By Deana (PBSDeana) – PaperBackSwap Team
That’s right, it’s our 7th birthday!
We’ve passed some great milestones in the last year including 5 million books posted, the 10 millionth book mailed and received, donating over 32,000 books to schools & 17,500 books to the military. We’ve also swapped hundreds of thousands of books and added plenty of fantastic new features to make the Club even better. We’ve added new members, made new friends, found new authors we never would have tried, played games, laughed and shared and cried with each other, and learned so much along the way. We are delighted to see how the Club has grown and evolved in the past 7 years, and look forward to many more years reading together.
It’s no secret that all of our volunteers and members are what makes PBS the wonderful community it is today. In celebration of all of you that have made the last seven years so incredible, the PBS Team is turning the tables and giving YOU the birthday gifts! We are a group of readers, so of course there’s no better present than book credits!
To enter our Happy Birthday to Us Drawing, just respond to this post and tell us how long you’ve been a member of PBS. If you aren’t sure how long you’ve been a member, you can find it in “My Profile” under “My Account”. If you haven’t chosen a nickname or made a profile yet, now would be a great time. Simply go to “My Account”, choose “Settings” and click “Set Up a Profile”. You can also see the date you joined on each forum post you write.
We will draw 7 responses at random to receive 7 credits each! The contest will end on Tuesday, September 6, 2011 at 7:00 pm. We will announce the 7 winners of 7 credits each on Wednesday, September 7, 2011. Do you see a pattern here?
Good luck, and go eat a piece of cake for us!
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Tags: Contests, Free Credits, Milestones
I’ve been a member for exactly one day. Already had four requests! I’m pretty excited!
Happy Birthday! I have been a member since Dec. 2008. I have loved trading with others!
I just love PBS! I’ve been a member since November 16, 2005 (Happy Birthday to me!) and have never been without a book to read regardless of how bad the economy has been and it’s all thanks to you! Many happy more!
Happy Birthday to you!!!!! I have been a member since 1/6/2008. I have mailed out 119 books , received 135 , and also a Boxer. I would not take anything for this club. I love trading and receiving books.
I have been a member since July 22, 2005! Happy birthday, Paperback Swap!
Happy Birthday pbs…..I have been a member since 3/24/11, and love it!!!! I have so many books that I have to yet read that I hope I will have time to read them all!!!!
I’ve been a member since Feb 2010 and love it!
I’ve been a member since 9/26/2009. I love this site!!
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I’ve been a member since 3/20/2009. I’ve listed 193 books, mailed 102 books and received 124. I have saved $558. Since I can read at least two books per day, this works for me. I am so glad I came across this site. I recommend it to everyone.
HAPPY BDAY! I’ve been a member since Aug. 2010. I am so thankful for your site! I use this to help supplement our homeschooling with fantastic readers!! Big time FAV!!
Happy Birthday PBS! I ave been a member for 2 years, and 1 month (8/1/09). This is really a fantastic service, and I still get very excited every time I get a book request!
I have been a member since 2008. I am now a Golden Key member. Love your site!!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY PBS!! I know you are getting better every year….. I became a member in 6/29/2005
I have seen many changes and know the tough times you have had too. But you have turned into a real gem of a website for many… You have help me release books and give others the opportunity to read books they wanted. It has been a wonder 6yrs and I keep tell everyone I know about you,,,,
Happy Birthday and here it to many many more!!!
I have been a member since January 18, 2011! Love it, love it, love it!!!
I have been a member for 2 years! Love it!
I have been a member for 3 years!
I’ve been a member since Nov. 23, 2008! I’ve gotten some wonderful books for my three grandchildren and they LOVE getting books in the mail! Thanks for sharing your books everybody!
I have been a member since Jan. 7, 2009, so I guess that means I’ve been a member for 2 years and almost 8 months.
I have been a member for about a month. I’ve swapped 4 books already and have received one that I am so excited to own!
I’ve been a member since Jan. 2009. I love getting books that have been on my wish lists for years!
I have been a member since January 2009, and I love it!
I have been a member since January, 2007. Happy Birthday PBS!!
