Secret Santa | 270 Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 (edited) Oh boy, OHHHHHH BOOOOYYYYY. IIIIIIIT'S KRIMAA! Spooky month is done so that means it is Christmas time because there is nothing inbetween. This is going to be the fourth annual VGS Secret Santa. If you would like to participate, please read the directions thoroughly: 1. Send Secret Santa a PM with your real name, your address, and a LIST of items that are $50 or less. The more specific the better. If I get any of these lists with all $100+ items on them, I won't even ask you for a revised list; you'll just be out of this year's Secret Santa. Because that's naughty. And not even a sexy kind of naughty. 1a. Also please indicate if you can ship internationally. It does require you to be a bit more prompt on shipping due to how long it will take to reach its destination. If you do not indicate whether or not you will ship, the default will be no. 2. Once I receive your list, you will be entered into the SS participant list. 3. Signups will end at 10:00 pm Eastern on Saturday November 11th. That's a whole 10 days, it shouldn't take you THAT long to get your list in order. 4. Santa hopes to have recipients matched up and your lists sent out by end of day November 13th if not earlier. Santa and any helpers (see e.g. elves) will try to get it done earlier due to the time constraints! 5. Once your gifts are shipped, please PM Santa with the tracking number! This is very important, so don't lose it. 6. Deadline to ship in your own country is Dec 9th. International is Dec 2rd. (I understand that's a quick turnaround for those with international recipients, but we also have to consider international shipping times.) If you have ANY concerns about hitting that date, it is super important to be in communication with santa. 7. Have fun! I'll post a reveal thread Christmas morning for you to show off your goodies, but no revealing before! Also, as tempting as it may be, it's no fun to open it early! Throw it under the tree, Santa knows when you've opened it early... Also, Santa has some basic rules to follow: 1. In order to participate, you must have joined VGS before this thread was made and you must have posted a few times. 2. PLAN ON BUYING SOMETHING. Don't assume you can just pull some stuff off your shelf. 3. Plan on spending a minimum of $60-75 before shipping. Take that into consideration before buying your recipient that limited edition, gold plated, KFC gaming console. If you don't want to take this seriously or plan on being a grinch, don't bother signing up. 4. DO NOT MESSAGE YOUR RECIPIENT. If you need clarification, please reach out to Secret Santa. 5. No public complaining about your gift/list/etc. People generally try their best with these things, but if you have a legitimate complaint, PM either Santa or VGS site staff. 6. We reserve the right to refuse Secret Santa entry to anyone. This will especially apply if you've been on Santa's naughty list before. Don't be a grinch, being such may result in your inability to participate in future years (it will also give Santa a mad headache). 7. Try to be prompt, especially with international shipping. Keep in mind that this time of year is rather difficult on postal workers, try to get stuff in before the massive rush. 8. It is REALLY not recommended to do drop shipping. It can be confusing to the person receiving the gift and they may just open it up early. On top of that, if the wrong thing is shipped or gets damaged due to bad seller packing, it can lead to a bummer of a Christmas gift. 9. Also we STRONLY ask that you post in the reveal thread, to share what you received and express gratitude to your Santa for their efforts to send you something nice. If you have any questions, feel free to ask them here or send me a message. Edited November 12, 2023 by Secret Santa 4 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacepup | 2,404 Administrator · Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 Yeaaaaaaaaaaaa woo, I'm in as usual. (Reminder to others - posting here isn't enough - gotta send the info/list to Santy also before the deadline!) 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeldaFreak | 3,600 Events Team · Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 I'm in, as always! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePhleo | 2,185 Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 I've been a bad boy Santa. I forgot to sign up last year I'm in this year though. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LastCat | 246 Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 It's too early for Christmas. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Secret Santa | 270 Posted November 2, 2023 Author Share Posted November 2, 2023 18 minutes ago, LastCat said: It's too early for Christmas. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murray | 2,448 Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murray | 2,448 Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 55 minutes ago, Secret Santa said: 1 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AverageOliver98 | 719 Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 OOOOOOOHHHHH BOOOOOOOOOOIIIIIIIIII!!! In again, like usual 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireHazard51 | 2,043 Social Team · Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 What's that Santa? Little boys and girls need some Christmas joy?!?! I'm on the job and don't worry about giving me a wish list. I know what they want! Spoiler 1 1 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a3quit4s | 4,098 Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 Oh I’m in. I hate coming up with the $50 list though, didn’t it used to be just tell the person your interests and they go from there? THINGS WERE JUST BETTER BACK IN THE DAY YOU YOUNGINS DONT EVEN KNOW ANY BETTER 2 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesRobot | 5,800 Events Team · Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireHazard51 | 2,043 Social Team · Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 23 minutes ago, a3quit4s said: Oh I’m in. I hate coming up with the $50 list though, didn’t it used to be just tell the person your interests and they go from there? THINGS WERE JUST BETTER BACK IN THE DAY YOU YOUNGINS DONT EVEN KNOW ANY BETTER Nothing stops you from leaving things open ended AND giving some specific items incase someone has no clue what to buy you and also avoids buying you something you already own. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacepup | 2,404 Administrator · Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 25 minutes ago, a3quit4s said: Oh I’m in. I hate coming up with the $50 list though, didn’t it used to be just tell the person your interests and they go from there? THINGS WERE JUST BETTER BACK IN THE DAY YOU YOUNGINS DONT EVEN KNOW ANY BETTER What I do is sorta a mixture. I don't like just listing specific items for people to buy - so I'll give some information about my general interests, and then maybe toss a few things on there as well. I like giving the person plenty of options with how they want to shop. So you can definitely still talk about your broad interests if you'd like. Just don't make it too vague or difficult, and maybe include some items as well. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a3quit4s | 4,098 Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 (edited) I put some specific stuff and put some stuff in case someone wants to use their imagination. I usually just sign up as an elf but the last two years everyone has gotten a gift so I’ll just play the real game this year! It’s good to know you don’t need to be super specific though cause I didn’t want to end up on Mokeys naughty list lmao Edited November 2, 2023 by a3quit4s 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalterWhiteJr. | 1,162 Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 I am so in. My favorite VGS activity. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Splain | 2,569 Editorials Team · Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 in 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LutherDestroysTheGond | 690 Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 Once more into the breach. Just like Dunkirk, eh old boy. I'm in 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fleck586 | 300 Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 Missed this last year. This was always my favorite. In! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fcgamer | 4,723 Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 I'm in, just send me some Cincinnati skyline chili and some pretzels and I'm good. If you're gonna deliver in person, feel free to smuggle me some hams too 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koifish | 556 Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 8 hours ago, fcgamer said: I'm in, just send me some Cincinnati skyline chili and some pretzels and I'm good. If you're gonna deliver in person, feel free to smuggle me some hams too Skyline is part of why NE Ohioans refer to Cincinnati as "Northern Kentucky". Better to increase the distance in any way you can. Anyway, I'm in for this year. Some way or another, I'll figure out some stuff that I want. 2 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiztor | 851 Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 i am IN~! for (i think) the 4th consecutive year! this, alongside Ink-Tober, are my favorite things about this board. 23 hours ago, a3quit4s said: I put some specific stuff and put some stuff in case someone wants to use their imagination. this is my go-to as well. Put a few things i'm specifically interested in, but also a broader list of my interests, and hope that my SS has fun with it. I want to leave it open to interpretation but not so vague that the person feels like they are playing a guessing game. This shouldn't be stressful, and i hope my SS doesn't feel that it is. In that vein, i haven't even been very good this year, so sending coal is always a choice! also, if Skyline chili is an option, toss that on my list as well! 4 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a3quit4s | 4,098 Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 Chili on a hot dog I can get into, chili on spaghetti sounds gross lmao 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koifish | 556 Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 19 hours ago, a3quit4s said: Chili on a hot dog I can get into, chili on spaghetti sounds gross lmao Don't forget the cheese on top, and eat it with a spoon too. It's really more like a 3 layer dip. And if you think that's weird, wait until you try the chilito. I swear, skyline's menu is just a bunch of cursed food ideas. Good greek salads though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesRobot | 5,800 Events Team · Posted November 4, 2023 Share Posted November 4, 2023 3 hours ago, koifish said: ...wait until you try the chilito. Been had Chilitos from Taco Bell nigh on 30 years since they were on the 79¢ menu. Not just a Cincinnati thing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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