May's Merit Badge Update
Hi everyone! Have you missed my regular merit badge updates? I just wanted to let you know that all badges have been sent for this month! Please allow at least a month (especially if you're international) for your May collar badge to arrive.
I also wanted to mention that we've been hearing from lots of scouts that they're still waiting for badges from previous months, even though they've all been shipped! Ugh! Please start by troubleshooting and checking your address in your Patreon profile. We've noticed many badges have been returned due to unknown or incorrect addresses, and we've reached out to those people by email--so check your inboxes! And also contact your local post office if you're seeing unusual issues with deliveries. We're happy to send merit badges to alternate addresses in the future if you are unable to receive USPS deliveries and haven't received your badges from previous months.
Unfortunately, it seems USPS is still running incredibly slowly and inconsistently. We're seeing international shipments take months at times, which is obviously incredibly frustrating for you! Given my experience shipping throughout this pandemic, I strongly believe our initial shipments will eventually make it to you. If you can find it in your Charm Scout hearts to be patient with us, I think it will pay off in the end (and give us more time for designing rather than re-shipping!)
The most important thing I can update you on is that we are committed to everyone receiving all of their merit badges! I know some of you have been very frustrated by not receiving your badges or receiving them slowly, but I promise you that every single scout will get their badges--even if I have to take my pink Shasta on the road and hand deliver them to you. Please be patient with us as we answer your queries and try to sort out this unexpectedly complicated process.
I can't wait until we all have our sashes fully decorated with merit badges!
xoxo,
Gertie (and Hattie!)
Comments (40)
Who do we contact if we are missing merrit badges? I received my bathing suit one today but am still missing some as that totals 3 :(
I got my swimsuit badge today! It was a thrill to open the mail and see a pink envelope. Just thought you might like a positive message about the badges since some people have not gotten theirs. Got my first one fine ! Thanks team!
I received today the colar merit badge, and i have the trousers. the others i didnt received. :( (Portugal)
I’ve received all of mine thus far! Thank you!
Gertie. Thank you for being so considerate. XOXO
Hello Gertie, I live in Belgium and today I received a second collar badge. How many badges did we had to receive by now.? I received 4 and the second collar badge is the fifth. Did I had to receive another badge then the collar badge?
I'm not sure how often the charm crew reads the comments here. I'd suggest you email your question to support@charmpatterns.com
is their going to be a sash pattern? or did i miss it?
No sash has been announced at this point.
I didn't get any post today at all, dagnammit postman!!!!! Grrrr!!!
Received my Collar badge today, but still waiting for pants/knits/menswear?!
I got my collar badge yesterday. I'm in California.
I got the Elvis shirt and um, not sure what it called, waving icon. That is all I received.
I live in Florida and got the collar badge at least a week ago. Thanks!! It’s stupid cute ☺️
Wow what? The collar badge? I live in the Netherlands and received that one a few days ago, is that possible? :p
Yep, that's that inconsistency I'm talking about!
Unfortunately it‘s not only USPS. My Camp Gertie Badges arrived in Austria on April 1st, then went to Poland (maybe they wanted a short holiday 😅). Arrived back in Austria on April 8th and then went missing until beginning of May when they finally arrived at my place. So. Just be patient about postal services at the moment 🙈
Thank you
Wow! I really appreciate your efforts! Keeping up with this demand every single month is a big task for you and your team! Thank you for all!
I received my April badges yesterday (made my day!) but the March trousers badge has not yet arrived.
I got my collar badge on tuesday!, and the previous badges at the end of April. I live 5 the envelope you send them in! I have to wait to start sewing though because my sewing room still isn't set up. Can't wait till it is though!
Day 1 of lockdown in Melbourne and your post has already made me feel better ❤
Oh no! You guys are under lockdown again?!?
Thank you for keeping us updated. Yes shipping has been very slow generally due to Covid. It is an amazingly huge job you are doing. Thank you for your hard work. I look forward to receiving my badges in due course xxx
Things are crazy right now and have been for over a year now. I hope most - if not all - Patrons are patient with you through all of this. You are obviously doing the best you can. Keep up the great work!
thanks for the update! is there a place where all the badges are listed as we go? i have gotten a few but i don't know which ones i'm missing if any
I don’t know if it’s listed anywhere but so far it’s: Pants, menswear (bonus), knitwear, collars
Thank you for the update! I loooooove the badges and hope this frustrating shipping process doesn’t make you give up on them 💜
I got my trouser badge today, and the menswear and knit ones a few weeks ago, I'm in Spain. I really love them, thank you for all the hard work you put into designing and shipping them, on top of all the amazing things you do!!✨💗 We're spoiled scouts!
I'm up to date but wish you could deliver personally anyway! 🥰
If you ever fancy a trip to Scotland, (Dita does it!), you are all welcome!!! lol x
I got my collar badge yesterday! It was a delightful surprise.
I'm in the UK and received mine yesterday, thank you 🥰
I got my badges but if you ever want to bring the Shasta to Nashville I live in an rv and you can park beside me :-)
Got mine on Monday! USA. WA State
I received mine (in the UK) yesterday thank you so much, it's so cute :D xoxo
Thank you so much 💕 My stretch and mens shirt arrived today, some European mailservice takes snail mail very close to heart 😉
So if I lose my badges, I can get a visit from the Charm Crew 🤔 (You guys are the best! Thanks for your hard work and for making things fun!)
Thank you Gertie & Melisha! Working so hard for us!!
AND Naty of course!!!!