No1Slacker Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Are we doing this again this year? And when if we are? Thanks:holiday10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stacy0479 Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Ooh, details! I haven't done it in the past, so I don't know about it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dealluvr Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 #1 eve this is of course from last yearMember Joined: Oct 2005Posts: 2,532 OK, I'm going to host the 2008 Secret Santa, card exchange, cookie exchange and ornament exchange! If you want in, please E-MAIL ME at by Nov. 1st with the following info: * Which of the exchanges you would like to join (can be one or more): - Secret Santa- Ornament Exchange- Card Exchange (maybe include your favorite cookie recipe inside the cards - you don't have to but i think it would be fun)- Cookie Exchange * If you want to be an "elf" (an elf is somebody that will send out a gift if somebody else never receives theirs) * Your likes / dislikes (this is important) * Do you mind home-made food (such as cookies)? Yes or No - I ask this simply because some people love sending/getting this type of stuff, while others will not want to offend anyone but will only throw it away - a waste to both sender and receiver * GottaDeal.com Forum user name * Your Name & Mailing Address * Anything else you want told to your exchange partner... optional and not necessarySpoiler anything that you might want to tell may be?What's your favorite color?Whats your favorite flower?What's your favorite candy?What's your favorite movie?What's your favorite author?What's your favorite candle scent?What's your favorite vacation spot?What's your favorite thing to collect?What's your favorite thing to do during your me time?Do you have kiddos?Are you married?allergic to anything? Please print or write info down that I send about your partner - that way you have it if something happens and you can't get online for awhile RULES:1. Ornament Exchange - there's a MINIMUM of 5 before shipping and extras. If you choose to spend more, please don't be disappointed if your partner doesn't. 2. Secret Santa - there's a MINIMUM of 10 before shipping and extras. If you choose to spend more, please don't be disappointed if your partner doesn't. 3. Delivery confirmation is a MUST. Please E-MAIL ME at with the DC tracking # ASAP after you send your package. 4. Please, no junk. Everything must be new and unused. 6. The last day to ship is Saturday, December 6th (if you cannot ship by this date you must ship priority ASAP as i have given plenty of time.) 7. You CAN join one, two, three or all four of the exchanges - just let me know in your e-mail. 8. This is not a GottaDeal.com sanctioned event, so participate at your own risk. The site and it's owner are not responsible if you get ripped off. 9. Card Exchange - mail any time you want, but please take into account the holiday mail delivery times.FYI- you send a card to everyone on the list so if 50 people join you send cards to ALL of them, that example of 50 people would cost $21 in stamps 10. Cookie Exchange - can be store-bought or homemade. I think 4 cookies to everyone sounds good, should i change this? I don't want newbies to be upset, but it sucks not receiving your gift as well - sorry but it's true. So you must have been a forum member at least since May 2008 with some previous posting history, and ideally if you haven't posted much on here, you would have some kind of positive feedback somewhere, such as eBay . This is a general rule, not set in stone. I make the decisions one by one, and if you failed a past exchange on the forum, don't bother as I will kick you out. If for whatever reason I don't let you join, please remember my decision sticks so don't bother crying after. So far we've got: Secret Santaeve...ashemgra...hockeyfanamo...drmy91...tlklcox... Kandy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stacy0479 Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 That sounds neat! I think we should do something like that! I enjoy receiving goodies in the mail instead of bills! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jstluvem Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 I have been waiting for someone to start the Christmas one, the summer one was a blast ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stacy0479 Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 I have been waiting for someone to start the Christmas one, the summer one was a blast !LOL I didn't even know there was a summer one! I am on here everyday, multiple times a day too! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cashandra Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 The summer one was fun and exciting. I loved the adrenaline rush of running to the mail box to see if my gift was in there yet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jstluvem Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 last year we had so many Christmas cards from all over our kids couldn't wait for the mailman to come so they could open the cards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
princez916 Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 I loved last year's exchange, my SS did better than dh! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckynutmeg Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 I had such fun with the summer shopper one that I definitely want to participate in the Holiday exchange!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockeyfanamo Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 I would love to participate in the Christmas exchange as well! The SSS was a blast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ms_mckenna Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 I am a glutton for punishment so I would be happy to join in lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyLaRue Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 When does the gift have to be sent by? What if the person won't be in the USA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magickallight Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 I'd LOVE to do this again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngeP Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 I also would love to participate in the Christmas exchange. This will be my first but it sounds like fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
becca0884 Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 I want in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 I'm sure eve (if she wants to run it again) willl post info soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bugsette Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 There is a window that is given when to start and end to send out the gift. I know for one my gift went to Italy..... (they were in the military) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdrd90 Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 I would like to do it also. Count me in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBWilliams Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 I've been looking for the notice too this year. I did SS 2008 for first time and had a blast. I agree it was fun looking out for cards and gifts. Hope Eve is up to it this year. I would love to do it again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No1Slacker Posted September 28, 2009 Author Share Posted September 28, 2009 I'm sure eve (if she wants to run it again) willl post info soon. I really hope Eve does. (Thanks Eve) Last year was my first year too. I want to participate in the Card exchange too. This time I won't let the recipient know it is me......messed that up last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebony0421 Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 I'd love to do the Secret Santa again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lis415529 Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 me too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eve Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 I did not see this threat until I got a pm. I'm really busy with my physiology and business degree and life in general, * I think I can handle it again this year, hopefully it wont be as stressful as last year. look for a thread soon :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgmckny Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 I did not see this threat until I got a pm.I'm really busy with my physiology and business degree and life in general,* I think I can handle it again this year, hopefully it wont be as stressful as last year. look for a thread soon :)You're the best! Let me know if I can help, maybe be an elf although I know we always hope we don't need them!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racerfan Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 Eve thanks for doing it again. I would love to be a part of it again too. If you need help just let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 official thread has been posted: http://forums.gottadeal.com/showthread.php?t=151981 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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