i just got my email from buzz!! i have no clue if my partner is female or male. but seems like it could be either one with there name.i emailed them already and hope to hear back really soon. i cant wait i have a big priority box and will be buying 10.00 in things plus things i hae here already from freebies and things:bounce: :woot:The original message is no longer on my BzzAgent home page, but weren't we supposed to be matched a same sex partner?

Found it from BzzAgent:
Within 48 hours we pair you with a swap partner of the same gender, in the same country

I wonder why Bzz is doing this?
have to buy for a 21 year old guy who is a collage student have no clue what he needs. i am female but close in age as i am older but this will be fun

Hey all!!! Sorry I haven't been around. Life has been busy with the 2 little ones. I didn't go for the gift exchange thing. I cant afford to get the boys anything I don't think it would be fair to my children if I gave someone I do not know something over them. I know the true holiday spirit is to give than receive but sometimes you just cant give. I think Bzz should have given this a few extra weeks. It looks like everyone is pairing up well. Hope you all get something really cool and no one gets stiffed.

Paypal deal of the day is Logitech Harmony 520 Advanced Universal Remote. Same one as you guys got???

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I haven't heard from my partner yet. I emailed yesterday afternoon. Those of you who didn't sign up because your worry you won't get anything *good*... well... you're just missing out on the fun. As others have said, the fun of giving is what you focus on. I always have more fun doing my shopping at the holidays, thinking about what I am going to get everyone, figuring out the *perfect* gifts, and then watching everyone open them. The only thing that is going to disappoint me in this swap is not hearing from my partner and not being able to send a gift!

tls

I love doing the secret santa stuff and I love surprising everyone too! But I did this on 4 holidays last year and a few early this year and for the most part it went ok.On 1 ocassion I didn't get anything.on another I got the package about 2 weeks late and on another I got a bunch of used junk freebies.Now I love freebies but used freebies? I don't think so.So as I said before I'm doing secret santa this year but it's at a local level,this way I'm not sending out any of my info to a stranger.I still have a great time with it and will not miss out on the fun. :nod:

Found it from BzzAgent:


I wonder why Bzz is doing this?

If I had to guess...they filled out their Bzz survey as a girl, so they'd get offered more stuff.

yeah true, but i dont know. wonder if maybe doing a deck of cards,and a razor,and some men samples i got. i have no clue though. he mentioned his budget with exams or something. maybe like a gift card to starbucks or someplace?? what would you think some ideas could be for a colage student 21 and sounds very muture??

I teach college students, and I know many of them would love food stuffs, like unhealthy snacks, and gift cards . . . especially to somewhere they can buy text books (like amazon). You could be completely unimaginative and email a $10 amazon gift card and skip the shipping fees.

This is my first swap outside of work or family and I'm really excited. I could use some ideas...I want to make this really wonderful for my "buddy".
I use the $ limits set as my OOP cost (not including shipping...) GWP are my friends... :wink5: I think it's a fun challenge to add up the OOP for the total "loot" to see how much super cool stuff I can get my partner... (see the Unofficial thread for a picture...My buddy guessed it was me... )
Paypal deal of the day is Logitech Harmony 520 Advanced Universal Remote. Same one as you guys got???
:ranting: I JUST paid $50 for this at Best Buy!! :ranting: grrr... oh well... My dad has a "big" bday coming up and he'll really get a kick out of it... :grin:

Hi all, just found this thread, looks like fun! I signed up for the gift exchange this morning, haven't heard anything yet. Just joined Bzz a few months ago.

Any of you that had this campaign... Is the logitech remote worthwhile? Does it work with the Comcast Cable boxes?
at that price it might be a good gift for DH but would like some recommendations before I got it.
Thanks

Any of you that had this campaign... Is the logitech remote worthwhile? Does it work with the Comcast Cable boxes?
at that price it might be a good gift for DH but would like some recommendations before I got it.
Thanks

It's a BEAUTIFUL piece of equipment. We have a TimeWarner box that it works perfectly with. DH even uploaded some movie posters as a screen saver. It even does 30 second skip with the DVR even though we were told that the DVR didn't have it. I found that out accidentally and I literally squealed and jumped when I discovered it!

i am sending
10.00 amazon gift card
bag of zipnsteam since they said they are on a strict diet
oralb pulsar tooth brush
gilette shampoo and body wash sample
tooth paste sample tube
astro glide sample packet
free 20 oz coke coupon
free bag of mms coupon
free ice cream coupon
free pringles coupon

im sure he will like it i will also be adding a few more items

i am sending
10.00 amazon gift card
bag of zipnsteam since they said they are on a strict diet
oralb pulsar tooth brush
gilette shampoo and body wash sample
tooth paste sample tube
astro glide sample packet
free 20 oz coke coupon
free bag of mms coupon
free ice cream coupon
free pringles coupon

im sure he will like it i will also be adding a few more items


:roll:

For any of you peeps with the Fruits and Passion campaign:

I plan on giving my sister two of the $10 coupons, since no one else really wants to drive all the way to Natick to get it. If she splits her purchase into two seperate transactions, can she use both coupons? Or is it strictly one per person? I forgot to ask when I was there last week.

My bzz swap partner sent me a PO Box address.I was shopping around and found a few things to buy but they all said UPS wont deliver to PO boxes. Would it be impolite to email her and ask if she has another address?

For any of you peeps with the Fruits and Passion campaign:

I plan on giving my sister two of the $10 coupons, since no one else really wants to drive all the way to Natick to get it. If she splits her purchase into two seperate transactions, can she use both coupons? Or is it strictly one per person? I forgot to ask when I was there last week.

Usually they can only be used once per visit. So I admit, I cheated and had hubby buy one thing and I got another. I was very unimpressed with the store and thought it was WAY too expensive. But, I'm not into scented stuff, so am not a good judge. I will say, there were a fair amount of people there (it is a TINY store) when I was there and everyone looked like they were having trouble finding what they might like. Some stuff wasn't really marked well. I gave my coupons away but I don't think anyone ever used them. I did like the free sample of hand soap I got.

Any of you that had this campaign... Is the logitech remote worthwhile? Does it work with the Comcast Cable boxes?
at that price it might be a good gift for DH but would like some recommendations before I got it.
Thanks

We got the remote. Hubby hates the remote and I am close behind. I only set it for the tv and cable box, but it NEVER (o.k. 1 out of 10 times) turns on both at the same time. I've never found a universal remote that works and this is no exception. Save your money.

We got the remote. Hubby hates the remote and I am close behind. I only set it for the tv and cable box, but it NEVER (o.k. 1 out of 10 times) turns on both at the same time. I've never found a universal remote that works and this is no exception. Save your money.

agree...ours is the same way. We have a Comcast HD box, and a new LG HD tv...they never turn on at the same time on a consistent basis, not even with the Comcast remote. Comcast is just shit.

i have to buy for a 21 year old guy who is a collage student:) have no clue what he needs. i am female but close in age as i am older but this will be fun. wonder what my husbands going to think of another guy sending me presents:lmao: :shake:
ramen noodles haha jk =p

I haven't heard from my partner yet.

Still have not heard from my partner. I email my partner 3 times.Oh well I'm not going to email my partner any more.

I got the invite..and ignoring it....I would much rather share with my sd family.... that and having about a dozen family packs to send has me filled up....nice idea though...I am going to pretend it's not there so I don't have to turn down another campaign:lol:

ahh finally got my info
how is everyone getting so much info on their person??
i have no idea how old or if married or anything like that
asked her a couple basic questions like if allergic to anything
she already bought mine before getting my name lol

My bzz swap partner sent me a PO Box address.I was shopping around and found a few things to buy but they all said UPS wont deliver to PO boxes. Would it be impolite to email her and ask if she has another address?

I sent a po to me partner b/c that it is what I usually use. UPS does end up delivering there most of the time. I would definately not be bothered though if my partner asked for a street addy. I wouldn't worry about asking her, just tell her why :)

You should definately contact bzzagent and update them.
Keep us posted on what the hive says.
:hugs:Still waiting on an email from Bzz, I'll post it when I hear something back. I see several people haven't heard anything from their partners yet. I wonder what the ratio of that is compared to how well this IS going for others? I bet Bzz, won't be doing this again if enough people complain.....or.....they can do it differently next year so BzzAgents don't get burned. :shake: (hope that made sense :lol:)

How long does it take for you to hear who your partner is?

Hey everyone

How long does it take for you to hear who your partner is?

Nevermind!! I just got it!

I emailed my partner as soon as i found out that persons email [ and that was tuesday i believe] and i still haven't received an email back so I'm not sure whats going on with that one =/

Paypal deal of the day is Logitech Harmony 520 Advanced Universal Remote. Same one as you guys got???

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no it was the
Harmony One

I emailed my partner as soon as i found out that persons email [ and that was tuesday i believe] and i still haven't received an email back so I'm not sure whats going on with that one =/

Same here. I was super-excited to pick something out for them, but no reply. Why sign up if you don't want to do it?

So I googled the bzzagent name is was given, and he appears to be a 39 year old guy who likes to post on music sites. I am a 32 year old mother of 5. Not such a good match. Do you think that's why he hasn't replied? He also seems to have profiles on s lot of places, but none of them have any info or pictures. Now I am wondering if I should be worried that he has my name, address, email, and bzzagent name. Maybe I am just paranoid?

