KC_Jan Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 I really like this coin and it's gone onto my 'must have' list Quote Link to comment
+Vanelle Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 Looking forward to having an opportunity to purchase one of these. Quote Link to comment
+MountainRacer Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 Wow, very nice. You can re-use the dies and put new pictures to solve on the tiled side too, if you were to make a series or some truly rockin' custom event coins. Quote Link to comment
Theotokos Posted August 31, 2008 Author Share Posted August 31, 2008 Wow, very nice. You can re-use the dies and put new pictures to solve on the tiled side too, if you were to make a series or some truly rockin' custom event coins. Yes, that is the idea - to introduce new tiled fronts in the future. I wanted to start with the numbers first to make it one less detailed item to worry about as we try to hammer this out. Quote Link to comment
JohnMac56 Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 I really like the look of this coin, especially with the brass finish! Put me down for at least two of each finish, can't wait for them to come out!!! Quote Link to comment
+LionsLair Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 great concept, and I'll be in for a few. I do have a question though... in the sample pic, the tiles appear a bit loose... almost as if they will fall out and get lost if handled improperly. Is this the case? Quote Link to comment
Theotokos Posted September 2, 2008 Author Share Posted September 2, 2008 great concept, and I'll be in for a few. I do have a question though... in the sample pic, the tiles appear a bit loose... almost as if they will fall out and get lost if handled improperly. Is this the case? We've definitely had some challenges but hopefully they've all been worked out. The tiles will also be epoxy coated so that should keep them from getting stuck under the edge and prevent scratching. The coins are now in production.... Quote Link to comment
+LEGO Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 The coins are now in production.... How do I order some of these excellent coins? Quote Link to comment
Theotokos Posted September 2, 2008 Author Share Posted September 2, 2008 The coins are now in production.... How do I order some of these excellent coins? Once they arrive we'll post in this thread with the sales links. Quote Link to comment
Theotokos Posted September 24, 2008 Author Share Posted September 24, 2008 Well, the coins have finally arrived!!! I'm told they came out much better than the samples and the tiles slide nicely. So, stay tuned as we will be posting the sales links some time this week. Quote Link to comment
+sweetlife Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 Well, the coins have finally arrived!!! I'm told they came out much better than the samples and the tiles slide nicely. So, stay tuned as we will be posting the sales links some time this week. G..r..e..a..T....as Tony the tiger would say, we hope we are on the reserve list for one. Cannot wait to see these beauties in person. Glad you were able to see this geocoin design come to realiity. Fantastic design idea. Barry and Valarie of sweetlife Quote Link to comment
+cache_in_hand Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 Just looking at the picture of this coin brings back great childhood memories. Can't wait to get one! Quote Link to comment
Theotokos Posted September 27, 2008 Author Share Posted September 27, 2008 (edited) Well, here they are!!!! We are only putting 75 of the Gold and 40 Nickel up for sale. The rest are heading to Geocoinfest so for those of you that will be at the event, keep an eye out for them. Initial minting: 150 Gold coins 75 Nickel coins 25 Black Nickel coins Depending on how these are received, we will be minting more in the future but the tile designs will change. This coin is a 2.0" and 6mm thick. It is Polished Gold and Nickel plated featuring Translucent and Glitter Soft Enamel coloring. It is a fully functional and a truly interactive geocoin. The eight tiles are epoxy coated and move independently. They are trackable on Geocaching.com with a unique icon They do cost a little more than your regular geocoin but I hope you can appreciate the extra effort that went into these coins. There were 11 die made for this coin and we worked hard to keep the cost down as much as possible. Here are the sales links.... Gold Puzzle Geocoin $14.00 Nickel Puzzle Geocoin $14.50 I appreciate hearing your comments and we hope you like them. Edited September 28, 2008 by Theotokos Quote Link to comment
Theotokos Posted September 28, 2008 Author Share Posted September 28, 2008 (edited) Dup.... Edited September 28, 2008 by Theotokos Quote Link to comment
+TURN180 Posted September 28, 2008 Share Posted September 28, 2008 These are really great looking coins. Just ordered 2 in each finish Quote Link to comment
+Eartha Posted September 28, 2008 Share Posted September 28, 2008 Title change at OP's request. Quote Link to comment
+wutzebear Posted September 28, 2008 Share Posted September 28, 2008 Well, I would have loved a BN, but GCF is some thousand miles to far away, so: order placed for G and N Quote Link to comment
+fairyhoney Posted September 28, 2008 Share Posted September 28, 2008 Oh yes, a puzzle I Just may be able to solve Quote Link to comment
Theotokos Posted September 28, 2008 Author Share Posted September 28, 2008 Well, I would have loved a BN, but GCF is some thousand miles to far away, so: order placed for G and N We won't be taking any of the Black Nickel to GCF - those are for me . Now, CH Quality Coins will be selling the Puzzle coins at GCF - along with a bunch of other new designs too. If there does happen to be any of the Black Nickel at the event, it will be very, very few of them...less than 10 I would guess. Quote Link to comment
+Sparticus06 Posted September 28, 2008 Share Posted September 28, 2008 I will wait till GCF, just hope I can get one then. Really cool coin Quote Link to comment
+CacheMiner72 Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Being as how I am a nickle miner the Black Nickle and Nickle finishes are my fave. Since the BN looks like it'll be pretty excusive I ordered two of the Nickle and one gold. I love these coins and hope it ends up being a long lasting series. Quote Link to comment
+DJ.J.ROCK Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 got 1 thanks for the info!!! Quote Link to comment
+Boom!pa Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 I have been waiting for these coins for a while! Ordered one in each finish! Quote Link to comment
Theotokos Posted September 30, 2008 Author Share Posted September 30, 2008 The Nickel are now gone but there will be some for sale at GCF.. Quote Link to comment
+HarmFamily Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 The nickel are gone already? Bummer. I have no idea where Geocoinfest is and unless it's in my backyard there's no way for me to attend anyhow. Ultimately, this means I can't buy the coins I'd like to buy. Oh well... Quote Link to comment
+AtlantaGal Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 I bought 2 gold just incase I miss them at coinfest Quote Link to comment
+TALR Duke Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 I wish the Nickel were in stock! but I picked up 4 of the gold anyway. I have to say these are pretty AWESOME in my opinion, I'm going to use one for a new cache. Thanks for your hard work in making this coin a reality!! Quote Link to comment
+DJ.J.ROCK Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 GOT MY COIN TODAY!!! WOW ITS HEAVY!! AND ITS A BEAUT!! THANKS, KEEP ME INTUNE IF YOU DECIDE TO MAKE ANOTHER IN A SERIES!! >>>NOW TO GO LEARN ABOUT ACTIVATION-VS NON ACTIVATION,,,TFTC-OIN!! Quote Link to comment
+Vanelle Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 Where are the activation codes for this coin? Can't seem to find it.... Thanks in advance for the help. Quote Link to comment
Theotokos Posted October 5, 2008 Author Share Posted October 5, 2008 Where are the activation codes for this coin? Can't seem to find it.... Thanks in advance for the help. Should be at www.chqualitycoins.com/activate.php Quote Link to comment
+TALR Duke Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 Should be at www.chqualitycoins.com/activate.php My 4 coins arrived, went to the web location and I get "Sorry, your Tracking Number: "XXXXXX" was not found. Please try again." I left a message and will call them again. I also noticed this coin is not listed on the list of coins to activate, I see the 'Theotokos Crown of Thorns Geocoin' and others but not the Puzzle cache coin.... Not whining, just alerting that activaion isn't working. Is there a delay due to coinfest? Any help is appreciated. TALR Duke Quote Link to comment
+TURN180 Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 I'm having the same problem trying to activate mine as well, FYI so its not an isolated occurance. Quote Link to comment
+TeamEccs21 Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 My coins arrived today and I have an extra Nickle to trade if anyone is interested. Contact us through our profile. Quote Link to comment
+CacheMiner72 Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 Got mine in today. Man these are big. Love 'em. Great finish on them too. absolutely beautiful. Very happy with these coins.Thanks. kayn_os Quote Link to comment
+snoboardz Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 Just ordered one of the gold coins but am already wishing I had ordered two because I don't know if I will have it in me to place this coin into a cache. This is my first geocoin and am very excited to receive it. Thanks for all the hard work. Quote Link to comment
+snoboardz Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 I came to the conclusion that I must have one of these coins as a keepsake so I just ordered a second coin. I know, had I made that decision initially I could have avoided the extra shipping charges, but this is my first coin so it's worth it. The other coin I am planning on putting into my very own puzzle cache as a FTF reward. What a nice find that is going to be for some lucky cacher. Thanks again for minting this coin. Quote Link to comment