Happy birthday to me too! I joined Sept. 1, 2010 and have enjoyed my first year immensely. Not only have I gotten many wished-for oldies, but I aslo helped get 50 books for a relative’s school library.
I’ve been a member 4 1/2 years. Since 3/2007. Thanks for many happy transactions and many great books. Happy birthday!
I’ve been a member since 2/27/2008 and have loved every minute. Happy Birthday PBS!
I have been a member since April, and I love it. This is the greatest way to get books I have ever found. Thanks PBS!
I’ve been a member since September 1, 2008, so just over 3 years. 🙂 I love it, because I’ve read a lot of books that I couldn’t find in the library but couldn’t afford to buy, which greatly increased my (and now my kids’) reading these 3 years. On top of that, I’ve cleaned out lots of space for new reads by passing them along with books of my own. Thank you!
My membership began on August 11, 2007. I love PBS! Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday! I have been a member of Paperbackswap since 2/20/11. I am telling EVERYONE I know about it, because it is so great!
I’ve been a member since April of 2009, and am in Thailand in the Peace Corps right now, so when I order books I have them sent to my brother who ships them to me.
Pat
I’ve been a member since Jan 3, 2009, and I’ve loved every second of it. This site is just awesome. 😀 Happy birthday, and I hope many more are to come! 😀
Happy Birthday! I’ve been a member since April 2009. I love PBS!
I have been a member since Aug 3, 2005, that is almost from the beginning. I love PBS, I have donated credits to the Military Book Drive, I have swapped lots and lots of books. I have read new authors that I would never have before. This is best club since sliced bread. Happy Birthday!
I’ve been a very grateful member for 6 years this past May. We all know about the books, the new authors, but more, it is the friendships I’ve cultivated over those years that I know will last a lifetime that I treasure so much. Thank you, PBS. And you know, it was really a lot of fun, and kind of amazing, to watch this place grow and evolve over the years.
I joined PBS on May 12, 2008.
As a teacher of preschool-aged children, I need multiple copies of our beloved favorites that get loved to literal pieces. Personally, I’ve also discovered some of *my* childhood favorites and many other good reads!
Happy Birthday Paperbackswap!!!! I’ve been a member since February 2011 and I’ve really enjoyed my time on this site!
I’ve been a member for one year and five months–love it here!
I have been a member since 2009 and can’t say enough about this site. Love it!
Member for 1 week, tomorrow. I’ve already located and ordered titles that I had been looking for over a year. What a wonderful resource!! Hopefully the other members will love the titles I’ve posted!
I have been a member since May 31, 2011. I love PBS!
I have been a member since 1/9/09. I love PBS. This website has encouraged me to read more than I would have otherwise. I love the surprise of getting books in the mail and the joy of sending books to others. Thank you for keeping this website affordable. I will never give up my book in hand reading…Kindle never!
Hey y’all, I’ve been a member for almost 3 years, Dec 2008. It is such fun to send and receive books from almost all the mainland states and even a few territories…exotic places and names.
Angie
How exciting! I love birthdays 🙂 I have been a member since May 2006. I LOVE PBS. I’ll be listing a whole bunch of books soon because my bookshelves are caving in. I’m an avid reader and PBS has been a wonderful resource to satisfy my reading appetite.
Been a member since Jan 2007. I LOVE this place. Friendly users, great deals, and new books!
I meant to add to my earlier post: If I am fortunate enough to win the 7 credits, please donate them to our military personnel. Thanks
I’ve been a member since 2/8/2011 and I LOVE it! Thanks for a great opportunity to share great books. JLM
I joined September 8, 2010 and am seriously addicted! 😀 I absolutely love PBS and am thrilled with all the books that are constantly being posted on here. I love telling other people about it. It’s really an amazing site.
Thanks PBS. You’re the best. HAPPY BIRTHDAY to everyone!!
Member Since: 12/30/2005
It has been great. If you are willing to wait, you can find some real treasures! I got the third book in a triology for a friend who had been searching for it for a long time and I got it for FREE! Happy day!
I really enjoy PBS! I have been a member for a year and a half.