+tokencollector Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 I got my BN butterflies yesterday too. My two favorites are the glow and the blue glitter. The back side of the coins is pretty stunning too! Quote Link to comment
+coreynjoey Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 We got butterflies today!! Quote Link to comment
+Little'n Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 My butterflies arrived in the mail yesterday. WOW!!! They're even more beautiful than I had imagined!!! Awesome geocoins!! Quote Link to comment
+Dolfy Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 Mine came in the mail today and they are beautiful!!!! Quote Link to comment
+mousekakat Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 We got butterflies today!! OMG!!! Those are just incredible!!! *jaw hitting floor* Naomi Quote Link to comment
+AtwellFamily Posted November 8, 2007 Author Share Posted November 8, 2007 Ok finally found an internet connection, all be it it cost me &15(pounds) can't find the right symbol for UK currency sorry. That is over $30 for you yanks. Anyway, to update. I shipped all the US coins on Monday Nov 5 and the international except for UK on Tuesday. The UK ones are shipping tomorrow. From Rochester area. I am glab everyone is enjoying these so much. With almost 8 months of work and I glad they turned out as well as they did. Quote Link to comment
+DresselDragons Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 Ours fluttered into PA...THANKS! Very nice! Quote Link to comment
+tsunrisebey Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 Got my set today, thank you They turned out very nice! ~tsun Quote Link to comment
+BRoKeN W Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 Still waiting for these beauties to arrive. Kind of bummed the postman hasn't delivered them yet. Maybe tomorrow will be my lucky day Quote Link to comment
Son of Cyclops Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 Got ours today and love them! Quote Link to comment
+ThirstyMick Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 Got my set today and talk about regrets........ I should have ordered both sets & some LEs!!!!!! Gorgeous. Great Job. Quote Link to comment
+AtwellFamily Posted November 8, 2007 Author Share Posted November 8, 2007 Talk about funny...the google ads at the top brought up butterfly stuff on this thread. Quote Link to comment
+the_dude & sarah Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 Got the butterflies today! They are for my wife who has, like clockwork, asked about her butterflies once a week since I pre-ordered them... needless to say she loves them. They are great looking coins. Well done! Quote Link to comment
+Degai Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 I just got my butterflies today. They are really beautiful. I love how each of the butterflies were folded, so when you took them out of their sleeves, it was like unwrapping a gift. . .almost like two butterflies in one. Great job, Mike! Thank you! BTW, if anyone has a pink that they would like to trade for a blue, let me know. Quote Link to comment
+icydove Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 Got ours today! They look great. Thanks. Quote Link to comment
+chancerider Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 Ooohhh, butterflies landed in Somerset today! I too loved that they came with their wings folded. Very nice, thanks for the great design! Quote Link to comment
+Team Teague Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 Wow, the blue morpho's flew right into our mailbox today in California. Gorgeous!! My son quickly snagged the blue sparkly one (I don't know the technical term) and it's on his bulletin board.... VERY NICE! Quote Link to comment
+bluecherry Posted November 10, 2007 Share Posted November 10, 2007 I got my butterflies today and all I can say is WOW and I wished I would have bought the other set as well. Quote Link to comment
+Accordiongal Posted November 10, 2007 Share Posted November 10, 2007 I got my butterflies today and all I can say is WOW and I wished I would have bought the other set as well. You have mail. Accordiongal Quote Link to comment
+Rockin Roddy Posted November 10, 2007 Share Posted November 10, 2007 (edited) Just got four gorgeous butterflys in the mail today!!! Rockin Roddy, are you still interested in a trade? I'm thinking perhaps the translucent or perhaps the GID, your nickel for my BN. Let me know what you think. CF30 Sorry for not replying, forgot all about this I suppose! Sure, we could trade the GID if you'd like (if you already haven't). Let me know!! Did I mention these are BEAUTIFUL? WOW! Edited November 10, 2007 by Rockin Roddy Quote Link to comment
+Team Teague Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 We went to the zoo today in Oakland, California...we were looking at the Morpho. I was mortified when our 6 year old pulled the beautiful morpho geocoin from his pocket, but it did make for some cute photo's. Someone asked where we got such a great souvenir! ha! Quote Link to comment
+ByrnedFish Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 Was the XLE I won in the envelope? I'm guessing not since i haven't received any butterfly's yet either. these coins turned out very nice, i cant wait to get mine!! Quote Link to comment
