AuroraSilvermist
July 9th, 2004, 02:43 PM
TAROT DECK DONATION PROGRAM
First, I want to say a little thank you to Mol and the other MWers who entrusted me with coordinating this program. I'm happy to volunteer, and I'm glad that you believe I'll do a good job. I certainly intend to try!
WHAT IT'S ALL ABOUT
The Tarot Deck Donation Program came about when one of our members (riverchilde) made a post offering a free tarot deck to a beginning reader who couldn't afford to purchase their own. Pretty soon, the whole idea took off, and other members offered decks in the same spirit. We figured that those who wanted to explore the tarot shouldn't be held back by money issues when some of us had decks on hand that we weren't using; decks that needed a "good home." It seemed a great way to put an unused deck back into service!
IMPORTANT NOTE: I've received several requests for specific tarot decks. Although I can understand why a person might have a particular deck in mind, this program was designed to match tarot newbies with a used deck in order to help them learn to read. It is not a tarot exchange program or a means to get that deck you've always wanted. Not only is a request for a specific deck not really in the spirit of things, but it could potentially create a very long waiting list, since popular decks are more likely to be in use by their owners. I don't mean to sound critical of those who did ask for specific decks. On the contrary, I feel I probably just wasn't clear enough about what our program is all about. I hope this makes it more apparent. :)
Here's how it works...
IF YOU HAVE A DECK TO DONATE:
DON'T POST HERE. Simply send a PM to me and include the following information:
Title of deck
Any pertinant information about the deck (Is it damaged? Does it come with a book? Is it a non-standard deck such as an oracle or majors only? etc.)
Who will pay shipping; you, or the person receiving the deck? (If you wish to have the recipient pay for shipping, please include payment information and your postal address.)
Are you willing to ship internationally?
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN A DONATED DECK:
Again, DON'T POST HERE. Send me a PM with the following:
Your postal mailing address
Would you accept a non-standard deck? (Oracle, majors only, etc.)
Are there any specific decks or types of decks you will not accept? (example: decks that are specific to a certain religion or tradition, erotic/adult decks, etc.)
Are you able to pay shipping costs if necessary?
Are you 18 years of age or older?
SOME GUIDELINES
Because we want to ensure that our donated tarot decks are put to good use and go to a "good home," we do have the following minimum requirements of anyone wishing to acquire a donated deck.
You must be 18 years of age or older. (Sorry, we just don't want to be responsible for handing out decks to minors whose parents may not approve. )
You must be a Mystic Wicks member who:
.....Has been a member for 30 days or more
.....Has a minimum post count of 50 posts
I will post information about the available decks unless there is a waiting list of members wanting decks and I match them to a new owner instantly. (This could very well happen!) I'll match the decks by order of preferences and on a first come/first served basis. We want to keep this as fair as possible so that all the available decks make it into the hands of members in need. I'll also try to post matchmaking results, so we can see how the program is succeeding, but I'll keep things anonymous so nobody has to feel embarrassed about asking assistance. :thumbsup:
Huge thanks to everyone who helped initiate and plan for this program. Let's make it a success! :colorful:
First, I want to say a little thank you to Mol and the other MWers who entrusted me with coordinating this program. I'm happy to volunteer, and I'm glad that you believe I'll do a good job. I certainly intend to try!
WHAT IT'S ALL ABOUT
The Tarot Deck Donation Program came about when one of our members (riverchilde) made a post offering a free tarot deck to a beginning reader who couldn't afford to purchase their own. Pretty soon, the whole idea took off, and other members offered decks in the same spirit. We figured that those who wanted to explore the tarot shouldn't be held back by money issues when some of us had decks on hand that we weren't using; decks that needed a "good home." It seemed a great way to put an unused deck back into service!
IMPORTANT NOTE: I've received several requests for specific tarot decks. Although I can understand why a person might have a particular deck in mind, this program was designed to match tarot newbies with a used deck in order to help them learn to read. It is not a tarot exchange program or a means to get that deck you've always wanted. Not only is a request for a specific deck not really in the spirit of things, but it could potentially create a very long waiting list, since popular decks are more likely to be in use by their owners. I don't mean to sound critical of those who did ask for specific decks. On the contrary, I feel I probably just wasn't clear enough about what our program is all about. I hope this makes it more apparent. :)
Here's how it works...
IF YOU HAVE A DECK TO DONATE:
DON'T POST HERE. Simply send a PM to me and include the following information:
Title of deck
Any pertinant information about the deck (Is it damaged? Does it come with a book? Is it a non-standard deck such as an oracle or majors only? etc.)
Who will pay shipping; you, or the person receiving the deck? (If you wish to have the recipient pay for shipping, please include payment information and your postal address.)
Are you willing to ship internationally?
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN A DONATED DECK:
Again, DON'T POST HERE. Send me a PM with the following:
Your postal mailing address
Would you accept a non-standard deck? (Oracle, majors only, etc.)
Are there any specific decks or types of decks you will not accept? (example: decks that are specific to a certain religion or tradition, erotic/adult decks, etc.)
Are you able to pay shipping costs if necessary?
Are you 18 years of age or older?
SOME GUIDELINES
Because we want to ensure that our donated tarot decks are put to good use and go to a "good home," we do have the following minimum requirements of anyone wishing to acquire a donated deck.
You must be 18 years of age or older. (Sorry, we just don't want to be responsible for handing out decks to minors whose parents may not approve. )
You must be a Mystic Wicks member who:
.....Has been a member for 30 days or more
.....Has a minimum post count of 50 posts
I will post information about the available decks unless there is a waiting list of members wanting decks and I match them to a new owner instantly. (This could very well happen!) I'll match the decks by order of preferences and on a first come/first served basis. We want to keep this as fair as possible so that all the available decks make it into the hands of members in need. I'll also try to post matchmaking results, so we can see how the program is succeeding, but I'll keep things anonymous so nobody has to feel embarrassed about asking assistance. :thumbsup:
Huge thanks to everyone who helped initiate and plan for this program. Let's make it a success! :colorful: