[Newbie Special]: Casascius 1 BTC Coin: 1.48 BTC incl. shipping, buy 1 or 2

[molecular]

Hi newbies!

Here's a special offer for you (and everyone else for that matter):



Offer

• 1 x Original 1 BTC Casascius coin: BTC 1.48 (including shipping)

or

• 2 x Original 1 BTC Casascius coin: BTC 2.95 (including shipping)

Details / Rules:

• I have 15 25 coins allocated for this special offer
• You don't have to be a newbie to order this special
• I will pay for tracked shipping (you will receive the tracking number on request)
• If postal service loses the letter, it's on me: I send you a new shipment or reimburse the payment if it doesn't arrive after 20 days.
• If tracking service of Postal service says: "received" or "could not be delivered, needs to be picked up" or similar, it's on you: the coin is considered to be delivered at that point
• In case of trouble/dispute I am allowed to publicize the tracking number (this does not reveal the receiving address)
• On request, I will publicize the tracking number here in the thread
• You post here to order 1 or 2 coins, I then give you a payment address (If you want this privately, request that when ordering)
• you PM me the shipping info and you pay up-front.
• I then confirm payment and send the coin(s)
• Upon receiving the coin(s), you post here so I can build positive reputation.

If you have suggestions for or problems with these rules, please let me know.

This should be pretty safe for everybody.

Orders

status workflow is: ordered -> payed -> shipped -> received

buyer	coins	price BTC	status
freethinkerx	2	3.00	received
bitcad	2	3.00	received
the_joint	2	3.00	received
carpetbagger	2	3.00	received
johnniewalker	1	1.50	received
kelticfox	2	3.00	received
Stibit	1	1.48	received

[freethinkerx]

I would like to buy 2 coins.

[molecular]

I would like to buy 2 coins.

ok.

Please send 3 BTC to 1KLL9xUU4B93yvtjQpcjmTL2n9nPfoqEEi and PM me the shipping address.

[molecular]

I would like to buy 2 coins.

ok.

Please send 3 BTC to 1KLL9xUU4B93yvtjQpcjmTL2n9nPfoqEEi and PM me the shipping address.

payment and shipping address received, thank you. Will ship tomorrow.

[molecular]

I would like to buy 2 coins.

ok.

Please send 3 BTC to 1KLL9xUU4B93yvtjQpcjmTL2n9nPfoqEEi and PM me the shipping address.

payment and shipping address received, thank you. Will ship tomorrow.

shipped.

[bitcad]

I would like to order 2 coins to canada. Feasible?

[Timep34]

Interesting, what is the history behind these?

[molecular]

I would like to order 2 coins to canada. Feasible?

of course, send 3 BTC to 1G8L8NBTpeBS8AwatX28FFQ4Rvooo9Pn7M and PM me the shipping address.

[the joint]

Can't resist.  Two to the USA please

[molecular]

I would like to order 2 coins to canada. Feasible?

of course, send 3 BTC to 1G8L8NBTpeBS8AwatX28FFQ4Rvooo9Pn7M and PM me the shipping address.

payment and shipping address received. Will ship tuesday (I'm in Bratislava currently until Tuesday).

[molecular]

Can't resist.  Two to the USA please

ok, please send BTC 3 to 1KwK7LJaLC518wW3dGxqKLj3XrAqAwsjKC and PM me the shipping address. I will ship on Tuesday.

[the joint]

Can't resist.  Two to the USA please

ok, please send BTC 3 to 1KwK7LJaLC518wW3dGxqKLj3XrAqAwsjKC and PM me the shipping address. I will ship on Tuesday.

Payment of 3 BTC and shipping address have been sent   Please confirm.  Thanks!

[molecular]

Can't resist.  Two to the USA please

ok, please send BTC 3 to 1KwK7LJaLC518wW3dGxqKLj3XrAqAwsjKC and PM me the shipping address. I will ship on Tuesday.

Payment of 3 BTC and shipping address have been sent   Please confirm.  Thanks!

confirmed, thanks. Will ship tomorrow.

[carpetbagger]

Hi, I'll take two please. Looking forward to it. 

[detro]

Sadly wish I could afford one at the moment. GPU mining + near empty bank account for the fail. How long will you have these available as I would love to purchase one eventually?

Thanks,

[freethinkerx]

I would like to buy 2 coins.

ok.

Please send 3 BTC to 1KLL9xUU4B93yvtjQpcjmTL2n9nPfoqEEi and PM me the shipping address.

payment and shipping address received, thank you. Will ship tomorrow.

shipped.

Received my coins today, thank you!

[molecular]

Hi, I'll take two please. Looking forward to it. 

ok, please pay BTC 3 to 1AE2syEbykrbmdwzZRYUgQ2kDhVteDDpBy and PM me your shipping address.

[molecular]

Sadly wish I could afford one at the moment. GPU mining + near empty bank account for the fail. How long will you have these available as I would love to purchase one eventually?

Thanks,

after the 15 are sold I will probably extend this special. Depending on how the average shipping cost works out for me I might make it a permanent offer.

[SgtSpike]

When you say "Original", do you mean series 1?

[maxbit]

They are nice looking, limited edition, Do you have plans on doing multiple designs?

[molecular]

When you say "Original", do you mean series 1?

nope, sorry, only got 1 series 1 left which I will keep .

By original I mean they have Mikes hologram and have been loaded by him.

[molecular]

They are nice looking, limited edition, Do you have plans on doing multiple designs?

I'm not the producer, only a reseller.

For more info check out casascius.com and this thread: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=41892.0

[molecular]

Hi, I'll take two please. Looking forward to it. 

ok, please pay BTC 3 to 1AE2syEbykrbmdwzZRYUgQ2kDhVteDDpBy and PM me your shipping address.

payment received, will ship today

[molecular]

Hi, I'll take two please. Looking forward to it. 

ok, please pay BTC 3 to 1AE2syEbykrbmdwzZRYUgQ2kDhVteDDpBy and PM me your shipping address.

payment received, will ship today

shipped yesterday (1/29)

[molecular]

Can't resist.  Two to the USA please

ok, please send BTC 3 to 1KwK7LJaLC518wW3dGxqKLj3XrAqAwsjKC and PM me the shipping address. I will ship on Tuesday.

Payment of 3 BTC and shipping address have been sent   Please confirm.  Thanks!

shipped yesterday (1/29)

[molecular]

I would like to order 2 coins to canada. Feasible?

of course, send 3 BTC to 1G8L8NBTpeBS8AwatX28FFQ4Rvooo9Pn7M and PM me the shipping address.

payment and shipping address received. Will ship tuesday (I'm in Bratislava currently until Tuesday).

shipped yesterday (1/29)

[johnniewalker]

I'd like one please

[Bitsaurus]

So tempted to get one of these 

[the joint]

I've received word that the coins arrived at my shipping location today.  I will pick them up tomorrow and report back here

[molecular]

I'd like one please

ok, please send BTC 1.5 to 1N6T6VGqHnZEtTd3EuTxYkwHJ5JJ2Re4PN and PM me the shipping address.

[johnniewalker]

I'd like one please

ok, please send BTC 1.5 to 1N6T6VGqHnZEtTd3EuTxYkwHJ5JJ2Re4PN and PM me the shipping address.

Payment Sent, PMing now

[molecular]

deleted previous message, will try to resolve in private first.

[molecular]

I'd like one please

ok, please send BTC 1.5 to 1N6T6VGqHnZEtTd3EuTxYkwHJ5JJ2Re4PN and PM me the shipping address.

Payment Sent, PMing now

Payment received. We need to talk via PM first before I can ship.

[the joint]

I've received word that the coins arrived at my shipping location today.  I will pick them up tomorrow and report back here

I picked up the coins today.  They arrived yesterday here in the USA and were placed in the mailbox; no signature was required.

The coins look great!

This is my 2nd purchase of Casascius coins from Molecular, and both transactions were as smooth as silk. 

Thanks, Molecular!

[molecular]

I've received word that the coins arrived at my shipping location today.  I will pick them up tomorrow and report back here

I picked up the coins today.  They arrived yesterday here in the USA and were placed in the mailbox; no signature was required.

The coins look great!

This is my 2nd purchase of Casascius coins from Molecular, and both transactions were as smooth as silk. 

Thanks, Molecular!

awesome. Thanks for the feedback. As always, it was a pleasure to do business with you.

[molecular]

I'd like one please

ok, please send BTC 1.5 to 1N6T6VGqHnZEtTd3EuTxYkwHJ5JJ2Re4PN and PM me the shipping address.

Payment Sent, PMing now

Payment received. We need to talk via PM first before I can ship.

shipped. PMing tracking info.

[bitcad]

Received my coins today, great condition! Was a pleasure doing business!

[johnniewalker]

I'd like one please

ok, please send BTC 1.5 to 1N6T6VGqHnZEtTd3EuTxYkwHJ5JJ2Re4PN and PM me the shipping address.

Payment Sent, PMing now

Payment received. We need to talk via PM first before I can ship.

shipped. PMing tracking info.

Now its in the Post's Hands...God Help Us

[haitispaceagency]

Are those POGS?

[Oktoberfest]

Those look great! How heavy are they, and how do they feel compared to other coins? I might be interested in a couple...

[SgtSpike]

Those look great! How heavy are they, and how do they feel compared to other coins? I might be interested in a couple...

They are small and light.  I think smaller than a quarter.  I don't have mine onhand at the moment to compare though.

