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I got these sample images form the coin mint this morning and all I could say was... WOW. They look GREAT!! and look so nice!! I should be receiving the samples by the end of next week. Can't wait to get them in my hands!!!! Here are some of the pictures: White Seashell: Satin Silver finishing with Hematitie imitated gemstones Dark Seashell: Black Nickel finishing with Light Siam imitated gemstones Aged Seashell: Antique Copper finishing with Light Siam imitated gemstones Sideview Track on geocaching.com I have to say that the coin mnit did a great job on these coins!!! to reserve these Mini Seashell Geocoins, click HERE thx!

I use PayPal for domestic shipping. I bring all my international packages to the post office

I wrap my coins in small bubble pockets (usually fits 2-3 + separate them with cardboard). then I ship them with #000 or #00 tan biubble mailers depending on quantity

yeah, but it is diffidult to do as ithe icon is so small

So what do you guys think of this icon for the triple dragon geocoins? I know I have had a few months to work on it... but I have been drawing a blank lately.... need an extra pair of eyes....

OK. As of today..... mass production for the triple dragon geocoins have begun!!!! WOOHOO!!!! I should have pictures of the new coins by the end of next week! One revision: The background will not be sandblasted as I hope it would. The coin mint cannot guarantee a smooth finishing. So I have decided not to sandblast the background afterall. Estimate shipping date: April 16 Presales should start in the next couple of weeks. For those who have reserved the triple dragon coins would be able to make purchase before the general public. If you have not made your reservations, you can reserve them here Thanks again for you patience!!

Bubble mailers are typically thicker than 1/4" which makes them fall into the non-machinable category. According to the link in one of the above posts, all non-machinable mail will pay the rate for flats. The P.O. has essentially applied the non-machinable surcharge to all non-machinable items - regardless of weight. gotcha. thanks for the clarification!

yeah but... as discussed in earlier threads.... we're not sure if bubble mailers are considered to be 'flats'.... I use 2 bubble wraps when I send coins out so I might have to think of anotehr way..... we'll have to see....

I feel your pain but now in Canada we have stamps that keep their value forever. You buy them today and when the letter rate goes up, they are still good fo sending a letter. Rates go up again, they are still good. Too bad they can't be used on anything but letters, but it's better than nothing - sort of. Now if they could just figure out how to get a package from the USA to here in less than 3 weeks... we have forever stamps as well, but it just seem silly to go up to the post office and say.... excuse me, can I please have 100 rolls of stamps please

S/H is separate. But these are zinc zlloy coins, so they will be fairly light. I don't have any info on the imitated stones yet (in terms of weight). I know they're 5mm in diameter. Doubt they are heavy.

OK.... these are some of the picturs of the top (or the front) of the mini seashell geocoins... We're using a temp. mold right now. As soon as I Oked them, they will make a perm. mold to avoid too many screwups. Now they can work on the bottom (or the inside) of the mold!!!!! LOL They look awesome!!!

Don't forget about the Mini Seashell geocoins!!! Just got pictures of the front (or top) of the temp mold. Will post them later!

well this is gonna be fun.... yeah I wonder if the bubble mailers would be considered letters or parcels....

It is a LOT of work to sell coins, but the result can be fruitful. I have learnt so much and it has been an incredibly rewarding experience for me. I have gained knowledge from negotiating with the coin mint, designing the coin itself, talking to cachers about tehir experiecnes in making coins, dealing with forum drama, creating a website, reseraching the best packaging methods, to keeping a list of buyers and making sure all your coins are shipped (which is not as easy as it sounds). and it is SO COOL to know that people are caching with coins YOU created! There are always people that like what you do and there are always people that hate it. You need to decide if all the trouble you go through is worth the experience. In my opinion, it is.

they only come in the special seashell combo

Hi all, Hope everyone is doing well this weekend! An update... these mini seashell geocoins are coming along just fine and I shall receive some samples in a couple of weeks or so. Reservations for these little treasures are now open! Coin stats: Diameter: 1” Thickness: 4mm Weight: Determined upon receiving samples (these coins will be light) Base Metal: Zinc Alloy Seashell Types: Dark Seashell Black Nickel with red stone White Seashell Satin Silver with black stone Aged Seashell Antique Copper with black stone Other features: Trackable on geocaching.com Custom prefix tracking code (DWXXXX) Custom icon Estimate Shipping Date: Mid-May, 2007 These little buddies are small. 1” by 1” and 4mm thick to be exsct. These mini geocoins will fit in most film canisters and mini caches. A piece of imitated gemstone will be attached to the base on the inside of the shell. As always, these geocoins will be trackable on geocaching.com, have custom prefix and custom icon To reserve the Mini Seashell Geocoins, go here There are still some Hong Kong Geocoins and Non-trackable Double Dragon coins available. To order, click on the website If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me at derek@dwprods.com! Thanks and have a great day! d

