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    Quote Originally Posted by BettyBoop View Post
    As a very new turner I worried about signing up to one of these - I have seen the $$$ value of some of the kits being exchanged and also Ppls skills and generosity, I would be worried that my hard work was not enough and that I had some how let people down by not "exchanging" similar gifts.

    Can we have three classes / groups .... Beginner , Intermediate, Advanced or can we set a MAX $$$ value on the swap (at the end of the day it's about meeting people and swapping gifts ..Right.? )


    I would also like to see everyone post a photo of there swap and maybe for the advanced group they should be made to make a kit-less pen... HaHa...
    bettybop
    It does not matter your skill level you only send out what you want an its then up to your swap partner. I have involved in 2 or 3 of the swaps and not regreted any swaps
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    Quote Originally Posted by coffenup View Post

    bettybop
    It does not matter your skill level you only send out what you want an its then up to your swap partner. I have involved in 2 or 3 of the swaps and not regreted any swaps
    Regards Michael
    agree +1

    its about the swap not about how good the pen is you recieve

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    I do no have any issues re personal details being made available. Lat year was my first time and it was a thoroughly enjoyable experience. Would not like to see it restricted. Lodging x number of posts does not make one a better turner.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Homeleigh View Post
    ... Would not like to see it restricted. Lodging x number of posts does not make one a better turner.
    I would not see it as a quality of ones turning but rather an indication of commitment

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    Default Re: 2014 Australia Day Pen Swap - Suggestions and Ideas

    Well I am putting my two cents in here

    I think
    Full name
    Email address
    Phone number

    For registration this should take care of communication problems well maybe

    As I was one of a few that had a partner that couldn't communicate this year. COMMUNICATE COMMUNICATE COMMUNICATE it's as easy as that and like I said before with today's technology at your fingertips there should be a high level of communication going on. I was lucky this year even thoe my OS partner fell throw I still had a good swap with Trev (tdrumnut) and picked up 2 unofficial swap Aoms(pen turner) and Michael (Grommett) so this year I will proceeding with caution

    Ian

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    Yeah Ian, but I don't think this ensures success. This year my OS partner communicated right up until I sent my parcel. Then, nada! Next year I will be more circumspect, if the person has cred then OK. If they are new with no form I might just wait until they have swapped. On the other hand I will have probably forgotten all this by then and just go on trusting.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Grommett View Post
    I will have probably forgotten all this by then and just go on trusting.
    yeah thats what i do

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    Quote Originally Posted by Nai84 View Post
    Well I am putting my two cents in here

    I think
    Full name
    Email address
    Phone number

    For registration this should take care of communication problems well maybe

    As I was one of a few that had a partner that couldn't communicate this year. COMMUNICATE COMMUNICATE COMMUNICATE it's as easy as that and like I said before with today's technology at your fingertips there should be a high level of communication going on. I was lucky this year even thoe my OS partner fell throw I still had a good swap with Trev (tdrumnut) and picked up 2 unofficial swap Aoms(pen turner) and Michael (Grommett) so this year I will proceeding with caution

    Ian
    Thanks Ian, I was interested in getting some feedback from someone whose swap partner failed to deliver. It pains me for someone like yourself who put a lot into their swap to have not received anything back.
    -Scott

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    Default Re: 2014 Australia Day Pen Swap - Suggestions and Ideas

    Quote Originally Posted by Scott View Post
    Thanks Ian, I was interested in getting some feedback from someone whose swap partner failed to deliver. It pains me for someone like yourself who put a lot into their swap to have not received anything back.
    Hey Scott

    Is not ur fault mate that he didn't hold up his end of the deal. But I noticed that Tony was also partnered with so I did the right thing by my fellow pen turner and warned Tony and about. I will always but 110% in to my swaps and communication regardless of my swap partners skill level and now I have the skill to customize my pens I will do so D

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    wondering if any / all kinks have been ironed out for the swap ??? and do we have still have an organiser ???

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    Quote Originally Posted by mkypenturner View Post
    wondering if any / all kinks have been ironed out for the swap ??? and do we have still have an organiser ???
    ?? any news ??

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    Quote Originally Posted by mkypenturner View Post
    ?? any news ??
    Looks like we need a new player to step up to bat


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    I believe that the majority of Aussies have been genuine and generous in their swaps, mind you, I have been jipped by an Aussie!!!!.
    I am a member of two other Forums, one you can use an ALias suck as "PenTurner", the other, your full name appears and no Alias, I tend to use the Forum that my full name appears, and the other people's names appear, I like the open and honest approach.
    BettyBoop made a comment that many newbie turners make--"I am not good enough", answer, you can only produce that which you are up to, we try our best and that is all that should be required; we make friends and we can communicate, there is rarely a good excuse for NOT communicating.
    Usually, it is because you don't really care about the other person, plain good manners requires recipricating exchange of communication--that is--if they say hello--- you ought to say hello back- if they ask a question we ought to respond.
    I think some just put their name in just to get a pen! and that frustrates genuine people, as can be seen from some of the comments.
    It is very hard to safe guard, no matter how many rules, their is ONE rule that would definitely be a great safeguard and would ensure that only genuine people take part, that rule I do not think we will have,--You PAY $50 into a TRUST Fund - and when your partner receives the pen it is returned to you!!!! That would definitely increase communication!!!
    Apart from that, only Trusted members of another Forum should take part, how do you know if they are trusted, just look at how many posts and the input they have provided on their own Forum! It is a concern when you get teamed up with a person that only has 1 post in their own Forum!!!
    Having said that, just because you are new does not mean you are not genuine, we all started off as newbies!

    I believe that

    1. The organizer should be given
    a. the real name
    b. real address
    c. real phone number
    Of the people wanting to take part, only their Alias would appear on the Forum.

    2. Unless otherwise vouched for, you should be a contributing existing member of another Forum, or our own Forum.

    3. That former members who have not communicated or not completed swaps should be named, unless there were Genuine Reasons.
    example, THESE MEMBERS CANNOT TAKE PART--1. ABC
    2. DEF
    3. etc, etc
    Why should genuine participants be put through the agony that non genuine people give.

    Finally, I have made good friends through the Forum, but once bitten twice shy.

    Amos
    PS. if I have said anything wrong or hurtful please let me know, I will get the moderator to eliminate it, thanks Amos
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    Amos - does that mean your in



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    Dave, I will speak to the Moderators and some of the past organizers, ask their opinion, and then will give an answer. Amos
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    better, best.

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