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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


Frank
GameTZ Subscriber 800 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Gold Global Trader (13) Has Written 11 Reviews Secret Santa
11-Dec(#81)
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Today was pretty hectic at work and I was tired. Coming home to this box felt so nice. Thank you so much not so secret santa @HEHEHATE laughing out loud

You went way to far man! I opened cruis'n first and was like wow this is awesome. Bomberman blew it out of the park (pun intended). I'm going to dig my N64 out later this week or weekend and play these guys before adding them to the shelf. smile
gameremporium
550 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally
12-Dec(#82)
Frank wrote:
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>
> Today was pretty hectic at work and I was tired. Coming home to this box felt so
> nice. Thank you so much not so secret santa @HEHEHATE laughing out loud
>
> You went way to far man! I opened cruis'n first and was like wow this is awesome.
> Bomberman blew it out of the park (pun intended). I'm going to dig my N64 out later
> this week or weekend and play these guys before adding them to the shelf. smile

That is awsome! Love this time of year and gift giving!
sinnie
GameTZ Subscriber 600 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally
12-Dec(#83)
I've been told I'm awaiting 4 items. One showed up recently, a Last of Us Fireflies necklace. I'm not super into jewelry so I'm probably going to use it as a Christmas ornament. I absolutely love it though! Fireflies rock.
If something else arrives and I don't post soon it is because I'll be working about 60hrs (7 days a week) for the next couple of weeks at the store.

gameremporium
550 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally
12-Dec(#84)
sinnie wrote:
> I've been told I'm awaiting 4 items. One showed up recently, a Last of Us Fireflies
> necklace. I'm not super into jewelry so I'm probably going to use it as a Christmas
> ornament. I absolutely love it though! Fireflies rock.
> If something else arrives and I don't post soon it is because I'll be working about
> 60hrs (7 days a week) for the next couple of weeks at the store.
>
Cant wait to see what you got! Sounds like its going to be awsome gifts from your secret santa!
HEHEHATE
GameTZ Subscriber Bronze Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally
12-Dec(#85)
@frank glad i could make your day and holiday man. good people deserve good things and I'm glad you'll be enjoying adding both to the collection.

gameremporium
550 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally
12-Dec(#86)
HEHEHATE wrote:
> @frank glad i could make your day and holiday man. good people deserve good things
> and I'm glad you'll be enjoying adding both to the collection.
>
This right here is what this awsome gametz community is all about!😍👊🤗
willyum
GameTZ Gold Subscriber Gold Good Trader Gold Global Trader (17)
* 12-Dec(#87)
gameremporium wrote:
> HEHEHATE wrote:
>> @frank glad i could make your day and holiday man. good people deserve good things
>> and I'm glad you'll be enjoying adding both to the collection.
>>
> This right here is what this awsome gametz community is all about!😍👊🤗

Well said, well said!
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MegaNesMan
GameTZ Subscriber Gold Global Trader (72)
13-Dec(#88)
Thank you Santa for my gift I really loved everything ❤️
loztdogs
GameTZ Gold Subscriber 250 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader
13-Dec(#89)
MegaNesMan wrote:
> Thank you Santa for my gift I really loved everything ❤️

Pics or it didn’t happen.


Dsbaum454
Quadruple Gold Good Trader
15-Dec(#90)
I just sent my Secret Santa partner a gift. Enjoy!
sinnie
GameTZ Subscriber 600 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally
15-Dec(#91)
I think my gifts arrived on Wednesday but I haven't had the time or energy to open them. I am hoping to be off this weekend and will open then. I have been working for like 21 days straight.
Somehow I have managed to get all my shopping and wrapping done for friends and family at least!

gameremporium
550 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally
15-Dec(#92)
sinnie wrote:
> I think my gifts arrived on Wednesday but I haven't had the time or energy to open
> them. I am hoping to be off this weekend and will open then. I have been working
> for like 21 days straight.
> Somehow I have managed to get all my shopping and wrapping done for friends and family
> at least!
>
Cant wait to see what you got!😃 Mine should be here soon!
HybridCRoW
GameTZ Subscriber Triple Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally Has Written 2 Reviews
15-Dec(#93)
Mine is expected to arrive on the 18th. Luckily any packages that don't fit in the USPS mailbox here, they get left at the Lease Office...
Was notified FedEx delivered a package for me which was supposed to be my nephew's Christmas presents.. got home and the package was gone... somebody stole Christmas...
gameremporium
550 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally
16-Dec(#94)
HybridCRoW wrote:
> Mine is expected to arrive on the 18th. Luckily any packages that don't fit in the
> USPS mailbox here, they get left at the Lease Office...
> Was notified FedEx delivered a package for me which was supposed to be my nephew's
> Christmas presents.. got home and the package was gone... somebody stole Christmas...

Man that is terrible! Freakin porch pirates! Im sorry to hear that!
HybridCRoW
GameTZ Subscriber Triple Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally Has Written 2 Reviews
16-Dec(#95)
I like how tracking went from expected delivery for today to the 18th, then actually gets delivered today.

