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NEW: Unwanted Swap Items...Round Robin

Debra Andruska
17 years ago

I have a large priority box FULL of items that I recently received from swaps with in the last several weeks. If you have the same (items that you don't want or can't use)...sign up. Take whatever you want from the box and replace it with something you received from a swap that you don't want/need. And pass the box on. I'll compile a list (and include it in the box with names/addresses, and where it goes next).

I have the box ready to go...and would love to send it out this Friday (if we get enough participants) to do so.

This will work even if only a couple of people only sign up.

I'll take signups for the next few days.

I'll also include a ziplock bag filled with unwanted seeds. I've been collecting seeds from my yard (all clearly labeled) and don't need duplicates. Take what you want, and add something you have excess of.

Deb

Comments (41)

  • sguanzon
    17 years ago

    Count me in! and I have seeds to contribute too!

  • earthlydelights
    17 years ago

    deb,

    sign me up. great idea for a swap.

    i believe you have my address, if not, i'll send.

    maryanne/earthly

  • cedarnest
    17 years ago

    Great Idea Deb!! Count me in : ) Nancy

  • number_1_angel
    17 years ago

    Sounds like fun!! Count me in
    Jeanette

  • shimla
    17 years ago

    I'm game! I'll send you my address. Thanks!

  • candycow
    17 years ago

    count me in

  • andrea81
    17 years ago

    I would like to join please.
    I will email my address.
    Thank you for hosting!
    Andrea

  • lil_green_thumb
    17 years ago

    sheeeeeeeesh ya'll have gotten me addicted. I don't have anything to add that I have RECIEVED BUT I do have things that I have picked up for swap boxes then decided not to send or not had room to put them in!
    ~Kimberly

  • hummingbirddaisy
    17 years ago

    I'm in on this one!

    LoL at Kimberly ;-)

    Tina

  • veeja11
    17 years ago

    count me in, sounds like a good way to get rid of the weird things I send you

  • sassyd
    17 years ago

    I'm in Deb!

    Sassy

  • mallowmallow
    17 years ago

    how much do large priority boxes run on postage?

    pam
    mallowmallow

  • wendeyzee
    17 years ago

    I want to play :-D
    Do you need my addy? I gave it to you for the fall Robin.
    LMK,
    Wendey

  • simplylisa
    17 years ago

    Oh Count me in too please. I'm with Kimberly on this one. Don't have anything I've received to put in but have several things I had stocked up for swaps that I can add. If you need my address again just let me know. Sounds like these is going to be a lot of fun.

    Hugs,
    Lisa & Kayla

  • Julie
    17 years ago

    Weird- Unwanted- un-needed?

    Sounds like my kind of seed box!
    I have plenty to add to the mix- Please add me to the roster!

    Thanks Deb!

    Julie

  • mogardening
    17 years ago

    Sounds like fun. Please add me to the list.
    Thank you,
    Kate

  • galium
    17 years ago

    Hi Deb,
    I'd like to join too.
    Mariann

  • bogartbaby
    17 years ago

    Hi Deb, please put me down for this one. If you don't have my address anymore please let me know. Thanks

    Deanie

  • axelsrose
    17 years ago

    Can I play? This is a great idea and it sounds like fun. Susan

  • wynative
    17 years ago

    I want to play, also.

    Marie

  • tastefullyjulie
    17 years ago

    I'll be watching this thread closely to see if any of the items I've sent out show up, LOL Just kidding! Still deciding if I can stretch myself out for one more swap....

  • mkruby7
    17 years ago

    I can come up with something to add to the box. Going shopping today too.

    mkruby7

  • threeshyacres
    17 years ago

    Hello,
    Well, this also sounds fun! Please add me to your list.

    Have a great day,
    Jodi
    'ThreeShyAcres'
    : )

  • karenh71867
    17 years ago

    Hi, I would like to join. It sounds like fun! I will email you my address. Thanks!
    Karen

  • MimiB1
    17 years ago

    Deb, I would like to join if you have room. Got lots to add and sure that I will want someone elses. One gardener's trash is another gardener's treasure!

  • earthlydelights
    17 years ago

    deb: This will work even if only a couple of people only sign up.

    did ya count how many signed up LMAO

  • lisam627_ohio_z6
    17 years ago

    Hi Deb! Great idea...I'd love to join! Thanks. - Lisa

  • sassyd
    17 years ago

    O, Deb......earthly has a good point.....I'd like you to put me on hold, please...

  • romando
    17 years ago

    I'm in too! Let us know what to do...

    Amanda 'romando'

  • Debra Andruska
    Original Author
    17 years ago

    Wow, I didn't expect all this interest in the robin! Everyone must have A LOT OF unwanted swap items, LOL!

    I'm dividing the participants into two groups (and two boxes will be sent out), no one wants to wait MONTHS for a swap box!

    Group #1 (All the Participants who sent in names/addresses already).
    Both boxes have 'Unwanted swap items' plus a ziplock bag/with extra seeds. So both boxes will be equally fun! The first box is going out Thursday. I'll post the delivery confirmation number after I return home from the PO.

    The second box will go out..Friday. I still need some addresses to compile all the paperwork that is needed to go in the box.

