J. M. Romeo
Banned
SIGNUPS ARE CLOSED!
Hello, everybody!
GhaleonEB is a bit busy, Dega and I decided to take over this. So I'll give you guys the skinny for those not familiar with the neoGAF candy swap.
What's this about?
Very easy. Many members sign up, we match you randomly (or according to your regional preferences) and you send each other a huge ass package of candy. And you don't have to limit the definition of candy. Many of us also send pop cans, salty snacks or even these two boxes which my last partner sent me and I haven't had the heart to try out yet (but I will, probably as a result of any drinking game/dare).
And after that, you may be a sport and share pictures/video of the event with the rest of us.
The sign up deadline is July 16th, so if you are wondering about doing it or not, DO IT! The shipping deadline will be July 25th.
How can you get in?
Very easy. Post here. We need some details, though.
- Your country of residence
- Which country you would like to swap candy with.
- Which candy you like
- Which candy you dislike
- Which candy kills you on the inside, be it allergies or some sort of phobia.
After you post that here, we will match you as close as we can to somebody of your preference.
If you want to involve a friend or somebody out of neoGAF, you can do it. Just remember to put their data on your post too, so we can parse it. Shopping time!
How will you know how much candy to send?
Very easy. We lay some ground rules and if you feel generous enough, you can go above and beyond the call of duty.
- Get 20$ worth of candy. That's the minimum amount, of course, but if you and your partner agree on it you can get more. These swaps don't happen very often, so you might as well go the extra mile!
- Just in case, keep your receipts for both the candy and the shipment. International shippings sometimes get lost and those are helpful to know that at least you tried.
- Don't let dates slip. Ship by the deadline. Nobody wants to spend a long summer of bitter waiting.
- Make sure that you wrap everything properly. Specially stuff you get in bulk. You don't want candy dancing freely all over the box.
International shipping may get expensive. In my experience, I always spend as much on candy as I spend on shipping (but you guys in the US have better flat rates for that). Here are some links for price calculation:
U.S. Postal Service Shipping Calculator
UPS Shipping Calculator
FedEx Shipping Calculator
What can you do to ensure a great swapping experience for you and your partner?
(ahem)
Very easy. Wrap everything tightly and neatly, preferably with bubble wrap or styrofoam peanuts, so you can protect everything from bumps and heat. Also, remember that it's summertime. Chocolate or melty candy may wind up in a less than optimal condition. Usually it tastes great still, though. And also, surprise your partner with some variety. Very often, the best things are the ones you didn't even know they existed.
And that's pretty much all I can think of. I will start strong and put not only myself, but TWO MORE PEOPLE up for the swap. How about that.
J. M. Romeo
Country: Spain
Preferred partner: None.
Likes: Everything, specially cherry stuff.
Dislikes: Coffee candy, peppermint, spearmint, everythingming.
Allergies: Never heard of them.
Alba Emery
Country: Spain
Preferred partner: Japan
Likes: Fizzy fruity candy.
Dislikes: Cinnamon
Allergies: Nuts!
Carmen Mateos
Country: Spain
Preferred partner: None.
Likes: Gummy candy, salty stuff.
Dislikes: Oriental snacks, chocolate.
Allergies: are for the weak willed.
Also, for those interested in the history of this, here are some past swap threads.
March 08 thread
June/July 08 thread
February 09 thread
July 09 thread
Have at it! (But always in moderation :3)
A list of the current participants can be found in Post #6
SIGNUPS ARE CLOSED!