Thank you, Santa, for the gift! My friend's girlfriend or wife or whatever she is in the relationship at this point bought SMB Wonder and was playing it during our game night and I was like "MAN, this reminds me of Super Mario All Stars Lost Levels kind of thing." and how hilarious it was. I can't wait to play it!!
They also had watched the movie and I tried to watch it but was focused on game night so definitely will be watching this movie soon.

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sinnie
GameTZ Subscriber 600 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally
16-Dec(#96)
I finally had time to open mine today.
I got in total 4 items. Some Fallout stickers, the Last of Us necklace (will turn into an ornament) Weezer’s Blue album (vinyl) and a pretty cool Zelda ornament. I’m actually not a huge fan of Zelda but my husband loves it and claimed it. The quality on it is pretty amazing.
Thanks Santa!

I’m having the worst time getting a direct link to the photo but here it is

https://ibb.co/dmPhBxR

gameremporium
550 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally
17-Dec(#97)
HybridCRoW wrote:
> I like how tracking went from expected delivery for today to the 18th, then actually
> gets delivered today.
>
> Thank you, Santa, for the gift! My friend's girlfriend or wife or whatever she is
> in the relationship at this point bought SMB Wonder and was playing it during our
> game night and I was like "MAN, this reminds me of Super Mario All Stars Lost Levels
> kind of thing." and how hilarious it was. I can't wait to play it!!
> They also had watched the movie and I tried to watch it but was focused on game night
> so definitely will be watching this movie soon.
>
> [imgt w=275 h=206]https://i.imgur.com/ES1ZiAl.jpg[/imgt]

That is amazing stuff!😃 loved the mario movie and I heard there is a level in wonder that actually sings! LoL
gameremporium
550 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally
17-Dec(#98)
sinnie wrote:
> I finally had time to open mine today.
> I got in total 4 items. Some Fallout stickers, the Last of Us necklace (will turn
> into an ornament) Weezer’s Blue album (vinyl) and a pretty cool Zelda ornament.
> I’m actually not a huge fan of Zelda but my husband loves it and claimed it. The
> quality on it is pretty amazing.
> Thanks Santa!
>
> I’m having the worst time getting a direct link to the photo but here it is
>
>
Oh those look cool!
gameremporium
550 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally
17-Dec(#99)
My SS shoukd be here Monday the 18th😃 Cant wait to ser what SS got me!
HybridCRoW
GameTZ Subscriber Triple Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally Has Written 2 Reviews
17-Dec(#100)
gameremporium wrote:
>
> That is amazing stuff!😃 loved the mario movie and I heard there is a level in
> wonder that actually sings! LoL


I think my friend's girlfriend was actually playing that level at the time.
gameremporium
550 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally
17-Dec(#101)
HybridCRoW wrote:
> gameremporium wrote:
>>
>> That is amazing stuff!😃 loved the mario movie and I heard there is a level
> in
>> wonder that actually sings! LoL
>
>
> I think my friend's girlfriend was actually playing that level at the time.

Oh nice!
Jeff
GameTZ Subscriber 450 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Gold Global Trader (8)
17-Dec(#102)
I received another message from my SS to expect another package on the 18th, so I'm looking forward to that!

gameremporium
550 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally
18-Dec(#103)
Jeff wrote:
> I received another message from my SS to expect another package on the 18th, so I'm
> looking forward to that!
>
Cant wait to see it! I got xtra subtime from my SS bc they said they were sorry for the delay. So that is awsome.
Jeff
GameTZ Subscriber 450 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Gold Global Trader (8)
* 18-Dec(#104)
Holy. Crap.

SS you outdid yourself for sure.

Thank you so so much... I'll let the photos speak for themselves.

https://imgur.com/a/37pKTKJ

Picture 1: Top is a mousepad, so damn cool!!

below that : I think it's a carpet / mat of some sort? it has the little rubbery things on the bottom that prevent it from moving.. a really Starry Night in BOTW surprise

to the right: Game and Watch Zelda edition!

Picture 2: AN OCARINA!!! with a stand doing the shocker, it's amazing.

Below that: a ZOMBIE LINK pin! so so cool. I'm into pins so, another cool one to add to the collection!

Picture 3: Zombie Link zoomed in! I love it!


Thank you again so so much SS!! love


gameremporium
550 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally
18-Dec(#105)
Jeff wrote:
> Holy. Crap.
>
> SS you outdid yourself for sure.
>
> Thank you so so much... I'll let the photos speak for themselves.
>
>
> Picture 1: Top is a mousepad, so damn cool!!
>
> below that : I think it's a carpet / mat of some sort? it has the little rubbery
> things on the bottom that prevent it from moving.. a really Starry Night in BOTW
> surprise
>
> to the right: Game and Watch Zelda edition!
>
> Picture 2: AN OCARINA!!! with a stand doing the shocker, it's amazing.
>
> Below that: a ZOMBIE LINK pin! so so cool. I'm into pins so, another cool one to
> add to the collection!
>
> Picture 3: Zombie Link zoomed in! I love it!
>
>
> Thank you again so so much SS!! love
>
>
That is super awsome😃
gameremporium
550 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally
18-Dec(#106)
Got my SS package! Plus 4 weeks of subtime! Thank you so very very much SS I love everything!🥰 Hopefully these imgur links work!

