Bob&TheGang

This is the California Geocoin I am spearheading. I am selling them at cost for just $3 each. The ordering deadline is Dec. 15, 2003. They will be shipped out in late Januruary or early February, 2004. The size below was scanned at 300%. The actual Geocoin is 1.5 inches in diameter. California Geocoin Order Form in pdf format p.s, the other side of the Geecoin will have the Groundspeak logo (exactly like the U.S.A. and Oregon Geocoins).

Here are some more images of the Geocoin that I scanned. I bumped up the resolution and size. Steve (from the Dillon Gang) & I tried to take a picture of the Geocoin with digital camera, but the image really was not any better then the scanner. The size below was scanned at 300%. The actual Geocoin is 1.5 inches in diameter. Since I posted the image of the actual Geocoin, I have received another 105 orders in the mail. That brings the total to 343. I have received emails indicating that at least another 25 are on their way. So we are slowly but surely getting closer to the goal of 500. Remember, I am only taking orders via check or money order. There will be NO payment option via on-line (e.g., PayPal). Please get your orders into me ASAP. California Geocoin Order Form in pdf format

Yes, the Groundspeak side does have the "2004" year on it.

Here it is, the real minted California Geocoin! I just got this minted Sample from Pressed Metal. The color will be a bright brass color. In the scanned image below, the back ground looks black. That is not really the case. That is just how it scanned (refectecting from the scanner lights). The whole Geocoin is really a shinny brass color. I will try to play around with a digital camera this weekend to get a better image. The size below was scanned at 200%. The actual Geocoin is 1.5 inches in diameter. To date, I have received actual orders for 238 Geocoins. The goal is 500. The deadline for ordering is Dec. 15, 2003. I have decided NOT to set up a PayPal account, so you can only pay via a personal check or a money order. Please get your orders into me ASAP. California Geocoin Order Form in pdf format

With the forums down for 9 days, the number Geocoins orders I have been receviing has also slowed. To date, I have received orders for 228 Geocoins. The goal is 500. The deadline is Dec. 15, 2003. I have decided NOT to do the PayPal option. It was just going to be too complicated to incorporate the shipping & pick up option with paying on-line via PayPal. However, if enough people (at least 20) tell me that they really really want the PayPal option and will likely not order any Geocoins without it, I will reconsider setting up PayPal option. My guess is that to most pepole it is not a big deal either way. So use the PDF order form file (from the earlier posts) and send me your check or money order ASAP

Here is another update on the California Geocoin order process for the the week ending 11/9/03: I received orders for another 78 Geocoins this week. So to date, I have received orders for a total of 158 Geocoins. The goal is to have 500 Geocoins ordered by Dec. 15th. So please send in your orders ASAP. California Geocoin Order Form in pdf format

To date, I have received orders in the mail (along with a check or money order) for 70 California Geocoins. That is not bad considering it was just the first week of ordering and especially since life has been less then normal in Southern California this past week with all the wild fires. To place this order, we need to get an order of 500. I have received a lot emails from people indicating they want to order this Geecoin. So please mail me your order ASAP. Click on this link to down load the order form: Califorina Geocoin Order Form in pdf format About once a week (usually Sunday or Monday), I will post an update on the the order total.

To date, I have received orders in the mail (along with a check or money order) for 70 California Geocoins. That is not bad considering its was just the first week of ordering and especially since life has been less then normal in Southern California this past week with all the wild fires. To place this order, we need to get an order of 500. I have received a lot emails from people indicating they want to order this Geecoin. So please mail me your order ASAP. Click on this link to down load the order form: Califorina Geocoin Order Form in pdf format About once a week (usually Sunday or Monday), I will post an update on the the order total.

For whatever reason, many people are reporting problems in opening the order form that is in the MicroSoft Word format, so try this version of the order form. Its in a pdf format. Click on this link to down load it: California Geocoin Order Form in pdf format Note: To open the file, you will need "Acrobat Reader". This is a fairly common application that is on most computer (including most Windows and Macintosh platforms). If for some reason don't have "Acrobat Reader", click on this link for a free download. Download a Free Version of Acrobat Reader

Try this order form. Its in a pdf format. Click on this link to down load it: California Geocoin Order Form in pdf format Thanks Martyt27 for making the pdf file and emailing it to me. - Bob M. p.s., To open the file, you will need "Acrobat Reader". This is a fairly common application that is on most computer (including most Windows and Macintosh platforms). If for some reason don't have "Acrobat Reader", click on this link for a free downlaod. Download a Free Version of Acrobat Reader [This message was edited by Bobkat92 & the 3 Bears on October 30, 2003 at 06:35 AM.]

