Batman1984 Posted May 24, 2004 Share Posted May 24, 2004 How long is a normal wait for a cache to be approved? See some approved on the same day and have been waiting myself for three days. What is the longest wait anyone had? Quote Link to comment
+clearpath Posted May 24, 2004 Share Posted May 24, 2004 Keep in mind, most if not all, approvers are volunteers. One of my caches was approved the same day another one took over 3 days. There is no set time frame. Quote Link to comment
+Team GPSaxophone Posted May 24, 2004 Share Posted May 24, 2004 I had one approved in as little as 1 hour, most take 24-72 hours. It could take longer if your approver is out geocaching. If you haven't heard anything in a week, email your approver. Quote Link to comment
+welch Posted May 24, 2004 Share Posted May 24, 2004 'Normal' is likely something specific to your area (and whichever approver is to be looking at your cache). Also, the type and location of cache may factor in. Simple traditionals might be approved first, while multis are held longer to check all location. Virtuals will get a REAL good look over, and Locationless won't get approved at all. If your cache is in an area known to be cache unfriendly, or a place that has a known permit process (ie. some state parks require you file out a form or two and visit with the park ranger) then approval may take even longer. Quote Link to comment
+SnowLeopard Posted May 24, 2004 Share Posted May 24, 2004 If you do decide to email your approver, be sure to include your cache name and waypoint name - makes it easier for the approvers to know which cache you're talking about. Quote Link to comment
+rusty_tlc Posted May 24, 2004 Share Posted May 24, 2004 I had one approved in as little as 1 hour, most take 24-72 hours. It could take longer if your approver is out geocaching. If you haven't heard anything in a week, email your approver. We are so lucky to have COAdmin as the approver for our neck of the woods. The service is the best. Quote Link to comment
+Johnnie Stalkers Posted May 24, 2004 Share Posted May 24, 2004 Keystone is usually pretty quick. The longest I have had to wait is 2 days and on that one he had some concerns to be settled. Keystone is the best approver in the whole wide world. PS- I am placing a new cache tonight. Keystone? Buddy?...... Quote Link to comment
+briansnat Posted May 24, 2004 Share Posted May 24, 2004 Longest I had to wait was 3 days. Its usually within 12 hours and more than once I've had one approved while I was still making final edits to the cache page. Quote Link to comment
+mtn-man Posted May 24, 2004 Share Posted May 24, 2004 I actually am working on this cache. I posted a note with some clarification questions yesterday. I see you posted the answers yesterday at some point. I did not look at caches last night since we were still working on the big hole in my shower wall last night. I have just approved your cache based on the notes you have added yesterday and today. Sorry for the delay. With some of the cryptic caches we try to make sure there are no issues. My main concern was proximity to schools. Seems to be no issue there. Have fun with the cache! Quote Link to comment
+rusty_tlc Posted May 24, 2004 Share Posted May 24, 2004 Keystone is usually pretty quick. The longest I have had to wait is 2 days and on that one he had some concerns to be settled. Keystone is the best approver in the whole wide world. PS- I am placing a new cache tonight. Keystone? Buddy?...... CoAdmin is so good sometimes my caches are approved before I submit them. Quote Link to comment
uperdooper Posted May 24, 2004 Share Posted May 24, 2004 Keystone is usually pretty quick. The longest I have had to wait is 2 days and on that one he had some concerns to be settled. Keystone is the best approver in the whole wide world. PS- I am placing a new cache tonight. Keystone? Buddy?...... CoAdmin is so good sometimes my caches are approved before I submit them. ah! would you dab a little make-up on to cover that brown streak on your nose.? Quote Link to comment
+Team GPSaxophone Posted May 24, 2004 Share Posted May 24, 2004 Keystone is usually pretty quick. The longest I have had to wait is 2 days and on that one he had some concerns to be settled. Keystone is the best approver in the whole wide world. PS- I am placing a new cache tonight. Keystone? Buddy?...... CoAdmin is so good sometimes my caches are approved before I submit them. but he doesn't come to your events, does he? Quote Link to comment
