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    Mini Seashell Geocoins

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    Posted

    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!!!! :laughing:

     

    Here are some of the pictures:

     

    White Seashell: Satin Silver finishing with Hematitie imitated gemstones

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    Dark Seashell: Black Nickel finishing with Light Siam imitated gemstones

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    Aged Seashell: Antique Copper finishing with Light Siam imitated gemstones

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    Sideview

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    Track on geocaching.com

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    I have to say that the coin mnit did a great job on these coins!!! to reserve these Mini Seashell Geocoins, click HERE

     

    thx!

    shipping

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    Posted

    Do most folks ship their coins with their own postage machines or online postage, or do you just take the armfuls of packages to the post office / postal store for them to add the postage labels?

    :rolleyes:

     

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

    shipping

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    Posted

    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

    Triple Dragon Geocoin

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    Posted · Edited by Flying Spaghetti Monster

    OK. As of today..... mass production for the triple dragon geocoins have begun!!!! WOOHOO!!!! :anitongue::anibad:

     

    I should have pictures of the new coins by the end of next week! :D

     

    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!!

    Postal Rates changing again!

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    Posted

    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....

     

    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!

    Postal Rates changing again!

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    Posted

    AND ---

    based on the table here:

    http://www.usps.com/ratecase/fcm_single_piece_presorted.htm

     

    I think that we should engage in more multi-coin trades now. Postage is actually going to get cheaper for 'flats' above 7 oz. :rolleyes:

     

    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....

    Postal Rates changing again!

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    Posted

    Why can't they make up their mind on what they want postage to be. Geez I just bought two rolls of stamps and I will now have to go out and buy some 2 cent stamps. GAHHH B)B)

     

    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 :(

    Mini Seashell Geocoins

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    Posted

    Does the price include shipping?

     

    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.

    Mini Seashell Geocoins

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    Posted · Edited by ozymandiasism

    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!!!

     

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    Postal Rates changing again!

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    Changes on the way for shipping costs!!!

     

    Changes to start on May 14th, 2007. (though some changes may be delayed)

     

    New releases:

    http://www.usps.com/communications/newsroom/welcome.htm

    http://www.usps.com/communications/newsroo...07/pr07_023.htm

     

    Proposed (some accepted) rates for first class.

    http://www.usps.com/ratecase/fcm_single_piece_presorted.htm

     

    first class letter 1oz rates will increase to .41 May 3, 2006. with reduction in additional oz rates of .20

    different initial ounce rates for flats and parcels.

     

    Do our coin bubble mailers count as letters, flats, or parcels? it didn't matter before as after the first ounce it was the same rate, now it will matter.

     

    well this is gonna be fun....

     

    :o yeah I wonder if the bubble mailers would be considered letters or parcels....

    Think twice before you offer to sell coins

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    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.

    Mini Seashell Geocoins

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    Posted

    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

    Triple Dragon Geocoin

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    Posted

    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

     

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    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

    Triple Dragon Geocoin

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    Posted

    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!

    Mini Seashell Geocoins

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    Posted

    You need a nice little theme to put on this one, something like "Caching's a Beach", or "I shore love caching". Rotten puns, I know, but that's one of the things I do best :)

     

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

    Mini Seashell Geocoins

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    Posted

    Very nice, unique design.

     

    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!!!!

    Mini Seashell Geocoins

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    Posted

    Very nice, unique design.

     

    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...

    Mini Seashell Geocoins

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    Posted

    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!!

     

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    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! :huh:

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