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You can make a long wishlist it’s okay but the person who looks the profile may not be interested in reading long wishlist, if I want to send 5 cards in a day iam not interested to read the long list ,I may already select 5 cards most appropriate to each profile I send . If wishlist is small interesting to select card, long list most don’t bother to read…
I like the lists that people provide on their profiles! I have a large variety of postcards in my stash and having a list of cards that people like helps me pick the card that matches
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(Eyes recycling bin and opens eBay account)
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Like the majority already commented here, I DO prefer a long wish-list to read 
and no, I am not bored to read it, as I have a long list myself. It is not a demand, of course, but just some random things I like, my hobbies, and topics I would be glad to see on cards I receive:) Though lately after returning back to postcrossing,I draw several addresses and profiles were almost empty. At least, a few words about a personality is nice to see! For example, I love cooking or riding a bike or traveling. Then, for sure I will send one of these topics. For me it just works better 
As for huge NO-lists, somehow I never saw one. Personally,I have a small no-list, like no insects for example, as I do not like them.
But after all, Postcrossing is about connection, picking up a card you would like to get yourself and putting a smile on someone else’s face 
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I like reading long wishlists and I also have a long wishlist myself. I do have particular series and themes that I collect, but I can appreciate cards with images I don’t necessarily like as long as the sender put some effort into writing on it. In my experience, half the people who send me cards write only one or two sentences. Or a quote. And I don’t feel like I’ve connected with them at all. So the reason why I have a wishlist is the thought that “if nobody wants to write me anything, I could at least get a card for my collection”.
But like I said, I am happy to receive cards I don’t collect as long as they’re well-written. I don’t collect view cards but I recently received a huge one with an answer to one of the prompts listed on my profile. I appreciate that card more than all the Tausendschöns and Loupapers I’ve received with only “Happy Postcrossing” on them
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I have three shoeboxes full of postcards. I’m always amazed that, especially with “endless” wish lists, there isn’t a suitable card 
Apparently I’ve only bought shelf warmers 
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I have the same problem but in my case the explanation is that I mostly have touristic postcards (with real photos, not illustrations) and I see more and more profiles who do not want them.
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I sometimes think it is because there are a lot of other ways to get specific cards nowadays. People find the PC-forum, but also Facebook and such. Or you can simply buy them online. 
I agree with OP on the long list. I provide many options on the off chance that you have one of these cards. More is better in my opinion.
On the contrary, I find it difficult when people have very specific wishes and short lists.
I came across a profile recently that specifically requested that US members should NOT use the international round stamp when sending to her because she didn’t like them. I found that off putting especially since that’s what I use for the majority of international postcards. I like to leave more room for sticker and words, and the 1 stamp gets the job done. Sometimes users request multiple stamps, special stamps etc and I’ll use them if I have them. Otherwise I go for the international single stamp and that’s just what they’ll get 
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Yes, I have run across some very long and very picky wish lists, most of the time I don’t have any postcards that match their want list, I try to pick one that I believe that they will like. The worst is when they ask for touristy postcards. Where I live, they do not sell postcards, mostly because people do not write postcards anymore so it is very, very rare to find a place that actually sells postcards!
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I have many touristy cards, but tire of sending too many in a row.
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Of course you know what you are talking about …
… but I’ve received several cards from the US-PNW and OR showing city- or nature-landscape, so ‘touristy’ is out there. I would assume such cards are somewhere around the major attractions of Portland or in state and national parks.
Sometimes, second-hand / thrift shops can be a valuable and cheap source, so are city marketing or tourist offices. If you really feel the need (exagg. ) you also could ask other users from your region.
Again, I know you have more info about your hometown/-region than me. Maybe read it as inspiration.
Also, again: nobody is obliged to fulfill any wish. Any postcard at hand is fine in postcrossing.
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I love wishlists actually. I always read the whole part that people tell in their profile. This way i can pick out the best card to send, which is fun to do. I really like reading a profile… searching for a matching card and i also add matching stickers and washitape etc… as best as i can .
For myself i said i prefered something that represents the country that person is from. But i also have a lot of passions and things i like, so i’ve listed those down in categories, to make it easier for people.
I don’t have a No list… i only say… please no spiders. But besides those… i would love to receive any card… also homemade, in envelopes, larger cards etc.
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I don’t mind long wishlists or long bios. I like getting to know a little about the person I am sending to. I always try to create a postcard that they will enjoy. I always read through their profile to help me decide what card to pick, what to write, and how to decorate it. For example, if someone said that they enjoy concerts, I would probably talk about the massive music festival that happens in my city every year. If they like cats, then they’re in luck because I have so many cat postcards and stickers! It makes my day when I get to send a card that I know the recipient will absolutely love.
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The Portland train station sells good tourist postcards; a wide variety and decent price. I stock up every time I pick up or drop off friends and family there. Occasionally I’ll make a special trip if I’m in the area too, and my partner can stay with the car so we don’t have to park.
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As a newbie, I would love to read long profiles just for the idea of wanting to know a stranger thousands of miles away and trying to fulfill his wishes, giving and sharing is the greatest pleasure to me. Sometimes I’m surprised by something I didn’t expect to receive.
Of course I don’t mean, for example: “I don’t want blood, big spider…”. I’m talking about people writing things like not wanting to receive low value cards. For me, the value of PC cannot be measured by money.
It is true that we must first regulate ourselves, respect others, and try to send well-made good cards, but sometimes we cannot ignore the development level of each region. In my opinion, as long as you are sincere, you can eliminate the gap in value. If I receive a postcard that spans thousands of miles and is full of sincerity, even if it is written on a shabby newspaper, it will make me happy. , beats receiving a blank, gorgeous card.
There is a very romantic Chinese proverb called Paper is short but love is long. I think it is very appropriate and I would like to give it to everyone.
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Guess what, today I discovered a new location to buy Portland tourist postcards! Fred Meyer sells them, 4 for $1usd: a bargain compared to anywhere else I’ve seen here. I moved to North Portland two years ago and until today, somehow missed seeing postcards there. Maybe there’s a Fred Meyer near you that sells postcards too?
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I like options. Many people think long wishlists are demanding but I love finding a card on someones wishlist. If I don’t have something I send a generic tourist card. However if they request say pigs with wings and I have one I feel like I accomplished something.
I think people take offense to peoples profiles wayyy to easily. I love to make people smile with what I send and write. However there is a time where you can’t please everyone.
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