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DogsNDaylilies said:
I think I noticed someone with hybrid sempervivum seeds on their list. I know that if that were me, I wouldn't be satisfied getting common marigold seeds in return for that.

I still don't think you quite understand. Whatever people are offering, they are offering to anyone participating, not just because they have something they want. If someone is offering hybrid sempervivum seed, they are offering it because someone might want some. Anyone. Not just the someones with something you want. The person who would like them may not have anything he/she wants but she is still able to get them.

DogsNDaylilies said: And consider the people that might only participate in a swap round once every once in awhile....if they bring all of their good stuff to the table and are 'forced' to trade it all off to people who have nothing they deem desirable in return...not only is it bad for them for that round, but they may not participate in future rounds, so they've given off their goods and never have the chance to get anything 'good' in return.

Bring all their good stuff to the table? They are bringing EXTRA seeds to the table. What's good to one could be crap to another. There are lots of people who bring in rare, or extra special species but nothing I would ever be interest in. I want common veggies and flowers.