+DezertMedic Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 (edited) ** Ok image problem fixed*** Hi all. I have been waiting for the right time to put this up, and its here. The samples are great and the coins should be going to the minter. I'm sure folks are asking several questions in their minds right now. I think a short history will clarify. I (Dezertmedic) returned to Iraq to work in Dec '06. While in Baghdad I met D_O_C (formerly KCBrugger) and Xtremescuba while doing training. (All 3 of us are paramedics hence the name 'Original Iraq Geoche edics'.) D_O_C told X and I about this thing called 'geocaching', that she did. It sounded cool and much to our surprise there were several 'caches' hidden on our camp! So she drags us off to our first cache and WOW. We had a blast. Over the course of a few days we found caches and had a blast doing it. Needless to say I was hooked. Unfortunately, all good things end and we each had to go to our own camps. Over the next couple of months I visited the forums and learned more. Once I found out about 'geocoins' I had a great idea. I would design a coin to commemorate my new hobby and allow us something personal to leave in caches. I thought and sketched and thought and wracked my brain and sketched some more. Then I contacted several coin companies and got some advice from the forums (thanks to all who offered advice). I finally decided to go with Georgia at TheCachingPlace. com. She helped me finalize the artwork which is exactly as I envisioned. She has been super helpful every step of the way and I can't thank her enough. Now my dream is a reality. Antique Bronze - soft enamel - front Copper - hard enamel - front Silver - hard enamel - back A couple lucky folks who have cached in Italy may have already found my 'coupon' for one of these coins. I took a vacation but wasn't able to have the coins ready before then so I left a few hand written notes for those who came after me and were willing to take a chance and take the 'coupon'. There will be a total of 300 coins made. They are not trackable. They will be numbered. I have no plans of having any more made at this time - but as this is a coin for 3 people that may change. No plan is in place for sale of these. Though some may go on ebay from us. Trades will hopefully happen The breakdown of the coins being made is: 50 - Sandblast gold - soft enamel 50 - Copper - hard enamel 100 - Anti-bronze - soft enamel 100 - Shiny silver - hard enamel I'm sure folks will have questions. Please ask. For now, enjoy. ---- Dezertmedic ----- Edited May 18, 2007 by DezertMedic Quote Link to comment
+AtlantaGal Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 I'd like to trade for a silver one. Please add me to your list. Quote Link to comment
+WWC-World's Worst Cacher Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 You are trading I assume . . . or just tempting us? Quote Link to comment
+nicolo Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 I'd be interested in trading for a copper and silver, please see my trading list in my sig line. Quote Link to comment
+PengoFamily Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 Very nice!! We'd like to trade for a copper please. Quote Link to comment
+0R0B0RUS Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 Nice coin! I'd be interested in trading for a silver, please. Quote Link to comment
+DezertMedic Posted May 18, 2007 Author Share Posted May 18, 2007 Hi. There will be trading but I can't make any promises yet as the coins will be divided among us. Once the coins are in hand and we have divided them, then each person will be able to do what they wish were their portion. I hope this clarifies. Thanks, Dezertmedic Quote Link to comment
+4BOWS Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 I'm not sure why, but I'm not able to see the picture of the coin. Looks like others have seen it. Even though I haven't seen this coin, I would definately like to order one nickle coin please. Quote Link to comment
Ferreter5 Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 There will be trading but I can't make any promises yet as the coins will be divided among us. Hi, DezertMedic. If you do decide to do some trading I'd be very interested in trading one of my personal Ferreter5 copper geocoins for one of your copper geocoins. Keep me in mind. And, have a safe tour! Quote Link to comment
+Droo Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 Methinks that if it's not trackable you'll have a problem posting about it here. At least EVERYONE else is restricted from posting non trackables here!! Quote Link to comment
+ZSandmann Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 They are fine as long as it is trade only. You just can't sell non-trackables here. Quote Link to comment
+The Moop Along Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 Methinks that if it's not trackable you'll have a problem posting about it here. At least EVERYONE else is restricted from posting non trackables here!! As long it's not for sale, things go swimmingly . . . And, I don't see any mention of him selling it to anyone. Quote Link to comment
+Tank Hounds Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 I'm also interested in a trade. We have our new Tank Hounds coin in the shape of a dog tag...seems appropriate! Keep your head down! Quote Link to comment
+4BOWS Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 (edited) Oops, ok, now I can see the photos (great looking coins) and I see that they are for trade only. So, ignore my previous post. I would be very interested in trading for one of the silver coins! Edited May 18, 2007 by 4BOWS Quote Link to comment
