The Source Secret Santa 2013 Bragging Thread

[TonyRo]

Quite a few packages have already gone out, and mine is going out tomorrow, so it seemed like the right time for this.

Brag about your Coal Golems here. :laugh:

[Mr Miagi]

Wait till Christmas Eve, cause, you know, you're getting the "Santa present" :eyebrow:

:cool:

[Kayradis]

Since Im shipping mine today, my victim should get it in the upcoming week.
Im almost as excited to know his reaction as to know what Im getting!

[shpishay]

Extremely cool present just received!! Sorry, couldn't wait another month to open it. It combines two of my favorite things: really good chocolate and old bordered magic cards!!!

Some highlights (all German): Fastbond, Stifle, Duress, Daze, Price of Progress. Also Beta basics of each flavor! My cube just got a huge jumpstart!

Thanks to Einherjer, and Merry Christmas!

https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=0B2yxCqkF9GOVX3hqQW1JSWRnNm8

If you can't read the pic, it's Preis des Fortschritts, Dämmerzustand, Abwürgen, Zwang, and Schnellbund from left to right :laugh:

[TonyRo]

That's a sick haul - props to the sender!

[mini1337s]

Received today! I thought I would be noble and wait until Christmas, but that package was starring me down. I think I made it 10 minutes before I broke :)

(excuse my potato camera, Christmas may fix that problem!)
http://i.imgur.com/67JUJM8.jpg?1
http://i.imgur.com/iuuQAPG.jpg?2
http://i.imgur.com/4Ggywh5.jpg?2
(Unlimited Rares: Lord of the Pit, Cockatrice, Armageddon, Aspect of Wolf, Balance, Braingeyser, Demonic Hordes, Dingus Egg, Elvish Archers, Gaea's Liege, Hypnotic Spectre, Jade Statue, Lord of Atlantis, Personal Incarnation, Rock Hydra, Smoke, Volcanic Eruption, Warp Artifact, and Zombie Master!)

This is a freaking sweet haul! It helped round out a ton of rares I need for my Unlimited collection and finished my Goblins and Elves decks! Loving the S+T Chinese as well as Japanese cards, they are pimp as hell!

My Santa left a note that said he was my SS last year, so that should mean it was Picc! That being said, I wasn't sure if that meant that they were the person who received my presents last year, so that would be Gnuhouse! One of you need to confirm so I can give you an internet high-five.

This was well past my expectations. Thank you for an amazing present and I hope you and yours have an excellent holiday.

[Dan Turner]

Yes someone got coal golems!!!!!!

[anonymos]

I've been scouring local shops trying to find a coal golem to round out the gift for my victim. Mine gift is sitting safe and sound in the apartment building office. I was at work. Update coming in the morning.

[Einherjer]

https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=0B2yxCqkF9GOVX3hqQW1JSWRnNm8

If you can't read the pic, it's Preis des Fortschritts, Dämmerzustand, Abwürgen, Zwang, and Schnellbund from left to right :laugh:

Merry Christmas again! Glad you liked both the cards and the chocolate! What a pitty you can't see all the cards on the pic though :D

Greetings

[GnuHouse]

My Santa left a note that said he was my SS last year, so that should mean it was Picc! That being said, I wasn't sure if that meant that they were the person who received my presents last year, so that would be Gnuhouse! One of you need to confirm so I can give you an internet high-five.

This was well past my expectations. Thank you for an amazing present and I hope you and yours have an excellent holiday.

Yeah, this was me. Glad you love the gift. Since your gift last year was pretty frickin sweet (tons of sweet Russian EDH stuff, plus a foil Sad Robot and 2 foil Zendikar fetches!), I wanted to make sure you got something equally sweet. I had wanted to get all the foreign stuff in the same language but I found sourcing it to be a little tough.

Merry Christmas to you and yours!

[SupREME-10]

Yeah, this was me. Glad you love the gift. Since your gift last year was pretty frickin sweet (tons of sweet Russian EDH stuff, plus a foil Sad Robot and 2 foil Zendikar fetches!), I wanted to make sure you got something equally sweet. I had wanted to get all the foreign stuff in the same language but I found sourcing it to be a little tough.

Merry Christmas to you and yours!

Well now that is deffinately worth the inter-net-high-five. And nice to see that good things come full circle.

Cheers and here is wishing I got into the exhange this year. Oh and I am super stoked to see that mini1337 has some new Unlimited stuff to beat my face in with.

[anonymos]

Mine has arrived! I got inspiration for a new deck. I'm pretty sure that was the intention. I also got Japanese Foily Seals of Removal for my foreign enchantress deck. Slowly swapping to a words of wind build.

[Dan Turner]

i got mine today. Pics coming soon, but lets say my secret santa went way above and beyond.

[Erdvermampfa]

My question to all of you guys who participated at this would be: Aren't you somewhat pissed when you get less value in than you gave away?

[Myelectronicdays]

My question to all of you guys who participated at this would be: Aren't you somewhat pissed when you get less value in than you gave away?

not really. was just an excuse to go buy more cards. im an adult with a real job. + or - $50 is not even noticable.

do you get angry when you give xmas gifts and dont get the exact same amount in return?

btw great pics so far, super psyched to get my package >.<

[Whippoorwill]

My question to all of you guys who participated at this would be: Aren't you somewhat pissed when you get less value in than you gave away?

Nope, I look forward more to giving away stuff than I am receiving. Makes me happy finding a good home for cards I don't use. The only thing that would anger me is if the person didn't even try to put together something decent.

[Avatar of Bro]

My question to all of you guys who participated at this would be: Aren't you somewhat pissed when you get less value in than you gave away?

If you're upset about getting less than you give away, you're doing it wrong. You're supposed to have fun with the event -- and as cheesy as it sounds it's better to give more than it is to receive.

[Dan Turner]

For me its all about what I can give, from artist altered playmats, duelist life counters, once even power. I always try to out do myself every year.