Theotokos Posted October 8, 2008 Author Share Posted October 8, 2008 I'm having the same problem trying to activate mine as well, FYI so its not an isolated occurance. I've sent some emails to find out when the codes will be loaded.. Quote Link to comment
Theotokos Posted October 8, 2008 Author Share Posted October 8, 2008 I'm having the same problem trying to activate mine as well, FYI so its not an isolated occurance. I've sent some emails to find out when the codes will be loaded.. For some reason the codes were not loaded yet. They should be ready sometime today or tomorrow at the latest. Quote Link to comment
+TheEssexKellys Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 Thanks for this great coin, it is totally the best one i've seen before, it's just activated sucessfully too. Thanks! Quote Link to comment
+forthferalz Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 I can't find the thread. I emailed the vendor CHquality coins who hasn't replied because my gold sliding puzzle doesn't slide - it's really sticky and 7 and 8 do not move at all. Has anyone else had a problem? this was one expensive coin at $6.90 to ship! Quote Link to comment
+DJ.J.ROCK Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 (edited) yeah -it jams, but its because I moved the tiles crooked...mabie you moved them crooked too? I expeting e-mail from them too,,I think they may be on vacation? Edited December 2, 2008 by DJ.J.ROCK Quote Link to comment
+Smort78 Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 (edited) Take a look here: Puzzle coin thread Edited December 2, 2008 by Smort78 Quote Link to comment
+forthferalz Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 Got mine - it LOOKS gorgeous but it doesn't work! the vendor Chquality coins hasn't returned my email either - and they charged 6.90 to post it >$3 over stamp value so I'm REALLY disappointed. not moving it crooked- the numbers 7 and 8 don't move AT ALL. The second row move very badly but 7 and 8 are ttuck fast and I don't want to pry it with anything in case of damaging the gold plate. Quote Link to comment
+forthferalz Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 (edited) thx - no not moving them crooked - tiles 7 and 8 DON"T MOVE at all. The second row moves poorly - jams. and no it wasn't damaged by the postman - the envelope is just fine and none of my many other moving coins has ever had a problem not even the small and dodgy looking GPS spinner I'm wondering if it's specific to the gold plate like they forgot to allow for the width - they have had quality issues before with teh moving satellite which used to snap off very easily. i bought some of those but mine were fine. can mods merge this thread with the original plse? Edited December 3, 2008 by forthferalz Quote Link to comment
+Eartha Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 Merging as requested. Quote Link to comment
+TropicalParadise Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 thx - no not moving them crooked - tiles 7 and 8 DON"T MOVE at all. The second row moves poorly - jams. and no it wasn't damaged by the postman - the envelope is just fine and none of my many other moving coins has ever had a problem not even the small and dodgy looking GPS spinner I'm wondering if it's specific to the gold plate like they forgot to allow for the width - they have had quality issues before with teh moving satellite which used to snap off very easily. i bought some of those but mine were fine. can mods merge this thread with the original plse? When attempting to move 7 and 8 make sure that the numbers above it (4 and 5 and 6) are pushed right up against the top, if they're not, there won't be a groove for 7 and 8 to slide. Then, make sure 7 and 8 are pushed down so there is not very much contact (relatively) between the grooves on the keys and the slots on the other keys. Then, they should slide. It works for mine. Quote Link to comment
+forthferalz Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 nope - still stuck tight. I got a great reply - they will send another coin out rather than just offering a refund. I asked Tom to kindly test it first. Quote Link to comment
+TeamTwisted Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 Kinda slow on the draw, but are there going to be anymore of these produced, or am I just out of luck on this coin? Quote Link to comment
+forthferalz Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 ha - i had this sitting on the kitchen table and grandpa unstuck the sliding puzzle coin when he was over in Sep. he is an ex marine and has greater powers of persuasion CHQuality coins is closed for inventory so I don't know if they are making any more but i emailed them earlier and Tom said to do what i like with it soooo thought i might pop it up here if anyone wants to buy it I'll send you Tom's email and you can paypal him but send me the postage USD$4.50 anywhere. Preference given to local sale if there is more than one enquiry. Quote Link to comment
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