Where do geocoins go?

Over the last few weeks I have noticed a dark side to geocaching that disrupts the community and enjoyment of the find. I usually plan ahead and figure out what route I want to take in order to find several cache's without wasting extra gas. There was a day where I went way out of my way to find a new "Maine Pirate Quest" geocoin and pass it along...I love to watch all the geocoins and travel bugs that I find and watch where they end up. Well this day someone had found several cache's where the coin had been taken and the website not showing someone owning it and passing it along. I am a geocoin owner and it disturbs me to see these coins ending up in someones personal collection or the cacher not responsible enough to pass it along as it was intended to be. I know the geocoins are well crafted and worth keeping....but if you like the coin well enough.....then take a picture of it and pass it along and let others find it and experience the enjoyment you did.

Most of the time everything is smooth and fun....but there are times that I have to email some cachers and almost beg them to move the geocoin. I guess I am sensitive or just a rule follower. I appreciate 98% of all that I communicate with and most cachers are very eager to hep out noobs and pass along resourceful information. I love caching and if you read this blog comment understand that someone took the time and money to make this hobby worth while.