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15-Nov-23 9:05pm
#1

Frank


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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 () 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:

Post here in the thread that you would like to participate! Send me a PM titled "High Roller Secret Santa 2023 – Registration" 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. 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" 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. 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:

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 The target gift value for this exchange is $50 USD. Gifts MUST be worth a minimum of $50 US not including shipping. 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! 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:

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. 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! 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. When you get assigned a partner, start figuring out what you are going to get them! Immediately. Don't wait until the last minute! 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. 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! Problematic users will NOT be allowed to participate. Please keep this a drama-free gift exchange 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


I'm in!

15-Nov-23 10:45pm
#3

ryanflucas


I’m in!

16-Nov-23 12:12am
#4

loztdogs


I’m in!

16-Nov-23 7:02pm
#5

sinnie


in

16-Nov-23 8:24pm
#6

Kevster


I’m in

16-Nov-23 8:49pm
#7

gameremporium


In in again!

16-Nov-23 11:05pm
#8

Heavyd814life


Let's do this!

16-Nov-23 11:16pm
#9

HybridCRoW


I'm good to go again!! Or this time if I had to miss out last time.

17-Nov-23 2:13pm
#10

Dsbaum454


I’m in! I’ll send the Secret Santa gift list soon.

17-Nov-23 3:50pm
#11

MegaNesMan


Can I join?

18-Nov-23 1:46pm
#12

Frank


Everyone who followed protocol is on the list

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

19-Nov-23 5:51pm
#13

Boss


Frank wrote:
Everyone who followed protocol is on the list 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

Thanks. Can't this year as ill be traveling.

20-Nov-23 1:35pm
#14

HEHEHATE


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


Thanks for the reminder Frank! I'm in.

25-Nov-23 11:32am
#16

KamenRIderVulcan


Sounds Great. I'm in.

25-Nov-23 12:17pm
#17

BloodPuppetX


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


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


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


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


I am in. PM will be sent shortly.