2021 Secret Santa Sign Up

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  1. masterswimmer

    masterswimmer A Caretaker, can't take it with me

    You might want to think about you being on the other end of the gift you're sending. Would you want to receive it? I know many people here don't take the $15 minimum gift as gospel. I've found that the majority of the 'Santa's' are overly generous and pay no attention to the minimum.

    Each year pictures of the gifts received are posted in the thread (it's actually a condition of participation). I'm impressed by everyone's generosity.
     
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  3. bruthajoe

    bruthajoe Still Recovering

    I think that's good advice.
     
  4. Seattlite86

    Seattlite86 Outspoken Member

    Team,

    I sent out the first 10 recipients to the first 10 Secret Santas to enter. Please check and reply to your messages, so I know you got them! Remember, no public posting about mailing gifts, as you might tip off your recipient.

    Brandon,
    2021 Head Santa Sorter
     
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  5. Pickin and Grinin

    Pickin and Grinin Well-Known Member

    The fun is searching for what they like. Then trying to find something they would like. IMO.

    Glad you decided to jump on board!
     
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  6. Seattlite86

    Seattlite86 Outspoken Member

    Team,

    I just sent out the next batch of recipients. Please reply so I know you got it!

    Thank you,
    Brandon
    2021 Head Santa Sorter

    Edit #2: Remember, no public posting about mailing gifts, as you might tip off your recipient. Also, it might be a good idea to use something like "CT" and the recipients username, as your name for the return address label, especially if you use your real name on CoinTalk :)
     
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  7. MIGuy

    MIGuy Supporter! Supporter

    That might invite unwanted curiosity (making it obvious it is a gift) How about "CT Department 25" or something?
     
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  8. Seattlite86

    Seattlite86 Outspoken Member

    Ohh, good call and I slipped. Yes, best to avoid the words "coin", "santa", or "Christmas"
     
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  9. Kasia

    Kasia Got my learning hat on


    Maybe I will use Brandon Seattlite as my return name....

    Ooops, can't. Just posted here, so my cover is blown. :sorry:
     
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  10. bruthajoe

    bruthajoe Still Recovering

    This may be a dumb question but, how do you PM ? I see no option. I used the "conversation" option but have not gotten a response.
     
  11. Pickin and Grinin

    Pickin and Grinin Well-Known Member

    Thats the PM. As @Seattlite86 gets more entry's he will pair you with your Santa and send out the info.
     
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  12. bruthajoe

    bruthajoe Still Recovering

    Thank god, I thought senility was approaching.
     
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  13. Seattlite86

    Seattlite86 Outspoken Member

    Team,

    I've sent out recipient lists to all Secret Santas that sent me their information prior to Tuesday of this week. If you received a recipient from me, please remember to respond, so I know you're tracking.

    Some Secret Santas have already mailed out their gifts, don't post publicly that you mailed yours, just let people know when you got them. Please remember to REMOVE/BLUR any address information!!! I do my best to protect your personal information (and so does CT).

    I'll send out another batch next week, and then anyone who has privately volunteered to do a second round of Secret Santa will get their second recipient on December 5th. If you are interested in doing a second secret santa, please message me privately!

    Brandon
    Secret Santa Sorter
     
  14. Kasia

    Kasia Got my learning hat on

    Not a dumb question. It got a response, right? Any question that gets a response that is positive is a good one in my book, and the fact that PM is a term many people use for any private message and that this site uses Conversation as the option can leave one to wonder. So you're good.
     
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  15. Kasia

    Kasia Got my learning hat on


    If all one can afford to do for this is 15.00 then your recipient will understand. Not everyone in this Secret Santa can afford more sometimes. It is the thought that counts and then taking pics, posting them along with a lot of thanks.....

    Especially when you factor in the cost of the sending which is not in the limit.

    Even a 15.00 or so limit allows for a lot if the gift is something you think your Santa recipient will like. Most people who participate are indeed quite 'generous' but not are in that position. It works overall, year to year.
     
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  16. micbraun

    micbraun coindiccted

    @Head Santa Sorter: if you need a backup Secret Santa let me know, I’ll ship worldwide.
     
  17. USS656

    USS656 Here to Learn Supporter

    Brandon,

    You should absolutely participate! All this work, you should be part of the reward of opening a gift Christmas morning!
     
  18. Seattlite86

    Seattlite86 Outspoken Member

    Thanks! My reward is all the happy faces and beautiful coins I get to see on this thread. I’ll participate in the second round of Secret Santa, so everyone still gets one secret recipient.
     
  19. USS656

    USS656 Here to Learn Supporter

    Well, if there is a second round, sign me up. Would be honored to be the one to send a little something your way!
     
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  20. Seattlite86

    Seattlite86 Outspoken Member

    I’ll sign you up, but no promises that you’ll get me as your recipient. ;)

    We’ve got a number of folks participating in the second round of secret Santa. Anyone who wishes to participate, send me a PM!
     
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  21. masterswimmer

    masterswimmer A Caretaker, can't take it with me

    Wasn't sure which thread to put this, then I figured what better thread than the SS thread!

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