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Shipping Cost Adjustment

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This Covid period has hurt many companies, and some have also revised their prices upwards to compensate … This is the case of the various carriers whose prices have recently gone up … They were already not cheap, but these have increased by almost 25% lately …

A few years ago, a customer in Spain sent me a set for repairs. the latter had paid € 6.80 for a shipment against signature with insurance from Spain to France, but in the opposite direction the price rose to € 20.40, ie 3x more expensive !! The client thought that I was making money on the shipping costs, until I provided him with the French colissimo rates. The French Transporter ‘LA POSTE’ crams like a pig, but it is the cheapest of all…

This is to let you know that the shipping costs have just been adjusted accordingly.

I leave you free to take a look at the different sites, and thus have an opinion on the subject:
Link: https://www.laposte.fr/medias/sys_master/apache_synchronised/h8a/h28/14250757586974/Tarifs-COCL-Metropole-Part-06-04.pdf

The prices are now:

Metropolitan FRANCE, Corsica, Monaco and Andorra: € 11.50
EUROPE: 17.50 € -> 22.50 €
OVERSEAS: € 15.50 -> € 21.00
INTERNATIONAL Zone B (Eastern Europe, Norway, Maghreb): 25.00 € -> 29.00 €
INTERNATIONAL Zone C (Other destinations): 30.00 € -> 39.00 €

Chinese coin approaching

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A few months ago, I decided to have my MKS Chinese Coin manufactured because most of the coins available on the market were less than a few hundredths of a millimeter which prevented me from making dollar format items such as CSB and C / S L. Apers.

After working with my usual manufacturer (Jumbos ECU, Haitian and Edward), and after going through various issues in this painful time of Covid, I can, FINALLY, show you the finished product that I received.

First of all, the diameter chosen is 38.10mm, so this one will allow me to manufacture the Copper / Silver Luc Apers, and all my CSBs in Dollar and Ecu format.

The thickness is 2.50 mm, so neither too thick nor too thin, for a total weight of 24 grams.

The edge is smooth, but can be re-milled if requested.

The central hole is 8.00mm in diameter, leaving enough space for a cigarette to pass through.

The samples I received are in brass, but the series will be struck in Brass, but also in Copper.

I started manufacturing C.S.Bs which had been “waiting for Chinese parts” for many months, and therefore satisfied my customers (some have been waiting for almost a year .. Thank you for their patience).

Patina tests will be done later, because my priority is manufacturing so that everyone receives their order before I go on vacation.

Have a nice day, everyone, and thank you for taking the time to read this.

MKS CHINESE COIN.

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A long time since I had problems with a supplier, but today it is not one, but every one of my parts suppliers who have been doing anything and delivering shit to me for almost 6 months. ..

I have been using the Chinese Luo HanGian coin for years to make some of my items. This had an ideal diameter of 38.00-38.40mm (perfect for making a dollar sized coin). BUT, for almost 6 months, all the delivered parts are 37.40mm maximum … Because of that, I can no longer manufacture these items …

Many years ago, I had more and more difficulty in supplying myself with copper or brass coins of large diameter (random price and limited quantities) … In order to no longer be dependent on these suppliers, I had called on a coin maker to make him make the Edwardus and Haiti as well as the MKS Jumbo that you know.

Today, the same scenario is looming on the horizon … I am therefore working again with this manufacturer in order to offer you a new Chinese coin soon. As always, this will allow me to have linear quality and a lower cost price. Also I think that the design I am currently making with him will change from what we are used to seeing in the magical world.

This new part will have 2 possible finishes: Copper or Brass and can be used for any Dollar and ECU size manufacturing.
a diameter of 38.00mm and a thickness of 2.40mm.
The central hole will be 8.00mm in diameter, allowing the passage of a cigarette.
The edge will be smooth.

For the moment I am only with the 3D modeling of the part.

I will post some photos of the different stages of development and manufacture.

I hope she will have as much, see more success than the Luo HanGian.

BLACK FRIDAY

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Good morning all,

Each year the famous black friday is launched for a shorter or longer period. This year MKS offers you 20% OFF for an indefinite period. All the items in stock of the STANDARD GAFFS part are concerned. individual coins, Okito boxes and custom orders are not part of the offer, sorry.

I hope you will find your happiness.

Good magic everyone and take care of yourself and your family

Thierry

Ah yes, I forgot the essentials the Promo Code: Blacknov2o2o