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Candy from your part of the world #4

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Swap Coordinator:hetty (contact)
Swap categories: Food 
Number of people in swap:66
Location:Other
Type:None
Last day to signup/drop:July 9, 2008
Date items must be sent by:August 13, 2008
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

Aaand, we're off again! This might be the last one of these I do for a while, so I hope everyone joins in and has fun with this :]

So, the idea for this swap is that you send 1 partner a small selection of sweets/candies or chocolate that, for the most part, would only be found in your country. So for example, if you're in America, you might decide to send Hersheys goodies, if you're in Europe you may send Milka or Nestle or if you're from the UK you could send Cadburys. I would advise on spending around £2.50/$5 on this, but if you want to spoil your partners, then do! There is no such thing as too much chocolate ;)

I'm having to be a bit harsher about who I allow into the swap this time around, as just too many people are getting flaked, which isn't fun for anyone involved. So the basic rules I'm putting in place this time are - - must have at least a 4.9 rating OR - unrated newbies with thoroughly filled out profiles - no no-sends in the last 3 months - must have signed in at least 3 days before the swap starts

I check every swapper's profile before assigning partners ,and if I think anything dodgy's going on I reserve the right to ban. Sorry to be so blunt, but I feel it's neccessary..

Anywho, I hope everyone enjoys swapping their candy. As always, if there's any questions or queries just send me a message or leave a comment below :D

Discussion

wvfiddler 06/26/2008 #

this sounds like a lot of fun, but in my part of the world (at least) chocolate would arrive in a runny puddle...

wvfiddler 06/26/2008 #

I mean in July/August, obviously; not all year 'round...

Dibrittain 06/26/2008 #

I sent my candy overseas and it says it will take up to 10 days to arrive so you need to take that into sending stuff overseas. Plus I spent 6.00 on candy and 20.00 on postage. So your looking at spending 30.00 to send a swap. So people should know this before signing up. Di

cupcakechica 06/26/2008 #

$20 in postage???? where in the world did you send to??? just curious because none of my postage has been that expensive. So far. Then again I'm new.

hetty 06/26/2008 #

wvfiddler - I'm sorry, I should have mentioned that in the swap description - I forgot to put that last time too.. I managed to find a good selection of gummies and non-melty things to send last time, so there are still plenty of options besides choc :]

Dibrittain - I guess people just have to take into account if they want to join that this is obv an international swap and they may have to spend a fair bit on postage as candy can be quite heavy.. I suppose it's just a personal choice on how much you're prepared to spend..?

keroleen73 06/27/2008 #

Dibrittain - Send something light like popcorn :-D

Last time I took part in a similar swap I got a pack of gum and lots of black licorice from Finland, despite what it says on my profile. So, please, please, please, no black licorice for me!

noirist 06/27/2008 #

keroleen73, I also HATE black licorice and any coffee flavoured or 'gummy' type sweets. XP

Personally I don't mind if the chocolate melts! As long as it's safe in its wrapper it's cool. lol! :3

Muriel 06/27/2008 #

I am giving this another try. so far i have been flaked twice in candyswaps8(

Agnetha 06/29/2008 #

Please look at my profile to see my like/dislike and please respect that list! I've had so many times people sending me things I don't wish to receive and it's not fun to throw things away in the garbage.

Shiv 06/30/2008 #

Please, please, please no black licorice (red is great!) or coconut! Chocolate will almost definitely melt, but I'm okay with that. :)

There's a more detailed list of likes/dislikes on my profile.

kisekino 07/ 2/2008 #

Hi! This is my first time swapping at swap-bot. Previously I was at gimmeyourstuff... But I thought this is really cooool!!! :D

I would love to try anything except for things that contains melon or gelatin or beef or coffee or liquor!!! *oops that quite a few things

eedwards 07/ 3/2008 #

I don't mind receiving melted chocolate! I used to leave my chocolate bars in the sun to melt before eating them...lol. I hate black licorice.

ladybree 07/ 4/2008 #

I'm looking forward to this swap and I'd love to try something new or different, especially if I'm receiving outside of Canada/USA. The things I DON'T like are black licorice, Peeps, Jolly Ranchers, liqueur filled chocolates or marzipan. Thanks :)

Maiju 07/ 6/2008 #

Okay, I know it says this in my profile already, but I don't like peanuts so nothing peanut flavoured for me. Other nuts are okay, it's just peanuts I dislike. Other than that I'm ready to try anything although I think the best chocolate comes from Finland. You can try to prove me wrong or just send something else :D

Maiju 07/ 6/2008 #

Also, is it one or two partners? In the description it says two, on the summary it says one..

BlackDiamond 07/ 6/2008 #

I like pretty much anything, except for black licorice.

Ninaribena 07/ 6/2008 #

Dibrittain - I too spent an aweful lot on postage my first time around and will be more careful about not going quite so overboard with quantity this time... but someone will still be spoiled!

Also, I will try anything with sugar in it!!! Bring it on!!!

hetty 07/ 7/2008 #

Maiju - it's only one partner. Sorry, that's just the generic description that I use every time and I haven't changed it since the first round. I'll do it now :]

lace 07/ 7/2008 #

oh i don't like black licorice either...lol it should be no black licorice swap lols

JerseyTjej 07/ 8/2008 #

I will try this again one last time...with the candy that is, lol! I am an american living abroad and miss Jolly Ranchers, Hershey's chocolate and Freedent gum the most. If I ship a pound of candy it will cost over 20 USD, also...Select wisely, friends! :)

eedwards 07/ 8/2008 #

Unfortunately I have to drop because my husband and I are separating and I just will not be able to think of swaps right now.

