Put my vote in for it to be a 2009 coin. It won't be in anyones hands until then anyway. JMHO;)
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Put my vote in for it to be a 2009 coin. It won't be in anyones hands until then anyway. JMHO;)
Sheesh! I like this idea! :D:DQuote:
Originally Posted by kayakerinme
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Originally Posted by WhereRWe?
Ditto:D:D:D
A couple of thoughts: Other states are already ready to go with thier own 2009 coins. Our 2008 coin will, indeed, probably seem "old" or "last year's" coin to those outside of Maine. That doesn't matter much to me, however. But it just seems natural in my mind that if these come out in 2009 they should probably say 2009 on them, pure and simple. I echo the others in that we had a 2005, 2007, and now a 2009.
As far as new ideas for 2009, that's terrific that people are getting involved, submitting new ideas, etc. But I don't want to rush things needlessly....I hope we pay the same amount scrutiny as we have in the past (just not take so long to do it). Also, is Andy ready to do all this work all over again so soon? My vote is for 2009, unless, of course, it means more cost, more delays, new minting, etc.
To me it seems symbolic of Maine to do things in Odd years. :D Then again, I spent much of my youth in Rumford. The old Rumford, when the sky was full of mill smoke (I thought it was fog, really :eek:) When the Androscoggin river was covered in foam. (bank to bank, sometimes it had color :eek::eek:) and when it smelled like spoiled cabbage. :eek::eek::eek: This may have affected the way I think. Most things in Rumford have changed, but not the smell. It is a pretty area to cache in though. On a serious note, I feel gratefull to those individuals who spend so much of thier time to create coins, events and websites like this. It's activities like these that make Geocaching so much more than another hobby. As for the date, I say this: I will purchase the coins and enjoy the coins whether they say '2008' or '2009'. I just find it kind of neat to keep an every other year theme. I am still struggling to find a way to release coins into the wild and collect them at the same time. So sign me up for 5 (at least) and please assure me that they will not smell like a pulp mill. (Seriously, I thought it was fog!!):D
I like the idea of 2009....it's only a few weeks away, and those days where everyone is going to be really busy and spending money on other things. Plus we could stick with the odd year thing and take the "next year" off...and shoot for a 2011 coin.
I will volunteer for the next coin. Send in the ideas now and I'll start it off.
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Originally Posted by EMSDanel
I Would Be Ok With A 2009 Coin. Will It Take Longer To Change It?
Just erase the lower left part of the eight!Quote:
Originally Posted by hide_from_the_kids
How can you argue with that logic....:DQuote:
Originally Posted by Mapachi
do we have any new news about the coin? is it coming soon?
Chinese New Year will be here before you know it!
Yes, 2009 is nearly over! Let's not make this a 2010 coin!
Yup, the Christmas rush is petering down, time to call Tess and get schedule info, either before or after the Chinese new year.
Thank you for your efforts on this......I know the work involved.;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Sudonim
Anything yet??
Hello? Can you hear me now? Can I order 4 now? Anybody know what's up? Are the Chinese coin makers on strike?:confused:
Coins available in 2008
I would like to order 5 coins, how do I do it????
Once the coin is ready for production, an announcement will be made here that purchase orders are being taken. Keep your eyes open. :D:DQuote:
Originally Posted by gpsforester
I got the pricing from coins and pins on Friday. I need to finalize the total cost with shipping prices-paypal expenses, etc. Hope to have it out by this weekend, working 12 hours/day this week, so not in the next couple of days...
Goody, goody, goody!
The 2008 Maine Geocoins STILL aren't ready?
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Ha!!!!!!!
Why don't we do a Geocache Maine Pathtag for next year? With the tough economic times; this would be much cheaper. I could donate some money for the initial minting, if others were interested as well and buy a bunch more, when they are done.
Considering how long it took to decide on the 2007/2008 geocoin; we should discuss this now.
Great idea and a lot easier to manage I would think.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mapachi
I agree completely. I would be willing to donate my services as well. I have paypal accounts and organizational skills. I'm also one that will not let things go. I can be quite a pest about getting things done. I have too much to do to have things not done. As they say "If you need something done give it to a crazy man, or I mean a busy one."Quote:
Originally Posted by Mapachi
Now before I start getting all kinds of hate mail. I know Sudonim has done a lot of great work and put in his time on this. I came in after all was said and done on the planning and all. I am just offering my services. Thats all.
Thank you and good night.
IMHO - there is a huge difference between a pathtag and a trackable Geocoin. The coin you can track its travels on Geocaching.com.
The pathtag is usually a one shot deal. Picked up and kept. So these are great for folks to purchase if you just want SWAG. But not, if you want a trackable coin you can follow on GC.com. Many folks don't even know how to log pathtags. The map which you can see only shows who has them in possession - it doesn't track travels. And who will maintain the account - as ownership of the tag rests with the person who orders and pays for it unless it is transfered.
Some groups do both - for example - The Military Association of GeoCachers has pathtags which "members only" can purchase to put out. They, also, do Geocoins (most of which are highly collectable).
Pathtags and coins are not the same nor do they serve the same purpose to me.
I like the idea. We'd buy them as swag, advertise Maine as well.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mapachi
I like this idea, too, but separate from any Maine Geocoin production. I'd buy a few as swag... :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Mapachi
Geocache Maine Pathtags for the even years and the odd years the Maine geocoins.
That sounds like a good idea....count me in for a few.Quote:
Originally Posted by Haffy
So once we get the pricing for the coins, how long will sale be open and how long will it take to get them? Not that I'm excited or anything...
Sudonim ~ when you post the information about pricing on the coin - could you please post a link to or photo of the mint artwork or better yet samples? What metal are these being made in too? Thanks for your work on this!
I have artwork (says 2008 for some reason...) and I am 'that close' to getting the pricing out. Last year people complained that the ordering window was too fast at 3 weeks. 1 month OK?
I think we need to make sure the coin availability is announced in the GeocachingMaine.org Newsletter EARLY in the sale period. :D:DQuote:
Originally Posted by Sudonim
I wondering how you want to work the ordering and payment thing?Quote:
Originally Posted by Sudonim
Payment to be made when order placed? I haven't done this before so I have no history with how you run the finance part.
Don't worry we have done this three times in the past, We have this down to a fine art now or I should say Sudomin does. When Sudomin gets everything all fine tuned we will provide a link on the web site for ordering and paying through paypal or other means.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ekidokai
I just wanted to know because I have been saving up for coins as soon as I found out about the new 2008 coin back in August. If we can oder them and then pay later it might make a difference how many I can get.Quote:
Originally Posted by attroll
I have almost $5 saved so far.
Hey that's great!!! You can get the front side of the coin this year and the backside next year.....:eek::DQuote:
Originally Posted by Ekidokai
Since the GCM has no treasury I doubt the order now, pay later idea would work. Most coin manufacturers require their money up front.:) Sudonim is a nice guy but I am not sure that generous with his wallet!;)