+GeocoinGuy Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 The Original Can of Beans, the most cherished and last remaining relic of Dave Ulmer's 'Original Stash' has been re-created and brought to life in this amazing geocoin. Dave, Jeff and Don went back to the Original Stash location in May 2003, to lay the foundation to the 'Mecca of Geocaching' ~ The Original Stash Plaque. It was there that Jeff struck Geocaching Gold - The Original Can of Beans. After rigorous restoration procedures were performed, the can now resides in its custom made case. Now you can own a piece of Geocaching history preserved in all its glory - The Original Can of Beans Geocoin. Designed, manufactured and sold exclusively by Geocoin Design! Coin Specifics: 2.25" Icon: Yes Trackable on Geocaching.com: Yes Available in four flavors: Antique Nickel w/Black Nickel Antique Gold w/Black Nickel Antique Copper w/Copper Antique Copper This coin is in pre-production, but I opened it for preorders AND reservations to my webstore newsletter subscribers at 1am and you can get yours here. Instructions for making reservations are on the front page of the store. Photos will be updated to this thread accordingly. Enjoy! ~J Quote Link to comment
+pastor_b Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 great idea, design, and coin... just ordered a set thanks Quote Link to comment
+GATOULIS Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 Beautiful!!! So the can of beans was not in good condition when it was found! sorry for posting here but I was wondering something.... the other things the first cache had were gone... ok! I read that inside the cache, there were 5 USa dollar bills! Correct? If there is somewhere a photo of the first cache with the things it had inside... and the dollars.... (maybe Dave has one?) there is a possibility (a small one) to find these banknotes, from the serial number! If you can see it in the photo, or if computers can do that...(identify the serial number).... Maybe we can find something else from the cache! Now.. the ones who found it... did they take something from it? If yes... maybe they still have it!!! I hope Groundspeak searched about this! Quote Link to comment
+LionsLair Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 SNIP.... The Original Can of Beans, Icon: Yes Trackable on Geocaching.com: Yes I'd like to see the icon... I might be persuaded into getting one and replacing my dog tag on my Faux OCB travel bug so folks get a special icon for discovering it Quote Link to comment
+LadyBee4T Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 Beautiful!!! So the can of beans was not in good condition when it was found! sorry for posting here but I was wondering something.... the other things the first cache had were gone... ok! I read that inside the cache, there were 5 USa dollar bills! Correct? If there is somewhere a photo of the first cache with the things it had inside... and the dollars.... (maybe Dave has one?) there is a possibility (a small one) to find these banknotes, from the serial number! If you can see it in the photo, or if computers can do that...(identify the serial number).... Maybe we can find something else from the cache! Now.. the ones who found it... did they take something from it? If yes... maybe they still have it!!! I hope Groundspeak searched about this! Here is a video that Dave Ulmer took when he was placing the first cache. There is also the video of placing the plaque and finding the OCB. Unfortunately I don't think you can see the serial numbers of the bills.... Quote Link to comment
+GeocoinGuy Posted March 31, 2010 Author Share Posted March 31, 2010 SNIP.... The Original Can of Beans, Icon: Yes Trackable on Geocaching.com: Yes I'd like to see the icon... I might be persuaded into getting one and replacing my dog tag on my Faux OCB travel bug so folks get a special icon for discovering it The icon has not been decided on as of yet. ~J Quote Link to comment
+GATOULIS Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 Beautiful!!! So the can of beans was not in good condition when it was found! sorry for posting here but I was wondering something.... the other things the first cache had were gone... ok! I read that inside the cache, there were 5 USa dollar bills! Correct? If there is somewhere a photo of the first cache with the things it had inside... and the dollars.... (maybe Dave has one?) there is a possibility (a small one) to find these banknotes, from the serial number! If you can see it in the photo, or if computers can do that...(identify the serial number).... Maybe we can find something else from the cache! Now.. the ones who found it... did they take something from it? If yes... maybe they still have it!!! I hope Groundspeak searched about this! Here is a video that Dave Ulmer took when he was placing the first cache. There is also the video of placing the plaque and finding the OCB. Unfortunately I don't think you can see the serial numbers of the bills.... Huh!!!! I can only see the back side of the notes! Too bad! There are sites that people are tracking banknotes! We could give a try... if we were lucky enough to see the serial numbers! Quote Link to comment
