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Any takers for another book swap circle thingummy?

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CocoDeBearisCocoDeBear · 14/01/2008 08:12

I've missed out on two now. I quite like the idea, anyone else?

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TheMadHouse · 29/01/2008 21:38

Forgive me ladies - pants week and not posted book, although I will try tomorrow after DH Grans funeral

FlossieT · 29/01/2008 21:32

I've only sold a couple of books on green metropolis and both were really very random. I list books that I'm unlikely to reread but can't quite bear to lug to the charity shop

rosmerta · 29/01/2008 18:50

Posted mine today - 1st class [smug grin]!

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CocoDeBearisCocoDeBear · 29/01/2008 17:07

posted mine yesterday, but 2nd class cos I'm a cheapskate.

I used to sell books on GreenMetropolis, but found they sat around for too long in boxes waiting to be sold. Found it good for selling on recent bestsellers though.

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mehdismummy · 29/01/2008 15:54

posted mine this morning. Sorry about delay

FlossieT · 28/01/2008 22:19

I've posted mine - thanks, Coco

The envelope vs Jiffy bag was a tip from GreenMetropolis - apparently a lot of standard paperbacks do fit through the slot for the large letter. But for multiple postings I guess you are right, it is more prudent to stick with the padding.

Looking forward to this.

FlameNFurter · 28/01/2008 21:15

Posted mine first class today

swampster · 28/01/2008 18:46

hi mehdismummy - I've sent it to you

mehdismummy · 28/01/2008 18:35

can someone forward on the email with the addresses on to [email protected] thanks asap

swampster · 28/01/2008 13:36

Sorry coco, never got round to emailing you what I'm sending so I'm sticking a surprise in the post to missing - I hope it isn't a duplicate...

mehdismummy · 28/01/2008 10:23

oh no coco wiped email by mistake. Can you send it again? Will post first class tomorrow. Sorry

rosmerta · 28/01/2008 09:39

I will have to post mine out tomorrow. I've sent books before in a jiffy envelope & 1st class is usually around £1.50 for a standard paperback

FlameNFurter · 27/01/2008 21:11

Sounds good - i'm thinking by the time they have been through the system 12 times they will need all the help they can get!

I wonder how many times each jiffy bag can be reused

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CocoDeBearisCocoDeBear · 27/01/2008 20:38

That's true. Shall we stick to padded envelope/bubble wrap and brown paper to try and protect books as much as possible?

Still racking brains for good names for our book group...

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FlameNFurter · 27/01/2008 18:40

Aren't most books normally more than 2.5cms?

they would be more protected in a jiffy bag too

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CocoDeBearisCocoDeBear · 27/01/2008 18:31

FlossieT's passed this useful info onto me:

If you dispense with the jiffy bag and post in a heavy envelope, unless you've picked a particularly thick book you can usually post it as a large letter rather than a parcel (much cheaper!).

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FlameNFurter · 27/01/2008 18:10

Has been sent :p

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CocoDeBearisCocoDeBear · 27/01/2008 16:37

Have just sent it out to you. Oops. Sorry! Missed you off the end.

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rosmerta · 27/01/2008 16:28

I didn't get that email...

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CocoDeBearisCocoDeBear · 27/01/2008 16:17

Rosmerta, isn't my address at the top of the e-mail i sent out? .

mehdismummy, Jilly Cooper is definitely not allowed. Jackie Collins probably IS chick lit, but I'd be prepared to let her in on a technicality because she's so OTT and I am nostalgic for my late teens. Is that allowed?

psychomum, can you let everyone know your e-mail address once flame has finally got round to forwarding you my message .

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Psychomum5 · 27/01/2008 12:36

nd you reckon I am the forgetful one!!!

FlameNFurter · 27/01/2008 12:26

that would be the email I promised coco I would forward to you!

Feeling better, still very achey but not as bad. Nothing spectacular emerging from my bum though (sorry for the far tmi everyone!)

Psychomum5 · 27/01/2008 12:08

ooooh, and flame......how you feeling????

Psychomum5 · 27/01/2008 12:06

hey, quick question.

I have not received any emails regarding the book swap list etc.....

I know I am in theory not posting and just handing to flame, but what if for any reason I am to be in charge one month???? (say for instance, flame goes on hols or is away in london on the post day??).

FlameNFurter · 27/01/2008 11:57

How weird is that???

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