200,000th Swap

I'm the first sign up (aside from Rachael) for the 200,000th swap :-).

Can the front of the postcard be any style or must it be swap bot. Where can I buy ernie postcards?

I'm so excited to participate!

Yay 200,000!!! I know you said you'd angel; however, a 4.8 rating seems pretty low.... If it's broken down into 5s, 3s, and 1s, a rating of 4.8 means that 1-in-10 swaps can be a 3 (assuming all the others are 5s), or 1-in-20 swaps can be a 1! That's 10% late or 5% no-sends!!

Well, it looks like this is a free-for-all swap for repeat flakers and other problem swappers! Why else would you have a rating requirement so ridiculously low?
It begs this question: Why should anyone else worry about keeping their swaps safe when the site's founder is hosting swaps like this? I just don't get it!

The 34 cents and the pittance I'll pay for a postcard is worth taking the chance of getting flaked ^^ to be part of this auspicious swap!

It's also sort of rewarding the flakers though, isn't it?

READ before commenting...a direct quote from the swap description "" but I will remove questionable participants.""....enough said

I saw that, but If you're going to remove them anyway, what's the point of letting them sign up to begin with? Set a rating requirement that makes sense, and save yourself some work!

Personally, I'm hoping it's a mistake - just like the type of swap, which says it's a type 3. But I have serious doubts................

Rachel, congratulations! And thank you for all you do. This is awesome!

I am practicing the THUMPER rule right now!

Happy Birthday - sorta! And thank you for the great site!

200,000!!! Wow!! That's quite the milestone. Thank you for hosting this one. (And, don't listen to the haters. I'm glad the rating limits allow almost everyone to participate). This is our site. We should all join this swap to celebrate! Yay!

I am sad that a swap In celebration of something we all love is marred with these kinds of uninclusive and negative comments. If you cannot afford the possibility of two postcards unreturned then simply don't sign up. I will choose to see my postcards sent as a gift; if I receive back, those will also be gifts. The swap host began the site and has no doubt seen everything under the sun and yet chooses to include all. I hope the rest of us can be so charitable.

Congratulations :)! And thank you for creating this awesome site

I say if people are joining this to "steal" postcards...then "have at err!" I don't understand why some people are complaining.....it's just a postcard, sheesh. SMH. If you're that worried, don't join! Easy peasy.

As I see it, setting the rating this low allows NEW swappers who may have made a mistake or two or been unfairly rated and gotten a low rating to join. If you only have a couple of/few ratings, a 1 or three can trash your score. And shouldn't rachel decide if she wants to do the extra work to go through the work of checking out people with low ratings? It actually doesn't take that long. You only have to click on people with low ratings and there shouldn't be THAT many.

For the first two people in Canada who put their names in this comment section, I will send them two Ernie PCs to be used for this swap!

is it actually possible to by Ernie stuff anywhere?

I am so excited to be the 87th sign-up for this swap! Actually, to be any number in the swap. Joining in swaps here has literally been a mental life saver for me. After I lost my job of 14 years, I was lost. Participating in swaps has re-ignited my creativity and given me an avenue to express myself proudly. Thank you so very much for Swap-bot! And, I appreciate you opening up this swap to the widest audience. I think it's great. Sending you a bouquet of hearts!

It says that I dont meet the requirements.. :(

no @asorenson because you are rated 4.40 and requirements are 4.80

Thank you Rachel and Travis for this wonderful site and for sharing your beautiful addition with us. Hope the puppy and he are getting along well. Trying seriously hard to avoid the drama, I just want to say "I would love to hold that baby." :-)

I'm Canadian, I'm signing up, and who is Ernie???

Ohhhh, Ernie the envelope.........

I'm Canadian, but I have my own Ernie pc's (from the first swap of this theme). I do believe they came from Rachel :)

Yes, I think Rachel is the only one who has, and can give away, the Ernie PCs. I have a few unused ones received from her over the years as part of give-aways and RAKs.

Swap-bot Ambassadors have all sorts of SB swag to give away! (Including PCs)

What are Swap-Bot Ambassadors and what do they do?

Swap-Bot Ambassadors spread the word about Swap-Bot in their area of the world. If you click on the Swap-Bot Blog, Rachel has introduced all the ambassadors.

FYI - I have a lot of Ernie the Evie Postcards if anyone would like a couple. I can give out 2 (two) each to the first 4 people that PM with their addresses.

