+Arcticabn Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 (edited) Just wanted to let you all know that I've got 30 or so of my personal geocoins going up on e-bay over the next couple of weeks. Currently, there are 3 up for sale on e-bay. I'm not a collector so I'm not really interested in trading, but you can PM me if you would like and I'll at least listen to what you offer. If the local cachers in the area don't want them then they will be offered here. Here's what it looks like. I decided to make this coin to celebrate my 4000th find. The design of the coin is representative of my caching history and my background. Here are some of the details of the coin. Manufacture: Personal Geocoins (www.personalgeocoins.com) Size: 1.5 inches in diameter 3.5 mm thick Material: Shiny Gold Front Side Art: American Flag and Paratrooper Rim Color: Maroon Front Side Tag Line: Arcticabn (my cache name) and Arctic Airborne’s Geocoin Back Side Art: World Map and Blue Ocean on Black Field Inside Art Text: 4000 Finds, 12 Countries, 28 States Rim Color: Maroon Back Side Tag Line: The World Is My Playground and Airborne All The Way! The rim, all text, and world is all raised Shiny Gold. Weight: 1.1oz This coin is Geocaching.com trackable but does not have a unique icon (personal coin icon). All coins are unactivated (activation through www.geocoinclub.com). Total Number Minted: 100 Total Number Available: I get to keep 20, 50 to Minnesota Geocachers, 30 eBay (more will be offered externally if the local cachers don't want them). I decided strictly on ebay since I don't have enough to offer one to all that would like. I don't like first come first serve since the available quantity is so limited and means that if you are not constantly reading the forums you miss out. So anouncing here and selling there seemed the best option. Thanks for your understanding. Arctic Edited September 4, 2006 by Arcticabn Quote Link to comment
+GBOTS Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 If you have any for trades..... Quote Link to comment
+Arcticabn Posted September 5, 2006 Author Share Posted September 5, 2006 If you have any for trades..... GBOTS, I'm not really interested in trading, I only collect those coins that really strike my fancy or have some realted meaning to me. But we Infantry types do have to stick together. 22 years Airborne. Follow Me. Quote Link to comment
+whitebear Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 I would really like one of you coins ,if you would like to trade a Whitebear personal coin if not ...I'll check the other site we can't mention. Quote Link to comment
+Arcticabn Posted September 8, 2006 Author Share Posted September 8, 2006 AtlantaGal, thanks for the purchase. Your order has shipped. Quote Link to comment
+scobey Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 Nice geocoin!!! And I love the 4000th cache - Ketchikan, AK!!! I was there when you logged it! Quote Link to comment
+Arcticabn Posted September 11, 2006 Author Share Posted September 11, 2006 Nice geocoin!!! And I love the 4000th cache - Ketchikan, AK!!! I was there when you logged it! Thanks for picking up the two you did. I've got the packaged and ready to ship. Maybe next time I'm up there we can actually meet. Quote Link to comment
+3doxies Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 Great idea and an awesome coin! Thanks for all you do. Quote Link to comment
+Arcticabn Posted September 15, 2006 Author Share Posted September 15, 2006 Nice geocoin!!! And I love the 4000th cache - Ketchikan, AK!!! I was there when you logged it! Got your letter today. They will go out in the mail this weekend. Quote Link to comment
+Arcticabn Posted September 17, 2006 Author Share Posted September 17, 2006 (edited) Coins have shipped to the following: Ertman fireman121 flcacher Scobey dliming Mohr 15Tango dmnrec onionpond pfalstad loneeagle_24 sir_zman fidian IBCrashin AtlantaGal bowsgeocache There are currently 6 left for MN residents and 17 left available on the "e" site. The rest have been spoken for but payment has not been received yet. Thanks All Edited September 17, 2006 by Arcticabn Quote Link to comment
+4BOWS Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 These coins are among the best we've ever seen. Spent more at the E place than we expected, but they are well worth it. Good job! Quote Link to comment
+mohr11 Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 Received ours. Great design and great idea to celebrate your 4000th finds. Thanks Quote Link to comment
+mtn-man Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 Email sent. I think you got a brick, so we shall see what we can work out. Where is that archive button again? Hmm. Quote Link to comment
+Arcticabn Posted September 18, 2006 Author Share Posted September 18, 2006 These coins are among the best we've ever seen. Spent more at the E place than we expected, but they are well worth it. Good job! Thanks, it means a lot that you feel that way. It took me quite a while to figure out a design that truly stood out. Your comment shows me that I achieved that goal. Arctic Quote Link to comment
+Arcticabn Posted September 19, 2006 Author Share Posted September 19, 2006 (edited) I'm posting this warning here because my wifes refuses to post a negative feed back on the e site. Her reason is because the buyer would just post a negative feed back on her. Well the first of the SLUG has decided to come out. One of the first auction winners has decided not to pay. Ended: Sep-04-06 17:13:18 PDT Shipping costs: US $2.00 US Postal Service First Class Mail® Ships to: Worldwide Item location: Minnesota, United States History: 8 bids Winning bidder: <personal information removed by moderator> Upon winning he replied to the invoice: The buyer will pay you US $27.10 via money order. Buyer's Postal Code: 20190 After repeated contacts today I received the following: From: <personal information removed by moderator> Sent: Monday, September 18, 2006 7:14 PM To: my e-mail address Subject: RE: Message from eBay Member Regarding Item #330024312193 I'm passing on this one. Sorry about the inconvenience. Well he's a SLUG. His gc.com profile also <personal information removed by moderator> says he's an avid geocoin collector. Well he should know better then to bid on a coin, win and then refuse to pay. Seller's beware. Edited October 4, 2006 by Flying Spaghetti Monster Quote Link to comment
