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Mega 50 State Map Postcards Swap 2009

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Swap Coordinator:GTstamper (contact)
Swap categories: Postcards 
Number of people in swap:50
Location:Regional - USA
Type:Type 2: Flat mail
Last day to signup/drop:August 7, 2009
Date items must be sent by:October 10, 2009
Number of swap partners:49
Description:

Mega 50 State Map Postcards Swap 2009

Each group member is assigned to a different state. Each member will send 49 state map postcards of their assigned state to the other 49 participants, 1 postcard to each participant. Only one person can be assigned to each state.

The postcards are to be mailed naked without an envelope. Postcards do not have to be mailed from the state that the postcard state map is from. I know some people prefer their postcards mailed in envelope, and some people prefer postcards naked. It is the sender’s choice whether to comply to their partners preferences.

If you have any questions please let me know!

Thanks!

GTstamper


Discussion

Catra 07/21/2009 #

I have joined the swap but i still have to pay for the postcards I ordered. I should them payed for by september

sandyponey 07/21/2009 #

September 30th works for me.

zerofantasies 07/21/2009 #

I'm still on board. I will join closer to August 8th - thats my one year anniversary hahaha

whosthatgrrl 07/21/2009 #

I have all my postcards. Now I just need to get the stamps!!!! More than half are addressed too!!!! I will be ready for Sept. 30

user10383 07/21/2009 #

Have Missouri pc's. Have about 1/2 of hem addressed. Will get stamps on pay day. YES! YEAH! YIPEE!! Ready to go!

KathyG 07/21/2009 #

I've got some of mine and the rest are ordered. I will be all set by next month!

MrsAnnaSue 07/21/2009 #

Great news! I am humbly representing the great state of Delaware and I have all my postcards.

Jenann82 07/21/2009 #

I am almost ready. Still looking for 20 of the same ones I already have purchased but I have a back-up if I can't find them. They are a bit different but still keep with the theme of being a State Map. I am going to travel next week so I will look there as well. As far as the ones I have, they are stamped and ready to get an address on them.

zerofantasies 07/21/2009 #

Im addressing my cards right now - all that's given addresses are ready to go and rest are at least noted and labeled!

ilove2smile 07/21/2009 #

I have all of my cards and I'm ready to go! :D

grannylove60 07/22/2009 #

I have someone sending me the Vermont postcard and was mailing them today, so should have them in a few days.

I have one concern about doing this. Didn't even think of this until just now!!! I have been in alot and I do mean ALOT of postcard swaps. I have had to resend several that never got to their destination. I am kind of worried about what to do if even just one of the cards gets lost and I can't get anymore Vermont map cards. I only have 50 coming, so will only have one extra to work with. I sure don't want to get a 1 for not being able to replace a lost card!!!

Any suggestions???

ladyrn 07/22/2009 #

I have all mine and ready to go. Are we writing on the postcards?

whosthatgrrl 07/22/2009 #

I was wondering what to write on the blank spot of my cards too besides the address... Usually I write a quote from someone from my state ie. sitting bull, louis l'amour...does anyone have suggestions or anything they want on their cards

bettflow09 07/23/2009 #

I'm here!!! I've got 30 of my cards and ordered the other 20 a couple days ago. Hopefully they'll come by next week and I'll be ready to get started:)))

misssarah01 07/23/2009 #

I have my cards too and cant wait for this one. =]

ladyrn 07/23/2009 #

I think I will write some facts about my state. There are some that are on the cards but maybe I can write a few others.

cllfdl 07/23/2009 #

I have them stamped addressed as many addy's that i have and just waiting on the date to send.

that is a good question what do we do if they do not reach their destination and we only had the 50 to send out the first time?

GTstamper 07/24/2009 #

With 2,450 postcards being mailed I suppose there is a chance a few may get lost in transit. Let's hope not!!! A month after the swap send date it will be apparent that everybody sent out their cards, and if one gets lost in mail, I don't think that sender would deserve to get a 1 or 3 rating.

I suppose if a particular card does get lost, and sender is unable to resend, then maybe we will have to look to the group to volunteer cards up. Maybe some members might have duplicates and willing to send it to a fellow group member so they have a complete set?