Hey Agents,

I just wanted to clear up some concerns it seems you guys might be having!

We only partnered you with an agent of the same gender. So if you are female, you were partnered with a female - if you are male, you were partnered with a male.

Also, remember that there are millions of people out there that have the same screen names for different accounts so "googling" someone may not turn up accurate results for you. For example, if you use your initials for your username, someone may have the same initials, therefore you see the same username over and over again and they may be all for different people. Please don't rely on "googling" your partner's username to find out more information about them.

Also, if your partner doesn't respond to your email, unfortunately, there is nothing we can do in this situation. We do hope that you will all Bee able to get in contact your partners and will be able to participate in the Holiday Swap!

Happy Holidays!

Nichole
BzzAgent

I heard back from BzzAgent:
They must be getting a lot of emails about partners not responding.
My email wasn't about my partner not responding, but the fact my partner said she/he didn't want to participate, so I requested another partner if possible. Plus I mentioned when I googled the agents unique name it appears he's a young male.
Also, they have no way of knowing if a person really is male or female.
The email doesn't help me one bit, nor does it seem like they care? :lol:

Response:
Subject: Re: (Case 24xxxx) Re: You've got a match! Let the Holiday BzzSwap fun begin.
Date: 12/12/2008 2:01:00 P.M. Central Standard Time
From: support@bzzagent.com


Hi XXXXX,

Thanks for your email. We are sorry you haven't been able to contact your partner yet. Rest assured, your partner is female. We do hope that you will be able to get in touch with her soon!


Best Regards,

BzzAgent

I heard back from BzzAgent:
They must be getting a lot of emails about partners not responding.
My email wasn't about my partner not responding, but the fact my partner said she/he didn't want to participate, so I requested another partner if possible. Plus I mentioned when I googled the agents unique name it appears he's a young male.
Also, they have no way of knowing if a person really is male or female.
The email doesn't help me one bit, nor does it seem like they care? :lol:

Response:
Subject: Re: (Case 24xxxx) Re: You've got a match! Let the Holiday BzzSwap fun begin.
Date: 12/12/2008 2:01:00 P.M. Central Standard Time
From: support@bzzagent.com


Hi XXXXX,

Thanks for your email. We are sorry you haven't been able to contact your partner yet. Rest assured, your partner is female. We do hope that you will be able to get in touch with her soon!


Best Regards,

BzzAgent

Well, maybe we could just set up a swap among slickdeals members who's partners never responded. :) Although, I still don't see why people would sign up for it if they never intended to participate?

I'm so excited my partner seems pretty cool but my brother in law signed up the first day and still hasn't gotten a email back from his partner that he emailed twice, that stinks

I think it's going to be hilarious when someone signed up as the "other" gender...and receives a gift for their real life gender opposite!

I'm really having a great time selecting gifts for my swap buddy. She seems to have stopped communicating, which was part of the fun, IMHO...but it's cool.

Signed up yesterday and haven't gotten a partner yet. Hopefully I get one in the next day or two before it's too late.

signed up for the gift exchange yesterday, now waiting to get a partner.

I'm waiting too. :sadwalk:

I already bought my swap partner a gift. I ordered it online and had it sent to her home.

Is the gift exchange on here or on buzz agent and how does that work?

Is the gift exchange on here or on buzz agent and how does that work?Sign in and you should see an invite if you want to participate on your Bzz home page. It's getting so close though for buying/shipping.

Yay, I'm matched. Deadline for mailing is the 20th I think.

got my partner today and have exchanged info, now its time to find a present for him.

I'm really kind of surprised at the enthusiasm of this exchange. Although, I can see where it would be nice for someone who does not have a lot of relatives or others they exchange gifts with. I have a ton of people to buy for, and it feels like I'm picking up things all year long and still not caught up.

However, it's a great marketing idea from Bzz. Bravo! Keep a number of members happy by giving them "points" for spending their own money and doing their own shipping. Anyway, I passed on it, even though I love giving gifts. I hope Santa is good to you all!

I still haven't heard from my partner. :(

I order my gift for my partner today. We just exchanged 3 words for things we like. I said Kittens, roosters and smelly things lol. It'd be pretty cool if she were a slickdealer as well. I think it's a great idea. I was so excited to pick something out.

I'm really kind of surprised at the enthusiasm of this exchange. Although, I can see where it would be nice for someone who does not have a lot of relatives or others they exchange gifts with. I have a ton of people to buy for, and it feels like I'm picking up things all year long and still not caught up.

However, it's a great marketing idea from Bzz. Bravo! Keep a number of members happy by giving them "points" for spending their own money and doing their own shipping. Anyway, I passed on it, even though I love giving gifts. I hope Santa is good to you all!

I don't think this is a typical *get points* thing... it's just for fun. I don't see where it's any kind of "marketing" idea... it's not getting them anything at all except probably a bit of grief when the ones who flake out, do their flake out and don't send their partner anything. It's a gamble, but it's for fun.

I had things I needed to mail today including this exchange gift but we're socked in with snow... not going anywhere today. I will probably just sit here and order something online instead... and yes, through MyPoints, so even if I don't get a gift from my partner, I get points that way.

tls

My exchange partner sent me an address and then apparently disappeared off the face of the earth. I'm pretty sure I'm not receiving, but oh well. It is what it is.

On the bright side (???) I finally reached the never-ending black hole of level 6. Yay me? :confused:

i never heard from my partner... i wonder how many people on here are getting slickdeal partners

My exchange partner sent me an address and then apparently disappeared off the face of the earth. I'm pretty sure I'm not receiving, but oh well. It is what it is.

On the bright side (???) I finally reached the never-ending black hole of level 6. Yay me? :confused:
I'd say be thankful, they probably would have flaked on you just to get something.
If they have this next year, I hope it's better organized.

I'd say be thankful, they probably would have flaked on you just to get something.
If they have this next year, I hope it's better organized.

Do explain how you would *better organize* something of this nature. they've done all that you can do when it's something like this. You match people up and that's it. There is nothing to *organize*. It's not their fault they've got a few whackjobs as agents... you cannot regulate or organize everything to death.

Those who are so cynical about these kinds of things should not participate. If you're doing it just to get something, then you're doing it for the wrong reasons.

tls

Do explain how you would *better organize* something of this nature. The "suggestion" to swap should have gone out in November. It would have been nice if it was "suggested" to ship with a delivery confirmation #.

If you're doing it just to get something, then you're doing it for the wrong reasonsHeck, I wanted to participate but my partner didn't. Never said I was going to do it just to get something??...but a swap is a two-way deal here LOL

The "suggestion" to swap should have gone out in November. It would have been nice if it was "suggested" to ship with a delivery confirmation #.

Heck, I wanted to participate but my partner didn't. Never said I was going to do it just to get something??...but a swap is a two-way deal here LOL

It would have been nice to have some sort of option for those whose partners didn't respond or want to participate. Yes, they should never signed up if they didn't want to do it, but apparently quite a few did. Perhaps you could ask to be rematched if you do not get a response within a certain amount of time next year.

Probably more notice would have been good, especially since shipping is required. That's about all you can do.

I think it's three things for Bzz:

-A HUGE stalling tactic because they are pretty much out of campaigns
-Something everyone can participate in, so no one can say "I haven't been offered anything"
-More WOM for the company ;)

It would have been nice to have some sort of option for those whose partners didn't respond or want to participate. Yes, they should never signed up if they didn't want to do it, but apparently quite a few did. Perhaps you could ask to be rematched if you do not get a response within a certain amount of time next year.

I agree.

I'm adding to the list of having a partner who signed up but doesn't respond. They responded to an email a few days after this started, asking where they should send the gift, without answering any of my questions in my previous emails. I then asked if we should find out a little about each other before just sending out random gifts.. that was on Saturday. Still no response so I emailed them today saying it's ridiculous they signed up in the first place, etc.

At least this is working out for some people!

"Amazingly" now that I sent her that email, she got it 5 minutes later. Yet hadn't received the other emails. Uh huh..

What a bunch of bull lol

Keep the spirit of Christmas in your hearts.
There will always be folks who use something or are only in it for themselves.
I had looked forward to making a new friend, but I have her address and know a little about her, so I'm doing the best I can with what I have.
Would I have liked more from this experience? Absolutely!
It's all about what you make it...and sometimes you're gonna have to sing a solo!

Oh hey, just to clarify. I wasn't complaining. I wasn't "doing it just to get something." I thought it sounded like fun and when I got my partner's address, I sent my gift. But based on the lack of communication other than the address (seriously, a message with her address and nothing else), I don't believe I'm getting anything in return. Like I said, it is what it is. I did my part. That's all I can do. C'est la vie and que sera sera and whatever else in languages I don't really speak. I'm good. :nod:

Anything else going on except gift exchange?

Bzz Agent should disqualify all of the participants who signed up and didn't participate. It's suppose to be a community of good hearted people. and most of the boards are filled with people who don't mind helping each other out in some type of way. And sometimes we're able to make lasting friendship. I really feel sorry for those out there that haven't realized that yet.

Has anyone had a good experience yet?!? Anyone's exchange completed?

My partner and I didn't exchange much info- it felt kind of ackward writing much or asking much because some people like to be super private. I am ok with that. I sent her gift last Friday and she emailed and said she sent mine out today.

I am anxious to here what people get... what kind of things have you bought for your partners?

