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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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kzn
(frozen)
| | #2 posted October 23, 2007 at 5:23pm (EST) |
Hawt. I'll get some subtime soon.
and welcome back, again, Todd 
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SmarmySir
  
| | #3 posted October 23, 2007 at 5:29pm (EST) |
I'd be interested in this as well.
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You love me longtime?
My Halo 3 service record. |
HAMMER
| | #4 posted October 23, 2007 at 5:41pm (EST) |
You know I'm down
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Richie
 
| | #5 posted October 23, 2007 at 10:07pm (EST) |
I'll probably be in for this. I'll sign up after I think about a bit more and when my brain isn't half dead.
"Religion is regarded by the common people as true,
by the wise as false, and by rulers as useful" -Seneca |
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FibroFreak78
| | #6 posted October 23, 2007 at 11:17pm (EST) |
I'm having a hard time logging in...it says it dosen't recognize my username...
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DummyP
 
| | #7 posted October 23, 2007 at 11:29pm (EST) |
 I love you Cygnus.
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"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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DummyP
| | #8 posted October 23, 2007 at 11:30pm (EST) |
FibroFreak78 wrote:
> I'm having a hard time logging in...it says it dosen't recognize my username...
>
It did that to me to, I just made a new one.
--
"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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Jeffro
(frozen)
| | #9 posted October 23, 2007 at 11:36pm (EST) |
Not this year  Im broke as a joke........but I may change my mind
YOUR SUCH A SUPER LADY!! |
Helen
| | #10 posted October 23, 2007 at 11:49pm (EST) |
I'm in |
Richie
| | #11 posted October 24, 2007 at 1:18am (EST) |
Jeffro wrote:
> Not this year Im broke as a joke........but I may change my mind
>
>
I smell a scam in the works!!! 
"Religion is regarded by the common people as true,
by the wise as false, and by rulers as useful" -Seneca |
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CygnusTM
(frozen)
| | #12 posted October 24, 2007 at 2:18pm (EST) |
OK. I wasn't expecting people to sign up already. I guess we'll make this the signup thread. First correction to the first post is that I had to wipe the database so none of the existing accounts are there. Everyone will have to sign up again.
Miss TV Tome? Come to The TV IV! |
DummyP
| | #13 posted October 24, 2007 at 2:47pm (EST) |
--
"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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John
  
| | #14 posted October 24, 2007 at 3:18pm (EST) |
Oh yeah -- I'm in. Subtime bond sent!
Thanks for running it again!
- John...
"Because you made a phone call."
- Brill, Enemy of the State |
Yamas
(frozen)
| | #15 posted October 24, 2007 at 8:59pm (EST) |
I'm in but I gotta subscribe first. |
HAMMER
| | #16 posted October 24, 2007 at 9:22pm (EST) |
Can I get a subtime bond somebody?
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Yamas
(frozen)
| | #17 posted October 24, 2007 at 9:40pm (EST) |
I need one too if anybody is giving. |
Helen
| | #18 posted October 25, 2007 at 12:46am (EST) |
Cygnus, I think you should take the parameters out of your {img} tag |
CygnusTM
(frozen)
| | #19 posted October 25, 2007 at 8:20am (EST) |
Helen wrote:
> Cygnus, I think you should take the parameters out of your
> {img} tag
Hmmmm. I didn't put that in there. The site must be adding that automatically.
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mmm40x
(frozen)
| | #20 posted October 25, 2007 at 5:03pm (EST) |
Signed Up. 
Bond Sent  |
vDub
 
