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I can't buy THAT here #2

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I can't buy THAT here #2
Swap Coordinator:viv1972 (contact)
Swap categories: Miscellaneous 
Number of people in swap:20
Location:International
Type:Type 3: Package or craft
Rating requirement:4.80
Last day to signup/drop:November 12, 2010
Date items must be sent by:November 26, 2010
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

Since the first swap like this was a big success, I have decided to host another one. Just because it is such a fun swap.

In my many travels, it is always fun to learn of cultures and things that are so easy to buy where I live, may be exotic to someone in another county. Like how Japan has Blueberry Kit Kats, I cant get that here. In Australia Kool Aid and Lawyer's seasoned salt is hard to find, in Europe they don't have Peeps and Hershey's are not popular, in Canada it's hard to get Nips. For this swap you will give your partner something that is easy to get where you live but would be hard to find where they live. It can be Salt water Taffy if you live in Atlantic City or Mango Jam if you live in India. It does not even have to be food. Please read you partners profiles or comments and message them if you have any questions. It should be a $5 US dollar minimum (you can spend more) with shipping being additional. You can send 1 item or several small item (like candies) - please make sure it is at least a $5.00 swap value before postage or mailing. You will have (1) partner. You can send NON-food items also - just be sure to check your partner's profile and try to send them something that is unusual to where they live or are from. Something unique or cool from the area you live in. It is possible you will not get someone overseas.... you may get someone in your own country. In this case - try to send something unique from your own area. Like I know in Minnesota Wild Rice is sold in stores and easy to find, where you cannot find it easily at all in Georgia or in the south. You can be generous if you choose and spend over $5.00 - but, please do not spend less than this amount when choosing items for your partner. Also remember, postage costs are additional and not a part off the minimum $5.00 swap requirement of what is enclosed in the parcel.

You must have a rating of 4.8 or higher to join this swap. No 3's or 1's within the last 6 months and only active swappers please. You must have completed 1 rated swap before joining this swap. Swap is international - so, you may have to send overseas or you could receive from overseas.

I ask that you send your swap within 2 weeks of partner's being assigned. You may use the discussion thread to list ideas of things you like (list as many as you like) - but, I strongly encourage everyone to check profiles before buying and mailing a parcel to your partner. It is ok to contact your partner after partners are assigned if you really are unsure what to send and want them to be more specific the things they like. Please don't demand certain items. And keep in mind, fluids and such are often postal no-no's so stay within guidelines of what is ok to send in and out of your own country. It should be alot of fun and who knows what might arrive in your mailbox! :)

Please use care when packaging your items. If they could get smashed or squished (edibles) - pack them in a box with packaging material. No one wants to receive a package that is damaged and not able to be enjoyed. If items are easily damaged - label parcel 'Fragile'. If item does arrive broken/smashed or squsihed - I think it should be re-sent. Just use good judgement when packaging as the postal system is not necessarily gentle with items and hopefully we will not have this problem.

Due to expected high participation and folks joining this swap - I will not be able to angle if you do not receive a swap. However, I will check all profiles before assigning partners and try to eliminate any potential problems in advance. Flakers are not welcome in this swap! If you do not receive your swap in a timely fashion - contact your partner. If you cannot resolve it, you can rate a 1. Although do try to resolve it first please. I find people are usually honest. Things can go missing in the postal system. I am mentioning these things only to try to keep balance so we all have a good swap experience. :)

If you have any questions - please ask

Discussion

Sparkylee 10/12/2010 #

I would love to join this swap, but I am tired of spending money on over seas parcels and never receiving anything. I have completed 5 swaps, and have been flaked 5 times....

viv1972 10/12/2010 #

Sparkylee - you may get a partner in the USA. I cannot guarantee this, though. Always leave negative feedback (1) if you get flaked as well as contacting the swap coordinator. They may be willing or able to angle - depending on the nature of the swap. I have been cheated, too. It is not fun. But, considering the value of this swap if $5.00 approximately, plus the fact I do screen joiners fairly well.... I don't expect alot of flakers. The choice is yours, of course.

kirstykai 10/21/2010 #

Yey I missed this the first time round so am very excited about this swap. Just thought I would let everyone know that although I am from the UK my parcel will be sent from AUSTRALIA where I will be at the time of the swap. I do know that Australia has a great variety of flavoured Freddo Bars if anyone is particularly interested in those otherwise there is lots here that I know cannot be found in the UK and can send. Happy swapping

reauk 10/24/2010 #

i like eminem things for my son he mad on him

katiek 11/ 4/2010 #

I am a newbie, but this looks so fun, may I please join. I am not a flaker, I promise

ruoto 11/ 6/2010 #

Oh, sounds like a great swap! Too bad that we newbies aren't allowed to take part. I already had a great idea. Maybe there'll be one like this later when I got some rating! I hope this will be a success. :)

shelbi12 11/ 7/2010 #

But what if you get a partner from the same country as you? what are you supposed to send them then? should we just try to find something unusuall?

stormy1737 11/11/2010 #

Watching for now while this person is still in the swap. Sounds fun otherwise though!

LaStrega275 12/16/2010 #

so happy in this time! my partner was make me really happy!!! (not like other one in first swap)

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