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Awesome international food package!

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Swap Coordinator:Shortbuslove (contact)
Swap categories: Food  Newbie 
Number of people in swap:17
Location:International
Type:Type 3: Package or craft
Last day to signup/drop:March 31, 2015
Date items must be sent by:April 22, 2015
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

Hello everyone!

I'm Laure and I'm excited fo create this food swap (it's my first one!) So, in this swap, you will have to send :

  • One chocolate bar

  • Two different tea bags (or coffee, or chocolate if your partner doesn't like tea)

  • Candies (not samples)

  • Something savoury

  • A specialty from your town, country..

  • Someting of your choice, one of your favorite food or something unusual..

The whole package (without shipping) must cost at least 10 euros (11 USD) Every items should be new, unused and wrapped .

Newbies welcome with a well filled profile :)

For this swap, you will have only one partner. Don't forget to check your partner's profile (allergies, taste..)

I hope everyone will enjoy making this swap :)

Discussion

thebragal 03/18/2015 #

There are many foods that are prohibited by customs in almost every country. Chocolate and candy are usually fine but tea can have herbs in it that are prohibited and so might something savory or other things people might choose. You might either decide to change this to your own country or ne more specific about the foods. The latter may be hard tho as each country is different. I know in Canada most fruits and veg, all meat and milk products and some grains are prohibited. Usa is similar.

AllyZoldos 03/19/2015 #

I was in one of these swaps before and I loved it! I'm from the USA, so I would love to have a partner from a different country. I love trying new things from different countries. Can't wait for this swap!

Shortbuslove 03/19/2015 #

@thebragal : I'm surprised by your message because I've seen a lot of International Food Swap and nothing was specified. My girlfriend did one of them and everything went perfectly. I'm sure people will manage to send the right things according to their country's customs.

@AllyZoldos : Thank you for your message ! I'm really thrilled that someone is excited about this swap :)

beckilew1980 03/20/2015 #

Hi, just joined this site and have signed up for this swap. Can someone please explain what I have to do next !? Do I get given someone to write to or do I have to find someone! Thanks 😊

Shortbuslove 03/21/2015 #

@beckilew1980 : Once you joined the swap, you have nothing to do until the sign up date when the partners will be assigned. You will receive a mail with the like to your partner's profile and address.

Shortbuslove 03/21/2015 #

the link*

masinmegan 03/25/2015 #

I really wanted to do this one but when i tried to figure out shipping costs the postal service was telling me $80.00 or more dollars for a package i guesstimated like 4 lbs.. is that way off? I dropped out of fear i couldnt afford to do it. what is typical international shipping costs?

Shortbuslove 03/26/2015 #

@masinmegan : I'm not sure about the shipping costs in the US, because I'm in France, but I'm pretty sure that's not that expensive. To give you an exemple, 4lbs in France for an international destination costs about 15 euros. And 4lbs is probably the maximum weight for this package. It's your choice to see if you're able to spend that much of money in a swap :)

Obstminkerl 03/26/2015 #

In Austria it costs around 15 to 18 Euros to ship a parcel like this around the world.

LadySahin 03/28/2015 #

I would like to swap with someone. But I am not getting this web so much o.O I am new, just found it on internet. Can anyone tell me how to find here person for direct swap envelope with postcards/stickers/washi tapes/candies/tea bags/little gifts?

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