Flying Spaghetti Monster Posted August 15, 2007 Author Share Posted August 15, 2007 After reading the comments in this thread as well as offline contact, I've decided that I will make both available - blue and red. C&P will be in here in the next few days to announce the timing of the pre-sale and any other details. As a reminder in case it got lost in the thread: The wording "Flying Spaghetti Monster" and "Track at Geocaching.com" will be filled in with white paint so they stand out much more on this version. As for detail on the coin - this is satin black nickel which they've only used on one other coin in the past. It shows detail much more than the standard black nickel finish. Thanks for the feedback/interest. I'm afraid that a pesto/alfredo version is not in the works at this time. This has taken a lot more time that I have right now. I'd like to handle this sale and then slink back into the shadows until such time as I'm needed again. Quote Link to comment
+GPX Navigators Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 Thank you FSM. That is very generous of you. More than was expected. Looking forward ot this unique coin. Hope you can slink back into the pot soon. Quote Link to comment
+Crowesfeat30 Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 COOL!!! Thank you so much, FSM! You're the BEST!!! CF30 Quote Link to comment
+BVnLJ Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 COOL!!! Thank you so much, FSM! You're the BEST!!! CF30 Yep times 2 Quote Link to comment
+keewee Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 (edited) Thanks FSM!! Now to talk to the bank manager regarding a second mortgage... Wonder what the 2 finishes will do to the 'guess the number pre-ordered' game! Me thinks only the higher numbers will still be in the running. Edited August 15, 2007 by keewee Quote Link to comment
+Crowesfeat30 Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 Thanks FSM!! Now to talk to the bank manager regarding a second mortgage... Wonder what the 2 finishes will do to the 'guess the number pre-ordered' game! Me thinks only the higher numbers will still be in the running. Can one have ones number doubled since there are two "flavors" now? J/K CF30 Quote Link to comment
+narcissa Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 Why is this coin already for sale on ebay? http://cgi.ebay.com/Flying-Spaghetti-Monst...1QQcmdZViewItem http://cgi.ebay.com/FLYING-SPAGHETTI-MONST...1QQcmdZViewItem Quote Link to comment
+keewee Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 Thanks FSM!! Now to talk to the bank manager regarding a second mortgage... Wonder what the 2 finishes will do to the 'guess the number pre-ordered' game! Me thinks only the higher numbers will still be in the running. Can one have ones number doubled since there are two "flavors" now? J/K CF30 I went high... but now there are 2 finishes I am feeling decidedly low It will be interesting to see what the number ends up being. Quote Link to comment
+keewee Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 Why is this coin already for sale on ebay? http://cgi.ebay.com/Flying-Spaghetti-Monst...1QQcmdZViewItem http://cgi.ebay.com/FLYING-SPAGHETTI-MONST...1QQcmdZViewItem Because they were the first 2 finishes which sold thru C&P weeks ago. Quote Link to comment
+Nero Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 How about the FSM "Homegrown" or "Home-Baked" Edition: ok, I'm iffended by that! Quote Link to comment
+Crowesfeat30 Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 (edited) Hey, FSM, could you make a Chrisrmas version with blinky eyes like this?: CF30 Edited August 16, 2007 by Crowesfeat30 Quote Link to comment
TokyoBlossom Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 I find this a little mesmerizing..... Quote Link to comment
+The Walkabouts Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 Well done!!! Quote Link to comment
+keewee Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 Hey, FSM, could you make a Chrisrmas version with blinky eyes like this?: CF30 soooo prettyyyy.. flashing lights.... sooo prettyyyyy Quote Link to comment
Flying Spaghetti Monster Posted August 17, 2007 Author Share Posted August 17, 2007 So the notice should go out and be posted soon. Both versions should be up this weekend and up for about 5 days so there will be no need to either sit by the computer and wait for the notice, or jump to the site immediately as there will be plenty of time to order without a mad rush. Have a good weekend y'all. I'm outta here. Quote Link to comment
+deafnut Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 yeah i will buy it later but your geocion LOOOK great !!!! Quote Link to comment
+Band of Bradys Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 Thankyou FSM, for making the "marinara" edition! I just pre-ordered mine Quote Link to comment
+rasj & Stacey Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 My order is in for 2 of each. Thanks FSM! Quote Link to comment
+AtlantaGal Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 Well crap. I didn't see anything about the coins being a presale until AFTER I placed my order with other coins. I mean the coins are located in the Geocoins in Stock section. I sent an email to their customer support offering to pay the separate s&h charges. I just hope they'll break up my order. I'm not happy at the moment Quote Link to comment
Flying Spaghetti Monster Posted August 18, 2007 Author Share Posted August 18, 2007 Yes, the coins are on the site now and available to purchase. The current plan is to have them available through Wed night and stop the pre-order at that point and place the order to the mint so we can turn them around as quickly as possible. NOTE: Since these are a pre-order, if you order other coins as well they will ship together when the FSM coins come in a few weeks. If you want your other coins shipped before the FSM coins come in, make sure to place separate orders and they will ship accordingly. I'll talk to C&P after the pre-sale closes to see who was closest on their guess for the total ordered. Quote Link to comment
+TeamEccs21 Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 Ordered a couple of each...now the waiting Quote Link to comment
+nicolo Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 I'm just getting caught up on this thread... Wow, this is most excellent news FSM! Thank you so much! It looks like the pre-order may come up during one of our two Landsharkz road trips (WA, OR, ID, UT) Aug 2-12 and then Puget Sound Aug 15-24. Would someone be willing to pre-order an extra 2 of the black satin nickel for us and we'll either send you coins in trade or send you money when all is said and done? I'll get you a couple. Thank you so much! I picked up 3 red and 3 blue, you can have two of whatever combo you'd like. Quote Link to comment
+tom4props Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 I also ordered a couple: one in moderator blue and one in marinera red. Quote Link to comment
Flying Spaghetti Monster Posted August 20, 2007 Author Share Posted August 20, 2007 Just a reminder, the pre-sale is currently scheduled to end Wed night (no firm time). I mention this as this will be the time that I cut-off the orders to see who won the contest at guessing how many will be ordered. The actual time depends on when C&P pulls it down. Thanks. Quote Link to comment
+C A Royal Flush Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 Do you know how many have been pre-ordered so far? Quote Link to comment
Flying Spaghetti Monster Posted August 20, 2007 Author Share Posted August 20, 2007 I have not checked. I doubt that many have as the forums are usually slow over the weekend and it just opened up Friday night. I would expect the majority of orders to come through in the next 48 hours as Mondays are usually busy in here (although this morning has been quite busy). Besides, if I told you how many were ordered, you could influence the final number! Quote Link to comment
+Allanon Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 I ordered a few this morning... Quote Link to comment
Flying Spaghetti Monster Posted August 20, 2007 Author Share Posted August 20, 2007 Tangent to a discussion in another thread about "re-minting": If anybody is upset about the fact that I am minting these in a different metal (which is different in my mind), please let me know. I will be happy to refund the purchase price of the original coins to you myself if you are not happy with the course I took. I thought making a completely different metal would satisfy all parties involved - letting me stay true to my word about the #'s made of the gold & silver while still providing more to the community at large. We all know that you can't please everybody, so I did what I thought was right and what I felt good about. Please contact me offline to discuss this if you would like to take this course of action. Thanks. Quote Link to comment
+C A Royal Flush Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 I have not checked. I doubt that many have as the forums are usually slow over the weekend and it just opened up Friday night. I would expect the majority of orders to come through in the next 48 hours as Mondays are usually busy in here (although this morning has been quite busy). Besides, if I told you how many were ordered, you could influence the final number! Dang it, you're on to me Just think, it could cause a pre-order frenzy amongst the high number guessers! Quote Link to comment
+nicolo Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 I have not checked. I doubt that many have as the forums are usually slow over the weekend and it just opened up Friday night. I would expect the majority of orders to come through in the next 48 hours as Mondays are usually busy in here (although this morning has been quite busy). Besides, if I told you how many were ordered, you could influence the final number! But prolly more than 42, right? 42 Quote Link to comment
+keewee Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 Tangent to a discussion in another thread about "re-minting": If anybody is upset about the fact that I am minting these in a different metal (which is different in my mind), please let me know. I will be happy to refund the purchase price of the original coins to you myself if you are not happy with the course I took. I thought making a completely different metal would satisfy all parties involved - letting me stay true to my word about the #'s made of the gold & silver while still providing more to the community at large. We all know that you can't please everybody, so I did what I thought was right and what I felt good about. Please contact me offline to discuss this if you would like to take this course of action. Thanks. If anyone is unhappy and wants to be rid of the originals I'll buy and pay shipping. Heck - I'll pay them for the original shipping from C&P too!! Quote Link to comment
+The_Geomonkeys Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 Just a simple word of thanks to FSM. As Pastafarians who missed the sale of the original minting we are THRILLED to be in on the pre-order for the new minting. These will be a treasured part of our small but growing collection. One of the monkeys here is also a full time biology instructor who graduated from Oregon State (where the church originated). Thank you for making a beautiful coin avaliable to the rest of us. One minor question, I assume that C&P are doing the minting, but who did the design and template work if not done by yourself? Quote Link to comment
