Bopeep Posted September 23 Posted September 23 (edited) Who is ready for the GottaDeal exchanges? It's The Most Wonderful Time of the Year! 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 read this long list of rules, then fill out the questionnaire and PM it to me by November 8. 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 Santa does not. 2. Ornament Exchange is also just like it sounds - an exchange of ornaments! There's a MINIMUM of $5 before shipping. 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 $36.50 for postage. (The current cost for a first-class stamp as of the time of this posting is 73 cents). 4. Tracking (aka delivery confirmation) is a MUST. Please PM me the tracking number and how it is being shipped (USPS, UPS, etc.) 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, November 8. I should be able to get the names out by Sunday, the 10th. 9. The last day to ship is Monday, December 9. 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. I'm begging NOW. 13. The most important rule of all - HAVE FUN! Please include in your PM: 1. Your forum username, your name and address 2. 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 $20 to shop for yourself at Target or Walmart, what would you likely look for? *Is this the only/primary gift you will be opening this year (that you didn't buy yourself. You know who you are. )? *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 (16) Wittenlover Bopeep ilikefree msyves sunni0913 Kash HanShotFirst Gatorburg ytmomof4 JesusLuvU tracy0504 Pepper_Mint_Tea stevierocks jendeere BFAddict716 Coastiwife Ornament Exchange (7) Bopeep msyves sunni0913 ytmomof4 JesusLuvU Pepper_Mint_Tea BFAddict716 Cards (8) msyves sunni0913 Hubbalance packratfamily tracy0504 stevierocks BFAddict716 carheel Edited November 10 by Bopeep 1 4
ytmomof4 Posted September 24 Posted September 24 I am so ready for this. I have been waiting to see it. I will get my info in soon. 1
Bopeep Posted September 25 Author Posted September 25 The ice has been broken. Wittenlover is in! 1 1
ilikefree Posted September 25 Posted September 25 This is always so much fun! I can’t wait to do it again this year! 2
tinkrbel Posted September 26 Posted September 26 It's been a while but I think I'll be joining again this year. 2
HanShotFirst Posted September 27 Posted September 27 Finally some normalcy in my life! I’ve had a very rough summer and the string of bad luck continues so I’m so ready for this! 1
Bopeep Posted September 27 Author Posted September 27 14 hours ago, ilikefree said: Info sent!! WooHoo! I got it. 1
jesusluvu Posted October 4 Posted October 4 I am here and would love to participate again this year. SS and OE 1
Bopeep Posted October 6 Author Posted October 6 16 hours ago, HanShotFirst said: info sent! Something must have gone wrong. I didn't get it 1
HanShotFirst Posted October 9 Posted October 9 On 10/6/2024 at 11:43 AM, Bopeep said: Something must have gone wrong. I didn't get it I’ll try again. 1
Bopeep Posted October 9 Author Posted October 9 14 hours ago, HanShotFirst said: I’ll try again. Got it now! 1
Bopeep Posted October 17 Author Posted October 17 Sign up deadline is 3 weeks from tomorrow. Come play with us! You won't be sorry. 2
ytmomof4 Posted October 17 Posted October 17 I will get my info in tomorrow while I’m waiting on my daughter to get out of surgery 1
Bopeep Posted October 19 Author Posted October 19 On 10/17/2024 at 6:01 PM, ytmomof4 said: I will get my info in tomorrow while I’m waiting on my daughter to get out of surgery Praying the surgery went well! 1
ytmomof4 Posted October 19 Posted October 19 Thanks surgery didn’t go exactly as planned but we are now home and resting 1
jesusluvu Posted October 22 Posted October 22 I promise to get mine in. Its on my to do list but it seems I never get down that far each day. I am taking a day or two off this week and I will get it in. 2
Bopeep Posted October 24 Author Posted October 24 28 minutes ago, ytmomof4 said: I got my info in. Got it, and sent you a question!
Bopeep Posted October 25 Author Posted October 25 2 hours ago, jesusluvu said: Info Sent. Yes! Look at you, getting in early
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