Bopeep Posted September 20, 2022 Posted September 20, 2022 (edited) Santa Claus is Coming to Town Who is ready for the GottaDeal exchanges? If you’ve played before, you know the deal. If you have not participated, please consider joining us. We have a lot of fun!All you need to do to get in on the fun is fill out the questionnaire below and PM it to me by October 28. You know there must 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 $30.00 for postage. (The current cost for a first-class stamp as of the time of this posting is 60 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 Friday, October 28th (you have until midnight CT). I should have names out by Monday, October 31. 9. The last day to ship is FRIDAY, December 2. 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. THIS IS SO IMPORTANT 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 PM (I don’t include your email address with the information to your SS)3. 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 age*Pets?*Allergies, diabetes, 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 or Walmart, 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 (20) BoPeepilikefreejesusluvumsyvesCoastiwifeSunni0913BFAddict716tracy0504IllinoismomKashHanShotFirstsetlok73ytmomof4gatorburgSpice9195wittenloverjstluvemReinholt1Reinholt1sMomtyreejames Ornament Exchange (9) BoPeepjesusluvumsyvesCoastiwifeSunni0913BFAddict716Kashytmomof4jstluvem Card Exchange (11) msyvesCoastiwifeSunni0913BFAddict716tracy0504KashpackratfamilycarheeljstluvemReinholt1sMomHubbalance Edited October 29, 2022 by Bopeep 4
ilikefree Posted September 21, 2022 Posted September 21, 2022 I LOVE seeing this!!!! It's always so much fun!!!! Info sent already! 1
tracy0504 Posted September 21, 2022 Posted September 21, 2022 I’ve been waiting to see this post!!!! 1
ytmomof4 Posted September 22, 2022 Posted September 22, 2022 I’m so ready for this. I will get you my information soon 2
Reinholt1 Posted September 27, 2022 Posted September 27, 2022 I have been wondering if we could get names early (like NOW) given some of the early sales the stores are having! Hate to miss a good deal! 3
Bopeep Posted September 30, 2022 Author Posted September 30, 2022 I have been wondering if we could get names early (like NOW) given some of the early sales the stores are having! Hate to miss a good deal!I get it. I was on vacation in Branson, MO this week and went to a cute little Christmas store. I kept looking at all the ornaments thinking "Man, I wish I knew who I will be shopping for!" LOL 1
jesusluvu Posted October 1, 2022 Posted October 1, 2022 Sign me Up!!!!! Love it every year. OE and SS please 3
msyves Posted October 3, 2022 Posted October 3, 2022 I'm in! Thanks for putting this together BoPeep. 2
HanShotFirst Posted October 3, 2022 Posted October 3, 2022 I get it. I was on vacation in Branson, MO this week and went to a cute little Christmas store. I kept looking at all the ornaments thinking "Man, I wish I knew who I will be shopping for!" LOLI love going to that Christmas store!!!!! 3
Coastiwife Posted October 3, 2022 Posted October 3, 2022 (edited) I get it. I was on vacation in Branson, MO this week and went to a cute little Christmas store. I kept looking at all the ornaments thinking "Man, I wish I knew who I will be shopping for!" LOLWe love Branson and the Christmas shop. Edited October 3, 2022 by Coastiwife 2
Bopeep Posted October 7, 2022 Author Posted October 7, 2022 3 weeks to get signed up. C'mon, Come Play With Us. You'll have fun. 1
Kash Posted October 11, 2022 Posted October 11, 2022 I normally just do the SS exchange, but this year I think I am going to do all 3 exchanges! Turning my questionnaire in now. 5
Bopeep Posted October 13, 2022 Author Posted October 13, 2022 Just over 2 weeks to join! It's shaping up to be a low turnout this year. I know things are tough though, so I certainly understand. I also know not everyone hangs around all year, so some haven't trickled back in yet. 2
ytmomof4 Posted October 17, 2022 Posted October 17, 2022 I swear I will get my info in today. Or at least that’s my plan. I seem to be a procrastinator the past couple years lol 2
Bopeep Posted October 21, 2022 Author Posted October 21, 2022 1 week left to get signed up! C'mon and play with us. You know you want to. 1
Bopeep Posted October 24, 2022 Author Posted October 24, 2022 Info sent...finally. I will remove the asterisks by your name 2
Bopeep Posted October 27, 2022 Author Posted October 27, 2022 Wanna play? Tomorrow is the sign up deadline. We are missing some regulars, and I hope they are okay. Like I said though, I certainly understand not being able to participate this year. 2
Reinholt1 Posted October 27, 2022 Posted October 27, 2022 Mom and I want in....just give me a little more time! Thanks for the reminder BoPeep! 3
wittenlover Posted October 28, 2022 Posted October 28, 2022 Info sent! I’m late this year but life has certainly happened these past few weeks. Had to replace a transmission in my car and almost lost one of my furbabies to a nasty infection (she’s thankfully on the mend). 3
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