+_canadianbacon_ Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 (edited) http://www.bcgeocaching.com/index.php?name=Geocoin The Steller's Jay and the Pacific Dogwood are perhaps the two official symbols that are seen by most British Columbians. Few British Columbians have not heard the song (or annoying squack) of a Steller's Jay. Although the dogwood is native to the southern part of the province, many dogwood trees have been planted in towns and cities across BC since it was named our floral emblum in 1956. Pre-orders will be open until May 12, 2008. The geocoins will be ordered shortly after that date and will be shipped as soon as we have them in hand (approximately the second week of June). At that point we will also release the number of geocoins being minted in each finish. The price is $10 Canadian. Specs: - a stained glass effect coin - diameter 45 mm - thickness 4.2 mm Shipping rates: - local Pickup (Vancouver, Victoria) is Free - to Canada is $3 for first coin, $0.30 for each extra coin. - to USA is $3.50 for first coin, $0.40 for each extra coin. - international is $6 for 1-4 coins. $10 for 5-8 coins. $16 for 9-12 coins. $20 for 13-16 coins All coins are trackable on geocaching.com with a unique icon. They come in two versions. Available to Public Satin Silver Geocoin: Available to BCGA Members Satin Gold Geocoin: Edited April 17, 2008 by _canadianbacon_ Quote Link to comment
QuigleyJones Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 Beautiful if I do say so myself. Will be getting some for sure. Quote Link to comment
+gardengorilla Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 They ARE beautiful. This Albertan is jealous. I just ordered two. Quote Link to comment
+The-Wolf-Pack Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 hope theres still some left tomorrow...payday... What a beautiful coin Quote Link to comment
+dflye Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 Rats, the web site says my user-agent is banned! Guess the server doesn't like my iPhone. Hope some are left by the time I get home. Quote Link to comment
+PengoFamily Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 very nice!! I think there will be enough for everyone unless I misread the website...this is a presale. Quote Link to comment
QuigleyJones Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 Rats, the web site says my user-agent is banned! Guess the server doesn't like my iPhone.The same thing happens when using Safari, so you best use a PC. hope theres still some left tomorrow...payday...Its on Pre-orders right now. Quote Link to comment
ATMouse Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 Is this a stained-glass coin? Or soft enamel? It's lovely. Quote Link to comment
+ThePetersTrio Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 Will they be trackable? Icon? It is a beauty. Quote Link to comment
+_canadianbacon_ Posted April 17, 2008 Author Share Posted April 17, 2008 Sorry, these are ALL pre-orders (details on the ordering page). There is pretty much unlimited quantities. On May 12 we shut down ordering, and get them manufactured, for delivery in June. As a note, the effect does not come through too much on the photograph of the sample, but the Dogwood and Stellar Jay are in the 'stained glass' effect, when held up in the light it is stunning. Thanks for all the interest! Quote Link to comment
+keewee Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 Will have to try and get me one of these later on Quote Link to comment
+keewee Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 Oh, and picturesque website! Good job Quote Link to comment
+_canadianbacon_ Posted April 17, 2008 Author Share Posted April 17, 2008 Will they be trackable? Icon? It is a beauty. Yes they are, I updated the original post with some more information. Quote Link to comment
+911turbos Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 (edited) Original post updated with all the information. Thanks CB! Edited April 17, 2008 by 911turbos Quote Link to comment
+Droo Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 Muy precioso y buenito. Quote Link to comment
+E.caballus Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 It's beautiful! I'm spending too much money on coins and shipping Maybe someone will pick up an extra and will trade? Quote Link to comment
+ECplus3 Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Quick! Who here is in the BCGA! I'm down for 2 in silver. Unless some friendly BCer comes to my aid I guess I'll have to hope for trades for the gold. Quote Link to comment
+Crowesfeat30 Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Soooooo, what do I gotta do to become a BCGA member, eh? Trade someone for a Satin Gold? Please? Pretty please? Sugar on top? And a LE CF30 coin? CF30 Quote Link to comment
+keewee Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Placed my order... now who is in BC that I know as I gotta get the gold! It's beautiful! I'm spending too much money on coins and shipping Maybe someone will pick up an extra and will trade? I've sent you and email. Quote Link to comment
+Frank n Beck Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Very nice, gonna have to get one or two of these, Nice Job! Quote Link to comment
