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October 25, 2006

I was racking my mind for geocoin ideas (I had a few ideas, but wanted some experience before I went into anything too fancy), and I think that I was brushing my teeth when I had an idea :wub: . Okay, so I was looking at the toilet paper roll, and didn't have any better ideas for a geocoin. Yes, I KNOW it's weird. Got to the computer, and drew this in a few minutes:

The writing says "Always bring a roll caching..." on the front, and "...you never know when you'll need it!" on the back.

Just wondering if any cachers would be interested in such an odd coin idea, or wondering if everyone will just laugh and point :laughing: . OakCoins' estimate calculator put them around $4-5 depending on whether it had an icon. Just putting this up to see whether people are interested.

--GT--

Edited October 25, 2006 by general_tupperware

3.8k · October 25, 2006

I was racking my mind for geocoin ideas (I had a few ideas, but wanted some experience before I went into anything too fancy), and I think that I was brushing my teeth when I had an idea . Okay, so I was looking at the toilet paper roll, and didn't have any better ideas for a geocoin. Yes, I KNOW it's weird. Got to the computer, and drew this in a few minutes:

Just wondering if any cachers would be interested in such an odd coin idea, or wondering if everyone will just laugh and point . OakCoins' estimate calculator put them around $4-5 depending on whether it had an icon. Just putting this up to see whether people are interested.

--GT--

October 25, 2006

Cute idea! I wonder if you could put the Geocaching logo on each square of tp??

4.2k · October 25, 2006

I'm going to be as nice as I can. I think you said it all here:

... and didn't have any better ideas for a geocoin.

October 25, 2006

Oh yes, and just so that everyone doesn't tell me, I knwo that this idea is incredibly sad. Just having some fun, and seeing if anyone WOULD actually want one :laughing: .

October 25, 2006

We live in New Mexico (oh by the way this is a state in the USA). When we venture outside the city there are no comforts of home and find ourselves miles from the facilities that city dwellers have come to love. We carry extra "paper" in our "ditty bag" for those sudden emergencies that sometimes come. Go for it my friend and let no one discourage you. <removed by moderator>

Edited October 25, 2006 by Flying Spaghetti Monster

1k · October 25, 2006

G'day

I like it and would be interested in purchasing. Oh, always carry a roll ... :-)

Andrew

2.8k · October 25, 2006

I want two ply!

1k · October 25, 2006

Yeah, I agree with Joni.....2 ply or maybe a 4 pack :laughing:

October 25, 2006

Nothing quite like an emergency roll in the geobag....

October 25, 2006

Yes including a roll of toilet paper in one's goebag is a good idea. I still wouldn't buy a coin in the shape of a toilet roll however.

October 25, 2006

We use maple leaves when in season & pine in the winter ,sometimes ferns but NEVER NEVER nettles or blackberries! lol

1.6k · October 25, 2006

I don't know why people are putting up such a "stink" about this one............ :laughing: :wub:

October 25, 2006

Cool idea...I would like a few.

5.7k · October 25, 2006

Will you be making a Jumbo Roll version? :laughing:

October 25, 2006

This is so crazy idea that I'm in :laughing:

2.8k · October 25, 2006

NEVER NEVER nettles or blackberries! lol

OUCH!

1k · October 25, 2006

I am up for a couple of rolls as well.

I do like the idea of the logo on the individual sheets though.

October 25, 2006

I would get one, to remember our world cache team. or more. email me when they are good to go

edit: i wanted more

Edited October 25, 2006 by James Lobb

October 25, 2006

Cute idea! I wonder if you could put the Geocaching logo on each square of tp??

Maybe not, at least now without a royalty charge. Now use the royalty free "GX" logo and you're free and clear (of cling-ons? :laughing: )

October 25, 2006

I'd probably buy one.. It's got a connection to geocaching..

3.5k · October 25, 2006

I can't imagine that the design would be approved by Ground Speak, but you never know. Crazier things have happened.

8.1k · October 25, 2006

Will you be making a Jumbo Roll version?

ROFL!

October 25, 2006

Will you be making a Jumbo Roll version?

Wound that be the 3" version??

24.7k · October 25, 2006

Well we now know where you do your thinking.

Maybe this should look likea corn cobb...

1.5k · October 25, 2006

Well, in the end, there's already plenty of crappy coins out there. But hey, whatever floaters your boat. It was still nice of you to plop this idea on us. Don't wipe the slate clean just yet. Keep pushing, but you might consider flushing the project if it doesn't cut the musterd.

October 25, 2006

October 25, 2006

Cute idea! I wonder if you could put the Geocaching logo on each square of tp??

How about this? There's still some blank space on the back side? Does anyone have any ideas I could use for that?

EDIT: I'm not sure if Groundspeak would allow the image to be skewed like those are...

Edited October 25, 2006 by general_tupperware

1.9k · October 25, 2006

I can't imagine that the design would be approved by Ground Speak, but you never know. Crazier things have happened.