Thank you Rachel for coordinating such an historical swap!

♥ ♥ No More Ernie Envie Postcards - I RAKd them all out ♥ ♥

Thank you all for signing up so quickly! This is going to be an epic swap!!

Thanks for alerting me to the swap Type error. I have now changed this to a Type 2 mail swap. (I had originally set out to make this a craft swap and neglected to change the type...)

As for the rating requirement, it is staying at 4.8. It is considerably low and I understand the concerns, but I want this swap to be as inclusive as possible. Postcard swaps are not as attractive to flakers... That being said, I will carefully check over participants before assigning partners. And I will definitely angel this swap.

Oh, and Swap-bot swag is periodically available for purchase... Stay tuned to the blog for details!

I bought an ernie kit some time back, I still have them so I never found the best swap or person they were sent to. I wanted to say I paid about $7 or $10 for a cute set, it had a pencil and a pendant

I guess I'm a "private" Swap-bot Ambassador, since I tell lots of people about it! I imagine a lot of us are :)

Yay, I'm number 149!!! That's a nice odd # Lol! I have Ernie postcards I bought awhile back for my partners. Thank you Rachel for hosting!

I am Canadian! Am I showing my age if I ask: Ernie, as in Ernie and Bert?

"Ernie" as in "Ernie the Envelope" the mascot for Swap-Bot

Just remember: haters gonna hate hate hate hate hate.....shake it off! Shake it off! WOO HOO

Thank you @Paige1900 for the ambassador info 😊

@Amyncognito I don't think anyone that posted are haters. In fact I know (for a fact) they love Swap-Bot. They were just concerned is all and everyone expresses concern in different ways. @RachelJohnson explained her reason for having such a very low rating requirement, we should respect her reasoning, and have faith that she will remove the questionable swappers.

@OGIMAQTpie you are most welcome. :)

Now let's just have fun & enjoy the swap!

I am so excited for this swap! Swap Bot has truly transformed my life in a good way and I have made true friends!! :) Thanks to all the swappers out there who make this a great place! And Paige1900, your octtopie ( plural for octopus?) are so cute!! :) This is going to be an amazing swap! Just imagine all our postcards whizzing around the globe in celebration of this awesome place we get to play in!! Thanks Rachel for starting this for us!

Congrats Rachel, and thank you for all you do and for making such a great place for all of us to come play.

Thanks very much Rachel, can't wait to see how big the swap becomes!

Joining!! Very excited! Love swap bot congrats on making a site that keeps us sane x

Rachel & Travis ... congratulations on the 200,000th swap. Wow is right - that is A LOT, for sure! I can't begin to tell you how thankful that I am for your site, it is such a blessing to me and I know to so many others as well. Thank you so much for all you do and as for the negative comments ... don't pay them any attention. We love you!

Debi

OMG! I can't believe it's been 10 years and I still enjoy swapping!! Well, I joined the very first swap so how can I not join the 200,000th swap?!

I am so thankful for Swap-Bot. I struggle with depression and some chronic health conditions. Creating and sending happy mail is very therapeutic for me. Receiving happy mail lights up my days!! Thank you all!! xoxo

Oh please please please let me be one to get flaked on so I can be Angeled by Rachel. That would be such a treasured postcard. I love this place.

I'm a Canadian... did I make it?

Thank you all so much for joining! It is so exciting that this is the Top Swap!

And thank you all so much for your kind words about Swap-bot. It is a big job keeping the site going since Travis and I both also have other full-time jobs, but we really love it and want to keep it running and improving as long as you all love swapping! xoxo

SuZignomeMoM I love your attitude about getting flaked on so you can get one from Rachel. It made me laugh. Thanks for the smile today.

Why are people concerned with getting a 1, or a low rate? Does it really matter, or are you so concerned that it will mar your perfect score. Don't be so serious, it is only a postcard after all, just have fun and join the swap for what it is. Well done Rachel.

I just wanted to verify - the postcards don't HAVE to have Ernie the envelope on them do they? I don't have anything that has Ernie on it to send....just wanted to be sure!

I'd love to have Ernie! But I'll have to send regular postcards.

What a pleasure to take part in this swap...

So glad I stopped by and saw this swap. A little history on Ernie the Envie! Rachel asked for name suggestions for the little Envie that is the site logo. I suggested Ernie the Envie because that was my Dad's name. So, I'm definitely doing this swap!

