Ok, I know we usually do a holiday exchange here.THis is not what Im talking about.
Im usually frequently at the Community board on the WDWinfo.com board. The communiy board is just that, they talk about everything. They have exchanges all the time, like t-shirt exchange, calender exchange, etc.. you get my point.I have done several exchanges, some just for me, some for my kids. My kids, as well as myself have always received our package. BUT...there is always an send by date, and they suggest getting delivery confirmation which is only an extra 45Cents. Anyways, it never fails, usually one of my kids is waiting weeks and weeks for their package. You are suppose to post when you send yours out, as well as when you get them. The person who starts the exchange keeps a list of whose received and who hasnt.
I posted on their board, that I think if somebody has a childs name that it should be a priortity. I explained that I know we all have kids, jobs, illnesses creep up, afterschool activities, and life just gets in the way at times.
I told these people I get it. I just think if you have a childs name, you should make an attempt to send it by the send date. The send date is always posted weeks in advance, its never a secret.
Some of the posters told me I need to teach my kids patience etc.. hmmm.. I think Kids have alot more patience then we give them credit for. To me its not about patience, its about taking responsiblility. Its suppose to be fun, the rules are always stated. The send by dates are stated way in advance.
What do you all think?Do you think if somebody has a kids name, it should be a priority?
Or do you think they can wait just like the adults?

By Ginny~moderator on Friday, September 30, 2005 - 09:06 am:

I think someone telling a stranger that their kids should learn patience, without knowing either the mom or the kids, is a bit - how shall I put it - tacky, at least. When a kid waits weeks and weeks for something to arrive when there was a definite, known send-by date, to me that says some adults need to learn promptness.

Personally, I don't participate in any exchange outside of the office Christmas thing. I am reluctant to have a stranger relying on me, or to rely on a stranger. And, if the MV experience is any guide, and I suggest that it is, there is always someone who doesn't do the sending part of the deal, but does cheerfully accept what was sent to them. I'd rather not deal with that frustration or annoyance.

By Pamt on Friday, September 30, 2005 - 09:10 am:

I think even participating in an exchange, particularly involving kids, is just setting one's self up for disappointment.

By Kittycat_26 on Friday, September 30, 2005 - 09:13 am:

I have to second Ginny on this one. It's tacky to not follow the "rules" when participating in these types of exchanges. However, the "rules" are posted because there is always the one person.

Ginny, I've said it to you before but I'll say it again. Sometimes, it is way too scarey how much I think like you.

By Ginny~moderator on Friday, September 30, 2005 - 09:23 am:

Well, after all, Amanda - great minds run in the same channels.

By Crystal915 on Friday, September 30, 2005 - 10:56 am:

Ditto Ginny and the others. I DO agree that if it's a child's gift, you should be extra careful to get it there on time, you don't want to disappoint some innocent child! Then again, if I'm delayed for whatever reason, I'll send it express mail to compensate, or send something extra to show I'm sorry. I think too many people just don't care about the feelings of others.

By Luvn29 on Friday, September 30, 2005 - 12:26 pm:

I think that I would post back to those who posted that the child should learn patience that maybe some of the adults should learn responsibility. It is the person's place who is sending the package to be RESPONSIBLE enough to send it by the correct date, not the child's place who is already being patient waiting for that date to pass and then wait the additional week it should take to receive the package.

By Dawnk777 on Friday, September 30, 2005 - 03:28 pm:

Ditto, Luvn! I have participated in the MV exchange and sent my gift out and received one in turn, both times that I have participated. I did participate in a gift exchange with a different group and never got anything. Oh well.

I think, especially for a kid, that you should make every effort to get your item out on time, though! Sheesh. Well, even for an adult exchange, too!