+gpsjester Posted January 23, 2006 Posted January 23, 2006 Caches full of nicely laminated, credit card sized calling cards... (1) Do we like them ? (2) Is this the lazy way, instead of signing the log book ? (3) Do Geocachers who use them, also sign the log book ? Do you use them ? what are your thoughts ? Quote
markandlynn Posted January 23, 2006 Posted January 23, 2006 Just getting in quick before the card haters come out. Love em we have a scrapbook containing the ones left in our caches, nice reminder of our cache visitors and once you have them at home they cant be muggled. Just dont make them the generic geocaching logo and your caching name be creative. Ours are a numbered set from 1 to 20 all with different images from caches we have done. We always stamp and write in the log book as well.. Quote
+HazelS Posted January 23, 2006 Posted January 23, 2006 Used to hate them... now i love them.... keep them all! Quote
+gpsjester Posted January 23, 2006 Author Posted January 23, 2006 Thats a nice idea "Scrapbooking" the cards. Wasnt sure if we were allowed to remove them or not... That may be enough for me to design my own... Hmmmmm ... Artistic cogs now churning... ! cheers Quote
+Mr'D Posted January 23, 2006 Posted January 23, 2006 No real objection, although I don't like finding them inserted in the log pages so they fall out when signing the log! Jon Quote
JackiePenn Posted January 23, 2006 Posted January 23, 2006 I tried to collect Subarite's ones, but haven't seen any for a long time. Treated them as swaps, though I guess they belong to the cache and cache owner Quote
The Royles Posted January 23, 2006 Posted January 23, 2006 I like them, and leave our own in the form of an origami crane. They should never be used in place of signing the log book though, and I also think that they are are left for the cache owner to collect. Quote
markandlynn Posted January 23, 2006 Posted January 23, 2006 No real objection, although I don't like finding them inserted in the log pages so they fall out when signing the log! Jon thats a shame ther's nothing like that chase down the path in a high wind when they all fly out !! Quote
+Mr'D Posted January 23, 2006 Posted January 23, 2006 thats a shame ther's nothing like that chase down the path in a high wind when they all fly out !! Yeah right! Quote
+Birders Posted January 23, 2006 Posted January 23, 2006 We like 'em, we leave 'em and we also write stuff in the logs.. Really enjoy reading the cards from other cachers. Some are very interesting, particularly those designed for micro caches. Quote
+Moote Posted January 23, 2006 Posted January 23, 2006 (1) Do we like them ? No they start to cause Cache trash, most of the caches I have seen stack of these in look tatty and I guess that affects the qualiy of the swaps (2) Is this the lazy way, instead of signing the log book ? & (3) Do Geocachers who use them, also sign the log book ? I think most sign also but I guess some just leave a card Do you use them ? No what are your thoughts ? I think that a Rubber stamp in the log is much nicer Quote
markandlynn Posted January 23, 2006 Posted January 23, 2006 Just getting in quick before the card haters come out. Wow it took 10 posts Quote
+Sensei TSKC Posted January 23, 2006 Posted January 23, 2006 Bring back McToys - all is forgiven!!! Quote
+Alice Band Posted January 23, 2006 Posted January 23, 2006 Never see any around my way, except for the Birders I'm told some caches are heaving with cards. I only leave mine in ones I liked, but I also sign and stamp the logbook. Subarite has been stamping a few around here recently I once found a cache were the owner had placed a wallet just for the calling cards. Quote
+Skippy and Pingu Posted January 23, 2006 Posted January 23, 2006 We like 'em, get to see how creative people are and we use them, we sign the logbooks as well. The idea of scrapbooking them is good, nice thought! Quote
+Alibags Posted January 23, 2006 Posted January 23, 2006 I love them and I collect them. I also trash them out of my caches if they get all mushed up and dirty in the bottom of the cache, so perhpas a small baggy just to hold calling cards is a good idea. BUT I hate calling cards in micros. Sometimes it's hard enough to get the log out without mini cards pinging out all over the place!! Quote
+Kelsborrow Wayfinders Posted January 23, 2006 Posted January 23, 2006 I like them\use them\sign the log. Perhaps we should introduce a new icon for calling cards. That might satisfy some of the card haters. Quote
+Skate and Jane Posted January 23, 2006 Posted January 23, 2006 Personally I would rather not see them in caches. One cache I visited had in it from the previous finder an etched acrylic block, a photo calling card, a sticker, a stamp in the log book and they signed it. Where will it all end These extra objects eventually become just more rubbish. Quote