Hi there, Hope everyrone is doing well today! After a few months of working on the Triple Dragon Geocoins, I can finally say that they should be ready in the very near future. I am still working on the next round of revision but if all things go well, these puppies should be on sale by mid-April!!!! Availbale finishing for Triple Dragon Geocoins: Two-tones Antique Gold Antique Copper Antique Silver Satin Silver (Only available in sold set) Estimated shipping date: Mid-April This is a picture of the work-in-process Triple Dragon Geocoins Please bear in mind that images for these triple dragon geocoins do not represent the final products. I am still working on the next round of revisions to perfect some of the details. However, they will be very close to them so you would have a good idea of what they will look like. Also, these coins will be sandblasted! Pricing 1-5: $8.95 6-10: $8.75 11+: $8.45 set: $45.00 If you have not reserved your Triple Dragon Geocoins, you can do so here. **If you are interested in any antique finsihing, please be sure to specify on the comment field when you reserve the coins.** Reservations for the Mini Seashell Geocoins will start in the next few days as well!!! Stay tune for more information!!! Thank you very much for your patient and support! If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me at derek@dwprods.com Have a great day! d http://www.dwprods.com

the dragon heads are the problem. they (the 2 mints) just can't seem to get the details right.. ugh. ok... it's 1:27am.... must sleep...

All right... I have received the samples from the mint. They are still not up to par. Due to the holiday, I will be negotiating with the mint on Thursday.... Quite frankly I don't know how many more rounds of changes it will take.... but this is quite frustrating.... Thanks again for everyone's patience and I will keep you updated on any positive changes. d PS happy chinese new year everyone!

Happy Chinese New Year everyone!!!!!

yeah... I thought about that too Started coming up with a bunch of themes but they all sounded pretty silly and wordy.... so I settled with just something simply

Really? Maybe they will be finished like the seashells from the geocoinclub last year? I was thinking that too. This one looks cooler, but its been done once already. I agree - down to the pearl (which you'll want to be sure stays attached, unlike the GCC coins). And just to clarify - I'm not picking on the person, project, or design. I only meant it just isn't all that unique. Maybe everything old is new again ... in internet time, 6 months can be a lifetime! I still have a coin and pin set if anyone wants it ... Oh really? I did a search a couple of months back and didn't find any seashell geocoins. hmmmm... I also always been away from the forum too... AHHH. Found a picture of it on the e-place. Yeah... it is a smiliar idea but I have to say it's a different design Thank you fior bringing that to my attention though. I do appreciate that!!!!

Really? Maybe they will be finished like the seashells from the geocoinclub last year? I was thinking that too. This one looks cooler, but its been done once already. I agree - down to the pearl (which you'll want to be sure stays attached, unlike the GCC coins). And just to clarify - I'm not picking on the person, project, or design. I only meant it just isn't all that unique. Maybe everything old is new again ... in internet time, 6 months can be a lifetime! I still have a coin and pin set if anyone wants it ... Oh really? I did a search a couple of months back and didn't find any seashell geocoins. hmmmm... I also always been away from the forum too...

Thanks for the compliments guys. Working on the getting the artowrk and the samples done....

So this is my next awesome project — The Mini Seashell geocoins!! These little treasures are small. 1” by 1” and 4mm thick to be exact. A piece of gemstone will be attached to the base on the inside of the shell. As always, these geocoins will be trackable on geocaching.com, have custom prefix and custom icon What do these little buddies look like? Well, we have a drawing for you here!! These mini geocoins will fit in most film canisters and mini caches. Although I have yet to determine the final finishing and gemstones types on these seashells (isn’t it always the case!), it is likely that only a couple of plating options and gemstones to be available (in some sort of combinations). Reservations for these cute Mini Seashell Geocoins will begin in the next couple of weeks and estimate shipping date will be early April. Enjoy!