+avroair Posted April 4, 2011 Posted April 4, 2011 Cool. I would still like 5 of each black nickel if possible. Quote
+drneal Posted April 4, 2011 Posted April 4, 2011 Pleased to hear the coins are coming along...you should be very proud of your efforts! ILYK Quote
+LionsLair Posted April 4, 2011 Posted April 4, 2011 Please add me to the list... I've purchased and traded coins with Mike several times and would love to add this coin to my collection.... Quote
+Toojin Posted April 14, 2011 Author Posted April 14, 2011 Okay, production is starting. Three versions, taking in account suggestions here and via e-mail We thank you ALL for your feedback and interest thus far. Version 1 - 75 coins - black nickel with imitation hard enamel Version 2 - 75 coins - black nickel w/glitter & translucent water. On the front the only glitter is the sky. On the back the palm tree, fire, & big purple flower are all glitter. Version 3 - 50 coins - gold - On the front the water is transparent. On the back the palm tree, words, & fire are transparent. We can make more if we need to, but this is what we decided to start with. Quote
+fairyhoney Posted April 14, 2011 Posted April 14, 2011 WOW, Lenny ~ they are AWESOME and you better believe Mike would approve I'm hoping we are allowed at leaast 1 of each ! Quote
+Toojin Posted April 14, 2011 Author Posted April 14, 2011 WOW, Lenny ~ they are AWESOME and you better believe Mike would approve I'm hoping we are allowed at leaast 1 of each ! Thanks, the group working on these is just an awesome batch of people. I am very proud of this coin and how well people have worked together on this. I doubt there will be limits. But here's a question.... how much do you folks think we should sell this for? You forum folks have been so great about feedback so far... Quote
+Shop99er Posted April 14, 2011 Posted April 14, 2011 I've been out of the coin loop way to ong to guess on this. Quote
+keewee Posted April 14, 2011 Posted April 14, 2011 Very nice! 1 of each please As for price, the first thing that popped into my head was FREE, FREE, FREE But that would defeat the purpose I guess. I'd take the wholesale price and add $4 or $5 to it. Quote
+drneal Posted April 14, 2011 Posted April 14, 2011 (edited) 2 in bn for me please...one to release into the wild...agree with keewee on the price ILYK sorry...forgot to say one of each bn version Edited April 14, 2011 by drneal Quote
+fairyhoney Posted April 14, 2011 Posted April 14, 2011 2 in bn for me please...one to release into the wild...agree with keewee on the price ILYK DITTO since it IS for terrific cause Quote
+hollora Posted April 14, 2011 Posted April 14, 2011 Are all the BN Version 2 spoken for? If not, put me in for 1. Beautiful and a fitting tribute! Quote
+the4dirtydogs Posted April 14, 2011 Posted April 14, 2011 I would love to purchase (2) VERSION 2 BN coins. Great job on these! Quote
+Tonyalynnm Posted April 14, 2011 Posted April 14, 2011 I would like 2 of the bn version as well glitter or not doesn't matter. Thanks! Quote
+yanagi Posted April 14, 2011 Posted April 14, 2011 Great coin! I would like to buy one of the BN glitter version if possible. Quote
+JackHoe Posted April 14, 2011 Posted April 14, 2011 I would like to buy one of each version and for the price, as all profits will go to his family, I agree with the wholesale price and add $4 or $5 to it. Quote
+AtlantaGal Posted April 14, 2011 Posted April 14, 2011 One of each BN version for me. My opinion charge $10 to $12 for the coin, depending on cost. I know the icon was free. Quote
+burgessfour Posted April 14, 2011 Posted April 14, 2011 I think they turned out awesome! I would love to purchase two complete sets if possible Quote
+kini_ont Posted April 14, 2011 Posted April 14, 2011 (edited) Looks like I'd take a set and release at least one, would love to make the Goal for it to travel to some canoe caches. Edited April 14, 2011 by kini_ont Quote
+LionsLair Posted April 14, 2011 Posted April 14, 2011 I'd like a set... 1 of each BN and 1 gold Quote
Maine Family Posted April 14, 2011 Posted April 14, 2011 I want to buy a set. Seems the money is going to his girls I would say $12.00 to $15.00. If you sell them for less you can always give people the option of paying extra. River Cacher was always willing to help anyone so I wouldn't mind paying more where the money is going to his family. Quote