Is anyone having any success downloading & opening the order form? I have heard from a few people saying they could not get it to work. Though I just tried it my self and it worked just fine. I did upload the file from from my Macintosh (I know, I am so in the minority). I am wondering if that is the problem. Though Steve, from the Dillon Gang, did the final file edits on the order form document and then sent it to me via email. I know he did his version on a Windows based version of MicroSoft word. I then immediately uploaded it. Anyway, if I understand MicroSoft Word correctly, if you put .doc on the end of a file name, it should be able to be opened across platforms. Please give me some feedback if you got the order form to work or not. I will also work with Marky to see if we can get the file into a .pdf format.

quote:Originally posted by Marky:What kind of .doc is that file? I can't seem to open it. I was going to convert it to a .pdf file for you and post it to the site. The order form was created in MicroSoft Word.

quote:Originally posted by Marky:What kind of .doc is that file? I can't seem to open it. I was going to convert it to a .pdf file for you and post it to the site. The order form was created in MicroSoft Word.

quote:Originally posted by Renegade Knight:I've seen it done for a cache. The file was uploaded as a photo, even though it's not. It seemed to work. That idea worked. Thanks!!!!! Click on this link to down load it: California Goecoin Order Form.doc

I just figured out how to post the order form document. Click on this link to down load it: Ca. Order Form.doc

I just figured out how to post the order form document. Click on this link to down load it: Ca. Order Form.doc

quote:Originally posted by robertlipe:All the people that don't use Word will thank you not to do this. It doesn't work very well from a Pocket Query, either. You won't mind if I attach my next cache description as nroff source or an awk program to help with your calculations, would you? Not everyone uses the same tools you do... ????? I have no idea what you are talkin about.

Is there a way to attach a work document made in MicroSoft Word?

If you are interested in ordering a California Geocoin, go to this web link: California Geocoin Order Info. This Geocoin will be $3 each. - Bobkat92 p.s., I am posting it here on the General Forum just to let people know its available for order (I figured not everyone reads the West Southwest forum and some might like to know its available to order). This Geocoin is being sold just at cost. NO ONE, including Groundspeak or myself, are make any profit from this Geocoin.

It is time to officially start taking orders. I have already paid Pressed Metal for the tooling and die-cast so there is not turning back now. The California Geocoin will be $3 each. This is the gray scale version we sent to Pressed Metal so they can make the die-cast. Same version as the one above, but just embossed so you can get a little better idea what the Geocoin will look lke when minted. PLEASE LET ANYONE WHO YOU THINK WOULD BE INTERESTED KNOW ABOUT THE AVAILABILITY OF THIS GEOCOIN.. For this order to happen, we need to order at least 500. This Gocoin is being sold just at cost, NO one (Groundspeak or myself) will making any profit from the sale of this Geocoin. Shipping to your house will be extra (depending on how many Geocoins ordered). There will also be an option to pick up your Geocoin at a designated pick up spot in many of the major cities in California. If you choose this option, then there will be NO shipping charge. Go to: www.calif.gecoin.net to our own web site (thanks Marky). The other side of the Geocoin will be the Groundspeak logo (just like the USA and Oregon Geocoins). Each Geocoin will have a tracking number on it so it can be tracked on the this geocoin's own web site (it won't be Geocaching.com - Groundspeak said no to that). Click on this link to download the order form: Ca. Order Form.doc This order form is for people who will want to pay by check or money order. We hope (and I mean hope, its not definite) to have a PayPal option up at www.calif.Geocoin.net very soon. Though if you choose to order your Geocoin with PayPal, then there will be a additional .10 to .15 cent charge per Geocoin in order to cover the cost of using PayPal. The deadline to place orders will be Dec. 15, 2003. Assuming we have enough orders by then (we need about 500 orders for Geocoins to break even), then we will place an order for X amount of Geocoins shortly after Jan. 1, 2004. We then hope to start distributing them at the end of January or early February, 2004. I hope to receive you order soon. ************************************************* If you can't open the word document, then please include the following information and then send it to me in the mail (snail mail that is): - Full Name: - Geocaching.com Name: - Street Address: - City, State, & Zip code: - Email Address: - Phone Number (easiest one to reach you): - Number of Geocoins wanted: _____ x $3 each = Total: _________ Choose a shipping option: - Free, if your are willing to pick up your Geocoins at one of these distribution cities at a specific date & time: San Diego, San Bernardino, Los Angeles, Bakersfield, Fresno, Santa Cruz , San Jose, San Francisco, Sacramento, or Eureka. - Extra charge if you want your Geocoins shipped to a specific address via U.S. Priority Mail. Note the shipping rates listed below are the U.S. Priority mail rates for a 1, 2, or 3 lbs. package + an additional .25 to cover the cost of a bubble envelop. - 1 to 15 Geocoins ordered - $4.15 - 16 to 30 Geocoins ordered - $6.00 - 31 to 45 Geocoins ordered - $8.80 - 46 or more Geocoins ordered (email me at bobkat92@AOL.Com for a specific price) Total Enclosed: total Geocoins ordered x $3 each + shipping option = __________________ Make Checks or Money Orders Payable to: "Robert Meehan Jr." Mail Orders to: Bob Meehan, 3501 Pomeroy St., San Diego, CA. 92123 Order deadline will be December 15, 2003. Distribution of these Geocoins will be in late January or early February, 2004. Note: Checks & Money Orders will NOT be cashed until after January 1, 2004. *** When mailing this order form to me, please also send me an email to: BobKat92@AOL.Com to let me know that it is coming. [This message was edited by Bobkat92 & the 3 Bears on October 27, 2003 at 07:20 PM.]

