California Geocoins

5.2k · April 29, 2005

I like the fancy edge.

I can be a distribution point in the Sacramento area. We have an event on the 2nd Saturday of every month so it would be easy to get them out. Heck I may even buy extras to sell to those that didn't know about it previously.

April 29, 2005

I live in Corona, near LA. If you need a distributor for this area, I will volunteer.

Edited April 29, 2005 by Blind Avocado

5.7k · April 29, 2005

I'm not sure about the fancy edge. Which one were you considering? The ridged?

I can be a distro point for the Bay Area.

--Marky

P.S. I'll put the info up on the calif geocoin site as soon as I get it.

1.4k · April 29, 2005

I would vote for no fancy edge. Yes it's only .60 for it, but then that's like getting a free coin with every 5 you order if you don't have it, and it won't do anything to the actual design.

April 29, 2005

i was looking at the close cut edge. i think it would make our coin stand out.

Marky. your email through geocaching.com isn't working for me. it keeps sending it back saying its spam.

send me an email with how to get the pdf to you for ordering

4.2k · April 29, 2005

If those are actual prices, I'd say go ahead with the diamond cut edge - nice addition.

If others are against it- so be it.

5.7k · April 29, 2005

I actually prefer the regular edge, plus like ND said, you get 6 for the price of 5. I'll probably order the same about regardless of the edge though so maybe there needs to be a poll.

--Marky

April 30, 2005

I like the fancy edges! We'd probably order a few. As long as the price is under $5, a little this way or that doesn't affect the decision, at least not for me.

5.7k · April 30, 2005

I like the fancy edges! We'd probably order a few. As long as the price is under $5, a little this way or that doesn't affect the decision, at least not for me.

I'm ordering 100, so the difference in price for me personally is $60. That's my basic incentive for not wanting the fancy edges.

--Marky

April 30, 2005

I also like the plain edge, but if we do go for a fancy edge, I like the rope edge the best.

1.2k · April 30, 2005

The edge looks nice but don't want it to be an issue. Maybe a vote with tally due in by Sunday night? That way it will not drag on.

April 30, 2005

Okay folks. its time for the poll on what type of edge. Here's how to vote:

send an email to cageocoin@earthlink.net

state in your subject line:

fancy edge and the type of edge (rope or close cut)
no fancy edge

i will tally the votes on tuesday night May 3, 2005

o get your fingers tapping the keys to send in those votes. the coins will $4.00 or under either way.

April 30, 2005

My vote has been sent.

1.4k · May 1, 2005

I like the fancy edges! We'd probably order a few. As long as the price is under $5, a little this way or that doesn't affect the decision, at least not for me.

I'm ordering 100, so the difference in price for me personally is $60. That's my basic incentive for not wanting the fancy edges.

--Marky

There you go, Marky's vote should count as 10. Seiously, I know there isn't really a fair way to do it, but it will affect people ordering large amounts more then people getting 1 or 2 coins.

May 1, 2005

my thoughts on the edge are:

it takes it to a level other coins are not. and at 3.35 to 3.50 per coin (depending on the amount ordered) it is still cheaper than washington or even colorado. i recall in the early posts people were saying "around 4-5 bucks is okay for a superior coin" Still have that opinion?

my plan on shipping is using

first class mail for the 0-8 coin buyers (1.50)

9-25 coins priority mail (3.85),

then for larger orders probably priority mail also but i will be shipping in a box instead of an envelope (25 coins in the envelope is quite heavy)

all of the coins will be individually packaged in a plastic bag with infor about tracking site and what it is. (takes a while to stuff 1500 coins)

so an order for 25 with shipping would still be only 3.65 per coin.....that's a heck of a deal for what we are getting i think.

4.2k · May 1, 2005

Too much drama for me lately - I'll go with the group (not voting on this personally).

1.2k · May 1, 2005

My vote has been sent.

May 3, 2005

dont forget to send in your vote for fancy edge or no fancy edge. get your opinion in before 5pm tomorrow evening.....Tuesday May 3, 2005

send email to cageocoin@earthlink.net

May 3, 2005

I'll take 20 metal and 50 wooden. I'm easy on the edge.

May 5, 2005

fresh in from KV coins. in second draft. Comments?

Edited May 5, 2005 by The Dillon Gang

5.2k · May 5, 2005

The state should be gold (as in "golden state).

Other than that they look awesome! :laughing:

5.2k · May 5, 2005

Oh, and "2005" should be on there somewhere. We had "2004" on last year's coin and we should continue the trend.

5.7k · May 6, 2005

Looking real good. I agree with Lil Devil, it would be cool to have the state gold. The 2005 could fit below the Hollywood or it could be squeezed in between the Eureka and the serial number.

Also, the serial numbers are going to start at CA50001 or CA50000, right?

--Marky

1.2k · May 6, 2005

I vote the same, looks great, date is a must so they can be for this year, unless we want a forever coin with no start or end date.

Gold for the state would be nice.

4.2k · May 6, 2005

Very nice work.

