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Hello!
I have decided to become a re seller of casascius coins.
Currently I offer shipping within Sweden and EU, I am looking into shipping worldwide as well.
I have a order of 100 0.5 BTC coins and 50 1 BTC coins that will arrive sometimes next week.

If you want to buy some coins head over to
http://physicalbitcoins.openbtcshop.com/

My current plan is to ship smaller amounts in envelopes and bigger amounts in packages.
If you have any suggestion of suitable packaging then PM me :)

If you have any questions,comments or feedback please respond in the thread, this is my first time in retail business so any help is appreciated :)
//DeaDTerra

Great, im gonna grab some of the 0.5's soon!

(I think those 0.5's are kinda expensive thou)

The reason why all the coins are quite expensive is due to the limited avaliblity of the coins.
I bought them at a public auction held by Casascius so it will be hard restocking.
I will adjust the price as we go on and more coins are produced.

Glad to hear that you still want to pick some up :)
//DeaDTerra

Picked some up from this first run of 0.5 ;D
Little bit expensive but these wont lose value I have a feeling.

Ive just ordered 1 BTC coin. Hope to get it soon.
Shipment to PL.

As mentioned I do not yet have the coins.
Hence I will ship at earliest late this week.
Also additional fees might come as I have yet to decide on what shipping to use.
//DeaDTerra

As I checked S-size envelope from Sweden to Poland should be like 20-30SEK.
Shipment costs should be included in your store, as managing it manually would be a pain. Just my two cents.

Yea.
I have the price for the envelopes:
Sweden: 3 USD
EU: 5 USD
World: 6 USD
Though I need to consider shipping time, risk of theft etc when I decide on my final shipping choice.
Also I need to add the shipping to word press so it charges for it :)

//DeaDTerra

So we can't order from the wordpress site yet? That sucks because the other site doesn't allow me to order to Canada.

I'd like to order one of these from you.

Yes you can :)
But additional costs might occur if it is more expensive then I thought, I might also cancel your order in case where I can not ship to your destination.
//DeaDTerra

please add some 5btc coins. I would like to own some physical bitcoins, but my brain won't allow to buy me at 25% markup. I would buy a 5btc coin for 5.25.

If you just want coins for showing to your friends it's the same. You will pay 0,25BTC per coin, so it's exactly the same buying 5BTC at 5,25BTC or 100BTC at 100,25BTC. Unless you really want to use them for buying something or for collection.

Casascius used to sell them for a 50% markup.  1.5BTC for a 1BTC coin.  Half that sounds pretty good to me.

Yep, it's good that prices are going down  :)

That was the singles price.  The quantity 10+ price was pretty good. 

I'd buy an emptied 1BTC coin for 0.05BTC, but I'm not touching a full one.  They seem a bit unsafe.

Regarding 5 BTC coins,
At the moment I only have access to the coins that casascius puts up for auctions.
If he recognizes me as a retailer then it is possible that I could go directly to him for orders instead through auctions.
Hence I could take in a larger variety of coins :)

What do you mean with unsafe? :)
//DeaDTerra

Personaly i would say that these coins are indeed SAFE. Except if the seal is missing/broken or casascius himself has saved the private keys of the coins he sends out. I highly doubt that casascius would "steal" his customers for 0.5/1 or other coins. He has some reputation ;)

I am very much interested in buying 1 of your 1 BTC coins. Can you please update us when you have them? Also I would need to know the FINAL/total price for my purchase, I live in the United States.

Wil you plant to add 25 BTC coins? I so, I would be very interested.

Sure!
Once I get them I will post weight/lengths etc and people can decide how they want it shipped :)

Sure if Casascius decides to start selling them again.
//DeaDTerra

Hi,

Just posting to say I am interested as well (1 BTC coins)

hello :)
Great!
I will post more info here about the coins once I receive them.
I will make sure to document it with some photos etc.
//DeaDTerra

Yea, I am currently looking at my shipping options.
I have currently looked up a uninsured (when it leaves my hands, I am no longer held responsible for that it reaches you) envelope that can weigh a maximum of 100 grams.
Within Sweden: 4 USD
Within EU: 5 USD
World wide: 6 USD.

If anyone want to suggest another shipping option I would happily consider it :)
//DeaDTerra

For folks in UK or US where it might take a while to reach, I'd suggest an insured option (with additional cost). As a buyer, who is probably paying upwards of 150-200 USD, I probably won't mind an additional 5-10 USD to ensure the coin safely reaches me :-) Your prices are already competitive to cover this up. And I believe they won't be loaded with the bitcoins. Additionally both options should have a tracking number. If the item never reaches the buyer (for any reason :-) You never know our national postal service here in the US), then both parties know about this.

Edited to add: I'd be interested in buying 5, but since this is new (for me atleast) and international), at first I'd buy 2 and order the remaining once the first shipment arrives. I am in the US.

Unfortunatly due to that I am only a reseller, these coins will be loaded when they are shipped.
Hence the value insured is a lot higher then if Casascius sent then as they will contain the Bitcoins.
Once I get the coins and I know the dimentions and weight, I will look for appropriate shipping options.
//DeaDTerra

No problems, thanks for clarifying. I forgot that that once these are shipped from Casascius they would be already loaded with the bitcoin.

