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Pony Talk => Off Topic => Topic started by: Honeycomb on May 28, 2012, 10:11:17 PM

Title: Book Swap - all received!
Post by: Honeycomb on May 28, 2012, 10:11:17 PM
Receive your partner: June 8
Shipping deadline: Junly 20

By the way, if you come across an unexpensive new book from your partner's wishlist, of course you can buy that one! I just said "used" books so that the swap can be cheaper than when we have to buy all new books.
 
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I am having lots of spare time at the moment, so I would like to host a Book Swap!
 
It will be a used, second-hand paperback book swap only, just to keep it cheaper and easier to track down books. Therefore all participants must be ok with receiving used books, that means they have been read before, might have something written or underlined in them. The only thing that is not acceptable would be missing cover or pages, and torn pages, or completely damaged cover etc.
 
The swap will be based on wishlists.
You should include a few small extras such as candy, tea, stickers, stationery, ....
Pony extras can be added but you don't have to, they are completely optional.
 
Please mention if you are interested in foreign languages (add the languages you can speak or that you are learning to), and if you would like to receive magazines, newspapers, children's books, colouring books as well.
 
I suggest we send 5 books from our partner's wish list. But I am open for discussion here. It's a bit difficult to set a spending amount.
 
Requirements:
You must have been a member for at least 6 months and you must have some positive seller feedback here and at least participated in 1 swap (provide feedback that your partner was happy with the box).
 
Wishlist deadline June 5.
 
Rules:
Books should be wrapped nicely. Just because we all love to open presents, right? 
Don’t pm your partner, it would spoil the surprise.
Include a card or note from you in the box.
Post pics in the brag thread and leave feedback!

Shipping:
Save your shipping receipt and send me a scan of it after you have shipped your box.

Please fill out and post here:
1. Are you willing to ship internationally?
2. Post a link to your feedback.
3. Link to a previous swap
4. Hobbies, likes, interests.
5. Favorite snacks and treats.
6. Any allergies or dislikes (food)?
7. Languages:
8. Magazines, newspapers, children's books, colouring books, do you like anything special?

PM me with the following:
- Arena name, real name, shipping address, phone number (for shipping from China e.g. I need to add a phone number on the parcel)
- Email address
- Wishlist:
e.g. you like Anne Rice and you only have the book “The Mummy”.
Please write “Anne Rice anything but ‘The Mummy’”
If you have specific titles you are looking for, write: Anne Rice – The Vampire Lestat
Your favourite genre: e.g. thrillers
Genres you dislike: historical novels, poems
Would you like to receive 1 surprise book from your favourite genre, something that your partner chooses without you knowing what it might be? YES/ NO
Favourite book of all time:
Favourite author:
 
Participants:
Honeycomb - shipped/ received
JazzMatazz - shipped/ received
Sarafina - shipped/ received
Alexia - shipped/ received
Surfstar - shipped/ received
Midnight Dream - shipped/ received
Title: Re: Join the Book Swap!
Post by: lemontwist on May 28, 2012, 10:25:23 PM
Yay, someone made the book swap! I'm too busy right now to participate in a swap, sadly.
Title: Re: Join the Book Swap!
Post by: Stuntmang on May 28, 2012, 11:20:32 PM
Damn you, 6 month requirement. Wish I could participate in this. Best of luck!
Title: Re: Join the Book Swap!
Post by: stopxmotion on May 28, 2012, 11:28:08 PM
Yay, someone made the book swap! I'm too busy right now to participate in a swap, sadly.

Same here. I hope you guys have fun though.
Title: Re: Join the Book Swap!
Post by: kittybethy on May 29, 2012, 06:49:09 AM
Yay, someone made the book swap! I'm too busy right now to participate in a swap, sadly.

Same here. I hope you guys have fun though.

 Darn!! If I weren't jobless right now I would love that!
Title: Re: Join the Book Swap!
Post by: Water_Fire on May 29, 2012, 08:08:54 AM
Yay, someone made the book swap! I'm too busy right now to participate in a swap, sadly.

Same here. I hope you guys have fun though.


And me! *shakes hoof*


Have fun, you guys!
Title: Re: Join the Book Swap!
Post by: Naraya on May 29, 2012, 10:02:53 AM
I would have loved to join in but I'm sooo picky when it comes to books, I really prefer new ones. :/

Have fun! :)
Title: Re: Join the Book Swap!
Post by: xkelpiex on May 29, 2012, 11:01:54 AM
Don't have any selling feedback at the moment--doubt I ever will :(
Title: Re: Join the Book Swap!
Post by: kaoskat on May 29, 2012, 03:49:46 PM
Have fun!
Title: Re: Join the Book Swap!
Post by: Honeycomb on May 29, 2012, 05:12:26 PM
Nobody?   :cloud:
Title: Re: Join the Book Swap!
Post by: tulagirl on May 29, 2012, 05:40:30 PM
I can't do this either as I am involved in two swaps at the moment and its not a good time for me.  Good luck and have fun everyone!
Title: Re: Join the Book Swap!
Post by: Eluluu on May 29, 2012, 08:00:12 PM
god i would have loved to join this one, as im a shameless bookworm and a hoarder of the written word, but jobless and membership restrictions kinda boots me out. =] have fun everyone who does it tho. ill prolly try to get in for sure if/when this one comes around again =D
Title: Re: Join the Book Swap!
Post by: Eviecorn on May 29, 2012, 08:02:07 PM
Hmmm.  I miiiiiiight do this.  Maybe.  :)
Title: Re: Join the Book Swap!
Post by: kaninchen on May 29, 2012, 08:05:10 PM
Damn you, 6 month requirement. Wish I could participate in this. Best of luck!

this, this exactly.
Title: Re: Join the Book Swap!
Post by: egyptiondragon on May 29, 2012, 08:07:35 PM
Damn you, 6 month requirement. Wish I could participate in this. Best of luck!

this, this exactly.
yeah :(
Title: Re: Join the Book Swap!
Post by: stopxmotion on May 29, 2012, 08:08:42 PM
Looks like it might just be a bad time for most of us right now. There sure was a lot of interest in a book swap though. If you don't get enough people to join, maybe try again later?
Title: Re: Join the Book Swap!
Post by: kaoskat on May 29, 2012, 08:42:16 PM
Damn you, 6 month requirement. Wish I could participate in this. Best of luck!

this, this exactly.
yeah :(

You'll all be able to join more things soon enough. It's a good rule and keeps everyone involved a little more safe.
Title: Re: Join the Book Swap!
Post by: egyptiondragon on May 29, 2012, 08:45:10 PM
i undertad i just cant wait :)
Title: Re: Join the Book Swap!
Post by: terabithianprince on May 29, 2012, 09:37:53 PM
I'm 6 months but haven't participated in a swap(well I have but my partner didn't get the box yet) Good luck with the swap :)
Title: Re: Join the Book Swap!
Post by: Honeycomb on May 29, 2012, 09:52:59 PM
Wow, that's more than disappointing ....  :sad: 
Title: Re: Join the Book Swap!
Post by: JazzMatazz on May 30, 2012, 05:40:09 AM
I'm interested! And I can sign up now  :blush: or later. Been too busy this week to fill out the sign up!
Title: Re: Join the Book Swap!
Post by: sweetsong100 on May 30, 2012, 05:53:05 AM
Aww, this would have been fun, but no feedback, and haven't been here 6 months. Have fun whoever gets in on this!!!
Title: Re: Join the Book Swap!
Post by: Eviecorn on May 30, 2012, 10:34:42 AM
Damn you, 6 month requirement. Wish I could participate in this. Best of luck!

this, this exactly.
yeah :(

You'll all be able to join more things soon enough. It's a good rule and keeps everyone involved a little more safe.

Exactly what Kat said.  It was a bummer when I was a new user, but you'll see the benefit of this rule later on.  :)
Title: Re: Join the Book Swap!
Post by: sarafina on May 30, 2012, 03:03:40 PM
I'd definitely be interested in joining, but I haven't participated in a swap at the Arena yet (I've done swaps at another toy forum, if that counts). :)
Title: Re: Join the Book Swap!
Post by: Honeycomb on May 30, 2012, 07:22:21 PM
sarafina, please post me the link of the swap you participated in!

JazzMatazz, great to see you! You are the first!
Title: Re: Join the Book Swap!
Post by: xkelpiex on May 31, 2012, 11:35:01 AM
I understand the rules. It's to make sure everything is done fairly and nobody loses out. I just wish I actually had something to sell ;.;
Title: Re: Join the Book Swap!
Post by: Alexia on May 31, 2012, 11:46:07 AM
YES YES YES YES!!!!! Someone is speaking directly to my own heart! I love books and getting books in the mail as surprises?! Even better! Sign me up!!
 
