+Camp Explorer Posted July 26, 2005 Posted July 26, 2005 (edited) I would like to get my own Geocoin made but I can't justify spending that much for a small order. If I could order more to bring the cost down, would you order one? Still working on a design. Cost would around $5 and shipping not to be high. Thanks Tom Edited July 26, 2005 by Camp Explorer Quote
+Lemon Fresh Dog Posted July 26, 2005 Posted July 26, 2005 Most likely I would order once the design was done and coins minted. Quote
+Kealia Posted July 26, 2005 Posted July 26, 2005 This is the same thing that SilverMarc did and I believe that he got plenty of orders. Quote
+Team Shydog Posted July 26, 2005 Posted July 26, 2005 I would ask what you want to do with your coin. If you want to trade for others I might reconsider offering it for sale. I had a person contact me to trade coins, but the bad thing was that I had already bought 2 of his coins when he sold them to the general public. I felt bad, but I really didn't need 3 of the same coins. So I didn't make the trade. Just something to think about. Quote
+Camp Explorer Posted July 26, 2005 Author Posted July 26, 2005 Thanks shydog I have thought about that this would be a limited coin ~300 so hopefully it would not be too bad.With me keeping ~ 100 to place in caches and trade. Tom Quote
+joefrog Posted July 26, 2005 Posted July 26, 2005 To quote others, "if you make it they will buy!" I'd be in for at least two. Quote
+Sgt Stitches Posted July 26, 2005 Posted July 26, 2005 I'd probably buy one... as others have said... create a nice coin and others will buy it.... Quote
+KirklandExplorers Posted July 26, 2005 Posted July 26, 2005 I would buy one or two. Email me if you need the name of someone that does them at a great price. Quote
+Ladycacher Posted July 27, 2005 Posted July 27, 2005 I will take five please. I would also like to see a design. Thanks Quote
+Camp Explorer Posted July 27, 2005 Author Posted July 27, 2005 Still working on design. Stiill throwing ideas around in my head. Thanks for the responces Tom Quote
+Terrible Ts Posted July 28, 2005 Posted July 28, 2005 We would probably buy 3 depending on design. Terrible Ts Quote
+wifireman Posted July 28, 2005 Posted July 28, 2005 I could be possibly interested in 2 when its order time. let me know smokey Quote
thefabfive Posted July 29, 2005 Posted July 29, 2005 Interested in trading for a couple (or possibly buy). Quote
+Camp Explorer Posted July 29, 2005 Author Posted July 29, 2005 Thank you to those who have responded. I'm still trying to get a design done. Tom Quote
+Camp Explorer Posted July 29, 2005 Author Posted July 29, 2005 (edited) Yes you will be able to pay with Paypal or check, I would prefer Paypal. Tom Edited July 29, 2005 by Camp Explorer Quote
+SilverMarc Posted July 29, 2005 Posted July 29, 2005 This is the same thing that SilverMarc did and I believe that he got plenty of orders. I designed my coin first, without input from the forums since there wasn't a Team or Geocaching group that I had to include in the process. Once I rendered the coin in Photoshop, I began negotiating with mints and learning more. At the same time, I presented the design on the Forums to get an idea of the demand. Once the mint was selected and provided a price, I started to take orders (a payment -was- the order) and made the upfront payment to the mint. It has been a rather smooth process, mainly because I set up a PayPal cart and used the PayPal payment emails as my "order book." I also envisioned an idea to streamline that entire process for others which, as you all know, I have implemented in a new web site for coin trading, but that's another story. I think you'll have no trouble finding purchasers for your initial minting - but a sketch of the coin would be the best thing to have at the beginning. I think an experienced mint can work with you and your idea to turn even a basic design drawing into a snazzy coin, but you have to make sure you have someone on their side who works with you, and who you can place your trust in. You can usually get a sense of that from the first or second phone call. --Marc July 29, 2005 @ 9:42 AM N40° 46.565' W073° 58.756' Quote
+Camp Explorer Posted July 29, 2005 Author Posted July 29, 2005 (edited) I listed My Geocoin at this site Camp Explorer Preorders to keep track of orders/preorders. This way I can keep all interested people up to date with email. From first design photo's to shipment! The site is free, you do have to sign in. Just add that you are seeking the coin. Thanks Tom Edited July 30, 2005 by Camp Explorer Quote
+maggieszoo Posted July 31, 2005 Posted July 31, 2005 I would probably take 2 if I liked the design. I also would prefer to trade, but I have to have something to trade first!! Quote
+Bear Paughs Posted July 31, 2005 Posted July 31, 2005 I like what you have so far. I just bumped up my preorder request from 3 to 6 on the site. Quote
+Team ARK-ville Posted July 31, 2005 Posted July 31, 2005 I'm in for at least one. Let me know when. Quote
+Malloc Posted July 31, 2005 Posted July 31, 2005 Interesting. 5 days after initial posting, and there's interest in 70-75 coins by my informal counting to this point. All this without even seeing a design. It does reinforce the "if you mint it they will come" mantra. Makes me want to mint a coin of my own instead of just ordering some generic wooden ones to drop into caches. Quote
+pdxmarathonman Posted July 31, 2005 Posted July 31, 2005 I apologize in advance for (Temporarily) hijacking this thread.... Why does someone with the geo-handle and personalized license plate of "Malloc" NOT have a career as "Engineer" (aka nerd), but instead is a Doctor? Back to the design thread. I hope someone will want to trade their Camp Explorer coin with me for a pdxmarathonman coin Quote
+Stuck on WGS84 Posted August 1, 2005 Posted August 1, 2005 I'd be in for 3 if you are accepting checks. Quote
+SilverMarc Posted August 1, 2005 Posted August 1, 2005 FYI: He does have an image of the coin posted in his list: I listed My Geocoin at this site Camp Explorer Preorders to keep track of orders/preorders.This way I can keep all interested people up to date with email. From first design photo's to shipment! The site is free, you do have to sign in. Just add that you are seeking the coin. --Marc July 31, 2005 @ 10:23 PM N40° 46.565' W073° 58.756' Quote
+Camp Explorer Posted August 1, 2005 Author Posted August 1, 2005 (edited) Thanks marc I was going to post here that part of the design was close to done and did email those who are listed as seeking. Please look hereCamp Explorer Preorders for updates. Marc cointracking.com has been a great help in keeping track of preorders and will really help when things get going. Tom PS design has changed a littlle tonight. Edited August 1, 2005 by Camp Explorer Quote
+DLiming Posted August 2, 2005 Posted August 2, 2005 I would be interested in 2 coins Thanks Dan Quote
+legna and sOulbAit Posted August 2, 2005 Posted August 2, 2005 Put me down for 5 please. Paypal will be great. Quote
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