wwflover13 Posted January 9, 2008 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
+Team FIREBOY Posted January 9, 2008 Posted January 9, 2008 We would buy one or two. Neat idea for a coin. Quote
SoCalGeocoins Posted January 9, 2008 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
+dardevle Posted January 9, 2008 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
wwflover13 Posted January 9, 2008 Author 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
+mickebush77 Posted January 9, 2008 Posted January 9, 2008 my kind of coin , i want a couple of those Quote
+derschlings Posted January 9, 2008 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
+dardevle Posted January 9, 2008 Posted January 9, 2008 (edited) Sorry,tried to post picture, I CAN'T DO IT!! Edited January 9, 2008 by dardevle Quote
wwflover13 Posted January 9, 2008 Author 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
+AtlantaGal Posted January 9, 2008 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
+darnjoeSNARG Posted January 9, 2008 Posted January 9, 2008 Looks good to me...I'd be game for a couple.... Quote
+Toojin Posted January 9, 2008 Posted January 9, 2008 Interested here... of course, it depends on where the sale falls in the budget cycle... trying to behave! Quote
+gojimdandy Posted January 9, 2008 Posted January 9, 2008 I think they look cool !! I'd purchase a couple from you ! Good Job !! Quote
+Rockin Roddy Posted January 9, 2008 Posted January 9, 2008 I'd like it much more if it WERE your personal...personals mean more to me....but nice coin!! Quote
+Droo Posted January 9, 2008 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
wwflover13 Posted January 9, 2008 Author 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
+Roaring_Fork Posted January 9, 2008 Posted January 9, 2008 I'll buy a couple when offered. Thanks, R.F. Quote
+The Klever Boys Posted January 10, 2008 Posted January 10, 2008 I'd buy a couple if they had a unique icon. Quote
+whitebear Posted January 10, 2008 Posted January 10, 2008 I 'll take a couple just to save some of my relatives!!! Quote
+crazybear and honey Posted January 10, 2008 Posted January 10, 2008 Im hope to get 4 ore 5 of each metal. Kind regards René Quote
wwflover13 Posted January 10, 2008 Author 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
+steel city babes Posted January 12, 2008 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
wwflover13 Posted January 12, 2008 Author Posted January 12, 2008 For all that are interested, here are the icons: Quote
wwflover13 Posted January 14, 2008 Author 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
+tite lines Posted January 15, 2008 Posted January 15, 2008 I'm interested...have thought about stepping in one of those lots of times! Quote
+dardevle Posted January 16, 2008 Posted January 16, 2008 (edited) Sorry, Double post! Edited January 16, 2008 by dardevle Quote
wwflover13 Posted January 18, 2008 Author Posted January 18, 2008 Got the sample metal coins in today, still deciding on which ones to have minted... Quote
+dardevle Posted January 18, 2008 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
wwflover13 Posted January 22, 2008 Author Posted January 22, 2008 The request for sample coins has been sent to the mint. Quote
+fairyhoney Posted January 22, 2008 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
+fairyhoney Posted January 22, 2008 Posted January 22, 2008 Please put me on your wanting to buy list Quote
wwflover13 Posted February 6, 2008 Author 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
+steel city babes Posted February 6, 2008 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
+dardevle Posted February 6, 2008 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
+Frozen Buns Posted February 6, 2008 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
+Frank n Beck Posted February 6, 2008 Posted February 6, 2008 Very Very nice, I love that, gonna have to get me a few. NICE JOB! Quote
+mickebush77 Posted February 6, 2008 Posted February 6, 2008 wow i wan those coin. there are very nice and cool. Quote
+surteb Posted February 6, 2008 Posted February 6, 2008 Wow, those turned out great. Very different from what I had pictured. Great job! Quote
wwflover13 Posted February 6, 2008 Author 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
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