+ZAteam Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 (edited) This is the first in series of four authentic porcelain geocoins with Dutch Delft Blue artwork. This first series features a traditional windmill and the text "windmolen". Each coin is handmade and is numbered. Each series is limited to a maximum of 125 coins. When we started thinking about making a coin, we both wanted a typical Dutch coin that was truly different from the many geocoins available now. This resulted in the idea of making a handmade porcelain coin finished in the 'Delft Blue' style. Because both of us have two left hands(and square eyes ), we approached Frans Ottink, an acquainted professional porcelain artist. Thanks to Frans the coin has become a piece of art as well. Being a handmade coin produced in limited quantities unfortunately means that this is not the cheapest coin out there. We want to emphasise that we have done everything possible to keep the cost down and that the coin is not sold with the intention to make any personal profit. Any possible profits that might result from the sale of the coins will be donated to a good cause. This coin is trackable with an own icon. We hope that you like the coin. Coin is available on: MY-GEOCOIN PS. Many thanks to Chris Mackey (fox-and-the-hound) for the icon artwork. (indirect link removed, direct link inserted by moderator) Edited October 20, 2006 by Eartha Quote Link to comment
+Damenace Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 Makes me appreciate the price of those hand made Tiki coins . This is truly a unique coin but just a bit more than I am willing to pay . Quote Link to comment
+AtlantaGal Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 Ouch, I was really looking forward to these too. But at that price, I gotta pass. Quote Link to comment
+prntr1 Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 Reserve Sent This is truly one of a kind. Quote Link to comment
+UOTrackers Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 Email sent. REALLY hoping for a trade on this one! Quote Link to comment
+wigoweb Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 Ordered two, one to keep and one to trade. Thanks. Quote Link to comment
+chief20r2 Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 Pre Order request sent Quote Link to comment
+9Key Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 Certainly one of the coolest ideas for a coin I've seen but out of my price range as well. I'll trade something good for one though. Quote Link to comment
+SlabyFam Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 Ouch, I was really looking forward to these too. But at that price, I gotta pass. WOW almost $20 for a coin to the usa ! Quote Link to comment
+ZAteam Posted October 20, 2006 Author Share Posted October 20, 2006 (edited) Ouch, I was really looking forward to these too. But at that price, I gotta pass. WOW almost $20 for a coin to the usa ! Yes guys(and girls), I can understand that the price is on the steep side(especially for our fellow cachers outside europe), I'm sorry about that . Edited October 20, 2006 by ZAteam Quote Link to comment
+The Moop Along Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 Holy moses. My place settings with silver didn't cost that much. Quote Link to comment
+Marky Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 I don't think I would risk even putting one of these in my coin binder! Think how bad you would feel if it broke! --Marky Quote Link to comment
+AtlantaGal Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 I don't think I would risk even putting one of these in my coin binder! Think how bad you would feel if it broke! --Marky Porcelin is quite fragile, especially shipping it. I expect a bunch of mail losses due to damage/breakage. Quote Link to comment
+ZAteam Posted October 20, 2006 Author Share Posted October 20, 2006 I don't think I would risk even putting one of these in my coin binder! Think how bad you would feel if it broke! --Marky Porcelin is quite fragile, especially shipping it. I expect a bunch of mail losses due to damage/breakage. As a test I carried one around in my back pocket for three weeks and it survived. I'm hoping that they will survive the trip to the US but I'll also add some extra protection. PS. Coin is SOLD OUT. Quote Link to comment
+whitebear Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 Just wanted to make sure my 2 got ordered ,Whitebear Quote Link to comment
+ZAteam Posted October 23, 2006 Author Share Posted October 23, 2006 Just wanted to make sure my 2 got ordered ,Whitebear I received your order. Email sent. Quote Link to comment
+wolfmaster Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 Being a handmade coin produced in limited quantities unfortunately means that this is not the cheapest coin out there. They couldn't have been too pricey. I went to order one and they're all gone Quote Link to comment
+scaw Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 if you have a reserve list incase anyone drops out could i please be put on it as they are lovely coins i do love delft blue thanks Quote Link to comment
+ZAteam Posted October 23, 2006 Author Share Posted October 23, 2006 if you have a reserve list incase anyone drops out could i please be put on it as they are lovely coins i do love delft blue thanks Ok, I will put your name on a reserve list. Quote Link to comment
+The Klever Boys Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 Me too please! Thanks Quote Link to comment
57chevy Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 I definitely would like to be on the reserve list, or... if someone has an extra to trade or sell, please let me know. Very distinctive design. Love it. =o) Quote Link to comment
+OshnDoc Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 Did you get my order? Thanks Quote Link to comment
+ZAteam Posted October 24, 2006 Author Share Posted October 24, 2006 Did you get my order? Thanks Yes, I've got you down for one coin. Emails will be sent out tomorrow, I think. Quote Link to comment
+forthferalz Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 Ouch, I was really looking forward to these too. But at that price, I gotta pass. Now you know what a trade coin from an overseas cacher is worth after a few pings across the pond! Quote Link to comment
+wigoweb Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 Received email regarding payment today. Sent funds with PayPal. Thanks. Quote Link to comment
+OshnDoc Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 Ditto Received email regarding payment today. Sent funds with PayPal. Thanks. Quote Link to comment
+ZAteam Posted November 22, 2006 Author Share Posted November 22, 2006 Just a quick update... The coins are in the making! And I must admit that I underestimated the amount of effort that goes into producing such a handmade coin. We assisted in making the first few coins and I'm truly grateful that I don't have to rely on my porcelain skills to earn a living. The evolution: If you don't succeed then try again(check the background...) Artist at work: Look mom, I'm making a coin Quote Link to comment
+chief20r2 Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 Thanks for the update. Quote Link to comment
