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Topic   secret santa High Roller Secret Santa 2022 -- See You In 2023

Frank
800 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Gold Global Trader (13) Has Written 11 Reviews Secret Santa
* 1-Nov-2022(#1)


Last year was fun, so 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!)

The quick version of 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 2022 – Registration"
check The context of the PM must include the phrase “I am in.” along with your address.
check If approved, I will then ask you to send me your want list, before the Wednesday deadline.
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 2022 "
check Please send me your want list ASAP, as that will ensure your partner receives it in a timely manner.
check After you ship your gift, go back to the same PM titled "High Roller Secret Santa 2022 " and say "sent.” Along with providing any needed tracking information.
check After you receive your gift, go back to the PM "High Roller Secret Santa 2022" and say "received" and then be sure to thank your Santa in this topic!


The details:
checkSignups are open now and will continue until Sunday, November 20th. Partners will then be assigned and PM'd out within the following couple of days. Gifts must be received by Friday, December 30th
checkThe target gift value for this exchange is $50 USD. Gifts MUST be worth a minimum of $50 US not including shipping.
checkEvery 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!
checkUnfortunately, 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:



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BluesideL
Boss
EclipseLion
Frank
gameremporium
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HEHEHATE
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Kevster
loztdogs
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Shadowrunner
sinnie
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Tad
Gold Global Trader (14)
(abandoned)
20-Nov-2022(#81)
I thought we were going by GameTZ wanted lists.

Frank
800 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Gold Global Trader (13) Has Written 11 Reviews Secret Santa
20-Nov-2022(#82)
Tad wrote:
> I thought we were going by GameTZ wanted lists.
>
>

It's always left up to the person to decide if they want to type up a list, or send a GTZ want list. Lots of people do one, the other, or a combination of both.


sinnie
GameTZ Subscriber 600 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally
20-Nov-2022(#83)
I never update my list here anymore. Easier to just type it out for things like this.

HybridCRoW
GameTZ Subscriber Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally Has Written 2 Reviews
20-Nov-2022(#84)
Have fun all. Sorry I couldn't make this one.
KamenRIderVulcan
Silver Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally
21-Nov-2022(#85)
Already got many good ideas for my partner.

sinnie
GameTZ Subscriber 600 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally
* 21-Nov-2022(#86)
Games acquired. Well purchased. Waiting for one part and I'll ship it all off together.

sinnie
GameTZ Subscriber 600 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally
23-Nov-2022(#87)
I got what I assume is all of mine this morning. I got God of War gifted on Steam. I wanted to replay this on the Steam Deck before diving into the new one so this is great. I also got a $10 Amazon gift card which will be promptly spent on a new book. Thank you SS! grin

gameremporium
550 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally
* 24-Nov-2022(#88)
Just sent my SS gifts😁 It is in 2 parts.
Frank
800 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Gold Global Trader (13) Has Written 11 Reviews Secret Santa
24-Nov-2022(#89)
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

I will likely be out of town this weekend until December 5th. Please try to limit messaging me as an in-between as I won't be able to respond the way that I normally do.

If you need to let your partner know something or want to send them tracking, the easiest way is through an anonymous subtime transfer.

Boss
GameTZ Gold Subscriber 700 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Gold Global Trader (8)
24-Nov-2022(#90)
Frank wrote:
> Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
>
> I will likely be out of town this weekend until December 5th. Please try to limit
> messaging me as an in-between as I won't be able to respond the way that I normally
> do.
>
> If you need to let your partner know something or want to send them tracking, the
> easiest way is through an anonymous subtime transfer.
>
>


Happy Thanksgiving.

As I am pretty active on the site feel free to use me as a middleman if you want to communicate with your partner anonymously.
Frank
800 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Gold Global Trader (13) Has Written 11 Reviews Secret Santa
24-Nov-2022(#91)
Boss wrote:
> Frank wrote:
>> Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
>>
>> I will likely be out of town this weekend until December 5th. Please try to limit
>> messaging me as an in-between as I won't be able to respond the way that I normally
>> do.
>>
>> If you need to let your partner know something or want to send them tracking,
> the
>> easiest way is through an anonymous subtime transfer.
>>
>>
>
>
> Happy Thanksgiving.
>
> As I am pretty active on the site feel free to use me as a middleman if you want
> to communicate with your partner anonymously.

Sounds good to me, I appreciate that!

I'm considering freezing my account while I'm away.
sinnie
GameTZ Subscriber 600 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally
24-Nov-2022(#92)
Happy Thanksgiving all! I spent half of today playing my God of War (amazing to re-live it) and cooking/enjoying my babies. Hope everyone had a good holiday!

