+JABs Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Teamgotcha is looking to raise some money for the victims of the bushfires in Victoria. If we could gain enough interest, we could get a geocoin minted with all proceeds going the bushfire appeal or directly to areas of need. If anyone else is doing this, then please message me and I'll help move the coins through the store. I'd need to pre-sell 250 coins to get the ball rolling on this one. Coins would be priced at $16.95 with all proceeds (minus the manufacturing cost) going to the appeal. I'm hoping to get some sponsorship from the manufacturer on this one to minimise the costs. The coins would of course be trackable, and artwork is open to discussion, but the sooner we get this out the better. Any interest out there? Please reply in this post. Quote Link to comment
+Team LRS Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 If you will ship to the uk.....count me in for 2. Quote Link to comment
+susiemerlin1 Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Ditto on that one for me as well Quote Link to comment
+JABs Posted February 14, 2009 Author Share Posted February 14, 2009 This is the proposed coin. Quote Link to comment
+tsunrisebey Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 This is the proposed coin. Ahhhh, it's Sam Count me in for at least 1 Quote Link to comment
+ClanKenn Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 (edited) I'm in. if you'll ship to UK, count me in for 3 please. Edited February 14, 2009 by ClanKenn Quote Link to comment
+sweetlife Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 We would be interested in 2 please LOve this coin Quote Link to comment
+TeamEccs21 Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 We would be interested in a couple Quote Link to comment
+fairyhoney Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 Hi, JABs ! this is for an EXCELLENT cause so I am in for at least 1 Quote Link to comment
+Geo.Error Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 i am in also Quote Link to comment
+gardengorilla Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 Hi JABs, I am from Canada, recently moved to Australia. I have to say that I'm loving it and I feel very strongly the tragedy that has happened here in Australia. I am amazed at the outpouring of support both in money and in goods that have been collected to send to people that have lost homes and loved ones to these fires. Being that we recently moved here, we have not very much to give but chose to spend our Saturday sorting toys with our Scout group. We filled a truck after just 2 hours and that was a quarter of what was actually brought in. Not only were they toys but love and prayers as well. There were many well loved toys with notes attached and one child sent his beloved collection of yugi-oh cards. The choices that these children have made reflects the general atmosphere here and everyone wants to help out in what little ways they can. Thanks JABs, for your contribution and please, count me in for at least two Quote Link to comment
+tom4props Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 Count me in. Quote Link to comment
+seacarrot12 Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 I'm interested from UK. Quote Link to comment
+seacarrot12 Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 I'm interested from UK. Quote Link to comment
+seacarrot12 Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 (edited) Wow... interested twice...! Very good cause. Edited February 15, 2009 by seacarrot12 Quote Link to comment
+Lazer Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Definitely interested in at least 1 Quote Link to comment
+Pink-Floyd Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Put us down for three please. I wil lcheck with Fishabunga, he is always good for a couple Quote Link to comment
+Dorsetgal & GeoDog Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 (edited) Will definitely take three, maybe back for more, just awaiting a reply from some other locals who might be interested. Edit to add: make that a total of 5 please ... a couple of our local firefighters would like them. Edited February 16, 2009 by Dorsetgal & GeoDog Quote Link to comment
Tooeygeotrashed Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 I'm in. Quote Link to comment
+Bergie Bunch Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 As a 5th generation VOLUNTEER fire fighter from the states, great idea. Put me in for 3 Quote Link to comment
+sunsetmeadowlark Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 I'm in for at least 1. More if money allows. Quote Link to comment
+JABs Posted February 17, 2009 Author Share Posted February 17, 2009 Just an update on design. Yes fire is spelt wrong. Quote Link to comment
+Geo.Error Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 Just an update on design. Yes fire is spelt wrong. how long does it take when the coin is ready Quote Link to comment
+NOSNOW Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 Good design. I'm in for one. A question on the price, is that US or AUD? Quote Link to comment
+JABs Posted February 17, 2009 Author Share Posted February 17, 2009 Good design. I'm in for one. A question on the price, is that US or AUD? That would be Australian $ Quote Link to comment
sarahbelle Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Does anybody know about how much it would cost to ship to Canada? I don't have any geocoins yet, but I would like to support this cause and start a coin collection of my own. I'm just trying to get an idea of the total cost to see if I can afford to get one or two of these nice coins. Quote Link to comment
+UFgatorgirl Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Good design. I'm in for one. A question on the price, is that US or AUD? That would be Australian $ what will it be in us $? i am not good at conversions Quote Link to comment
+Team LRS Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 $16.95 AUD = £7.62 GBP $16.95 AUD = $10.83 USD Thats a quick calculation and may change with the exchange rate Quote Link to comment
+Chris & Renee Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Count me in for one, as a member of one of the strike teams depolyed in Victoria as part of the NSWFB any money raised would be more than appreciated by anyone who was living in the community. Quote Link to comment
+JABs Posted February 19, 2009 Author Share Posted February 19, 2009 A quick update is the person who has designed the coin is awaiting final permission to use Sam the koala on the coin. Quote Link to comment
