+WRWhizard Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 I'm pretty new to this (5 finds) but an immediately obvious question comes to mind. Is it against the rules to revisit a cache (not your own) just to get a traveler and move it on? Quote Link to comment
+DustyWalker Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 I'm pretty new to this (5 finds) but an immediately obvious question comes to mind. Is it against the rules to revisit a cache (not your own) just to get a traveler and move it on? I have done this several times- it is common for people to visit TB hotels to retrieve or make trades frequently. Have at it. I am sure the owners would like to see their TB's or coins moving. Quote Link to comment
+scavok Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 No prob at all. I often even grab TBs/geocoins from caches I own if they have been there for a bit or if they are something I want to discover. It is poor form to log a "find" on the repeat cache visits though Quote Link to comment
+The Blorenges Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 It's fine to go back and re-visit any cache. Just remember that it's usual to log any subsequent visits to a cache with a 'Write note' log, not another 'Found it' log. MrsB Quote Link to comment
+JamGuys Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 No, once you make a note in the log and issue one online, you're good to go. I used to do that a few years back when collecting geocoin icons was all the rage but the novelty soon wore off and I stopped doing that a long time ago. Quote Link to comment
+BlueDeuce Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Travel bugs are meant to move. Any assistance you can provide would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment
+benh57 Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 It's fine to go back and re-visit any cache. Just remember that it's usual to log any subsequent visits to a cache with a 'Write note' log, not another 'Found it' log. MrsB Some people do log another "found it". In fact, Jeremy himself has advocated this. Why not? You found it again. IMO, the site 'find count' should show the count of 'Unique' finds, not all finds. That's the true bug. Quote Link to comment
Mr.Yuck Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 No problem!! Move them bugs. Quote Link to comment
+WRWhizard Posted January 5, 2009 Author Share Posted January 5, 2009 Ahhh Great! The reason I asked is cause I don't travel all that much, or if I do, it's on company time and they would not appreciate me being out in the bush when I'm supposed to be working. Eventually all the local caches will be found and being able to revisit once in a while would be nice. The courtesies of not re-finding etc. are nice to know. I wondered what notes were for. I suppose it would be common courtesy not to head out and scoop up a traveler before other seekers had a chance. For a busy cache it would be better to log a "discovered" rather than to take it eh? Where as one that is staying there for a while could use the help. Quote Link to comment
+The Blorenges Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 It's fine to go back and re-visit any cache. Just remember that it's usual to log any subsequent visits to a cache with a 'Write note' log, not another 'Found it' log. MrsB Some people do log another "found it". In fact, Jeremy himself has advocated this. Why not? You found it again. IMO, the site 'find count' should show the count of 'Unique' finds, not all finds. That's the true bug. "Why not" log it as a second (or 3rd, or 4th, or 5th...) find? Well, if I've found something once then I know where it is. To me, the word 'found' implies that I was searching around for something, then I found it. If I know where it is, then I wouldn't claim to have 'found it' again! But, as we all know from reading these forums over and over again, "everyone plays the game their own way"... so... If someone wants to go back to find the same cache 100 times then claim their 100 Finds Achievement status... MrsB Quote Link to comment
+BlueDeuce Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 (edited) I suppose it would be common courtesy not to head out and scoop up a traveler before other seekers had a chance. For a busy cache it would be better to log a "discovered" rather than to take it eh? Where as one that is staying there for a while could use the help. You have my permission to move any of my bugs. Please don't let them sit there just because of some sense of etiquette. There are plenty enough for everyone. Move them Bugs! Edited January 5, 2009 by BlueDeuce Quote Link to comment
Skippermark Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 I would rather have someone revisit a cache to pick up and move a bug rather than have someone find the cache, discover the bug but then leave it there. Quote Link to comment
+edscott Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 It's fine to go back and re-visit any cache. Just remember that it's usual to log any subsequent visits to a cache with a 'Write note' log, not another 'Found it' log. MrsB Some people do log another "found it". In fact, Jeremy himself has advocated this. Why not? You found it again. IMO, the site 'find count' should show the count of 'Unique' finds, not all finds. That's the true bug. I have "found" my glasses, my wallet, my cell phone etc numerous times.. but they are usually in a new spot and I certainly take no credit or pleasure in finding the same thing over and over. Quote Link to comment
+The Irish Man Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 It is definitely OK to revisit caches with tbs in them, I do it frequently, and even have queries ran to find the caches that do have them. It is also a good way to get cachers to visit caches. Some of us look for these. Quote Link to comment
+GroveBird Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 I suppose it would be common courtesy not to head out and scoop up a traveler before other seekers had a chance. For a busy cache it would be better to log a "discovered" rather than to take it eh? Where as one that is staying there for a while could use the help. Naa, go get them. Some times a bug will sit there a long time before someone else finds it. The owners want them to keep moving. If you want to move it, then go ahead. Quote Link to comment
+WRWhizard Posted January 8, 2009 Author Share Posted January 8, 2009 Right then, I guess I'll see about shuffling bugs around. I did manage to get out of town and nabbed one while doing a road trip for my job. This one is overdue to head back to Norway from the US. Any tips on how to encourage someone to take it with them when they fly? Might help to drop it near the airport huh? Quote Link to comment
+Sagefox Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 Some people do log another "found it". In fact, Jeremy himself has advocated this. I think this is quoted out of context. IMO, the site 'find count' should show the count of 'Unique' finds, not all finds. That's the true bug. I agree with this. Quote Link to comment
AZcachemeister Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 It's fine to go back and re-visit any cache. Just remember that it's usual to log any subsequent visits to a cache with a 'Write note' log, not another 'Found it' log. MrsB WORD! This is the usual and accepted protocol. Quote Link to comment
+TrailGators Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 Some people do log another "found it". In fact, Jeremy himself has advocated this. I think this is quoted out of context. IMO, the site 'find count' should show the count of 'Unique' finds, not all finds. That's the true bug. I agree with this. I agree with that too because you can't "find" something when you already know where it is. Quote Link to comment
+J-Way Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 I suppose it would be common courtesy not to head out and scoop up a traveler before other seekers had a chance. For a busy cache it would be better to log a "discovered" rather than to take it eh? Where as one that is staying there for a while could use the help.Everyone here has said to go for it. Travel bugs are supposed to move around, so get to moving them! I agree with this, and while I rarely visit other caches for the purpose of retrieving or discovering a bug, I do occasional visit ones I own (especially one that has had several coins get stolen from it). But here's the catch: you might find a local or two who are avid collectors of coin icons who get upset with you for "cheating". How is it cheating? You knew in advance where the cache was and could get to it faster than they could. They might complain, even bringing the complaint here or to your local forums. Ignore them. Go move bugs Quote Link to comment
+Geosniper fam Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 I'm pretty new to this (5 finds) but an immediately obvious question comes to mind. Is it against the rules to revisit a cache (not your own) just to get a traveler and move it on? I have gone back to caches to drop off a TB but I log it as note Quote Link to comment
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