+Toojin Posted April 14, 2011 Author Posted April 14, 2011 One of each BN version for me. My opinion charge $10 to $12 for the coin, depending on cost. I know the icon was free. You are totally correct, Groundspeak donated the icon. YAY Groundspeak!! And LoriDarlin donated the coin art. And an anonymous person donated so that we can give five coins to each of Mike's girls. Cool eh? Every cent over cost is going to Mike's family. We went directly with a mint to keep prices down. The coins will be sold at a well known site when they are ready. But I am still keeping a list so that I make sure that everyone who has expressed interested will be notified when and where they will go on sale. We have decided on $12 per coin when the time comes. You folks are all wonderful. Thank you so very much for your input !! Quote
+Nikon-ing Posted April 14, 2011 Posted April 14, 2011 Please count me in for two. I've never had the pleasure, but the stories and the love for rivercacher has touched me. ...and...it's a beautiful coin! Just to clarify...I'd like one Version 1 and one Version 2. They look great. Quote
+Sivota Posted April 14, 2011 Posted April 14, 2011 What a wonderful group effort was made here. Heartwarming. I'm interested to buy coins too Quote
+Shadow's Friend Posted April 15, 2011 Posted April 15, 2011 Please add me to the list for a set of the 3 coins, if they are still available. Thank you! Quote
+Shop99er Posted April 15, 2011 Posted April 15, 2011 Like I said before, 2 full sets, please. One for TTUMS, and one for me. Quote
+Toojin Posted April 15, 2011 Author Posted April 15, 2011 (edited) Like I said before, 2 full sets, please. One for TTUMS, and one for me. Gotcha! Here is my list so far of people that have expressed interest in this thread or via e-mail. And so far, the interest expressed is less than the number we are minting (200). It is getting close, but we will remint if needed. anne.and.eli AtlantaGal avroair Azure Sky Bo.T.L. Borek burgessfour Cache_Kitty CCWashburn CyberChemist Delinum Dorsetgal & GeoDog DresselDragons drneal Droo dufzor Edsfind eseurat fairyhoney gardengorilla grodan & fiabus Guns & Cockpits hollora Jackalgirl JackHoe JoenSue JohnMac56 keewee kini_ont LadyBee4T Laval K-9 LionsLair lorca.nl luckycharmer Maine Family millieballon MustangJoni NepoKama Nikon-ing opalsns Phish_bonz pingos plumbrokeacres Quailman2 RedShoesGirl redwingrr rickctroup13 scificollector Shadow's Friend shop99er & TTUMS Sivota Suzyfishn sweetlife Team kizb TeamEccs21 The Fossillady The Klever Boys the4dirtydogs ThePetersTrio Tonyalynnm Ufgatorgirl WRITE SHOP ROBERT yanagi Zelanzy Edited April 15, 2011 by Toojin Quote
+NepoKama Posted April 15, 2011 Posted April 15, 2011 For your count I'm interested in two sets. Quote
+LadyBee4T Posted April 15, 2011 Posted April 15, 2011 Not sure how many I said before and rather than go through the thread I'll say that I'm interested in one of each. Great tribute! I'm glad that you are going with some glitter Quote
+Toojin Posted April 15, 2011 Author Posted April 15, 2011 Not sure how many I said before and rather than go through the thread I'll say that I'm interested in one of each. Great tribute! I'm glad that you are going with some glitter Thank you! You were right when you said that Mike liked glitter! And you said "a couple" before, so thanks for adding this note, I updated my spreadsheet. Quote
JohnMac56 Posted April 16, 2011 Posted April 16, 2011 (edited) Lenny, these came out absolutely fantastic!!! Please put me down for a total of four sets: One for my collection One for Johnslady56 One for Tamster56 and one set to release Edited April 16, 2011 by JohnMac56 Quote
+Azure Sky Posted April 16, 2011 Posted April 16, 2011 I expressed interest earlier, but was vague about numbers. I'd like one Version 1 and one Version 2. One to keep, the other to set out on a journey. Quote
+Toojin Posted April 16, 2011 Author Posted April 16, 2011 We really appreciate knowing the numbers for interest and how many to order. Just to reiterate what I said before. These will be for sale at a well known site when the time comes. Quote
+Toojin Posted May 3, 2011 Author Posted May 3, 2011 Hi folks - We are hoping that the coins will ship to the U.S. this week. And then of course they have to be inspected and all that sort of fun stuff.. Just a "things are still moving" progress report. And get this!! The tracking numbers that we purchased from Groundspeak could have had the PC prefix because we didn't pay for a special prefix, but they used RC which was River Cacher's prefix. Cool eh?? Quote