[molecular]

Are those POGS?

you mean these things?



no

[molecular]

Those look great! How heavy are they, and how do they feel compared to other coins? I might be interested in a couple...

If I remember correctly one weighs about 6.7 grams. They are slightly larger than a 2 EUR coin, but thinner.

[molecular]

Now its in the Post's Hands...God Help Us

I will pray to the gods every night.

[molecular]

Received my coins today, great condition! Was a pleasure doing business!

dito.

Yes, I took good care handling the coins. I didn't even touch them when putting them into the zip-bags (used gloves), because looking at old series 1 coins made me realize that in fact the fat or acid or whatever from human fingers will darken the brass considerably over time. One of the coins even has a very clear fingerprint on it. Some might like that kind of "patina", but it's up to my customers to decide that for themselves


(click for larger version)

The one on the lower right has been the coin I've been carrying around in my wallet for quite some time. I touched it a lot and gave it to people.

[carpetbagger]

Mine were waiting for me this morning.  Thanks again, Molecular & Casascius, they look great. My only sadness is that I had ordered the wrong size round plastic coin holders because I'm an idiot.

The correct dimensions/weights are listed on Casascius.com.

My mother used to have stuff called "Brasso" for polishing brass. It was quite amazing how well it worked. But I wouldn't recommend it in this case because it could damage the sticker.

[SgtSpike]

Received my coins today, great condition! Was a pleasure doing business!

dito.

Yes, I took good care handling the coins. I didn't even touch them when putting them into the zip-bags (used gloves), because looking at old series 1 coins made me realize that in fact the fat or acid or whatever from human fingers will darken the brass considerably over time. One of the coins even has a very clear fingerprint on it. Some might like that kind of "patina", but it's up to my customers to decide that for themselves


(click for larger version)

The one on the lower right has been the coin I've been carrying around in my wallet for quite some time. I touched it a lot and gave it to people.

I can vouch for the excellent (looks to be untouched as molecular claims) condition of the series 1 coin he sent me.  Even 1.5 years old, it has zero tarnish on it.

[the joint]

Received my coins today, great condition! Was a pleasure doing business!

dito.

Yes, I took good care handling the coins. I didn't even touch them when putting them into the zip-bags (used gloves), because looking at old series 1 coins made me realize that in fact the fat or acid or whatever from human fingers will darken the brass considerably over time. One of the coins even has a very clear fingerprint on it. Some might like that kind of "patina", but it's up to my customers to decide that for themselves


(click for larger version)

The one on the lower right has been the coin I've been carrying around in my wallet for quite some time. I touched it a lot and gave it to people.

I can vouch for the excellent (looks to be untouched as molecular claims) condition of the series 1 coin he sent me.  Even 1.5 years old, it has zero tarnish on it.

Ditto.

[DBG]

These are awesome; I love collecting euros from various countries (heh my favorite is a mint-in-case set of all coins issued during the first year the euro was introduced from Vatican City) but these are even more special in my eyes (I will defiantly buy a couple in a few days when I have a fuller wallet).  Are there any plans to "re-mint" the original design?  I think these look pretty sweet, don't get me wrong, I would just like to add both to my collection.

[molecular]

Mine were waiting for me this morning.  Thanks again, Molecular & Casascius, they look great. My only sadness is that I had ordered the wrong size round plastic coin holders because I'm an idiot.

The correct dimensions/weights are listed on Casascius.com.

My mother used to have stuff called "Brasso" for polishing brass. It was quite amazing how well it worked. But I wouldn't recommend it in this case because it could damage the sticker.

Thanks for the hint with the Brasso. Good to know the coins arrived. Pleasure doing business.

[molecular]

just fyi: I sold 3 x 1 coins on eBay. That wasn't a good idea. I'm happy if I didn't run a loss.

EBay takes 9% and paypal about 3.2%. They ate all profits.

[Spm12]

I dont get it...

[molecular]

I dont get it...

what?

[dougiedj]

hey man do you still have any to sell?

[johnniewalker]

Molecular and I went through the biggest headache in dealing with one transaction. It was completely not his fault. The post lost the parcel (fortunately he was smart enough to insure it). Once it was pretty certain I wasn't getting the coins (about a month later), Molecular returned my money. Since they say lightning can't strike twice in the same place, I decided to try one more order w/Molecular. Well, I got it today! Molecular is a stand-up BTC citizen and I would do business with him again any day.

[SgtSpike]

Molecular and I went through the biggest headache in dealing with one transaction. It was completely not his fault. The post lost the parcel (fortunately he was smart enough to insure it). Once it was pretty certain I wasn't getting the coins (about a month later), Molecular returned my money. Since they say lightning can't strike twice in the same place, I decided to try one more order w/Molecular. Well, I got it today! Molecular is a stand-up BTC citizen and I would do business with him again any day.