Can somebody with photoshop skills maybe take out the Redwoods and put the Hwy 1 sign where those trees are now? (I know how long it takes KV to iterate designs)

It might open things up a bit - just a thought.

2005 - yes

Gold on state - yes.

May 6, 2005

Gold for the state is a nice idea.

Definitely need "2005" on it somewhere. Maybe on the border so it reads "California 2005" or "2005 California"?

May 6, 2005

Oh, and "2005" should be on there somewhere. We had "2004" on last year's coin and we should continue the trend.

2004 was not on last year's coin anywhere. 2005 will be indicated in the coin tracking number. Ex. CA50001 = calif geocoin 05 number 0001. the woodend nickels will be numbered WN50001 also to indicate an 05 minting.

thoughts on the images

make the bridge smaller

bring the redwoods onto the state.

color the state gold - little less defined texture.

no fancy edge

recess the words on the circle back and front with color(trust me it looks cool)

might go to a silver finish - skip the fancy edge (sorry folks there was a tie and my staff at work voted to break it)

May 6, 2005

check out the work on this coin. sorry my scanner doesn't do it justice. the dark area under the wording is actually shiny silver. going to have kvcoins try this style out. it really looks impressive and expensive when finished. (however its only about 10 cent per coin (less 60 cents for the edge) will bring in the coin at 3:30-3:50 per coin.

May 6, 2005

2004 was not on last year's coin anywhere. 2005 will be

The year 2004 was on the back side with the geocaching logo.

May 6, 2005

I agree, it needs to have the year. If you make the bridge a little smaller and move the Hollywood sign and the joshua tree up a little, the date will fit nicely at the bottom.

Edited May 6, 2005 by Blind Avocado

5.2k · May 6, 2005

2004 was not on last year's coin anywhere.

Look again.

2005 will be indicated in the coin tracking number.

That's non-intuitive. I'd put "2005" above the miner's pan, or diagonally going down behind his back. It may even fit below Hollywood.

May 6, 2005

2004 was not on last year's coin anywhere.
Look again.

i stand corrected. they snuck it in on us. (guess i never really looked at the back of the coin.....will adjust the error :huh:

May 6, 2005

To me the Joshua tree seems a bit too large.

May 6, 2005

I'll take 5 metal coins and 10 wooden nickles.

Let me know when money is required.

The designs really look great.

--SirGerald

May 7, 2005

Put us on your list. We'll take 3 metal and 5 wooden. They look great. Let us know when you need the money.

May 8, 2005

Hi, We are interested in getting 3 of the metal coins. Please add us to the list.

Thanks

Terrible Ts

May 8, 2005

I'd like to add 3 metal to my order of 20 wooden. Thanks.

May 8, 2005

I've noticed that everyone is posting their interest in the metal coins but that the Dillon Gang never seemed to have actually asked for any such thing, not yet anyway. Interest in the wooden coins (only) was requested.

Is there any need to be posting the quantity of metal coins I am interested in purchasing at this point? If not, I'd really prefer to wait for the final design and pricing.

May 8, 2005

I just wanna get my metal request in the air. Since I already stated my wooden request on page 12 or so.

2.3k · May 8, 2005

Put me down for five metal ones and 5 wooden!

3.1k · May 8, 2005

check out the work on this coin. sorry my scanner doesn't do it justice. the dark area under the wording is actually shiny silver. going to have kvcoins try this style out. it really looks impressive and expensive when finished. (however its only about 10 cent per coin (less 60 cents for the edge) will bring in the coin at 3:30-3:50 per coin.

All the mention of the 1849 gold rush rush and you want to do this coin in silver? I am sure it will be a beautiful coin, just thought it was ironic? :unsure:

That aside I will take 20 wooden. I will be purchasing the metal coins through Nursedaves group.

Damenace

May 9, 2005

I'll take 4 metal coins.

May 10, 2005

here is the 4th draft...and hopefully only the 5th draft to be the final. have to send my file back to kvcoins so they can adjust it.

5.7k · May 10, 2005

Looking real good. I have no changes to this design.

--Marky

May 10, 2005

Gorgeous!

May 10, 2005

Wow.. I like that.. I like it alot.

1.2k · May 10, 2005

Looks like a wrap to me. Thanks for all the hard work.

Ready to go

May 11, 2005

Looks great, I may just increase my order.

1.1k · May 12, 2005

looks good, im in for a few...

May 16, 2005

I AM IN FOR AT LEAST 10-15 COINS AND $5.00 - $10.00 WORTH OF NICKLES.

I WOULD ORDER MORE BUT I AM GETTING READY TO MOVE THIS JUNE. I WANT SOME CALIFORNIA COINS TO TAKE WITH ME TO MY NEW HOME. DEPENDING ON HOW MUCH THE FINAL COINS ARE I MAY ORDER MORE.

I WILL NOT HAVE ALOT OF TIME TO CHECK THE POSTS WHILE I MOVE SO IF SOMEKIND CACHER COULD KEEP ME POSTED VIA E-MAIL WHEN THE COINS ARE READY TO ORDER I WOULD APPRICIATE IT. HCVAGASKY@AOL.COM

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