+Delta-S Posted June 2, 2004 Share Posted June 2, 2004 I just found one of these and now am wondering if there are to be more new ones made available soon. Quote Link to comment
+biggeeks Posted June 3, 2004 Share Posted June 3, 2004 I think it was a one shot deal. But maybe if enough people were interested another order could be placed. Touchstone should know...he bought a bunch Quote Link to comment
+Touchstone Posted June 3, 2004 Share Posted June 3, 2004 Biggeeks is correct. The CA Geocoins were a one time mint. However, Bobkat92 did say that he would take names and numbers of people interested in a second minting. There's more information on Marky's tracking page (CA Geocoin Tracking Site). I might be ready for more coins by the fall at the rate I'm going through them . Quote Link to comment
kablooey Posted June 3, 2004 Share Posted June 3, 2004 Heh, I still haven't gotten mine yet. I better go find that distributor... Quote Link to comment
+fizzymagic Posted June 3, 2004 Share Posted June 3, 2004 A few of us bought extras so there would be some for people who missed out on the original order. Quote Link to comment
+Delta-S Posted June 7, 2004 Author Share Posted June 7, 2004 From http://calif.geocoin.net Q: I missed the Dec. 15, 2003 ordering deadline. Is there anyway to still order this Geocoin? A: To place an order, there must be a minimum order of 250. So if you missed the ordering deadline, email me (at: Bobkat92@AOL.Com) indicating how many Geocoins you want. If I get email indications for another 250 Geocoins, I will place another order in the late Spring or early Summer of 2004. Quote Link to comment
+2GeoGrannies Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 How much do they cost? I would be interested...number depends on the price. Quote Link to comment
+Nazgul Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 How much do they cost? I would be interested...number depends on the price. I had the same question and found the price (for last time anyway) on the order form of the same site... They were only $3 each, with a caveat that the price could bounce up 15 cents or so apiece if a lot of people chose payment via PayPal. Yesterday afternoon I sent an email indicating that at ~$3 each I'd commit to ordering twenty. I'd encourage others to send email as well if they are sure they want some, we may be able to get the ball rolling this way. If an order was definitely going to be placed (pending the minimum of 250 coins) I'd imagine that a forum thread asking for orders ("get 'em while you can") would generate a lot of interest. - Dave Quote Link to comment
+The Dillon Gang Posted June 9, 2004 Share Posted June 9, 2004 (edited) bobkat92 says keep sending emails to him, he is probably going to begin ordering a second batch. hasn't been on the threads in a while....or caching either...trying to get him off his butt and get busy with caching. ......bobkat92 is pouting because his warning meter is at 10% and he wants it to be reset Edited June 9, 2004 by The Dillon Gang Quote Link to comment
+Touchstone Posted June 9, 2004 Share Posted June 9, 2004 ......bobkat92 is pouting because his warning meter is at 10% and he wants it to be reset I think Bobkat92 can take a certain amount of pride in that 10%. He earned it for a good cause He certainly has my undying admiration for seeing the project through to completion I'll have to mull over how many more coins I need Quote Link to comment
+The Dillon Gang Posted June 9, 2004 Share Posted June 9, 2004 I think Bobkat92 can take a certain amount of pride in that 10%. Yes, he certainly does... He certainly has my undying admiration for seeing the project through to completion been there every step of the way. Bob and i had talked about the creation of a second CA Geocoin that symbolized more of California...famous places, people, events...haven't revisited this topic with him in a while.....perhaps... Quote Link to comment
+2GeoGrannies Posted June 9, 2004 Share Posted June 9, 2004 I sent the email to Bob...I'm in for 20 coins Quote Link to comment
+Nero Posted June 14, 2004 Share Posted June 14, 2004 id spend about $20 on some CA coins, so say 5 or 6 at $3-4 each... Quote Link to comment
+Ed & Julie Posted July 6, 2004 Share Posted July 6, 2004 I just sent an email for 6 of them. Hope the minting is soon. Ed Quote Link to comment
+Nurse Dave Posted July 10, 2004 Share Posted July 10, 2004 I'd like to hear about when they are going to be ordered and how much they will cost. Since the die is already made they should be closer to $2 a piece. I'd buy some for that but not for $3-4. See this thread for other pricing info. Oregon coin thread Quote Link to comment
+The Dillon Gang Posted July 18, 2004 Share Posted July 18, 2004 (edited) Regarding CA Geocoins....I am helping out Bobkat92 to get this thing on the road again. Bob is currently dealing with personal stuff. He will be forwarding all the emails for orders to a new email i set up for this purpose. Pressed metal has raised their prices. the good news is that the die is already made so there is no fees for that. i will be contacting them and Bazzle from the Oregon thread to talk about current prices. Hope to get the prices down....we will have to see what is what. For those that want to order CA Geocoins, send a email of how many to cageocoin@earthlink.net Edited July 18, 2004 by The Dillon Gang Quote Link to comment
