hi everyone..
Im a swap host and its not as simple as you all think...
First you need to PM PatriceJ and pass this idea thru her, and she will approve or not approve depending on her discretion..
2- figure out WHAT the guidelines are- what your willing to allow and not allow as everyone under the sun has a different interpretation. so be specific..
3- Postage... Remember the weights will allways be DIFFERENT.. a member may send in 3lbs but may get 4.1 lbs back, who is to cover the cost difference? and are you- the HOST- willing to stand in line to weigh 20,30 or even 50 baggies to make sure there is enough postage only to find that 50% of the members sent 'enough' postage..
4- better have a thick skin- remember you will never be able to please everyone.. 'SOMEONE' will feel that they didnt get the very best after they sent in their very best..
5- TIME- Hosting is time consuming. Dont think that this will be a 20 min swap.. you have hundreds of PM asking questions- be prepared to reply with in a reasonable time. Swapping time: will you be swapping the baggies or will you assign partners. Organizing: creating a list of swappers and or assigning partners. Commitment: what happens if someone does not send/package gets lost? are you as host willing to send on your dime a new baggie ?
Just a few things to ponder as I only touched the surface of what my swap entails...