sssooocool Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 (edited) Reservation for Four Spirit Geocoin This set of pottery coin consists of 4 different patterns of ancient Chinese auspicious animals; each of them represents a direction, a season and an element. Owners of these coins can develop all sorts of fun ways of cache hunt according to the symbolization of each animal. These 4 patterns are registered under the same name ‘Four Spirit’ at geocaching.com and share the same icon which is the Chinese character of ‘spirit’. Formation of this icon is quite interesting - The upper part is the word of ‘rain’, the lower part is ‘sorcerer’ and the middle part is ‘three mouths’. The two Chinese characters on the reverse side of the coin are the color and name of the animal. The Four Spirit serial numbers, names and corresponding symbolizations are as follows: 4SG-E AZURE DRAGON represents EAST, SPRING, WOOD 4SG-W WHITE TIGER represents WEST, AUTUMN, METAL 4SG-S RED PHOENIX represents SOUTH, SUMMER, FIRE 4SG-N BLACK TORTOISE represents NORTH, WINTER, WATER Specification & prices .Name – Four Spirit Geocoin .Material – High temperature kiln fried pottery .Size - 60mm x 8mm. .Trackable at geocaching .com and manually engraved tracking code are embedded at the rim of the coin. .Activation code – printed on the slip enclosed .Price - US$12.50 each. S/H $3.50, $1 for each additional coin .Price for a 4SG-4 set (4 different patterns) – US$47 per set. S/H $6.50, $1 for each additional coin, $4 for each additional set. .Shipment - from Taiwan to any country If you are interested in any of above coin(s), please e-mail the following details to sssooocool@gmail.com for a reservation. A first lot of 250 coins in total is under producing and will be ready by June 10. We will send out our paypal invoice right after we receive the coins. .Geo Nick .Name .Address .Contact e-mail .Paypal e-mail .Qnty of 4SG-E: .Qnty of 4SG-W: .Qnty of 4SG-S: .Qnty of 4SG-N: .Qnty of 4SG-4: sssooocool Edited May 19, 2007 by sssooocool Quote Link to comment
+WWC-World's Worst Cacher Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 Very nice coins, just not sure I am willing to part with that much money for them. I would love to trade though. Quote Link to comment
+Damenace Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 Very nice coins, just not sure I am willing to part with that much money for them. I would love to trade though. I to would like to trade for a Phoenix, will you be entertaining offers? Quote Link to comment
+AtlantaGal Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 I'd like to trade for the Azure Dragon. Too pricey for me to purchase. Quote Link to comment
+nicolo Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 Too pricey for me. A shame, they're nice coins. Quote Link to comment
QuigleyJones Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 Very nice. I would be interested in trading your (or someone else) for the BLACK TORTOISE. Quote Link to comment
SoCalGeocoins Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 I agree the Price is high already and another $6.00 for shipping thats alot for 4 coins. Very nice coins, would love to trade for a set. Quote Link to comment
+Crowesfeat30 Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 Gorgeous coins! But out of my price range. Would be happy to trade for any or all, especially Dragon, Tiger or Phoenix. Really, really nice coins. CF30 Quote Link to comment
+nielsenc Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 Ok, I'll bite. Ordering a set. For those of you in the Bay Area, you can see if they were worth the cost . Quote Link to comment
+S&G.Davison Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 are the sizes correct - this makes them huge coins ? especially the thickness. I guess made of pottery they will be lighter than a metal coin of that size . Sue Quote Link to comment
+dorkfish Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 I really, really, really love these, I'm just not sure I can afford them. But I would absolutely love to have every single one! Quote Link to comment
+S&G.Davison Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 I agree there - they are great looking coins, and the pottery aspect makes them a little different too. Sue Quote Link to comment
+dookie2000ca Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 Just had to order a couple of sets. Maybe I'll get some good trades out of them Quote Link to comment
+Theseus Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 These look great. Sssooocool, can you comment on durability? They look pretty hefty but having no familiarity with kiln fried pottery I harbor some (possibly naive) concerns about their ability to hold up. Do you think if they were sent out traveling they would survive the hustle and bustle of going into and out of caches? I'm sure the ones I kept would, er, keep just fine. Thanks! Quote Link to comment