Looking forward to seeing an update from you,
Keeron

I would be looking very forward for buying, let us know once they arrive!!

I may very well be interested in buying.

I want to put an order in now for delivery to the UK, can I do that even though you dont have them yet?

I'm in, tell us when you have the coins ;)

Yea, good question.
Does it make sense to put an order through on your page?

You may put in a order,
I will not be able to ship it until I have the coins though :)
//DeaDterra

Any ETA for the coins sent to you?

I have purchased via your site,
1x1BTC
1x0.5BTC
(Uk)
Please let me know if there is any change to shipping ect.
Thanks.

I also want to make the same order as this... Just waiting for them to come in so I can get insured shipping.

Seems like the shipping is taking it's time..
I will keep you guys updated.
//DeaDTerra

Still not shipped ?

I got a tracking number from Mike (Casascius) unfortunately it stops tracking the package once it leaves the US.
It left the US on the 4th.
//DeaDTerra

You should receive them soon I would say DeaDTerra. I received my roll yesterday in the mail. (located in Northern ireland)

Okay great!
I also want to state that if anyone wants a refund. I am more then happy to give you one.
//DeaDTerra

I tried to login to my account on the shop (http://physicalbitcoins.openbtcshop.com/) but it does not let me.
And the password recovery does not send any emails.

I got a note in my mail saying I can come pick up a package :D
So I will be picking it up in a couple of hours.
//DeaDTerra

The package has arrived :D
Here is the album, off varying quality
http://imgur.com/a/qimU3
https://i.imgur.com/ROfYpeH.jpg
//DeaDTerra

I really like the stamp  ;D

Any ETA of an order from today?

I will probably start shipping off orders early next week.
I need to research some different shipping options and what way is best to package them.
//DeaDTerra

Thanks , i'm looking forward to this !

BTW I bought 2x 0.5BTC coins from you on 22/04/2013 (1.4BTC)
I thing it was coingig.com (not sure tho) I used for it but didn't receive any communication from you. I guess you'll be in contact to charge for the chipping?
Thanks

I did not get any complete orders on coingig.
Yes, if the shipping cost is more than I am willing to cover I will contact everyone, asking them to pay the difference or giving them a refund.
//DeaDTerra

Placed my order for 1x1BTC coin and 1x0.5BTC coin for insured delivery to the UK :D.

Excited to get them now! and thanks by the way!.

I am in for some coins, cannot wait to see thanks.  ;D

Great news!

Prices has been updated to a more sustainable long term price.
Taking the current price at Casascius into consideration :)
International Shipping is now 0.1 BTC,
I have gotten some tip and tricks from a friend who also sells Casascius on how to package the coins.
Insured shipping will not be available for now, if you do not want to take the risk of a uninsured shipping then I am happy to offer a refund, please contact me if such is the case.
//DeaDTerra

We have sold 30x 1 BTC coins and 36x 0.5 BTC coins :)
I just want to thank everyone for purchasing, at this rate I will have to take in more stock :D
//DeaDTerra

Please advise me on the method you will use for international shipping? (what service etc).

On the smaller orders, I will probably just use envelopes and the basic international postage service that exist.
The packages can weight up to 2 KG and can be sent to most places in the world. They arrive within a week in EU and within two anywhere else.
On Bigger orders where the package is to heavy I will use DHL probably.
//DeaDTerra

Does that standard service offer any kind of delivery confirmation/basic insurance?

No,
The problem with getting it insured is two fold,
The price of the good changes constantly, which makes it hard to determine a value.
The amount paid for it is in BTC and to insure it I need to have a receipt in fiat, which I would like to avoid.
//DeaDTerra

Understood, It is different for you to post than it is for me then... you just have to tell then the value of the item here.

I wouldn't mind a little extra cost if it meant that it could be tracked/signed for (without insurance), but I guess I will have to trust the postal service on this one if not.

If you want it to be tracked I can check what it costs with DHL.
//DeaDTerra

If you're going to the bitcoin conference in vienna ... ill buy one!

If you dont mind then let me know my good man. Could pay you for that in BTC or PayPal... unless its expensive - then I will risk the regular delivery

Hey, I might be interested in a few of these if you're still selling.

How about those who have ordered and payed on the old price? Will you honor the old price or do we have to pay the difference?
Insured is one thing but how about tracking? I think that should be possible even with the regular mail service.

I can get them tracked if I go with DHL or something similar.
For now I will send them out with normal mail until I have time to checkout what carrier is best to go with.
You will not have to pay anything extra.
If you do not wish for your order to be untracked and uninsured, I am happy to give a refund and we can get a shipping plan put together later :)
The reason why I am in such a rush is because I leave Thursday morning for San Jose and right now I have a lot to do, so I just wish to send out all the packages I can before I leave.
/7DeaDTerra

You could use "Registered Mail International" http://www.posten.se/en/Private/Send-letters-and-parcels/Send-abroad/Pages/Registered-Mail-International.aspx
As for the value you'd need to declare how about the the value of the coin (not the bitcoins on it).
That should be something you can set and should not change.

