VGCollect 2023 Secret Santa!

[kashell]

Turns out the 9th or 10th wouldn't have worked me for, either. So yeah, the following evenings would be fine.

[ferraroso]

For me, it's more about the time of the day than the date itself. Haha
At what time (of what time zone) are you guys thinking about doing the openings?

[dhaabi]

For me, it's more about the time of the day than the date itself. Haha
At what time (of what time zone) are you guys thinking about doing the openings?

I believe that, in the past, gift opening events are generally based on UTC−05:00. Last year, the event was held at 21:00 local time, which would be 11:00 JST.

[telly]

For me, it's more about the time of the day than the date itself. Haha
At what time (of what time zone) are you guys thinking about doing the openings?

I believe that, in the past, gift opening events are generally based on UTC−05:00. Last year, the event was held at 21:00 local time, which would be 11:00 JST.

If we did the 11th or the 12th, not sure if that work would for you if we had the event in the evening our time since that's a weekday :/

[dhaabi]

To those who are considering joining the gift opening event: what about December 8? It would be the start of the weekend for everyone, meaning anyone not based in the United States would have a better opportunity to join.

[ferraroso]

To those who are considering joining the gift opening event: what about December 8? It would be the start of the weekend for everyone, meaning anyone not based in the United States would have a better opportunity to join.

I usuall work from 08h00 to 16h30 (UTC +09:00) on weekdays, so 8th of December 21h00 UTC-05:00 (which would mean Saturday, 9th of December 11h00 here) works great for me!

[telly]

To those who are considering joining the gift opening event: what about December 8? It would be the start of the weekend for everyone, meaning anyone not based in the United States would have a better opportunity to join.

I usuall work from 08h00 to 16h30 (UTC +09:00) on weekdays, so 8th of December 21h00 UTC-05:00 (which would mean Saturday, 9th of December 11h00 here) works great for me!

Okay great!  I think that time works for me, hopefully that will be okay for others as well.

[ferraroso]

Just received my package today!
And my giftee shaw be receiving theirs by the end of the week.
Everything looking good!

[kashell]

We love to see it!

[dhaabi]

I've just now confirmed that every outbound package has been mailed out. 

[Cartagia]

To those who are considering joining the gift opening event: what about December 8? It would be the start of the weekend for everyone, meaning anyone not based in the United States would have a better opportunity to join.

Dec. 8 should be fine for me.

[kashell]

Looks like that day won't work for me. But, don't alter plans on my account.

[masamune]

Guys,

I typically open my Secret Santa gift early because I participate in multiple Secret Santas across the internet and want to avoid getting duplicate items. This is what I received:



There was only 1 item that I asked for here (Asura's Wrath). I specifically asked for only items off my given wishlist:



I thought my specified wishlist was varied and included several moderately priced items.

Additionally, I was given a Game Gear game. I don't have a Game Gear and am not sure why my gifter thought I collect Game Gear games.

To top it all off, the insert for the SteamWorld Dig 2 game is a counterfeit. This game's insert is supposed to have a reversible cover. You can check Youtube videos to verify this. Also the feel of the insert is unlike an official Switch insert. This is how I knew for sure it was not authentic.



I always go above and beyond when I do Secret Santas, so it hurts me when someone does less than the bare minimum to fill their quota.

This indeed has been the most disappointing Secret Santa I have ever participated in. There was almost no thought put in the gifts procured. It reeks of laziness.

I would just like to know who my Secret Santa this year is, and what was the thought process behind the gifts he chose?

[kashell]

Dang. That's a bummer. I'm not sure if it would do much, but maybe send a PM to dhaabi to get some more information?

[dhaabi]

Dang. That's a bummer. I'm not if it would do much, but maybe send a PM to dhaabi to get some more information?

I'll briefly mention that I've not ignored masamune's concerns, as we've been in contact since this past weekend. I suggested posting to the forum topic so that their Santa has the opportunity to come forward of their own volition, whether publicly or privately.