Blind Surprise Swap (January)

Hi.. I'm new in this, so how do I know who am I sending the package to?

@hanit83 You will get your swap partner's address once the partners are assigned. Hope this helps.

Ä°s my profile enough?

@Rockabilly Thank you :)

@Hereiam1907 You've completed one swap and received a 3 for it. Sorry, you'll need to improve your ratings before joining this swap. Those not meeting the criteria will be deleted immediately prior to assignment of partners.

i actually dont understand about the criteria, and i guess my profile is not enough, help OTL

@nadyasorayaola My previous experience is that new, unrated people with bare or minimal profiles have often flaked. In an attempt to avoid this, I ask that people who sign up have a well-filled out profile. Take a look at other established members profiles for examples.

I would love to join this swap, but I don't want to join if newbies are allowed... I've been flaked on too many times. Would you consider hosting one that is for seasoned swappers only?

It says monthly. So is that every month of this year we are going to be sending something to our partners or is it just for the month of January?

I would join but got flaked on by partner whose profile is now suspended.

@lilrawker - I'll give it some thought.

@laurenvicknair - No, you don't have to join each month. I just meant that this swap takes place on a monthly basis.

@bebeboo - I'm sorry you were flaked on. I do my best to prevent this happening, while believing in giving new members a chance at the same time. I have checked my messages, and I can't find one from you informing me that you were flaked on.

To all: You may see 'bad' swappers in the list of participants. The list is not final, and I will be checking EVERY profile and removing those I feel may not fulfill the swap.

hey im new to this but i would really like to be part of this so... is my profile enough? or do i have to change it?

@emina - your profile is great. Thanks for joining :)

Ok we have to gift wrap each item yes?

Yes please. Individually wrapped.

Is my profile filled out enough?

I am also very very New, but the moment I read this I already had my game plan set. I am SO happy I found this site. I have been training myself the Craft of Paper crafting. I have a passion for canvas painting. But for the past months (Since I stumbled across a Stampin Up Catalog. I have become a monster. I never want to leave my craft room. (Except to play with the dogs) If I am still too New I will understand. But I would love to be apart of this Swap?

So for this swap I need to go ahead and get the envelope ready BEFORE I get my partner? What if I get a guy and give him a sheet of Lisa Frank stickers? lol

''If you receive something you do not use, save it for another swap. Simple :)''

That's what I was thinking, I'll make it neutral enough to not be uber girly ;) I'm a newbie and this will be one of my first swaps. I've been involved in other 'swap/barter/auction' sites with excellent feeedback but they're pretty specific. I don't want to start out here, bomb and end up with a low rating. It seems as long as you send it on time, follow the swap rules and put some thought into it, you're not going to get a low rating here tho. Thx for the prompt response ;)

@femkevd - have a look at some established members profiles for ideas of how to expand your profile.

@TammyMarie I've sent you a message on your wall.

@DezCollins Yes, please wrap your gifts prior to your partner being assigned. There's no saying a guy won't like Lisa Frank stickers. If you want to make your items gender neutral, that's up to you.

OK LADIES AND GENTS - JUST A REMINDER TO EVERYONE NEW THAT'S SIGNING UP FOR THIS SWAP.... PLEASE REMEMBER TO FILL OUT YOUR PROFILES. I'VE BEEN CHECKING THROUGH AS FEW ALREADY, AND FOUND QUITE A LOT OF BLANK/ BRIEF PROFILES.

Is my profile better now? I'd really like to start collecting little gifts :)

Is my profile sufficient as a newbie... thanks!

i would love to join but am new as of today to this site and not sure if my profile is enough.

@femkevd @mommyof3 and - Yes, that's great :)

@cm99camper take a look at others' profiles for ideas on how to extend your profile. :)

Is my profile enough? How would i know if im in the list?

Wow! If all the watchers join in you are going to need time or help to check them all out. Good luck, nice idea I just can't do International swaps anymore.

Am i in the swap? Have partners been assigned? I'M SO EXCITED. I missed swap bot ♥

When will the partners be assigned?

When will the partners be assigned?

where do i send my stuff too

Jesus people, it says in the description the 24th!!!

When will be notified where to send the swap to and how do we know when we have a partner? Thank you

I'll assign partners on 25th January as soon as I've checked through all the profiles and deleted as necessary. :)

Hello!

I am new to this & i just join this swap~ i am wondering do we need to mail the packages out with tracking number?

Thanks!

Hi. It isn't necessary that you post the parcel with a tracking number, but if it doesn't cost anymore, it's a good idea :)

Hi I am brand new and supper motivated!! I hope my profile is enough - have already started planning!!! Promise - not a flake!!!

I'm new on this site and I hope that you have a place for me on this swap. I can send you a picture of the package I'm about to send if you want to make sure I'm OK.

Hi @Bronwenstead - would you mind filling out your profile with some more detail please. Take a look at others' for idea if you like. I'll be assigning partners tomorrow (approx 2pm GMT)

@Fayme Sure there's a place for you. Nice to have new people on board. You don't need to send a pic, but I sure am nosy and would love to see :)

ALL: Not long now. Please make sure you meet the criteria before I assign partners. :)

Hi,

I seen your message on my profile, and I've updated my profile, I hope it's enough :)

Thank you :)

I'd like to join but don't know if I'm eligible. Lol I'm not a flake I promise. I hope to get a hang of this soon so I understand better how it works

Oh I see the day changed on my post. I'm sorry for the bother. It wasn't midnight here. Maybe I can try next time. Have fun.

Just went to the post office and sent my envelope :)

That's cool @femkevd I think you were the first. Post offices here close at midday on Saturday, so I couldn't send mine.

I just pack all my stuff :)! SNEAK PEAL: http://tinypic.com/r/2la3nlc/5

My local post office also close midday & doesn't open on Sunday, gonna wait till monday to post out :)~

So exciting ^^

Yay! I live in Amsterdam, here many supermarkets have a small post office and they're almost always open. :)

Sent mine off today and on the way back a news bulletin bleeped that our postal workers are on strike again!! (The temporary workers are demanding permanent jobs), so, I hope that my parcel will be on it's way soon, and also that I will receive from my partner. Will keep you posted.

Thanks for keeping us updated @inthewild Hope it gets resolved!!

Now that I read the swap again, I think I have misunderstood the instructions! Was i supposed to package every item in a wrap inside the envelope? Is it bad if I sent all in an envelope without wraps? :S anyway I had to write customs ticket on the envelope, so you can see the items listed before you open it.

This message was posted on a group I'm in locally a moment ago - it says it all - how sad.... Hopefully my swaps will escape the fire.... "Just heard an interview with the PO on Cape Talk radio. The postal workers 'up north' are back at work and they have a "bit" of a backlog which will take about 2 weeks to clear, they are working overtime to sort it out too. Apparently some of the post was burnt by strikers, very sad.