+The_Incredibles_ Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 At Walmart here, they're $1.97 each. I'm hoping for something cheaper as I need to buy at least 30 of them. Less than $1 would be great. Anyone found a good deal for these? TIA. Quote Link to comment
+t4e Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 this is the cheapest i found http://www.drivescachecloset.com/waterproofmatchstickholder-discountissue.aspx yes, i have used that online store and i have no hesitation recommending them the shipping estimator doesn't quite work for Canada but you can send a message to the owner Quote Link to comment
+TrimblesTrek Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 Match containers=micro=not a real "cache"=WHY bother Quote Link to comment
+brenda&&rew Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 I have seen them at times in the Dollar Giant for $1.00 each. Quote Link to comment
+t4e Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 Match containers=micro=not a real "cache"=WHY bother as far as Groundspeak is concerned, and myself, a micro IS a real cache Quote Link to comment
+Chief301 Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 I picked up a few the other day at my local WalMart for $0.89 each (Louisiana) Quote Link to comment
+murfster Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 These are great, almost the same size and water proof! http://www.cacherstoybox.ca/TUBES_p_174.html Quote Link to comment
+chris-mouse Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Lee Valley tools has bison tubes for $1.55 each if you're buying five or more. They also have Brass ID containers (think evil nano cache containers) at $4.50 for six of them. Quote Link to comment
+entogeek Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 From my experience with my own caches, once the O-ring on these matchstick containers and the Lee Valley bison tubes fail, you no longer have a waterproof container. I began replacing the LV bison tubes with match stick containers and much to my chagrin have found that I need to replace them as well. Just my 2 cents worth. Quote Link to comment
+t4e Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 From my experience with my own caches, once the O-ring on these matchstick containers and the Lee Valley bison tubes fail, you no longer have a waterproof container. I began replacing the LV bison tubes with match stick containers and much to my chagrin have found that I need to replace them as well. Just my 2 cents worth. we have quite a few of this kind out there and none have failed Quote Link to comment
+Landsharkz Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 A good waterproof micro container that has made its way north of the border is the 'soda tube' cache. These are pop bottles before they're expanded. They are smooth enough for a cache ID sticker and long enough to hold a geo-stick/pencil, which the match containers aren't. They also don't require an o-ring. Quote Link to comment
+MontyFam Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 A good waterproof micro container that has made its way north of the border is the 'soda tube' cache. These are pop bottles before they're expanded. They are smooth enough for a cache ID sticker and long enough to hold a geo-stick/pencil, which the match containers aren't. They also don't require an o-ring. I've had one of these in play for almost 2 years now and the log has been dry since day 1. I was at a water bottling plant and they gave me a couple as samples. I might go back and offer to purchase a bulk order and see what they say... Quote Link to comment
+t4e Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 unfortunately the preforms are overpriced everywhere Quote Link to comment
+Hooligansx2 Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 Message sent to the OP. They will be receiving 50 of my supercalifragilisticexpialidocious containers in the near future(for free). Merry Christmas! To be used only for the forces of Good! Quote Link to comment
+murfster Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 No O rings on these and they do stay dry. Get them here! Quote Link to comment
+The_Incredibles_ Posted November 30, 2011 Author Share Posted November 30, 2011 (edited) Much appreciated all the replies and a big thank-you to Hooligans!!!! Edited November 30, 2011 by The_Incredibles_ Quote Link to comment
+The_Incredibles_ Posted November 30, 2011 Author Share Posted November 30, 2011 Match containers=micro=not a real "cache"=WHY bother Because, specifically, I am using these to put inside fake fruits/vegggies/animals, it is a series I am doing. Quote Link to comment
+The_Incredibles_ Posted November 30, 2011 Author Share Posted November 30, 2011 I picked up a few the other day at my local WalMart for $0.89 each (Louisiana) This is the sort of thing that makes us Canadians Quote Link to comment
+GPS Derek Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 In our part of Canada (Toronto, Ontario) we had a new outdoor equipment chain store open called SAIL. Found the match stick containers there for $.98 SAIL has a store just east and north of the GTA but I'm sure there elsewhare in Canada too Quote Link to comment
Pup Patrol Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 In our part of Canada (Toronto, Ontario) we had a new outdoor equipment chain store open called SAIL. Found the match stick containers there for $.98 SAIL has a store just east and north of the GTA but I'm sure there elsewhare in Canada too http://www.sail.ca/en/our-stores/ GPS coords listed for each location. Quebec: Beloeil, Brossard, Laval, Quebec Ontario: Oshawa, Ottawa, Vaughan Quote Link to comment
+BlackRose67 Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 (edited) Mountain Equipment Co-Op sells the orange ones t4e posted above for under $1.00. Edited December 16, 2011 by BlackRose67 Quote Link to comment
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