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Big Surprise for Readers INT'L!

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Swap Coordinator:chasesmom (contact)
Swap categories: Books  Miscellaneous  Bookmarks 
Number of people in swap:10
Location:International
Type:Type 3: Package or craft
Last day to signup/drop:March 31, 2013
Date items must be sent by:May 1, 2013
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

Deviousdomi has kindly allowed me to create an international version of the swap already going in the U.S. right now. I wanted to create an international one, despite postage costs, simply because I think it would be fun to see what things could be sent that you could not get here in the US! Below are the details for the original swap, which I am mostly going to keep the same. Since the US swap's deadline is April 12, I am going to make this one for May 1 -- that way if you are in both, like me, you won't get stuck with 2 package postage prices in the same month. Keep reading for specifics!

Description:
Here's the idea. You surprise your partner with all kinds of reading goodies. There are a few items you are required to send, but most will be up to you to decide based on their profile.

So here is what you will be sending:

2 Books. New or used. Whatever you think your partner will enjoy. Make sure they are in good readable condition though. You can send more if you like.

Bookmarks. At least 2 to go along with the books, but by all means, send as many as you like!

Other reader friendly items. At least 3 other items. All have to be different. Don't just send 2 books and 5 bookmarks, that would not be fair. Bookmarks and books count as 1 item each. Some ideas are snacks, book lights, drinks, socks, mugs, etc. Just make it a fun package. This is a swap to go above and beyond on.

Requirements:

4.95 rating. I will be checking profiles so no unexplained 1s or 3s in the past 3 months. I will go on a case by case basis, so it might take a few days to assign partners.

Anyone from any country is welcome!! Just keep in mind that shipping will be slightly more expensive than the USA only swap.

It is 2 months before this has to be sent out, so you will have plenty of time to prepare! Please be sure you really want to do this swap before signing up!

Any questions or comments just message me or comment below! Thanks again to deviousdomi for allowing us to do this swap internationally!!!

Discussion

Fever 03/ 9/2013 #

I love you for hosting this as an international version! :) I was already jealous, when I found the US only version. Can't wait to pick books for my partner! :)

chasesmom 03/12/2013 #

I'm excited too!!! :) Thanks for joining!!!

kitterslady18 03/13/2013 #

Do the books have to be in English? Finding books in English here is a little difficult.

Lorna21 03/15/2013 #

I plan on sending 2 books, 1 bookmark, 1 Highlighter, and a magnify glass. Does that count as 5 items?

chasesmom 03/16/2013 #

Sorry for the late responses ladies!

@Kitterslady18 - I would love to get books that were in a different language myself, but please check with your partner when you are assigned. Some people may prefer to get books that they can actually read, so it would depend on whether or not they could read that language.

@Lorna21 - Requirements are posted as follows: 2 books, 2 bookmarks (1 for each book), and 3 additional items. So 1 highlighter and a magnifying glass would only count as 2. Just need one more! Maybe some tea? Or perhaps a booklight, some chocolates, or something of that nature. Hope this helps!

Lorna21 03/18/2013 #

It does, if I send different colored highlighters do they count as separate items, or one collection? Does Gum count as an item?

chasesmom 03/21/2013 #

Gum would be perfect! :)

Lizard 03/21/2013 #

I love this swap! I prefer books in English and do not mind second hand, so long as they are clean (no chocolate bits stuck on the pages for example). If I get a partner who cannot find books in English, I am happy with a child's book in your language. With lots of pictures! I can then still enjoy the book. :)

tanjch 03/29/2013 #

since it's quite a big swap, does the requirements include a few done/rated type 3 swaps? I would love to join, but i would hate to get flaked on :S

chasesmom 03/31/2013 #

I am checking all participants for a favorable swap history :) I will be removing anyone today who has any recent 1s or 3s or no swaps. No one has contacted me about ratings, so I'm hoping everyone has at least a 4.95!

chasesmom 03/31/2013 #

Removed 2 for ratings reasons. Can't wait until swap time!!!! :)

Nyu 04/18/2013 #

Oh boy, wish I would've seen this swap! Let me know by PM if you'll be hosting another one of these! :)

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