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Slickdeals Secret Santa 2012



We all like to buy stuff. We all like to give stuff. Secret Santa is all of that!

*The Rules*

You need to have been a member for at least six months with 1000 posts OR 100 reps.

This isn't done to be mean or exclusive. However I know the biggest reason I've had fun with Secret Santa in previous years is because I've known the person well enough to be able to know what they'd truly like and be excited to hear what they think about it. If you don't have enough posts/reps this for this years Secret Santa, we hope you can join us next year

You need to sign up by November 9th.

To do this please PM me you name and address. I will confirm that I have everything I need by PM also.

Please write your screen name in the title so I can keep the addresses sorted more easily. In order to have your name added to the list of participants you need to send me your address. As with every year, this address will only be seen by me and the person who is sending you the gift. Under no circumstances will your address ever be given out to anyone else. If it's found someone has given out another person's address they got from the Secret Santa they will be banned from this and future Secret Santas.

I can only put your name in the list of participants once I have received your shipping address.

Spending limit is $20.00 plus shipping.
I know many of us have had some hard times with money in the past year. $20.00 is the limit but you do Not have to spend that much. From what I've seen in the past, some of the best/funniest/most thoughtful gifts haven't always been the most expensive. Just send what you think will make the person you're sending the gift to smile.

Your gift must be shipped by December 10th. If you're chronically late, way too busy or just plain flaky please consider this before you sign up. You must get a delivery confirmation and a tracking number just in case the gift gets lost in the mail or if there is any confusion about if the package has been delivered or not. Please send me that tracking number. Four weeks of shopping should be plenty of time to find something for your person.

You will need to fill out the Secret Santa questionnaire found at the bottom of this post.
Please fill this out as much as you can. It will make it easier for your Secret Santa to find something you truly like if you answer it completely.


So you're excited to participate. What happens now?

1.) PM on or before Friday November 9th that you want to participate. Include your shipping address. You will not be added to the list unless I have received your address. There will also be a list in the wiki of people who are participating. Please include your name there as well.

2.) You will see a questionnaire at the end of this post. Please answer those questions and make a new post with those answers.

3.) Soon after the November 9th cut off date you will receive the name and address of the person you get to play Secret Santa for. Click on the person's name in the wikipost to be taken to their questionnaire and what they've said they'd like.

4.) Get it all ready and ship by Monday December 10th. Make sure to buy the delivery confirmation and tracking number. Please PM me that you have shipped it and the tracking number. USPS gives it free for online ordering.

5.) Please PM me when you have received your gift.

6.) Jump up and down with joy. A present!! You can post in the thread you received it and if you opened it you can share what you got if you like.

7.) After Christmas Day we can all tell everyone who we shopped for. It will also be updated in the wiki. Please try to keep secret as much as you can who you are shopping for.


*FAQ*

Can I open the package as soon as I get it or do I need to wait until Christmas?
Some people can't wait to rip into the package and others want to save the excitement for Christmas Eve/Day. The choice is completely yours.

What if I'm going to be out of town around the time the gift will be arriving?
It's understandable that this time of year people travel out of town to see family and friends. If that's the case, please make sure to have your deliveries held at the post office/UPS/etc. If you know in advance you will be out of town, you can contact me with the dates you'll be gone and I'll let your SS know. They may be able to adjust when they ship it so it will get to you while you are there.

Crap. I wanted to participate but now I can't for whatever reason. What do I do?
Life happens. We understand that. However please let me know this as soon as you realize you are unable to participate this year. This is very important.

I'm not entirely sure I'll be able to ship in time or I completely forgot I needed to buy/ship the gift by December 10. What do I do?
Let me know right away. It is very sad to hear about someone who's waiting everyday to see when their gift arrives only to not have it come. If for some reason it is shipped out later, I'll inform the person you are shipping it to that it may arrive a little late. However shipping it late is not ideal and I'm sure we will all be able to meet the shipping deadline.

Wow, I read my person's questionnaire but I still have NO idea what to get them or I have a question about something on their list. What should I do?
You can either email/PM me and I can contact your person and ask them for more info. You could also PM someone you know is their friend and ask them to ask your person for clarification on their list.

