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Newbie Pen Pal Swap #2 - Quick Turn Around

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Newbie Pen Pal Swap #2 - Quick Turn Around
Swap Coordinator:VallesAvallonis (contact)
Swap categories: Letters & Writing  Newbie 
Number of people in swap:50
Location:International
Type:Type 2: Flat mail
Last day to signup/drop:April 18, 2010
Date items must be sent by:April 22, 2010
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

This was such a hit last week, so here is round #2!

I always feel terrible when I have to turn a newbie away from a swap especially because I myself am still somewhat new, so this is a QUICK TURN AROUND Pen Pal Swap for Newbies. But, you don't HAVE to be a newbie to join. The point of this swap is to help the beginners build swap numbers and quickly receive ratings. I am SO thankful for all of those who were kind enough to help me out when I started.

  • This goes for EVERYONE - please have a filled out profile! Yes, this means more than a few sentences. It'll help your partners out. If you don't, I reserve the right to ban.

So, here it is.

You will sign up by Sunday, send out by Thursday. You will HANDWRITE 1 (one) letter to 1 (one) partner. Your letters should be no less than one page (if you are using smaller stationary please make it 2). Put some thought into your letter! If you receive a letter, and it met swap requirements please rate a 5. Hearts are up to you! ALL newbies can join, but PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE do not flake. For those who are established please do not have any 1's or 3's within the last 3 months, no unexplained 1 or 3 ratings at all, and at least a rating of 4.7

If you have any questions, please PM me or leave a comment before joining.

*I CAN angel, but I really don't want to have to. So with that in mind, please do not sign up unless you plan to follow through.

Discussion

justchiara 04/15/2010 #

Thank you for organizing this for us newbies. :)

VallesAvallonis 04/15/2010 #

@justchiara - No problem! I'm happy to do it. :)

Marjoleinaneth 04/15/2010 #

Woohoo I loved the first round, so here I am again! :D

VallesAvallonis 04/15/2010 #

@Marjoleinaneth - Yay! Haha - I'm really happy you enjoyed the first one.

kleedawn 04/16/2010 #

the first one was soo much fun im ready for this one as well :)

nicahat 04/16/2010 #

so, after april 18, i will get a mail about whose my partner and their address, right? sorry, i'm a newbie trying to learn:)

ScarletTear 04/16/2010 #

Thanks for doing another of these, I'm back for round 2! :)

VallesAvallonis 04/16/2010 #

@nicahat - On the 19th I'll assign partners. You SHOULD receive an e-mail notification that partners have been assigned. If not, just check back that day and you'll be able to tell if partners have been assigned just by looking at the swap. In the little yellow box you'll have a link that says "See the partners I send to" or something similar. Hope this helps!

Tink1204 04/16/2010 #

Hello everyone. I wanted to explain my rating of 1, It was several months ago, I was having a hard time financial with the economy and cutting hours, and the holidays. If you look that's the only one I have, and all my other ratings are great.

Jenn

VallesAvallonis 04/16/2010 #

@Tink1204 - Thanks for explaining! I'm sure others will really appreciate it - however you are more than welcome to just make that comment below the actual rating if you haven't. Like I said in a message - I understand the rough financial situation - and just so everyone knows what I told you - hahaha I'm looking for change in my COUCH so I can mail out all of my swaps. Hope you have fun!

briedah 04/16/2010 #

the first one was fun! thank you!

VallesAvallonis 04/17/2010 #

@briedah - You're welcome! Hopefully you'll get a new partner this round. :)

Brooklyne 04/17/2010 #

I would like to join one of these, but have some prior responsibilities to deal with first. Will you be doing another after this one is completed? I will be ready after the 24th [my current project deadline].

VallesAvallonis 04/17/2010 #

@Brooklyne - Yes I will most likely be doing another one since it seems to be a big hit! Hopefully you'll be able to join us then. :)

xsummerainx 04/18/2010 #

I missed the first round, so I'm in for this one! I think its fun and a great idea btw :)

VallesAvallonis 04/18/2010 #

@xsummerainx - Great! And, thank you. :)

PrincessPonyo 04/18/2010 #

I'm really excited--This is my first swap ever! I've been looking for a nice, low-pressure one to get my feets wet with! :D

Can't wait, I love penpals!

VallesAvallonis 04/18/2010 #

@PrincessPonyo - This sounds perfect for you then! Glad to have you in the swap. :)

VallesAvallonis 04/18/2010 #

If you're sending from an area that has been effected by the volcano - please just message your partner when they are assigned and let them know where you are sending from, and anything you know about the mail and if it's being rerouted. I don't want anyone to get crabby - but I also don't want to tell people they cannot participate. Letters will arrive at some point!! :)

VallesAvallonis 04/18/2010 #

effected? affected? lol - whichever

robotgranny 04/19/2010 #

19th! whos my partner! excited!!

ScarletTear 04/19/2010 #

I just wanted to let you know that we're having problems with flights in the uk, due to the volcanic ash clouds. So I'm sorry if my letter is a little late arriving to my partner, but they're hoping that everything should be back to normal very soon :) x

craftychick 04/19/2010 #

waiting,waiting, waiting.......first swap and I have ants in my pants!

VallesAvallonis 04/19/2010 #

Haha - GETTING THERE!!

VallesAvallonis 04/19/2010 #

Drum Roll Please........... Partners have been assigned! Please please please remember to keep lines of communication open. If you think you will be late sending remember to let me and your partner know. It really is important. If any of you have questions please feel free to send me a PM! Happy swapping!

Alcomog 04/19/2010 #

Just had a thought. As a result of the volcanic eruption in Iceland, much of air travel (and that also means mail) has been halted in the Northern hemsiphere. I know that here in the UK we are still under an aviation ban, which should hopefully be lifted in the next day or too. I know the same goes for all scandinavian countries, france, germany, poland, russia. I don't know what my postal service's contingency plan is, but i'll be betting the mail will be slow in getting to its destination. Thought i should give you the heads up.

.

VallesAvallonis 04/19/2010 #

@Alcomog - Thanks! Please let your partner know. I heard from another swapper that mail is being rerouted by train, and then flown out. Hopefully this is the case and mail won't be too delayed. :)

VallesAvallonis 04/25/2010 #

Thanks everyone for making this a successful swap! :)

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