+Matt_B_Good Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 (edited) Cool trackable but too rich for my blood. i would like to come across one someday though. Edited March 31, 2010 by Matt_B_Good Quote Link to comment
+Fiery Searcher Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 Neat-o! This post gave me a little piece of geocaching history that I didn't know before, and the link was helpful as well. And this is definitely a good-sized coin at 2.25. I am interested to see the metal combinations. Great job! Quote Link to comment
+GeocoinGuy Posted March 31, 2010 Author Share Posted March 31, 2010 Neat-o! This post gave me a little piece of geocaching history that I didn't know before, and the link was helpful as well. And this is definitely a good-sized coin at 2.25. I am interested to see the metal combinations. Great job! You just might see one up close and personal ~J Quote Link to comment
+GeocoinGuy Posted March 31, 2010 Author Share Posted March 31, 2010 The question has been raised to me about reselling these coins and the possible repercussions due to the nature of the copyright. I have discussed this with Team360 and he agreed with me that the holding of the copyright will NOT have any impact in regards to listing these coins on eBay after the fact. The copyright is merely protection against producing items with the copyrighted image/likeness of the O.C.B. The artwork and resulting product (The OCB Geocoin) is the intellectual property of GeocoinDesign protected by the same copyright law (USC Title 17). A good analogy would be: Can I resell my Cadillac even though GM holds the copyright. Yes, after the item is sold to the public at large (Fair use act) by the copyright holder. So, if you are purchasing the coin for the purpose of reselling on eBay or any other site after they are purchased from GeocoinDesign, it's perfectly okay. I hope that cleared it up for you, and I have posted it here so everyone who may have been wondering the same thing is informed. ~J Quote Link to comment
+CacheMiner72 Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Any idea on when these will be shipping? I know it is a presale but just looking for a time frame. Quote Link to comment
+GeocoinGuy Posted April 1, 2010 Author Share Posted April 1, 2010 A shipping date has not yet been determined. ~J Quote Link to comment
+GeocoinGuy Posted April 1, 2010 Author Share Posted April 1, 2010 Speaking of shipping... the shipping issue in the webstore has been corrected. ~J Quote Link to comment
+ZeroHecksGiven Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 What ever happened to the original container? Quote Link to comment
+GeocoinGuy Posted April 2, 2010 Author Share Posted April 2, 2010 It was mowed over by ODOT ~J Quote Link to comment
+boiler-todd Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 Will you have these at 2010 GeoWoodstock in Seattle July 3? Quote Link to comment
+GeocoinGuy Posted April 2, 2010 Author Share Posted April 2, 2010 Will you have these at 2010 GeoWoodstock in Seattle July 3? Short answer: No The OCB Geocoin went to production last evening - - wanted to post the final blueprint. Keep in mind that the 3D Can looks pretty flat on the BP, but trust me... it will look like the can in the original art. Enjoy! ~J Quote Link to comment
+longtomsilver Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 Great looking. Reserv. made. Keep us informed about the icon and the numbers each version has. Quote Link to comment
+GeocoinGuy Posted April 2, 2010 Author Share Posted April 2, 2010 There are only 36 coins left available... ~J Quote Link to comment
+GeocoinGuy Posted April 2, 2010 Author Share Posted April 2, 2010 Ok - The icons are ready.. The Trackables Tab icon will be: The Inventory Icon will be: Hope you like 'em ~J Quote Link to comment
+GeocoinGuy Posted April 3, 2010 Author Share Posted April 3, 2010 Under 10 of the 2Tones left, and 10 of the Ant. Coppers... ~J Quote Link to comment
+boiler-todd Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 Got mine ordered just in time. Quote Link to comment
+GeocoinGuy Posted April 6, 2010 Author Share Posted April 6, 2010 Only 24 left! Quote Link to comment
+GeocoinGuy Posted April 6, 2010 Author Share Posted April 6, 2010 Only 15 left! Quote Link to comment
+CacheMiner72 Posted April 15, 2010 Share Posted April 15, 2010 Anything new to update on the OCB coins? Are they all sold out now? Quote Link to comment
+fuzziebear3 Posted April 15, 2010 Share Posted April 15, 2010 I was looking at these in your webstore. I couldn't determine if they are available for shipping now, or if they are still waiting? Let me know, I might want to order one, but I need it quick. Quote Link to comment
+GeocoinGuy Posted April 15, 2010 Author Share Posted April 15, 2010 The OCB coins are available for purchase or reservation at the link in post #1. I will have production photos on Monday, April 19th (according to the production facility). The first 300 have been either sold or reserved, 200 more have been authorized for production. ~J Quote Link to comment
