The Source Secret Santa 2008.

[socialite]

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I wanted to gauge possible interest in creating an annual Secret Santa here at The Source.
It would be nice during this financially tight holiday season if we as a community could provide Legacy playable cards that others could benefit from.

We will be creating an address bank from which participating members can send out gifts on an individual basis. If you would like to join in please PM me your address.

Take Notice:
1. As to make this worthwhile, the minimum value of each gift should be 10-15 USD and consist of Legacy playable cards.

2. Please refrain from sending lower quality bulk common/garbage rare cards. If you are going to participate please use common sense when picking cards to send. The gift you send by no means needs to exceed the minimum value or consist of super rare foils, but it would be nice for people to receive cards they would actually use. Also realize that just because you send out Xx USD value in cards does not mean you will receive the same amount back.

3. When mailing please use top loaders, no one likes bent cards.

Participating members so far:
Ertai's Familiar
Frenger
DalkonCledwin
Jak.
Magic Fanatic
Phoenix Ignition
Fons
That kid you all hate
Afro
Swing4Five
AngryTroll
Kadishack
Jaynel
Rockout
Klaus
Heroicraptor
Gambit
DuxDucis

If you want to participate the deadline for sending me your address is November 30th.

Thanks and Happy Holidays.

[KillemallCFH]

Your usage of the word 'whom' is appallingly bad.

As far as the actual idea, it is certainly in good spirits, but trying to coordinate it seems like way more trouble than it is worth.

[socialite]

Your usage of the word 'whom' is appallingly bad.

As far as the actual idea, it is certainly in good spirits, but trying to coordinate it seems like way more trouble than it is worth.

lol.

I honestly do not believe it to be that difficult. Pick some cards, mail them to an address, and wait.

[Frenger]

I think it would be easier to have the organize get everyone's address and then PM each member one address for them to send the cards to. That way postage is only paid one time per transaction, and the organizer wont have to sent everything, which would cost a lot in postage.

That said, I'm in. I'll be hookin some lucky sourcer up with some german foils if we get this rolling. :cool:

[Jak]

I think this could be cool. Hopefully this gets started and nothing gets messed up.

[socialite]

I think it would be easier to have the organize get everyone's address and then PM each member one address for them to send the cards to. That way postage is only paid one time per transaction, and the organizer wont have to sent everything, which would cost a lot in postage.

That said, I'm in. I'll be hookin some lucky sourcer up with some german foils if we get this rolling. :cool:

Yeah thats why I suggested both methods. It seems as though it would be easier to just collect addresses and distribute them to members.

If you would like to join in please PM me your address. I will edit the original post and add in a list of participating members.

[Frenger]

It would probably also be good to set a standard amount for everyone to make their gift. That way, nobody will send out a fetchland and get a $2 rare.

I think $10-$15 would be fair, since it's not too high but still makes it worth the time, effort and postage.

[socialite]

It would probably also be good to set an amount to make your gift. That way, nobody will send out a fetchland and get a $2 rare.

I think $10-$15 would be fair, since it's not too high but still makes it worth the time, effort and postage.

Sounds good to me.

[That kid you all hate]

I'll do it.

[DalkonCledwin]

I also think that the Secret Santa thing should have a rule against sending Bulk Commons, as I feel it would be disapointing to send 1 or 2 rares, and then recieve like 50 to 100 Bulk Commons in exchange.... but that is just me.

[Jak]

I also think that the Secret Santa thing should have a rule against sending Bulk Commons, as I feel it would be disapointing to send 1 or 2 rares, and then recieve like 50 to 100 Bulk Commons in exchange.... but that is just me.

Personally, I would rather get Brainstorms, Dazes, Ponders, Lightning Bolts, etc over a crap rare.

[DalkonCledwin]

Personally, I would rather get Brainstorms, Dazes, Ponders, Lightning Bolts, etc over a crap rare.

I suppose this is true....

Hadn't thought of that....