This year I recieved an epic pack with Vampiric Tutor and a playset of from the vault dryad arbor a pair of kikis a fetchland and a whole pile of other stuff. Ifeel bad kinda since I didn't alter anything.

[monovfox]

Apologies to my SS victim, I keep on derping on bringing your cards down to the local mailbox. It's like a 4 mile walk from my house 1 way. Don't worry, it will be worth the wait! I promise :D !

[Erdvermampfa]

You can't tell me that you have joy giving away valuable stuff to completely anonymous persons from the internet. Statements like that rather appear to me as some way of defensive mechanism to conceal the actual anger of the disappointing outcome.

[sephorusFR]

Got my package from Czech republic today \o/

- 20 Assorted ZEN textless lands (!!)
- 5 Unglued lands
- 1 Atogatog
- 1 Crystal Quarry (how to cast atogatog otherwise :o)
- 1 Bitterblossom
- 1 Tezzeret
- 1 Eternal Witness
- 1 Incendiary Command
- 1 Coldsteel Heart
- 1 IA modern frame Sword to plowshare

and a MIGHTY FRENCH PACK OF HOMELANDS \o/

The blossom and ZEN lands made a nice pack, rest was gravy gravy.
Pretty happy with this pack :D I hope my fellow santa got a nice one too :D

[GnuHouse]

My question to all of you guys who participated at this would be: Aren't you somewhat pissed when you get less value in than you gave away?

Not really. I mean, I know how much I spent and how much time went into gathering the stuff, and I also know how much pleasure mini1337 got out of the package. If my Secret Santa can match that part, then I'm okay. It's not so much the money as it is the tme, effort, and thought that goes into it.

That being said, I've been good this year, so if it's a package full of Coal Golems.....:mad:

[Dan Turner]

You can't tell me that you have joy giving away valuable stuff to completely anonymous persons from the internet. Statements like that rather appear to me as some way of defensive mechanism to conceal the actual anger of the disappointing outcome.

If this is what your getting out of it then your doing it wrong.

There is no real way to describe to someone who does not understand the joy of just giving a gift to another person without thought of reward.

it is the same feeling I get when I find a family who has nothing and my family can help them out during the holidays, we may not know them but to know that we brought joy into another persons life even for a few mins. Well that is worth every dime and every second spent doing it.

From your statement it makes me think your either a young teen/adult, and you have been either spoiled or disappointed every time you ever open a gift.

When it comes to legacy as well $100-$150 in cards is really nothing. My collection fluctuates by $1000's per year and the boom in magic has been very kind since I have collected since 1994. This is a card game meant to be played first and foremost, the actual value of the cards does not concern me until I have to buy something for a new deck.

[Myelectronicdays]

^ perfectly said.

[r3dd09]

It's not about what I get, but who I'm giving to for these kind of events(I see a lot of you guys like brothers). I'll be honest. I'm giving to a member I have never seen as he's a 2013 account. Last year, I gave a solid package to an active member that majority of us know. However... I'm doing my best to find some of my victims difficult wants. Wouldn't be possible without my connections, more or less. Is it as "expensive" as last years package? No, but I'm putting more effort into getting his cards than I did last year.

I'm just worried that this being his first year, he wont be satisfied with what I'm sending him due to high expectations.

[mini1337s]

You can't tell me that you have joy giving away valuable stuff to completely anonymous persons from the internet. Statements like that rather appear to me as some way of defensive mechanism to conceal the actual anger of the disappointing outcome.

A gift or a present is an object given without the expectation of payment. Although gift-giving might involve an expectation of reciprocity, a gift is meant to be free.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gift

Go start a trolling circlejerk or sky-is-falling thread somewhere else.


@Gnuhouse: Your gift 100% made my day. I'm super into the Magic 94 format, so now I have excuses to play ridiculous cards! I think I am going to build Lord of the Pit Kobolds or something equally hilarious.

[afb0032]

First and foremost, Dan I'm glad the package made it there and you liked it all!

To the question about gift giving: I truly loving giving gifts more than receiving. As long as it is the minimum and took a little thought then that is all I ask. I am not rich by any means, but I play an expensive format and have some amount of disposable income, so I did what I could afford and my wife added the creative art touch to make the gift personal. That is what I feel should be expected out of secret Santa, do what you can and care. If it is all about the money, and you don't love giving gifts, then just buy your own cards and don't participate.

[Quasim0ff]

It's not about what I get, but who I'm giving to for these kind of events(I see a lot of you guys like brothers). I'll be honest. I'm giving to a member I have never seen as he's a 2013 account. Last year, I gave a solid package to an active member that majority of us know. However... I'm doing my best to find some of my victims difficult wants. Wouldn't be possible without my connections, more or less. Is it as "expensive" as last years package? No, but I'm putting more effort into getting his cards than I did last year.

I'm just worried that this being his first year, he wont be satisfied with what I'm sending him due to high expectations.

I think that, as long as it's noticeable that you've put in some time in order to make this a pleasant encounter for the recipient, he will get satisfied.

I know I would, at least :)

[majikal]

Came home today to a rather fat package waiting for me, and WOW, Santa went above and beyond this year!

https://scontent-b-atl.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/996987_10101482324057885_412513710_n.jpg
In order from Top to Bottom:
4x Little Girl (lol @ those)
1x foil Blue Sun's Zenith
1x foil Master Transmuter
1x foil Brittle Effigy
1x M10 foil Jace Beleren
1x FNM foil Forbid
1x Gateway foil Mind Stone
1x Arena foil Karn, Silver Golem
1x Player Rewards Cryptic Command
1x Foil Mikokoro, Center of the Sea

And last, but not least COAL GOLEM! lol

There was also a pack of Gatecrash, which I have yet to open.