+fairyhoney Posted May 3, 2011 Posted May 3, 2011 Hi folks - We are hoping that the coins will ship to the U.S. this week. And then of course they have to be inspected and all that sort of fun stuff.. Just a "things are still moving" progress report. And get this!! The tracking numbers that we purchased from Groundspeak could have had the PC prefix because we didn't pay for a special prefix, but they used RC which was River Cacher's prefix. Cool eh?? WOO HOO ~ AWESOME to the MAX ! ! ! Quote
+keewee Posted May 3, 2011 Posted May 3, 2011 And get this!! The tracking numbers that we purchased from Groundspeak could have had the PC prefix because we didn't pay for a special prefix, but they used RC which was River Cacher's prefix. Cool eh?? That's awesome!! Way to go Groundspeak! Quote
RedShoesGirl Posted May 3, 2011 Posted May 3, 2011 (edited) ...And get this!! The tracking numbers that we purchased from Groundspeak could have had the PC prefix because we didn't pay for a special prefix, but they used RC which was River Cacher's prefix. Cool eh?? that is cool indeed, but it would have been even cooler if Groundspeak had donated the tracking numbers so there was higher profit. edited because i still can't type. Edited May 3, 2011 by RedShoesGirl Quote
+Edsfind Posted May 3, 2011 Posted May 3, 2011 i know i didn't say how many before but put me down for a set!,,,, Quote
+anne.and.eli Posted May 3, 2011 Posted May 3, 2011 I'd also like a set. And donating the tracking numbers would have been a LOT of money on their part. I think what they did was a very sweet gesture. Quote
RedShoesGirl Posted May 3, 2011 Posted May 3, 2011 (edited) I'd also like a set. And donating the tracking numbers would have been a LOT of money on their part. I think what they did was a very sweet gesture. not to be contentious, but for 200 coins at $1.50 per coin/tracking code, i think that is about $300, yes? that would have been $300 more for the family. no concrete goods passing hands, just numbers. gestures are fine, but they don't help with the bills of a member who gave a LOT to the community and to Groundspeak. or perhaps my math is off. Edited May 3, 2011 by RedShoesGirl Quote
+MustangJoni Posted May 3, 2011 Posted May 3, 2011 I'd also like a set. And donating the tracking numbers would have been a LOT of money on their part. I think what they did was a very sweet gesture. not to be contentious, but for 200 coins at $1.50 per coin/tracking code, i think that is about $300, yes? that would have been $300 more for the family. no concrete goods passing hands, just numbers. gestures are fine, but they don't help with the bills of a member who gave a LOT to the community and to Groundspeak. or perhaps my math is off. I'm sorry, but I think it is bad form when someone does a nice thing, to demand something more. Thank you GS for what you have done. Quote
+anne.and.eli Posted May 3, 2011 Posted May 3, 2011 Ah, I was thinking it was 200 of each, so 400 total. Anyhow, they didn't have to give anything, and what they did was quite nice. Normally a custom code costs buying $1500 tracking codes up front. Quote
RedShoesGirl Posted May 3, 2011 Posted May 3, 2011 i am entitled to my opinion. it is often not the popular one. that's ok by me. Quote
+IMRedeemed Posted May 4, 2011 Posted May 4, 2011 What a beautiful tribute!! The coins are so fitting and are absolutely remarkable! I'm sure Mike is smiling down from above. Please count me in for 3 sets, if still available. Quote
RedShoesGirl Posted May 4, 2011 Posted May 4, 2011 (edited) ... I'm sorry, but I think it is bad form when someone does a nice thing, to demand something more. Thank you GS for what you have done. language is an important tool and i am certain i did not demand anything. just made an observation. please don't put words into my mouth. and i am so excited to see translucents used! Edited May 4, 2011 by RedShoesGirl Quote
+Eartha Posted May 4, 2011 Posted May 4, 2011 Can we please leave the negativity at the door, and not look a gift horse in the mouth? I'm not even going to drag the thread off track explaining the many good things Groundspeak donates to. Quote
+WRITE SHOP ROBERT Posted May 4, 2011 Posted May 4, 2011 Can't wait for these to be available, and I'm super thankful that GS chose to honor one of our good friends by using his special code. Quote
+Toojin Posted May 6, 2011 Author Posted May 6, 2011 The coins are in!!! Black Nickel Hard Enamel Black Nickel with Glitter Gold Quote
+plumbrokeacres Posted May 6, 2011 Posted May 6, 2011 Cool very nice can't wait till they are ready for purchase. Quote
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