wwflover13 Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 Backwoods Bear Trap (click for larger image) Trackable on geocaching.com 3D teeth (front side only) 250 total production 1 5/8" X 3mm Unique shape Soft enamel 2 cut-outs Samples have not been made yet, right now I'm trying to gauge interest. This is not going to be a money-making coin, the price buyers pay will be near what it costs me. Yes, trades will be made - but not after a good amount of coins are sold. (This does not apply to the couple trades I have already committed to) Additional metal/color combinations will be chosen soon, but I don't plan to make many various "editions". So, what's the interest level? I won't promise that changes will be made, but I will consider all suggestions. Quote Link to comment
+Team FIREBOY Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 We would buy one or two. Neat idea for a coin. Quote Link to comment
SoCalGeocoins Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 I would Take about 3 to 5 coins and Is this just a coin? is it your personal coin? And where is the fuzzy bear paw that was in the trap? LOL Quote Link to comment
+fairyhoney Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 Interesting coin Quote Link to comment
+BlueMotmot Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 I'd take a couple! Quote Link to comment
+dardevle Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 I WILL take a couple of these forsure! Love the coin. Love to bear hunt. YEP YEP YEP!!!! Love the coin. OOOH, I already said that! I'll take a couple!! Quote Link to comment
wwflover13 Posted January 9, 2008 Author Share Posted January 9, 2008 Is this just a coin? Yes. Sorry folks - it's not a fully-functional mini bear trap is it your personal coin? Not exactly... I mean it doesn't have my name or GC name on it, but it is my first coin! where is the fuzzy bear paw that was in the trap? Quote Link to comment
+mickebush77 Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 my kind of coin , i want a couple of those Quote Link to comment
+derschlings Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 neat-O idea. I wonder if it would work to make it hinged... like Anthus' laptop or the butterfly coins... would likely make it cost prohibitive... but cool, no? in any case, I'd definitely be interested. Quote Link to comment
+dardevle Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 (edited) Sorry,tried to post picture, I CAN'T DO IT!! Edited January 9, 2008 by dardevle Quote Link to comment
wwflover13 Posted January 9, 2008 Author Share Posted January 9, 2008 I wonder if it would work to make it hinged... like Anthus' laptop or the butterfly coins... would likely make it cost prohibitive... I had considered doing that, but the cost would just be too much for my 17-year-old (as of yesterday) budget. I don't think buyers would really like an expensive coin either. Quote Link to comment
+AtlantaGal Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 I'd probably buy one or two. I'd have to see sample photos before I could say for sure. Quote Link to comment
+darnjoeSNARG Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 Looks good to me...I'd be game for a couple.... Quote Link to comment
+Toojin Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 Interested here... of course, it depends on where the sale falls in the budget cycle... trying to behave! Quote Link to comment
+Sunrayers Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 I'd be in fer a few as well! Quote Link to comment
+gojimdandy Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 I think they look cool !! I'd purchase a couple from you ! Good Job !! Quote Link to comment
+Rockin Roddy Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 I'd like it much more if it WERE your personal...personals mean more to me....but nice coin!! Quote Link to comment
+Droo Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 What?? No fake blood all over the teeth? No bitten off limbs lying nearby? I find this coin rather disturbing.... but then I enjoy wildlife with 4 legs not 3. Quote Link to comment
wwflover13 Posted January 9, 2008 Author Share Posted January 9, 2008 What?? No fake blood all over the teeth? No bitten off limbs lying nearby? I find this coin rather disturbing.... but then I enjoy wildlife with 4 legs not 3. Ok, just a little info about the coin. It is not meant to encourage trapping, if anything it would be the other way around. The thought has gone through my mind many times while caching on gamelands - "Man, if I step in a bear trap out here...." To me, this coin doesn't really symbolize the killing of wildlife. Hopefully by having this coin minted I will make more cachers aware of the dangers of these devices, and let trappers know the hazard it poses to cachers/hikers in the gamelands. Quote Link to comment
+Roaring_Fork Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 I'll buy a couple when offered. Thanks, R.F. Quote Link to comment
+9Key Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 I'd buy a couple if they were hinged. Quote Link to comment
+Frank n Beck Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 I'd also get a few, nice!! Quote Link to comment
+The Klever Boys Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 I'd buy a couple if they had a unique icon. Quote Link to comment
