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We All Need Used Postage Stamps

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Swap Coordinator:pobuffy (contact)
Swap categories: Postage Stamps 
Number of people in swap:12
Location:International
Type:Type 2: Flat mail
Last day to signup/drop:October 11, 2014
Date items must be sent by:October 15, 2014
Number of swap partners:3
Description:

Being fairly new to Swap-Bot, I find myself needing used/cancelled stamps. I never bothered to collect such items before, and now I don't seem to receive any mail that bears a postage stamp (most are meter strips). Therefore, when I'm trying to learn how to make a Stamp Bag and Label Bags, I don't have any "used" stamps to use. I recently participated in my first Stamp Bag exchange, and I had to send some new stamps simply because I didn't have any used ones.

In this extremely simple, easy swap, you send your partner one (1) flat item of your choice, in an envelope, with a postage stamp on it. It never hurts to check your partners' profiles, but this is Sender's Choice. Most everyone knows what a "flat" item is, but if you don't, some examples are: a new/unused postcard, notecard, some nice stickers, an ATC, a couple of manufacturer's coupons, etc. If you read your partners' profiles, most of them are very detailed and you will usually find something that they would like.

You should rate your partner a 5 if you receive one flat item in a postage stamped envelope, postmarked by the send date. Hearts are optional! Newbies and experienced swappers all welcome. I will Angel if necessary.

This will be international, so that you get a little variety of stamps. For this swap, you will have three partners to send to. Any extras you send are up to you, but not necessary to be rated a 5.

Thank you for your participation. Happy Swapping!

Discussion

cbzcando 10/10/2014 #

Hi. Would you list some examples of acceptable flat items please? Didn't find anything under the "Help" section. My idea of a flat item could be very different from someone else's. Thanks!

annamy27 10/11/2014 #

I think its anything flat, Like letters, cards/noteletts, ?possibly bookmarks. that doesn't need special protective wrapping.

pobuffy 10/11/2014 #

Hi - I have edited the description of a flat item, but you are correct annamy27. I apologize, I should have made sure that "flat" item was listed in the help section. Thanks again for participating. pobuffy

cbzcando 10/11/2014 #

Thanks for clarifying! That's helpful :)

annamy27 10/12/2014 #

Any news of when we will have partners assigned? Just so I can get organised :-) thanks x

pobuffy 10/12/2014 #

Doing it now, Sunday evening. Thanks for your patience. pobuffy

annamy27 10/12/2014 #

Thanks Pobuffy, I am sorry I forget about time differences Eto. Which is a little inconsiderate of me. :-/. Quick question one on my ladies loves card making I have a pack of blank cards too send out would it still be classed as flat mail or not?

SwedishMum 10/13/2014 #

Blank cards should be fine as flat items!

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