1. Are you willing to ship internationally?  Not this tme
2. Post a link to your feedback.   http://mlparena.com/mlp/index.php?action=trader&id=6354 (http://mlparena.com/mlp/index.php?action=trader&id=6354)
3. Link to a previous swap  http://mlparena.com/mlp/index.php/topic,283750.1185.html (http://mlparena.com/mlp/index.php/topic,283750.1185.html)  (my partner doesn't have internet currently so hasn't posted a brag but you can check with Ringlets)
4. Hobbies, likes, interests.    Reading (obviously), writing & crafts (papercutting & scrapbooking)
5. Favorite snacks and treats.  Salty snacks, caramel & fruity candies/gummies
6. Any allergies or dislikes (food)?  Highly allergic to eucalyptus, and no chocolate please
7. Languages:   English please
8. Magazines, newspapers, children's books, colouring books, do you like anything special?  I love coloring books, and am expecting my first child soon so any little boy childrens books would be great!
Title: Re: Join the Book Swap!
Post by: JazzMatazz on June 01, 2012, 11:57:47 AM
1. Are you willing to ship internationally?  Not this time
2. Post a link to your feedback.  http://mlparena.com/mlp/index.php?action=trader&id=3559 (http://mlparena.com/mlp/index.php?action=trader&id=3559)
3. Link to a previous swap http://mlparena.com/mlp/index.php/topic,287042.0.html (http://mlparena.com/mlp/index.php/topic,287042.0.html)
4. Hobbies, likes, interests.    Reading (obviously), Roller Skating, Art, Knit/Crochet, just recently got into vinyl... needed a new hobby as ponies got expensive!
5. Favorite snacks and treats.  Dark chocolate, caramel, not picky really :)
6. Any allergies or dislikes (food)?  no allergies, not a fan of laffy taffy I like sea salt taffy like the real stuff though ;)
7. Languages:   English please
8. Magazines, newspapers, children's books, colouring books, do you like anything special?  I collect children's books for the artwork. I hope to write children's books/illustrate them so I have quite a collection of them for inspiration also I've made it kinda like a mini library for my friends' children :D Aunty Liz has all the cool books :P   Magazines can be interesting I like reading Wired but never got a subscription interested in the g4 magazine I suppose, and I don't mind comics either!
Any G1 Annuals!!! I'll take them! or the G1 comics. I have one annual and its the 1990 Annual I still need the rest of them.

I'll have to get a book wishlist together XD oi could take awhile....
 
Title: Re: Join the Book Swap!
Post by: sarafina on June 01, 2012, 03:14:21 PM
1. Are you willing to ship internationally? sure!

2. Post a link to your feedback.
http://mlparena.com/mlp/index.php?action=trader&id=10646 (http://mlparena.com/mlp/index.php?action=trader&id=10646)


3. Link to a previous swap
My previous swap is at another toy forum, so I won't post the link here.

4. Hobbies, likes, interests.
reading, painting, history, The Beatles, vintage culture & film, G1 Littlest Pet Shop :)

5. Favorite snacks and treats.
anything chocolate!

6. Any allergies or dislikes (food)?
no allergies...I'm not fond of coconut or dark chocolate.

7. Languages:
English, please.

8. Magazines, newspapers, children's books, colouring books, do you like anything special?
I love children's books!


I'll PM my wishlist soon! :)
Title: Re: Join the Book Swap!
Post by: Honeycomb on June 01, 2012, 06:09:04 PM
Come on pony friends, we need some more people to join us! We cann discuss the shipping deadline!

Ooops, forgot to add me:

1. Are you willing to ship internationally? of course

2. Hobbies, likes, interests.
rats, horses, dinosaurs, languages, archeology

3. Feedback is under "Honeycomb" here.

4. My last swap was Sternenstaub's Advent Calendar Swap.

5. Favorite snacks and treats.
pretty much everything but lollipops and things that are so hard I might break my teeth. I love chocolate, but sending it to here in this kind of heat would be a nightmare, so please no chocolate.

6. Any allergies or dislikes (food)? I don't eat gelatine and I cannot stand peanut butter and licorice.

7. Languages:
English of course, but my native language is German.

8. Magazines, newspapers, children's books, colouring books, do you like anything special?
I love women's magazines! I haven't read one in ages, so even old ones would be highly appreciated! I am not into comics, but my students are, so Disney comics or anything else would also be lovely!
Title: Re: Join the Book Swap!
Post by: okapishomapi on June 01, 2012, 10:05:11 PM
I definitely want to join but don't have a wishlist yet! I'm just going to post here for the reminder and I'll brainstorm which books I'd like :)
Title: Re: Join the Book Swap!
Post by: Honeycomb on June 02, 2012, 05:28:06 AM
Welcome okapishomapi, glad you want to join!
Title: Re: Join the Book Swap!
Post by: CoverGoth on June 02, 2012, 06:56:03 AM
Ooh, I'd love to do this. I just want to make sure I meet the requirements, though. I've been in one swap, but I've never sold anything...is the seller feedback just any feedback we have? Sorry I don't know already! I've sent out about 60 books using Paperbackswap.com if that holds any weight?
Title: Re: Join the Book Swap!
Post by: JazzMatazz on June 02, 2012, 02:42:07 PM
For those of you making your wishlists, Amazon.com is a great place to make a public list :D but then I buy most of my used books there if not at thrift stores!
Title: Re: Join the Book Swap!
Post by: NinaMarie on June 02, 2012, 05:45:12 PM
This swap was made for me! Please do this again in a few months when I've been here long enough!!
Title: Re: Join the Book Swap!
Post by: SurfStar on June 03, 2012, 01:08:03 PM
I am SO on board for this. I love reading!

1. Are you willing to ship internationally?
 Yes, I don't really mind shipping internationally.

2. Post a link to your feedback.
http://mlparena.com/mlp/index.php?action=trader&id=4436

3. Link to a previous swap
I participated in the March ATC Swap( art board) and several private trades - All of which have left feedback in my profile. On the old arena I did a couple of regular swaps but I don't have the links to those anymore. I've also participated in several of the MLPTP's ATC Swaps.