danoshimano Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 Those are too beautiful looking to pass up, set ordered. Quote Link to comment
+Crowesfeat30 Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 I may have to rethink this one... If there are any left after GW5 (and if I have any money left after GW5 ) I may just have to order a set. Beautiful. And different. I will check back on May 29th. If there are any left to order, I will do so then. CF30 Quote Link to comment
+steel city babes Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 Expensive, but I couldn't resist. GREAT looking coins. I have paid more on that e place for some coins, I really like. SO I can't wait to see them in person. Steel City Babes Quote Link to comment
+tom4props Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 Every one of sssooocool's coin designs has been awesome. I ordered a 4 coin set of this latest design. Quote Link to comment
TokyoBlossom Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 Well I just had to get two white tigers, they look amazing. Quote Link to comment
+Droo Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 Beautiful coins. In metal I would've bought a set in a heart beat. Still mulling over it, though. Quote Link to comment
+BRoKeN W Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 Such beautiful coins! Just wish I had the money right now to buy some! Quote Link to comment
QuigleyJones Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 A first lot of 250 coins in total is under producing and will be ready by June 10. Does this mean there will be a second or more lot minted? Quote Link to comment
sssooocool Posted May 18, 2007 Author Share Posted May 18, 2007 Re: Trade: Thank you for your compliment and offer but I'm not in the stage of collecting geocoins at the moment. I believe there will be many people interest in your awesome coin and will trade with you! Re: Too pricy I respect your judgment. Thank you for posting here anyway. sssooocool Quote Link to comment
sssooocool Posted May 18, 2007 Author Share Posted May 18, 2007 are the sizes correct - this makes them huge coins ? especially the thickness. I guess made of pottery they will be lighter than a metal coin of that size . Sue Yes, the size is 60mm x 8mm for sure. The reasons of thickness are (1) it’s not a solid pottery coin (2) hand made for 3 dimensional (3) tracking number is carved by hand before pottery becomes dry. The weight of Four Spirit Geocoin is heavier than other pottery because we want it to be higher hardness. So we made it by higher temperature. Of course it is lighter than other metal Geocoin. Every geocoin has different weight and the weight is between 40g ~ 47g. sssooocool Quote Link to comment
+Anthus Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 If you change your mind on trades, I'd love to trade a dragon version for a laptop geocoin. Thanks...Anthus Quote Link to comment
+fehrgo Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 (edited) If production numbers are limited, these have collectors item written all over them. If not, they still have value, but it obviously drops somewhat. This brings us back to the question of how many you plan on producing as a maximum. I'm likely to get two sets, but at $16 Australian a coin after shipping, I'd like to know in advance what the total run will be. I'm contemplating framing a set of these, they look so good Another set would be FTF prizes for some challenging puzzle caches. Edited May 18, 2007 by fehrgo Quote Link to comment
+tasaint Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 (edited) These look great. Sssooocool, can you comment on durability? They look pretty hefty but having no familiarity with kiln fried pottery I harbor some (possibly naive) concerns about their ability to hold up. Do you think if they were sent out traveling they would survive the hustle and bustle of going into and out of caches? I'm sure the ones I kept would, er, keep just fine. Thanks! Methinks that wouldn't be a problem. These have muggle-bait written all over them. I don't think they would make more than I few cache trips before someone helped themselves. I'm worried about activating & carrying them around to events. I'm kind of casual -- throw them in the backpack. Guess not, with these. Ordered a set -- how could I not? But I'll have to dump stuff on the place to make up the cost. I'm in dutch already. T Edited May 18, 2007 by tasaint Quote Link to comment
+fehrgo Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 (edited) I'm worried about activating & carrying them around to events. I'm kind of casual -- throw them in the backpack. Guess not, with these. A bubble mailer would probably be a good way to transport them. The reasons of thickness are (1) it’s not a solid pottery coin Are these cast in a mold and hollow? That would play a lot into their durability. Sssooocool, how many mm thick would you estimate the thinest part of these to be? Is there a weak spot on the edge from the casting process? Edited May 18, 2007 by fehrgo Quote Link to comment