+fireman121 Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 Got my Arcticabn Geo coin today, looks great. Quote Link to comment
+The Dream Cachers Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 We received our Arcticabn Geo coin today, and it's beautiful! Thank you. Quote Link to comment
+The Dream Cachers Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 We received our Arcticabn Geo coin today, and it's beautiful! Thank you. Quote Link to comment
+Arcticabn Posted September 19, 2006 Author Share Posted September 19, 2006 (edited) Thanks for the great comments and the PMs I've been getting. Reminder activate your coins at www.geocoinclub.com Arctic Edited September 19, 2006 by Arcticabn Quote Link to comment
+Arcticabn Posted September 23, 2006 Author Share Posted September 23, 2006 To all that have purchase I'd like to say thank you. The last three coins are currently available on the e site. The remainer are currently allocated to Minnesota residents. If the elect in the next couple of weeks not to purchase them I'll make them available. Again thanks. Quote Link to comment
+wigoweb Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 Bought two. This is an attractive coin with great graphics. The designer deserves applause. Quote Link to comment
+Arcticabn Posted September 28, 2006 Author Share Posted September 28, 2006 Bought two. This is an attractive coin with great graphics. The designer deserves applause. Why thank you, I do my own design work. Currently, I'm sold out of the coins. I may have a few more available in a week or two depending upon what is left over from my Minnesota allocation. Quote Link to comment
+Arcticabn Posted October 2, 2006 Author Share Posted October 2, 2006 One Left- Individual refused to pay after winning the auction. It is currenlty on the "E" site and will be sold by the end of the night. Quote Link to comment
+DaveA Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 (edited) Well the first of the SLUG has decided to come out. One of the first auction winners has decided not to pay. Winning bidder: <personal information removed by moderator> Well he's a SLUG. His gc.com profile also <personal information removed by moderator> says he's an avid geocoin collector. Well he should know better then to bid on a coin, win and then refuse to pay. Seller's beware. Sorry, but you seem like a royal <removed by moderator> to me for posting the gc.com username of this person. You are essentially using gc.com to promote your for profit coin which I personally find sleazy enough, but to call out someone who decided against paying you for your coin publically seems really low class. I now realize why I don't bother with geocoins. Edited October 5, 2006 by Flying Spaghetti Monster Quote Link to comment
+scobey Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 (edited) Well the first of the SLUG has decided to come out. One of the first auction winners has decided not to pay. Winning bidder: <personal information removed by moderator> Well he's a SLUG. His gc.com profile also <personal information removed by moderator> says he's an avid geocoin collector. Well he should know better then to bid on a coin, win and then refuse to pay. Seller's beware. Sorry, but you seem like a royal a** to me for posting the gc.com username of this person. You are essentially using gc.com to promote your for profit coin which I personally find sleazy enough, but to call out someone who decided against paying you for your coin publically seems really low class. I now realize why I don't bother with geocoins. It is better to be thought a fool than to open your mouth and remove all doubt. - Abraham Lincoln, Mark Twain, Ralph Waldo Emerson; take your pick. Edited October 4, 2006 by Flying Spaghetti Monster Quote Link to comment
+pfalstad Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 Sorry, but you seem like a royal a** to me for posting the gc.com username of this person. You are essentially using gc.com to promote your for profit coin which I personally find sleazy enough, but to call out someone who decided against paying you for your coin publically seems really low class. I disagree. I want to know who the deadbeats are who bid and then don't pay. I appreciate that Arcticabn shared this information. I would have given him negative feedback too. Oh, and I also like for-profit coins. Quote Link to comment
+Arcticabn Posted October 4, 2006 Author Share Posted October 4, 2006 Sorry, but you seem like a royal a** to me for posting the gc.com username of this person. You are essentially using gc.com to promote your for profit coin which I personally find sleazy enough, but to call out someone who decided against paying you for your coin publically seems really low class. I now realize why I don't bother with geocoins. Well I appreciate your opinion. I spent most of my adult life ensuring you had the riights to it. As far as a for profit coin. I do believe almost every coin out there is a for profit coin, starting with GC.com's coin. I didn't hide anything. I was very open and honest as to what I was doing and the fact that I was funding my personal stash with the sales of the rest. I don't think it is any different then an individual buying three at a fixed price and then selling two on ebay for profit to cover the cost of the third coin so that in the end their collection cost them nothing. What I don't understand is that if you are not interested in geocoins what are you doing trolling on the coin thread. Just trying to incite an arguement. Well none found here. You have a right to your opinion, and I don't really care what you think. The coins are sold and it's a done deal. Those that purchase one seem to be very happy with their purchase, which is what a quality coin is all about. So again thanks for your opinion. I'm sure that it means a lot to the other cachers here. Quote Link to comment