4. Hobbies, likes, interests.
Painting, drawing, reading, writing. Horses, Sharks, Dogs, dog training, snowboarding, skiing, surfing, beaches.

5. Favorite snacks and treats.
Sour Gummy worms, caramels, snickers... marshmallow treat bars (Rice krispie treats), starbucks.

6. Any allergies or dislikes (food)?
I'm allergic to banana, coconut, and chocolate.

7. Languages:
English =)

8. Magazines, newspapers, children's books, colouring books, do you like anything special?
Do love coloring books. Otherwise nope =)
Title: Re: Join the Book Swap!
Post by: Midnight_Dream on June 03, 2012, 09:50:34 PM
Hmm, could we post a link to our amazon wishlist...well, the part with books at least if we join? That would certainly be easier for me than writing down all the books I am hunting for. XD
Title: Re: Join the Book Swap!
Post by: JazzMatazz on June 04, 2012, 09:05:19 AM
Hmm, could we post a link to our amazon wishlist...well, the part with books at least if we join? That would certainly be easier for me than writing down all the books I am hunting for. XD
  That's what I did for my book wishlist :p been adding too it too XD
Title: Re: Join the Book Swap!
Post by: Eternia on June 04, 2012, 02:55:07 PM
5 paperbacks? this is gonna be a pricey swap :o
I would love to do it if the minimum wasn't 5 books!
ETA
derp. just saw the 'used' part. still kinda pricey! I'm saving for the fair, but this is right up my alley. Maybe after the fair I will host one. :p
Title: Re: Join the Book Swap!
Post by: Moony on June 04, 2012, 06:22:41 PM
Quick question! I have a list set up in Amazon already (have had it for a while lol). For the used part would they just be able to buy from the used sellers? Or would they have to venture out into the real world and find the books and just use the Amazon list as a reference?
Title: Re: Join the Book Swap!
Post by: JazzMatazz on June 04, 2012, 06:44:41 PM
Quick question! I have a list set up in Amazon already (have had it for a while lol). For the used part would they just be able to buy from the used sellers? Or would they have to venture out into the real world and find the books and just use the Amazon list as a reference?
  You don't have to buy from amazon.. I was suggesting it for a good source to find books! ;) that would be a crazy requirement you must buy from here XD
Title: Re: Join the Book Swap!
Post by: Moony on June 04, 2012, 07:22:26 PM
Gotcha :D I was just wondering if it would be acceptable to buy from the used sellers on Amazon :)
Title: Re: Join the Book Swap!
Post by: Honeycomb on June 04, 2012, 08:29:18 PM
Sure! Used books are used books wherever you buy them! I used to love buying there, but in Germany they charge 3 EUR shipping for every book I buy, and that adds up! Please go ahead and post a link to your wishlist there, it's a great option.
Let's also discuss your preferences for a shipping deadline. What do you guys think? I'd suggest around beginning of July.
Title: Re: Join the Book Swap!
Post by: Midnight_Dream on June 04, 2012, 10:20:54 PM
Jumping in on this!! ^.^

1. Are you willing to ship internationally?:
'Fraid that I can't.

2. Post a link to your feedback:
http://mlparena.com/mlp/index.php?action=trader&id=6270 (http://mlparena.com/mlp/index.php?action=trader&id=6270)

3. I am currently in the Mythology Swap, but I am almost done with that. I also have a few private swaps going on.

4. Hobbies, likes, interests:
Zombies, Cross Stitch, Writing, Greek and Norse mythology, Dinosaurs, Monster High dolls, Drawing, Reading, Baking, Astrology, Peacocks, Red Pandas, Video Games

5. Favorite snacks and treats:
Sour candies (like War Heads and Sour Patch Kids), Twix, Milky Way, Peanut butter Snickers, anything with milk chocolate and coconut, Turtles, Peppermint

6. Any allergies or dislikes (food)?:
Blueberries

7. Languages:
English

8. Magazines, newspapers, children's books, colouring books, do you like anything special?:
I love colouring books! As for magazines anything about cooking and things like National Geographic.
Title: Re: Join the Book Swap!
Post by: JazzMatazz on June 05, 2012, 07:39:20 AM
Sure! Used books are used books wherever you buy them! I used to love buying there, but in Germany they charge 3 EUR shipping for every book I buy, and that adds up! Please go ahead and post a link to your wishlist there, it's a great option.
Let's also discuss your preferences for a shipping deadline. What do you guys think? I'd suggest around beginning of July.