Then again, the only cards I really can send out are either my burn stuff (which I would rather not trade off) or some "crap rares" >.<

[socialite]

I added a little note about cards.



Edit: Would like to see more people involved. Cmon folks.

[DalkonCledwin]

yeah I would also like to see more people involved... the more people involved the better this will be, and the more likely it will be repeated next year. This is an excellent way to improve (or at least equalize) ones collection. Come on folks, please register for this

[Fons]

Im interested.
This seems like a perfectly good idea.

[That kid you all hate]

why didn't you put me on the list?

[socialite]

why didn't you put me on the list?

I excluded you because it was apparent that you did not take the time to read the entirety of the original post.


Holiday Spirit people, get involved! The deadline for joining this is going to be November 30th.

[Afro]

I'll join if I don't have to deal with people outside of NA. LMK.

[Fons]

I'll join if I don't have to deal with people outside of NA. LMK.

same here, postage becomes much more expensive otherwise.

[Frenger]

same here, postage becomes much more expensive otherwise.

80 Cents is too much? Because thats what it costs* to send an envelope with a toploader to Europe.

*If i recall correctly from when I was in the states. From Europe to NA is 0,85 €

[Afro]

80 Cents is too much? Because thats what it costs* to send an envelope with a toploader to Europe.

*If i recall correctly from when I was in the states. From Europe to NA is 0,85 €

As someone who for a 2 year time period sold cards almost strictly to Europeans through eBay, I just don't want the hassle if my package gets caught up in customs. I plan to send my card(s) via bubble mailer and I have been the victim of a lot of "lost" or delayed deliveries. I just don't want to hear the person I'm supposed to send to bitching that their cards haven't arrived.

[Phoenix Ignition]

As someone who for a 2 year time period sold cards almost strictly to Europeans through eBay, I just don't want the hassle if my package gets caught up in customs. I plan to send my card(s) via bubble mailer and I have been the victim of a lot of "lost" or delayed deliveries. I just don't want to hear the person I'm supposed to send to bitching that their cards haven't arrived.

The whole point is the spirit of giving. I think we can all assume that whoever signs up for this isn't doing it to get cards and screw someone over. I'd like to think that everyone will send an envelope of cards... if you wanted to screw someone over we could just send crappy bulk cards that we all have left over. So if someone doesn't receive their cards, we can hopefully assume it isn't the sender's fault.

[Mordel]

Bah, I have some awesome legacy cards at home that I will never get the chance to use probably, but I won't be able to get at them until the later part of December. There's always next year.

Question out of curiosity: how is the insanity of postal service during the Yuletide season going to be dealt with? Are gifts going to be sent before the scramble, after or are gifts going to just be thrown into the eye of the storm?

[socialite]

@ Afro, I was planning on taking any out of North American people myself, to avoid people bitching about postage. Please send me your address and I will make sure you get an individual in North America.

@ Mordel, The deadline to join is November 30th. I would like to have people mail out their gifts by no later than the 10th of December, I believe that will leave plenty of time for packages to arrive around the major holidays.

As far as ripping, this has been on my mind and I am obviously avoiding people who seem suspicious. Despite that there is nothing I can really do to insure people will get a gift. It really comes down to the honor system. This is partly why gifts really should not exceed 10-15 USD. This may be a huge concern for some people, for me I try to pay it no mind as I believe this community is above it.

[That kid you all hate]

thanks. My reading comprehension clearly needs work.:eek:

[Mordel]

I hope this goes for everyone because if things go well, I might be able to shoot some good stuff peoples' way next year. I'd really like for some of my legacy cards to find good homes.

[Phoenix Ignition]

As far as ripping, this has been on my mind and I am obviously avoiding people who seem suspicious. Despite that there is nothing I can really do to insure people will get a gift. It really comes down to the honor system. This is partly why gifts really should not exceed 10-15 USD. This may be a huge concern for some people, for me I try to pay it no mind as I believe this community is above it.

