+Crusso Posted June 25, 2002 Share Posted June 25, 2002 I just had these laid out by a company that makes chips for all the big casinos: http://www.pokerchips.com/proof/LOGOS/7729.jpg These are printed double sided. Geocache logo on one side & globe logo on the back w/the dot com address. Overall size is 1 5/8". These are a heavy chips, not cheap plastic material. Same as used in casinos. Cost is $1.10 each, plus shipping of $3-$4. Problem is they need a several hundred piece initial order plus art charges. They really are gorgeous & I wondered if anyone wants to go in on the order with me. I'll order them & ship them to anyone who wants some. I am not charging anything extra for them as I am using the logo & I know it's only for private non-profit use per Jeremy. I'll provide a copy of the invoice to anyone that wants proof. I can order them in any one specific color as shown or in mixed batches. Please email me as I'd like to put an order in. I'll accept orders for any quantity wanted then see what I get as a total. This graphic is the proof graphic. Email me at IMF16@aol.com Chris [This message was edited by Crusso on July 08, 2002 at 06:39 PM.] [This message was edited by Crusso on July 17, 2002 at 07:40 PM.] Quote Link to comment
+MissJenn Posted June 25, 2002 Share Posted June 25, 2002 Crusso, Thanks for doing the legwork on this. Before I make a commitment, I was just curious as to how many I'd need to commit to. I may be interested in, say, 20 or so, but not if I have to buy 50. At this point, you may not know the answer to this yourself - I realize it depends on the number of repsonses you get. Let me know after you hear from a few more people. ----- You must be present to win. Quote Link to comment
Team BLT n E Posted June 26, 2002 Share Posted June 26, 2002 That's pretty neat Crusso. Good work. I am toying with a SCUBA diving cache and these may work out well with my waterproof needs What colors are you getting? I like the green color and the the globe flip-side. Quote Link to comment
Team BLT n E Posted June 26, 2002 Share Posted June 26, 2002 That's pretty neat Crusso. Good work. I am toying with a SCUBA diving cache and these may work out well with my waterproof needs What colors are you getting? I like the green color and the the globe flip-side. Quote Link to comment
+MissJenn Posted June 26, 2002 Share Posted June 26, 2002 quote:Originally posted by Crusso: which rear globe image do u favor? I like the body color DG Green, and the back design that is just one globe. Seems a "cleaner" design. EDIT: I was poking around (pun intended) that site, Crusso, and I notice they have a familiar frog as one of the available designs .... I vote for THAT one! he he he Quote Link to comment
+MissJenn Posted June 26, 2002 Share Posted June 26, 2002 quote:Originally posted by Crusso: which rear globe image do u favor? I like the body color DG Green, and the back design that is just one globe. Seems a "cleaner" design. EDIT: I was poking around (pun intended) that site, Crusso, and I notice they have a familiar frog as one of the available designs .... I vote for THAT one! he he he Quote Link to comment
+Dekaner Posted June 26, 2002 Share Posted June 26, 2002 I'd say I'm in for a few. Not too many, but I may leave some in each of my caches to try and draw people to them. I was also considering a water cache and these would be a great prize. I'd be in for 20 or so. - Dekaner of Team KKF2A Quote Link to comment
BassoonPilot Posted June 26, 2002 Share Posted June 26, 2002 Great idea, Chris! I'll try to distribute the ones I receive far and wide! Quote Link to comment
+GeoScouter Posted June 26, 2002 Share Posted June 26, 2002 quote:Originally posted by Crusso: I just had these laid out by a company that makes chips for all the big casinos: I probably would be interested in some. I like the globe image for the back. GeoScouter Quote Link to comment
+orange Posted June 26, 2002 Share Posted June 26, 2002 I would be interested in 20 Orange and 20 Green. They look really neat. Quote Link to comment
+CT Trampers Posted June 26, 2002 Share Posted June 26, 2002 We'd like to buy fifty of them, whatever colors you get are fine. Very cool! Quote Link to comment
+Crusso Posted June 26, 2002 Author Share Posted June 26, 2002 Ok folks, Here's how it looks so far: I'm placing the order. Delivery takes about 4-5 weeks. I'll send them out to whoever wants them. Right now based on interest generated, we are in the $1.10 per coin rate. I'll put the order in on Mon to see if I get any more interest over the weekend. Email me for particulars on where to send the checks. Oh, by the way. Since these are genuine chips, not plastic tokens and they are screen printed, then sealed, it is NOT recommended to leave them sitting under water as in an open SCUBA cache. The company says they should last a lifetime in normal usage and can be cleaned/washed, just not to leave them submerged for long periods of time. Chris Quote Link to comment