    The first box- is going to be sent to Nancy (Cedarnest) first. Nancy then has a choice of who to send it to-
    the closest person (to save on shipping costs). I have the USPS labels pre written, and will be in a ziplock bag. Please send the box with delivery confirmation, so it doesn't get lost, and we can track it at all times.

    Thanks!

    FIRST BOX- Closed and ready to go-- have info/addresses from-
    Maryanne C.
    Marie G.
    Deanie P.
    Mariann M.
    Carol B.
    Tina R.
    Jeanette P.
    Kimberly I.
    Sue G.

    Back home..Deb A.
    *******************

    The second box--
    I received your info/addresses-
    Group #2 (BOX 2)
    Karen H. (Kalena67)
    Andrea H. (Andrea81)

    To those not on the list, please send in your info. Real name/garden web ID/address.

    Swap is now closed!

    Deb

  • Debra Andruska
    Original Author
    17 years ago

    Box #1 went out to Nancy (Cedarnest) today. USPS #0306 1070 0004 0393 3728.

    Box #2 is ready to go out in the morning. So, please send in all info right away. If you posted that your interested in joining, I'll include you in the swap if your info is sent in by tonight. The swap is close to new participants. I'm filling out all the paperwork that needs to go in the box (with your addresses on a priority slips).

    So far for box #2...all info has been sent in from~
    Karen H. (Kalena67)
    Andrea H. (Andrea81)
    Lisa (Simplylisa)
    Candy S. (Candycow)
    Brenda S. (Mimib1)
    Wendey (Wendeyzee)

    Will check back later and update the list. Please email me directly. Email gets lost when sent through the GW.

    Deb

  • Debra Andruska
    Original Author
    17 years ago

    To make this even more simple--

    Two groups, two boxes.. Box one went out the other day-

    The list for box #1..

    Nancy (Cedarnest) will receive the box first and then choose who receives it next (to keep postage costs reasonable, this is not a flat rate box).
    Maryanne C.
    Marie G.
    Deanie P.
    Mariann M.
    Carol B.
    Tina R.
    Jeanette P.
    Kimberly I.
    Sue G.

    Back home..Deb A.

    ***********************************

    Box #2 is going out today- to Susan F. (Axelsrose)
    And then on to-- (Susan will choose) from the list--
    Karen H. (Kalena67)
    Andrea H. (Andrea81)
    Lisa (Simplylisa)
    Candy S. (Candycow)
    Brenda S. (Mimib1)
    Wendey (Wendeyzee)
    Back home to Deb (Debbya)

    Several did not turn in any information (Names/addresses). It's so important to do so on time when your signing up for a swap, especially when there is a deadline. I waited until this morning for any additional addresses/info. But, only one name came in.

    I'll post the delivery confirmation number when box #2 goes out later today (TO- SUSAN F. (Axelsrose)

    Now, on to the SWAP FUN!

    Deb

  • romando
    17 years ago

    Hi! I just sent you an email with my info for box #2

    Amanda 'romando'

  • cathys1951
    17 years ago

    Is it to late for me? I havent been in a round robin since last year.

  • mkruby7
    17 years ago

    I sent you my info. Did you get it ?

    mkruby7

    PS. I will resend right now.

  • limequilla
    17 years ago

    Am I too late for box 2?

    Lime

  • Debra Andruska
    Original Author
    17 years ago

    I was just checking the thread the LAST TIME before going to the post office.

    I just received Limequilla's info, Mkruby7, Cathys1951, Romando.

    I'll update SWAP #2 box...

    As of right now (and no more can join, the paper work is totally finished and sealed in the box!)

    SWAP IS CLOSED****

    FINAL BOX #2 list
    Box #2 is going out today- to Susan F. (Axelsrose)
    And then on to-- (Susan will choose) from the list--
    Karen H. (Kalena67)
    Andrea H. (Andrea81)
    Lisa (Simplylisa)
    Candy S. (Candycow)
    Brenda S. (Mimib1)
    Wendey (Wendeyzee)
    Amanda A. (Romando)
    Jackie G. (MKruby7)
    Suzy W. (Limequilla)
    Cathy S. (Cathys1951)
    Back home to Deb (Debbya)

  • Debra Andruska
    Original Author
    17 years ago

    I started two seperate threads, one for box #1, and one for #2. So, let's not use this thread anymore.

    Check which box # your listed under, and from now on, post there.


    It will be much easier to keep track of the boxes this way!

    Deb

  • shimla
    17 years ago

    Deb -

    I don't see my name on either list, was I not included in the robins? Please let me know so I'll know whether or not to pack seeds for this. I sent an email directly after signing up with my addy info through GW.

    Thanks,
    Marie

  • Debra Andruska
    Original Author
    17 years ago

    Hi Marie,
    Your information never made it to me. Sorry.. Things sent through the Garden Web get lost most of the time. I'll do another swap like this soon.

    Again, I'm really sorry..

    Deb

  • shimla
    17 years ago

    Oh, that's okay. I wanted to check so I didn't get a surprise box on my doorstep one day. I won't start packing seeds LOL! You guys have a great time!!!!

    Marie