I was thinking mid to late July? gives us time to shop around for books, I love thrifting to find things! I'd like to have a bit of time on this otherwise the easy way out is online used books but the shipping can add up.
Title: Re: Join the Book Swap!
Post by: sarafina on June 05, 2012, 08:03:20 AM
I agree with JazzMatazz - mid- or late-July would work best for me, too. :)
Title: Re: Join the Book Swap!
Post by: SurfStar on June 05, 2012, 08:36:32 AM
Agreed! That will give me plenty of time to scour book stores for treasures =)
Title: Re: Join the Book Swap!
Post by: Alexia on June 05, 2012, 01:45:13 PM
I agree with mid to late July since a lot of used book stores have funny hours that make it difficult to get there when you are working full time.  Oh and I love shopping on amazon for used books, I can usually get books that I want for cents (and then shipping) so I will try to buy books from the same used seller so I only have to pay shipping once, it works out pretty good.
Title: Re: Join the Book Swap!
Post by: Eternia on June 05, 2012, 02:42:31 PM
try here for used books as well :) http://www.gohastings.com/
Title: Re: Join the Book Swap!
Post by: Honeycomb on June 05, 2012, 05:54:52 PM
Sounds good to me! How about July 20 as our shipping deadline? That should give us plenty of time.
Title: Re: Join the Book Swap!
Post by: JazzMatazz on June 05, 2012, 06:28:39 PM
Sounds good to me! How about July 20 as our shipping deadline? That should give us plenty of time.
Sounds good to me
Title: Re: Join the Book Swap!
Post by: SurfStar on June 05, 2012, 06:55:05 PM
I think that July 20th is great. I know that as often as I am at Hastings or Half-Price books that I'll probably be done before then.
Title: Re: Join the Book Swap!
Post by: Midnight_Dream on June 05, 2012, 08:58:23 PM
Sounds good to me! How about July 20 as our shipping deadline? That should give us plenty of time.

Sounds good to me...well if I am in it does. XD
Title: Re: Join the Book Swap!
Post by: sarafina on June 05, 2012, 10:33:56 PM
Sounds perfect!  :biggrin:
Title: Re: Join the Book Swap!
Post by: JazzMatazz on June 07, 2012, 08:42:02 AM
eee, I'm excited for this! waiting for a partner to shop for !
Title: Re: Join the Book Swap!
Post by: Honeycomb on June 08, 2012, 05:31:42 AM
I have sent your partners! Please let me know if you have received a pm!
And feel free to update this thread with any information your partner might like to know about you!
Let's start book shopping!!!  :P
Title: Re: Join the Book Swap!
Post by: Alexia on June 08, 2012, 06:25:48 AM
oooh Got my partner and their wishlist is full of books I have never heard of :D so exciting!
Title: Re: Join the Book Swap!
Post by: Honeycomb on June 08, 2012, 07:07:47 AM
Siiiiiiiiiiigh, I looked online, and found 1 book for my partner already, and 5 for me .... Ooops, that is so not good!
Title: Re: Join the Book Swap!
Post by: sarafina on June 08, 2012, 07:20:08 AM
I got my partner!  I can't wait to go to the bookstore and start perusing online!  :biggrin:
Title: Re: Join the Book Swap!
Post by: JazzMatazz on June 08, 2012, 07:44:31 AM
I got my partner! I realized all my wishlists books were harder to find childrens books/comics... I just added a few more easy to find 'Classics' I've been meaning to read to my list.

And I'm a nerd so I'm pretty easy to please!  ^.^ everything from science books, stuff from thinkgeek.com, not really into the star trek/star wars fiction however ... never got into the scifi reading.. more a non fiction person in my 'adult' reading.
Title: Re: Join the Book Swap!
Post by: Alexia on June 08, 2012, 07:56:49 AM
Oh and I did want to let my partner know I do have an additional wish list on amazon - http://amzn.com/w/3VX5FKNZOLAOC  just in case goodreads gets overwhelming LOL & one on barnes & noble - http://my.barnesandnoble.com/Angela-Strouds-WishList/cm/303278/
Title: Re: Join the Book Swap!
Post by: SurfStar on June 08, 2012, 10:35:47 AM
I got my partner! I'm super excited because there are a lot of author's I've never heard of!