+rusty_tlc Posted May 24, 2004 Share Posted May 24, 2004 Keystone is usually pretty quick. The longest I have had to wait is 2 days and on that one he had some concerns to be settled. Keystone is the best approver in the whole wide world. PS- I am placing a new cache tonight. Keystone? Buddy?...... CoAdmin is so good sometimes my caches are approved before I submit them. but he doesn't come to your events, does he? Yeah he trust' me, I think he wants to keep an eye on you. Quote Link to comment
+Team GPSaxophone Posted May 24, 2004 Share Posted May 24, 2004 Keystone is usually pretty quick. The longest I have had to wait is 2 days and on that one he had some concerns to be settled. Keystone is the best approver in the whole wide world. PS- I am placing a new cache tonight. Keystone? Buddy?...... CoAdmin is so good sometimes my caches are approved before I submit them. but he doesn't come to your events, does he? Yeah he trust' me, I think he wants to keep an eye on you. He wants to make sure I can keep an eye on Duane (since I'll be moving to Colorado Springs soon) Quote Link to comment
+rusty_tlc Posted May 24, 2004 Share Posted May 24, 2004 Keystone is usually pretty quick. The longest I have had to wait is 2 days and on that one he had some concerns to be settled. Keystone is the best approver in the whole wide world. PS- I am placing a new cache tonight. Keystone? Buddy?...... CoAdmin is so good sometimes my caches are approved before I submit them. but he doesn't come to your events, does he? Yeah he trust' me, I think he wants to keep an eye on you. He wants to make sure I can keep an eye on Duane (since I'll be moving to Colorado Springs soon) Off topic reply: Cool you got a transfer? On Topic: It's really all about communication. For example if you have any question about a cache getting approved it's best to e-mail your approver with a general idea of where the cache will be and anything you feel might be questionable. This approach saves everybody involve a lot of trouble. Quote Link to comment
+CO Admin Posted May 24, 2004 Share Posted May 24, 2004 Excellent point. My favorite cache to approve is the one that has the approver note that starts out "This is the cache I told you about...." makes things so easy Quote Link to comment
+Johnnie Stalkers Posted May 25, 2004 Share Posted May 25, 2004 (edited) My cache has been submitted for approval for approximately 97 seconds. What the HECK IS TAKING SO LONG? Come on Keystone, show those approver wanna bes who the king REALLY is. Electric Confection Edited May 25, 2004 by Johnnie Stalkers Quote Link to comment
+Hemlock Posted May 25, 2004 Share Posted May 25, 2004 My favorite cache to approve is the one that has the approver note that starts out "I just sent something to your PayPal account." Quote Link to comment
+Team GPSaxophone Posted May 25, 2004 Share Posted May 25, 2004 Excellent point. My favorite cache to approve is the one that has the approver note that starts out "This is the cache I told you about...." makes things so easy Expect to see my submissions soon Quote Link to comment
+astrojr1&GGGal Posted May 25, 2004 Share Posted May 25, 2004 I don't think 9Key ever leaves his computer! We've been approved in something like 30 minutes on more than one occasion. Quote Link to comment
+Johnnie Stalkers Posted May 25, 2004 Share Posted May 25, 2004 (edited) My cache has been submitted for approval for approximately 97 seconds. What the HECK IS TAKING SO LONG? Come on Keystone, show those approver wanna bes who the king REALLY is. Electric Confection 22 minutes, now that HAS TO BE A RECORD! Paypal should arrive in the next 20 minutes. You rock KA! Edited May 25, 2004 by Johnnie Stalkers Quote Link to comment
+TheNomad Posted May 25, 2004 Share Posted May 25, 2004 Crow T. Robot (a sock-puppet admin account) does our approvals around the Orlando area. He's always been very responsive. I've had caches approved within an hour or so. Sometimes, when GC.COM was experiencing some serious growth issues, I've waited until the wee hours of the night before he'd consider doing approvals. And, when things are not quite kosher, he's most professional and helpful. Considering what I've read about others' experiences, I couldn't be happier. Thanks Crow (if you're reading)! Quote Link to comment
+The SuzyQs Posted May 25, 2004 Share Posted May 25, 2004 Crow T Robot approved one of my caches in about 10 minutes... He is very good. We love our Florida approver... Quote Link to comment
+Nazgul Posted May 25, 2004 Share Posted May 25, 2004 Excellent point. My favorite cache to approve is the one that has the approver note that starts out "This is the cache I told you about...." makes things so easy In that case, the one I'm waiting for approval on is the one I told you about (and asked pesky noob questions about) last week. Uh... maybe I should have left out the part about being pesky.... Doh! Quote Link to comment
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