+Scout Master Posted February 13, 2004 Share Posted February 13, 2004 I just loaded up on swag from a local thrift store. I would like to hear what other cachers think of this kind of stuff in caches. New these kind of toys would probably average a buck or so I obviously paid much less than that per item, but most of them are in good condition. So the question is Fair trades of Not. Quote Link to comment
AC Student Posted February 13, 2004 Share Posted February 13, 2004 These are just the sort of trade items that my daughter loves to find when she geocaches with me. Quote Link to comment
+aka Monkey Posted February 13, 2004 Share Posted February 13, 2004 Until they are either broken or disgustingly dirty, I think these are fine cache items. Quote Link to comment
Ferreter5 Posted February 13, 2004 Share Posted February 13, 2004 Yep, my kids would enjoy them very much. Go for it. Quote Link to comment
+Go JayBee Posted February 13, 2004 Share Posted February 13, 2004 (edited) Looks like a GREAT start for a cache....call it "Animal House-Revisited" Or, "Toys-For-Tots" Edited February 13, 2004 by jbhooker3 Quote Link to comment
ron75951 Posted February 13, 2004 Share Posted February 13, 2004 I assume swag is also the same thing as 'cache contents'? Or what? Is that the usual name geo-cachers use? Quote Link to comment
+briansnat Posted February 13, 2004 Share Posted February 13, 2004 They're great! Kids will love them. Now if the same items came from the bottom of your kids toy box, or from under the seat of your car and were filthy and broken, that woule be a horse in a different garage. Its the latter that garner complaints from people. Quote Link to comment
+Go JayBee Posted February 13, 2004 Share Posted February 13, 2004 "Swag" is usually referred to as "stuff you put into a cache" when you start one...at least that is what I have gathered, from reading the Forums. I think that what Scout Master really means is: "Trade Items" Correct me if I am wrong......... JayBee Quote Link to comment
2oldfarts (the rockhounders) Posted February 13, 2004 Share Posted February 13, 2004 Just drop each one in a baggie to help keep it clean and dry. There's a lot of families with small kids out there and those will probably get taken rather quickly. John Quote Link to comment
+Klondike Mike Posted February 13, 2004 Share Posted February 13, 2004 My kids would love to find a cache like that. I on the other hand would do the TNLNSL. mind you it's been a long time since I seen a blue haired troll. I remember those from when I was a kid. If I recall correctly, back then they even had cloths Quote Link to comment
+clearpath Posted February 13, 2004 Share Posted February 13, 2004 Scout Master, you out did yourself. That is a fine assortment of junk, err swag, and will make many a kid happy. There really is only two ways to go with cache items, quantity (like you did) or quality. And who wants to waste hard earned money on quality cache items? Quote Link to comment
+Scout Master Posted February 13, 2004 Author Share Posted February 13, 2004 Thanks for the positive coments I always asummed "Swag" was anything found or traded. I paid $3.75 for the whole lot I will save some for new caches this spring and use the rest for trade. Quote Link to comment
ghOzt Posted February 13, 2004 Share Posted February 13, 2004 (edited) Well, someone's got to do it... From Markwell's Geo-Neologisms: Swag is "the treasure found in the cache for trading." Not necessarily an official GC definition, but hey, when was the last time information you got from the internet was wrong?? Edited February 13, 2004 by ghOzt Quote Link to comment
+Karma Hunter Posted February 13, 2004 Share Posted February 13, 2004 More SWAG etymology: I work in the bicycling industry, and have heard this term used for more than ten years, usually at races and trade shows where vendors are giving stuff away. Over time it's pronunciation has changed slightly (too make it more cool?) to "schwag." As in, "dude, go check out the Shimano booth, they just hooked me up with some schwag." Here is an explanation from Bay Area Paragliding Assoc Thanks to Travis Roth for pointing out that the original spelling is "swag" (for Stuff We All Get). Usually swag/schwag refers to free stuff with a logo on it, but has come to also be used for logo stuff that you have to pay for (like BAPA stuff). A little web research has revealed that there is definitely a widespread use of the term, but no real consensus on the "correct" spelling. One site explained "schwag is what the coolest of the cool people say" and another site indicated it's "called schwag if the item is particularly good." So, I'm sticking with "schwag" (maybe it's just my Jewish grandmother's Yiddish influence...). Quote Link to comment
+Halden Posted February 13, 2004 Share Posted February 13, 2004 Nice assortment. I particularly like the Mario figure. The advice to put them in protective baggies is great. I have seen some pretty slimy, grungy toys. Quote Link to comment
+The Cheeseheads Posted February 13, 2004 Share Posted February 13, 2004 That is some nice stuff. I third the notion on baggies. Even though your container is sealed now, once it's put out in the wild, you'll have no idea what's going to happen to it. All it takes is one cacher to open it up in the rain and everything will start to smell musty and rot. Quote Link to comment
4x4van Posted February 13, 2004 Share Posted February 13, 2004 Yup, the stuff likes fine to me...although I would only put it in caches that are likely to be visited by kids. In other words, don't put it in a 5/5 cache I, personally, don't care for the term "swag" (or even "schwag", for that matter). It's too general, and doesn't refer specifically enough to geocaching, as evidenced by the above variety of definitions. The term I use is "Geo-Loot". But that's just me, so you can throw some swag at me if you'd like! (Although I'd rather you throw Geo-Loot!) Quote Link to comment
