Originally Posted by
mscupid804
Belfrybat, you are not obligated to get the most wanted item, only if you want to and are able.
It's just a good suggestion of getting something your sp actually wants. I have gone way over budget many times, and so have others, but you don't have to. I myself, will
always get the most wanted item for my sp so long as it doesn't cost over $20, but that's me. I do this because I know it's something my sp wants the most, not because I have to. I have seen you other times mention money as an issue in this swap. All you are obligated to spend is $10 (that does NOT include S&H), nothing more unless you want to. And that doesn't mean get everything at the dollar store. Others spend more because either they want to or have collected things in the past by getting on sale or buying 2 or 3 of the same while out, etc. So as long you yourself are spending your $10 budget, stop worrying about the rest. I like the most wanted item to stay for reasons I have already stated.
I think I send out good packages within a $10 - 12. range, so you don't need to lecture me. Unfortunately two of my SPs have not posted what I've sent, but I would have been very happy to get those items. What I'm saying in my post is what is the point of putting something like a longarm machine, embroidery machine, Janome 7700 or something like that in the ONE (and it's capitalized on the form) spot? I don't care how generous someone is they are not going to provide something like that in this swap. So to me, the person is missing out on getting a nifty notion, pattern or such that they might enjoy that is within the parameters of this swap.