+sawblade5 Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 After about an hour of fighting the Coins and Pins site I was successful getting my coins I hope. I also tried to get some from the USA Geocoins but they didn't send me an invoice so I guess I was too late. Well, I did manage to order 2 geocoins from Coins and Pins, unless their server crashes and they lose all thier orders . Anyone else got lucky to get one or more ordered? Quote Link to comment
ParentsofSAM Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 I have not been able to get to the site at all! I tried the USA Geocoin reservations so maybe...... I WANT ONE!! Well actually a couple....... I am going to keep tring! Quote Link to comment
+-SuMa- Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 This is crazy again! They reconfigured their system and now it crashed. That is not so fine! I had one times the order button, but.... regards Marc Quote Link to comment
+MommyFinder Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 I got as far as entering my name and address, never got to checkout Quote Link to comment
+AtlantaGal Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 I can't even get the C&P website to come up and I have 6 megabit DSL! Quote Link to comment
+Eric K Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Our allotment at USA Geocoins has all been spoken for. Those of you that got in before we could cut off the reservations have been e-mailed invoices. Quote Link to comment
+vtblackdog Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 I was able to get a few extra ... I'm still looking for Isle of Man, New Mexico 2005 and Compass Rose 2005. I do have to say my patience was wearing thin though. Quote Link to comment
+LadyBee4T Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 I think they are just teasing me as I see the order button but can't click I also put in a reservation at USAgeocoins and just got my invoice so I will be getting some!! YIPEE!! I wasn't holding my breath for that one to go through! Quote Link to comment
+vtblackdog Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 I was able to get a few extra ... I'm still looking for Isle of Man, New Mexico 2005 and Compass Rose 2005. I do have to say my patience was wearing thin though. Quote Link to comment
+LadyBee4T Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Yes it IS very frustrating to be able to get to the page and not be able to get through. That add to basket button is just laughing at me I think. Now I'm going out caching!!! Quote Link to comment
+Team Honeybunnies Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Sigh... Got my basket loaded, got to the checkout, gave my credit card number.... Something about my basket having changed. All this with multiple crashes ad infinitum ad nauseum. And after all that I don't think I got anything. If somebody there is watching this I'd sure like to know. Quote Link to comment
+Rattlingcrew Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 All I can get is "this page cannot be displayed." I was too late on the USA site. Glen Quote Link to comment
+CoinsAndPins Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 There are too many people trying to access the site at one time. This has not been a problem before, but some users this time are using some kind of continuous access that is clogging the system. We are attempting to kick them off at this time. It may not get resolved until tomorrow. Everything was fine until some people decided to ruin it for the others. Quote Link to comment
+AtlantaGal Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 All I can get is "this page cannot be displayed." I was too late on the USA site. Glen That's all I get too. Quote Link to comment
+ClickChik Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 ARGH!!!!! Can't....get....through...... Quote Link to comment
+vtblackdog Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 (edited) I can't get in now ... Edited September 4, 2006 by vtblackdog Quote Link to comment
+CoinsAndPins Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 There are too many people trying to access the site at one time. This has not been a problem before, but some users this time are using some kind of continuous access that is clogging the system. We are attempting to kick them off at this time. It may not get resolved until tomorrow. Everything was fine until some people decided to ruin it for the others. Post added again. Quote Link to comment
+storm180 Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 I had in my cart with 4 coins added and tried to go to checkout and thats where it left me. Now there is no access at all. Really bummed out. Storm180 Quote Link to comment
57chevy Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 (edited) They got my credit card # and then ... what ? Do I get an invoice? Did my order go through? Edited September 5, 2006 by 57chevy Quote Link to comment
+The Dream Cachers Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Had 5 coins in my shopping cart, but couldn't get to checkout. I hope the coins are still in my basket when this is resolved! Quote Link to comment
+Big JohnP Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 (edited) Just can't get into the site........ I'm trying to get 4. Edited September 4, 2006 by Big JohnP Quote Link to comment
+AtlantaGal Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 This reminds me of the 1st of the month full product freebies that allure has every month.... So many people trying to access sites at "noon est" that the servers crash. You have to be on a really strong e-commerce server to handle the load of a timed coin sale. Even CH had trouble on the Interactive GPS coins recently with their 8 am sale. Quote Link to comment
+islander1988 Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Just can't get into the site........ I'm trying to get 4. I can't get in either. Quote Link to comment
glennk721 Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 (edited) <<<<<<<<<<<<< Runs and hides after this post There was a promotion email sent from usageocoins, They had 100 stock, I replied within 1 min of email,, and have 10 incoming invoice paid ... Sorry if this upsets some folks here, right place right time I guess... Edited September 4, 2006 by glennk721 Quote Link to comment
+~tasia~ Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 I was at a GC event, w/ no WiFi in site, so I just heard about it. Quote Link to comment
+Team JSAM Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 I am on the list for USA Geocoins but never got an email, same thing happened for another coin a few months back. I thought that the rose 06 was sold out long ago, did they make a second run or am I missing somthing? Quote Link to comment
+Grimlock Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 I am on the list for USA Geocoins but never got an email, same thing happened for another coin a few months back. I thought that the rose 06 was sold out long ago, did they make a second run or am I missing somthing? My e-mail got routed to my Bulk folder ... it's probably in there. Quote Link to comment
+Team JSAM Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 I use a webmail service and dont get spamed, my filter is turned off so I am sure I never got the email. Quote Link to comment