+BWidget Posted July 19, 2004 Share Posted July 19, 2004 I might be interestedin some more coins, but first I'd like to know the price and when you might be ordering. Thanks Quote Link to comment
+Kealia Posted July 19, 2004 Share Posted July 19, 2004 Yeah, I couls use some more as well. I'll keep my eyes on the thread and let you know quantities after I see the new pricing. Thanks! Quote Link to comment
+The Dillon Gang Posted July 20, 2004 Share Posted July 20, 2004 Got an email from pressed metal today about pricing 500-999 coins for $1.43 each w/out numbers, $1.73 with numbers little confused with shipping prices and customs charges, so i'm working on finding that out... Bazzle from the Oregon thread says that shipping prices were $60 and customs charges were $85. that would make the coins ab about $2.02 If we would like to get the nice Air-Tite cases (hard cases) for then then add $0.30, but we have to get them for all 500 to get this price. price per coin with air-tite cases is about $2.32 Shipping from me to you, if required, will be extra. I will try to set up distribution sites like Bob did throughout the state. If not then i will quote a price to each individual i have to send them to. pressed metal is taking the first 2 weeks of august off so they won't be minting during that time. a good timeline could be have the money and order in by end of september and the coins hopefully middle of october. that's about all i have at the moment Quote Link to comment
+Nurse Dave Posted July 20, 2004 Share Posted July 20, 2004 Thanks! That sounds good. Quote Link to comment
+The Dillon Gang Posted July 20, 2004 Share Posted July 20, 2004 Ok! here's what i'm gonna go with: Pressed metal is quoting $75 for shipping and Bazzle is stating $85 for customs...add that together =$160 coins with number $1.73 each then calculate the shipping/customs in: brings the cost of the coins to $2.05 Now: if we want to get these hard Air-Tite cases for the coins, Bazzle says it will cost .30 more per coin. (still checking with Bazle on this part) That would make the coins $2.35....the question is... do you want Air-Tite Cases? Quote Link to comment
+GeoCrickets Posted July 20, 2004 Share Posted July 20, 2004 That would make the coins $2.35....the question is... do you want Air-Tite Cases? Air-Tite Cases are about $1 each at the store. So I would say yes. You should get them on the coins. We need to take pride in the coins and not let them get marked up. However this is just my 2 cents.. Richard of the Geo Crickets Quote Link to comment
+Nurse Dave Posted July 21, 2004 Share Posted July 21, 2004 I like little plastic bags because that gives you a place to put a sticker for the tracking site. You wouldn't put a sticker on the case. And you can easily take out the coin to feel it, but it's a little harder if it's in a case. But if most people want them, .30 sounds like a good deal. Quote Link to comment
+Nazgul Posted July 21, 2004 Share Posted July 21, 2004 Hmmm..... Pity that the trackng site URL isn't on the coin itself. I agree with Nurse Dave, I'd prefer no case (I'd go use small plastic bags, which I think I already have) but will go along with the majority on this. Based on the current pricing, I'd be in for 40 coins with case, or 50 without. Quote Link to comment
+The Dillon Gang Posted July 21, 2004 Share Posted July 21, 2004 the case issue: time to vote! you can either post here on the forum or send an email to cageocoin@earthlink.net just put in the subject line case or no case deadline of Friday July 23, 2004 to get your vote in. i will tally up everything on saturday morning. after that...its time for the order form and collecting the money!!!!! Quote Link to comment
+The Dillon Gang Posted July 23, 2004 Share Posted July 23, 2004 last chance for a vote on cases! we go with majority rules. you can either post here on the forum or send an email to cageocoin@earthlink.net just put in the subject line case or no case Quote Link to comment
+Nurse Dave Posted July 23, 2004 Share Posted July 23, 2004 Do you need orders now or just getting the price set? Quote Link to comment
+The Dillon Gang Posted July 23, 2004 Share Posted July 23, 2004 just getting the price set right now okay to send intentions on how many coins you might buy. with any luck i will have a form up tomorrow morning for ordering afte i tally the votes. Quote Link to comment
+Kealia Posted July 24, 2004 Share Posted July 24, 2004 I'd say to go with the cases, but again majority rules. Not to throw a wrinkly in things, but would it be possible to get pricing from PM about adding the URL on the coins? Does anybody else want this? Just a wish list.... I'll be good for 10-20 more no matter what. Quote Link to comment
+tozainamboku Posted July 24, 2004 Share Posted July 24, 2004 Price sounds good for me to get about ten coins. Good plastic bag is enough, I don't seen the need for hard cases. I missed the ordering last time and was a bit embarassed after getting credit on the website for suggesting Eureka!. It was really GreenAchers that suggested it, I just pointed out that it seem appropriate for Geocaching. Quote Link to comment
