+gebskab Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 (edited) I was just thinking about something that geocaching.com/Groundspeak might think about doing. I received an email from the company that makes my personal checks and thought how great it would be to offer checks with a geocaching theme. I have been getting checks from "Checks Unlimited.com" for many years because I didn't like the generic ones from the bank. They could use any company and have check pads with 4 or 5 different background images printed. I'm thinking these would be a hit and I was curious? Would you buy them? Let Groundspeak know by responding to this post. Edited October 24, 2007 by gebskab Quote Link to comment
+Thrak Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 Set up a business for yourself selling them. Get a booth at GeoWoodstock VI. Make a fortune selling them to cachers. For info on becoming a vendor visit the GW VI page. Quote Link to comment
+cache_test_dummies Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 Since I do all my banking online, this wouldn't be useful to me. I can't even say that I've ever seen one of the checks that the bank sends out when I schedule payments. Ten years ago, before online banking, this might have been appealing to me. But of course, ten years ago I wouldn't have known what geocaching was. Quote Link to comment
+9Key Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 I agree with Crash Test Dummies - I rarely write actual checks anymore. I use a debit card and pay my bills online. Quote Link to comment
+cache_test_dummies Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 (edited) I agree with Crash Test Dummies - I rarely write actual checks anymore. I use a debit card and pay my bills online. Um, just in case you ever need to send me a check, it's cache_test_dummies. Edited October 24, 2007 by cache_test_dummies Quote Link to comment
+Ambrosia Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 I'd probably use them, depending on what they looked like. Signal would be great. Of course, it would be a while before I'd be able to buy them, I already have checks (with an outdoor/nature theme). And since I only use them for a few things, I go through them slowly. Quote Link to comment
+BlueDeuce Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 (edited) Nevermind, apparently I'm a bit too evil and angsty today. Edited October 24, 2007 by BlueDeuce Quote Link to comment
Uberquandary Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 Nevermind, apparently I'm a bit too evil and angsty today. Congratulations! Realizing that is the first step to true wisdom. Off to throw rocks at my neighbor's window... Quote Link to comment
+BlueDeuce Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 (edited) Just so the OP knows I think a Signal check image would be just fine. I had a geocoin tracking moment there that had nothing to do with being on topic. Hence the edit. Carry on. edit: missing word Edited October 24, 2007 by BlueDeuce Quote Link to comment
+Bamboogirl Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 I think it's a great idea whose time may already have passed - for the reasons already mentioned. But for those folks that DO use checks, it's a pretty spiffy idea. Quote Link to comment
+Vinny & Sue Team Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 I was just thinking about something that geocaching.com/Groundspeak might think about doing. I received an email from the company that makes my personal checks and thought how great it would be to offer checks with a geocaching theme. I have been getting checks from "Checks Unlimited.com" for many years because I didn't like the generic ones from the bank. They could use any company and have check pads with 4 or 5 different background images printed. I'm thinking these would be a hit and I was curious? Would you buy them? Let Groundspeak know by responding to this post. First, what is a "personal check"? Next, and more importantly, what does this have to do with goats? Lastly, I am feeling a bit thirsty, and the co-occurring thread in this forum on blood banks is making me even thirstier. So, let me get to the point: Where is the nearest blood bank, how much blood do they typically keep on hand, and how well is the blood bank guarded at night? Quote Link to comment
+BlueDeuce Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 I think we're heading towards a full moon. Quote Link to comment
bogleman Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 Are the OP and I the only ones who still support the US postal service . I even cut a check to get my PM - reminder to self (send another check for next year the end of the week) I dislike credit cards, paypal - been a victim and an abuser I'd like to see a big DNF check Quote Link to comment
+BlueDeuce Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 and an abuser <snip> I think I stood behind you in line yesterday. Weren't you the one who was surprised you had to pay for your purchase and you didn't start filling out the check until after you got the final total? Quote Link to comment
+Jeep_Dog Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 Personal check? What's that? Oh, wait. I vaguely remember back in the '80s of having those. Oh, yes, we ordered some new ones a couple of weeks ago to update personal information. It had been so long from a previous order (like a decade or more), the bank gave us 500 for free - tough to compete against "free." Hmmm. Don't think I'd buy them, what with banking online, debit card, and free replacements. Quote Link to comment