Yea, but it seems like a hell of a lot of paper work :8
I think that the best thing to do now, is to send out all the orders within EU, early next week with a normal untracked and uninsured envelope, trying to cover up as much as possible what is in it.
Then research and start looking into these other options I have and if they are viable, and start offeing those for shipment next week when I get back from San Jose.
Does this sound reasonable?
/DeaDTerra

Hi,

I've got the following on you website:
Order #55 made on May 10, 2013. Order status: completed.

so how should I proceed? I still have to pay the shipping costs right? (I've read here 0.1 BTC?)

Thanks.

The current status is that if you accept that the shippment is untrackable and uninsured, then I will pay the shipping cost.
If you don't mind  waiting a bit then I will have other shipping options ready later on, which you will have to pay for.
Sorry for this mess, I should have done better research from the start.
//DeaDTerra

How would these be packaged?  I know they won't be in airtights but you will make sure they won't slosh around in a big envelope at least?  Also, would you be selling airtights later on in your site? Thanks

I plan to package them as tightly as possible, using paper,tape and cardboard to secure them and place them into the envelope.
Yes, I am looking into different type of packaging and shipping, I want to offer the best possible shipping but at the moment I do not have the time to set it up.
As previously stated, if you feel that the simple and basic shipping/packaging is to risky or not of your liking I am happy to A delay your order or B give you are refund.
//DeaDTerra

I assume the envelope has a bubble wrap or further protection?
If yes then this sounds good for me and I'll trust you for packing that as responsible as possible. As my order is fairly small anyway, I'd be happy with that. :)

Ditto, that would be good for me as well.

double ditto. Im ok with all your above terms just let me know when you ship !

Unfortunatly, I have yet had time to start sending out the coins.
It will have to be delayed until next week.
Sorry!
//DeaDTerra

Any updates for the coming week?

I am now home, a bit jetlagged though.
I will start preparing the shipping tomorrow and hopefully have them all out by this weekend.
//DeaDTerra

All I have to say is... YAY! so excited!.

How did this weeks shipments go?  8)

Wondering same thing. Thinking of ordering some myself. 😊

No updates :(

Sorry for not giving you guys any updates.
I have been busy as per usual.
I have started with the packing and I will probably get it done tomorrow and send it out :)
//DeaDTerra

Awesome to hear!  We're you ever able to confirm that my order went through correctly (#65)?  Thanks man!

Yes!
I have confirmation mail from Bitpay :)
//DeaDTerra

Double awesome  ;D

Can you confirm when my order ships: Order #61 made on May 10, 2013

I would like to know too:
Order #38 made on April 22, 2013

its been month+ already.

I think we are all anxiously awaiting an update. Any news DeaDTerra?

Methinks DeaDTerra is occupied with some other business for now:

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=210933.0

That is indeed true :)
Give me one or two more days and all the packages will be shipped.
I am currently looking into how to ship to the non EU customers and it is sad to say that it might be to much work to do so and that I might have to refund you guys.
As there are tons of manual paperwork to be done for the customs and for the shippment of a few coins it is not really worth my time.
//DeaDTerra

Just ordered one from http://physicalbitcoins.openbtcshop.com/!

Nooo... you're like the lowest priced reseller here

His low margin is what makes the shipping hassles untenable.

Probably should remove international shipping option from website though...

I'd like to buy one, but it is for a gift and I'd need it in less than 2 weeks. I guess deadterra is not the option to go to get it quickly right?
Any suggestions as a quick and reliable way to get one in EU?

Try bitmit.net .
There are a few European sellers there.

you can buy from me, just put up an offer (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=221343.0). Sending from germany.

Hi!

I noticed the coins on your site are 2011 coins.
Are they the first Casa(s)cius batch?

Because the batch with the error (the missing s) are less safe then the other ones. They use another adress system.

I will swap your faulty series 1 2011 coins for fresh, secure 2013 coins at no charge.

hurhurhur.........

So as I understand correctly, the faulty serie is very wanted by the community because it's the first coin? :P
So I guess this website is not selling the first series ;)

If they don't, I'll order one :P

Mh, my order was:
But I did not receive it nor any information when shipping will be or if it is done.

Even the Asicminer Erupter USB devices import from USA already arrived, but this order is standing still.
Any update?

I was thinking the same.
I ordered exactly 1 month ago.

Would not be to bad if we had a real idea how long we will have to wait.

DeaDTerra does your site not send out any confirmation mails? I have made an order and have not received anything. Can you confirm that you have received order and payment? Order number is 70 and here's the transaction:

https://blockchain.info/tx/a39dddb055c4522c0e964fe29b1a3ff5778829644c8ce2ddc9127ca2edca0e3a

These coins are making me doubt. To buy an ASIC K16 miner or coins, just don't have enough for both.  :D

:D

Hi guys sorry for all the delays.
I have been busy.
I will aim to send out all the orders this week.

Currently the system does not work properly and therefor do not send out confirmaiton emails. Instead I manually have to confirm the orders.
//DeaDTerra

traditionally, buying bitcoin has been more profitable than buying mining equipment.

Any news?

I bet still not shipped.

This has gone from :

"Hey , i order from Deadterra one of the most trustworthiest members here."

to :

"Shipping next Week , really next Week , this time : this Week this week(tm)"

pretty fast.

