+Dr. Whoever Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 (edited) GOLDEN STATE GEOCOIN The is a Pre-Order. The coins were shipped today and will be in hand on or around the 15th of January. PLEASE DO NOT SEND ANY PAYMENTS YET UPDATE: COINS HERE TUESDAY..If no issues at Customs See the pictures and description below and send an interest e-mail. I will keep clear records and start the sales when the coins are in hand. COIN PRICE AND SHIPPING: WORLDWIDE: $6.99 per coin (Antique Gold or Antique Copper) USA SHIPPING: $1.50 First Coin; $0.50 each additional coin. WORLDWIDE SHIPPING: $2.95 First Coin; $0.65 each additional coin. COIN STATS: Size: 1.75” x 1.42” Custom Design Thickness: 3.5 mm coin Metal & Quantity: 125 Antique Copper, 125 Antique Gold (30 Shiny Gold and 20 Shiny Copper LE’s & XLE’s NOT FOR SALE) Trackable: Yes, www.geocaching.com Icon: Yes, Golden State with a Compass Point Activation Codes: Inserted in the packaging Unique Features: 3-D Front Side depicting the California Landscape with Compass Points at Cache Heavy Zones, Back Side 2-D Imitation Hard Enamel with Gritty Finish (Beautiful !!) PRE-ORDER email INFORMATION: If you are interested in reserving, please send an email to: canningcastle@charter.net Subject: Golden State Geocoins (Copy and paste this into the email) Geo Nick: Real Name: Country: Paypal Email: Contact Email Address: Quantity Per Metal: Edited January 5, 2007 by Castle Man Link to comment
CLAMM Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 Dumb question - are the coins for sale the second and fourth coin in the picture? Thanks! Link to comment
+Ryder3 & Better Half Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 Nice coins! E-Mail sent! Link to comment
+Dr. Whoever Posted January 5, 2007 Author Share Posted January 5, 2007 Dumb question - are the coins for sale the second and fourth coin in the picture? Thanks! YES Link to comment
+TMOCM Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 COIN STATS: Size: 1.75” x 1.42” Custom Design Thickness: 3.5 mm coin Metal & Quantity: 125 Antique Copper, 125 Antique Silver (30 Shiny Gold and 20 Shiny Copper LE’s & XLE’s NOT FOR SALE) Should that be Antique Gold? Link to comment
+Dr. Whoever Posted January 5, 2007 Author Share Posted January 5, 2007 COIN STATS: Size: 1.75” x 1.42” Custom Design Thickness: 3.5 mm coin Metal & Quantity: 125 Antique Copper, 125 Antique Silver (30 Shiny Gold and 20 Shiny Copper LE’s & XLE’s NOT FOR SALE) Should that be Antique Gold? GOOD CATCH!! Fixed it Link to comment
+crazycavelover Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 Thanks, request emailed!!! Great Coins.... Link to comment
+9Key Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 Email sent. What do the little compasses / crosshairs on the front of the coin represent? Cities? Caches? Link to comment
+Dr. Whoever Posted January 5, 2007 Author Share Posted January 5, 2007 Email sent. What do the little compasses / crosshairs on the front of the coin represent? Cities? Caches? Those represent "Heavy" caching areas in the state. Link to comment
+Team Weathergirl Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 Nice looking coin. Email sent! Link to comment
+q22q17 Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 Email sent. Thanks, those coins look awesome! Link to comment
+Dr. Whoever Posted January 6, 2007 Author Share Posted January 6, 2007 bumping one more time Link to comment
+nickzeke Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 (edited) I might be able to get one... could you hold a gold for me? Dont put me down for anything... just save one if they start selling like water in the middle of the dessert. Edited January 6, 2007 by nickzeke Link to comment
+tomturtle Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 e-mail sent for 1 antique gold coin Link to comment
+Kealia Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 I missed this thread the other day. Given that we already have an "official" state coin, and have for the past 3 years, as well as another California coin that was designed and sold this year (along with the designs for the 2007 coin already being thrown around) I am really surprised to see this coin. The other California coins (run by Dillion Gang) have always been a group effort and collaborative with the folks in here who buy coins (wiht heaviest weight given those in CA). It saddens me to see yet another coin come out that somewhat represents an area when: A) There is already one (and "another" version), and It's done by a single person Link to comment
+Dr. Whoever Posted January 7, 2007 Author Share Posted January 7, 2007 I missed this thread the other day. Given that we already have an "official" state coin, and have for the past 3 years, as well as another California coin that was designed and sold this year (along with the designs for the 2007 coin already being thrown around) I am really surprised to see this coin. The other California coins (run by Dillion Gang) have always been a group effort and collaborative with the folks in here who buy coins (wiht heaviest weight given those in CA). It saddens me to see yet another coin come out that somewhat represents an area when: A) There is already one (and "another" version), and It's done by a single person This is not a California 2007 Geocoin. Not an "official" state coin. Not a competition against the very nice Dillon Gang or the other California geocoin. This is just a Geocoin. Trackable with a unique icon and for anyone to enjoy and add to their collection. I was unaware that it took a collaberative effort in order for a geocoin to be accepted. Hmmm, better stop making them I suppose. Thank you so much for your kind words. I knew I could count on someone for those. Link to comment
