"Pay It Forward" - A Freebie Thread Good For Your Soul!

jugoslavija_post · **Posted:** Tue Oct 06, 2009 12:54:01 pm

eqnox wrote:

As the late Billy Mays would say..

But wait there is more.

A mustache in many colorus.

10 sets of 4 stamps from Chad. Worth $2.10 a set according to the envelope (and envelopes never lie.)

So sail away on this offer.

La Communication SG 2088-99. Made by France's leading comic strip artists. Sadly not funny at all.

You have always wanted to go to Paris. Why bother when you can feel like you were there with this Panorama of Paris?

So there you have it. Any takers?

What am I supposed to put up if I really want this, but I have almost nothing to give away? I am not a big dealer. :cry:

eqnox · **Posted:** Tue Oct 06, 2009 13:03:29 pm

Shero,
Duckie posted his offer October 3rd, 2009, 11:39 am

Today at 903am I accepted the offer

Quote:

duckky_123,

If the others are willing to allow a bend in the rules to keep the thread moving I will accept your offer. I will post my offer when I get home from work and I promise it will be better than my last offer.

blueparrot made his post at 946am

Quote:

I will offer these.

I have many more

Mike Peters

According to rule 3 shouldn't the duckie offer go to me?

Quote:

3. The first poster accepting the free offer, by posting an acceptance post in the thread, must then, within 24 hours, post up a free offer of similar or greater quality/value. Please DO NOT criticise a freebie on the thread, that would defeat the purpose! If you think that, perhaps, value may not be there, drop an email to a mod and let them take care of any issues.

I was the first to accept the offer and I am well within my 24 time frame.

Thanks

sherro · **Posted:** Tue Oct 06, 2009 13:16:05 pm

You're right, I didn't see the "rule bending" post.

They're yours. Sorry Blueparrot! It's all about the timing.

sherro · **Posted:** Tue Oct 06, 2009 13:17:38 pm

jugoslavija_post wrote:

What am I supposed to put up if I really want this, but I have almost nothing to give away? I am not a big dealer. :cry:

Erik, do I assume that you're not accepting the offer as you have nothing to give?

If so, I will accept the offer from eqnox!

duckky_123 · **Posted:** Tue Oct 06, 2009 13:44:43 pm

eqnox wrote:

duckky_123,

If the others are willing to allow a bend in the rules to keep the thread moving I will accept your offer. I will post my offer when I get home from work and I promise it will be better than my last offer.

I'm not sure where I stand in all this. Looks like I've created a bit of a mess. I do understand that I should not have posted on the thread, as per rules on qualifying, for which I have already apologized.

My offer was then to forward Australian stamps, separate from actual participation in the Pay if Forward concept, to the first person to put in their knock.

I have no expectation of anything in return, as just compensation for my having jumped into this thread when I shouldn't have. I would then step back and allow this thread to continue as per usual and wait my turn.

The way I see it, although final decision is out of my hands, my stamps do not qualify as part of the Pay it Forward momentum, as I do not qualify to participate. "eqnox" clearly put in his knock first for my withdrawn Australian, and has also put up an amazing offer to continue the thread.

I await further instructions.

duckky_123 · **Posted:** Tue Oct 06, 2009 14:08:35 pm

sherro wrote:

You're right, I didn't see the "rule bending" post.

They're yours. Sorry Blueparrot! It's all about the timing.

I've just notice that this post from "sherro" (the originator of this thread) sounds like a "rule bending" acceptance.

sherro · **Posted:** Tue Oct 06, 2009 14:12:24 pm

I'm OK to let this go. Sadly, Ducky does indeed not receive anything (as the previous offer was "dead"), but has put up a nice selection of Australia accepted by eqnox

. Therefore, Ducky has grabbed a bit of Karma!

Phew!

duckky_123 · **Posted:** Tue Oct 06, 2009 16:47:46 pm

-That sounds good to me. As soon as I receive postal instructions, the Australian stamps will be posted.

eqnox · **Posted:** Tue Oct 06, 2009 22:23:19 pm

I sent my address to Duckie. I'll see if I can send him something when he gets back to me.