Can I request to be a particular person's Secret Santa?
No.

Can I change who I'm supposed to buy for once I receive their name?
No.

I was involved in previous years but didn't send a gift because I forgot/got busy/whatever. Can I enter this year?
I'm sorry but no.


The Questionnaire

Favorite Type of Food (i.e. Italian, Mexican, McDonald's, Burger King, etc):
Favorite Candy (things that won't melt or go bad in mail):
Favorite Scent:
Favorite Hobby:
Favorite books or type :
Favorite movies or genres:
Favorite animal:
Favorite Color:
Favorite Store:
Favorite Sports Team:
Favorite Music Artist/Type or a CD you would like:
Do you have any pets:
Do you collect anything:
Are you male or female:
Is there anything (not expensive) you want or need:
Is there anything that you Don't want:
Anything else you would like your SS to know about you:


If there is someone you think would want to participate please PM them and make sure they know the sign up date.


An additional note from me in regards to this year's Secret Santa:

I will be working two jobs this holiday season and it may take me a day to reply to you. Rest assured I'll probably still reply quicker than Autumn.

Your gift must be shipped by December 10th. If you're chronically late, way too busy or just plain flaky please consider this before you sign up. Yes, I know I have now said this twice. Hint, hint.

Please be courteous to your fellow Loungers.




Have fun!!
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UncleJase
10-21-2012 at 08:21 PM.
10-21-2012 at 08:21 PM.
Frown just realized I wont have 6 months til the end of november.
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redjen910
10-21-2012 at 08:26 PM.
10-21-2012 at 08:26 PM.
Quote from UncleJace :
Frown just realized I wont have 6 months til the end of november.
Close enough for me. It will technically be before the ship date. And at the rate you're posting you'll have 1000 posts (and you alreay have more than 100 rep points).
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UncleJase
10-21-2012 at 08:27 PM.
10-21-2012 at 08:27 PM.
Quote from redjen910 :
Close enough for me. It will technically be before the ship date.
If the others agree with you Im in.
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smidge1
10-21-2012 at 08:35 PM.
10-21-2012 at 08:35 PM.
Quote from UncleJace :
If the others agree with you Im in.
i agree. new blood, er contestant, noobie.
i'm in!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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daisee
10-21-2012 at 08:38 PM.
10-21-2012 at 08:38 PM.
Ok! I'm in

Mostly copied from last years laugh out loud But updated some. Whee


Favorite Type of Food:
Real Mexican Food ! Buffalo Wild Wings - & anything Pumpkin! Pistachios
Favorite Candy (things that won t melt or go bad in mail): - Gummy Bears - Chocolate Peanut Butter Bugles - Pistachios - Almonds- Reeses NutRageous! - Lindt Truffles
Favorite Scent: - - Vanilla & Pumpkin!! Buttercream- Beachy - lotions, candles etc... (no floral YUCK! )
Also I love Pink Aloha Vibrant & Beachy ( discontiouned I know, But I ♥ it )
Favorite Hobby:-San Diego Padres - Swimming- outdoorsy stuff
Favorite books or types: - too hard to pick
Favorite movies or types: - Don't watch many movies.
Favorite animal: - Black Labs
Favorite Color: - Blue or Red or Black
Favorite Store: - Hollister- Victoria Secret - Bath & Body Works
Favorite Sports Team: San Diego Padres - USC Trojans Football
Favorite Music Artist/Type or a CD you would like: - Jimmy Buffett- But already have his latest CD) , Neon Trees , No Doubt
Do you have any pets: Yep. A black lab ( the best puppy on earth) & two kitties
( the two best kitties on earth)
Do you collect anything?: - San Diego Padres stuff - and I like things that have surfboards, seashells or beach scenes on them. And things made of bamboo. Love KEROPPI
I like girly stuff too, such as: bath salts, shower gels & lip gloss.. etc
Are you male or female: Female
Is there anything (not expensive) you want or need: - not really
Is there anything that you Don't want: I'll love whatever I get.
Anything else you would like your SS to know about you: - I like Beachy stuff, Padres stuff, Hollister & BBW , Victoria Secret PINK. USC Trojans Football