+9Key Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 I missed this thread the other day. Given that we already have an "official" state coin, and have for the past 3 years, as well as another California coin that was designed and sold this year (along with the designs for the 2007 coin already being thrown around) I am really surprised to see this coin. The other California coins (run by Dillion Gang) have always been a group effort and collaborative with the folks in here who buy coins (wiht heaviest weight given those in CA). It saddens me to see yet another coin come out that somewhat represents an area when: A) There is already one (and "another" version), and It's done by a single person IMO, if a coin that represents a geographic area like a state that is not done by a group of cachers like an association or similar, then the coin should be clearly labeled as a personal coin. I think the tracking prefixes like CA, TX, etc should be reserved for group coins as well. My $ .02 Link to comment
+Dr. Whoever Posted January 7, 2007 Author Share Posted January 7, 2007 IMO, if a coin that represents a geographic area like a state that is not done by a group of cachers like an association or similar, then the coin should be clearly labeled as a personal coin. I think the tracking prefixes like CA, TX, etc should be reserved for group coins as well. My $ .02 This is a PC Coin. Just thinking it might be a nice coin.....it's a nice state and a great place to geocache....and I live here. Guess that makes it good, eh? Link to comment
+Kealia Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 This is not a California 2007 Geocoin. Not an "official" state coin. Not a competition against the very nice Dillon Gang or the other California geocoin. This is just a Geocoin. Trackable with a unique icon and for anyone to enjoy and add to their collection. I was unaware that it took a collaberative effort in order for a geocoin to be accepted. Hmmm, better stop making them I suppose. Thank you so much for your kind words. I knew I could count on someone for those. First of all, there is no need to yell. Second, thanks for the sarcasm. Third, when you do something like this (make a coin in the shape of the state of California) how are people not supposed to think it represents the state?? You had to know that somebody would say something - I'm fine with it being me. I occasionally get told that I'm being rude, but I was merely expressing my thoughts and feelings about the coin. Let's be clear about where the sarcasm and snarkiness is coming from in this thread. There will be plenty of people who will buy this coin (and everything else that comes out) so don't let my one opinion keep you up at night. Link to comment
+Dr. Whoever Posted January 7, 2007 Author Share Posted January 7, 2007 First of all, there is no need to yell.Second, thanks for the sarcasm. Third, when you do something like this (make a coin in the shape of the state of California) how are people not supposed to think it represents the state?? You had to know that somebody would say something - I'm fine with it being me. I occasionally get told that I'm being rude, but I was merely expressing my thoughts and feelings about the coin. Let's be clear about where the sarcasm and snarkiness is coming from in this thread. There will be plenty of people who will buy this coin (and everything else that comes out) so don't let my one opinion keep you up at night. Thank You for your opinion. Hopefully every cacher will see that this has been done not as a big money making and profit venture and not to compete or step on toes. I'm not interested in any gains on this. Breaking even? Now that's more like it. This was done for fun and to offer reasonably priced coins. Hopefully inducing a little travel out of some and not just stuck in collections. I have seen numerous threads with bashing over prices and wanted to avoid that. This coin has accomplished all of those requirements. even you have to agree with that. Tell me how often you see a 1.75", 3-D, trackable with icon coin going for $6.99? Not very often. So with that putting this to rest I will sleep tonight. Link to comment
+nooks Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 .... Hopefully every cacher will see that this has been done not as a big money making and profit venture and not to compete or step on toes. I'm not interested in any gains on this. Breaking even? Now that's more like it. This was done for fun and to offer reasonably priced coins. Hopefully inducing a little travel out of some and not just stuck in collections. I have seen numerous threads with bashing over prices and wanted to avoid that. This coin has accomplished all of those requirements. even you have to agree with that. Tell me how often you see a 1.75", 3-D, trackable with icon coin going for $6.99? Not very often. So with that putting this to rest I will sleep tonight. You know, I never thought much about "What the coin represents" further than, as Castleman put it, this is super cool trackable 3-D coin that's cheap. I'm saving them for traveling outside CA. I remember the first coin I found in a cache, it was an Anthus coin. I thought how cool is this! I read a log yesterday from a couple who've been caching for awhile and found their first coin and they sounded pretty excited about it. I want to put more coins out but they are getting sooo pricey. This fit my requirements. Kealia, I have seen you post your concerns regarding this subject quite often and I wonder if TPTB could address them. They are legitimate concerns and I know many people support them. Perhaps, a different thread to "take a pulse" could be started, or a definitive answer could be had from TPTB. I have to wonder why they haven't addressed it yet. Cheers, nooks Link to comment
