"Magic Box" Destash Swap Round #1

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Swap Coordinator:	mariewilliams810 (contact)
Swap categories:
Number of people in swap:	7
Location:	Regional - USA
Type:	Type 3: Package or craft
Rating requirement:	4.98
Last day to signup/drop:	June 26, 2017
Date items must be sent by:	July 10, 2017
Number of swap partners:	1
Description:
When I was 10, I used to carry around a shoe box that I decorated and wrote "Magic Box" on the outside. Usually it was whatever craft project I was working on. Not that you need to hear about my childhood, but I got to thinking about that box the other day... For this swap, fill a shoe box full of items you would like to destash. This could be anything-- craft items or household items. But PLEASE do not send broken, smelly, stained or unusable items. DeSTASH NOT deTRASH. Before putting it in the box, ask yourselves, "would I want to receive this?" If the answer is no--don't send it. Fill this shoebox and send it to your partner. Shoe boxes are approximately 6x4x10. Please pick out a box at least this size. If you don't have a shoe box, USPS has Priority Boxes available that are this size. But I'm trying to skirt around having to pay priority prices... When you receive your box, take out what you would like to keep. Refill the empty spaces in the box. In round #2, we will send these boxes again. The ultimate goal is that these treasures find homes. USA only. At least 4.98. No newbies please, but If you still want to still participate, I am willing to do private swaps to help those get established. If you have any questions let me know.

Discussion

craftygirl 06/15/2017 #

Do you know the dates for round #2? I will be gone from approximately July 19 -Aug. 3, so I need to know if I can commit or not.

mariewilliams810 06/15/2017 #

I don't quite know the dates as of now since I'm going to kind of feel how this first one goes. But the good part about these swaps is that you can start and stop at any time. Some people might love everything in their box and not want to pass anything along and therefore not participate again. If you need to, you can participate in this one and sit out round 2 if you have to. You can jump back in round 3. Its completely up to you. So there is nothing you really need to "commit" to, you can participate at will. I hope to see you in a couple of these :)

CarolineCreates22 06/17/2017 #

I am a newbie, trying to get established. @mariewilliams810 can you help me? :)

mariewilliams810 06/19/2017 #

I will send you a PM @CarolineCreates22

Stacy97 06/24/2017 #

Just want to clarify that using a priority box of that size is ok, right? Thanks!!

mariewilliams810 06/25/2017 #

PARTICIPANTS I NEED SOME FEEDBACK!

When I listed this swap initially, I just Googled "average size of an adult shoe box" and got the dimensions I got, but upon measuring the boxes I had the largest I had was only 7x4x12. Most were 7x4x10. Since we haven't been assigned partners can we agree to be ok with slightly smaller shoe boxes as long as we CRAM them with goodies? Have you guys already got your items packed?

I've gotten questions about if a priority box is ok. USPS has a "shoe box" size box (7.5x5x14) which is what I was referring to but I think the confusion is that people thing I meant a medium flat rate box which is 11x8.5x5.5. So it covers the previously listed size requirement, but also costs $13.50 to send. By using the shoe boxes I was trying to skirt around having you guys pay that much postage especially if your box is on the lighter side weight wise.

Thoughts??? I am so happy about the positive response to this swap idea and I appreciate everyone's patience while I work out the kinks.

sweettems 06/26/2017 #

Maybe if we decide upon a minimum volume (LxWxH) it would make it easier to choose a good box? I have a few different shoe boxes I could use and I think that would be helpful.

mariewilliams810 06/27/2017 #

Ok, so here's the deal. Didn't get much feedback in the last few days. Lets say 6x4x10 minimum. Flat rate or larger acceptable to use but at least that size. That should cover the majority of adult shoe boxes.

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