But I guess we will cross that bridge when we get there! :-)

jvolk71 07/25/2009 #

I have all of my cards.

GTstamper 07/25/2009 #

Great jvolk71!

bluecrayons 07/26/2009 #

i prefer blank cards please. im using them in a school project for my niece.

Catra 07/27/2009 #

I have 41 of 50 cards right now. I will try and get the others soon!!

jvolk71 07/27/2009 #

i have marked on the spreadsheet those who would prefer envelope.

JustMeSKJ 07/27/2009 #

I prefer cards unwritten in a envelope if possible. Thanks.

zerofantasies 07/28/2009 #

I like cards in envie as well but since we're mailing out 49, I am sorry but I will be mailing them all naked due to postage. I also expect naked cards of course =)

Catra 07/28/2009 #

can u send mine stamped and written on. I don't collect postcards that are blank.

zerofantasies: is there anyway u can do this for me. Blank cards are useless for me. Thanks.

Catra 07/28/2009 #

oh the member who want it in an evnie please email PM when swap is out so i can note it. Thanks!!

zerofantasies 07/29/2009 #

@ladyrose I'm mailing everything naked. (no envie)

Catra 07/29/2009 #

@zerofantasies sorry about that i did not read it right.

bluecrayons 07/30/2009 #

@zerofantasies im using mine for a school project so i please prefer in a envie. i will mail you a stamp if need be. .24 aint much different then .44.

Catra 07/31/2009 #

I sending all mine without envies too but @bluecrayons i will send ur in an envie for ur project.

scalpelplease05 07/31/2009 #

I'm procuring the last few this weekend and wonder where ya'll found the address for preadressing.. i'm not good at the forums.. lol

scalpelplease05 07/31/2009 #

I like mine NAKED as a JAYBIRD and written alllllll over!! The more ink the better!! I put stickers in all the free spots left after writing on the pc's I send out. Please let me know if this is not preferred for you!

Maggiesmother 08/ 1/2009 #

Hi from California. I plan on sending mine naked also. However bluecrayons I will try to remember to send it in an envelope for you. I have mine all bought, just need more stamps. What a great swap.

choke 08/ 1/2009 #

Sorry if I was supposed to say this earlier, but I have all my cards and stamps and I'm ready to go! Can't wait!

bettflow09 08/ 6/2009 #

Finally was able to get all of my TN cards so I'm all set and ready to go:))

Catra 08/ 7/2009 #

I am still waiting on the LA cards.

ilove2smile 08/ 9/2009 #

Yaaayyyyyy everyone signed up! :D

Upcountrysmiles 08/ 9/2009 #

I have my HAWAII postcards...Will be sending them all naked:) due to the cost and it'll be less confusion for me!

Mahalo, Cindy

JustMeSKJ 08/ 9/2009 #

I give hearts for postcards sent in a envelope!! =)

JustMeSKJ 08/ 9/2009 #

I give hearts for postcards sent unwritten in a envelope!! =)

choke 08/ 9/2009 #

If you heard anyone squeal this evening, it was me when I saw that partners were assigned :D I'd love a naked card unless I already have the card you're sending. (Link to collection on my profile.)

MistyLynne 08/ 9/2009 #

YAY! I'm so excited we've been assigned. May all our pc's get to their final destinations. :o)

wingedmuse 08/ 9/2009 #

i'm sending mine in smaller batches since this is a big swap. PLEASE let me know by the end of september if you havent received my postcard.. i WILL resend!

KSch102 08/10/2009 #

If you notice a different address for me please don't worry about changing the postcard you've already addressed. I am staying with my Aunt (KatyC) in Colorado over the summer. I will be returning to New Mexico soon. Either address will get the postcards to me. My Aunt can forward them to me. Thanks!

tobiejonzarelli 08/11/2009 #

All my cards are in the mail, I hope they find their destination! Mary.

Jenzeestyle 08/11/2009 #

all mine are addressed just need to go to the post office tomm for stamps, where they will prob think i am crazy.

MistyLynne 08/11/2009 #

Received my first mapcard today from @ilove2smile - Yay! 1 down, 48 more to go. :o)

TheDreamKat 08/12/2009 #

I just received my pc's in the mail that I ordered (NY) and will start addressing them and sending them out soon! I'm so excited1

kssunlover1947 08/12/2009 #

I received my first 2 cards from this swap. Colorado from @KatyC and Mississippi from @KSch102 I will have the last of my cards next week and will be working on them after that. Have a great day!