DTFL = DeadterraFlyLabs.  :D

Anyone received order/payment confirmation yet this week? I haven't.
Would be nice to know if at least he payment has gone through or if my money is stuck at bitpay.

Still nothing. I ordered these almost a week ago as a present but it looks like I won't be receiving these in time. Does anyone know anywhere else to get these in Europe?

Well, I ordered about a month ago and I havent got anything yet. Not sure if the shipping has started at all. You definitely have to be more patient here.
If you're looking for the 0.5 coins, there are several threads open here from people who sell them in Europe (e.g. bowen or molecular). The 2013 1 BTC coins are not offered often now, but I think theres a thread open of the EU groupbuy where you can get them for 1.6 BTC.

Jalaman and me are happily & quickly sending 0.5 BTC coins all over the world currently. See thread linked in my signature for comments by happy customers ;). We send at least twice a week, usually 3 or 4 times.

I know DeaDTerra is a busy guy and trust he will ship out the coins.  I just hope he can ship mine to the states lol.

Busy or not, It would be nice for some communication (and the ability to ship the product) . If he is too busy to ship to us then he shouldn't have offered the product for sale.

I really hope they are sent by friday this week.

I offer this as a favor to the community. I am not in it for profit, if you want faster and effecient shipping I recommend to pick another retailer as I have stated from the start.
If you want a refund just send me a pm and I will give it to you right away.
//DeaDTerra

Please just give us an idea of timescale? It would be nice to know whats happening, and would put my mind at rest (im sure others too)

Nice, but I was not able to read that in the website. Nor can I get any details on the schedule-question. Plus you have announced shipping several times and did not deliver.

Absolutely. Then there is something to make a decision for e.g. refund or patiently wait.

I really love the fact that you offer this service. I still trust you, so I'll order one now :)

I am not looking to rip anyone off but this is a side project of mine and is not on the top of my priority list.
Hence there are some delays.
//DeeaDTerra

I agree. I'm not too fussed about waiting but some communication about the status of things would definitely be appreciated.

I've send the payment for an order: 7dfe8aa78c4a5d358562028a7ce172831712d10de818d3865b694dad295d4fa7 :)

Take your time, it's not for a gift, it's just because I want one! :)


edit: i think something indeed is wrong with the order system.
I cancelled my order #74 (because I didn't knew there was a time limit for the payment).
I gathered my BTC in one wallet and then send 1.47 BTC (above txid).
But I check the website again and now is also my payed order #75 cancelled...

No hurry, but can you check if my order is accepted? :)


edit2: to prove that I'm the sender of that payment, here is a signed message with '173tfMoir7uZk39p2EwZAxnZwNykBSwHDD'
The message is 'dnaleor':
IJQ19YlRKJyEzaM9/hTZSD/cZwyr943/TL8zijl8fJTr3kAq3PfS9lrucphxO/Wx5yhnIU2xC06P9YVhQNPdyZw=

I contacted with DeadTerra to find a solution to all of you who wants fast coins in EU.

As you can see in my shop I'm selling 1btc Casascius 2013 for 1,55btc.
Of course I can't offer same price than DeadTerra (he got all that coins really cheap from an action, and I actually paid about more than extra 0,2btc/each one).

But I can offer you:
- Instant shipping.
- Free shipping for 2 or more units. Only EU.
- Free capsule
- Payment in BTC or SEPA (see my rates in my shop)
- I take extra care with the coins, always manipulate them with gloves.

http://i42.tinypic.com/aowf3d.jpg

Plus you can add USB block eruptor that I also have in stock.

So, if you want cheap coins you can stay with DeadTerra, if you want fast coins you can order refund and order in my shop.
Now you can choose and be happy :)

If you are interested send me PM.

Thanks DeadTerra!

I think, DeaDTerra, that I'm going to give it a week.

If it's not shipped within a week, I'm going to ask for a refund.

I have plenty of time to wait for delivery, but can you please confirm my order DeadTerra :) (2 posts above)


edit: got a message from DeatTerra and he received my payment. It's just a bug at the website :)

I have to take delivery by the 9th of July (Thats this year, 2013) at the absolute latest.

I ordered on May 10th so that will have given you 2 months.

All I ask right now is an ETA. You have made it clear it is a side project on here but anyone stumbling upon your website will not know this and expect timely delivery ( http://physicalbitcoins.openbtcshop.com/ ).

I'm probably in sweden in two months, you better ship until then.  ;D

Well to be frank here is your feedback for now :

- Updates about estimated shipping have stopped completely.
- No ETA.
- No information on the website or in the start post about that this is just a side business and shipping is delayed until you have time.

Your defense that you provide this as a service to for the forum stands on a weak ground since it is was nowhere stated before.

I don't want a refund , i want a cascascius coin sold by Deadterra , one of the trustworthier members of this forum.

So please pull your shit together and do something.

Hi :)
The updates have stopped as I can't give a good update when nothings happening.
I can't give a good ETA until I know when I have settled in with my new job.
It looks like I will have time to get this all together next weekend but I can't promise anything.

I am not saying that the delays are okay, but I have explained them and said that I can't guarantee any shipment date and if you are uncomfortable with that then I can give you a refund. You are correct and I will stop sales until I have ensured that shipping can be guaranteed within a certain time frame.

