+AtwellFamily Posted January 19, 2009 Author Share Posted January 19, 2009 So if I'm reading the website correctly the 3 choices of metals are antique silver, sandblasted silver, and sandblasted gold, right? Correct except the XLE is Antique Gold But you have to keep the one plating choice per each set ordered, right? Correct, if you want 3 coins each month they need to be the same plating each month, can't switch from month to month. How does one go about getting the XLE version? Correct the XLE is Antique Gold Is that (antique gold) for the entire set or just one of the coins? Not sure the questions here. The XLE can be won in cointest I am having. One coin per cointest. Otherwise I am having a few of the XLE made in each flag (5-10) but not sure what I am going to do with the rest yet. When is the last day you will be accepting subscriptions for the series? February 28, 2009 Will coins be made available separately as they come in in case one wanted to just get particular flags? Limited quantities will be made available in sandblasted silver and sandblasted gold. The price will be around $10-12 each at that time. Sorry for all the questions...I'm trying to budget. No problem, hope this helped. Quote Link to comment
+AtwellFamily Posted January 19, 2009 Author Share Posted January 19, 2009 no As in, no Maine was not one of the original 13 colonies and by the way, does the Star Spangled Banner version of the flag really have 15 stripes? Yes that is the only flag with 15 stripes. Quote Link to comment
+Eartha Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Title change at OP's request. Quote Link to comment
+LadeBear68 Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 (edited) I don't know what sandblasted silver and gold is so I am not sure if I want to order both or not. Will there be samples done before reservations end? Thank you. Edited January 19, 2009 by LadeBear68 Quote Link to comment
+DrJeepStr Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 yes, Maine was at that time, part of the Providence of Massachusetts Bay - which is now the states of Mass and Maine! Yes?? DrJeepStr Quote Link to comment
+DrJeepStr Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 The Original thirteen Colonies were: New England Colonies: 1. Province of New Hampshire, later New Hampshire 2. Province of Massachusetts Bay, later Massachusetts and Maine 3. Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, later Rhode Island 4. Connecticut Colony, later Connecticut. Middle Colonies: 5. Province of New York, later New York and Vermont[1] 6. Province of New Jersey, later New Jersey 7. Province of Pennsylvania, later Pennsylvania 8. Delaware Colony (before 1776, the Lower Counties on Delaware), later Delaware Southern Colonies: 9. Province of Maryland, later Maryland 10. Colony and Dominion of Virginia, later Virginia, Kentucky and West Virginia 11. Province of North Carolina, later North Carolina and Tennessee 12. Province of South Carolina, later South Carolina 13. Province of Georgia, later Georgia Does that sound accurate? So my answer, as above is yes, Maine was part of the Province of Massachusetts Bay which WAS one of the 13 Colonies. DrJeepStr Quote Link to comment
+BVnLJ Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Will you have samples to look at before the reservation time is up? Would like to see the difference between antique and sandblasted silver and how the gold finish changes the colors of the enamels before I submit a subscription for them. Quote Link to comment
+The Moop Along Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Will you have samples to look at before the reservation time is up? Would like to see the difference between antique and sandblasted silver and how the gold finish changes the colors of the enamels before I submit a subscription for them. I'm curious to see the answer to this too. I have a box of coins at home in a Sandblasted Gold finish. They turned out nearly identical to the Antique Gold version of the same coin. I have to actually write on the flips which is which I think these designs are very sharp, and I'd love to see the metal variations too. TMA Quote Link to comment
+Shadow's Friend Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Will you have samples to look at before the reservation time is up? Would like to see the difference between antique and sandblasted silver and how the gold finish changes the colors of the enamels before I submit a subscription for them. I'm curious to see the answer to this too. I have a box of coins at home in a Sandblasted Gold finish. They turned out nearly identical to the Antique Gold version of the same coin. I have to actually write on the flips which is which I think these designs are very sharp, and I'd love to see the metal variations too. TMA I would like to know this too. I plan on getting a set or two and would like to know what they look like before I order. Thanks!! Quote Link to comment
+AtwellFamily Posted January 20, 2009 Author Share Posted January 20, 2009 I will have samples before the reservation period ends. I am placing an order for the samples this week. The sandblasted finish just gives it a slight textured finish. They are still shinny not antique. Quote Link to comment
+AtwellFamily Posted January 20, 2009 Author Share Posted January 20, 2009 yes, Maine was at that time, part of the Providence of Massachusetts Bay - which is now the states of Mass and Maine! Yes?? DrJeepStr That is correct. You will get a XLE version of the second coin. Quote Link to comment
