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The Seed Exchange
smokymist

Sase basics....if you are requesting seeds from an SASE

18 years ago

I just wanted to ask please, if you are responding to someone's kind offer for sase. If you are lucky enough to be in the chosen 5, or 10, or whatever that limit is that the giver has set....follow through with your stamp, bubble envie, whatever is needed, OR, let that person know you have changed your mind and no longer want the seeds.

By taking that spot in the 5, or 10, somebody else was left out. It's not fair to the other people who would like those seeds.

I also always ask people to send me a note reminding me what it's for, and it never fails somebody won't.

Also when you receive your seeds, wouldn't it be nice to drop the sender a little note to let them know you did, and possibly send a little thank you in that email also ?

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  • 18 years ago

    I just wanted to add to this one, I know we've got lots of newbies joining every day, it seems. When responding to a SASBE, also include your GW ID in your note regarding what you're requesting. It helps many of us that keep trade/SASBE logs to find you easier. I know mine are set up with the GW ID, that way I can consult my log and any notes I've added, such as what I have that you might be interested in as extras (another reason to have a trade list up, cause that's where I check for extras!).

    Another tip is to take your envelope and put a strip of packing tape over where the addresses and the stamps go before addressing or putting the stamps on. This helps re-enforce those areas so that we can more easily put the return info and stamps on it. And seal it with a strip of packing tape rather than using the sticky seal on the envelope. Doing those things makes it much easier to reuse the envelopes for the return trip :)And sending a stick on address label for you is a big help too. Keep in mind many who offer a SASBE are doing several at once, so anything that saves us time is a repayment of the kindness of the offer.

    Another thing, along with emailing to let them know you received the seeds is to give them a review in the Rate and Review forum, I'll add that link below. It makes a nice thank you and adds to the trader's reputation for future trades. I tend to add a review for those that I've done SASBEs for if they've been prompt, included a note with their GW ID and had the postage and return mail address label. That way others can check that and know you're someone they'd enjoy trading with :)

    Kathy

    Here is a link that might be useful: Rate & Review Forum

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