+Evil Chicken Posted December 23, 2005 Share Posted December 23, 2005 (edited) Hi, guys We have designed our first geocoin set (yeah!). They are oval shaped. I got several quotes from coins and pins and naturally, the larger the coin, the higher the cost. Personally, I think the 2" coin is nicer than the 1 1/2" - I think a 1 1/2" oval is going to seem really small in comparison to other coins because of the loss of width. However, the cost of the 2" is definitely higher in price. I'm not sure how to proceed - I loved the price of the Maine coin and I have paid upwards of $10 for some coins, but I hate to ask ppl to pay in that bracket. I can skip the consecutive numbering, but that doesn't bring the cost down a whole heck of a lot. I guess I am asking - is it worth it to charge a little more to get a bigger coin? Edited December 23, 2005 by Evil Chicken Quote Link to comment
+AtlantaGal Posted December 23, 2005 Share Posted December 23, 2005 There are not very many (if any) 2" coins I like at that large size. I think any of them would have been fine at 1.75" or 1.5". So I'd recommend staying with one of those sizes to keep the costs down. But as always, it's YOUR coin. Do what YOU want Quote Link to comment
+Spencersb Posted December 23, 2005 Share Posted December 23, 2005 I agree with AG, 1.75 is about right. Don't skip the numbering, I wish I hadn't. A 2" coin is just barely going to fit in my coin display, the screw coin and ammo can coin, for instance, do not fit. If it's oval, I'd make sure 2" is the widest point. Quote Link to comment
+Renegade Knight Posted December 23, 2005 Share Posted December 23, 2005 If you sell the coin at cost, make any size you want. I'd rather pay for your coin than pay to line your pocket. Quote Link to comment
+Renegade Knight Posted December 23, 2005 Share Posted December 23, 2005 (edited) ., Edited December 23, 2005 by Renegade Knight Quote Link to comment
+crake Posted December 23, 2005 Share Posted December 23, 2005 I have an upcoming design that was intended for 2.5" - I was going to call it a Geomedallion. But, the cost was too much, so I settled for 2". Since my designs all have a lot of detail I wouldn't be comfortable having less than 2". But that's the perk about being the artist - I get to set the size 2" costs most, but there are other things that push the cost up as well: metal, gold two-tone, edge text, gc-tracking. Pick the combo that best suits you and HAVE FUN! I've heard that mini's are becoming popular, so maybe < 1" is the wave of the future I wonder how much detail I could squeeze on a 1" coin... Quote Link to comment
+pdxmarathonman Posted December 23, 2005 Share Posted December 23, 2005 I have an upcoming design that was intended for 2.5" - I was going to call it a Geomedallion. But, the cost was too much, so I settled for 2". Since my designs all have a lot of detail I wouldn't be comfortable having less than 2". But that's the perk about being the artist - I get to set the size 2" costs most, but there are other things that push the cost up as well: metal, gold two-tone, edge text, gc-tracking. Pick the combo that best suits you and HAVE FUN! I've heard that mini's are becoming popular, so maybe < 1" is the wave of the future I wonder how much detail I could squeeze on a 1" coin... As someone else mentioned there are 2" coins that would have looked a lot better as 1 3/4 or 1 5/8 inch coins (a couple of SW states come to mind). My opinion of course; others will have differing views Tiny coins have their niche. Quote Link to comment
+Marky Posted December 23, 2005 Share Posted December 23, 2005 Have you tried Oakcoins.com's Interactive Pricing Worksheet? Their Christmas special seems to be a really good deal. That's who I went with for the DNF and Nano coins and pins. They've been really great to work with. --Marky Quote Link to comment
+HerrK & Friends Posted December 23, 2005 Share Posted December 23, 2005 @ Marky: The calculator is fine and you have favorable prices! Quote Link to comment
+Shasties Posted December 23, 2005 Share Posted December 23, 2005 (edited) The first thing is that it's your coin and you can do whatever you want. Now... saying that, a 6" coin showing the location of all the caches in your home state and sells for 4 easy payments of $29.95 will probably get only a few takers (see GAA thread for customers). Most of the coins sold are 1 1/2" (approx) for a reason - that's what people seem to like. As they get bigger or too much of a weird ('scuse me, different) shape, they are harder to display. If they're just in a box, no problem. The New Mexico state coin is at the upper limit of a size that fits in my album. As far as $$$, once a coin starts costing over $10 (including shipping), I have to really think about purchasing it. I have a few .999 silver coins, but they are exceptions. For me, a simple, elegant design will always win out over a design that is jam-packed with details. Don't increase the coin size to fit all the design items, reduce the number of items to fit the coin. Again, it's your coin and you can do what you want, but if you want to sell them, you have to make them desirable to your potential customers. Edited December 23, 2005 by Shasties Quote Link to comment
