The Polish Swap

The other day acidicice had a brilliant idea of doing a polish swap.  You can read her post and what she has to offer here.

I had a bit of a hard time with this.  I really struggle with letting go of polish.  I generally love all – or most – polishes but I am also aware that some I like but hardly ever use.  Also, I really wanted in on the polish swap 😛

Here is how it works – taken from acidicice

This exercise will involve swapping polishes with someone who has something you like/want and wants/likes something you have, or as the swap expands trades can be negotiated between a few people. I realize that there is a certain level of integrity and trust required in this exercise and I am not naive to the fact that people may be less than honest. I can only hope that everyone will act like adults and “do unto others”. I think it is necessary to set out some guidelines to follow. Here are some that I have thought of:

• Both parties need to be in agreement about which polishes they want to swap.
• Polishes are to be sent via post and sender is to ensure that the bottles are secured and safe for travel (bubble wrapped or otherwise protected). Tracking numbers are to be supplied to recipients by senders. If you are in the same area, obviously you don’t need to post the polishes if it is mutually agreed to swap them in person.
• Polishes are to be in good condition. Thickened, clumpy polishes are not to be offered for swaps. Polishes that have been tampered with (e.g. had remover added) are not to be offered for swaps.
• Polishes may be used, but half empty bottles are not acceptable, UNLESS recipient is aware of the level of polish in the bottle and accepts it. Polishes that have been used more than a few times must still be in good condition (see above).
• Polish brands do not have to match, but swaps need to be realistic. I would not be willing to swap a R 20.00 polish for a R 100.00 polish. I would however consider offering more than one cheaper polish for a more expensive brand.
• Full disclosure. Be honest about why you’re passing a polish on. Whether you don’t like the colour or application wasn’t easy for you, disclose. Something that might be difficult for you to work with might be easy for someone else and we all love different colours.
• Swaps can be local or international if both parties are in favour.
• Swaps are on a first come, first served basis. Transactions should be finalised within 48 hours to ensure polishes aren’t “reserved” for indefinite periods.

I will list the polishes I have to offer below.  If you have any polishes to swap and have done a blog post, leave your link so I – and anyone else interested – can check it out.  If I have anything you are interested in just pop a comment.  I have a list of what I currently own here.

My likes:

I really like (love) almost anything.  I love neons, holos, pastels.  My favourite finishes are creme polishes but I do like others.  There is very little that I will turn my nose up at (but it does happen)

Right, here we go.  This is what I have available.

Sally Hansen Salon Manicure – Ballet Rouges  (R90) – Swatched once

I am not a huge fan of the brand and I already have other polishes in similar colour

Sally Hansen Salon Manicure – Fairy Teal (R90) – Swatched once

I am not a huge fan of the brand and I already have other polishes in similar colour

Sally Hansen Xtreme wear – Violet Voltage (R50) – Used 2 – 3 times

I am not a huge fan of the brand and have other polishes in similar colour

Sally Hansen Gem Crush – Bling-tastic (R40) – Swatched once  (swapped)

Even though I love the glitter I have never used it and have similar colour glitter

Sally Hansen Gem Crush – Lady Luck (R40) – Swatched once  (swapped)

Absolutely love this colour but I never use it.  It’s too similar to another favourite

L.A. Colors – Mint (R20) – Swatched once

I have an identical green in another brand I have used much more

L.A. Colors – Flicker (R20) – Swatched once and used once

I have an identical yellow in another brand I have used much more

Revlon – Ruby (R20) – Swatched once

This is a smaller bottle and I have 2 other identical reds

Tip Top Sprinkle Beads – Reggae to Riches (R70) – Swatched once

I love the polish colour (have similar) but not the beads

Tip Top Wild Thing Glitter – Barrier Reef (R70) – Never used

This was opened but never used.  I don’t like the colour.

Bourjois – Rainbow Apparition (R90) – Swatched on one nail   Swapped

Don’t love the colour and its too similar in finish to what I already have. My opinion might be based on the fact that I regretted the purchase as soon as I made it 😉

 

That’s it.  It isn’t much but it took a lot for me to to decide on these 😛  If you are interested in any of these let me know.  Also check out acidicice post to see if there is anything there you might be interested in. Also, I am open to ideas and ‘negotiations’.  If you don’t have any polishes to swap you are welcome to make me an offer  😉

Megan also has a huge list of polishes up for grabs. She doesn’t have a blog so I am listing them here.  She would prefer to sell them so get in touch with her if you are interested.  Her details will be below the list:

• Essie-702-Mint Candy Apple (R40) – Swatched once and used once – SOLD
• Essie-370-Exotic Liras (40) – Swatched once and used once – SOLD
• Essie-270-Carnival (R40) – Swatched once and used once
• Essie-4-Go Green (R40)– Swatched once – SOLD
• Essie-693-Perky Purple (R40) – Swatched once and used once – SOLD
• Essie-696-Chinchilly (R40) – Swatched once – SOLD
• Essie-679-Mesmerize (R40) -Swatched once – SOLD
• Catrice-190-Wrapped around my finger (R40) – Never used
• OPI Nail Lacquer-Zom-Body to Love x2 – (R60 for each)- Never used
• Nicole by OPI (Mini hit makers set)-The One Less Lonely Girl Collection-(R100)– Never used – SOLD
• Bloom-Daisy (Yellow colour) – (R30)- Swatched once
• Bloom-Audrey(Dark Pink colour) – (R30)- Swatched once
• Bloom-Jerry (Pink-Nude Shimmer colour) – (R30)- Swatched once
• Bloom-Maggie (Lilac Shimmer colour) – (R30)- Swatched once
• Bloom-Elle (Pearl Shimmer colour) – (R30)- Swatched once
• Bloom-Clara (Fuchsia Colour) – (R30)- Swatched once

You can get hold of her on twitter (flutterbymegs) or via email: meganhartwig (at) yahoo (dot) com

Thanks for reading!