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    Geocoin Purchasing Conglomerates

    in Trackables

    Posted

    So, to resurrect the original purpose of this thread...

     

    Are there currently any coin purchasing groups still around?

     

    I am so very happy to hear from everyone and I apologize for not responding promptly. I am moving and having a moving sale so I have been neglecting other obligations.

     

    The coins are for sale. I ask everyone to wait a week or two until I get to the new place and then I can contact everyone.

     

    Thank you very much for your patience!!!

     

    April

     

    I guess there isn't a coin purchasing group still in operation. I live in Shoreline so I'll meet with people interested in buying 5 or more coins. It will save on postage (of course, the price of gas might not make it worth the drive ;-)

    Geocoin Purchasing Conglomerates

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    Posted

    So, to resurrect the original purpose of this thread...

     

    Are there currently any coin purchasing groups still around?

     

    I am so very happy to hear from everyone and I apologize for not responding promptly. I am moving and having a moving sale so I have been neglecting other obligations.

     

    The coins are for sale. I ask everyone to wait a week or two until I get to the new place and then I can contact everyone.

     

    Thank you very much for your patience!!!

     

    April

    Washington State University Coug Trackable Coin Now available

    in Trackables

    Posted

    This is my fist geocoin and I am very excited.

     

    I have one on ebay but I will take direct orders, too.

     

    This is an unique coin with the trademarked WSU Coug logo.

     

    WSU Geocoin Link attempt 2

    UPDATE:

     

    Hello, I've reduced the price of the coin to $25 plus $4.00 shipping (there are no handling charges)

     

    This coin was made in the United States of America.

     

    the link above is still working.

    Washington State University Coug Trackable Coin Now available

    in Trackables

    Posted

    Is there a link to an image that works? This one gets me a dead yahoo page.

     

    It could have been a design and composition that was very costly to produce ;) so we'd like to see it for ourselves.

     

    People may be supportive if the recipient of the fundraiser was disclosed.

     

    Is the licensing fee public knowledge?

     

    I fixed the link WSU coin link attempt 2

     

    I'm he recipient of the fundraiser. I was making a tongue in cheek joke.

     

    I don't know if the licensing fee public knowledge. I didn't work directly with WSU. I worked with someone who had purchased rights to the logo for resale.

     

    This is the first coin that I've had created so I might have been over charged.

     

    If I don't sell any then I'll lower the price. That's pretty typical in the retail business.

     

    Okay, I hope you don't take this as mean spirited in anyway, but your coin is way too expensive for what it is. I have no idea how much you paid in licensing fees, but a typical coin sells for around $10.

     

    You would probably sell out much faster and still make a profit if you mark it down to about $2 over your cost.

     

    Thanks for the constructive criticism. I appreciate it. The feedback has indicated that a lower price maybe needed.

    Washington State University Coug Trackable Coin Now available

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    Posted

    Is there a link to an image that works? This one gets me a dead yahoo page.

     

    It could have been a design and composition that was very costly to produce :) so we'd like to see it for ourselves.

     

    People may be supportive if the recipient of the fundraiser was disclosed.

     

    Is the licensing fee public knowledge?

     

    I fixed the link WSU coin link attempt 2

     

    I'm he recipient of the fundraiser. I was making a tongue in cheek joke.

     

    I don't know if the licensing fee public knowledge. I didn't work directly with WSU. I worked with someone who had purchased rights to the logo for resale.

     

    This is the first coin that I've had created so I might have been over charged.

     

    If I don't sell any then I'll lower the price. That's pretty typical in the retail business.

    Washington State University Coug Trackable Coin Now available

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    Posted

    This is my fist geocoin and I am very excited.

     

    I have one on ebay but I will take direct orders, too.

     

    WSU Geocoin

     

    This is an unique coin with the trademarked WSU Coug logo.

     

    I'm curious about a couple things (aside from the price)...

     

    How is it "unique"? Is there only 1? Being a trademarked logo, how did you get permission to use it? Is it being marketed by the University as well? Were any other metal versions made or planning to be made? How many of each if there is more than 1? Does it have a custom icon? What's the thickness? :)

     

    edit to add: You mention it being "my" coin in the title. Is this your personal coin?

     

    It's "unique" because it's the only WSU coin and maybe the only university coin. There are 300 made. Future coins (if made) will be slightly different (a different metal version). I measure the coin at 3 mm thick. I'll weight it in the future. I am unfamiliar with "my" coin. I contacted a designer and worked with him and the mint to get it created. Does that make it a personal coin?

    Washington State University Coug Trackable Coin Now available

    in Trackables

    Posted

    This is my fist geocoin and I am very excited.

     

    I have one on ebay but I will take direct orders, too.

     

    WSU Geocoin

     

    This is an unique coin with the trademarked WSU Coug logo.

     

    Yes, that's the price. If none sell than I will come down on the price.