| | #21 posted October 26, 2007 at 12:12am (EST) |
I suppose I'll join this time.
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BadBowtie
| | #22 posted October 26, 2007 at 1:17pm (EST) |
vDub wrote:
> I suppose I'll join this time.
Try not to leave some poor soul waiting on their gift for 3-4 months like you did on TGN a couple of years ago.
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vDub
| #23 posted October 26, 2007 at 1:19pm (EST)
edited October 26, 2007 at 1:20pm (EST) |
BackInBlack - fudge you.
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jaric
| | #24 posted October 26, 2007 at 1:26pm (EST) |
I signed up just now...how do I go about this subscription bond thing? I didn't really pay too much attention to subcriber options when I subscribed. |
Helen
| | #25 posted October 26, 2007 at 1:30pm (EST) |
You just transfer the 8 weeks to CygnusTM and he will hold onto it until your recipient gets their gift. If you don't have the subtime right now I would be happy to loan it to you for your bond. |
jaric
| | #26 posted October 26, 2007 at 1:36pm (EST) |
Helen wrote:
> You just transfer the 8 weeks to CygnusTM and he will hold onto it
> until your recipient gets their gift. If you don't have the subtime
> right now I would be happy to loan it to you for your bond.
Ah, ok. I didn't know you could just hold onto it after it's been transferred; I thought it started immediately upon transfer.
Anyway, if you could spot me, Helen it'd be greatly appreciated. Thanks for offering. |
Helen
| | #27 posted October 26, 2007 at 1:40pm (EST) |
Hmmm, I guess it does start counting down if you didn't have subtime before. I'll send it directly to Cygnus then. |
vDub
| | #28 posted October 26, 2007 at 1:45pm (EST) |
Cygnus - Subtime sent
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DummyP
| | #29 posted October 26, 2007 at 2:33pm (EST) |
Admiral wrote:
> I'M IN!!!!I hope I get someone I dislike, cause they're getting CD-i games....
I actually don't think I'd complain if you sent me CD-I games.But I have this weird failed system fetish. 3DO FOR LIFE
--
"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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DummyP
| | #30 posted October 26, 2007 at 2:38pm (EST) |
I believe 3DO had the best FIFA game of all time. Other than that I didn't care for many of the games. But my 3DO busted shortly after buying it.
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"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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jaric
| | #31 posted October 26, 2007 at 2:41pm (EST) |
Helen wrote:
> Hmmm, I guess it does start counting down if you didn't have subtime
> before. I'll send it directly to Cygnus then.
Thanks :). That's probably easier, anyway. I'll repay you myself should anything go wrong, but I don't forsee any troubles. I love gift-giving; it's my love language. My fiancee has never had so much stuff ever before. |
HAMMER
| | #32 posted October 26, 2007 at 3:42pm (EST) |
Anybody want to loan my bond?
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DummyP
| | #33 posted October 26, 2007 at 4:21pm (EST) |
Admiral wrote:
> Star Control 2, Slam and Jam 95 and Sherlocke Holmes FTW
I never got the chance to play Sherlock, was it any different than the Sega CD version?
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"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)
| | #34 posted October 26, 2007 at 4:30pm (EST) |
Helen wrote:
> Hmmm, I guess it does start counting down if you didn't
> have subtime before. I'll send it directly to Cygnus then.
This is not going to work. I'm not going to keep track of who sent subtime for whom. When it comes time to return, it will go jaric, and, as you pointed out, it will start counting down. So there is no way he will be able to fully pay you back.
Miss TV Tome? Come to The TV IV! |
Helen
| | #35 posted October 26, 2007 at 4:33pm (EST) |
That's fine, just thought we could avoid having it do it both ways. |
CygnusTM
(frozen)
| | #36 posted October 26, 2007 at 4:36pm (EST) |
If you are alright with losing a day or two of subtime in the transaction, I can apply what you sent to him. I just wanted to let you know how it will work.
Miss TV Tome? Come to The TV IV! |
Helen
| | #37 posted October 26, 2007 at 4:44pm (EST) |
Yeah I thought of that already and it's fine. Thanks for the headsup though. |
HAMMER
| | #38 posted October 26, 2007 at 5:07pm (EST) |
Helen...you want to pick me up too? Just wondering.
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jaric
| #39 posted October 26, 2007 at 5:11pm (EST)
edited October 26, 2007 at 5:11pm (EST) |
CygnusTM wrote:
> Helen wrote:
>> Hmmm, I guess it does start counting down if you didn't
>> have subtime before. I'll send it directly to Cygnus then.
>
> This is not going to work. I'm not going to keep track of who sent
> subtime for whom. When it comes time to return, it will go jaric,
> and, as you pointed out, it will start counting down. So there is
> no way he will be able to fully pay you back.
>
Worst comes to worst, I'll send $5 to Helen (that's 8 weeks worth, right?). I wouldn't mind subscribing if it comes down to it.
I was hoping this would be less complicated :P Ah well. |
sinnie
 
| | #40 posted October 26, 2007 at 5:23pm (EST) |
I'm in
s i n n i e
http://www.ephiny.net |
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