+Theseus Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 (1) it’s not a solid pottery coin Interesting. Do the coins have a different core substance? Tasaint, thanks for the note. Sssooocool, I'm still interested to hear your thoughts on the durability question (no rush, just noticed you responded to a couple other posts). Thanks! Quote Link to comment
sssooocool Posted May 19, 2007 Author Share Posted May 19, 2007 (1) it’s not a solid pottery coin Interesting. Do the coins have a different core substance? Tasaint, thanks for the note. Sssooocool, I'm still interested to hear your thoughts on the durability question (no rush, just noticed you responded to a couple other posts). Thanks! It’s not solid, but nearly solid. For this, we have to pierce tiny hole on the side to let the air coming out while frying. The coin is heavier and harder than most of pottery products. sssooocool Quote Link to comment
sssooocool Posted May 19, 2007 Author Share Posted May 19, 2007 (edited) (edited).Price for a 4SG-4 set (4 different patterns) – US$47 per set. S/H $6.50, $1 for each additional coin, $4 for each additional set. Edited May 19, 2007 by sssooocool Quote Link to comment
avroair Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 Why so expensive? Surely pottery costs less than metal... and at $13.00 a pop! Just curious. Quote Link to comment
+Haima Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 (edited) Edited May 19, 2007 by Haima Quote Link to comment
sssooocool Posted May 19, 2007 Author Share Posted May 19, 2007 (edited) Thank you all for your orders! I still have 15 sets (60 pieces) left! Edited May 19, 2007 by sssooocool Quote Link to comment
sssooocool Posted May 19, 2007 Author Share Posted May 19, 2007 If production numbers are limited, these have collectors item written all over them. If not, they still have value, but it obviously drops somewhat. This brings us back to the question of how many you plan on producing as a maximum. I'm likely to get two sets, but at $16 Australian a coin after shipping, I'd like to know in advance what the total run will be. I'm contemplating framing a set of these, they look so good Another set would be FTF prizes for some challenging puzzle caches. I could not tell you my plan now on producing as a maximum as there is none. The present plane is to make the first lot of 250 pieces, about 62 each of the four designs and complete the sale. There is still 50 pieces left for reservation at this moment. sssooocool Quote Link to comment
sssooocool Posted May 19, 2007 Author Share Posted May 19, 2007 I agree the Price is high already and another $6.00 for shipping thats alot for 4 coins. Very nice coins, would love to trade for a set. S/H $3.50, $1 for each additional coin. The coins are to be sent by international registered airmail from Taiwan to any country. It is about the same weight as standard 1.75” metal coin but bigger. I have to use a larger bag and larger bubble envelope. sssooocool Quote Link to comment
sssooocool Posted May 19, 2007 Author Share Posted May 19, 2007 A first lot of 250 coins in total is under producing and will be ready by June 10. Does this mean there will be a second or more lot minted? Yes, that’s what I hope so. The first production for each design is 62 pieces only. sssooocool Quote Link to comment
sssooocool Posted May 19, 2007 Author Share Posted May 19, 2007 I'm worried about activating & carrying them around to events. I'm kind of casual -- throw them in the backpack. Guess not, with these. Ordered a set -- how could I not? But I'll have to dump stuff on the place to make up the cost. I'm in dutch already. T You can always throw them with the poly bag packed in your backpack as they are strong enough to survive there. Quote Link to comment
sssooocool Posted May 19, 2007 Author Share Posted May 19, 2007 (edited) I may have to rethink this one... If there are any left after GW5 (and if I have any money left after GW5 ) I may just have to order a set. Beautiful. And different. I will check back on May 29th. If there are any left to order, I will do so then. CF30 Well, I’ll keep one set for you then until end of May. sssooocool Edited May 20, 2007 by sssooocool Quote Link to comment
sssooocool Posted May 21, 2007 Author Share Posted May 21, 2007 Are these cast in a mold and hollow? About MOLD The first sample of each design was sculptured by a local well known pottery artist. Coins are to be produced in a private stereo. Each design is hand sculptured on a gypsum board individually. From a set of four boards (front, reverse and two sides), they can make a set of four pieces gypsum ORIGINAL MOLD. From that original mold, they produce a set of gypsum MOTHER MOLD (4 pieces as well). Finally, the gypsum PRODUCTION MOLD (4 pieces) is made from the mother mold. Each set of productions mould can produce one coin a time. Have to wait till the clay almost dry then they can take it out to produce the next one. We are making 7 sets of production mould for each design, so they have 28 sets mould to produce 28 clays at the same time. To remain the quality of the coin, the maximum quantity of clay to be made from a set of production mold is 20 pieces. sssooocool Quote Link to comment
