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How BIGMallrat Rates Malls

Malls are rated on a scale from 1 to 10, with 10 being the highest. Similar to figure skating, all shopping malls start with with a 10 score and deductions can be made for the following categories.

Mall Size Architectural Appearance Services

Small (-599,999 sq. ft.): -1

Average (600,000-999,999 sq. ft.): -0.5

Large (+1,000,000. sq. ft.): No deduction

Dated: -1

Average: -0.5

Chic: No deduction

Services include printed mall directories, security, community rooms, information booths, stroller rentals, free shopping bags, and more.

0-1: -1

2-4: Mainstream: -0.5

5+: No deduction

Occupancy Stores Uniqueness

Ghost town: -1

Average: -0.5

Bursting at the seams!: No deduction

Discount or numerous tchotcke stores: -1

Mainstream or those found at most malls: -0.5

Upscale or unique to area: No deduction

Run-of-the-mill: -1

Nice, but nothing to write home about: -0.5

One-of-a-kind gem: No deduction

Cleanliness Store Quality Personal Opinion

Truck stop: -1

Average: -0.5

Hospital clean: No deduction

Sub-standard: -1

Standard: -0.5

Flagship: No deduction

Additional deductions or bonus points for reasons deemed appropriate by the evaluators.

Parking Location

 

Parking Jihad!: -1

Average: -0.5

Front row!: No deduction

How convenient the mall is to freeways and public transportation.

Bring a map, compass, and provisions: -1

Not too bad: -0.5

Very convenient: No deduction

10 score is best!

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