+GBOTS Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 We would also like to trade See our personal coins at geocoincollection.com. (Our geonick:GBOTS, stands for God Bless Our Troops) Quote Link to comment
+The Dream Cachers Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 Very nice coin! We would like to trade with you for a silver one. Please add us to your trade list. The Dream Cachers http://cointracking.com/public/TheDreamCachers Quote Link to comment
+Planet Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 (edited) Nice coin. Remember, if they do go up for sale, it couldn't be in the forums, unless they were trackable. That includes ebay links. I haven't got many coins to trade yet, but I like yours. Edited May 18, 2007 by Planet Quote Link to comment
+Hares Ear Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 I would like to trade for a copper and a silver. Quote Link to comment
O-Mega Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 I would be in for a trade. As an aside, have you heard of MAGC? I bet you would get many trade requests there too, we love mil based geocoins. O-Mega Quote Link to comment
+Moosiegirl Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 Please put me on the list for COPPER! GORGEOUS COIN! I must add ... THANKS TO YOU THREE for your service to the USA and for putting yourself in harms way to preserve our way of life. Happy Trails, Candy Quote Link to comment
avroair Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 I would like to trade for a couple. Quote Link to comment
+wyohunter Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 I will trade for a silver and a bronze! Let me know. And thanks for the great job you guys are doing over there!!! Quote Link to comment
+Cog&Gil Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 We'd like to trade one of our personal geocoins for one of the great looking ones you are having made. Thanks for your service. Quote Link to comment
+DezertMedic Posted May 19, 2007 Author Share Posted May 19, 2007 Hi all, thanks for the great response. I just want to post a quick note so their won't be any misunderstanding later. I do not want to be accused of misrepresenting myself. I thank everyone for their well wishes. But, I am not currently in the military. I am an honorably discharged Vet but I am currently working in Iraq as a civilian. We do support our troops though and there are over 20,000 + civilian working alongside, with and for the military over here. With that said I wish all a good day. DezertMedic Quote Link to comment
danoshimano Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 I would love to trade for an Antique Brozne or Copper (or silver). I have a personal trade-only coin: Also, a trading list on geocoincollection.com Quote Link to comment
+Team Sand Dollar Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 I would be interested in trading for 2 of your coins. One for myself and one for my dad Buffalo Wings. For trade we have the Team sand Dollar 2006 - Florida Sand Dollar, Team Sand Dollar 2007 - Arrowhead Sand Dollar, And Buffalo Wings 2007 geocoins. Or check my trade list on CoinTracking. Link is below. Team Sand Dollar Quote Link to comment
O-Mega Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 Hi all, thanks for the great response. I just want to post a quick note so their won't be any misunderstanding later. I do not want to be accused of misrepresenting myself. I thank everyone for their well wishes. But, I am not currently in the military. I am an honorably discharged Vet but I am currently working in Iraq as a civilian. We do support our troops though and there are over 20,000 + civilian working alongside, with and for the military over here. With that said I wish all a good day. DezertMedic As a vet gone civy and still working with the Military myself I commend you for still supporting the effort. O-Mega Quote Link to comment
+DezertMedic Posted May 20, 2007 Author Share Posted May 20, 2007 I forgot to put the size on there! Coins are 1.75" ---DezertMedic Quote Link to comment
+slowdownracer Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 I'll trade one of our personal non-trackable coins for any one of yours. They're really nice. Thanks for your service, so the rest of us can geocache in peace and freedom. Quote Link to comment
+nolefan9399 Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 I would love to trade for this coin. Prior military here and did Desert Storm so it is a must to get one of these coins in my collection. Nice looking coin. I would trade you one of my NOLEFAN9399 coins for one. Quote Link to comment
+PennyPacker Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 I'd like to trade for a copper coin if you have any left. My available coins are in my sigline. Quote Link to comment
+marlin01 Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 Hi, Great coin, I would like to trade. One of my copper personals for one of yours? Quote Link to comment
+Filter X Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 Love this coin, would be willing to trade FX. Quote Link to comment
+nscaler Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 I have two personal coins (non trackable here, one is pictured on the left) and other coins I would be willing to trade. I am even willing to trade a 9/11 geocoin (which I know you would like very much) for a gold. Let me know. List below. Quote Link to comment
+usyoopers Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 Doing the happy dance! We were one of those lucky folks who just happened to have a vacation in Italy!! (sent an email to ya yesterday) We picked up the coupon in a cache in Rome we are now just waiting for instructions on how to redeem it. I was really excited to see the pictures today, can't wait to get your coin! Quote Link to comment