+Stuey Posted January 23, 2006 Posted January 23, 2006 Personally I would rather not see them in caches. One cache I visited had in it from the previous finder an etched acrylic block, a photo calling card, a sticker, a stamp in the log book and they signed it. I think I know who you mean... I saw the very same thing in a cache I revisted yesterday. I think they're okay as long as the cache owner does regular maintenance and takes them away. Quote
+Moote Posted January 23, 2006 Posted January 23, 2006 Personally I would rather not see them in caches. One cache I visited had in it from the previous finder an etched acrylic block, a photo calling card, a sticker, a stamp in the log book and they signed it. I think I know who you mean... I saw the very same thing in a cache I revisted yesterday. I think they're okay as long as the cache owner does regular maintenance and takes them away. But why should a cache owner be forced to do maintenance more often than required. This is litter and they clog up caches, people moan about swaps but how can you fit some items in when there are loads of tat like cards littering the box. Quote
+Belplasca Posted January 23, 2006 Posted January 23, 2006 (edited) Well, I did maintenance visits to a number of my caches over the weekend, and collected all the cards as well as several full (or very nearly full) logbooks / sheets which I replaced with new ones. I plan to scan the logbooks and vistors' cards and put them on my website (the logbook from Hornet's Hide 1 is already there...) But then it occured to me that those leaving cards - particularly the ones with photos of the cachers - may not really want them posted on the web... What do people think about this? Bob Aldridge www.Belplasca.co.uk Edited January 23, 2006 by Belplasca Quote
+t.a.folk Posted January 23, 2006 Posted January 23, 2006 Are calling cards left in caches for the cache owner or cache finders to collect and keep? Quote
+plymplodders Posted January 23, 2006 Posted January 23, 2006 Personally I hate them as they always seem to go everywhere when you open the cache. Any left in my caches go right in the bin, whereas the logbooks have a place on my bookshelf. Pete Quote
+Sensei TSKC Posted January 23, 2006 Posted January 23, 2006 Are calling cards left in caches for the cache owner or cache finders to collect and keep? They are left in there to annoy people who don't like them! Oss! Quote
+Jackplug Posted January 23, 2006 Posted January 23, 2006 We like them and look at all the cards in the box, we leave our own and sign the log. Like the idea of scrap booking. Quote
+aRRKS Posted January 23, 2006 Posted January 23, 2006 No real objection, although I don't like finding them inserted in the log pages so they fall out when signing the log! Jon thats a shame ther's nothing like that chase down the path in a high wind when they all fly out !! That's why you take the kids along! We have a stamp which we add to the end of the written log Quote
+Hillhappy1 Posted January 23, 2006 Posted January 23, 2006 Todays Calling cards, Tomorrows Collectable Look here "the minor transient documents of everyday life”. Quote
+Messe Posted January 23, 2006 Posted January 23, 2006 Like em....got them stuck on my PC...some are works of art.....agree with must sign or stamp logs....as with regards micro cards.....i leave one and have rarely seen any other in them......hopefully Alibags mine dont go Ping! Quote
+little-miss-naughty Posted January 23, 2006 Posted January 23, 2006 i like them if its a cold day then u dont really want to read all the logs to see who have been to the cache a quick flick through the cards will tell you. also some of then can be quite amusing. i try an leave them but some times forget. the ones in my cache will eventually go in a scrap book. little miss naughty Quote
+macroderma Posted January 23, 2006 Posted January 23, 2006 I like them, and leave our own in the form of an origami crane. They should never be used in place of signing the log book though, and I also think that they are are left for the cache owner to collect. I wondered who was leaving them! Very smart - I am not so creative and just leave a sig card for the important (to me) caches - 50th/100th and so on Quote
+Cryptik Souls Crew Posted January 23, 2006 Posted January 23, 2006 We used to leave calling cards, we had 100 plastic backed cards and left one in each cache we visited as well as signing the logbook. After reading a previous thread of this type we never bothered getting more when they ran out, seems loads of people have a strong dislike to cards in caches. I personally don't sit and read through the logbook of every cache I find, its not always practical, and I can't always decipher people's handwriting I like to be able to flip through cards and see who has visited, especially with some of the more creative cards which are instantly recognisable. I can see why some people don't like finding a cache stuffed with cards which just feature a team name and the GC.com logo. Quote
