Bopeep Posted September 27, 2016 Posted September 27, 2016 (edited) Hello All! Chief Elf and the accounting firm of ShiShi, ShiShi and ShiShi are very busy this year, so I’m stepping in to help them out with the exchanges. We’re a little behind, but it's time for the holiday festivities to begin! If you want to join in on the fun, sign ups will be accepted via PM only (to me, BoPeep) in order to keep everything more organized. Use "Secret Santa 2016" in the subject line. This is not an official GottaDeal.com event, so participate at your own risk. GottaDeal can't be held responsible if you do not receive anything. While I hope we won't be needing any please let me know if you are willing to be an elf in case someone does not receive their SS/OE package. Please include in your PM:1. Your forum username, your name and address2. Your email address, in case I need to contact you and can’t reach you through PM3. The exchanges you would like to take part in (Secret Santa, Ornament and/or Card)4. The answers to the questions below if you are going to be in Secret Santa/Ornament exchange5. Gift wrap preference (yes or no)6. Anything else you'd like your Secret Santa to know about youThe Questions...Are you male or female?Are you married?Do you have kids? If so, gender and ageDo you have pets?Are you allergic to anything?Would you accept homemade food (such as cookies)?Any absolute dislikes?Do you have any hobbies?Do you collect anything?Favorite Fast Food Establishment?Do you have a favorite candy?What is your favorite drink?What is your favorite color?Do you like lotions? If so what kinds?Do you like scented candles? What scent?Any favorite sports teams or Nascar drivers?What’s your favorite flower?What's your favorite music/artist?What's your favorite movie?What's your favorite holiday movie?What's your favorite author?What's your favorite thing to do during your ‘me time’?What is your favorite winter activity?Something that you wouldn’t buy yourself but have always wanted?Anything else?The Rules (please read before signing up):1. Secret Santa is just like it sounds - a secret exchange of gifts! There's a MINIMUM of $10 before shipping. If you choose to spend more, please don't be disappointed if your partner doesn't.2. Ornament Exchange is also just like it sounds - an exchange of ornaments! There's a MINIMUM of $5 before shipping. If you choose to spend more, please don't be disappointed if your partner doesn't.3. Card Exchange is also as it sounds - an exchange of holiday greeting cards. Unlike the other two, however, you send (a card) to everyone who signs up and you get (a card) from everyone who signs up! If you have a favorite holiday recipe feel free to include it with the cards you send out. There is no minimum or delivery confirmation but please understand that you send a card to everyone on the list so if 50 people join the exchange you will be spending $23.50 for postage. (The current cost for a first class stamp as of the time of this posting is 47 cents).4. Tracking (aka delivery confirmation) is a MUST. Please PM me the tracking number and how it is being shipped (USPS or UPS) so I can keep track of everything. If you send via USPS Priority it should be included at no charge, but it is always best to check for yourself.5. Insurance from the USPS is also a MUST. Check with the post office nearest you for the cost.6. Make sure your item(s) is/are properly packed and with plenty of padding.7. No junk. Everything must be new/unused within reason. Used books, CDs, and DVDs are okay as long as they are in a like new condition that you would be okay with receiving.8. The last day to sign up is Saturday, October 29th (you have until midnight CT). I should have names out by Friday, November 4th (It will probably be earlier in the week, but I’m making sure I have time built in since this is my first year). 9. The last day to ship is Saturday, December 10th. If for some reason you cannot ship by this date you must let me know ASAP and then ship priority.10. If you are participating in the Card Exchange please feel free to mail them any time but make sure to keep holiday mail delivery times in mind.11. You must have been a member since May 1, with some posting activity, in order to participate. This helps to make sure that only dedicated GottaDealers are participating and we have less of a chance of people flaking out. 12. Any decisions made by the exchange host are final. Each case or question will be given fair treatment and consideration; if you plead a case or ask a question and don't get a reply you like please don't complain. One last note: Please be patient if I can't get things done right away, but be assured I'm keeping track of everything. If you have any questions at all please ask me.Remember, this is all about having fun. Now ready, set.... GO! SIGNED UP: Secret Santa (30) BopeepVern28QueenKishaaHillyBillysWifeHanShotFirstWillandmelmsyvesgatorburgbethedJesusLuvUcjdavTara3117ILikeFreeYtmomof4Spice9195OnemillPrincez916Reinholt1Reinholt1sMomLainiebnafcmfwittenloverMegara211IllinoisMommcape14444KatyloveshockeyRacerfanJendeereTracy0504BudgetsRSexy Ornament Exchange (15) BopeepVern28HillyBillysWifeWillandmelbethedMandy4MattJesusLuvUSpice9195OnemillnafcmfMegara211mcape14444RacerfanJendeereBFAddict716 Holiday Card Exchange (12) QueenKishaaMsYvesbethedSpice9195Princez916Lainiebmcape14444KatyloveshockeyTracy0504HillyBillysWifeBFAddict716JenDeere Edited November 1, 2016 by Bopeep
Bopeep Posted September 28, 2016 Author Posted September 28, 2016 There has always been a requirement for length of time on Gottadeal, and I definitely understand why, but if y'all are okay with it I would like to go ahead and open it up to anyone that wants to participate. I do think you should have some posting activity, so we can see you are truly wanting to be part of this community. I hope I don't regret this . 2
queenkishaa Posted September 29, 2016 Posted September 29, 2016 Yeah I'm ready. Sent from my SM-G920T using GottaDeal mobile app
hillbillyswife Posted September 29, 2016 Posted September 29, 2016 Sent my info Thanks for doing it!!