They also really like a category I do too, so I already know what 'surprises' I'll be including!
Title: Re: Join the Book Swap!
Post by: SaphTalon on June 08, 2012, 06:07:21 PM
Oh my am I too late? I want in on this too
Title: Re: Book Swap - It's shopping time!
Post by: JazzMatazz on June 09, 2012, 04:34:50 PM
so no dice finding books for my partner at the thrift stores today... However I did find an awesome 1971 Children's book on Atomic Energy by Irving Adler! the illustrations are awesome! plus the fact it shows an atomic bomb blast had to have it ;)
Title: Re: Book Swap - It's shopping time!
Post by: Midnight_Dream on June 12, 2012, 01:36:45 AM
Got my partner and I am so excited to start shopping for them! :frolic:
Title: Re: Book Swap - It's shopping time!
Post by: Honeycomb on June 12, 2012, 05:22:29 PM
I have found 2 books already! And some adorable extras I couldn't resist!
I love shopping for friends!
Title: Re: Book Swap - It's shopping time!
Post by: DazzleKitty on June 12, 2012, 08:51:17 PM
Ah, this is a neat swap I would love to have joined if I had the money. But honestly it would be pointless for me to get a lot of books. I have at least 30 in my backlog. All of them would have been read by now if it weren't for a rule change at work. We used to be able to read at our desk when we weren't busy. Thanks to a surprise visit by the CEO in our office and fear of people being laid off since we didn't look busy enough, my boss had to crack down and stop the reading. He has good intentions. If he had it his way, he would let us read. He's afraid of us losing our jobs. I could get a couple novels read per week that way. But though I adore reading, I don't read much when at home. I'm busy playing around on the internet or playing video games. But yeah....if I were more into reading more at home, it would have been sweet to get a whole bunch of new paranormal romance series or horror books. Hope ya'll get some great books! :)
Title: Re: Book Swap - It's shopping time!
Post by: JazzMatazz on June 14, 2012, 05:19:47 PM
All my local bookshops were dry of any books on my partner's wishlist. :/ So ... bit the bullet and got 4 on the way from half.com! feels like cheating almost... I'm determined to find book 5 at a thrift shop!! Just I know my life is going to get too busy for thrifting soon. ;) Also got a few extras from my pony trade box picked out.
Title: Re: Book Swap - It's shopping time!
Post by: Honeycomb on June 14, 2012, 05:38:02 PM
I'm "cheating" too, because I am sure my partner doesn't want a used book in Mandarin lol! But so far I have found 4 books online, I am looking for number 5th now.
How about the others? Any luck so far?
Title: Re: Book Swap - It's shopping time!
Post by: SurfStar on June 14, 2012, 07:11:31 PM
I'm going to my used book store either tomorrow or Monday. I'm hoping I'll find quite a few there. Then I'll just have to get some extra goodies.
Title: Re: Book Swap - It's shopping time!
Post by: JazzMatazz on June 14, 2012, 07:47:15 PM
I'm going to my used book store either tomorrow or Monday. I'm hoping I'll find quite a few there. Then I'll just have to get some extra goodies.

My local bookstore was out of all the books on my partner's list :( but I did get to catch up with the lady who runs the store... I was so sad to hear her husband passed away. They started up the book store as their retirement hobby.
Title: Re: Book Swap - It's shopping time!
Post by: Alexia on June 16, 2012, 10:26:06 AM
stopped at a used bookstore yesterday that i have never been in before, sadly only one book for my partner but lots of drooling for me :D
Title: Re: Book Swap - It's shopping time!
Post by: SurfStar on June 16, 2012, 03:52:46 PM
I stopped in at a used book store and ended up with 6 books for my partner. I almost ended up with more, but then I realized I was over the swap limit as it was!

So now I'm going to focus on some extras!

Also; thought I might try and put together a better wish-list for my partner, I know I was pretty vague.

Title: Re: Book Swap - It's shopping time!
Post by: SurfStar on June 18, 2012, 12:40:16 AM
http://www.goodreads.com/review/list/10264078?shelf=wish-list

A bit of a wish list, adding more things each day.
Title: Re: Book Swap - It's shopping time!
Post by: JazzMatazz on June 19, 2012, 08:10:00 AM
I just got 1/4 books in the mail today! for used it looks brand new just rough around the edges from sitting on a shelf. The paperback spine isn't even broken yet!
Title: Re: Book Swap - It's shopping time!
Post by: Midnight_Dream on June 19, 2012, 08:55:51 AM
http://www.goodreads.com/review/list/10264078?shelf=wish-list

A bit of a wish list, adding more things each day.

Just so you know, you have your shelf set to private. XD
Title: Re: Book Swap - It's shopping time!
Post by: SurfStar on June 19, 2012, 03:02:09 PM
http://www.goodreads.com/review/list/10264078?shelf=wish-list

A bit of a wish list, adding more things each day.

Just so you know, you have your shelf set to private. XD

Thank you! I'm still learning how to navigate the site. My Amazon list is a mess or I'd post it.
Title: Re: Book Swap - It's shopping time!
Post by: Alexia on June 23, 2012, 06:29:37 AM
I have four books so far for my partner (had to do some online shopping) and going out again next week to try a few more second hand stores.  I have a few small extras but want to do a little more shopping for those too!