+SherwoodForest Posted June 27, 2002 Share Posted June 27, 2002 well if it's not too late, i wouldn't mind buying some (prolly in the 20-40 range) and color scheme really doesn't matter... "You will kneel before her in her altar in the trees" - Tara MacLean, Let Her Feel The Rain Quote Link to comment
+SherwoodForest Posted June 27, 2002 Share Posted June 27, 2002 well if it's not too late, i wouldn't mind buying some (prolly in the 20-40 range) and color scheme really doesn't matter... "You will kneel before her in her altar in the trees" - Tara MacLean, Let Her Feel The Rain Quote Link to comment
+Crusso Posted June 27, 2002 Author Share Posted June 27, 2002 Ok folks, Here's how it looks so far based on interest: CT Trampers 50 asst BP 50 asst Orange 40 (20@ orange/green) Nik (?) 40 asst Dekaner 20 asst Miss Jenn 20 asst Geoscouter 20 asst Team BLT 20 (blue/green preffered) Schmoochnme 40 asst Looks like with mine that gives us about 400 for the initial order. If I get some other definites, I'll decrease the price accordingly. I do need to "see the green" as they say so please email me for info on where to send the checks. anyone with any concerns, please feel free to call me on my cell. 914 830 7742 Quote Link to comment
ubiquitous Posted June 27, 2002 Share Posted June 27, 2002 I'll e-mail you for the details I am not a teacher: only a fellow-traveller of whom you asked the way. I pointed ahead, ahead of myself as well as you. Quote Link to comment
ubiquitous Posted June 27, 2002 Share Posted June 27, 2002 That's pretty neat Crusso. Good work. I am toying with a SCUBA diving cache and these may work out well with my waterproof needs What colors are you getting? I like the green color and the the globe flip-side. ------------------------------------------------- In Dutch Springs? Last time I was there the visibility was three feet. I don't think my GPS is that waterproof. Good luck though I would definitly look for it. I am not a teacher: only a fellow-traveller of whom you asked the way. I pointed ahead, ahead of myself as well as you. Quote Link to comment
+bigredmed Posted June 27, 2002 Share Posted June 27, 2002 I would like 20 in the DG green format if its not too late. These look great. Thanks. Quote Link to comment
+GrnMtn Posted June 27, 2002 Share Posted June 27, 2002 Any color is fine but, if it works, the best combo for me would be 10 green and 10 blue. Crusso - maybe instead of shipping them, we can all get together for a poker game and see who walks away with the most! Quote Link to comment
+MissJenn Posted June 27, 2002 Share Posted June 27, 2002 quote:Originally posted by Crusso: Think I'm gonna change the upper "Geocaching.com" logo on the chip to "Cache the World" Good call. I was trying to come up with fun suggestions you could consider, but all my feeble brain could come up with were these: - it's all around you (pun on "round") - OR look around you - What I am really doing when it looks like I am walking in the woods looking intently at my cell phone doesn't fit the space - I tried to come up with a pun on chip or poker but all the ones I came up with were irrelevant to geocaching Quote Link to comment
+MissJenn Posted June 27, 2002 Share Posted June 27, 2002 quote:Originally posted by Crusso: Think I'm gonna change the upper "Geocaching.com" logo on the chip to "Cache the World" Good call. I was trying to come up with fun suggestions you could consider, but all my feeble brain could come up with were these: - it's all around you (pun on "round") - OR look around you - What I am really doing when it looks like I am walking in the woods looking intently at my cell phone doesn't fit the space - I tried to come up with a pun on chip or poker but all the ones I came up with were irrelevant to geocaching Quote Link to comment
+mikedx Posted June 27, 2002 Share Posted June 27, 2002 (Let me be more specific) I want in too! I sent you an email. I'll order: 10 green w/black stripes 10 blue w/black stripes 10 yellow w/black stripes Thanks, Mike [This message was edited by mikedx on June 27, 2002 at 07:24 PM.] Quote Link to comment
RobAGD2 Posted June 27, 2002 Share Posted June 27, 2002 I'll be in for 10 green and 15 blue ( the black w/ stripes or the other makes little differnace to me ) Do you take PayPal ? -Robert Quote Link to comment
