Girl's/Doll's Day Doll Swap - COMPLETED!

[Akemi-chan]

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Welcome to the first Girl's Day Doll Swap!  Here's a little background on the Girl's Day holiday:

Hinamatsuri or Girl's Day/Doll's Day is a holiday celebrated mainly in Japan on March 3rd where girls are given gifts to pray for their growth and happiness.  Families would display dolls they believed could contain bad spirits.

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Requirements:
*Must be 16 (per site rules).
*Must have at least 10 positive trader/seller feedback (I will also accept feedback from ebay, etsy, Dollymarket, DOA, or any other site that hosts transactions.  PM me with any questions).
*Must be a member for at least 3 months, and stay active by posting at least once a week on this thread.

This is a WANT/WISH list doll swap so dolls, accessories, clothing, wigs, eyes etc. will be allowed.  Also, this is a swap for any and all dolls so everything from MH to Barbie to Licca-chan and in between will be allowed.  The swap minimum is $30 but not over $40 so American Girl, BJDs, Pullips, etc. are NOT allowed.  The $30 amount does not include shipping or extras you choose to include.  Extras have a $15 limit (please do not go over this amount as to be fair to other members).

Boring details:
* This is an international swap.  Please let me know if you prefer to not to ship internationally.  I will try and pair you with someone close to your area as best as I can.
* All items must be wrapped and shipped in a box.   
* Please ship on time. If you run into any troubles or delays please message me ASAP!
* Please include a note with your Arena name, so your partner knows who sent the package.
* Please post a teaser picture.
* Try to choose the safest method of shipping, message me when you've shipped, and please keep the receipt in case your package gets lost in transit.
* Please post a brag post in the swap brag thread, so we can ensure you have received your package.
* The swap is secret, so we ask that you not reveal anything until your boxes have been received.
* There will be no drop-outs, so if you have any doubts about meeting the requirements, please don't join.
* Doll clothes and accessories may be home-made or bought.  Please keep in mind that if you choose to make something, be sure not to make it sloppily or half done (just think about home-made gifts you would like to receive).

Feedback
*Please leave feedback for the partner that sent a box to you after you receive it.

Please PM me with the following info:
* Full (real) Name:
* Email address:
* Complete Mailing Address (including country):
* References/feedback:
* List of dolls you collect:
* List or link to your dolly wants:
* Size comparison for your dolls (ie: what type of clothes fit your doll)
* Your (or perhaps your dolls) favorite colors
* Should there be an affordable doll on your list, do you prefer them to be kept in box?
* Are you fine with clothing items not specifically listed on your want list?
* What styles of doll clothes do you like for your dolls? (Ex: cute dresses, stockings)
* Do you have allergies?
* Favorite Candy?
* Other things you (or your dolls) collect.

Dates:
February 24th - March 3rd: Sign-ups
March 4th - March 5th: Partners assigned
March 6th - May 3rd: Shopping
May 4th: International shipping deadline
May 11th: Domestic shipping deadline

Participants:
1. Akemi-Chan
2. ember86
3. Tiella
4. mylittleponysparkle
5. Sumire
6. kadytheredpanda

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Swap Questions
1.  Tea, coffee, hot chocolate, or punch?
2. Do you like stationary items of any sort?
3. Do you have a favorite Disney character?

[Tiella]

I am interested!

[Akemi-chan]

Bump it!  Awww, no one else up for another swap?

[SwordPony]

I would love too but I can't yet again. My car went down on me and my tax refund will be used for my car. I was really looking forward to another swap but something always seems to happen.

[kCherry]

Aw, I would love to join but, yeah, I'm tight, tight, tight in my budget right now.

But, here's a bump for you!

[Sumire]

I don't need any more dolls right now really but if it was goods/clothes/etc. I'd be all in! Hinamatsuri is the best holiday!

[rosierjay]

i would love to, but i'm in 3 private swaps, so my wishlist is locked up tight till may.

[Akemi-chan]

Sword, RosierJay, and Kcherrry no worries!  ^_^.  Next time!

Sumire, clothing/accessories would be counted towards the swap amount so it doesn't necessarily have to be dollies.  ^_^ 

If it comes down to it, I'd be fine with just the three of us swapping (Tiella included).  I'll wait for a few more days to see if anyone else is interested.

[ember86]

Dolly swap! What would the budget be?

[Akemi-chan]

Would $30 be good for you guys?

[ember86]

Sounds good to me! Count me in!

[kadytheredpanda]

I'm interested

[Akemi-chan]

I'm interested

Do you have any other selling/trading feedback on other sites?

[Tiella]

$30 is fine with me too. Can we have a month and a half to two months shopping time? I often buy doll stuff from overseas and it can take a bit to get here sometimes.

[Akemi-chan]

Two months shopping time is what I was looking at too.