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Pony Talk => Off Topic => Topic started by: BrightSide on April 02, 2012, 01:47:08 PM

Title: Candy Swap Thread! *1 Box Left to Arrive!*
Post by: BrightSide on April 02, 2012, 01:47:08 PM
****PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHEN YOU'VE RECIEVED YOUR BOXES!!****

We have sticker swap threads going on at the moment, so how about a sweetie swap? :)

I thought it'd be a good idea for all you ponyfolk with a sweet tooth who want to try international candy/ something different!

Little trinkets and charms would be made part of the deal too!
I'd advise you spend no more than $10 on your package!

**Deadline Dates!**

Sign up deadline: FINISHED
When to start shopping: I'll assign partners April 18th
When to start packing: Early May, if possible
When to start dispatching: As soon as possible!
Deadline for dispatch: Mid June, please.

If you have any concerns about these dates, please inform me and I'll see what can be done!


*** CANDY PREFERENCE FORM FOR SWAP ***

Username:
Location:
Any particular favourites?:
Any location's candy you'd like?:
Anything you don't like?:
Allergies / Dietary Requirements:
Would you send trinkets? / What trinkets do you like?:

*****************************************

Once we have enough sign-ups, I'll get on with assigning partners! :D


Sign Up List:
(shipped partner's box in green, recieved their box has an asterisk)
BrightSide *
Eviecorn*
TwistedWindSox *
terabithianprince *
tinrobo *
SpaRx *
Mystagic *
Rybett *
KiwiSquirtBottle
DazzleKitty*
SweetScoops *
nessa16 *


Brag thread here!
http://mlparena.com/mlp/index.php/topic,297011.0.html (http://mlparena.com/mlp/index.php/topic,297011.0.html)
Title: Re: Candy swap?
Post by: TwistedWindSox on April 02, 2012, 02:17:32 PM
I would love to have a sweets swap! I think it would be loads of fun! c:
Title: Re: Candy swap?
Post by: Kiwi on April 02, 2012, 02:23:38 PM
Candy swaps are fun. Just be fair warned that shipping can add up in a hurry, especially shipping internationally, as candy weighs heavy.
Title: Re: Candy swap?
Post by: rybett on April 02, 2012, 02:26:19 PM
Chocolate!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Candy swap?
Post by: BrightSide on April 02, 2012, 02:40:24 PM
Yay! :D

Would a partnered swap be preferred, or a shared one (like in Obscuria's sticker swap thread)?

Editing in candy preference form. :]
Title: Re: Candy swap?
Post by: SpaRx on April 02, 2012, 03:19:05 PM
I want I want I want!
I'd love a candy swap  :)
Title: Re: Candy swap?
Post by: BrightSide on April 02, 2012, 03:24:27 PM
Thread is gaining interest.. so I declare the Candy Swap.. OPEN! :D
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread!
Post by: kaoskat on April 02, 2012, 03:34:23 PM
Sounds fun! Good luck!
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread!
Post by: BrightSide on April 02, 2012, 04:12:12 PM
I'll start, to give this thing a bump. :3


Username: BrightSide
Location: England, United Kingdom
Any particular favourites?: Anything sour or fruity! :D I like lollipops too.
Any location's candy you'd like?: As long as it's not British, I don't mind! I'd really like to try some American things.. particularly Jolly Ranchers and the cereals!
Anything you don't like?: I'm not a fan of chocolate (at all). I also don't like aniseed or liqourice.
Allergies / Dietary Requirements: Nothing high fat please!
Would you send trinkets? / What trinkets do you like?: Yes, I will! I like cute stuffs.. MLP <3 (anything G4 especially!), Hello Kitty, The Little Mermaid, giraffes,  Jake and the Neverland Pirates and kittehs in particular.

Start signing up today!
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread!
Post by: terabithianprince on April 02, 2012, 05:42:10 PM
I'm interested. Kiwi candy is yummy :D
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread!
Post by: Eviecorn on April 02, 2012, 07:03:16 PM
I'll play.  :)


Username: Eviecorn
Location: Tennessee, USA
Any particular favourites?: I'm not terribly picky, honestly.  I like weird stuff, but also standard fare.  Some favorite flavors are toffee, pineapple, tamarind, peanut butter, VERY dark chocolate, and blueberry.  I love spicy candy too.
Any location's candy you'd like?:  I like European and Japanese candies!  I'm also partial to Latin American candies as well.
Anything you don't like?: Marshmallowy things.
Allergies / Dietary Requirements: NO gelatin!  I'm vegetarian.  I'm also allergic to melons, so no natural melon flavors please.
Would you send trinkets? / What trinkets do you like?:  Sure!  I like charms, funky bracelets/necklaces, shot glasses, anything with otters, and fridge magnets.
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread!
Post by: TwistedWindSox on April 02, 2012, 08:27:23 PM
Username: Twistedwindsox
Location: USA, Oregon
Any particular favourites?: I love love LOVE foreign candy! British, Japanese, german, anything that you can't get in the USA! I like to save the wrappers with different languages, too. c:
Any location's candy you'd like?: Japan, Germany, Hungary, Austria, Sweden, Switzerland, Holland... Or Regional US candies. c:
Anything you don't like?: Not a huge fan of dark or white chocolate. I like milk, but I don't mind dark if it has filling or nuts in it. c:
Allergies / Dietary Requirements: Uuuhhhmm... None that would apply to candy, I don't think.
Would you send trinkets? / What trinkets do you like?: I'd love to send trinkets! And, I like pandas, horses, dinosaurs,  STATIONARY (my favourite thing! Sanrio makes the best *coughcough*), hello kitty, MLP of course...pandas... pandas... ;)
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread!
Post by: terabithianprince on April 02, 2012, 08:57:39 PM
Username: terabithianprince
Location: Nelson, New Zealand
Any particular favourites?:I love sour candies, milk chocolate and cheesey stuff(not that it's candy lol) and sherbert type candy.
Any location's candy you'd like?: America, British, Japan, Germany, anywhere really
Anything you don't like?: Don't really like aniseed, caramel or hard candies or gummy candies(like gummy worms etc)
Allergies / Dietary Requirements: Nope
Would you send trinkets? / What trinkets do you like?: I'd love to send trinkets. For trinkets I like notebooks, pencils for drawing, littlest pet shop, cute teddies
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread!
Post by: BrightSide on April 03, 2012, 08:32:05 AM
Bumpety Bump!

 Sign Up list updated, more swappers please! :D
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread!
Post by: tinrobo on April 03, 2012, 09:07:57 AM
Ooooh I want to join! :D

Name: tinrobo
Location: England, UK
Any particular favourites? Chocolate, of course! And nuts! Peanut butter, praline, hazelnuts... nom. I love reese's Easter mini egg things but we don't get them here *hint hint* XD
Any location's candy you'd like? Anywhere that's different to what I get here!
Anything you don't like? Not a huge fan of fruity fondant centred sweets (especially orange! Bleh :p)
Allergies/dietary requirements: vegetarian, so no gelatin please ^^
Would you send trinkets? / What trinkets do you like? : I'd love to! I like ponies (obviously), stickers, stationery, kitsch Japanese stuff, stuff with little robots on... Anything cute and colourful! ;)
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread!
Post by: Scraleos on April 03, 2012, 09:11:24 AM
I am so in.


Username: Scraleos
Location: Wales
Any particular favourites?: Chocolate, smooth caramel, cookies, Japanese candy, like Hello Panda and Pocky, hard candies.
Any location's candy you'd like?: AMERICA PLZ. Pretty please?
Anything you don't like?: Peanut Butter, peanuts, licorice, dried fruit, strong mint, dark chocolate and I think that's it.
Allergies / Dietary Requirements: Nope!
Would you send trinkets? / What trinkets do you like?: I'd probably send one or two little trinkets, yes! I mainly like MLP stuff, but I also like Pokèmon, random Japanese stuff, Skylanders...
 
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread!
Post by: nessa16 on April 03, 2012, 09:46:02 AM
ohhhh I like this idea!  When do signups end?
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread!
Post by: SpaRx on April 03, 2012, 09:51:22 AM
Username: SpaRx
Location: Iceland
Any particular favourites?: ...good candy?  ;) Haha, anything really
Any location's candy you'd like?: Not-Iceland  :P
Anything you don't like?: Goood question... no rum-chocolate? Think that's it
Allergies / Dietary Requirements: Nope
Would you send trinkets? / What trinkets do you like?: oooo, yeah, I'd love to send (and get) some cute stuffs with the candy. Anything cute & pretty coloured?  :biggrin:
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread!
Post by: BrightSide on April 03, 2012, 10:02:38 AM
Quote from: nessa16 on April 03, 2012, 09:46:02 AM
ohhhh I like this idea!  When do signups end?

I think signups will continue until we have around 16 - 20 people, to make things easier! :)

For candy shopping and shipping, does 3 - 4 weeks sound fair enough?
 

Post Merge: April 03, 2012, 04:56:11 PM

BUMP!
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread!
Post by: terabithianprince on April 03, 2012, 07:35:44 PM
3-4 weeks sound fair. Are our partners going to be random? :frolic: I'm excited. I've never done a swap before
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread!
Post by: TwistedWindSox on April 03, 2012, 09:21:43 PM
3-4 weeks sounds fine to me, too! :D I'm so excited about this, it sounds so fun!
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread!
Post by: EStRanger on April 03, 2012, 11:50:55 PM
I'll join in! I'll type up my profile and what I like/can offer later, though. Probably in the next two or three days. I've only slept for one hour the past two days, and I'm afraid I'll completely screw up my list if I try to think right now. XD

I just wanted to toss in some very important information that y'all might want to include in the swap data. :) Bein' a former mail carrier, I wanted to point out that most countries have restrictions on what you can and can't mail there. Like, you can't mail dairy products to Great Britain or Australia (just in case any of you were thinking of sending your swap partner a big tub of powdered milk! ;D ) And there's some weird restrictions that might cause problems with sending certain trinkets; for example, the USPS site says you can't send horror comics, coins, or banknotes to Great Britain or Northern Ireland. Whut? Did I read that right with my sleep-addled eyes? Coin collectors and thriller fans despair!

There are exceptions to some of this stuff that I'm way too tired to go into, but you'll need to do the research for your own countries and plan accordingly in making your requests/shipping stuff. :) Here's the USPS's list of restrictions by country (but it's by no means a complete list, so check with the postal service where you live!)

http://pe.usps.com/text/Imm/immctry.htm (http://pe.usps.com/text/Imm/immctry.htm)

(I'm so sorry if none of what I wrote made sense. I'm going to bed now....)
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread!
Post by: terabithianprince on April 04, 2012, 12:09:17 AM
Is packaged/sealed candy okay to send to USA? I really hope so because there's some nommy New Zealand candy I want to send.
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread!
Post by: Eviecorn on April 04, 2012, 06:51:55 AM
Quote from: terabithianprince on April 04, 2012, 12:09:17 AM
Is packaged/sealed candy okay to send to USA? I really hope so because there's some nommy New Zealand candy I want to send.

I think most candies would be fine - just don't send Kinder Eggs or other candies like that (containing non-edible materials.)  US Customs will seize them.
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread!
Post by: rybett on April 04, 2012, 02:12:35 PM
User name: Rybett
Location: South Dakota USA
Favorites: milk chocolate stuff, up for anything different.
Dislikes:dark chocolate, licorice, but DH would pilfer that, so OK.
No allergies, dietary: high cal!!  (I'm involuntarily shrinking!)
Trinkets: yup!  Great idea.  Obviously MLP, I also collect froggie stuff, hair stuff for DD.
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread!
Post by: banditpony on April 04, 2012, 02:46:08 PM
:D Candy . nom nom. I really have to think about this!

