project? I'd be happy to pay upfront. I have several of your products and they are absolutely stunning. I am sure your new project will be of the same quality.

Thanks TheNewAnon135246, no I have never considered kickstarter. Things are moving along as planned. Cheesy
legendary
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฿uy ฿itcoin
November 17, 2015, 04:06:46 PM
Have you concidered the idea of a kickstarter for your next project? I'd be happy to pay upfront. I have several of your products and they are absolutely stunning. I am sure your new project will be of the same quality.
hero member
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November 17, 2015, 03:53:53 PM
Max is most definitely a talented artist.  I'm certain the people complaining about the wait time would be the first ones wanting to send back a product with a defect.  Let the man work.  Rushing an artist is like peeing into the wind, you might feel relieved at first, but you won't be happy with the end result.

Thanks OG, I can understand how a new customer can be concerned when their order is a few weeks behind. It's nice to have everyone's reassurance that I am the type to follow through, and I hate the idea of anyone getting their shoes wet Wink

hero member
Activity: 549
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November 17, 2015, 03:50:51 PM
I've never purchased a Kialara (or any physical bitcoin, aside from 1 aluminum Casascius), but anyone can tell from the pictures that Max produces a high quality product. I can begin to understand the effort and expectations that goes into the process of creating a product, although my product is considerably less complex and a lot less time consuming to assemble than a Kialara. Anyway, if there is one thing I've learned with managing expectations it's: add a week or two (or three) to your best estimate of delivery!  Cheesy

mrbrt, thanks! I really like your designs and I have plans to pick some up from you in the very near future!
hero member
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November 17, 2015, 03:48:56 PM
Hey Max,  I'll float you a few bitcoin if it helps you not have to sell your collection, that's just going to cost you more in the long run.  Send me a PM if interested, no strings attached and no interest.

Hellot, that's totally awesome of you to offer and I really appreciate it! I'm humbled. Let's see how this auction goes. It's a small part of my collection and I know I'll get them back eventually - if it's at a premium - so be it Tongue
hero member
Activity: 549
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November 17, 2015, 03:44:37 PM
Max, thanks for the update to your outstanding orders. 

I am still appreciative that you reached out to me via another route because you saw pictures I had posted of my Kialara and noticed there may have been a defect in my piece which I confirmed was a dust speck that cropped into my pictures.   I also remember you were willing to reassemble it to make sure I was 100% satisfied.  Cool

digicoinuser, thank you  Cheesy

As I engage deeper with my clients, and as my client base grows, it's just another thing that holds back production... like recently I started emailing tracking info to those who have been waiting an extended period of time. It's a good problem to have for sure and I've enjoyed the friends I've made along the way. Cheers to you.
hero member
Activity: 707
Merit: 500
November 17, 2015, 03:26:10 PM
I've never purchased a Kialara (or any physical bitcoin, aside from 1 aluminum Casascius), but anyone can tell from the pictures that Max produces a high quality product. I can begin to understand the effort and expectations that goes into the process of creating a product, although my product is considerably less complex and a lot less time consuming to assemble than a Kialara. Anyway, if there is one thing I've learned with managing expectations it's: add a week or two (or three) to your best estimate of delivery!  Cheesy
hero member
Activity: 679
Merit: 526
November 17, 2015, 03:18:19 PM
Hey Max,  I'll float you a few bitcoin if it helps you not have to sell your collection, that's just going to cost you more in the long run.  Send me a PM if interested, no strings attached and no interest.
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