I'm excited to join this swap. I have enjoyed so many swaps here and am glad I found this site!!

A big big BIG thank you to Rachel and Travis for all the time and love y'all pour into swap-bot.com! It's made such a difference in my life over the past 4-5 years. I love swapping, I love postcards, I love collage, and most of all I love handmade postcards!

Neat Story VJP. I always wondered.

So cool! I'm joining, and @racheljohnson if you need help with angels,as you are USA, I can help with up to 5 European postcards....or two outside Europe. Let me know!

So exciting - have not been around lately - but am really excited to send - I too can angel @racheljohnson just let me know....

Holy moley! 381! This has got to be a record right?

Hi this will be my first swap here. So happy to join!

@racheljohnson I would be happy to help angel if necessary

I am happy to angel also :)

@RachelJohnson I can Angel if need be :-)

If needed I would angel too.

The 100,000 swap had 653 participants. And lots of flakers. :(

I can help angel too if needed.

Woo-hoo ... it's a Swap-Bot "reunion!"

What fun to see just about everyone I've ever swapped with on Swap-Bot (that's still active) here in this swap!

Great turnout =^••^=

Wow! Over 400 participants! Thank you all for joining. I'm going to take the weekend to check over the participant list and will get partners assigned by Monday. Fun times!

To tell the truth I'm not a big fan of postcard... I just want to be a part of this swap. At least I hope I receive one postcard !

This is the first postcard swap I have been in and I am glad it is this one being that it is the 200,000 swap. Thanks swap-bot!!!

Remember that postage increased today to 35 cents for postcards. Add a 1 cent stamp to your postcards. :)

OK! Partners are now assigned!! I did need to remove a couple participants due to recent 1 ratings, but I am really excited about this group of swappers!

I hope everyone is excited to send their postcards on time, but I WILL ANGEL THIS SWAP if needed. Once all rating options (1 and 3) become available, let me know (via message or email) if you have not received a package. Once you have rated your partner honestly with a 1, I will send out an awesome angel postcard ASAP!

Thank you Rachel! This site has been a great outlet and inspiration for creativity and, being from remote Alaska, keeps me in touch. {{{Hugs}}}} from Alaska and all good wishes for a great future. Sherry

Rachel, I sent you a private message about @countrygalatheart . She's multi profiler Ruth Ann Kutemeier.

I also messaged you a while ago about @nerdy0919Wolf , who is only 14 years old.

Can someone please tell me how I find my partners? Thanks

@ScrappinAnnie , the same way you found your partners for the 12 swaps you've already done. Yellow box, upper right hand corner.

Thanks for your help, @TC . I am sorry I missed those two. I will look into their accounts now.

FYI: The USPS domestic postcard stamp price has gone up to $.35. International postcards still cost $1.20.

My first swap here. So happy to have found this site. 2 postcards sent today!!!

I already received from my partners. Thanks for the swap Rachel.

Post cards went out to my partnets today. Enjoy!

My postcards went out yesterday... sent to Austria & Australia! woohoo!

What do you mean by "swap experience?" Is it dealing with one swapping exchange with a partner, or what you like about swapping through swap-bot? I already received a nice card from a partner, but not sure what was written was what the swap entailed.

I posted a PM on this.

@HelenG6 - The sender's can interpret the swap experience question in any number of ways... any thoughts about swapping count.

I received one of my cards the other day from @MJBCoffee I must say it is one of the most beautiful cards I have thanks Maggie for making it special !!! Thanks @racheljohnson for doing this swap and making swap-bot I love swapping and meeting a lot of amazing people !!!

Dang! Forgot to mark sent! I sent on 6/18

Thank you all for swapping!!! There are a handful of swappers who have not marked this swap as sent, but I hope they do soon.... Please give a couple weeks of mail time (postcards can take a while to arrive) but then rate your partner honestly if you do not receive. I am happy to send out angel postcards to anyone who does not receive!

This is my very first swap so I don't know all the ins and outs of Swap-Bot yet. I sent my postcards before the due date but have not received a rating from either partner yet. I sent one out of the country so maybe it is still in transit? The other should have arrived by now though. If our partners don't rate us do we just leave it at that or do we contact them to make sure they received their postcard? Just wondering, thank you!