+Anthus Posted January 1, 2007 Share Posted January 1, 2007 Happy New Years all. I got word from the coin company that my coins should be arriving at my house sometime next week. So I anticipate shipping them out to everyone starting next weekend. Also, I thought I'd share the icon for the Secret geoAgent with everyone. Thanks....Anthus Quote Link to comment
+crazycavelover Posted January 1, 2007 Share Posted January 1, 2007 Wonderful! Can't wait. Thanks for the update and Happy New Year, CCL Quote Link to comment
+VT-GeoDevils Posted January 1, 2007 Share Posted January 1, 2007 Can't wait...thanks! And a great icon too! Happy New Year VT-GeoDevils Quote Link to comment
+J10fly Posted January 1, 2007 Share Posted January 1, 2007 AWESOME!!! Jayman11 Quote Link to comment
+Anthus Posted January 5, 2007 Author Share Posted January 5, 2007 These just arrived at my house today. Unfortunately, the Decoder v1.5's are wrong. They were not supposed to have the lens in them but they all have a lens in them. This makes the coin useless when trying to find a Decoder cache for you need to see through the hold in the coin (where the lens is). I'm not sure what to do with the Decoder v1.5's now. I will have to contact the coin company -- the proofs did not have the lens in them. If the Decoders were not used for hiding/finding caches, I would just let it go and send them out as is. What are your thoughts? I will keep all of you updated. Sorry for any inconvenience.......Anthus P.S. The Secret geoAgents turned out awesome and so did our personal geoPins. Quote Link to comment
+AtlantaGal Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 Can they just pop the lens out? Or drill the lens out? Quote Link to comment
+Anthus Posted January 5, 2007 Author Share Posted January 5, 2007 The lenses do not pop out. I'm not sure if the coin would get damaged while trying to drill them out. Here are pics of the shipment I'll see if I can get a good close pic of the Decoder with the lens Quote Link to comment
+VT-GeoDevils Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 I see my Secret geoAgent!!! It's right there left front! Yes!!! Sorry....always wanted to do that and I'm pretty excited about this one! Couldn't afford one of the Decoders, but I'm sorry that you're having a problem with them. That sucks! -Buzz VT-GeoDevils Quote Link to comment
+J10fly Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 Woah, that's a lot of coins! Can't wait to get mine in. Jayman11 Quote Link to comment
+AtlantaGal Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 Well, I wasn't planning on using mine for a puzzle cache or anything so I don't mind the lens. In fact, I kind of like it. Quote Link to comment
+Windrose Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 I was just wondering why it doesn't work with the lens in it? Too blurry to read? Windrose Quote Link to comment
+fairyhoney Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 :huh:size=1]what can I say but:WOW!!! That's a lotta boxes! Quote Link to comment
glennk721 Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 Greets, I kind of like the lens . How many people will use the decoder as a actual puzzle solver ? I think that is the key to this answer. I am fortunate to have the V1 coin can be implemented when I get my butt out caching Personally think the majority of these coins will end up in collections. "YOUR" coins have become highly sort after collectibles, I personally would release to the wild a more generic coin in fears of muggles/coin theft some are meant for collecting some are more suitable travelers . I do understand that these are meant to be functional as well hence your question/problem at hand . I ordered 3 sets of these. Matters not for me that they have a lens think its cool . I would except my shipment any way they come, but you must take the feedback from the majority, sorry you are ending up with a tough decision ! , It's a great coin , Love all the little men . I see a black coat WOOT, These must be special and would love one of those too Quote Link to comment
+J10fly Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 Hmmmm I noticed the black ones too. I dont remember seeing those on the preorder. Jayman11 Quote Link to comment
+GPX Navigators Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 Well, I wasn't planning on using mine for a puzzle cache or anything so I don't mind the lens. In fact, I kind of like it. Same here probably, mostly because I would not know how to use it for a cache. However, I love puzzle caches thus the love for these coins but am always eager to learn new things (like how to use these coins for a puzzle cache.) Are there instructions on your site as to how to use them for a cache? If I decide to use one for a cache we could probably pop the lens out, drill a hole and chain it to the container - only to keep it from being removed. So we would deface it anyway for a puzzle cache. As Glenn stated above we would not send this out as a traveller. It would not make it very far. Whatever you decide works for us. If you want to get them fixed we will wait. These coins are worth it. Quote Link to comment
