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Title: Secret Santa 2017 (part 4: Receiving)
Post by: soera on September 14, 2017, 04:06:17 pm
I know I started this thread over a month ago to drum up effort and deleted it cause people said it was too early. Its nearing the second half of September and its close enough!

If you want to participate this year, please post your name on this thread. I want people to have been members of these forums for at least 3 months prior to this and some sort of activity here. We have had 4 years so far of 100% success and we are not going to fail this year! Sign ups will be for 1 month. Once its done, you have a 2 weeks to send me your wishlist, address info, and what not. Also include if you are willing to send out of your own country cause every year we get non US participants.

When you reply on this thread, post what you think the spending limit should be. I will take the most popular option and thats what we will go with. And since Im mentioning it ... if the limit is $100 (an example) please dont send someone $10 worth of crap. The limit is more of a guideline as to what to expect to spend. Almost everyone here the past few years has went over the limit for their participant. Within the time of sending in the wishlists, if the limit becomes more than you want to spend, let me know and I can remove you from the list. No hard feelings will be had.

Every year we have a reveal thread and IIRC, Kashell/Dash/Turf and a few others actually do theirs on their youtube page. If you wish to wait to open your gift til Christmas, that is definitely your prerogative. However, I would like to ask that no one posts anything about their stuff til after Christmas.

Links to the previous years -
2013 : https://vgcollect.com/forum/index.php/topic,4178.0.html
2014 : https://vgcollect.com/forum/index.php/topic,5554.0.html
2015 : https://vgcollect.com/forum/index.php/topic,6559.0.html
2016 : https://vgcollect.com/forum/index.php/topic,7734.0.html

And on that note, let the games begin .....

1. Soera
2. Kashell - wishlist - shipped - received
3. Azure - wishlist - shipped - received
4. Tpugmire - wishlist - shipped - received
5. Ignition365 - wishlist - shipped - received
6. Turf - wishlist - shipped - received
7. Rayne315 (Requested to be removed)
8. Telly - wishlist - shipped - received
9. Desocietas - wishlist - shipped - received
10. Warmsignal - wishlist - shipped - received
11. Indenton - wishlist - shipped - received
12. Gitaroo (Was unable to verify wishlist per cutoff time)
13. Doctorlaudanum - wishlist - shipped - received
14. Davifus - wishlist - shipped - received
15. Puddingm - wishlist - shipped - received
16. Droaa - wishlist - shipped - received
17. Flashback2012 - wishlist - shipped - received
18. Dashv - wishlist - shipped - received
19. Brandon913 - wishlist - shipped - received
20. Tafk - wishlist - shipped - received
21. Justin8301 - wishlist - shipped - received
22. Dstone - wishlist - shipped - received
23. Redblaze57 (Requested to be removed)
24. NickAwesome - wishlist - shipped - received
25. Koemo1 - wishlist - shipped - received

SIGN UPS ARE LOCKED!!!! 25 people. Biggest one yet!!! Now is the time for wish lists. Send them to me via private message on here. I will be taking wish lists til basically the end of October (Not going to put an exact date cause of Halloween, my daughter's birthday, and her trip to Dallas is that weekend so Im going to be on and off then). November 1st is when I will take all the ones Ive received (Im saying it now ... if you do not have a wish list in by that time, I will be forced to drop you from this event) and pair people up. You will then have the entire month of November to buy/locate gifts for your person and get it mailed. Please include tracking in some form so that I can see the progress of the gifts and that your person will be able to track it so that they can insure its safe arrival. Let the show begin!

WISH LISTS ARE LOCKED!!!! Pairings are going to be done in the next 2 days. If you sent me a wishlist and did not send me a mailing address, you should reconsider that option! :D Once I have paired people up, I will send emails out letting people know who they are buying for. You will then have til December 1 to get your item purchased and mailed out. PLEASE include tracking if at all possible so that I/your giftee can keep tabs on items. Emails back to me once your item has been mailed out.

EMAILS ARE OUT!!!! I have sent out all the emails to people letting them know who they are buying for. Lets do this! Remember the spending amount is $50.

Last reminder for addresses!!!!

2.5 weeks til Christmas!!!! Most packages have already been received. Looks to be another flawless year! :D
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: soera on September 14, 2017, 04:06:32 pm
Left open in case necessary.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: soera on September 14, 2017, 04:07:06 pm
Left open in case necessary
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: kashell on September 14, 2017, 04:10:28 pm
Sign me up!!

EDIT: Forgot to mention the spending limit. I'm good with $50. That's what we did last year and I think it went well.

EDIT 2: I'd prefer to stay in the country, if possible.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: azure on September 14, 2017, 04:11:49 pm
Count me in!

Edit: Whoops me too. $50 was fine with me so I'm game for that again, also like to stay within my country if possible.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: tpugmire on September 14, 2017, 04:15:18 pm
I'm in as usual.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: ignition365 on September 14, 2017, 04:20:12 pm
In as well.  Also prefer to only ship within the US.

Minimally $50, but I'm cool with going higher.

I've been bulking up my wishlist just for this.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: turf on September 14, 2017, 05:12:31 pm
Put me in.  $50 seems like the sweet spot for spending on this thing.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: rayne315 on September 14, 2017, 05:45:07 pm
count me in. I had fun last year. I can go to $50 but any more than that and I will have to be out.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: telly on September 14, 2017, 05:54:53 pm
Oh HELLLL yeah you know I'm in! This is my favorite thing we do on this site  :D

$50 is good with me. I'm okay shipping internationally too.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: desocietas on September 14, 2017, 07:06:28 pm
Me, me! I love surprises and the hunt. $50 sounds good to me, including or excluding shipping. Probably easiest to do U.S. for me unless someone doesn't mind getting NA/US items  :P
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: Flashback2012 on September 14, 2017, 08:07:38 pm
I'd like to participate again this year. I'm in favor of the minimum being $50 and it being up to the individual if they want to spend more than that.

I'd definitely like to see more diversity in the selection of givers/recipients. Last year my gifter was also my giftee and while I was extremely happy with what I was given and I hoped they were happy with what they received, it felt kind of cordoned off from the rest of the group.  :-\

Also, I think requests should be items that someone would be reasonably able to acquire.  ;)

Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: Warmsignal on September 14, 2017, 08:25:29 pm
So late getting started, should've started this in May. Don't ya think?

I guess sign me up, but I'll probably need a reminder by the time the shopping season actually starts.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: indenton on September 14, 2017, 09:08:56 pm
I originally signed up for it last year, but my involvement went on the back-burner and I was dropped out. 

I'll do my best not to repeat that, count me in!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: gitaroo on September 14, 2017, 09:50:41 pm
I'll participate!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: telly on September 14, 2017, 10:46:59 pm
Time to sift through my 400 game wishlist and pick out some stuff!  8) I'm glad I have some time
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: rtv190 on September 15, 2017, 12:38:23 am
count me in! i'm fine with $50 since i can usually buy somebody a lot of gifts with that money
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: doctorlaudanum on September 15, 2017, 01:25:48 am
Count me in, and $50 sounds perfect.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: davifus on September 15, 2017, 02:02:05 am
Me
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: kashell on September 15, 2017, 08:11:34 am
How nostalgic...

I just finished reading the thread from 2016's SS. Good times. That might have been the best one yet. 2017's SS has some big shoes to fill.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: soera on September 15, 2017, 09:16:06 am
count me in! i'm fine with $50 since i can usually buy somebody a lot of gifts with that money

I hate to be that guy but with only one post to be the one to sign up for this, I wont be able to allow you to join this year. Participate in the forums and get to know people and you should be able to join next year.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: telly on September 15, 2017, 12:25:39 pm
How nostalgic...

I just finished reading the thread from 2016's SS. Good times. That might have been the best one yet. 2017's SS has some big shoes to fill.

Both SS's I've been in have been amazing. I hope we get the most people yet this year! Also I hope I can open things live on OPB
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: kashell on September 15, 2017, 12:48:40 pm
Yes! Definitely join the fun! It's always awesome w/ you around!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: telly on September 15, 2017, 12:50:12 pm
Thanks handsome! <3 I just hope I don't have finals getting in the way, I guess we'll have to see
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: ignition365 on September 15, 2017, 03:54:11 pm
Secret Santa has been hit or miss for me in general.  Last year was the only "good" SS I've done.

And I've really cut back on buying games for myself and the only games I'm out to buy for myself in general are up and over the $50 limit so no worries about screwing myself or my SS.

I'm pretty damned excited and can't wait to start hunting for gifts.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: puddingm on September 15, 2017, 05:06:06 pm
Me.

Ok with $50~
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: droaa on September 16, 2017, 02:20:42 am
Would I be able to participate in this? This account is pretty new but I closed my old account earlier this year when I went through a period where me and gaming were not on the same page. After I checked my old emails, it appears I have been on this site(on old account) since 2013 but again I cant make that decision but instead just pleading my case.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: telly on September 16, 2017, 08:33:06 am
And I can vouch for him! I actually bought stuff from him in May of 2016 and had no problems :)
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: soera on September 16, 2017, 09:38:45 am
If Telly will vouch for you, Im good with that.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: droaa on September 16, 2017, 11:13:28 am
And I can vouch for him! I actually bought stuff from him in May of 2016 and had no problems :)

Now im curious, what did you buy from me?
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: telly on September 16, 2017, 11:18:16 am
Lol. I bought a GameCube case from you, for REmake!

Here's your feedback thread https://vgcollect.com/forum/index.php/topic,7279.0.html
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: droaa on September 16, 2017, 09:43:26 pm
Lol. I bought a GameCube case from you, for REmake!

Here's your feedback thread https://vgcollect.com/forum/index.php/topic,7279.0.html

Ah yes, I remember now.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: Flashback2012 on September 17, 2017, 12:02:03 am
Not seeing my name on the list.  :-\
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: soera on September 17, 2017, 07:58:15 am
Not seeing my name on the list.  :-\

Not sure how I missed your first post but I did. Its fixed now.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: dashv on September 19, 2017, 02:56:21 am
Count me in.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: brandon913 on September 19, 2017, 05:31:52 pm
I would like to participate and a $50 minimum is good with me. Would also prefer to stay in the US.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: telly on September 20, 2017, 11:43:33 am
Crafting my wishlist right now. So excited! :)
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: tafk on September 20, 2017, 12:01:20 pm
I'm in! Would prefer US this year if possible as I was one of those that sent internationally last year :)
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: telly on September 20, 2017, 12:08:12 pm
We only need a few more people for this to be the biggest secret santa yet!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: ignition365 on September 20, 2017, 12:52:39 pm
Oh and I'm prepared this year.   8)

(http://rippedclub.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Tootsie-Rolls.jpg)

Wouldn't be SS time without the good old Tootsie Rolls.