Sherro, What is your address? I'll get the items ready to ship when your offer is accepted.

sherro · **Posted:** Tue Oct 06, 2009 22:29:20 pm

Email sent. Better find something to offer up now! :lol:

duckky_123 · **Posted:** Wed Oct 07, 2009 00:36:35 am

eqnox address received. Will mail first thing in the morning and repost on this thread to confirm.

sherro · **Posted:** Wed Oct 07, 2009 10:36:21 am

I've accepted eqnox's lot, so here is my offering.

Ten Commonwealth miniature sheets, from Nauru, Norfolk Island, Christmas Island, Ghana, Gibraltar, Isle of Man, New Zealand and Ascension/St Helena/Tristan da Cunha. A nice lot, I hope someone likes them.

jugoslavija_post · **Posted:** Wed Oct 07, 2009 11:18:15 am

Sherro, I accept your offer. I have found something that I hope someone will like. I have ~150 DDR used stamps, a bunch of cto's, a bundle of Irish defin's, and a grab-bag of ordinary US on/off paper. Sorry, not really a great offer, but the best I have. (I'm still a beginner collector. :wink:

) I will try to get a scan tomorrow, as it is nearing nighttime here.

sherro · **Posted:** Wed Oct 07, 2009 13:12:40 pm

Nice one Erik

eqnox · **Posted:** Wed Oct 07, 2009 13:18:29 pm

This is very bad news. It means I have to get my act together and send out my offer tomorrow. :mrgreen:

sherro · **Posted:** Wed Oct 07, 2009 13:28:36 pm

Don't sweat it. Friday would be fine!!!

duckky_123 · **Posted:** Wed Oct 07, 2009 15:12:42 pm

eqnox's Aussie stamps began their postal journey this morning, as promised. Used a nice $2.10 Kangaroo International Post stamp on the cover, and had the kind post office assistant carefully hand frank the stamp.

Good to see this thread has plenty of life left in it :!:

duckky_123 · **Posted:** Wed Oct 07, 2009 22:23:09 pm

eqnox wrote:

I sent my address to Duckie. I'll see if I can send him something when he gets back to me.

No need to send me anything eqnox. The opportunity to contribute to this thread as a beginning StampBoarder without expectation is reward enough. I was pleased to see the Aussie stamps were quickly accepted with enthusiasm, and I'm sure you will enjoy them. Your follow up stamps that you posted to secure the Aussie stamps were exceedingly generous, so I'm sure you've done your bit to be Karma rich

eqnox · **Posted:** Thu Oct 08, 2009 06:48:36 am

The package is off to Sherro. It was more than I expected in shipping but it is all good. I included some airmail labels for him to pass onto Erik. I saw he was looking for some in a different thread. The person as the post office was very confused as to what I was doing. He had actually printed out a meter label when I asked for stamps. I made him return it and sell me stamps. I tried it us a full mini sheet but becuase it is peel and stick it wasn't the easiest thing in the world to do. I will be interested in a photo when it arrives. I've attached a poor quality photo from the post office as a teaser.

sherro · **Posted:** Thu Oct 08, 2009 10:44:10 am

That looks great. I'll post a photo when it arrives

sherro · **Posted:** Fri Oct 09, 2009 18:48:53 pm

Erik, the 24 hours to post a scan has well and truly passed. Please place a scan on the thread ASAP!

blueparrot · **Posted:** Fri Oct 09, 2009 21:21:47 pm

I still have a scan on here to exchange

for it

Mike

jugoslavija_post · **Posted:** Sat Oct 10, 2009 07:17:52 am

I'm so sorry for the delay :oops:

, here it is:

Stocksheet not included.

sjj · **Posted:** Sun Oct 11, 2009 22:19:35 pm

Erik, There are 3 China stamps in your 1st scan(line 2,8,and 10).If you can add many similar China stamps, I will accept your OTC offer!

jugoslavija_post · **Posted:** Mon Oct 12, 2009 00:22:38 am

I'm very sorry, those are about all I have. :cry:

blueparrot · **Posted:** Mon Oct 12, 2009 00:50:17 am

Hello sjj

This is a Pay it foreward, I thought different rules applied to this thread, not direct exchanges.