Feel free to have someone PM me if you have any questions. Have Fun, I will Love anything I get!
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smidge1
10-21-2012 at 08:48 PM.
10-21-2012 at 08:48 PM.
ok will do this part later !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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smidge1
10-21-2012 at 08:59 PM.
10-21-2012 at 08:59 PM.
The Questionnaire

Favorite Type of Food (i.e. Italian, Mexican, McDonald's, Burger King, etc): italian, mexican ,american
Favorite Candy (things that won't melt or go bad in mail): twix, red licorice
Favorite Scent: none
Favorite Hobby: crossword puzzles
Favorite books or type : none
Favorite movies or genres: comedy,
Favorite animal: cats
Favorite Color: purple
Favorite Store: walmart,target
Favorite Sports Team: none
Favorite Music Artist/Type or a CD you would like: eagles, jummy buffett
Do you have any pets: 1 dog, 2 horses, 3 cats, 1 bird
Do you collect anything: windchimes
Are you male or female: female
Is there anything (not expensive) you want or need: peace, love happiness
Is there anything that you Don't want: perfume
Anything else you would like your SS to know about you: i am alot of fun but you should know that by now!!!!!!!!!! dr. pepper is my drink of choice!!!!!! let the games begin
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Zoe Moon
10-21-2012 at 09:18 PM.
10-21-2012 at 09:18 PM.
Quote from daisee :
Ok! I'm in

Mostly copied from last years laugh out loud But updated some. Whee


Favorite Type of Food:
Real Mexican Food ! Buffalo Wild Wings - & anything Pumpkin! Pistachios
Favorite Candy (things that won t melt or go bad in mail): - Gummy Bears - Chocolate Peanut Butter Bugles - Pistachios - Almonds- Reeses NutRageous! - Lindt Truffles
Favorite Scent: - - Vanilla & Pumpkin!! Buttercream- Beachy - lotions, candles etc... (no floral YUCK! )
Also I love Pink Aloha Vibrant & Beachy ( discontiouned I know, But I ♥ it )
Favorite Hobby:-San Diego Padres - Swimming- outdoorsy stuff
Favorite books or types: - too hard to pick
Favorite movies or types: - Don't watch many movies.
Favorite animal: - Black Labs
Favorite Color: - Blue or Red or Black
Favorite Store: - Hollister- Victoria Secret - Bath & Body Works
Favorite Sports Team: San Diego Padres - USC Trojans Football
Favorite Music Artist/Type or a CD you would like: - Jimmy Buffett, Neon Trees , No Doubt
Do you have any pets: Yep. A black lab ( the best puppy on earth) & two kitties
( the two best kitties on earth)
Do you collect anything?: - San Diego Padres stuff - and I like things that have surfboards, seashells or beach scenes on them. Love KEROPPI
I like girly stuff too, such as: bath salts, shower gels & lip gloss.. etc
Are you male or female: Female
Is there anything (not expensive) you want or need: - not really
Is there anything that you Don't want: I'll love whatever I get.
Anything else you would like your SS to know about you: - I like Beachy stuff, Padres stuff, Hollister & BBW , Victoria Secret PINK. USC Trojans Football

Feel free to have someone PM me if you have any questions. Have Fun, I will Love anything I get!
Uhm, you might want to clarify that before the lounge pervs fill your inbox.
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SlickChik
10-21-2012 at 10:11 PM.
10-21-2012 at 10:11 PM.
Favorite Type of Food (i.e. Italian, Mexican, McDonald's, Burger King, etc): Anything gluten free
Favorite Candy (things that won't melt or go bad in mail): Everything I like can melt! CHOCOLATE!
Favorite Scent: lilac
Favorite Hobby: birding, hiking, running, guitar, photography
Favorite books or type : funny, interesting, scientific, random, etc?
Favorite movies or genres: action/adventure, ridiculously awful aka Nicolas Cage
Favorite animal: Osprey
Favorite Color: green
Favorite Store: Amazon
Favorite Sports Team: Da Bears
Favorite Music Artist/Type or a CD you would like: I have too much music!
Do you have any pets: 2 chihuahuas
Do you collect anything: art made from vinyl, silly postcards
Are you male or female: female
Is there anything (not expensive) you want or need: I like surprises!
Is there anything that you Don't want:
Anything else you would like your SS to know about you: I love random, funny, weird stuff and surprises are just fine!
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10-21-2012 at 11:15 PM.
10-21-2012 at 11:15 PM.
The Questionnaire