[Aggro_zombies]

You can't tell me that you have joy giving away valuable stuff to completely anonymous persons from the internet. Statements like that rather appear to me as some way of defensive mechanism to conceal the actual anger of the disappointing outcome.
If you send out $100 worth of cards and the person shipping to you sends you $15 of played commons and uncommons, yeah, that's really shitty, but it was a risk you were willing to take by virtue of signing up to participate. If you're not willing to make that gamble, no one is going to force you to take part. I mean, even in a local, face-to-face SS there is no way to guarantee parity between your gift and the gift the other person is giving you unless everyone agrees to spend a set amount ahead of time.

Past Source Secret Santas have shown that the Legit Participant to Moocher ratio is very good for an online event. Last year, very few people didn't get a package from their Santa, and I sent packages to most of those people after the New Year started (a backup Santa also sent out a package to someone). I also sent out something to a person who didn't get anything off his wish list and barely got the minimum gift amount, though unfortunately I don't have the resources to do that again this year.

tl;dr not getting exact value or better is a risk you take in any Secret Santa.

[MoxMonkey]

Last year my guy sent late and regifted what someone sent him. Thats pretty crappy for someone to do too.

[Dan Turner]

I will admit I have re-gifted stuff I have received that either I ha no use of or I knew other person could get more use out of but anything altered, signed or just plain bad-ass either goes in a deck or goes in my special binder never to be gotten rid of.

[birds of paradise2]

Last year my guy sent late and regifted what someone sent him. Thats pretty crappy for someone to do too.

Deserves to be named and excluded from furthers secret santsa

[Mr Miagi]

Deserves to be named and excluded from furthers secret santsa

Kind of oftopic discussin but I agree with above.

[MoxMonkey]

It was technics.

[PirateKing]

Came home today to a rather fat package waiting for me, and WOW, Santa went above and beyond this year!

Glad you're pleased!!

[Bed Decks Palyer]

Is it a faux pas to stand up for my gift?

[Tylert]

Is it a faux pas to stand up for my gift?

Please wait a bit more :) (And don't get too much excited about it please)

[r3dd09]

I was opening tons of packages today, and opened my SS package. Saw one card with an alter and stopped right there. the temptation of seeing the rest of the cards is killing me!

[nedleeds]

Yeah after this years call for signups was a flood of 3-4 post accounts asking to give it a go. I abstained. I sent and received great parcels last year and thought it wasn't likely to happen again.

[joretapo]

Received a letter from England a few days ago,
i unsuspectedly oppened it with the rest of my mail and santa was there :)

http://i.imgur.com/hXiRNnx.jpg

Thank you Santa !

Edit 2 : dropbox is not the source friendly, thank you mini :)

[mini1337s]

Received a letter from England a few days ago,
i unsuspectedly oppened it with the rest of my mail and santa was there :)


https://www.dropbox.com/s/dwwebbat8c5x7rm/Photo%2003-12-2013%2021%2056%2000.jpg

Thank you Santa !

Edit : dropbox link does not work, how do i post a link to the image ?
Just upload it to a image sharing site. I've uploaded it on imgur for you: http://i.imgur.com/hXiRNnx.jpg

[r3dd09]

Yeah after this years call for signups was a flood of 3-4 post accounts asking to give it a go. I abstained. I sent and received great parcels last year and thought it wasn't likely to happen again.

Yeah... The first surge of people was regulars. However, I got skipped over on the first batch, and got in the second batch with a lot of 2013 people... This is what I got.

http://i.imgur.com/1yrTh8Sl.jpg

I do like the STP quite a bit.

[r3dd09]

Double Post

[Erdvermampfa]

Seeing those last two pictures I somewhat feel myself to be confirmed. The last one particularly had to be a let down for you. May I ask you what you gave away?

edit: it also strikes me that the worth of the package is way below the required 20$...

[Tylert]

Seeing those last two pictures I somewhat feel myself to be confirmed. The last one particularly had to be a let down for you. May I ask you what you gave away?

edit: it also strikes me that the worth of the package is way below the required 20$...

yeah, shit happens...
But do you do it to get worthy cards anyway? I guess not... or you're doing it wrong.

[Erdvermampfa]

Personally, yes, I'd expect to get useful and valuable cards that I otherwise wouldn't acquire because they're either niche or too special (like alterations), not some shit like Vorapede and Spelljack. Like I said, I don't buy this 'I have fun giving away free stuff to unknown people'-thing and therefore I think that a lot of other people have similiar expectations. The last two packages seem like major disappointments. Is that the point?

[Mr Miagi]

yeah, shit happens...
But do you do it to get worthy cards anyway? I guess not... or you're doing it wrong.

Well one thing is certain, person who sent this "gift" is a scum and should be banned from participating in the future. Christmas theme/spirit is one thing, scamming people is another.

Can you differ between those?

[birds of paradise2]

maybe new members (i.e. <1 year) should be banned from participation. I also think cheap ones should be name and shamed.

[Tylert]

Well one thing is certain, person who sent this "gift" is a scum and should be banned from participating in the future. Christmas theme/spirit is one thing, scamming people is another.

Can you differ between those?

I do agree that this gift doesn't fit, no legacy staples, value inferior to 20 dollars...

[TonyRo]

I received a week or so ago but didn't open it, as I was going out of state for Thanksgiving! Thanks to my Santa, who sent some niiiiice ANT staples, including a funny Massacre alter and a Foreign Dark Rit. Will post a picture once I get home late tonight! Again, thanks a bunch, really loved it!

[Higgs]

Let's not generalize this for 2013 accounts, some of us are putting in the effort. And I'm not saying this to sway my secret santa's mind in my favor. All this $ talk is killing the xmas spirit :/

[mini1337s]

Let's not generalize this for 2013 accounts, some of us are putting in the effort. And I'm not saying this to sway my secret santa's mind in my favor. All this $ talk is killing the xmas spirit :/
^^^
QFT

Agreed; this is the bragging thread, not a discussion thread.

