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Shopping by Numbers Mystery Cache

This cache has been archived.

Hemlock: Since there's been no response to the previous note, I'm archiving this cache to free up the area.

When/if this cache is replaced, please email me at hemlock@geocachingadmin.com and if it is still within the guidelines for cache placement and publishing, I'll be happy to unarchive it.

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Hidden : 4/16/2004
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

The final cache is a film canister. The mall is open from 9:30am until 9pm so plan accordingly.

In order to solve this puzzle you must answer the clues which give you the name of a store in the mall. You must then go to the directory and get the store number to plug into the equation for each part of the coordinates.The final cache is at the location N a b.c W d e.f

Clue #1: The actress Lauren Hutton has one between her front teeth. (a = # of this store -400)
Clue #2: The street name that runs between Sears and Nordstroms. (b = name of the street)
Clue #3: Come here for a slice of pizza after finding the cache.(c = # of this eatery + 625)
Clue #4: Go upstairs to shop here before you head to the SUNNY international beach.(d = # of this store/2)
Clue #5: These travel pieces may be too big to be a cache. (e = the first and last digits of this store)
Clue #6: If you don't know the answer to any of the clues you have to do this instead.(f = # of this store - 128)

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

[Hint for puzzle: email me] [Hint for final location:]Gerr nybat fvqrjnyx

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)