Also, you do not have the 20/20 minimum qualifications need.

Hello Eric,

You should also be aware of the same things when dealing with others.

BlueParrot

eqnox · **Posted:** Thu Oct 15, 2009 22:47:54 pm

duckky_123's offer arrived yesterday. I haven't had a chance to look at it much but it appears everything made it here safe and sound. Thank you. I hope Sherro will get my offer soon.

sjj · **Posted:** Fri Oct 16, 2009 02:51:33 am

blueparrot wrote:

Hello sjj

This is a Pay it foreward, I thought different rules applied to this thread, not direct exchanges.

Also, you do not have the 20/20 minimum qualifications need.

BlueParrot

Thank you for your message. I came here last year, and posts is 26. I beliebe I meet the 20/20 qualifications.

duckky_123 · **Posted:** Fri Oct 16, 2009 05:18:20 am

sjj wrote:

blueparrot wrote:

Hello sjj

This is a Pay it foreward, I thought different rules applied to this thread, not direct exchanges.

Also, you do not have the 20/20 minimum qualifications need.

BlueParrot

Thank you for your message. I came here last year, and posts is 26. I beliebe I meet the 20/20 qualifications.

The rules for this Pay it forward thread can be found on page one. Please note rule 6.

6. Only board members with 100 or more posts and 2 months membership are eligible to participate

sjj · **Posted:** Fri Oct 16, 2009 06:28:48 am

duckky_123 wrote:

sjj wrote:

blueparrot wrote:

Hello sjj

This is a Pay it foreward, I thought different rules applied to this thread, not direct exchanges.

Also, you do not have the 20/20 minimum qualifications need.

BlueParrot

Thank you for your message. I came here last year, and posts is 26. I beliebe I meet the 20/20 qualifications.

The rules for this Pay it forward thread can be found on page one. Please note rule 6.

6. Only board members with 100 or more posts and 2 months membership are eligible to participate

Oh, Thank you ! Just know 20/20 rule in another post:)
I give up.

duckky_123 · **Posted:** Fri Oct 16, 2009 12:55:01 pm

sjj wrote:

duckky_123 wrote:

sjj wrote:

blueparrot wrote:

Hello sjj

This is a Pay it foreward, I thought different rules applied to this thread, not direct exchanges.

Also, you do not have the 20/20 minimum qualifications need.

BlueParrot

Thank you for your message. I came here last year, and posts is 26. I beliebe I meet the 20/20 qualifications.

The rules for this Pay it forward thread can be found on page one. Please note rule 6.

6. Only board members with 100 or more posts and 2 months membership are eligible to participate

Oh, Thank you ! Just know 20/20 rule in another post:)
I give up.

Hi sjj,
Don't let it get you down too much. At least you didn't post up an offer, only to discover the thread's rules when it was too late, like I did. :oops:

I'm sure the thread will still be here when we can both qualify. :lol:

levi · **Posted:** Sun Oct 18, 2009 16:11:26 pm

I like this thread... not only because it's nice to see people pay it forward, but its amusing how much confusion it has managed to create over what should be a simple system!!! hehehe

sherro · **Posted:** Sun Oct 18, 2009 16:22:10 pm

How right you are!

Erik, it's been a week and no-one has taken up your offer. Do you have anything to add to it?

sherro · **Posted:** Thu Oct 22, 2009 00:39:35 am

Erik's offer is officially dead, and my offer of the mini-sheets is live again. I'm lucky, because something is on the way to me as Erik took up my offer. To balance my karma, someone needs to take my mini-sheets and offer something in return.

Who's going to step up?

blueparrot · **Posted:** Thu Oct 22, 2009 01:14:20 am

What mini sheets?

