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*santa* High Roller Secret Santa 2023 - Partners Assigned!
15-Nov-23 9:05pm
#1
Frank
800 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Gold Global Trader (13) Has Written 11 Reviews Secret Santa

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Better late than never, it's time for another High Roller Secret Santa gift exchange! This is still technically an unofficial gift exchange, so please keep that in mind!

Any subscriber without a current BTR that has earned a Gold Silver Star (Silver Star) is eligible to sign up (I know the official Secret Santa allows bronze, but since this is a higher value exchange, I’m being pickier with who gets in!)

How to participate:
check Post here in the thread that you would like to participate!
check Send me a PM titled "High Roller Secret Santa 2023 – Registration"
check The context of the PM must include your address and want list. Please send me your want list ASAP, as that will ensure your partner receives it in a timely manner.
check Update all of your Wanted lists (on the site here) and send me that list of wants through the same PM titled "High Roller Secret Santa 2023"
check After you ship your gift, go back to the same PM titled "High Roller Secret Santa 2023" and provide any needed tracking information. You can optionally also send your partner anonymous subtime with a message.
check After you receive your gift, go back to the PM "High Roller Secret Santa 2023" and say "received" and then be sure to thank your Santa in this topic!


Details:
check Signups are open now and will continue until Thursday November 30th. Partners will then be assigned and PM'd out within the following couple of days. Gifts must be received by Saturday, December 30th
checkThe target gift value for this exchange is $50 USD. Gifts MUST be worth a minimum of $50 US not including shipping.
check Every effort should be made to send a complete item. If you are sending something used, it should be complete and in at least "very good" condition. This is not a way to unload your unwanted crap. That said, if the recipient is okay with cartridge/disc only, so be it!
check Unfortunately, because it is too difficult to manage, I will not be allowing international users. If we develop a better management system in the future, I’d love to include everybody!


Tips/Additional Rules:
check Look at your partner's wants and check his/her lists and posts. Put the same effort into selecting a gift for your partner that you would want someone else to put into yours.
check If your partner has inadequate "wants", don't give up! Try to figure it out. If you really get stuck, try a gift card or something like that!
check Make sure you provide adequate "wants" for your Santa. There should be at least 4-5 things on your list that fit in the target price/value range.
check When you get assigned a partner, start figuring out what you are going to get them! Immediately. Don't wait until the last minute!
check In most cases, the person that you are assigned to is NOT the same person that is assigned to you. In other words, you aren't just making a 1-to-1 exchange with someone. You're buying a gift for someone that, most likely, is buying a gift for someone else entirely.
check After you've received your gift, post in this thread thanking your Santa for what you received -- just so they know you appreciate whatever it was! (Or, if you've figured out who your Santa is somehow, you can just thank them privately if you'd rather.) Don't leave your Santa hanging without acknowledging their gift!
check Problematic users will NOT be allowed to participate. Please keep this a drama-free gift exchange raspberry
check Keep in touch throughout. Communication is key!



WARNING
Some people suck. Despite our best efforts, people might still get stiffed. If you don't intend to follow through on your commitment here, please do not sign up.


This will track who has signed up:



Not Received

Received

BluesideL
BloodPuppetX
Dsbaum454
Frank
gameremporium
Gypsy
Heavyd814life
HEHEHATE
HybridCRoW
Jeff
KamenRIderVulcan
loztdogs
MegaNesMan
picklenickel
ryanflucas
Shadowrunner
sinnie
willyum

15-Nov-23 10:28pm
#2
Shadowrunner
GameTZ Subscriber 400 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader

I'm in!
15-Nov-23 10:45pm
#3
ryanflucas
GameTZ Subscriber 1000 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader

I’m in!
16-Nov-23 12:12am
#4
loztdogs
GameTZ Gold Subscriber 250 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader

I’m in!

16-Nov-23 7:02pm
#5
sinnie
GameTZ Subscriber 600 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally

in

16-Nov-23 8:24pm
#6
Kevster
GameTZ Subscriber 450 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Gold Global Trader (9)

I’m in
16-Nov-23 8:49pm
#7
gameremporium
550 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally

In in again!
16-Nov-23 11:05pm
#8
Heavyd814life
GameTZ Subscriber 600 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Gold Global Trader (13)

Let's do this!

16-Nov-23 11:16pm
#9
HybridCRoW
GameTZ Subscriber Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally Has Written 2 Reviews

I'm good to go again!! Or this time if I had to miss out last time.
17-Nov-23 2:13pm
#10
Dsbaum454
Quadruple Gold Good Trader

I’m in! I’ll send the Secret Santa gift list soon.
17-Nov-23 3:50pm
#11
MegaNesMan
GameTZ Subscriber Gold Global Trader (72)

Can I join?
18-Nov-23 1:46pm
#12
Frank
800 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Gold Global Trader (13) Has Written 11 Reviews Secret Santa

Everyone who followed protocol is on the list yes

I'm also going to tag any active members who participated in either previous exchange but haven't interacted with the post.