+Mauison Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 Well, I wasn't planning on using mine for a puzzle cache or anything so I don't mind the lens. In fact, I kind of like it. I think the lens is cool also. And like GPX Navigators said, if someone does decide to use it for a puzzle cache, then can pop the lens out themselves. Quote Link to comment
+D24G0N Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 Hi Folks. Never heard of a decoder coin before.... I'm intrigued!! How would one use a decoder coin, and what would it decode?? Quote Link to comment
+BVnLJ Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 Was wondering if this decoder is needed to complete your cache, or if it can be done without it. If so, then I have no problem with lens. Quote Link to comment
+Anthus Posted January 6, 2007 Author Share Posted January 6, 2007 I'll try to address all the questions and comments below: I was just wondering why it doesn't work with the lens in it? Too blurry to read? Windrose The lens makes it blury because of the size of it. :huh:size=1]what can I say but:WOW!!! That's a lotta boxes! The boxes look bigger in the pic than they really are and include coins for both the Decoders and the Secret geoAgents and also the Anthus geopins. ..."YOUR" coins have become highly sort after collectibles..... Thanks for the kind words. Hmmmm I noticed the black ones too. I dont remember seeing those on the preorder. Jayman11 The black ones were not for sale. They are for FTF prizes, geo event prizes, and special trades. Hi Folks. Never heard of a decoder coin before.... I'm intrigued!! How would one use a decoder coin, and what would it decode?? You can learn more about the Decoders at my web site. Scroll to the bottom and you will see a sample decoder image. Here is a link to our Anthus Decoder cache. Here is one done by CacheDetectives. And, here is another one. Was wondering if this decoder is needed to complete your cache, or if it can be done without it. If so, then I have no problem with lens. You must have a coin in order to do most caches that use the Decoder geocoin -- that's what makes the cache unique and fund to do. My cache is a multi cache. I put a coin in one of the stages and so far (knock on wood) no one has taken it. Quote Link to comment
+J10fly Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 Thanks for the answer. Keep one aside as i may trade one for one of my mail jeep coins im making. Jayman11 Quote Link to comment
+Anthus Posted January 6, 2007 Author Share Posted January 6, 2007 Thanks for the answer. Keep one aside as i may trade one for one of my mail jeep coins im making. Jayman11 Ohhh Jeep coins. Someone must have told you my weakness.... ....Anthus Quote Link to comment
+markz68 Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 I would probably create a cache using your coin at some point, but I could wait for a v.2.5 or v.3 or whatever is will be called. Therefore, I would accept the current coin "as is". But if you decide to have v.1.5 redone, I could wait too. Either way, you have my support! Quote Link to comment
+D24G0N Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 Very cool. Wonder if there's any decoder caches around here. Quote Link to comment
+J10fly Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 Thanks for the answer. Keep one aside as i may trade one for one of my mail jeep coins im making. Jayman11 Ohhh Jeep coins. Someone must have told you my weakness.... ....Anthus LOL.....check the design out in my post when you get a sec. (http://forums.Groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?act=ST&f=44&t=152468) Jayman11 Quote Link to comment
+markz68 Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 Very cool. Wonder if there's any decoder caches around here. I don't know if this is all of them, but here is a list of the ones with "decoder" in the title: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/nearest.asp...&submit4=Go Quote Link to comment
+Degai Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 Wow!~Finally here and they aren't right. Bummer. I, like the others, wouldn't mind one way or the other. It's been so long, I am not sure exactly what I ordered. The coins are adorable and I can't wait to get mine in person. Quote Link to comment
+Degai Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 Forgot to add: Love the icon! Quote Link to comment
+Anthus Posted January 7, 2007 Author Share Posted January 7, 2007 Unfortunately we found another problem with the Decoder coins. There is a paint error as shown below. Many of the coins have white color between the arm holding the magnifying glass and the face. This should be metal. The one on the left is correct and the one on the right is incorrect. Sorry to bring more bad news. ....Anthus Quote Link to comment
+Degai Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 Unfortunately we found another problem with the Decoder coins. There is a paint error as shown below. Many of the coins have white color between the arm holding the magnifying glass and the face. This should be metal. The one on the left is correct and the one on the right is incorrect. Sorry to bring more bad news. ....Anthus Thanks for all of the updates, I really appreciate being kept in the loop, so I don't feel like I've been passed over, or that you have forgotten to ship out my coins. I just appreciate the fact that you are very concerned about the coin and you want what's best. That's fine by me. Just keep us posted and let us know when they are fixed and ready for shipment. Quote Link to comment