San Diego has had the worst of it. Over 100,000 acres have burned just today. There have been 8 deaths in San Diego alone. The number of house burned will likely be in hundreds. The leading edge of the fire is just over 3 miles from us. We are not ready to leave, but we are certainly getting ready and will leave if the situation calls for it. As for caches lost in San Diego, I am sure there have to be quite a few of them. In looking at the news, I am afraid that Miramar #1, one of my more challenging cache finds yet, is toast.

quote:Originally posted by Touchstone:Great work Bobkat! Any Paypal account yet? I think it's fair to add a surcharge on to those individuals that want to use that form of payment. Marky, Kloosey, and I are working on the PayPay option. In the mean time, I plan to send out an email to all those people who pre-ordered the geocoin. This email with have an attached document order form (and it will be for those poeople who would rather pay by check or money order). Look for it either tonight (10/26) or Monday (10/27).

quote:Originally posted by GeoCrickets: 1 - I think the shipping is just fine. I ordered coins and the shipping was about the same and it would be a lot easer on you as well. Finally, a voice is heard from what I am sure will be the vast majority. And I am hoping the Groundspeak side will say 2004. I will ask Pressed Metal about that.

quote:Originally posted by beckerbuns:I think this is where you are confusing us. The $3.85 is for PRIORITY MAIL not EXPRESS MAIL. Express is the one that costs over $10, as previously mentioned. Is there a distribution site in or around San Jose yet? I was assuming that Marky or GeoROCKS had stepped in here. If not, I (and Nurse Dave I bet, if he has moved here by the time the coins arrive) would be happy to help. Beckerbuns is right. When I said "Express" I really meant "Priority" mail. Sorry for the confusion. The Priority Mail rates (which is a flat rate in to anywhere in country), will start at $3.85 for a 1 lbs. package. I will add .25 to cover the cost of a bubble envelop. So an order of 1 to 15 geocoins will be $4.10. 15 to 30 Geocoins will be $6, etc. AND finally, I am not trying to give the impression that I don't take other's people's forum posts into to consideration, but the last few posts have been knit picking WAY TOO MUCH about the shipping costs and how to package the envelops. Do you know what a logistical nightmare it would be to try to individually price every shipping order? The only way I am willing to do this is if there is standard shipping fee for ALL orders. Anyway, virtually every pre-order I received was for at least 5 geocoins. Many were for 10 to 15 geocoins. Card stock and paper weight is NOT going to work for orders of that size. You can bypass all your shipping cost stress (and make my life a lot easier) by just picking up your geocoins instead. That price will be $0. And yes, there will be a Distribution site in San Jose. Kloosley will be doing it. Kealia & Touchtone will be doing it in Santa Cruz. I am still looking for a firm volunteer to do it up in San Francisco. - Bobkat92 & the 3 Bears "To me, Geocaching is the thrill of the hunt and going to neat places (you might not go otherwise); it's NOT what you actually find in a cache."

quote:Originally posted by Bobkat92 & the 3 Bears: quote:Originally posted by Kite & Hawkeye:Something the size of a geocoin (or even several geocoins) can easily be shipped First Class for about a dollar. Express or Priority mail would be VERY expensive ($3.85 for Priority, $13.65 for Express). I want to buy a few coins, but not that badly. I did a lot of research on the shipping cost. True you probably could ship two or 3 Geecoins for about a dollar. Though here are some other factors that I had to consider too: - These geocoins MUST be in a bubbled packaging. An standard envelop will be ripped to threads by the gecoin when it goes though the mail sorting machines if its not in some type of protected packaging. - Once the weight of the goecoin exceeds the .37 stamp value, the postage fee is then based on where it is heading. The next flat rate the U.S. Postal service had is the $3.85 Priority Mail rate for up to 1 lbs. (which is about 15 geocoins). The key for me is a FLAT rate. The biggest hesitation for me in spearheading this geocoin project was the huge logistical task of shipping this geocoin. When all the ordering is said & done, I could be looking at well over 100 or more orders to ship to individual people. The last thing I want to do is sit there and individually figure out the shipping cost for each order. Anyway, I am also giving the option to people to pick up their geocoin at a distribution site in virtually every major city in California. I am hoping and praying the most of the people placing orders will choose to pick their geocoins up. Also, check out the rate to purchase 4 USA geocoins. For just 4 geocoins, the shipping would be $4.99. Luckily for you, there will be a distribution site in San Diego, so if you are willing to drive over near the Qualcomm Stadium area to pick up your geocoins, then your shipping fee will be $0. - Bobkat92 & the 3 Bears "To me, Geocaching is the thrill of the hunt and going to neat places (you might not go otherwise); it's NOT what you actually find in a cache."