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Newbie Pen Pal Swap - Quick Turn Around

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Newbie Pen Pal Swap - Quick Turn Around
Swap Coordinator:VallesAvallonis (contact)
Swap categories: Letters & Writing 
Number of people in swap:47
Location:International
Type:Type 2: Flat mail
Last day to signup/drop:April 10, 2010
Date items must be sent by:April 14, 2010
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

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.

Edit: 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 Saturday, send out by Wednesday.
  • 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

ScarletTear 04/ 8/2010 #

thanks for making a swap for newbies :)

VallesAvallonis 04/ 8/2010 #

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

50DaysOfSummer 04/ 8/2010 #

I also think this is a great idea ^^

VallesAvallonis 04/ 8/2010 #

@50DaysOfSummer - Glad you think so too! Perhaps I'll have to host one again!

50DaysOfSummer 04/10/2010 #

aw, I need to drop. I got so much mail this week. all week nothing and then yesterday a bunch and I do not want to ignore these letters and not be late in the swap. But next time I am for sure in! Still liking the idea a lot! have fun!

adjockey 04/10/2010 #

Sounds like fun--count me in!

Brian

VallesAvallonis 04/10/2010 #

@50DaysOfSummer - BUMMER! :( Oh well, I think I'm definitely going to offer it again. Probably once this one is fully completed.

@adjockey - GREAT! :)

beckyy 04/10/2010 #

Thanks for making a swap for newbies! Count me in too! :)

Dhavi 04/10/2010 #

thank you so much for this newbie swap! I've already signed up

VallesAvallonis 04/10/2010 #

Wonderful! - Did you guys notice it made it to #10? =)

VallesAvallonis 04/11/2010 #

TIME TO START WRITING YOUR LETTERS EVERYONE! - You'll all make me super happy if no one flakes. Have fun! :)

moonorchid9484 04/12/2010 #

I just put my letter in the mail box. Thank you so much for this newbie swap, I am so excited!

beckyy 04/12/2010 #

I sent mine this afternoon, also very excited! Thanks again!

Dhavi 04/12/2010 #

I'm sure this is a silly question, but any idea how many stamps I need to mail from u.s. to canada? It's normal letter-sized paper (not that 8/5 x 11 but smaller), two sheets, and then a small surprise tucked in. I tried to go to the post office, but i think ours are all broken around here, the lines are always out the door and I couldn't wait any longer. Help! Or i'm going to run stamps all across the top of the envelope!

kraftykj 04/13/2010 #

I think the postage to canada is around $1.00 of course I may be wrong..

VallesAvallonis 04/13/2010 #

@Dhavi - It's about 98 cents.

TangerineLemons 04/14/2010 #

sent my mail from Australia. $2.10 for postage overseas... pretty cheap really :)

moonorchid9484 04/14/2010 #

sent my letter a few days ago, but I realized I didn't write my pen name, so anyone getting a letter from Meagan Gutierrez = moonorchid9484

VallesAvallonis 04/14/2010 #

Thanks @tangerinelemons and @moonorchid9484
For postage from Australia that really isn't too bad! And, @moonorchid9484 that shouldn't be a problem esp. since there is only 1 partner for each person. If you wanted to, you could just PM your partner and let them know. :)

moonorchid9484 04/14/2010 #

@vallesavallonis I'm a little confused about how partners are being assigned here...will the person I sent a letter to be sending me a letter as well? I originally thought so, but reading a post concerning this topic in the "help" forums made me second guess.

VallesAvallonis 04/14/2010 #

Don't forget to mark SENT when you've mailed your letter! :)

queenelisheba 04/19/2010 #

@vallesavallonis HI! I received my letter ;)))) however, my new penpal did not include her swap bot name...how can I look up her profile to rater her? I tried to search her real name and nothing came up.

queenelisheba 04/19/2010 #

@vallenavallonis - sorry i read all the comments and have another question...(aren't you glad for newbies ;) ) i mailed out to one person and received from a completely diff. person...? So I did not receive a letter from the person I sent one to. Above, the comments suggest we will be receiving a letter from the person that we wrote to, but that is not my case....confused in los angeles.

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