GC452EA Geo Traders (Traditional Cache) in Michigan, United States created by RayQix

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RayQix: After visiting another local cache of mine to confirm it missing, KacheHuntR, PaRaDiZ and I came by here to confirm the status on this one since TTK had mentioned it may be gone, again.

Well, it was.... which is sad... because i really did like the hide and the idea.

Unfortunately, ideas dont always work well in Caches... and i believe this one to be an example of that.

This one was replaced at least once in the time that i had something listed here, and because of either muggles or landscapers, this one was just too-conspicuous a thing to be left in-place when "something" happened to it.

I did give some thought to replacing it with a PBN...however, that would invalidate the "small" nature of what this hide was supposed to be with the "Traders" theme.

Unfortunately, i've decided to let this one go... at least for now. The idea, and the concept of this hide here near "Traders" may come up again.... but not for me, and not here... at least not right now.

We'll see... maybe we can make something else work here another time, or maybe someone else can, but for now, it's done.

Thanks to all those who came to claim a smiley on "Geo Traders", as i do appreciate all the logs on this little cache-o-mine.

KacheHuntR is last-to-find.

Happy Hunting

GC452EA ▼

A cache by RayQix Message this owner

Hidden : 1/28/2013

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Size: Size: small (small)

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Geocache Description:

The Geo Traders have traveled the world in search of many things and many interesting delights. They've seen many things, visited many places. Experienced many sights that only world travelers such as themselves could do.

Many of the items they've found are innovative, hard-to-find, and some even great-tasting. Their traveling journey began back in the 1950's and has circled and encompassed the globe and continues to this day.

Geocaching can involve Trades as well, whether it be items of various sizes and shapes, or at the minimum, trading a signature for a smiley. Basic trading etiquette expects those who take something to also leave something of their own for others to find. When trading, the item(s) left in the cache should be at least as valuable as the item(s) taken. The total value of the items in a cache should never decrease as a result of a trade. This is sometimes expressed as "Trade up, trade even, or don't trade."

While dollar store trinkets are typical, some geocachers prepare for trading with an exceptionally well-stocked cache by carrying a few more expensive items as well. Others simply leave cash (money) on such rare occasions.

Also, many themed caches request (or even require) that trade items fit a certain theme. As much as possible, please respect the themes of such caches.

Travelbugs or Travelcoins are items that are Hitchhikers and move from geocache to geocache. Those who take these hitchhikers from a cache are expected to leave them in some other cache, and should not keep them. Often, the hitchhikers will have a specific mission (for example, to travel from New York to Florida, one cache at a time).

Travel bugs are items with a metal dog tag, which can be tracked at Geocaching.com. They are not considered trade items; they remain the property of their owners, and anyone willing to help them on their journey can move them from one cache to another.
Trackable geocoins are specially minted coins imprinted with a tracking numbers. Those that are trackable at Geocaching.com are not considered trade items; like travel bugs, they remain the property of their owners.

Other hitchhikers (including those trackable at sites other than Geocaching.com) may or may not be considered trade items.

The following are good trade items:

Fresh batteries
Inexpensive hiking/camping equipment such as single-use insect repellent or single-use skin cleanser (Tecnu, Zanfel, etc.)
Signature items (personalized items made by or for a geocacher)
Unactivated travel bug tags or geocoins, with a note explaining that they are unactivated trade items, and not hitchhikers
Foreign coins
Seashells
Inexpensive toys (e.g., kid's meal toys, playing cards)
Trade show freebies
Coupons
Magazines
CDs, DVDs, or video/computer games

Please do not leave anything dangerous, illegal, or edible in a cache. Trade items should be safe for all ages. Prohibited items include:

lighters or matches
explosives or fireworks
weapons (including knives) or ammunition
alcohol, tobacco, or drugs
food, candy or anything that might smell like food to an animal

This small cache is for trades and trinkets, and is located in an area that is nearby places of many finds, great things, and even some tastes from faraway places.

With the cache contents, please trade-equal or trade-up to keep the cache stocked for future traders. If there are any travelbugs/coins, please feel free to move them along on their journey elsewhere.

MUGGLES are around 24/7 - BE AWARE.

Thanks... and Enjoy the Cache! :)

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

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Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)