Now I just need to verify that I have festively irrelevant wrapping paper.  I think I ran out of Dora the explorer wrapping paper last year.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: telly on September 20, 2017, 12:53:26 pm
Oh yeah bring on the tootsie rolls!  8)
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: azure on September 20, 2017, 01:02:19 pm
Ohhh I had forgotten about the Tootsie Rolls, gotta track some down again.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: telly on September 20, 2017, 01:04:54 pm
What is the worst flavor of colored tootsie roll? I need to know.. for science ;)
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: kashell on September 20, 2017, 01:05:50 pm
Terrible candy with the catchiest theme song:

"The world looks mighty good to me...
'Cause Tootsie Rolls are all I see!
Whatever it is I think I see
Becomes a Tootsie Roll to me!

Tootsie Roll how I want your chocolatey-chew!
Tootsie Roll I think I'm in love with you!

Whatever it is I think I see
Becomes a Tootsie Roll to me!"

All from memory.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: telly on September 20, 2017, 01:08:16 pm
Terrible candy with the catchiest theme song:

"The world looks mighty good to me...
'Cause Tootsie Rolls are all I see!
Whatever it is I think I see
Becomes a Tootsie Roll to me!

Tootsie Roll how I want your chocolatey-chew!
Tootsie Roll I think I'm in love with you!

Whatever it is I think I see
Becomes a Tootsie Roll to me!"

All from memory.

You need to put in one of those recordable Christmas cards with you singing that XD
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: kashell on September 20, 2017, 01:08:50 pm
My singing voice might actually be worse than Tootsie Rolls.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: ignition365 on September 20, 2017, 01:27:21 pm
What is the worst flavor of colored tootsie roll? I need to know.. for science ;)
IIRC the only acceptable flavor is the limited vanilla.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: telly on September 20, 2017, 01:38:10 pm
I don't know why vanilla is on there if they're called "fruit" flavored  ??? I would guess that the green ones are the wost
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: ignition365 on September 20, 2017, 01:45:04 pm
I don't know why vanilla is on there if they're called "fruit" flavored  ??? I would guess that the green ones are the wost
Vanilla is a fruit.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: azure on September 20, 2017, 01:45:27 pm
I hate Tootsie Rolls as a whole so if you get me, know that it will be detestable no matter the flavor  ::)
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: telly on September 20, 2017, 01:47:29 pm
I hate Tootsie Rolls as a whole so if you get me, know that it will be detestable no matter the flavor  ::)

Shh don't say that, we'll lose VGC's big tootsie roll sponsorship!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: ignition365 on September 20, 2017, 01:48:22 pm
I hate Tootsie Rolls as a whole so if you get me, know that it will be detestable no matter the flavor  ::)
IIRC, I believe my SS last year sent me tootsie rolls AND declared that they are detestable. 8)
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: telly on September 20, 2017, 01:49:09 pm
I've done two SSs so far and have not gotten a single tootsie roll yet...  :-X
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: ignition365 on September 20, 2017, 01:52:24 pm
I've done two SSs so far and have not gotten a single tootsie roll yet...  :-X
Maybe this year is the year to change that around.

Honestly, I'm surprised it's not part of the rules.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: telly on September 20, 2017, 01:56:14 pm
I should buy some this time! I did get some candy for my first SS, but it was local sour cherry gummies.

I've neither given nor received tootsie rolls at all so I think it's only fair this time around :D
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: turf on September 20, 2017, 02:34:00 pm
I would guess that the green ones are the worst

The Green are lime and they are awesome.  The vanilla are the worst for me.  I love the fruit ones.  Orange, Lime, and Cherry all rule!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: tafk on September 20, 2017, 02:49:39 pm
I think to combat the tootsie rolls I'm gonna send out some more... adventurous flavors of jelly beans from Jelly Belly. They taste about the same right?
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: ignition365 on September 20, 2017, 03:26:32 pm
I think to combat the tootsie rolls I'm gonna send out some more... adventurous flavors of jelly beans from Jelly Belly. They taste about the same right?
Can I send out Bertie Botts every flavor beans?  ;D
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: turf on September 20, 2017, 03:46:42 pm
I think to combat the tootsie rolls I'm gonna send out some more... adventurous flavors of jelly beans from Jelly Belly. They taste about the same right?

Just don't send out the beer flavored ones.  That was a horrible idea.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: kashell on September 20, 2017, 04:01:04 pm
Tootsie Rolls do make good ammo for slingshots; I'll give 'em that.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: davifus on September 20, 2017, 08:43:57 pm
Tootsie rolls... noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: droaa on September 21, 2017, 01:24:59 am
Think I am going to get smited for this but I think I am over Tootsie Rolls. I dont know how they pertain to SS since this is my first time on this site but I saw the post and realized Im over them.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: kashell on September 21, 2017, 08:11:03 am
I was never even under them. They're awful.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: telly on September 21, 2017, 09:41:52 am
I was never even under them. They're awful.

They make your games smell delicious though ;)
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: kashell on September 21, 2017, 09:57:34 am
Gods...you weren't there, man. The smells. THE SMELLS!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: justin8301 on September 21, 2017, 02:46:15 pm
Count me in.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: kashell on September 21, 2017, 03:34:14 pm
I'm starting to add stuff to my Wish List. This is the only time I utilize this feature.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: azure on September 21, 2017, 11:14:38 pm
Think I asked this last year? What would you guys prefer, looking through my mass wishlist on VGC or a list tailored to be specific things I'm interested in the most?
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: droaa on September 21, 2017, 11:23:55 pm
Are there any limitations to what one can put on their wishlist and do you have to utilize the wishlist feature on this site?
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: soera on September 21, 2017, 11:53:03 pm
Wishlists are whatever you want them to be. It does not specifically have to be a VGCollect wishlist, hell it doesnt even technically have to be gaming. We know that everyone here is into gaming obviously but sometimes there is stuff people want outside of our precious consoles.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: doctorlaudanum on September 22, 2017, 01:19:14 am
I usually make a small wishlist with some of the stuff I want most at the moment, but I also leave my VGCollect wishlist open to give my Santa more options. And unless my giftee is adamant that they only want a few certain things, I usually at least glance at their VGCollect wishlist in case I have something extra to throw in the box. That makes it more fun, imo.

(Also sorry if this has already been brought up, but do we have any rules against leaving notes with our usernames on them for our giftees? I've done this at least once, but now I'm not sure if that would be considered ruining the surprise.)
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: telly on September 22, 2017, 07:53:34 am
I make a select wish list of 20 items, but I also like to tell my SS that they can pick anything from my wishlist as well. Last year I was just given a link to my recipient's wishlist, which is fine, but when you have a lot of items and some of it is well over budget, it takes longer to sift through everything and make a gift that you think they will like.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: kashell on September 22, 2017, 08:07:32 am
Last year my wish list was nothing but PS2 games. I'm going to try to get some more variety this year.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: ignition365 on September 22, 2017, 08:10:39 am
Think I asked this last year? What would you guys prefer, looking through my mass wishlist on VGC or a list tailored to be specific things I'm interested in the most?
Personally, I prefer to look through a massive wishlist as opposed to a small 20 item wishlist.  20 might actually be fine, but if I'm basically given "Give me this item, Thank you", that sucks.  A) I like the ability to actually choose what I give... and B) with that I might be stuck with buying on eBay because finding 1 exact item might not be easy otherwise.

I'm going to do my usual two part wishlist.  A) VGC Wishlist. Yes, my wishlist is actively used by me, so there are quite a few $50+ games in there, ignore those.  B)My generic statement of, if there is some game or franchise you personally love or think I would like, but I don't own it and it's not in my wishlist, feel free to include that.  If it's good and I don't own it/it's not in my wishlist, I may not really know about it.

No one has ever taken me up on B), but my statement stands, and if I'm sent such a thing, it will definitely appear on my 104 game challenge either this year or next.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: telly on September 22, 2017, 09:07:57 am
That's why I do a little of both. I don't like looking through a massive wishlist but I still point people to it in case they do want to use it.

And I tell people they are welcome to use anything from my wishlist if they want to :)
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: azure on September 22, 2017, 12:08:01 pm
Thanks for the input, looks like I'll just make a list while also leaving my VGC wishlist open. Seems to be the best of both worlds so the SS can do whatever they like.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: dstone on September 22, 2017, 07:44:10 pm
I'm in for this year. $50 limit sounds great and I'm okay with shipping to US, Canada and Mexico. I could probably swing overseas shipping but definitely want to stick with NTSC / NA games (I don't have a means of testing other regions).
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: metshael on September 22, 2017, 10:52:29 pm
I really wanted to participate this year but sadly i will have to pass, i wish you good luck with your hunts !
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: telly on September 22, 2017, 11:49:51 pm
I really wanted to participate this year but sadly i will have to pass, i wish you good luck with your hunts !

There's always next year :) Hopefully you can join next time!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: tafk on September 25, 2017, 12:16:56 am
re: wishlists.

Idk how people have liked mine in the past but I usually try to steer clear of specific games really. Usually I'm pretty open and just tell people what I have been into or missing lately and let them go from there. IMO seems like it makes it a bit more open and easier to find things that may fit and I am not expecting certain things and have usually been very surprised.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: kashell on September 25, 2017, 09:17:56 am
I never use the wish list feature on here unless we're doing Secret Santa. Normally, if there's a game I really want I'll just up and buy it immediately instead of adding it to a wishlist on here or amazon or something like that.

Last year, I had a theme of "PlayStation 2 games that I want to finally play." This year I'm going for a theme of "Random stuff from a random guy."
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: telly on September 25, 2017, 10:37:28 am
I give people the option to use my wishlist so they don't have to feel restricted, but I also provide a list of top games so they don't have to dig through my almost 400 game wishlist. I see no harm in having both!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: desocietas on September 25, 2017, 11:21:56 am
I give people the option to use my wishlist so they don't have to feel restricted, but I also provide a list of top games so they don't have to dig through my almost 400 game wishlist. I see no harm in having both!

