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Topic   secret santa High Roller Secret Santa 2023 - Partners Assigned!

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


Shadowrunner
GameTZ Subscriber 400 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader
15-Nov(#2)
I'm in!
ryanflucas
GameTZ Subscriber 1000 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader
15-Nov(#3)
I’m in!
loztdogs
GameTZ Gold Subscriber 250 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader
16-Nov(#4)
I’m in!

sinnie
GameTZ Subscriber 600 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally
16-Nov(#5)
in

Kevster
GameTZ Subscriber Gold Good Trader Gold Global Trader (9)
16-Nov(#6)
I’m in
gameremporium
550 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally
16-Nov(#7)
In in again!
Heavyd814life
GameTZ Subscriber 600 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Gold Global Trader (13)
16-Nov(#8)
Let's do this!

HybridCRoW
GameTZ Subscriber Triple Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally Has Written 2 Reviews
16-Nov(#9)
I'm good to go again!! Or this time if I had to miss out last time.
Dsbaum454
Quadruple Gold Good Trader
17-Nov(#10)
I’m in! I’ll send the Secret Santa gift list soon.
MegaNesMan
GameTZ Subscriber Gold Global Trader (72)
17-Nov(#11)
Can I join?
Frank
GameTZ Subscriber 800 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Gold Global Trader (13) Has Written 11 Reviews Secret Santa
18-Nov(#12)
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
Boss
GameTZ Gold Subscriber 700 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Gold Global Trader (8)
19-Nov(#13)
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.
HEHEHATE
GameTZ Subscriber Bronze Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally
20-Nov(#14)
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.

willyum
GameTZ Gold Subscriber Gold Good Trader Gold Global Trader (17)
23-Nov(#15)
Thanks for the reminder Frank! I'm in.

KamenRIderVulcan
400 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally
25-Nov(#16)
Sounds Great. I'm in.
BloodPuppetX
400 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally
25-Nov(#17)
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.
Jeff
GameTZ Subscriber 450 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Gold Global Trader (8)
* 25-Nov(#18)
I'll give it a shot, been a few years!

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

EDIT: PMed @Frank

HybridCRoW
GameTZ Subscriber Triple Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally Has Written 2 Reviews
25-Nov(#19)
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?
Frank
GameTZ Subscriber 800 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Gold Global Trader (13) Has Written 11 Reviews Secret Santa
25-Nov(#20)
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.
Gypsy
GameTZ Subscriber 250 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally
25-Nov(#21)
I am in. PM will be sent shortly.
BluesideL
Triple Gold Good Trader
25-Nov(#22)
I would like to participate.
Frank
GameTZ Subscriber 800 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Gold Global Trader (13) Has Written 11 Reviews Secret Santa
27-Nov(#23)
Everything is up to date yes

Frank
GameTZ Subscriber 800 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Gold Global Trader (13) Has Written 11 Reviews Secret Santa
29-Nov(#24)
Sign ups close tomorrow!

picklenickel
GameTZ Gold Subscriber Gold Good Trader This user is on the site NOW (8 minutes ago)
29-Nov(#25)
I want in!
nonamesleft
Double Gold Good Trader
29-Nov(#26)
@Frank great job on designing that banner. Looks great!
Frank
GameTZ Subscriber 800 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Gold Global Trader (13) Has Written 11 Reviews Secret Santa
29-Nov(#27)
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.
Frank
GameTZ Subscriber 800 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Gold Global Trader (13) Has Written 11 Reviews Secret Santa
30-Nov(#28)
Sign Ups will close later this afternoon/early evening.

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

Gypsy
GameTZ Subscriber 250 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally
30-Nov(#29)
Looking forward to getting started on it. Thanks for running this Frank.
Frank
GameTZ Subscriber 800 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Gold Global Trader (13) Has Written 11 Reviews Secret Santa
* 30-Nov(#30)
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
HybridCRoW
GameTZ Subscriber Triple Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally Has Written 2 Reviews
2-Dec(#31)
Woohoo!! Excited to do something different this time!
Have fun, everyone!
loztdogs
GameTZ Gold Subscriber 250 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader
2-Dec(#32)
Received a week of subtime. I assume it was for HRSS. Thanks Santa!

gameremporium
550 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally
* 2-Dec(#33)
I received a week of subtime too! Thank you Secret Santa! What does HRSS stand for @loztdogs
BloodPuppetX
400 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally
2-Dec(#34)
High Roller Secret Santa lol
picklenickel
GameTZ Gold Subscriber Gold Good Trader This user is on the site NOW (8 minutes ago)
2-Dec(#35)
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!)
sinnie
GameTZ Subscriber 600 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally
2-Dec(#36)
I also got a suspicious week transfer, so thank you whoever it was. If it was SS or not. What fun! smile

gameremporium
550 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally
2-Dec(#37)
BloodPuppetX wrote:
> High Roller Secret Santa lol

Ooohhh ok lol😁
Shadowrunner
GameTZ Subscriber 400 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader
2-Dec(#38)
sinnie wrote:
> I also got a suspicious week transfer, so thank you whoever it was. If it was SS
> or not. What fun! smile
>
>
KamenRIderVulcan
400 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally
3-Dec(#39)
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.

sinnie
GameTZ Subscriber 600 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally
3-Dec(#40)
Shopping complete. Now to wait, hope to ship next week as I wanna dress it all up some.

gameremporium
550 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally
3-Dec(#41)
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😃

Topic   secret santa High Roller Secret Santa 2023 - Partners Assigned!