Kialara Physical Bitcoins/HAVEN: Update

[Wryghteous]

Patience is a virtue - I know Max puts his soul into these, and his efforts have paid off with a piece that looks, and feels, incredible.

Can't wait to take delivery, beyond stoked.

[Mitchell]

Any good news to give me... perhaps something like you found the perfect case to house Kia's so we can play with them without fear and gloves on?   

The only decent cases I have found are the floating cases. Sorry man.

[Kryptowerk]

I know guys I feel terrible about all of this. I feel let down by almost every one of my suppliers. I'm trying to stay optimistic and at the same time am dreading having to go through any or all of these issues in the future. I can say I have done everything within my power, including going way over budget on every aspect of this project. I am shipping what I can, and while you might see someone with 10 moon bars already in hand, they are more than likely waiting for 10 more. This project has taken every ounce of my energy to complete and I won't rest until it is finished. The latest word from the mint is that the replacement coins have been struck and are currenty being enameled. I'm tired of waiting just like those of you who still are.

Please don't feel discouraged by the stepping stones that are sometimes thrown in the artist's way. Obviously I cannot determine the extent of issues you had to deal with.
However I can definitly say your work is amazing and most if not all of us hope you will continue your journey of bitcoin artworks for many years to come.

[ChiBitCTy]

Any good news to give me... perhaps something like you found the perfect case to house Kia's so we can play with them without fear and gloves on?   

The only decent cases I have found are the floating cases. Sorry man.

Going to keep looking like you! Will happily let everyone know the second I do (if I do).

[ChiBitCTy]

I know guys I feel terrible about all of this. I feel let down by almost every one of my suppliers. I'm trying to stay optimistic and at the same time am dreading having to go through any or all of these issues in the future. I can say I have done everything within my power, including going way over budget on every aspect of this project. I am shipping what I can, and while you might see someone with 10 moon bars already in hand, they are more than likely waiting for 10 more. This project has taken every ounce of my energy to complete and I won't rest until it is finished. The latest word from the mint is that the replacement coins have been struck and are currenty being enameled. I'm tired of waiting just like those of you who still are.



You’ve got far more going on in your pieces than in any coin (crypto or not ) I’ve ever seen. My first ever bitcoin collectable and still my favorite. Also agree w/Kryptowerk..really don’t want this to give you doubts for the future. Thx for all the updates.

[Kialara]

I was told to expect the coins from the mint any day now - finger's crossed everyone.

If any of you are at Block Con today stop by my table to say hello!

https://imgur.com/b1A9DuY

[rusbitcoinuser]

I was told to expect the coins from the mint any day now - finger's crossed everyone.

If any of you are at Block Con today stop by my table to say hello!

https://imgur.com/b1A9DuY

Wooo! Can't wait until I get my hands on the moon series!

I wish I got tickets to Block Con .

Best,
Mel

[syclone]

Looking back, kinda of glad I bought these with USD.       Bitcoin is on a tear right now.  WHYYYY Didn't I fund those .1 BTC pieces back when it was $25   lol

[rusbitcoinuser]

Looking back, kinda of glad I bought these with USD.       Bitcoin is on a tear right now.  WHYYYY Didn't I fund those .1 BTC pieces back when it was $25   lol

I have an original that is funded prior to the big split (Bitcoin/Bitcoin Cash) .

[Kialara]

10/16/2017 Update

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http://kialara.com/moon-production-updates/

[digicoinuser]

Glad to hear things are moving along and a priority has been taken for quality of the remaining bars.  These error bars will definitely be special. 

[Kialara]

10/16/2017 Update

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http://kialara.com/moon-production-updates/

Oh wow.. thanks for the update.
I have an auction going for one of the suites... https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2269457.0
Will an "error" coin be included with this?

Thanks

Hey MJ, For transparency, considering your auction ends tomorrow and to use this as an example, yes one error will be included with suite 13. I have the Two Bitcoin and 500,000 bits bars completed, and I sent back the 100,000 bits coin for a better one. So because this suite is missing one bar, included with the completed three-piece suite will be one additional error coin.

