cqdx
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Ummmmmmm the post you highlighted and quoted said that, so then, wasn't it already on the record?????? Little late on that one.
And let's face it, everyone is making a profit on this board, it just depends on how much.
I agree, profits are being made by most. And yes the profits vary.. just as the coin qualities vary
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So you did make a profit. That is all I wanted on the record. Thanks.
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As memory serves the only LE Coins I have put up have been for Charity, with 100% going to that charity.
The only 1 personal coin (the Kealia/Hula Bum coin) that was put on ebay went for $220 and that money went to the fund set up for the family of the cacher who just died.
So, I'm not sure what you are referring to?
I could go on and on about how I feel, but in a rare instance Kealia and I actually agree on something, so I'll just say "yeah, what he said."
All for charity? Respectable. Maybe I will follow your example
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Wow, so many questions in this thread to answer.
Did we make some money on the Canine Cachers coins? Yes.
A large amount? Nope.
Anybody that has done a coin (or most buyers at this point) probably realize that we made some money so I'm sure this is not earth-shattering news.
Do I think we did it at a reasonable cost? Yes.
Would I be comfortable charging some the rates that I've seen on here? No way.
so you making some money on the canine coin is ok?
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Back to the topic at hand.. Am I to understand that I should stop producing geocoins? Or should I relate them closer to geocaching or what exactly are you telling me? Should I wait until my 500th find? Or just quit the coin business all together??? Guidance from the wise please. I would think the 1.50 per coin to gc.com would be a good thing for the community but maybe I am wrong.
You're free to do what you like. What you're hearing is people saying that we (those who have spoken out, we're not speaking for everybody) are tired of seeing every little thing slapped on a coin, marked with a tracking number and sold for huge profits.
Yes, some will buy anything. Does it mean that it's right to charge $14.95 for them? Opinions vary obviously.
To some, myself included, coins used to MEAN something. They used to be special and fun and represent something other than a way to make money. It's hard to believe that these are being done for the love of caching given the circumstances and the price tags.
There's no rule that says you have to have X number of caches found or hidden to make a coin. Anybody can (and they do) make and sell them. But just because you (and I don't neccessarily mean you) CAN do something doesn't mean you SHOULD.
What some of us are trying to do is tell the community that we want to see coins get back to what they used to be and not just be a commercial venture for anybody wanting to come in and make some money.
We (those who feel the same) vote by verbalizing our feelings and this and by not buying these coins.
Others show thier support by purchasing the coins.
Time will tell who is in the majority.
Well put. I respect your opinion when presented in this fashion. Thank you.
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14.95 for LE's is a whole heck of a lot more than 50% profit....
Hula, didnt your LEs go on eb&& for $20 or $30????
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Amazing what the Prime Meridian has gone for on Eb&&. Maybe people should stick to eb&& only sales rather than come to the forums and get hounded.
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For the record The Equator coin is not made by an individual. It comes from DX Coins and is produced through Oakcoins.
Ugghh. Why all the BS cloak-and-dagger?
A simple look up tells us that you own DX Coins. You and DX Coins are one and the same.
It's things like this that turn people off and make people suspicious.
Yes I am a part of DX Coins, never have hidden that. Does that mean its a one man shop? No.
Back to the topic at hand.. Am I to understand that I should stop producing geocoins? Or should I relate them closer to geocaching or what exactly are you telling me? Should I wait until my 500th find? Or just quit the coin business all together??? Guidance from the wise please. I would think the 1.50 per coin to gc.com would be a good thing for the community but maybe I am wrong.
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I am hoping that one of these coins can be placed there somewhere (legal) maybe a shop owner will house it. Chilehead , if you are really going there I will donate 2 of these coins for you to place in a new cache. Let me know.
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Thanks to everyone who has pre-ordered the Police Geocaching Squad coin. I have word from the factory that production has started. Target date is still mid to late April for shipping as they have to inscribe all coins with tracking numbers etc. I really hope to see these go out to caches. I will personally place 10 of these. Most will start in Utah but I will also place a few in California and in May I will place some in Ohio.
