Blind Postcard Swap #5

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Swap Coordinator:	kayler00 (contact)
Swap categories:	Postcards
Number of people in swap:	34
Location:	Regional - USA Only
Type:	Type 2: Flat mail
Rating requirement:	4.97
Last day to signup/drop:	March 14, 2013
Date items must be sent by:	March 21, 2013
Number of swap partners:	1
Description:
Grab your 'postcard box' - close your eyes & pick one card - whatever you pick send to your partner. Storebought postcard, only. Please no Zazzle. Postcards bought from Etsy are fine as long as they are good quality. Sent naked. Write a little note, draw a little doodle, write a quote, stamp an image - whatever. ATTENTION: I have the right to ban anyone for whatever reason. Whether it be questionable behavior or due to lack of ratings or profile, haven't logged in within 4 days of assigning partners or any recent 1's or 3's. Communicate with your partners PRIOR to leaving a 1 or a 3 - If people cannot follow this simple rule you will not be allowed in my swaps ever again. Work it out with them first! If you need any help message me. Anyone who flakes will be posted in FOPS and the public forums.

Discussion

DesertUnicorn 03/ 9/2013 #

I have a question about this, and please understand that I mean absolutely no disrespect at all, I'm just curious. (I would also always abide by the rules in a swap!) Why is it that many swaps say no Zazzle cards? I'm curious. I haven't seen their postcards, but I know they use a high quality card for their greeting cards, so I'm guessing it's not specifically the card stock quality...

silentjfry 03/ 9/2013 #

@desertunicorn I was wondering this also.

JingleKeys 03/10/2013 #

I think the reason behind this is that yes you can get a great card from Zazzle but there's also a lot made with poor quality. I think some are in poor taste or they aren't sturdy or have an unappealing design. I personally have no problem with them but I'm sure some people on here must have had a bad experience with them.

smadronia 03/10/2013 #

I think @JingleKeys hit the nail on the head. I've been lucky, every Zazzle card I've received has been a decent one, but I've only seen 4 or 5.

silentjfry 03/10/2013 #

It's just a bummer though because I can't find any place in town that sells fun postcards other than our tourist-y ones at the drug stores/downtown. I checked some of the antique shops and again, a lot are 'boring' to me. Haha.

kayler00 03/11/2013 #

@DesertUnicorn - I just don't like Zazzle postcards therefore when I make swaps I make Zazzle only. There are plenty of other swaps that allow Zazzle and also anyone feel free to host their own that will allow Zazzle. Just my own preference. =)

kayler00 03/11/2013 #

Also, yes I've gotten a few and the quality is absolutely atrocious.

DesertUnicorn 03/11/2013 #

Thank you all for explaining! And, @kayler00 yes I know that others do accept or people can create their own swaps, I was just curious. I have actually only ever swapped store-bought post cards anyway, and never seen a Zazzle post card, so I was curious about the reasons. Thanks! :-)

kayler00 03/11/2013 #

@DesertUnicorn - No problem! You are most definitely welcome to join any of my swaps. =) Some Zazzle cards are nice but I've seen more horrible quality ones than the nice ones.

Knitsicle 03/13/2013 #

Personally, I have received some flimsy, poor quality 'official postcards'. I have ordered from zazzle many times and they are consistent in quality. Of couse you can say no zazzle because you are the host, but all pcs are a matter of personal taste...

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