+WilsonFamilyOK Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 My husband and I are in charge of our local cub scouts and are interested in caching with our them. There are a few basic caches we can get with the boys but I'm wondering if upgrading to premium would be worth it for our group as there seem to be many more premium caches in our area. Our funds are limited and even though it's only $30, that's still a lot to our small group. I saw a link to try the premium membership but it says you have to have a code, can anyone direct me where would I go to getting one of those? The weather is starting to get nice and the more we can get the boys out doing things the better and I think this would be the perfect opportunity for them! Thanks in advance for any advice! Quote Link to comment
Pup Patrol Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 (edited) Are you using the free, Intro app? I checked the map in the area of your finds, and there are far more non-PMO caches than there are PMO ones. I counted only 4 PMO caches. B. Edited February 7, 2016 by Pup Patrol Quote Link to comment
Keystone Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 "Free trial" premium memberships last for 30 days. Are you SURE you want those 30 days to be in February/March? Quote Link to comment
+Bear and Ragged Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 A lot of caches are made Premium Member Only to stop youngsters/groups from seeking them. Whilst your cubs/scouts may be trusted, they only need to tell/show someone else, who shows/tells someone else, and the cache is then compromised... Quote Link to comment
+niraD Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 A lot of caches are made Premium Member Only to stop youngsters/groups from seeking them. Whilst your cubs/scouts may be trusted, they only need to tell/show someone else, who shows/tells someone else, and the cache is then compromised... Yep. When I introduce kids that age to geocaching, I make a point of either having them search for temporary caches that I myself have hidden just for the class, or taking them on a geocaching hike some distance away from our local neighborhood. Even if I trust all the kids I'm leading, I don't necessarily trust their friends, neighbors, and classmates who hear about "treasure boxes" hidden in the neighborhood. Quote Link to comment
+Team Abarth Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 My husband and I are in charge of our local cub scouts and are interested in caching with our them. There are a few basic caches we can get with the boys but I'm wondering if upgrading to premium would be worth it for our group as there seem to be many more premium caches in our area. Our funds are limited and even though it's only $30, that's still a lot to our small group. I saw a link to try the premium membership but it says you have to have a code, can anyone direct me where would I go to getting one of those? The weather is starting to get nice and the more we can get the boys out doing things the better and I think this would be the perfect opportunity for them! Thanks in advance for any advice! We just paid for a premium membership today as a matter of fact. So glad we did. For less than what is basically dinner for 2 we had a much more fun day. We started out after lunch, found one...then every time clicked a cache..said it was unavailable. Came home straight away...paid..and off we went. The "intro" app works fine with the premium membership, and it opened up so many more caches to us. Wife and I had a great afternoon together. Quote Link to comment
klassenl Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 I have been considering a "Premium" membership as well since at some point between August and last weekend the rules changed and suddenly Geocaching.com saw fit in their infinite wisdom to only have small and simple caches available for free. Kinda sucks and feels a little arbitrary but they want money just like me. Quote Link to comment
+Tassie_Boy Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 I have been considering a "Premium" membership as well since at some point between August and last weekend the rules changed and suddenly Geocaching.com saw fit in their infinite wisdom to only have small and simple caches available for free. Kinda sucks and feels a little arbitrary but they want money just like me. Intro app has always been that way, you still get free access to all but omo caches from the website, paid apps and other non Groundspeak apps. Quote Link to comment
Chippewawarrior Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 Yea I've already gone through a entire town of geocaches. It kinda stinks when you don't have premium. Quote Link to comment
+The_Incredibles_ Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 I've taken a look at your area and I agree with Pup Patrol. Most of the caches are regular member caches and very few premium-member. I wouldn't bother spending the money. Quote Link to comment
+The_Incredibles_ Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 A lot of caches are made Premium Member Only to stop youngsters/groups from seeking them. Whilst your cubs/scouts may be trusted, they only need to tell/show someone else, who shows/tells someone else, and the cache is then compromised... Yep. When I introduce kids that age to geocaching, I make a point of either having them search for temporary caches that I myself have hidden just for the class, or taking them on a geocaching hike some distance away from our local neighborhood. Even if I trust all the kids I'm leading, I don't necessarily trust their friends, neighbors, and classmates who hear about "treasure boxes" hidden in the neighborhood. Agreed. Definitely take the kids caching away from their neighborhoods. Or you could even just hide your own temporary ones. It will be just as fun either way. Quote Link to comment
klassenl Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 I have been considering a "Premium" membership as well since at some point between August and last weekend the rules changed and suddenly Geocaching.com saw fit in their infinite wisdom to only have small and simple caches available for free. Kinda sucks and feels a little arbitrary but they want money just like me. I stand (sit actually) informed. Quote Link to comment
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