Dsbaum454
Quadruple Gold Good Trader This user is on the site NOW (3 minutes ago)
24-Nov-2022(#93)
Bostonitalian88 and I have our own High Roller Secret Santa. He has his gift from me. It is Shining Force 2 cib for the Genesis. I should get his gift tomorrow. I hope it is good!
loztdogs
GameTZ Gold Subscriber 250 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader
25-Nov-2022(#94)
Thanks for sharing.

sinnie
GameTZ Subscriber 600 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally
25-Nov-2022(#95)
uhhh

Frank
800 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Gold Global Trader (13) Has Written 11 Reviews Secret Santa
25-Nov-2022(#96)
Dsbaum454 wrote:
> Sorry, guys. I will have to withdraw from this year’s secret Santa due to money
> reasons.

If you wanted to drop out because your buddy wasn't voted in to participate, you should have just been honest instead of lying about finances. I don't care that you resigned, but the fact that you felt the need to lie about it is what is not cool David.

HybridCRoW
GameTZ Subscriber Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally Has Written 2 Reviews
25-Nov-2022(#97)
I agree. Since he felt the need to drop out and lie about it because we wouldn't give Boston A 4th or 5th or however many chances it would be this time along with bill notifying us he was trying to sway the votes in his favor w/ a fake account, I vote David should not be a part of the HR or Regular SS from now on.
sinnie
GameTZ Subscriber 600 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally
25-Nov-2022(#98)
HybridCRoW wrote:
> I vote David should not be a part of the HR or Regular SS from now on.

2nd. Any sort of sketch behavior should lose any benefits this community has to offer, imo.


Dsbaum454
Quadruple Gold Good Trader This user is on the site NOW (3 minutes ago)
25-Nov-2022(#99)
I joined this Secret Santa on November 10. I agreed to trade with Bostonitalian88 on November 14. I withdrew from this Secret Santa on November 19. I didn't lie about not having the money. I could only afford one.
Heavyd814life
GameTZ Subscriber 600 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Gold Global Trader (13)
* 25-Nov-2022(#100)
Dsbaum454 wrote:
> I joined this Secret Santa on November 10. I agreed to trade with Bostonitalian88
> on November 14. I withdrew from this Secret Santa on November 19. I didn't lie about
> not having the money. I could only afford one.

What I don’t understand is why you’d even post telling us about your Secret Santa with Boston. Do you think anyone here gives a flying fudge? I’m just so confused. It’s like you’re rubbing it in our face that you withdrew from this Secret Santa so you could do one with your weird, sketchy friend. The whole thing is just super weird.

HybridCRoW
GameTZ Subscriber Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally Has Written 2 Reviews
25-Nov-2022(#101)
Heavyd814life wrote:
> What I don’t understand is why you’d even post telling us about your Secret Santa
> with Boston. Do you think anyone here gives a flying fudge? I’m just so confused.
> It’s like you’re rubbing it in our face that you withdrew from this Secret Santa
> so you could do one with your weird, sketchy friend. The whole thing is just super
> weird.
>
>

This ^^^
loztdogs
GameTZ Gold Subscriber 250 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader
* 25-Nov-2022(#102)
Alright let’s get back on track… was gone much of the day today, but came home to package 2 of 2 from my Secret Santa. Package 1 of 2 is due to arrive Monday!

Super cool gifts. Check this out:
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This seriously made my day. The cd is intriguing to be honest. Never really indulged in video game music before… this may lead to a new hobby!?! Also super excited to get Jax and Daxter, Brilliant Diamond and Majoras Mask. MM - I’ve always kind of been luke warm to the idea of timed quests (I don’t know what to call it), at best I’ve maybe spent 30 mins on this game multiple times on 64 “back in the day.” It’s one of those games that’s always in the back of my mind.

Thanks Santa this was such a Fun gift to experience!

Shadowrunner
GameTZ Subscriber 400 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader
25-Nov-2022(#103)
I have that Rikki cd. I love that song.
willyum
GameTZ Gold Subscriber 300 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Gold Global Trader (17)
26-Nov-2022(#104)
Shadowrunner wrote:
> I have that Rikki cd. I love that song.

It's a beautiful song! yes
KamenRIderVulcan
Silver Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally
26-Nov-2022(#105)
loztdogs wrote:
> Alright let’s get back on track… was gone much of the day today, but came home to
> package 2 of 2 from my Secret Santa. Package 1 of 2 is due to arrive Monday!
>
> Super cool gifts. Check this out: https://imgur.com/a/2t0PLR8
>
> This seriously made my day. The cd is intriguing to be honest. Never really indulged
> in video game music before… this may lead to a new hobby!?! Also super excited to
> get Jax and Daxter, Brilliant Diamond and Majoras Mask. MM - I’ve always kind of
> been luke warm to the idea of timed quests (I don’t know what to call it), at best
> I’ve maybe spent 30 mins on this game multiple times on 64 “back in the day.” It’s
> one of those games that’s always in the back of my mind.
>
> Thanks Santa this was such a Fun gift to experience!
>
>

I hope part 1 blows you mind.