+res2100 Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 We too are interested in trading for your coin...here is ours... Quote Link to comment
+fairyhoney Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 Great coin. Thanks for serving to keep US free Quote Link to comment
+DezertMedic Posted May 23, 2007 Author Share Posted May 23, 2007 Hi all. Just to let folks know what I am doing. I am placing everyones name on a list who is asking for a trade, either here or via email. Once the coins are in and I have a definitive count on each type I will be ready to start trading. I'm looking forward to it Congrats to usyoopers on getting the coupon! Happy caching.... DezertMedic Quote Link to comment
+DezertMedic Posted June 7, 2007 Author Share Posted June 7, 2007 Hi all, I want to give an update. There was a mix up at the mint so shipment of the coins to me has been delayed. I have a list with everyone who wished to trade and once the coins are in hand I will post the list to see who is still interested. I am sorry for the delay. It's unforeseen reasons like this why I haven't been willing to implement any trades until I have the coins in hand. Thank you for your patience. DezertMedic Quote Link to comment
+Moosiegirl Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 Hi all, I want to give an update. There was a mix up at the mint so shipment of the coins to me has been delayed. I have a list with everyone who wished to trade and once the coins are in hand I will post the list to see who is still interested. I am sorry for the delay. It's unforeseen reasons like this why I haven't been willing to implement any trades until I have the coins in hand. Thank you for your patience. DezertMedic No worries! Coin lovers are a (mostly) patient lot! Quote Link to comment
+Mr.Explorer3 Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 I would love to trade for this coin when I get them from the mint. The order just went to the mint so who knows about the delays. Let me know. I am a Medic/firefighter and would love this coin. Quote Link to comment
+DezertMedic Posted June 19, 2007 Author Share Posted June 19, 2007 (edited) Good afternoon all! Great news. The coins are in and look fabulous! I am in the process of sorting them out and will start getting them ready to ship over the next week. I only have a couple of hours a night free time so may take a week or 2 to get them out. Here is the list of folks who have requested a trade. If you are on the list please email me with your mailing address, which coin(s) you want and any specific # coin. I do have a spreadsheet with everyone on it and what coin they have requested. I will be reviewing offers as I try to fill the request. Please bear in mind the following: LE - Gold w/ soft enamel # 1-50 (1-3,10) are gone LE - Copper w/ hard enamel # 51-100 SE - Ant. Bronze w/ soft enamel # 101-200 SE - Shiny Silver w/ hard enamel # 201-300 AtlantaGal Southbayday Nicolo Pengofamily Oroborus 4BOWS Ferreter5 Tank hounds The Moop Along GBOT The Dream Cachers Planet Hares Ear Omega Moosiegirl Avroair wyohunter Cog&Gil Marky danoshimano Team Sand Dollar Buffalo Wings slowdownracer nolefan9399 Two Happy Hikers PennyPacker CyberChemist marlin01 Filter X nscaler usyooper res2100 tsunrisebey GCHound Mr.Explorer3 Thanks for your patience and look forward to some happy trades! Please email me at s27d4g@hotmail.com This will make the trading easier for me. Thanks, DezertMedic Edited June 19, 2007 by DezertMedic Quote Link to comment
+usyoopers Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 Got my Gold #12 coin today. Thanks much for this great looking coin!! Quote Link to comment
+AtlantaGal Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 Weird, I setup a trade for this coin and have been waiting for a response with DM's address ever since. Quote Link to comment
+slowdownracer Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 I decided to try and e-mail dezertmedic over the weekend, and I got a reply - from Iraq! He said he tried shipping them individually from Iraq but ran into trouble, so he had to ship them all back to the US together and reshipped from here. He says they all should have been reshipped last week. We should all e-mail him and wish him the best. Quote Link to comment
+AtlantaGal Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 Well shoot, I don't even remember what I offered him in trade now, lol Quote Link to comment
+The Moop Along Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 Well shoot, I don't even remember what I offered him in trade now, lol Tell me about it Quote Link to comment
danoshimano Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 Well shoot, I don't even remember what I offered him in trade now, lol Tell me about it Apparently I am in the same boat. I think I established that I wanted to trade (I'm on the list), but never actually heard back. Or maybe I missed it. Not sure. Quote Link to comment
+GBOTS Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 Well shoot, I don't even remember what I offered him in trade now, lol Tell me about it Apparently I am in the same boat. I think I established that I wanted to trade (I'm on the list), but never actually heard back. Or maybe I missed it. Not sure. Me, too.... Quote Link to comment
+slowdownracer Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 Got mine today too! Good news - I remember what I promised to send and have it ready to go. Bad news - I'm not sure where to send it. The return address? Quote Link to comment
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