The more, the merrier, in my opinion. I like having the wishlist of titles (that way they don't have to go through my collection to check what I already have), but I also like to mention anything else that I'm interested in - franchises, memorabilia, etc. Previous SSs have also given out handmade goods! So don't feel restricted when deciding what to give :)
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: soera on September 25, 2017, 11:41:53 am
Its still framed too! I will never take it down. :)
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: telly on September 25, 2017, 11:46:24 am
I still have that little note that Turf put in my first SS box! :D
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: desocietas on September 25, 2017, 12:39:23 pm
Its still framed too! I will never take it down. :)

 ;D ;D ;D ah don't make me blush
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: turf on September 25, 2017, 12:43:09 pm
I still have that little note that Turf put in my first SS box! :D

I've been meaning to tell you that I sent the wrong note.  I mean, I like that your hair smells like lilac; but that was totally meant for someone else.   ;)

Also, thank you for keeping those pictures to yourself.  I was afraid they'd end up on the internet.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: kashell on September 26, 2017, 08:01:09 am
I've been meaning to tell you that I sent the wrong note.  I mean, I like that your hair smells like lilac; but that was totally meant for someone else.   ;)

Also, thank you for keeping those pictures to yourself.  I was afraid they'd end up on the internet.

I sense a scandal!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: telly on September 26, 2017, 08:51:50 am
I've been meaning to tell you that I sent the wrong note.  I mean, I like that your hair smells like lilac; but that was totally meant for someone else.   ;)

Also, thank you for keeping those pictures to yourself.  I was afraid they'd end up on the internet.

I sense a scandal!

He wasn't talking about junk in the general thread for nothing, you know.  :o
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: kashell on September 26, 2017, 11:18:13 am
Speaking of turf, I just noticed we have matching Mega Man Legacy Collection 2s in our signature.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: turf on September 26, 2017, 03:10:40 pm
Speaking of turf, I just noticed we have matching Mega Man Legacy Collection 2s in our signature.
We're like twinsies!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: redblaze57 on September 26, 2017, 07:17:27 pm
EFF IT I'M IN.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: desocietas on September 26, 2017, 07:20:22 pm
EFF IT I'M IN.

aw yeah it's on now

(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/0b/ab/24/0bab24e91514ff1ed4f06312664742ed.gif)
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: redblaze57 on September 26, 2017, 07:41:30 pm
EFF IT I'M IN.

aw yeah it's on now

(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/0b/ab/24/0bab24e91514ff1ed4f06312664742ed.gif)

I got the ammo
(http://d1dd4ethwnlwo2.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Chosin-Few1.jpg)

Who knows maybe if I like ya I might throw in some salt water taffy instead
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: telly on September 26, 2017, 09:59:41 pm
I'm gonna line my recipient's box with Necco Wafers :P

We need one more person to have the biggest SS yet!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: kashell on September 27, 2017, 07:59:56 am
EFF IT I'M IN.

aw yeah it's on now

(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/0b/ab/24/0bab24e91514ff1ed4f06312664742ed.gif)

Oh. Em. Gee. That is the cutest thing I've seen all morning. For once, Tootsie Rolls are acceptable.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: telly on September 27, 2017, 09:05:50 am
That's like the picture of this thread :D
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: kashell on October 04, 2017, 12:11:15 pm
This weekend is Retropalooza. I'm excited to hang out and check out the goods (giggidy) but I'm going to try to hold off on buying anything on my Wish List.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: justin8301 on October 05, 2017, 12:35:18 pm
Whats the deadline to have our wishlist/info stuff turned in?
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: desocietas on October 05, 2017, 12:54:36 pm
Whats the deadline to have our wishlist/info stuff turned in?

According to the OP, probably sometime around Oct 28 to have the wishlist info PMed to him.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: justin8301 on October 05, 2017, 01:22:08 pm
According to the OP, probably sometime around Oct 28 to have the wishlist info PMed to him.

Thanks!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: ignition365 on October 05, 2017, 02:16:56 pm
Knowing that I'm not buying myself many games anymore, I'm gonna try to cut my wishlist down to just stuff I really want.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: turf on October 05, 2017, 02:30:54 pm
I'll try to do a wish list after this weekend.  I'm not responsible for the irresponsibility of my spending this weekend at.... say it with me..... RETROPALOOZA V!!!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: soera on October 05, 2017, 03:08:22 pm
Whats the deadline to have our wishlist/info stuff turned in?

Going to shut off sign ups around the 15th. List till the end of the month. After that, it will be November. In that time, its shopping for and shipping to your giftee! Should give plenty of time to get stuff to their homes by Christmas.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: kashell on October 05, 2017, 03:11:57 pm
I've just about finished my Wish List. The theme of it is "A Guide to the PlayStation."

As fun as it is to get gifts, I'm really pumped to start hunting for my recipient. I like purchasing games for other folks.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: ignition365 on October 05, 2017, 03:17:16 pm
Can't wait.  This is going to be the last time I get to hunt for games for the foreseeable future.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: soera on October 05, 2017, 03:59:08 pm
I've just about finished my Wish List. The theme of it is "A Guide to the PlayStation."

As fun as it is to get gifts, I'm really pumped to start hunting for my recipient. I like purchasing games for other folks.

In order to make your life a better enjoyable experience, Im willing to allow you to buy me games on a regular basis.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: kashell on October 05, 2017, 04:16:23 pm
I've just about finished my Wish List. The theme of it is "A Guide to the PlayStation."

As fun as it is to get gifts, I'm really pumped to start hunting for my recipient. I like purchasing games for other folks.

In order to make your life a better enjoyable experience, Im willing to allow you to buy me games on a regular basis.

I don't work for free. I'll expect some sort of...payment.

e.e
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: Warmsignal on October 05, 2017, 04:41:35 pm
Are we still sticking to the policy of a few weeks AFTER CLOSING to get the wishlist sent? Cuz I've not been in any hurry to get that done yet.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: soera on October 05, 2017, 05:56:05 pm
Are we still sticking to the policy of a few weeks AFTER CLOSING to get the wishlist sent? Cuz I've not been in any hurry to get that done yet.

I plan to send out the lists to people on the first of November. If you dont have a list by then, I wont have anything to send. Its over 3 weeks. Im hoping you can imagine up some sort of list by then.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: Warmsignal on October 05, 2017, 07:33:00 pm
I basically just take last year's list and subtract the stuff I've acquired since then, so it's not too tough.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: telly on October 05, 2017, 07:46:28 pm
My wishlist is pretty much done Soera, would you like us to send them as we finish them or do you want us to wait?
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: soera on October 05, 2017, 08:15:16 pm
Here's my take on it. Im not going to ask anyone to send it in. I dont really need anyone to send it in. But if you feel you must, then go for it. Someone already sent me one earlier today.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: kashell on October 09, 2017, 08:13:22 am
Because of the convention, I have to do some editing with my Wish List. It'll be finalized soon.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: telly on October 09, 2017, 09:51:44 am
Just sent in my wishlist this morning! Very excited :D
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: NickAwesome on October 09, 2017, 04:47:23 pm
I would like to participate! Sounds fun. 
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: telly on October 10, 2017, 09:41:36 am
Aww yeah this is the biggest secret santa group yet! :D
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: kashell on October 10, 2017, 09:53:50 am
Aww yeah this is the biggest secret santa group yet! :D

It sure is! It's going to be fun.

In other news, my Wish List is finished!!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: telly on October 10, 2017, 09:55:26 am
There's some good stuff on there! I need to make sure that my in-site wishlist is up to date
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: kashell on October 10, 2017, 10:00:18 am
Thanks, handsome-pants! e.e

I've been a really big "PlayStation Game n' Guide" mood lately, but I wanted to put a few other things on there since I know that some PlayStation games can be tricky to find.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: tafk on October 10, 2017, 01:33:36 pm
Woot woot! I'm excited y'all! Lets make this like previous years and grow the list while maintaining 100% response/shipping rate!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: telly on October 10, 2017, 02:05:26 pm
Sign ups are closed in 4 days, correct?
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: soera on October 10, 2017, 02:10:06 pm
Something like that.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: koemo1 on October 12, 2017, 08:47:14 am
Hell yeah, count me in!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: kashell on October 13, 2017, 08:45:52 am
25 people signed up. Is this the biggest VGC Secret Santa so far?
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 1: Sign-ups)
Post by: telly on October 13, 2017, 08:54:29 am
It should be! If everyone can still do it, that is
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 2: Wish lists)
Post by: soera on October 14, 2017, 11:25:02 am
Sign ups are locked! Front page has been updated.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 2: Wish lists)
Post by: telly on October 14, 2017, 12:01:56 pm
Time to get those wishlists in! I'd hate to see people dropped from the list  :(
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 2: Wish lists)
Post by: tafk on October 14, 2017, 12:34:02 pm
Something about people with short usernames that start with T, we get our wishlists in early ;)

@Turf & Telly
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 2: Wish lists)
Post by: telly on October 14, 2017, 12:43:05 pm
Aw yiss  8)

Also, I noticed I've been in the 8th spot for the past 3 times now  :o  That's weird
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 2: Wish lists)
Post by: kashell on October 14, 2017, 01:04:44 pm
I sent soera a message over Facebook about my Wish List. It's ready to go!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 2: Wish lists)
Post by: tpugmire on October 15, 2017, 11:00:50 pm
Just use my vgc wishlist. I just updated it.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 2: Wish lists)
Post by: indenton on October 17, 2017, 04:04:33 pm
Sent my wishlist in a couple hours ago, to clarify I'm expecting to be shipping overseas so I'm okay with that. 
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 2: Wish lists)
Post by: telly on October 17, 2017, 04:23:13 pm
I forgot to mention in my message that I'm okay with shipping overseas too :)
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 2: Wish lists)
Post by: ignition365 on October 18, 2017, 08:30:28 am
I didn't explicitly mention it again, but I'd rather not ship international.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 2: Wish lists)
Post by: mrnikon on October 19, 2017, 08:59:07 pm
Going to have to sit this one out, I know it has been done for a bit but this thing called going back to school has taken all my spare cash.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 2: Wish lists)
Post by: turf on October 20, 2017, 08:59:28 am
Going to have to sit this one out, I know it has been done for a bit but this thing called going back to school has taken all my spare cash.

Look at this guy actually posting in the forums.  If I didn't see you every week, I'd think you had fallen off the face of the earth.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 2: Wish lists)
Post by: mrnikon on October 21, 2017, 10:55:24 pm
Going to have to sit this one out, I know it has been done for a bit but this thing called going back to school has taken all my spare cash.