I haven't send food items in the mail (domestic or international) , is there anything special about this ? or just mark it as candy, and it's good to go ?
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread!
Post by: BrightSide on April 04, 2012, 04:02:51 PM
Quote from: banditpony on April 04, 2012, 02:46:08 PM
:D Candy . nom nom. I really have to think about this!

I haven't send food items in the mail (domestic or international) , is there anything special about this ? or just mark it as candy, and it's good to go ?

I'd imagine you could mark it as candy and it's good to go! If you're unsure, maybe contact your local mail provider or office if you have one nearby.. or somepony could look into it for you, if they're in the know! ;)

Quote from: terabithianprince on April 03, 2012, 07:35:44 PM
3-4 weeks sound fair. Are our partners going to be random? :frolic: I'm excited. I've never done a swap before

Random indeed! :D I'm considering pulling it out of a MLP bag.. But I'll definitely bear preferences in mind if that's what people would like.


And Mystagic, thank you so much for that info! :D You've made my job easier..
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread!
Post by: stopxmotion on April 04, 2012, 04:19:06 PM
Sometimes you can get away with just marking it as candy, but as someone who ships things overseas a lot, I wouldn't take the chance. Be as specific as possible (chocolates, crackers, cookies, licorice) and exactly how many items.
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread!
Post by: EStRanger on April 04, 2012, 05:20:45 PM
Quote from: BrightSide on April 04, 2012, 04:02:51 PM
And Mystagic, thank you so much for that info! :D You've made my job easier..

Aww, you're welcome! I used to do food swaps years ago. A lot of people would end up sad because their package was rejected due to forbidden items. :( I want to save you guys some headache and heartbreak!

Here's my info for the swap. I slept for a really long time last night! But I'm still kind of loopy, so read at your own risk, haha:

Username: Mystagic
Any particular favourites?: Milk and dark chocolate, gummies/jellies (including jelly-filled marshmallows), licorice (including salt licorice/salmiak, which is darn near impossible to find here!!), sour candies, hard and soft caramels/toffees, cookies/biscuits, gum....I have a bit of a sweet tooth, okay?! XD

Any location's candy you'd like?: Scandinavian region, middle and eastern Europe, Australia, South America, Asia....

Anything you don't like?: Banana. And PLEASE, NO COCONUT, or I will get very sick. :( Coconut oil is an exception--I can eat foods containing that, as long as it doesn't taste or smell like coconut.

Allergies / Dietary Requirements: None (unless it turns out I'm actually allergic to coconut XD )

Would you send trinkets? / What trinkets do you like?: I would send! I collect things like miniatures (particularly animals and household items), pretty rocks and gems both polished and unpolished, and seashells. As long as it's in decent condition, I don't care if a gift is bought or if it's something you already had and wanted to re-home. But I'm mainly here for the food, so you don't even have to send any trinkets. =^^=
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread!
Post by: KiwiSquirtBottle on April 04, 2012, 08:33:46 PM
Username: KiwiSquirtBottle
Location: Texas, USA
Any particular favourites?: These (http://www.amazon.com/Kasugai-Japanese-Gummy-Flavor-4-76-Ounce/dp/B000EZYTNA) things in various flavours (but kiwi = ♥), milk chocolate, peanut butter, pecans, gummy candies, wax bottles, fruity flavours
Any location's candy you'd like?: Anywhere is awesome, but England/Scottland/Wales would be fun 'cause my SO just told me she loved the food when she was there.
Anything you don't like?: I don't like sour stuff, taffy, almonds, dark choclate, black licorice
Allergies / Dietary Requirements: I require it be delicious!
Would you send trinkets? / What trinkets do you like?: Sure! I like most anything. Stickers, pins, necklaces, fun and adorable things. I love flamingos and penguins! ♥


There's an Asian market about 10-minutes down the way, and a super fun candy store a bit south of me that I love to have excuses to visit! XD
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread!
Post by: BrightSide on April 05, 2012, 05:06:18 PM
BUMPITY BUMP.

Who can take a sunriiiise.. sprinkle it with dew? Cover it with chocolate and a miracle or two.. the candy man can.. the candy man caaaan.. Oh the candy man can 'cause he mixes it with love and makes the world taste gooood.. :D
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread!
Post by: rybett on April 05, 2012, 05:24:29 PM
Haha!!  Too bad our retro candy store went bust.
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread!
Post by: terabithianprince on April 05, 2012, 09:04:50 PM
There's an asian food market near where I live too. Well in the town about 30 minutes away I can go look there too.

The candy man can !
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread!
Post by: BrightSide on April 06, 2012, 01:41:16 PM
LE BUMP
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread!
Post by: stopxmotion on April 06, 2012, 02:48:12 PM
Are sign ups going to be open for a while?
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread!
Post by: BrightSide on April 06, 2012, 03:25:29 PM
Sign ups will probably continue for a few weeks, depending on how things go. If there isn't much response, I suppose things can be quickened up!
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread!
Post by: stopxmotion on April 06, 2012, 03:50:29 PM
Okayyy.. I am just undecided. Also not sure how much spending money I will have.  >_<
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread!
Post by: DazzleKitty on April 07, 2012, 10:11:23 AM
Have any idea of when the deadline will be? I am pretty strapped for cash until mid-May because I have a vacation I am going on. When I get back, I can blow all the money I need. Though I can probably afford to pick up a few snacks here and there now. The limit is pretty affordable, but I always tend to go over.

Anyways, here is mine:

Username: DazzleKitty
Location: Missouri, USA

Any particular favourites?: TONS. I love many kinds of candy. I have a major sweet tooth.  I love Reeses, Caramello, Almond Joy, Lindt chocolate, Godiva milk chocolate, Ghiradelli caramel-filled chocolate, Cadburry milk chocolate, Pocky (any flavor....I love trying new ones), Japanese candy in general, rose-flavored candy (it exists, I had it a long time ago...I think it came from France), sour Starburst, Skittles of any flavor, Jolly Ranchers, Hershey's Cookies and Cream candy bars, Milka chocolate, Oreo cookie stuff, chocolate chip cookies, LU brand cookies, Maple-flavored stuff, York patties, Andes mint chocolate, the gummies you find on the cereal aisle, Gushers, Fruit Rollups, Rice crispies treats, honey-flavored sweets, Three Muskateers candy bars.
How's that for a list? Plenty to choose from! I'm not super picky. If you have something unique that you think I'd like to try, then by all means stick it in.

Any location's candy you'd like?: If you have something that is unique to your area and country, feel free to include it. I love to try new things around the world. If my partner happens to be where Cardbury Fudge bars are sold (I've never seen them in the US), I would love to try one or two.

Anything you don't like?:Licorice, gummy bears, Red Hots (or any cinnamon spicey candy), super dark chocolate, and gum.

Allergies / Dietary Requirements: Nope

Would you send trinkets? / What trinkets do you like?: I don't mind sending trinkets. I like keychains, glittery stuff, stickers, notepads, cool pens, and any small nifty things
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread!
Post by: Loona on April 08, 2012, 02:51:07 AM
Quote from: stopxmotion on April 06, 2012, 03:50:29 PM
Okayyy.. I am just undecided. Also not sure how much spending money I will have.  >_<
aww, I'm in the very same situation. I would love to join*, would soon be in need of candy as preparing for my final exams will be tough, and we have lovely Hungarian chocolate and candy to share with someone, but I'll have to count, organise and think it over if I'll have the money.

 *if I can. I've seen at a couple of swap therads that there usually are some rules considering trade counts or how long someone's been a member, but here I haven't seen any.
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread!
Post by: SweetScoops on April 08, 2012, 04:53:54 AM
I'd love too! O__O Candy is my favorite thing next to toys XP

Username: SweetScoops
Location: North of Sweden
Any particular favourites?: I LOVE salt licourice, Jellybeans, Milk Chocolate and sour/salty candy. I love candy with taste of berries!
Any location's candy you'd like?: well, anything not from Sweden X)
Anything you don't like?: Candy that taste like Banana, Coconut or Pineapple.
Allergies / Dietary Requirements: I don't have food allergies, But I'm allergic to scented candles,stickers, soaps and parfumes.
Would you send trinkets? / What trinkets do you like?: I'd love to send trinkets! I can send stickers, blind bags, keychains, pens, necklaces...all cute little things I can imagine X)
I'd love stickers and keychains and trinkets too! I love anything with unicorns. And my fianceé loves anything lego so that would make us both happy :D
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread!
Post by: Chrissytree on April 08, 2012, 06:44:40 AM
Just thought I'd say that I was int he candy swap a couple of years ago and shipping is something you have to be careful about.  I guess it depends on if you're doing by weight of by price.  We did 1kg and it cost me about £14 to ship to America.  Royal Mail prices are also going up at the end of April!
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread!
Post by: BrightSide on April 08, 2012, 04:09:59 PM
There aren't any post / trade count limits on this swap. I'm fairly fresh to the arena, so it'd be really hypocritical for me to impose those kind of limits onto others! :)

I guess everyone needs to bear costs in mind. Don't spend a huuuge amount on your package, because postage will add up! I'm saying for everyone, no more than $10 please. Trinkets will count as extras, they're at your own discretion.
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread!
Post by: terabithianprince on April 08, 2012, 10:51:27 PM
So $10 worth of candy? No more. :frolic: This is great. I can't wait to get my partner. :D
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread!
Post by: tinrobo on April 10, 2012, 12:51:02 PM
I'm really looking forward to this! I have an asian supermarket near me where I can usually find some Japanese sweets too :)
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread!
Post by: BrightSide on April 10, 2012, 01:31:38 PM
I had a sugar rush fueled lightbulb moment earlier :) , and I've decided to come up with some deadline dates. They'll be in the original post shortly, watch out for them! :D
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread!
Post by: banditpony on April 10, 2012, 01:39:35 PM
So wait~ Your first post says $10~20. But it's going to be no more than $10?

I have been quietly thinking about it, because I keep thinking about postage costs. ...  But it might be more affordable if it's only around $10. I have a GIANT candy warehouse that is close by with candy from all over. I remember candy from the UK, and South America. P: I don't recall many asian candies there, but I know all the good spots for that too.  There are tons of retro candies as well.... AAAAND, you can buy them individually, for like 10c-25c per piece of candy.
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread!
Post by: BrightSide on April 10, 2012, 01:58:02 PM
My bad, forgot to edit that in. Thanks!  ^.^
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread!
Post by: KiwiSquirtBottle on April 10, 2012, 05:46:15 PM
Truthfully, it shouldn't matter if you send $10 or $20 of candy. It matters more the weight of the candy. I'm not against the $10 limit, but obviously $10 of poprocks would cost less to ship than, say, $10 of chocolate kisses. ^.^
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread!
Post by: BrightSide on April 12, 2012, 02:59:24 PM
Bumping!
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread!
Post by: rybett on April 12, 2012, 06:26:34 PM
Can you just imagine $10 in poprocks?  Oy~
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread!
Post by: KiwiSquirtBottle on April 12, 2012, 09:38:42 PM
Quote from: rybett on April 12, 2012, 06:26:34 PM
Can you just imagine $10 in poprocks?  Oy~
XD They would be so delicious! ... And pop-y!
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread!
Post by: nessa16 on April 13, 2012, 06:47:46 AM
I am totally in!  I already have some good ideas about what to send and I have been wanting a chance to get some International candy, especially Cocoa Happy Hippos!!! (PLEASE! :biggrin: )

Username: nessa16
Location: ND, USA
Any particular favorites?: KINDER COCOA HAPPY HIPPOS!!!!!!!!!! (my favorite!!!!)  Other Kinder candy (Bueno, milk bars?), Milka I can't get here (can get regular milk chocolate, Hazlenut, white chocolate), mini Snickers, mini Cadbury eggs, mini Cadbury creme eggs, Twix
Any location's candy you'd like?: Europe!
Anything you don't like?: Kinder Surprise Eggs, white chocolate, dark chocolate, licorice, peach flavored things, marshmallow candy
Allergies / Dietary Requirements: nope
Would you send trinkets? / What trinkets do you like?:Probably won't send trinkets unless its something I already have.  Not too interested in trinkets unless related to my favorite ponies-Fluttershy, RD, Sugarberry

May need to add to this for favorites and dislikes...mind not working right now lol.
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread!
Post by: BrightSide on April 15, 2012, 03:40:58 PM
Bump! Only two more weeks left of sign ups!
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread!
Post by: BrightSide on April 17, 2012, 02:03:38 PM
Considering ending sign ups a week in advance.. More shopping time, and there doesn't seem to be much new activity!

Thoughts?
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread!
Post by: SweetScoops on April 17, 2012, 02:05:36 PM
Please do! :D I want to start now!
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread!
Post by: rybett on April 17, 2012, 02:13:41 PM
Let's go shopping!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread!
Post by: Scraleos on April 17, 2012, 02:56:09 PM
Sorry guys, but I'm gonna have to back out. When I signed up, I had money, but it's been awhile since then. Could you please take my name off the list? Thank you :)
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread!
Post by: Eviecorn on April 17, 2012, 03:02:16 PM
I'm okay with going on now if you feel it's a good time. :)
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread!
Post by: terabithianprince on April 17, 2012, 07:57:59 PM
Yes please do! Are we allowed to tell our partners who they are or will it be a random swap completely?
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread!
Post by: BrightSide on April 18, 2012, 12:34:36 PM
Scraleos, no problem! :)

Okay then, well since it seems well recieved.. I'll end sign ups now. :3

Will be pm-ing you your partners tonight! It's a random swap, so you can post teasers, but please do not tell them who you are.. it'll ruin the fun! ;)

EDIT: assigned all partners! :D Get shopping!
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread! *START SHOPPING!*
Post by: terabithianprince on April 19, 2012, 01:10:27 AM
I started shopping today :lovey: Got some yummy candies (so tempted to eat them all) for a bargain.
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread! *START SHOPPING!*
Post by: tinrobo on April 19, 2012, 07:52:16 AM
Yay! I'm going to have so much fun shopping for my partner! :D
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Post by: BrightSide on April 19, 2012, 12:58:11 PM
I started shopping today as well :lovey: I'm so excited to wrap everything and send it off! :lol:
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Post by: EStRanger on April 19, 2012, 03:50:31 PM
I'm hoping to get all my shopping done next week (been running all over the map getting my car taken care of this week).  This is gonna be so much fun!
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Post by: terabithianprince on April 19, 2012, 08:40:32 PM
I have a question. What's everyone's favourite colour and what friendship is magic character is your favourite?
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Post by: rybett on April 20, 2012, 12:52:24 AM
Hmmm, teal and :muffin: Pony.  Although Luna is #2.
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Post by: tinrobo on April 20, 2012, 02:36:54 AM
My favourite colour is lime green and I like Fluttershy! :3
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Post by: nessa16 on April 20, 2012, 07:30:30 AM
Favorite colors: blue, pink and yellow
Fluttershy 
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Post by: BrightSide on April 20, 2012, 10:59:40 AM
Quote from: terabithianprince on April 19, 2012, 08:40:32 PM
I have a question. What's everyone's favourite colour and what friendship is magic character is your favourite?

Ooh, indigo and Pinkie Pie!  ^.^
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Post by: SpaRx on April 20, 2012, 02:12:30 PM
Green and Pinkie Pie!  :biggrin:
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Post by: EStRanger on April 20, 2012, 08:50:51 PM
Turquoise/teal and Rainbow Dash! What a good idea, this'll help anyone getting pony-related trinkets for their partners. You should totally toss in your colour/pony too, TerabithianPrince!
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Post by: terabithianprince on April 20, 2012, 09:07:48 PM
I will do. My favourite colours are orange and black and my favourite pony is Fluttershy :D
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Post by: KiwiSquirtBottle on April 20, 2012, 10:30:27 PM
Uh.... I like... Colours. >.> Blue, teal, purple, pink... Not a huge fan of yellow, but it's okay sometimes. My favourite pony... Is... Um... All of them? >.>

We went shopping today. For less than $10 I picked up an 80oz bag of candy. 8D .... The shipping rates on that would kill me so my partner gets some. And some other stuff. For... Variety's sake. XD
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Post by: SweetScoops on April 21, 2012, 04:06:33 PM
I have a question. What's everyone's favourite colour and what friendship is magic character is your favourite?
Blue and pastels.
Rarity and Pinkie! <3
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Post by: BrightSide on April 22, 2012, 04:07:46 AM
My box is certainly coming along.. must invest in some wrapping paper and some extra lovely things to put inside! :frolic:
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Post by: terabithianprince on April 22, 2012, 05:44:14 AM
I got some more candy :lovey: I have to get some more and get some wrapping paper and extras still though.
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Post by: EStRanger on April 23, 2012, 12:55:58 AM
Jealous! I haven't even been able to start shopping yet. The front plate mount on my car is...gone, mysteriously (I have my suspects)...and I can't legally drive around until I get a new one put on so that my license plate isn't just sitting on my dashboard. Guess who'll be spending all day Monday bored at the repair shop!


On the plus side, staying close to home has given me time to come up with ideas of what to buy. :D And once my car's legal again, look out, markets!
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Post by: BrightSide on April 23, 2012, 08:11:02 AM
We're all well in time, so don't worry if you've not started shopping yet! If necessary I can extend the deadlines :frolic:
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Post by: tinrobo on April 23, 2012, 10:04:33 AM
I had an awesome time buying sweets today! Then I worked out the cost of shipping my parcel... eep. I think it's going to cost more than the candy itself! :O

http://www.parcelforce.com/help-information/customs-help/sending-food-usa


Just looking a this too, do I need to fill out an application first to post to the US then? I'm having trouble understanding what exactly I need to look for on the FDA website... am I just being really stupid here? Can someone help? ;3;
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Post by: rybett on April 23, 2012, 11:39:15 AM
I am now officially confused by that site.  Sorry.
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Post by: tinrobo on April 23, 2012, 11:50:42 AM
Glad it's not just me, rybett! ^^;


http://www.fda.gov/Food/GuidanceComplianceRegulatoryInformation/PriorNoticeofImportedFoods/ucm086165.htm


This page makes it seem like it doesn't matter as long as you're both individuals sending it for non-commercial purposes though? I think I need to come back to this tomorrow, it's been a long day. Brain doesn't want to read words. XD
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Post by: BrightSide on April 23, 2012, 02:43:53 PM
Siobhan, I'm thinking as long as it's clear we're sending our packages as gifts it will be okay. It seems from that website that we would only require business licenses if we were importing them to sell or likewise..

Ooh, question time for everyone! What are your favourite characters / series (other than MLP)?
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Post by: terabithianprince on April 23, 2012, 08:49:27 PM
I just calculated the probably cost of my box. It's going to cost more than the candy haha. I hope to go into town this week to get some more candy from the other store.

My favourite non-MLP character or series. Hmm....I'll have to think about that one. I really like Dragonball Z, Cardcaptor Sakura and Scooby Doo. xD


Question time: Do you collect anything besides from MLP?
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Post by: BrightSide on April 24, 2012, 05:11:10 AM
What are your favourite characters / series (other than MLP)?
The Little Mermaid (Ariel)
Lalaloopsy (Patch Treasurechest, Rosy Bumps n' Bruises, Crumbs Sugar Cookie)
Tinkerbell
Miffy

Quote from: terabithianprince on April 23, 2012, 08:49:27 PM
Question time: Do you collect anything besides from MLP?

I also collect The Little Mermaid, Jake and the Neverland Pirates, Lalaloopsy, Owl things, stickers and pencils.
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Post by: rybett on April 24, 2012, 06:01:38 AM
Can't think of a fave character, except Garfield. 
Collect froggie stuff.
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Post by: tinrobo on April 24, 2012, 06:14:34 AM
My favourite non-MLP stuff:



Pokemon (Heracross, Croagunk, Kecleon, Cubone, Drifloon, most bug types)
Adventure Time (Ice King is best!)
San-X and Sanrio characters (Kogepan, Nyanko, Pankuchi, anything really)
Star Wars, especially Lego Star Wars (Cad Bane, r2-d2, cute clone/storm troopers, gonk droid!)
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Post by: SweetScoops on April 24, 2012, 09:15:56 AM
Question time: Do you collect anything besides from MLP?
- Monster High and Coraline merch. And unicorn-stuff. And Clone Wars lego.
What are your favourite characters / series (other than MLP)?
That's a hard question X) I likecharacters like...hm...Sesshoumaru from inu Yasha, Coraline, Emily from Corpse Bride. Rapunzel..and a bunch of villains too!
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Post by: BrightSide on April 24, 2012, 02:43:39 PM
Wonder who's already started on wrapping her sweeties.. :3

*giggles*

I just couldn't wait!
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Post by: rybett on April 24, 2012, 05:37:10 PM
Dear partner: would you also like a small kitty?  I'm wrapping goodies and she is helping.  A bit too much.  Silly Lily.
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Post by: EStRanger on April 24, 2012, 11:03:36 PM
What are your favourite characters / series (other than MLP)?

Nintendo series! Especially The Legend of Zelda and Mario. Harry Potter. Uhhh...horse characters? I have a lot of fandoms, but not a lot that will translate to swap material since they're mostly from books and anime. XD
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Post by: KiwiSquirtBottle on April 24, 2012, 11:18:22 PM
Fav characters: Not much personally. I do have a Star Wars/Pokemon fan as well as an Alice in Wonderland fan in the house. And we like the Mushrooms/stars/plants from Mario, too! As well as flamingos, penguins, and sheep. And zebras and giraffes. So yes. >.>

PS. Rybett, if your partner doesn't want a free cat, send her to meeeeeeeee. I will pet her long time. :D
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Post by: terabithianprince on April 25, 2012, 05:16:21 AM
My mum helped me wrap my candy today :lovey: My two kittens kept attacking the scissors though lol. Amazed they didn't get hurt.

I still need to get a few extras and hopefully my partner will like the candy I chose.
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Post by: BrightSide on April 25, 2012, 10:00:56 AM
Quote from: rybett on April 24, 2012, 05:37:10 PM
Dear partner: would you also like a small kitty?  I'm wrapping goodies and she is helping.  A bit too much.  Silly Lily.

If your partner doesn't want her, I will gladly take her.. :3 Can never have too many kittehs.
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Post by: DazzleKitty on April 25, 2012, 07:00:04 PM
Just peeking in to say I am alive and aware of the swap, LOL.
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Post by: TwistedWindSox on April 25, 2012, 07:02:07 PM
Hello, I am still alive.
And, a HUGE apology to my partner, I will probably have to send my box more towards the end of May... I won't have very much money until then. :( I'm really really sorry.
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Post by: rybett on April 25, 2012, 07:13:22 PM
I found a cool extra by searching my partner's wishlist.  Hee hee!!  Nah, I better keep Lily Blossom.  Ariel needs someone closer in age to play with.  The other 3 are teenagers.
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Post by: EStRanger on April 26, 2012, 12:53:47 PM
I got some shopping done today! (Even though my car still doesn't have a front license plate. But I NEEDED to run some errands. Shhhh, don't tell!!) I'm going for variety 'cause it would suck if I sent my partner a lot of something that they turned out to hate. Some of the markets around here sell pre-packaged individual servings of candy, and I've got a handful of random stuff and plan to pick up some full packages of other foods. :D I was hoping to finish my shopping today, but the weather is being weird. It can't decide if it wants to be stormy or sunny. XD Maybe tomorrow; the weather forecast is lovely for Friday.

Ooh, I can finally use that MLP wrapping paper I bought about six years ago!
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Post by: rybett on April 26, 2012, 05:55:51 PM
Question: any pets?  We are owned by a clowder of cats.
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Post by: KiwiSquirtBottle on April 26, 2012, 07:47:50 PM
Two cats, two dogs, and an 8 year old.
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Post by: terabithianprince on April 26, 2012, 08:35:14 PM
I have 2 kittens, 2 cats. They own the house not me.
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Post by: SweetScoops on April 26, 2012, 09:08:06 PM
I have a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel :) Her name is Tiffany, or Tiffy for short <3

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Post by: TwistedWindSox on April 26, 2012, 09:19:16 PM
I have two Jack Russel Terriers, Monty and Ellie. :)
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Post by: EStRanger on April 26, 2012, 10:10:12 PM
Quote from: rybett on April 26, 2012, 05:55:51 PM
Question: any pets?  We are owned by a clowder of cats.

I wish! I miss my kitties and bunny. :(
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Post by: BrightSide on April 27, 2012, 09:07:46 AM
I has a kitteh.  ^.^
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Post by: SweetScoops on April 27, 2012, 02:17:29 PM
Quote from: SweetScoops on April 24, 2012, 09:15:56 AM
What are your favourite characters / series (other than MLP)?
That's a hard question X) I likecharacters like...hm...Sesshoumaru from inu Yasha, Coraline, Emily from Corpse Bride. Rapunzel..and a bunch of villains too!


I forgot. I LOVE Clone Wars <3
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Post by: EStRanger on April 27, 2012, 02:26:14 PM
Woohoo! Shopping for candy is DONE! And now, a poll:

Do you save packaging from things you like?
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Post by: SweetScoops on April 27, 2012, 07:19:43 PM
Do you save packaging from things you like?: Sometimes, yes! Especially if I can keep smaller parts like pony/dolls accessories in it X)
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Post by: terabithianprince on April 27, 2012, 07:29:11 PM
Do you save packaging from things you like?

*feels stupid* What do you mean? You mean like the box from something?

I might've gone overboard on shopping for candy for my partner. I count 7 wrapped parcels not including extras. :frolic:
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Post by: EStRanger on April 27, 2012, 09:48:50 PM
Quote from: terabithianprince on April 27, 2012, 07:29:11 PM
*feels stupid* What do you mean? You mean like the box from something?

Exactly! I have friends who will display their import soda bottles and the boxes their snacks came in because they think the packaging looks cool. We have a big empty box on our counter here at home that used to hold Giant Pocky, as well as some empty Ramune bottles. But it also adds bulk and weight to the final package and is just clutter if the person who gets it doesn't want to keep it. I don't think it'll be a problem for my swap parcel since nothing I bought came in a bulky package. Still, other people might want to toss any unnecessary packaging if their partner's not interested since weight will make shipping more pricey, so I'm asking for everyone. :)


Some more questions for all y'all, because I found some candy in the bag the shop owner tossed in as a bonus (he was very intrigued by the idea of an international candy swap). They're kinda unusual sweets, so best to ask. I tried one of each kind and liked them, but they are definitely different!:
1: Do you like hot/spicy candy? Like, cinnamon, ginger, or pepper?
2: Do you like chews (soft chewy candy, not to be confused with taffy or gummy-style candies)?
3: Do you like gum?
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Post by: terabithianprince on April 27, 2012, 10:18:47 PM
Hmmm I don't really keep that stuff. Can I just say I'm really glad this swap was open ^_^ it's fun buying candy (I keep buying extra to eat though)

1. I love hot/spicy food but not really when it comes to candy!
2. Chews are okay I guess.
3. I love gum xD
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Post by: tinrobo on April 28, 2012, 02:14:31 AM
I like to "upcycle" (you can tell I've been on etsy too long) old packaging, especially if it's cute or unusual. Making notebooks from pocky boxes for example.


1. I love cinnamon! Never really had other spicy flavours?
2. Yes, as long as it's vegetarian.
3. Yes. :p


@SweetScoops Yay! Everyone I talk to hates Clone Wars but it really is one of my favourite things on TV right now ^^;


I'm having trouble finding nice extras for my partner, going shopping today... Hopefully I'll find something good!
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Post by: SweetScoops on April 28, 2012, 12:13:26 PM
1: Do you like hot/spicy candy? Like, cinnamon, ginger, or pepper?
- I LOVE ginger! <3 not too keen about cinnamon though, but my boyfriends likes it:)
2: Do you like chews (soft chewy candy, not to be confused with taffy or gummy-style candies)?
- yes!
3: Do you like gum?
- yes!
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Post by: EStRanger on April 28, 2012, 08:56:34 PM
This is so much fun! By the way, I came up with something that might be helpful. Customs can be bad about opening wrapped gifts, especially if it's something edible. Gotta be sure it's not something that's barred in their country, after all! So instead of fully wrapping my sweets like I originally planned, I'm only wrapping the packaging up to the place where you open them. That way, the surprise of what's inside is preserved till unwrapped/opened, but customs can still open them if needed without damaging the wrapping paper, unless they just manhandle everything. I really like the wrapping paper and thought my partner might want to keep it, so I don't want the paper just torn off and tossed away in customs! Not to mention that would just ruin the point of wrapping everything in the first place. XD


Thanks for your answers, you guys! I hope all our partners are watching this thread!
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Post by: terabithianprince on April 28, 2012, 10:30:41 PM
Oh no I wrapped all my sweets. As long as I write the customs form exactly I should be okay right? I don't want customs to destroy my wrapping before the person even gets it. ^^
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Post by: EStRanger on April 28, 2012, 10:59:11 PM
You'll probably be okay because customs seems to get lazy a lot. However, I do remember that they seem more likely to open a package if it says it contains food. Most of the snack packages I've gotten over the years have been opened, though the actual food items weren't opened, thank goodness. But if you *don't* mark it properly as containing edibles and they decide to open it anyways, they might be jerks and reject the parcel, or else tack on fees that they might have otherwise been willing to let go if the parcel's contents had been correctly labeled on the customs form. I plan to properly mark my package, just to be safe. "Gift: non-perishable candy, small toys" is how I'd label mine.

On that topic, in case your parcel is opened in transit, be sure to put an address and return address label INSIDE the package too, in case the one on the outside is damaged during inspection! The things you learn when you've handled parcels for a living. XD
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Post by: terabithianprince on April 28, 2012, 11:16:03 PM
That's great. I bought a lot of candy for the swap so I don't want to disappoint my partner if the parcel doesn't arrive. I'll mark it like that then though I'm not sure the value (probably just a little over the $10 XD ) it's actually sending the box that is going to cost me a lot.

We're supposed to be sending them next month right? :lovey: I just need to get some extras and my parcel will be all ready. Oh and find a box too. Any advice for packing/shipping a box overseas?
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Post by: EStRanger on April 28, 2012, 11:36:28 PM
Quote from: terabithianprince on April 28, 2012, 11:16:03 PM
We're supposed to be sending them next month right? :lovey: I just need to get some extras and my parcel will be all ready. Oh and find a box too. Any advice for packing/shipping a box overseas?

Make it as waterproof as possible! Line the box with something like plastic grocery bags or some other material to cushion the goods and keep them dry, and also individually wrap each item in something waterproof--also as extra cushioning against squishage, but you good traders already know about that. :) The number of times I've gotten a package that was left out in the rain or broken because it had no interior protection at all....*Sigh*
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Post by: terabithianprince on April 28, 2012, 11:43:27 PM
This is my first swap here ever so I'm nervous. XD Thanks for the tips I'll have to get a box from the post office. Don't want my parcels to get ruined before they even get there.
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Post by: EStRanger on April 29, 2012, 03:59:43 PM
This is my very first swap too! And I'm so afraid of getting it wrong and disappointing my partner that I'm trying to take every little situation into account before it happens, haha. Once I do more swaps, I'll calm down and not sweat it so much, and I'm sure it'll be the same for you and any other swap newbies here. :) I guess the best piece of advice any of us can take to heart is "Have fun! It's the thought that counts in the end!" Even if it turned out that I didn't like the taste of anything my partner sent me, I wouldn't be disappointed at all! I'd just be happy that they sent me such a nice gift. :) And if I can't eat or use something, I'll share it with someone who can, so it's the gift that keeps on giving. XD

*LOL* Sorry if I'm hijacking this thread, guys! I'm just nervous, and that makes me ramble and overthink things. XD
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Post by: rybett on April 29, 2012, 05:41:48 PM
Ramble away!  Someone has to think of stuff, and I have turned off my brain.
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Post by: terabithianprince on April 29, 2012, 10:11:24 PM
I've packaged everything up and found a box. I just need to get some plastic grocery bags to wrap each thing in. Hopefully my partner will like the candy I picked out. ^^
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Post by: DazzleKitty on April 30, 2012, 12:50:45 AM
I haven't started to shop yet. I am on vacation from May 12th and don't get back until the following Saturday. Luckily, I have a payday right at the end of the trip. I am intending on getting everything I need in one or two trips to the store.

Are most going to be shipping early? I feel like the slowpoke here waiting till mid-May, even though the deadline is late next month.

BTW, I haven't been in the loop here. Any questions that have been posted that I should answer?
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Post by: tinrobo on April 30, 2012, 03:01:36 AM
Mystagic, thanks for the advice! Very useful. :)
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Post by: EStRanger on April 30, 2012, 01:05:48 PM
You're welcome, Tinrobo! I'm really happy if I can be of help. :)

DazzleKitty, I don't think you're a slowpoke at all! The original post says the deadline is end of May. The only reason I've already gotten my shopping done was because I *didn't* know the deadline at the time (forgot it, don't have a smartphone to be surfing the Arena while out shopping), so I just assumed "as soon as possible". It's probably the same for many here who already did their shopping, where they just wanted to get it out of the way before something else came up and caused problems.
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Post by: nessa16 on April 30, 2012, 02:19:46 PM
Question time:
Do you collect anything besides from MLP?
-SOOOO many things.  Most can be found on my wishlist in my sig. Other things not in my wishlist include official Renaissance faire annual pottery-ware glasses, Kentucky Derby glasses, Grand Champions, Disney things especially Sleeping Beauty, and other things I can't think of at the moment
What are your favourite characters / series (other than MLP)?
-Disney Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, Belle
-Star Trek-Captain Kirk, Spock, Uhura, T'Pol, Captain Archer, Dr. Phlox, Captain Picard, Worf,
Any pets?
-Cherokee-Paint mare (23)
-Toby-Husky/Lab/Shepard mix dog (10)
-Osiris-Chesapeake Bay/Lab mix dog (3)
-Isis-white shorthair cat (9)
-Anubis-black shorthair cat (4)
-Biscuit-Mongolian Gerbil (3)
-Pumpkin-Mongolian Gerbil (2)
-Treasure-Comet Goldfish (4)
-5 Corydora catfish
Keep packaging? Sometimes
Do you like hot/spicy candy? Like, cinnamon, ginger, or pepper? cinnamon
Do you like chews (soft chewy candy, not to be confused with taffy or gummy-style candies)? maybe?
Do you like gum? yes
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Post by: DazzleKitty on April 30, 2012, 02:35:49 PM
Do you collect anything besides from MLP?
Yes! I love Little Pretty kitties and puppies from the 80s. I need almost all of them. I also collect anime related stuff and Magic Meadow Ponies.

What are your favourite characters / series (other than MLP)?
Anything Invader ZIM. I love Pokemon, especially any dog-like ones (the Eeveelutions especially). I love Beavis and Butthead, and anything South Park.

Any pets?
I have an 11 year old Chihuahua named Dixie

Keep packaging? Nope

Do you like hot/spicy candy? Not really. I love cinnamon but only in stuff like cakes and pies, etc. I don't like hot cinnamon candy.

Do you like chews (soft chewy candy, not to be confused with taffy or gummy-style candies)? Stuff like caramels and such? If so, yes.

Do you like gum? It's okay. It's not my first choice of what to get.
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Post by: terabithianprince on April 30, 2012, 10:35:33 PM
That's right the deadline is the end of May but because this is my first ever swap in the arena I wanted to make sure I met the deadline so I bought everything early ready to ship out. That's why I'll be sending my box out early.

:lovey: Also another question. Are there any G4 ponies people are missing that they would like? (if you have a G4 wishlist)
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Post by: BrightSide on May 01, 2012, 09:53:04 AM
I've lined my box with a bag, and stuck my final little extra sweeties in which I picked up today, just need to wrap the thing again in paper (one of the parcels won't fit in the box!) and get hold of the money for shipping.

If everyone can send their addresses to me during this month, as early as possible, I would be insanely grateful.
Please contact myself or Eviecorn if you have any queries or concerns.
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Post by: terabithianprince on May 01, 2012, 10:01:07 AM
I'll be getting my box this week and lining it with plastic as suggested. I just sent you my address BrightSide.

C:
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Post by: rybett on May 01, 2012, 11:17:29 AM
Waiting on a couple of bits.  Address sent.  :)
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Post by: BrightSide on May 01, 2012, 01:47:54 PM
Recieved both of your addresses, thank you!

I currently have the following addresses:

Mine (obviously)
Mystagic
terabithianprince
rybett
tinrobo
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread! *START SHOPPING!*
Post by: rybett on May 01, 2012, 02:11:16 PM
I would SERIOUSLY worry if you did not have your own address.  ;)
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Post by: terabithianprince on May 01, 2012, 09:24:45 PM
I'll be packing my box tomorrow. I'm insanely nervous. :drunk: Hopefully I can mail it out soon (I still need to visit a few shops to get some extra goodies)

And great...I'd be worried too if you didn't have your own address.
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Post by: EStRanger on May 01, 2012, 10:42:05 PM
Quote from: rybett on May 01, 2012, 02:11:16 PM
I would SERIOUSLY worry if you did not have your own address.  ;)

And now you've uncovered just one reason why my parents were always so worried about my younger sister.... XD

I'm going to be finishing up my wrapping and packing this week, I hope. I might have to go buy one or two more things to round out my parcel while I'm trying to find someone to fix my license plate issue (yes, I'm STILL on that--and now my windshield moulding needs replacing, too! Always something....) Hey, any excuse to combat my social anxiety and get out of the house and feel like a winner, right?
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Post by: terabithianprince on May 02, 2012, 01:12:42 AM
I've got another question for the host (BrightSide) Should we put a card in so our partner knows who it is from? If I don't get a card now I'll probably leave it out.

Going to the post office and to get some extras tomorrow. I might ask the post people how much it costs to send a box while I am there and what is the safest shipping.
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Post by: BrightSide on May 02, 2012, 08:00:02 AM
^ I'd recommend everyone puts in at least a little note to let their partners know who they are, but if not, there's always the Arena to post brags in! :P

I'm updating the main post: all members whose shipping addresses I have will be italicised, and I'm also making the shipping deadline a tad more flexible for you. :happy:
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Post by: terabithianprince on May 02, 2012, 08:50:07 PM
Haha I just found out how much it's going to cost to send my box....I'll be packing my box today I finally got some extras. My extras are a little strange.... :drunk: I love getting random stuff.


Also anybody want a naughty black and white kitten who is trying to destroy my wrapping? I'll be taking teaser photos next week.  :biggrin:
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Post by: SpaRx on May 03, 2012, 05:46:03 AM
Hmm...  :P Got some of my box ready but I don't think I'll be able to ship it until after mid-May  :blush:
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Post by: rybett on May 03, 2012, 06:17:25 AM
What is it with kittens and wrapping paper?  I finally taped the box lightly closed to keep mine out.
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Post by: BrightSide on May 03, 2012, 01:10:38 PM
My kitty has been let nowhere near my package! Silly little boy would nom the chocolate. XD

On a candy-related note, we've made edible Maypoles with the kids at Young Leaders today. Marshmallowy and jelly baby goodness. Fantastic, if you're working with children! :happy:
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Post by: EStRanger on May 03, 2012, 10:36:16 PM
Ooh, I remembered I've got these little capsules that used to hold Zelda gashapon toys I ordered years ago. I'm thinking of using them to hold some of the loose candies I got. They'd be easier to wrap (with space left open for customs to check inside them) than the sandwich baggies I was thinking of using, and a rather interesting way to package stuff besides! I'm going to see if I can find them when I dig out the wrapping paper. This is so much fun!
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Post by: BrightSide on May 04, 2012, 08:16:05 AM
PM's have been sent out to everyone who hasn't already provided them.

If anyone would like to start shipping out their packages, please PM me after the 10th and I'll provide you with your partner's shipping address! :D All recieved addresses will be given to partners between that date and the 17th.
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Post by: terabithianprince on May 04, 2012, 07:11:46 PM
I'll probably have to mail mine out on the 17th is that okay?
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Post by: Englishgothgirl on May 05, 2012, 07:20:44 AM
Damn would have loved this!! :(


I ADORE reeses chocolates and they're damn near impossible to find here in the uk :(


Plus I live near the haribo factory, the nestle factory and a liquorice factory so could have made a very interesting pack for someone
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Post by: BrightSide on May 05, 2012, 10:58:21 AM
terabithianprice, that is fine with me! :)

Englishgothgirl, I'm sorry you missed out.. :( but you never know, I might run another swap in the forseeable future if this one turns out well, so watch this space. :frolic:

I'll start sending shipping addresses over the next few nights.

Thank you to everyone for responding to PM's so quickly! :happy:
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Post by: BrightSide on May 07, 2012, 06:38:10 AM
All shipping address PM's sent. :]

Please, no one panic about shipping: it's still very early on in the month, so you all have plenty of time. I'm going to be parcelling up my box together (one of the packages won't fit in my box!), and will send it sometime this month.
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Post by: terabithianprince on May 07, 2012, 07:16:55 AM
I was meant to take a teaser photo today and forgot. I'll take it soon. Still waiting on 2 more things for my partner. I really hope they like the box. :lovey:
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Post by: rybett on May 07, 2012, 01:05:40 PM
Might get it out this week yet.  First a w/e of nights, then 12 hr days.  I may be totally loopy by Friday.  Should check to see if everything made it into the box. 
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Post by: nessa16 on May 07, 2012, 03:20:57 PM
What do people think about homemade treats like scotcharoos and puppy chow?
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Post by: EStRanger on May 07, 2012, 03:36:19 PM
Shipping address received, BrightSide! I'm hoping to get mine out this week. I've got to get a couple more little things because I thought my package could use some more bulking up, but I'm 99% percent done with everything up to shipping.

Nessa16: That sounds like a great idea! You just have to make sure that it won't fall apart in the shipping or go bad since it won't have any preservatives. I once sent some soft cookies to a friend for the holidays and didn't properly secure them to not bounce around or get squished. My friend received a book and a pile of crumbs for Christmas. XD
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Post by: rybett on May 07, 2012, 03:51:36 PM
I bet the crumbs would be tasty on ice cream.
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Post by: BrightSide on May 09, 2012, 10:16:22 AM
Hoping to get mine out in the next week or so, as long as my mom can help me to bundle everything together. :3 I currently don't have much money either, maybe she'll help me with shipping..

Oh, the joys of being young.  :P
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Post by: Eviecorn on May 09, 2012, 02:52:52 PM
Eee... I got most of mine ready to go.  I just want to find one more elusive thing that I know my partner's going to love.  XD I should have it all ready to go by the weekend!

If so, I can ship, right?

ETA: My 3000th post!  :cheer:
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Post by: EStRanger on May 10, 2012, 02:54:26 AM
Urgh. My parcel was supposed to go out yesterday, but guess who came down with tonsillitis and gets dizzy spells now from merely getting out of bed? The funny part is that I was worried about getting my car in shape, but the very same day I had it repaired and got that worry off my mind, I was hit with this plague on my tonsils. What do you think the Universe is trying to tell me, guys? :/


At least I'm still right on schedule, more or less. :) I'm glad I got it all out of the way early, or I'd have a lot of catching up to do when I'm well enough to leave the house!
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Post by: terabithianprince on May 10, 2012, 05:09:51 AM
:frolic: I'm all set to mail out next Thursday I'm just waiting on one more trinket so I can take my teaser and send my box out.
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Post by: rybett on May 10, 2012, 05:14:10 AM
Mystagic, I'll trade you.  I woke up with a stomach that wants to work in reverse.  :(
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Post by: BrightSide on May 10, 2012, 02:29:23 PM
Quote from: rybett on May 10, 2012, 05:14:10 AM
Mystagic, I'll trade you.  I woke up with a stomach that wants to work in reverse.  :(

Join the club :(

I hope everyone's feeling better soon.. perhaps the hope of packages will cheer us up a little.
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Post by: terabithianprince on May 10, 2012, 08:45:02 PM
My cat passed away a few days ago :( I'll join the club too. I hope everyone feels better!!
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Post by: EStRanger on May 11, 2012, 12:06:06 AM
Rybett, I don't envy you at all. Nausea is one of my biggest weaknesses. If I'm even the tiniest bit queasy, I feel like the world's biggest baby. I hope it's over for you by now!

BrightSide, Terabithianprince, I'm so sorry you guys are feeling badly too for various reasons. I hope everything will be better for us all next week.

I was hoping to feel better by today to finish up my stuff, but instead I feel worse, so my package is still on hold. :/ It wouldn't be so bad, if only this headache would go away. I've never had one last four days before. Then again, I've never had tonsillitis before, either.
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Post by: terabithianprince on May 11, 2012, 12:42:23 PM
Here's a little teaser photo. Sorry for the wrapping paper. My mum wanted me to use up the roll but I hope my partner will like what is INSIDE the paper XD I'm still waiting on one more thing and then I'm ready to mail it out next Thursday.


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Post by: BrightSide on May 11, 2012, 01:31:47 PM
*huge hugs to terabithianprince* I'm so sorry to hear about your loss, sweetie.. :hug:

Oh! Well, I thought over whether I'd post teasers or not.. but hey, I may as well join in the fun. :3 There are quite a few loose extras I've put inside my box too! I can't say I'm a fantastic wrapper, but I did try my best..

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Post by: terabithianprince on May 12, 2012, 12:34:25 AM
Don't be so hard on yourself BrightSide :hug: Your wrapping looks great.
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Post by: BrightSide on May 12, 2012, 09:23:20 AM
The thought of shipping makes me want to cry. Thought I should warn any British people..

I shipped three packages to the US today, all under the weight of 300g - one was even under 100g. Guess how much the Royal Mail charged us..

Just under £15.

I could honestly create a huge hole for the whole of Royal Mail to fall into. flip you, Royal Mail. :(

(even broke my non-swearing vow!)
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Post by: terabithianprince on May 14, 2012, 01:06:31 PM
Wow...it costs me $10.35 or $11.50 to send a small parcel. X.x I hate to think of shipping too but it'll be worth it I think.

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Post by: SweetScoops on May 14, 2012, 02:02:18 PM
wow, I'm probably going to be a bit late dispatching T__T Middle of June I believe. I'm super-caught-up in school and don't really get any money until then, I'll try to have it done sooner though.
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Post by: EStRanger on May 14, 2012, 04:14:38 PM
I'm feeling much better now, and ready to get the show back on the road! I have to stay close to home Tuesday to wait for our copies of Diablo III to be delivered. But if they come early enough, I hope to get out and finish up getting everything I need, maybe even get it all sent out if I'm done before afternoon rush traffic starts. Either way, I'll be done with at least *one* part of the process by the end of tomorrow. Just gotta get a couple little things I didn't get earlier, then get it all boxed up.
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Post by: terabithianprince on May 14, 2012, 04:44:55 PM
:frolic: Hoping to ship out this Thursday but if I can't I hope that will be okay. The extras I'm waiting on haven't arrived.

Glad you're feelind better Mystagic!
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Post by: rybett on May 14, 2012, 04:57:16 PM
All I gotta say folks is: hot dog wrapped in pretzel dough, then baked is NOT a good idea to eat 2 days after a tummy virus.  Also, Duck tape now has tie dye packing tape.  ;)

Post Merge: May 15, 2012, 03:13:34 PM

Box is shipped!!!!!  Hope everything survives the journey!!!!!!!  Can't wait to see pics.  Note to self, find the %#$^ camera!
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread! *START SHOPPING!*
Post by: terabithianprince on May 15, 2012, 10:09:49 PM
:drunk: providing everything goes well I'll be shipping tomorrow.
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Post by: BrightSide on May 16, 2012, 07:44:45 AM
I'm going to tape everything up either tonight or tomorrow I think, and get it shipped out within the next week or so. I'm struggling greatly for money at the moment.. so we'll see what happens. It'll be out before June, though.
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Post by: TwistedWindSox on May 16, 2012, 03:28:00 PM
I will try to pack and send out my package this weekend or early next week...
Sorry I have been kind of MIA from this thread... I have a lot of real-life stuff going on right now. :c I'm really really sorry.
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Post by: terabithianprince on May 16, 2012, 03:39:06 PM
I'll probably mail mine out next week definitely. :drunk: I got everything for it now and it weighs ...more than I thought D:
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Post by: EStRanger on May 18, 2012, 01:17:02 AM
Made one more trip out to the shops today; I've got everything I need! Now to find the trinkets that seem to be hiding from me in the spare room, as well as find the smallest box that will hold everything without squashing....

I ended up not wrapping mine at all, though they'll be put in plastic bags, so it's *kinda* like wrapping, haha. I spoke to a former co-worker who now does overseas shipping inspections at a dock-thingy, and he recommended leaving items unwrapped to reduce the risk of the package being confiscated. He said that with the Olympics going on this year, a lot of customs agents will be on high alert with parcels traveling internationally, even if they're not going to England. I hadn't thought of that before! You guys who wrapped yours will most likely be okay (the chances of your package being targeted are pretty small with all the stuff that travels internationally), but I'm not going to try my luck with a swap partner's gifts at stake. XD
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Post by: terabithianprince on May 18, 2012, 04:20:33 PM
Oh no I wrapped all my presents D: I hope they don't rip them open before they get to their destination. As long as I put everything in the customs form I should be okay right? There's nothing dangerous in my box I swear. XD
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Post by: nessa16 on May 18, 2012, 04:35:16 PM
I got my box from rybett yesterday!  I love it!  I will have to post a brag soon.  I ate the Daim before I realized I hadn't taken a picture lol. So I kind of taped the wrapper back together. Thank you so much.  My box just needs to be packed I think.  Does everyone have wantlists posted, just in case I can find some trinket I can add for my partner? 
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Post by: rybett on May 18, 2012, 05:14:17 PM
Glad you liked it!  I just happened to have one of the ponies on your list and figured, you send candy with a pony swap, why not a pony with a candy swap?  ;)
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Post by: EStRanger on May 18, 2012, 07:44:07 PM
I think you'll most likely be okay, terabithianprince. :) As long as it's properly labeled on the form, you're less likely to have your parcel inspected. I'm just taking extra precautions on the advice of my old co-worker because working for the postal service has made me paranoid. XD I'd never even thought that the Olympics would make shipping more difficult, but I guess it makes sense. Athletes come from all over the world, so if someone wanted to target one negatively, they've got a lot of countries to send bad things to before the games start. :(

I went out this evening to the post office and grabbed a handful of customs forms, so I'm one step closer to mailing out! I was going to just fill out a form online, but the amount of info the USPS wants for the online form is ridiculous. I don't know my partner's phone number; why would I? Almost nobody knows the phone number of the person they're mailing things to. =O_o= There were two different kind of forms, so I grabbed some of each, just to make sure I fill out the right kind when I examine them more closely. Still have to take the box to the PO when it's open to mail it out, though. What a pain! The trouble with working all night is that it's hard to make yourself get up when the rest of the world is open for business. XD
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Post by: DazzleKitty on May 19, 2012, 02:12:10 PM
I got back from my vacation today. Hitting the store tonight to get all the stuff for my brag in one trip. Looking online for some ideas for my partner gave me some great ideas on what to get. I know exactly what stores I need to stop at. :)
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Post by: EStRanger on May 20, 2012, 01:12:47 AM
*Sarcastic hooray!* We've got a tropical storm coming this week, three weeks before the storm season even starts! It's not supposed to reach us till Tuesday, though. I'm going to aim to get my package sent Monday so it can be on its way out of the area before the inevitable flooding. *Sigh* The disadvantages to living near the coast. At least I've got everything I need--all that's left is to write a note to my partner and figure out the customs form. :)
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Post by: DazzleKitty on May 20, 2012, 08:06:37 AM
Quote from: Mystagic on May 20, 2012, 01:12:47 AM
*Sarcastic hooray!* We've got a tropical storm coming this week, three weeks before the storm season even starts! It's not supposed to reach us till Tuesday, though. I'm going to aim to get my package sent Monday so it can be on its way out of the area before the inevitable flooding. *Sigh* The disadvantages to living near the coast. At least I've got everything I need--all that's left is to write a note to my partner and figure out the customs form. :)

You have no idea how insanely jealous I am for you living near the ocean. I live several hundred miles from it (a good 14 hour drive). I just got back from vacation and we were at the beach for a week. I would give anything to live near the ocean. My long term goal is to move by the coast. I just adore the ocean and sea life in general.
 
The tropical storms would be kinda worth it, haha! Where I live we have to worry about tornadoes, which suck. And I live on the fault line where the most horrible earthquake ever could happen should it decide to do so.

I got all my shopping done! I have to go to the store again tonight and I may buy a couple of small extras. I am nervous about how much shipping is going to cost, LOL. Well, whatever it is, I will pay it.
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Post by: terabithianprince on May 20, 2012, 02:03:51 PM
My box is definitely going out this Thursday. I might need some help BrightSide with marking the customs form for some of the items though. I'm kind of afraid some of the candy goodies will melt. :drunk:
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Post by: BrightSide on May 20, 2012, 02:12:51 PM
^ Oh gosh! Well, I'd write it as 'non-perishable confectionary / candy', hopefully that will work.. I'm also a little afraid about goodies melting.

I'm terrified about shipping prices. A tiny package cost me £4 today.. :( oh no.. Oh well, it's worth it.

Also, I discovered Tootsie Roll and Nerds today. A candy store in Blackpool has a huge variety! They're wonderful. :)
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Post by: EStRanger on May 20, 2012, 04:37:46 PM
DazzleKitty: I wouldn't want to live anywhere BUT the beach! :D But not this beach....I'm from near Florida, where the sands and ocean are gorgeous, there're palm trees and tropical flowers everywhere, and people are generally happy (even if I don't agree with a lot of the discriminatory politics of the state). Even though hurricanes and tornadoes are a common way of life around there, I loved it. Now I live near Virginia Beach, and everything from the beach to the ocean to the buildings are grey and drab, drab, drab, and there are so many angry and rude people! Definitely go to Florida if you can, next time you're planning a beach trip. :D I'm partial to the sugar-sand beaches of the Florida panhandle, but the entire state has great things to see. I can't wait to move back someday, if I don't end up on the West Coast. Just be careful about going during hurricane season! Trust me, the beach loses its charm really quickly when flying tree branches are knocking out the windows around you and the wind is making the building you're in sway back and forth. XD

BrightSide: It gets so hot around here that I was also worried about some of my stuff melting, too. One advantage of this oncoming storm is that when I send mine out, it'll be fairly cool along most of the coast. I'm hoping mine gets where it's going without running into *too* much heat. I deliberately didn't buy any chocolate bars for that reason. I was so afraid they'd turn into a puddle along the way and bloom, and no one likes bloomed chocolate.
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Post by: rybett on May 20, 2012, 05:46:52 PM
Melted choccie is still tasty.  ;)  Bloomed, not so much.
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Post by: DazzleKitty on May 20, 2012, 06:36:44 PM
Mystagic - we just got back from Destin. I have been there two times and Pensacola many times. I love them both and I feel they would be ideal living places. :)

Sorry to go off-topic!
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Post by: EStRanger on May 20, 2012, 06:42:19 PM
Quote from: DazzleKitty on May 20, 2012, 06:36:44 PM
Mystagic - we just got back from Destin. I have been there two times and Pensacola many times. I love them both and I feel they would be ideal living places. :)

Sorry to go off-topic!

Awesome! I guess I didn't have to sell you on Florida, if you were already there. XD Destin is very close to my old stomping grounds in Panama City Beach, too. :D I have a lot of relatives who love Destin, but I haven't been there yet. I always end up in PCB, though I want to hit up Destin sometime.

Apologies for the off-topic, too! I'll behave now. :D
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Post by: tinrobo on May 21, 2012, 01:26:02 AM
I'm still alive! Sorry for not posting, my box will be shipped today or tomorrow :3 it's not wrapped either because I worry about it all being ripped open but it's packed in tissue paper which still looks nice I think? And then in a bag to hopefully keep it waterproof!
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Post by: EStRanger on May 21, 2012, 11:54:34 PM
Yip-yip-yay--I got mine mailed out today! Well, yesterday now. It's nearly 3 AM here. XD

Shipping was...insane. I know international shipping is crazy high, but I was surprised at the final tally. My box WAS just under 4 lb though. The trinkets and the final food item were what did it in!

I've never mailed something this far around the world, so I don't know how long it's supposed to take. I really hope it arrives before the end of June. I'm sure my partner does too, even though they don't know yet that it's their box. ;)

And good timing was had by all--my boyfriend surprised me with a second copy of Diablo III so I can play with him, so it's good thing my box was sent out already. I'm pretty sure I'll be spending all my free time for the foreseeable future fighting the minions of evil. ;D Until my own box arrives, of course. Then I'll be sure to take and share pictures!
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Post by: terabithianprince on May 22, 2012, 12:03:19 AM
I just got word I might have to pay a $118 bill this week :sad: I'll do my best to get the parcel mailed out but June is probably better for me. Sorry to be a nuisance BrightSide :(

I hope my partner likes what is in the box.
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Post by: KiwiSquirtBottle on May 22, 2012, 05:48:31 AM
Ha. Well, took a look again at deadlines. No hard dates is why they're not on my calendar. XD WELL THEN.

Had a bit of life up-heaval recently and haven't been online much. Saw nothing on my calendar about shipping dates, then got worried when nothing was there that I'd somehow been kicked out of the swap and someone had logged in to my google cal and removed stuff since it wasn't relevant. XD Phew. In other news, I've got almost everything for my partner, waiting for one or two more things. Probably going to ship out next week or the week after depending on work stuff.
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Post by: tinrobo on May 22, 2012, 12:51:15 PM
Mine's sent. Royal mail just increased their postage prices too so it was £17 - ouch! ^^;
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Post by: DazzleKitty on May 22, 2012, 08:18:21 PM
I am shipping tomorrow. I fear what the post office is gonna charge. :P
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Post by: TwistedWindSox on May 22, 2012, 08:23:44 PM
Dear partner,
I am so so so soooo sorry. :c I am trying my best to get your box packed and shipped, but real life keeps getting in my way. I will try so hard to have it out soon. I hope you like everything, though.
I'm super duper sorry.
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Post by: DazzleKitty on May 23, 2012, 08:50:50 AM
I went to ship my box today and couldn't do it. Apparently I underestimated the shipping cost and my package would cost $55 to ship! I am gonna have to get a smaller box and take some of the extras out I put in. Sorry, partner. :(  You will still have a lot of treats, though!
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Post by: SpaRx on May 23, 2012, 09:54:54 AM
Floop!
Got the last extras today...  :blush:
I'm gonna try to get to the post office tomorrow to send it to not-Iceland  :P
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Post by: terabithianprince on May 23, 2012, 12:55:44 PM
Apparently shipping with tracking will cost me $81 or more :drunk: Is airmail safe? Does anyone know?
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Post by: BrightSide on May 23, 2012, 04:13:45 PM
Quote from: TwistedWindSox on May 22, 2012, 08:23:44 PM
Dear partner,
I am so so so soooo sorry. :c I am trying my best to get your box packed and shipped, but real life keeps getting in my way. I will try so hard to have it out soon. I hope you like everything, though.
I'm super duper sorry.

This this this.
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread! *START SHOPPING!*
Post by: DazzleKitty on May 23, 2012, 04:59:31 PM
I am gonna try to get mine out Saturday. I forgot the holiday here in the States on Monday and they won't be open. If I trusted my mom more, I would have her mail it for me tomorrow but she's never shipped international for me.
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread! *START SHOPPING!*
Post by: terabithianprince on May 23, 2012, 05:26:24 PM
I've settled a final date for mine. It's going out next Thursday even if I have to drag myself to the post office.

Is airmail shipping safe? Does anyone know. I've never mailed anything this size overseas. :sad:
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread! *START SHOPPING!*
Post by: EStRanger on May 23, 2012, 11:33:35 PM
You're probably good with airmail. If anything, it tends to be faster than ground (or "sea" shipping if it's crossing the ocean, haha) where it'd go by boat.


That makes me wonder how mine will be traveling. I'm holding onto my receipt and will be stalking this thread till my partner's box arrives! Since it's not prime shipping season where crap backs up like Christmas, I REALLY hope it'll take less than a month to reach its new home. And safely, too! That's even more important than arriving quickly, in my opinion. It's not like there's anything perishable in there.
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread! *START SHOPPING!*
Post by: nessa16 on May 24, 2012, 04:37:54 PM
Here is the link to our swap thread that I started with my box from rybett!

http://mlparena.com/mlp/index.php/topic,297011.msg208798.html#msg208798 (http://mlparena.com/mlp/index.php/topic,297011.msg208798.html#msg208798)
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread! *START SHOPPING!*
Post by: tinrobo on May 25, 2012, 12:56:19 AM
I used regular airmail, never usually have a problem with it but this is my first time sending candy - fingers crossed it gets to its destination safely!
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread! *START SHOPPING!*
Post by: nearlyheadlessnayy on May 25, 2012, 11:03:24 AM
Why did I miss this!
I hope there's another one of these if it all goes well so I can join in too! :P
xx
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread! *START SHOPPING!*
Post by: terabithianprince on May 28, 2012, 06:52:53 PM
:frolic: I got my box today! I can't stop eating everything thanks Mystagic!
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread! *START SHOPPING!*
Post by: nessa16 on May 28, 2012, 07:21:43 PM
I just need to get my box taped up and shipped.  Couldn't find much for extras but there is a TON of candy!
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread! *START SHOPPING!*
Post by: DazzleKitty on May 28, 2012, 08:29:30 PM
I still haven't gotten mine out. It's all packed up and everything. It's my goal to get it out Thursday. I'm not procrastinating. It's just the that PO's schedule clashes with my own schedule.
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread! *START SHOPPING!*
Post by: terabithianprince on May 28, 2012, 08:37:31 PM
I'll have to add a note with my to/from etc and then I'm aiming for Thursday. Box has been addressed and pakced up. I might have to tape it but I used one of the special boxes from the post office.

Posted my brag too :)
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread! *START SHOPPING!*
Post by: EStRanger on May 29, 2012, 12:18:05 AM
Omigosh! I didn't think it would arrive THAT quickly! I'm so happy you're enjoying it, Terabithianprince! Nearly all those foods are ones I'd never seen before (while the shop was sold out of just about everything I originally planned to get, haha). So I was a little worried about how good it would be, but I really shouldn't have fretted. :D

Have you tried one of the ginger ones yet? Those things really gave me a kick in the teeth when I tried the ones I bought for my boyfriend and me...soooo not what I was expecting!
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread! *START SHOPPING!*
Post by: terabithianprince on May 29, 2012, 12:27:14 AM
I loved the ginger candy but they burned my mouth. My kitten photobombed the brag too xD She wanted to be a candy: Kitten candy.

Thank you so much for all the awesome stuff :frolic:
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread! *START SHOPPING!*
Post by: EStRanger on May 29, 2012, 11:55:56 PM
You're so welcome! I had a ton of fun hunting down those things. Such a relief that they all made it safely. =^^=

Now I'm even more excited to get my box! I thought maybe it had arrived today when I opened the door and saw a box with a customs label, but it was just the flower pins a friend was sending back to me. XD
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread! *START SHOPPING!*
Post by: terabithianprince on May 30, 2012, 08:33:01 PM
My box has been sent :drunk: It cost $55 or so to send it XD But I'm glad my partner will like it(I hope!)
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread! *START SHOPPING!*
Post by: nessa16 on June 03, 2012, 10:38:39 AM
I shipped mine a few days ago.  I can't wait until my partner gets it!
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread! *START SHOPPING!*
Post by: EStRanger on June 03, 2012, 12:45:18 PM
And the excitement ramps up again! Hope we'll get a few more brags when you guys' partners receive their boxes. :D
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread! *START SHOPPING!*
Post by: rybett on June 03, 2012, 12:51:47 PM
Wants candy!!!!!  OK, I'm better now.  Just had to get that out.
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread! *START SHOPPING!*
Post by: SweetScoops on June 04, 2012, 09:06:25 AM
Dear partner! I'm in the middle of my last week of exams and I've been so buisy! But I'll try my wery best to send out in the end of this week ^__^
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread! *START SHOPPING!*
Post by: BrightSide on June 04, 2012, 09:21:26 AM
I shall try to have mine sent out shortly also! I have had a ridiculously stressful month, and real life is interfering with everything I intend to do.. so I'll definitely make time for this soon, I promise.
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread! *START SHOPPING!*
Post by: Eviecorn on June 04, 2012, 09:28:10 AM
Shipping today!  XD


Edit:  Shipped!  It may take a while, but it's on its way! <3
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread! *START SHOPPING!*
Post by: DazzleKitty on June 04, 2012, 05:44:02 PM
No one feel bad for being late. I STILL haven't gotten mine out. :/

But GREAT news! I just got paid, and yesterday I won $100 to top it off! Soo....it's all packed up in a new box and I have the next two days off. It's going to be  mailed out tomorrow, FINALLY! And then all that's left to finish is the Four Seasons Swap I am in, which has the pony shopping done but not the extras. Phew!

I got a box in the mail today! I have no clue if it's from this swap (more likely) or the Four Seasons one (which it would be very early). I am so tempted to open it but I feel bad doing so when I haven't even gotten mine out. I already know I'll cave in and tear it open tonight. I'll feel far less guilty when I get my end out tomorrow.
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread! *START SHOPPING!*
Post by: terabithianprince on June 04, 2012, 06:11:00 PM
You should open it DazzleKitty so we can see what you got and don't feel guilty :hug: I got mine and opened it the day before I sent mine out. Besides you know you're just dying to open it. :D

I'm really worried. I never sent a box overseas and all the presents were wrapped. I want my partner to be spoiled not open a box of ripped open parcels due to customs. Does anyone know if customs tells you if your box was opened?
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread! *START SHOPPING!*
Post by: EStRanger on June 04, 2012, 06:38:46 PM
Terabithianprince, when I've had parcels opened by customs, they put a sticker on it that says it was inspected by customs. But there's been a few times where I suspected a package was opened, but no sticker. So I guess it depends on how strong the work ethic is of the person doing customs. And, I guess, what the inspection protocols are for each country.

I have a question for BrightSide: is it possible to find out if my partner has sent their box to me yet? Or to be told when they do send it? I've been trying to get up early to babysit the door ever since packages started going out (I'm usually up all night at work and sleeping during the day), but it'd be a lot less tiring if I could just wait to do that until I actually knew the package was on its way. =^^;=
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread! *START SHOPPING!*
Post by: BrightSide on June 05, 2012, 06:20:31 AM
^ I'll get onto it for you, sweetie. :)

I'm so worried I'll have to take a couple of my extras out, because I think I've gone a teensy bit overboard and that package ways a *tonne* :c   I've decided I'll go look at it shortly, and figure out a better way to pack things as I'm not satisfied with it currently.


Edit: I didn't have to take anything out! :happy: Unfortunately I had to unwrap two parcels in order to fit everything into a more compact box, I'm sorry partner.. but at least all of the yummies could stay in there. It's gone from an ugly huge box to a kinda pretty one now, so I'm much happier with it.
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread! *START SHIPPING!*
Post by: EStRanger on June 05, 2012, 07:26:55 PM
Thanks a lot! I got a bit paranoid yesterday, when I overslept and only woke because thought I heard a knock at the door. There was no one there when I finally got dressed and checked and probably never was; most likely I dreamed it. XD But then I got to worrying about my package being returned to sender if I don't get to the door in time! Not a big worry with the postal service because they'll leave a notice and hold the box for 30 days, but UPS and DHL have a much less stellar delivery record and looser delivery protocols around here.

