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    Geocoin terminology

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    So far we have:

     

    RE: regular edition - A coin that is open-ended on number of coins that will be minted. Or possibly a coin that is "widely available", which usually means a minting quantity of 100 or more. [FEEL FREE TO ADJUST NUMBER HERE TO COMMUNITY CONSENSUS]

     

    LE: Limited Edition. Typically a differenet version (color, metal, etc.) than the main run of coins. Produced in a limited quantity and usually not re-minted after the initial minting.

     

    SE: Special Edition. Typically a different version that the main run of coins. No limit on the number minted.

     

    XLE: Extremely Limited Edition. Same as LE only more rare.

     

    AE: Artists Edition. Typically a version only made available to the producer of the coin. He/She decides what to do with them.

     

    I'm a numbers kind of guy, so I'd like to see some more numbers in here. It seems to me the best way to address the "editions" is to use percentages of the total minting. My numbers may not be the numbers that everyone wants to see, but I'm more interested in if you like the idea at all. So here goes:

     

    RE: regular edition = More than 70% of the total coins minted are in this finish/color, etc.

     

    LE: Limited Edition. = Less than 20% of the total coins minted are in this finish/color, etc.

     

    XLE: Extremely Limited Edition. = Less than 10% of the total coins minted are in this finish/color, etc.

     

    Now I'm NOT saying anyone does this, but I think using percentages is a good way to prevent someone from minting say 100 coins, and calling 51 of those "RE" and the other 49 "LE". As it is now, I just don't have a good feel for where people draw the line on LE's. I really doubt that anyone does this, but the question is, where do you draw the line? 55 RE's and 45 are LE's? Probably not. But a 70/30 split, maybe. And then if you throw the XLE's in there, what's a good # for those? Is it 70/20/10 split? or is that too many to call XLE? Should it only be 5% so it's a 75/20/5 split?

     

    Now, I understand that for LE's this is also contingent on no more being made in that color/finish, etc. But, for argument's sake, let's just say in the above example it was only going to be 1 run, ever, anyway.

     

    What do you think?

    Looking for Feedback

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    If you can't etch the edge w/ the tracking #, I'd move the 2007 from the shell to above the pocket locations on the front, and put the tracking # on the shell. (Here it can be large enough that people won't complain they can't read it). And maybe even above the upper pocket you could put his name, or initials. Kind of like the military uniforms. Anyway, just a few ideas. But I think it's a good coin, and a good idea. I'll have to start thinking about a mascot for us!

    The Geocoin Secret Agent

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    If I was lucky enough to find one of the GSA's coins there is no way I would ever consider selling it!

     

    Did you find it yet? Looks like it's here as of today!

     

    GSA's Mission: K1W1 (Canterbury) by Team chelmo (GC10EAM)

    South Island

    The Geocoin Secret Agent

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    Yes, now would be a good time to visit Arizona - do a little caching - drop a few coins - you know, before it gets too hot and toasty?!?! :lol:

     

    I wholeheartedly concur! But I think the GSA should come a little further south, to Tucson. :)

    GC Element Geocoin

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    I like the idea, but the Atomic # and Weight are weird to me. I think something like 1227 and 1575 (The center Frequencies of the GPS L1 and L2 band in MHz) would be more recognizable and meaningful. But since you're already WAY down this road, maybe next time.

     

    Also, I do like the copper.

     

    Thank you! and Thank you for picking on me. :laughing:

     

    Jayman11

    Sorry. I guess I let my critical side get the best of me and just zeroed in on that one thing. Overall, I do like the idea. It's got originality going for it, and it looks nice too.

    GC Element Geocoin

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    I like the idea, but the Atomic # and Weight are weird to me. I think something like 1227 and 1575 (The center Frequencies of the GPS L1 and L2 band in MHz) would be more recognizable and meaningful. But since you're already WAY down this road, maybe next time.

     

    Also, I do like the copper.

    At-home postage options

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    not futzing with the post office (which usually isn't open after I get home from work).

     

    So, I'm looking for alternatives... Ideally it would be something that wouldn't charge a monthly fee. I'd be cool with a surcharge onto postage I purchase, just so I don't have to visit the P.O.

     

    Another option might be to tell your local post office to "get with the times." :D Ours has a kiosk in the lobby that's open 24/7 that you can ship packages of most sizes and weights. You just put the package on the scale, and it weighs it. You tell it it's not bigger than 16" (or something like that). You give it the zip code it's going to (there is even an Int'l option), and then you can pay w/ a credit card, and it spits out a stamp for the right postage. It's EXCELLENT! You can even buy delivery confirmation, etc. The only limitation I've found is that the box has to be smaller than 16" square or something like that. So it's definitely not a problem for geocoins. Anyway, I think it's great! Every post office should have one. I don't know how people got through Christmas before this thing. I just go at 9:00 at night and there's never anyone there, so I mail my stuff and go. No more waiting in line for 20+ minutes. You might suggest your local PO get one.

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