@BluesideL @Boss @EclipseLion @HEHEHATE @KamenRIderVulcan @Mattman2 @Tad @willyum

If any of you can't participate, no pressure. Just wanted to make sure you guys were aware smile
19-Nov-23 5:51pm
#13
Boss
GameTZ Gold Subscriber 700 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Gold Global Trader (8)

Frank wrote:
Everyone who followed protocol is on the list yes I'm also going to tag any active members who participated in either previous exchange but haven't interacted with the post. @BluesideL @Boss @EclipseLion @HEHEHATE @KamenRIderVulcan @Mattman2 @Tad @willyum If any of you can't participate, no pressure. Just wanted to make sure you guys were aware smile

Thanks. Can't this year as ill be traveling.
20-Nov-23 1:35pm
#14
HEHEHATE
GameTZ Subscriber Global Trader - willing to trade internationally

count me in frank. to anyone that hasn't participated or is on the fence this isn't something to go out of your way for somebody and expect extravaganza back in return. it's the thought that counts and knowing you'd be just as thrilled receiving as the item or items you intend to ship out in return. It's a good time if anything and a great way to give back on some of the spoils you may have gotten back into the community.

23-Nov-23 11:33am
#15
willyum
GameTZ Gold Subscriber 300 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Gold Global Trader (17)

Thanks for the reminder Frank! I'm in.

25-Nov-23 11:32am
#16
KamenRIderVulcan
Silver Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally

Sounds Great. I'm in.
25-Nov-23 12:17pm
#17
BloodPuppetX
400 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally

I'll join - it says subscribers only in the first post, but that apparently isn't the case? I'll send in my list this evening.
25-Nov-23 12:57pm
#18
Jeff
GameTZ Subscriber 450 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Gold Global Trader (8)

I'll give it a shot, been a few years!

I'm in. Need to update my want list lol

EDIT: PMed @Frank

25-Nov-23 1:15pm
#19
HybridCRoW
GameTZ Subscriber Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally Has Written 2 Reviews

BloodPuppetX wrote:
I'll join - it says subscribers only in the first post, but that apparently isn't the case? I'll send in my list this evening.
It says "Any subscriber," but you do have a point... I'm not a current subscriber...
@Frank - So we need to be subscribed, then?
25-Nov-23 2:46pm
#20
Frank
800 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Gold Global Trader (13) Has Written 11 Reviews Secret Santa

HybridCRoW wrote:
BloodPuppetX wrote:> I'll join - it says subscribers only in the first post, but that apparently isn't> the case? I'll send in my list this evening. It says "Any subscriber," but you do have a point... I'm not a current subscriber... @Frank - So we need to be subscribed, then?
Nah, I removed that from the rules one year and must have copied it over. I'll update it when I have a chance.

But yes, a subscription is NOT required.
25-Nov-23 3:44pm
#21
Gypsy
GameTZ Subscriber 250 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally

I am in. PM will be sent shortly.
25-Nov-23 9:35pm
#22
BluesideL
Triple Gold Good Trader

I would like to participate.
27-Nov-23 10:28pm
#23
Frank
800 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Gold Global Trader (13) Has Written 11 Reviews Secret Santa

Everything is up to date yes

29-Nov-23 1:54pm
#24
Frank
800 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Gold Global Trader (13) Has Written 11 Reviews Secret Santa

Sign ups close tomorrow!

29-Nov-23 2:18pm
#25
picklenickel
GameTZ Gold Subscriber Gold Good Trader

I want in!
29-Nov-23 2:38pm
#26
nonamesleft
Double Gold Good Trader

@Frank great job on designing that banner. Looks great!
29-Nov-23 6:29pm
#27
Frank
800 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Gold Global Trader (13) Has Written 11 Reviews Secret Santa

nonamesleft wrote:
@Frank great job on designing that banner. Looks great!
Hey thanks bud! I think this is the 2nd year of me using it. I figured it adds a little Holiday spirit.
30-Nov-23 1:22pm
#28
Frank
800 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Gold Global Trader (13) Has Written 11 Reviews Secret Santa

Sign Ups will close later this afternoon/early evening.

If you haven't signed up and are interested, now is the time!!

30-Nov-23 1:54pm
#29
Gypsy
GameTZ Subscriber 250 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally

Looking forward to getting started on it. Thanks for running this Frank.
30-Nov-23 8:09pm
#30
Frank
800 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Gold Global Trader (13) Has Written 11 Reviews Secret Santa

Partners assigned! Hopefully, there will be no duplicates this year.

If anything doesn't look right, feel free to reach out!

Edit: secret santa badges have also been given! grin
2-Dec-23 12:41pm
#31
HybridCRoW
GameTZ Subscriber Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally Has Written 2 Reviews

Woohoo!! Excited to do something different this time!
Have fun, everyone!
2-Dec-23 6:40pm
#32
loztdogs
GameTZ Gold Subscriber 250 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader

Received a week of subtime. I assume it was for HRSS. Thanks Santa!

2-Dec-23 7:02pm
#33
gameremporium
550 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally

I received a week of subtime too! Thank you Secret Santa! What does HRSS stand for @loztdogs
2-Dec-23 7:33pm
#34
BloodPuppetX
400 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally

High Roller Secret Santa lol
2-Dec-23 7:41pm
#35
picklenickel
GameTZ Gold Subscriber Gold Good Trader

Received a week of subtime that was definitely from my Santa (with a note) - thank you!
Then just received another week with a “Merry Christmas” note - thank you as well!
(Hopefully seasonal cheer and my info didn’t get sent to multiple folks!)
2-Dec-23 8:22pm
#36
sinnie
GameTZ Subscriber 600 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally

I also got a suspicious week transfer, so thank you whoever it was. If it was SS or not. What fun! smile

2-Dec-23 8:30pm
#37
gameremporium
550 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally

BloodPuppetX wrote:
High Roller Secret Santa lol
Ooohhh ok lol😁
2-Dec-23 9:29pm
#38
Shadowrunner
GameTZ Subscriber 400 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader

sinnie wrote:
I also got a suspicious week transfer, so thank you whoever it was. If it was SS or not. What fun! smile
3-Dec-23 12:27am
#39
KamenRIderVulcan
Silver Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally

Came home from a long night at work to what I'm guessing is the first of five it3m: the entire OG Voltron on DVD. There's a good blast from my past.

