11-11-11 Postcard Swap

And it's Remembrance Day in Canada.

Also in New Zealand :-)

Good to know - thanks for sharing this info. :)

And in Australia :)

And in France :)

And in the UK :D

But the post still works in the UK! (well, as good as it ever does lol)

I'd prefer my cards unwritten - sent in an envelope if at all possible.

Ok....my husband and I CONSTANTLY look at the clock when its 11:11 or 1:11, it's crazy. This swap is perfect for me.

I love the idea of this swap!

Just so I have this straight, it can be any postcard, bought or handmade?

Would someone be interested in private swap and send one card or PC exactly on 11 11?Let me know,please.

*principeta -There is no mail in the USA on 11-11-11 as it is a holiday - so, no one here can get a postmark that day exactly. *Momskii - Postcards are to be bought - NOT handmade for this swap. Thanks.

I had to sign up for this swap as my birthday is on 11/11 and this year being 2011 makes it even more special.

11:11 has been following me for the last year and a half...wow!

Well viv1972 I already know it,that's why I did ask the question =o).

So,can someone in the world send one card exactly on 11 11.

i would prefer if possible to receive naked and unwritten on pc's in envelopes, if you wish to write something about the card and why it is awesome a note or letter would rock :D

I also prefer unwritten cards in envelopes if at all possible. Anyone who sends this way to me is guaranteed a heart ! :)

A local post office here has self check out so you can print a stamp that will have the date if needed. but that is if you really want the 11/11/11 date on your swap.

Interesting Dibrittain - I didn't know that. Our post offices in this area do not have such an option unfortunately

I can do 11.11.11 - we have a post office in a city 1/2 hr drive away - will do a couple extra in the event anyone who is not my partner would like one and do a swap with me. However, I'll be sending those extra's naked, with a message written on. For my assigned partners l'll check out preference though. Great weekend everyone!

In Germany each year the carnival season starts on 11/11 at 11:11 o'clock.

I have a local sub-post office that's open on 11.11.11, and they always let me hand cancel my own stuff.

does not matter to me - love them either way - just let me know why this card is special - does have meaning to your life - event, place to visit - and so on.

aww, too bad. there's a rating requirement even though i really want to participate :(

Rememberance Day in Australia too,so lucky the US didn't have to fight all the wars all by themselves!!L Sounds like a good one,love postcards :0)

Sending 11,does that mean we also get 11 back? Or just 1?

Will watch for now

@Clearbrite - you send 11 cards & should receive 11 cards :)

Thanks :0) Going away on a short break in a weeks time,so going to try restock my postcards to be able to send. Signing up now!! :0)

Sorry I can't participate, Viv. I am new and was hoping for this to be my first swap. Thanks anyway.

I just wanted to point out that should anyone in the US want to mail their cards with the posted date of 11-11-11, it would just require mailing them from an automated postal kiosk. Of course, this would mean the postage would be electronically printed, so no pretty stamps, but, just another option:)

SassyRose - there is a whole month still. Join a few postcard swaps & get rated. You will still have time to join if you want to! :)

I work for the Us Postal Service so FYI: mail is processed on Sundays and Holidays.In Phoenix AZ we process mail almost 24/7. Also, Stamps.Com has stamps with a picture theme and you print the amount. You can control the date that is on the letter. Being "metered" a postmark should not cover the date on your stamp. Just another FYI..

and if I'm in Russia - should I send before the 11th? sometimes our post may be slow, you know ))))))

My daughter's 4th birthday is 11/11/11

Im getting married on that day!

11-11-11 is just a wonderful day - be sure to join the swap incase you have not joined already :)

Tajsa - even if your post is slow, it is ok to mail 11-11-11, as long as it is sent on this date

Tajsa - even if your post is slow, it is ok to mail 11-11-11, as long as it is sent on this date

Tajsa - even if your post is slow, it is ok to mail 11-11-11, as long as it is sent on this date

do you realy have to be 18 to swap????

^^^ Yes, @mrsrobo45 you really have to be 18 to swap. It's all in the rules when you sign up.

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I really wanted to do this swap but as I read through the comments I am reading some, including the swap coordinator, want "naked, unwritten postcards in an envelope". I think that defeats the purpose of the swap. So I will respectfully drop from the swap.

@ColorInFusion I agree...

@ColorInFusion I think you did NOT read that correctly. The swap coordinator suggests: "send naked (written) or in envelope." Notice that says OR. Now maybe someone else has a different preference, but that is just optional.

@PixelParadox - thank you for the clarification to @ColorinFusion

This is a choice for the sender of cards .... if your partner likes unwritten cards, then send that way to 'earn' that heart. If your partner likes naked written cards, send that way. Yes - OR is the key. Some people get jumpy. No one has to be in this swap. It's a fun one, but if anyone is that emotional regarding reading the swap description, then they are better off not in this swap afterall

I think people want post cards to be sent unwritten on is because they want to resend them!!!

I like mine in an envelope, because I've had many returned all chopped up!! But I don't have a preference of if you write on them or not..that is your choice.....But I keep mine in a box, so I don't ever resend ANYONES!!!

Thank you:)

Please send naked postcards to me. ^^ Happy swap to everyone!

To be honest with everyone ... I like unwritten cards because I collect them this way. I don't use them to re-send them. I keep beautiful cards for my own collection. It is simply a preference. I agree - if postcards are not sent in an envelope, often they are destroyed by postal machines. I have received many many cards damaged this way.

Preference is just that - preference. I don't fault anyone for their own preference. Let's just try to make our partners happy in the swap - regardless of their preference. Nice cards usually brighten anyone's day! :)

Partners assigned - Let the fun begin! :)

PS I can angel!! <3

Um one of my partners, brickles, hasn't been online since august. Should i still send it?

Send mine unwritten on please. Thanks!

ingloriousmoves - yes, please send all cards to all partners ....

Oeps! I already mailed my cards :s I am sorry!

Hi viv1972 No way of sending on 11-11 due to no automated device in my postoffice. If I mail today or tomorrow just want to make sure that will not affect ratings.

I prefer mine written on. :)

Definitely write on my postcards! That's what makes them interesting!!! :) And I love to look at them and see where they all came from!

It's 1/11/11 here now,and just sent all my postcards away. Hope my recipients will like them!!:0) And can't wait to see mine in return..exciting!

11/11/11,correction L

I dropped my postcards at the post office today on my way to work, but the guy at the desk said he could not guarantee that they would be postmarked today since they had a huge pile of mail to deal with. Hopefully they will get to my partners soon!

Sent! Now I only hope the cards will have the mark of 11-11-11; here in Austria mailboxes are emptied on Friday, but as there is no mail on Saturday I am not sure if the mail gets handeled on Friday. Do hope so!

I went into the post office today and every card had been hand stamped for this swap instead of going through the machines - hope everyone apreciate that!

Happy 11-11-11!!:)

I got them ALL out today...stamp states 11-11-11...but I don't know if they will hand cancel them today too. I used the self-service machine...main office closed...but personnel in the back. But I think even if office wasn't open...they probably did cancel them today.:)

Ciao!:)

Shoot! I took my cards into the little sub-post office yesterday and hand cancelled them myself! But then I forgot to mark SENT on the swap, so it will show them mailed on the 12th. Oh well, receivers will have them cancelled with the right date.

Hello! I've sent out all my postcards last 11-11-11. If you're my partner, let me know if you have not received any. Thanks!

Thank you for the successful swap! I enjoyed the postcards sent and received!

Four people still didn't rate me... Please let me know if you don't receive and I'll resend!