Frequently asked Questions
Everywhere I go, I hear
some of the same questions. Here are the answers to some of the most commonly
asked questions.
General Questions
Question:
How long have you been cutting coins?
Answer:
This has been my
full time job for over 2 decades now.
Question:
Do you work any other jobs?
Answer:
No... been just
this all my adult life. I ocassionally make websites, or write computer
programs. I don't rely on those though. This is my primary occupation.
Question:
How did you get into this work?
Answer:
My mother and stepfather
have been cutting coins over 30 years. I learned from them.
Question:
Where do you set up your display?
Answer:
I go all over. Malls,
fairs, flea markets, school shows... just about anywhere I feel would be
good. Often even out of state.
Question:
Can you cut anything?
Answer:
I can cut anything
if the connections to the coin work out. There are some designs I cannot
do because of strength concerns, or connection problems. There are literally
thousands of design possibilitys though... so if you have a request please
ask!
Question:
What do you cut them with?
Answer:
I cut them with
a Jewlers Saw. It is like a coping saw... just a much finer blade.
Question:
How often do you break a blade?
Answer:
Oh Jeez... I go
through a couple dozen a day at least. They sure don't last long.
Question:
How long does it take you to cut a coin?
Answer:
It depends on the
coin. Generally speaking.. it takes about 10 minutes each. Sounds pretty
quick, I know... but remember... this is after 18 years in the business.
I have made thousands of these through the years. I got my system
down pretty good.
Question:
Is there anything you won't cut?
Answer:
Usually, if I can
cut it, and it will look good, I will. I am not here to judge peoples
morals, I am here to make money. If you are under 18, and want something
"inapropriate" in nature.. you will need your parents permission.
Question:
Have you ever made
anything for anyone famous?
Answer:
Actually, yes I
have. Quite a few actually. With my job I get to travel alot, and have
an opportunity to meet alot of interesting people. It's one of the things
I really like about my job.
Question:
Do you teach people
to cut coins?
Answer:
To tell the truth,
there really isn't much to teach. I could explain in 10 minutes everything
there is to know that could be taught. On the other hand, this is not a
business easy to get into. Cutting a coin, and having it look good, takes
years and years of practice. I'd say.. I really wasn't too good until I
was already doing it full time for 10 years or so. I sometimes get an opportunity
to see something cut early on, and usually it makes me laugh. So as far
as teaching... once you have a saw.. the main thing is practice. If someone
has a question though, I am usually very willing to answer.
Question:
What was the hardest
part for you to learn?
Answer:
Well there were
several. My first obstacle was learning "control" of the saw. It took years
before I could cut the rim of the coin, and have it look round. The next
hardest, and is still hard to this day, is picturing the design. Say someone
comes up and wants a frog. I know I can't make it look like an actual frog,
they don't want that anyway. I have to picture the frog in a cartoonish
way, and find a way to cut it into a coin. With a coin, I don't have colors,
or depth. I can't make cuts all over either, or the coin would be too week.
So basically, the hardest part is.. taking their design, and picturing
it in a way, that will work out in a coin.
Legality Questions
Question:
Isn't it Illegal to cut up coins?
Answer:
No it isn't... alot
of people think it is though. Check my legality
page for more information on this.
Wholesale and Drop Shipping
Question:
I think this is a great item. Do you wholesale?
Do you drop ship?
Answer:
Yes I wholesale and drop ship. I have
a unique program going where webmasters can sell these coins from their
website, and I will ship directly to their customers. It's a great way
for small business to increase their product line, with no "out of pocket"
expenses. Check the wholesale, and money
making opportunity links for more information.
Ordering and Product Questions
Question:
What if I order
something, and I don't like it. Do I have to pay for it.
Answer:
No you don't. I
never make anyone buy somthing they don't like. I am like this with the
special orders. If I don't think I can make it look good, where the customer
is happy, I won't cut it. I won't make something I know will look sub-standard,
just for the sale. So, since I do it this way,... I have very few people
unhappy with the coin. In the last 2 years.. I think I had 1 person who
wasn't quite happy. And she did pay (her choosing) for my time and effort.
If I do cut you one, and you don't like it... don't be afraid of offending
me. Just return it... there will be no charge, no questions, and no problems.
Question:
Do they come with the necklace?
Answer:
Yes, All coins I
cut include either a necklace or keychain.
Question:
Is it cheaper if I just want the coin
cut, and not the necklace?
Answer:
No, I charge for
the work in cutting the coin. I give the necklace chain, or keychain free
with the purchase.
Question:
I see you give free
shipping, and will bill people for small orders. Why do you do this? Don't
you lose money.
Answer:
The shipping is
no big deal for me to give free. All I do is put it in a small envelope,
and add a stamp or two. I always hated ordering things online and having
to extra for shipping. I didn't want to do that with my site. As far as
billing for small orders... well I know not everyone has a credit card.
I wanted to make this easier for them. I actually get more sales doing
this.. and there are very few problems. Most people are honest, and do
pay me in a timely manner.
Question:
Will you ship Internationally?
Answer:
Yes. However it
must be prepaid. You can use your credit card and pay through my
PayPal server, or send an International Money Order. Shipping is free for
US orders, but due to increased cost, overseas orders must pay a set shipping
rate of $3.50 US Money.
Question:
What if I supply the Quarter? Is it cheaper
then?
Answer:
Yep, If you ask,
I will deduct 25 cents off your total :)
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