3-Dec-23 8:46am
#40
sinnie
GameTZ Subscriber 600 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally

Shopping complete. Now to wait, hope to ship next week as I wanna dress it all up some.

3-Dec-23 1:09pm
#41
gameremporium
550 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally

Shadowrunner wrote:
sinnie wrote:> I also got a suspicious week transfer, so thank you whoever it was. If it was SS> or not. What fun! smile> Love doing this and seeing what others got! My favorite time of year😃
3-Dec-23 1:09pm
#42
gameremporium
550 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally

sinnie wrote:
Shopping complete. Now to wait, hope to ship next week as I wanna dress it all up some.Love doing this and seeing what others got! My favorite time of year😃
3-Dec-23 2:01pm
#43
ryanflucas
GameTZ Subscriber 1000 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader

I received subtime, Warehouse 13 complete series Blu-ray and a lightup model of Lego Alexandria lighthouse. Thanks Secret Santa!!! I love the reusable gift bags too! grin

(Let's see if these pics post. I'm mobile and it's been awhile since I posted photos here. If not I'll correct them on a desktop later.)

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3-Dec-23 2:04pm
#44
HybridCRoW
GameTZ Subscriber Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally Has Written 2 Reviews

Nice! I got subtime as well. Not sure if it's SS related, but thanks!
3-Dec-23 2:54pm
#45
KamenRIderVulcan
Silver Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally

Got delivery 2 from my SS today: season 1 of Boy Meets World, the Complete He-Man collection and the Seven deadly sins video game.

3-Dec-23 7:04pm
#46
gameremporium
550 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally

Im so excited for everyone! I love this!🥰 I love gift giving! (This time of year is my favorite!)
3-Dec-23 7:27pm
#47
HybridCRoW
GameTZ Subscriber Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally Has Written 2 Reviews

ryanflucas wrote:
I received subtime, Warehouse 13 complete series Blu-ray and a lightup model of Lego Alexandria lighthouse. Thanks Secret Santa!!! I love the reusable gift bags too! grin
Freaking loved Warehouse 13!! Nice there's a complete series out. I actually don't remember if I saw the whole series though...
4-Dec-23 10:41pm
#48
willyum
GameTZ Gold Subscriber 300 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Gold Global Trader (17)

I received today! Thanks much SS!!

5-Dec-23 12:10am
#49
loztdogs
GameTZ Gold Subscriber 250 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader

willyum wrote:
I received today! Thanks much SS!!
Pics or it didn’t happen. smile


5-Dec-23 10:06pm
#50
willyum
GameTZ Gold Subscriber 300 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Gold Global Trader (17)

My list was simple this year, and had several options to choose from. My Santa went above and beyond, and completed multiple options! Super awesome of them, and I'm really grateful and happy for that. Thanks again Santa, you rock! yes



5-Dec-23 10:33pm
#51
Gypsy
GameTZ Subscriber 250 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally

Hell yeah
6-Dec-23 5:00pm
#52
loztdogs
GameTZ Gold Subscriber 250 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader

I have received! My Santa did great! I’m a lover of hot sauce (hot stuff in general) and to be fair I did state the hotter the better and I soooo appreciate they delivered from that perspective. I’m that guy that eats hot Sauce on everything. I’m currently working through Tabasco brand scorpion sauce and I’m no stranger to the Carolina reaper.

I tried the two beef jerky bags on the right in the picture. Top one is scorpion and bottom is reaper. I went reaper first. Good flavor could be a daily driver tbh. The scorpion…. You’ll notice it says powder. Meaning all jerky is covered in scorpion powder. I don’t think I’ve ever had it like this before. That crap is hot! I mean probably the hottest I’ve ever had, hands down. It literally took 10 minutes for my mouth to stop screaming. I had to drink milk… I never have to drink milk. Holly smokes!

Also Tactics ogre for Nintendo Switch ! Never played this game before but I love me some strategy games. Thanks again Santa love my gifts!

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6-Dec-23 6:14pm
#53
gameremporium
550 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally

loztdogs wrote:
I have received! My Santa did great! I’m a lover of hot sauce (hot stuff in general) and to be fair I did state the hotter the better and I soooo appreciate they delivered from that perspective. I’m that guy that eats hot Sauce on everything. I’m currently working through Tabasco brand scorpion sauce and I’m no stranger to the Carolina reaper. I tried the two beef jerky bags on the right in the picture. Top one is scorpion and bottom is reaper. I went reaper first. Good flavor could be a daily driver tbh. The scorpion…. You’ll notice it says powder. Meaning all jerky is covered in scorpion powder. I don’t think I’ve ever had it like this before. That crap is hot! I mean probably the hottest I’ve ever had, hands down. It literally took 10 minutes for my mouth to stop screaming. I had to drink milk… I never have to drink milk. Holly smokes! Also Tactics ogre for Nintendo Switch ! Never played this game before but I love me some strategy games. Thanks again Santa love my gifts! {imgt}https://i.imgur.com/... 2048 1178{imgt}Wow! Thats awsome! Im glad your liking your gifts!😃 also Im sweating just reading your post about hot sauces and spicey jerky🌶🔥🔥🔥🤣
6-Dec-23 8:42pm
#54
KamenRIderVulcan
Silver Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally

Got the final part of my gift: a Funko POP of Baby Yoda with a cup. One of my favorite moments from the first season of Mandolorian.