I am sorry for the mess, I was at the time unaware of the changes that would be taking place, I thought I would have a lot of time on my hands and it showed that I have not :)
//DeaDTerra

Let me (and jalaman) make an offer for the case that you wont find the necessary time this weekend:

We could ship up to 75 0.5 BTC coins on Monday to your customers provided we have a list of orders with shipping addresses and received a payment (I think we can find a fair price) until Sunday evening. 1 BTC and other coins would have to be shipped to Hamburg first (shouldn't take long from Sweden), but we would ship them the work-day after we receive them (prerequisite: payment and order list).

Our customers are generally happy about fast delivery and also about the product (thanks, Mike). For confirmation of customer satisfaction check our current sales thread: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=221343.0;all

That way, you still make a profit while being easy on your reputation, we also make a small profit and most importantly: your valued customers will receive their product without further unnecessary delay.

win-win-win, no?

if you would create a nice certificate for the 1 bTC coin I ordered (and add a capsule) I'm happy to have my coin delivered by you ;)
I even want to add an additional 0.2 BTC for this service (I already payed 1.47 BTC)

But I don't want to put deadterra under pressure. If he sends the coins in the next few weeks, it's also ok for me :)

edit: I think 0.1 - 0.15 BTC added would be more appropriate (based on my calculations)

For me it all depends on what DeaDTerra wants to do. If he wants to go with this, I might consider.
Although, if he thinks he can get it sent out soon, then I'll wait, but it all depends on what he wants to do.

By the way: if it were to go through you, Molecular, and I wanted you to include a capsule, how much would that cost?

I need to get some sleep but I am up to do some kind of a deal :)
Lets talk tomorrow.
//DeaDTerra

takes me maybe 3-4 hours worth of time (got quite good process with scripts) to produce 25 certificates and €3.50 for the prints. So even 0.1 is a little too high.

awesome :)

I dont mind who ships to me (my order is 1x1BTC coin and 1x0.5BTC coin).

I would pay a little extra to receive capsules and certificates.

Same for me (If the "little extra" doesnt exceed 0.1).

I do free shipping and capsules ;) Just to let you know.

Any updates?

x2...

I am working with molecular to get some kind of a deal where he can provide you guys with the coins :)
So that I can finish this venture with all happy customers.
It seems like retail is not really my thing, take to much time and is to much of a hassle ^^
Sorry for all the delays, I took a bit to much water over my head :P
//DeaDTerra

It's fine. Good to know that something is being arranged. :)

Just received DeaDTerras PM. His suggestions sound great to me so far and it seems we will come to an agreement.

I answered and hope we can work out the details quickly.

I would also be interested for my 1 BTC coin order. It is even shipping to Germany. :)

x2 again. Great to know that this is getting sorted. Im sure once the coins are in our hands we will forget about the wait! Im sure if you decide to do it again DeaDTerra you will price in a higher margin for your time too  ;D .

DeaDTerra and me (as proxy for jalaman and me) have reached a mutually beneficial agreement.

I will provide a shipping service and ship all the unshipped payed orders to you guys as quickly as possible.

We're currently in the process of arranging escrow for the payment (I'm also buying some coins from DeadTerra). Once that's done, I'll pay to the escrow and then DeadTerra will ship the coins to me.

We will offer you guys the option to upgrade your order with a coin capsule and certificate for a price of BTC 0.05 per coin (including increase of shipping cost).

Once we receive the coins we will start producing the certificates, shipping and sending out tracking numbers immediately.

We hope everyone will be happy soon.

EDIT: forgot to add. If anyone is not ok with me getting his contact info, please yell.

i'm very happy  ;D ;D ;D
That's eventually what I hoped for. I was really disapointed that you had no 1 BTC coins available...

So I will 'upgrade' my coin!!  :)

Good to know!
Looking forward to getting my coins.
Also I do like the idea of the extras for 0.05.  A good deal imho.
 Thanks for working it out.  :)

Great news, Thanks to you and also thanks to DeadDTerra for sorting it too!.

I will upgrade both my coins for 0.1BTC, just PM with where to send it!

I too would like to add the capsule and certificate for 0.05 BTC.

Thanks for doing this, guys. You're awesome. :3

Sounds good to me.  Thanks Molecular and DeaDTerra for working this out.  I look forward to receiving the coin!

thinking about ordering in one or 2 additional 0.5 BTC's together with my upgraded 1 BTC coin, would that be possible? :)

reason: I realy think that the certificate-service will have value in the future. If bitcoin would have a value around 1000 USD, counterfirs would certainly be on the market. And who would risk to pay 500 USD or 1000 USD for a fake brass coin?

We'll do that once I have a list of orders and contacts.

we can certainly do that. However please note our price is quite a bit higher than DeadTerras used to be (0.89 BTC / 0.5 BTC coin including capsule + cert (see thread linked in my sig))


I agree. However please note (just to avoid some misunderstandings): the paper certificate itself is just a little helper to keep track of infos about the coin and info necessary to conduct acutal proof-of-age. For that you need to make use of 1.) the bitcoin blockchain and 2.) the digital file of the scan of the coin (which is supplied by us when you buy the coin).

I know, no problem. 0.89 BTC seems a fair price with capsule, certificate and shipping :)

And I know how the certificate works ;)

Ok, cool. Some people misunderstand it so I figured I'd explain this here.