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Canadians have to sent e-mail for invoice. I really like to know what they're going to charge us BEFORE commiting.
Any other Canuks feel this way??
I can generate an invoice to you which in no ways commits you to the buy. email dxcoins at gmail for an invoice. The shipping varies country to country
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I kind of liked the Prime Meridian coin - and I have one, but what geocache is at the equator?
oh ... that's right.
There is a cache at the equator monument area(GC934A)
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For the record. The Equator coin is produced by DX Coins. It is not an individual.
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It is funny how the more rants come in the higher the sales go. I guess no news is bad news and bad news is good
Bottom line: Buy or dont buy - its your choice
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If someone wants to mint their personal coin I say go for it. I could care less how many finds you have for that. A personal is just that. What I can't stand are the ones minting coins that have nothing to do with caching and have not been caching in 2 years, but they see their brother in law making all kinds of money on this so they get set up and BAM...We are their new meal ticket. I also get charged up at people minting coins for areas that they aren't in, never have been in, and are once again doing it for simply the money. This is where I think someones finds CAN come into play, but isn't the sole factor in anf if the coin is legit. Yes I have said, and still feel, the Eqautor coin is a joke. It is someone who has not cached in a long time, but has recently gotten back into caching 2 weeks ago. In that 2 weeks they have opened a website and has no less than 4 coins on it for sale/orders. This to me is someone who is doing nothing but coming here to make some cache off of a group of people who for a large part have become so addicted that they will buy anything that is trackable. While I think it is our job to protect ourselves, and the community to call these players out, I also think GC has an obligation of sorts to ensure that they are policing what is going to be trackable and not just let everything through. The trackables have become so watered down with this "junk" coming through the system, that it is creating a later of credibilty and status to have a trackable coin anymore. I am done "collecting" unless it is a true state coin or something very unique. Of course personals will always be welcome, but even then I choose to go with the people I consider veterans of the sport. My opinions, so take then as you choose.
For the record The Equator coin is not made by an individual. It comes from DX Coins and is produced through Oakcoins.
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I think each and every person has a right to object to a coin by not buying it. I buy coins based on the appearance and not who put it out. For example I had to have one of the Absolute geocoins. If a non-geocacher produced it I would still buy it. I have been a member of gc.com since 2003 and have enjoyed staying tuned to the developments of the hobby. I have a low number of finds but what if my interest in the hobby is seeing my coins travel the world through other owners? I am very curious as to how many Prime Meridian coins have been activated and placed in caches. I will try to find out this information. BTW, I will probably buy a Jump the Shark Geocoin if the artwork is of a good quality!
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Dude, you have more coins coming out then cache finds. Maybe there should be a coin for that also!?!?!
Are you volunteering to make it! I'll take one!
Yes put me down for one as well. I really wish I was not in a coma
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Might have to get one as I'm going there this summer.
Would love to see some photos from there (holding a GPS of course)
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Pre-order pricing available until April 2
From the makers of the Prime Meridian Geocoin comes the 2006 Equator geocoin. Those of you who have visted this Equator Monument will recognize the garden area that is on the back of the coin. There is a cache at the equator monument area(GC934A)
http://www.dxcoins.com/geocoins/equator/
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it is a secret
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I am going to be installing APRS into my car so my geocaching friends can track me on Google Earth and view how close I am to finding a particular cache. So yes it is very related. I love all the naysayers on these forums!
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Update on availability of pre-orders
In case you wanted to save on shipping, there are 18 combo sets left available
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Equator Geocoin. Trackable And Unique Icon
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I received numerous emails last night from people who said they loved the prime meridian coin and look forward to the Equator geocoin. Thanks for sending those emails. It encourages me to think of new creative designs that appeal to others. I hope these coins travel the world.