6-Dec-23 9:28pm
#55
picklenickel
GameTZ Gold Subscriber Gold Good Trader

My Santa done smashed it outta the park. Got a message today saying to be on the lookout today (and tomorrow - what?!)) and everything that arrived today is already above and beyond and wonderful!

SS sent me a copy of Crisis Core Reunion on the Switch, a bottle of Torchbearer Sauces' Mushroom Mayhem, and some dope HP socks to keep my feet company this winter. I can't wait to close out my current play through of the Mario RPG remake and start up a file on Crisis Core. That one slipped by me with the original release and I've never played it. And I freaking love mushrooms and I have some veggie Japanese-style curry in the fridge that I made this week that I'm thinking this sauce is going to compliment extremely well.

Thank you Santa! I love 'em!

https://imgur.com/a/...
6-Dec-23 10:00pm
#56
Gypsy
GameTZ Subscriber 250 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally

loztdogs wrote:
I have received! My Santa did great! I’m a lover of hot sauce (hot stuff in general) and to be fair I did state the hotter the better and I soooo appreciate they delivered from that perspective. I’m that guy that eats hot Sauce on everything. I’m currently working through Tabasco brand scorpion sauce and I’m no stranger to the Carolina reaper. I tried the two beef jerky bags on the right in the picture. Top one is scorpion and bottom is reaper. I went reaper first. Good flavor could be a daily driver tbh. The scorpion…. You’ll notice it says powder. Meaning all jerky is covered in scorpion powder. I don’t think I’ve ever had it like this before. That crap is hot! I mean probably the hottest I’ve ever had, hands down. It literally took 10 minutes for my mouth to stop screaming. I had to drink milk… I never have to drink milk. Holly smokes! Also Tactics ogre for Nintendo Switch ! Never played this game before but I love me some strategy games. Thanks again Santa love my gifts!
Whew. That looks INTENSE.
7-Dec-23 7:13am
#57
gameremporium
550 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally

picklenickel wrote:
My Santa done smashed it outta the park. Got a message today saying to be on the lookout today (and tomorrow - what?!)) and everything that arrived today is already above and beyond and wonderful! SS sent me a copy of Crisis Core Reunion on the Switch, a bottle of Torchbearer Sauces' Mushroom Mayhem, and some dope HP socks to keep my feet company this winter. I can't wait to close out my current play through of the Mario RPG remake and start up a file on Crisis Core. That one slipped by me with the original release and I've never played it. And I freaking love mushrooms and I have some veggie Japanese-style curry in the fridge that I made this week that I'm thinking this sauce is going to compliment extremely well. Thank you Santa! I love 'em! https://imgur.com/a/...
That is really cool! When I see mushrooms I think of getting (well like a kite! OR mario!)🤣 heard good things about crisis core!
8-Dec-23 12:03am
#58
picklenickel
GameTZ Gold Subscriber Gold Good Trader

Final package showed up today and it's an incredibly sweet hydro flask mug to keep me steady throughout the day. Thank you again SS for all my gifts! Incredibly thoughtful and personal.

https://imgur.com/a/...
8-Dec-23 8:07am
#59
BloodPuppetX
400 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally

Got my gifts in. I was told to expect "jumping and a very wild ride". Received NSMBU Deluxe and Doki Doki Literature Club for Switch. Very excited to finally play through these games. Thanks, SS!
8-Dec-23 9:00am
#60
gameremporium
550 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally

BloodPuppetX wrote:
Got my gifts in. I was told to expect "jumping and a very wild ride". Received NSMBU Deluxe and Doki Doki Literature Club for Switch. Very excited to finally play through these games. Thanks, SS!
Let us know your thoughts when you play them esp doki literature club!
8-Dec-23 11:35am
#61
Gypsy
GameTZ Subscriber 250 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally

I received Big Mountain 2000 today. Thank you santa. Looking forward to trying it out tonight.

I'm not sure, there may be one more item coming. Of course this would definitely be enough by itself. There is one more tracking number in my informed delivery that I can't trace to a purchase I made. It's also been stuck at shipping label created on the 3rd, so no idea.
8-Dec-23 12:37pm
#62
gameremporium
550 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally

Gypsy wrote:
I received Big Mountain 2000 today. Thank you santa. Looking forward to trying it out tonight. I'm not sure, there may be one more item coming. Of course this would definitely be enough by itself. There is one more tracking number in my informed delivery that I can't trace to a purchase I made. It's also been stuck at shipping label created on the 3rd, so no idea.
What is Big Mountain 2000?
8-Dec-23 2:04pm
#63
Gypsy
GameTZ Subscriber 250 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally

A skiing game for N64. Almost 1/2 to the full N64 set now.
8-Dec-23 2:09pm
#64
Heavyd814life
GameTZ Subscriber 600 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Gold Global Trader (13)

Got my gift! Persona 5 Tactica for the PS5. My backlog is insane and I can't pull myself away from Baldur's Gate 3 atm, but I'm sure I'll get around to playing this before the end of the year.

