+DeRooy Posted December 1, 2006 Share Posted December 1, 2006 Hello All, For my 1st coin I decided to create a holiday coin to commerate the 2006 Christmas season. As a long time lurker on this forum. But, avid cacher... I couldn't resist making my own coin. Here it is... please reply with your thoughts. Both my girlfriend and I are very excited about this new coin and hope you like it as much as we do. COIN PRICE: US$9.00 each s/h included (United States or Canada). Worldwide shipping adds $4.25 per order. COIN STATS: Size: 1.75” Thickness: 3mm coin Metal: Antique Silver Trackable: Yes, www.geocaching.com PRE-ORDER email INFORMATION: If you are interested in reserving a coin, please send an email to derooydesigns@gmail.com Subject: Caching With Claus Geocoin (Copy and paste this into the email) Geo Nick: Real Name: Country: Paypal Address: Email Address: Quantity: STEPS UNTIL SHIPPING: 1. Requested minter submit to Groundspeak for approval (December 1st) 2. Post add in forum for pre-sales (December 1st) 3. Invoice those interested in purchasing (on or about December 10th) 4. Ship coins on December 19th Quote Link to comment
+Hula Bum Posted December 2, 2006 Share Posted December 2, 2006 I've gotta ask, if you're an avid cacher why was your acct created today and showing no finds? Is this a sock puppet? Sorry, have to ask, people may not want to purchase from an unknown. Quote Link to comment
+Mauison Posted December 2, 2006 Share Posted December 2, 2006 It's a nice coin but you might have waited too long to offer them. There have been several (including a couple of sets) holiday/Christmas related coins that have been sold in the past month or so. I'm not sure if buyers want to dole out any more money for another holiday coin. Quote Link to comment
YemonYime Posted December 2, 2006 Share Posted December 2, 2006 Very nice, clean design. I like it. However, these new minting companies getting in on the act might want to get a little more familiar with their clientele... "TRACKABLE AT GECACHING.COM" Quote Link to comment
+MustangJoni Posted December 2, 2006 Share Posted December 2, 2006 It is a nice coin, but I'm about holiday coin'd out! There are just too many of them now. But it really is cute! Quote Link to comment
+DeRooy Posted December 2, 2006 Author Share Posted December 2, 2006 I've gotta ask, if you're an avid cacher why was your acct created today and showing no finds? Is this a sock puppet? Sorry, have to ask, people may not want to purchase from an unknown. Hula Bum, I am glad you asked... let me introduce myself. I am a college student. Spent my freshmen and sophomore years going to Junior College back home in Tennessee. All of my previous geocaching experience was with family and friends. Now I am a junior at the University of Central Florida here in Orlando. And I am happy to say... I love this hobby. We have a great group of Geocachers here at UCF. Most of which lurk on this forum... as that's how I found out about it. I have never been one to post much on public discussion forums (call me a little shy if you want to). But, I have always enjoyed reading them. Or, lurking on them as most people call it. I got so excited going through the process of designing my own coin. I registered today and paid the $30.00 to be a Groundspeak Premium Member. I am no sock puppet. And you can bet you will see more of me in the future. Jonathan DeRooy Quote Link to comment
+Hula Bum Posted December 2, 2006 Share Posted December 2, 2006 Thank you for taking the time to introduce yourself. Welcome welcome Welcome! Enjoy the pain and wonder of geocoins! Quote Link to comment
+DeRooy Posted December 2, 2006 Author Share Posted December 2, 2006 It's a nice coin but you might have waited too long to offer them. There have been several (including a couple of sets) holiday/Christmas related coins that have been sold in the past month or so. I'm not sure if buyers want to dole out any more money for another holiday coin. Mauison and MustangJoni, Yes, I agree... there have already been several different holiday/Christmas related coins offered here. But, despite that... I have gotten a very good email response thus far with more than two dozen orders (in 2 or 3 hours of posting). YemonYime, Thanks for pointing that out. As I didn't notice it either. I will have the minter fix it on Monday. I guess I can't be too mad at them. As that was the 1st proof they did for me. I loved the design so much... I didn't take the time to check the spelling. Jonathan Quote Link to comment
+MustangJoni Posted December 2, 2006 Share Posted December 2, 2006 I'm not surprised that you have gotten a good response. It is really a cute coin! I just wish it would have come out a week sooner! Good Luck! Quote Link to comment
+Rubiconlwb Posted December 2, 2006 Share Posted December 2, 2006 I agree that there are many holiday coins out but I personally passed on them all because none of the designs 'grabbed' me but this one did. I really like the artwork and hope the coin turns out as well. I also did not recognize the minter but am willing to take a look and give this young cacher my trust. I ordered one coin and am anxiously awaiting it's arrival, hopefully before Christmas. Quote Link to comment