Flying Spaghetti Monster Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 I and others certainly appreciate what you've done for the country. However that does not allow you to break the forum guidelines. As you've both posted another user's personal information and referenced that "E" place (thinking that referencing eBay sales is NOT ok) - it's obvious that you have not read the forums guidelines. Let me help you out. Forum guidelines Specifically from those guidelines: Examples of posts that may be edited or deleted include posts containing profanity, chain letter and other spam postings, posts that disclose the tracking number codes for Groundspeak travel bugs or posts that reveal private information about another community member. Geocoin Forum Guidelines PLease look these over in the next few days before posting again. Quote Link to comment
+pfalstad Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 (edited) I wasn't aware that a community member's username was considered private information, especially when it is publically available on the ebay page for the auction mentioned above. But I am now, I guess. (Edit: Are we talking about the email address? if so, forget I said anything.) Edited October 5, 2006 by pfalstad Quote Link to comment
+sir_zman Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 (edited) I disagree. I want to know who the deadbeats are who bid and then don't pay. I appreciate that Arcticabn shared this information. I would have given him negative feedback too. Oh, and I also like for-profit coins. For the record I agree with pfalstad, this isn't the same thing as if a user submitted a pre-order form (or reservation) and then backed out when the coin was available; this user won an auction, and by doing so has obligated themselves to buy it. I think it's a service to our community to tell other sellers to be careful when dealing with a deadbeat buyer. And when you spend this much money creating a coin, with the express reason being because you want to sell it, it is a for profit venture, even if that profit is just to pay off the remaining coins, which is fine by me. If you don't bother with geocoins, then don't post on here, and stop reading this topic area. FSM - per the rules link you posted "Links to Ebay sales of trackable geocoins are permitted, but only for unactivated coins or sales where the seller is the actual coin owner or the coin owner has granted explicit permission for the sale of their coin." So your statement " referenced that "E" place (thinking that referencing eBay sales is NOT ok) " is incorrect, the rules say it is permitted (ok). And posting another users GC username is not violating private information...uh oh, here I go...pfalstad, Flying Spaghetti Monster, Arcticabn, DaveA ...are you going to admonish me too. Edited October 4, 2006 by sir_zman Quote Link to comment
Flying Spaghetti Monster Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 FSM - per the rules link you posted "Links to Ebay sales of trackable geocoins are permitted, but only for unactivated coins or sales where the seller is the actual coin owner or the coin owner has granted explicit permission for the sale of their coin." So your statement " referenced that "E" place (thinking that referencing eBay sales is NOT ok) " is incorrect, the rules say it is permitted (ok). And posting another users GC username is not violating private information...uh oh, here I go...pfalstad, Flying Spaghetti Monster, Arcticabn, DaveA ...are you going to admonish me too. Did you actually READ my post? My point was that he refernced "that E place" because HE thought it wasn't OK to mention eBay or link to the sales. My point was that he was not familair with the guidelines - get it? As for personal information. What was removed was both the user name and the user's email address - which is considered personal information. Discussions of this nature have been had many times before. Please make sure you know what you're talking about before jumping into an issue. Quote Link to comment
+Arcticabn Posted October 12, 2006 Author Share Posted October 12, 2006 Now that I'm allowed to play again. To all that purchase a coin, I thank you. To those that have sent me note of appreciation, I thank you. To those that expressed their opinion, I thank you. To those that expressed a disagreement with the moderator, I thank you but, he was correct. I did post personal information in the form of the e-mail address. And for that I admit, I made a mistake, I was punished and I took my medicine. As far as using the term e site instead of ebay I'll have to fault the moderator for thinking that I was doing something wrong. He obviously didn't read the posts before making a judgement. Start with the top post where in the first line I identified that I was selling on e-bay. How anyone could assume that by the use later of e site I thought I was doing anything wrong is beyond me. But even the mods can make mistakes. At this point it's over. Hope you all enjoy your coins. Quote Link to comment
+scobey Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 Now that I'm allowed to play again. To all that purchase a coin, I thank you. To those that have sent me note of appreciation, I thank you. To those that expressed their opinion, I thank you. To those that expressed a disagreement with the moderator, I thank you but, he was correct. I did post personal information in the form of the e-mail address. And for that I admit, I made a mistake, I was punished and I took my medicine. As far as using the term e site instead of ebay I'll have to fault the moderator for thinking that I was doing something wrong. He obviously didn't read the posts before making a judgement. Start with the top post where in the first line I identified that I was selling on e-bay. How anyone could assume that by the use later of e site I thought I was doing anything wrong is beyond me. But even the mods can make mistakes. At this point it's over. Hope you all enjoy your coins. Bah! No matter what has been said here, this is a great coin and I'm glad I have 2! Thanks! Airborne!! Quote Link to comment
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