+orange Posted June 28, 2002 Share Posted June 28, 2002 quote:Originally posted by Crusso: There are actually EIGHT colors to chose from, NOT four. There is blue, yellow, orange, green with black stripes AND ALSO there is the black chip with each of the above colors as stripes. I prefer Orange and green chip with black stripe but black with color stripe is okay too. Whatever make your life easier. Appreciate the effort. My "Check is in the mail." Quote Link to comment
+Dekaner Posted June 28, 2002 Share Posted June 28, 2002 Assorted, whatever makes sense to give me. I'd be happy even if they all showed up and were the same color. I plan to use them as special prizes to encourage more people to visit my caches, so I don't really care what color they are. I would like to echo the question if you accept paypal, otherwise I'll drop your check in the mail this weekend. - Dekaner of Team KKF2A Quote Link to comment
+Dekaner Posted June 28, 2002 Share Posted June 28, 2002 So is that a no on the paypal question? - Dekaner of Team KKF2A Quote Link to comment
+Crusso Posted June 28, 2002 Author Share Posted June 28, 2002 Truthfully, I haven't had a chance to look into it. This small chip order I put together has turned into "One of those projects". & my work sched has been hectic. I'd rather just trust people to send me checks. I'll divide out the chips on a first come...first served basis. If I have to order another batch I will. The chips will take 4-5 weeks from Mon. so if I get enough response quickly I can put another order in right after & still have them in a similar amt of time. Quote Link to comment
+Dawgies Posted June 29, 2002 Share Posted June 29, 2002 I'll email you. Thanks! ~Honest Value Never Fails~ Quote Link to comment
+BluEyz and Bugsy Posted June 29, 2002 Share Posted June 29, 2002 Nice idea! I see that you are ready to order, but I do have a question. If you print all the chips the same, won't they be less collectible then they would be if they were all different? Could the back be left blank so that the name of the cache or the coordinates could be added as they are placed in caches? Wouldn't that make geocachers want them more? There must be a type of pen that would be somewhat permanent that could be used. Just an idea... Quote Link to comment
+Crusso Posted June 29, 2002 Author Share Posted June 29, 2002 The idea was to do these as inexpensive but neat cache trinkets, not so much for any collectability factor. I originally invisioned buying the initial lot & sending them out to cachers who might want to do thier own up in the future using my artwork which is already paid for. The only problem is not many cachers want to invest in an order of 300 chips with thier own back logo! I could have the backs left blank but as the chips are actually sealed with a coating, I don't think they could be written on. Since I've been talking to the company, they will allow me to do changes to the back of coins with a minimum of 100 pieces of one color, since I already paid an art fee. So, if anyone is willing to commit to 100 of one color I could get the back wording or logo (provided it's a stock logo they have or art charges apply again)changed for them. Price would be about 1.15-1.20 per chip. Quote Link to comment
custer Posted June 30, 2002 Share Posted June 30, 2002 quote:Originally posted by BluEyz and Bugsy: Nice idea! I see that you are ready to order, but I do have a question. If you print all the chips the same, won't they be less collectible then they would be if they were all different? Could the back be left blank so that the name of the cache or the coordinates could be added as they are placed in caches? Get yourself a type of pen called a "sharpie". It writes on anything. Even poker chips - I had one from Vegas lying around and I just tried. It worked. http://custer37.livejournal.com/ Quote Link to comment
+WalkinJake Posted June 30, 2002 Share Posted June 30, 2002 All of this sounds great, Crusso. I definitely want some....at least 20 or 30. My question to you is this: what can we do to make this easier on you? You've undertaken a tremendous burden under the guise of being a "nice guy". Let us know what we can do to help. --WalkinJake Quote Link to comment
dboggny Posted July 2, 2002 Share Posted July 2, 2002 is it too late to order 30? SR and dboggny. wife/ patriot, beer drinker Quote Link to comment