Thanks Santa love

8-Dec-23 2:12pm
#65
Dsbaum454
Quadruple Gold Good Trader

I received my Secret Santa gift a couple days ago. It was Super Mario RPG for the Nintendo Switch. Thanks, again, and have a Merry Christmas!
8-Dec-23 2:43pm
#66
gameremporium
550 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally

Gypsy wrote:
A skiing game for N64. Almost 1/2 to the full N64 set now.
Wow! That is awsome! I didnt know you were collecting the n64 set!
8-Dec-23 2:44pm
#67
gameremporium
550 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally

Dsbaum454 wrote:
I received my Secret Santa gift a couple days ago. It was Super Mario RPG for the Nintendo Switch. Thanks, again, and have a Merry Christmas!
I loved the og snes version! Heard this was like that but better graphics
8-Dec-23 2:46pm
#68
gameremporium
550 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally

ryanflucas wrote:
I received subtime, Warehouse 13 complete series Blu-ray and a lightup model of Lego Alexandria lighthouse. Thanks Secret Santa!!! I love the reusable gift bags too! grin (Let's see if these pics post. I'm mobile and it's been awhile since I posted photos here. If not I'll correct them on a desktop later.) {imgt}https://i.postimg.cc... 600 800{imgt} {imgt}https://i.postimg.cc... 600 800{imgt} {imgt}https://i.postimg.cc... 600 800{imgt}
How is warehouse 13?
8-Dec-23 2:48pm
#69
gameremporium
550 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally

Heavyd814life wrote:
Got my gift! Persona 5 Tactica for the PS5. My backlog is insane and I can't pull myself away from Baldur's Gate 3 atm, but I'm sure I'll get around to playing this before the end of the year. Thanks Santa loveHeard BG 3 was amazing won goty at the game awards too! Like persona and tactics games! So that is awsome.
8-Dec-23 4:55pm
#70
Jeff
GameTZ Subscriber 450 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Gold Global Trader (8)

Received part 1 of my gift! Zelda Game and Watch! Thank you Santa!! ❤️

8-Dec-23 6:09pm
#71
gameremporium
550 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally

Jeff wrote:
Received part 1 of my gift! Zelda Game and Watch! Thank you Santa!! ❤️That really cool!
8-Dec-23 6:12pm
#72
Jeff
GameTZ Subscriber 450 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Gold Global Trader (8)

gameremporium wrote:
Jeff wrote:> Received part 1 of my gift! Zelda Game and Watch! Thank you Santa!! ❤️> That really cool!
IT IS! It has 3 different Zelda games on it. Time to finally finish these 3

8-Dec-23 6:27pm
#73
Frank
800 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Gold Global Trader (13) Has Written 11 Reviews Secret Santa

Jeff wrote:
gameremporium wrote:> Jeff wrote: |>> Received part 1 of my gift! Zelda Game and Watch! Thank you Santa!! ❤️ |>> > That really cool! IT IS! It has 3 different Zelda games on it. Time to finally finish these 3I have the same one. I also have the Mario one. I was really hoping Nintendo would continue making more of them.

Pipe dream was for them to make a new Donkey Kong one with two screens. laughing out loud
8-Dec-23 7:03pm
#74
BloodPuppetX
400 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally

Yeah, sucked that they stopped after the Zelda one.
8-Dec-23 8:11pm
#75
HybridCRoW
GameTZ Subscriber Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally Has Written 2 Reviews

gameremporium wrote:

How is warehouse 13?
I really liked watching it. It's a bad comparison, but it's like Friday the 13th tv series but more syfy than horror... maybe more similar to "The Librarians," I guess. Group of people going around collecting ancient artifacts from history (so I guess the correct term is Alt. History) that do certain things when used in a certain way.

I met Eddie and Joanne at Dragon Con 2015 and got photo op with them. I can't remember if Allison was supposed to be there and had to cancel, but it would've been cool.

9-Dec-23 10:26am
#76
HEHEHATE
GameTZ Subscriber Global Trader - willing to trade internationally

I have shipped my end out today and should be in monday.

This year was the lucky year that frank finally drew me. As much as i would have loved to send him the Superman 64 near cib copy of mine hes been eying i think I'm better off moving that to him in our trade on the Hardbook it seems more fitting. I know he's going to love what i threw in there for him either way.

Been absolutely slammed with work for the holidays doing 6 days a week and 12 hr days at amazon right now. please everyone that participates do your part and send out appropriately, everyone has commitments, obligations and plenty of things going on in life outside of gametz, but nobody wants to be stuck with a coal in their stocking this time of year if somebody receives an item on being shipped. Just do your part it's not for you nor about you it's the season of giving.

9-Dec-23 10:31am
#77
Shadowrunner
GameTZ Subscriber 400 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader

I knew who my Santa was the moment I seen the box. Thanks!! @sinnie

I got

Festive as fudge hydro flask filled with Hershey kisses (killed em already)
Ugly Cats Renaissance calendar
Airgun targets
35.00 eshop card

She even gift wrapped everything smile
9-Dec-23 11:01am
#78
Jeff
GameTZ Subscriber 450 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Gold Global Trader (8)

Got part 2 for my gift, 8 weeks subtime to support the site!

Thank you Santa!!

9-Dec-23 7:38pm
#79
sinnie
GameTZ Subscriber 600 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally

Shadowrunner wrote:
I knew who my Santa was the moment I seen the box. Thanks!! @sinnie I got Festive as fudge hydro flask filled with Hershey kisses (killed em already) Ugly Cats Renaissance calendar Airgun targets 35.00 eshop card She even gift wrapped everything smile
lol you're welcome! love

9-Dec-23 9:16pm
#80
Heavyd814life
GameTZ Subscriber 600 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Gold Global Trader (13)

HybridCRoW wrote:
gameremporium wrote:> How is warehouse 13? I really liked watching it. It's a bad comparison, but it's like Friday the 13th tv series but more syfy than horror... maybe more similar to "The Librarians," I guess. Group of people going around collecting ancient artifacts from history (so I guess the correct term is Alt. History) that do certain things when used in a certain way. I met Eddie and Joanne at Dragon Con 2015 and got photo op with them. I can't remember if Allison was supposed to be there and had to cancel, but it would've been cool.

Very cool! Love Warehouse 13. Jaime Murray is awesome as H. G. Wells. I should rewatch it one of these days.

11-Dec-23 10:52pm
#81
Frank
800 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Gold Global Trader (13) Has Written 11 Reviews Secret Santa

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Today was pretty hectic at work and I was tired. Coming home to this box felt so nice. Thank you so much not so secret santa @HEHEHATE laughing out loud

You went way to far man! I opened cruis'n first and was like wow this is awesome. Bomberman blew it out of the park (pun intended). I'm going to dig my N64 out later this week or weekend and play these guys before adding them to the shelf. smile
12-Dec-23 3:24am
#82
gameremporium
550 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally

Frank wrote:
{imgt}https://cdn.discorda... 3024 2859{imgt} Today was pretty hectic at work and I was tired. Coming home to this box felt so nice. Thank you so much not so secret santa @HEHEHATE laughing out loud You went way to far man! I opened cruis'n first and was like wow this is awesome. Bomberman blew it out of the park (pun intended). I'm going to dig my N64 out later this week or weekend and play these guys before adding them to the shelf. smile
That is awsome! Love this time of year and gift giving!
12-Dec-23 8:05am
#83
sinnie
GameTZ Subscriber 600 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally

I've been told I'm awaiting 4 items. One showed up recently, a Last of Us Fireflies necklace. I'm not super into jewelry so I'm probably going to use it as a Christmas ornament. I absolutely love it though! Fireflies rock.
If something else arrives and I don't post soon it is because I'll be working about 60hrs (7 days a week) for the next couple of weeks at the store.

12-Dec-23 10:03am
#84
gameremporium
550 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally

sinnie wrote:
I've been told I'm awaiting 4 items. One showed up recently, a Last of Us Fireflies necklace. I'm not super into jewelry so I'm probably going to use it as a Christmas ornament. I absolutely love it though! Fireflies rock. If something else arrives and I don't post soon it is because I'll be working about 60hrs (7 days a week) for the next couple of weeks at the store. Cant wait to see what you got! Sounds like its going to be awsome gifts from your secret santa!
12-Dec-23 8:50pm
#85
HEHEHATE
GameTZ Subscriber Global Trader - willing to trade internationally

@frank glad i could make your day and holiday man. good people deserve good things and I'm glad you'll be enjoying adding both to the collection.

12-Dec-23 8:54pm
#86
gameremporium
550 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally

HEHEHATE wrote:
@frank glad i could make your day and holiday man. good people deserve good things and I'm glad you'll be enjoying adding both to the collection.This right here is what this awsome gametz community is all about!😍👊🤗
12-Dec-23 9:32pm
#87
willyum
GameTZ Gold Subscriber 300 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Gold Global Trader (17)

gameremporium wrote:
HEHEHATE wrote:> @frank glad i could make your day and holiday man. good people deserve good things> and I'm glad you'll be enjoying adding both to the collection.> This right here is what this awsome gametz community is all about!😍👊🤗
Well said, well said!
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13-Dec-23 2:00pm
#88
MegaNesMan
GameTZ Subscriber Gold Global Trader (72)

Thank you Santa for my gift I really loved everything ❤️
13-Dec-23 2:03pm
#89
loztdogs
GameTZ Gold Subscriber 250 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader

MegaNesMan wrote:
Thank you Santa for my gift I really loved everything ❤️
Pics or it didn’t happen.


15-Dec-23 12:35am
#90
Dsbaum454
Quadruple Gold Good Trader

I just sent my Secret Santa partner a gift. Enjoy!
15-Dec-23 8:22am
#91
sinnie
GameTZ Subscriber 600 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally

I think my gifts arrived on Wednesday but I haven't had the time or energy to open them. I am hoping to be off this weekend and will open then. I have been working for like 21 days straight.
Somehow I have managed to get all my shopping and wrapping done for friends and family at least!

15-Dec-23 9:57am
#92
gameremporium
550 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally

sinnie wrote:
I think my gifts arrived on Wednesday but I haven't had the time or energy to open them. I am hoping to be off this weekend and will open then. I have been working for like 21 days straight. Somehow I have managed to get all my shopping and wrapping done for friends and family at least!Cant wait to see what you got!😃 Mine should be here soon!
15-Dec-23 9:16pm
#93
HybridCRoW
GameTZ Subscriber Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally Has Written 2 Reviews

Mine is expected to arrive on the 18th. Luckily any packages that don't fit in the USPS mailbox here, they get left at the Lease Office...
Was notified FedEx delivered a package for me which was supposed to be my nephew's Christmas presents.. got home and the package was gone... somebody stole Christmas...
16-Dec-23 12:21am
#94
gameremporium
550 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally

HybridCRoW wrote:
Mine is expected to arrive on the 18th. Luckily any packages that don't fit in the USPS mailbox here, they get left at the Lease Office... Was notified FedEx delivered a package for me which was supposed to be my nephew's Christmas presents.. got home and the package was gone... somebody stole Christmas...
Man that is terrible! Freakin porch pirates! Im sorry to hear that!
16-Dec-23 7:26pm
#95
HybridCRoW
GameTZ Subscriber Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally Has Written 2 Reviews

I like how tracking went from expected delivery for today to the 18th, then actually gets delivered today.