+Evil Chicken Posted December 23, 2005 Author Share Posted December 23, 2005 Thanks to all for your replies! I am not looking to make huge profits from the coin. While I have paid $10 for a coin (even tho I know it was going to line someone's pocket) because it was the type of coin I happen to collect, I would not do that to anyone else. Not that there is anything wrong with being enterprising and making money - but I want to put these out because I love geo-coins and have enjoyed designing my own. I am looking to keep the coin fairly close to cost + as close to actual shipping cost as I can. I can't say enough about coins and pins, they have been wonderful giving me all kinds of quotes and some helpful design tips. I have been very interested in your responses to size (guess size does matter ) and probably will go with something smaller than the 2" While I never intended for my coin to be as wide as the ND coin, I was interested in the height. Thanks again, all. I appreciate your input! Quote Link to comment
+Marky Posted December 23, 2005 Share Posted December 23, 2005 @ Marky:The calculator is fine and you have favorable prices! They're not my prices! That's just the company I went through to mint our coins. They were great to work with. --Marky Quote Link to comment
+CacheHunters42 Posted December 24, 2005 Share Posted December 24, 2005 I've been working with a new manufacturer and their prices are great, service has been awesome as well. Their prices beat everyone out there, so far. I'll update you when I get the project finished. Quote Link to comment
Tandemaniacs Posted December 25, 2005 Share Posted December 25, 2005 If it's a real gold coin you can charge $100 for a 2" coin, but I doubt anyone would buy it. I agree with AG. 1.5 - 1.75" is a normal and most liked coin size, but go with what you want. It is your coin. Don't listen to people who complain about the profit. You figure in a profit by making them $8- $9 each, but it ends up costing you more than you think. Research all the mailers and the cost of shipping outside the US. You'll end up breaking close to even and you'll end up with more headache thatn you thought. Good luck! Quote Link to comment
+pdxmarathonman Posted December 25, 2005 Share Posted December 25, 2005 Their prices beat everyone out there, Get a sample coin. Quote Link to comment
+frivlas Posted December 25, 2005 Share Posted December 25, 2005 I see Marky mentioned Oakcoins and their special. They are making mine too. I didn't want to just order blindly so I ordered proofs of my coins. I received my samples/proofs on Tuesday and was so happy with them that I placed my final order first thing the next morning. Friv Quote Link to comment
+tiki-4 Posted December 25, 2005 Share Posted December 25, 2005 I think the really large coins like ND the new PA, etc...are big!!! A personal coin should be easy to stow, trade or handle.... the 1.75 wouold be the largest i would recommend, based on the over 250 various types of coins i have seen. Quote Link to comment
+Marky Posted December 25, 2005 Share Posted December 25, 2005 I've been working with a new manufacturer and their prices are great, service has been awesome as well. Their prices beat everyone out there, so far. I'll update you when I get the project finished. I'd be interested in finding out more about this. Do you have a link to the company? --Marky Quote Link to comment
+CacheHunters42 Posted December 31, 2005 Share Posted December 31, 2005 Ok here's a company I'm using for my 2006 coin. They have been great to work with and the prices are great as well. www.chqualitycoins.com I'll be posting my artwork later this weekend. Quote Link to comment
+pdxmarathonman Posted December 31, 2005 Share Posted December 31, 2005 Ok here's a company I'm using for my 2006 coin. They have been great to work with and the prices are great as well. www.chqualitycoins.com I'll be posting my artwork later this weekend. There was a thread that got locked due to the belief that the posting above mine was a commercial solicitation by the manufacturer... Care to address this? Quote Link to comment
+Chaos A.D./aka Arlsdaddy Posted December 31, 2005 Share Posted December 31, 2005 Care to address this? Bet I know where you're headed with that firecracker!! Quote Link to comment
+LadeBear68 Posted December 31, 2005 Share Posted December 31, 2005 Not sure who he is even addressing. Quote Link to comment
+*Tumbleweed* Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 You'd think CHqualitycoins would have gotten the hint from their previous solicitation thread. Quote Link to comment
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