Bopeep Posted September 20, 2018 Posted September 20, 2018 (edited) It’s that time of year! Can you feel the excitement? It is time to sign up for the GottaDEAL Exchanges! If you want to join in on the fun, please send me a PM no later than Wednesday, October 31. Please put "Secret Santa 2018" in the subject line. I will do my best to have the names picked and back out to you by Saturday, November 3. You know there have to be rules, so here they are (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 $25.00 for postage. (The current cost for a first class stamp as of the time of this posting is 50 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. 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 Wednesday, October 31st (you have until midnight CT). I should have names out by Saturday, November 3. 9. The last day to ship is Saturday, December 8th. If for some reason you cannot ship by this date please 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 be a member with some posting activity, 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. If you participate in the SS/OE, please post when you receive your package even if you are waiting until later to open. 13. Any decisions made by the exchange host are final. Each case or question will be given fair treatment and consideration. 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 participate in Secret Santa/Ornament exchange Are you male or female?What is your t-shirt size?Are you married?Kids? If so, gender and agePets?Allergies, restrictions, etc that your SS may need to know?Would you accept homemade food (such as cookies)?Any absolute dislikes?Anything you really don’t want any more of (i.e. coffee cups, knick knacks, etc)?Favorite Crafts or Hobbies?What do you do for a living?What is something you like to do with your family?Do you collect anything?Favorite Fast Food Establishment?Favorite Candy/Sweet/Finger Food?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 type of music? Who is your favorite musical artist?What's your favorite movie?What's your favorite holiday movie?What kind of books do you like to read?Do you have a favorite author? Who?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?Would you prefer your gifts wrapped, or no?If you had $10 to shop for yourself at Target, what would you likely look for?What else would you like your Secret Santa to know? 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. Speaking of not receiving anything, hopefully everything goes as planned and no elves are needed, but please let me know if you are willing to step up in case someone does not receive their SS/OE package. Secret Santa (39) BopeepilikefreeLainieBHanShotFirstTracy0504HillbillyswifeJstluvemgatorburgwillandmelMsYvesNAFCMFWittenlovercjdavIllinoismomJesusLuvUKashBethedQueenkishaaStationchiefCoastiwifeMomLoriPepper_Mint_TeaSunni0913RacerFanReinholt1Reinholt1sMomColemandawn4905jendeereBFAddict716stevierocksytmomof4tyreejamesAndreaInNCdantegirlJenn_Ashaneberry21silverstreak24nikkilugiBudgetsRsexyOrnament Exchange (16) BopeepHillbillyswifeJstluvemwillandmelNAFCMFJesusLuvUBethedCoastiwifePepper_Mint_TeaSunni0913RacerFancolemandawn4905BFAddict716dantegirlshaneberry21nikkilugi Card Exchange (16) Tracy0504JstluvemMsYvescjdavBethedStationchiefCoastiwifeSunni0913CarheelReinholt1sMomjendeereBFAddict716stevierocksAndreaInNCshaneberry21LikeHome Edited November 3, 2018 by Bopeep 7
HanShotFirst Posted September 21, 2018 Posted September 21, 2018 With this, it's officially BF season in my book! 5
budgetsRsexy Posted September 21, 2018 Posted September 21, 2018 I’ve been keeping my eye out for this thread. I didn’t join in on the fun last year and regretted it. Not going to make that mistake again! Thanks for hosting this event. 4
tracy0504 Posted September 21, 2018 Posted September 21, 2018 Yup, it's that time again!!!! I have been waiting for this to open up... 2
wittenlover Posted September 21, 2018 Posted September 21, 2018 Will work on getting my PM in soon! Yay! 1
jesusluvu Posted September 21, 2018 Posted September 21, 2018 Yes...... I am all in. I love the surprises every year 2
Bopeep Posted September 22, 2018 Author Posted September 22, 2018 Info sent!!!!WooHoo! And, we're OFF 2
gatorburg Posted September 23, 2018 Posted September 23, 2018 Will be working on my info soon was looking forward to this again
Bopeep Posted September 24, 2018 Author Posted September 24, 2018 I read all your lists as they come in, and I mentally start shopping as I read. LOL. 6
ytmomof4 Posted September 25, 2018 Posted September 25, 2018 Yay I’m excited I will send in my info within the next day or two!!
Reinholt1 Posted September 28, 2018 Posted September 28, 2018 Hello all! I'll get the info to Bopeep later this weekend. But count me and mom in again this year! Thank you BoPeep for coordinating this once again!! 3
queenkishaa Posted September 29, 2018 Posted September 29, 2018 Can't wait, will send info as soon as I can.
bethed Posted October 8, 2018 Posted October 8, 2018 I am in for all 3 again this year. I will get your info ASAP
stationchief Posted October 9, 2018 Posted October 9, 2018 Oh, what the heck. Count me in for the first time 10
Bopeep Posted October 14, 2018 Author Posted October 14, 2018 Time is moving fast! 2 1/2 weeks to get your info in. Also, please check the lists to make sure your name is there if you've already turned your list in. I don't want to miss anybody . 2
momlori Posted October 14, 2018 Posted October 14, 2018 I missed last year as I was changing jobs but look forward to this year 4
Pepper_Mint_Tea Posted October 15, 2018 Posted October 15, 2018 (edited) Count me in for: SS & OE Yayyyyyyy I’m soooooooo exited it hurtsssssss Also I’ll be a Christmas Edited October 15, 2018 by Pepper_Mint_Tea 3
sunni0913 Posted October 16, 2018 Posted October 16, 2018 My info has been sent! Count me in for all 3!! Can't wait to shop!! People who are in the ornament exchange please put what your tree theme is if you have one so we know what kind of ornament to buy so it matches your tree!! 1
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