Thank you, Santa, for the gift! My friend's girlfriend or wife or whatever she is in the relationship at this point bought SMB Wonder and was playing it during our game night and I was like "MAN, this reminds me of Super Mario All Stars Lost Levels kind of thing." and how hilarious it was. I can't wait to play it!!
They also had watched the movie and I tried to watch it but was focused on game night so definitely will be watching this movie soon.

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16-Dec-23 9:45pm
#96
sinnie
GameTZ Subscriber 600 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally

I finally had time to open mine today.
I got in total 4 items. Some Fallout stickers, the Last of Us necklace (will turn into an ornament) Weezer’s Blue album (vinyl) and a pretty cool Zelda ornament. I’m actually not a huge fan of Zelda but my husband loves it and claimed it. The quality on it is pretty amazing.
Thanks Santa!

I’m having the worst time getting a direct link to the photo but here it is

https://ibb.co/dmPhB...

17-Dec-23 8:10am
#97
gameremporium
550 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally

HybridCRoW wrote:
I like how tracking went from expected delivery for today to the 18th, then actually gets delivered today. Thank you, Santa, for the gift! My friend's girlfriend or wife or whatever she is in the relationship at this point bought SMB Wonder and was playing it during our game night and I was like "MAN, this reminds me of Super Mario All Stars Lost Levels kind of thing." and how hilarious it was. I can't wait to play it!! They also had watched the movie and I tried to watch it but was focused on game night so definitely will be watching this movie soon. [imgt w=275 h=206]https://i.imgur.com/...[/imgt]
That is amazing stuff!😃 loved the mario movie and I heard there is a level in wonder that actually sings! LoL
17-Dec-23 8:14am
#98
gameremporium
550 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally

sinnie wrote:
I finally had time to open mine today. I got in total 4 items. Some Fallout stickers, the Last of Us necklace (will turn into an ornament) Weezer’s Blue album (vinyl) and a pretty cool Zelda ornament. I’m actually not a huge fan of Zelda but my husband loves it and claimed it. The quality on it is pretty amazing. Thanks Santa! I’m having the worst time getting a direct link to the photo but here it is https://ibb.co/dmPhB...Oh those look cool!
17-Dec-23 8:15am
#99
gameremporium
550 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally

My SS shoukd be here Monday the 18th😃 Cant wait to ser what SS got me!
17-Dec-23 10:52am
#100
HybridCRoW
GameTZ Subscriber Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally Has Written 2 Reviews

gameremporium wrote:
That is amazing stuff!😃 loved the mario movie and I heard there is a level in wonder that actually sings! LoL

I think my friend's girlfriend was actually playing that level at the time.
17-Dec-23 3:30pm
#101
gameremporium
550 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally

HybridCRoW wrote:
gameremporium wrote:> > That is amazing stuff!😃 loved the mario movie and I heard there is a level in> wonder that actually sings! LoL I think my friend's girlfriend was actually playing that level at the time.
Oh nice!
17-Dec-23 7:38pm
#102
Jeff
GameTZ Subscriber 450 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Gold Global Trader (8)

I received another message from my SS to expect another package on the 18th, so I'm looking forward to that!

18-Dec-23 5:53am
#103
gameremporium
550 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally

Jeff wrote:
I received another message from my SS to expect another package on the 18th, so I'm looking forward to that! Cant wait to see it! I got xtra subtime from my SS bc they said they were sorry for the delay. So that is awsome.
18-Dec-23 5:17pm
#104
Jeff
GameTZ Subscriber 450 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Gold Global Trader (8)

Holy. Crap.

SS you outdid yourself for sure.

Thank you so so much... I'll let the photos speak for themselves.

https://imgur.com/a/...

Picture 1: Top is a mousepad, so damn cool!!

below that : I think it's a carpet / mat of some sort? it has the little rubbery things on the bottom that prevent it from moving.. a really Starry Night in BOTW surprise

to the right: Game and Watch Zelda edition!

Picture 2: AN OCARINA!!! with a stand doing the shocker, it's amazing.

Below that: a ZOMBIE LINK pin! so so cool. I'm into pins so, another cool one to add to the collection!

Picture 3: Zombie Link zoomed in! I love it!


Thank you again so so much SS!! love


18-Dec-23 6:25pm
#105
gameremporium
550 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally

Jeff wrote:
Holy. Crap. SS you outdid yourself for sure. Thank you so so much... I'll let the photos speak for themselves. https://imgur.com/a/... Picture 1: Top is a mousepad, so damn cool!! below that : I think it's a carpet / mat of some sort? it has the little rubbery things on the bottom that prevent it from moving.. a really Starry Night in BOTW surprise to the right: Game and Watch Zelda edition! Picture 2: AN OCARINA!!! with a stand doing the shocker, it's amazing. Below that: a ZOMBIE LINK pin! so so cool. I'm into pins so, another cool one to add to the collection! Picture 3: Zombie Link zoomed in! I love it! Thank you again so so much SS!! love That is super awsome😃
18-Dec-23 6:30pm
#106
gameremporium
550 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally

Got my SS package! Plus 4 weeks of subtime! Thank you so very very much SS I love everything!🥰 Hopefully these imgur links work!

