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CygnusTM
 
(frozen)
| #1 posted October 23, 2007 at 3:45pm (EST)
edited January 9, 2008 at 10:56am (EST) |
Yes, I have returned from the dead. It's time for the... GameTZ Secret Santa
Once again, we will be using a subtime "bond" to encourage people to follow through on sending. If someone gets stiffed on a gift, at least they will get something. Any subscriber without a BTR is eligible to sign up. If you don't have at least a Bronze Star , you will have to put up double the bond. Everyone will signup in one of three pools: United States, Canada, and Anywhere. Signups for the US and Canada pools are limited to users in that country, respectively. Everyone else must signup in the Anywhere pool. Residents of the US and Canada may signup in the Anywhere pool if international shipping is not a problem. Everyone will be assigned a partner from their own pool.
Everyone must put up 8 weeks subtime. (16 weeks if less than Bronze Star ) If you don't have that much, someone else can put it up for you, but the bond will be returned to you. It is up to you to repay your benefactor. You will get one week (two weeks if less than Bronze Star ) back when you provide a valid tracking number that proves you've sent, and you will get the rest back when your partner receives. Signups are open now and will continue until November 29. Partners will then be assigned and mailed out. There will be weekly reminder e-mails sent to those whose partners have not received. Items must be received by December 25. At that time, anyone who hasn't received will receive one-quarter of his/her Santa's subtime bond. If a gift still isn't received after one week (January 1) another quarter will be awarded. If yet another week passes (January 8) the remaining half will be sent. Sending and receiving will be tracked through the signup site. It is very important that you update the site as soon as you send and receive so the subtime bond can be handled appropriately.
The target gift value is $10-20 US. Gifts MUST be worth at least $10 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.
Tips:
 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 just give up and stiff him/her. Just get a gift card to Walmart 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 range.
When you get assigned a partner, go out right away, get something and send it. Immediately. Especially, if you have to send international.
If, before signing up, you already have something picked out to send to your partner, don't bother signing up. You just don't get it.
WARNING
People suck. Despite our best efforts, I guarantee there will be people who will get stiffed. If you don't intend to follow through on your commitment here, please do not sign up.
I'm sure the moderators will keep a close eye on this thread. Please keep discussion here about the SS, so things get don't out of hand like in the past.
Signup at http://gtzss.cygnustm.com and send your subtime bond to me. Just posting here will not get you in. Please use your GameTZ username when you signup. This makes it easier for your Santa to find your list. None of the accounts from the previous SS's are there. Everyone will have to re-register.
When you get your gift, post here and log in to http://gtzss.cygnustm.com and indicate that you have received.
This graphic will track who has received:
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HAMMER
| | #121 posted November 9, 2007 at 2:16pm (EST) |
dragonwarriorfan wrote:
> HAMMER wrote:
>> I just chuckled Dr. B
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> I was hoping someone would see that. I say it to myself every time
> I see one of Ryan's posts lol
>
Well played sir
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dragonwarriorfan
| | #122 posted November 9, 2007 at 2:36pm (EST) |
Funny that the three posts right after mine look like they refer to the bond comment - if you missed the posts that were deleted last night.
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Noltillian
(frozen)
| | #123 posted November 9, 2007 at 2:38pm (EST) |
dragonwarriorfan wrote:
> Funny that the three posts right after mine look like they refer to
> the bond comment - if you missed the posts that were deleted last
> night.
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haha, yeah. I noticed that too.
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HAMMER
| | #124 posted November 9, 2007 at 5:50pm (EST) |
Did that guy go nuts or what?
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sinnie
  
| | #125 posted November 9, 2007 at 6:46pm (EST) |
it's more likely his account was hacked. He just isn't the type to do that I don't think.
s i n n i e
http://www.ephiny.net |
vDub
 
| | #126 posted November 9, 2007 at 11:34pm (EST) |
I don't ever recall thatonedude to be the type of person who'd do that...but then again, I never thought good traders like Gunn would go bad.
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ryanflucas
 
| | #127 posted November 10, 2007 at 12:51am (EST) |
sinnie wrote:
> it's more likely his account was hacked. He just isn't the
> type to do that I don't think.
Yeah I agree. I think i saw him post strangely in other topics too.
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dragonwarriorfan
| | #128 posted November 10, 2007 at 9:53am (EST) |
Maybe he was just giving his secret santa gift early.
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DummyP
| | #129 posted November 10, 2007 at 10:58am (EST) |
All I can say about the situation is that I totally fapped to the gayness.
--
"I understand you're quite the alcoholic, maybe we should shoot YOU into space." - Namor
Ebay store is go doges.
http://stores.ebay.com/For-The-Packrats
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CygnusTM
(frozen)
| | #130 posted November 10, 2007 at 11:29am (EST) |
Received a bond for Abstrakt23, but you haven't signed up yet. |
Abstrakt23
BTRs
(abandoned)
| | #131 posted November 11, 2007 at 3:24am (EST) |
registered. |
Mitsuru
 
| | #132 posted November 12, 2007 at 12:08am (EST) |
I haven't forgot to send my subtime. I will shortly. But my paypal is in a "dispute" so my funds are on hold and I can't buy subtime. |
Abstrakt23
BTRs
(abandoned)
| | #133 posted November 12, 2007 at 9:45am (EST) |
update me. |
CygnusTM
(frozen)
| | #134 posted November 12, 2007 at 10:37am (EST) |
Slight date change. Partners will go out on 11/29 since I will be out of town the weekend of 11/30. |
bill
  
