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    Found some old coins - selling

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    Posted · Edited by Haughton's Hunters

    I rearranged my home office and found a few old, unactivated coins. These are the Geocoins Through The Ages version 1 - Egyptian Cartouche by GeoCoins.net.

     

    All individually trackable.

    NOT activated but activations codes included.

     

    $10 each, shipped inside the US. Outside the US will be actual shipping.

     

    I have the following number of each finish available.

    none - all sold

     

    Image is a representative. I am sure I have a pic of each somewhere, but I'm too lazy to dig them up.

     

    gta-cartouche.jpg

    Selling Collection Soon

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    Again, thanks to all. The other insurance company has accepted full liability. Now it's a matter of covering expenses until all is said and done.

     

    I still have coins available. Please email me if you are interested in seeing what I have left. You can email me directly at "geocaching allallens com". You should be able to figure out what to do there.

     

    Also, as a note to all that bought some of my coins. To the best of my knowledge, none of the coins are activated. I did however retrieve the activation codes for most of them. If I had retrieved the code, I included it in the PVC sleeve with the coin. If there was no slip, that means I most likely did not retrieve the code, but I may have just missed putting it in the sleeve. Let me know if you received a trackable coin with no activation code and I'll check to see if I have retrieved the code for that coin.

     

    Thank you.

    Selling Collection Soon

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    Posted

    Again, thank you all. I was hurt, but nothing broken according to the X-Rays. Bumps, bruises and sore joints. Got hit on the side, so did a bit of a spin. We all know what that does to a body.

     

    As a note (not sure if I've said this before or not). *IF* I have one of your coins and you don't want it sold, I would be happy to send it back to you in exchange for another coin that can be sold. Last thing I want to do is upset any of you by selling one of your coins that you don't want sold.

     

    Thank you all again for your well wishes. I will be fine, but until the insurance companies start paying out, I need to cover the bills out of my own pocket. Just got my truck out of the storage lot yesterday. Cost me $225 to have it towed out. And it begins....

    Selling Collection Soon

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    Thank you all so far for your concerns and well wishes. I am sure all will turn out well, and though this is not my preferred way to raise funds quick, it is my quickest option.

     

    Thank you for your understanding.

     

    Also, if you know I have one of your coins and do NOT want it sold, please let me know. I will honor all requests of this type.

     

    Brian Allen aka Haughton

    Selling Collection Soon

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    Posted · Edited by Flying Spaghetti Monster

    It looks like I'm going to get a list together of my coins soon for sale. However, I want to make clear to everyone that if you traded a coin with me, and you see it on the list, PLEASE let me know as I may not recall all the coins I've traded with the agreement of Do Not Sell.

     

    And because I know it does bother some people when another sells their coins, I hope you see this as a valid reason. On Thursday, March 6 I was in an automobile accident. My truck will most likely be considered a total loss. I was the only person in truck, and the other truck was a single occupant also. Because I' have retained an attorney, I am not going to go into detail about what happened. Lets just say that I will need to pay stuff out of pocket for now until the insurance companies start paying back.

     

    So, I plan on selling most likely all my coins except a very select few that I know for a fact should not be sold (i.e. The GeoCoin Fairy, Secret Agent Coin, B.U.G.).

     

    When I have the list together, possibly not until next weekend, I will post here that it is ready. You can email or PM me and I'll send you the list. If you want to contact me early, I'll add you to a list of people to send the list to when it's ready.

     

    I also have NO clue as to what I'll be asking for the coins. I'm *THINKING* $8.00 each shipped.

    Motorcycle - Meridian Gold - Ram-Mount - Vibrations

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    Posted

    If you get a new one, get a COLOR. Much nicer than the Gold edition (I have both). I made a mount for mine to reduce vibrations (see). It is important to reduce vibrations to any unit that may have batteries. Batteries can "arc" at the contact points with vibration and heat up causing problems. My homemade mount solves that by being mounted with Velcro. It wobbles a bit, but that's OK. It also helps that it's mounted on a GL1800 Gold Wing.

    Thanks Rattlebars. I'm running on an '07 Honda VTX 1300R. Just finished the Clayton Root mod, waiting for the clock to show up so I can put it in the speedometer housing. Highway bars are supposed to be here on Tuesday.