+Steinwälzer Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 I like both the blue and the red one. So I had to order both. I have to find a way to get a bigger coin-budget Quote Link to comment
+keewee Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 Ordered 4 of each to split with Team Chelmo. Thanks FSM. Quote Link to comment
Flying Spaghetti Monster Posted August 21, 2007 Author Share Posted August 21, 2007 Do you know how many have been pre-ordered so far? I can tell you at this point this it's somewhere between 250 and 1,000. Quote Link to comment
Flying Spaghetti Monster Posted August 23, 2007 Author Share Posted August 23, 2007 Pre-orders closed and the order has been sent to the mint. As for the contest: The winner is... TokyoBlossom with a guess of 523! (Actual number was 514 and they were the closest!) Send me your address and I'll be sending you an Antique Copper Version as your prize. Quote Link to comment
+keewee Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 The winner is... TokyoBlossom with a guess of 523! (Actual number was 514 and they were the closest!) Send me your address and I'll be sending you an Antique Copper Version as your prize. Congratulations TokyoBlossom!! I should have ordered another 55! Is it too late Quote Link to comment
+The_Geomonkeys Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 514 now that's a nice pre-order total. So I gotta ask, how many coins will be minted in this order and most importantly, when will we get to have them in our collections? In all seriousness, again, thanks for doing another minting of this coin for those of us who missed out on the original sale! Quote Link to comment
+Allanon Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 (edited) I've decided that should have been a PM and not a post...sorry FSM... Edited August 24, 2007 by Allanon Quote Link to comment
+keewee Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 (edited) I've decided that should have been a PM and not a post...sorry FSM... Allanon - the answer was easy anyway as it was in the pre-order guess rules - it is like the "price is right" - get it bang on you win... but go over then you lose. As no one had the exact answer, then the winner was the closest guess below that number that were pre-ordered. Oh.. hang on... that doesn't work with whats happened. Maybe I got it wrong - maybe it was the other way around. Edited August 24, 2007 by keewee Quote Link to comment
+rasj & Stacey Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 (edited) Congratulations TokyoBlossom! Awesome! Edit to add: Congratulations to you too 501 Gang! Awesome! :D Edited August 24, 2007 by rasj Quote Link to comment
+501_Gang Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 I've decided that should have been a PM and not a post...sorry FSM... Allanon - the answer was easy anyway as it was in the pre-order guess rules - it is like the "price is right" - get it bang on you win... but go over then you lose. As no one had the exact answer, then the winner was the closest guess below that number that were pre-ordered. Oh.. hang on... that doesn't work with whats happened. Maybe I got it wrong - maybe it was the other way around. Bummer, without going over would have been me, Oh well, congrats to the winner! Quote Link to comment
Flying Spaghetti Monster Posted August 24, 2007 Author Share Posted August 24, 2007 Nope, that was my bad. I didn't read my own rules. 501 Gang is the winner of the Antique Copper and I'll offer TokyoBlossom one of the silver or gold for my error. Thanks for catching that. Quote Link to comment
+keewee Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 Nope, that was my bad. I didn't read my own rules. 501 Gang is the winner of the Antique Copper and I'll offer TokyoBlossom one of the silver or gold for my error. Thanks for catching that. Yay for both winners. And Yay for me - I'm not crazy after all! Quote Link to comment
+Allanon Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 Nope, that was my bad. I didn't read my own rules. 501 Gang is the winner of the Antique Copper and I'll offer TokyoBlossom one of the silver or gold for my error. Thanks for catching that. WooHoo...That's what I was hoping would happen. Quote Link to comment
+501_Gang Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 Thanks FSM for the cointest! Thanks Allanon & Keewee! Congrats TokyoBlossom! Quote Link to comment
+keewee Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 Thanks FSM for the cointest! Thanks Allanon & Keewee! Congrats TokyoBlossom! Hey - I'm just ecstatic that I'm definitely sane... or at the very least in a state somewhere between sane and crazy... Maybe I'm just sane on Fridays?!? Quote Link to comment
TokyoBlossom Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 Wow, what a pick me up for a stressful and hectic week. Thanks FSM! (This is like that Monoply card where it says "Bank error in your favor collect $200") Congratulations to 501 Gang! and yay for everyone who got one of these new googly eyed beauties!!! Quote Link to comment
glennk721 Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 Well I have had a very special event ! I was contacted by the Noodley one him/her self asking to drop a FSM coin in Florida to spread the Divine word. be it that my schedule has been kind of busy and not wanting to rely on excepting a coin in the mail I sent off the coin numbers from one of the FSM coins I had bought at sale and asked that it be activated and used for the drop instead of excepting one via mail, The coin was activated by the FSM , I "grabbed" the coin to be dropped this coming week in a Florida cache. Coin To Drop Very unexpected in my mail came a Copper version one of 30 made gifted to me by the FSM, Thank you kindly this will be a special coin in my collection never to be parted with. Glenn Quote Link to comment
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