If anyone seriously joins an online secret santa with the intention of ripping someone out of $10-15 then they can just GTFO. Honestly... I really hope no one would ever sink that low.

[socialite]

If anyone seriously joins an online secret santa with the intention of ripping someone out of $10-15 then they can just GTFO. Honestly... I really hope no one would ever sink that low.

Exactly, thats why Im not paying it any mind.

[socialite]

6 More days to sign up. I will be sending out addresses on the 30th of November.

[AngryTroll]

I'm in, thanks for organizing this. Sounds like a blast.

PM Sent.

[Kadishack]

Count me in.

[Afro]

Count me in.

Shotty on Kadi's cards ;)

[DalkonCledwin]

Shotty on Kadi's cards ;)

um... no calling shot gun!

[socialite]

Done and Done.

[Jaynel]

This sounds fun! I'm down.

[socialite]

This sounds fun! I'm down.

PM me your address, please.

For the record if someone posts here without sending me your address in a PM first Im going to just ignore you.

[Phoenix Ignition]

For the record if someone posts here without sending me your address in a PM first Im going to just ignore you.

Christmas spirit be damned!

[socialite]

Christmas spirit be damned!

COAL COAL COAL RAWR RAWR RAWR

[klaus]

Count me in!
"I need to somehow get rid of playsets of Grim Tutors and Imperial Recruiters afterall..."
(address sent)

[Zach Tartell]

I am grossly offended that this is not called "the Soruce secret Hanukkah Harry."

[socialite]

I am grossly offended that this is not called "the Soruce secret Hanukkah Harry."

Rut OH. Shalom?

[Frenger]

Count me in!
"I need to somehow get rid of playsets of Grim Tutors and Imperial Recruiters afterall..."
(address sent)

You know Ertai, you should really hook us europeans together to like, save on postage and stuff...

[socialite]

You know Ertai, you should really hook us europeans together to like, save on postage and stuff...

:frown:


I'll join if I don't have to deal with people outside of NA. LMK.


same here, postage becomes much more expensive otherwise.


80 Cents is too much? Because thats what it costs* to send an envelope with a toploader to Europe.

*If i recall correctly from when I was in the states. From Europe to NA is 0,85 €

COAL COAL COAL RAWR RAWR RAWR. :tongue:

[klaus]

You know Ertai, you should really hook us europeans together to like, save on postage and stuff...

Got the joke?!

[socialite]

Two days left for this shit, get on it. Ill be sending out addresses this Sunday.

[Dan Turner]

I am so excited I picked out all kinds of cool crap to send out now if I only had an address to send it to.

[socialite]

All addresses have been sent out. Please try and send your gift no later than December 10th. If there are any issues with the address I sent you let me know (didn't receive one etc.). Please respond to the message I sent you so I know you have received the address.

Thank you and happy holidays!

[Jaynel]

So, being Jewish I haven't done this Secret Santa thing before so I was wondering about something. Do we let the person know who we are or does that defeat the purpose?

[klaus]

So, being Jewish I haven't done this Secret Santa thing before so I was wondering about something. Do we let the person know who we are or does that defeat the purpose?

We just pretend to not know it was Santa who sent out the gifts.

[Phoenix Ignition]

I didn't let the person I sent know that it was me... unless they can figure it out from the return address and my name being on it. So really it's easy enough to figure it out.

After looking for 10 seconds I know who's getting the card/cards I sent ... just from their vague personal information.

[dahcmai]

Aww damn, missed out. I would have jumped in on this one. I caught the thread too late.

[Afro]

I'm planning on putting my name on a note I send with the card and hope that who ever sends me stuff does the same. I would like to thank them on the boards afterward.

[Phoenix Ignition]

I'm planning on putting my name on a note I send with the card and hope that who ever sends me stuff does the same. I would like to thank them on the boards afterward.

That is definitely not Secret Santa.

