Coffee Exchange Spring 2019

Last year around this time I ran a coffee exchange. Personally I had a lot of fun trying the two coffees I got out of it. Is this something people have an interest in? If so I will look to start the official sign up on March 1st immediately. Sign up will run a week. Give a day or two for assignments, then people should start shipping out.

*EDIT*
Looks like enough people are interested so here we go:

If you want to participate please have your post include the following information.
-If you have a shipping restriction (IE: only shipping to continental US)
-If you wish to participate in more than one exchange.

After the closure of submissions all participants will be matched up based on the info provided. Participants will be responsible to reach out to their recipients to get addresses and communicate anything else needed.

Ground Rules

1. Open to everyone, but Coffee Grinders need to jump through a few more hoops. If you are a coffee Grinder post here and send me a PM. We will have to work something out to make sure your not a fraudster, nothing crazy though I promise.

2. After the conclusion of this you must send your recipient at least 1 bag/container of a roast, 12-16oz. You can send more if you want.

3. You may sign up for more than one exchange.

4. Exchange will end on March 2nd . I will give 24hrs notice as to when submissions close. Assignments will be up by March 4th.

5. This is a A-B-C-A type of exchange. Which means the person you are sending to may not be the person sending to you.

6. Sender is responsible for all shipping costs.

If you think something else needs to be addressed please let me know.

You had me at "coffee".

Edit:

-Call it a double exchange for me. The bean must flow.
-I'm ok with shipping to our Goojer brothers and sisters across the pond.

Interested. Is this like a local coffee thing or just send each other our favorite no matter the source?

Update:
-I can work multiple exchanges as I drink a lot of coffee.
-International is just fine for me

Sydhart wrote:

Interested. Is this like a local coffee thing or just send each other our favorite no matter the source?

I'll never be able to afford it, so I recommend you send me the $350 bag of Kona beans I saw in Honolulu's 'Island Vintage Coffee' shop a couple years ago.

Sydhart wrote:

Interested. Is this like a local coffee thing or just send each other our favorite no matter the source?

Sure. Generally it should be something you like, with the idea of it will probably be something new to the person receiving it.

I've enjoyed participating in the past, and will do so again.

I also enjoyed the last one and I am in for this one!

Thats enough for me. See OP for an update and rules.

Count me in!
Decaff for me please. Doctors orders Thanks!

I have to say thank you for this. I have given up on my favorite coffee due to the boring beetles. I checked to buy a bag for the exchange, it is back in stock. There is much rejoicing!

This sounds interesting, but I don't drink coffee. Wonder if it would work with local Maple Syrup?

MaxShrek wrote:

This sounds interesting, but I don't drink coffee. Wonder if it would work with local Maple Syrup?

While that would be an interesting trade (my mothers neighbor makes his own small batch maple syrup), i dont think it would work. But hey you could always give it a shot.

I would join but I would like to keep Otto the continental United States

Norfair wrote:

I would join but I would like to keep Otto the continental United States

Where abouts? I'll look into shipping as long as it's not something super unreasonable I'll exchange with you.

I am hoping we get some more participation.

I would expect coffee to have more fans across the site.

We are half way through the signup period. Currently the following are signed up:

Igneus
Vypre 1st
Vypre 2nd
Sydhart 1st
Sydhart 2nd
SpacePPoliceman
Asterith
Kiri

People who have expressed interest but not signed up:
Zoso - On Slack in the coffee
Norfair

I know there's more than 8 people who like coffee around here... Come on, Goojers! It's like the annual Secret Santa, but with COFFEEEEEEE!!!

vypre wrote:

I know there's more than 8 people who like coffee around here... Come on, Goojers! It's like the annual Secret Santa, but with COFFEEEEEEE!!!

I know right!
Last years I think had more people in it. That went off without issue as far as I can tell. I really enjoy reading about how much people enjoy the coffees that they receive.

Oh sorry, sign me up.

I'm happy to double up.

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24 hours till submissions end.

Sign me up then, eh?! Thanks to igneous for tagging me on the Slack. Work and kids have really crushed my Internet time.

So exchange submissions are now over, and results are in. How's that for efficiency? I had a request to get the results as soon as possible as someone was going on a trip.

Igneus BUYS FOR Kiri.
Vypre 1st BUYS FOR Sydhart 2nd.
Vypre 2nd BUYS FOR SpacePPoliceman.
Sydhart 1st BUYS FOR Igneus.
Sydhart 2nd BUYS FOR Asterith.
SpacePPoliceman BUYS FOR Vypre 2nd.
SpacePPoliceman2 BUYS FOR Zoso.
Asterith BUYS FOR SpacePPoliceman2.
Kiri BUYS FOR Norfair.
Zoso BUYS FOR Sydhart 1st.
Norfair BUYS FOR Vypre 1st.

Please check it over. Let me know if there are any issues.
You are responsible for reaching out to your victim. Check any needs you have to consider; caffeine free, whole bean, ground, shipping address, etc.

After you receive your coffee please post about it. Thats half the fun, reading about how the person liked or didnt like their bag(s)

Messages sent!

I've already shipped!

I have shipped as well. Norfair, it should arrive by Friday.

I would like to say I am really looking forward to my surprise package. Hopefully people will start getting their packages, and we get to hear all about it.

I'll be getting mine out as soon as parenthood and job allows! It's my craaaaazy time at work, and I've not been afforded an evening off before post offices close.

I got mine away earlier today. Hope they're enjoyed!