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Check out these links to some of our previous MLPTP Easter/Spring Swaps!
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How does it work?
The MLPTP Spring Swap is like a Secret Santa: each participant is given another MLPTP member to send a swap box full of goodies to, based on the recipient's wish list. In turn, the sender will receive a swap box based on their own wish list from someone else! Everyone will send/get one or a few ponies from their wish list, along with some extra goodies, tailored for them from their wish list by their secret swapper. The gifts will also be wrapped and made festive! You will ship and receive a box full of fun!
- 3 months of Active Membership at MLPTP. (Meaning you've posted on the forums within the last 6 months prior to this post.)
- Minimum of 200 posts.
- Minimum 5 MLPTP feedback OR MLPTP feedback for 2 successful swaps in the past.
- You must not have any Negative Feedback on your profile.
If you don't meet the requirements to join, don't fear!
There will be more fun to come over the next few weeks with little/no requirements so everyone can have some fun!
MLPTP Swap Etiquette to Follow:
- You must include at least one pony from your partners wishlist in the swap box you send.
- Do to the budget values we'll only allow 1 partner per member for this swap.
- Extras should be based on suggestions from your recipient's wish list--strive to make sure their gifts are tailored to them.
- All items must be wrapped. Think about it... how FUN is it to unwrap gifts?
- Remember to include a card and let your partner know who you are.
- Delivery confirmation (domestic) or receipt of sending (international) is required! This way if something is lost it doesn't count against you, but it will be the post office's fault. Purchasing insurance for your package is strongly recommended!
- If shipping international please mark as GIFT on the customs form so your partner is less likely to have to pay duties/taxes on the package.
- Be sure to package your swap box for a safe secure delivery! This means using a sturdy box, packing tape, and filling all empty space in the box with packing material (packing peanuts / bubble wrap / etc) so that no part of the box collapses in transit. Make sure your labels are clear and legible!
- We understand some members may get carried away in shopping and not realize, or may feel inclined to go over budget. Please understand to do so is entirely discretionary and if you do, you may not have a partner who will do the same. Also consider, not everyone has the funds to go over and nor should they feel like they have to. A member who spends appropriately should not feel like they didn't give enough because someone else was over-generous. Based on feedback we've received, a maximum is not set but we strongly encourage swappers to please try to stay as close to the budget as possible to avoid any hard feelings and remember to account for values of items that you may have already had that cost you nothing.
- When shopping for ponies, keep in mind that ponies should be in great condition! The MLPTP Swap rule of thumb is: Send a package that you would be thrilled to receive yourself.
- There are 2 spending categories for this swap:
- Level #1 is $35-$40 (including pony/ponies and extras)
- Level #2 is $75-$80 (including pony/ponies and extras).
- These amounts do not include shipping costs of any kind.
- Send your tracking number and/or proof of postage to the swap host by 3/15.
- Once you've received your box, you must post a thank you brag in the Show n Tell thread. Your sender is anxiously waiting to know how much you love your box, and everyone else would love to see what you received! Failure to complete this step will result in a neutral feedback for the swap. *Please try to include at least one photo that shows everything you received all together, with however many other photos/comments you want.
- The mods here at the MLPTP are very busy and will quickly be moving along to the next swap, game, contest, or other activity. Please open your boxes and complete step #2 above by 4/7. Failure to do so means that the mods may not be able to step in and help with any concerns you may have with your swap box after that time has passed. (Obviously if your box arrives after this date for some reason you will be exempt.)
- If you have any concerns with ANYTHING you MUST contact the swap host ASAP. We will always work together to come to a fair and decisive conclusion.
Global Accommodations * Please read *
Given the circumstances of the last couple years, we have decided to start the sign ups for earlier than usual. We want to give members time to shop and deliveries time to get to their destinations.
Therefore, I want to stress the importance of the deadlines listed below and importance of communication.
Everyone who signs up and sends a package should be able to also receive a package in a timely manner. If you are not confident you can have your package shipped by the deadline, please think twice. There will be other fun festivities to participate in. We understand things arise and some things can't be controlled, that's okay but we also want everyone who participates to enjoy the swap and receive their box in a timely manner.
If for any reason you run into issues you must communicate with the swap host so we can work it out. Failure to ship by the required deadline or communicate issues in a timely manner may result in a negative feedback. We want to make sure the swap is fair and fun for all who participate.
Send a message to Gingerbread by copying and completing the form below.
MLPTP Swap Registration Form:
- MLPTP Member Name
- Swap Level 1 or 2?
- Full Legal Name and Mailing address
- Will you ship internationally?
- I, __________ acknowledge that I have read and understand the rules, etiquette and my responsibilities in joining this MLPTP swap.
Wishlists:
- Once you're accepted into the swap, post your wishlist here by 2/24 and refer to the top post for the MLPTP Wishlist Guidelines. Everyone is gonna be ready to get shopping!
- List what you love about Spring and Easter, what you do, anything that might help your partner prepare a package for you.
- You have any questions.
- You want to sign up.
- You mail your package (you must include tracking info)!!!
- You receive your goodies.
- Whenever there are any issues or delays!!!
- Signups will close at: 11:59 pm EST Friday 2/23
- Wish lists must be posted by: Sunday 2/24
- Swap partner assignments will be given on: 2/25
- Shipping Deadline: 3/15
- Please open your swap box by 4/7 (see #3 above)
Members Participating:
@Gingerbread *shipped* *received 2/2*
@Sassarazzmadazzles *shipped* *received*
@Rebeldream *received* *shipped*
@Lackadaisy *shipped* *received*
@NovelNerd *shipped* *received*
@Cactusflower *shipped* *received*
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)! Next one arriving is still in the original package so no cleaning up to do there. Waiting on some packages of extras, too. I will probably have to ship pretty close to the deadline!