Secret Santa https://imgur.com/gallery/TekaEcY
{img} Secret Santa https://imgur.com/gallery/TekaEcY {img}
KamenRIderVulcan
400 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally
19-Dec(#107)
gameremporium wrote:
> Got my SS package! Plus 4 weeks of subtime! Thank you so very very much SS I love
> everything!🥰 Hopefully these imgur links work!
>
> {imgt} Secret Santa https://imgur.com/gallery/TekaEcY {imgt}

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gameremporium
550 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally
19-Dec(#108)
KamenRIderVulcan wrote:
> gameremporium wrote:
>> Got my SS package! Plus 4 weeks of subtime! Thank you so very very much SS I love
>> everything!🥰 Hopefully these imgur links work!
>>
>> {imgt} Secret Santa https://imgur.com/gallery/TekaEcY {imgt}
>
> {imgt}https://i.imgur.com/KXoLDtm.jpg 2560 1920{imgt}

Thank you kind sir!😃
willyum
GameTZ Gold Subscriber Gold Good Trader Gold Global Trader (17)
31-Dec(#109)
I hope HEHEHATE receives soon...

I really really really don't want anyone to get stiffed.

Gypsy
GameTZ Subscriber 250 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally
31-Dec(#110)
willyum wrote:
> I hope HEHEHATE receives soon...
>
> I really really really don't want anyone to get stiffed.
>
>

Looks like he hasn't logged onto the site in a few days, probably just busy.
gameremporium
550 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally
* 31-Dec(#111)
Gypsy wrote:
> willyum wrote:
>> I hope HEHEHATE receives soon...
>>
>> I really really really don't want anyone to get stiffed.
>>
>>
>
> Looks like he hasn't logged onto the site in a few days, probably just busy.

Ive tried to reach out to him myself weve done a trade or 2 and conversed back & forth alot. He has like 2 jobs I believe (maybe 3) that keeps him busy.

I hope he doesnt get stiffed either. Maybe @Frank can pm his assigned SS partner to see what the hold up is?
Frank
GameTZ Subscriber 800 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Gold Global Trader (13) Has Written 11 Reviews Secret Santa
31-Dec(#112)
His santa reached out to me during the week showing that hehehate did receive on the 26th.


I was waiting for hehehate to confirm this himself, but haven't heard back. He's likely still working long hours at work.
Jeff
GameTZ Subscriber 450 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Gold Global Trader (8)
2-Jan(#113)
can we make these trades?

HybridCRoW
GameTZ Subscriber Triple Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally Has Written 2 Reviews
2-Jan(#114)
Jeff wrote:
> can we make these trades?
>
>

No. At least to my knowledge these aren't considered as trades since we're not trading anything.
Frank
GameTZ Subscriber 800 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Gold Global Trader (13) Has Written 11 Reviews Secret Santa
2-Jan(#115)
Jeff wrote:
> can we make these trades?
>
In the past Bill has allowed these to count as trades. yes
Jeff
GameTZ Subscriber 450 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Gold Global Trader (8)
3-Jan(#116)
@bill I believe you have in the past... just want to make sure! :)

bill
GameTZ Gold Subscriber GameTZ Full Moderator 600 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Has Written 28 Reviews
4-Jan(#117)
I don't know. It seems kind of wrong to do a trade for these. I mean, it's a secret right. So, after you get stuff, you want to then send an offer and pretend like it was a real trade.

If Frank says I allowed it, I guess I did. I can't find where I said that. I wonder what I was thinking at the time.

I think the secret santa stuff people do here is great. I don't want to discourage that. But, I think people haven't been doing them with the offer/trade/rating system, and that's probably best. The more we abuse the trading system, the more we erode the meaning of our good trader stars.
BloodPuppetX
400 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally
4-Jan(#118)
I've never made a trade out of a Secret Santa before. Just seems weird and unnecessary.
sinnie
GameTZ Subscriber 600 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally
4-Jan(#119)
I know I got a few SS trades but seems unnecessary now. I mean I have traded with mostly everyone anyway lol.

MegaNesMan
GameTZ Subscriber Gold Global Trader (72)
4-Jan(#120)
That’s exactly how I feel lol
Jeff
GameTZ Subscriber 450 Trade Quintuple Gold Good Trader Gold Global Trader (8)
4-Jan(#121)
Sounds good to me! Wanted to make sure that it was OK or not :)

Thank you everyone for an awesome SS! Looking forward to this year!

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