Mysterious Stranger Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 (edited) I've tried to contact Nessex about this but he's been busy with life. So I'm taking it upon myself to take the reins of this year's Secret Santa exchange. If anyone objects I would not be offended at all. This is a fun tradition and I don't want to see it die off. Anyway, on to the specifics. Deadline to participate Wednesday 11/23/16 Deadlines to ship: internationally 12/7/16 // U.S. 12/15/16 Spending amount: At least $10.00 As we're rapidly approaching the holiday season I'd like to set a deadline for participating of Wednesday 11/23, the day before Thanksgiving. Its only a little over a week and a half away but I want folks to be able to take advantage of the Black Friday/Cyber Monday/Taco Tuesday sales. I will get everyone matched and info sent out Thursday so you can start shopping/customizing/plotting over the long weekend. Here's how to play: Send me a PM with your name, shipping address, wish list, and whether or not you are willing to ship internationally. Also if there is anyone you do NOT wish to be matched up with (if there is anyone you have already been matched with either for Secret Santa or Birthday Elephanting). If you're cool with possibly being matched with someone again, no worries. Also please don't request to be matched up with someone specific. I'd like to keep this as random as possible, hence the Secret fun part. And doing this so quickly means little time to do the matching. I can't find last year's Secret Santa thread (I fear it got eaten in the upgrade) so I'm guessing on the shipping deadlines. If anyone wants to suggest changes, please do so. But for now I think 12/7/16 for international shipments and 12/15/16 for U.S. Shipments should be okay. I want everyone to receive their packages before Christmas. Rules for participating: Members who have joined prior to today are eligible. If you're on the negative feedback list or stiffed someone in the past you're out. I'll try to get a naughty list from Nessex to make sure. I will post here after the deadline and matching is done, that way if I missed anyone you can let me know. Secret Santa bonus round! I won't be participating (obviously) but I want to get in on the fun too. So I'm going to try to work out a secret bonus for one random member, that will be from myself. Not sure what it will be yet, but I'll have it worked out before the holidays. Standard contest random number matching procedure will be used for this. Any questions? Comments? EDIT: It was pointed out that I left out a minimum spending amount. While you shouldn't spend more than you can afford, please try to spend at least $10.00. Edited November 14, 2016 by Mysterious Stranger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke314pi Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 Awesome! Thanks for taking this on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostisfire Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 It's great that you're taking it on! Salutations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcastick Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 I am glad to hear that the tradition shall continue! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mysterious Stranger Posted November 13, 2016 Author Share Posted November 13, 2016 I'm glad to do it. Hopefully it goes off as easily as previous years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnim zola Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 Awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nessex Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 Thank you for helping out this year Mysterious Stranger. I know you'll do an awesome job. I'm on hand to help out as needed (in between trips to the southern end of the continent and overseas) Get those entries in, people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mysterious Stranger Posted November 14, 2016 Author Share Posted November 14, 2016 Edited the original post to add a minimum spend amount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattallica Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 Suddenly a Mysterious Stranger appears to save Christmas for all the boys and girls... Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mysterious Stranger Posted November 14, 2016 Author Share Posted November 14, 2016 Gotten a few participants so far. So I must have done something right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mysterious Stranger Posted November 17, 2016 Author Share Posted November 17, 2016 Less than a week left to get your info to me if you want to participate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystery Man Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 Thanks very much for doing this, MS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mysterious Stranger Posted November 19, 2016 Author Share Posted November 19, 2016 Everyone that has sent me their info should have received a "Got it" reply. If not, let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mysterious Stranger Posted November 22, 2016 Author Share Posted November 22, 2016 Just a couple days left to get in on this if you're interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke314pi Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Thanks for the reminder - I just sent my info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gmonkey2k Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 I want to participate really bad....Damn. Next year i guess :shrug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mysterious Stranger Posted November 23, 2016 Author Share Posted November 23, 2016 Last day if you want to participate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostisfire Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 (edited) I'm working on mine right now, I'll have it submitted in a while. EDIT: Aaaaand sent! Edited November 23, 2016 by Kostisfire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mysterious Stranger Posted November 24, 2016 Author Share Posted November 24, 2016 Last call. If you want to participate get me your info before sunrise on the west coast. I'll be matching up names and sending out info at some point tomorrow, preferably before the tryptophan kicks in. If you sent in your info and did NOT receive a "Got it" confirmation reply let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mysterious Stranger Posted November 24, 2016 Author Share Posted November 24, 2016 Ok, after one goof recipients info has been sent out to everyone. If there are any priblems or questions hit me up. In the meantime, have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM2 Dinobot Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 Aaaaaand missed the one thing I look forward to every year. Yay me! XD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mysterious Stranger Posted December 3, 2016 Author Share Posted December 3, 2016 Hope everyone's having fun putting together their gifts. I know I am. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NerdyTrev Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 Mine arrived last week but I haven't been able to open it yet. I don't know if I'll have time this weekend either. We'all see how things play out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mysterious Stranger Posted December 9, 2016 Author Share Posted December 9, 2016 Yay! I know the first few gifts are on their way and NerdyTrev wins for first received. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystery Man Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 Mine arrived today! No idea who sent it but I got just what I wanted! Man-Thing set and Nighthawk set Thanks a heap, Santa!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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