     

    I don't have the ability to create a bracket for myself, so it looks as though the Ram system is probably the best bet. Of course, I'm looking at over $60 because I don't want just one, I am headed to GeoWoodstock on it as well and want to mount a camera for when I go through Yosimite and possibly other places.

     

    Thanks much. I checked out your site as well, lots of good info there!

    Motorcycle - Meridian Gold - Ram-Mount - Vibrations

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    Posted

    IF they'll fix it, I doubt if they'd charge $100. I had repairs to two different Merigolds - I don't remember what I was charged, but it was fair, and quick, plus both units came back with extra goodies. Note, this was BEFORE Thales was sold.

     

    However, they refer to that as an "obsolete unit" so they may not offering repairs at any price.

     

    Thanks for the info. As for the fixing it, I have called and they told me it was a main board problem and the base charge was like $120 or something. I figure for that price I can get one off of ebay <SIGH>.

    Motorcycle - Meridian Gold - Ram-Mount - Vibrations

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    I haven't experienced the problems you have but I can tell you I really like the Ram mount. I transfer my garmin from truck to kayak to bike and clip it off to carry on my pack with ease. It has never come loose or wiggled free. The Ram mounts are not the cheapest thing on the market but they work great.

     

    Good luck.

     

    TCS

    Thanks TCS. Have you used anything other than the Ram system? I'm wondering just how much vibration is reduced (or not).

    Motorcycle - Meridian Gold - Ram-Mount - Vibrations

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    Posted

    I've been caching for some time now, and often use my Meridian Gold on my motorcycle in a bicycle handlebar mount. This has worked great for several years except for one small thing.

     

    On occasion, the GPS (plugged into a power port) says "Critical power loss, shutting down" or something similar. It then shuts down. Well, this is fine unless I'm wanting to keep the mileage I've traveled or keep my track. It doesn't seem to be happening at any specific RPM/Speed, it's almost like it's just random vibrations can turn it off. I've even had success (if you want to call it that) at smacking into my palm and having it turn off. Again, not always, but it will happen.

     

    So the question is two fold. Has anyone else had this problem, and will the $100 (or whatever they charge) repair bill to send it to Magellan fix it? Secondly, has anyone been in the same situation, switched to the Ram-Mount system, and had the problem go away? According to Ram-Mount's site, because of the rubber balls that are used, the vibration is reduced significantly. But before I spend any more money than I have to, I'd like to hear from others. I'd hate to go one way just to find out it didn't do any good.

     

    I have been told that the problem is the contacts from the battery terminal to the circuit board is to blame because the leads are not soldered on, but held there by tension. So I opened up my case and bent the contacts back so they are forced onto the board more. This has made no discernible difference.

     

    I plan on taking the bike from Phoenix to GeoWoodstock VI in May and don't want to have to keep turning my GPS on every few miles.

     

    And no, purchasing a new GPS isn't the solution as I don't have the cash for that at this time.

     

    TIA for any help or insights you may have!

    Link Question

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    Posted

    No problem at all.

     

    Our product is a token with a common back, where the customer can pick a design of their liking from our inventory. All designs have been approved by Groundspeak, so there is no question there. What Eartha is objecting to is the ability to pick a different design. Thus making our one product, actually about 30 products.

    Other coins are minted and you can't choose to change the design on either side.

     

    Linking to a product is just that. It links to one single item for sale.

    Linking to a store front is the home page of the store, from which point you can choose any of the products from the store by following links.

    In either case, you can always get back to the home page of the store or other products via links on the sides or top or bottom of the page.

     

    Thanks for the questions, and I hope I've explained it sufficiently.

     

    Hmmm,

     

    I suppose there are 2 questions here. Please keep in mind that i am a newish cacher and a rookie collector so i am still awed by the whole coin thing.

     

    Q1 what is the difference between your coin and the others that we see pictures of and links too? In what way is it able to be customised that the others can't be?

    Q2 what is the difference between linking to your product and linking in to a store front?

     

    As said a rookie and i don't take offence to being educated as long as you are polite.

     

    L

     

    Oh Merry Chrismas, it's already chrismas eve here and we are getting excited...

     

    Edited to make more sense!!!

