The coins were perfect! The company president loved them.
Heather Fernald
I wanted to thank you so much for all you did helping me in getting all of my silly questions answered and for the wicked cool, wicked yummy chocolate coins which will be a HUGE hit at my office meetings. Thanks again for everything….awesome site, awesome service, and awesome product…yummy!
Jennifer
We are 1 day away from our big 20th Anniversary Season Announcement Party! We will have these AMAZING coins overflowing across every surface in our lobby. Everyone here is absolutely in love with them and I know they will make a big splash with our patrons as well.
We will definitely order more in the near future but for right now…THANK YOU. These are a really classy (and tasty) way to celebrate a big event.
10 Things to Know Before Buying Chocolate Coins
A quick Google search for “chocolate coins” will bring you page after page of listings for places to buy chocolate coins. Some are actual manufacturers (fewer than you think!) and most are middlemen that stock chocolate coins from other sources. So what is important to know before ordering chocolate coins for your upcoming event? First & foremost…All chocolate coins are not created equal!
1) How is the quality of the chocolate?
The raw chocolate used in chocolate coins can vary greatly. Like on a scale from disgusting to fantastic. Many companies claim they offer “Belgian-like” chocolate or “just like the finest European chocolates.” Don’t believe the hype. Demand 100% Belgian chocolate. The difference in taste, texture, and consistency is very noticeable.
2) How easy is it to contact someone at the company?
There are a lot of mom & pops out there making chocolate coins in their spare time. Can you reach them by phone when you need to? Do they respond quickly to questions and changes through e-mail?
3) Does the company get how important your event is to you?
This is a big one, assuming you’re not ordering chocolate coins to nosh on while watching “Mad Men”. Your event is important to you. It may be your wedding, your nana’s 100th birthday or your company’s new product introduction. Does any of this matter to the company you’re ordering from? Choose a company that pays attention to the details and gets it right the first time.
4) Will you get a proof of custom artwork?
Will you get an opportunity to see what your custom design will look like on when imprinted on a chocolate coin? Do you get a chance to make sure your fiance’s name is spelled “Jon” instead of “John”? Is the font that you thought would look awesome look “less than awesome”? You should expect a realistic looking proof to review of what your final product will look like. Do you want to take a chance that the company gets it right? I don’t.
5) What’s the turnaround time from order to delivery?
Will your coins get to you in time? A day late won’t cut it for your wedding or company trade show. Can the company you picked turn your order within 48 hours? Wonder why some companies say “up to ten days for production? Simple…they’re not producing your chocolate coins themselves.
6) Selection of designs
What does the company’s design library look like? Does their Pirate “category” consist of a skull & crossbones? Are they adding new designs on a regular basis? Look for a wide selection of designs covering a varied set of potential uses.
7) Who’s actually imprinting your coins?
Is your chocolate coin vendor taking the time to clean loose chocolate off of the imprinting plates? Are the coins themselves clean and free of nicks, scratches and cocoa dust? How about the alignment of your design on the coins? The design should be centered and balanced without spilling over the the reeded edge of the coin.
8) Communication
Up front, will the company voice any concerns or suggestions with your artwork? Maybe your image won’t imprint well or text may be too small to be legible. Will these details be brought to your attention and suggestions made to help you get the best possible finished product?
Once produced, will you get confirmation of your order shipping with a scheduled delivery date?
9) What do others say about the company?
In today’s world of social media and online critiques, companies can no longer hide from customer complaints and negative reviews. What are the comments of others that have used the company? Are they consistent? Are they current? Are certain benefits mentioned over and over again? Raving fans are worth noticing.
10) 100% Satisfaction Guarantee
Most important of all…does the company stand behind their work? What happens if you’re not happy with product? If your coins arrive damaged? Does the company try to make excuses and shift blame or do they unconditionally guarantee your complete satisfaction with all aspects of the product and service. This doesn’t become important until you’ve got a problem. But then it becomes the only thing of any importance.
Joy G
I ordered the chocolates for my wedding and they are way better looking and tasting than I thought they’d be! I am SO impressed and I know my guests will be too! Thanks for the fast shipping, speedy communication, and awesome product!
Laurie Naumann
Excellent website, service and timely delivery!
Ginny Kissamis
Received the order quickly and everything was great. Thank You.
Russell
Scott appears to be doing everything right: Quality product, quality communications, quality service. I will order again, and I will share his service with others whom I think will have a need. One quick note: I personally love “Mint” Dark Chocolate – it surprised me to learn others don’t! Anyway, the mint dark chocolates were popular, but I did get some feedback from others who didn’t care for that flavor. This is no reflection on the quality of the product, just a taste preference to be aware of.
