Secret Santa 2008: Information and Hints Thread

[MrsRjizzle]

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Originally Posted by Shenanigans There isn't, and that kind of makes me uncomfortable... I don't want to disappoint my elf!

This worries me to! What if you spend 50 and your person spends 10 or vice versa. Im sure it will be kinda dissapointing.

I guess we shall see... Im excited to get my stuff out though! Its really fun sneaking around looking for "clues" But, Everyone should be required to post SOMETHING here though in regards to likes and dislikes! It makes it hard to go on NOTHING... like Tish said a few posts back. What if you give them stuff they already have, etc.

 

[Willa]

Just a hint here :
If you don't want to fil-up the questionnaire, you can post the list of what you already have back home. The Traincase section is great for that

So, on the makeup side, you wont be given something you already have and the person will be able to look what you have and then will go in the same direction.

Example : if you don't fil up the questionnaire, your santa wont know what shades of foundation you use, but if you post pictures of what you have, it's going to help.

About the money limit it's probably making a lot of us uncomfortable... I'm not expecting a million dollar gift because I am not a millionnaire. I guess a 25 to 50 range would be alright??? Or am I totally out of it?

 

[CantAffordMAC]

Im just going to concentrate on the giving part of this, and whatever I get, I get. Thats all u can do

Willa: ill probably spend about $50.....

 

[TISH1124]

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Originally Posted by Willa Just a hint here : If you don't want to fil-up the questionnaire, you can post the list of what you already have back home. The Traincase section is great for that So, on the makeup side, you wont be given something you already have and the person will be able to look what you have and then will go in the same direction. Example : if you don't fil up the questionnaire, your santa wont know what shades of foundation you use, but if you post pictures of what you have, it's going to help. About the money limit it's probably making a lot of us uncomfortable... I'm not expecting a million dollar gift because I am not a millionnaire. I guess a 25 to 50 range would be alright??? Or am I totally out of it?

I spent about $50 but....I don;t expect everyone to because we all have different budgets...I think whateever amount you can afford is what you should spend...I am sure everyone knows there is noe REAL Santa and people give what they can afford. It's not the amount you spend IMO but the thought behind the gift.

 

[carandru]

I mean, we are in a recession so I definitely would not go overboard. Give what you can afford to give. I like getting stuff so I'm happy if you give me $10 worth or $100 worth or anything in between. I'll probably spend less than $50 in buying stuff and put in a bunch of little extras that I think my elf will like.

 

[TISH1124]

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Originally Posted by carandru I mean, we are in a recession so I definitely would not go overboard. Give what you can afford to give. I like getting stuff so I'm happy if you give me $10 worth or $100 worth or anything in between. I'll probably spend less than $50 in buying stuff and put in a bunch of little extras that I think my elf will like.

Ok I was going to get you $9.99 worth! Just kidding...I don't have you!!

 

[carandru]

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Originally Posted by TISH1127 Ok I was going to get you $9.99 worth! Just kidding...I don't have you!!

Lol. I'll take that and one penny candy then!

 

[melozburngr]

Im glad someone addressed the $$ issue- I was like I dont wanna send too much, but I dont want to be stingy either, that would suck!

 

[SuSana]

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Originally Posted by TISH1127 ...I am sure everyone knows there is no REAL Santa...

WHAT??!!!!!!!!

Why Tish, why?

 

[TISH1124]

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Originally Posted by SuSana WHAT??!!!!!!!! Why Tish, why?

Sorry SuSana....Santa got jacked when he came to my neighborhood when I was little...Sorry

They stole his sled, toys, and even ripped off Rudolph's red nose...Damn I'm glad we moved!

 

[Holly]

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Originally Posted by melozburngr Im glad someone addressed the $$ issue- I was like I dont wanna send too much, but I dont want to be stingy either, that would suck!

I totally agree, I've done a lot of secret santas where i've spent a lot of money on someone, and ended up receiving two things from the dollar store! Oh well

However don't get me wrong, I'm going to like whatever I get

 

[melliquor]

I am glad that the money was brought up... i was clueless on how much to spend.

I can't wait to send mine out... will probably order everything over the weekend.

 

[Willa]

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Originally Posted by Holly ... ended up receiving two things from the dollar store!

That in my opinion (and I don't intend to hurt anyone) wouldnt be a good thing to do in a case like ours. Girls : please, don't do that

 

[melliquor]

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Originally Posted by Willa That in my opinion (and I don't intend to hurt anyone) wouldnt be a good thing to do in a case like ours. Girls : please, don't do that

No worries from me

 

[ClareBear86]

i prob spend over that amount but hay im not bothered i just hope my elf likes what i got her

 

[MsChrys79]

I'll probably spend around $50 too maybe more just depends....

 

[TISH1124]

Who ever has my name don't go over board... If you want to get me the 500 series BMW versus the 700 Series...I will be perfectly fine with that...But remember I like neutral colors..nothing to flashy

Black/White or Silver will do!


Ok I'm going first on the hints!!


My Elf seems to like Neutrals!! But I think they look great in colors!

(If that doesn't describe the whole board)

 

[peacelover18]

About the money issue - I specifically didn't put a limit because everyone has different situations.


Personally, as long as the gift is thoughtful, I don't mind how much they spent on it. The joy in this is really supposed to be the surprise, not getting $$$ gifts.

 

[peacelover18]

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Originally Posted by Holly I was also wondering the same thing as CantAffordMAC as to when we can let our elf know who their Santa is! Or do we not tell them at all, and itll remain a mystery? Hmm

You can send them a note with your package or wait till they've received it and PM them. It's up to you.

Eventually I will post the list of who got who, so they will find out at some point.

 

[TISH1124]

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Originally Posted by peacelover18 You can send them a note with your package or wait till they've received it and PM them. It's up to you. Eventually I will post the list of who got who, so they will find out at some point.

True....and I guess we could put the wrong name on the return address...However it is against postal regulations to mail packages without a return name and address....Not to mention you want it to be able to be returned in case there is a probelm. But I have a few tricks up my sleeve since I personally know the Not so Real Santa!!This is so fun!!