How much can you cram into a flat rate box swap

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Swap Coordinator:	thefinderofthings (contact)
Swap categories:	Random Items Challenges Miscellaneous
Number of people in swap:	12
Location:	Other
Type:	None
Last day to signup/drop:	November 16, 2007
Date items must be sent by:	November 30, 2007
Number of swap partners:	1
Description:
I thought this would be a fun idea, I really like being random. I want to see how many items you can fit into a flat rate box. Plus with the holidays coming up this is a great time to get rid of some excess. There are a few rules though- Try not to fill the box with all the same item-but if you have 100 twix candy bars to send me I'm sure I wouldn't mind. The idea is to be creative and fun. They can't be really junky things-it doesn't have to be new, pick things like a pen you found under the couch, or stickers that you never use, really ugly fabric, a pack of skittles from Halloween--or even better all your kids Halloween candy! (I am going to owe the dentist sooo much money!) try to be really random you don't have to...but if you would like to explain any of your items in a letter to your partner that might be fun. Like a story of why you ended up with a pack of purple posies or something like that. (not required-just an idea) sorry this is not an international swap most of all have fun with it! As soon as you get your box full, post how many items you were able to fit into the box. You can use either flat rate box. Partners, this isn't necessarily about getting stuff you need, so if you get stuff you can't use send it to your local thrift store. If you have any questions please let me know. As far as who can join-if you are new you must have at least participated in 1 actual swap that involved spending money. Please no flakes, I want everyone to get a box.

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limetteandlove 11/ 5/2007 #

A flat rate box is one of these I'm assuming, right?

http://shop.usps.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10152&storeId=10001&categoryId=13359&productId=11697&langId=-1

Arylkin 11/ 5/2007 #

This is a great (and kind of hilarious) swap idea!

B3ntButN0tbrok3n 11/ 5/2007 #

this looks like an awesome swap (i was thinking about joining) but too risky with no rating requirement because we all know that unfortunately just asking to no flakers is not enough ):

B3ntButN0tbrok3n 11/ 5/2007 #

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Skyfire 11/ 5/2007 #

Is this international?

B3ntButN0tbrok3n 11/ 5/2007 #

i would think not since the flat rate box is a "USA" thing

thefinderofthings 11/ 6/2007 #

No this is not an international swap

thefinderofthings 11/ 6/2007 #

I really hope I don't get any flakers, I really want everyone to get a box.

thefinderofthings 11/15/2007 #

craftygirl wrote: "Just to make sure, we try to fit alot of stuff, so little things would be great, right? And not necessarily go by partners profile, just send alot of fun things and a variety of things, like odd and end stuff right?"

-->and my answer was: "yes, I think anything goes-it probably would be alittle nice to put in a few things that your partner would like, but it's not a requirement. I don't think it even needs to be crafty stuff...just fun and interesting. I think little stuff is probably ok also. I can't wait to start this one, I've already got a sack of stuff ready to cram in! Every time I loose something in my office I find something else to add. I hope everyone has fun with this one!"

gatorsmom 11/27/2007 #

synuay, your box is on its way from Michigan~! I hope you enjoy it!

thefinderofthings 11/27/2007 #

3SidesofCrazy Your box is on the way from Boise, Idaho!

cat 12/ 8/2007 #

Do you plan on doing this swap again in the future and if not, do you mind if i do something similar?

i'm just asking because i LOVE this swap. thanks!

cat 12/14/2007 #

well, thefinderofthings wrote me back and said i could do another one :) it's here:

http://www.swap-bot.com/swap/show/9947

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