Look at this guy actually posting in the forums.  If I didn't see you every week, I'd think you had fallen off the face of the earth.
I pop on every now and then. now that I have a bit more time I can chat here a bit more.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 2: Wish lists)
Post by: dstone on October 22, 2017, 02:35:37 am
Sign ups are locked! Front page has been updated.

Did you get my wishlist I PM'ed you?
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 2: Wish lists)
Post by: soera on October 23, 2017, 03:28:02 pm
1 week to go and a lot of wish lists still not in.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 2: Wish lists)
Post by: Flashback2012 on October 23, 2017, 04:19:01 pm
1 week to go and a lot of wish lists still not in.

Working on mine, you'll have it by the end of the week.  :)
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 2: Wish lists)
Post by: kashell on October 24, 2017, 08:46:28 am
If all goes well, I'll start my shopping next weekend. I love me some video game shopping.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 2: Wish lists)
Post by: telly on October 24, 2017, 01:38:50 pm
I'm getting really excited! Can't wait to start the hunt and build my recipient's gift :)
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 2: Wish lists)
Post by: ignition365 on October 24, 2017, 02:07:21 pm
(https://i.giphy.com/media/V8Lys7EglEL72/giphy.webp)
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 2: Wish lists)
Post by: telly on October 24, 2017, 02:23:25 pm
^ pretty much  ;)
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 2: Wish lists)
Post by: Warmsignal on October 24, 2017, 08:53:54 pm
Sent.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 2: Wish lists)
Post by: NickAwesome on October 27, 2017, 09:01:48 pm
Wishlist Sent!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 2: Wish lists)
Post by: koemo1 on October 28, 2017, 09:59:42 am
Wishlist Sent!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 2: Wish lists)
Post by: soera on October 29, 2017, 01:33:54 am
3 days to go. 5 wishlists still missing.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 2: Wish lists)
Post by: dashv on October 29, 2017, 06:46:33 pm
Working on mine.

Literally having the problem of “what does a guy that already has everything he ever wanted put in a wishlist?”

Also, I am cool with shipping internationally.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 2: Wish lists)
Post by: rayne315 on October 30, 2017, 02:28:39 pm
3 days to go. 5 wishlists still missing.

im sorry to have to do this but please take my name off the list. I have thought about it a lot and with my wedding coming up I am barely going to have the money for presents for my family let alone having to spend some on others.

thank you very much though.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 2: Wish lists)
Post by: soera on October 30, 2017, 07:01:35 pm
3 days to go. 5 wishlists still missing.

im sorry to have to do this but please take my name off the list. I have thought about it a lot and with my wedding coming up I am barely going to have the money for presents for my family let alone having to spend some on others.

thank you very much though.

No worries. Sometimes stuff comes up.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 2: Wish lists)
Post by: redblaze57 on October 30, 2017, 10:46:34 pm
Unfortunately I'm also going to have to back out. Going to be getting my own place soon and I recently had a good chunk of a vet bill that involved getting new more expensive medications.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 2: Wish lists)
Post by: dashv on October 31, 2017, 01:52:05 am
Got my wishlist in.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 2: Wish lists)
Post by: ignition365 on October 31, 2017, 11:28:49 am
No longer the biggest yet, but I'm still hyped and ready to start hunting for my giftee.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 2: Wish lists)
Post by: telly on October 31, 2017, 02:53:43 pm
Does gitaroo know we need to have our wishlists in now? He hasn't been online in a week.  :o
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 2: Wish lists)
Post by: kashell on October 31, 2017, 03:55:28 pm
I've never even encountered Gitaroo before until now. Cool name and avatar, though.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 2: Wish lists)
Post by: soera on October 31, 2017, 04:44:51 pm
I sent out emails to the remaining people. 2 of 3 have responded. Tomorrow will be pairing up and sending out emails with your giftee.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 2: Wish lists)
Post by: telly on October 31, 2017, 05:52:43 pm
Haha, I feel like last year we had someone who couldn't do Secret Santa because they didn't know that we do things fast over here ;)
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 2: Wish lists)
Post by: Flashback2012 on October 31, 2017, 07:28:16 pm
I sent out emails to the remaining people. 2 of 3 have responded. Tomorrow will be pairing up and sending out emails with your giftee.

Wishlist Sent!  ;D
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 2: Wish lists LOCKED)
Post by: soera on November 01, 2017, 12:23:52 am
And .... we are locked in! First post updated (please read the note at the bottom).
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 2: Wish lists LOCKED)
Post by: ignition365 on November 01, 2017, 10:09:05 am
IT BEGINS!!!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 2: Wish lists LOCKED)
Post by: telly on November 01, 2017, 10:30:42 am
 :D :D :D I'm going to my local game store today if I have time
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 2: Wish lists LOCKED)
Post by: soera on November 01, 2017, 10:32:05 am
Alright, I got up early and stayed up late last night (Halloween and school stuff) so I already did pairings and sent out emails. Everyone should have their person to buy for. I will go through them again later and anyone that did not send in an address will get a reminder email.

Have fun!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: kashell on November 01, 2017, 10:53:42 am
Let the games begin.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: turf on November 01, 2017, 12:35:40 pm
Let the games begin.

I'm sending my giftee nude pictures.  They may be of me.  They may be of soera.  They even be of Bea Arthur. 

Nudes and Tootsie Rolls.  I hope you're ready.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: ignition365 on November 01, 2017, 12:45:31 pm
Let the games begin.

I'm sending my giftee nude pictures.  They may be of me.  They may be of soera.  They even be of Bea Arthur. 

Nudes and Tootsie Rolls.  I hope you're ready.
Speaking of Tootsie Rolls, I do happen to have quite a bit left of a certain type of candy after Halloween.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: soera on November 01, 2017, 01:23:28 pm
Let the games begin.

I'm sending my giftee nude pictures.  They may be of me.  They may be of soera.  They even be of Bea Arthur. 

Nudes and Tootsie Rolls.  I hope you're ready.

I thought you deleted those pics. I told you I was vulnerable and lonely.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: azure on November 01, 2017, 02:11:48 pm
Good luck everyone, I've already found a couple of things for my SS on today's hunt.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: justin8301 on November 01, 2017, 02:29:10 pm

I'm sending my giftee nude pictures.  They may be of me.  They may be of soera.  They even be of Bea Arthur. 

Nudes and Tootsie Rolls.  I hope you're ready.

OH MAN, please let Turf get me!!!!!!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: soera on November 01, 2017, 02:32:07 pm
Turf gets whoever he wants  ;)
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: turf on November 01, 2017, 02:38:03 pm
Turf gets whoever he wants  ;)

You're damn right I do!!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: tpugmire on November 01, 2017, 02:44:10 pm
Let the games begin.

I'm sending my giftee nude pictures.  They may be of me.  They may be of soera.  They even be of Bea Arthur. 

Nudes and Tootsie Rolls.  I hope you're ready.

Are they the same ones you sent to DashV?
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: turf on November 01, 2017, 02:47:07 pm
Let the games begin.

I'm sending my giftee nude pictures.  They may be of me.  They may be of soera.  They even be of Bea Arthur. 

Nudes and Tootsie Rolls.  I hope you're ready.

Are they the same ones you sent to DashV?

These will be fresh! 
He loved those though
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: sworddude on November 01, 2017, 02:54:20 pm
Let the games begin.

I'm sending my giftee nude pictures.  They may be of me.  They may be of soera.  They even be of Bea Arthur. 

Nudes and Tootsie Rolls.  I hope you're ready.
Speaking of Tootsie Rolls, I do happen to have quite a bit left of a certain type of candy after Halloween.

a little birdy told me kashell is a huge fan of tootsie rolls.

I hope he gets allot of them as the tootsie roll Connoisseur that he is ;)

Also who needs ordinary gift packaging, tootsy roll wrappers only should be just fine  ;D


Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: telly on November 01, 2017, 05:13:30 pm
How come I didn't get any nudes when turf had me a couple years ago!?  >:(
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: kashell on November 02, 2017, 08:05:28 am
How come I didn't get any nudes when turf had me a couple years ago!?  >:(

He sent them to me for QC, but they didn't pass inspection. I refuse to let Turf send out nudes that are not high quality.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: kashell on November 02, 2017, 08:21:11 am
Double posting because I have acquired three lovely things for my lovelier Secret Santa. I hope he/she enjoys them!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: ignition365 on November 02, 2017, 08:27:11 am
I'm honestly expecting to get my SS's gifts all purchased today, but I'll keep an eye out for cheap little nothings to throw in between now and the end of the month.

I already have one thing set aside for them.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: kashell on November 02, 2017, 08:30:24 am
Look at us go. It's not even November 3rd and we are on the money.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: ignition365 on November 02, 2017, 08:43:05 am
Look at us go. It's not even November 3rd and we are on the money.
I've already got the Tootsie Rolls set aside TOOOOOOOOOOO  8)
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: kashell on November 02, 2017, 09:39:04 am
Look at us go. It's not even November 3rd and we are on the money.
I've already got the Tootsie Rolls set aside TOOOOOOOOOOO  8)

Throw those away! They're poison!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: ignition365 on November 02, 2017, 10:01:23 am
Look at us go. It's not even November 3rd and we are on the money.
I've already got the Tootsie Rolls set aside TOOOOOOOOOOO  8)

Throw those away! They're poison!
Waste not, want not, Kash.

Tootsie Rolls go in the box, Kash.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: telly on November 02, 2017, 10:02:12 am
They're dangerously good, that's for sure  ;)
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: kashell on November 02, 2017, 10:04:24 am
Waste not, want not, Kash.

Tootsie Rolls go in the box, Kash.

But what if the thing that should be wasted...is actual waste?
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: turf on November 02, 2017, 10:05:13 am
I have the first part of my SS gift ordered.  I don't have a good game store near me, so I had to go the eBay route for part of this.  The rest of it?  Well, we'll see how it goes for the rest of the month.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: ignition365 on November 02, 2017, 10:05:27 am
Waste not, want not, Kash.

Tootsie Rolls go in the box, Kash.

But what if the thing that should be wasted...is actual waste?
One man's trash is another man's treasure, Kash.

May everyone have plentiful amounts of Tootsie Rolls, Kash.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: kashell on November 02, 2017, 10:08:39 am
One man's trash is another man's treasure, Kash.

May everyone have plentiful amounts of Tootsie Rolls, Kash.

And may everyone have plentiful health care to deal with them.

But! Who is this man that treasures TRs so much? I want to see pics of him! e.e
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: ignition365 on November 02, 2017, 10:12:32 am
One man's trash is another man's treasure, Kash.

