Morpho Butterfly {Hinged Wings}

3.9k · August 22, 2007

Sorry maybe just leaving good enough alone for now would be better.

Mike, just leave it how it is. You know you cannot please everyone and If I can trade for a nickel one, then great. If not, oh well. We all have to make choices in life.

However, an antique copper with translucent or irridescent green.......... :laughing:

CF30

Edited August 22, 2007 by Crowesfeat30

8.9k · August 22, 2007

LE definitely should be LE. The mixed set you speak of looks like a good idea, but I'd have to order another set which I can't afford at this time. :laughing:

I agree with CF30...copper/green...make that a single and I'm in!

CF30...I'd trade one with you, but which one?

Edited August 22, 2007 by Rockin Roddy

2k · August 22, 2007

Sorry maybe just leaving good enough alone for now would be better.

Mike, just leave it how it is. You know you cannot please everyone and If I can trade for a nickel one, then great. If not, oh well. We all have to make choices in life.

However, an antique copper with translucent or irridescent green..........

CF30

You are right. I am leaving good enough alone.

The copper just came to my today...may have to try that at some point.

Edited August 22, 2007 by Atwell Family

3.9k · August 22, 2007

CF30...I'd trade one with you, but which one?

Not sure yet. I will have to see 'em to decide which one I could bear to give up... I'm thinking glitter or translucent probably.

CF30

August 22, 2007

Beautiful coins!

August 22, 2007

Geez Mike, once again you've done a helluva job here! Congrats!

With regards to your above thoughts - no matter what you do some one is going to be mad...

I also had to make a hard choice between BN or N, finally deciding to go with BN. I do want a nickel one, but isn't that what trading is all about? This way the buyer can choose which one of the set to trade. I see alot of extra work in allowing buyers to change orders now.

Also, you could offer more colors in any combination and people would most certainly buy 'em all up (me included!)

But, it looks like I'm just repeating what others are saying.

August 22, 2007

Still 8 LE pink left.

SE is regular hard enamel blue.

Mr. Sparks I am not sure...2 different order (did you order twicce or did you both order?)

Site working again...made minor chnage last night and missed it at midnight.

Yes, I ordered one set last and and woke up this moring and decided to go for the whole shooting match! Thanks! I replied to your email too. Sorry about the confusion.

August 22, 2007

I really want one of those butterflys that was in the first posting on this thread.

To my understanding, will all of those coins have that front (with the brown/olive/yellowish colors), and we get to decide what colors will be on the underside?

TIA!

2k · August 22, 2007

I really want one of those butterflys that was in the first posting on this thread.

To my understanding, will all of those coins have that front (with the brown/olive/yellowish colors), and we get to decide what colors will be on the underside?

TIA!

Correct the front is the same on all the coins. The back will be different.

1.7k · August 23, 2007

Very nice Mike! I know you put a lot of blood, sweat, and tears into this one.

...Anthus

August 23, 2007

Thanks, I just reserved the single butterfly with the dark blue bottom. These look really cool. I never saw a coin like this before.

1.3k · August 23, 2007

I take it that there is no other way to buy a silver single coin? sold only in sets, right?

2k · August 23, 2007

I take it that there is no other way to buy a silver single coin? sold only in sets, right?

Yes, that is correct. Might I suggest buying a SE and then trading to one. :huh:

1.3k · August 23, 2007

I take it that there is no other way to buy a silver single coin? sold only in sets, right?

Yes, that is correct. Might I suggest buying a SE and then trading to one.

How long will reservations be open? i.e. how long should I allow myself to think it over before ultimately (yeah, ill probably give in) deciding to add a Nickel set to my order?

2k · August 23, 2007

How does Sep 5 sound...Yeah that sounds good!

Reservations will close on September 5 at 12:00 midnight ET

August 23, 2007

Reserved 1 BN set and 1 LE

Very nice coin!

OK - I give up fighting myself - reserved 1 RE and 1 Nickel set also... (At first I thought the RE was in the BN set...)

I don't think my bankaccount will be very happy if you decide to make more colors available... :huh:

August 23, 2007

Got a silver set. Love the coins!

2k · August 24, 2007

Looks like the Standard or Regular Edition isn't very popular. This may turn out to be the edition between LE and XLE, jut based on numbers. Right now sitting around 50 reserved.

