+GEO*Trailblazer 1 Posted February 1, 2008 Posted February 1, 2008 I was wondering about doing a GEOCAC BM geocoin. The proceeds from this geocoin going towards the setting(s) of the GEOCAC Benchmarks. A 3" geocoin with the GEOCAC Benchmark on one side and a 3D Special Image for the other. The color would be the same as a benchmark. The reason I ask is If I can gain community support I can get this going. If I do not get a good response It may not be wise. I have several things working on this project and many things still in the works awaiting approvals. But I wanted to ask if anyone in here would have interest. Thank you for your time and I look forward to your answers. Quote
+wvhillbilly59 Posted February 1, 2008 Posted February 1, 2008 I was wondering about doing a GEOCAC BM geocoin. The proceeds from this geocoin going towards the setting(s) of the GEOCAC Benchmarks. A 3" geocoin with the GEOCAC Benchmark on one side and a 3D Special Image for the other. The color would be the same as a benchmark. The reason I ask is If I can gain community support I can get this going. If I do not get a good response It may not be wise. I have several things working on this project and many things still in the works awaiting approvals. But I wanted to ask if anyone in here would have interest. Thank you for your time and I look forward to your answers. Quote
+wvhillbilly59 Posted February 1, 2008 Posted February 1, 2008 I'd be interested in getting some of those. If it were reasonable, I may get several. I don't usually get coins but this is unusual enough that I may give it a try. May even list them on my website. Would you have a website you'd have them on or should I ask that on here? Quote
+NorthWes Posted February 1, 2008 Posted February 1, 2008 My benchmarking friend* and I would be interested in purchasing at least a half-dozen of something this distinctive. *His name is Harvey; about 6' tall, a bit furry... (couldn't resist the humor, as I was 'roasted' by geocaching friends last night for spending far more time hunting benchmarks on a recent trip to LA versus hunting caches. Geez - benchmark hunting RULES in the urban environment!) Quote
wwflover13 Posted February 1, 2008 Posted February 1, 2008 I would probably purchase atleast one, if they're available at a reasonable price. 3in. is pretty big for a coin, and having them that size would really increase the price - maybe 2in. would be more suitable? Quote
+PinkDolphin Posted February 1, 2008 Posted February 1, 2008 I am not real into the coins, but since I do some minor benchmarking I think it might be cool (depending on the finished product specifications) and I can find someone local to get it for me (I won't use Paypal or Ebay), but am always happy to pay a local who will use those services for one. Quote
+GEO*Trailblazer 1 Posted February 2, 2008 Author Posted February 2, 2008 PinkDolphin, I am sure we can work something out when the time comes. wwflover13, I checked and yes 2" would be less costly and would still be able to get the 3D detail. NorthWes, Kool they may not be that costly I am working on that. wvhillbilly59, I am sure you will be happy they will be reasonable. And as more becomes available and I can post it the better you will like the plans. I really would like to get everybody involved for this Historic Event(s). And I hope I covered everyone so far. OH I am not sure on the website but I will sure keep it in mind. Quote
foxtrot_xray Posted February 2, 2008 Posted February 2, 2008 GEO* - I'd be interested in one or two as well, and wouldn't have an issue with them being 3". Quote
+Ernmark Posted February 2, 2008 Posted February 2, 2008 I'm in - I don't do much caching, but when I do, it's usually to drop off a benchmark coin. The people who find them are usually intrigued by them....and then after a while they disappear. Quote
+The Fossillady Posted February 2, 2008 Posted February 2, 2008 You can add my name to the list. I have all the benchmark club coins and am always interested in more. We could use at least one for the next benchmark contest. Quote
stvanme Posted February 3, 2008 Posted February 3, 2008 There are getting to be so many survey monument coins done that I would think you would need to do something to get this to stand out and making it a 3" coin would help in doing that. It would also depend on the cost. It seems $10 is about the magic threshold for people. So if you can't do 3" for under that I would reconsider. Maybe try and get people interested who normally would not buy a geocoin like having a companion pathtag, these are quite popular these days and cheap to make. Quote