I feel bad for the people whos partners decided not to participate, but hope it is working for others.

my exchange partner never even answered my emails, so I guess I'm out of it

Has anyone had a good experience yet?!? Anyone's exchange completed?

My partner and I didn't exchange much info- it felt kind of ackward writing much or asking much because some people like to be super private. I am ok with that. I sent her gift last Friday and she emailed and said she sent mine out today.

I am anxious to here what people get... what kind of things have you bought for your partners?

I feel bad for the people whos partners decided not to participate, but hope it is working for others.
I'm not sure, yet. We exchanged names/addresses but not much personal information.

I sent my gift and they got it, but they didn't say anything about it, so I'm not sure if it met their expectations or not? :dontknow: They said they were sending mine out this week.

Brunton Solo Days Remaining: 2

Anyone still looking for a nice gift for the $10 limit AND FREE SHIPPING... go to beauty.com through mypoints... I got this and had it sent:

This shipment includes the following items:
1 Aquolina Mousse Corpo Creamy Collection Body Mousse Set ($48 Value) Limited Time Offer! - 1 set $10.00

She did tell me she likes things like this so it's perfect! Anything ordered through there with the free standard shipping BEFORE Dec 19th they guarantee it will arrive by Christmas. This would make nice gifts besides the swap too. There are 4 jars of the mousse so they would make nice stocking stuffers for 4 different people.

tls

Anyone still looking for a nice gift for the $10 limit AND FREE SHIPPING... go to beauty.com through mypoints... I got this and had it sent:

This shipment includes the following items:
1 Aquolina Mousse Corpo Creamy Collection Body Mousse Set ($48 Value) Limited Time Offer! - 1 set $10.00

She did tell me she likes things like this so it's perfect! Anything ordered through there with the free standard shipping BEFORE Dec 19th they guarantee it will arrive by Christmas. This would make nice gifts besides the swap too. There are 4 jars of the mousse so they would make nice stocking stuffers for 4 different people.

tls


nice, tyvm :)

I actually went to buy this and cancelled it after I read the reviews. :( It is a VERY good deal though, it is just that my skin is sooo dry, so it would not do ME any good!

I put together a nice gift package and mailed it a few days ago with a tracking number. USPS shows it was delivered yesterday. No thank you email from swap partner and no more emails since we exchanged addresses. Wonder if she liked it and/or if I will get an exchange gift back. Waiting to see. Her initial email sounded nice so I'm still hoping to get something. The holiday swap sounded like fun, but I feel bad for the people who swap partner didn't follow thru.

I don't think this is a typical *get points* thing... it's just for fun. I don't see where it's any kind of "marketing" idea... it's not getting them anything at all except probably a bit of grief when the ones who flake out, do their flake out and don't send their partner anything. It's a gamble, but it's for fun. tls

My point was that it got a lot of members happy and busy with a fun activity rather than sitting back and complaining about the lack of "free" campaigns. All you have to do is read the thread for proof. :)

I think the lack of participation, as in those not following through after accepting, is sad and discouraging for everyone, and probably not expected by Bzz on a large scale.

I put together a nice gift package and mailed it a few days ago with a tracking number. USPS shows it was delivered yesterday. No thank you email from swap partner and no more emails since we exchanged addresses. Wonder if she liked it and/or if I will get an exchange gift back. Waiting to see. Her initial email sounded nice so I'm still hoping to get something. The holiday swap sounded like fun, but I feel bad for the people who swap partner didn't follow thru.


i really hope that your SS person follows through. but this is exactly why i didn't sign up for this one. i always get screwed in SS exchanges. i remember one year (many moons ago) we did a SS at my work (retail store). the jerky guy who got my name told me that he drew me and said that my SS present was going to be me getting credit for a big purchase he was making in the store. WTF?! his parents were coming in to buy him like $600 in clothes and he was going to give me the credit for the sale to help me on my sales quota for the day. first off, i didn't need any help meeting me quota and second, in order for him to get his discount the sale would have to go under his employee number. he was just a big jerk who wanted to get out of spending $10 on a co worker. the manager did chew him a new butt when she found out about his plan. but he never did buy me my present. and its the same story every time i sign up for one of these things. so that's why i didn't bother.
i hope everyone who signed up gets a present in return. :hug:

ba humbug!

ok i bought the scented glade candle warmer and 2 refills and a really cute angel shower gel set. was that ok? my partner wasnt picky so i guess thats a good thing:)

I put together a nice gift package and mailed it a few days ago with a tracking number. USPS shows it was delivered yesterday. No thank you email from swap partner and no more emails since we exchanged addresses. Wonder if she liked it and/or if I will get an exchange gift back. Waiting to see. Her initial email sounded nice so I'm still hoping to get something. The holiday swap sounded like fun, but I feel bad for the people who swap partner didn't follow thru.


The same thing has happened to me, we exchanged addresses, so I sent out her gift last Friday showing delivered and sent her an email stateing that I sent it and hoped she liked it, no email in return, and so far no gift, I spent $30 and its one thing not to get something back but not even a thank you. I'm not giving up maybe she's just been busy. Hope you get something soon.

ok i bought the scented glade candle warmer and 2 refills and a really cute angel shower gel set. was that ok? my partner wasnt picky so i guess thats a good thing:)


Sounds like a great gift.

I am sending mine tomorrow I hope. I got her a body scrub, loofa, body cream, a links of london picture frame, candy, and i was thinking of adding a small board game for hte fam since she has 5 kids. what do yall think?

I am sending mine tomorrow I hope. I got her a body scrub, loofa, body cream, a links of london picture frame, candy, and i was thinking of adding a small board game for hte fam since she has 5 kids. what do yall think?
Spydemonkey511, I think that was a great gift. I am sending mine tomorrow. I have not heard back from her since we exchanged addresses.

I have heard from mine several times, and am sending mine out hopefully tomorrow (assuming I can get to the Post Office!) I am sending a glade scented oils . . . She is not a slick dealer, so I am sure she does not have a million! :lol: I gave almost all of mine out now. :hug: I am also sending some BBW lotion thought I bought for my mom on Black Friday . . . BUT, well I will just give her something else. I am also sending a couple of family DVDs, and finally a book about Christmas miracles.

It is so sad to hear about so many people having problems. Hopefully everyone will receive something back!

Spydemonkey511, I think that was a great gift. I am sending mine tomorrow. I have not heard back from her since we exchanged addresses.

Let me know if she doesn't send you anything and i will. you have always been good to me. :hug:

I have heard from mine several times, and am sending mine out hopefully tomorrow (assuming I can get to the Post Office!) I am sending a glade scented oils . . . She is not a slick dealer, so I am sure she does not have a million! :lol: I gave almost all of mine out now. :hug: I am also sending some BBW lotion thought I bought for my mom on Black Friday . . . BUT, well I will just give her something else. I am also sending a couple of family DVDs, and finally a book about Christmas miracles.

It is so sad to hear about so many people having problems. Hopefully everyone will receive something back!

That sounds awesome. I love sending out boxes.

Keep the spirit of Christmas in your hearts.
There will always be folks who use something or are only in it for themselves.
I had looked forward to making a new friend, but I have her address and know a little about her, so I'm doing the best I can with what I have.
Would I have liked more from this experience? Absolutely!
It's all about what you make it...and sometimes you're gonna have to sing a solo!

:nod: :nod: :nod:

I like your attitude.....The true spirit of Christmas!!!!! Thanks....and I agree about the getting more from this experience....so I am here singing next to ya....you hear me?....the one that is totally off key :lol: :lol: ..lol !!!!

getting older survey (3 points)

I too emailed my partner and never got a response. So I couldn't buy a gift since they never sent me an address?
oh well..maybe I'll get a better partner next time.

i sent mine out monday with priority shipping and i ended up sending up sending well over 35.00 in things without the shipping included. i emaied but nothing yet. i hope they will let me know if they got it. he said he also sent priority but i didnt get anything but a bill in the mail:look: i hope everyone gets something and doesnt get ripped off with not recieveing their swap. i loved sending this and would love to do more swaps in the future. wonder if anyone knows of swaps we can join?

i sent mine out monday with priority shipping and i ended up sending up sending well over 35.00 in things without the shipping included. i emaied but nothing yet. i hope they will let me know if they got it. he said he also sent priority but i didnt get anything but a bill in the mail:look: i hope everyone gets something and doesnt get ripped off with not recieveing their swap. i loved sending this and would love to do more swaps in the future. wonder if anyone knows of swaps we can join?

that was very generous of you in this economy for something so uncertain to someone you don't know...

My partner received their gift and emailed a nice thanks!

Again, sorry for those who this isn't working out for. I hope that we start hearing more good stories...

Hey... for someone who didn't get a gift... I have a $10 Victoria Secret Savings Card. It is valid on any online purchase through the 21st. Would like to offer it to someone who didn't get a gift that would be able to put it to use.

My partner emailed me their addy and asked for mine, and I havent heard anything since then...

I emailed them letting them know that I mailed theirs off Mon and that they should be getting it via Fed ex in a few days. Dont know if they have sent mine. Surely they will email me when they get it? :(

I sent their gift out last week, I sent several items from bbw and some candy,and received mine today. I got several very pretty bracelets.
I hope my ss was as equally happy with what I sent them.

I sent their gift out last week, I sent several items from bbw and some candy,and received mine today. I got several very pretty bracelets.
I hope my ss was as equally happy with what I sent them.