msyves Posted September 29, 2016 Posted September 29, 2016 Sent my info. Thanks for stepping in Bo Peep.
Mandy4Matt Posted October 2, 2016 Posted October 2, 2016 Just sent in my info. Thanks for organizing this!
Bopeep Posted October 7, 2016 Author Posted October 7, 2016 We don't have very many participants so far this year. Hopefully a lot of folk just wait a while, as there's still plenty of time. Here's what the last few years looked like:2015 - Secret Santa 33, Ornament Exchange 16, Cards 112014 - SS 34, OE 19, Cards 122013 - SS 33, OE 19, Cards 132012 - SS 46, OE 28, Cards 212011 - SS 44, OE 33, Cards 27
ytmomof4 Posted October 10, 2016 Posted October 10, 2016 Finally got my info sent it has been very chaotic around here 1
Spice9195 Posted October 11, 2016 Posted October 11, 2016 Sent mine. I'm going to try all three this year.
racerfan Posted October 11, 2016 Posted October 11, 2016 Will send my info tomorrow. Thanks Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using GottaDeal mobile app
wittenlover Posted October 12, 2016 Posted October 12, 2016 I'm just being slow. It's on my agenda to finish up this weekend. I do SS each year and can be an elf if need be. Watch for my info soon! 1
LainieB Posted October 15, 2016 Posted October 15, 2016 I'm going to sign up! I'm just trying to come up with helpful answers to all the questions. Lol
LainieB Posted October 15, 2016 Posted October 15, 2016 Info sent for Secret Santa and card exchange! 1
nafcmf Posted October 18, 2016 Posted October 18, 2016 Sent my info for Secret Santa and Ornament Exchange.
Bopeep Posted October 21, 2016 Author Posted October 21, 2016 1 more week to sign up! If you have sent your info, please check the lists in the original post and make sure I have you down. I don't want to miss anyone! 1
Megara211 Posted October 22, 2016 Posted October 22, 2016 (edited) Sent you my information. I'm signed up for secret Santa and ornament Exchange again this year. I'd do the card exchange but I can never even get cards out to family and friends every year.Thanks for doing this, this year bopeep! Edited October 22, 2016 by Megara211 1
racerfan Posted October 27, 2016 Posted October 27, 2016 Sent my info Doing the Secret Santa and Ornament Exchange Thank you for doing this
Bopeep Posted October 27, 2016 Author Posted October 27, 2016 (edited) Sent my info Doing the Secret Santa and Ornament Exchange Thank you for doing thisI haven't received your message yet. I don't know if it takes a while to come through, or if you should send it again. I have it now. Edited October 27, 2016 by Bopeep
Bopeep Posted October 29, 2016 Author Posted October 29, 2016 Last day to sign up! Please check the lists in the original post, and make sure I have you down. Thanks! 2
budgetsRsexy Posted October 30, 2016 Posted October 30, 2016 (edited) My info has been sent. Thank you yet again for allowing me to join in on the fun. I'm very excited to participate! Edited October 30, 2016 by budgetsRsexy 1
Bopeep Posted October 30, 2016 Author Posted October 30, 2016 Addresses for the card exchange have been sent out. If you signed up for the card exchange, and I did not send you the list, please let me know ASAP. Thanks!!
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