+bigredmed Posted February 13, 2004 Share Posted February 13, 2004 Until they are either broken or disgustingly dirty, I think these are fine cache items. Agree, but would bring something else with you if you come across a cache that either has a theme going or has too many toys already. Quote Link to comment
+Karma Hunter Posted February 13, 2004 Share Posted February 13, 2004 If caches are buried treasure, then clearly what is inside them is booty. Ask any pirate. Quote Link to comment
+The Weasel Posted February 13, 2004 Share Posted February 13, 2004 Yup, the stuff likes fine to me...although I would only put it in caches that are likely to be visited by kids. In other words, don't put it in a 5/5 cache I, personally, don't care for the term "swag" (or even "schwag", for that matter). It's too general, and doesn't refer specifically enough to geocaching, as evidenced by the above variety of definitions. The term I use is "Geo-Loot". But that's just me, so you can throw some swag at me if you'd like! (Although I'd rather you throw Geo-Loot!) As long as it's "geo loot" and not "geo DOOT" hehehe Quote Link to comment
Dru Morgan Posted February 13, 2004 Share Posted February 13, 2004 "Swag" is usually referred to as "stuff you put into a cache" when you start one...at least that is what I have gathered, from reading the Forums. I think that what Scout Master really means is: "Trade Items" Correct me if I am wrong......... "Schwag"(notice the yiddish spelling), back in the Grateful Dead touring days always had a bad connotation. It was stuff that was considered bad, or junk. In direct opposition to "kind" which had the implication that it was really, really good. Usage: "Oh, he didn't have any imported beers, all he had was schwag" or "I'll trade my bus for an ounce of the kind" Quote Link to comment
+Karma Hunter Posted February 13, 2004 Share Posted February 13, 2004 "Oh, he didn't have any imported beers, all he had was schwag" You must know some high-falutin' deadheads. My experience has been that when you haven't showered in two weeks and you're doing your grocery shopping out of the backs of other people's vehicles, any beer is good beer. Quote Link to comment
ghOzt Posted February 13, 2004 Share Posted February 13, 2004 In direct opposition to "kind" which had the implication that it was really, really good. "I'll trade my bus for an ounce of the kind" Yeah, but there's really only one thing that can be referred to as 'kind,' right bud? I mean, how cool would you look if you said "I just traded for a kind McToy!" Quote Link to comment
+Geo Ho Posted February 14, 2004 Share Posted February 14, 2004 Until they are either broken or disgustingly dirty, I think these are fine cache items. Exactly! I personally wouldn't trade for them but my son loves that kind of stuff. I prefer coins and patches and stuff like that. My alltime favorite is smileys, though. Happy caching and stuff! Quote Link to comment
+Scout Master Posted February 14, 2004 Author Share Posted February 14, 2004 OK just for the fun of it Lets suppose this was on E-bay How much would you bid for this lot. Quote Link to comment
+WalruZ Posted February 14, 2004 Share Posted February 14, 2004 I would recommend placing those items in fairly easy to get to, kid-friendly caches, if you know what I mean. Putting that stuff at the end of a 8 mile hike (uphill both ways, like I did today) would be, imo, not such a good idea. Quote Link to comment
+Wulfster Posted February 14, 2004 Share Posted February 14, 2004 I paid $3.75 for the whole lot I use stuff like this that doesn't cost alot to fill up others empty caches when I find them. Even if I don't take anything out, I usually leave something behind (if there's room in the cache). Quote Link to comment
+Lazyboy & Mitey Mite Posted February 14, 2004 Share Posted February 14, 2004 I'm sure the kids will love them. Why not? Quote Link to comment
+clearpath Posted February 15, 2004 Share Posted February 15, 2004 "I'll trade my bus for an ounce of the kind" hehehe ... the good ol' days. Quote Link to comment
Hogarth Posted February 15, 2004 Share Posted February 15, 2004 If you have access to a vuccume sealer, it might be nice to repackage the toys to ensure freshness. Sometimes caches get wet, and the plush toys might take the brunt of it. Quote Link to comment
+SBPhishy Posted February 15, 2004 Share Posted February 15, 2004 (edited) back in the Grateful Dead touring days always had a bad connotation Shwag (or however you spell it) is still used quite frequently to describe less than decent stuff. "Kind" is also still used. Those terms arent dead yet. And I should know! Because... um... my friend is into that sort of stuff... Edited February 15, 2004 by SBPhishy Quote Link to comment
+Sparky-Watts Posted February 15, 2004 Share Posted February 15, 2004 That's just downright cool stuff! Makes me wish I was a kid so I could find it in a cache!! Quote Link to comment
+rover-r-us Posted February 15, 2004 Share Posted February 15, 2004 good job on the stuff.i will take the dog ring key Quote Link to comment
+archaeor Posted February 15, 2004 Share Posted February 15, 2004 (edited) "I'll trade my bus for an ounce of the kind" I always thought it was "Da' Kind". Now, it seems as if the "new" word is: "Da' Bomb" . . . Edited February 15, 2004 by archaeor Quote Link to comment
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