| | #135 posted November 17, 2007 at 9:52am (EST) |
CygnusTM - I'm planning to send out a newsletter shortly, so I'll post a blurb about Secret Santa in it... soonish (tomorrow or monday, I hope). |
Sneeks
| | #136 posted November 18, 2007 at 12:46pm (EST) |
I saw that newsletter and here I am. Sub-time sent. |
MrZeem
| | #137 posted November 18, 2007 at 12:52pm (EST) |
Sign me up. I'll transfer 8 weeks to you here in a minute. =) |
ahcollins
| | #138 posted November 18, 2007 at 1:38pm (EST) |
Would anyone be willing to lend me subtime bond? I will return in kind with a random game from my PC collection. |
willyum
| | #139 posted November 18, 2007 at 3:32pm (EST) |
This looks so cool; I'll sign up after my meeting on Wed. I may end up moving. ;__; |
guncrazy90
| | #140 posted November 18, 2007 at 4:28pm (EST) |
i signed up
i'll try to get some subtime together soon |
Smaug317
| | #141 posted November 18, 2007 at 6:55pm (EST) |
I would love to sign up for this, but unfortunately I dont' have any subtime. (nor at this time could I get any) Would it be possible for me to still participate?
Please let me know, thanks. |
John
| | #142 posted November 18, 2007 at 6:56pm (EST) |
A good option might be to try to trade something for subtime. 
- John...
Join the GameTZ Secret Santa now! |
Smaug317
| | #143 posted November 18, 2007 at 7:04pm (EST) |
All I really have though are some PC games. (and usually nobody wants PC games)  |
Bruce_34
| #144 posted November 18, 2007 at 7:07pm (EST)
edited November 18, 2007 at 7:21pm (EST) |
I'm off to check my subtime bank, and then maybe I'll jump in
Bond sent, and sign-up confirmed!
I feel like a freakin elf!
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willyum
| | #145 posted November 18, 2007 at 7:12pm (EST) |
Smaug317 wrote:
> All I really have though are some PC games. (and usually
> nobody wants PC games)
That's not true! PC games are great! Let me look through your list. |
HAMMER
| | #146 posted November 18, 2007 at 7:46pm (EST) |
Smaug317 wrote:
> All I really have though are some PC games. (and usually nobody wants
> PC games)
I'll pick you up if you pay me back sir.
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willyum
| | #147 posted November 18, 2007 at 7:55pm (EST) |
Smaug317, would you be willing to trade Might and Magic VI for subtime? And if so, how much (8 weeks minimum)? |
Jeffro
 
| | #148 posted November 18, 2007 at 8:56pm (EST) |
Damnit!!!! I was just going to ask him the same thing, lol. I sooooo want the SE version.
YOUR SUCH A SUPER LADY!! |
BuzzMcTroit
| | #149 posted November 18, 2007 at 10:16pm (EST) |
Subtime sent |
willyum
| #150 posted November 19, 2007 at 1:24am (EST)
edited November 19, 2007 at 9:11pm (EST) |
If you still need subtime Smaug317, look no further than me and Jeffro, as Might and Magix VI SE is especially tantalizing... |
BuzzMcTroit
| | #151 posted November 19, 2007 at 6:57pm (EST) |
I just received my Bronze star, would I be able to get 8 of my weeks back?
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MegaNesMan
 
| | #152 posted November 20, 2007 at 9:50pm (EST) |
No Canadians This Time?
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HAMMER
| | #153 posted November 21, 2007 at 12:08am (EST) |
I hope I get vDub...I'm driving up to Michigan with some sluts and some alcohol and I'm gonna get his ass laid.
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Steelpen2
| | #154 posted November 21, 2007 at 7:22pm (EST) |
I don't get this subtime bond thing. Subtime refers to subscription time, right? As of right now I don't have any subscription time. I have only made a few trades on this site so I don't think I have a bronze star, so I would put up 16 weeks of subtime. Please help. because I am very interested in this. |
sinnie
| | #155 posted November 21, 2007 at 7:37pm (EST) |
yeah you'd need to put up 16 weeks or have someone put a bond up for you. You get the bond back when your partner receives their gift. I think it's in case you decide to screw your partner over, and then your subtime would go to them.
s i n n i e
http://www.ephiny.net |
HAMMER
| | #156 posted November 21, 2007 at 8:03pm (EST) |
Nice explanation sinnie. Go here to subscribe and get at least six months. Then go to Cygnus' profile and hit transfer subtime to this user and send 16 weeks. That's how it's done.
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syntaxcoma
BTRs
(abandoned)
| | #157 posted November 21, 2007 at 9:04pm (EST) |
i would like to be involved in this, but have only 6 weeks of subtime left i believe.. anyone want to trade me some subtime or loan it to me?
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HAMMER
| | #158 posted November 21, 2007 at 9:05pm (EST) |
Sent ya a couple
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willyum
| | #159 posted November 22, 2007 at 4:49pm (EST) |
Bond has been sent. Thanks for organizing this Todd. I missed this last year; definitely did not want to miss it this year. |
Abstrakt23
BTRs
(abandoned)
| | #160 posted November 23, 2007 at 1:13am (EST) |
When are we being partnered? |
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