[klaus]

I'm planning on putting my name on a note I send with the card and hope that who ever sends me stuff does the same. I would like to thank them on the boards afterward.

That's a wee bit like: "Look I'AM the one who sent you all that cool stuff!"

not overly secret.

[Dan Turner]

WOOT I got my present today.

i needed one for my EDH deck.

One scrubland for me

[socialite]

WOOT I got my present today.

i needed one for my EDH deck.

One scrubland for me

Nice!

[Jak]

Oh crap I almost forgot about this! Will send it out this weekend!

[Zach Tartell]

I mailed my sister a package with all of my last month's un-opened ebay envelopes inside of a smaller, sealed, self-addressed mailer.

I'm gonna be so happy on the 21st!

[socialite]

I mailed my sister a package with all of my last month's un-opened ebay envelopes inside of a smaller, sealed, self-addressed mailer.

I'm gonna be so happy on the 21st!

Eight packages?

[TheInfamousBearAssassin]

I am grossly offended that this is not called "the Soruce secret Hanukkah Harry."

http://img381.imageshack.us/img381/9800/jewishzl6.gif (http://imageshack.us)

[Dan Turner]

Mine went out in the mail today I hope they like Pooh Bear.

[socialite]

I still haven't heard from ~ 3 individuals. So everyone just hang in there waiting for their presents.

[tatt2dfreak]

WOW, this does look like fun, to bad I saw it to late... I want in next year... I know who ever I get will be ever pleased... I have a ton of nice cards

OBNOXIOUSLY LARGE RED TEXT IS RESESRVED FOR THE MOD STAFF ONLY. THANKS FOR UNDERSTANDING!
-TOOL

[Jak]

You can still send me stuff :) I wont mind getting some beta duals.

[Dan Turner]

I say we trade more addresses for 3 kings day on January 6th since everyone likes getting presents or we just start a once a month random trade thread where everyone can participate and have like a minimum value on stuff I think it would be kinda fun

[Phoenix Ignition]

Sort of similar but off topic, has the Source ever had a trading thread?

[socialite]

Sort of similar but off topic, has the Source ever had a trading thread?

No. Never will. Causes to many issues. Use MOTL. I agree with this line of thought as MOTL is fucking shit even though I use it occasionally.

[DalkonCledwin]

so yeah I sent the cards out yesterday... hope they arrive at their destination safely....

[rockout]

What happens if the guy who gave me stuff gave me like 40 bucks worth of sutff and I didn't even come close to giving him 40 bucks worth of stuff? I feel bad. It was supposed to be even in value right?

[socialite]

What happens if the guy who gave me stuff gave me like 40 bucks worth of sutff and I didn't even come close to giving him 40 bucks worth of stuff? I feel bad. It was supposed to be even in value right?

Thats why we put a value limit of 10-15 USD on each present. If someone wants to give more thats fine and in line with the giving season although not necessary.

[klaus]

My letter hit the mail a couple of days ago.
Happy Halloween!

[Dan Turner]

What happens if the guy who gave me stuff gave me like 40 bucks worth of sutff and I didn't even come close to giving him 40 bucks worth of stuff? I feel bad. It was supposed to be even in value right?


Its christmas, do you give everyone the same value you recieve. If I did that I would go broke as hell trying to give gifts to my parents and grandparents. Oh and my inlaws they always go way overboard with computer parts for me.

[Jak]

Sending tomorrow and I just got my cards, so...

2 Magus of the Moon
1 Trinisphere

...received. Thanks!

[Afro]

I too am sending tomorrow.

[DuxDucis]

Sent mine on their way today.

Enjoy!

