[Shop Geocaching]

Just in the time for the holidays, we've added several new items to Shop Geocaching!

A limited edition 2011 Christmas tree ornament! Get this before it's gone!



Just added yesterday, our Hide It, Find It, Log It T-shirt!



A great little nano speck light to add to your jacket zipper!



For the smart phone cacher, we've added a geocaching phone starter kit!



The first ever Challenges Geocoin!



We've also added a line of Hamster T-Shirts and Trackable Tags, Trackable Walking Sticks, a new style of cool cloth bandana, new Cachekinz, new Cachebuddies and so much more!! Check out all the new items here!

For shoppers outside the United States, please check with our international distributors for official gear.

Happy Holiday and Happy Caching from all of us here at Groundspeak!

[LutherNation]

I just bought the tree ornament! I love the globe design on it!

[Team Pixos]

It really is not that hard to ship to Canada. It is insulting that Ground Speak won't be bothered with us to do it. Make a partnership with a shipper.

[Shop Geocaching]

We appreciate your feedback on this and will take it into consideration. We currently work with a lot of distributors around the world that provide official geocaching gear to various countries. You'll want to check their websites from this link: http://shop.geocachi...onal-retailers/.

[SwineFlew]

I was hoping to find a Christmas theme Geocoin or TB to give away as gifts.

[t4e]

Shop Geocaching, on 06 December 2011 - 04:50 PM, said:

We appreciate your feedback on this and will take it into consideration. We currently work with a lot of distributors around the world that provide official geocaching gear to various countries. You'll want to check their websites from this link: http://shop.geocachi...onal-retailers/.

i agree with Team Pixos, shipping is not that expensive to Canada
there are many items that no store carries them here
and there's the mark up to deal with, take the TB for example, i've seen it as much as double the price Groundspeak sells it for plus tax


why is European Union listed as a country?

[dameetro]

We would really love a trackable license plate for the front of our geomobile. Any chance we'll see that in the store one day?

This post has been edited by dameetro: 06 December 2011 - 06:14 PM

[jholly]

dameetro, on 06 December 2011 - 06:12 PM, said:

We would really love a trackable license plate for the front of our geomobile. Any chance we'll see that in the store one day?

Most states require a front license plate on a car and to not have one is a violation of the vehicle laws. Mississippi one of the few states that does not require a front license plate.

[Manville Possum Hunters]

Where I live we have a different Christmas tree ornament every year sold by our County Tourism. This year it is the Upper Falls of Little Stony featured on the ornament, which is also a listed EarthCache and tourist attraction. http://www.geocachin...8d-f88b9be93e23

I'm guessing that has something to do with one of the tourism members being a geocacher.

Myself? I'm a geocoin collector, and just have to have that challange coin!

[SwineFlew]

jholly, on 06 December 2011 - 08:14 PM, said:

dameetro, on 06 December 2011 - 06:12 PM, said:

We would really love a trackable license plate for the front of our geomobile. Any chance we'll see that in the store one day?

Most states require a front license plate on a car and to not have one is a violation of the vehicle laws. Mississippi one of the few states that does not require a front license plate.

In fact there is a total 19 states that doesn't require a front license plate. Most of them are in the deep south.

[dakboy]

jholly, on 06 December 2011 - 08:14 PM, said:

dameetro, on 06 December 2011 - 06:12 PM, said:

We would really love a trackable license plate for the front of our geomobile. Any chance we'll see that in the store one day?

Most states require a front license plate on a car and to not have one is a violation of the vehicle laws. Mississippi one of the few states that does not require a front license plate.

I don't see how that should prevent anyone from selling one. It's up to the buyer to adhere to their local laws, Groundspeak isn't in the traffic law enforcement business.

[TheLoneGrangers]

Thanks for the thread, I found two perfect gifts for my wife, the awesome T-shirt and ornament! My wife is a huge fan of Survivor and geocaching, perfect!

[Coldgears]

Can the christmas ornament function as a geocache? That's what I thought, and I was thinking about buying it. But rereading it, it says nothing about being hidable.

[Grasmere Duo]

Just spent $40, ouch. I am very susceptible to suggestions.

[Love]

SwineFlew, on 06 December 2011 - 05:37 PM, said:

I was hoping to find a Christmas theme Geocoin or TB to give away as gifts.

We did have a geocoin available, but it sold out very fast!

[Love]

t4e, on 06 December 2011 - 06:05 PM, said:

why is European Union listed as a country?

We have many European distributors that can ship throughout the European Union. You'll find most of those distributors are listed in that category as well as the country they're located in. This helps for those cachers located in countries that don't have a distributor yet.

dameetro, on 06 December 2011 - 06:12 PM, said:

We would really love a trackable license plate for the front of our geomobile. Any chance we'll see that in the store one day?

We think this is a great idea too and have been looking into options.

Coldgears, on 07 December 2011 - 01:17 PM, said:

Can the christmas ornament function as a geocache? That's what I thought, and I was thinking about buying it. But rereading it, it says nothing about being hidable.

This is a fun idea - maybe we'll be able to do something like this next year. But this year's ornament is meant for a tree as you see here...

[vds]

jholly, on 06 December 2011 - 08:14 PM, said:

dameetro, on 06 December 2011 - 06:12 PM, said:

We would really love a trackable license plate for the front of our geomobile. Any chance we'll see that in the store one day?

Most states require a front license plate on a car and to not have one is a violation of the vehicle laws. Mississippi one of the few states that does not require a front license plate.

PA to name another. Nice idea though.

How about alternately a trackable plate 'cover' ?

[Ambient_Skater]

vds, on 10 December 2011 - 07:43 PM, said:

How about alternately a trackable plate 'cover' ?

Covering a license plate with anything that's not completely transparent would be illegal just about everywhere.

[Chrysalides]

vds, on 10 December 2011 - 07:43 PM, said:

How about alternately a trackable plate 'cover' ?

Do you mean license plate frame?

[TerraViators]

no thanks.

[TheRoadWife]

I missed the ornament *cry* If anyone has one they are willing to part with i'm VERY interested!

[WashoeZephyr]

I just bought the aqua pack for the phone, has anyone used one of these? We are planning some ocean side caching in a couple of weeks. Thought it might be a good idea.

[GeoReapers]

Got the ornament and the geocoin, both very nice. Thanks GS for once again giving me a reason to blow money on cool stuff

[honeychile]

Here's my geocaching wish list from Shop Geocaching:

[MissJenn]

honeychile,
I love you and your creativity. Perfectly executed, too!

[RCA777]

<sigh><I'm currently enchanted by the song...>

'Better not tell Jessica Rabbit, but I think she's got some stiff competition from Signal's Date in the "Cute-Toon" category...

This post has been edited by RCA777: 16 December 2011 - 12:39 PM

[honeychile]

For next year -- we need Signal wrapping paper! I see lots of places online where either a roll or a sheet (folded) could be ordered. That would be great for geocaching Christmas gifts. In fact, it would be pretty cool all year long for events and such. Maybe a couple of choices -- one for holiday and another for every day? Or possibly a pack with several sheets for various occasions? Sort of like below:

[larryc43230]

honeychile, on 18 December 2011 - 09:31 AM, said:

For next year -- we need Signal wrapping paper! I see lots of places online where either a roll or a sheet (folded) could be ordered. That would be great for geocaching Christmas gifts. In fact, it would be pretty cool all year long for events and such. Maybe a couple of choices -- one for holiday and another for every day? Or possibly a pack with several sheets for various occasions? Sort of like below:

I'm thinking this would be great for use at geocaching events.

--Larry

P.S. Loved your soulful rendition of "Signal Baby"

This post has been edited by larryc43230: 18 December 2011 - 10:23 AM

[AZcachemeister]

larryc43230, on 18 December 2011 - 10:22 AM, said:

P.S. Loved your soulful rendition of "Signal Baby"

Soulful?

I'd say sensuous would be a better adjective.

WOW!

[MissJenn]

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Quote

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If you want to upgrade someone to Geocaching Premium, but prefer to have something physical for them to unwrap, check out the Premium Membership Gift Card, which can be purchased through Shop Geocaching or through selected International Retailers.

With all the time your special geocacher will save with Geocaching Premium, they might just have enough time to give you the gift of Premium Membership.

[Dgwphotos]

Is the Tech+Nature tee shirt being discontinued? There are only two in stock, and they are 2X sized, way too big for me.

[Shop Geocaching]

Have you seen what's new lately? We're adding a new t-shirt of the month program that starts this month. Each month we'll release a fun new geocaching shirt!

[MissJenn]

Dgwphotos, on 23 December 2011 - 12:28 PM, said:

Is the Tech+Nature tee shirt being discontinued?

Please watch for a new version of this design .... coming soon.

[Team Pixos]

Doesn't do anyone but USA people any good.

