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Hi all, I think the winter swap is finally winding down, and with that, I'd like to see how much interest there is in a summer swap. I'm thinking of trying something slightly different this time. Feedback is appreciated.
Part One: A Speedy Summer Swap
I was thinking of opening five slots to previous swappers who have been prompt in past ATCs. This swap would have a shorter mailing deadline so those who work fast aren't left waiting for the other swappers to finish. I was thinking perhaps a two week working time before the mail-in date, so hopefully the speedy swap would be finished in three to four weeks.
Part Two: The Summer Vacation Swap
The second swap would be open to anyone who wanted to try out the ATCs. There wouldn't necessarily be a limit on the number of sign ups, but if we get more than ten swappers signed up, I'd probably split the large group into two groups (unless the consensus is the more the merrier). This swap would also be open to those signed up in the speedy swap, if they feel adventurous and would like to take on two swaps at once. Working time would be a month out from the time sign ups close, for about a 6 to 8 week turnaround.
Another change is this time I would not sign myself up as a swapper, so IF we have a dropout, I'll be available to do replacement cards and hopefully not delay the process too much. I would strongly encourage anyone who knows they won't make the deadline to speak up well ahead of time so we'll know whether to wait for you or have me do replacement cards. I won't bite, I promise -- life happens.
One other full disclosure: Since I am really only an active member here, ATC swaps I run will not be held in duplicate on the Arena, as I think may have been standard procedure before. That's just a heads up, not a slight to the Arena.
SIGNUPS UNTIL MAY 1! Remember to state which swap you wish to join (or both!) :easterbunnyears:
Speedy Summer Swap (Mail-in date May 15):
1. Deep Purple Pirate RECEIVED 6/19 / Swap Completed!
2. Babyblueducky RECEIVED 5/11 / Swap Completed!
3. Lev_21no1 RECEIVED 5/19 / Swap Completed!
Summer Vacation Swap (no limit to number of participants) (Mail-in date May 29):
1. Deep Purple Pirate RECEIVED 6/19 / Swap Completed!
2. Warm Snuggles RECEIVED 5/29 / Swap Completed!
3. Fizzyland RECEIVED 6/4 / Swap Completed!
4. Blackestbird RECEIVED 7/3 / Swap Completed!
5. Tsukikakushi RECEIVED 5/11 / Swap Completed!
6. Emberly RECEIVED 6/11 / Swap Completed!
7. Babyblueducky RECEIVED 5/11 / Swap Completed!
8. Lev_21no1 RECEIVED 6/1 / Swap Completed!
9. Goddess Daine RECEIVED 6/11 / Swap Completed!
10. Vicky1804 RECEIVED 6/2
11. SilverHealer RECEIVED 6/1 / Swap Completed!
May 2: Everyone's been PMed some additional info on the swap, but feel free to ask questions here or PM me. Blackestbird is a question whether she'll make it back in time; if not, I'll be filling in for her.
May 3: Blackestbird confirmed she was going to make the swap.
May 5: I let that sneaky SilverHealer join the Vacation swap. Will notify the Vacation swappers by PM.
May 11: Cookies for Babyblueducky and Tsukikakushi for having the first set of cards arrive.
June 22: Speedy swap cards mailed out and feedback left for participants.
July 6: All vacation cards mailed!
Part One: A Speedy Summer Swap
I was thinking of opening five slots to previous swappers who have been prompt in past ATCs. This swap would have a shorter mailing deadline so those who work fast aren't left waiting for the other swappers to finish. I was thinking perhaps a two week working time before the mail-in date, so hopefully the speedy swap would be finished in three to four weeks.
Part Two: The Summer Vacation Swap
The second swap would be open to anyone who wanted to try out the ATCs. There wouldn't necessarily be a limit on the number of sign ups, but if we get more than ten swappers signed up, I'd probably split the large group into two groups (unless the consensus is the more the merrier). This swap would also be open to those signed up in the speedy swap, if they feel adventurous and would like to take on two swaps at once. Working time would be a month out from the time sign ups close, for about a 6 to 8 week turnaround.
Another change is this time I would not sign myself up as a swapper, so IF we have a dropout, I'll be available to do replacement cards and hopefully not delay the process too much. I would strongly encourage anyone who knows they won't make the deadline to speak up well ahead of time so we'll know whether to wait for you or have me do replacement cards. I won't bite, I promise -- life happens.
One other full disclosure: Since I am really only an active member here, ATC swaps I run will not be held in duplicate on the Arena, as I think may have been standard procedure before. That's just a heads up, not a slight to the Arena.
SIGNUPS UNTIL MAY 1! Remember to state which swap you wish to join (or both!) :easterbunnyears:
Speedy Summer Swap (Mail-in date May 15):
1. Deep Purple Pirate RECEIVED 6/19 / Swap Completed!
2. Babyblueducky RECEIVED 5/11 / Swap Completed!
3. Lev_21no1 RECEIVED 5/19 / Swap Completed!
Summer Vacation Swap (no limit to number of participants) (Mail-in date May 29):
1. Deep Purple Pirate RECEIVED 6/19 / Swap Completed!
2. Warm Snuggles RECEIVED 5/29 / Swap Completed!
3. Fizzyland RECEIVED 6/4 / Swap Completed!
4. Blackestbird RECEIVED 7/3 / Swap Completed!
5. Tsukikakushi RECEIVED 5/11 / Swap Completed!
6. Emberly RECEIVED 6/11 / Swap Completed!
7. Babyblueducky RECEIVED 5/11 / Swap Completed!
8. Lev_21no1 RECEIVED 6/1 / Swap Completed!
9. Goddess Daine RECEIVED 6/11 / Swap Completed!
10. Vicky1804 RECEIVED 6/2
11. SilverHealer RECEIVED 6/1 / Swap Completed!
May 2: Everyone's been PMed some additional info on the swap, but feel free to ask questions here or PM me. Blackestbird is a question whether she'll make it back in time; if not, I'll be filling in for her.
May 3: Blackestbird confirmed she was going to make the swap.
May 5: I let that sneaky SilverHealer join the Vacation swap. Will notify the Vacation swappers by PM.
May 11: Cookies for Babyblueducky and Tsukikakushi for having the first set of cards arrive.
June 22: Speedy swap cards mailed out and feedback left for participants.
July 6: All vacation cards mailed!
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