[Fons]

Im probably last on this i will be sending my cards tommorow

[DalkonCledwin]

Got my cards today, recieved both Rakroma, and Wakroma, and a Decree of Justice, as well as an Ichorid, and four blue cards with art by Bryan Talbot from Visions, unfortunately the cards are in an Asian Language, and I don't read any asian languages, so I have absolutely no idea what card they happen to be... anyways I feel really inferior as I made a huge profit on this >.<

[Dan Turner]

Got my cards today, recieved both Rakroma, and Wakroma, and a Decree of Justice, as well as an Ichorid, and four blue cards with art by Bryan Talbot from Visions, unfortunately the cards are in an Asian Language, and I don't read any asian languages, so I have absolutely no idea what card they happen to be... anyways I feel really inferior as I made a huge profit on this >.<

Impulse (http://ww2.wizards.com/gatherer/CardDetails.aspx?&id=3641)

just look up cards on gather from visions with that artist

[DalkonCledwin]

Impulse (http://ww2.wizards.com/gatherer/CardDetails.aspx?&id=3641)

just look up cards on gather from visions with that artist

yeah I didn't have time to do that actually but yeah thats what everyone at my local shop said... thanks though :D

And wow, now that I know what the difference between the cards I sent, and the cards I recieved is, I feel really really depressed... granted though, I don't think I had enough Legacy Playables to make it really that much of a better differential.... at least not without totally screwing my decks....

[socialite]

Anyone get anything neat? I got a set of Japanese BB STPs.

[AngryTroll]

A foil Anger and a foil signed Wonder (to go with my foil Gigapede as the best Intuition pile ever). (except the Demigod x 3 RAWR! pile)

A DSC to crush the the heretical Ninjas that won't stop making fun of my latest pet deck.



Thanks Jaynel!

[frogboy]

A DSC to crush the the heretical Ninjas that won't stop making fun of my latest pet deck.

wait, if I get put on the squad, can I just make fun of you more often? where do I sign up?

[Phoenix Ignition]

Anyone get anything neat? I got a set of Japanese BB STPs.

I won't be home for another 3 days, so I don't get to see what whoever it was sent me... I'm just as anxious as you!

[DeathwingZERO]

wait, if I get put on the squad, can I just make fun of you more often? where do I sign up?

One does not need to be a Ninja, to pwn a Ninja. Well, or to make fun of a Ninja, for that matter.

EDIT: Oh, and if I respected white in the least bit as a color, I'd think those FBB Japanese StP's to be awesomesauce. They already are, because StP is full of win, but I'd never have a deck for them :(

[Frenger]

I got a german extirpate and a german nimble mongoose, which is awesome because I collect and pimp with german cards. :cool:

I think Klaus got me, since I don't see another german signed up.

[Afro]

Got me 2x Smokestack and 1x Foil Ponder. Saweet.

[klaus]

Didn't get my gift yet.
NP though, as long as it gets here before Xmas :cool:

[DuxDucis]

I received mine today...was going to wait for Christmas, but that only last for a second or two :tongue:

Thanks very much for the cards!

(Pernicious Deed, Diminishing Returns, Devastating Dreams, Painter's Servant, and 4 x foil Chromatic Stars)

[heroicraptor]

Received mine today: 1x Chrome Mox, 1x Bloodstained Mire (!), 1x Stomping Grounds. Freakin' sweet. But now I feel kinda cheap, as mine was closer to the $10 side.

[socialite]

Im glad everyone is getting kewl stuffz. :)

[That kid you all hate]

Received mine today: 1x Chrome Mox, 1x Bloodstained Mire (!), 1x Stomping Grounds. Freakin' sweet. But now I feel kinda cheap, as mine was closer to the $10 side.

Eh, the stomping grounds and chrome mox had wear on them, so I felt like adding more. Thanks for the chalices! They round out my set.

[Jak]

This was cool and I hope it becomes a tradition on the Source :)

[DuxDucis]

Im glad everyone is getting kewl stuffz. :)


I'm glad you came up with the idea. Thanks!

[DalkonCledwin]

Eh, the stomping grounds and chrome mox had wear on them, so I felt like adding more. Thanks for the chalices! They round out my set.

the whole point of this was you WEREN'T supposed to tell the person that recieved your gift that you sent them to them....

