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There are ways to stretch your dollar further. For example, I shop from my own collection/house first. Do I have any ponies my partner wants that I’m willing to part with or extras (decor or candy)?

Then I check thrift stores for vintage-y decor or cute packages/boxes/bags for wrapping.

For extras, I usually try to get the max out of my budget by shopping at my place of employment where I get an employee discount. Obviously this won’t work for everyone!

When it comes to candy (this is my favorite hack:winkpony:) I might buy a bag of, say, Reese’s cups, and I’ll split it between me and my swap partner. Then I can say only $3 of the $6 I paid for it counts towards the swap budget. Is that cheating? Lol.
 
Everything is on order, yay!
 
I second this question.
I doubt people will appreciate if I send $25 of dog treats in their box, but in the past, I've tried to send something for everyone mentioned in the wishlist. I don't want the furry friends to feel left out, but I don't want a huge portion of the box to not be for the swap partner (and have them be mad at me about it), you know?
Truly not trying to be difficult.
@Gingerbread @Skybreeze

Sorry so late to reply. All I can say is please try to abide by the rule. We are trying it out due to complaints we had and perhaps we will see if we can find a better compromise down the road but for now we ask everyone try to stick to it.

We have always allowed ROAPK among members and you guys are welcome to send to each other outside of the hosted swaps. Not trying to encourage you to circumnavigate our rule but just pointing out that there are other opportunities for you to send gifts anytime you like. We were just trying to make sure no participants were feeling inequity or inadequacy in our hosted swaps ;) <3
 
Sorry so late to reply. All I can say is please try to abide by the rule. We are trying it out due to complaints we had and perhaps we will see if we can find a better compromise down the road but for now we ask everyone try to stick to it.

We have always allowed ROAPK among members and you guys are welcome to send to each other outside of the hosted swaps. Not trying to encourage you to circumnavigate our rule but just pointing out that there are other opportunities for you to send gifts anytime you like. We were just trying to make sure no participants were feeling inequity or inadequacy in our hosted swaps ;) <3
Is there a complaint box or something? How does one complain about such things? Where or to whom? I feel like I have missed something.
And okey dokers. I can just pay for extra shipping. Not a real issue for me.
For some people, definitely, but the inequity of that must not be something people have complained about yet.
 
Is there a complaint box or something? How does one complain about such things? Where or to whom? I feel like I have missed something.
And okey dokers. I can just pay for extra shipping. Not a real issue for me.
For some people, definitely, but the inequity of that must not be something people have complained about yet.
Hi @darklys how can I help? My inbox is always open. :orangeheart: :applejack:
 
@Gingerbread in regards to the new rule, would it be acceptable to send an raopk box inside a swap box? As long as it was clearly identified as separate from the swap? It would also, therefore, not go in the swap box brag thread, but in its own separate raopk brag thread? That way shipping could still be combined? Especially for those who are shipping outside their respective country?

By separate I do mean an actual separate box inside the swap box that would fully enclose the raopk complete with a note identifying it as such so that there was no chance it would be included in any swap related threads? I’m not trying to circumvent the rules. The shipping is just extremely expensive. (Hence my recent lack of participation.) Also, I am only guilty of overspending if you take the actual current value of a pony as opposed to what I actually paid for it. I always was able to include extra by finding better prices. I did notice that you took that into account with the new rules.

All that said, I’m so sorry that there were people feeling left out or ‘short changed’ and sincerely hope that I never caused anyone to ferl badly one way or another.


Thanks! Have an awesome swap everyone!
 
I’m on the hunt for one last pony and then I need to get out to the store for extras this weekend. Then comes the wrapping, my favourite part. :D:twohearts:

Oh, boy! Someone hide the tape :p :rofl:
@Gingerbread in regards to the new rule, would it be acceptable to send an raopk box inside a swap box? As long as it was clearly identified as separate from the swap? It would also, therefore, not go in the swap box brag thread, but in its own separate raopk brag thread? That way shipping could still be combined? Especially for those who are shipping outside their respective country?

This is something I we will deliberate on and address before the next swap. We will try to take everyone's thoughts and opinions and see if we can find the best compromise.

Is there a complaint box or something? How does one complain about such things? Where or to whom? I feel like I have missed something.
And okey dokers. I can just pay for extra shipping. Not a real issue for me.
For some people, definitely, but the inequity of that must not be something people have complained about yet.

Direct messaging to mods is how we get most feedback that people are uncomfortable bringing up publicly.
 
I have everything except one pony, and I have all my items, wrappings and packing materials at the ready :hearteyes: :popper: :Flutter4:
 
One pony hasn't been shipped yet and I bought it Monday. I may have to cancel and look for another if it isn't shipped today or tomorrow
Oh no I hope it comes soon. Good luck. :clover:
 
Got the main stuff ordered. Now to wait til payday to get the extras :)
 
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