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Newbie Pen Pal Swap #3 - Quick Turn Around

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Newbie Pen Pal Swap #3 - Quick Turn Around
Swap Coordinator:VallesAvallonis (contact)
Swap categories: Letters & Writing  Newbie 
Number of people in swap:60
Location:International
Type:Type 2: Flat mail
Last day to signup/drop:April 27, 2010
Date items must be sent by:May 1, 2010
Number of swap partners:1
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Since this swap just keeps growing here is round #3!

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.

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 Tuesday, send out by Saturday. 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

chefstacey2007 04/24/2010 #

Im new and have a question, I have joined this swap, when do I get the address so I can send my letter out?

VallesAvallonis 04/24/2010 #

I'll assign partners on May 2nd (hopefully in the morning). You'll get an Email notification that partners have been assigned. If you don't - you can go to the swap and see if they have. When partners have been assigned you'll find the link in the yellow box to the right that says "See the partners I send to". That'll have your partner's address. If you have any issues finding it, just let me know! :)

SusanLS 04/24/2010 #

I have arthritis in my writing hand (broke it a few too many times!). Could I possibly type my letter? I promise it will be worth it and I'll use nice paper to print it on.....

VallesAvallonis 04/24/2010 #

@SusanLS - I don't have a problem with that! :)

ScarletTear 04/24/2010 #

Back for round #3! ;)

VallesAvallonis 04/24/2010 #

@ScarletTear - great to have you back! lol - You're cracking me up. Sigh - swapbot is SO addicting!

SamitySam 04/24/2010 #

I am also back for round #3..:).. @susanLS - I wouldn't have a problem receiving a typed letter (just my two cents)...:)

chrissi2286 04/24/2010 #

ill be in again for another round.

Traceyk 04/25/2010 #

VallesAvallonis - Isn't the assigning of partners (May 2) past the send by date? Or am I reading it wrong?

"I'll assign partners on May 2nd (hopefully in the morning)."

VallesAvallonis 04/25/2010 #

@Traceyk - You are SO right. I'm not sure where my mind was, I read the dates wrong. I will be assigning partners on the 28th!! Thank you!

bruxbaby 04/25/2010 #

i appreciate you all who provide the newbie swaps! i am ready to go! =)

VallesAvallonis 04/25/2010 #

Awww - thanks @bruxbaby

blurchen 04/26/2010 #

I´d like to join, but the austrian post companies´re not working on saturdays.. so I couldn´t post my letter before monday. would that be a problem!?

VallesAvallonis 04/26/2010 #

@blurchen you could send it out Wednesday, Thursday or Friday... if those days are a problem please let me know, and I'll figure something out.

Darkestlina 04/27/2010 #

I'll join in this time :)

kleedawn 04/27/2010 #

in down for round 3!!!

Inishini 04/27/2010 #

I'm brand new here, please help me to find a good swap!! Thanks a lot!!! xoxo

VallesAvallonis 04/27/2010 #

@Darkestlina & @Kleedawn - great to see you in the swap! I hope you enjoy yourselves! :)

EllaElla 04/27/2010 #

Thank you for doing this one again. My #2 hasn't arrived yet. In fact, I am very conscious that none of my postal swaps has arrived yet but I am hopeful that now the UK post is fully back on track they should all arrive very soon.

VallesAvallonis 04/27/2010 #

@EllaElla - If they don't arrive within the next 7 days I would suggest letting your partners know.

niceties 04/27/2010 #

@VallesAvallonis Thanks for your welcome comment! :-) Still working my way around this site, but mailing a cute letter is definitely something I can do- I'm looking forward to it!

VallesAvallonis 04/27/2010 #

@niceties - you're welcome! :) Like I said - you (or anyone else) has any questions, feel free to shoot me a PM. Haha - I don't have much of a life these days, so this keeps me entertained!

VallesAvallonis 04/27/2010 #

if you***

shout4 04/27/2010 #

This might be a ridiculous question, but I'm just wondering and I'm totally new...is there any obligation to write back, or only if you want to?

VallesAvallonis 04/27/2010 #

@shout4 - there is no obligation to write back - but it's nice if you do. :)

shout4 04/27/2010 #

Thanks for the quick reply! I'm in, and I'm definitely planning to write back :)

VallesAvallonis 04/27/2010 #

@shout4 - You're welcome, and glad to have you in the swap! :)

VallesAvallonis 04/28/2010 #

Partners have been assigned! If any of you have questions please just PM me - I'll answer them as soon as I can. Remember to keep communication open between you and your partner esp. if things come up and you might be late sending. HAPPY SWAPPING!

TammySue 04/28/2010 #

I just updated my profile, so can I join now?

shellleebrooks 04/28/2010 #

I'm new - what does it mean when you say you can "angel"?

Redroze20868 04/28/2010 #

I just join the group - when do i get the address of the person I need to write too

VallesAvallonis 05/ 1/2010 #

@Shellleebrooks - It just means that if your partner doesn't mail their letter to you, I can send one to you instead.

LindaB 05/ 4/2010 #

Hi, I did send mine in time but I totally forgot to click the 'sent'-button!! Sorry!

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