How's this gonna work out for people that ordered through the webstore (http://physicalbitcoins.openbtcshop.com/)?  I ordered my stuff from there, and I'd say there is no connection between my account here and a purchase there.

I'm hoping to receive either email address or bitcointalk account of everyone who ordered with the order list.

Just a small update (things are going quite a bit slower than I had hoped), but there's progress.

We agreed on an escrow provider (John K.) an set up a contract which is in the process of being signed by everyone.

DeadTerra said he wont be able to ship the coins to me this week, but said he'll be able to next week.

Midsummer ^^
National holiday, everythings closed :P
//DeaDTerra

Nevertheless you managed to talk to me and sign the contract. Thanks!

Have fun partying. A swedish girl once shared a flat with me (and others). From what she told us midsummer in Sweden is crazy.

EDIT: oh, and I forgot: DeadTerra also sent me the order list. :-)

jalaman and I will contact everyone about a possible upgrade tomorrow via email.

I too would like to upgrade my order. Certificate looks fancy! :)

We just sent an email to everyone in the order list we received from DeadTerra about how to upgrade.

If anyone hasn't received that email (from casascius_order@0x0000.de), please let us know.

 Upgraded, Thanks.  :)

Upgraded both my coins just, thanks a bunch!

upgraded and ordered 2 additional  BTC coins, thanks :D

you guys are fucking awesome, thanks for upgrading and thanks for acting quickly.

9.5 hours after the email offering to upgrade coins, just over 50% of people have successfully (including payment) upgraded their coins (while it's only about 10% of the coins)

One person gave a tip of BTC 0.05. THANKS!!!

Just sent my payment for the capsule.
Sorry I couldn't upgrade with the certificate, guys. Really wish I could've done. :/

Any news about shipping ?

afaik DeadTerra has not shipped to us yet. According to agreement he has to ship on Jun 26th (tomorrow) or earlier.

I assume he will keep to the agreement.

I have checked the shipping and I am preparing the packages and the necessary documents.
Unless something goes wrong they should be shipped tomorrow morning :)
Best Regards
//DeaDTerra

wonderful.

So I guess the shipping to the costumers is next week? :)

The probability for being able to ship this week is close to 0, yes. The likelyhood of the package arriving until thursday next week is very high (barring customs trouble, which is unlikely).

So yes, most likely next week.

Hey guys,

I have some bad news:

DeadTerra was unable to send the coins and will be travelling until Sunday.

We had a chat and he explained why he failed to send: he's been to three different places and each of the services told him either they couldn't insure a package with such high value or since the package contained coins, it couldn't be sent at all.



I know this is rather unacceptable given the time you guys have already waited and I'm really sorry about this situation.

I believe he is well-intentioned and not trying to rip us off in any way.

DeadTerras plan now is to send the coins on Monday next week. If necessary he will split the coins into as many packages as necessary to remain below the insurance treshold. He will also talk to other shipping services.

We also investigated the option of me travelling to Sweden and picking the coins up at someones place he could've brought them to, but unfortunately flights are prohibitively expensive (€500+) and the drive is just too long (800 km one way).

It seems there's nothing I can do at this point.

There is of course the option for me to cancel the deal with DeadTerra at this point (he failed to ship today, which was part of the agreement), but I don't think this is going to help anyone.

Again, I'm really sorry, but it looks like the wait will now be even longer.

Unfortunately I don't have 1 BTC coins myself, otherwise we would've just supplied you guys from our stock in the meantime. If anyone is in dire need of 0.5 BTC coin(s) and willing to pay an extra 0.0875 BTC for additional shipping cost, we can offer to send 0.5 BTC coin(s) from our stock beforehand. (everyone on the list has ordered at least one 1 BTC coin)

EDIT: I'm also going to email this, just so you know you don't have to read it twice.

Brilliant.  :-\

I can still wait but I need the coins to be in my hands on the 9th of July really.... what are my chances?

Pay extra shipping and you'll get the 50cBTC although not the 100cBTC ones.

As much as I trust you and as much as I want the Casascius coin, I'm afraid I'm going to give one last chance.

I do understand the situation but it's getting rediculous.
So if the coins aren't sent to Molecular by next Monday, I'm going to request a refund.

honestly? 25% :-(

Here's another offer for everyone:

You can swap a 1 BTC coins for 2 x 0.5 BTC coins at extra charge of BTC 0.15.

I realize that might not be a solution for most of you, but maybe it can be an option for some.

Please note that we're taking a risk with this because we're sending out coins we have no payment for. I think it's small enough, though and we just want to do what's possible to calm the waves.

EDIT: oh, since it may not be obvious: if you do this for all the 1 BTC coins (or pay extra shipping), we can ship within 24 hours.

That works for me.
Just let me know where/how to pay.

emailed details

thanks.

Thanks for being a really, really helpful guy here. I have responded to your email and will be accepting this opportunity just so they can be pretty much guaranteed with me by the 9th. Just need info about the certificates/cases and an address to pay

I've thought about it some more, and I've come to the conclusion that I'd like to request a refund, DeaDTerra. Although I would like a Casascius coin, the wait has been - put frankly - unacceptable.

