+The Caching Place Posted August 26, 2009 Posted August 26, 2009 GS Bikerz Alpha Geocoin is available for pre-sale today! This larger format 2.00" diameter Geocoin was chosen to optimize the detail & artisty of this magnificent Geocoin. The themes "Ride to Cache"& "Live to Cache" are embodied in this beautiful coin! We expect to Ship 9/22/09 or sooner. The GS Bikerz Alpha Geocoin is made of stamped bronze imitation hard enamel with black nickel plating. It measures 2.0"" and 3mm thick. This 2-D design as 17 colors on the front and 15 colors on the back. Engraved tracking code is on the back of the coin. It is packaged in a PVC pouch This coin is trackable. This magnificent coin embodies the "Ride to Cache" theme. It is a 2.0" diameter coin so it is significantly larger then the 1.75" diameter Geocoin. We chose the larger size to optimize the artistic detail of the GS Bikerz Alpha Geocoin. The price is slightly higher because of the size, but well worth it! This promises to be one of our most popular Geocoins, so please order early. Visit us at www.thecachingplace.com Cordially, Jim Quote
+LadyBee4T Posted August 26, 2009 Posted August 26, 2009 Cute coin but a MAJOR flaw. They aren't wearing helmets. Please refer to the Todie's Wild Ride thread or any of my geocoins that are traveling with the name of Todie's Wild Ride. Quote
+The Caching Place Posted August 26, 2009 Author Posted August 26, 2009 (edited) Cute coin but a MAJOR flaw. They aren't wearing helmets. Please refer to the Todie's Wild Ride thread or any of my geocoins that are traveling with the name of Todie's Wild Ride. Hi Ladybee4T: This was an artistic decision for our anthpomorphic snowpeople. In the real world if our snowman had an accident he wouldn't be taken to the hospital, he would just melt. There is no flaw, unless you believe the famous biker movie THE WILD ONE starring Marlon Btando should be re-edited to show him wearing a helmet. LOL Yes, I know how important it is for HUMANS to wear a helmet while riding.... Cordially, Jim Edited August 26, 2009 by The Caching Place Quote
+LadeBear68 Posted August 26, 2009 Posted August 26, 2009 Cute coin and I prefer the snowpeople without helmets. I see no reason why your coin has to conform with someone else's agenda and point of view. Quote
+Rockin Roddy Posted August 26, 2009 Posted August 26, 2009 To me, if you really wanted to embody the ride to cache, live to cache theme, living means staying safe! Just a thought. Cute coin though! And Ladebear, can't potential buyers make a comment? Quote
+LadeBear68 Posted August 26, 2009 Posted August 26, 2009 To me, if you really wanted to embody the ride to cache, live to cache theme, living means staying safe! Just a thought. Cute coin though! And Ladebear, can't potential buyers make a comment? Sure, you can make your comment and I can make mine. I will limit it to that. Quote
+ThirstyMick Posted August 26, 2009 Posted August 26, 2009 No reason to conform with someone elses point of view or agenda, true. And artistically, they are very cute w/out helmets. But putting helmets on them may have encouraged lots more sales to people wanting an appropriate coin to release for Todies Wild Ride! /also, while it's cute and they are just snowmen, I might still be afraid of giving people the impression that it's okay to not wear a helmet! Quote
+The Caching Place Posted August 26, 2009 Author Posted August 26, 2009 (edited) No reason to conform with someone elses point of view or agenda, true. And artistically, they are very cute w/out helmets. But putting helmets on them may have encouraged lots more sales to people wanting an appropriate coin to release for Todies Wild Ride! /also, while it's cute and they are just snowmen, I might still be afraid of giving people the impression that it's okay to not wear a helmet! Hi Everybody! I'm surprised at the controversy of the "helmet issue". The designer and I (I have input into the design) discussed the helmets before we finalized the design. It is my belief that this is purely an artistic expression that should be free of political correctness. I feel that the design stands on its own artistic merit, and should be judged solely on artistic merit. Some mentioned that it would be inappropriate for the Todie's Wild Ride. While that wasn't a consideration when the coin was designed it baffles me to believe that people or kids would not wear helmets because of a pair of helmetless snowfolk riding on a