May everyone have plentiful amounts of Tootsie Rolls, Kash.

And may everyone have plentiful health care to deal with them.

But! Who is this man that treasures TRs so much? I want to see pics of him! e.e
(https://s3.amazonaws.com/images1.vat19.com/tootsie-roll-pillow/tootsie-roll-pillow-officially-licensed.jpg)
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: telly on November 02, 2017, 10:13:19 am
My SS better send me a butt-load of them. I didn't get a single one in either of my last gifts. :(
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: ignition365 on November 02, 2017, 10:17:17 am
My SS better send me a butt-load of them. I didn't get a single one in either of my last gifts. :(
(https://i.imgur.com/Jp5r7hq.gif)
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: turf on November 02, 2017, 10:19:41 am
My SS better send me a butt-load of them. I didn't get a single one in either of my last gifts. :(

Greedy bastard!   ;)

I'm sorry I didn't include candy in your box of gaming goodness.    ;D
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: telly on November 02, 2017, 10:22:09 am
Haha I wasn't too upset as I'm sure you remember :D
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: kashell on November 02, 2017, 10:24:02 am
One man's trash is another man's treasure, Kash.

May everyone have plentiful amounts of Tootsie Rolls, Kash.

And may everyone have plentiful health care to deal with them.

But! Who is this man that treasures TRs so much? I want to see pics of him! e.e
(https://s3.amazonaws.com/images1.vat19.com/tootsie-roll-pillow/tootsie-roll-pillow-officially-licensed.jpg)

Hmm. You know what? He's not too bad lookin'. Maybe TRs aren't so bad after all.

...

Nah, they're awful.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: sworddude on November 02, 2017, 12:28:59 pm
well I guess everyone knows that Kashell loves himselves some tootsie rolls.

He hates to admit it but deep inside he can't live without them.

Pro tip

Wrap them gifts in toosie roll wrappers it gives them games a smell to remember   ;D

A tradition that should most definitely be carried on.

https://vgcollect.com/forum/index.php/topic,6664.45.html
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: desocietas on November 02, 2017, 12:34:47 pm
Haha, I love you guys. Just try not to be too obvious about when you ship your gift out! Don't want to make it too obvious to the recipient  :P
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: justin8301 on November 02, 2017, 02:09:16 pm
When we ship these out, are we supposed to reveal ourselves, or are we supposed to ship them anonymously
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: desocietas on November 02, 2017, 02:15:02 pm
When we ship these out, are we supposed to reveal ourselves, or are we supposed to ship them anonymously

Usually what I do:
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: ignition365 on November 02, 2017, 02:15:22 pm
When we ship these out, are we supposed to reveal ourselves, or are we supposed to ship them anonymously
I'm shipping anonymously

I presume in previous years it wasn't difficult for my SS to figure out who had them, but I enjoy the suspense of it all.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: turf on November 02, 2017, 02:57:48 pm
When we ship these out, are we supposed to reveal ourselves, or are we supposed to ship them anonymously

I like to put something inside the gift letting them know who it's from. 

One thing though, don't reveal on here who it was.  Then folks will narrow it down.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: soera on November 02, 2017, 03:00:19 pm
Im going to stamp my name and my selfie all over the box of the person Im sending to.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: kashell on November 02, 2017, 03:06:08 pm
When we ship these out, are we supposed to reveal ourselves, or are we supposed to ship them anonymously

I really don't think there's no right or wrong way, but I try to package everything so that they open their gifts first and then they get to a card or something that reveals who the person is.

On the box itself, I'll just put my address because I'm pretty sure USPS won't allow you to ship without some sort of address.

Oh! Also! I found another little somethin'-somethin' to give to my recipient.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: soera on November 02, 2017, 03:07:49 pm
If you guys want (just to make things a bit more secretive) I can do less random updates on shipping and make it like a once a week thing. That way Id end up posting like 5-6 names at a time on who has shipped and what not.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: soera on November 02, 2017, 03:10:19 pm
On the box itself, I'll just put my address because I'm pretty sure USPS won't allow you to ship without some sort of address.

You are right on this. I dont know about a name per se but the counter associates will not take packages without a return address.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: telly on November 02, 2017, 03:11:50 pm
The last two people I had, I've done the podcast with so they knew me already haha
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: kashell on November 02, 2017, 03:14:34 pm
The last two people I had, I've done the podcast with so they knew me already haha

Speaking of...I hope you join us basement dwellers for another night of unwrapping!

I'm talking about unwrapping the presents, folks. Get your minds out of the gutter.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: soera on November 02, 2017, 03:21:41 pm
I want to do that somehow this year.  :o

I guess I need to find some sort of camera.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: kashell on November 02, 2017, 03:25:08 pm
I want to do that somehow this year.  :o

I guess I need to find some sort of camera.

Absolutely! Instead of calling it unwrapping, we can call it funwrapping.

HEY-O!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: turf on November 02, 2017, 03:55:54 pm
I want to do that somehow this year.  :o

I guess I need to find some sort of camera.

You've got a cell phone.  We can make it work.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: desocietas on November 02, 2017, 04:02:49 pm
If you guys want (just to make things a bit more secretive) I can do less random updates on shipping and make it like a once a week thing. That way Id end up posting like 5-6 names at a time on who has shipped and what not.

That'd be cool! In the past, I've just avoided looking at that update if I could haha
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: telly on November 02, 2017, 05:15:49 pm
The last two people I had, I've done the podcast with so they knew me already haha

Speaking of...I hope you join us basement dwellers for another night of unwrapping!

I'm talking about unwrapping the presents, folks. Get your minds out of the gutter.

Yessss. I will make sure I'm available this time around!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: ignition365 on November 02, 2017, 05:27:35 pm
Not to knock my SS, but where I live, EVERYTHING on their list is near impossible to find.  Everything is coming from the internet this year...

Except the Tootsie rolls, that's locally acquired.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: kashell on November 02, 2017, 06:19:19 pm
The last two people I had, I've done the podcast with so they knew me already haha

Speaking of...I hope you join us basement dwellers for another night of unwrapping!

I'm talking about unwrapping the presents, folks. Get your minds out of the gutter.

Yessss. I will make sure I'm available this time around!

Hellz yes. I can't wait!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: Warmsignal on November 02, 2017, 07:44:28 pm
Do we get a separate email saying where we ship to? Cuz I got nothin', nothin' I tell ya. Guess these games are getting stuffed into a jar and set afloat out on the east coast, or perhaps taking the midnight train going anywhere.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: davifus on November 02, 2017, 08:15:50 pm
I ship anonymously. Only Soera Knows
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: doctorlaudanum on November 02, 2017, 08:52:06 pm
Grabbed a couple things for my giftee today. I think this is the fastest I've ever started on a Secret Santa.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: soera on November 02, 2017, 11:02:36 pm
Do we get a separate email saying where we ship to? Cuz I got nothin', nothin' I tell ya. Guess these games are getting stuffed into a jar and set afloat out on the east coast, or perhaps taking the midnight train going anywhere.

I know a few people havent sent in their address. Ill wait a few days for them to trickle in and if nothing, Ill toss out reminders.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: kashell on November 03, 2017, 01:07:59 pm
Is there going to be a separate thread showing what everyone received? Or, are we going to have it all on this topic?
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: telly on November 03, 2017, 01:08:52 pm
I like it having as a separate thread so people won't be spoiled if someone wants to reveal themselves to their giftee, etc. Keeps the mystery a little more I think  :)
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: kashell on November 03, 2017, 01:10:58 pm
Sounds good. When the time comes, I'll let Soera be the one to take care of that.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: azure on November 03, 2017, 02:11:13 pm
Like the idea of a separate thread too, +1.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: Flashback2012 on November 03, 2017, 03:27:40 pm
Do we get a separate email saying where we ship to? Cuz I got nothin', nothin' I tell ya. Guess these games are getting stuffed into a jar and set afloat out on the east coast, or perhaps taking the midnight train going anywhere.

I know a few people havent sent in their address. Ill wait a few days for them to trickle in and if nothing, Ill toss out reminders.

Sent updated e-mail with mailing address.  :)
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: ignition365 on November 03, 2017, 06:10:17 pm
Went to a few further out stores and found exactly 0 things for my SS.

Decided to call the whole thing a wash and just buy everything online.

Done shopping for my secret santa.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: koemo1 on November 04, 2017, 09:36:50 am
Will include some traditional candy from my country! ;)
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: kashell on November 04, 2017, 12:06:34 pm
Wow. I think I'm actually done with my shopping. The stars must have aligned.

I think I'll add a nice card or something to it so it gets some extra character.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: tafk on November 05, 2017, 12:06:01 am
Hoping to make my first trip out to try to find some gifts in the wild tomorrow! I'm convinced we could have the majority of these mailed out before US thanksgiving if we wanted to at this rate haha!


(also no tootsie plz)

Not double posting but the above trip for my giftee went amazingly! You're in for a treat!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: telly on November 06, 2017, 05:48:53 pm
Went to the local game store today. They had a couple items in stock, but they were pretty beat up. I also need to check my local gamestop.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: turf on November 07, 2017, 09:58:36 am
The first part of the ole gift came in the mail yesterday.  Now, I just have to add a thing or two and it'll be out the door!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: turf on November 08, 2017, 10:38:26 am
I'm 99% done shopping for my giftee.  I hope this person digs this stuff.  It's not my best work, but I put some thought into it.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: tafk on November 08, 2017, 11:06:38 pm
I'm 99% done shopping for my giftee.  I hope this person digs this stuff.  It's not my best work, but I put some thought into it.

It's the thought that counts!!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: ignition365 on November 09, 2017, 08:31:51 am
I'm 99% done shopping for my giftee.  I hope this person digs this stuff.  It's not my best work, but I put some thought into it.
I know the feel.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: kashell on November 09, 2017, 08:42:11 am
My gifts have been wrapped. The package has been taped and sealed. It's ready to go!