Were the coins already loaded?  Do we count that as BTC lost forever?

[molecular]

Molecular and I went through the biggest headache in dealing with one transaction. It was completely not his fault. The post lost the parcel (fortunately he was smart enough to insure it). Once it was pretty certain I wasn't getting the coins (about a month later), Molecular returned my money. Since they say lightning can't strike twice in the same place, I decided to try one more order w/Molecular. Well, I got it today! Molecular is a stand-up BTC citizen and I would do business with him again any day.

Were the coins already loaded?  Do we count that as BTC lost forever?

The mailman or homeland security has them.

I tried entering this fact (owner: postal service) at http://casascius.uberbills.com/ to make this public knowledge, but failed entering the correct captcha. I got told what to enter as exchange rate and will try again. Maybe someone will come accross one of the coins at one point.

[molecular]

Molecular and I went through the biggest headache in dealing with one transaction. It was completely not his fault. The post lost the parcel (fortunately he was smart enough to insure it). Once it was pretty certain I wasn't getting the coins (about a month later), Molecular returned my money. Since they say lightning can't strike twice in the same place, I decided to try one more order w/Molecular. Well, I got it today! Molecular is a stand-up BTC citizen and I would do business with him again any day.

Thanks for your kind words, johnniewalker. I could feel your pain all the way through this shit. I guess we both hate the postal service a bit more now and I, for one, will keep insuring all letters that cointain more than one coin (letters are by default insured up to 30 SDR (special drawing rights), about $25 or something, so for one coin I just take the risk of losing $10 and save €1.50 (cost for €100 worth of insurance)).

EDIT: now let's hope I actually get my insurance payed at some point.

[molecular]

hey man do you still have any to sell?

yes, how many do you want?

[PartTimeLegend]

Would you ship to the UK?

[pinger]

I was interested on buy one for a gift, when do you plan to get silver coins again?

[molecular]

Would you ship to the UK?

of course

[molecular]

I was interested on buy one for a gift, when do you plan to get silver coins again?

I only do 1 BTC coins and 0.5 BTC coins (when these come out)

[molecular]

I'd like 2 please.

Ok, please pay BTC 3.0 to 1JaWtFtnpLZtaUArQhojj5VHRfNXPrJZg4 and PM me your shipping address.

[molecular]

Sent 3 BTC. Transmission ID is 2e23ad63eb9186d0f9d08df1c7ab5ef682545ec6b605237fa2e52b295a1285b0

Postal Address has been PM'd.

payment received, coins packaged

[molecular]

Sent 3 BTC. Transmission ID is 2e23ad63eb9186d0f9d08df1c7ab5ef682545ec6b605237fa2e52b295a1285b0

Postal Address has been PM'd.

payment received, coins packaged

sent. tracking-# PMed.

[molecular]

Due to lowered shipping cost (in BTC), I was able to lower price by BTC 0.02 (to BTC 1.48) for one coin and BTC 0.05 (to BTC 2.95) for the pair.

[Stibit]

Hiya,

I have sorted out my wallet and would like to order 1 for shipment to UK address please.
Do you include the plastic capsule (happy for an extra charge if needed)

Stibit

[molecular]

Hiya,

I have sorted out my wallet and would like to order 1 for shipment to UK address please.

Stibit

no problem. pay BTC 1.48 to 17VzGT9GMDQ6bJLJFMwVyDbx37tF31naj4 and PM me your shipping info.

[molecular]

Do you include the plastic capsule (happy for an extra charge if needed)

Unfortunately I don't have any plastic capsule. I've been thinking about this, but it would make shipping more expensive because the letter would then probably exceed size limits and it would add weight.

I ship the coins in little ziploc plastic bags. This isn't particularly beautiful but protects them very well.

You can probably get a capsule at a local coin collectors shop.

If more people request this, I will reconsider.

[Stibit]

No prob.
Done.
YHPM.

[molecular]

No prob.
Done.
YHPM.

payment and shipping address received. coin packaged. will send tomorrow.

[molecular]

No prob.
Done.
YHPM.

payment and shipping address received. coin packaged. will send tomorrow.

sent, PMed tracking-#

[molecular]

Received mine today.

Arrived in perfect condition in small plastic baggies. Look very awesome!
Nice work Casacius and pleasure doing business Molecular!

Cool, thanks for the info.

Pleasure's all mine.

[Stibit]

Arrived here - nice discrete packaging. Lovely artifact. Thanks.

 

[molecular]

Arrived here - nice discrete packaging. Lovely artifact. Thanks.

 

That was quick! Thanks for letting us know. Glad you like the coins. I still can't get enough of looking at them even after months of mailing them to people. It's alway a nice moment to prepare the shipments

It was a pleasure doing business with you.

[molecular]

There's only 5 coins left for this offer. The other 50 are on FIRE SALE