+AtwellFamily Posted November 12, 2007 Author Share Posted November 12, 2007 Was the XLE I won in the envelope? I'm guessing not since i haven't received any butterfly's yet either. these coins turned out very nice, i cant wait to get mine!! Those were two I didn't get shipped. Sorry. Will be home tomorrow and try to get caught up. Quote Link to comment
+ByrnedFish Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Was the XLE I won in the envelope? I'm guessing not since i haven't received any butterfly's yet either. these coins turned out very nice, i cant wait to get mine!! Those were two I didn't get shipped. Sorry. Will be home tomorrow and try to get caught up. No problem! i'm excited Quote Link to comment
+GPX Navigators Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Was the XLE I won in the envelope? I'm guessing not since i haven't received any butterfly's yet either. these coins turned out very nice, i cant wait to get mine!! Those were two I didn't get shipped. Sorry. Will be home tomorrow and try to get caught up. No rush on this end Mike. I was trying to sort out which was which and still don't have it figured out but getting there. They are all gorgeous. Take your time. And thanks. Quote Link to comment
+BRoKeN W Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 I almost lost out hope of getting these in the mail. Idaho's postal service must have been slacking. Anyway.. today I finally received these beauties! It's really hard to figure out which one will be my favorite since I love them all. Excellent job on these coins Mike!! Quote Link to comment
+Tethys C Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 (edited) I'm hoping Canada isn't too cold for these beauties. Still waiting for them to fly out of my mailbox. Tomorrow is supposed to be warmer. Edited November 14, 2007 by Tethys C Quote Link to comment
+Sallies Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 A butterfly set flew into our mailbox in New Zealand today and they are beautiful. Thank you so much. Quote Link to comment
+wutzebear Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 It must have been a hard and long flight with those little wings, but also in Europe butterflies were sighted (and admired - wow, do they look great!). Quote Link to comment
+Smort78 Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Recieved my butterflies today also Quote Link to comment
+Map Monkey Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 I received some flutterbys yesterday and i must say that whilst they have a nice look to them (gloss and glitter), the hinge quality is something that needs further refinement in the future. Each of my hinges operate differently from being stiff to open at a certain position, to the other extreme.....loose and flexing in the vertical plain. There is obviously issues with producing a nicely working hinge with a thin geocoin and limiting costs (to some extent). The other (minor) problem is that it is very hard to see the tracking number and/or "track at geocaching.com" writing in some cases.......the process to imprint the number needs a kick in the right place to adjust the pressure. I'll keep them thanks, however i thought you should know the truth about them. One will be given to a friend as a gift, and others should have their wings flapping into various caches in the next couple of days with any luck. mm Quote Link to comment
+AtwellFamily Posted November 15, 2007 Author Share Posted November 15, 2007 I received some flutterbys yesterday and i must say that whilst they have a nice look to them (gloss and glitter), the hinge quality is something that needs further refinement in the future. Each of my hinges operate differently from being stiff to open at a certain position, to the other extreme.....loose and flexing in the vertical plain. There is obviously issues with producing a nicely working hinge with a thin geocoin and limiting costs (to some extent). I asked for a hinge, not a low cost hinge. These very because each butterfly had to be assembled by hand, so over 1000 coins you are going to get some differences. I am glad to replace any you are not happy with, just drop me an email The other (minor) problem is that it is very hard to see the tracking number and/or "track at geocaching.com" writing in some cases.......the process to imprint the number needs a kick in the right place to adjust the pressure. I choose the tracking info and numbers to be small. I didn't want to take away from the design of the butterfly, would have added to edge of coin but the shape of the coin and thinness of the edge do not lend it self to that process. I'll keep them thanks, however i thought you should know the truth about them. One will be given to a friend as a gift, and others should have their wings flapping into various caches in the next couple of days with any luck. mm Just so we all know the truth (as you put it). The first samples were backwards the butterfly closed wrong. They also didn't open flat or close completely. So I had to have the mint fix those issues before I would sell these. Short cuts were not taken. The process with the mint started in May, so this might be the longest it has taken top produce a geocoin, not sure but diffinately the longest by months for me. If you or anyone has any that they are not satisfied with I will replace or refund just let me know. As most of you know I don't settle for inferior product, which in the past year has cuased me to have one coin maker produce an extra 900 dreamcatchers to fix an issue, (they then choose not to continue business with me, to picky of customer was pretty much the reason). I then found a mint and they produced some samples for my Climbing and Caching coin. I was not happy with the resault and walked away from that mint out the mold fees. So I am not one to settle and/or produce a product I won't stand behind, so again if anyone has an issue please contact me. P.S. For those on the wait list I am slowly going through it and should get to most by the end of the week. I am still selling the last few at teh regular price not the eBay going price. No others will be added to the wait list. Thanks for your orders. Mike Quote Link to comment
