archive question

[ThomasFamily102]

So I have a cache that is active as of right now. I believe tho it is an undetermined size in the area. Our plan is to archive the current cache and make a new cache possibly a large. How long after we archive the current cache can we make the new cache? Is there a waiting period we have to do?

[GOF and Bacall]

Once a cache is archived the site is available for the immediate placement of a new cache. No need to wait.

[Keystone]

If you own cache "A" and then decide that cache "B" is a better for the same immediate area due to cache concept, container, hiding spot, etc., then the answer depends on the publication date of cache "A." Please see the "Cache Permanence" guideline, which provides in relevant part:

When you report a cache on the Geocaching.com web site, geocachers should (and will) expect the cache to be there for a realistic and extended period of time. Therefore, caches that have the goal to move ("traveling caches"), or temporary caches (caches hidden for less than 3 months or for events) most likely will not be published.

If you hid Cache A on September 1st, your reviewer may not be willing to publish Cache B until December 1st or later.

[GOF and Bacall]

I would think that why the cache was being archived would also figure into the decision.

[Keystone]

It does. You can find direct support for that in the portion of the guideline text that isn't quoted.

 

A land manager request to archive and relocate? No problem.

 

Changed your mind because you thought of something better? The Cache Permanence guideline encourages you to plan betterer.

[ThomasFamily102]

Thanks for the replys. I emailed our publisher and he said there is no need to wait. We wanted this cache to go out before our halloween event this saturday.

[+paleolith]

Our plan is to archive the current cache and make a new cache possibly a large.

You can change the size of an existing cache ... it's only the type that you cannot change.

 

Edward

[+DeRock & The Psychic Cacher]

betterer

 

And I thought I was the only person to use that word!

 

Well, I can see that I am in good company.

 

Deane

[+Markwell]

Our plan is to archive the current cache and make a new cache possibly a large.

You can change the size of an existing cache ... it's only the type that you cannot change.

Bestest

[+Team Dennis]

Our plan is to archive the current cache and make a new cache possibly a large.

You can change the size of an existing cache ... it's only the type that you cannot change.

 

Edward

 

+1

 

I had to do this earlier this summer. Probably a good idea or I'd be mourning the loss of an ammo can.

[GOF and Bacall]

Our plan is to archive the current cache and make a new cache possibly a large.

You can change the size of an existing cache ... it's only the type that you cannot change.

Bestest

 

If it is much of a change to the experience I prefer to archive and start over.

[+Walts Hunting]

Dear GOF and Bacall why would you ruin that great sounding drink by getting soy? YUK

[+power69]

Once a cache is archived the site is available for the immediate placement of a new cache. No need to wait.

which means someone else can swoop in and hide a cache and steal the spot.

its best to have a container in place and the new page ready to activate before archiving the cache.

[GOF and Bacall]

Once a cache is archived the site is available for the immediate placement of a new cache. No need to wait.

which means someone else can swoop in and hide a cache and steal the spot.

its best to have a container in place and the new page ready to activate before archiving the cache.

 

the point is that there is no waiting period after the current cache is archived.

[Keystone]

... if your cache reviewer is GOF and Bacall.