+Hula Bum Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 I can answer that for you nooks. TPTB are making money off of the codes, they don't care as long as they get the check. It's business to them, plain and simple. I think it's sad, but they've made it pretty clear that they're not going to get involved, so as long as people keeping buying every coin that comes out, people will continue to make them, and the codes will continue to be purchased, and TPTB will continue to sell them. Link to comment
+nooks Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 I can answer that for you nooks. TPTB are making money off of the codes, they don't care as long as they get the check. It's business to them, plain and simple. I think it's sad, but they've made it pretty clear that they're not going to get involved, so as long as people keeping buying every coin that comes out, people will continue to make them, and the codes will continue to be purchased, and TPTB will continue to sell them. I don't want to hijack Castlemans, thread, so I'll start another one to pursue some ideas. Good luck, Castleman! Cheers, nooks Link to comment
+nooks Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 So I have a question, is the relief topographically correct? Cheers, nooks Link to comment
Lakersfan559 Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 Ok, I feel I have to put my 2 cents in about this for I too was raked through the coals for making a geocoin that simply reflected my pride and love for this great state I reside in, California. I believe if someone makes a personal geocoin that makes them happy, promotes and reflects the great sport of geocaching in a positive light, then let them be. I saw this coin today in person and its a beautiful, well made, and an affordable coin that I plan to buy a handful of to place in caches that I hope will travel the world and show everyone else just how unique and special California really is. However, there is now a bigger issue that has arose that has truly saddens me. I learned today that the originator of this thread has been placed on a three (3) day suspension for simply responding to a negative post. I reviewed the post and saw nothing that would warrant such a response. To take the making of a geocoin which should be a happy and exciting event and turn it into a negative and punishing event seems unfair at least. It would appear that there may be some other motive for such a reaction that I would like to know about so I don't make the same mistake and suffer the same fate as Castle Man. Just my opinion, Lakerfan559 Link to comment
Flying Spaghetti Monster Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 Please keep your opinion out of this. What you brought to light was handled off these boards before your post. You were not part of the discussions/emails/PMs so you are in no place to make assumptions about what may or may not have gotten somebody suspended for a few days. Your speculation/misinformation will do nothing but cause further negative posts. Let's return this discussion to the topic of the coin sale. Link to comment
Lakersfan559 Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 Great coin castle man put me down for 5!!! Link to comment
+nooks Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 (edited) I learned today that the originator of this thread has been placed on a three (3) day suspension .... Well, this explains why he never responded to my question. I wonder if there is a way for people to be informed when this happens. If he couldn't get on the forums, then he probably couldn't PM me, either. Well, at least I know he wasn't ignoring me Cheers, nooks Edited January 10, 2007 by nooks Link to comment
+mickey99us Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 awesome coin AGAIN castleman. You just keep them ides flowing there bud. Link to comment
oakcoins Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 (edited) woops, wrong login . Edited January 10, 2007 by oakcoins Link to comment
+nielsenc Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 Looking forward to getting the Golden State Geocoin. nielsenc Link to comment
ParentsofSAM Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 I really like this California coin. I really like the other 2 California coins also...I bet I even will like the Dillon Gang 2007 California geocoin. See there is enough love in my heart for all the California geocoins. No need to argue! Link to comment
+nielsenc Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 BTW, did they come yet? You stated they would arrive Tuesday. Thanks, nielsenc Link to comment
Lakersfan559 Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 (edited) Sorry I neglected to state which metal I wanted 5 of. I would like 5 of the Antique Gold if supplies are still available. Thanks. Edited January 11, 2007 by Lakersfan559 Link to comment
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