emily halifax ([info]thisisfurious) wrote in [info]candyisawesome,
2005-09-25 21:25:00
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International Candy Swap

being as one of my pet candy-related interests is regionalism, i think we should facilitate candy-related goodwill with an International Candy Swap!

anyone who is interested in participating should email their mailing address to:

candyswap@hotmail.com

once i have enough addresses, i will pair you all up with someone from a different country or part of the country, and you can swap away! spending limit will be $10, including the cost of the candy and the cost of shipping it. in your email, please specify any allergies or dietary restrictions, and i'll pass those along to your swap partner. choose candy that is as local as possible, and don't make your choices until you find out where your swap partner is from, as what is normal and everyday to you can be crazy-exotic to someone else.

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[info]possumdixon

September 26 2005, 05:38:52 UTC 6 years ago

dude. I am SO excited.

[info]possumdixon

September 26 2005, 05:39:49 UTC 6 years ago

Scratch that. I HAVE NEVER BEEN SO EXCITED. Even when I finally recieved Corey Lewis's Sharknife in the mail. Even when I got my STD results back clean. This is more exciting than anything else ever.

[info]refractive

6 years ago

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[info]thisisfurious

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[info]possumdixon

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[info]mrobot

September 26 2005, 05:51:01 UTC 6 years ago

how much does shipping usually cost for something going from the US to Canada?

[info]mrobot

September 26 2005, 05:59:03 UTC 6 years ago

and are we to spend $10 US dollars or $10 Canadian dollars?? im not trying to send some guy in canada $10 worth of candy and only get $8.52719 worth back.

[info]thisisfurious

September 26 2005, 06:50:28 UTC 6 years ago

fair play!

screw you and your hairsplitting! $10 in the dollar-based currency of your choice.

also, a small package (up to 250 grams) costs just under $4 to ship from canada to the US, and it's pretty similar going in the other direction. check the USPS website for specifics.

[info]q17

September 27 2005, 21:50:11 UTC 6 years ago

Keep in mind that the same chocolate bar costs different amounts with conversion, too.
AND a Canadian quarter is accepted at par at most toll stations in the U.S. So if a Canadian pays only in quarters, does that make it any better? :P



P.S. Don't pair me with this guy! *S

[info]thisisfurious

September 26 2005, 06:52:59 UTC 6 years ago

DEAR CANADIANS (plus other nations? are you out there?) PLEASE SIGN UP, as everyone who is on the list at this point is american.

[info]milovichis

September 26 2005, 07:49:29 UTC 6 years ago

Yeah, I want some Canadian candy dammit!

[info]olorwen

September 26 2005, 10:45:07 UTC 6 years ago

Woah man, this is brilliant. Brilliant, I say!!

[info]amazingsyntax

September 26 2005, 15:43:19 UTC 6 years ago

i'm canadian and i am SO in.
this is going to be better than hallowe'en and christmas put together!

[info]la_bien_rose

September 26 2005, 20:41:13 UTC 6 years ago

Do Canadians spell Halloween like that all the time? I have seen several Canadians do it but I am not sure. I have just always wondered.

Additionally I will sign up, even though I am American and you have too many of us, but I will try to pimp it to my international friends.

[info]amazingsyntax

6 years ago

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[info]geeksdoitbetter

September 26 2005, 17:24:23 UTC 6 years ago

and don't make your choices until you find out where your swap partner is from, as what is normal and everyday to you can be crazy-exotic to someone else.

that's the point no? to explore the mundane v. exotic nature of regionalism?

[info]thisisfurious

September 28 2005, 01:18:52 UTC 6 years ago

why yes, it is. what i mean is that the sender should wait til they have their partner's location, because if the recipient is from far enough away, they may not even have to LOOK for something strange. whereas if you get someone from the same country, it may be a bit more of a stretch.

[info]flcl_pill3

September 26 2005, 19:12:07 UTC 6 years ago

This is going to be fun. I'm definetly going to shop for diff. types of candy. And yeah people from other countried really need to sing up!

[info]nantastic

September 26 2005, 20:45:51 UTC 6 years ago

Yey, I'm Canadian too! 8D This is a great idea! >D I have many Northern treats to send. Bwhahaha.

[info]frenchhornelius

September 26 2005, 23:42:05 UTC 6 years ago

WOW this is the best idea ever. i'm canadian and i'm so putting my name on the list.

[info]hrdvsion

September 27 2005, 01:44:52 UTC 6 years ago

dammit...the oh henry was left out in the sun and melted(i'll get you another one)though it still tastes delicious!!

[info]incessant

September 27 2005, 03:54:55 UTC 6 years ago

I'm brand new, but sooo in for this!

[info]sooutofc0ntext

September 27 2005, 10:17:13 UTC 6 years ago


a big part of the reason i just joined was to be able to take part in this!
plus i do think candy is awesome ;)
best community ever, maybe?!

[info]nonethewiser

September 27 2005, 14:19:32 UTC 6 years ago

I'm in.

[info]thisisfurious

September 27 2005, 18:54:10 UTC 6 years ago

did you send your address? if so i don't think i got it, there's only one from NS.

[info]thing_of_wonder

September 27 2005, 17:06:55 UTC 6 years ago

can I join too?
I'm from Israel, though, so shipping will probably be more expensive... :O/
But I promise I'll look for extra special local candy!! ::toothy grin::

[info]q17

September 27 2005, 22:09:44 UTC 6 years ago

OMG, you totally have to join! International candy is super-duper!

But what about customs? Don't they not like food sent over borders??? :S
*S

[info]thing_of_wonder

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[info]thisisfurious

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[info]likeamarmoset

September 28 2005, 06:04:00 UTC 6 years ago

inquiry

hi, i just stumbled across this by random clicking.

anyway, i would love to participate. i'm living in japan right now, and go into coniptions on a regular basis over the AMAZING treats they have here. i was just in a very animated discussion with my friend about green tea flavor and white chocolate maple flavored kit-katts.

anyway, i hope i'm not too late.

[info]electric_slut

September 28 2005, 07:54:12 UTC 6 years ago

Re: inquiry

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