+fox-and-the-hound Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 It was pretty cool seeing each of these flags hanging from the Capitol Building today. Quote Link to comment
+DrJeepStr Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Yippee, yahoooooo!!! I am so excited I could pop!! I am *honored* to have won the XLE version of your second flag coin - The Star Spangled Banner!! First, I have to give proper credit to our soon-to-be 13 year old son, Drew, who quickly and correctly reminded me that Maine was at that time part of the Mass Bay Colony!! See, US History is good stuff!! As I mentioned in an earlier post, this is the flag we PROUDLY display on our home - circa 1796!! How special to win THIS version! This coin - and the entire series - will have a *special* place in the display case of our growing geocoin collection!! Again, MANY thanks for some truly special geocoins and for your wonderful generosity! Warm Regards, DrJeepStr Quote Link to comment
+fairyhoney Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Can't wait for these seemingly awesome coins to come about and when we can purchase them. Will each have their own "ICON"? Quote Link to comment
CacheAddict.com Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 Samples arrived last week for the first three coins. I hope to have picture up tomorrow and complete reservations by March 20. I will then send invoice for those participating in the project. Only those participating from the beginning will recieve a group coin. There will be version available to those who want to buy one coin at a time. I will update page when I upload pictures. By the way the coins look really nice. Mike Quote Link to comment
+TeamEccs21 Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 Reservation sent, don't know how I missed this when it first came out. Quote Link to comment
+AtwellFamily Posted March 9, 2009 Author Share Posted March 9, 2009 (edited) Here are pictures of teh Antique Silvber version. this is the version you will get if you join the group from the beginning. Information about the group can be found at US Flag History Invoices will be sent on or around March 20. Hope to place order for first coin by end of month. Edited March 9, 2009 by Atwell Family Quote Link to comment
+Sparticus06 Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 Really wish I was back to work. Would love to get in on this. They are just stunning. Quote Link to comment
+BVnLJ Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 would you pretty please post pictures, if available, of the sandblasted silver and gold. thank you Quote Link to comment
+AtwellFamily Posted March 9, 2009 Author Share Posted March 9, 2009 would you pretty please post pictures, if available, of the sandblasted silver and gold. thank you I will try and post tonight, if I can get good pictures. I need to update the info...the coins will be gold and silver. The sandblasted finish was not recommended by the mint becuase I already had texture on the coin. Quote Link to comment
+Eartha Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 Subtitle updated at OP's request. Quote Link to comment
+fairyhoney Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 I don't believe that I've read anywhere - but is there some kind of ICON and would it be the same for all? Quote Link to comment
+Ruud4d Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 I've asked that same question in an email and got the folowing answer: I make a decision on the icon per flag when I see the reservation #'s. But with the new rules on icons I can imagin there will be icons for every edition. Quote Link to comment
+fairyhoney Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 I've asked that same question in an email and got the folowing answer: I make a decision on the icon per flag when I see the reservation #'s. But with the new rules on icons I can imagin there will be icons for every edition. That would be VERY nice, IF they would like for the Civil War coins! Thank you Quote Link to comment
+fairyhoney Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 I've asked that same question in an email and got the folowing answer: I make a decision on the icon per flag when I see the reservation #'s. But with the new rules on icons I can imagin there will be icons for every edition. That would be VERY nice, IF they would like for the Civil War coins! Thank you Bump Quote Link to comment
CacheAddict.com Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 I've asked that same question in an email and got the folowing answer: I make a decision on the icon per flag when I see the reservation #'s. But with the new rules on icons I can imagin there will be icons for every edition. That would be VERY nice, IF they would like for the Civil War coins! Thank you Bump I am looking to have these each have an icon. I need to sell a large number to make that happen. Maybe not 250 but the price on these is very good based on the size of the coin. When I get home I will look at my numbers to date and cost and see where I can break even on an icon. Quote Link to comment
