Johnny_kiddle Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 Hi cachers, I want to open an online shop for uk geocachers offering lower prices either by low prices on the product or really low p&p, but the thing is i carn't find a place what sells caching stuff in the UK in bulk, iv found ones from canada and the U.S.A... Can anyone help? Quote Link to comment
+Birdman-of-liskatraz Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 Hi cachers, I want to open an online shop for uk geocachers offering lower prices either by low prices on the product or really low p&p, but the thing is i carn't find a place what sells caching stuff in the UK in bulk, iv found ones from canada and the U.S.A... Can anyone help? It's because, I think you'll find, that most suppliers of geocaching supplies are based in the USA or Canada. Quote Link to comment
+The Blorenges Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 What do you mean by "in bulk" exactly? How much "bulk"? Have a look here: UK Geocaching suppliers. MrsB Quote Link to comment
+HazelS Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 IMHO I think www.Geotees.co.uk has set the bar for geocaching stuff in the UK - great prices, super quick delivery, and a lot of people use then because they are well known and respected cachers (well, Tony is respected - that Munkeh fellow leaves a lot to be desired LOL) I'm not sure about bulk buying - Tony and Andy have given me bulk price quotes before now, I'm sure they would do the same for anyone else wishing to buy in bulk. Quote Link to comment
+Geocass&Andy750x Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 Hi cachers, I want to open an online shop for uk geocachers offering lower prices either by low prices on the product or really low p&p, but the thing is i carn't find a place what sells caching stuff in the UK in bulk, iv found ones from canada and the U.S.A... Can anyone help? I like where you're coming from. I don't think it'd be too bad if you stocked up from stuff from abroad. I bought from http://www.adventure-caching.de/ as that was the best place I found for 35mm film cannisters. I bought 40 for something like 25 cent each, with 9 euros postage. I brought a load of other stuff too. If you cover the costs you can get some more unique stuff from abroad that you can tempt UK cachers into buying! I'd be tempted!!! Quote Link to comment
+Graculus Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 <snip>...that was the best place I found for 35mm film cannisters. I bought 40 ..... Chris Graculus Volunteer UK Reviewer for geocaching.com UK Geocaching Information & Resources website www.follow-the-arrow.co.uk Geocaching.com Knowledge Books Quote Link to comment
+Geocass&Andy750x Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 <snip>...that was the best place I found for 35mm film cannisters. I bought 40 ..... Chris Graculus Volunteer UK Reviewer for geocaching.com UK Geocaching Information & Resources website www.follow-the-arrow.co.uk Geocaching.com Knowledge Books Gotta get my moneys worth for the shipping. I'm sure I'll get through them all after a few trails are laid!!! Quote Link to comment
+The_Street_Searchers Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 (edited) Gotta get my moneys worth for the shipping. I'm sure I'll get through them all after a few trails are laid!!! Most people get theirs for free!! Edited August 9, 2010 by The_Street_Searchers Quote Link to comment
+Pharisee Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 <snip>...that was the best place I found for 35mm film cannisters. I bought 40 ..... Chris Graculus Volunteer UK Reviewer for geocaching.com UK Geocaching Information & Resources website www.follow-the-arrow.co.uk Geocaching.com Knowledge Books Gotta get my moneys worth for the shipping. I'm sure I'll get through them all after a few trails are laid!!! AARRRRRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHH !!!!!! Quote Link to comment
+Smurf Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 (edited) Hi cachers, I want to open an online shop for uk geocachers offering lower prices either by low prices on the product or really low p&p, but the thing is i carn't find a place what sells caching stuff in the UK in bulk, iv found ones from canada and the U.S.A... Can anyone help? I like where you're coming from. I don't think it'd be too bad if you stocked up from stuff from abroad. I bought from http://www.adventure-caching.de/ as that was the best place I found for 35mm film cannisters. I bought 40 for something like 25 cent each, with 9 euros postage. I brought a load of other stuff too. If you cover the costs you can get some more unique stuff from abroad that you can tempt UK cachers into buying! I'd be tempted!!! You actualy paid money for what all photographers/photo processers toss in the bin by the 100s ? Edited August 9, 2010 by Smurf Quote Link to comment
+keehotee Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 ..... as that was the best place I found for 35mm film cannisters. I bought 40 for something like 25 cent each, with 9 euros postage. You paid for something a lot of us collect from camera shops and Tesco's photo desk just to bin before other cachers use them as hides ???? Quote Link to comment
+Geocass&Andy750x Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 You paid for something a lot of us collect from camera shops and Tesco's photo desk just to bin before other cachers use them as hides ???? Didn't realise you could find them for free to be honest, must look harder! Quote Link to comment
+L E G E N D Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 (edited) Aye for free from most veritable photography outlets, but are they waterproof enough? Check out the turtles! http://www.cacheshack.co.uk they'll do for owd L E G E N D Edited August 9, 2010 by L E G E N D Quote Link to comment
+sTeamTraen Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 Hi cachers, I want to open an online shop for uk geocachers offering lower prices either by low prices on the product or really low p&p, but the thing is i carn't find a place what sells caching stuff in the UK in bulk, iv found ones from canada and the U.S.A... Can anyone help? The geomerchandise business really isn't big enough for there to be general wholesalers. You could place a big order with one of the larger online operations, and maybe even get 15% discount, but I wouldn't advise trying to make a living off this. For one thing, those larger operations also sell in small quantities to the public, and they won't just sit idly by and subsidise you to eat their lunch. I was amazed to see the other day that there are about 100 Groundspeak authorised resellers worldwide. I don't know how many people make a full-time living from this, but it's certainly quite an industry. Quote Link to comment
team tisri Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 <snip>...that was the best place I found for 35mm film cannisters. I bought 40 ..... Chris Graculus Volunteer UK Reviewer for geocaching.com UK Geocaching Information & Resources website www.follow-the-arrow.co.uk Geocaching.com Knowledge Books Gotta get my moneys worth for the shipping. I'm sure I'll get through them all after a few trails are laid!!! AARRRRRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHH !!!!!! Oh boy, I am soooooo tempted to create a huge series of caches titled "In honour of Pharisee" or something. Naturally every single one would be a film pot, with perhaps the odd nano or two thrown in for variety Quote Link to comment
+the family bu Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 Aye for free from most veritable photography outlets, but are they waterproof enough? Check out the turtles! http://www.cacheshack.co.uk they'll do for owd L E G E N D wow those turtles look amazing - I gotta get me some of them Quote Link to comment
Johnny_kiddle Posted September 7, 2010 Author Share Posted September 7, 2010 (edited) ****Edited due to commercial agenda**** Edited September 7, 2010 by geohatter Quote Link to comment
Johnny_kiddle Posted September 7, 2010 Author Share Posted September 7, 2010 woops..... Quote Link to comment
+currykev Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 ****Edited due to commercial agenda**** But isn't this whole post showing various commercial agendas? I count 5 at least. I won't say more just in case. Quote Link to comment
+geohatter Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 ****Edited due to commercial agenda**** But isn't this whole post showing various commercial agendas? I count 5 at least. I won't say more just in case. There's a fine line here. The OP asked where they could get 'stuff' and people responded with advice and links. No agenda there on the part of the posters. The comment I edited promoted the OP's own merchandise and therein lies the agenda. I hope this clears the matter up for you. Quote Link to comment
+martlakes Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 The Turtles are indeed pretty good - found 30+ of them on our first Legend trip on the Lancashire/Yorkshire moors recently and they are a nice size and all were dry. Only one wasn't happy, not sure if it had been trampled, burnt, or eaten: Quote Link to comment
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