+MustangJoni Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 I received some flutterbys yesterday and i must say that whilst they have a nice look to them (gloss and glitter), the hinge quality is something that needs further refinement in the future. Each of my hinges operate differently from being stiff to open at a certain position, to the other extreme.....loose and flexing in the vertical plain. There is obviously issues with producing a nicely working hinge with a thin geocoin and limiting costs (to some extent). I asked for a hinge, not a low cost hinge. These very because each butterfly had to be assembled by hand, so over 1000 coins you are going to get some differences. I am glad to replace any you are not happy with, just drop me an email The other (minor) problem is that it is very hard to see the tracking number and/or "track at geocaching.com" writing in some cases.......the process to imprint the number needs a kick in the right place to adjust the pressure. I choose the tracking info and numbers to be small. I didn't want to take away from the design of the butterfly, would have added to edge of coin but the shape of the coin and thinness of the edge do not lend it self to that process. I'll keep them thanks, however i thought you should know the truth about them. One will be given to a friend as a gift, and others should have their wings flapping into various caches in the next couple of days with any luck. mm Just so we all know the truth (as you put it). The first samples were backwards the butterfly closed wrong. They also didn't open flat or close completely. So I had to have the mint fix those issues before I would sell these. Short cuts were not taken. The process with the mint started in May, so this might be the longest it has taken top produce a geocoin, not sure but diffinately the longest by months for me. If you or anyone has any that they are not satisfied with I will replace or refund just let me know. As most of you know I don't settle for inferior product, which in the past year has cuased me to have one coin maker produce an extra 900 dreamcatchers to fix an issue, (they then choose not to continue business with me, to picky of customer was pretty much the reason). I then found a mint and they produced some samples for my Climbing and Caching coin. I was not happy with the resault and walked away from that mint out the mold fees. So I am not one to settle and/or produce a product I won't stand behind, so again if anyone has an issue please contact me. P.S. For those on the wait list I am slowly going through it and should get to most by the end of the week. I am still selling the last few at teh regular price not the eBay going price. No others will be added to the wait list. Thanks for your orders. Mike Mike, These coins are lovely. You did a fantastic job. My hinges had different flexibilities too, but I figured if I had only bought one, I wouldn't have known the difference! Quote Link to comment
+AtwellFamily Posted November 15, 2007 Author Share Posted November 15, 2007 Mike, These coins are lovely. You did a fantastic job. My hinges had different flexibilities too, but I figured if I had only bought one, I wouldn't have known the difference! Quote Link to comment
+PengoFamily Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 I'm hoping Canada isn't too cold for these beauties. Still waiting for them to fly out of my mailbox. Tomorrow is supposed to be warmer. me too still waiting :ph34r: Quote Link to comment
+BRoKeN W Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 I've very pleased with mine. The hinges on the butterflies work better for me than the ones on the laptop coin. They lay flat and don't open further than they are supposed to. Since I don't plan on activating any of my coins, I don't have a problem with the smaller tracking #. I'm also glad that you chose the thickeness (or thiness) of the coin the way you did. I think it makes them seem more butterfly like. My only problem is trying to decide which flavor I like best out of the 4 I own Thanks Mike for doing a wonderful job on these coins! Quote Link to comment
+The Blorenges Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 Just wanted to say that it was great to meet you at the London FlashMob Event and I was delighted to be able to buy one of these great Butterfly coins from you (whilst literally "chillin'" outside the pub in Whitehall) It will be fluttering around U.K. attached to my caching bag MrsB Quote Link to comment