avroair Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Here are pictures of teh Antique Silvber version. this is the version you will get if you join the group from the beginning. Information about the group can be found at US Flag History Invoices will be sent on or around March 20. Hope to place order for first coin by end of month. They came out nice. Quote Link to comment
+LadeBear68 Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 When will invoices start going out? Quote Link to comment
CacheAddict.com Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 Email issues with a converstion. I lost a few orders. If you placed an order for these in the past 2 weeks please place a second reservation. I will not double any of them I just need to get the orders fixed. Sorry for the confussion. Invoices will be sent out Monday. Quote Link to comment
CacheAddict.com Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Things are not going well. I have reply from a number of you and will straighten those orders out. If you have ordered these and not confirmed your order in the last few days please do so. Sorry for the mix up. Mike Quote Link to comment
+Eartha Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Title change at OP's request. Quote Link to comment
+LadeBear68 Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 Is there an update? Quote Link to comment
CacheAddict.com Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Coins were to ship Friday from mint. I would expect these coins by Wednesday and ship them this week. Quote Link to comment
+ST13PILOT Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Coins were to ship Friday from mint. I would expect these coins by Wednesday and ship them this week. (spoken in my very best Alan Harper voice) "Oh wow, goodness gracious, and yippee!!!!! Even realizing there's nothing 100%, this is just the very best news of the day!" Yes, I'm excited about this, I've been excited about this since the very first mention I saw of this coin. Thanks for letting us know. Quote Link to comment
CacheAddict.com Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Coins were to ship Friday from mint. I would expect these coins by Wednesday and ship them this week. (spoken in my very best Alan Harper voice) "Oh wow, goodness gracious, and yippee!!!!! Even realizing there's nothing 100%, this is just the very best news of the day!" Yes, I'm excited about this, I've been excited about this since the very first mention I saw of this coin. Thanks for letting us know. I went home at lunch and the coins are here and look really nice. I like the Antique Silver as always. the Antique Gold (XLE, only 10 made) look really nice, could be my fav. Should be ready to ship Wednesday or so and I will post additional coins on my site onec the subscription ship. Mike Quote Link to comment
+Ruud4d Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 the Antique Gold (XLE, only 10 made) look really nice, could be my fav. Mike Hmm, could you sent me one so I can check for myself? Quote Link to comment
+The Amigos Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Can't wait to see these!! Quote Link to comment
+Astro_D Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Sweet! I'm looking forward to mine!! Thanks. Quote Link to comment
CacheAddict.com Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 First coin for sale to the public. US Flag - Betsy Ross - Gold US Flag - Betsy Ross - Silver Quote Link to comment
+Eartha Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 Title updated for the OP. Quote Link to comment
+ST13PILOT Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 First coin for sale to the public. WOW! YOU did good! Thanks for the pictures. Quote Link to comment
+AtwellFamily Posted April 27, 2009 Author Share Posted April 27, 2009 Bump, there are still a few on these left. Quote Link to comment
+BVnLJ Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 thanks for the reminder...just placed an order : ) Quote Link to comment
+ST13PILOT Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 I knew we were going to love these coins! Ours arrived today. Their appearance is 110% and they feel substantial in your hand. I've taken pictures of them to send to a couple of friends and to the daughter who recently said "I could become addicted" , I've bragged to everyone I know that we've got them and I haven't been able to leave them alone since we opened the mailer. Quote Link to comment
The Stoned Wookie Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 I got mine in the mail today. They are very nice looking. I'm sure the antique finish ones look even better. There is one problem though. Where are the activation codes? I've looked at coincodes.com a few times thinking I missed it the first time. No such luck though. Quote Link to comment
+LadeBear68 Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 This geocoin is gorgeous. I love the antique silver version. It is pretty hefty. Quote Link to comment
+Astro_D Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 I'm loving my antique silver coin. The only error I saw on the coin was in the text on the back: the "s" in states (third line, first word) was not capitalized. Quote Link to comment
+fairyhoney Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 This is bigger thatn I hoped for WOW ! ! ! Quote Link to comment
+Howlingmoon Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 I received my Betsy Ross flag in the mail today. Tis really cool. Quote Link to comment
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