Mike

levi · **Posted:** Thu Oct 22, 2009 01:23:05 am

blueparrot wrote:

What mini sheets?

Mike

Scroll up about 23 posts...

Or for your convenience, you can now look no further!

sherro wrote:

I've accepted eqnox's lot, so here is my offering.

Ten Commonwealth miniature sheets, from Nauru, Norfolk Island, Christmas Island, Ghana, Gibraltar, Isle of Man, New Zealand and Ascension/St Helena/Tristan da Cunha. A nice lot, I hope someone likes them.

Global Administrator · **Posted:** Thu Oct 22, 2009 01:23:52 am

levi wrote:

its amusing how much confusion it has managed to create over what should be a simple system!!! hehehe

blueparrot wrote:

What mini sheets?

1.30am - time for me to get some sleep, laughing as I walk off ................... :mrgreen:

blueparrot · **Posted:** Thu Oct 22, 2009 02:38:57 am

OK.

I accept mini-sheet.

my scans are being organised.....for my offers

Mike 17.38 my time

blueparrot · **Posted:** Thu Oct 22, 2009 03:07:53 am

My offer is 20 West Germany - Perfect unmounted mint post office
fresh stamps, for the mini-sheets

Mike Peters

sherro · **Posted:** Thu Oct 22, 2009 08:20:11 am

Global Administrator wrote:

levi wrote:

its amusing how much confusion it has managed to create over what should be a simple system!!! hehehe

blueparrot wrote:

What mini sheets?

1.30am - time for me to get some sleep, laughing as I walk off ................... :mrgreen:

Amen to that! :lol:

Blueparrot, as soon as someone accepts your Germany, the minisheets are on their way to you

jugoslavija_post · **Posted:** Thu Oct 22, 2009 09:34:40 am

Sherro, what do I need to send you? (if anything?)

sherro · **Posted:** Thu Oct 22, 2009 10:06:52 am

NOTHING!! You took my offer, and listed stamps for exchange. Yours weren't taken up, so you keep them and we move on.

sherro · **Posted:** Fri Oct 23, 2009 11:27:36 am

Received from eqnox this morning. Superb

Undamaged by either postal authority as well.

Thanks Ian!

"Inactive image - Link deleted by Moderator"

eqnox · **Posted:** Thu Oct 29, 2009 12:24:55 pm

blueparrot,
It has been 7 days since your offer was posted. Do you wish to update your offer?

Would anyone else like to offer something?

eqnox · **Posted:** Tue Nov 03, 2009 03:47:50 am

sherro,
Did you want to adjust your offer to maybe get the thread on track again?

blueparrot · **Posted:** Tue Nov 03, 2009 04:24:46 am

Sorry guys!

I am still terribly sick and stamps are not my main concern. I would
love to continue this, but at this time I have no feeling or energy to
continue. I regretfully retire from my position this time, and withdraw
my offer.

I will join the stream at a later date - but those wanting trades please
email you offers, but on the understanding that they dont get instant
instant replies. I really am sick guys....Sorry.

I keep looking... I maybe sick, but not totally dead.

Mike /half dead parrot

sherro · **Posted:** Tue Nov 03, 2009 11:00:07 am

Blueparrot, sorry to hear that you are unwell. Your position is clearly understood.

Rather than me adjust my offer, it's now open for someone else to accept my miniature sheets and offer something up.

eqnox · **Posted:** Wed Nov 11, 2009 06:49:38 am

Just a bump for the thread and Sherro's offer. I've got a second offer packet ready to go when the thread gets moving again.

annwiggy · **Posted:** Thu Nov 12, 2009 21:02:40 pm

Ok I will take up Sherro's offer, and I offer these PNG stamps, includes a number of complete sets.

kerailija · **Posted:** Thu Nov 12, 2009 21:56:51 pm

I'll pick up Ann's offer.

Here's my offer: mint (never hinged) UK.

Note: the dickens block has some toning on two stamps.
Note2: and charlie-boy isn't missing the corner tooth. It was folded


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