motorcycle. Once could write a treatise on this subject. but suffice to say the designer and I both liked the snowpeople better without helmets. It allowed us to have the snowfolk convey more emotion. The decisions were made without consideration of political correctness. If that costs The Caching Place sales, than so be it! Lastly, I'm aware that helmets save lives and prevent injuries. I support all efforts for adult and child education in the matter of motorcycle safety. There are appropriate venues for education. The design of our Ride to Cache coin was to convey the Joy & Freedom of riding on the open road. It was not meant to be anything else. Cordially, Jim Berk Owner The Caching Place Edited August 26, 2009 by The Caching Place Quote
+Droo Posted August 28, 2009 Posted August 28, 2009 How on earth can snowpeople ride motorcycles with or without helmets??? The heat from that 100+ ci v-twin is enough to melt them folks into puddles before they even get a mile down the road - winter wonderland or not!! I think it's a very cute design and will purchase a couple. It's nice to have more "biker" coins out there. BTW, Ladebear, they could've drawn beenie helmets on 'em that are legally tolerated and give the "pretense" of safety but are no more protective than a baseball cap. Quote
+Droo Posted August 28, 2009 Posted August 28, 2009 Cute coin and I prefer the snowpeople without helmets. I see no reason why your coin has to conform with someone else's agenda and point of view. Doesn't every geocoin conform to the maker's (artist and client) point of view? Quote
+WRITE SHOP ROBERT Posted August 28, 2009 Posted August 28, 2009 Haha, cool coin...are these a personal? I love them. Quote
+The Caching Place Posted August 28, 2009 Author Posted August 28, 2009 Haha, cool coin...are these a personal? I love them. Hi Write Shop Robert! I'm glad you think they are cool! So do I! These are not personal coins. They are for all to enjoy. Visit my website at www.thecachingplace.com. Cordially, Jim Quote
+Eartha Posted August 28, 2009 Posted August 28, 2009 Jim, you have not been reading the Todie's Ride threads? Helmets are big deal there, and that's why the controversy. Melting, well that's the Snowpeople's problems. Perhaps they have refrigerated chaps on. Quote
+The Caching Place Posted August 28, 2009 Author Posted August 28, 2009 Hi Eartha! Refrigerated chaps, I wish I'd thought of that! We may design a series of GS Bikerz coins, so I will take another look at the helmet issue..... Cordially, Jim Quote
+WRITE SHOP ROBERT Posted August 28, 2009 Posted August 28, 2009 (edited) Not really wanting to continue the controversy...because I'm not sure it even belongs in this thread(we have our own for that discussion)...but...For anyone who might like to release some of these for Todie's Wild Ride... You could always give the coin a mission discussing the importance of wearing helmets, and make the piont on YOUR coin's page that these riders are at an extra risk with the helmet missing. Will these be available for a while, or are they a limited minting? I just blew a used car worth of money on an order of (925)coins, so I won't be able to buy any more very soon...I guess I could make a wish list!! Edited August 28, 2009 by WRITE SHOP ROBERT Quote
+The Caching Place Posted August 28, 2009 Author Posted August 28, 2009 Hi WRITE SHOP ROBERT! I appreciate your input on the safety issue. I'll consider your suggesion.... This is not a limited minting (in the sense I don't know how many I will eventually produce). Eventually, they will be discontinued. I plan to make these available for a while depending on the response. Cordially, Jim Quote
+LuckyAquar Posted August 28, 2009 Posted August 28, 2009 I love the design and I will be purchasing the coin. I hope to see more snowman geocoins. I loved the geocaching seasons snowman series and this one will fit perfectly with those coins. Kristi Quote
+The Caching Place Posted August 29, 2009 Author Posted August 29, 2009 Hi Kristi! I've talked to the artist who designs these for me ( I have input as well) and I think we will do a series of motorcycle themed Geocoins over the next few months. The new 2.0" diameter format will display the artistry of these coins more optimally. I appreciate your kind words on the Geocaching Snowman Seasonal series. The series has been appreciated by Geocachers all over the world! Cordially, Jim Quote
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