While it saddens me to request a refund, I think it is the right thing to do. Do you still have my BTC address or would you like me to send it to you in a PM?

Thanks,
/Untitled

Hi!
This is completely understandable, I have been unable to provide what I promised and I completely understand that you want a refund.
Pm me your order ID and your Bitcoin address, and I will send you the BTC.
//DeaDTerra

I am terrible sorry about all this,
I have failed to perform as promised and failed to deliver.
//DeaDTerra

So what we should do now ? Wait till u deliver or request a refund ?

I will still try to send off the packages today now trying with private shipping options, DHL, FedEx etc instead of the swedish postal service.
If you are unwilling to wait any longer for your coins then request a refund.
//DeaDTerra

Do or do not......there is no try.   ;D

True ^^
I think I have found a solution.
I will have to split the coins up in five different packages,
then send it with REK post, which insures up to 10 k SEK, it is also trackable.
A bit of a hassle and quite expensive but it seems like it is the only thing that will do the job.
//DeaDTerra

So there is hope after all ;)
Good to hear. Keep us updated.

Of course there's always hope ^^
I will :)
//DeaDTerra

"good news everyone"

http://billcprice.com/futureimperfect/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/farnsworth.jpg

DeadTerra has sent me tracking numbers!

Sorry for all the delays!
The packages are now on their way and should according to the postal service take 3 days to reach molecular.
//DeaDTerra

 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Happy dance

 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Let's see... Coins will be at your place on friday at least I guess...
=> Shipping on monday?
=> Receiving the coins next week?

This would be very cool: The coins will be here around the same tilme I receive my USB Erupter :D

It will likely be next week then, because postal service doesn't deliver in our are on saturdays.

that's ambitious. 3 days means friday earliest, more likely monday or tuesday.

then we will act very fast:

• prepare shipments w/o upgrades
• produce proof-of-age certificates
• make run to postal office and photo printer to print certificates
• prepare remaining shipments (with certificates)
• make run to postal office

this will take 1 or 2 days depending on when during the day the packages arrive.

according to previous measurements shipment to end customers can take 1-5 business days (most of europe, except italy), 5-12 business days (US, italy, israel), 15-20 business days (australia)

no problem, I waited already a few weeks, so an additional 2 weeks isn't a problem :)

I converted my order to split the 1BTC coin into 2x0.5's and it arrived today  :) :D 8) ;D :P  THANKS

perfect, one off the list. shipping took 3 work days, totally acceptable, thanks postal service.

EDIT: what a good day in this thread it is ;)

Got my 0.5 btc coins today too.
(After changing order to remove 1btc coin)
Thanks.
 ;D

Hey, DeaDTerra, any idea when I'll get my refund?

Oh sorry xD
I totallt forgot about that ^^
My bad!
I will send it out now.
//DeaDTerra

Update: According to tracking the packages (checked 2 of the 5) have arrived at international sorting terminal in germany.

EDIT: checked all 5. They're all in germany.

weirdly german tracking site says "package has been deposited and is in delivery" for 3 and "no information found" for 2 of them.

Just recieved it, thanks. :D
Although I only received 1.23 BTC... I thought I paid 1.25?

hehe my bad :P
An additional 0.07 BTC has been sent :)
//DaeDTerra

as long as all packages arrive, it's ok :p

https://i.imgur.com/J4Jd7Yml.png (https://i.imgur.com/J4Jd7Ym.png)

all coins have arrived and we're hard at work.

we unpacked them all, scanned the ones that require a certificate and put the rest into ziploc bags.

Wonderfull news!  :D :D :D :D :D

http://s.myniceprofile.com/myspacepic/1467/146797.gif

edit: Does this mean that shipment of Certificated coins will happen on Monday?
Maybe we will have our coins in hand on Friday !!!  :)

love that cat.

just finished creating the certificates (digitally) and making the blockchain transactions. Now going to ride the bicycle to the printshop.

Yes, it will be monday, because post office closes at 18:00. We had hoped to get them out the door today, but we wont make it.

for those interested, I screen-recorded part of the process of creating the certificates: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v40DDyL4y-8.

In the first half you can see me do the manual labour of cutting out the back and front sides of the coins using gimp, reading the firstbits and looking up the full address from Mikes list.

In the second part I use some scripts to create the certificates and put the transaction into the blockchain.

respect for the time and effort!
I gues my 2 0.5 BTC coins i ordered along with my 1BTC coin are in this batch? :)

Yeah, they should be in there ;)

Just made a strawberry cake. It was roughly the the same effort. I now value strawberry cake a little higher ;).

Update: jalaman just had a nice session with the lady at the postal office and sent all shipments.

We will send out tracking-numbers this evening after we've enjoyed a nice sunny day outside or on sunday... monday latest.

Should you not receive an email with tracking numbers until monday, please speak up.

Todays morning i received tracking info and proof of age address.

Thank you very much molecular - great service.

Glad to see everything worked out and has shipped.  My two swapped and upgraded 0.5s came in yesterday and look great.  Really like the certificates also.

Thanks again molecular, jalaman, and deadterra!

Shipment arrived today.

Many thanks to all you 3! :)

Same here. Looks very professional and nice. Thank you !

hey guys. Nice to see shipments are already trickling in.