Now comes the long, arduous waiting until December.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: doctorlaudanum on November 10, 2017, 05:29:20 pm
Down to the last gift -- the only one I ordered online. It's been a week and the seller hasn't shipped it or responded to messages. And it was a good price, too. :(
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: justin8301 on November 10, 2017, 07:48:38 pm
I'm pretty much done, Waiting on some things to be delivered but I'm hoping they should be here soon!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: telly on November 10, 2017, 08:01:58 pm
You guys are so fast.. I haven't even bought my first item yet  :o
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: ignition365 on November 10, 2017, 08:15:23 pm
I've got most of it already.  Waiting on one more thing.  Should get here tomorrow... unless it was in the giant stack of packages that just arrived.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: kashell on November 10, 2017, 08:24:53 pm
You guys are so fast.. I haven't even bought my first item yet  :o

You've got plenty of time. No stress!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: azure on November 10, 2017, 09:20:14 pm
Just waiting on some online purchases before packing.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: Flashback2012 on November 11, 2017, 05:07:50 am
Got the ball rolling today officially with an item off their wish list acquired.  ;)
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: turf on November 11, 2017, 12:08:27 pm
I picked up something on the cheap for my person.  It was a steal!  I already have it, but I really thought this person would enjoy it.  I was right!  They enjoyed it so much they already have it in their collection.

Oh well, it was going to just be extra and I spend $2.50 on some decent trade bait. 

Now I just hope the last piece comes in before Thanksgiving.  I'm going to be out of town that whole next week.  I might miss the cut off.  I'll have to ask my giftee and Soera Claus for few day grace period.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: droaa on November 12, 2017, 07:45:41 pm
Can someone clear this up for me because it may seem like Im not searching hard enough but do we need to have the package shipped out before the end of November correct?
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: ignition365 on November 12, 2017, 09:53:25 pm
Can someone clear this up for me because it may seem like Im not searching hard enough but do we need to have the package shipped out before the end of November correct?
It's in the first post.  Ship out the package by December 1st.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: droaa on November 12, 2017, 10:22:31 pm
Can someone clear this up for me because it may seem like Im not searching hard enough but do we need to have the package shipped out before the end of November correct?
It's in the first post.  Ship out the package by December 1st.

Brain fart on my part, thanks
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: soera on November 14, 2017, 10:35:35 am
Just a small reminder. The month is now half over. Hope to see some mailed out emails soon! I will start posting updates on them next week.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: tafk on November 14, 2017, 05:39:49 pm
Should have mine out this week! Have it all wrapped and packaged, just need to get to the post office.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: ignition365 on November 16, 2017, 12:57:09 pm
My wife isn't planning on wrapping the gifts until after Thanksgiving, so I likely won't ship out before Thanksgiving even though I have everything already.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: desocietas on November 16, 2017, 02:47:33 pm
just a reminder that not everyone has to post here when they ship out because if recipient see your message and get it shortly after, it ruins the surprise a little ;)

soera will usually contact the recipient by DM to let them know tracking number and such if you DM him with the relevent info
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: telly on November 16, 2017, 04:00:50 pm
Boom. Just like that, two games off the list! I think my recipient will be happy with them. :)
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: soera on November 16, 2017, 04:01:30 pm
Just was sent a reminder about one thing ... if you dont give me an address to give to your personal Santa, I will give them my address! More stuff for me!!!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: turf on November 16, 2017, 04:03:42 pm
Just waiting on one more thing to come in for me to ship out the ole gift.  Who know AdamEve.com would take so long to ship?
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: Flashback2012 on November 16, 2017, 06:44:16 pm
Still on the hunt to fill out some items for my recipient. I'm hoping I can have them finished by next week and have their package in the mail the following week.  :)
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: Warmsignal on November 16, 2017, 07:03:19 pm
Still planning to fell swoop mine at the local game store (the treasure-trove place I took pics at).
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: droaa on November 17, 2017, 12:41:49 am
Guess I should provide an update. So I managed to get 3 of the 5 things I had in mind for my recipient with the 4th one hopefully coming in tomorrow. That said, I still need to get the last item in hopes of shipping out over Thanksgiving weekend.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: koemo1 on November 19, 2017, 08:39:58 am
Just need to add the candy and its done!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: doctorlaudanum on November 19, 2017, 04:05:29 pm
Still waiting on the very last thing to arrive. The seller finally responded to my messages and uploaded a tracking number, but that hasn't updated at all in a week. I'm hoping it's just a tracking delay. If not, I'll have to get a last-minute replacement. So close.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: soera on November 20, 2017, 10:20:52 am
Okay I have it that some people have shipped. If you have received your item, toss me a message letting me know.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: turf on November 20, 2017, 10:30:12 am
All my stuff came in!  It's time to get to wrapping and get this in the mail!  I hope it brightens my giftee's day!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: kashell on November 20, 2017, 11:14:39 am
Signed. Sealed. Soon to be delivered to my recipient.

I hope they enjoy it!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: telly on November 20, 2017, 11:59:40 am
Finished with all the purchases! I think they'll be happy with it :) I don't think I'll be able to ship stuff out until after Thanksgiving though
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: droaa on November 20, 2017, 02:05:04 pm
Between what is arriving today and what should be here on Wednesday, I should have what I need by then and go through the process of shipping out over the weekend. I may have over done it a bit but I wanted to try to squeeze in as much within the budget
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: tafk on November 20, 2017, 03:22:56 pm
Signed. Sealed. Soon to be delivered to my recipient.

I hope they enjoy it!

I'm yours?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBDqgSOwxkc
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: telly on November 20, 2017, 03:54:23 pm
Mine will certainly be over budget because I don't count shipping. Oh well!  ;)
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: azure on November 20, 2017, 05:12:32 pm
Mine will certainly be over budget because I don't count shipping. Oh well!  ;)
No worries, I don't count shipping either. That'd be lame  8)
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: soera on November 20, 2017, 07:03:39 pm
I was worried my shipping was going to be nearly as much as the $50 limit. But when I shipped it out today, it wasnt even close. So win!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: Flashback2012 on November 20, 2017, 07:12:41 pm
Signed. Sealed. Soon to be delivered to my recipient.

I hope they enjoy it!

I'm yours?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBDqgSOwxkc

GRAHHHHHHHH....this is stuck in my head now!  >:( :P :o
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: kashell on November 21, 2017, 07:56:14 am
Signed. Sealed. Soon to be delivered to my recipient.

I hope they enjoy it!

I'm yours?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBDqgSOwxkc

GRAHHHHHHHH....this is stuck in my head now!  >:( :P :o

I'm glad a few folks got the reference!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: telly on November 21, 2017, 09:29:15 am
Mine will certainly be over budget because I don't count shipping. Oh well!  ;)
No worries, I don't count shipping either. That'd be lame  8)

That's the holiday spirit right there! :)
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: justin8301 on November 21, 2017, 05:16:17 pm
Just got shipping verification on my last item... which i ordered on the first! good thing i paid for priority! i should make the deadline just by the skin of my teeth!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: telly on November 21, 2017, 05:37:39 pm
I mean, I can't imagine we're going to get booted out of Secret Santa if we can't ship it right before Dec. 1st... right?
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: desocietas on November 21, 2017, 07:16:36 pm
I mean, I can't imagine we're going to get booted out of Secret Santa if we can't ship it right before Dec. 1st... right?

just don't tell anyone but soera ;) you'll give yourself away!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: tafk on November 22, 2017, 11:19:18 am
Secret Santa is very strict this year ;)
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: soera on November 22, 2017, 11:24:11 am
I mean, I can't imagine we're going to get booted out of Secret Santa if we can't ship it right before Dec. 1st... right?

(http://dmeszqrvxc7wa.cloudfront.net/images/product/new/medium/22571001.jpg)
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: telly on November 22, 2017, 11:26:01 am
Oop there it is, I'll just see myself out guys  ;)
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: turf on November 22, 2017, 11:28:26 am
I mean, I can't imagine we're going to get booted out of Secret Santa if we can't ship it right before Dec. 1st... right?

(http://dmeszqrvxc7wa.cloudfront.net/images/product/new/medium/22571001.jpg)

Dropping that Doc Martin!!!  DAS BOOT 90's style!!!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: soera on November 22, 2017, 11:40:44 am
Thats the style I wear.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: tpugmire on November 24, 2017, 07:48:40 am
Mine aren’t as tall, but I wear doc’s every day to work.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: Flashback2012 on November 25, 2017, 10:27:44 am
Games acquired. Just need to pick up some local flavors to add to the package and then drop it in the post.  ;)
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: azure on November 25, 2017, 11:12:28 am
One seller has yet to ship the last item I had to purchase online, clocks ticking. Not to mention I have yet to secure any of the *ahem* Rolls
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: telly on November 25, 2017, 12:42:02 pm
All my games should be at my appartment, they just need to be wrapped up! Hopefully this Monday or Tuesday I can send it out
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: kashell on November 26, 2017, 12:24:01 pm
The Thanksgiving weekend is about over, so hopefully everyone is putting the last minute touches on their shipments.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: telly on November 27, 2017, 10:33:32 am
I just need to get my gift wrapped and boxed and it will be ready to ship!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: azure on November 27, 2017, 12:28:52 pm
Ugghh, the one item I had to order online didn't get shipped until today. (I initially ordered it on the 20th mind you) Tracking says it will arrive on the 1st so hopefully it will come early enough. Everything else is packed and ready at least, just got to throw that item in there.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: soera on November 27, 2017, 02:19:50 pm
I will update the sent out thing later. My work life has been weird (I work 40-50 hours all during Friday/Sat/Sunday) and so today is "pick up the tornado damage my kids left all weekend" day.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: soera on November 27, 2017, 06:01:22 pm
Alright, shipping has been updated. Still quite a few people left to go. Lets get moving! :)
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: soera on November 27, 2017, 06:01:47 pm
Also ... if you have received, let me know! Id like to start on that end too.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: telly on November 27, 2017, 10:19:28 pm
I don't know about you guys, but I have purposely avoided the first page of this thread like the plague now. I want to keep my secret santa as much of a mystery as possible. :)
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: soera on November 27, 2017, 11:08:10 pm
I don't know about you guys, but I have purposely avoided the first page of this thread like the plague now. I want to keep my secret santa as much of a mystery as possible. :)

First page isnt going to ruin anything. Ive only updated the shipping part twice and nothing else has been posted.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: droaa on November 28, 2017, 01:14:28 am
With my package shipped out, now comes the waiting period as in the arrival and of course the reveal which I assume will be on the 25th or the day after.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: ignition365 on November 28, 2017, 08:42:48 am
I haven't decided if I'm going to wait until X-mas to open mine or not.

