+LadeBear68 Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 Is anyone familiar with this series? I was looking at geocoins on ebay today and noticed that someone is putting out an Ancient Culture series with a totem pole and an Aztec clock. There were only 100 of each design made and it appears that they are coming from the Texas area. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment
+MustangJoni Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 I had seen those, because they had done some Texas coins. They also did a Rock, Paper, Scissors series. I haven't been able to find out who it is though. Quote Link to comment
+Team Honeybunnies Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 Saw these too. It seems these are eBay only coins? If that's the case I'll pass. Quote Link to comment
+Moosiegirl Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 Is anyone familiar with this series? ... it appears that they are coming from the Texas area. Any information would be greatly appreciated. I wrote to ask about their Republic of Texas coins and got the impression it is not even a geocacher. Apparently they are purchasing tracking codes from gc.com, but I don't know how you can verify that they are legitimate except through feedback from buyers. I decided I had enough sources for coins that I'm not going to mess with them. Quote Link to comment
+MustangJoni Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 Is anyone familiar with this series? ... it appears that they are coming from the Texas area. Any information would be greatly appreciated. I wrote to ask about their Republic of Texas coins and got the impression it is not even a geocacher. Apparently they are purchasing tracking codes from gc.com, but I don't know how you can verify that they are legitimate except through feedback from buyers. I decided I had enough sources for coins that I'm not going to mess with them. I'm also not too impressed with the coins. The ones I've seen, the backs of the coins are totally blank. They are also very pricey for what you are getting. One cacher I know inquired about his caching name, and his reply was that he would rather not say. Quote Link to comment
ParentsofSAM Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 On the back of the coins is the website www.geocoindepot.com There is really no information there. It apparently is still under construction. Also did you see the Aztec Calendar coin? Looks like a colored version of Traking Time. Not as pretty though. Quote Link to comment
+AtlantaGal Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 The only one that's nice is the totem pole, and again, the back being blank is a real turn-off. Quote Link to comment
+Landsharkz Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 Also did you see the Aztec Calendar coin? Looks like a colored version of Traking Time. Not as pretty though. It looks like a 'knock-off' of Tracking Time. I hope that less savvy Ebay buyers don't think that they getting the real thing. Quote Link to comment
YemonYime Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 I wrote to ask about their Republic of Texas coins and got the impression it is not even a geocacher. Apparently they are purchasing tracking codes from gc.com, but I don't know how you can verify that they are legitimate except through feedback from buyers. I decided I had enough sources for coins that I'm not going to mess with them. As was to be expected, the popularity of geocoins, and potential to make a nice profit is drawing attention from outside the "hobby". GC.com isn't in a position to deny anyone the opportunity to purchase codes. It's good for their business, although some guidelines would eventually be welcome. Regardless...once again, it's up to the geocoin community to choose whether or not to support such ventures. The power is in your PayPal account. Quote Link to comment
+The Moop Along Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 This coin makes me very nervous. I would personally hesitate to click purchase on any of these. Quote Link to comment
+cachegame Posted December 22, 2006 Share Posted December 22, 2006 Very odd! They look like a low-end variety of Crake coins and even have a similar velvet pouch that Crake puts on his high-end stuff... Not that Crake would ever have a low-end product... Quote Link to comment
+0R0B0RUS Posted December 22, 2006 Share Posted December 22, 2006 They also offer an "Easter Island Head Moai Geocoin" which is shaped like the Easter Island Head Moai. The simplistic design is attractive but is also very pricey. look here Quote Link to comment
+crake Posted December 22, 2006 Share Posted December 22, 2006 Very odd! They look like a low-end variety of Crake coins and even have a similar velvet pouch that Crake puts on his high-end stuff... Not that Crake would ever have a low-end product... Thanks... I'll chime in on the Aztec Calendar. That design is in the public domain, so anyone can do a coin, T-Shirt, coffee mug, etc. There are some details (that I won't disclose in my version that makes it uniquely mine, and the back is completely mine as well. So if someone were to make an exact replica of TT then there would be concern. The coin on ebay actually doesn't look all that bad. The colors are similar to those that might have actually been used on the original stone. The snake is interesting as well. Of course I've not held the coin in my hand so I don't know its quality. Quote Link to comment
+ArtieD Posted December 22, 2006 Share Posted December 22, 2006 Hmmm...given the choice between... this... or this... I would take the Crake coin any day (I did, too! Tracking Time is still my favorite.) Quote Link to comment
+MustangJoni Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 Hmmm...given the choice between... this... or this... I would take the Crake coin any day (I did, too! Tracking Time is still my favorite.) Me too!!!! Quote Link to comment
+Ryder3 & Better Half Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 DITTO THE ABOVE!! Quote Link to comment
+Bhob Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 There seems to have been some concern expressed about these coins and the seller, so I will offer my experiences I recently bought several of the coins via eBay Communications with the seller were fast and friendly The coins arrived in a timely manner They were well-packed As for the coins, I am delighted with them I found it especially refreshing that the two Aztec coins were completely different designs, not just the same mold with a different paint job All-in-all, I am pleased with both the merchandise and the service I will happily buy any other coins in the series Quote Link to comment
+Cheesy pigs Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 Bhob, I totally agree. This series is totally gorgeous. Not only the Ancient Culture series but the Funny Animal Series made by the same guy. The coins are excellent quality, heavy and beautiful to look at. I should know, I've purchased about 40 of his coins so far. Steve is a really nice guy, who goes out of his way to be friendly and helpful. We have exchanged quite a few emails, and I have no hesitation whatsoever in saying that these coins are spectacular. And for some reason, they are the most popular trade item I have. Dont you find that strange? He lists them at USD $9.99 each, it is eBayers that increase the price to the massive levels they are at. Of course, this is just my opinion Quote Link to comment
+newtongrannie Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 I have retrieved a Fisher Ancient Cultures geocoin today. Very unusual design and different from the basic geocoins. Quote Link to comment
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