     

    Are you having to pay a fee to use that logo?

    Yes, a fee had to be paid to use the the logo.

     

    PS - I hope I am replying properly. I am awkward at the reply function.

    Washington State University Coug Trackable Coin Now available

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    Posted

    I suppose it is possible they could have received permission to use the logo, or paid whatever licensing fee the university requires. The latter might explain the price.

     

    I know that 2~sherlocks received permission from the Green Bay Packers to use their logo for his coin, with the stipulation that it not be sold for a profit.

     

    The coin was made with legal use of the registered trademark and can be sold for profit.

    Help! I have an activiation code engraving problem!

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    Posted

    I am having some geocoins made by a company that hasn't made geocoins before (long story).

     

    I told the rep that the activation codes would be consecutive but OOPS! I was wrong. The guy can't/won't individually engrave the activation codes on each coin (300).

     

    I want to have the coins made and then engraved at another source. Do you think another company that makes geocoins would take care of this task? Any ideas where to go? I thought of engraving them myself with a dremel tool but I am afraid that will look really sloppy.

     

    Does anyone know of a company that produces geocoins in the Seattle area?

     

    Please give me some great ideas!!!

     

    Thank you.

    I want to see how many active caches per state.

    in General geocaching topics

    Posted

    Clearly I need to take a walk or something.

     

    I looked at 5 states strictly for quantity of caches. The divided by the sqare miles of same states. Rhode Island actually has a greater cache density than California.

     

    Useless information? I think so.

     

    Alabama: 0.089

    Alaska: 0.003

    California: 0.300

    Idaho: 0.067

    Rhode Island: 0.493

     

    That's the kind of info that I like. Thank you!

    Washington State University Cougars? University of WA Huskies?

    in Northwest

    Posted

    Big Coug Fan! 1979 Forest Management - Gannon Hall resident. Jack Thompson / Steve Puidokas days!!

     

    My dad is also a WSU grad 1958 grad - Forest Management too!!

     

    Crazy thing is that there were young forestry prof's when dad attended that were still teaching when I got there!

     

    Have put in nearly 30 years for Oregon Dept of Foresty in Coos Bay since leaving ole' Pullman.

     

    That reminds me - need to put in an order for some Cougar Gold!!

     

    My dad graduated from the WSU forestry mgmt program in 1970 (I think).

    Please More Adult Items In Cache

    in General geocaching topics

    Posted

    I have been caching for several months now. I love this sport but one thing that is frustrating me is, I am buying trade items to replace for what I take out, And all that I am finding in these cache's are toys for my child. Isn't this an adult sport? I do not mind an occasional toy, (it helps to keep the children motivated, but hey I need some motivation too after trekking for an hour to find these cache's.) If I didn't want a trade item then I would have looked for a micro. Also remember when you go out and check on your cache's to take with you, some new trade items. There are items in there that no-one would want. Old rusty keychains, pens that have leaked, etc... Sorry for the grip, I will still be out there caching. See you on the trail.

     

    So tell us, just how ADULT do you want the stuff to be? :huh:

     

    there was a (in package) condom in one of the caches I found. I mentioned when I logged the find in case the cache owner wanted to make the contents "G" rated. I don't expect to find good trading stuff but I tend to cache with children and they go NUTS for the toys! I carry a few good items with me in case I find something worthwhile and I can do an equal trade.

    Best ways to sell unactivated geocoins

    in Trackables

    Posted

    Is it reasonable to think that I can have some geocoins made then sell them to cover the cost? With a small markup I could have some free ones for myself.

     

    I am worried about dropping the money (coin minting, tracking id, and logo fee) and then having 250 coins that no one wants to buy. It would be great if I could activate them all for myself but it isn't financially feasible.

     

    So, what's the best ways to sell unactivated geocoins?

     

    Forums?

    Ebay?

     

    What are the other methods?

     

    Thank you for the feedback.

    Forthferalz Geoturtle Glass Geocoin

    in Trackables

    Posted

    I didn't see this mentioned in the thread. Someone already has something like this and it's pretty cool:

    DSC_2280.sized.jpg

     

    The glass etching used on it is simple but how sturdy is that glass coin? Do you think a blank glass coin is something I could buy at a craft store?

    COINTEST: The Stop Lurking and come Introduce Yourself

    in Trackables

    Posted

    This morning, I was thinking about this contest for lurkers.

     

    The original instructions mentioned that the winner should be some what new to forums (I think this rule was change) but it occurred to me that a true lurker would have been a member longer without many posts.

     

    Here are my calculations:

     

    Number of days a forum member: 2911

    Number of posts: 14

    Posts per day 0.0048

    Here are Keewee's calculations:

     

    Number of days a forum member: 62

    Number of posts: 862

    Posts per day 13.9

     

    Anyway, lurking has given me a lot of time to think about it. Thanks again for the cointest. I didn't know there were contests. It's fun!

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