I sent my gift out last saturday, same as your's, bbw and some candy(we were thinking along the same line):bounce: . haven't heard a word back from my ss.

Oh im so bummed out right now:( ..we exchange several emails, she said she loved lots of beauty stuff, lotions, creams etc.. so i was really excited buying her the oil of olay kit and got 2 aveeno jars, busted my budget over 50 bucks and just got an email saying she had no used of it cause she doesnt like those products:( but still thank me for at least trying! crap i really thought she would of been really happy.

Oh im so bummed out right now:( ..we exchange several emails, she said she loved lots of beauty stuff, lotions, creams etc.. so i was really excited buying her the oil of olay kit and got 2 aveeno jars, busted my budget over 50 bucks and just got an email saying she had no used of it cause she doesnt like those products:( but still thank me for at least trying! crap i really thought she would of been really happy.

Wow! That seems really rude of her. If she said she liked bath and body stuff I don't see what the problem would be. Even if she didn't like it I think it was rude for her to tell you that she has no use for it.

I wrote to Bzz after repeatedly emailing my swap partner and getting no response. This is Bzz's return email.

Thanks for your email. I'm sorry that you are having trouble getting in contact with your partner. Make sure to check your spam or junk mail folders for the reply just in case. Unfortunately, due to the limits of time and technology, if your partner doesn’t respond, we won't be able to partner you with someone else. I hope that they get in touch with you soon so you can participate in the Holiday Swap!

Best Regards,

Pete
BzzAgent

Wow! That seems really rude of her. If she said she liked bath and body stuff I don't see what the problem would be. Even if she didn't like it I think it was rude for her to tell you that she has no use for it. If I receive something I can not use I will thank my partner and keep mum about not liking it.
That was very rude of that person. You sent a wonderful gift.

Wow! That seems really rude of her. If she said she liked bath and body stuff I don't see what the problem would be. Even if she didn't like it I think it was rude for her to tell you that she has no use for it. If I receive something I can not use I will thank my partner and keep mum about not liking it.

ya thats how felt after reading her email. If she hated so much olay or aveeno heck she could at least of told me in one of the emails, wouldnt of bought that for nothing.. I know its not about the money, but im not that rich, and got 3 kids but i really wanted to make this gift extra special for her and i failed big time!:(

ya thats how felt after reading her email. If she hated so much olay or aveeno heck she could at least of told me in one of the emails, wouldnt of bought that for nothing.. I know its not about the money, but im not that rich, and got 3 kids but i really wanted to make this gift extra special for her and i failed big time!:(

You didn't fail- your gift was wonderful. You just got unlucky with who your partner was :(

I emailed my ss and thanked her for the wonderful gift,she just emailed back,and said she also liked hers very much.
I hope everyone else who has not heard back yet gets a ss as nice as mine.

just got an early invite to CoverGirl Outlast Lipstain

my first invite/ campaign in a year !

I just got an early invite for CoverGirl Outlast Lipstain BzzCampaign!

I got it also!

Oh im so bummed out right now:( ..we exchange several emails, she said she loved lots of beauty stuff, lotions, creams etc.. so i was really excited buying her the oil of olay kit and got 2 aveeno jars, busted my budget over 50 bucks and just got an email saying she had no used of it cause she doesnt like those products:( but still thank me for at least trying! crap i really thought she would of been really happy.

I'm sorry your recipient was so rude, but honestly I would never have spent that much on someone I didn't personally know. They said the limit was $10, and yes I did go over a couple of bucks (although I SD'd most of the items so I did pretty well), and then had postage on top of that... so all told, I probably spent $20.

ya thats how felt after reading her email. If she hated so much olay or aveeno heck she could at least of told me in one of the emails, wouldnt of bought that for nothing.. I know its not about the money, but im not that rich, and got 3 kids but i really wanted to make this gift extra special for her and i failed big time!:(

You didn't fail. Your partner was a raging bitch.

just got an early invite to CoverGirl Outlast Lipstain
my first invite/ campaign in a year !
Congratulations!! What level are you?? Demos??
You didn't fail. Your partner was a raging bitch.
I totally agree w/that statement!! :highfive:

The AT&T facebook frog is pretty cool, got a couple free ringtones.

Oh im so bummed out right now:( ..we exchange several emails, she said she loved lots of beauty stuff, lotions, creams etc.. so i was really excited buying her the oil of olay kit and got 2 aveeno jars, busted my budget over 50 bucks and just got an email saying she had no used of it cause she doesnt like those products:( but still thank me for at least trying! crap i really thought she would of been really happy.

You didn't fail. She is a miserable, ungrateful, spoiled cow! :mad: What was she "expecting"? $500 La Mer cream?

You didn't fail. She is a miserable, ungrateful, spoiled cow! :mad: What was she "expecting"? $500 La Mer cream?

We have alot of those around here. May I add..She's an insignificant piece of humanity, born in a flood of ignorance and worse than the ground I tread upon...

Yay, just got my invite for CoverGirl. Need that after all this Allure fiasco going on :/
They asked what color was closest to the lipcolor so I'm guessing they are sending one. I wonder what else they'll send. Hope it's good this time.

Yay, just got my invite for CoverGirl. Need that after all this Allure fiasco going on :/
They asked what color was closest to the lipcolor so I'm guessing they are sending one. I wonder what else they'll send. Hope it's good this time.

What's your level?

Yea! I got in! It's been a while since I got a campaign!!

Yea! I got in! It's been a while since I got a campaign!!

Same question... Level? Did I finally blow it by getting to level 5 and my frist key? :mad:

I got in to the Covergirl too! Level 3.

thanks for the heads up eva, I will keep checking

good luck everyone

No Covergirl for me. Keeping fingers crossed.

KalMel, what a jerk that person is who snubbed your gift. I would have been doing the happy dance to get such a nice present. Some people are just plain rude.

thank-you all for the nice comments..did make me giggle:lol:

simplyDbulous: your right, i shouldnt of spend that much, i went to walmart and guess i just got caught in the Ho!Ho!Ho! moment and wanted to make this awsome for her even if i didnt know her and probably never will (which i dont anyways..rather shoot myself in the foot first). No regrets though, came from the heart and i just hope she will give the stuff to someone that will be as happy as i was buying it for her.

You didn't fail. Your partner was a raging bitch.

well said

Survey was there for me, Cover Girl wasn't (level 6)

:crying2: I've even got my first goldenKey

Nothing again for me...

I mailed out my SS gift and got an email that mine was mailed out. I seemed to be kinda lucky that my SS partner seems pretty great so far. i just hope she likes her package.

:crying2: I've even got my first goldenKey

I did too and I've had nothing but rocks since. :shake:

I did too and I've had nothing but rocks since. :shake:
Yep.. I haven't been doing my frogs b/c I don't want to get to level 6... :omg:... I've bzzed the heck outta the three campaigns I have but I haven't written up the reports yet... :blush2: I'm only 4 combs away from level 6.... :sadwalk: and we all know that it's totally downhill from there...
No CoverGirl for me... :crying:
I suppose I'll have to console myself w/my KMart bags full of Max Factor from the last bogo sale/bogo coupon combo... :evillaf:

I'm only 4 combs away from level 6Where do you see how many combs away you are to the next level? I've been at 6 since the transition to MyPoints. I can only find how many combs I am from another gold-key. TIA

I can't believe that this swap thing has been so bad for a few :( I really hope my partner likes what I got her. I had NO Idea what to get! She said she was into turtle figurines and antiques......So I went all over online finding a cute turtle figurine that wasn't "common." hoping that would mean she didn't have it yet LOL Do you guys think that's an ok gift???

I just got an early invite for CoverGirl Outlast Lipstain BzzCampaign!

I got one too! I haven't had a campaign in months so I'm very excited!

I can't believe that this swap thing has been so bad for a few :( I really hope my partner likes what I got her. I had NO Idea what to get! She said she was into turtle figurines and antiques......So I went all over online finding a cute turtle figurine that wasn't "common." hoping that would mean she didn't have it yet LOL Do you guys think that's an ok gift???

I think that's excellent. It shows you listened to what she said and put some thought and effort into it.

You are an excellent secret santa!!

Congratulations!! What level are you?? Demos??

I'm Level 3. 30 yo and live at a major city at VA.

Same question... Level? Did I finally blow it by getting to level 5 and my frist key? :mad:
I am a level 6 without a key...I checked into the site...
the offer for the CoverGirl was there...so I signed up for the campaign and was accepted...
I do not understand what their process is for who they offer campaigns too or not?

No Covergirl for me but DUERMO hooked me up awhile ago :nod:

I received the survey and the Cover Girl invite. I'm Level 6.

No Covergirl invite for me, too.

But I'm gonna keep an eye out for it. Hopefully they offer it to me with a key. I have 2 keys and another approaching real soon. I love Makeup.

I mailed out my SS gift and got an email that mine was mailed out. I seemed to be kinda lucky that my SS partner seems pretty great so far. i just hope she likes her package.