Uberquandary Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 Are the OP and I the only ones who still support the US postal service . I held out for a long time, but...billpay is just so darn convenient! There, I said it, I give up, no yurt for me Quote Link to comment
+Jeep_Dog Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 No, wait!!! On second thought, I may consider buying them to leave them as signature items in caches. Only after leaving them blank except for the signature, of course... Quote Link to comment
+wing-nut Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 Instead of paper checks, why not contact any of the major banks and see if they would offer a customized draft or credit card? They seem to be available for nearly every other special interest group. It wouldn't create a profit for anyone but may catch on with other cachers. Quote Link to comment
+Bamboogirl Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 Does that mean "cache or check"? A Mr. Money card with Signal on it would be quite fun! Quote Link to comment
+Harry Dolphin Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 I'm semi-curmudgeonly. I order my checks online. My landlord doens't take paypal, or credit card, and I'd have to pay them by check anyway! Signal checks would be great! But not at a premium price. I find something Ilike in the lowest price range. Quote Link to comment
+Team Geofrog Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 I would get them as I do use checks and the US postal system. I would like the geocaching symbol. Quote Link to comment
+Draghkar Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 I think the market in the netherlands and possibly the rest of europe will be slim.. but good luck in the US.. Quote Link to comment
+Michael Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 Before creating any checks to use or sell please read this: Geocaching Logo Usage and Trademark Information Please notice Signal is not on the list of logos you may use. Quote Link to comment
+simpjkee Posted October 27, 2007 Share Posted October 27, 2007 i would not buy them Quote Link to comment
CoyoteRed Posted October 27, 2007 Share Posted October 27, 2007 Since I do all my banking online, this wouldn't be useful to me. Same here save for the water bill as they don't have that ability. We just use the free checks from the bank. But, if I were to pursue this line of merchandise I'd go for a more generic design. Kids rummaging through a cache with giddy looks on their cherub faces. A nice couple in hiking garb, maybe with faithful dog sitting by their side, on a ridge enjoying a sunset. A low shot of a group of adventuring souls deep in a forest, GPS in hand while looking where apparently the arrow is pointing. A van full of folks, the side door slid open, one guy lifting a skirt of a lamp post with nano (too small to be seen) held up to show the rest of the group. Stuff like that. Quote Link to comment
+welch Posted October 28, 2007 Share Posted October 28, 2007 First, what is meant by 'geocaching' checks? is this pictures of geocaches, geocachers, GX and Groundspeak logos, great views from specific caches??? Second, Like Ambrosia I already have outdoor themed checks... of course I've been on the same box for like two years now . I often pay with cache, or if sending payment via post get a money order made up (if you want to know why look up wheresgeorge.com). If I actually do send a check is usually because I was expecting to be too busy to visit the bank anytime soon. Quote Link to comment
+jtbrady01 Posted October 28, 2007 Share Posted October 28, 2007 It's a possiblity. However, like everyone else is saying with electronic bill pay I rarely write checks anymore. My last check order was over 3 years ago and that was for 250 checks. Since then my bank was bought out by another bank right after I made the purchase. They said I can keep using the old checks until I run out. I think I have about 75 to go. So, my next purchase would last a long time. What ever the theme is it's got to be a good one. Quote Link to comment
+Trucker Lee Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 I think we're heading towards a full moon. Since when have either Vinny or Sue needed a full moon? The check idea sounds pretty neat, but like pointed out, not everyone would need them. Quote Link to comment
+TheManInStripes Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Are the OP and I the only ones who still support the US postal service Let me tell you how to support the USPS. Everyone here gets plenty of credit card offers in the mail. Enclosed in those offers are PREPAID ENVELOPES. Using said envelops, mail the offers from Company A BACK to Company B, after you tear out any identifying information of course. Heck, even send them back their own envelops EMPTY. The bottom line is, the company you send the PREPAID envelops back to still has to pay the postage for the crap you send them. And it helps slow down the time between postage rate increases. Quote Link to comment
Uberquandary Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Are the OP and I the only ones who still support the US postal service Let me tell you how to support the USPS. Everyone here gets plenty of credit card offers in the mail. Enclosed in those offers are PREPAID ENVELOPES. Using said envelops, mail the offers from Company A BACK to Company B, after you tear out any identifying information of course. Heck, even send them back their own envelops EMPTY. The bottom line is, the company you send the PREPAID envelops back to still has to pay the postage for the crap you send them. And it helps slow down the time between postage rate increases. No, really. It's true. Quote Link to comment
