The past 3 years I have done a secret Santa gift exchange on the forum, anyone interested in doing it this year?
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The past 3 years I have done a secret Santa gift exchange on the forum, anyone interested in doing it this year?
Whats the price range Jon?
I'd probably be up for this...
I think last year we put the cap at $20.00
If you are interested send me a PM with your full name & mailing address that you want shared which whom ever gets your name.
Deadline to get your PM in will be Friday 12/9 so that people have time to shop and get your gift in the mail
Hell yeah im in.
How does it work and what type of gifts are the norm?
What is?
Just what it sounds like. It's a Secret Santa between your fellow forum members. Everyone who signs up will be randomly assigned another participant. You are then tasked to buy that person a gift. As a recipient, you should leave a few hints in your signature (maybe an amazon wishlist link) as to what sort of interests you have.
Rules and Info:
International people are allowed. If you would prefer not to get an international person, indicate so in your sign-up post. But depending on how many international folks show up, you may get one anyway.
For the purposes of pairing, Canada will not count as international. If you aren't going to ship internationally, choose North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Pacific Islands. It may be the case that if you restrict your choice to local shipping then matching might not work out and you may be left out - I'll let you know once the matching is complete if that's the case.
-International Shipping Links: USPS
-Remember to allow extra shipping time when shipping outside of your home country
To sign up post your interest in this thread and send me a private message with Secret Santa in the subject line and your mailing information, e-mail address, international preferences, and any specific notes to the gift-er in the body of the private message, like so:
Who can sign up?Quote:
PM the following to me and I will only share it with the person who gets you to ship to
Mailing Information:
Username
Joe Forumer
123 Anywhere Lane
Everywhere, NY 12345
[email protected]
Will ship anywhere
To keep things fair, only those with a join date earlier than July 1st and more than 10 posts will be allowed to participate for obvious reasons. If you would like to participate and don't fall under the requirements then you will just have to wait until next year. The final say of who can join this activity will be entirely up to the mods so there may be exceptions, but the final word is final. Don't complain if special dispensation is not made for you.
The deadline for signing up will be Friday December 9th. After that day, Santas will be randomly assigned and you will be sent a private message shortly after with the information of whom you will be purchasing a gift for. If nobody knows who you are, you probably will not be allowed to sign up. Nothing personal.
Recommended gift value is $20 - 25. Feel free to spend as much as you want, just be aware that the more you spend, the less likely you will receive a gift of equal value. Also, homemade/handmade gifts are allowed (no homemade food please).
ABSOLUTE FINAL DEADLINE FOR GIFTS RECEIVED IS JANUARY 9, PEOPLE WHO DO NOT SEND GIFTS BY JANUARY 9 WILL BE ... well, we'll think of something nasty to do to you. NO EXCEPTIONS. If you are not sure you will be able to send a gift, then don't sign up.
Do not complain about your gift, conversely, try to send something you think the other person will like.
You MUST post pictures of your gift when you receive it. No exceptions.
UNLESS SPECIFIED AS SOMETHING THEY WOULD LIKE, PLEASE DO NOT SEND NSFW OR ALCOHOLIC GIFTS.
CAN I SHIP SOMETHING STRAIGHT FROM AMAZON OR SOMETHING?
Yes you can, and it's a good idea to shop at your person's home country's Amazon site (www.amazon.com or www.amazon.ca for instance) if you want to save a bit on shipping. Be sure and provide a note upon checkout saying who you are, though!
BE SURE AND SHIP WELL IN ADVANCE
Get your act together NOW and try and ship your stuff by Dec 16th or so to make sure it arrives before the crazy Christmas rush that always happens at the latter half of December
PM sent
Wanna do this but I need to make sure I've got my family covered..maybe..
PM sent. :)
I am in - PM sent
Good response so far!
I'll catch ya'll next year. I missed the cutoff by 16 days.
Jon... i think he meant he missed the cutoff for "join date"
No worries, that was a copy and paste from last years rules on "the other" forum (where I started this idea). We know him well enough here to let him play :)Quote:
The final say of who can join this activity will be entirely up to the mods so there may be exceptions
I'm In & PM Sent
i have too much trouble getting to the PO to ship anything.
Thanks Matt, this is what I was referring to. I have been a member on the other forum longer than I have been to this one. Thanks Knappster for letting me join in the fun! PM sent.
Oh, and just a small tip: if you are an Amazon shopper and you choose an item that is $25 or more and it ships from Amazon the shipping is free.
this is turning out pretty good
Not too late for anyone else that might be interested.
I'll join up - Sending PM now...
Here is what I have so far:
AjeepZJ
DetroitMarauder
pjmjr508
cis911
WanderingTs
Matt
Sal-XK
Knappster
If I am missing you let me know!
Deadline is tonight at midnight!
when will the names go out I would like to have my shopping done with next week!
PM going out today to:
AjeepZJ
DetroitMarauder
pjmjr508
cis911
WanderingTs
Matt
Sal-XK
Knappster
I know what I'm getting somebody!!!! I think it's pretty cool (and I don't even have it!)
I got thrown a curveball with mine! Back to the drawing board.... https://theultimatejeep.com/notfound.png
Reminder to those involved - some of us are not overly creative, great shoppers, or just uninispired. Post those amazon wish lists or hints.
(Yeah, I know I am the pot calling the kettle black.)
I had a second request for this as well, if you signed up how about tossing out a few ideas here for your shopper. You may or may not get those items but it will make it easier for those who have a hard time shopping for non-family members.
I will go first. For me, anything in camo works well. Especially things in size extra small, say to fit a 3 to 4 yr old. Also the youngun likes stickers (Jeep-Jeeps like daddy's are his favorite of course), trains, and anything to do with tractors. Yup he and Daddy r guna get along just fine :)
It is really tough for me barbecue I have always been able to get the things that I wanted for my Jeep. I could use a hat, anything in the recovery or tool range. Even mild camping items work for someone camping in a tent trailer :).
A cool key chain, I am easy to please.
I'm better at shopping for other people than I am for myself.... my person will be receiving theirs next week :p
Anything offroad/jeep/truck/etc oriented works... im not picky.
Heavy duty D-Ring
Multitool
Neat Keychain
Tree Saver Winch Strap
SWR Meter
CB Antenna Spring Base
..... or....... all of the above https://theultimatejeep.com/notfound.png
(those are some ideas to help get the brain working. if you think of something cool that i didn't think of, that'd be awesome too)
Uhmmm... I'm equally easy to please. I actually don't want anything, lol. I joined because it's the first time I've ever done secret Santa - And I wanted a chance to suprirse someone, haha. Anything with Army on it, lol. A hat, a shirt... lol - I've already worn holes in mine. A multitool, simple folding shovel, Jeep water bottle...
I also like smiles.
Oh and i forgot to mention.... Jon, if you got me... i dont mind waiting a little bit longer, you can send me the bumper after Christmas if its not done in time.