+redtailfalconer Posted December 2, 2006 Share Posted December 2, 2006 I too have held off on this years Christmas coins. This caught my eye, so Pre-Order placed. This looks like the same die art as Allaboutchalengecoins.com Will this coin have a custom icon? Thanks, --Redtailfalconer Quote Link to comment
+DeRooy Posted December 2, 2006 Author Share Posted December 2, 2006 I too have held off on this years Christmas coins. This caught my eye, so Pre-Order placed. This looks like the same die art as Allaboutchalengecoins.com Will this coin have a custom icon? Thanks, --Redtailfalconer Redtailfalconer, Thank you for the pre-order. No, this coin will not have a custom icon. I thought about it. But, didn't want to commit the extra funds to a custom icon on my 1st coin. The minter is AllAboutChallengeCoins.Com. Not sure why they used All About Pins on my artwork. Jonathan Quote Link to comment
+Fluttershy Posted December 2, 2006 Share Posted December 2, 2006 Very nice coin. I like Santa's profile. His beard is very well designed. Great snowflake on the back, too! Quote Link to comment
+Butterfly_lady Posted December 2, 2006 Share Posted December 2, 2006 I may in be interested in a couple - but can only pay via paypal... international postage... (must guarantee air / first class / priority mail) Thanks Quote Link to comment
Aushiker Posted December 2, 2006 Share Posted December 2, 2006 G'day Nice coin but seems pretty expensive for a coin without an icon ... US$13.25 for outside of the US purchases. Too much for me to justify. Good luck with it. Andrew Quote Link to comment
+ranger216 Posted December 2, 2006 Share Posted December 2, 2006 well as some on who already did a Christmas set this year I have to say I really like this one... only problem I see is will this coin be in hand by Christmas? But anyway.. put me down for 2 Quote Link to comment
+GBOTS Posted December 2, 2006 Share Posted December 2, 2006 (edited) Could you be talked into adding your caching nick to the coin and make it a personal, by any chance? Very nice, well designed coin. Edited December 2, 2006 by GBOTS Quote Link to comment
ATMouse Posted December 2, 2006 Share Posted December 2, 2006 I'm impressed a college student could swing the money for a coin. It's cute. I'd druther see a name on it, tho'. Quote Link to comment
+hjnielsen Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 Hello, what is the bass metal for your coin? Thanks Quote Link to comment
+DeRooy Posted December 3, 2006 Author Share Posted December 3, 2006 I may in be interested in a couple - but can only pay via paypal... international postage... (must guarantee air / first class / priority mail) Thanks Butterfly_lady, Thank you for your interest in my new coin. Yes, I take PayPal. Here is my PayPal address: DeRooyDesigns@gmail.com I plan to send PayPal money requests on December 10th to anyone who emails me with a pre-order request. As for the international shipping guarantee, please let me follow up with you on Monday (after I check with the post office). Before I guarantee the international shipping method (air / first class / priority mail). Thank you, Jonathan DeRooy Quote Link to comment
+DeRooy Posted December 3, 2006 Author Share Posted December 3, 2006 G'day Nice coin but seems pretty expensive for a coin without an icon ... US$13.25 for outside of the US purchases. Too much for me to justify. Good luck with it. Andrew Aushiker, I am happy to read that you like my coin. I understand your reasoning for not purchasing one. Thank you for taking the time to comment. Jonathan Quote Link to comment
+DeRooy Posted December 3, 2006 Author Share Posted December 3, 2006 well as some on who already did a Christmas set this year I have to say I really like this one... only problem I see is will this coin be in hand by Christmas? But anyway.. put me down for 2 ranger216, Thank you for the kind words and the pre-order for 2 coins. Jonathan Quote Link to comment
+DeRooy Posted December 3, 2006 Author Share Posted December 3, 2006 Could you be talked into adding your caching nick to the coin and make it a personal, by any chance? Very nice, well designed coin. GBOTS, If it's not to late... I sure could. I plan to check with the minter 1st thing on Monday morning. Thank you for your kind words. Jonathan Quote Link to comment
+DeRooy Posted December 3, 2006 Author Share Posted December 3, 2006 I'm impressed a college student could swing the money for a coin. It's cute. I'd druther see a name on it, tho'. ATMouse, Thank you... it's a little bit of a stretch financially. But, I am having so much fun it is really worth it. Jonathan Quote Link to comment
