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Swap Coordinator:MichiganMan (contact)
Swap categories: Letters & Writing  Newbie  Paper Goods 
Number of people in swap:72
Location:Regional - USA
Type:Type 2: Flat mail
Rating requirement:4.80 (unrated swappers allowed)
Last day to signup/drop:August 21, 2026
Date items must be sent by:August 25, 2026
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

I'm fairly new here and got a bit discouraged when trying to find swaps to join and all I ever saw was the boldface warning that I could not join that swap because I did not meet the minimum requirements. I get it, but how can I reach the minimum if I can't find any that'll take me?!

So now that I've got a few under my belt and now can host swaps, I wanted to do one specifically for new people and those seasoned vets who enjoy supporting newbies just starting out. This is USA only to ensure a quick turnaround.

You'll be matched with one person and what you send is up to you, but please, make it happy and personal. Write your partner a short note about something you're passionate about and include a couple of tuck-ins. Send your partner some happy mail with items you enjoy receiving. If you're a vet and are matched with a newb, write a note with tips and things you've learned about this site.

Etc. Etc.

Just take the time to send something personal and nice that your partner will enjoy receiving. And, please, HAVE FUN with it!

Because it is sender's choice, please be mindful of SwapBot's rating rules: You should give a 5-star rating if your partner sent the correct items on time and followed all rules listed in the swap, even if you personally don't love what you received. If your partner put forth the effort, reward them with a 5 as you always should.

Discussion

Cynnimon 08/15/2026 #

I literally just signed up and this is all new to me. Im excited.

Dessie0416 08/16/2026 #

As someone who would probably be considered a "vet", I totally get it. I think some people just are tired of getting flaked on and think that having a ratings requirement/swap amount requirement will bring down the amount of flakers. As long as you're consistant, communicate and have a well filled out profile (this is key), then building trust on here will be quick :)

princessblueberry 08/18/2026 #

Not ~new- but getting back my swapping legs after an off again on again hiatus through the difficult last dekaid while I lost all of my grandparents.

Wanting to have participated in a few new swaps before I start hosting again.

MichiganMan 08/18/2026 #

@Cynnimon That's awesome to hear! So glad you're here and able to swap with us!

MichiganMan 08/18/2026 #

@Dessie0416 Totally get it. Being new, I've not been foiled yet by flakers. Hopefully I never am, but I'm also realistic :)

MichiganMan 08/18/2026 #

@princessblueberry I'm happy that you're back, but sad that it's under the circumstances it is. Hopefully a nice swap can bring a smile to your face. You deserve it!

CajunLady 08/20/2026 #

Hey y'all!!!

MichiganMan 08/20/2026 #

@CajunLady Hey! Nice to have you here!

jlink 08/21/2026 #

Not new but totally willing to help those that need to get their swap count up!

PinotAndPostcards 08/21/2026 #

WOW! Look at all these participants! I hope you'll host this again soon.

Dolcezza 08/21/2026 #

I'm loving seeing all this support!!!

MichiganMan 08/21/2026 #

@jlink So kind! That's what I was hoping for when I thought up the idea. So nice to see so many kind people making it happen!

MichiganMan 08/21/2026 #

@PinotAndPostcards I would love to! Trust me. I'm just as shocked as anyone by the number of people participating. I love it!

MichiganMan 08/21/2026 #

@Dolcezza Totally agree!

mastengeorgia2026 09/14/2026 #

I still don't see where to find addresses for partners to send to.

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