Catra 08/13/2009 #

I have started sending out postcards. I still don't have all of my postcards but i am sending what I have.

zerofantasies 08/13/2009 #

15 of them sent today!

choke 08/13/2009 #

I finished addressing and stamping all of my NJ cards :) Once I got on a roll, I just kept going. I'm sending them all to a trusted friend in NJ to send out so they have a NJ postmark. I'll click sent once she's confirmed she sent them out.

I've already received four today, and a very sweet person even sent me two different cards of the same state! Woohoo! Thank you everybody for making this such an awesome swap!

zerofantasies 08/14/2009 #

15 more out today! only 19 more to send~

zerofantasies 08/14/2009 #

Wow, I got 8 today!

Catra 08/14/2009 #

ok all of the cards I have have been sent. I have 6 more postcards to send and they will be sent when i get them in.

zerofantasies 08/16/2009 #

All cards have been sent!

Catra 08/17/2009 #

I am still waiting for the other cards guys. Please be patient until I get them in.

nativegan 08/22/2009 #

Sorry everyone that requested postcards be sent in envelopes...

My NV postcards were sent to me by MrsAnnaSue (THANK YOU!!!!) as I could not find any while I was visiting in Las Vegas. I stamped them the day I received them to save time as I didn't expect any special requests.

kssunlover1947 08/22/2009 #

I have 10 mailed, 15 ready to mail. It will be after the first of Sept before I can do the rest. The store where I get my cards raised the price to $.75 each or 5 for $3.00 which is $.60 each So that means I have to spread them out a little farther.

I have 20 so far. So much fun to see if any come in each day when I pick up the mail.

Catra 08/25/2009 #

Still waiting for the last 9 cards. I went to the place I got the other but they did not have anymore. I think they stopped selling them. I hope they other cards come soon.

bluecrayons 08/25/2009 #

wow. these are coming quick. there is just 15 more i need to have all of my collection.

fyi. i ordered all mine online and paid 24.50 for 50 cards plus postage. got them in 2 days.

GTstamper 08/25/2009 #

Well I managed to get all my cards out, I haven't written that much by hand in a very long time! :-)

There is still quite a bit of time, about 5 weeks or so. If anyone thinks they are going to miss the deadline be sure to let me know so I can help out.

Take care, GT

Catra 08/26/2009 #

@bluecrayons I ordered mine online too but never got them. I emailed the people with no responce

GTstamper 08/27/2009 #

what company did you order them from ladyrose?

Catra 08/28/2009 #

@ GTstamper I got them from http://www.postcardstop.com. I tried emailing them back but they never emailed back.

Catra 08/28/2009 #

@GTstamper I got them from http://www.postcardstop.com. I tried emailing them back but they never emailed back.

GTstamper 08/31/2009 #

I have ordered from there twice, my first order arrived super quick. The second order took at least a couple weeks, she said she was waiting for her supplier to send her the cards. Hopefully they will show up sooner than later! GT

Catra 09/ 1/2009 #

@GTstamper It has been about a month. Like I said i did email her but got nothing.

GTstamper 09/ 5/2009 #

@ladyrose - I'll try calling Diane next week to see what's going on and if I can get in contact with her. She may be waiting on one of her suppliers to get the cards in.

Catra 09/ 7/2009 #

@GTstamper ty

KatyC 09/ 8/2009 #

Woohoo! I have received a postcard from each member who has marked "sent". None have been lost in the mail yet!

On that topic. Everyone should have received Colorado and Mississippi mapcards by now. If you have not please e-mail me and I will send a new one.

(My nephew is signed up for Mississippi but I am sending the cards out for him.)

GTstamper 09/ 8/2009 #

About Lovebird for Georgia - I heard from Emily today, she is OK, and she has her cards ready for mailing. GT

GTstamper 09/ 9/2009 #

@ladyrose - I sent you an e-mail regarding your order. GT

Catra 09/11/2009 #

@GTstamper Thank you. I PMed you back about this.

Catra 09/11/2009 #

Ok guys good news!!! The cards was mailed today!!! I sould get them next week! Thank you all the did not recieve from you yet for waiting for it to get to u.