+Alibags Posted January 23, 2006 Posted January 23, 2006 After reading a previous thread of this type we never bothered getting more when they ran out, seems loads of people have a strong dislike to cards in caches. I have already collected a Cryptik Souls Crew calling card, so now I am doubly pleased as it looks like they are limited edition collectors items! BTW, seeing as we have loads of threads moaning about cache contents depletion, I am astounded that people complain about people leaving these and clogging up caches. They are not left as swaps, but as extras, so they are adding to the caches. Mind you, even more I like other sig items, and I have a nice collection of lego men, purple dice, teddy bears, rubber duckies, etched perspex,etc accumulating (yes and I have a pair of rubber gloves and pack of tissues too!). You know who you are Quote
+Cryptik Souls Crew Posted January 23, 2006 Posted January 23, 2006 I have already collected a Cryptik Souls Crew calling card, so now I am doubly pleased as it looks like they are limited edition collectors items! Bring it to the next event and I'll even sign it for you Quote
+MeIsMook Posted January 23, 2006 Posted January 23, 2006 Bring back McToys - all is forgiven!!! McToy Soft Toy Exchange You'll like this then Quote
+Kitty Hawk Posted January 24, 2006 Posted January 24, 2006 After reading a previous thread of this type we never bothered getting more when they ran out, seems loads of people have a strong dislike to cards in caches. I have already collected a Cryptik Souls Crew calling card, so now I am doubly pleased as it looks like they are limited edition collectors items! BTW, seeing as we have loads of threads moaning about cache contents depletion, I am astounded that people complain about people leaving these and clogging up caches. They are not left as swaps, but as extras, so they are adding to the caches. Mind you, even more I like other sig items, and I have a nice collection of lego men, purple dice, teddy bears, rubber duckies, etched perspex,etc accumulating (yes and I have a pair of rubber gloves and pack of tissues too!). You know who you are You got one my FTF etched acrylics? They're exclusively in purple acrylic. There's only 3 or 4 in the field (not for lack of trying) and only 25 in existence. Quote
+Paul G0TLG Posted January 24, 2006 Posted January 24, 2006 I like all sorts of sig items - the problem is when what starts off as an original clever idea by a couple of cachers becomes something that loads of people do. Mind you, I also like finding McToys, and always trade them out - I've got loads, all found in caches, framing my PC monitor at home. And yes, I think I was the cacher referred to in Skate and Jane's post up there - to be fair, the (very small) sticker, the stamp and the signature all formed part of the logbook entry, and in total took up no more space than most other log entries. The etched acrylic was one of my geotags, and the photo calling card was a joint one that I only ever use when I cache with the other team who were with me that day. Anyway, my point...I think...is that all these personal items have their place: Some people like finding them, others don't. If a cache owner said "No tags or calling cards please", I'd respect it, although I don't ever remember seeing that said. Quote
+gpsjester Posted January 24, 2006 Author Posted January 24, 2006 Anyway, my point...I think...is that all these personal items have their place: Some people like finding them, others don't. If a cache owner said "No tags or calling cards please", I'd respect it, although I don't ever remember seeing that said. I think this is a fair comment and one that I will adopt myeslf... Quote
+Bilskirnir Posted January 24, 2006 Posted January 24, 2006 Personally I leave a calling card - IF the cache is able to hold one. I also have a sticker for the log which I then fill in with date and took/left info, I usually then add a comment underneath that relates to the cache or the walk to get there. I also leave (In addition to whatever I swap) a personalised Grid Ref Aid - Printed on Acetate then laminated for extra durability - just as a handy little extra. (If anyone wants their own designing - email me and I'll sort one out for you - Stuck at home with badly broken ribs / dislocated collarbone so the distraction would be welcome!) BILSKIRNIR Quote