[mini1337s]

Tell it to the above posters who came up with it.
Woops, sorry, I'm posting from my phone so my formatting sucks. That was not directed at you. I was agreeing with your post and making a statement :)

EDIT: iPhone 3 inferior race

[Dan Turner]

Let us know who the person was and we will make sure they never participate again.

Sent from 15 min in the future via Tapatalk Timewarp.

[Dan Turner]

I ended up with a new 2013 person and they went above and beyond.

Sent from 15 min in the future via Tapatalk Timewarp.

[eriktyvollk]

I am new as well and have a low post count. I spent well over $100 on my gift.

[Bed Decks Palyer]

I ended up with a new 2013 person and they went above and beyond.


Pichurez, pls? :smile:

[Dan Turner]

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[Dan Turner]

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[Bed Decks Palyer]

:eek::eek::eek:
:cool:
Amazing!



This also reminds me I forgot to add the Christmas card to my package, so no matter if that's a faux pas or not, I'll stand up to my gift now:


Got my package from Czech republic today \o/

...
Hello Joel! I wish you merry Christmas and I hope you'll have lots of fun with the gift! :smile:
Btw, I'm not an EDH player so it took me some time to find out how to assemble the gift. Then I decided that if I'll take a card for each type, supertype and color of Magic, I can't do it wrong. :laugh: Hopefully I wasn't mistaken!

[Myelectronicdays]

that is an amazing ss! I definately need to step it up next year after that showing!

[Erdvermampfa]

I agree that the most recent package is indeed nice but only because of how much effort these alterations require. However I still think that gifts like this one are rare exceptions while the majority still just loads off the crap they don't need anymore. As far as I know, we haven't found out who sent the shit piles of cards from the previous page...

[JDK]

Holy crap, that's an awesome package³!
Props to Andrew and Vanisha! ^_^


This monster gift aside, I do think we need a blacklist, sadly. I didn't participate this year, because of last year's disappointment (although backup Santa was great). I don't mind getting less than I gave away, but we agreed on some terms (minimum value, Legacy playables) and these should be valued.

[r3dd09]

My victims cards haven't been sent out, still need to receive my orders and all.

I'll admit, I was kind of let down just a tad, but I enrolled in this year to gift something that's on my victims difficult want list, or close to it. Not receive something that's going to blow my mind. However, last year I got a badlands, along with some other awesome german stuff. My mind was in AWW for how generous my SS was.

I'm not going to publicize who sent me the cards, I feel like a message to a mod is suffice.

I'm just happy I got this package over someone else receiving it.

[useL]

This thread used to inspire and make people want to join in on the fun. Now I feel it's a witch hunt and I am scrambling through my binders just to fill up the value of the package these last days not to get banned. Kinda takes the fun out of it.

[Dan Turner]

If you are more worried about what your getting instead of what your giving. You missed the whole point of Secret Santa. Now if someone sends a truly shitty package then yea, but like I said before do not be expecting Russian Staples and shit, heck if all I had got was the play-set of Dryad Arbor I would have been super excited just to get a gift. I do think we need to make a list of those who broke the rules (min $20 legacy staples, or didn't ship)


If you are that disappointed just don't participate next year. But you may miss out on the maple flavored japanese Brainstorms next year (I had some cards out kids had pancakes on the same table cards look fine but have a maple smell to them, not sure if they really are maple flavored.)


If your that sad about what you got send it to me and I will send out new packages to people.

[Dan Turner]

missed a picture of mine there was a Vampiric Tutor as well

[MoxMonkey]

After seeing all this I won't be involved in it anymore :/

[Valtrix]

Everybody just needs to relax, that's all it is. At the end of the day, most people get good gifts, and overall this is a very fun activity that I think brings mostly good times.

[Aggro_zombies]

I've received a number of complaints about packages this year, so I figured I'll post post this now:

1) The gifts that generated the complaints have all come from people who have been on the Source for more than one year.

2) A couple of the people with complaints associated with their gifts this year participated last year and their gifts did not generate complaints at that time.

3) I have no way to screen long-standing members without an honor system. Anyone can have a rough year, anyone can give a bad gift out of the blue. I would ask that you not participate if you don't think you can gift well, but I can't do more than that.

4) As much as I would like to ban from participation people who are known bad Santas, right now there are exactly zero people who are repeat offenders. I am not going to ban people on the basis of a single gift.

That said, there have been people who have volunteered to send to those who have received...less than what they hoped for. While I'm not particularly comfortable with handing out people's home addresses left and right, if your gift is below minimum value or just generally against the spirit of a Secret Santa, contact me and I can put you in the queue for Bonus Gifts from volunteers.

[Dan Turner]

Are these legit complaints or people butt hurt they didnt get altered/japanese/beta high end staples. I know I didnt send out a ton like I usually do but it was at least $100 worth of singles.

I think the problem is that so many people made these ridiculous wish list instead of keeping their list inside the $20 range. I knew there was going to be complaints after seeing all the ridiculously stupid wishlist asking for Japanese and Russian foil staples, it is teh reason I ignored my person's wish list all that was on it was Japanese foils. If the only thing you ask for on your list is a pile of $50-$100 singles prepare to be disappointed.

[Tammit67]

Every year I don't sign up for this out of laziness and every year I kick myself for not doing it



That said, there have been people who have volunteered to send to those who have received...less than what they hoped for. While I'm not particularly comfortable with handing out people's home addresses left and right, if your gift is below minimum value or just generally against the spirit of a Secret Santa, contact me and I can put you in the queue for Bonus Gifts from volunteers.

I volunteer cards as tribute. :)

[GnuHouse]

My hat's off to afb0032! The thought that went into the alters alone was worth while!