+Formerly Dominoes Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Let me tell you how to support the USPS. Everyone here gets plenty of credit card offers in the mail. Enclosed in those offers are PREPAID ENVELOPES. Using said envelops, mail the offers from Company A BACK to Company B, after you tear out any identifying information of course. Heck, even send them back their own envelops EMPTY. The bottom line is, the company you send the PREPAID envelops back to still has to pay the postage for the crap you send them. And it helps slow down the time between postage rate increases. Will it still work if you tape the prepaid envelope to a brick? Quote Link to comment
+shawn_woerlein Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Let me tell you how to support the USPS. Everyone here gets plenty of credit card offers in the mail. Enclosed in those offers are PREPAID ENVELOPES. Using said envelops, mail the offers from Company A BACK to Company B, after you tear out any identifying information of course. Heck, even send them back their own envelops EMPTY. The bottom line is, the company you send the PREPAID envelops back to still has to pay the postage for the crap you send them. And it helps slow down the time between postage rate increases. Will it still work if you tape the prepaid envelope to a brick? Make it better....stick the brick in a large box filled with packing, and place the label on the outside. Perhaps a LARGE box The checks sound awesome to me. Perhaps different images (IE: GC Logo, Signal, Ammo Cans, etc.) Quote Link to comment
+TheManInStripes Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Let me tell you how to support the USPS. Everyone here gets plenty of credit card offers in the mail. Enclosed in those offers are PREPAID ENVELOPES. Using said envelops, mail the offers from Company A BACK to Company B, after you tear out any identifying information of course. Heck, even send them back their own envelops EMPTY. The bottom line is, the company you send the PREPAID envelops back to still has to pay the postage for the crap you send them. And it helps slow down the time between postage rate increases. Will it still work if you tape the prepaid envelope to a brick? It's always worth a try. I knew that I had recently received an email outlining the whole process, so I looked for it, and here it is: (3) Junk Mail Help: When you get 'ads' enclosed with your phone or utility bill, return these 'ads' with your payment. Let the sending companies throw their own junk mail away. When you get those 'pre-approved' letters in the mail foreverything from credit cards to 2nd mortgages and similar type junk, do not throw away the return envelope. Most of these come with postage-paid return envelopes, right? It costs them more than the regular 37 cents postage 'IF' and when they receive them back. It costs them nothing if you throw them away! The postage was around 50 cents before the last increase and it is according to the weight. In that case, why not get rid of some of your other junk mail and put it in these cool little, postage-paid return envelopes. One of Andy Rooney's (60 minutes) ideas. Send an ad for your local chimney cleaner to American Express. Send a pizza coupon to Citibank. If you didn't get anything else that day, then just send them their blank application back! If you want to remain anonymous, just make sure your name isn't on anything you send them. You can even send the envelope back empty if you want to just to keep them guessing! It still costs them 37 cents. The banks and credit card companies are currently getting a lot of their own junk back in the mail, but folks, we need to OVERWHELM them. Let's let them know what it's like to get lots of junk mail, and best of all they're paying for it...Twice! Let's help keep our postal service busy since they are saying that e-mail is cutting into their business profits, and that's why they need to increase postage costs again You get the idea ! If enough people follow these tips, it will work ---- I have been doing this for years, and I get very little junk mail anymore. Now, it is worth noting that this must be somewhat OLD, as it still says 37 cents, but I think you all get the drift. Let's slam em with their own crap!!!! Quote Link to comment
+Semper Questio Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Are the OP and I the only ones who still support the US postal service Let me tell you how to support the USPS. Everyone here gets plenty of credit card offers in the mail. Enclosed in those offers are PREPAID ENVELOPES. Using said envelops, mail the offers from Company A BACK to Company B, after you tear out any identifying information of course. Heck, even send them back their own envelops EMPTY. The bottom line is, the company you send the PREPAID envelops back to still has to pay the postage for the crap you send them. And it helps slow down the time between postage rate increases. Been doin somethin similar to this for years. I mail their junk back to them in their envelopes...any I can make it fit. I always hope it hits them with postage due. A great way to get off their mailing lists. Back on topic (kinda) I might use them if I were paying my bills, but MrsSQ does it and she does everything electronically. If it were up tome I'd use checks via the USPS until the banks refused to honor them. I hate doing business electronically. Which seem sodd since I've been an IT professional fro 26 years. On the other hand, I've seen first hand how bank IT systems work! Quote Link to comment
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