Lixie 07/ 8/2008 #

Lots of info on likes and dislikes in my profile. Please no nuts, licorice, chewing gum. Lots of chocolate! Love marzipan too.

noirist 07/ 8/2008 #

Hello!
Just wanted to inform hetty that I dropped from this swap because I was too busy but now I'm free I've joined again.
Just thought I should explain myself incase anyone think I seem a bit 'dodgy' haha. >w<

thekeiko 07/ 8/2008 #

Yay!!! Im a candy fan. I'm not down with popcorn- unless it's kettle corn. Down with most anything. Not too keen on anything too chewy- think licorice, starbursts, etc. Although I love gummis. Chocolate is always nice.

KawaiiKalia 07/ 8/2008 #

Hi everyone! I'm extremely allergic to kiwi. And I'm another who dislikes black licorice. Not a fan of banana or walnuts either. Anything else is a go :)

nadithings 07/ 9/2008 #

hi im a newbie i would love to share my chocolates with u!

psycobambi 07/ 9/2008 #

I love all forms of chocolate and don't care if its melty. I also love really bizzare and unusual candy- anything I can't get here in the U.S. My all time favorite is Cadbury.

jowanjowan73 07/ 9/2008 #

I like chocolate, but not dark chocolate. I'd love to try something interesting and different! I also dislike black licorice. I like candy with peanut butter in them. I'm excited to try something new!

JerseyTjej 07/10/2008 #

I forgot to mention here, just incase you don't get to my profile, but please no chocolate ( unless Hershey's :p no coconut or marshmallow, black licorice or gummy stuff... Just don't like it, Thanks!

hetty 07/10/2008 #

Partners have been assigned! I hope everyone has fun swapping their sweets - if there's any questions leave me a comment or message me :]

littleangel 07/10/2008 #

Hi,how exciting:))) i really really love Hersheys cookies and cream and Milk dots:) just love chocolates(no dark though,prefer white)

cupcakechica 07/12/2008 #

mmm yummy...chocolate with nuts (except for peanuts! I'm so sorry but I can't stand peanuts :( ) chocolate with nuts and caramel, chocolate with caramel...chocolate with wafers....but i've always fancied candy from other parts of the world! I love fruity flavors of anything.

OH and if it's sugarfree i'll definitely LOVE it! but it's not a must...

Muriel 07/14/2008 #

kimh is partially suspended!

hetty 07/17/2008 #

Muriel - Thanks for the heads up. How annoying :/ If the swappers that were meant to send to and recieve from Kimh can contact me via message, then I can try to sort this out so no-one misses out on their swap :]

cupcakechica 07/18/2008 #

i'm a little worried....the swapper that is assigned to me is a NEW newbie...0 ratings. this is the only swap she's signed up for. she hasn't logged in since July 13th (5 days ago). I have a feeling I'm not going to get anything :(

cupcakechica 07/18/2008 #

i'm a little worried....the swapper that is assigned to me is a NEW newbie...0 ratings. this is the only swap she's signed up for. she hasn't logged in since July 13th (5 days ago). I have a feeling I'm not going to get anything :(

Kira78 07/19/2008 #

cupcakechica - Please don't worry as I've actually already finished putting your package together! I've enjoyed putting it together and am hoping you'll get as much enjoyment going through all the little bits. I'm hoping to post it this week and will mark it as sent when I have.

suzyska 07/20/2008 #

oh no!! "This account has been fully suspended. You cannot send to Samn." what should i do?!

cupcakechica 07/21/2008 #

@Kira78 oh that's wonderful! thank you! I'm looking forward to receiving it :)

hetty 07/21/2008 #

I'm still waiting on whoever was supposed to send to kimh to message me. I can't work these things out unless I know who is partnered with who!!

as suzyska has pointed out, Samn has been suspended. Can whoever was supposed to RECIEVE from Samn message me aswell please? I really don't want people to end up without their package!!

MrsMJ 07/23/2008 #

you may have already figured this out, betty, but you can see who everyones partner is when you look at the list of who is signed up for the swap. It's an option near their name where "ban this user from swap" used to be.

hetty 07/24/2008 #

MrsMJ - thank you!! I can't believe I haven't noticed that before - did that come in with the new layout or has it always been there?

hetty 07/28/2008 #

Sadly, my partner has removed all her details (they were there when I assiged partners, but they're gone now) and isn't replying to PMs, so I have no way of sending to her!! I don't suppose anyone would like a second package? I would feel mega guilty if I recieved but didn't send anything. So, whoever replies first, I'll send them a package :]

Maiju 07/29/2008 #

Hetty, maybe you should wait to see if there're any flakers and if there happens to be one, you could send to the person who was flaked?

noirist 07/31/2008 #

YAY! I recieved my sweets this morning. Thanks so much hayleylouisabrown. :D

suzyska 07/31/2008 #

oh no i have no person to send to still :( awwww.

hetty 08/ 1/2008 #

suzyska - I have contacted your partner but still haven't recieved a reply. I'm so sorry about this - it really infuriates me when I spend the time checking people's profiles and they seem fine, but then they flake out :/

Perhaps, as neither of us has anyone to send to, we could send to each other? I will message you :]

kawaiirene 08/31/2008 #

I was flaked on this one by KImh, who is suspended :(

I sent mine out, and it was recieved weeks ago.

If someone wants to angel, I'd be very grateful! :)

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