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Advent Calendar Swap Thread

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Writersblock2 · 01/12/2019 09:38

I thought it might be a good idea to have a single thread for any swaps from across ALL calendars.

Disclaimer: swap at your own risk. You are responsible for agreeing the terms of the swap, sending the items out etc. Exchange addresses via DM only.

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Writersblock2 · 01/12/2019 09:54

Just to note, this is likely to contain spoilers if you are opening AFTER the correct days.

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buckeejit · 01/12/2019 10:45

Ooh, great idea. I discounted a lot of advent calendars as there was only a few things I really wanted so will keep an eye. I also have a ton of stuff from last year's calendars unopened!

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Writersblock2 · 01/12/2019 10:54

@buckeejit - add last year’s if you want, that’s great! Just make it clear it’s from then. :)

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whyamidoingthis · 01/12/2019 10:57

Can I also ask people to say where they live please (just the country)? I'm in Ireland so posting to the UK might not make sense (and vice versa), depending on the size of the item.

whyamidoingthis · 01/12/2019 10:58

Although my dd will probably take anything I don't want so I probably won't be able to swap anything Grin

eatsleepmoverepeat · 01/12/2019 13:03

Great idea!

diamondsandrose · 01/12/2019 15:01

Anastasia liquid lipstick in Ashton ( UK) up for swaps

BlueSkyAtChristmas · 02/12/2019 12:03

I have a list of swaps from 4 advent Christmas. Do I have to wait until they have all been opened? Or can I list here? Don’t want to spoil it for those who are actually using them as advent calendars. I just treat them as beauty boxes, check the contents and buy for value (because I like nice stuff and it saves me a lot of money!). We only do advent for children in our house.

LEELULUMPKIN · 02/12/2019 12:44

Not sure Bluesky but would you like to take a guess at what I have up for swapsies? :)

BlueSkyAtChristmas · 02/12/2019 13:26

Grin is it an oil?! I would love that. I have items from the Liberty Elle Look Fantastic and Glossybox calendars. DM with specific requests if you would like. I don’t want to post spoilers or send you a list if it will spoil things for you!

BlueSkyAtChristmas · 02/12/2019 13:29

Ps none of mine have been opened (let alone swatched)

eatsleepmoverepeat · 02/12/2019 13:49

Oooh BlueSky, I would be interested in your list!

BlueSkyAtChristmas · 02/12/2019 14:19

DM sent eatsleep Warning! There are spoilers!

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Writersblock2 · 02/12/2019 14:51

Probably best to keep spoilers to DM. I’ll post mine as and when I open, I think.

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Writersblock2 · 06/12/2019 07:56

Any swaps yet or are we all completely besotted? Grin

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IToldYouIWasFreaky · 06/12/2019 08:17

Would it be Ok to swap other products here too? I have a few hair care products from Birchboxes etc that I won't use

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Writersblock2 · 06/12/2019 08:25

I don’t see why not! Post away. :)

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whyamidoingthis · 06/12/2019 08:33

Any swaps yet or are we all completely besotted?

Not besotted but I have a dd who is accepting all donations Grin

IToldYouIWasFreaky · 06/12/2019 08:40

Lovely, thanks!
So, I have
Aveda Damage Remedy from this year's M&S calendar. 100ml link

Cake The Smooth Move hair mask sachet. 50ml. From a Birchbox earlier this year. link

Bumble & Bumble Invisible Oil. 25ml. From a beauty box that I got last Christmas
link

All unopened and nothing wrong with any of them, just not suitable for my hair as I follow Curly Girl method.

I would like to swap for body care products i.e. body lotion, bath stuff, soaps, hand cream. Or candles or possibly perfume.

I am in the UK Xmas Smile

Butterymuffin · 06/12/2019 10:40

@IToldYouIWasFreaky I'd like the Aveda hair repair if you don't want it! In return I could offer:

Rituals Ayurveda shower gel 50ml

Imperial Leather foam burst amber and coconut oil whipped cream body wash 75ml

Hello Beau-tea-ful black tea body scrub

Organii organic hand cream for sensitive skin

I may have a small Yankee Candle Berry Trifle but will check.

All the above are from subscription boxes in the last six months, except the candle which was in last year's Glossybox advent calendar.

Would some / all of those be worth exchanging for the Aveda?

Butterymuffin · 06/12/2019 10:41

I have quite a few other items I can post later for general swapping, in particular things I just don't use like eyeliner, false lashes, tanning products and some other hair styling stuff.

IToldYouIWasFreaky · 06/12/2019 10:45

Buttery, I LOVE the Rituals Ayurveda stuff and will happily swap! I will PM you nowSmile

kjhkj · 06/12/2019 10:46

@IToldYouIWasFreaky I'd love to swap something for your Aveda. My hair really likes it. I'll have a look at what I have - I know I have a beauty blender from last year and I also have L'occitane bath and shower gel 75ml in either the creeme de douche ultra riche or the Lavande de haute-provence or Fleurs de cerise. All unopened

kjhkj · 06/12/2019 10:47

Ah missed it - never mind. If anyone else wants to swap their aveda then let me know.

kjhkj · 06/12/2019 10:48

I also have a million black eyeliners and so will swap the autograph one from the M&S Calendar

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