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cstjohn · Posted: Mon Nov 06, 2006 10:29 am Post subject: Pirate

Have any of you guys had this happen to your coins? Sure stinks.

http://www.geocaching.com/track/details.aspx?id=648442

http://www.geocaching.com/track/details.aspx?id=647554

I suppose there is really nothing I can do. Too bad, because I really like releasing coins into the wild. This may tame down or stop that.

GeoPierce · Posted: Mon Nov 06, 2006 10:35 am Post subject:

I've seen a few logs recently from the Geocoin Pirate but never had it happen to me. But I've only released a few coins.
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Marsha and Silent Bob · Past MnGCA President Joined: 02 Sep 2003 Posts: 6261

At least you know someone stole it as opposed to those that take them out of circulation and add them to their personal collections w/o telling anyone.
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LucidOndine · Posted: Mon Nov 06, 2006 10:54 am Post subject:

That really sucks. We should string up all pirates by their tights. Cool

The ninjas will volunteer their services.
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Moe the Sleaze · Posted: Mon Nov 06, 2006 10:54 am Post subject:

That account has only been active for a week. I think it's too early to be sure that he/she is really planning on stealing the coins indefinitely. I wouldn't give up all hope yet.
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GeoPierce · Posted: Mon Nov 06, 2006 11:00 am Post subject:

GeoPierce · Posted: Mon Nov 06, 2006 11:01 am Post subject:

KC0GRN · Past MnGCA Board Joined: 22 Feb 2004 Posts: 1424

Some people think it might be a practical joke, I'm uncertain considering how new they are. If they persist, I might suggest putting a note on your active coin pages to tell cachers to keep the coin out of missouri.

pfalstad · Geocacher Joined: 02 Feb 2006 Posts: 962 Location: Edina

Hasn't happened to me.. My problem is newbies taking the coins and not logging them properly, or never caching again.

jrest · Posted: Tue Nov 07, 2006 5:35 pm Post subject:

Yep, the pirate has one of my coins. I too am not sure what the real deal is with this.

http://www.geocaching.com/track/details.aspx?id=676312

Have my eye on this one, but no movement yet. Got a note from someone who noticed it, I figured it was a cacher?...

After I heard the "news" I sent an email thanking them for the grab and was looking forward to seeing where it lands. No response???

Oh well... CACHE ON!!!!!!!
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Pear Head · Posted: Tue Nov 07, 2006 6:20 pm Post subject:

LucidOndine · Posted: Tue Nov 07, 2006 11:24 pm Post subject:

It might be worth your while to do what this guy did: http://www.geocaching.com/track/details.aspx?id=545855

Not sure if it matters, but if he ever shows them to anyone to log, or the like, at least the identity of the theif will be known.

Unlikely, but better than nothing.
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GeoPierce · Posted: Wed Nov 08, 2006 9:27 am Post subject:

TheGilby4 · Posted: Mon Dec 04, 2006 12:33 am Post subject:

GeoPierce · Posted: Mon Dec 04, 2006 12:21 pm Post subject: