[vera M]

Hi
About swaps Why can those who do swaps not take time to send a thank you instead of having to be reminded this happens a lot on the swaps Since I have being doing swaps I have always gone to town with a list of things that my swap partner has said they like and bought it and sent it on time as well always put on the page to show what I have received so that all members have some thing to look at but not one swap that I have sent have been put on at all .
and I always have to send a pm to ask if they got it does anyone else feel this way ?

 

[superjan]

Hi
About swaps Why can those who do swaps not take time to send a thank you instead of having to be reminded this happens a lot on the swaps Since I have being doing swaps I have always gone to town with a list of things that my swap partner has said they like and bought it and sent it on time as well always put on the page to show what I have received so that all members have some thing to look at but not one swap that I have sent have been put on at all .
and I always have to send a pm to ask if they got it does anyone else feel this way ?

This is NOT the way to behave! What is the matter with people these days?
I have stopped doing swaps not only for this reason, but they seem to be getting a bit out of hand.
4 balls of yarn, 6 pattern leaflets, bag of lollies, soap, stitch markers, knitting needles,notebook,facewasher, measuring tape, bookmark and small purse.....ALL in one swap.
Postage on top of that kind of spoils the fun.

 

[vera M]

Hi
I dont mind what I send or what people send its the Thank you bit that upsets me It makes you feel that your swap is not good enough to show I think in my mind that the swap should be Knitting or crochet items and nothing more .
perhaps wool // pattern // needles .. or crochet things and a small thing they have made if they do that in stead I think there is a limit of all the tissues we collect and note books and sweets which I am diabetic and hand creams I think if it was kept to just the products for knitting a crochet would be better dont know what other people think ?

 

[inishowen]

I agree Vera. You should always be thanked for your swaps, both privately and publicly. As soon as I open my parcel I get on the computer to say thanks.

 

[superjan]

Hi
I dont mind what I send or what people send its the Thank you bit that upsets me It makes you feel that your swap is not good enough to show I think in my mind that the swap should be Knitting or crochet items and nothing more .
perhaps wool // pattern // needles .. or crochet things and a small thing they have made if they do that in stead I think there is a limit of all the tissues we collect and note books and sweets which I am diabetic and hand creams I think if it was kept to just the products for knitting a crochet would be better dont know what other people think ?

I do agree with keeping it to yarn or hooks or needles or stitch markers etc. Even a motif or flower or washcloth for instance (made by the giver) would be great!

 

[lexiemae]

I know what you mean........I use a Courier so I know when they have been received safely..........no longer "trust" Royal Mail after recent problems.

Tina OR has a hard job organising all of us and I always thank her too.

By the way I have not had my swap parcel yet but when it come's I will send a PM and put a public thank you on the forum.

I like doing the swaps, it's nice to get a parcel and a nice chatty card to find out about our other members.

 

[lexiemae]

Hi
About swaps Why can those who do swaps not take time to send a thank you instead of having to be reminded this happens a lot on the swaps Since I have being doing swaps I have always gone to town with a list of things that my swap partner has said they like and bought it and sent it on time as well always put on the page to show what I have received so that all members have some thing to look at but not one swap that I have sent have been put on at all .
and I always have to send a pm to ask if they got it does anyone else feel this way ?

I know you take a lot of trouble Vera and are very generous with your swaps. I know ..........we do our own swaps!!!

:thumbup:

 

[Moira Livingstone]

I know you take a lot of trouble Vera and are very generous with your swaps. I know ..........we do our own swaps!!!

I am always concerned that I don't send a good enough swap as some of the pictures I see on KP are very generous!

 

[superjan]

I know you take a lot of trouble Vera and are very generous with your swaps. I know ..........we do our own swaps!!!

I am always concerned that I don't send a good enough swap as some of the pictures I see on KP are very generous!

That is what I meant with my post. It is certainly generous and very kind, but then I feel it puts the pressure on to keep up.

 

[vera M]

I know you take a lot of trouble Vera and are very generous with your swaps. I know ..........we do our own swaps!!!

I am always concerned that I don't send a good enough swap as some of the pictures I see on KP are very generous!

I am like that but I think it would be nice if it was just to knitting things dont you ?

 

[superjan]

I am like that but I think it would be nice if it was just to knitting things dont you ?

Yes Vera!

 

[tintin63]

Hi
About swaps Why can those who do swaps not take time to send a thank you instead of having to be reminded this happens a lot on the swaps Since I have being doing swaps I have always gone to town with a list of things that my swap partner has said they like and bought it and sent it on time as well always put on the page to show what I have received so that all members have some thing to look at but not one swap that I have sent have been put on at all .
and I always have to send a pm to ask if they got it does anyone else feel this way ?

Hi Vera I'm covering for Tina while she's away . Sorry your not getting the Thankyou's, Tina has requested on the swap forms repeatedly that all swappers acknowledge receipt of parcel and that a simple Thankyou would be courteous.
As to not putting a photo up - we have said before it is not a requirement that people post a picture only that they do acknowledge the receipt and say Thankyou.

As to what comes in swaps you do have the option to put on the form any items you don't want to receive. I have noticed a lot of swappers do not want any more needles or hooks so limiting the swaps to such items would not work. We ask for other interests so that the person preparing a swap to send has something to build on.

Lexi I've sent you a PM.
Tina x
tintin63

 

[mama879]

I think no one should be ashamed for what they can afford to send. You should not send any thing more then your budget allows. If some one speaks up about how much they spent on a package and they only got. Well lets say they should not be in the swaps. They can be very hurtful. Some swaps like mine are bimonthly. They also have a Month and a half to get there packages together and send out. So sending a little more is there idea but I ask they stay with in there budgets.

As for saying thank yous. I tell every one if you have time to open your package you have time to send a quick PM saying thank you got it can't talk,JFYI I got it. This is a on going thing with the swaps. I would send a pm to your coordinator and let her know so she can send a pm Or better yet send a pm and ask them if they got it. As per my tracking # it was delivered but I have not heard any thing yet. I and my best partner in the world take care of each and every one of our swap family so sending us a pm usually takes care of it.

 

[Fitzcarolyn]

I agree that people should say thank you for a swap parcel. I usually send a pm, post on the forum usually without a photo and if I have a return address I like to send a thank you note too.
Carolyn

 

[Kathieh]

I always say thankyou for my swaps and post a picture, I think its only manners after someone has gone to a lot of trouble, but I realy don't mind receiving an assortment of items, I quite look forward to it, but as discussed on another thread, I would never send to somebody else anything I have received, I just don't think its right, and could be quite hurtful if someone sees their item being given to someone else, it makes them think you obviously didn't like or didn't want it, and then you could wonder why bother.

 

[run4fittness]

I agree with you. I finally stopped contributing to a swap because I was not only not receiving anything but no one was thanking me at all! Except for one or two. Has definitely soured me on swaps for now.

 

[TinaOR]

I am disappointed to hear UK swappers being a little stressed about any of their swaps. I have said it before, and I say it again, it is good manners to say thank you for gifts received. There is also a small budget set for a reason but should swappers want to be more generous they can be. Swappers should not expect to receive generous gifts for all swaps, they are just lucky if they do sometimes receive a little more. Remember, some people may include a little something from their own stash, they may make something, they may not, they may add items not with a knitting or crochet theme. Everyone is given the opportunity to say if they prefer not to receive items too. Of course it would be daft to put a huge list on a monthly swap form, but it is ok to say 'no more crochet hooks please' for example. We are a happy bunch of swappers and I hope it remains that way. I would hate KPers to be put off by negative remarks here that are easily resolved or explained (sometimes thank yous are delayed due to illhealth or holidays!). I am happy to receive PMs and we are lucky to have Tintin63 who is also on hand to help and advise where necessary. xxx

 

[Grand8ma]

I have only participated in 2 swaps so far and am very happy with the packages I have received. It is lovely to think that someone took the time to put them together just for me! As for the ones I sent out, I certainly hope they are fun and usable for the recipients.
As I said before, I put $20 in an envelope and that is my budget. I'm not concerned if I go a little over, but find the challenge of keeping it close adds to the fun. I'm pleased that I found some sale items so I could add a few extra things to the package. If there are items that the recipient doesn't want or need, they can feel free to give them away or donate them. I'm certainly not trying to outdo anyone...I would not have signed up if I thought I couldn't afford it or that it was a contest.

 

[lexiemae]

Well I just wanted to say firstly I love doing the swaps .

Tina OR has had a little holiday so that is why I didn't know there would be another week before it arrived. That's not a problem but I agree with Tintin, we don't know what is going on in our swap partners lives and there can be all sorts of reasons for a delay. Like Tintin I let my swap know the parcel is on it's way..............then no anxiety. This is the info I have sent to Tina...........

(KP'ers will understand this about our Royal Mail Postage more than overseas......... a RED card means they could not deliver your parcel/packet through your letter box as it was too large & you were not at home)

"I have recently had a red card from the PO, last month, put through a neighbours door, with my name and address on. They have been away on a cruise but gave me the card when they returned(along with Bank statements!). The PO cannot find the parcel and because I don't know who sent it or the contents I cannot do anything about it and the PO even questioned it ever existed, so yes, I have been stressed".


You start to worry then if 'other' things are going missing...that's all!! it is a good idea, I think, to let your swap partner know there is a delay, I don't mind, personally, knowing early who has sent the swap I just love getting them safely!!

I will post a photo and send a PM when it arrives, as I always do.

 

[vera M]

Thank you Tina for your private PM which upset me a little for what was wrote I on top of that was rushed into AE at 3 this morning with high blood pressure and bad nose bleed which they stopped and let me home I have just come on to read my mail and wish I had not bothered now If you read what I have put at the first remark on swaps its nothing what you have said to me