I heard SirStacksAlot went on a month long moose hunt and won't be back until March... ;) ;) 8)
Here are some potential themes that haven't been done yet:
Gargoyle.
Griffin.
Minotaur.
Witch (the beguiling kind or the wicked kind).
I like the 1863 Indian, kind of favors my great-great grandpappy.I use to work in the Germantown section of Philadelphia. Not many Germans left.
Thanks for the input, I think most of the other club medals are distributed by the clubs. We have a little bit different scenario since our members are all over the world. We can't just drop off the funds at one monthly meeting, and pick up the medals a few months later.
It would make the orders a little more complicated, but if most would only want the medals sold to members, mabye we could put our forum name in the notes section of the order. Something like that would complicate things a little, but it may be worth it if most of the members feel strongly about only members being able to purchase the medals. It would have to be a simple solution, I am very grateful Daniel is willing to take over the sales and distribution for us. I don't want to make it over complicated or a hassle for him.
Here's a couple ideas.
Let the medals be available to the public via Moonlight Mint website except for one special one that only members can order via this website pre paid by a certain date, no exceptions.
Or let the medals be available on the Moonlight Mint website and allow only members to request their KOTCT name edge marked on the medals they order, just add it to the comment box while ordering.
These are only ideas, I will gladly go along with the group consensus.
Here's a couple ideas.
Let the medals be available to the public via Moonlight Mint website except for one special one that only members can order via this website pre paid by a certain date, no exceptions.
Or let the medals be available on the Moonlight Mint website and allow only members to request their KOTCT name edge marked on the medals they order, just add it to the comment box while ordering.
These are only ideas, I will gladly go along with the group consensus.
We should reduce the number of offerings (e.g., metal types, finishes, etc.) this year regardless of who handles the ordering process. I would like for only KOTCT members to be able to the purchase medals. My fear is that if these are listed openly on Dan's site, they might sell out before some members even get a chance to buy them. There are people that check Dan’s site regularly so this is a real possibility. Whoever did not pay last year should not be allowed to order this year. Maybe there is a way for Dan to set it up on his site so that only members have access to these medals...perhaps an admin code or pin. BTW, a sexy witch sounds good to me.
The way my eCommerce (shopping cart) site works basically prevents me from listing a product that is invisible to most and visible only to a select few.Thanks for the insight on how your shopping cart works - AND - for offering to do this for us. The coupon idea seems to be the easiest to implement and not impose on your generosity.
If my regular (non-KotCT) customers saw a product listing that was lacking in details, they would start asking questions and I would have to deal with that.
I just spent some time investigating some of the more advanced options and settings that are possible for my eCommerce site.
One thing I can see that might work is that it is possible to issue a "coupon code" which would be good for a discount on certain products.
Such a coupon code could be sent to the members here. They could then get a discount on the listed KotCT products. Everyone else (the general public) would get the regular price.
Optionally, I could include in the KotCT product descriptions information about how they could get a coupon code by joining here first. Or that could be omitted.
Coupon codes could be issued such that they could be used any number of times during the ordering period. Or a specific coupon could be issued as a ONE-TIME usage.
If each member's KotCT ID was their coupon, and that coupon was a one-time use, that would prevent unauthorized persons from getting the discount. But I would have to issue a different coupon code to each Knight (not a huge inconvenience). Or there could be just one general-use coupon code that is only given to members here.
IF this is something that was decided to do, the next thing to decide would be the amount of the discount (what percent discount for members only on all KotCT products) ?
Maybe 30% or 40% ?
Regardless of how it is structured, I envision that I would produce a quantity of each type of 2019 KotCT medal and make product listings for each. Then these product would be available for a specific period of time. I would mint enough to fill all orders placed during that ordering window.
Daniel, how does the "Admin" feature of your website work? Is there a way for individual KOTCT members to use it to make payments to you?
Perhaps, you could post here what medals are available with the cost. We could then go to your website to order and state in the comment box the medals that we want
or we could start a list on here with what medals we want and include our KOTCT user name in the comment box when ordering in order for you to reference what medals each member wants.
I also think fewer medal options are better but I also think an ANTIQUED version is a must.
The "admin" product feature could be used for sending a dollar amount via PayPal, credit card, or check. It would be possible to post the options and prices here and let people order what they want. A requirement for each order could be that the buyer has to state their KotCT ID in the Customer Notes section of the order. If only one order (for a single product or multiple products) was allowed per member, and their KotCT ID was required, that would probably be enough to prevent any shenanigans.
