Hendrick Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 So about five minutes after I complained of not being able to get through, I got through. Was told they are making them as the orders come in, and I will receive a phone call when it ships. I wish I would have asked approximately how long the track will take to ship. Maybe someone else here on these forms asked and would like to share? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
standbyme Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 The lady that took my order seemed exhausted. She said the phone had been ringing non-stop. She told me that the orders would not be shipped out until the end of the month...and that is when they would charge your credit card. She also told me that the piece of wood would be just that, a pretty decent sized piece with a nameplate attached to it. She did not know about how the bolt would be "packaged". 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KingsIslandPR Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 The lady that took my order seemed exhausted. She said the phone had been ringing non-stop. She told me that the orders would not be shipped out until the end of the month...and that is when they would charge your credit card. She also told me that the piece of wood would be just that, a pretty decent sized piece with a nameplate attached to it. She did not know about how the bolt would be "packaged". We will post photos of the bolt and wood before the end of the week. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakota2112 Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 More info about the other pieces, as told to me by the phone operator: The bolt is a 13" bolt, weighs approx 5 lbs, will not be on a plaque and will not have any sort of nameplate on it. The wood is a 6"x9" support post, cut to between 18" and 24" long, with a Son of Beast nameplate on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCrypt Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 The lady that took my order seemed exhausted. She said the phone had been ringing non-stop. She told me that the orders would not be shipped out until the end of the month...and that is when they would charge your credit card. She also told me that the piece of wood would be just that, a pretty decent sized piece with a nameplate attached to it. She did not know about how the bolt would be "packaged". We will post photos of the bolt and wood before the end of the week. That is, if there's any left! I seriously hope there will be some, though. I have been frantically searching for the funds to buy at least a bolt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikes Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 I was not going to go back through this thread to see if this has already been discussed but does anybody know what will be taking the place of Son of Beast? Personally I'd like to see something similar to Cedar Point's Top Thrill Dragster or Millenium Force. If KI puts in something like either of those two coasters, they'll start approaching Cedar Point in terms of overall coaster quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Well, the sale made our local TV news..... http://www.toledonewsnow.com/story/19771333/ohio-amusement-park-selling-pieces-of-coaster 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
standbyme Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 That is, if there's any left! I seriously hope there will be some, though. I have been frantically searching for the funds to buy at least a bolt. Keep in mind that your credit card will not be billed until it's shipped...so that might help you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendrick Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 I'm hoping the pictures on the plaque can be swapped out. I would love a picture of the loop on the right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
standbyme Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 ^I'm to anal to change a "collector's item"...even if I think I could improve upon it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendrick Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Not saying I would ruin the plaque to change it, but if I can pop it off without damaging the plaque or the old picture, I would love to have a picture of the loop in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveWorldEmperor Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 does anyone know if there are any plaques left? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KI-ORIG-EMP Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 There is thousand of feet of wood, lots of bolts and plenty of rails to sale if the demand is there. If the demand is there, they can always make more plaques to attach to the items for sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveWorldEmperor Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 I sure hope! If I can't get one of these I'm going to be fairly upset. But i mean if they're making money on these then I don't see why they wouldn't make more. Unless the destruction contractor won't let them have anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outdoor Man Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 My next question that I have that I'm sure has been answered on here is what are they doing with the wood that won't be sold? Making baby cribs. Making a baby crib out of treated lumber. Not sure that's a sound strategy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outdoor Man Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 I have some treated lumber from an oversized playset in my back yard; could package with some nails and grass shavings... takers? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveWorldEmperor Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 I have some treated lumber from an oversized playset in my back yard; could package with some nails and grass shavings... takers? Does it come with a name plate attached to it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCrypt Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 But i mean if they're making money on these then I don't see why they wouldn't make more. No doubt Kings Island is charging more money than they were manufactured for, but keep in mind they are making very little money off these items. At least, relatively speaking. I see this as a nice gesture put forth by the park, to give it's fans and lovers of all things Kings Island a memento of the world's tallest, fastest, only looping wooden roller coaster. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanna Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Part of the value is the rarity of it. That's why there are numbers at the bottom of the plaque. To make more defeats the "limited edition" angle. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KI FANATIC 37 Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Ordered my track and wood today. Cant wait to get these things in and see them! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flightoffear1996 Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Part of the value is the rarity of it. That's why there are numbers at the bottom of the plaque. To make more defeats the "limited edition" angle. I really doubt that things will be worth anything in the future. I just dont see a market for old roller coaster pieces soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TombRaiderFTW Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 ^ Just pointing this out: new roller coaster pieces tend to have some value on places like eBay. A Dare Devil Dive (SFoG) wheel went for something like $150 last winter on there. I'm willing to bet old roller coaster pieces do, too. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanna Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 Part of the value is the rarity of it. That's why there are numbers at the bottom of the plaque. To make more defeats the "limited edition" angle. I really doubt that things will be worth anything in the future. I just dont see a market for old roller coaster pieces soon. I said that once about a set of lithographs. I'm glad I got them when I did. Will Eisner's autograph still means something to collectors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkroz Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 You won't find such appreciation for another Mr. Eisner's signature... Not in the Disney Parks, at least! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stitch Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 I wonder how often the wood was treated for termites Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTCO Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 But i mean if they're making money on these then I don't see why they wouldn't make more. No doubt Kings Island is charging more money than they were manufactured for, but keep in mind they are making very little money off these items. At least, relatively speaking. I see this as a nice gesture put forth by the park, to give it's fans and lovers of all things Kings Island a memento of the world's tallest, fastest, only looping wooden roller coaster. Not to mention the extra hours put in by associates, which endes up costing CF even more to pay for the employees. I'd bet half the money they make goes straight back into an employee check. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkroz Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 I bet that all of the money they make goes straight to Cedar Fair, where it's then divvied up between the partnership's many, many, many expenditures across all of its parks. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopan Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 well they have to try make back at least some of the money lost from sob's fail i cant blame them :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongliveKingsCobra Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 It's a business like any other business. You pay for the product plus more. Like buying clothing, or food. It most likely only takes let's say 45 bucks to make this thing. Charge 100 you make 55 bucks off of it. Simple economics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
standbyme Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 For anyone who thought the park was greedy... http://www.ebay.com/itm/KINGS-ISLAND-SON-OF-BEAST-ROLLER-COASTER-OFFICIAL-TEAM-MEMBER-SHIRT-SZ-L-NEW-/110962897418?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19d5e7720a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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