+DeRooy Posted December 3, 2006 Author Share Posted December 3, 2006 Hello, what is the bass metal for your coin? Thanks Hello hn25slc, On the email price quote I received from the minter... it states the base metal is copper with an antique silver finish. Please let me know if you have any other questions. Jonathan Quote Link to comment
+LadeBear68 Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 I personally love this coin. I have ordered prior holiday coins but I really love the detail on this one. I personally don't think your name is necessary. I would rather have a holiday coin that I can purchase and give to others instead of having someone's personal name on the coin or the coin page. Great job. Quote Link to comment
+whitebear Posted December 4, 2006 Share Posted December 4, 2006 I really like the design too ,also agree a cache name helps to personalize & make it your coin. Put me down for one. Quote Link to comment
+Team JSAM Posted December 4, 2006 Share Posted December 4, 2006 IMO keep it as is looks great, the snowflake on the back is very nice. I have bought to many hoiday coins and wont be buying anymore this year. If you are interested in trades please email me. Also what is the icon going to look like? Quote Link to comment
+Hula Bum Posted December 4, 2006 Share Posted December 4, 2006 No custom icon, read up several posts. Quote Link to comment
+DeRooy Posted December 4, 2006 Author Share Posted December 4, 2006 Also what is the icon going to look like? Due to popular demand... I have added a custom icon to my coin. Here it is... please reply with your feedback: I also had the minter personalize the back side of the coin for me. I haven't approved it yet. But, I would love to hear some feedback from forum members before I make the final decision. Personalized coin: Original Design: I really like the personalized one. Please let me know which one you like best. Thank you, Jonathan Quote Link to comment
+AtlantaGal Posted December 4, 2006 Share Posted December 4, 2006 The personalized one is nicer. But I'm biased in that I like personal coins best Will you be doing any trades? Quote Link to comment
+DeRooy Posted December 4, 2006 Author Share Posted December 4, 2006 (edited) The personalized one is nicer. But I'm biased in that I like personal coins best Will you be doing any trades? Thank you for the feedback... I also like the personalized coin best. Yes, if I have any coins left... I hope to do some trades. Jonathan Edited December 4, 2006 by DeRooy Quote Link to comment
+Renegade Knight Posted December 4, 2006 Share Posted December 4, 2006 The personalized one is nicer. But I'm biased in that I like personal coins best Will you be doing any trades? Thank you for the feedback... I also like the personalized coin best. Yes, if I have any coins left... I hope to do some trades. Jonathan I'm glad you made the change. Signature coins I like much more than generic fluff that there is so much of anymore. Quote Link to comment
+redtailfalconer Posted December 4, 2006 Share Posted December 4, 2006 I agree as well. By personalizing it makes it your own, and nice job on the icon Quote Link to comment
+redtailfalconer Posted December 4, 2006 Share Posted December 4, 2006 (edited) Don't forget the add the little R by the geocaching logo. The design will not get approve if it is not there. I see it on the first proof, but not the second ones. Edited December 4, 2006 by redtailfalconer Quote Link to comment
+DeRooy Posted December 4, 2006 Author Share Posted December 4, 2006 Thanks to all who have replied and sent emails. My final design is below... I just approved the order. Now for the hard part... waiting for them to arrive. Jonathan Quote Link to comment
+crazycavelover Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 Order sent for two.... Very nice coin. Quote Link to comment
CLAMM Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 Any idea on when these coins be mailed out? Quote Link to comment
+9Key Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 (edited) The OP hasn't logged on to the site since he made the original posts in this thread, and never did log a find on a cache. Edited December 29, 2006 by 9Key Quote Link to comment
+stepshep Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 Maybe he's on an extended vacation? Quote Link to comment
+Butterfly_lady Posted March 25, 2007 Share Posted March 25, 2007 Well, I thought I had a pre-order set for these coins.... acknowledged way, way back. Sorry, but it's no longer 2006. Three months have passed since they were meant to be ready. I wonder what happened. Think I'll pass up on this coin now, the Christmas excitment of getting a Christmas coin has now gone. Perhaps winter is soon descending, and I'm quietening now on caching. Quote Link to comment
gridlox Posted March 25, 2007 Share Posted March 25, 2007 They may be holding off until that big annual "Christmas In July" sale!! D-man Quote Link to comment
+Butterfly_lady Posted March 25, 2007 Share Posted March 25, 2007 Oh well... at least no funds have changed hands. (rather changed banks) Quote Link to comment
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