Each error coin(s) is already assigned to its new owner based on what serial was assigned to them pre-delivery of the coins. Because I'm not sharing the details of this error or how many are assigned to who yet, I advise potential bidders not to give too much consideration to the error, but just think of it as a sweet bonus. It was a simple mistake by the mint. They are not physically deformed in any way... in fact it's hard to spot the error at first glance.

When I get the coins from the mint, the suites will be the first to ship, followed by sets and then singles.

[themerceny]

Keep up the hard work. Looking forward to all you future works and beginning my collection of your wonderful masterpieces!!!

[syclone]

Holy awesome balls those look nice.  I can't wait to receive mine in the mail, whenever they end up shipping as a complete set.  Will look nice next to the rest of my pieces.

[monkeynuts]

Please can you provide an update Max

Last update published on your site, http://kialara.com/moon-production-updates/

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10/27/2017 Update

An nice update from NWTM:

The restrike for the corrected coins was delayed slightly because the mint had to order new silver and make new blanks when we kept the error coins instead of using them for a re-melt. Good news is that the new silver was received, blanks were made and your remakes have all been re-pressed/minted. I’ve seen them personally yesterday and they are correct (first thing I checked). As of now they should be getting gold plated and then enameled. I will keep you informed of more progress when I get it.

Best,

Max-
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Ordered and paid at the end of Feb. Some people got theirs mid September. Its now the start of November. I would very much like to understand when I am likely to see mine

[syclone]

Last i heard the new coins were being sent to him and all was getting closer to final assembly.  I'm sure we'll see a update soon.

[monkeynuts]

Thanks MJ, and appreciated Max

[syclone]

I'm looking forward to getting my series.  I heard they are getting closer to shipping.  I'm sure i'll have them before xmas, and can put them up on the shelf next to the others.

[Pistachio]

update from blog, sounds like progress.

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12/01/2017 Update

Some good news. All the error coins arrived, and 30 or so re-minted coins arrived and they look great… so I will be able to complete and ship the remaining suites early next week (working on them all day today).

I will be able to complete a couple more sets as well, but still waiting for around 70-80 more coins and the mint tells me they could very possibly ship next week.

I’m happy to see progress being made, and very happy the first batch looks great! I will be working hard to get all remaining orders shipped asap.

I will be shipping the suites out as they are completed even if you are still waiting for additional sets/singles.

Stay posted.

Max-
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[TheNewAnon135246]

Another update was posted a few days ago:

12/03/2017 Update

Over the weekend I assembled all of the replacement coins I received from NWTM, and I finished installing them into their housings this evening. On Monday, after I drill the screw heads out of these bars and clean/polish them, all remaining suites will be complete. I emailed the two people whose sets were completed.

This leaves me free to now devote my time to the rest of you. When I do receive the final batch of coins from NWTM, I will work long days/nights to complete the sets and singles a number of you are still waiting on. And soon I will reveal the details of the error coins you will all be receiving for your patience.

Also, I will soon be able to better communicate with each of you on an individual basis as the number of customers still waiting gets to a smaller, manageable size for me.

I will check in with the mint tomorrow and share a new update as soon as I hear anything. I recall them saying the rest of the coins may be completed this week.

On November 22nd I asked NWTM for any photos or proof-of-life they may have of batch two’s progress. They replied:

“Hi Max,

You asked me to send you pics of the minted coins last week and I took the photos but forgot to send them to you.  Here they are (about 130 of them in the 2nd batch).  We mint more than necessary because we always lose some coins to quality control issues and the like.  By now these coins no longer look the same and will have been hand masked and gold plated.”

and shared the following photos that appear to have been taken with some sort of handmade pinhole camera or something. 😉

https://imgur.com/Kl8xZtx

https://imgur.com/99i29ei

https://imgur.com/ADa9IR4

https://imgur.com/9cGs63W