Melissa
Our Health & Wellness Committee had 3 different custom dark chocolate coins. Foiled Again! Chocolate Coins assembled them in red organza bags. We used them for a “valentine” handout for heart health awareness month- our employees really like them. I am not a dark chocolate fan – but these tasted great!
Cindy
Professional, prompt service. Even gave me a refund on shipping because they can find a less costly way of doing so. I was very impressed by that. This is not my first order. I highly recommend Foiled Again! Don’t be deceived by their name, I wasn’t foiled. Ha ha!
Saadia
Everything was just fabulous! Thanks so much.
Doug T.
Great prices, quick shipment, excellent quality and delicious chocolate. What else could you ask for?
Wedding Planning in 2013 Gets More Specialized
The big day is finally here; all the hard work, countless nights of excitement (and stress), years of dreaming about this one day and the new chapter in life that’s about to start. Family and friends can’t wait to arrive and adore the gorgeous flowers, colorful dresses, exquisite food, catchy music, and the perfect dress for a beautiful blushing bride.
Now rewind 9-24 months before the happy couple meets at the alter. What you’ll see is an overwhelming, extensive list of planning to be done and a tight budget to deal with. In 2011, the average wedding came in at over $27,000. Ouch. While no one would argue that planning the perfect wedding is inexpensive, couples don’t have to break the bank to ensure a special day and a memorable time for guests.
In an effort to keep costs in check while having access to a wide variety of options, brides and wedding planners are turning to online resources to put together a wedding that is both budget-friendly and jaw-dropping beautiful. Heavyweight wedding sites like The Knot allow the bride access to the latest and most popular wedding trends. Unfortunately, many ideas and vendors showcased on The Knot are advertised from budget breaking businesses appealing to the most affluent of couples. It’s a great website to browse and fantasize, but most of us are not in the position to spend many thousands of dollars on wedding needs and wants for one day…even if it is the most special of days.
Deciding where to splurge a bit and where to be frugal is one of the most important introductory steps in wedding planning. This is clearly evident in very business of wedding planning which has taken a turn from oft-expensive and impersonal sites such as The Knot, to micro-businesses focusing on brides with a limited budget using a more personal and intimate focus.
This new genre of the wedding industry has been labelled “Wed-Tech”; a community of wedding vendors utilizing technology to provide brides and wedding planners affordable, personalized wedding solutions. Unlike wedding portals like The Knot, the Wed-Tech industry helps customize weddings with unique elements aimed at distinguishing your wedding from the masses. Today’s brides are moving away from the huge, over-the-top, Kim Kadashian and Jessica Biel weddings, to realistic and do-it-yourself weddings. These online sites give the soon-to-be happy couples the opportunity to find fresh & fun ideas to match their personalities at a cost that is more realistic.
Rental items are a fast-growing field for weddings, as a result of couples wanting to stay in budget and not collect boxes of once-used items. Happily Ever BorroWED is a popular online resource for rentable bridal accessories and is expanding to carry gowns and other formal attire. Brides can save hundreds of dollars just by renting these beautiful, one-time accessories.
Wedding Snap is another example of a Wed-Tech site capitalizing on the fact that some of the best pictures taken at your wedding may not be from your photographer but instead captured by your many guests snapping away on their iPhones. Wedding Snap allows your guests an easy way to upload and share their photos of your wedding. The new bride and groom have so many friends and family to greet and dance with, that they often miss out on most of the fun happening right behind them. Allowing guests to share their photos and videos gives the bride and groom access to timeless memories they may have missed out on at their on wedding.
Pinterest, the online idea showcase gives brides a place to create their very own boards full of links and helpful advice about putting together the perfect wedding. Pinterest has become “the” place to come check out unique wedding ideas, many that are low-cost and not featured on the large wedding mega-sites.
Pinterest wedding boards contain pictures and links with everything custom-made stationery, cake toppers, wedding favors, and much more. The rapid growth of sites like Pinterest has allowed brides and wedding planners to find useful wedding tools that they never would have thought to look for.
These are just a few ideas of the way the wedding industry is evolving to meet the needs of modern brides embracing the latest technologies. As more startups focus on meeting the needs of brides in a targeted area of their planning needs, the opportunities for creating that ideal wedding without overspending become less of a dream and more of a reality.
Joyce
Loved the coins, and they turned out perfect. The service was great, I received them so quickly, and the chocolate was wonderful!
Crystal B.
Thanks for the excellent product and service. It is exactly as promised!