+The Weasel Posted February 20, 2004 Posted February 20, 2004 (edited) Ok first off, I don't wan't to see this turn into a ethical debate whether or not signature items should be traded by mail or not. This could be a long drawn out debate and could just end it getting the topic closed. What I want to know, is if there are any cachers with signature items who would like to trade items by mail. My reasoning on this is that lately there have been quite a few cool signature items surface on the pages. Most of the people that have these items are on either side of the US from me, or even different countries and I don't do much traveling, so I probably wouldn't be able to find one of the items in a cache. I am in the process of trading my signature item with another cacher by mail, and I don't see any problem with it. I'm sure I'm not the only cacher out there who wants to trade signature items but doesn't do a lot of traveling. If anybody is interested in trading with me for one of my signature wooden nickels (look at my avatar to get an idea of what it looks like), feel fre to either post here or e-mail me at..... weaselts1@mchsi.com Edited February 20, 2004 by The Weasel Quote
+Tiwica Posted February 20, 2004 Posted February 20, 2004 I'll trade! I have no problem doing it by mail. Quote
+Life Journey Posted February 20, 2004 Posted February 20, 2004 I personally like the idea. I don't have a signature item yet (been working on it, but not a lot of time available), but, while I see the point that they are meant to be primarily traded in caches - I like the idea of having a collection of ones traded by mail. It would still be meaningful to me to have traded something with people of similar interests, even if I didn't find it in a cache. Quote
+The Weasel Posted February 20, 2004 Author Posted February 20, 2004 I personally like the idea. I don't have a signature item yet (been working on it, but not a lot of time available), but, while I see the point that they are meant to be primarily traded in caches - I like the idea of having a collection of ones traded by mail. It would still be meaningful to me to have traded something with people of similar interests, even if I didn't find it in a cache. Whenever you get your signature item created, shoot me a e-mail and we can swap items!! Quote
+Geo Ho Posted February 20, 2004 Posted February 20, 2004 I wouldn't mind trading signature items by mail . . . it's not like logging a find on a cache you haven't found, for goodness' sake. Of course, I'll have to come up with a sig item first. It's kind of hard to find an appropriate sig item that ties into my caching name . . . after all, this is a family oriented game. Happy caching and stuff! Quote
+Butano Posted February 20, 2004 Posted February 20, 2004 Sure I would like to trade signature items with you, or anyone else wanting to do the same. There is something special about finding them in a cache, but there are some that you just gotta have and aren't going to get otherwise. Quote
+9Key Posted February 20, 2004 Posted February 20, 2004 I would very much like to trade by mail! My signature item won't knock your socks off, but its not been seen outside of Texas. Quote
+Geo Ho Posted February 20, 2004 Posted February 20, 2004 I would very much like to trade by mail! My signature item won't knock your socks off, but its not been seen outside of Texas. What is it . . . do tell!!! A fan that attaches to your pantleg?? I'll take two! Happy caching and stuff! Quote
+bigredmed Posted February 20, 2004 Posted February 20, 2004 If I had a sig item that was cool enough to trade with someone, I would be licking stamps as we speak.... Quote
+Snoogans Posted February 20, 2004 Posted February 20, 2004 Signature items are the first thing that I trade for. I love the handmade stuff. I would love to trade by mail. I don't have anything cool yet. I'm not a craft doin kinda guy, but I plan to try my hand as soon as I can find something unusual enough to support my cultivated weirdness. Right now, I just leave something that glows in the dark if on a night raid. I also have about 8-10 pounds of red tiger's eye, and these little plastic mazes with the steel shot in them. The mazes are in the shape of the smilies that I use for my signature. I sign the back of each one with a Sharpie. Sn gans Quote
+The Weasel Posted February 20, 2004 Author Posted February 20, 2004 If I had a sig item that was cool enough to trade with someone, I would be licking stamps as we speak.... Do you have a signature item at all? I don't care what it is, a sinature item is a signature item. E-mail me if ya want to trade, even if don't think your item is very good! Quote
+Eric K Posted February 20, 2004 Posted February 20, 2004 Personally I would like to get my hands on any of the Geocoins out there that people are willing to trade for the USA Geocoins. Quote
+rover-r-us Posted February 20, 2004 Posted February 20, 2004 yes i would.but i'm still working in one Quote
+Snoogans Posted February 20, 2004 Posted February 20, 2004 Personally I would like to get my hands on any of the Geocoins out there that people are willing to trade for the USA Geocoins. I want one of those chainmail thingys someone was doing. Oh and SBPhishy's too... Sn gans Quote