+die_anita Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Wow, this is great! I hope you get permission! What would shipping cost to Switzerland be? Would it maybe be possible that if shipping costs are too expensive that I buy a coin (or more than one), you give me activation code that it shows up in my inventory and then put it in a cache for me? Quote Link to comment
+JABs Posted February 19, 2009 Author Share Posted February 19, 2009 Wow, this is great! I hope you get permission! What would shipping cost to Switzerland be? Would it maybe be possible that if shipping costs are too expensive that I buy a coin (or more than one), you give me activation code that it shows up in my inventory and then put it in a cache for me? That is a great idear. Would be more then happy to do that. Quote Link to comment
+tsnyder88 Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 (edited) i like the first one Edited February 20, 2009 by tsnyder88 Quote Link to comment
+tsnyder88 Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 This is the proposed coin. this one Quote Link to comment
+JABs Posted February 20, 2009 Author Share Posted February 20, 2009 DSE are taking care of copyright for the photograph, they've even set up a special email address to review each request on a case by case basis. On the plus side, Oak coins have come back to me and given a huge discount and so have the manufacturer. Oak are contacting GS on our behalf to have the tracking fees lowered/dropped. This is still going ahead, with or without Sam on the front.. er.. can I mention Sam, or is that against copyright. Contact for more details. Quote Link to comment
+LUNATIC_200 Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 I'd be more than happy to purchase one of these when/if they go into production. I'll spread the word too - I'm sure some fellow geocachers from work would be interested. cheers, Mick Quote Link to comment
+FLIPPER&CO Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 Flipper&co will also be in for a couple, we have a close tie to what has happened over in King Lake. cheers Gayle & Mark Quote Link to comment
+FScout Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 Count me in for at least one. Quote Link to comment
+Bergie Bunch Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 After talking to some other cachers here, up my order to 10. Keep us posted Quote Link to comment
+The Klever Boys Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 I'd be in for 2.. Quote Link to comment
+Rigger64 Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 (edited) Count me in for at least 1 Being An CFA member i know how hard it is out there on the fire ground. My Vote is for the second Design. The Colored Coin. Edited February 23, 2009 by Rigger64 Quote Link to comment
+JABs Posted February 24, 2009 Author Share Posted February 24, 2009 Just keeping this one alive, waiting on DSE to approve the use of the pic. Quote Link to comment
+hi pressure Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Hi count me in for at least 2, I to like the coloured one. Regards hi pressure Quote Link to comment
+JABs Posted February 27, 2009 Author Share Posted February 27, 2009 We now have pre-approval from DSE to use the image. Preorder will open officially this weekend, so I'll be contacting everyone who made a pledge and asking them to come good! This coin is really happening (It looks like it anyway!) Stay posted. Here's the final artwork (Until the manufacturers says otherwise, or if DSE pre-approval falls through). I'm going to try and have the coin minted in Gold and Nickel, and initially we'll be perchasing half and half of each. (Unless there are too many compaints.) Details of where to send orders will be listed here soon. Thanks for all who showen an interest in this coin. Quote Link to comment
+UFgatorgirl Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 if i didn't say before. i would like one. i am a sucker for good causes. Quote Link to comment
+WRITE SHOP ROBERT Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 We now have pre-approval from DSE to use the image. Preorder will open officially this weekend, so I'll be contacting everyone who made a pledge and asking them to come good! This coin is really happening (It looks like it anyway!) Stay posted. Here's the final artwork (Until the manufacturers says otherwise, or if DSE pre-approval falls through). I'm going to try and have the coin minted in Gold and Nickel, and initially we'll be perchasing half and half of each. (Unless there are too many compaints.) Details of where to send orders will be listed here soon. Thanks for all who showen an interest in this coin. Will they be pollished, or some other finish...I feel that pollished does not work well on a coin with so much metal surface. I think satin would last better. Quote Link to comment
+The Graystone Gopher Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 We now have pre-approval from DSE to use the image. Preorder will open officially this weekend, so I'll be contacting everyone who made a pledge and asking them to come good! Go ahead and add my name to the list. I've made some long distance friends through the Geocaching Australia site and one of them is a volunteer firefighter. He recently wrote about the fires and their devastating effects. We also had an intern at work, Lauren , who was in the states to attend college and has since returned home to Australia. The coin is a wonderful idea to raise a little money for the cause. Quote Link to comment
+gardengorilla Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 We now have pre-approval from DSE to use the image. Preorder will open officially this weekend, so I'll be contacting everyone who made a pledge and asking them to come good! This coin is really happening (It looks like it anyway!) Stay posted. Here's the final artwork (Until the manufacturers says otherwise, or if DSE pre-approval falls through). I'm going to try and have the coin minted in Gold and Nickel, and initially we'll be perchasing half and half of each. (Unless there are too many compaints.) Details of where to send orders will be listed here soon. Thanks for all who showen an interest in this coin. Will they be pollished, or some other finish...I feel that pollished does not work well on a coin with so much metal surface. I think satin would last better. awesome! Good on ya! I can't wait for that invoice...in AUD for a change! Quote Link to comment
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