+3doxies Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 I have no problem at all with the lens - I think it's cool! Quote Link to comment
+0R0B0RUS Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 The lens I could live with, but IMHO the paint issue is a showstopper. What ever it takes to get 'em right. Thanks for keeping us updated. Quote Link to comment
+Anthus Posted January 10, 2007 Author Share Posted January 10, 2007 Thanks to all of you for being so patient. Oakcoins has been great about the minting errors and is having them reminted. Hopefully by the end of next week I'll have a corrected batch. I'll continue to keep you all updated. ....Stacy Quote Link to comment
+Degai Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 Thanks for all of the updates, Stacy. Quote Link to comment
+Anthus Posted January 16, 2007 Author Share Posted January 16, 2007 I've been informed by Oakcoins today that the remint of the coins are on their way to my house. I'll let you know when they arrive and will start shipping them immediately. Thanks for your patience. Quote Link to comment
+markz68 Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 I've been informed by Oakcoins today that the remint of the coins are on their way to my house. I'll let you know when they arrive and will start shipping them immediately. Thanks for your patience. Thanks for the update! Can't wait to see them! Quote Link to comment
+Degai Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 I've been informed by Oakcoins today that the remint of the coins are on their way to my house. I'll let you know when they arrive and will start shipping them immediately. Thanks for your patience. Thanks for the update! Can't wait to see them! DITTO markz68 Quote Link to comment
+J10fly Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 Have the Secret geoAgent coins been mailed out yet? Just curious, cant wait to get mine in! Jayman11 Quote Link to comment
+Anthus Posted January 19, 2007 Author Share Posted January 19, 2007 I'm pleased to announce that the new batch of Decoders arrived at my house today and all seem to be done right. So, let the shipping begin. With any luck, these will all be out the door this weekend. Thanks to all for being so patient ! ....Anthus Quote Link to comment
+Degai Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 Yahoo!! Can't wait to see mine. I'm not even sure what I ordered, so it will be lots of fun opening the envelope when they get here. Quote Link to comment
+BVnLJ Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 awesome coins...worth the wait...and a big thank you for extra coin. Quote Link to comment
+VT-GeoDevils Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 Received my Secret Agent coin today.....much bigger than I had expected. I like it a lot! Thanks again and thanks for the pin....much appreciated! -Buzz Quote Link to comment
+SeabeckTribe Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 Got mine yesterday. Mighty fine lookin coin! Quote Link to comment
+0R0B0RUS Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 Mine came in yesterday. Awesome coins! and thanks for the pin - Quote Link to comment
+markz68 Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 Received my coins today! Great coin! Thanks for the pin! Quote Link to comment
+TheCollector Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 (edited) The package came in one of those special "whoops we distroyed your package" envelopes Lucky the coin was still in there but i dont know if i was supose to get a pin but i didn't receive it. I love the coin by the way. Edited January 26, 2007 by TheCollector Quote Link to comment
+Anthus Posted January 26, 2007 Author Share Posted January 26, 2007 The package came in one of those special "whoops we distroyed your package" envelopes Lucky the coin was still in there but i dont know if i was supose to get a pin but i didn't receive it. I love the coin by the way. = ( sorry your packaging was destroyed I randomly selected some packages to include a free pin in so there is no way for me to tell if you package had one in it. Luckily your coin was still there. Makes me wonder if the post office here gets curious to see what's in all those mailers that I dropped off. The guy behind the counter did tell me that an employee there does cache -- there is even a cache behind the post office. Quote Link to comment
+Sunrayers Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 Got mine today!!! Great coin and WELL worth the wait! Had a heck of a time convincing the Mrs. that the coins were paid for B-4 the GGB (Geocoin Buying Ban) went into effect Lucky I saved dated Paypal receipt. Quote Link to comment
+fairyhoney Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 Got my coins today. They are VERY nice!! Thanks! Quote Link to comment
+OshnDoc Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 Hello there, I just received the Anthus decoder coin. Wasn't there supposed to be a glass piece in the hole for the magnifying lense? Quote Link to comment
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