+misguided one Posted July 2, 2002 Share Posted July 2, 2002 I'm interested, however I couldn't get the link to the proof to come up. Maybe you could post an image for us to see. _____________________________________________ Lost? I'm not lost. At least I don't think I'm lost, well............OK, maybe just a little. Quote Link to comment
+Crusso Posted July 8, 2002 Author Share Posted July 8, 2002 Ok, here's how it stands since I was away from my PC for a couple of days.... I have a few spots left for chip orders. Anyone wants any please let me know. I can do custom printing for a minimum of 100 chips of 1 color. Someone called my cell for info but the message was garbled. Please email or call me back. Quote Link to comment
+Crusso Posted July 12, 2002 Author Share Posted July 12, 2002 Ok, I only have a few unfilled spots left. Anyone wants any please email me soon. Chips should be arriving by the end of July. Contact at the company says they came out really nice. (Of course I wouldn't expect them to say they look like crap!) Quote Link to comment
+Crusso Posted July 12, 2002 Author Share Posted July 12, 2002 Ok, I only have a few unfilled spots left. Anyone wants any please email me soon. Chips should be arriving by the end of July. Contact at the company says they came out really nice. (Of course I wouldn't expect them to say they look like crap!) Quote Link to comment
dboggny Posted July 14, 2002 Share Posted July 14, 2002 listen, crusso, when the chips come in, i will come up and visit you in westchester and pick them up. i will take mine out and pay you. i wil then take the rest and put them in a large tupperwear and go cache them in central jersey somewhere. whoever is closest to the new cache and is on the list for chips will have to find a way to get the cache stashed near them, and so on. as far as you getting paid, i think snail mail will work out better, unless you dont mind waiting forever. SR and dboggny. WHAT?!?! Quote Link to comment
dboggny Posted July 14, 2002 Share Posted July 14, 2002 listen, crusso, when the chips come in, i will come up and visit you in westchester and pick them up. i will take mine out and pay you. i wil then take the rest and put them in a large tupperwear and go cache them in central jersey somewhere. whoever is closest to the new cache and is on the list for chips will have to find a way to get the cache stashed near them, and so on. as far as you getting paid, i think snail mail will work out better, unless you dont mind waiting forever. SR and dboggny. WHAT?!?! Quote Link to comment
+mikedx Posted July 16, 2002 Share Posted July 16, 2002 I mailed you a check for my 30 on Monday. I'd just as well you mail them to me as cache them to me. I think/hope he was joking. Quote Link to comment
dboggny Posted July 16, 2002 Share Posted July 16, 2002 i was i was just kidding. quote:Originally posted by mikedx:I mailed you a check for my 30 on Monday. I'd just as well you mail them to me as cache them to me. I think/hope he was joking. SR and dboggny. Oh man, my mother in law is here Quote Link to comment
+Crusso Posted July 17, 2002 Author Share Posted July 17, 2002 Ok, I've just about got all the spots filled. I have room for just a few more orders. Anyone wants any email me now. Chips should be here in about 10-14 days. Quote Link to comment
+Gudlyf Posted July 17, 2002 Share Posted July 17, 2002 Looks like the link to the image was broken, but I tracked it down: http://www.pokerchips.com/proof/LOGOS/7729.jpg Quote Link to comment
+dja416 Posted July 18, 2002 Share Posted July 18, 2002 Put me on the list for 20. Thanks. Quote Link to comment
+MissJenn Posted July 22, 2002 Share Posted July 22, 2002 Crusso, Feel free to keep one of my frog chips for yourself. It's the least I can do. I mean, , if you want one, that is. If I get all that I ordered, I won't be offended, either. It's up to you! Quote Link to comment
+MissJenn Posted July 22, 2002 Share Posted July 22, 2002 Crusso, Feel free to keep one of my frog chips for yourself. It's the least I can do. I mean, , if you want one, that is. If I get all that I ordered, I won't be offended, either. It's up to you! Quote Link to comment
+mikedx Posted July 29, 2002 Share Posted July 29, 2002 Are they in yet? Thanks, Mike Quote Link to comment
SunCrush Posted July 30, 2002 Share Posted July 30, 2002 Thanks Chris, for letting us jump n on the deal right at the last moment. Looking forward to getting the goods in the mail!! Quote Link to comment
SunCrush Posted July 30, 2002 Share Posted July 30, 2002 Thanks Chris, for letting us jump n on the deal right at the last moment. Looking forward to getting the goods in the mail!! Quote Link to comment
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