These days anything gets approved. It's a money thing.

I am more shocked by the simple fact that this coin is only here because "I didn't have any better ideas for a geocoin". Don't people understand that it is Ok not to create a geocoin. We don't have to have one that covers everything and not ever cacher is required to mint a coin. This is the perfect example of how far coins have gone and why they will eventually go the way of beanie babies.

1.8k · October 25, 2006

IMHO, this idea is best flushed!!

October 26, 2006

Cute idea! I wonder if you could put the Geocaching logo on each square of tp??

How about this? There's still some blank space on the back side? Does anyone have any ideas I could use for that?

EDIT: I'm not sure if Groundspeak would allow the image to be skewed like those are...

LOL Thats what I was thinking, but maybe the GX logo would work better??

1.8k · October 26, 2006

I would love to trade for this awesome coin...call me irrisponsible.

1k · October 26, 2006

Well, in the end, there's already plenty of crappy coins out there. But hey, whatever floaters your boat. It was still nice of you to plop this idea on us. Don't wipe the slate clean just yet. Keep pushing, but you might consider flushing the project if it doesn't cut the musterd.

CLASSIC RESPONSE.....I grade this response a 10

October 27, 2006

Go ahead and "ply" this coin to the group! You never know..... just roll it out, and see what happens! :unsure:

4.4k · October 28, 2006

Is it biodegradeable?

You know when Mother Nature calls you just gotta listen.

November 3, 2006

Hey, it's just toilet paper. I don't know why some people are getting all worked up. They go out and by the real thing don't they? :mad:

It's different, I think it's great and I'd get a couple of these.

2k · November 3, 2006

Cute idea! I wonder if you could put the Geocaching logo on each square of tp??

How about this? There's still some blank space on the back side? Does anyone have any ideas I could use for that?

EDIT: I'm not sure if Groundspeak would allow the image to be skewed like those are...

They have on other coins as long as it is made like you have to look like it fits. On the tick coin the edges were curved to make it look like the logo was on the tick and rounded not flat.

November 4, 2006

Cute idea! I wonder if you could put the Geocaching logo on each square of tp??

How about this? There's still some blank space on the back side? Does anyone have any ideas I could use for that?

EDIT: I'm not sure if Groundspeak would allow the image to be skewed like those are...

I'm currently working on a new coin with a skewed logo and they approved it with no problems. As long as the ‘circle r’ trademark symbol is there it should be fine.

November 29, 2006

Cute idea! I wonder if you could put the Geocaching logo on each square of tp??

How about this? There's still some blank space on the back side? Does anyone have any ideas I could use for that?

EDIT: I'm not sure if Groundspeak would allow the image to be skewed like those are...

I'm currently working on a new coin with a skewed logo and they approved it with no problems. As long as the ‘circle r’ trademark symbol is there it should be fine.

How about alternating the GX logo and the four color square?

December 1, 2006

Hey general_tupperware maybe you could design a geocoin after your avatar; a calvin and hobbes coin. That would be cool, since most people think calvin and hobbes is a cool comic. The only problem would be getting permission to use the cartoon images.

2.9k · December 1, 2006

we would buy a couple of these, we think it is a cute idea

6.4k · December 1, 2006

A better idea than napkins from the fast food places. Scott 1000 is great. Anyways, if you're serious, then so am I....I'll buy a couple!!

December 4, 2006

Okay, so a few people are interested in this idea. But I don't have enough people interested to make this idea float, although I do have a lot more people interested than I anticipated.

1.1k · December 5, 2006

Cut your losses and leave with whatever dignity you have left. :laughing:

8.1k · December 5, 2006

But I don't have enough people interested to make this idea float

LMAO!

Charmin cha cha cha!

There are always more buyers than say so, but if you are hoping to pay with pre-orders maybe the idea should be flushed until later.

December 6, 2006

Well, in the end, there's already plenty of crappy coins out there. But hey, whatever floaters your boat. It was still nice of you to plop this idea on us. Don't wipe the slate clean just yet. Keep pushing, but you might consider flushing the project if it doesn't cut the musterd.

CLASSIC RESPONSE.....I grade this response a 10

Really dropped the bomb response, I also score it a perfect 10

December 6, 2006

Typical GT fashion - stupidly entertaining.

With some professional art help, This coin wouldn't be lookin' too bad.

December 6, 2006

Well... although I'm not so sure about the success of this coin, Slumbersix has decided that they might do the coin instead.

The legacy is not lost!

May 3, 2007

Just an update... We are still hoping to do this coin... Just need to get the funding together and find a good mint to do the coin. Hope there will be some interest.

May 3, 2007

Just an update... We are still hoping to do this coin... Just need to get the funding together and find a good mint to do the coin. Hope there will be some interest.

A lot of people will enjoy this idea for the humor of it; I do! How much interest there'll be in buying them will depend, as it often does, on the price. But I can guarantee you that, if you issue them in copper (at least), I'm a lot more interested than I would be for anything else. And I'm not alone in this.

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