~Pet Talk Gift Swap 2007 - Sign Up/Rules/Concerns~

:) Thank you Zippy..

;) For Sure Count Me In.. Let me go over all of the Q/A & I will be sending in my info.. Thanks Kay & Amy

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Originally Posted by Zippy

It is very kind that Kay and Amy set up a gift swap they are taking there own time to do this.Thanks for setting the swap up. :) Let's all be thankful we have 2 people who are willing to set up one.

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I'll sign up...I just have to get around to e-mailing amy...

I sent an email.

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Originally Posted by BC_MoM

I sent an email.

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You must be 18 years old to participate, or otherwise have your parents call Karen and okay it, please. :)

I did this last year and it was a lot of fun picking things out and receiving gifts. My pups are still playing with their toys from last year (even though we've had a few stitches installed here & there). I'm going to opt out this year because lord only knows where we'll be later this spring :rolleyes: . Just wanted to mention that it was fun, and a big round of applause for Kay & Amy coordinating it.

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Originally Posted by Kfamr

You must be 18 years old to participate, or otherwise have your parents call Karen and okay it, please. :)

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I will be 18 before the sign-up deadline. (:

How about just say that each pet should have at least $5-$10 for each? Like if they have two cats and a dog or two dogs and five cats, you spend maybe $7 or so for a toy or two the dogs can share and then another $7-10 for the kitties?
Like as a more general ratio rather than "Oh, twenty dollars min. If they have one cat, that cat gets a CRAP LOAD OF STUFF to get that tweny dollars"

And if someone feels like spending more, good for them, if others cannot or will not, it's not a crime, it's just spending less money. There are GREAT things that cost less than other items.

BTW: I'm sending an email now with my info on it. This is my first time doing this, so if I make a mistake please tell me ^^'

Like I said, the rules are set. Maybe we'll change them around next time, but not this time. And, as Amy said, it's not like we're checking receipts, so it shouldn't be a big deal anyways.

I think it's fine the way it is. I don't understand why some are having problems with the dollar amount. I plan to spend more than that but that's me. I've never been disappointed in a swap before. I think those signing up should just enjoy it and not try to change the way it's been done successfully for years now.

I think the gift swap is fine just the way it is with no need to change it in any way. If someone doesn't like it just don't do it, it's really easy. You can also buy something nice for the person, doesn't only have to be for their pet. It's fine the way it is Kay and Amy, don't worry about it.

Sent mine in! :)

I'm filling mine out now! I see no reason to change the rules. Thanks you two for organizing this!

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Originally Posted by BC_MoM

I will be 18 before the sign-up deadline. (:

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Lucky you. :(

As said, there will be other swaps and PLEASE be understanding when we express our concerns in the rules. Thank you to those who have been. I'll update the list shortly. :)

You will have your chance in the next swap. We have had new members sign up in the past and then never send a package. We are looking out for everyone involved.

It really makes me feel horrible with all the sad faces, too. The last thing we need is grief when it comes to doing these swaps. We get enough of that later on when/if someone never sends a package.