I think I waited until X-mas the last two years.  So I might.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: kashell on November 28, 2017, 09:39:22 am
If I get mine on time, it will be opened on either 12/7, 12/14, or 12/21.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: soera on November 30, 2017, 02:38:39 pm
Alright people, today is the 30th. All packages hopefully will be out by the end of the day. Quite a few people left to update me. Will send out reminders soon.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: desocietas on November 30, 2017, 04:01:49 pm
I don't know about you guys, but I have purposely avoided the first page of this thread like the plague now. I want to keep my secret santa as much of a mystery as possible. :)

I'm the same way! I even have to find myself skimming or avoiding this entire thread, too, so as to not get too much of an idea of who my SS is. If two people say they just sent out, and i receive a package in the next few days, it kinda gives it away ;)
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: soera on November 30, 2017, 05:37:50 pm
Thats why I update it the way I do. Im only adding names in bunches.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: desocietas on November 30, 2017, 07:19:38 pm
Thats why I update it the way I do. Im only adding names in bunches.

Thank you :) I haven't looked at the front page, but I just meant the thread replies, but people can do what they want! It's my choice to read the thread or not :)
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: dstone on November 30, 2017, 09:12:22 pm
I have received my package. I'm fighting the urge to open it. Might have to take a peek since it's my birthday.  ;D
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: telly on November 30, 2017, 10:47:11 pm
Thats why I update it the way I do. Im only adding names in bunches.

Well, I haven't gotten word that my package was sent though, so even if it's being updated in bunches I would still know that none of those people are my secret Santa up until this point. It does take some of the mystery away IMO.

Once I get my tracking number maybe then I'll take another peek ;)

EDIT: And Kashypoo told me he didn't get a tracking number anyway so maybe that isn't being done this year
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: tafk on December 03, 2017, 04:21:51 pm
Got my package today! It's all wrapped so maybe I'll just open one a week until xmas :)

Although I did open what I thought was a note and it was a really cool hand painted picture of Goofy and Donald from Kingdom Hearts so that is rad! Will definitely share as I open more stuff!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: droaa on December 03, 2017, 07:07:01 pm
I forgot to mention the other day that I myself received my package. Now all we need is a countdown timer.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: soera on December 04, 2017, 12:33:03 am
Thats why I update it the way I do. Im only adding names in bunches.

Well, I haven't gotten word that my package was sent though, so even if it's being updated in bunches I would still know that none of those people are my secret Santa up until this point. It does take some of the mystery away IMO.

Once I get my tracking number maybe then I'll take another peek ;)

EDIT: And Kashypoo told me he didn't get a tracking number anyway so maybe that isn't being done this year

I never give out the tracking number. If you look at it, you see where the item is coming from and that defeats half the purpose. The tracking info is for me.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: telly on December 04, 2017, 12:55:07 am
Hm, both last year and in 2015 I got a tracking number from you.  :o

I agree though, particularly with the first time I did SS, as soon as I looked at the tracking number I knew it would probably be from turf.  ;)
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: soera on December 04, 2017, 01:13:00 am
I gave out tracking numbers? Well, lol I probably lost my mind a few times.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: ignition365 on December 04, 2017, 08:11:11 am
I gave out tracking numbers? Well, lol I probably lost my mind a few times.
I too received tracking from you in previous years.  You even passed along a message from Santa.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: kashell on December 04, 2017, 09:17:25 am
I received my gift. I really liked that they addressed it to "Kashell Triumph." It's fun seeing my username outside of GameFAQs and other sites.

Myself, Turf, Telly, Dash, and Soera are gonna try to do a gift reveal. The date will hopefully be 12/14. Anyone else able to join?
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: telly on December 04, 2017, 10:09:03 am
Oh hellz yeah. That's my birthday too, so y'all better sing for me.   ;)

Are we at least getting notified now that the package was shipped, just no tracking number? I just don't want to miss it at my appartment office. It won't be delivered to my door or mailbox.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: doctorlaudanum on December 04, 2017, 10:38:44 am
Looking forward to seeing some gift reveals! I think that's the best part of these exchanges. (And happy late birthday, dstone!)
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: soera on December 04, 2017, 12:08:16 pm
Oh hellz yeah. That's my birthday too, so y'all better sing for me.   ;)

Are we at least getting notified now that the package was shipped, just no tracking number? I just don't want to miss it at my appartment office. It won't be delivered to my door or mailbox.

I can let anyone know the progress of their package via pm. Just say "Santa, wtf is my stuff?" in the subject.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: ignition365 on December 04, 2017, 02:51:34 pm
My package just arrived.

Already know who my SS is.

My wife is opening the box and wrapping the gifts if they aren't already wrapped...

EDIT: Sounds like they were mostly wrapped.  Nice.  Will be pretty easy to wait for X-mas.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: Flashback2012 on December 04, 2017, 06:26:58 pm
I thought I had something come in from my Secret Santa but it was my Caveman Warriors from Play Asia.  :P
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: turf on December 05, 2017, 09:30:07 am
DAMMIT!!!  I forgot to put Tootsie Rolls in my package.  That just dawned on me.  I dropped the ball again!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: telly on December 05, 2017, 09:53:34 am
DAMMIT!!!  I forgot to put Tootsie Rolls in my package.  That just dawned on me.  I dropped the ball again!

You had one job!  >:(
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: soera on December 05, 2017, 10:28:47 am
DAMMIT!!!  I forgot to put Tootsie Rolls in my package.  That just dawned on me.  I dropped the ball again!

I forget every year.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: tafk on December 05, 2017, 11:59:57 am
I got no tootsies! Very glad about that   ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: ignition365 on December 05, 2017, 12:05:48 pm
I got no tootsies! Very glad about that   ;D ;D ;D ;D
I too received no tootsies... :C
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: kashell on December 05, 2017, 12:44:58 pm
Did y'all already open?
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: ignition365 on December 05, 2017, 12:58:22 pm
Did y'all already open?
My wife opened the shipping box to verify they were wrapped.  If they weren't wrapped, she would wrap them for me.

The gifts were wrapped.  No tootsies in the box, so likely no tootsies... but I suppose Santa could've jammed tootsies into a DVD case.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: telly on December 05, 2017, 01:29:53 pm
I got no tootsies! Very glad about that   ;D ;D ;D ;D
I too received no tootsies... :C


We're slipping up! We're going to lose our sponsorship if this keeps up.  :o


Did y'all already open?
My wife opened the shipping box to verify they were wrapped.  If they weren't wrapped, she would wrap them for me.

The gifts were wrapped.  No tootsies in the box, so likely no tootsies... but I suppose Santa could've jammed tootsies into a DVD case.

Could have done what Kashell got a few years back with a bunch of tootsie rolls stuffed in a fake Panzer Dragoon Saga case ;)

Also, were we going to have that separate loot thread?
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: kashell on December 05, 2017, 01:47:40 pm
Could have done what Kashell got a few years back with a bunch of tootsie rolls stuffed in a fake Panzer Dragoon Saga case ;)

Also, were we going to have that separate loot thread?

I'll admit: that was clever. I really got a good laugh at the note attached to it, too.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: tafk on December 05, 2017, 06:56:32 pm
I opened the package to see everything wrapped and opened one gift so far. Trying to hold off but got some blah stuff happening so considering opening another for a pickmeup ;)
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: Flashback2012 on December 05, 2017, 07:46:12 pm
Going by the front page it looks like everyone has shipped out their packages. Now we're just waiting on everyone to verify they received theirs.  ;D
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: kashell on December 06, 2017, 08:48:20 am
Tafk, if you open everything up, then you should make the "Loot" topic.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: Warmsignal on December 06, 2017, 02:36:04 pm
Going by the front page it looks like everyone has shipped out their packages. Now we're just waiting on everyone to verify they received theirs.  ;D

Actually, there's one other than Soera that doesn't say shipped.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: soera on December 06, 2017, 02:48:29 pm
I never update my own stuff heh. And yes, one left to ship.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: tafk on December 06, 2017, 05:26:28 pm
Tafk, if you open everything up, then you should make the "Loot" topic.

If I get too antsy I just might do it. Might take a pic tonight and update it as I go on :)
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: tpugmire on December 06, 2017, 08:15:19 pm
Mine arrived a couple days ago.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Buying)
Post by: indenton on December 07, 2017, 12:33:24 pm
I have also received my package, I'll stick with tradition and wait until Christmas day to open that. 
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 3: Receiving)
Post by: telly on December 07, 2017, 12:57:46 pm
So exciting!

Is the opening podcast set for the 14th, Kash?
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 4: Receiving)
Post by: kashell on December 07, 2017, 01:24:08 pm
Yep! We decided on 12/14. 8:30PM Central Time.

Unless something comes up for one of us, we can plan for that!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 4: Receiving)
Post by: soera on December 07, 2017, 01:28:59 pm
That would actually be pretty possible for me to make my video debut!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 4: Receiving)
Post by: telly on December 07, 2017, 01:31:10 pm
That would actually be pretty possible for me to make my video debut!

Ooooo a special guest!

Does that make me a regular member now? ;)
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 4: Receiving)
Post by: desocietas on December 07, 2017, 02:19:53 pm
Yep! We decided on 12/14. 8:30PM Central Time.

Unless something comes up for one of us, we can plan for that!

Aw, I'll be busy that evening, but I'll be sure to watch the recording!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 4: Receiving)
Post by: tpugmire on December 07, 2017, 02:27:38 pm
Yep! We decided on 12/14. 8:30PM Central Time.

Unless something comes up for one of us, we can plan for that!
I should be able to make it, if you’ll have me.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 4: Receiving)
Post by: kashell on December 07, 2017, 02:58:19 pm
Yep! We decided on 12/14. 8:30PM Central Time.

Unless something comes up for one of us, we can plan for that!

Aw, I'll be busy that evening, but I'll be sure to watch the recording!

Aww. Understandable. I'm looking forward to seeing your video on your Twitch channel.

Yep! We decided on 12/14. 8:30PM Central Time.

Unless something comes up for one of us, we can plan for that!
I should be able to make it, if you’ll have me.

Definitely! It's gonna be a party!!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 4: Receiving)
Post by: turf on December 07, 2017, 02:59:01 pm
Yep! We decided on 12/14. 8:30PM Central Time.

Unless something comes up for one of us, we can plan for that!
I should be able to make it, if you’ll have me.

Truck YEAH!  You're always invited!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 4: Receiving)
Post by: telly on December 08, 2017, 01:00:27 pm
My package has arrived! Time to hide it in my closet until the 14th so I'm not tempted to open it :P
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 4: Receiving)
Post by: turf on December 08, 2017, 03:07:18 pm
My package has arrived! Time to hide it in my closet until the 14th so I'm not tempted to open it :P

Lock it away!  It's the VGCollect/RetroReload/OurParentsBasement Christmas Party!!!

