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Swap Coordinator:cherryarch (contact)
Swap categories: Challenges  Themed 
Number of people in swap:3
Location:Regional - usa
Type:Type 3: Package or craft
Rating requirement:5.00
Last day to signup/drop:November 18, 2010
Date items must be sent by:December 4, 2010
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

I recently discovered that whenever I recieve a box in the mail, I want to fill it up and resend it back out into the world....

For this swap you will do 3 things,

1~ fill a box with profile based goodies (value minimum $15) handmade, bought, from your stash etc, that you think your partner will LOVE. send it. SEND BY NOVEMBER 25

2~when you recieve your box, fill it up again (minimum $10) and simply return it to the sender.(don't write return to sender please as that would be wrong, but do just mail it to sender.) include a note of thanks, and maybe tell your partner what you loved the most. SEND BY DECEMBER 4TH

3~COMMENT AND RATE .....the person you send to will rate you, AFTER the person who sent to you recieves your returned box and posts in the comments section that they recieved their "return to sender" box

Partner's will be assigned November 19. November 25 is the first "send by" date. This will give the post office time to deliver your box anywhere in the US by December 1. Then refill the box you receive and send by December 4.

(if you didnt figure it out, you will actually recieve two boxes, one from the person who sends to you($15 value), and one from the person you send to($10 value))

You can use any reasonable size box you want to, however a flat rate box would allow you to stuff it full,and ship heavy things, at a decent price. just remember the box you send out is what you will recieve back ;) Lets keep the box 8X10X4 or smaller (flat rate size)... a shoebox would be ideal i think... but i will keep it up to you .... I know that sometimes I find great items that simply wont squeeze into a small flat rate box, but if you can, then do it!

While I realize this is bound to be an expensive swap idea, I think it would be great fun, and could be a great way to say thanks to those who send to you, as I feel that often we all just rate and go on with our day without any real thank yous!

I am making this be a perfect 5.0 rating swap, since its a bit more complicated. Please don't flake on me!

you may want to use delivery confirmation on this swap.... its generally worth the 85 cents. lol.

I will try to angel if necessary, but hope no one flakes.

also if you have a lower rating,or are a newbie, just message me, as I wouldn't mind doing a few one on one swaps as well.

this swap is USA only (this time)

happy swapping!

Discussion

iLoveMail 11/11/2010 #

But we'll only be able to rate the 1st person who sends to us, right? It could be very expensive for some of us who spend $20 each time, (plus shipping), but not as expensive for those who spend the minimum. Maybe make it the same amount min/max? Great idea for a swap though!

LadyStephanie 11/11/2010 #

Or could make it the same size box for everyone, say a small flat rate box?
Just an idea.

andannabegins 11/11/2010 #

this is a great idea @cherryarch .. at my swap maximum so i'm watching for the moment, but i'll be in on this one!

cherryarch 11/11/2010 #

i think this way you will be able to send what you are comfortable with, and then get the same in return... I know alot of us have huge stashes of variety of things, hobbies, crafts etc that could be used, and maybe get away with spending less, even though we keep the value higher.... I think a flat rate box would be ideal to save on postage, but sometimes i think it is cheaper to send parcel post depending on size and weight of items. and yeah i can see where the returned box, wouldnt recieve a rating, but i think we can all post pics and or comment after we recieve.... the return box is really intended to be a thank you box, as I feel on many swaps we simply rate and move on, and dont really say thank you at all..... I will change the minimum to $15, for box 1 and then $10 for the return box.... does that seem fair?

gurugurl 11/16/2010 #

I would absolutely LOVE to do this swap but a little tough with my son's birthday and Christmas. If you do another, can you let me know?

rodwickl 11/20/2010 #

when will partners be assigned i want to start shopping since first box goes out in 4 days

metammi123 11/23/2010 #

I would love this swap but I am in canada LOL maybe a canadian version I could steal idea for ...

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