Yeah mine's been nice too! I let her know I ordered online and had it sent and asked her to let me know when it arrived. She said she'd mailed mine too so... can't wait!

tls

I would LOVE the Covergirl campaign... I use the Outlast lipstick and LOVE it! I already buzz the hell out of that stuff, lol. It would be nice to be able to do it with coupons or samples or something! And I'd use a key for it in a heartbeat. Only one left but just two more combs to the next which I will earn with the post poll for that stupid Dodge campaign and next month for frogs if I get desperate.

tls

I got in and I am level 4

Bummer. I didn't get in! At least I got in on the Max Factor.

i just heard from my swap partner. he was so happy with the items i had sent him and said i was an awesome swap partner :) he said he could really use the things i sent him and loved the 10.00 amazon gift card i sent also. i cant wait to get his swap:)

I'm only 4 combs away from level 6 Please :please:...second request :lol: can someone tell me where to look on the site to see how many combs away you are to get to the next level? I cannot find it.

I've looked in my stuff, status tracker but only see how many combs 'til the next golden key. I'd appreciate it, thank you.
I've been at level 6 since the transition to MyPoints.

Yeah mine's been nice too! I let her know I ordered online and had it sent and asked her to let me know when it arrived. She said she'd mailed mine too so... can't wait!

tls

Yeah I guess I'm lucky - my swap partner seemed super sweet. We both emailed each saying our packages had been shipped out. I hope she likes mine... I just thought of something I would like. And a present from sephora with lots of free samples would be great!

Please :please:...second request :lol: can someone tell me where to look on the site to see how many combs away you are to get to the next level? I cannot find it.

I've looked in my stuff, status tracker but only see how many combs 'til the next golden key. I'd appreciate it, thank you.
I've been at level 6 since the transition to MyPoints.

I thought Level 6 was never-ending.:nod:

I got the covergirl via email notice & I'm only level 2... my sis is level 4... nothing for her... a couple of friends levels 2 & 3 got nothing... odd... I'm just happy to get it & sorry to those that haven't.

I'm level six and got it. I'm , yet again, 10 combs away from my next key. apparently that's a never ending pattern?

hi, i got my swap today. i got 3 bath washes i think it is. so i guess i can work with that. hope everyone gets a great swap

I was offered Cover Girl w/a key..

I don't wear lipstick much, I'm more of a gloss girl.

Decisions, decisions....

Just got the Cover Girl with a key too...

Mailed my swap gift and also found out that mine was mailed as well...

I took the campaign/w keyIt looks like it'll be ( please correct me if I'm wrong !! )

one CoverGirl Outlast Lipstain
coupons.

What color did you guys pick ?

I took Teasing Blush

BP gasoline with Invigorate® Post-Campaign is up

I got my swap gift today. I got a ceramic scented oil lamp thing. It doesn't come with the scented oil cartridge so she put one of those in too. Very nice :)

I sent my gift to my swap partner and it was delivered to her yesterday by UPS.

Haven't heard much from her, We've exchanged addresses and told each other a bit about each other but that's about it. I emailed her to tell her to have an eye out for the UPS man and that her gift should be there by Thurs. (yesterday) but I haven't heard from her and haven't received nothing yet. But There is still early next week for it to arrive so I am patiently waiting for it. I am keeping my fingers crossed that I don't get stiffed. It seems like everytime I do something like this I have bad luck (Gift exchanges, trades) the other side never sends anything in return.

Took CG with a key... close enough to next key (only need two combs) so I used it. I LOVE this stuff!!!

tls

I took the CoverGirl campaign with a key too. This will be super simple to bzz.

I sent my gift to my swap partner earlier this week and I know she rec'd it because I used Delivery Confirmation. But I haven't heard a word from her to say whether she got it and liked it or got it and hated it. In fact, I haven't heard anything more from her since we exchanged addresses. Oh well, at least I held up my end of the swap.

I just used a gold key on covergirl :)
I picked the super pink one, the last choice, but the 1st one looked like me too :)

No Covergirl for me but DUERMO hooked me up awhile ago :nod:
:blowkiss: Let me know when you need to be restocked!! I've got it by the truck-load!! :hug:

I took the campaign/w keyIt looks like it'll be ( please correct me if I'm wrong !! )
one CoverGirl Outlast Lipstain
coupons.
What color did you guys pick ?
I took Teasing Blush
ditto that... I'm hoping that it's a "tame" shade... I wear a lot of neutral colors and already have a pretty rosey complexion... :blush2:
I just used a gold key on covergirl :)
I picked the super pink one, the last choice, but the 1st one looked like me too
ME TOO!! :hug: THANK YOU for the heads up!!
I totally thought of you when I saw that last color shade!! It was a "ooh, mental note... Chia needs this... :nod: "

... speaking of which... Margarita Jell-O makes TSNC think of ME!! :lmao: THANK YOU Thrifty!!! :hug: Shooters anyone??!!?? :cheers:

I used one of my two gold keys to get in on CoverGirl. No e-mail invite, but I checked my page. I chose the Flirty Nude since I have yellow undertones. We'll see how it looks. I'm excited!

I took CG with a key. I took the last color too..I love bright colors.

Thanks Chia for the heads up. :hug:

No Covergirl for me but DUERMO hooked me up awhile ago :nod:

I got in so you know I'll bzz you :)

:iagree: She totally hooked me up too :cloud9:

I got this last night right before my internet went out!

Took CG w/ my only key b/c I am a makeup-aholic. :D

with the covergirl campaign, do you only get 1 stain? Does anyone know if there's anything else in the kit?

CG for me (with key)...I went with the berry shade!! Yippee!

offered w/ a key & declined. TYVM Chia :hug: :heart:

hey girls :wave2: heading out to g-mas, wally world & Costco :hide:

it's a no go for me!:(

offered w/ a key & declined. TYVM Chia :hug: :heart:hey girls :wave2: heading out to g-mas, wally world & Costco :hide:
Get yourself something pretty... :cloud9:

:grin:

I sent my gift to my swap partner and it was delivered to her yesterday by UPS.

Haven't heard much from her, We've exchanged addresses and told each other a bit about each other but that's about it. I emailed her to tell her to have an eye out for the UPS man and that her gift should be there by Thurs. (yesterday) but I haven't heard from her and haven't received nothing yet. But There is still early next week for it to arrive so I am patiently waiting for it. I am keeping my fingers crossed that I don't get stiffed. It seems like everytime I do something like this I have bad luck (Gift exchanges, trades) the other side never sends anything in return.

Exact same thing is happening to me. We exchanged addesses and some information and I sent out what I thought was a really nice package (over $10 that's for sure) with delivery confirmation and I know she got it days ago but haven't heard a word (email) back from her that she got it and whether she liked it, and haven't received anything from her or even an email saying she mailed something.

Like you said - at least we held up our end of the exchange and I am still hopeful.

Just got cg with a key. I just got the key and don't wear lip color often, but I took it. Last time I had a key sit around I was not offered any campaigns without the key, so I figured I might as well use it.

No CG for me...but I had a short survey called "Talking About BzzAgent", I don't think I've seen it mentioned here before.

I got offered the CG with a key, but declined. I don't wear a lot of makeup, so I don't really think it would be a good fit for me. Also I got that Talking About Bzzagent poll.

Well I am miles from another key, but i took the lip stain. They only offered me 2 colors, one was a Berry color, and then a pink color. I chose the berries, because often pinks look just wrong on me. I hope it is a good color. ANNNNND a good kit!!!!

I bought my gift at Kohls for my swap partner, so it it shipping through there. Should be there Tuesday of next week . . . that way there was not an additional shipping cost, and she still got some great gifts. I brought my original package to the post office, and a flat rate box would have been cheaper, so I went the Kohls route. I got her a canldle, and gladd candle holder, and a teddy bear/ spa set with a little lotion and body wash. Spent a little over $10. I hope she likes it. I tried REALLY hard. I have had good communication with my swap partner the whole time, so I really lucked out! Oh I really hope she likes her swap though!!!!

Thanks for the heads up about CG! I would have missed it otherwise! Wish I had checked when it had more colors, but I have been very ill all day. Supposed to go to my dad's this weekend for a family holiday (DH family this christmas), and said there is just no way. The kids are disappointed, but I told them they could open 1 small gift tonight in replacement. That got them happy real quick. AHHH the magic of Christmas.

Well I am miles from another key, but i took the lip stain. They only offered me 2 colors, one was a Berry color, and then a pink color. I chose the berries, because often pinks look just wrong on me. I hope it is a good color. ANNNNND a good kit!!!!

I bought my gift at Kohls for my swap partner, so it it shipping through there. Should be there Tuesday of next week . . . that way there was not an additional shipping cost, and she still got some great gifts. I brought my original package to the post office, and a flat rate box would have been cheaper, so I went the Kohls route. I got her a canldle, and gladd candle holder, and a teddy bear/ spa set with a little lotion and body wash. Spent a little over $10. I hope she likes it. I tried REALLY hard. I have had good communication with my swap partner the whole time, so I really lucked out! Oh I really hope she likes her swap though!!!!

Thanks for the heads up about CG! I would have missed it otherwise! Wish I had checked when it had more colors, but I have been very ill all day. Supposed to go to my dad's this weekend for a family holiday (DH family this christmas), and said there is just no way. The kids are disappointed, but I told them they could open 1 small gift tonight in replacement. That got them happy real quick. AHHH the magic of Christmas.

Glad you got the CG & hope you feel better soon :comfort: :hug:

CG for me (with key)...I went with the berry shade!! Yippee!

:highfive: Hooray for getting in!