+whitebear Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 I 'll take a couple just to save some of my relatives!!! Quote Link to comment
+crazybear and honey Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 Im hope to get 4 ore 5 of each metal. Kind regards René Quote Link to comment
wwflover13 Posted January 10, 2008 Author Share Posted January 10, 2008 I'd buy a couple if they had a unique icon. Oops, it seems I forgot to mention - they WILL have a unique icon! Quote Link to comment
+Scrubsjm Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 We'd like one as well. Quote Link to comment
+steel city babes Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 Cool coin, Hinged would be cool but I understand the cost wouldn't make it feasible... I would be up for a few. Steel City Babes Quote Link to comment
wwflover13 Posted January 12, 2008 Author Share Posted January 12, 2008 For all that are interested, here are the icons: Quote Link to comment
+joranda Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 Great looking coin and icon. Quote Link to comment
+TJdamon Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 Cool coin, when will they be ready? Quote Link to comment
wwflover13 Posted January 14, 2008 Author Share Posted January 14, 2008 Cool coin, when will they be ready? Right now I'm waiting on some sample metal coins, so I can better choose which metals to have minted. I'm not really sure how long it will be before they are done and ready to sell, but I'd imagine it would be at least a month or two. Quote Link to comment
+Mambomania Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 I would take about 3 to 5 coins ! Quote Link to comment
+tite lines Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 I'm interested...have thought about stepping in one of those lots of times! Quote Link to comment
+dardevle Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 Patiently waiting! Quote Link to comment
+dardevle Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 (edited) Sorry, Double post! Edited January 16, 2008 by dardevle Quote Link to comment
wwflover13 Posted January 18, 2008 Author Share Posted January 18, 2008 Got the sample metal coins in today, still deciding on which ones to have minted... Quote Link to comment
+dardevle Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 (edited) Better hurry, I need that trap soon!!!! I like the black, and all three of the copper colored ones on the bottom row. Chances are I'll pick up one of each metal anyway, but those are the ones I like. Edited January 18, 2008 by dardevle Quote Link to comment
wwflover13 Posted January 22, 2008 Author Share Posted January 22, 2008 The request for sample coins has been sent to the mint. Quote Link to comment
+fairyhoney Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Better hurry, I need that trap soon!!!! I like the black, and all three of the copper colored ones on the bottom row. Chances are I'll pick up one of each metal anyway, but those are the ones I like. I imagine you need one to keep them thar bears from eating the fish you dream about catching Quote Link to comment
+fairyhoney Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Please put me on your wanting to buy list Quote Link to comment
wwflover13 Posted February 6, 2008 Author Share Posted February 6, 2008 Sample Photos! (click for bigger pic) They will be mailed to me tomorrow, and I'll post better pictures once they arrive. Here are the metals I am planning to have minted: 150 Black Nickel (RE) 75 Antique Silver (LE) 25 Antique Copper (Trade-Only) Those metals/quantities may be changed later on. Quote Link to comment
+steel city babes Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 Very nice, I am looking forward to getting my hands on one of those trade only....I think I might have something you are looking for... Steel City Babes Quote Link to comment
+dardevle Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 (edited) SWEET!!!! I will definately be getting at least one of each metal. Although the copper ones are most likely out of reach. I have no coins to trade. But that will not stop me from getting the other ones. Thanks for having such a cool coin made! Looking forward to seeing these in person! Me, my first bear, and my now 5 1/2 yr old geocaching buddy, daughter Savannah! Edited February 6, 2008 by dardevle Quote Link to comment
+Frozen Buns Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 was unsure with the first pictures, now I MUST have 3 of each metal, when will you be taking orders? Very nice, love the open work. Quote Link to comment
+Frank n Beck Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 Very Very nice, I love that, gonna have to get me a few. NICE JOB! Quote Link to comment
+mickebush77 Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 wow i wan those coin. there are very nice and cool. Quote Link to comment
+surteb Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 Wow, those turned out great. Very different from what I had pictured. Great job! Quote Link to comment
wwflover13 Posted February 6, 2008 Author Share Posted February 6, 2008 Thanks everyone for the kind comments! when will you be taking orders? I will start taking orders once I have the full production of coins with me. I'm not sure how long that will be, but I'd hope for sometime next month. Quote Link to comment
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