+aka Monkey Posted February 20, 2004 Posted February 20, 2004 (edited) I now have a couple items. One is what I consider my signature item, which I will only place in some of the better caches I find, as they're too expensive to be handing out willy nilly. They will be rare, and hard to get. The other item will probably be placed in every cache I visit. I might be willing to trade items, depending on the trade. I'm a bit of a snob when it comes to signature items, and I'm not too interested in calling cards. My feeling is, what makes the signature items worth trading is the amount of time, energy and care that the person put into them. Not many calling cards fall into that category, IMHO. SBPhishy's are wonderful... they take time for him to make, and they're unique, with him hand-coloring each one. He also obviously took some care in putting them together, and did it all on a budget. The epitome of a perfect signature item. Edited February 20, 2004 by Indiana Cojones Quote
+cachefamily Posted February 21, 2004 Posted February 21, 2004 My signature item is only a personalized pencil, but I'll trade with anyone interested. Steve Quote
Captain Chaoss Posted February 21, 2004 Posted February 21, 2004 I have already, and would like to continue to trade, signature items by mail. If I see that someone has left a sig item in a cache, I make the special trip to get it. But, for some reason, this area doesn't yet seem to have very many sig items floating about. I currently have coins made from Sculpey, and am in the process of making items from Shrinky Dink material. If anyone would care to see what I have available, e-mail me and I'll forward pics. Quote
+Imajika Posted February 21, 2004 Posted February 21, 2004 I think what I would enjoy is mailing someone a few of my sig items to place in caches in their own area....so that other cachers in the area could have a chance at getting a sig item too. Of course, the person I mailed them to could keep one for himself/herself too! Quote
+programmer64 Posted February 21, 2004 Posted February 21, 2004 (edited) Won't have my geo poker chips for about a month, but would love to trade with anyone willing to trade sig items by mail. By the way my current avatar will be on my chips. Edited February 21, 2004 by programmer64 Quote
+Ltljon Posted February 21, 2004 Posted February 21, 2004 I think what I would enjoy is mailing someone a few of my sig items to place in caches in their own area....so that other cachers in the area could have a chance at getting a sig item too. Of course, the person I mailed them to could keep one for himself/herself too! I was thinking the same thing. It'd be kinda neat having mine scattered across the country or wherever & equally placing someones item around here. Quote
+The Weasel Posted February 21, 2004 Author Posted February 21, 2004 Cool, I'm glad I wasn't the only person interested in doing this. I welcome any signature item cachers who want to trade! Quote
+BlueDeuce Posted February 21, 2004 Posted February 21, 2004 Won't have my geo poker chips for about a month, but would love to trade with anyone willing to trade sig items by mail. By the way my current avatar will be on my chips. Sounds interesting. Where are you getting these from? Quote
+welch Posted February 21, 2004 Posted February 21, 2004 Won't have my geo poker chips for about a month, but would love to trade with anyone willing to trade sig items by mail. By the way my current avatar will be on my chips. Sounds interesting. Where are you getting these from? You can read more in this thread. Quote
+BlueDeuce Posted February 21, 2004 Posted February 21, 2004 Won't have my geo poker chips for about a month, but would love to trade with anyone willing to trade sig items by mail. By the way my current avatar will be on my chips. Sounds interesting. Where are you getting these from? You can read more in this thread. Well the images no longer show up in the post and Crusso link requires a login and passwd. Such is life. I guess I poke around the pokerchip.com site. Quote
SBPhishy Posted February 21, 2004 Posted February 21, 2004 I actually just sent one of my sig items to someone in South Carolina. I was surprised they asked. But, they did, and they shall receive. Quote
+The Weasel Posted February 22, 2004 Author Posted February 22, 2004 Cool, I have gotton some great response from this!! I may have to make another batch of wooden nickels!!! Quote
+The Weasel Posted March 30, 2004 Author Posted March 30, 2004 Just giving this topic a little bump to see if anybody else has come up a signature item they have created that they would like to trade with me? If your interested, just drop me a note!! Quote
+JoGPS Posted March 30, 2004 Posted March 30, 2004 I am all for it and see no reason why we should not be doing it. ………….. JOE Quote
+Quantum Mechanic Posted March 31, 2004 Posted March 31, 2004 I'll trade anyone for sig items. The only things I do not like are cheap store bought items or cards. Mine are called Quantum Squares and I don't have a pic to show, but they are cool. Many thanks to Navdog for the artwork! Quote
+Red Clover Posted March 31, 2004 Posted March 31, 2004 I would LOVE to trade sig items, though I'd reserve it for people that are not in my state of course lol. My signature item is a red clover keychain fob (made w/ shrinky dinks and looks like my avitar) on the keychain is one of the old fashioned barrel type skeleton keys. I just won a buttload of them off ebay should be ready to send in a week. My boyfriends screen name is the undertaker so a good fit for the two of us. Man oh man the emailing I'll be doing to some of you tonight.. there goes my beauty sleep lol Feel free to drop me a line as well if your interested. Quote
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