+Turtle_Sask Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Where is the best place to buy Geo coins in Canada? Quote Link to comment
+CAMOKELLY Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Depends on which province you live in. Out here on the West coast I prefer World Caching and Landsharkz. There are probably some good ones in Ontario as well or any other Province for that matter but I will leave that up to those Province members to give you their shoutouts. Quote Link to comment
+jasondulac Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Here's a link to some international distributors recomended by groundspeack Official Groundspeak Distributors Quote Link to comment
+stagunner Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 try the 3geeks They are on the east coast. Quote Link to comment
+Turtle_Sask Posted February 15, 2009 Author Share Posted February 15, 2009 I live in Saskatchewan Quote Link to comment
+M3J Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 If you mean buy as in just buy a couple for keeps or trading, I can only speak for the couple I have bought from 3geeks and the many I have bought from Landsharkz. Both make quality coins. Knowing Helen and Chris at Landsharkz, I am certainly a big fan of their work. All of their coins are top notch. If you are referring to ordering custom coins to be made to your specs, again, our experience with Landsharkz could not be beat for certain. Chris is an amazing designer/artist and the two of them just simply run a quality business and are a pleasure to deal with. Our CREW coin was a huge hit and I still get requests for coins (though we sold out long ago). At the end of the day, if you just like collecting, there are a bunch of designers out there that do great work. It really depends on what you are looking for. eBay is another great source for coins believe it or not. Quote Link to comment
+Juicepig Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 I also tend to buy my stuff at landsharkz.ca Quote Link to comment
+Landsharkz Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Thank you for the kind and positive recommendations . I'll be in Toronto, Winnipeg and Red Deer this spring, but not SK . That would be a great road trip though... M3J - I guess I should quit telling people to contact you for the CREW coins, eh? Quote Link to comment
+bobbarley Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 Geocacher Northbound is set up in Saskatoon. http://northboundtradingcompany.com/shop/ Quote Link to comment
+Mr&MrsCrowley Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 . Out here on the West coast I prefer World Caching and Landsharkz. Are those online stores or actual walk - in businesses in the lower mainland ? Quote Link to comment
+Juicepig Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 . Out here on the West coast I prefer World Caching and Landsharkz. Are those online stores or actual walk - in businesses in the lower mainland ? Landsharkz is walk in provided you let them know your coming Quote Link to comment
+RCA777 Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 I would say the my highest recommendation IS for Landsharkz; to be fair I've not "tried many others" but frankly, I've never wanted to! There are obviously other great suppliers, but for selection and customer satisfaction *in my opinion*.... Landsharkz. Even going to the website is easy! Not only have I only ever received impeccably minted geocoins, they have a large amount of Canadiana designs to chose from (which may be relevant seeing as you are asking about Canadian suppliers). Landsharkz also design and manufacture their own products; they aren't simply a "packager-and-sender". Their website has very clear pictures of their work - just take a look at their gallery and see how many geocoins they make for other people (the ones that say "Only Available From...."). If folks in the UK are getting Landsharkz to do their geocoins... it's pretty clear they are doing something well!!!!!! If you are looking for geocoins to release "into the wild" then you have the option to buy smaller geocoins in "multiples" and save a few dollars. I was thrilled to be so welcomed when I made appointment to visit "Chez Landsharkz" when I was in Victoria. I have purchased geocoins "over the border" and I've not been "hugely dissatisfied" with that approach yet (other than the mystery charges that sometimes arrive with US sourced items) .. but I've been MORE than satisfied with Landsharkz. I am not un-recommending others (I've bought some TB's from CachersToyBox in Ontario also and I've heard great things about 3geeks!) but that's where I'd start! Quote Link to comment
+Turtle_Sask Posted February 24, 2009 Author Share Posted February 24, 2009 How often does Land sharks update there coins because i went through them and nothing really stud out for me. Is there going to be new ones? If so How long? Thanks Quote Link to comment
+CAMOKELLY Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 (edited) . Out here on the West coast I prefer World Caching and Landsharkz. Are those online stores or actual walk - in businesses in the lower mainland ? World caching is an online store. However you can make arrangements to pickup at their location saving on shipping. Just contact them through their website email. www.worldcaching.com Edited February 24, 2009 by TESKELLY Quote Link to comment
+Landsharkz Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 . Out here on the West coast I prefer World Caching and Landsharkz. Are those online stores or actual walk - in businesses? It's almost walk-in here. We are settled in our new office and are open Monday to Friday 9-5. It's best to call or e-mail so we know to listen for the door (or the dog advising you're at the door). We prefer to make appointments to talk design, but we don't need much notice for you to drop by otherwise. Mike, we aren't updating our coin gallery right now because it's going to become redundant with our new site. You can see everything we carry on our geocoin sale page though. Newest stuff is usually at the top. Right now there is a new Sharkz 09 in the works, along with some others that we aren't at liberty to disclose yet. Quote Link to comment
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