[Avatar of Bro]

There's an awful lot of bragging in this thread, huh? :smile:

[JDK]

This thread used to inspire and make people want to join in on the fun. Now I feel it's a witch hunt and I am scrambling through my binders just to fill up the value of the package these last days not to get banned. Kinda takes the fun out of it.
My work is done.

[Aggro_zombies]

To be honest, I'm of two minds on this issue:

When people send me pictures of their gifts and a complaint, the first thing I do is check their wishlists. I have basically zero sympathy for someone who asks for Japanese foil this and German shiny that, then complains when they get a reasonable amount of mid-value cards in English. On the other hand, some of the gifts I've seen might - might - comply with the letter of the Secret Santa by meeting the minimum value requirement using TCG player mid-prices, but it's very debatable whether they meet the spirit of the event. That said, I don't want to be some independent arbiter of what constitutes a Good or Bad Gift, since that not only sucks the fun out of the event but leaves me in the uncomfortable position of making awkward judgement calls about other people's generosity.

If I had dictatorial powers over this event, I'd run it the following way:

1) The minimum shipping value is $25 using TCG mid-prices. Subtract 10% off the value of each card that is played and 25% off of each that is heavily played.

2) Maximum wishlist request values are $200 total, again using TCG mid-prices. That is, if you are asking for specific cards X, Y, and Z, the total price tag of cards you're asking for can't exceed $200. This counts both language and foil/nonfoil. The exception to this is if you say, "I'm playing Deck A, send me anything out of that" without asking for specific cards.

3) No individual card on a wishlist can exceed $75, accounting for language and shininess. If you ask for two copies of a $75 card, you will only have $50 left over.

4) You are required to get the person to whom you're assigned at least one card off his or her wishlist. The sole exception is if your giftee is asking for two $75 cards and a $50 card, and you don't have the means to get any of them - then I'd reassign you as long as you contacted me ASAP.

5) Gifters are welcome to exceed the value of cards on their giftee's lists by upgrading the language and/or foil status.

This would make it easier for me by reducing complaints, but I suspect people would by unhappy about having to conform to it.

Anyway, I would like to remind people that the purpose of the Secret Santa isn't to try to value trade with people, or engage in some prosperity dick-measuring contest where the pimpest gift wins Christmas. It's to have fun giving things to other people, which sometimes involves sending cards on their wishlists and sometimes involves browsing their post history to see what kind of decks they like to play and then maybe sending them something sweet for those decks as a surprise. I really, really don't want this to devolve into a lot of people being mad about not receiving sufficient value because at that point it's probably best to just not run a Secret Santa on the site anymore (keep in mind that adding extra layers of screening increases the amount of work I'm volunteering to do, and I'm not getting any compensation for this - I don't participate in my own SS and don't expect people to send me cards).

[afb0032]

Gnuhouse: All the ideas and credit go to my wife for the alters. She plays a little kitchen table and bomber corps is her favorite card so that was a definite. The others she selected when thumbing through my boxes of cards and instantly got ideas when she saw each of them.

[RaNDoMxGeSTuReS]

Santa :eek: Time to play some Deadguy Ale variant, I think.

http://i1270.photobucket.com/albums/jj620/kjkaufman12/1472227_10200966306902777_1653833005_n.jpg (http://s1270.photobucket.com/user/kjkaufman12/media/1472227_10200966306902777_1653833005_n.jpg.html)

[rooneg]

Anyway, I would like to remind people that the purpose of the Secret Santa isn't to try to value trade with people, or engage in some prosperity dick-measuring contest where the pimpest gift wins Christmas. It's to have fun giving things to other people, which sometimes involves sending cards on their wishlists and sometimes involves browsing their post history to see what kind of decks they like to play and then maybe sending them something sweet for those decks as a surprise. I really, really don't want this to devolve into a lot of people being mad about not receiving sufficient value because at that point it's probably best to just not run a Secret Santa on the site anymore (keep in mind that adding extra layers of screening increases the amount of work I'm volunteering to do, and I'm not getting any compensation for this - I don't participate in my own SS and don't expect people to send me cards).

Honestly, I just wish the person I got as an assignment would post here so I'd know he got it! I think I got him some pretty cool stuff, and USPS says it showed up last Friday, but so far no posts from him! Now that's infuriating ;-)

[afb0032]

Love that version of hymn to tourach!

[Dark Lord]

4) You are required to get the person to whom you're assigned at least one card off his or her wishlist. The sole exception is if your giftee is asking for two $75 cards and a $50 card, and you don't have the means to get any of them - then I'd reassign you as long as you contacted me ASAP.



I also think that having an actual "wish-list" would be a nice addition. Some people are of creative mind/talent, while others aren't. It can be frustrating and lately as it seems, down right scary, to search, pickup, and ship out package not knowing if the person receiving is going to drag your name through the mud based on not getting something from their magical dream world. There are a lot of lists up on the thread but there are also a lot of "I want X foils or foreign cards" and have fun, with nothing to really build off of.

[Bed Decks Palyer]

A small idea: Could some moderator move the complaints of this thread and make a separate one. All the (necessary!) stuff kinda warps the SSS atmosphere, otoh, these things should be told.
Lets split this thread into bragging (moar pichurez, pls!) and let the complaints be solved elsewhere.
Please.

[joretapo]

A small idea: Could some moderator move the complaints of this thread and make a separate one. All the (necessary!) stuff kinda warps the SSS atmosphere, otoh, these things should be told.
Lets split this thread into bragging (moar pichurez, pls!) and let the complaints be solved elsewhere.
Please.

I second That !

this thread is for bragging and thanking Santa not for whinning.

[r3dd09]

To be honest, I'm more bummed that I didn't get a letter than anything else. Who ever sent my package, please write me a letter. Don't worry about the cards or anything. Everything is good :)

[Tylert]

To be honest, I'm more bummed that I didn't get a letter than anything else. Who ever sent my package, please write me a letter. Don't worry about the cards or anything. Everything is good :)

Exactly, this is more in the spirit of santa... you care about the other one, you don't just sent the cards and get away with it :)

[Erdvermampfa]

You got ripped off!