    Link Question

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    Posted

    OK, I'm having a heated debate with Eartha and would appreciate a civilized discussion here.

     

    According to Eartha, I can not link to our trackable token because the design can be customized. So it is not one product I want to link to and need to be approved by Groundspeak. So be it.

     

    However, and I having nothing against the coin...actually I like the coin, in this thread:

    http://forums.Groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=179362

    There is a link. The link goes to the storefront of their site. Personally, I don't care, but I do feel I have been unfairly censored (and I'm sure this post won't last long either).

     

    Eartha says that this link:

    http://www.northboundtradingcompany.com/shop/

    Is to one product. I disagree.

     

    Now, I will be the first to admit that I took it personally when my post was hidden. I don't know why it was hidden and not just edited like most other posts here. Why was my post completely removed while other posts just have the link removed? Seems unfair to me, but then again, that's me.

     

    So, I reported the above post as an inappropriate link. And I have been told MANY times now by Eartha that this link is perfectly fine. That it is a link to one product that goes to other versions of the product in different finishes, so it's OK. But take a look yourself and let me know, am I wrong here? Honestly. The link to the northboundtradingcompany.com page is to the home page of the store. It is NOT a link to the product. The product's link is this:

    http://northboundtradingcompany.com/shop/i...31799ca9bf2f50f

    THAT is the link to the product.

     

    All I'm asking for is honest fairness. And this link being allowed is completely unfair to other vendors that have store fronts. Not just me, but Hog Wild, Coins and Pins, and every other commercial site out there.

     

    Again, just equal enforcement of the rules. And for some reason, whether it really is happening or not, I feel I am being treated with a heavy hand.

     

    Thank you for your time. And again, please keep it civil.

    Announcement: Grey Owl's Beaver Lodge Geocoin

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    Posted

    Thanks for the info. Quite a story too! I wouldn't mind getting away like that myself, but with "life" these days, it sure is tough.

     

    Hey Haughton's Hunters,

    It was Grey Owl's childhood dream to live in the wild like a North American Indian. Once he came to Canada his dream of living in the wild came true, and the "white" lie got out of hand. The movie based on his life gives the impression that he really did not like the spotlight. He only wanted to live in the wild and write books away from people. The world/media wanted to believe he was something larger than life... ...just like we do with our celebrities today.

     

    Two years ago we took a weekend and canoed to "beaver lodge". There are probably a few hundred people each year who hike, canoe or kayak there. The trip is not for the faint of heart, but those who go are rewarded with the wilderness that inspired Grey Owl some 80 years ago.

    --We were camping alone at the north shore of Kingsmere Lake on a quite calm evening. (to reach Ajawaan Lake, you must hike alongside or paddle on Kingsmere Lake) At dusk, there was a sudden stir in the forest behind us where a large buck came crashing through the campsite and plunged into the lake. Dusk is the worst time for mosquito's, and we figured it was running to the only place it could get away. He swam around for about 5 minutes and then left back into the forest about 250 meters from us.

    We look forward to visiting Ajawaan lake again this coming summer :laughing: (hmm... ...eventcache idea?!? LOL)

     

    ...Northbound

     

    Nice looking coin. I didn't catch the reason this guy fooled everyone though, couldn't he have just preached his message as a "white" guy? Or did he feel his message would be more listened to if he was seen as a Native American Indian?

     

    Also, I noticed the wording on the coin and found it surprising that Groundspeak allowed the "Geocaching.com Trackable". Everywhere I've seen they state it must say "Trackable on Geocaching.com" or "Track on Geocaching.com". Maybe the coin will be considered more "valued" because of this. Who's to say.

    Announcement: Grey Owl's Beaver Lodge Geocoin

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    Posted

    Nice looking coin. I didn't catch the reason this guy fooled everyone though, couldn't he have just preached his message as a "white" guy? Or did he feel his message would be more listened to if he was seen as a Native American Indian?

     

    Also, I noticed the wording on the coin and found it surprising that Groundspeak allowed the "Geocaching.com Trackable". Everywhere I've seen they state it must say "Trackable on Geocaching.com" or "Track on Geocaching.com". Maybe the coin will be considered more "valued" because of this. Who's to say.

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