+Map Monkey Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 If you or anyone has any that they are not satisfied with I will replace or refund just let me know. As most of you know I don't settle for inferior product, which in the past year has cuased me to have one coin maker produce an extra 900 dreamcatchers to fix an issue, (they then choose not to continue business with me, to picky of customer was pretty much the reason). I then found a mint and they produced some samples for my Climbing and Caching coin. I was not happy with the resault and walked away from that mint out the mold fees. So I am not one to settle and/or produce a product I won't stand behind, so again if anyone has an issue please contact me.[/color] P.S. For those on the wait list I am slowly going through it and should get to most by the end of the week. I am still selling the last few at teh regular price not the eBay going price. No others will be added to the wait list. Thanks for your orders. Mike Thanks for the kind offer to replace any......i'm not wanting to exchange them, otherwise i would have replied privately by email. I'm just happy that they arrived quickly to Australia, thanks. I'm just providing some customer feedback for consideration....some of these very minor blemishes on such a nice coin may not be seen with proofs etc. I now realise that a manual labour process may produce inconsistancies in the run and should be expected. Thanks for the geocoins and the great communications throughout the process. mm Quote Link to comment
+Cheesy pigs Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 Mike, thanks for the opportunity to get some of these pretty coins! I shall wait patiently Quote Link to comment
+Map Monkey Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 I shall wait patiently What no geocoins yet CP?......I'll sit and drool over them if you like. mm Quote Link to comment
+ByrnedFish Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 WOW, got mine today and these are everything they were promised to be. incredible coins atwell family!! Quote Link to comment
+SERGIØ Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 These wonderful coins have finally arrived in Montreal today. Sure glad I got a set Quote Link to comment
+Degai Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 I just got my Pink Glitter Morpho in the mail today. YIPPEE! It's as beautiful as the other 3. My hinges are all different, too, but they all work. I love them and I am so glad I didn't miss these beauties. Thanks, Mike. I always appreciate your talent, hard work, and attention to detail. Also, thanks for adding me to the list to get the Pink Morpho! Quote Link to comment
+Nochipra Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 We got ours a couple of days ago and they really are beautiful and cool! Quote Link to comment
+Tethys C Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 Still too cold up here in Calgary - no butterflies Quote Link to comment
+Cheesy pigs Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 I shall wait patiently What no geocoins yet CP?......I'll sit and drool over them if you like. mm Why do I always feel like the perennially picked-on little sister Map Monkey? I am still waiting patiently I will give them at lest 2 weeks to get here before I start getting anxious! Quote Link to comment
+Frozen Buns Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 Just got mine out of the package and thought their had to be a mistake, until I opened them, they may look the same folded but oh, how pretty when opened. I have all 5 lined up above my monitor, thanks for a beautiful and fun coin Quote Link to comment
+Frozen Buns Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 They all arrived safe today. The hinges turned out better than the samples and I am very excited by the quality of the product. Here is a picture of the XLE front and back. The pictuer are not as good as the real thing. Taken at 6:00pm with minimal outside light and didn't try to clean the image up at all. Oh, by the way...I only minted 65 of the Regular Editiion so those ended up being a limited quantity. Nice buy for those who got them. I should be able to ship these all by Monday. I am taking the day off before my trip to the UK. Might mail the UK shipments from Edinburgh or Rochester while I am there. Should be quicker, less expensive and less paperwork. Does anyone have one of these that would be willing to trade? Hey a girl can ask... Quote Link to comment
+AtwellFamily Posted November 23, 2007 Author Share Posted November 23, 2007 They all arrived safe today. The hinges turned out better than the samples and I am very excited by the quality of the product. Here is a picture of the XLE front and back. The pictuer are not as good as the real thing. Taken at 6:00pm with minimal outside light and didn't try to clean the image up at all. Oh, by the way...I only minted 65 of the Regular Editiion so those ended up being a limited quantity. Nice buy for those who got them. I should be able to ship these all by Monday. I am taking the day off before my trip to the UK. Might mail the UK shipments from Edinburgh or Rochester while I am there. Should be quicker, less expensive and less paperwork. Does anyone have one of these that would be willing to trade? Hey a girl can ask... There were only 20 of those made. I still have about half. Make me an offer I con't refuse. HTF VHTF or from your will not trade list Quote Link to comment
+Go JayBee Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 email sent... Quote Link to comment
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