Favorite Type of Food (i.e. Italian, Mexican, McDonald's, Burger King, etc): Rice... White Rice
Favorite Candy (things that won't melt or go bad in mail): I don't like candy... it's too sweet.
Favorite Scent: AdG, PE Red is the cheaper alternative to AdG, and lots more of others, my personal favorite is DKNY Be Delicious for MenBig Grin
Favorite Hobby: Tennis
Favorite books or type : Mystery, Adventure, Suspense
Favorite movies or genres: Comedy, Adventure, Action, nothing Scary
Favorite animal: Lion
Favorite Color: Red
Favorite Store: Amazon
Favorite Sports Team: Peyton Manning, Rodger Federer, Andy Roddick
Favorite Music Artist/Type or a CD you would like: All kinds of Asian ones... although I do not want any on CD's, I have them all digitally.
Do you have any pets: Nope, I ate them all!
Do you collect anything: Cologne, Pokemon Cards, YuGiOh Cards, Tennis Racquets... and other stuff...
Are you male or female: Male
Is there anything (not expensive) you want or need: T-Shirt that says: I Love(or a heart) Asian Girls... Boxers (size M or L)... Sweat Pants... Exercise shorts with pockets... Socks.... Rice Cooker... Tennis String... SD T-shirt &/or Hat... iPad... iPod Touch ... iPad Mini... Kuru Toga Lead Pencil... Printer Paper... Rice (Jasmine is nice, but I am kool with any edible Asian kind)... Apple Lightning Charger Cable... and some other stuff, I will continue adding on, when it comes to mind.
Is there anything that you Don't want: Books, DVDs, although I would love The O.C. 4th Season on DVD set, that is the only season I do not have
Anything else you would like your SS to know about you: I'm Asian and I am not Gay.
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w3kn
10-22-2012 at 04:30 AM.
10-22-2012 at 04:30 AM.
Alright. I'm in.


Favorite Type of Food: Chipotle, Sonic, Chick-Fil-A. I do like a good steak here and there too.
Favorite Candy (things that won't melt or go bad in mail): SweetTarts are my favourite, but also Reeses peanut butter cups, Snickers
Favorite Scent: don't really have one
Favorite Hobby: ham radio, rec league ice hockey, Xbox
Favorite books or type : I usually read stuff on my Kindle now.
Favorite animal: ?
Favorite Color: blue
Favorite Store: Amazon, HockeyGiant
Favorite Sports Team: Washington Capitals, Baltimore Ravens, Baltimore Orioles, NASCAR drivers Denny Hamlin and Tony Stewart
Favorite Music Artist/Type or a CD you would like: I just buy stuff off iTunes these days. My artist and music genres are all over the place - I listen to a variety of stuff. Carrie Underwood's "Blown Away" CD would be cool however.
Do you have any pets: 1 cat
Do you collect anything: foreign coins because they look unique, hockey pucks
Are you male or female: male
Is there anything (not expensive) you want or need: I'll be happy with anything really Smilie. SS is supposed to be fun and enjoyable, so I don't get too worried about what I get.
Is there anything that you Don't want: dust, anything from cleaning out your refrigerator, used diapers, you get the idea. Smilie
Anything else you would like your SS to know about you: I have a DD who will be 2 years old a few days after Christmas.
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veritablequandary
10-22-2012 at 04:41 AM.
10-22-2012 at 04:41 AM.
Why is your name showing up with a white box around it (in the midnight skin)?

WHAT HAVE YOU DONE?!?
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smidge1
10-22-2012 at 05:47 AM.
10-22-2012 at 05:47 AM.
i see new blood this is gonna be fun!!!!!!!!!!!!
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