Catra 09/14/2009 #

I got the cards today!!! Will send out tomorrow or weds.

ilove2smile 09/14/2009 #

Has anyone heard from @TheDreamCat ?

ilove2smile 09/14/2009 #

@TheDreamKat , sorry

Catra 09/15/2009 #

All cards have been sent!!! Yah!!!

scalpelplease05 09/17/2009 #

I got South Dakota in the mail but it didn't have a member name? Anyone know?

GTstamper 09/17/2009 #

South Dakota was assigned to cllfdl.

sandyponey 09/20/2009 #

Has everyone gotten their Washington state postcard? Please let me know if not. I mailed all of them at once ages ago, and just wanna make sure. I have 35 states so far. 14 to go. Hope everyone is having a great weekend. smiles, Sandy

GTstamper 09/22/2009 #

Hi Sandy, I received your Washington card :-)
So far I have received 35 postcards so far.
Take care, Ginger

Jenzeestyle 09/24/2009 #

I have gotten it Sandy, and I as well have 35 postcards so far as of yesterday =]

whosthatgrrl 09/24/2009 #

I also have 35 as of today:)

Jenann82 09/25/2009 #

I have received 38 so far! I will rate when i get them all so I only have to do it once. I hope everyone is ok with that. And...Everyone should be getting Michigan postcards in the next day or so. I sent out the last ones today. :)

MrsAnnaSue 09/29/2009 #

Has everyone gotten their Delaware postcards? If not please pm me - thanks, Anna

kssunlover1947 09/30/2009 #

Oh no. I am going to be about 2 days late getting the second half of my cards out. We had some problems the last couple of weeks and I ended up not getting the last ones until today (9-30-09) I don't have time tonight to go thru my list to see who I haven't sent to but if you have not received a Kansas card be patient it will be in the mail by Saturday or Monday at the latest. Sorry. Have a great day! Barbara

Upcountrysmiles 10/ 1/2009 #

Waiting on 12 more STATE postcards from...Iowa, Oregon, Tenn., Vermont (which I noticed has been recently sent out) and GA, IL, KS, MT, NJ, NM, NY,and SC (which I noticed has not been sent out). Will rate as soon as it arrives!!

bluecrayons 10/ 2/2009 #

8 more to go. yay

tobiejonzarelli 10/ 3/2009 #

Waiting on 7 more states!

bluecrayons 10/ 4/2009 #

7 here too. im excited.

bluecrayons 10/ 5/2009 #

yay just need 6.

kssunlover1947 10/ 5/2009 #

My Kansas cards are almost done. I mailed 7 Saturday and 9 today and I have 9 left to adddress and they should go out Tomorrow. I just checked and with the 2 I received today I only need 5 more. This has been a fun swap.

Upcountrysmiles 10/ 5/2009 #

Yay!! Just 7 more to go as well:)

zerofantasies 10/ 8/2009 #

Waiting on 7 more states!

AKJassz 10/ 9/2009 #

I got one from Indiana, but there was no name on it, so I don't know who sent it. Please let me know so I can rate it. Thanks so much. I'm having loads of fun with this.

Upcountrysmiles 10/13/2009 #

Just 5 more states!

KatyC 10/16/2009 #

Has anyone received from globetrotter64? She is still marked unsent and and has 18 ratings for this swap.

I have not received from her yet.

Just curious.

KatyC 10/16/2009 #
scalpelplease05 10/17/2009 #

I have 43 cards! :)

Upcountrysmiles 10/19/2009 #

4 more states! Yes I received my p.c from @globetrotter64 today @KatyC Just waiting on the last 4 from the four participants marked "unsent". Thank you!!

KatyC 10/19/2009 #

Received from @globetrotter64 and @choke today!

Jenzeestyle 10/21/2009 #

as of today I just looked at everything waiting on cards from:

@lovebird @gtstamper @kathyg @thedreamKat

thats all. <3

AKJassz 12/25/2009 #

I have to move, and so lost track of the PCs i got and didn't get. so i marked everyone as sent just because i'm feeling charitable. If I find out who didn't send or whose got lost, I'll find a way to get those states. Thanks for having me. Happy holidays!

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