Thinking of Hiding a cache? Some Tips....

• It's really not a GREAT idea to hide a cache until you have had the opportunity to find a few first. Ten is a good number, 20 is better. This way, you will have a chance to see what works, what doesn't, what kinds of hides you like to find (and why) - all of this experience will make you a MUCH better cache hider!

• Do not list a cache until it is in place! You may think you'll get it out in time, but depending on where you live, the hard-core FTF (first-to-find) hunters will probably beat you to it. Also, you have no way of knowing exactly when the cache page will be published. So, make sure the cache is in its spot BEFORE you list it!

• The more info on your cache page, the better.
  

• After you place your cache and have the coords, look at the coords on a map. The map is usually the first thing a cacher looks at when viewing the new cache page. Is the map accurate? Is there something on the map that is no longer there? Note any irregularities on the cache page.

• Read and print out and follow the guidelines on "How to Hide a GREAT Cache" by either clicking on the title here, or by clicking on it in the left-hand sidebar (towards the bottom).
  

• Again, there is no substitute for experience - find some caches BEFORE hiding some caches.