Everyone with a mic and a webcam or a smartphone is welcome to join.   Be ready at 8:20pm Central Time Thursday, 12/14. If you want to join, let me know so I can send you a link.  If you're using a smartphone, download the Google Hangout app. 

This is going to be a blast!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 4: Receiving)
Post by: dashv on December 10, 2017, 07:46:44 pm
My package has arrived! Time to hide it in my closet until the 14th so I'm not tempted to open it :P

Lock it away!  It's the VGCollect/RetroReload/OurParentsBasement Christmas Party!!!

Everyone with a mic and a webcam or a smartphone is welcome to join.   Be ready at 8:20pm Central Time Thursday, 12/14. If you want to join, let me know so I can send you a link.  If you're using a smartphone, download the Google Hangout app. 

This is going to be a blast!

I wonder just how many can join before google hangouts blows up. :)
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 4: Receiving)
Post by: droaa on December 11, 2017, 12:18:09 am
With this opening video session, is there still going to be a reveal thread or is this going to be the reveal?
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 4: Receiving)
Post by: telly on December 11, 2017, 12:36:10 am
I mean, since pretty much everyone has gotten their gift at this point we might as well just start putting all our loot in this thread instead of making a second one...
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 4: Receiving)
Post by: kashell on December 11, 2017, 07:59:08 am
Has anyone opened yet? This might be the longest folks have gone without giving in.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 4: Receiving)
Post by: turf on December 11, 2017, 09:40:13 am
Just give in, people!  Open your shit! 

...unless you're going to join us at 8:30c this Thursday!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 4: Receiving)
Post by: droaa on December 11, 2017, 01:36:47 pm
Has anyone opened yet? This might be the longest folks have gone without giving in.

So in the years that this has been going on, no one has opened them up on xmas? Also I work nights so doing a reveal on Google wouldn't be possible for me
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 4: Receiving)
Post by: ignition365 on December 11, 2017, 01:50:13 pm
Has anyone opened yet? This might be the longest folks have gone without giving in.

So in the years that this has been going on, no one has opened them up on xmas? Also I work nights so doing a reveal on Google wouldn't be possible for me
My first year I was having a bad day and needed a pick me up, so I opened my gift.  Didn't help my day, so I decided to wait until x-mas the next year.  Worked out well.  This year, I don't know if I'll wait til x-mas again.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 4: Receiving)
Post by: Warmsignal on December 11, 2017, 02:17:14 pm
I always wait to Xmas. It's kinda the point. I take it you guys were the kind of kids always digging around in your parents closet to see what they were getting you? I never did that. Didn't want to spoil it.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 4: Receiving)
Post by: ignition365 on December 11, 2017, 02:18:50 pm
I always wait to Xmas. It's kinda the point. I take it you guys were the kind of kids always digging around in your parents closet to see what they were getting you? I never did that. Didn't want to spoil it.
My parents never bought me gifts growing up.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 4: Receiving)
Post by: Warmsignal on December 11, 2017, 02:23:44 pm
I always wait to Xmas. It's kinda the point. I take it you guys were the kind of kids always digging around in your parents closet to see what they were getting you? I never did that. Didn't want to spoil it.
My parents never bought me gifts growing up.
:( :( :(
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 4: Receiving)
Post by: desocietas on December 11, 2017, 02:56:59 pm
I always wait to Xmas. It's kinda the point. I take it you guys were the kind of kids always digging around in your parents closet to see what they were getting you? I never did that. Didn't want to spoil it.
My parents never bought me gifts growing up.

My family wasn't huge on gifts (poor and immigrant parents) so the few gifts we kids got, we actually had to pick out for ourselves at the store, wrapped them, and put them under the tree. So as nice as it were to get the occasional gift like that, there was zero surprises on Christmas morning.

I make a point to have at least something to open on Christmas morning that's a surprise, so the VGC Secret Santa gift is perfect for me :)
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 4: Receiving)
Post by: turf on December 11, 2017, 03:10:33 pm
Hell no, I don't wait!  It's killing me to have this thing sit right by my desk. It's been there for about 2 weeks. 

It's rough waiting until Thursday night!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 4: Receiving)
Post by: ignition365 on December 11, 2017, 03:33:50 pm
I always wait to Xmas. It's kinda the point. I take it you guys were the kind of kids always digging around in your parents closet to see what they were getting you? I never did that. Didn't want to spoil it.
My parents never bought me gifts growing up.

My family wasn't huge on gifts (poor and immigrant parents) so the few gifts we kids got, we actually had to pick out for ourselves at the store, wrapped them, and put them under the tree. So as nice as it were to get the occasional gift like that, there was zero surprises on Christmas morning.

I make a point to have at least something to open on Christmas morning that's a surprise, so the VGC Secret Santa gift is perfect for me :)
Something like that.  The only surprise gifts I ever got were gag gifts... almost hurtful ones at that.

My wife and I exchange gifts and those are usually a surprise.  My SS gifts are under the tree, probably buried in gifts at this point, so it'll be pretty easy for it to make it to xmas unless I care enough to go dig it out of the pile.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 4: Receiving)
Post by: soera on December 11, 2017, 03:36:41 pm
This is the first year Ive waited ... and thats cause Im really want to try to do it on the podcast.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 4: Receiving)
Post by: Flashback2012 on December 11, 2017, 03:53:11 pm
Just a heads up for anyone doing a video unveiling or posting pictures...PLEASE be sure to block out any tracking numbers or addresses before shooting any footage or taking any pictures!  ;)
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 4: Receiving)
Post by: desocietas on December 11, 2017, 03:55:06 pm
Just a heads up for anyone doing a video unveiling or posting pictures...PLEASE be sure to block out any tracking numbers or addresses before shooting any footage or taking any pictures!  ;)

Good advice! I always try to be careful of this as well (I open a lot of packages on stream), but it's so easy to forget in the excitement.

Looking forward to seeing the podcast and other videos/pictures!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 4: Receiving)
Post by: telly on December 11, 2017, 04:06:17 pm
I already tore the whole label off mine!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 4: Receiving)
Post by: dashv on December 11, 2017, 09:26:28 pm
I cut out everything but the state name.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 4: Receiving)
Post by: ignition365 on December 11, 2017, 09:32:17 pm
Mine were wrapped, so no issue there.  The box is long gone at this point.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 4: Receiving)
Post by: dashv on December 11, 2017, 09:34:23 pm
Mine were wrapped, so no issue there.  The box is long gone at this point.

Not sure what to expect in mine so keeping as shipped just to be safe.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 4: Receiving)
Post by: droaa on December 12, 2017, 12:45:01 am
Im keeping mines unopened until Xmas. Give myself something to look forward to plus the semester ends like 5 days before Xmas so even more incentive on my part.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 4: Receiving)
Post by: kashell on December 13, 2017, 02:04:43 pm
The big reveal happens tomorrow. I'm super excited! I still don't have any clue as to who my SS is, either.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 4: Receiving)
Post by: soera on December 13, 2017, 03:44:12 pm
Well, I honestly am sad. I was informed that Im working tomorrow night. I will not be able to be the shining star on the podcast tomorrow. :(
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 4: Receiving)
Post by: desocietas on December 13, 2017, 04:01:37 pm
Well, I honestly am sad. I was informed that Im working tomorrow night. I will not be able to be the shining star on the podcast tomorrow. :(

awwww
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 4: Receiving)
Post by: telly on December 13, 2017, 05:15:50 pm
NOO!

Cancel the podcast, shut it down. I can't work like this!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 4: Receiving)
Post by: turf on December 14, 2017, 09:52:04 am
Well, I honestly am sad. I was informed that Im working tomorrow night. I will not be able to be the shining star on the podcast tomorrow. :(

DAMNIT!!  Oh well.  You've got kids to feed.  Work is more important that silly fun with your friends.  You'll be missed.  I was looking forward to it.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 4: Receiving)
Post by: soera on December 14, 2017, 09:54:34 am
Me too. But our new GM starts today. So I have to be there. I have no days off this week and I had none last week.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 4: Receiving)
Post by: kashell on December 14, 2017, 12:13:32 pm
Well damn.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 4: Receiving)
Post by: ignition365 on December 14, 2017, 04:02:19 pm
Where and What time's the shindig tonight?

I might try to catch it.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 4: Receiving)
Post by: telly on December 14, 2017, 04:46:49 pm
9:30 EST

I can do math ;)
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 4: Receiving)
Post by: ignition365 on December 14, 2017, 09:33:20 pm
9:30 EST

I can do math ;)
But where?
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 4: Receiving)
Post by: turf on December 14, 2017, 09:45:08 pm
9:30 EST

I can do math ;)
But where?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NONvv3ZQ4as (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NONvv3ZQ4as)

Sorry about that!  Join the fun!
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 4: Receiving)
Post by: ignition365 on December 14, 2017, 10:47:55 pm
Surprisingly, it showed up on google when I googled VGCollect Secret Santa.

I didn't exactly take part, but I did video record my unboxing and it's uploading to Youtube right now.  I'll share a link once it's uploaded.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9RU2gbUSJw
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 4: Receiving)
Post by: telly on December 14, 2017, 11:02:02 pm
Nice haul man :)

I'll post a photo of my stuff in a little bit
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 4: Receiving)
Post by: azure on December 14, 2017, 11:04:36 pm
I love FFTA, your wife should give it a shot. Also, nice beard brother  8)
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 4: Receiving)
Post by: telly on December 14, 2017, 11:21:36 pm
There was many a beard on the podcast too if you caught that  ;)
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 4: Receiving)
Post by: droaa on December 15, 2017, 02:01:37 am
Didnt expect to listen the entire podcast length and I did. Lots of beards like was mentioned.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 4: Receiving)
Post by: ignition365 on December 15, 2017, 09:29:57 am
Nice haul man :)

I'll post a photo of my stuff in a little bit
I forgot to take a pic after the video, but I'll make sure to do that later today.

Did we ever establish if we are doing a loot thread this year?
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 4: Receiving)
Post by: turf on December 15, 2017, 10:07:03 am
Did we ever establish if we are doing a loot thread this year?
If you start it, they will come.
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 4: Receiving)
Post by: telly on December 15, 2017, 10:19:25 am
I'll start one, give me a sec
Title: Re: Secret Santa 2017 (part 4: Receiving)
Post by: soera on December 21, 2017, 01:42:51 am
Alright peoples, we can put this on lock! As of today, I have 100% confirmation of everyone receiving their gifts. Cheers for VGCollect being great participants. :)