+daytribe Posted January 24, 2006 Posted January 24, 2006 We always stamp and write in the log book as well.. I've seen a few people mention that they stamp in the logbook. I like this idea. Are they personalised stamps that you get made somewhere? Where would one go to have one made up? Quote
Jantaculum Posted January 24, 2006 Posted January 24, 2006 I use www.superstickers.com who are basically educational but will supply to private individuals as well. They can make customised stickers. You can choose from their graphics (not too relevant as they're mostly aimed at primary children!) or can have text only. They also supply customised stampers (round or rectangular) and for these you can upload your own simple graphics. The service is very quick - stickers arrive in a day or two although stampers take a liitle longer. Worth a look Quote
The Royles Posted January 24, 2006 Posted January 24, 2006 (edited) I've seen a few people mention that they stamp in the logbook.I got mine here, and the service was excellent. Edited January 24, 2006 by The Royles Quote
+BikerKats Posted January 24, 2006 Posted January 24, 2006 Yes, we use them; Yes, we like them; and Yes, we write in the log book. I agree that cache owners should check and clear out their caches from time to time as we have come across one or two caches where there were so many calling cards it was hard to find the trade items. It adds another dimension to caching - the kids love looking through them. Quote
+HazelS Posted January 26, 2006 Posted January 26, 2006 We drop calling cards in. We don't really care what happens to them after that. The cache setters can keep them, bin them or whatever. We don't even mind cachers taking them if they wanted to make a scrpbook with them. We also sign the log and leave a sticker. Any cache setters who don't like calling cards should just say and I'm sure cachers would respect that. Lets not get too into this and get them banned. Everyone is different. I love seeing them and would wecome more in our caches. Quote
+Sandiway Searchers Posted January 26, 2006 Posted January 26, 2006 Sorry, that last one was from us not HazelS. She's taken over my computor since she returned home. Quote
+Gralorn Posted January 26, 2006 Posted January 26, 2006 Currently we use a sticker which we place in the notebook with the date added and then a short comment. Perhaps this year we will try a calling card as well as a signature item. We saw some lovely ones last year. Also collected a good few from caches where people put them in for you to take, Daisy and her man's caches, as a prime example. It's all good stuff and done in the spirit of the hobby of geocaching. Each to his/her own. Quote
+Alice Band Posted January 26, 2006 Posted January 26, 2006 (edited) I send any duplicate calling cards that I find to a cacher in America who sends me in turn some nice sig items. He's got a large cork noticeboard over his computer and pins them all to that. I think the dislike of them is more a UK thing. In America there are loads of caching pages dedicated just to 'cards and where I found them'. I have a new sig item that I will only leave in special caches [although Alibags managed to snatch one off me the last time she stayed ] Edited January 26, 2006 by Alice Band Quote
+The Southseakers Posted January 26, 2006 Posted January 26, 2006 You got one my FTF etched acrylics? They're exclusively in purple acrylic. There's only 3 or 4 in the field (not for lack of trying) and only 25 in existence. Now that is spooky - we actually found one of your FTF etched acrylics IN A FIELD on Saturday! Will hopefully reunite you and the iccle purple gem on Sunday. Quote
+Moote Posted January 26, 2006 Posted January 26, 2006 Now that is spooky - we actually found one of your FTF etched acrylics IN A FIELD on Saturday! Will hopefully reunite you and the iccle purple gem on Sunday. And this is proof enough that this kind of activity increases pollution, and all that plastic is not at all healthy for the environment. Quote
NickPick Posted January 26, 2006 Posted January 26, 2006 Any activity we do is not healthy for the environment. I'd suggest that we all go back to living in caves, but then I remember what those stone aged yobs did to the cave environment at Lascaux! Perhaps we should all devolve back to living in the sea. Quote
+t.a.folk Posted January 26, 2006 Posted January 26, 2006 (edited) I asked Are calling cards left in caches for the cache owner or cache finders to collect and keep? I was asking if anyone knows if calling cards are placed in caches to become the property of the cache owner to do with as they wish . Or deposited for cache finders to retreive if they wish ? edited to ask " or do cards remain the property of person who put them in the cache?" Edited January 26, 2006 by t.a.folk Quote
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