The Thomson Clan Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 (edited) Wondering if anyone can help. Found and grabbed a trackable coin today but when I try and log it it says the code on it does not exist... but I am able to visit the log page via the actual geocache and see where it has been. Code on trackable is <secret tracking number removed by moderator>. Edited October 16, 2014 by Eartha Quote Link to comment
+pastor_b Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 (edited) Wondering if anyone can help. Found and grabbed a trackable coin today but when I try and log it it says the code on it does not exist... but I am able to visit the log page via the actual geocache and see where it has been. Code on trackable is ------- If the coin is a Finnish Micro, the 1 in the tracking code is an "I" don't know if this helps Edited October 16, 2014 by Pastor_B Quote Link to comment
+Bear and Ragged Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 Please edit your post to remove the code! Quote Link to comment
+pastor_b Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 (edited) Please edit your post to remove the code! Bear and Ragged: is this your trackable? ...sorry; I was only trying to help....didn't know it was wrong to help or that I had breached some sort of protocol [the code they were using registered as non-existent...]; so I suggested a "fix" my apologies Edited October 16, 2014 by Pastor_B Quote Link to comment
+Bear and Ragged Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 Usual suggestion is try some other letter/number combinations eg 1/I/L - 2/Z - 5/S etc. There are some 'less than honest' cachers out there who will use numbers made public to log false finds... Quote Link to comment
+michellepluseight Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 Pastor B, your fix is correct and helpful, but the OP shouldn't have posted that code to begin with. Now anyone can log the trackable without actually having or seeing it. Those codes are meant to be secret. Quote Link to comment
+Bear and Ragged Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 2.1. Two code numbers for each Trackable There are 2 codes for each Trackable. Reference Code this code, beginning with TBXXXX, is visible for everyone who visits the Trackable page. It is a unique reference number for each item. It can be used to log a note to the Trackable. It will be shown after the activation process. Tracking Code this code is stamped or engraved on the Trackable. This is the tracking code necessary to log an action on a Trackable, and is meant to be seen only by people who actually have the item in their hands. Please do not show this number in your uploaded photos or in your online notes. Quote Link to comment
+pastor_b Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 For the record I did not post the tracking code Quote Link to comment
+pastor_b Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 I also understand there are less than honest cashers out there that log false finds but this particular tracking code was an invalid tracking code I was only trying to help Quote Link to comment
+Bear and Ragged Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 For the record I did not post the tracking code Agreed. But you did Quote the original post, which included -close enough- the tracking code, with a suggestion of what the correct code could be. Quote Link to comment
The Thomson Clan Posted October 16, 2014 Author Share Posted October 16, 2014 Hi sorry, didn't mean to break rules or cause offence, just worried that I've removed a trackable and can't log it. It says code not valid yet has travelled quite far. I intend relocating the coin in a few days when we are down South. Tried replacing the 1 but still nothing. If a moderator could please message me and discuss further that would be helpful x Quote Link to comment
The Thomson Clan Posted October 16, 2014 Author Share Posted October 16, 2014 Actually, replace using your alternatives and it has now sent. Again sorry for posting code.. First time using the forum or removing a trackable and really struggled finding help on main page. Lesson learned and I'll not do it again. Thank you pastor b for your help x Quote Link to comment
+Eartha Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 I removed the tracking code. All is well. Quote Link to comment
+pastor_b Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 I removed the tracking code. All is well. thanks for your assistance Quote Link to comment
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