[Luklinda]

To be honest, I'm more bummed that I didn't get a letter than anything else. Who ever sent my package, please write me a letter. Don't worry about the cards or anything. Everything is good :)

Probably relevant then:


Just found my note I meant to put in the package... so if you get a package with cards but no note, that was me.

[tsabo_tavoc]

Received a letter from England a few days ago,
i unsuspectedly oppened it with the rest of my mail and santa was there :)

http://i.imgur.com/hXiRNnx.jpg

Thank you Santa !

Glad you like it. Are you missing the hint of the sender on the Xmas card :tongue:


If I had dictatorial powers over this event, I'd run it the following way:

1) - 5)

Anyway, I would like to remind people that the purpose of the Secret Santa isn't to try to value trade with people, or engage in some prosperity dick-measuring contest where the pimpest gift wins Christmas.

To have the same effect without the antigifting spirit, we may just raise the minimum value from 20$ to 50$.

[rockout]

I forgot to say I sent and received my package a while ago. Hope that combo player enjoyed his enablers and hate cards... :tongue:

Totally wrong thread... :eek:

[r3dd09]

Probably relevant then:

multiple people forget to send letters.


Exactly, this is more in the spirit of santa... you care about the other one, you don't just sent the cards and get away with it :)
Like I said, " I was kind of let down just a tad"(but this was due to not meeting the requirements),so don't make me sound like a saint :P At the end of the day, what really matters? I wont be requesting a 2nd package or anything. I just want my letter!

[alphastryk]

Probably relevant then:

I messaged my recipient. I feel so bad too, wrote up a big note and it didn't end up in the package, just ended up on my desk. :(

[L0cke]

I messaged my recipient. I feel so bad too, wrote up a big note and it didn't end up in the package, just ended up on my desk. :(

I did the same thing. Wrote up a nice thing, and left it at home when I mailed it. I'm going to message them as soon as I get a little less busy with school.

[Aggro_zombies]

To have the same effect without the antigifting spirit, we may just raise the minimum value from 20$ to 50$.
That just means far fewer people will participate.

I don't recall getting a letter when I participated two years ago, although I did get some sweet alters, so it was good.

[joretapo]

Glad you like it. Are you missing the hint of the sender on the Xmas card :tongue: To have the same effect without the antigifting spirit, we may just raise the minimum value from 20$ to 50$.

I didn t figure it out yet, don t tell me just yet i ll try harder ;)

[Elias]

I forgot to say I sent and received my package a while ago. Hope that combo player enjoyed his enablers and hate cards... :tongue:

Totally wrong thread... :eek:

Sounds like it was me! I will have pictures up as soon as my camera recharges... :smile:

[AlmostGrown]

I received today. FOIL SNOW-COVERED ISLAND! foil islands of my favorite art! An Arid Mesa and alt-art Pyrokinesis! Plus a whole bunch of Serra Angels and Nightmares! Thank you SS from across the ocean! You went waaaaay above and beyond, I love it! Thanks Phantom_LT

[Elias]

I got:

Some sweet cards on a sweet playmat
http://imgur.com/IpnaWe8

And a sweet playmat,
http://imgur.com/OaZ8HFS

Sorry for the potato quality camera, and thanks SS!

[RaNDoMxGeSTuReS]

I got:

Some sweet cards on a sweet playmat
http://imgur.com/IpnaWe8

And a sweet playmat,
http://imgur.com/OaZ8HFS

Sorry for the potato quality camera, and thanks SS!

A little history there. The playmat was commissioned at SCG St. Louis by a guy named Blake Meade who doesn't do alters anymore. The Grapeshot was signed by Bryant Cook at GP Indianapolis. The Tendrils of Agony was signed by Tomoharu Saito during GP Denver.

:wink:

Edit: Elias, fix your pics man. They aren't showing up.

[Dan Turner]

I got:

Some sweet cards on a sweet playmat
imgur.com/IpnaWe8

And a sweet playmat,
http://imgur.com/OaZ8HFS

Sorry for the potato quality camera, and thanks SS!

hmm i tried to play with the links and its not working anyway I set them. but if i show just the image in a tab and copy paste the address it works


http://i.imgur.com/OaZ8HFS.jpg

[Cabs]

I opened my Secret Santa package last night...

Very happy :)

I got a foil Unhinged Plains along with some awesome EDH foils.

Merry Christmas one and all!

Cheers,
Ben

[PhanTom_lt]

I received today. FOIL SNOW-COVERED ISLAND! foil islands of my favorite art! An Arid Mesa and alt-art Pyrokinesis! Plus a whole bunch of Serra Angels and Nightmares! Thank you SS from across the ocean! You went waaaaay above and beyond, I love it! Thanks Phantom_LT

Glad you liked it. :) Merry Christmas everyone.

[RaNDoMxGeSTuReS]

For Elias:

http://i1270.photobucket.com/albums/jj620/kjkaufman12/IpnaWe8.jpg (http://s1270.photobucket.com/user/kjkaufman12/media/IpnaWe8.jpg.html)

(Not Pictured: About 10 or so M14 promo Colossal Whales.)

[r3dd09]

I always get a kick from Saito's sig.

[afb0032]

As someone who likes to cast tendrils, that playmat/package is sweet!

[Elias]

As someone who likes to cast tendrils, that playmat/package is sweet!

Yeah, I am stoked!

[PhanTom_lt]

Well some scumbag piece of shit who stole my mom's luggage as she was travelling to meet me means I won't be posting any pictures here :(

would be interesting to know at least what was i getting in the gift...