+OshnDoc Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 That looks like a lot of work. Can't wait to see mine! Thanks for the update and the info. Quote Link to comment
57chevy Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 I want one of those groovy coffee cups too. =o) Quote Link to comment
+wigoweb Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 Really interesting photos. Looking forward to receiving the coins. Quote Link to comment
+Scratch-n-Win Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 (edited) THAT WAS SUCH A BEAUTIFUL COIN!!! Hopefully someone will trade with me one day. WIN Edited November 30, 2006 by Scratch-n-Win Quote Link to comment
+Tennessee Jed Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 email sent Quote Link to comment
delta123 Posted December 8, 2006 Share Posted December 8, 2006 Wow, am I glad to have bought (only)ONE of these. Quote Link to comment
+CachingCoins Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 Any word yet on when these will be shipped? Quote Link to comment
+ZAteam Posted December 12, 2006 Author Share Posted December 12, 2006 Update time: We expect to get the coins into the oven this week. This has been a huge learning experience for us as we've insisted on doing some of the coin work, like the numbering of the coins, ourselves. And this turned out to be a lot of work. We'll be giving our best to get them finished asap. Quote Link to comment
+BlueDeuce Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 I want one of those groovy coffee cups too. =o) Just what I thinking. They don't tip over too easily do they? Quote Link to comment
57chevy Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 I want one of those groovy coffee cups too. =o) Just what I thinking. They don't tip over too easily do they? Hey I just noticed in the last picture that there's a bunch of those coffee cups on that shelf in the background... Hmmm.. I'm thinkin' a trade might actually be in order. I wonder if they can put a tracking number on it. I rarely go anywhere without a coffee cup of some kind or another. Quote Link to comment
+BlueDeuce Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 I want one of those groovy coffee cups too. =o) Just what I thinking. They don't tip over too easily do they? Hey I just noticed in the last picture that there's a bunch of those coffee cups on that shelf in the background... Hmmm.. I'm thinkin' a trade might actually be in order. I wonder if they can put a tracking number on it. I rarely go anywhere without a coffee cup of some kind or another. I know! I'm thinking they might want to provide a few samples, a little free advertising for them. I'd be willing to agree to take one to events. Quote Link to comment
delta123 Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 do you have time for an update? Quote Link to comment
+Team Honeybunnies Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 Bump ! I too wouldn't mind an update. I've had these paid for a few months now. Quote Link to comment
+tiki Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 Whoo! Just saw this one! Really neat coin - we've been toying around with the idea of a ceramic sig item for a long time - but it is so labor intensive! I appreciate the amount of work you are putting into the coins. I PM'd you with the hopes of a trade for a TikiCoin - hand-made coins rule! Tiki Quote Link to comment
+ZAteam Posted January 11, 2007 Author Share Posted January 11, 2007 Well, it is certainly time for an update! Unfotunately the update is not as pleasant as we would like it to be. We got word from the artist that the final steps of making the coins didn't go as well as planned and that he is not completely satisfied with the quality of some batches of the final coins. We havn't seen the coins yet and will visit him in a day or two and judge for ourselves but we too want the coins to be of a high standard. So, in the worst case, we might have to do it all over. We'll also be sending out emails to everyone who has ordered coins with full details of the situation. We are truly sorry for the extreme delay. Quote Link to comment
+Team Honeybunnies Posted January 12, 2007 Share Posted January 12, 2007 Well, it is certainly time for an update! Unfotunately the update is not as pleasant as we would like it to be. We got word from the artist that the final steps of making the coins didn't go as well as planned and that he is not completely satisfied with the quality of some batches of the final coins. We havn't seen the coins yet and will visit him in a day or two and judge for ourselves but we too want the coins to be of a high standard. So, in the worst case, we might have to do it all over. We'll also be sending out emails to everyone who has ordered coins with full details of the situation. We are truly sorry for the extreme delay. Thanks for the update ! They'll be well worth the wait. It was just a bit quiet for a while. Quote Link to comment
+TandT Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 Is there any update available? The last message I received is the above mentioned standard information that it'll take some more time... We're getting nervous... Quote Link to comment
+ZAteam Posted January 25, 2007 Author Share Posted January 25, 2007 I'm glad to anounce that the coins are finished !!! About half of the coins were were not up to standard and had to be re-made. From the remade coins another three will have to be done again but we now have enough coins to go ahead with shipping. We really appreciate everyones support and understanding for the situation. Shipping info will be posted on Saturday in this forum. Quote Link to comment
+chief20r2 Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 (edited) I'm glad to anounce that the coins are finished !!! About half of the coins were were not up to standard and had to be re-made. From the remade coins another three will have to be done again but we now have enough coins to go ahead with shipping. We really appreciate everyones support and understanding for the situation. Shipping info will be posted on Saturday in this forum. WooHoo !!! Thanks for the update Looking forward to receiving these beauties Any Pictures ? Edited January 25, 2007 by chief20r2 Quote Link to comment
+ZAteam Posted January 25, 2007 Author Share Posted January 25, 2007 WooHoo !!! Thanks for the update Looking forward to receiving these beauties Any Pictures ? Watch this space on Saturday... Quote Link to comment
+CachingCoins Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 Thanks for the update! Can't wait to see these! Quote Link to comment
+Thoto Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 I'm glad to anounce that the coins are finished !!! About half of the coins were were not up to standard and had to be re-made. From the remade coins another three will have to be done again but we now have enough coins to go ahead with shipping. We really appreciate everyones support and understanding for the situation. Shipping info will be posted on Saturday in this forum. Great Thanks for the information! Quote Link to comment
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