+plumbrokeacres Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 A Proud BCGA Member I've been drooling over these for a month now Order being sent Quote Link to comment
+Tennessee Jed Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Anyone willing to trade a Satin Gold let me know. I have some new versions of my coin coming in soon. Quote Link to comment
+_canadianbacon_ Posted April 18, 2008 Author Share Posted April 18, 2008 (edited) Quick! Who here is in the BCGA! I'm down for 2 in silver. Unless some friendly BCer comes to my aid I guess I'll have to hope for trades for the gold. There have been some 30 Satin Gold versions pre-ordered in the first day, I know we have many avid coin traders in the area so I'm sure there will be a few available for trading. Heck, I got 3 Gold ones myself on order. Edited April 18, 2008 by _canadianbacon_ Quote Link to comment
+BlueMotmot Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 I would love to trade for a gold one! Quote Link to comment
CinemaBoxers Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Id like a trade on a gold as well!!! Please let me know if anyone has any extras they'd like to trade!! Quote Link to comment
+Scruffster Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 There was a discussion whether we should allow the public to buy both coins. But the BCGA executive decided that membership was very important to us and our members should be rewarded, even in this small way, for all they have done for the BCGA. For that reason the gold coin is only available to BCGA members. The gold coin will be very rare and most likely increase in value moreso than the silver. Just for reference, the 2007 BCGA geocoin sold on an online auction for approximately 6 times its original price only a few months after minting. And that was a rather plain coin in comparrison to the 2008 issue. Quote Link to comment
+ECplus3 Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 How about some goodwill sales to other associations I'm a member of the ACGA. Just kidding. I'll wait for trade opportunities. I actually have a cousin in Victoria in the BCGA, but he's going to miss out on this coin since he's at sea for the next three and a half months. Quote Link to comment
+tom4props Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 Very nice. I just ordered one! Quote Link to comment
+PengoFamily Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 looking to trade for a gold too Quote Link to comment
+Landsharkz Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 I actually have a cousin in Victoria in the BCGA, but he's going to miss out on this coin since he's at sea for the next three and a half months. No BCGA CF member who is away from home serving our country should miss out on this coin. We'll look in this. Thank you E&Cplus3. Quote Link to comment
+GeoTeeth Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 Very, very nice coin. Since we only collect geocoins with flowers we would love to have both metal versions. But unfortunately we are not BC residents. Is there a BCGA member that is willing to purchase an extra Satin Gold geocoin for us?? Please send us a PM. Best regards, Alie and Gerrit Jan aka GeoTeeth from the Netherlands Quote Link to comment
+Scruffster Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 How about some goodwill sales to other associations I'm a member of the ACGA. Just kidding. I'll wait for trade opportunities. I actually have a cousin in Victoria in the BCGA, but he's going to miss out on this coin since he's at sea for the next three and a half months. I wish I could do a few goodwill sales but the BCGA members would tar and feather me in the town square. I'm sure most ships have internet communications these days. Isn't there any way to contact your cousin? Quote Link to comment
+ECplus3 Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 I actually have a cousin in Victoria in the BCGA, but he's going to miss out on this coin since he's at sea for the next three and a half months. I'm sure most ships have internet communications these days. Isn't there any way to contact your cousin? Thanks for your concern, but there's no worries on that score now. He got his posting to Vancouver 2 days before his ship sailed, so he didn't go on the cruise. Quote Link to comment
+Landsharkz Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Four Canadian naval ships left Esquimalt Harbour on April 13th - two went to the Gulf and two went to train in the Pacific. The first two are due back in mid August and the remaining two are a month later maybe? I know that the sailors have e-mail to keep in touch with family but I don't know that they have time online to read the forums. If anyone knows any Canadian Forces BC geocachers that are currently away feel free to send them an e-mail and ask them if they would like a coin or three put aside for their return, then send a note to landsharkz@shaw.ca and Chris and I will cover their purchase until they get back to BC and can square up with us. We will need to know their first and last name and also their caching handle. Quote Link to comment
