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Re: First finder prize
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Reply to: #28815 by The Purple Ladybug
Jul 13, 2006 12:16pm
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My own personal PREference is for items which can be placed in one's own logbook - making me not a fan of "trinkets" which I have no where to put.

So, when I place a box I usually work in a copy of the stamp itself with some kind of "dressing it up". It's been as simple as just putting a border around a stamp image, or more elaborate...almost always working in some of the paper or cloth I used for the logbook's cover...

It really depends on what kind of mood I'm in when I finish up a box, since the FF is what I do last and it's often getting late. For me, I like each of my FFs to be unique. I've seen others where the placer has a standard FF certificate and they put the stamp image (and their own personal stamp) on the certificate, the name of the box, etc.

Some don't put FFs at all, btw, but I'm a fan of finding them, so I do the extra work to make one when I place a box...

preboxed
Re: First finder prize
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Reply to: #28815 by The Purple Ladybug
Jul 13, 2006 1:57pm
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Actually I have heard hints of, and actually found in one box, a coupon or business card redeemable for food items (ie. a beer, an ice cream etc.)
Re: First finder prize
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Reply to: #28815 by The Purple Ladybug
Jul 13, 2006 2:06pm
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We're new to letterboxing, but have been first finders once so far. We were treated to a hitchhiker as our FF prize. FYI.

I'm about to plant some boxes this month. I think we'll leave a certificate (as described in another response) as well as a hitchhiker. It keeps it all "in" the game... although if a box was hidden in a coffee shop or in a shopping center, I can see how a certificate for a cup of coffee, or a local food shop certificate might be fun too...

Ladybugs Picnic
Re: First finder prize
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Reply to: #28815 by The Purple Ladybug
Jul 13, 2006 2:47pm
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I don't do first finder's prizes for boxes for an event or WOM boxes, but I do them on regular boxes (this is just my personal preference only!).

I do certificates sometimes with other prizes, sometimes just the certificate. We have created bookmarks and framed images from the stamp image, a little story book with the stamp series, put in related store bought trinkets, modified store bought trinkets with the image and note of first finder, put in a WOM clue as a prize (mine), put in related HH-- I like to make it so you never know what might be in there. :)
Re: First finder prize
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Reply to: #28815 by The Purple Ladybug
Jul 13, 2006 3:51pm
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Funny you should ask. Just today I bought some Polymer clay with the idea of making a *First Finder* charm/medallion/ whatever you want it to be. My idea is to carve a wooden stamp and use it to press out the tokens and then make a hole that a cord could be strung through. I've never worked wiht polymer clay before so we'll see how it works.

Shiloh
Re: First finder prize
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Reply to: #28815 by The Purple Ladybug
Jul 13, 2006 6:00pm
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Quote I would like to know what kind of things people leave in new boxes for the first finder.


I have left and found First Finder Certificates.

My certificates have the usual congratulations stuff plus the electronic version of whatever image I used printed on it. Then I also stamp my stamp on it. I keep them small enough so people can tape or glue them into the average size logbook without folding it more than once.

I have also gotten a wooden little disk with a little sticker printed like a First Finder Certificate. It was cute but it didn't fit in the logbook too well.

I have found a refrigerator magnet with the image of the stamp as well. I really liked that idea!

I've read about people who have put a letterbox in the letterbox. The first finder was supposed to take it and replant it as a permanent plant somewhere of their choosing and put it on the websites. That was creative.

Larry
Re: First finder prize
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Reply to: #28815 by The Purple Ladybug
Jul 14, 2006 6:58am
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This information is just what I was looking for. Thanks to all who replied.

I am wanting to place a box in an area that is known for family entertainment. I thought tickets for free admissioin would be cool. (I can get them at a discount)

I also like the idea of making a nice presentation of the stamp to be placed in the log book.

P.S. I stayed up late last night working on my personal stamp.....yeah, I think it looks good. It was much easier than I expected. I am already having to tell myself, "Get your work done FIRST!!!" lol I am soooo pumped!

Thanks again,
-TPL
Re: First finder prize
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Reply to: #28815 by The Purple Ladybug
Jul 14, 2006 12:54pm
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I am currently working on a 50 box series - one for each state. I decided that it might be cool to have a postcard from the state in the box as a first finder's prize. So if any of you would be interested in sending me a postcard from your state (I'm from Illinois so I have that covered) please email me here at AQ for my address. I thought it might also be neat if donors could stamp their personal stamp on the card where the message would be. I have people sending postcards from Alaska and Hawaii. Most other states are open. :D Anyone interested?!
Cherokee Rose 2
Re: First finder prize
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Reply to: #28815 by The Purple Ladybug
Jul 28, 2006 9:42am
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I live in a winter wonderland and hibernate. I did a lot of practice carving this past winter and thought about first finder prizes. I wanted something to do however, so I went searching the craft section. In the end I found suncatchers that you "paint" with this stuff, I'm sure someone will know what I'm talking about. In between carving I painted on those and that's what I'm using for ff prizes. They may not have anything to do with the box or location, but I know people like them so whatever.

Moonduck