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Thread: Garmin Geocoin Challenge - Free Geocoins!

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    The Birches Head Hunters Guest

    Default Garmin Geocoin Challenge - Free Geocoins!

    Just in case anyone hasn't seen the posting on the GC forums, Garmin are currently giving away (yes - free!) a 'hoard' of limited-edition geocoins across the UK in Blacks and Millets stores.

    Here's a website all about it:-

    http://garminuk.geocaching.com/

    The 'Participating Stores' list can be ignored. Mrs BHH popped into our local Blacks today (not listed), and they confirmed that they'll be receiving a box of coins sometime next week.

    There's also a prize draw linked to the coins. :socool:

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    and i can't get one
    Dont blame your GPS.... Your the muppet at the controls!

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    Quote Originally Posted by hiho9 View Post
    and i can't get one
    Well, don't leave us in suspense, lol...! Why can't you get one?
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    i aint going into medowhell on the weekend....
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    Oxford are all out! Dunno if they're getting anymore. They received a packet of 18 and started dishing them out yesterday. Glad I ran for it this morning, rather nice coin there

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    rub it in fraggle ;-)
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    After reading the thread on gc.com, I made a slight detour to Telford (on my way to Wales) and picked up a coin.

    I have now registered it and plan to drop it off at a cache in North Staffordshire on Sunday.

    Ivan
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    Default Different types of coin

    Hi, got my Big Ben coin on Sat.

    Have any of the other 4 deisgns been seen?

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    Not to my knowledge, I'd keep in contact with yer local blacks to see when they get a delivery.

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    I have been lucky enough to receive a coin today via a friend who managed to get 3
    I think the wording on the site has changed as I never noticed this sentance before

    "Please note that all Blacks and Millets Stores will soon be participating in this promotion. Please check back for updates."

    It looks to me as if another batch of stores will be chosen when they release the next design which would help those that don't live near any of the currant ones

    Fingers crossed folks

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    Just got a coin from Blacks in York Monks Cross have a fair few for the first come first served. Can anyone confirm what coin has been released, seems I got a London Eye one and me mate got a different one?

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    Quote Originally Posted by fraggle69 View Post
    Just got a coin from Blacks in York Monks Cross have a fair few for the first come first served. Can anyone confirm what coin has been released, seems I got a London Eye one and me mate got a different one?
    The main forums are reporting that all have been released. Pics
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    Managed to get 3 today from Blacks in Cambridge... sent two of the family in at different times to nab different ones.
    Stonehenge, Clifton Bridge and London Eye.

    look good.
    Happy Caching

    Gazooks

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    Quote Originally Posted by gazooks View Post
    Managed to get 3 today from Blacks in Cambridge... sent two of the family in at different times to nab different ones.
    Stonehenge, Clifton Bridge and London Eye.

    look good.

    Good thinking Graeme....... Do you think I could get away with sending Frew & Mol in for some lol

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    Quote Originally Posted by molfrew-mosstoad View Post
    Good thinking Graeme....... Do you think I could get away with sending Frew & Mol in for some lol

    Why not they could be considered valid customers - although young !! :socool:
    Happy Caching

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    I was told by a manager that, "I wouldn't know if you grabbed 2 strangers off the street and asked them to come in and get them for you".
    Who's had the accident!!
    Who called the doctor?

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    I've got an angel of the north geocoin, but would prefer stonehenge, big ben or one of the others. Anyone up for a swap?

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