question mark for cache size

[+apetro]

why wouldn't a hider put the cache size on their listing, is it just to make the difficulty rating higher, or is there another reason?

 

thanks!

[+TrailGators]

why wouldn't a hider put the cache size on their listing, is it just to make the difficulty rating higher, or is there another reason?

 

thanks!

Some caches can be unusual. For example, a log on the back of of flat magnet. I've seen a few of these and the standard container types would not work for this type.

[jholly]

why wouldn't a hider put the cache size on their listing, is it just to make the difficulty rating higher, or is there another reason?

 

thanks!

 

Probably because it is a nano and they think they are being clever.

 

Jim

[sdarken]

The reasons I know of:

 

- it's something unique (like the magnet cache mentioned above) that doesn't really fit a category

- the owner forgot to make a selection (I did this once)

- the cache owner is trying to make things more difficult since you dont know what you're looking for.

Edited February 28, 2009 by sdarken

[+The Chessy Chumps]

As stated above, it is often due to the fact that the cache is a nano. There doesn't seem to be an option for a nano in the list (smallest being a micro). When I've reported a new nano cache, I've chosen 'other' from the dropdown menu and made a note in the cache description to say that it is a nano

 

Phil

The Chessy Chumps

[+briansnat]

Some reasons:

 

1. It's a mystery cache and the container is part of the mystery

 

2. The owner simply forgot to select the size

 

3. It's an object that really isn't a traditional container. Like a magnetic sign with a logbook taped to the back.

 

4. Its a nano or micro and because some geocachers dislike them and filter them out, it's a way to fooll them into looking for it

[+mfamilee]

The most recent cache we listed we declined to list the size because we consider it a unique hide - not a container that falls under one of the specific categories.

 

And it's NOT a nano!

[+wkmccall]

why wouldn't a hider put the cache size on their listing, is it just to make the difficulty rating higher, or is there another reason?

 

thanks!

 

I've found that it's usually due to the cache container being a micro because some cachers will filter out micros.

I've also seen it where the cache size will give away the cache too easily.

 

I have left off the size once - by mistake - and then went back to put it back in and I'll usually say it's a nano in the description.

Edited February 28, 2009 by wkmccall