I didnt read the whole thread... but I dont think time on here has much to do with it- when I participated in GE's I got a bunch of dollar store items (tags still on), used items, and items I specifically stated in my sign up my dogs could not have due to health concerns. I ended up donating almost an entire box from one exchange. These were not new members. I always bought personalized items for my buddy and purchased everything once I had a buddy assigned so I knew I was getting things they could use- it was upsetting to get boxes of stuff I knew had been purchased in bulk with no thought into whether or not my dogs could even have it. That is what eventually turned me off to the GE's. I know that it is better to give then receive and I did enjoy picking things out for my buddies and personalizing things for them- but it was disappointing in the end to not have the same reciprocated. I dont know that there is any way to police these things better though.
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