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[Lauda]

Will the Collector's Signature Edition be numbered separately? If so, can we pick the numbers first come first serve?

I was just about to ask the same thing. Looking forward to the answer. This is quite important IMO and would possibly be the determining factor for me (to convert or not).

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[bithalo]

We're very excited to have Mike Caldwell (Casascius) sign these, in addition to these being made into wallets.  The books will make their rounds across the world from Canada to UK to the US, then to the buyer.   

[Raimonn]

Hi Elianite, Only the Collectors Signature Edition will include hologram with the private key?

[bithalo]

Hi Elianite, Only the Collectors Signature Edition will include hologram with the private key?

I can speak for him in this case.  That's correct.

[elianite]

A few clarifications:

Since I am leaving to South Africa for work in 3 weeks, I will be sending all books forward before leaving. that means that the 'First Print' books will be sent to buyers directly, and I will send the 'Signature Edition' books to the UK for Matthew to sign. That means that the 'First Print' and the 'Signature Edition' cannot be shipped together. The 'First Print' will ship from Canada, and the 'Signature Edition' will ship from the USA.
Since there are no shipping savings, there would not be a discount for ordering a Signature Edition if you already have another pre-order. That said, A discount is certainly available if you would like more than one Signature Edition book.

Regarding numbering preferences, I would like your feedback!
One concern was that people might be upset if they are unable to 'convert' their low numbers, for example if they reserved #10 'First Print' but didn't want to buy one of each.

Option 1: Specific numbers can be designated as 'Signature Edition', so for example if you have already reserved #25 and #26, you could 'convert' the #25 into a Signature Edition. With this scheme, the numbers that have signatures would appear random, HOWEVER, they could also be numbered seperately., As in, they could have a 'First Print' serial number (out of 100), AND a different 'Signature Edition' Serial number (out of, say, 25).

Option 2: Another method by which this could be done is to simply designate 75-100 of the First-Print as 'Signature Edition' books. The downside here is that it would not be possible to 'convert' what you have already ordered, unless you give up the serial number you got before.

What are your preferences?

[elianite]

I think keeping it as xx/100 for all the books would work.
Just make the 1st 25 as the Signature edition. and state this is "First Print #xx/100, Singature Series 1/25" and just "First Print #xx/100" for the rest of the books
Let people with low number decide in order if they want to convert and then just move up the list....

Personally, I have #25 and would want #25 of the Signature series as well....

Just my 2 satoshi

Thanks

I believe this is the ideal solution.

[bithalo]

Personally I like low numbers, so my preference would be to number these #1-25 in some manner.

I also would like to reserve one of the signature editions, lowest number available.

[Eodguy149]

I would love to upgrade my original reservation to a Collector's Signature Edition. Awesome idea! Whatever number is available is fine with me, I'm not picky. PM sent 

[cyclops]

I would like my number converted, as I am one of the fist 25...

[bithalo]

Personally I like low numbers, so my preference would be to number these #1-25 in some manner.

I also would like to reserve one of the signature editions, lowest number available.

Are you going to sign your own copy??

Of course.  It wouldn't be complete without it.

[digicoinuser]

I'd go for the Signature Edition.   

[Poloherb]

Please add me to the list 'Collector's Signature Edition'  1x

About the signature. Not better to buy a ticket with this money and meet for the signature Perhaps also photo together?

[elianite]

Please add me to the list 'Collector's Signature Edition'  1x

About the signature. Not better to buy a ticket with this money and meet for the signature Perhaps also photo together?

Thanks, I will PM you!

That's a wonderful idea.. I am sure we will meet some day. A problem with this is that I am on a very tight schedule, and will be flying to South Africa a couple days after receiving the books from the printers.

[elianite]

Will the Collector's Signature Edition be numbered separately? If so, can we pick the numbers first come first serve?

It will be numbered seperately, but it will ALSO be numbered as part of the 100. it will have two serial numbers. The numbers are first come, first serve.

[TheNewAnon135246]

They need to travel to the UK

Isn't it a good idea to ship them to the UK last, and send the book to all EU buyers from there? That saves a lot of time and money.

[elianite]

They need to travel to the UK

Isn't it a good idea to ship them to the UK last, and send the book to all EU buyers from there? That saves a lot of time and money.

That would mean Canada > USA > UK. This would be problematic to USA buyers, as they would still need to be returned from the UK. It's easiest to ship all the Signature Editions to UK first, than USA, and from there to the buyers.

[elianite]

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[Blazed]

I will upgrade mine also...no clue what number I am.

[Lauda]

Considering the high price that was presented (200$) I was not expecting people to grab the Collectors edition so quickly. There's only a few left to claim!

It will be numbered seperately, but it will ALSO be numbered as part of the 100. it will have two serial numbers. The numbers are first come, first serve.

Yeah, I think that makes sense. However, when it comes to rarity they could be weird (e.g. 1 very low number combined with a very high one, or vice versa). Regardless, I think that you've chosen the best option.

[miffman]

Please add me to the list 'Collector's Signature Edition'  1x

About the signature. Not better to buy a ticket with this money and meet for the signature Perhaps also photo together?

Thanks, I will PM you!

That's a wonderful idea.. I am sure we will meet some day. A problem with this is that I am on a very tight schedule, and will be flying to South Africa a couple days after receiving the books from the printers.

PM'ed you, it would be cool if I could pick it up in person if you're close by!