2021 Secret Santa Sign Up

Rushmore · Nov 7, 2021

Already got my gift ready to send just waiting to find out who the Coin Talker is that will be getting it.

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Joshua Lemons · Nov 7, 2021

Great, I'm in!!! Enjoyed this immensely last year as my first year eligible. PM coming.

green18 · Nov 7, 2021

CoinJockey73 said: ↑

Correct. After rereading rule 4, i won't be joining in. But i do wish everyone luck, and happy huladays to all. And thank you @Seattlite86 for running things, very generous of you.
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¿Como?

CoinJockey73 · Nov 7, 2021

green18 said: ↑

¿Como?
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I thought he stepped down?

green18 · Nov 7, 2021

CoinJockey73 said: ↑

I thought he stepped down?
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LOL...........forced out...........LOL

Eric the Red · Nov 8, 2021

Seattlite86 said: ↑

Welcome to the Eleventh Annual CoinTalk Secret Santa!

Please take the time to read this message to the end before sending me a private message with your information.

Rule #1
Raise your left hand and read the following aloud as your family looks at you like you're crazy.
I, (state your CT name), do solemnly swear to follow the golden rules of the CoinTalk Secret Santa gift exchange.
I will ship out a gift out in a timely manner,
and I will post images of my fine gifts after Santa delivers them.

Rule #2
Reread rule #1. These simple principles cannot be overstated. This exchange cannot exist without the fair participation off all members who sign up. The need to post images and thank your Santa seems like common sense to me, but so often gifts are delivered and no acknowledgement or images are posted by the recipients. These outcomes have discouraged some members from participating in subsequent years. Please, understand that this isn't just about you, if you don't post pictures or at least a description of what, you've received, nobody else will get to enjoy the gift (it doesn't matter if you like the gift, it's the thought that counts!). So, please... no Grinches this year.
Rule #3
Participation requires that you have a post count of at least 200 and that you are in good standing with previous gift exchanges. If you have been a bad Santa in any previous year of the exchange, you will not be permitted to participate again. You know who you are, and my spreadsheet that has every last detail of the last four years also knows who you are. I had a few experiences last year, where new members did not ship gifts, or they did not arrive. I'm afraid I'll have to hold to Rule #3 this year.

Rule #4
This exchange is open to collectors of all types of collectors, world, US, ancient, roll searchers, silver stackers and otherwise. As long as rule #3 doesn't apply to you, you are welcome.

Everything else...

The gift must be numismatic.

Please use $15 as the target gift value (If you want to go higher, that is up to you)

If you would like to participate, PM me your mailing address as soon as possible.

Deadline for entry is Sunday, December 5th and I should be able to get your recipients address to you that same week, hopefully by Friday the 10th.

I reserve the right to deny somebody the privilege to play if I do not trust them.

A few of you asked to send gifts to a particular person in past years; if you guys are friends or otherwise just want to exchange with each other, please let me know this with your entry, but it kind of defeats the entire point and "Secret" part of Secret Santa. I really wish you'd reconsider.

Please do not ask me to let you choose your own Santa just because you like the gifts that they give. This is going to be done randomly and as fairly as possible.

If you're still reading this, thank you very much, Santa will put you on his Nice list this year! Mention this quote in your entry as a scientific data point I'll post the results... now back to the rules.

If the gift comes early, as a challenge try to restrain your excitement of wanting to tear it open and wait until Christmas. Whether or not you're successful with part A, please take the time to post what you received from your Secret Santa and thank them for their generosity. This also lets your Santa know that you gift has not been lost in the mail, and it lets all the others share in the fun.

About gift selection; you can either find out what your recipient collects, or just send them something totally random. It seems that coin collectors just like coin related items, and will appreciate anything that you send. Doing a simple search of your recipient's posts should give you a basic idea of what they like.

I'm sorry, but this will be open to US residents only unless a few volunteers sign up to ship internationally. We usually have a few volunteers, so please don't let this discourage you from signing up if your are outside of the US. US residents, please let me know if you are willing to ship internationally when you send me your information.

If you want to participate, please send me a PM with your name and address. I am the new Santa year, I do not have your address, so please include all necessary info in your message.

One more thing, and this is important:

Simply posting that you are "in" on this thread does not get you into the exchange. You must send me a PM, and I must confirm your entry.

Sorry for all of the rules and such, but the more people that we have happy on Christmas, the more that will join the following year.

Happy Holidays and SIGN UP!

*P.S.* We've had some in the past not receive a gift, and I very much enjoy the spirit and fun this brings each year. I don't want people to not sign up because they think they might not receive a gift in return. I will personally ensure everyone who participates receives a gift. I may not be able to follow every post on here, so please reach out to me the day after Christmas if you didn't receive a gift. If I somehow missed you last year and you participated but did not receive a gift, please message me so I can get our elves on it!

