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Originally Posted by Lori Peercy
(Post 5163228)
This month I had to do this all by my self and I will NEVER do that AGAIN!! I made alot of mistakes and gave people to the the wrong swappers from what I had input into the computer and gave some names out more then I should have. So any delays are MY fault, not the fault of uncaring secet pals!!! Everything is back under control now and packages are flying all over! This month I will have help doing it like I always have had before. So Very Sorry for the delays, everyone who is still on the bench. Lori
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Originally Posted by Krystyna
(Post 5162318)
Jacquie: Yikes! I don't know where you shop or if you've forgotten to bring your coupons along, but an FQ and pattern for $10? If I spent top dollar, I could get that for $3! I'm not going to rehash this yet again, but you can really get quite a lot for $10 if you shop wisely. And don't forget, you can add from your stash. Most of us have very large stashes that are easily shared. As I near a milestone birthday in May, I have to wonder if I could ever possibly sew through everything I own. Do take a few moments to go back over the posts this month and you will see a lot of ways that you can get quite a bit for very little. Be creative! Add something homemade like most of us do.
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Originally Posted by Krystyna
(Post 5163270)
Flat rate padded envelope to Canada is $14.95, to Europe and beyond is $16.95
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Originally Posted by nikki128
(Post 5163419)
Lori-
No worries. We all know how complicated this can be. I am very grateful that you host this swap. You do a great job :) |
Originally Posted by Havplenty
(Post 5163727)
the flat rate envelopes for canada are $12.95 (i double-checked the website). i have used the legal sized envelope and stuff it up to the 4 pound max limit. there is no delivery confirmation for international shipping so you just pay the flat rate envelope shipping cost for international shipping which is the cheapest way.
I was also told that the padded envelopes are no longer the Flat rate price, that they will go by weight now! Also if under 4 pounds First class is cheaper! |
Originally Posted by jaciqltznok
(Post 5163737)
you can purchase a "certificate of mailing" though and it counts like a receipt.
I was also told that the padded envelopes are no longer the Flat rate price, that they will go by weight now! Also if under 4 pounds First class is cheaper! first class mail is only up to 13 ounces so i am not sure what kinda swap package would be under 13 ounces unless one sends a gift card instead of items. |
just a word about packages that smell of cigarette smoke...I had a postal carrier that smoked and YES, they are allowed to smoke in their trucks! I deal in ultrasuede and quite often I would get a box or envelope that just wreaked...finally one day I saw this postal person sitting at the corner of my street, smoking away with MY package sitting right next to her....sure enough it was horrid inside and out...I took it to the post master...I have a NEW carrier now...but they are still allowed to smoke in their vehicles..how sad is that? Just a thought...it might not be your swap pal that smokes!
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Originally Posted by Havplenty
(Post 5163776)
on usps.com website the padded flate rate envelopes are still a flat rate price. maybe they have not changed it to "by weight" yet. they give you a receipt when you mail an international package which is your receipt of mailing. the postal service cannot track an international package once it leaves U.S. soil so you cannot purchase tracking.
first class mail is only up to 13 ounces so i am not sure what kinda swap package would be under 13 ounces unless one sends a gift card instead of items. |
Originally Posted by SEGASAL
(Post 5163510)
Okay ladies.....I am trying to make one of those cute Tissue holders that were in this months Quilts and more magazine..and am I not understanding the directions...anyone have a better explaination...I get stuck on the split part..where you fold it
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Originally Posted by lawsonmugs
(Post 5163855)
Backtrack in the posts and find who made the cover,then PM her. Most everyone on here is very willing to help another member.Good luck. Mary
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