Koolbrez

OK, I am ready to put my $.02 in the pot. After all this is America where we all can have a say. Plain paper sometimes laminated coin proxys are lame. I am sure most agree. A proxy that has had a little time invested make it a bit better are totally within reason to be acceped as a fair replacement of the original. As for why the proxy was made, I believe if you made a proxy to replace a missing coin good for you, if you made a proxy to keep from releasing the original shame on you. If you don't want it lost don't release it. If you released it and it came up missing do a good copy and let it free again. In all cases if it is not marked as a copy in the listing it is a poor decision to do so. I applaud all those that release and all those that collect. But in the end it is your reputation on the line when I find a good or bad proxy and decide to move it or not. I could even make a decent one for you and re release it into the game before putting out a laminated paper copy.

I am sitting here LMAO cuz I just asked the wife today if the post woman wondered why I was getting all these bubble mailers from Canada, US and Europe, since I just started recently getting alot in the mail. Wonder what she thought when she saw the one addressed from the Geocoin Secret Agent coming from the Bering Sea? HMMM... Maybe I should go out each day and when I get the next one act excited and tell her the final piece to the Doomsday device arrived.

I to am new and have no trading list to speak of yet.. Reading this post has answered alot of questions. Thanks for all the posts. Keep them coming I like lots of personal opinions.

Great Work on a Great Coin! Beautiful!

not a dolphin fan but the waves on the back are really neat. Nice design!

Koolbrez (Adult) 1. Participating -Email sent 8/27 2. Received Name 3. Mission Complete 4. Package Received!

So, which above person are you aiming for? BUT, I agree, geocoins are geocins. The ones you win are special as well as the gifted ones. That's aimed at those who think our silly games are crowding out their serious collecting discussions. My "Special Coins" are only "Birds of a Feather" so they probabaly wouldn't consider them a "New Coin" worthy of collecting. Sure, your "special coins" ARE worthy.. A lot of times these here forums get a bit stiff and boring especially without the cointests and people who aren't too afraid to speak up. I agree. This forum is a one stop shop that you never know what's going on. One day there are cointests then the next new coins coming out. Heck sometimes it's only hours between shifts in the topics. Makes me come back everyday. Keep it the way it is.

So, which above person are you aiming for? BUT, I agree, geocoins are geocins. The ones you win are special as well as the gifted ones. That's aimed at those who think our silly games are crowding out their serious collecting discussions. My "Special Coins" are only "Birds of a Feather" so they probabaly wouldn't consider them a "New Coin" worthy of collecting. Sure, your "special coins" ARE worthy.. A lot of times these here forums get a bit stiff and boring especially without the cointests and people who aren't too afraid to speak up. I agree. This forum is a one stop shop that you never know what's going on. One day there are cointests then the next new coins coming out. Heck sometimes it's only hours between shifts in the topics. Makes me come back everyday. Keep it the way it is.

MISSION UPDATE: Official date changed to Oct. 11th Tent, table and chairs ordered Two temporary caches to be hidden around the plant for employees and guests to find with the assistance of local cachers. This place is huge. Giveaways ordered and provided by company. Compass keychains to each person that finds a cache. Additionaly all employees that find a cache will be given a ticket to win a brand new GPSr that I personally get to choose and pay for with company card. The GPSr will be given out at the end of the day. Raffle will start two weeks prior to the event. Items so far for the raffle: GSA V3 Coin TX 888 Coin It all about the numbers Coin Canadian pass the puck micro geocoin Canadian Cacher Micro geocoin Canadian Nomad TB (2)Wenchuan earthquake awareness pathtags Original Cache hunter pathtag Foundit it! PTC 08/08 pathtag TB tag 2 ready to hide caches, Lock and Locks (enough quality swag to fill both) Additionally for each 100 tickets sold ($1 each) $10 gas card up to $100 in gas. Three local cachers including myself to help with a few more waiting in the wings if needed. Propaganda will start filling the information LCD's in the plant next week. Registration will begin for the picnic next week. 1400+ anticipated to attend. That is all for now. Thanks to all who have donated thus far. Thanks to my company for supporting this effort and kicking in some nice stuff. Thanks most to the GSA for putting me on this mission. This has been so fun and exciting. It has started from a simple raffle and 101 booth for charity to this huge undertaking that I really enjoy and have poured my heart into. As my quote says "If you don't remember the journey was it worth the trip". This is one journey that has really been worth it all and one I will always remember. Will continue to accept donations. E-mail me. More will be posted as things get down to the wire. AS Koolbrez Updated to add the Canadian package that arrived today and a couple of pathtags I originally left out by mistake.

I kinda figured that most coins are 7-10$. But also think that if someone has a coin and are willing to trade it off it does not have that "special" meaning to them like their keepers do. SO.... a coin on the trade list won't have much more value than most coins you can buy due to sentimental value. They might have the the HTF factor added though.

Fact: I didn't know a darn thing before reading this thread but now I know tons. Thanks Edit for a typo

I am not one to offend someone when making a trade but I guess if one of us don't like the terms then it just wasn't meant to be. I think most people understand but like in all things you have your traders that think their coins are worth a mint and those that would do anything to make a good fair trade. Reputation is paramount in this society from my first impression.

Watch this to check your awareness. I missed it. We all should be more aware of everything especially bikers!

Isn't that Angelina Jolies tattoo of where her kids are from? ROFLMAO! But don't think there is enough coords.

Where can one go to find what would be fair trade value for coins. Is something that is learned by just doing it? Is there a reliable site? I know consideration is also taken for what it means to one person vs. the next and supply and demand amoung other things. Let me know what you think. If anyone wants they can post a coin and say what fair trade would be in Geocash . $1 US = $1 GEO Thanks Koolbrez

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HMM browser not refreshing right. Sorry for the late post. Seemed kinda funny when last post never changed.

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I spent a large amount of my summer in the sand. I would go to the "beach" in the morning on my days off and in the evenings on days that I worked. The "beach" was full of people young and old, rich and poor. No one seemed to care, the whole town was there. There were people there always having a barbeque and passing out free food and drinks. I enjoyed the "beach". For the "beach" was the nickname for the spot that everyone showed up to help fill sandbags to raise the levee that surrounded our town. Since the water has gone down I have managed to get a couple of caches placed and a trip to the Zoo in. Man this was a summer to remember. I wouldn't have changed a thing. Thanks for the cointest. Koolbrez

A Big Thanks to those that have donated so far. Cache-in-Hand Arf2-D2 BrierPatch This will definately help the overall mission. If you still would like to donate Please e-mail me. Thank you so much to everyone! Koolbrez

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I'm in as soon as I get a coin ( I have until the 19th). This will be my first coin to buy and release but it will be special and have meaning. Anyone have a coin for sale that would be fitting for this challenge? I am up for suggestions. E-mail me.

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