@bradgator2 @Pickin and Grinin @ZoidMeister @Kasia @Good Cents @Beefer518 @PassthePuck @Gilbert @bqcoins @masterswimmer @dchjr @micbraun @Santinidollar @Penny Luster @Mark Metzger @Paddy54 @SilverMike @Amos 811 @green18 @SensibleSal66 @jensenbay @Everett Guy @Rick Stachowski @HAB Peace 28 2.0 @Chris B @charlietig @Jaelus @Rushmore @NLL @spirityoda @okbustchaser @wiggam007 @juris klavins @Joshua Lemons @sonlarson @iPen @USS656

Please tag more folks if you think they'd like to join!
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Very nice of you to do this Sal. Count me in. PM sent.

masterswimmer · Nov 8, 2021

Eric the Red said: ↑

Very nice of you to do this Sal. Count me in. PM sent.
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Brandon is the Master of Ceremonies

Eric the Red · Nov 8, 2021

masterswimmer said: ↑

Brandon is the Master of Ceremonies
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That's very nice of him I was wondering if there was going to be something like this on CT. Glad there is
(My phone auto correct ) called him Sal lol
Thanks Brandon!

Seattlite86 · Nov 8, 2021

Team,

We are up to 21 (Edit: now to 22!) participants! I'll have the first 15 recipients sent out Thursday night. Thank you for your patience. Feel free to tag more people to bring them into the fun!

Brandon
2021 Head Santa Sorter

Eric the Red · Nov 8, 2021

C-B-D said: ↑

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Put me down as a grinch killer again. If anyone gets stiffed, I’ll send them a gift. Just let me know.
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That's a great idea. If you don't mind I would also like to help out, if anyone gets stiffed.
Brandon I would also like to be a Grinch Terminator
I also would like to contribute with C-B-D to anyone who gets Grinched on Secret Santa.

MIGuy · Nov 8, 2021

I'm in! How fun! Thanks Seattlite86!

Chris B · Nov 10, 2021

I'm in. One of my favorite events of the year.

Conder101 · Nov 10, 2021

Kasia said: ↑

@Conder101
Join in the fun if you wish....
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Thanks for the invitation but as a general rule I try to ovoid having anything to do with Christmas or gift exchanges.

Kurisu · Nov 10, 2021

Yes sir! Fantastic...Coins for tots
PM coming...

Seattlite86 · Nov 10, 2021

Secret Santas,

I’ve gotten a few new messages, which is great! I’ll get back to you tomorrow night and start assigning recipients! Until then, keep tagging folks!

Brandon

Pickin and Grinin · Nov 11, 2021

How about you @bruthajoe. A couple years back someone got gold...
Haven't seen him in a while.

bruthajoe · Nov 11, 2021

Pickin and Grinin said: ↑

How about you @bruthajoe. A couple years back someone got gold...
Haven't seen him in a while.
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Sure, why not. It can't be worse than my in-laws Chris Kringle Christmas.

Seattlite86 · Nov 12, 2021

Team,

We are up to 29 participants! A few folks have messaged me, but forgot to read/follow the rules on sending me their address! Send those ASAP please! I'll send out the first batch of recipients tomorrow night.

Also, would anyone object to me participating in the Secret Santa? I didn't the last two years that I ran it, because it felt like I might spoil the whole secret part of this. I certainly don't want to spoil it for the person sending to me. If anyone does object and doesn't want to discuss with the group, feel free to message me personally, I'll keep it between us. I just wanted to see how folks felt on that one.

Brandon
2021 Head Santa Sorter

Bradley Trotter · Nov 12, 2021

Seattlite86 said: ↑

Team,

We are up to 29 participants! A few folks have messaged me, but forgot to read/follow the rules on sending me their address! Send those ASAP please! I'll send out the first batch of recipients tomorrow night.

Also, would anyone object to me participating in the Secret Santa? I didn't the last two years that I ran it, because it felt like I might spoil the whole secret part of this. I certainly don't want to spoil it for the person sending to me. If anyone does object and doesn't want to discuss with the group, feel free to message me personally, I'll keep it between us. I just wanted to see how folks felt on that one.

Brandon
2021 Head Santa Sorter
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No objections here.

masterswimmer · Nov 12, 2021

Seattlite86 said: ↑

Team,

We are up to 29 participants! A few folks have messaged me, but forgot to read/follow the rules on sending me their address! Send those ASAP please! I'll send out the first batch of recipients tomorrow night.

Also, would anyone object to me participating in the Secret Santa? I didn't the last two years that I ran it, because it felt like I might spoil the whole secret part of this. I certainly don't want to spoil it for the person sending to me. If anyone does object and doesn't want to discuss with the group, feel free to message me personally, I'll keep it between us. I just wanted to see how folks felt on that one.

Brandon
2021 Head Santa Sorter
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Objection? Hell no! And my vote counts more than everyone else's, because I say so!!!

Please join in. And if for some reason you don't join in, send me your address. I'd be honored to gift you for no reason other than, Happy Holidays!!!

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