Kevster
GameTZ Subscriber 450 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Gold Global Trader (9)
26-Nov-2022(#106)
Presents ordered will try to ship next week
loztdogs
GameTZ Gold Subscriber 250 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader
26-Nov-2022(#107)
KamenRIderVulcan wrote:
> loztdogs wrote:
>> Alright let’s get back on track… was gone much of the day today, but came home
> to
>> package 2 of 2 from my Secret Santa. Package 1 of 2 is due to arrive Monday!
>>
>> Super cool gifts. Check this out: https://imgur.com/a/2t0PLR8
>>
>> This seriously made my day. The cd is intriguing to be honest. Never really
> indulged
>> in video game music before… this may lead to a new hobby!?! Also super excited
> to
>> get Jax and Daxter, Brilliant Diamond and Majoras Mask. MM - I’ve always kind
> of
>> been luke warm to the idea of timed quests (I don’t know what to call it), at
> best
>> I’ve maybe spent 30 mins on this game multiple times on 64 “back in the day.”
> It’s
>> one of those games that’s always in the back of my mind.
>>
>> Thanks Santa this was such a Fun gift to experience!
>>
> |>
>
> I hope part 1 blows you mind.
>
>
>

Seriously?!? I’m already super satisfied! I appreciate all the effort! I hope your SS is as generous as you have been. I’ll I can say is thank you!


Frank
800 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Gold Global Trader (13) Has Written 11 Reviews Secret Santa
27-Nov-2022(#108)
Frank wrote:
> Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
>
> I will likely be out of town this weekend until December 5th. Please try to limit
> messaging me as an in-between as I won't be able to respond the way that I normally
> do.
>
> If you need to let your partner know something or want to send them tracking, the
> easiest way is through an anonymous subtime transfer.
>
>

Between migraines and yesterday's emergency vet visit, I had to cancel my trip. wry smile

I'll be around if anyone needs a middle man.
Steelpen2

(abandoned)
27-Nov-2022(#109)
Is there no regular Secret Santa this year?
sinnie
GameTZ Subscriber 600 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally
27-Nov-2022(#110)
Steelpen2 wrote:
> Is there no regular Secret Santa this year?

Doesn't look like John ever got around to it. poker face


jdwooley14
Global Trader - willing to trade internationally
(abandoned)
27-Nov-2022(#111)
i know he talked about it a few months back, maybe hes to busy right now?

loztdogs
GameTZ Gold Subscriber 250 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader
28-Nov-2022(#112)
Waiting on delivery of two items. usps has been so slow… I’m hopeful I’ll be able to ship to my partner later this week.

gameremporium
550 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally
28-Nov-2022(#113)
loztdogs wrote:
> Waiting on delivery of two items. usps has been so slow… I’m hopeful I’ll be able
> to ship to my partner later this week.
>
I shipped thru Amazon for my SS I tried to find stuff locally but the stores were OOS. But it will get to them in 2 packages sadly instead of one.
loztdogs
GameTZ Gold Subscriber 250 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader
28-Nov-2022(#114)
Well, my last package was supposed to deliver today but sadly just grabbed the mail and it’s not there Looking at tracking it seems to be perpetually stuck in PA.

gameremporium
550 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally
28-Nov-2022(#115)
loztdogs wrote:
> Well, my last package was supposed to deliver today but sadly just grabbed the mail
> and it’s not there Looking at tracking it seems to be perpetually stuck in PA.
>
>
Well maybe you'll get it this week for your SS😃
Kevster
GameTZ Subscriber 450 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Gold Global Trader (9)
28-Nov-2022(#116)
Thank you so much Santa for your card and Star Ocean and Tactics Ogre Reborn for the PS5. Also you have excellent handwriting!
Kevster
GameTZ Subscriber 450 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Gold Global Trader (9)
30-Nov-2022(#117)
Package sent!
Tad
Gold Global Trader (14)
(abandoned)
30-Nov-2022(#118)
lol I think I know who my Santa is now.


Kevster
GameTZ Subscriber 450 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Gold Global Trader (9)
30-Nov-2022(#119)
*CALLS press CONFERENCE*

*i AM sANTA*
Frank
800 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Gold Global Trader (13) Has Written 11 Reviews Secret Santa
30-Nov-2022(#120)
gameremporium
550 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally
30-Nov-2022(#121)
This is hilarious 😂 of course we all know Santa is really Tim "the tool-man" Taylor!

Topic   secret santa High Roller Secret Santa 2022 -- See You In 2023