Closing Swaps
Life can change dramatically between the time a swap host posts a swap and the day the returns are sent to the players. Occasionally swap hosts are unable to finish a swap either due to their life circumstances or a change in their status as host in good standing. When that happens, staff must step in.
When a host cannot finish a swap, sometimes another host can be found to take over. This is desirable when the swap has been running for a length of time and many cards are en route or with the host. The original host will send everything to the new host - either a staffer or a player - who then completes the swap and mails returns to the participants.
Occasionally, if the swap is a new one or has very few players, the swap will simply be closed and any cards returned to the makers. When this happens, sometimes a player will reopen the swap as host. Other times, the players simply exchange cards among themselves or post to open gallery.
When a host cannot finish a swap, sometimes another host can be found to take over. This is desirable when the swap has been running for a length of time and many cards are en route or with the host. The original host will send everything to the new host - either a staffer or a player - who then completes the swap and mails returns to the participants.
Occasionally, if the swap is a new one or has very few players, the swap will simply be closed and any cards returned to the makers. When this happens, sometimes a player will reopen the swap as host. Other times, the players simply exchange cards among themselves or post to open gallery.