Secret Santa https://imgur.com/ga...
{img} Secret Santa https://imgur.com/ga... {img}
19-Dec-23 2:18pm
#107
KamenRIderVulcan
Silver Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally

gameremporium wrote:
Got my SS package! Plus 4 weeks of subtime! Thank you so very very much SS I love everything!🥰 Hopefully these imgur links work! Secret Santa https://imgur.com/ga... {imgt} Secret Santa https://imgur.com/ga... {imgt}
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19-Dec-23 3:14pm
#108
gameremporium
550 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally

KamenRIderVulcan wrote:
gameremporium wrote:> Got my SS package! Plus 4 weeks of subtime! Thank you so very very much SS I love> everything!🥰 Hopefully these imgur links work!> > Secret Santa https://imgur.com/ga...> {imgt} Secret Santa https://imgur.com/ga... {imgt} {imgt}https://i.imgur.com/... 2560 1920{imgt}
Thank you kind sir!😃
31-Dec-23 2:16pm
#109
willyum
GameTZ Gold Subscriber 300 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Gold Global Trader (17)

I hope HEHEHATE receives soon...

I really really really don't want anyone to get stiffed.

31-Dec-23 3:05pm
#110
Gypsy
GameTZ Subscriber 250 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally

willyum wrote:
I hope HEHEHATE receives soon... I really really really don't want anyone to get stiffed.
Looks like he hasn't logged onto the site in a few days, probably just busy.
31-Dec-23 4:19pm
#111
gameremporium
550 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally

Gypsy wrote:
willyum wrote:> I hope HEHEHATE receives soon...> > I really really really don't want anyone to get stiffed.> > Looks like he hasn't logged onto the site in a few days, probably just busy.
Ive tried to reach out to him myself weve done a trade or 2 and conversed back & forth alot. He has like 2 jobs I believe (maybe 3) that keeps him busy.

I hope he doesnt get stiffed either. Maybe @Frank can pm his assigned SS partner to see what the hold up is?
31-Dec-23 4:59pm
#112
Frank
800 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Gold Global Trader (13) Has Written 11 Reviews Secret Santa

His santa reached out to me during the week showing that hehehate did receive on the 26th.


I was waiting for hehehate to confirm this himself, but haven't heard back. He's likely still working long hours at work.
2-Jan-24 7:36pm
#113
Jeff
GameTZ Subscriber 450 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Gold Global Trader (8)

can we make these trades?

2-Jan-24 7:58pm
#114
HybridCRoW
GameTZ Subscriber Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally Has Written 2 Reviews

Jeff wrote:
can we make these trades?
No. At least to my knowledge these aren't considered as trades since we're not trading anything.
2-Jan-24 8:21pm
#115
Frank
800 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Gold Global Trader (13) Has Written 11 Reviews Secret Santa

Jeff wrote:
can we make these trades? In the past Bill has allowed these to count as trades. yes
3-Jan-24 5:01pm
#116
Jeff
GameTZ Subscriber 450 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Gold Global Trader (8)

@bill I believe you have in the past... just want to make sure! :)

4-Jan-24 6:22am
#117
bill
GameTZ Gold Subscriber GameTZ Full Moderator 600 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Has Written 28 Reviews

I don't know. It seems kind of wrong to do a trade for these. I mean, it's a secret right. So, after you get stuff, you want to then send an offer and pretend like it was a real trade.

If Frank says I allowed it, I guess I did. I can't find where I said that. I wonder what I was thinking at the time.

I think the secret santa stuff people do here is great. I don't want to discourage that. But, I think people haven't been doing them with the offer/trade/rating system, and that's probably best. The more we abuse the trading system, the more we erode the meaning of our good trader stars.
4-Jan-24 7:57am
#118
BloodPuppetX
400 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally

I've never made a trade out of a Secret Santa before. Just seems weird and unnecessary.
4-Jan-24 9:01am
#119
sinnie
GameTZ Subscriber 600 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally

I know I got a few SS trades but seems unnecessary now. I mean I have traded with mostly everyone anyway lol.

4-Jan-24 9:11am
#120
MegaNesMan
GameTZ Subscriber Gold Global Trader (72)

That’s exactly how I feel lol
4-Jan-24 11:06am
#121
Jeff
GameTZ Subscriber 450 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Gold Global Trader (8)

Sounds good to me! Wanted to make sure that it was OK or not :)

Thank you everyone for an awesome SS! Looking forward to this year!

4-Jan-24 10:27pm
#122
willyum
GameTZ Gold Subscriber 300 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Gold Global Trader (17)

bill wrote:
... If Frank says I allowed it, I guess I did. I can't find where I said that. I wonder what I was thinking at the time. ...
It was during one of the past Secret Santas that John organized. I can't remember the reasoning, but I think it came about because some users were able to tell who their Santas were, and they really liked their gifts and wanted to commemorate the event. Checking my trades it looks like I've got a couple of them, with one from as far back as 2011.

Wow...I barely remember any of them...

5-Jan-24 12:05am
#123
loztdogs
GameTZ Gold Subscriber 250 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader

Thanks for the sub time mystery person!

5-Jan-24 8:45am
#124
sinnie
GameTZ Subscriber 600 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally

Another 4 weeks subtime! Thank you! love

5-Jan-24 10:45am
#125
gameremporium
550 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally

Thank you subtime santa!🥰
5-Jan-24 11:06am
#126
picklenickel
GameTZ Gold Subscriber Gold Good Trader

Another 4 weeks here too! Thank you!
5-Jan-24 12:13pm
#127
Jeff
GameTZ Subscriber 450 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Gold Global Trader (8)

Thank you so much Santa for the 4 weeks!! love

5-Jan-24 10:28pm
#128
Shadowrunner
GameTZ Subscriber 400 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader

Thanks for the 3 weeks Santa.

*santa* High Roller Secret Santa 2023 - Partners Assigned!