general_tupperware Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 (edited) 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: 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 . 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 Quote Link to comment
+Shop99er Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted 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-- Quote Link to comment
+redheadedscorpio Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 Cute idea! I wonder if you could put the Geocaching logo on each square of tp?? Quote Link to comment
+Kealia Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted 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. Quote Link to comment
general_tupperware Posted October 25, 2006 Author Share Posted 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 . Quote Link to comment
+GOnTO Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 (edited) 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 Quote Link to comment
Aushiker Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 G'day I like it and would be interested in purchasing. Oh, always carry a roll ... :-) Andrew Quote Link to comment
+MustangJoni Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 I want two ply! Quote Link to comment
Dr. Whoever Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 Yeah, I agree with Joni.....2 ply or maybe a 4 pack Quote Link to comment
+Rattlingcrew Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 Nothing quite like an emergency roll in the geobag.... Quote Link to comment
+Team Falling Numerals Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted 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. Quote Link to comment
+whitebear Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 We use maple leaves when in season & pine in the winter ,sometimes ferns but NEVER NEVER nettles or blackberries! lol Quote Link to comment
+Big JohnP Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 I don't know why people are putting up such a "stink" about this one............ Quote Link to comment
+GoBolts! Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 Cool idea...I would like a few. Quote Link to comment
+Marky Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 Will you be making a Jumbo Roll version? Quote Link to comment
+Fundamental Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 This is so crazy idea that I'm in Quote Link to comment
+DresselDragons Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 NEVER NEVER nettles or blackberries! lol OUCH! Quote Link to comment
+OshnDoc Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted 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. Quote Link to comment
+James Lobb Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 (edited) 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 Quote Link to comment
+Haughton's Hunters Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted 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? ) Quote Link to comment
+pfalstad Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 I'd probably buy one.. It's got a connection to geocaching.. Quote Link to comment
+9Key Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 I can't imagine that the design would be approved by Ground Speak, but you never know. Crazier things have happened. Quote Link to comment
avroair Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 Will you be making a Jumbo Roll version? ROFL! Quote Link to comment
+redheadedscorpio Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 Will you be making a Jumbo Roll version? Wound that be the 3" version?? Quote Link to comment
+Renegade Knight Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 Well we now know where you do your thinking. Maybe this should look likea corn cobb... Quote Link to comment
YemonYime Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted 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. Quote Link to comment
general_tupperware Posted October 25, 2006 Author Share Posted October 25, 2006 (edited) 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 Quote Link to comment
+pghlooking Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted 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. Quote Link to comment
+Trucker Lee Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 IMHO, this idea is best flushed!! Quote Link to comment
+redheadedscorpio Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted 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?? Quote Link to comment
+Go JayBee Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 I would love to trade for this awesome coin...call me irrisponsible. Quote Link to comment
Dr. Whoever Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted 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 Quote Link to comment
+Ryder3 & Better Half Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 Go ahead and "ply" this coin to the group! You never know..... just roll it out, and see what happens! Quote Link to comment
+GEO*Trailblazer 1 Posted October 28, 2006 Share Posted October 28, 2006 Is it biodegradeable? You know when Mother Nature calls you just gotta listen. Quote Link to comment
+Micra Man Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted 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? It's different, I think it's great and I'd get a couple of these. Quote Link to comment
+AtwellFamily Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted 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. Quote Link to comment
+Crop Circle Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted 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. Quote Link to comment
RexBloodman Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted 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? Quote Link to comment
Team Macha Posted December 1, 2006 Share Posted 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. Quote Link to comment
+sweetlife Posted December 1, 2006 Share Posted December 1, 2006 we would buy a couple of these, we think it is a cute idea Quote Link to comment
+fairyhoney Posted December 1, 2006 Share Posted 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!! Quote Link to comment
general_tupperware Posted December 4, 2006 Author Share Posted 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. Quote Link to comment
+Nero Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 Cut your losses and leave with whatever dignity you have left. Quote Link to comment
avroair Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted 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. Quote Link to comment
+mudsneaker Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted 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 Quote Link to comment
+Scoutbound Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 Typical GT fashion - stupidly entertaining. With some professional art help, This coin wouldn't be lookin' too bad. Quote Link to comment
general_tupperware Posted December 6, 2006 Author Share Posted 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! Quote Link to comment
+slumbersix Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted 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. Quote Link to comment
+chaosmanor Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted 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. Quote Link to comment
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