Not to stimulate sales or anything... :anibad:

BTW: Sales are over 600 now sothe XLE is well below the 5% and the LE is below the 20% standard dicussed in the other thread.

August 24, 2007

Looks like the Standard or Regular Edition isn't very popular. This may turn out to be the edition between LE and XLE, jut based on numbers. Right now sitting around 50 reserved.

Not to stimulate sales or anything...

BTW: Sales are over 600 now sothe XLE is well below the 5% and the LE is below the 20% standard dicussed in the other thread.

That's funny. That's the one I ordered, because it is the most realistic looking butterfly. I don't think real morpho butterflies have pink or blue glitter colors on their back sides :tired: .

2k · August 25, 2007

Looks like the Standard or Regular Edition isn't very popular. This may turn out to be the edition between LE and XLE, jut based on numbers. Right now sitting around 50 reserved.

Not to stimulate sales or anything...

BTW: Sales are over 600 now sothe XLE is well below the 5% and the LE is below the 20% standard dicussed in the other thread.

That's funny. That's the one I ordered, because it is the most realistic looking butterfly. I don't think real morpho butterflies have pink or blue glitter colors on their back sides .

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No pink here but I can see how people couldn't resist.

August 26, 2007

Got my set..Thanks Mike they look great!!!

9.8k · August 26, 2007

Looks like the Standard or Regular Edition isn't very popular. This may turn out to be the edition between LE and XLE, jut based on numbers. Right now sitting around 50 reserved.

Not to stimulate sales or anything...

BTW: Sales are over 600 now sothe XLE is well below the 5% and the LE is below the 20% standard dicussed in the other thread.

I do have a question, why does one look like your avatar and the others are all blue (or pink)? THere was no form field for me to order one like your avatar.

August 26, 2007

Looks like the Standard or Regular Edition isn't very popular. This may turn out to be the edition between LE and XLE, jut based on numbers. Right now sitting around 50 reserved.

Not to stimulate sales or anything...

BTW: Sales are over 600 now sothe XLE is well below the 5% and the LE is below the 20% standard dicussed in the other thread.

I do have a question, why does one look like your avatar and the others are all blue (or pink)? THere was no form field for me to order one like your avatar.

The avatar is the other side of the coin. The wings look different depending on the way you are looking it it.

2k · August 26, 2007

Looks like the Standard or Regular Edition isn't very popular. This may turn out to be the edition between LE and XLE, jut based on numbers. Right now sitting around 50 reserved.

Not to stimulate sales or anything...

BTW: Sales are over 600 now sothe XLE is well below the 5% and the LE is below the 20% standard dicussed in the other thread.

I do have a question, why does one look like your avatar and the others are all blue (or pink)? THere was no form field for me to order one like your avatar.

This is the front of all the coins. Will be on the outside when the coins close.

The colorered side will be on the inside.

This might help explain better.

http://www.butterflyworld.com/3dmorpho.html

9.8k · August 26, 2007

oh ok. I thought it was a different coin

August 26, 2007

Just a question....how come 2 people so far have said that they got their coins? I thought we were just reserving and they haven't been totally minted yet. Am I missing something? If I sound jealous - it is because I am! I can't wait to get mine!!!!!

2k · August 26, 2007

Just a question....how come 2 people so far have said that they got their coins? I thought we were just reserving and they haven't been totally minted yet. Am I missing something? If I sound jealous - it is because I am! I can't wait to get mine!!!!!

They ordered theirs...is what they meant.

I only have the samples in hand.

August 26, 2007

They ordered theirs...is what they meant.

I only have the samples in hand.

AAAAHHHHH......ok. I have returned from green to a normal color. :tongue: Sometimes on these forums, it seems like there is a language that I don't quite get yet.

August 26, 2007

I'm excited. I've never ordered a geocoin before, I was waiting for just the right ones that we would LOVE and these are IT. I've just emailed my rezzie!

Thanks for the beautiful set of coins!

Stacey

7.3k · August 26, 2007

My favorite place in the Seattle Pacific Science Center....my husband's learned that no matter what, he makes sure that I visit the butterflies while there.

2k · August 28, 2007

Less than a week and it drops off the first page...BUMP!

August 30, 2007

Just wanted to post that I showed the coin to my son and he is psyched and can't wait for us to get them.....