+Scruffster Posted April 26, 2008 Share Posted April 26, 2008 I noticed several members buying extra gold coins. Hmmmmm. I wonder why? Quote Link to comment
+goaliegirl38 Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 I noticed several members buying extra gold coins. Hmmmmm. I wonder why? Just in case! And they are beautiful coins! And to support the BCGA!!! Quote Link to comment
+keewee Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 I'd like to support the BCGA by buying gold coins Quote Link to comment
+_canadianbacon_ Posted April 29, 2008 Author Share Posted April 29, 2008 I'd like to support the BCGA by buying gold coins The BCGA is a registered society in British Columbia. We do not charge annual membership fees, and this is our main source of income. We produce a special version of the coins for members of the association (this is not simply creating an account on the website, its joining the association). The intent of having a coin for member is that 1) its a perk and 2) it provides our members with a coin that has some demand for trading. Currently the public coins are outselling the member coins by 2-to-1, so we hope this makes this version must have for collectors. I know several members have bought multiple gold coins with the intent on trading. Quote Link to comment
+dflye Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 I'd like to support the BCGA by buying gold coins I know several members have bought multiple gold coins with the intent on trading. Pssst, anyone up in BC, can ya spare a gold coin? Quote Link to comment
+Scruffster Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 If someone sends keewee a gold coin maybe he'll give me an update on "Shortland Street" I haven't seen an episode since I was in Christchurch in 1999. **teehee** It was getting good. I wonder if that guy is still in a coma. It's only been 9 years. Seriously, I sympathize with the people out of province who would really like a gold coin. I'm sure there will be a few enterprising members that will be willing to trade. There are a lot of amazing coins out there to trade for. As it stands, the gold coins will be very rare. Not a lot of sales at this point in time. The people that buy one will literally have gold in their hands. Quote Link to comment
+keewee Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 (edited) If someone sends keewee a gold coin maybe he'll give me an update on "Shortland Street" I haven't seen an episode since I was in Christchurch in 1999. **teehee** It was getting good. I wonder if that guy is still in a coma. It's only been 9 years. Seriously, I sympathize with the people out of province who would really like a gold coin. I'm sure there will be a few enterprising members that will be willing to trade. There are a lot of amazing coins out there to trade for. As it stands, the gold coins will be very rare. Not a lot of sales at this point in time. The people that buy one will literally have gold in their hands. LMAO.... sorry - I gave up on Shortland Street years and years ago! (Probably about 1999 too). But hey, send me a gold coins anyway I have caught some snippets recently (and I stress that it was unintentionally)... and almost every cast member is new since the old, old days. Chris Warner is still there, and his brother (played by Craig Parker) appeared briefly... and the blonde who Chris Warner married... (Tiffany I think...)... but they are the only people still in it. Everyone else is new... even the Shortland Street clinic is new!! Now, back On Topic... show me da gold Edited May 5, 2008 by keewee Quote Link to comment
+Landsharkz Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 I figure we may as well buy 1 silver and a bunch of gold... can't have too many gold by the looks of things. Quote Link to comment
+Eartha Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 Title change at OP's request. Quote Link to comment
+Scruffster Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 Wow, time went fast. Only four days to go. I think I'm going to order an extra gold too. Quote Link to comment
+hittin the road Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 We would like a Gold coin to add to our personal collection. We can trade Gold Australian 2008 geocoin with or without our team name engraved on the coin (the engaving was done by the mint). We also have available Black nickel 2008 Boomerang geocoin. Hope someone fom BC can supply one. Quote Link to comment
+steel city babes Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 Ordered tonight.....very nice...almost missed out... Quote Link to comment
+_canadianbacon_ Posted May 11, 2008 Author Share Posted May 11, 2008 Today is the last day of sales for the BCGA 2008 Coin. There will be only 1 minting and no additional orders will be taken after today. We do not mint extra coins for later sale, so if you do want some, please place your order today. Thanks for all the interest! Quote Link to comment
+Scruffster Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 For those that would still like a coin it is almost noon in British Columbia which means you only have 12 hours to think about it. The countdown clock has been set. It's later than you think! Quote Link to comment
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