[Guwapo]

Love, on 08 December 2011 - 10:54 AM, said:

dameetro, on 06 December 2011 - 06:12 PM, said:

We would really love a trackable license plate for the front of our geomobile. Any chance we'll see that in the store one day?

We think this is a great idea too and have been looking into options.

In New Zealand the option is to get a personalised plate. Guwapo's CacheMobile will soon be sporting one from Plates. I'm sure other countries and US states have similar schemes.

[Dgwphotos]

MissJenn, on 02 March 2012 - 02:41 PM, said:

Dgwphotos, on 23 December 2011 - 12:28 PM, said:

Is the Tech+Nature tee shirt being discontinued?

Please watch for a new version of this design .... coming soon.

I got one of the current/old design after they came back into stock.

[steben6]

Wish Groundspeak would make a Jeep wheel cover with the GS logo on it. I know lots of people who would buy them!

[Sol seaker]

I just renewed my membership.
I filled in all my credit card info and wished there was a button to hit so I could add on some supplies at the same time.

I would have bought some stuff at that moment. It makes one in the mood having just purchased membership. Perhaps you can add that as an option. A lot of other websites do it.

[Dgwphotos]

Team Pixos, on 04 March 2012 - 04:57 PM, said:

Doesn't do anyone but USA people any good.

International Retailers

[Shop Geocaching]

Our March t-shirt of the Month has just been released on the website. Check out the fun new ladies Cache at the end of the Rainbow t-shirts. See these shirts and other fun new items on our what's new page!

[Ambrosia]

It's a really cute shirt. But is it just me, or is the cache placed in an, um, interesting spot?

[MissJenn]

Ambrosia, The cache should always be in an interesting spot, right?

Quote

"When you go to hide a geocache, think of the reason you are bringing people to that spot. If the only reason is for the geocache, then find a better spot." – briansnat

The design moves around depending on the size of shirt you purchase.

[honeychile]

MissJenn, on 15 March 2012 - 08:39 AM, said:

Ambrosia, The cache should always be in an interesting spot, right?

Quote

"When you go to hide a geocache, think of the reason you are bringing people to that spot. If the only reason is for the geocache, then find a better spot." – briansnat

The design moves around depending on the size of shirt you purchase.

Also dependent on the size and shape of the underlayment.

[SwineFlew]

honeychile, on 15 March 2012 - 09:14 AM, said:

MissJenn, on 15 March 2012 - 08:39 AM, said:

Ambrosia, The cache should always be in an interesting spot, right?

Quote

"When you go to hide a geocache, think of the reason you are bringing people to that spot. If the only reason is for the geocache, then find a better spot." – briansnat

The design moves around depending on the size of shirt you purchase.

Also dependent on the size and shape of the underlayment.

Can we keep it on topic?

[honeychile]

I totally agree. Somebody's going to have to call a moderator!

[Ambrosia]

MissJenn, on 15 March 2012 - 08:39 AM, said:

Ambrosia, The cache should always be in an interesting spot, right?

Quote

"When you go to hide a geocache, think of the reason you are bringing people to that spot. If the only reason is for the geocache, then find a better spot." – briansnat

The design moves around depending on the size of shirt you purchase.

honeychile, on 15 March 2012 - 09:14 AM, said:

MissJenn, on 15 March 2012 - 08:39 AM, said:

Ambrosia, The cache should always be in an interesting spot, right?

Quote

"When you go to hide a geocache, think of the reason you are bringing people to that spot. If the only reason is for the geocache, then find a better spot." – briansnat

The design moves around depending on the size of shirt you purchase.

Also dependent on the size and shape of the underlayment.

Took the words out of my mouth.


Sooo...what we're saying here, is that if you order a t-shirt, you won't know until you try it on how it will look on you. I'm not sure if I'm brave enough! (But I really like the shirt!)

This post has been edited by Ambrosia: 15 March 2012 - 09:25 AM

[Shop Geocaching]

Lots of new trackables added in the past week including GeoSoftie Signal Tags!

[Castle Mischief]

Shop Geocaching, on 26 March 2012 - 10:08 AM, said:

Lots of new trackables added in the past week including GeoSoftie Signal Tags!

I'm curious as to how these will hold up over the years as compared to metal Travel Bugs and coins.

[Love]

My initial testing in the office found them to be pretty durable. We'll be happy to hear feedback on how they fare over time.

[Team Pixos]

Love, on 27 March 2012 - 10:57 AM, said:

My initial testing in the office found them to be pretty durable. We'll be happy to hear feedback on how they fare over time.

How did they fare in the hamster pen?