wwflover13 Posted February 3, 2008 Posted February 3, 2008 There are getting to be so many survey monument coins done that I would think you would need to do something to get this to stand out and making it a 3" coin would help in doing that. It would also depend on the cost. It seems $10 is about the magic threshold for people. So if you can't do 3" for under that I would reconsider. Maybe try and get people interested who normally would not buy a geocoin like having a companion pathtag, these are quite popular these days and cheap to make. Well, the "Initial Point" benchmark geocoins are at least 3"... so maybe we should make these 5" Quote
stvanme Posted February 4, 2008 Posted February 4, 2008 There are getting to be so many survey monument coins done that I would think you would need to do something to get this to stand out and making it a 3" coin would help in doing that. It would also depend on the cost. It seems $10 is about the magic threshold for people. So if you can't do 3" for under that I would reconsider. Maybe try and get people interested who normally would not buy a geocoin like having a companion pathtag, these are quite popular these days and cheap to make. Well, the "Initial Point" benchmark geocoins are at least 3"... so maybe we should make these 5" You wouldn't make it a 3" coin just for the sake of making a bigger coin, you'd make it to better replicate the actual monument. I have a replica of the Tri-Station on Mt. McKinley that I bought from one of those mountaineering places for around $35 at the office. I sometimes use it for a paper weight to hold down rolled up maps and often get compliments on it. Its a beautiful piece. A larger coin would also allow greater detail for the 3D image mentioned by the OP. A lot of geocoin collectors would not pay $35 for any geocoin but I bet quite a few BM Hunters would. I know I would. Could you sell enough of them to make it worth while, I have no idea. I think the Initial Point geocoin sold quite well. I would think most people in the BM Coin Club would buy one. Quote
+Butano Posted February 6, 2008 Posted February 6, 2008 Count me in for getting one. I would personally prefer one of the 2" ones, but the point that stvanme made about the size of an actual monument intrigued me and makes me think again. I do have one of the $35 replicas from Yosemite as well. That was well done, but could be a bit pricey. Quote
+Astro_D Posted February 20, 2008 Posted February 20, 2008 I'm intrigued. Based on the design and certainly the cost, I would be interested in one or two. Quote
+GEO*Trailblazer 1 Posted February 20, 2008 Author Posted February 20, 2008 Hang in there just a bit longer the Benchmark just came in. And I did get the Die Art for the coin but it is still in a que at the moment. I know you all have patience. Your Benchmark Hunters....thats takes a lot of it sometimes. Your gonna love the other side. Quote
+GEO*Trailblazer 1 Posted March 7, 2008 Author Posted March 7, 2008 We had to do a little change on the die art and we are having samples done as I write. Hang in there and thanks for you patience. Quote
+GEO*Trailblazer 1 Posted May 12, 2008 Author Posted May 12, 2008 Here is what the BM GEOCAC coin looks like. I hope it was worth the wait. OUTSIDE: BE A PART OF BENCHMARK HISTORY THIS GEOCOIN HELPED MAKE IT HAPPEN INSIDE: UNITED STATES COAST & GEODETC SURVEYS FROM THE MOUNTIANS TO THE PRARIES Quote
Wintertime Posted May 12, 2008 Posted May 12, 2008 (edited) They're going to be pretty! Before you approve the final design, you'll probably want to fix the typos on "mountains" and "prairies". :-) Patty Edited May 12, 2008 by Wintertime Quote
+Astro_D Posted May 12, 2008 Posted May 12, 2008 Those look great! I can't wait to order mine!! Quote
+GrizzFlyer Posted May 12, 2008 Posted May 12, 2008 Nice looking coin !! Are they going to be trackable and will they have a unique icon? Quote
AZcachemeister Posted May 13, 2008 Posted May 13, 2008 Just chiming in to express my desire for at least one coin...price is no object! Quote
+GEO*Trailblazer 1 Posted May 13, 2008 Author Posted May 13, 2008 They're going to be pretty! Before you approve the final design, you'll probably want to fix the typos on "mountains" and "prairies". :-) Patty Done got it fixed,or sent and noted and got the reply back,Thank you! Those look great! I can't wait to order mine!! I will have more details soon. Nice looking coin !! Are they going to be trackable and will they have a unique icon? Yes.Yes! Just chiming in to express my desire for at least one coin...price is no object! You might be surprised,maybe you could 2 for the price of 1...LOL I'm still good for one. No 1 can eat just 1. OH that's something else. Quote
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