[Valtrix]

I got my gift in the mail this weekend!

http://oi44.tinypic.com/k4e4c8.jpg

I apologize for the blurriness, but well, all of my cameras are terrible. Quick list:

1x City of Brass
1x Mother of Runes [German]
2x Stoneforge Mystic [1 German]
1x Grizzly Bears [4th edition FBB I think, Korean maybe? Regardless, it looks pretty sweet. Will use for tokens.]
1x Chittering Rats [Altered for Secret Santa]
2x Chocolate Bars

Was pretty excited to open this, since I have a huge a sweet tooth and I wanted stoneforge mystic really bad since it's one of my favorite cards. The chocolate was a really nice touch; I really didn't expect anything other than cards in my package this year. Downside? The person didn't put their Source user name, so I have no idea who sent me my gift! So, to whoever sent me the gift, thank you.

[RaNDoMxGeSTuReS]

Dude. I would have killed for chocolate in my package.

[Goin Aggro]

Dude. I would have killed for chocolate in my package.

I've got names and chocolate, is it too late?

[Cabs]

Well some scumbag piece of shit who stole my mom's luggage as she was travelling to meet me means I won't be posting any pictures here :(

would be interesting to know at least what was i getting in the gift...

Sorry to hear about that Tom - that's horrible.

Cheers,
Ben

[Monkey_Island]

Well some scumbag piece of shit who stole my mom's luggage as she was travelling to meet me means I won't be posting any pictures here :(

would be interesting to know at least what was i getting in the gift...

Man that sucks so hard!
My first Secret Santa and someone steal my gift!

In the pack were a set of Veteran Explorer, some SCG tokens (Turtle 1/1), some foils foreign (french+german) Storm Crows ;) , 1 foil Unhinged Plains + other foils (Gitaxian Probes, Ratchet Bomb (in spanish), Spell Pierce + some random foreign foils)... Not the pack of the century but I'm sure you would have liked it!

I am really sorry dude!

[PhanTom_lt]

Man that sucks so hard!
My first Secret Santa and someone steal my gift!

In the pack were a set of Veteran Explorer, some SCG tokens (Turtle 1/1), some foils foreign (french+german) Storm Crows ;) , 1 foil Unhinged Plains + other foils (Gitaxian Probes, Ratchet Bomb (in spanish), Spell Pierce + some random foreign foils)... Not the pack of the century but I'm sure you would have liked it!

I am really sorry dude!

Wow that would have been amazing.

[JDK]

So if I participate next year, I'll make sure to send some Austrian chocolate.

[Kayradis]

I should have sent some maple syrup...
Oh...wait. My victim is in Canada as well! hahahaha

[Tylert]

I was thinking about sending some french cheese in my package :)
Then on a second thought, i remembered that sometimes packages take a long time to reach their destination, especially when sent abroad...
I don't want to be categorized as a terrorist after my olfactory bomb package is opened :p

[Bed Decks Palyer]

Well some scumbag piece of shit who stole my mom's luggage as she was travelling to meet me means I won't be posting any pictures here :(

would be interesting to know at least what was i getting in the gift...

Oh, that's sad... :frown:
I hope that SS has some other cards up his sleeve!

[Einherjer]

So if I participate next year, I'll make sure to send some Austrian chocolate.

I did.

I guess I just started a trend? :D

Greetings

[Myelectronicdays]

the anticipation of getting the mail each day is getting the better of me >.<

[GnuHouse]

the anticipation of getting the mail each day is getting the better of me >.<

Ditto. All I got today were bills. I want cards dammit!

[Dan Turner]

Thats why I love Pucatrade.com I will make a list on ther add money to my account and random cards from my list start showing up every couple days

[Whippoorwill]

Incoming crappy iPhone pics. My playmat makes up for it though. :p

Toploaders on each end and the card in one of them:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/Charlo0oki/MtG/007_zps4ddad91b.jpg

Sleeve of cards #1:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/Charlo0oki/MtG/004_zpsa84bb5fa.jpg

Sleeve of cards #2:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/Charlo0oki/MtG/005_zps9d9f671b.jpg

Sleeve of cards #3:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/Charlo0oki/MtG/006_zpsc170add1.jpg

Thanks AlmostGrown!

[Mr Miagi]

@Whippoorwill: am I missing something or is that it? :eyebrow:

[Valtrix]

@Whippoorwill: am I missing something or is that it? :eyebrow:

Don't be so quick to judge. (http://www.mtgthesource.com/forums/showthread.php?26709-Secret-Santa-2013-The-year-Santa-gives-everyone-Coal-Golems&p=750312&viewfull=1#post750312)

[Erdvermampfa]

Some people seem to confuse 'legacy playable' with 'casual jank'.

[Whippoorwill]

Don't be so quick to judge. (http://www.mtgthesource.com/forums/showthread.php?26709-Secret-Santa-2013-The-year-Santa-gives-everyone-Coal-Golems&p=750312&viewfull=1#post750312)

Pretty much this. I got the main thing I cared about from this, so the value of the package doesn't really bother me. I'll admit I did give second thoughts to posting pics because of the potential backlash, but not because I was unhappy with the gift.

[Higgs]

Some people seem to confuse 'legacy playable' with 'casual jank'.

Dude you're like the Grinch.

[Bed Decks Palyer]

Pretty much this. I got the main thing I cared about from this, so the value of the package doesn't really bother me. I'll admit I did give second thoughts to posting pics because of the potential backlash, but not because I was unhappy with the gift.

Pretty much this. My wishlist had some high end cards, but most of them were low-end (at least when speaking of Jap. things... but c'mon, Werebears, cycling lands and such are not that scarce...); but in fact what I'll be extremely surprised to open are the basic lands I wished for. Guess what: one may find Black Loti on MKM/SCG/w-e, but looking for a particular basic land in a particular language is ridiculously hard, unless you want to order them form Japan.

speaking of it: I'd love to open the cards, too! But for me, there's nothing in the post-box, not even the bills... fortunately. :laugh:

[Kayradis]

I really hope my package gets here before I head to Quebec!