WOW July 3rd and still crickets
WOW July 3rd and still crickets
I'm not worried!
Did any one else see this? WOW
(http://kotct2017.knightsofthecointable.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=5916.0;attach=17174;image)
Did any one else see this? WOW
(http://kotct2017.knightsofthecointable.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=5916.0;attach=17174;image)
This one looks amazing. Just wow!
Are you sure there's going to be a 2019 Token?
I'm ready as well. Are any designs available yet? It will be 2020 before you know it.Are you sure there's going to be a 2019 Token?
Good question but my check book is ready to spend money 💰. 😉
Anyone?
Dan, will we be placing our orders on your Moonlight Mint website?
If the medals (and pricing) are similar to 2018, I'm in for one of each medal.
I counted 127 Stars..... :o
Forgot that one ….128....I counted 127 Stars..... :o
I actually did not count them as I was sculpting. Does the 127 include the star on her belt ?
So you are thinking striking these on 100-gram silver blanks? AWESOME! So just how do you add the holographic effects? Is it some type of coating pre or post striking?
Thanks Mr. Danny Clause! :P Any chance of a sneak peek at some before ordering is over?
Great info Dan. How much time should we allocate for the striking?
How does everyone's calendar look for Jan 17-20? What days work the best for those that can attend?
As a newp, I'm at the mercy of the Order of Knights for recognition... Would LOVE to attend, but likely a stretch for me to attend from Alaska, but will keep it in mind if I can do. Maybe someone can be my proxy for any "special" Knight strikes??
As a newp, I'm at the mercy of the Order of Knights for recognition... Would LOVE to attend, but likely a stretch for me to attend from Alaska, but will keep it in mind if I can do. Maybe someone can be my proxy for any "special" Knight strikes??
I'm a huge fan of Alaska and loved visiting in the winter in the past! Good to know we have an outpost there.
Regarding "special" strikes, I wouldn't want to create a situation that was unfair to Knights who couldn't attend so I wasn't thinking of having any "special" strikes, but I have seen that some clubs do allow attendees to have special strikes made and know it can be fun. Perhaps there's a way to do this which is fair to everyone, like you allude to, but that would be for everyone to decide.
Some options that could be interesting would be to have overstrikes of coins like Dan's Moonlight Mint Open House tokens, errors, or mules of previous years dies if they are available. One thing to consider is any additional work needed to do extra pieces.
For fairness, one option could be to strike extra pieces to distribute to everyone that couldn't attend. There could be a cap on special pieces per Knight (to take away) and having enough made for non-attending Knights. Any extra pieces not distributed to other Knights on a quota basis, could be auctioned to members with the proceeds going to The Castle.
Again, this isn't something I personally think is necessary, but could be fun and would need to be done in a fair way, if done at all.
...I just have to find a good hotel in Loveland at least that is where I believe we will be at! Glen aka Gluggo
Okay ITS OFFICIAL I am coming down in January 17th thru the 20th right? Anyways I booked my flight from Kenai Alaska and will be there to learn, absorb and snap bunches of pictures to share back with everybody here! Look forward to meeting those that can attend. Boy I hope I got the dates right better double check but I think I am good. I just have to find a good hotel in Loveland at least that is where I believe we will be at! Glen aka Gluggo
Okay ITS OFFICIAL I am coming down in January 17th thru the 20th right? Anyways I booked my flight from Kenai Alaska and will be there to learn, absorb and snap bunches of pictures to share back with everybody here! Look forward to meeting those that can attend. Boy I hope I got the dates right better double check but I think I am good. I just have to find a good hotel in Loveland at least that is where I believe we will be at! Glen aka Gluggo
At this point I am not sure what date the actual striking will occur on. But it will be one of the days in that range (17-20 January, whichever day the most Knights are attending).
I have not stayed at any hotels in Loveland. The closest hotel to me, and the newest hotel in the Loveland Colorado area, is the Marriott TownePlace Suites (256 East 2nd Street):
https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/ftcts-towneplace-suites-loveland-fort-collins/?scid=45f93f1b-bd77-45c9-8dab-83b6a417f6fe
It looks nice from the outside and it is close to the old Loveland downtown area.
Mr. Carr, do you have a specific date in mind when all orders need to be in by? I am planning on placing an order but do not want to miss the window. Thank you
also on those holder I order Dec 6th and they arrived Dec.27thWould you post the source please ?
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32944136370.html?spm=2114.12057483.0.0.72bb28cbm2LfX8also on those holder I order Dec 6th and they arrived Dec.27thWould you post the source please ?
Me too, me too ! ;D