FTF certificate etiquette

[+BaSHful]

I'm in the process of putting together my first cache. I've seen references in logs to FTF certificates and would like to know more about them. Is there any etiquette to follow? Is there any generally approved way of doing these? Or can I just do whatever I feel like?

[+cache_test_dummies]

There is no standard FTF certificate - you can just create one in a style that appeals to you. Here's a sample of one (credit goes to Hikenit's, although I'm not sure if Groundspeak actually gave permission for the use of the 4-box logo):

 

[+gnbrotz]

Do whatever you think is appropriate. Nothing is technically 'necessary'.

[+cache_test_dummies]

Nothing is technically 'necessary'.

Right. In fact, I don't think that FTF certificates are very common. I don't hear about them very often in my area.

[+briansnat]

Nothing is technically 'necessary'.

Right. In fact, I don't think that FTF certificates are very common. I don't hear about them very often in my area.

 

I haven't encountered one yet though I have probably a dozen or more FTFs.

 

So you can basically do whatever you feel like, including leaving none at all.

[+cerberus1]

We have (at this date) 149 FTFs. We've never had a "certificate" yet. We HAVE received pins, keychains and magnets with "FTF" with a compass or hiking logo on them. We save them - they're fun.

We usually get lottery scratch-offs, little presents (CJ once got a leatherman as a FTF prize - very cool!), even seen unactivated geocoins as prizes.

We usually give out scratch-offs, unless it's a "3+" rating, then we go bigger.

Guess it's up to your imagination - and wallet.

[+mongoosehide]

We have (at this date) 149 FTFs. We've never had a "certificate" yet. We HAVE received pins, keychains and magnets with "FTF" with a compass or hiking logo on them. We save them - they're fun.

We usually get lottery scratch-offs, little presents (CJ once got a leatherman as a FTF prize - very cool!), even seen unactivated geocoins as prizes.

We usually give out scratch-offs, unless it's a "3+" rating, then we go bigger.

Guess it's up to your imagination - and wallet.

 

Our first FTF had a Geocaching Shirt as the Prize. That was great, and I wore it to the first event we attended two months later. Since then, we've been FTF on two others, and we're drumming up ideas and themes for a cache (or two). A certificate is nice, but we're looking at putting in a Challenge coin. Heck, we may do both.

[+TexasGringo]

You can put ANYTHING you want as a First To Find prize.

 

I usually put an unregistered TB or a Gift Certificate to a resturant. I have see some that put a $5 or $10 bill as a FTF.

[+Bill Kettler]

I have been using these as FTF Certificates

 

 

these have even been placed as cache iems, and have had great response to them. I think certificates are a great idea

we have also been including the wall certificates below

 

 

to be redeemed for free animated screensavers at this website below:

 

http://www.fantasysavers.com/Claim.htm

Edited February 27, 2007 by Bill & Teresa

[+Critter Creek]

Stumbled across this site while looking for geo stuff....www.BOX64.com....

 

They offer a free copy of FTF certificates. You have a couple to choose from and then you print them.

[+mudsneaker]

There is no standard FTF certificate - you can just create one in a style that appeals to you. Here's a sample of one (credit goes to Hikenit's, although I'm not sure if Groundspeak actually gave permission for the use of the 4-box logo):

 

 

I've been writing in the blank "Good for 1 drink on me". I have a feeling the next local event is going to be expensive if they all redeem their certificates.

[+avalanchewolf]

Well if we ever get ours published these are a great idea. Going to head to starbucks and get a gift card so the FTF can warm up with some good ( well bad for you but tastes good ) stuff and a cert.

 

Thanks for the ideas guys and gals !