+Nero Posted July 24, 2004 Share Posted July 24, 2004 No case. i think that would just make then disappear that much quicker into peoples personal collections. but either way i want some, ill take $20 or so worth. Quote Link to comment
+The Dillon Gang Posted July 25, 2004 Share Posted July 25, 2004 (edited) California Geocoin – The Second Coming Cost: $2.15 each no case just edged out the case vote...so they will be put in bags. Couple of things we need to work out. 1...last time we set up distribution sites throughout the state. Anyone interested in helping distribute the coins? looking for oregon, northern ca, any other area? 2. i would like to get the order form online in PDF format. don't have the program to do it. anyone out there that is willing to do this. i currently have it ready in microsoft word. thanks the dillon gang Edited July 25, 2004 by The Dillon Gang Quote Link to comment
+Nero Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 i can get it into pdf format. Quote Link to comment
+The Dillon Gang Posted July 27, 2004 Share Posted July 27, 2004 California Geocoin – The Second Coming Cost: $2.15 each Shipping will be an exact change (see the form on the next page for details). Each coin will have a unique California design with an individual tracking number on one side and the official Groundspeak logo on the other side. NOTE: Groundspeak, myself, or any one else will NOT be making a profit from the production & sale of this Geocoin. All the money collected will go to covering the cost of minting, shipping the coins, customs, bagging and labeling at our end. Payments will be taken via check or money order. If you wish to use PayPal to send the money, use cageocoin@earthlink.net as the Recipient's email Make Checks or Money Orders Payable to: “Steve Dillon” Mail Orders to: Steve Dillon 8638 Anrol Ave San Diego, CA. 92123 Note: Checks & Money Orders will NOT be cashed until after September 1, 2004. Order deadline will be August 25, 2004. Distribution of these Geocoins will be in late September or early October, 2004. *** When mailing this order form to me, please also send me an email to: cageocoin@earthlink.net to let me know that it is coming.*** Click the link below to be taken to the page for the order form: Order Form for CA Geocoin Quote Link to comment
+The Dillon Gang Posted July 30, 2004 Share Posted July 30, 2004 We have to have a minimum of 500 coins ordered to place a geocoin order for the price i quoted earlier......if we hit that mark earlier we made just put the order in early Quote Link to comment
+Marky Posted July 30, 2004 Share Posted July 30, 2004 I added a link to the .pdf order to the main page and the tracking page of the geocoin site. --Marky Quote Link to comment
+Kealia Posted July 30, 2004 Share Posted July 30, 2004 You'll have my order for 25 in a few days. I'll send the check and form this w/e. Quote Link to comment
+Nazgul Posted July 30, 2004 Share Posted July 30, 2004 My order will go out in the mail today. Will send the email as requested as well. Quote Link to comment
+The Dillon Gang Posted July 30, 2004 Share Posted July 30, 2004 I added a link to the .pdf order to the main page and the tracking page of the geocoin site. --Marky thanks marky for getting that done. really appreciate your help with maintaining the website and tracking the coins. Quote Link to comment
+The Dillon Gang Posted August 1, 2004 Share Posted August 1, 2004 As of July 31, i have received monies for 95 geocoins. looks like we're doing well. have emails for approximately 150 more. Quote Link to comment
+Nazgul Posted August 1, 2004 Share Posted August 1, 2004 If the moderators aren't opposed, you might post a notice in the general geocaching forum rather than just this regional one. I imagine that various collectors outside of Californa would be interested as well. Quote Link to comment
+The Dillon Gang Posted August 1, 2004 Share Posted August 1, 2004 i'll attempt it, but bobkat92 had some problems with posting it elsewhere. Quote Link to comment
+The Dillon Gang Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 as of today i have money in my hand for 158 geocoins......looking good and on pace to make our mark of 500. if we have more than 500 orders we will order as much as we need. Quote Link to comment
+GEM's Posted August 3, 2004 Share Posted August 3, 2004 Sending my order for 20 to Steve tomorrow. Quote Link to comment
+Nero Posted August 3, 2004 Share Posted August 3, 2004 sent monies via paypal for 20, and will send paper trail tomorrow via snail mail. Quote Link to comment
+Kealia Posted August 7, 2004 Share Posted August 7, 2004 How we doing on orders gang? Quote Link to comment
+The Dillon Gang Posted August 7, 2004 Share Posted August 7, 2004 currently we are at the halfway point to 500...250 in coin orders paid for. waiting patiently for new orders on the way. many people have said in the forum that they are ordering and there are orders on the way. we still have a couple of weeks before the deadline. Quote Link to comment
+Kealia Posted August 7, 2004 Share Posted August 7, 2004 nice...... Guess I need to get off my butt and drop the last few coins that I still have to make room for the new ones . Quote Link to comment
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