+Chooch72 Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 Sent email for a set but no reply - how do you check if you made it to the list or not? Quote Link to comment
+B.T Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 Ordered 2 sets. I think they will be wonderful gifts for good friends. Quote Link to comment
sssooocool Posted May 22, 2007 Author Share Posted May 22, 2007 Sent email for a set but no reply - how do you check if you made it to the list or not? Thank you for your reservation for Four Spirit Geocoin. Sorry for the late reply as the response to this coin was overwhelming and it takes a lot of time to reply one by one especially for a non-English speaking person like me. Therefore, I could only reply those questions being asked in the forum first. I will get a helper to reply all these reservations as soon as possible. sssooocool Quote Link to comment
+LadeBear68 Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 I would like to order a set of them. I just returned from a two week trip to China today and I love the dragons and Chinese symbols. Quote Link to comment
+Marky Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 Your last coin exceeded our expectations, and I bet this one does too. Thanks for pushing the envelope and producing some really unique geocoins. I can't wait to get ours. --Marky Quote Link to comment
keewee01 Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 Hmmm... thinking hard about this... do I... don't I... I just can't make my mind up... Quote Link to comment
sssooocool Posted May 22, 2007 Author Share Posted May 22, 2007 (edited) Ok, I'll bite. Ordering a set. For those of you in the Bay Area, you can see if they were worth the cost . Just had to order a couple of sets. Maybe I'll get some good trades out of them Those are too beautiful looking to pass up, set ordered. Expensive, but I couldn't resist. GREAT looking coins. I have paid more on that e place for some coins, I really like. SO I can't wait to see them in person. Steel City Babes Ordered 1 set Every one of sssooocool's coin designs has been awesome. I ordered a 4 coin set of this latest design. Well I just had to get two white tigers, they look amazing. If production numbers are limited, these have collectors item written all over them. If not, they still have value, but it obviously drops somewhat. This brings us back to the question of how many you plan on producing as a maximum. I'm likely to get two sets, but at $16 Australian a coin after shipping, I'd like to know in advance what the total run will be. I'm contemplating framing a set of these, they look so good Another set would be FTF prizes for some challenging puzzle caches. These look great. Sssooocool, can you comment on durability? They look pretty hefty but having no familiarity with kiln fried pottery I harbor some (possibly naive) concerns about their ability to hold up. Do you think if they were sent out traveling they would survive the hustle and bustle of going into and out of caches? I'm sure the ones I kept would, er, keep just fine. Thanks! Methinks that wouldn't be a problem. These have muggle-bait written all over them. I don't think they would make more than I few cache trips before someone helped themselves. I'm worried about activating & carrying them around to events. I'm kind of casual -- throw them in the backpack. Guess not, with these. Ordered a set -- how could I not? But I'll have to dump stuff on the place to make up the cost. I'm in dutch already. T Sent email for a set but no reply - how do you check if you made it to the list or not? Ordered 2 sets. I think they will be wonderful gifts for good friends. Your last coin exceeded our expectations, and I bet this one does too. Thanks for pushing the envelope and producing some really unique geocoins. I can't wait to get ours. --Marky I appreciate your compliment and post your reservation here. An email will be sent out this afternoon to you, and to all who email me directly, to confirm the quantity reserved. sssooocool Edited May 23, 2007 by sssooocool Quote Link to comment
sssooocool Posted May 23, 2007 Author Share Posted May 23, 2007 (edited) The first batch of 250 pieces has already been completely reserved. Thank you all!! sssooocool Edited May 23, 2007 by sssooocool Quote Link to comment
+Degai Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 I certainly hope you got my name down for the reservations, Johnny. I am totally looking forward to these beautiful and unique coins! Quote Link to comment
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