After a few months off, it's time for another round! Sign ups will be held through August 15th. If interested, please reply to this thread and PM me the email address you use for accessing google documents. I will only use your email address to provide you access to the Inventory Spreadsheet once the box is in your possession.
• You must reside in the U.S. (we’ll be using a medium flat rate box for shipping), have a minimum of 200 posts, and be an active member in the Beauty and Makeup forum. If you have less than 200 posts, but have successfully participated in another tPF beauty forum exchange, you may be eligible to participate; just PM me to discuss.
• You must be able to access and edit a google spreadsheet document. If you have not done this before, please let me know so I can help you figure it out.
The Polish
• You MUST replace each polish that you take with one of your own polishes. The 1 for 1 rule applies to all polishes, regardless of size.
• Polishes will be exchanged based on a tier system based on retail value of each polish.
• All polishes must be 75% or more full.
• Please add in only polishes that you would want to receive yourself. Do not include old polishes with goopy or runny formulas. Based on past experience, please avoid including crackle/shatter polishes. The temperature variation the box encounters during shipping seems to have a negative effect on crackle/shatter formulas. As always, use your best judgment when choosing what polishes to include in the box.
• Duplicate polishes will be capped at 2. If there are already 2 of the same color/brand, you may not add yours in the box until the next round.
• Please be mindful of the colors currently in the box compared with what you add in. If you take out only colors and add in only nudes and/or pinks, it decreases the variety for the next person.
• A maximum of 25 polishes may be exchanged per person. There is no minimum.
• Extra donations are welcome, so long as there is space in the box to include them.
• Please replace bubble wrap on any polishes and replace the box as necessary . Also be sure to pack the box with care. Though bottle breakage is sometimes inevitable given the way the USPS handles these boxes, if a large number of polishes are broken during a single shipment as a result of a poor packing job, the shipper may be responsible for replacing the damaged items.
Inventory
• When you receive the box, please remove any items that you donated during Round 9 or before. If your polish has made it this far without being selected, it’s time for it to go. We love all of our polishes but some won't work for everyone.
• There will be stickers in the box; please put your tPF username on a sticker and put it on the polishes that you add to the box.
• You are responsible for logging the polishes that you select and remove from the inventory list.
• When you receive the box, please also take inventory of all of the polishes, ensuring that they are marked correctly, in good condition, and that nothing is missing. If a polish goes missing in between participants and you fail to take inventory, you may be held responsible for the missing polish, which could affect your participation in future rounds. Please PM me if you note a problem when you receive and/or inventory the box.
Shipping and Thread Participation
• When your name is coming up on the list, please PM your address to the person before you. This means you’ll have to make sure that you are checking the reveal thread regularly so that you know when your name is getting close. If you go missing during the time that your name comes up, you may be skipped.
• Each participant must actively post in the thread while the exchange is going on. The main purpose of swapping polishes is to create excitement and conversation among the group. If you sign up for the exchange and don’t participate in the thread, you may skipped.
• You must post pictures of the polishes that you choose in the reveal thread. Please post the names of the polishes and name of tPFer who donated it. Swatches and photos of manis are also appreciated!
• The box MUST be reshipped within 3-4 days of receiving it. If issues come up that cannot be avoided, please PM me.
The Rules:
Participation • You must reside in the U.S. (we’ll be using a medium flat rate box for shipping), have a minimum of 200 posts, and be an active member in the Beauty and Makeup forum. If you have less than 200 posts, but have successfully participated in another tPF beauty forum exchange, you may be eligible to participate; just PM me to discuss.
• You must be able to access and edit a google spreadsheet document. If you have not done this before, please let me know so I can help you figure it out.
The Polish
• You MUST replace each polish that you take with one of your own polishes. The 1 for 1 rule applies to all polishes, regardless of size.
• Polishes will be exchanged based on a tier system based on retail value of each polish.
- Tier 1: $3.25 and under
- Tier 2: $3.50 - $6.75
- Tier 3: $7.00 - $10.75
- Tier 4: $11.00 - $15.75 (except Julep)
- Tier 5: $16.00 and up
- Tier 6: Julep brand polishes
• All polishes must be 75% or more full.
• Please add in only polishes that you would want to receive yourself. Do not include old polishes with goopy or runny formulas. Based on past experience, please avoid including crackle/shatter polishes. The temperature variation the box encounters during shipping seems to have a negative effect on crackle/shatter formulas. As always, use your best judgment when choosing what polishes to include in the box.
• Duplicate polishes will be capped at 2. If there are already 2 of the same color/brand, you may not add yours in the box until the next round.
• Please be mindful of the colors currently in the box compared with what you add in. If you take out only colors and add in only nudes and/or pinks, it decreases the variety for the next person.
• A maximum of 25 polishes may be exchanged per person. There is no minimum.
• Extra donations are welcome, so long as there is space in the box to include them.
• Please replace bubble wrap on any polishes and replace the box as necessary . Also be sure to pack the box with care. Though bottle breakage is sometimes inevitable given the way the USPS handles these boxes, if a large number of polishes are broken during a single shipment as a result of a poor packing job, the shipper may be responsible for replacing the damaged items.
Inventory
• When you receive the box, please remove any items that you donated during Round 9 or before. If your polish has made it this far without being selected, it’s time for it to go. We love all of our polishes but some won't work for everyone.
• There will be stickers in the box; please put your tPF username on a sticker and put it on the polishes that you add to the box.
• You are responsible for logging the polishes that you select and remove from the inventory list.
• When you receive the box, please also take inventory of all of the polishes, ensuring that they are marked correctly, in good condition, and that nothing is missing. If a polish goes missing in between participants and you fail to take inventory, you may be held responsible for the missing polish, which could affect your participation in future rounds. Please PM me if you note a problem when you receive and/or inventory the box.
Shipping and Thread Participation
• When your name is coming up on the list, please PM your address to the person before you. This means you’ll have to make sure that you are checking the reveal thread regularly so that you know when your name is getting close. If you go missing during the time that your name comes up, you may be skipped.
• Each participant must actively post in the thread while the exchange is going on. The main purpose of swapping polishes is to create excitement and conversation among the group. If you sign up for the exchange and don’t participate in the thread, you may skipped.
• You must post pictures of the polishes that you choose in the reveal thread. Please post the names of the polishes and name of tPFer who donated it. Swatches and photos of manis are also appreciated!
• The box MUST be reshipped within 3-4 days of receiving it. If issues come up that cannot be avoided, please PM me.
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