[rockout]

I kind of got the same person I bought cards from a week earlier so I knew who it was. Whoops, Secret Santa spoiled.

[DalkonCledwin]

I kind of got the same person I bought cards from a week earlier so I knew who it was. Whoops, Secret Santa spoiled.

that was an accident, you could have alerted Ertai to the issue, and gotten someone else, but you didn't so oh well. And for the rest of us, we probably didn't know who we were sending to or who we were recieving from (I know I certainly didn't) So as long as no one spoils it any further it shouldn't be all that huge of an issue.

[Jak]

*cough*I had the same person that sent to me*cough*

I thought every one did...

[That kid you all hate]

*cough*I had the same person that sent to me*cough*

I thought every one did...

Yeah. Considering he could have done what I did-look at the return address-I assumed that he knew that he sent to the person he received from as did I.

[socialite]

Yes I set people up in pairs due to multiple requests about sending distance randomization was out of the question due to it being an utter headache. I didn't realize people would be able to associate real names with Source handles.

[Fons]

I didn't realize people would be able to associate real names with Source handles.

My last name is my source name. lol

[Jak]

I just realized by him posting in here saying what cards he got (I requested this to know that he received them) and by his location.

[Phoenix Ignition]

I just got home from school (yay done with finals!). I was excited to see the Winnie the Pooh Christmas card hahaha I wish I would have thought about putting a fun envelope in with mine too. For the gifts I got an Italian (maybe spanish, I can't tell the difference) Mox Diamond, a French Kjeldorien Outpost, a helm of obedience, and an Infernal Contract.

Very happy with these, it will help me start out a geddon stax deck (I've always wanted to throw Kjeldorien in one). Helm of Obedience will probably make it into a casual deck of mine because that combo is hilarious. Thanks mysterious person! (yeah there's only one person on this site from Ar, but we'll just pretend it's "secret" Santa still.)

[socialite]

Bah Hum Bug

[Fons]

To much snow for mail today, so i'm still waiting.

[Dan Turner]

To much snow for mail today, so i'm still waiting.

WHAT the mailman is suppose to be able to deliver in a blizzard JK

"neither rain, nor snow or the dark of night will keep me from my appointed task" is suppose to be the mail carriers motto

[socialite]

WHAT the mailman is suppose to be able to deliver in a blizzard JK

"neither rain, nor snow or the dark of night will keep me from my appointed task" is suppose to be the mail carriers motto

Didn't the USPS have like a commercial that ran during the holidays a few years back stating just that?

USPS Mail Person trudging through snow with shit on a sled.

Fucking liars.

[Fons]

Didn't the USPS have like a commercial that ran during the holidays a few years back stating just that?

USPS Mail Person trudging through snow with shit on a sled.

Fucking liars.

Yeah pretty much they might not come today either :(

[conboy31]

My two day Fed Ex cell phone shipment just passed day 4 today. For anyone in the northern states I would guess you may have had similar luck with secret santa gifts.

[klaus]

Got my gift today.

*4 Jap/Chi. (?) Diabolic Edicts
*2 Signed Oblivions Rings
*1 French B2B (!)
*1 Specially altered Yavimaya Elder (!) "HOHOHO!"

YAYYY!!

Thanks Santa!

[Fons]

I recieved my gift yesterday,
1 Gaea's Cradle
4 Serendib Efreet
4 Counterspell (MM) (japanese?)
4 Trinket Mage (japanese?)

Thank-you, this worked out great as I've been wanting to build Faerie Stompy for a while!

[Gibbie_X]

12 days of Gathering...
12 Tier 1 Test Decks
11 Rounds of Swiss
10 Storm Counters
9 Countering spells
8 Players Drafting
7 Sources of mana
6 Hour Drive
5 Roast Beef Sandwiches
4 Savannah
3 Windswept Heath
2 Replenish
And a Moat to stop you swinging Dreadnaught