I'll be waiting for the piic :nod:

I got my gift from my swap partner today! She sent me stuff for some of the crafts I do... a mini scrapbook kit and some card making stuff as well, and a sheet of Christmas stickers. So now I have something to work on in my little corner of the computer room so the kids don't drive me bonkers while they're out of school!

tls

I am not impressed with my gift. I guess you live and learn.

I sent my swap gift yesterday...a lenox candle w/candleholder, some body wash and a pair of cute gloves. I hope she likes it but I havent received hers yet...we'll see!!
drmy91, what did you get?? LOL

offered w/ a key & declined. TYVM Chia :hug: :heart:

hey girls :wave2: heading out to g-mas, wally world & Costco :hide:

i don't wear lip color - but i got the campaign and took it with my first key that will expire...there are two more after than and another five combs away....so what could it hurt....i have lots of friends who will love whatever they send and coupons...:)

I sent my swap gift yesterday...a lenox candle w/candleholder, some body wash and a pair of cute gloves. I hope she likes it but I havent received hers yet...we'll see!!
drmy91, what did you get?? LOL

4 tealights and 2 small gift in a jar books..not ungrateful. Maybe I will pass them on.

4 tealights and 2 small gift in a jar books..not ungrateful. Maybe I will pass them on.

What I am noticing on a bunch of the gift swap threads - as people talk about what they sent, what they got and whether they liked it - is that there seems to be a contingency of people that see "suggested gift amount $xx.xx" and spend that amount. Then there are people who just either spend or send a much larger amount. It seems a lot of people who send/spend a larger amount than suggested get disappointed when they receive a gift which fits into that amount.

We're all slick dealers here, so we know we're getting good bargains.....but I'm noticing a pattern. I'm also noticing a pattern between gift swaps with people you have some first hand knowledge of and those that you don't. Of course, if you know the person on a more personal level than just "woman who likes this, that and the other thing." you're going to use more effort to get a good fit.

I didn't join the gift swap for this reason. 1) you take a chance that it's reciprocal. 2) if you think about it and look at the 'what i got free in the mail today' thread - we're doing much better being our own gifters all year round for free!

i did join a bzzagent/slickdeal secret gift group with nine other people i 'know' from the boards and facebook. I loved shopping for my recipient and took a bunch of time doing it to get a good fit...hope it fit! I also was delighted to get my gift (i thought i knew who you were, but the addy you put on the box baffles me!) and it was a sweet and perfect match. But that's also because there is some emotion behind it.

I hope the bzzagent mass gift swap works out for those who joined, but I think I probably would not repeat this experiment.....however, it would be cool to get companies to put together little sample and coupon packs to send out to people who joined....no reports required....just to get people pumped.....

What I am noticing on a bunch of the gift swap threads - as people talk about what they sent, what they got and whether they liked it - is that there seems to be a contingency of people that see "suggested gift amount $xx.xx" and spend that amount. Then there are people who just either spend or send a much larger amount. It seems a lot of people who send/spend a larger amount than suggested get disappointed when they receive a gift which fits into that amount.

We're all slick dealers here, so we know we're getting good bargains.....but I'm noticing a pattern. I'm also noticing a pattern between gift swaps with people you have some first hand knowledge of and those that you don't. Of course, if you know the person on a more personal level than just "woman who likes this, that and the other thing." you're going to use more effort to get a good fit.

I didn't join the gift swap for this reason. 1) you take a chance that it's reciprocal. 2) if you think about it and look at the 'what i got free in the mail today' thread - we're doing much better being our own gifters all year round for free!

i did join a bzzagent/slickdeal secret gift group with nine other people i 'know' from the boards and facebook. I loved shopping for my recipient and took a bunch of time doing it to get a good fit...hope it fit! I also was delighted to get my gift (i thought i knew who you were, but the addy you put on the box baffles me!) and it was a sweet and perfect match. But that's also because there is some emotion behind it.

I hope the bzzagent mass gift swap works out for those who joined, but I think I probably would not repeat this experiment.....however, it would be cool to get companies to put together little sample and coupon packs to send out to people who joined....no reports required....just to get people pumped.....

I did it for the fun of it, and I think you're right. $10 to a SlickDealer can do a lot more than to one who isn't. My gift, I spent exactly $10. Ordered online (through MyPoints, of course, so got points for myself, lol) and free shipping. The item I sent was a close out price, regular retail on it was $48. So if you look around, even $10 can be a really nice gift. I guess I am one of the lucky ones who's swap partner had no problem keeping in contact.

An SD swap where we are REQUIRED to stick to a set amount but see how much we can do with it would be fun!

tls

Me and my sister mail out our swap parter gift on Dec.11 and have not heard a thing yet from them oh well

Survey — Talking about BzzAgent up for me 3 mypoints

What I am noticing on a bunch of the gift swap threads - as people talk about what they sent, what they got and whether they liked it - is that there seems to be a contingency of people that see "suggested gift amount $xx.xx" and spend that amount. Then there are people who just either spend or send a much larger amount. It seems a lot of people who send/spend a larger amount than suggested get disappointed when they receive a gift which fits into that amount.

We're all slick dealers here, so we know we're getting good bargains.....but I'm noticing a pattern. I'm also noticing a pattern between gift swaps with people you have some first hand knowledge of and those that you don't. Of course, if you know the person on a more personal level than just "woman who likes this, that and the other thing." you're going to use more effort to get a good fit.

I didn't join the gift swap for this reason. 1) you take a chance that it's reciprocal. 2) if you think about it and look at the 'what i got free in the mail today' thread - we're doing much better being our own gifters all year round for free!

i did join a bzzagent/slickdeal secret gift group with nine other people i 'know' from the boards and facebook. I loved shopping for my recipient and took a bunch of time doing it to get a good fit...hope it fit! I also was delighted to get my gift (i thought i knew who you were, but the addy you put on the box baffles me!) and it was a sweet and perfect match. But that's also because there is some emotion behind it.

I hope the bzzagent mass gift swap works out for those who joined, but I think I probably would not repeat this experiment.....however, it would be cool to get companies to put together little sample and coupon packs to send out to people who joined....no reports required....just to get people pumped.....

I understand what you mean. I guess I am used to other swaps I have been involved in and I sent her my likes and dislikes. I have gotten used to sending my swap partners lots of goodies. And I used that same enthusiasm on what I sent. Its a learning experience and I probably wont participate in one where it is really anonymous-like. Its not that I dont appreciate it. I do. I hope everyone has a good swap.

Hey!!! My swap partner got the stuff I had sent and liked it so for me it was a pleasant experience AND she will probably be joining us here some time! How cool is that??

tls

Hey!!! My swap partner got the stuff I had sent and liked it so for me it was a pleasant experience AND she will probably be joining us here some time! How cool is that??

tls

that's because you're a good shopper....what did you expect?

Hey!!! My swap partner got the stuff I had sent and liked it so for me it was a pleasant experience AND she will probably be joining us here some time! How cool is that??

tls

That is cool :) The more the merrier on slickdeals.

I understand what you mean. I guess I am used to other swaps I have been involved in and I sent her my likes and dislikes. I have gotten used to sending my swap partners lots of goodies. And I used that same enthusiasm on what I sent. Its a learning experience and I probably wont participate in one where it is really anonymous-like. Its not that I dont appreciate it. I do. I hope everyone has a good swap.

By next year you'll probably have more than enough posts to do the slickdeals swap :) I forgot about it this year...but last year was a BLAST.

It took a week to get my swap partners address...I ordered the gift online and had it shipped to her, she should receive it tomorrow. I emailed her back and told her to be expecting it, but havn't heard a word back. I'm not very optimistic that i'll receive anything in return.
Oh well, I hope she likes it, and has a wonderful Christmas.

It took a week to get my swap partners address...I ordered the gift online and had it shipped to her, she should receive it tomorrow. I emailed her back and told her to be expecting it, but havn't heard a word back. I'm not very optimistic that i'll receive anything in return.
Oh well, I hope she likes it, and has a wonderful Christmas.

I would have liked to see a 'gift give' where people were matched up with people serving in the military and send them something they like with no intention of receiving anything in return...that would have been very rewarding.

I would have liked to see a 'gift give' where people were matched up with people serving in the military and send them something they like with no intention of receiving anything in return...that would have been very rewarding.

You can do that any time...


http://www.anysoldier.com/WhereToSend/

A huge list of addresses for soldiers there. You can send to specific individuals and some of them will also distribute to others they are stationed with, especially those who might not receive mail of their own.

You can stuff a 2-3 day priority flat rate box (pretty good sized one!) which is around $8; since it goes to an APO it doesn't cost you any more than if it were going to stay here in the states. There is a list on the site of things you cannot or should not send. We send out two boxes each Christmas, one to a male soldier and one to a female. We cram them full of little things like personal care items and bags of candy. We also save things like seasoning packets from take out restaurants and include hands full of those as well. We tuck every little nook and cranny of those boxes as full as we can get them. And then a few times throughout the year, we will pick two more names and do the same. They enjoy stuff not only at the holidays and it's especially nice when it's an off time of year and no one is hoping or expecting goodie packages!

And write them a letter! It's fun to get your kids involved or even their whole classroom can "adopt" a soldier and write them throughout the year, sending off a letter a week, so they have something to look forward to on a regular basis. Most of them will even write back, especially to kids.

tls

I would have liked to see a 'gift give' where people were matched up with people serving in the military and send them something they like with no intention of receiving anything in return...that would have been very rewarding.