I went a bit overboard with my parcel too! And I have the outrageous shipping cost to prove it, haha. But I knew Terebithianprince would appreciate the extra, so I didn't really mind. The only annoying part was having to find a bigger box to put things in after I'd been so determined to fit everything in a small one. XD Even then, it was a tight fit with all the added protection!
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread! *START SHIPPING!*
Post by: terabithianprince on June 05, 2012, 08:04:06 PM
But you did such a good job on my box :hug: I really appreciated the dragonball z cards I've opened them now I might start collecting them.

I'm hoping my partner's box turns up soon. I think it's a 10 day estimate delivery.
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread! *START SHIPPING!*
Post by: DazzleKitty on June 05, 2012, 11:40:02 PM
I am so frustrated that I want to cry! I took my box to the post office today to ship and it still cost about $50!

Basically, if I want it to be affordable, I'm going to have to take at least half the stuff out. I will admit I went a bit overboard and I wish I could afford to send everything, but I don't think I can. I'm going to put it in a small box and try for tomorrow. :(

I got my box and it was wonderful! It had lots of my favorite snacks! I am going to post a brag tomorrow! :) Thank you my partner if you are reading this. I will share the goodness via picture tomorrow.

Post Merge: June 06, 2012, 01:41:15 PM

I finally got my box out today! :)  I will post my own brag pics later tonight.
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread! *START SHIPPING!*
Post by: EStRanger on June 06, 2012, 08:47:03 PM
Thank you, terebithianprince! I enjoyed finding all that stuff for you. That's how my parcel got overburdened, too much fun. XD The DBZ cards weren't expensive at all; I was surprised at how cheap they were. If you're having trouble finding them affordably in your own country, I might be able to help if I can still find them around here. :)
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread! *START SHIPPING!*
Post by: terabithianprince on June 06, 2012, 09:50:54 PM
That would be really neat. I've never seen them here but they might be in the tcg machine in the video store. :D I'll have a look. :hug: I haven't used the notebook yet but I'm sure I will!
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread! *START SHIPPING!*
Post by: SpaRx on June 08, 2012, 07:31:25 AM
I GOT MY BOX TODAY!!!
Thank you so much terabithianprince, I love everything you sent!  :biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin:
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread! *START SHIPPING!*
Post by: terabithianprince on June 08, 2012, 02:58:17 PM
Woohoo! :frolic: I'm so glad you like everything. And that my box got there. :D When should I be leaving feedback for my partner? Now before I forget? Lol
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread! *START SHIPPING!*
Post by: SweetScoops on June 09, 2012, 07:43:13 AM
Shipped today! :)
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread! *START SHIPPING!*
Post by: KiwiSquirtBottle on June 12, 2012, 08:43:26 AM
Shipped last night.
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread! *START SHIPPING!*
Post by: BrightSide on June 12, 2012, 10:14:12 AM
Shipped list updated. :] Please post in the brag thread so I know when you've recieved your box!

Mine should hopefully be going out this week, if not it'll be next week. Huge apologies to my partner.. It's been such a nightmare, honestly. :(
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread! *START SHIPPING!*
Post by: SpaRx on June 12, 2012, 11:18:04 AM
Oops, forgot to post
box has been shipped  :P
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread! *START SHIPPING!*
Post by: tinrobo on June 12, 2012, 12:44:33 PM
I'm getting worried about my box, my partner should have it by now  :cry: 


I don't have a tracking number, but I have the receipt... should I try and claim for the insurance yet or give it a bit longer?
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread! *START SHIPPING!*
Post by: BrightSide on June 13, 2012, 11:38:35 AM
My box came today! It was such a fantastic reward when I'd returned home from my final exam.. :happy: Posting in Brag thread shortly, my box is for certain going out tomorrow as I'm doing a post office run before work.

Edit: oh, and I've decided I'll quite probably run another Candy swap in a few months time.. perhaps in the Autumn, around October. XD So for those who missed out, watch this space..
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread! *START SHIPPING!*
Post by: terabithianprince on June 13, 2012, 01:50:43 PM
BrightSide should I leave my partner feedback now? I would love to give the awesome feedback =)
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread! *START SHIPPING!*
Post by: BrightSide on June 13, 2012, 03:05:39 PM
^ Of course!  ^.^
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread! *START SHIPPING!*
Post by: Eviecorn on June 19, 2012, 10:22:25 AM
Ohmigosh!  I must have gotten my box while I was on vacation, but here I am posting a brag pic!

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SpaRx SPOILED me.  It's like you know me!  The candy is all the stuff I love, and the extras just made my day.  I couldn't ask for better!  LOOK AT THAT ERASER MAKING KIT.  And the stamp magnet is on my fridge.  Eeeee!  I had to take that edamame pod out of its packaging immediately - it was TOO adorable.

I have candy for MONTHS now!  Thank you soooo much for your generous box!  :hug:
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread! *START SHIPPING!*
Post by: EStRanger on June 20, 2012, 12:43:55 AM
Thanks for the awesome feedback, Terebithianprince! It really warmed my heart. :)
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread! *START SHIPPING!*
Post by: terabithianprince on June 20, 2012, 01:40:39 AM
No problem at all you were an awesome swap partner!! :D I might have to ask you to get some more of those cards sometime lol.
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread! *START SHIPPING!*
Post by: EStRanger on June 20, 2012, 02:07:21 AM
Sure thing! Just let me know, and I'll check out the shops then.
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread! *START SHIPPING!*
Post by: SweetScoops on June 23, 2012, 07:43:32 PM
Any more arrivals? :D I'm super exited for boxes to arrive :)
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread! *START SHIPPING!*
Post by: TwistedWindSox on June 23, 2012, 07:49:56 PM
Guys, I still haven't shipped... I will try to do so this week... Ugh, I feel just awful. .__.
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread! *START SHIPPING!*
Post by: BrightSide on June 24, 2012, 07:44:57 AM
^ Me neither, don't worry.. :hug:

I think Arena folk are understanding enough, which is a good thing. It feels really awful to be this late. I'm hoping on Tuesday. :c

Edit: oh gosh, tried to ship today.. they were charging £25 minimum!! *cries* I'm so so sorry partner, I'm going to have to rethink packaging and take a few things out.. it really pains me to do this, but that's so very expensive. :c I hate the royal mail.
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread! *START SHIPPING!*
Post by: EStRanger on June 25, 2012, 05:47:25 PM
SweetScoops, thank you so very much! I've already eaten a few of the kitties and pastilles (naughty, naughty; I hadn't even had breakfast or lunch yet!) I'm so ridiculously excited to try everything. I've taken photos that I need to get moved onto the computer to edit.

I have to go work on dinner and cleanup now, so I will have a full report up in the brag thread soon, and of course your feedback. :D Thank you again!
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread! *START SHIPPING!*
Post by: BrightSide on June 26, 2012, 05:56:27 AM
Shipped today! Came to £15, and my mom paid £10 of it (she hasn't had to pay school transport since I left my old school in December, so she can help me out a bit now).. still pretty expensive, but not as bad as yesterday's quote.

I'm sorry that it's mainly not wrapped, partner. :c Had to make sure all of the goodies which I really wanted to stay in would do, and that meant seperating packages to fit things in the parcel. I hope it arrives quickly! The lady said it wouldn't take too long.
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread! *START SHIPPING!*
Post by: EStRanger on June 27, 2012, 02:08:21 AM
Brag for SweetScoops' parcel is up over on the Brag forum! :D
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread! *START SHIPPING!*
Post by: SweetScoops on June 27, 2012, 01:56:10 PM
Yay! Thank you <3
I'm so happy you liked it! My favorite candy is salt-liquorice so I had a great time scooting along town to collect my favorites for you :D
Love
-scoops-
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread! *START SHIPPING!*
Post by: EStRanger on June 27, 2012, 10:06:00 PM
I will definitely treasure your gifts. :) Thanks for all the love you put into my parcel!
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread! *START SHIPPING!*
Post by: BrightSide on July 02, 2012, 11:14:48 AM
Any more boxes?

Also, for those who have recieved your boxes: were you surprised at all with what you got (like, any new favourites, anything which didn't taste how you expected)?

I was pleasantly surprised that I really like Apple Jacks cereal! I'm currently displaying my own AJs in / next to the box. XD They look so cute. And American gummy worms are waaaay better than their British counterparts. When candy says 'sour' over here it tends to mean 'a little fizzy but that's all', your sour is fantastic!
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread! *START SHIPPING!*
Post by: EStRanger on July 02, 2012, 02:09:41 PM
I am in love with the chocolate salt licorice bar SweetScoops sent me. :) I saved the second half of it so I could have it for my birthday dessert tonight. And the chewy mini-kitties, I love them too! Pretty much everything she sent went on my list of new favourites. The pear and cola marshmallows were DEFINITELY unexpected. I didn't know cola could taste so good in mallow form. :D
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread! *START SHIPPING!*
Post by: terabithianprince on July 02, 2012, 02:51:09 PM
Oh man Brightside all the candy in my box was amazing. I especially loved the hello Panda. And the ginger candy XD I spent the first day or so burning my mouth off with it! I really liked the fact that the extras were dbz related. It was an awesome awesome box.
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread! *START SHIPPING!*
Post by: SweetScoops on July 07, 2012, 04:24:23 PM
Can't wait to recieve my box XD It's the middle of the night here now, super warm outside (and inside) and I got the crazies craving for candy T__T
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread! *START SHIPPING!*
Post by: TwistedWindSox on July 09, 2012, 12:03:56 PM
SHIPPING TOMORROW FINALLY OMG.
I'm so so sorry it took me so long! I hope my partner loves everything, and I'm super sorry that yours willprobably be one of the last to be shipped and recieved. :c
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread! *START SHIPPING!*
Post by: SweetScoops on July 16, 2012, 12:31:34 PM
Checking in again. How many are still waiting for boxes?
I'm going away for vacation in a couple of days and if it don't show up until I leave I recon I won't be getting any candy for a few weeks :'( *waaaah!

Though I'm hoping for the flea-market-pony-gods to be on my side during this vacation ;)
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread! *4 Boxes Left to Arrive!*
Post by: BrightSide on July 16, 2012, 12:50:58 PM
We've got 4 boxes to show up! Details on the first page as I've given all recieved boxes an asterisk.

Everyone's shipped, so if you know your partner hasn't gotten their box yet and you have a tracking number I recommend you check it now.
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread! *4 Boxes Left to Arrive!*
Post by: EStRanger on July 23, 2012, 12:01:24 PM
I hope SweetScoops' box comes soon! The box I received from her was so wonderful that I want her to have a great one too. :D
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread! *4 Boxes Left to Arrive!*
Post by: BrightSide on July 23, 2012, 12:17:35 PM
I'm wondering where on earth these boxes have gotten to.. will be messaging members to see whether they have indeed been recieved and simply not posted, and also their partners for shipping info (tracking?)!!
Title: Re: Candy Swap Thread! *1 Box Left to Arrive!*
Post by: BrightSide on July 28, 2012, 07:33:25 AM
One box left! KiwiSquirtBottle, please lmk when your box arrives. ^.^
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