Stacey

(p/s Bump)

Less than a week and it drops off the first page...BUMP!

2k · September 4, 2007

How does Sep 5 sound...Yeah that sounds good!

Reservations will close on September 5 at 12:00 midnight ET

Last chance to get on the reservation list. There will only be a few extras.

2k · September 18, 2007

I was informed yesterday by the mint that these should ship to me on October 12th. I will be sending invoices around that time.

2k · September 18, 2007

I was informed yesterday by the mint that these should ship to me on October 12th. I will be sending invoices around that time.

2.8k · September 18, 2007

I was informed yesterday by the mint that these should ship to me on October 12th. I will be sending invoices around that time.

Ha! That is my birthday! I guess I won't see them on my birthday, but I'll sit back knowing they are on the way to you on that day!

I can't wait to see these!

September 18, 2007

So pretty! I missed the reservation :-(

2k · October 3, 2007

I just got a second batch of samples in They look great. The hinge is the proper way now and they open up nicely.

Mint is still on track to deliver these to my on or about Oct 12th. When I am notifed they have shipped I will be invoicing all those who placed reservations.

I have had at least 1 person cencel already. After I ship out allt he reservations I will be selling the extras on my website AtwellFamily.net.

October 3, 2007

Mike: Thanks for the update. I'm glad there will be some extras. I only pre-ordered the LE Pink due to finances but it looks like I may have some extra money here shortly. With any luck I can pick up some of the regular ones as well! :shocked:

October 3, 2007

I just realized that I was not properly subscribed to this thread! I am eagerly awaiting the release into the wild of these fellows.

Is anyone planning on tracking their migration once they hatch? I'd love to see the travel logs for one of these in the field.

2k · October 3, 2007

I just realized that I was not properly subscribed to this thread! I am eagerly awaiting the release into the wild of these fellows.

Is anyone planning on tracking their migration once they hatch? I'd love to see the travel logs for one of these in the field.

I will be setting a few free, as always!

October 4, 2007

Is anyone planning on tracking their migration once they hatch? I'd love to see the travel logs for one of these in the field.

I plan on releasing several Pink LE versions into the wild for others to enjoy. :shocked:

mm

October 5, 2007

We have seen Mike's Butterfly sample coins at our event. Just beautiful. Too bad our event was Sept. 22nd, after the close of orders. Sheesh. Trust me..... you all ordered some nice coins!

October 6, 2007

Beautiful coins! I would have loved to get one but alas, they are all gone :sad: .

October 6, 2007

I sure wish these would have been here in time for me to show them off at the Texas GeocoinFest Multi Event in Grapevine tomorrow. Folks would have drooled!!!!!! Oh well, at least they will hopefully be here in time for our own Event November 17!!!!!!!!

2k · October 12, 2007

I just received notice that the shipmetn may be delayed because of the XLE enamel taking longer than expected. I asked to have the rest ship ASAP and ship the XLE when they could, I should know more on Monday.

Here is a pic of the XLE. The white and red dots aren't filled but the mixed translucent enamel looks, wel...WOW!!!

1.5k · October 12, 2007

I WANT ONE! Waaaaa! I missed the sale.

2k · October 16, 2007

I just received notice that the shipmetn may be delayed because of the XLE enamel taking longer than expected. I asked to have the rest ship ASAP and ship the XLE when they could, I should know more on Monday.

Here is a pic of the XLE. The white and red dots aren't filled but the mixed translucent enamel looks, wel...WOW!!!

With the mixed enamel in the XLE it has delayed the shipping by a week. Oct 22nd ship date from mint was confirmed with me today.

Sorry for the delay. Will invoice when I hear that they have shipped.

1.7k · October 16, 2007

I just received notice that the shipmetn may be delayed because of the XLE enamel taking longer than expected. I asked to have the rest ship ASAP and ship the XLE when they could, I should know more on Monday.

Here is a pic of the XLE. The white and red dots aren't filled but the mixed translucent enamel looks, wel...WOW!!!

With the mixed enamel in the XLE it has delayed the shipping by a week. Oct 22nd ship date from mint was confirmed with me today.

Sorry for the delay. Will invoice when I hear that they have shipped.

Oh how pretty! I cannot wait to get mine!

Thanks....Anthus

3.9k · October 16, 2007

Is the mixed enamels only on the XLEs?

CF30

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