Now that is a great idea! Maybe next year we could coordinate something like that through slickdeals. I'm sure there are plenty of military spouses you could hook us up with names and addys :)

Now that is a great idea! Maybe next year we could coordinate something like that through slickdeals. I'm sure there are plenty of military spouses you could hook us up with names and addys :)
That would be excellent idea!! :nod:

It is fun and interesting to read everyone's ideas!

I got a bottle of 007 Bong Girl Perfume today from my partner in the Bzz swap.

You can see it here:
http://shop.avon.com/shop/product.aspx?from=product.aspx&pf_id=35097&from=search&find_spec=Bond+Girl&camp=200901&dir_delivery=1&rep_delivery=1

I am pretty happy about it! I hope she likes (and gets before Christmas) what I sent her!!!

I got a bottle of 007 Bong Girl Perfume today from my partner in the Bzz swap.

I am pretty happy about it! I hope she likes (and gets before Christmas) what I sent her!!!

you got a bong? :eek:

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

You can do that any time...


http://www.anysoldier.com/WhereToSend/

A huge list of addresses for soldiers there. You can send to specific individuals and some of them will also distribute to others they are stationed with, especially those who might not receive mail of their own.

tls
I have been a volunteer here:

http://www.booksforsoldiers.com/

For a couple of years. You can get a name and address of someone who do not receive much mail, and send them things. I have sent a lot more than books. I sent almost our entire VHS collection, tons of books, but also tons of goodies boxes. I never expect anything in return, but have had contact with maybe 10-15 of the people I have sent to.

I got a bottle of 007 Bong Girl Perfume today from my partner in the Bzz swap.
You can see it here:
http://shop.avon.com/shop/product.aspx?from=product.aspx&pf_id=35097&from=search&find_spec=Bond+Girl&camp=200901&dir_delivery=1&rep_delivery=1 (http://slickdeals.net/?sdtid=820500&u2=http://shop.avon.com/shop/product.aspx?from=product.aspx&pf_id=35097&from=search&find_spec=Bond+Girl&camp=200901&dir_delivery=1&rep_delivery=1)
I am pretty happy about it! I hope she likes (and gets before Christmas) what I sent her!!!
you got a bong? :eek:
:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:
OMG!! I clicked the link just to be sure that I wasn't seeing things!!!
:scratch: Where's YOUR mind been lately JReule??!!?? :huh:

I just submitted a report for Boston Market and it was reviewed within 30 minutes - must be a slow day at the hive! Unfortunately while the reply was enthusiastic, it appears I didn't get any points (I logged in and looked under perks assuming I'd have to accept some points, but all I had were a bunch of womlets.) :(

I just submitted a report for Boston Market and it was reviewed within 30 minutes - must be a slow day at the hive! Unfortunately while the reply was enthusiastic, it appears I didn't get any points (I logged in and looked under perks assuming I'd have to accept some points, but all I had were a bunch of womlets.) :(

That would be a mistake. Write and ask them about it. I don't think they ever give a report NO points.

tls

That would be a mistake. Write and ask them about it. I don't think they ever give a report NO points.

tls

I just logged in again to contact them, and 50 points were waiting under my "bzzperks".. Whew! Had me worried...

You should get BONUS points for even Bzzing that craptacular campaign! :lol:

I couldn't believe Avon was selling something called Bong Girl, I had to click too!

My Bzz Swap Buddies package should arrive today. She wanted gloves, but didn't respond when I asked what size...so...I sent her a pair of cashmere gloves, a pair of leather gloves and a pair of isotoner gloves. Two were one size fits all and the leather pair were a 7.5...I've not heard from my swap buddy since her initial email with her address and what she wanted. Nothing received on my end...

After reading about the Bzz Holiday Swaps, if this was offered again next year, would you join in?

After reading about the Bzz Holiday Swaps, if this was offered again next year, would you join in?

I don't no if I would join next year are not!
Me and my sister sent our gifts on Dec.11.And our swap buddys email us and like both gifts.Me and my sister have not got our gifts yet.

dont feel bad, i sent mine a amazon certificate and i havent recived anything yet either. will post if i do though

Merry Christmas everyone, thanks for making bzzing even more fun!!

Have a wonderful Christmas and may this new year bring you all new campaigns.

Hugs!
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:sheep::sheep::sheep:
:sheep:

Might be old news, but there was a Garden hose survey on my Bzz Page (3 mypoints)

i had the same one on mine

Hi all, new to this thread. I corresponded with my partner and sent gift. Haven't heard back or recieved anything, but thats ok. What I'm most upset about is told her about slickdeals.net. Anyone that stiffs someone doesn't deserve to get any slickdeals. :lol:

My sway partner recieved my gift and told me she was late getting mine out...

My Bzz Swap Buddies package should arrive today. She wanted gloves, but didn't respond when I asked what size...so...I sent her a pair of cashmere gloves, a pair of leather gloves and a pair of isotoner gloves. Two were one size fits all and the leather pair were a 7.5...I've not heard from my swap buddy since her initial email with her address and what she wanted. Nothing received on my end...

This just makes me sad... that so many seem to have not had a pleasant experience with this swap. I enjoyed the gift swap and getting to know my swap partner a little bit. She may actually join us here after the holidays settle down. We didn't tell or ask each other what we specifically wanted... to me that seems... I dunno... hard to explain I guess. We just discussed a little bit about things we like and that made it easy enough.

Would I do this again? I am not sure. I have a feeling though that BzzAgent will probably not do this again. With the fairly high percentage *here* that seem to have been disappointed with it, I would tend to assume the range of *unhappiness* across all agents who participated is probably proportional to some extent. I think the people at the hive are ready to crawl under desks and hide at this point.

tls

Add me to the list of bzzagents who got stiffed by their swap partner. At least I feel good that I kept my end of the deal.

Just so everyone knows, if you had a partner in the northwest, our mail service is SEVERELY disabled right now...I haven't gotten anything from the mailman in over a week. We have close to 2 feet of snow on the ground. No UPS either :( FedEx did make it up one day last week. I have about 6 or 7 presents that are not here for X-mas.

CabinFever, are you getting mail where you're at?

I didn't even do this, did not get what to do.

I actually had a good experience-my swap partner and I just swapped addresses nothing about likes/dislikes etc. She makes jewelry and I got a really neat necklace/bracelet from her and I sent her locally made toffee and an ornament from a parish we twin with in El Salvador. It was fun!

Add me to the list of bzzagents who got stiffed by their swap partner. At least I feel good that I kept my end of the deal.

Put me on that list too...

Another stiffed one here.:( I ordered her gift from kohls and it was delivered last Thursday. But nothing from her end.

Just so everyone knows, if you had a partner in the northwest, our mail service is SEVERELY disabled right now...I haven't gotten anything from the mailman in over a week. We have close to 2 feet of snow on the ground. No UPS either :( FedEx did make it up one day last week. I have about 6 or 7 presents that are not here for X-mas.

CabinFever, are you getting mail where you're at?

Yes, I'm getting mail (thankfully). My partner emailed me and said she forgot all about it, although we had exchange addresses and gift ideas, and wished Merry Christmas with no mention of what I sent to her (which was mailed about a week before she emailed me).

So sorry to hear that some of you got "stiffed" on your gifts. I've been reading posts from when with swap thing began and some of those at the other end don't seem to exist after signing up. If one did not have 150% intentions of participating, then don't do it! I did not participate in the swap.

Nonetheless, with the horid weather we've been having, delivery has kinda sucked for all of us. I'm in south central Wisconsin and we've got a lot of snow but stuff is still being delivered. I had a couple packages delivered on Wednesday that were literally glazed with ice. Feel sorry for the postmen tromping through the unshoveled sidewalks.

It is only Christmas Day and your goodies may come through a day or so late - I hope so for all of ya!

:hug2: Have a safe and very Merry Christmas! :hug2:

Hi all, new to this thread. I corresponded with my partner and sent gift. Haven't heard back or recieved anything, but thats ok. What I'm most upset about is told her about slickdeals.net. Anyone that stiffs someone doesn't deserve to get any slickdeals. :lol:

i totally agree with you on this one. so far i got stiffed too. i sent mine a amazon gift card through email and havent heard back from partnere yet. i even emailed to make sure she got it, and no answer. maybe will be late, but my mail is fine here.

My buzz swap partner was in NH in the ice storm,had no power for days and went out to find a store that was open and had power to get my gift and get it sent.She said there wasnt much open,but she sent a nice gift and went to a lot of trouble to get it.I would have accepted an Im sorry in her case.I guess I got lucky,sorry to hear so many got stiffed.Im a little surprised,you wouldnt think so many would have signed up to do this and then not do it.We should just have our own gift swap here next year.

I didn't do the Bzz swap. We spent money on our Grandkids and none else. We did donate a few dollars to charity. I'm sorry some of you got ripped off. That is sad.

I know alot of people that got stiffed in this exchange. should have been a banner that stated:

SWAP AT YOUR OWN RISK

Everyone who had a problem and did not get anything, I would suggest waiting a few more days and then letting Bzz know about it. I think at the very least, with the negative feedback on this, they will not do it again.