Edit 6-25:  Ok definitely done shopping for books for my partner! Picked up um 4 more this weekend!
Title: Re: Book Swap - It's shopping time!
Post by: Honeycomb on June 28, 2012, 10:28:47 PM
How is it going everyone? I'm waiting for my last one, it should arrive soon, and then I'm done.
Title: Re: Book Swap - It's shopping time!
Post by: JazzMatazz on June 28, 2012, 10:40:48 PM
I've found the last book I was looking for, out of my own collection rather than bookstore :D
Title: Re: Book Swap - It's shopping time!
Post by: sarafina on June 29, 2012, 07:23:58 AM
I found 3 more books a few days ago at a local used book store, and I think my last book is my own book collection at my parents' house.  Then I just need to wrap things up prettily, get a few more extra goodies, and my box will be ready!
Title: Re: Book Swap - It's shopping time!
Post by: Alexia on June 29, 2012, 07:30:57 AM
I need to get a few extra goodies and wrap everything up. I went a little crazy with the book shopping though :)
Title: Re: Book Swap - It's shopping time!
Post by: SurfStar on June 29, 2012, 10:45:05 AM
I still need to get some extra's for my box. Got all of the books wrapped though =)
Title: Re: Book Swap - It's shopping time!
Post by: Alexia on July 02, 2012, 08:40:08 AM
I am expecting my partner's last couple of extras in the mail within the next week. time to start wrapping!
Title: Re: Book Swap - It's shopping time!
Post by: Honeycomb on July 04, 2012, 06:51:57 PM
I have everything I think, now I'm waiting for pay day. Can't wrap the things yet, this must be done at the post office ...
Title: Re: Book Swap - It's shopping time!
Post by: Alexia on July 05, 2012, 07:41:51 AM
Are we posting teaser pictures? I got everything wrapped up except the last few that are arriving in the mail soon!
Title: Re: Book Swap - It's shopping time!
Post by: JazzMatazz on July 06, 2012, 06:18:01 AM
I need to start wrapping! sounds like a plan for today
Title: Re: Book Swap - It's shopping time!
Post by: Honeycomb on July 06, 2012, 07:27:16 PM
Teasers would be awesome! I apologize, but I won't be able to post one because I have to wrap the things in the post office, they check what I send. A bit annoying, but what can you do.
Title: Re: Book Swap - It's shopping time!
Post by: SurfStar on July 10, 2012, 07:14:02 PM
WELL... I had pictures taken for my teaser pictures. But I dropped my laptop last Wednesday and lost everything since the hard drive is now defunct.

I'll take some more this week. I'm just getting back from vacation though so trying to get back into my regular routine too. I also have 1-2 other small extras I need to get.
Title: Re: Book Swap - It's shopping time!
Post by: JazzMatazz on July 10, 2012, 07:29:44 PM
I got stuff partially wrapped, been getting ready for my garage sale this upcoming weekend. So plan on teasers week of shipping!
Title: Re: Book Swap - It's shopping time!
Post by: Honeycomb on July 10, 2012, 07:32:53 PM
Surfstar, that sucks about your laptop! I hope you can get your data back somehow.

I will ship mine on Monday!
Title: Re: Book Swap - It's shopping time!
Post by: Alexia on July 12, 2012, 09:38:10 AM
I will be posting teasers soon, finally got the last couple of goodies together! And I will probably be able to ship sometime next week!
Title: Re: Book Swap - It's shopping time!
Post by: Honeycomb on July 17, 2012, 09:38:15 PM
Mine has been shipped today! I hope it won't take too long!

Please update your status in this thread!
Title: Re: Book Swap - It's shopping time!
Post by: JazzMatazz on July 18, 2012, 07:24:34 AM
eep shipping time is here! I'll be out and about today, I should just ship even if its a few days early. It's easier to work around on days I have appointments I don't leave the farm that often in this economy.

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Two extras are not wrapped... my cat decided to help me and that did not go so well XD He LOVES wrapping paper especially ripping it to shreds! Also I shipped!
Title: Re: Book Swap - Shipping deadline today!
Post by: Honeycomb on July 19, 2012, 06:16:15 PM
Please let me know that you have shipped!  ;)
Title: Re: Book Swap - Shipping deadline today!
Post by: Alexia on July 20, 2012, 06:48:35 AM
Shipped this morning, and unfortunately no teaser, my camera seems to be MIA! This is what happens when you have several rooms under construction at once!
Title: Re: Book Swap - Shipping deadline today!
Post by: SurfStar on July 20, 2012, 08:23:07 PM
I apologize, I was waiting on some of my extra's in the mail but they didn't show up today. I ended up going out and getting something different. I got it wrapped and all packaged up (I'll put pictures up in a bit) and it will go out in the post tomorrow morning.

I'm sorry for it being a little late but hopefully my partner will enjoy the extras I did include!
Title: Re: Book Swap - Shipping deadline today!
Post by: Midnight_Dream on July 20, 2012, 08:27:19 PM
I am sorry for being late. I was waiting for a few things to arrive, so I should have my box out either tomorrow or Monday.
Title: Re: Book Swap - Shipping deadline today!
Post by: sarafina on July 21, 2012, 10:24:12 AM
I received my box yesterday, and it's *amazing*!!  Should I start a new thread for brags, or are we posting brags here?
Title: Re: Book Swap - Shipping deadline today!
Post by: JazzMatazz on July 21, 2012, 04:04:52 PM
I bet I know who it's from ;) .. I've never done an off topic swap before so I do not know about the brag thread.
Title: Re: Book Swap - Shipping deadline today!
Post by: Honeycomb on July 21, 2012, 09:48:03 PM
Opening a new thread in Off Topic is the best choice. The Brag arena is only for ponies, I think.
Title: Re: Book Swap - Shipping deadline today!
Post by: sarafina on July 22, 2012, 08:04:54 AM
http://mlparena.com/mlp/index.php/topic,303271
 (http://mlparena.com/mlp/index.php/topic,303271)
 :biggrin:
Title: Re: Book Swap - waiting!
Post by: SurfStar on July 23, 2012, 01:40:07 PM
Whew!