+AtlantaGal Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 (edited) I thought that the rose 06 was sold out long ago, did they make a second run or am I missing somthing? The SILVER colored version is sold out. But they decided to make the GOLD version and that is what's on sale that most of us cannot access Edited September 5, 2006 by AtlantaGal Quote Link to comment
+3doxies Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 No luck here at all. I got as far as entering all my information and then the "Page can't be displayed", multiple refreshes and trying to go back didn't work. Bummer! Quote Link to comment
+Team JSAM Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 The SILVER colored version is sold out. But they decided to make the GOLD version and that is what's on sale that most of us cannot access Thanks AG, one more question; what is the price they are going for? I called my wife at home and filled her in so she can keep checking as I'm at work.....ummmmm working. Quote Link to comment
+DLiming Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 I was out of town for a family Labor Day camping trip.... if anyone has an extra to trade would love to setup a trade. Congrats for those lucky enought to get one. Dan Quote Link to comment
+AtlantaGal Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 what is the price they are going for? I called my wife at home and filled her in so she can keep checking as I'm at work.....ummmmm working. I don't know. The last ones were $8.99 I think. Quote Link to comment
glennk721 Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 I am on the list for USA Geocoins but never got an email, same thing happened for another coin a few months back. I thought that the rose 06 was sold out long ago, did they make a second run or am I missing somthing? Just a FYI note the title of the EMAIL was NOT Compass Rose 2006 it was titled [Geocoin] Libra, Gold, and the Night from USA Geocoins It was inside the content of that email,, so you may have recieved it ?? Quote Link to comment
+Grimlock Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 what is the price they are going for? I called my wife at home and filled her in so she can keep checking as I'm at work.....ummmmm working. I don't know. The last ones were $8.99 I think. $9.49 ... i can get the page to show up ... but submitting an order seems hopeless Quote Link to comment
+big rick Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 (edited) Does anyone know when the gold coin will begin shipping and how many are going to be made? Edited September 5, 2006 by big rick Quote Link to comment
+Vegas Gamblers Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 (edited) Got mine about 28 minutes after the coin and pins sale started. Had lots of trouble getting from one sceen to the next but persistance paid off. Edit to reply to big rick..... I do belive it was 100 coins and they will ship in four days. Last edit....Coins and Pins are selling them for 8.99 plus shipping Edited September 5, 2006 by Vegas Gamblers Quote Link to comment
ParentsofSAM Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 (edited) I was able lucky to get some from USA Geocoins and I have paid the invoice! So I am excited! I also do wonder how many where made and when they will ship out..... EDIT: They were $9.49 from USA Geocoins (maybe they are cheaper from C&P??). Also USA Geocoins had an allotment of 100 coins so there has to be more made than that....... Edited September 5, 2006 by ParentsofSAM Quote Link to comment
+Vegas Gamblers Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 (edited) I just checked that Eplace and Coins and Pins is selling seven of the coins there. I deleted the email from coins and pins so I really don't know how many are minted. Edited September 5, 2006 by Vegas Gamblers Quote Link to comment
+DresselDragons Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 Just got home from a trip, and cannot access the site...bummer. Hopefully, the crowds will die down a little so we can get in. Quote Link to comment
57chevy Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 Not sure if my order actually went through tonight, I'll have to check with my credit card company tomorrow. I have been waiting for these coins to go on sale for a long time and I'm pretty disappointed in how this went. Quote Link to comment
ParentsofSAM Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 Has there been any word are they sold out? Will the sale be on tomorrow night? Did they boot the website breaker person...... Quote Link to comment
+AtlantaGal Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 Did they boot the website breaker person...... I find it hard to believe one person broke a website that sits on an average server. The amount of requests were probably around 50 a minute at least and most standard sites cannot handle that kind of traffic. There is a reason why some of the vendors send coin sale announcements at night rather than providing a specific time or send reservation announcements -- It cuts down on the server load and spaces out the orders. Doesn't anyone remember how this time last year even paypal was crashing because of the increased traffic with coin sales set for specific times? Quote Link to comment
YemonYime Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 What's all the hubbub? I got mine... ...two weeks ago because I'm "spayshul" NEENER, NEENER! Quote Link to comment
+AtlantaGal Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 AG chucks an egg at Yime SPLAT! Quote Link to comment
+Ryder3 & Better Half Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 We replied to the USA Geocoins e-mail the minute it popped up, and it said SOLD OUT!!! How can this be? We replied the second it popped up! We can't even get into the C&P site. "Page cannot be displayed"! HOW FRUSTRATING!! Quote Link to comment
+Kealia Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 Did they boot the website breaker person...... I find it hard to believe one person broke a website that sits on an average server. The amount of requests were probably around 50 a minute at least and most standard sites cannot handle that kind of traffic. There is a reason why some of the vendors send coin sale announcements at night rather than providing a specific time or send reservation announcements -- It cuts down on the server load and spaces out the orders. Doesn't anyone remember how this time last year even paypal was crashing because of the increased traffic with coin sales set for specific times? Ever heard of a denial of service attack? It only takes one... In any case, it's silly to speculate about what's going on with the site. Guess we can't just take their word for it, eh? Quote Link to comment
+AtlantaGal Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 Ever heard of a denial of service attack? It only takes one... Oh please. Why on earth would anyone bother with a mom & pop business? Y'all should write fiction for a living, lol!! Quote Link to comment
+Kealia Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 I wasn't suggesting that it was.....just pointing out that one person can bring a site down. I'm not the one pushing the conspiracy theories. To stay ON TOPIC: I'm in the boat with Yime - got one a while ago. Thanks! Quote Link to comment
+Vegas Gamblers Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 I just checked the Coins and Pins wed site and it took awhile but I got in. Just for your info. Quote Link to comment
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