Thursday, December 21, 2006
Odd Crake-like coins popping up on Ebay
It appears that these coins are coming out of Texas too. Very odd. The strangest geocoin is the one pictured. It is an almost identical version of Crakes Tracking Time, but in an odd variety of colors. You can see all the listings here. They are selling for a LOT! I suggest that buyer beware on these.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
4 comments:
Geez, there's not even a design on the back of the Texas coins! How lame is that!
Horrible looking knock off. But pretty well represents this seller's entire line!
Well, tracking time is based on the Aztec calendar, which is public domain. So anyone can make coins, coffee mugs, etc. I have some features embedded in TT that makes it unique, so if they tried to make an exact replica I would know :)
Anyway, the colored version is actually somewhat "correct" in that if you dig around, you'll see renditions that show what the stone colors might have been. But I prefer the no-colored version!
There is definitely no comparison to the coin that Chris produced. Tracking Time is still one of the most beautiful coins ever made and, as with all Crake coins, it is a 110% quality coin.
eBay buyers beware: except NO subtitute other than the Crake version... you WILL be disappointed.
Actially, I enjoy this coin so much, I'm still hoping that one of the 4" versions will be approved for purchase by my wife. :)
Post a Comment