There were plenty of ways to do this swap without having to leave the house, even if all you were able to do was send something like an online gift code, as I know some did. I ordered online and got free shipping which made it really easy and inexpensive for me to still send something nice. My partner belongs to a monthly craft club and sent me a couple projects from that, and I loved them. Neither one of us had to go to huge expense or trouble to send something nice that we both enjoyed receiving.

There was absolutely no excuse for anyone to sign up and then not do this, and not keep in contact. It's just rude.

tls

So far I've completed my exchange on my part.My partner stated thru email she received it and that she sent hers a bit late due to the weather up north. We'll see if it comes. I believe she was being honest so we'll see. I agree w/ everyone. I didn't do it to get something but rather to meet someone new and b/c I thought it would be fun! I agree for those who feel they should've organized this back in Nov and demanded del confirmation! I sent w/ Del Conf and also emailed it to my partner. She stated hers was mailed from the post office and should get here about Friday (today) so far the mail hasn't run yet so we'll see.! I'll keep ya all posted! Also I agree, for those who sign up and do NOT fulfill their part they should be either suspended or eliminated! This was NOT mandatory and I truly believe that if you sign up to do it then just do it! Nobody twisted anyone's arm into signing up!

My swap partner did receive my gift. I sent some really nice body salts and a scoop, and some purfume spray and other body stuff! She said she really liked it and was sorry hers was going to be late due to the weather. So hoping my swap worked out! I figured we're the same age (47yrs young) w/ kids about the same age, hers a few years younger then mine, so that something for one's self would be appropriate.
I was fortunate w/ my work SS swap. I got the person I had 4 lenox elephants for her collection and a throw to keep herself warm at work (they keep it cold and she was always complaining about being cold)- she loved it! My person gave me a wonderful gift from the heart- a very nice hot/cold spa set for the eyes and neck and a neck wrap too! She knew about my conditions and thought this would be very appropriate! Nice to know she thought this through b/c I saw some of the swaps and felt bad for those people! Guess when one does things from the heart things tend to come back to us tenfold! At least for me it does! Think about it! ;-)

Everyone who had a problem and did not get anything, I would suggest waiting a few more days and then letting Bzz know about it. I think at the very least, with the negative feedback on this, they will not do it again.
They'll be sending out a survey for the swap. I would love to know the results.

From Bzz Site When I Press On Report For The Swap:
Why Can't I Report?
Some Campaigns have no BzzReports. Instead we collect info via surveys. Be on the look out for updates on your Agent Home.

Add me to the list of bzzagents who got stiffed by their swap partner. At least I feel good that I kept my end of the deal.

That's too bad. This is exactly why I chose not to get in on this one because that is exactly what would happen to me. It just stinks that there's always a few people out there that have to ruin it. :(

I don't know if this is old news but the

2009 Dodge Ram 1500 Post Campaign Survey Is now up.


And on another note, still no bzz swap gift from my partner.

Today I got my cover girl Lipstain in the mail and it comes with a red makeup bag : )

Well my gift from my exchange partner arrived today! ;-) So I guess this swap worked out well for us both! sorry to those of you who experienced problems or got "Stiffed".
I received a very nice shawl pocket blanket and a package of holiday message M&M's and a nice card!
Going to BZZAGENT now to see if I can post it.Says some don't allow posting will have to wait for a survey ..says approx 5 days!

Dodge post campaign survey is up.

Also wanted to let you all know I just posted a thread in freebies about Sony and a program they are doing to donate ebook libraries to school. you can check my posts to find it. Literacy is one of the issues I am almost rabid about, so when there is a chance to help, I do my best to promote it. The Sony program will take about 2 minutes of your time.

tls

Something interested occurred to me: we've all heard about the people who start multiple accounts at their friends and relatives houses -- I wonder how many people who did that signed up for the gift exchange and got a bunch of gifts without having to send any out?

Just a thought.

Maybe a better idea would have been to have a campaign for one of the online sites that sets up the Secret Santa matchups and have it go through that.

Any good buzz campaigns lately?

Any good buzz campaigns lately?

Just the CoverGirl Outlast Lipstain one :)

Aw I missed that one

Today I got my cover girl Lipstain in the mail and it comes with a red makeup bag : )

Did yours actually come with a Lipstain, too? Just wondering because all my kit came with was a red makeup bag and coupons for $1.00 off :(

I got the Cover Girl kit today and it came with the lipstain (in the color I picked), coupons and a red makeup bag. I'm sure you were supposed to get the lipstain! I'd let them know.

didn't get offered the covergirl camp. Not that I prob. would use it?
I second the idea-should do our own swap next year...some homemade blueberry flavo. alch. would be appreciated!!

didn't get offered the covergirl camp. Not that I prob. would use it?
I second the idea-should do our own swap next year...some homemade blueberry flavo. alch. would be appreciated!!
Try Melsh's recipe... It's the BEST!!! :drool2:
:hug:
... to stay On topic... I'm still waiting for my CoverGirl kit... :grin:

I got my CG lipstain campaign today. I got a full sized product as well as coupons and a CG bag. Hth!

I got my CG lipstain campaign today. I got a full sized product as well as coupons and a CG bag. Hth!
I got mine yesterday...the CG lipstain is nice and so is the bag!

Still waiting for an answer from my swap buddy..I asked her to let me know when she got it and how she liked it (almost 2 weeks ago) and she said she would. I know she got it because I have the tracking number. Also said she was sending out my gift last Saturday. I'm not holding my breath. At least I know I held up my end of the deal! :)

I got my CG lipstain campaign today. I got a full sized product as well as coupons and a CG bag. Hth!

I am jelous I would have loved to get in that campaign. I love makeup. So far I have been only offered stuff you have to pay for like a gaming system or the plum credit card for small businesses which I dont have.

The garden hose survey was finally up on my home page today. 1 question = 3 points.

I just read the bzz guide on the lipstain and I can't wait to get it.

I agree with Katylyn

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Update on the Bzz Swap....my gift was sent and received. Nothing on my end...not even a stinkin' email that says, "Sucks to be you, JBJ"

This has been a disheartening experience. I"d like to say I didn't expect anything, but I think the word "swap" pretty much is saying "two way deal".

Probably won't be signing up next year due to this year's experience...and it seems to be the majority...too many one sided swaps to make it fun.

<yawn>

Update on the Bzz Swap....my gift was sent and received. Nothing on my end...not even a stinkin' email that says, "Sucks to be you, JBJ"

This has been a disheartening experience. I"d like to say I didn't expect anything, but I think the word "swap" pretty much is saying "two way deal".

Probably won't be signing up next year due to this year's experience...and it seems to be the majority...too many one sided swaps to make it fun.

I'm sorry that you haven't heard anything yet but don't give up hope. Maybe your partner is as feable-minded as me. I thought I had sent out my gift but then realized the day before Christmas that I still had it at home. It's been sitting here wrapped, addressed, and ready to mail. I had gum surgery the day before Xmas so I still couldn't get it out. It took me until today to send a note apologizing to my partner and letting her know that I will send her gift out tomorrow. I feel terrible. She sent me some very nice gifts that I received two days before Xmas.

Anyway, good luck to you and any one else that is still waiting.

I sent out, got nothing back. No emails beyond her name and address and that's all it was.

I just hope bzz offers something for those of use that got screwed.

I sent out, got nothing back. No emails beyond her name and address and that's all it was.

I just hope bzz offers something for those of use that got screwed.

This was an *at your own risk* deal. Bzz did, and offered, nothing beyond a name and email address. As I have said before, I would wait a few more days, as the mail does get slow at the holidays, and yes, some could have mailed late for various reasons... although there is NO excuse for not letting a partner know about it and apologizing. If nothing shows up over the next week, then let Bzz know about it. I am betting they will not do this again.

tls

I just think the people that don't send a thing should be held responsible. I should have passed this up.

OMG that is horrible :( I can't believe how many people are getting screwed on the swap thing! My partner was great! We both sent our gifts and loved them both :) I thought it was a lot of fun! But I feel bad for those of you who got nothing in return :( That is horrible.

It is sad how you say you bet they will not do this again and I think you are right but don'/t a lot of things go that way and get ruined just because of a few?

It's sad, but really are any of your surprised? Think about how many items from Bzzagent mysteriously appear on eBay.

It is sad how you say you bet they will not do this again and I think you are right but don'/t a lot of things go that way and get ruined just because of a few?

There are quite a few of us that didn't receive a return gift. I knew that when I only received a name and address from my bzzswap buddy that I probably wouldn't be receiving anything. I sent my gift anyway because I signed up for the campaign and wanted to send my buddy a gift to spread some Christmas cheer. I hope that they enjoyed it.

I probably won't sign up next year.

My partner ws great as well... we both got our packages and she seemed to like hers. i would do this next year and take my chances getting a bad partner it is about hte giving anyways.

I probably won't sign up for the gift swap next year if it is offered again.

Getting stiffed sucks!! LOL

Well I am not feeling as bad anymore, I sent out about $50 worth of nice stuff and Then finally after my swap buddy received mine she gave me a code for restaurant.com but there are no restaurants around me on there, and the ones that are like an hour away you have to spend $50 just to use the $25 Gift Certificate at least she sent something.

I thought long and hard about what to send my partner.... and I thought it was a very thoughtful gift. She never sent a thank you :(

Geez, I don't belong to this swap thing, and after reading all of this...I am glad I don't..it is a shame that a lot of good has gotten such a short end of the stick...it is a shame that so many of you had been taken advantage of.