+CacheMiner72 Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 Any word on the production photos? Love this coin idea so much and super excited sorry! Quote Link to comment
+GeocoinGuy Posted April 21, 2010 Author Share Posted April 21, 2010 I have received photos from the mint tonite, but they are really "BAD" photos... I would rather not post them as the lighting is not right for the coin to reveal it's true glory. ~J Quote Link to comment
+Where'sMyMarbles Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 haha aawww. Well can't wait to see their glory Quote Link to comment
+GeocoinGuy Posted April 23, 2010 Author Share Posted April 23, 2010 PREVIEW PREVIEW Antique Nickel/Black Nickel (original photo was dark, so I lightened it up a bit - still kinda sux though) Antique Copper/Copper Enjoy! Quote Link to comment
+boiler-todd Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 Do you have pictures of the other finishes? When do you expect them to arrive to you? Quote Link to comment
+GeocoinGuy Posted April 29, 2010 Author Share Posted April 29, 2010 Received word from the mint that the coins are INBOUND to me! I haven't yet received the tracking number, nor have I received final photos... so, hopefully I will have the coins in hand on Friday and pictures posted shortly thereafter. ~J Quote Link to comment
+Where'sMyMarbles Posted May 1, 2010 Share Posted May 1, 2010 OOohhh!!! Very nice!!! Quote Link to comment
+GeocoinGuy Posted May 1, 2010 Author Share Posted May 1, 2010 Received the tracking number from the mint today - will be receiving these on Monday - Pictures will be posted then. ~J Quote Link to comment
+GeocoinGuy Posted May 3, 2010 Author Share Posted May 3, 2010 Went to check the status of the package and apparently the coins were not picked up on Friday, but today - the delivery date stated on the shippers website says "ON TIME - 05/05/2010" Sorry about that folks.... I'm a tad bit irritated, but not really much I can do about it. ~J Quote Link to comment
+Fiery Searcher Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 I'm looking forward to seeing these! Got my Bean-O ready. Quote Link to comment
+GeocoinGuy Posted May 5, 2010 Author Share Posted May 5, 2010 I find it ironic that the Original Can of Beans coins have just made the trek through Beaver Creek, Oregon (home of the Original Stash) and are enroute to me at this hour. I expect to have them in hand in a few hours, at which time they will be packaged in the order of precedence received. I expect to have a straggler order placed this week as well. I will post some very good pictures of them after I inspect each one. ~J Quote Link to comment
+GeocoinGuy Posted May 5, 2010 Author Share Posted May 5, 2010 Good news and Bad news.... The Original Can of Beans geocoin are in hand. That's the good news. The bad news is that the quality control from the mint is inadequate. As soon as I sort out all of the coins.. I will provide an update... in the meantime, I am going to take some good quality photos in a few minutes... ~J (Okay... so my standards are high) Quote Link to comment
+GeocoinGuy Posted May 6, 2010 Author Share Posted May 6, 2010 Here are the photos you all have been waiting for: Antique Copper Antique Copper/Polished Copper Antique Nickel/Black Nickel Antique Gold/Black Nickel ~J Quote Link to comment
+GeocoinGuy Posted May 6, 2010 Author Share Posted May 6, 2010 and..... Here are some photos of the errors that I am having remade: In all... as my newsletter stated (in summation), I am having the following coins replaced: 44 Antique Copper + Copper 3 Antique Nickel + Black Nickel 25 Antique Gold + Black Nickel 1 Antique Copper Total: 73 coins....... Bummer! ~J Quote Link to comment
+CacheMiner72 Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 Have these coins now shipped then? Quote Link to comment
+GeocoinGuy Posted May 11, 2010 Author Share Posted May 11, 2010 All completed orders not awaiting a remake have been shipped. Those orders identified in my newsletter and the issues involved are held up. ~J Quote Link to comment
+CacheMiner72 Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 I never got the newsletter and was just wondering if mine shipped or not. Paid for a full set. Quote Link to comment
+boiler-todd Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 I got mine today in the mail. Thanks! Looks Great! Quote Link to comment
+GeocoinGuy Posted May 12, 2010 Author Share Posted May 12, 2010 I never got the newsletter and was just wondering if mine shipped or not. Paid for a full set. If your order shipped, you would have received a 'status updated' email. If you did not receive that, your order is pending a remake. ~J Quote Link to comment
+mazeophobic Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 Just got mine out of the mailbox, they are great! Quote Link to comment
+CacheMiner72 Posted May 13, 2010 Share Posted May 13, 2010 Have they given you a turnaround time on the remakes? Quote Link to comment
+GeocoinGuy Posted May 13, 2010 Author Share Posted May 13, 2010 Have they given you a turnaround time on the remakes? I don't have a delivery date as of yet, but they are in process of being done now. ~J Quote Link to comment
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