Okay my box is shipped! It was sent priority and I can only hope that my partner enjoys her box. =) They should get it in 2-3 days since I sent it off via Priority.

Title: Re: Book Swap - waiting!
Post by: JazzMatazz on July 23, 2012, 02:16:44 PM
got my box today!!! :D thanks Alexia!
Title: Re: Book Swap - waiting!
Post by: Alexia on July 27, 2012, 06:54:55 AM
I received an awesome package from surfstar on Wednesday!! I am so utterly spoiled, I will have to upload pictures tonight to brag!
Title: Re: Book Swap - waiting!
Post by: JazzMatazz on July 27, 2012, 08:12:10 AM
woohoo more boxes coming in! Exciting!!
Title: Re: Book Swap - waiting!
Post by: Midnight_Dream on July 27, 2012, 10:26:54 AM
You know I just realized that I forgot to put a note in my box for my partner.... :shakefist:

So, partner, if you get a box from Ohio with something about a mountain on it that is from me. XD
Title: Re: Book Swap - waiting!
Post by: SurfStar on July 27, 2012, 10:52:14 AM
I received an awesome package from surfstar on Wednesday!! I am so utterly spoiled, I will have to upload pictures tonight to brag!

:hug: I am so glad it got there safe and sound! I'm glad that you enjoyed it and hopefully it wasn't too much of a glitter explosion!
Title: Re: Book Swap - waiting!
Post by: Midnight_Dream on August 01, 2012, 05:57:20 PM
*pokes mailbox* Still nothing....D:
Title: Re: Book Swap - waiting!
Post by: Honeycomb on August 03, 2012, 08:58:16 PM
I got mine!
Title: Re: Book Swap - waiting!
Post by: Midnight_Dream on August 04, 2012, 07:15:39 PM
D: I wonder if my partner got hers......
Title: Re: Book Swap - waiting!
Post by: SurfStar on August 06, 2012, 08:18:45 PM
I just wanted to say that I did get my box! Yay! I just haven't had time to take pictures and do anything about opening it.
Title: Re: Book Swap - waiting!
Post by: Midnight_Dream on August 06, 2012, 08:29:29 PM
WHOOHOO! Your box was from me Surfstar! :frolic: I am so glad that you got it and I hope you liked everything.
Title: Re: Book Swap - waiting!
Post by: SurfStar on August 06, 2012, 09:02:15 PM
WHOOHOO! Your box was from me Surfstar! :frolic: I am so glad that you got it and I hope you liked everything.

*hugs* Whew! I'm sorry I didn't post about it sooner! My week has been CRAZY. I was at a Ball Joint Doll Con on Thursday-Saturday and then had my normal D&D Sunday. So I took a peek in the box but I haven't unwrapped anything yet. I'll be doing that tomorrow.

*snug* I love to read so I imagine that I will love it all! I'll be taking tons of pictures tomorrow! My class finishes up on Wednesday too, so I'll actually have extra time to read! I'm super excited!
Title: Re: Book Swap - waiting!
Post by: Honeycomb on August 06, 2012, 09:13:38 PM
Can't wait to see what you got, Surfstar!
Midnight_Dream, I hope yours will arrive soon too ....
Title: Re: Book Swap - waiting!
Post by: Midnight_Dream on August 09, 2012, 11:04:45 AM
I would have gotten my package yesterday, but I was not home when the postman came and they needed my signature....but....

I got my box today, Honeycomb!! :tackleglomp: I love it, so freaking much and the fact that you took in my love of peacocks was what sent over the edge into epic. :heart: I am wearing the peacock ring right now as a matter of fact. And the books....*drool* I am so happy with them, especially The Secret Circle and Batman (LOVE me some Batman) books! Ah, I only wish that I knew where my camera was so I could share the epicness with everyone...D:

I hope you did not put in any candy because it looks as though customs got a hold of it at some point, but I can live without the munchies as everything else was amazing!

Title: Re: Book Swap - waiting!
Post by: Honeycomb on August 09, 2012, 06:18:01 PM
So glad it made it! No, I didn't include any candy, because last time they told me it is not allowed to some countries. I am not sure it was customs who got a hold of it, because I had to wrap the books in the post office, so maybe that is why they looked a bit crumpled!
So cool that the ring is the right size! Shopping for you made me come up with the idea of the animal swap, because it was just so much fun!
Hope you can find your camera!

Everyone, please leave feedback for your partners!
Title: Re: Book Swap - all received!
Post by: Midnight_Dream on August 09, 2012, 08:38:53 PM
Awww, I inspired something! *does bashful cheer* If the ring had not been the right size I would have made it fit because as soon as I opened it I was all, "*___* Oh my god! *forgets about rest of box for a while*"

Okay, enough gushing....XD

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