Just fyi: I screwed up with 2 customers (forgot upgrades or additional coins that had been ordered). We're working things out, though.

That's not really screwing up. Just waiting 2 more days...
Really, it's not a problem :)

Received my 1BTC coin :D :D
Thx guys! :)

I guess my other package will arrive on friday?

I just did the certificating proces again (hashed the file etc) :)

Edit: may i ask why you send 0.00025 BTC in stead of 0.00001337 BTC to the certificate adress?
When Bitcoin hits 10000$ I think I'll import the private key ;)
(I also posted a photo of the certificate and the coin on my facebook page with the comment that when they invested enough time, they could get some bitcoin with the info on the certificate ;) )

Also received my 1BTC :)

We'll send it in about 3 hours, so given the running time of the last package you should have it by friday, yes.


Thank you so much for doing that! I don't think anyone but me ever checked (I did it multiple times, though, of course).

So did everything check out as you expected? i.e.: have you been able to prove the existence of the coin at point x in time?


Because at one point my bitcoind said "insufficient funds", so I tried a higher amount and neglected to change it back (the reason for insufficient funds was a different one). (I'm not sure the new dust limit applies. I think it does, because it applies to unspent transaction outputs which are generated, but I'm not sure. Does someone here know the details?). So I just changed it in my script to 0.0001337. That should be above dust treshold and looks equally cool.


Hehe, you should probably be quicker than that. We're reusing those funds for new proofs as can be seen in this wonderful transaction: https://blockchain.info/tx/53b311e4d7574966f0e4e206a954b11c52a974d302c4df0bd02da197b1854cfa

Reuse of these fund is imperative (bitcoinicette? blockchainicette?) to be easy on the precious UTXO resources of nodes. Of course this assumes that there will always be at least one full copy of the blockchain available (including also transactions and outputs that can be pruned) in order to be able to conduct the proof of age. I think we can safely assume that, though.

yes :)
Used the hash as private key at bitaddress.org and the generated adress was loaded with 0.00025 BTC. The transaction-id was the same as on the certificate and confirming thus the date of certification :)



Oh, ok...
Don't want to steal ;) Go ahaed and take the certificating transactions back :)


edit: maybe in the future you can send the date as certificating transaction?
So for example 0.0130709 if you do it today?
But maybe that's to expensive (risk of 'theft')? Or offer it as an additional service and never take back those funds from that coin...

Just an idea :)

nice ;). thanks again.


It wouldn't hurt much if you "stole" 0.00025 BTC.

I'm not sure what value it would add to encode the date into the amount. One has to look up the tx anyways and the date of the transaction will be right there.

Just received my package. Everything looks professional. Even received small Haribos Bears :)
Thank you very much guys.

I just want to thank molecular and Jalaman for doing an excellent job!
If everyone please took the time to Rate them for their excellent work :)
Both on the OTC and the forums, I am sure they would appreciate it.
//DeaDTerra

no problem, thank you!!!

Left positive feedback for all.  Thanks again!

What this about Haribos gummy bears?? I'm going to have to buy some at the store to try lol.

Recently had such a little bag included with a shipment. I thought it was really a nice gesture of the supplier to include a little happy treat like that and decided we should do this, too.

Actually I now think Haribo should give them to me for free in exchange for this free viral marketing ;)

Just checked some tracking numbers.

The majority of packages has already arrived.

3 people have to pick up their package because postal service wasn't able to deliver it (probably they were not at home at the time)

4 packages are still on their way (to US, US, Norway and UK) or have been delivered but tracking doesn't work.

mistakes we made with 2 orders are in the process of being corrected

So far all is good ;).

I'm very frustrated. I made two orders one 5 x 1 BTC coin, and one 6 x 0.5 BTC coin. I paid for my 5 x 1 BTC coin order with BTC on http://physicalbitcoins.openbtcshop.com/. After that I talked with deadterra over Skype and decided to pay for the 6 x 0.5 BTC order with banking transfer and not BTC.

Yesterday I recieved the 5 x 1 BTC coins, but I'm missing a shipment of 6 x 0.5 BTC.

Deadterra is not even bothering to answering my calls, messages here on bitcointalk or skype.

I'm sure We can sort that out. Will pm you

I had taken the weekend off :)
I will look over it now, it is possible I forgot to add your order.
//DeaDTerra

I have received my order today. ;D   Everything looks to be in order.  Thank you very much to all involved. I really appreciate you coming together and getting the job done.

nice! you're welcome.

This problem was resolved between DeadTerra and Skinnkavaj. Thanks guys.

Coins, Capsules and Certificates well received. We had a little problem with the order but molecular fixed it without any problems. :)

nice. thanks for reporting.

also: to let you guys know, we have made certificates for 5 1 BTC coins we bought from DeadTerra and are auctioning them off: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=221343.0

current price: BTC 1.3 (including worldwide shipping, certificate, capsule)

Received coin with capsule and certificate with no problems.  Great service, and loved the bonus Haribos!

Actually I was late with picking up my order, so the package was sent back.  I contacted molecular and got it promptly sent again with no problems.

although you did pay for the re-shipping ;).

thanks for posting the kind words!

Heh, yup!  I wasn't sure if I should mention that, I guess now that these things should be mentioned :)