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 Re: Challenge Coin question for Dan
[Re: Kraz]
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07/04/07 01:35 AM
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VANCE
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Re: Challenge Coin question for Dan
[Re: Bors]
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07/04/07 01:36 AM
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Dumpster Dan
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What are the coins made from? Just curious <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> They are made of an antique silver alloy that are die struck not die cast. Die struck coins are created by designing two sides of the mold from solid steel. Then the mold sides close together essentially "stamping" the design into the raw metal surface. This is a more expensive process than casting. Die casted coins can actually break if you drop them because of tiny air pockets in the metal as a result of melting and pouring the metal it into molds. I had them coated with an epoxy to insure good looks for a long time. As with all things from ScrapYard it's all about performance to price ratio...even our challenge coins Dan
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Re: Challenge Coin question for Dan
[Re: Dumpster Dan]
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07/04/07 01:37 AM
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VANCE
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you rock
lookin out for the dawgs
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Always drink upstream from the herd.
-- Will Rogers
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Re: Challenge Coin question for Dan
[Re: VANCE]
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07/04/07 01:41 AM
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J33psr0ck
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That's awesome that you took so much time to investigate and understand the coins Dan.
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Re: Challenge Coin question for Dan
[Re: J33psr0ck]
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07/04/07 01:56 AM
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Dumpster Dan
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That's awesome that you took so much time to investigate and understand the coins Dan. It was quite an education. It took better than a month to figure out what the right thing was to do and it took another 3 months to have them produced. I think you guys are going to really appreciate the quality Dan
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Re: Challenge Coin question for Dan
[Re: Dumpster Dan]
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07/04/07 02:04 AM
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Private Klink
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I'm sure we will Dan! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Scrap Yard rocks!!!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />Tom
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Good night Mrs. B, wherever you are!
Long Live the Brotherhood of the Yard!
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Re: Challenge Coin question for Dan
[Re: Private Klink]
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07/04/07 05:12 AM
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SSCamaro99_3
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Re: Challenge Coin question for Dan
[Re: Dumpster Dan]
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07/04/07 06:36 PM
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Bors
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What are the coins made from? Just curious <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> They are made of an antique silver alloy that are die struck not die cast. Die struck coins are created by designing two sides of the mold from solid steel. Then the mold sides close together essentially "stamping" the design into the raw metal surface. This is a more expensive process than casting. Die casted coins can actually break if you drop them because of tiny air pockets in the metal as a result of melting and pouring the metal it into molds. I had them coated with an epoxy to insure good looks for a long time. As with all things from ScrapYard it's all about performance to price ratio...even our challenge coins Dan Sweet <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
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Do you need one, of course you do it's a knife and you like knives.....
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Re: Challenge Coin question for Dan
[Re: Bors]
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07/04/07 08:24 PM
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Bubbamets5505
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That is awesome Dan! I really appreciate research.
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Re: Challenge Coin question for Dan
[Re: Private Klink]
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07/05/07 12:13 AM
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I like thiws idea. I have a couple of real deal Challenge Coins and I would be proud to add this to my stash.
Once a MARINE, Always a MARINE
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Re: Challenge Coin question for Dan
[Re: Hillbillenigma]
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07/05/07 01:52 AM
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GLOCKCRAZZ
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Re: Challenge Coin question for Dan
[Re: GLOCKCRAZZ]
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07/05/07 02:27 AM
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diceman
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They sound like top notch coins Dan! I have quite a few from the Army - and you can definitely tell which ones are quality and which ones aren't - and it sounds like you've gotten us excellent coins. Thanks again!
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