[Tylert]

Pretty much this. My wishlist had some high end cards, but most of them were low-end (at least when speaking of Jap. things... but c'mon, Werebears, cycling lands and such are not that scarce...); but in fact what I'll be extremely surprised to open are the basic lands I wished for. Guess what: one may find Black Loti on MKM/SCG/w-e, but looking for a particular basic land in a particular language is ridiculously hard, unless you want to order them form Japan.

speaking of it: I'd love to open the cards, too! But for me, there's nothing in the post-box, not even the bills... fortunately. :laugh:

Oh gosh... after seing all those wishlist with high end foil japanese wants... i did not bother watching what was in your wishlist :(
Well... i hope it will still please you :(

Just took a look at your list and no regrets, I did not have in my collection any of the cards you mentionned :)

And dont worry the mail has been sent!!

[Mr. Froggy]

I should have sent some maple syrup...
Oh...wait. My victim is in Canada as well! hahahaha

I had thought of doing that as well, along with a Quebec flag :P

[thegrinningdemon]

Incoming crappy iPhone pics. My playmat makes up for it though. :p

Thanks AlmostGrown!

It appears that the sender sharpied the cards...is that the case?

[Kayradis]

I had thought of doing that as well, along with a Quebec flag :P

I dare you to do it next year!
That and poutine sauce mix in the package! hahaha.

I miss being home... :(

[Tylert]

I dare you to do it next year!
That and poutine sauce mix in the package! hahaha.

I miss being home... :(

I'd add the following in the rules of secret santa for next year:

- Add a sample of the worst speicality from your country in the package!!

[Kayradis]

Hold your horses gentleman!
Are you saying that Poutine is not one hell of a fine meal?

[Mr. Froggy]

I'd add the following in the rules of secret santa for next year:

- Add a sample of the worst speicality from your country in the package!!

Poutine is a gift from the heavens! :O

[Tylert]

And some gifts from heaven are considered like calamities from hell by foreigners (Just try to eat Munster or Epoisse)...

ANyway, i'd like to try it (Isn't it like some roasted potatoes??).

[Mr. Froggy]

And some gifts from heaven are considered like calamities from hell by foreigners (Just try to eat Munster or Epoisse)...

ANyway, i'd like to try it (Isn't it like some roasted potatoes??).

Its fries with gravy and curd cheese, can't go wrong with this trio.

[Kayradis]

When I was in Bermuda couple years ago, they served me one with Brie cheese, julienne fries and beef broth....
I tried to hang myself with my underwear elastic band...

[Kayradis]

And some gifts from heaven are considered like calamities from hell by foreigners (Just try to eat Munster or Epoisse)...

ANyway, i'd like to try it (Isn't it like some roasted potatoes??).

Its more than that.

It's potatoes turned into Angel fingers shaped French fries.

Fresh and consecrated cheese curds made from the milk of holy cows.

It a gravy that the recipe is kept secret and was the main reason the NSA started tapping into our conversation/emails.

Maybe, MAYBE! one day, you shall be worthy enough to know the secret of this recipe.

[Luklinda]

Its more than that.

It's potatoes turned into Angel fingers shaped French fries.

Fresh and consecrated cheese curds made from the milk of holy cows.

It a gravy that the recipe is kept secret and was the main reason the NSA started tapping into our conversation/emails.

Maybe, MAYBE! one day, you shall be worthy enough to know the secret of this recipe.

Is the secret maple syrup? Or do ya'll just put that on your grits? Because obviously everyone eats grits.

[Tylert]

Its more than that.

It's potatoes turned into Angel fingers shaped French fries.

Fresh and consecrated cheese curds made from the milk of holy cows.

It a gravy that the recipe is kept secret and was the main reason the NSA started tapping into our conversation/emails.

Maybe, MAYBE! one day, you shall be worthy enough to know the secret of this recipe.

Sounds good. Next year, pair me with Karyadis, i want to taste this :)
(SHould have done that 15 years ago when i was in montreal).

[Kayradis]

You should have indeed.
The problem is getting the fresh cheese curds across the pond.
Well...maybe if I go to GP Paris Ill bring some!

[Bed Decks Palyer]

Oh gosh... after seing all those wishlist with high end foil japanese wants... i did not bother watching what was in your wishlist :(
Well... i hope it will still please you :(

Just took a look at your list and no regrets, I did not have in my collection any of the cards you mentionned :)

And dont worry the mail has been sent!!

Nevermind, I'm fine with anything! :laugh:

[mini1337s]

The haters really make me sad. The majority are getting exactly what they wanted and a vocal few are repeatedly shitting on it. People need to stop trying to ruin Christmas.
If people have a problem with the gift they receive (under the minimum), they should contact a Mod or a Secret Santa organizer. If you don't like the gift someone received, and it's not yours, keep it to yourself.

http://www.crazytownblog.com/.a/6a012876c6c7fb970c016768c1caa3970b-320wi

[MoxMonkey]

The haters really make me sad. The majority are getting exactly what they wanted and a vocal few are repeatedly shitting on it. People need to stop trying to ruin Christmas.
If people have a problem with the gift they receive (under the minimum), they should contact a Mod or a Secret Santa organizer. If you don't like the gift someone received, and it's not yours, keep it to yourself.

http://www.crazytownblog.com/.a/6a012876c6c7fb970c016768c1caa3970b-320wi

This is exactly why it's my last year doing it. It ruined all the fun for me.

[Kayradis]

Next year, I want Used m1n1l337 sending me some pictures of himself like the ones he posted on our FB group.

Framed please.

[joretapo]

The haters really make me sad. The majority are getting exactly what they wanted and a vocal few are repeatedly shitting on it. People need to stop trying to ruin Christmas. If people have a problem with the gift they receive (under the minimum), they should contact a Mod or a Secret Santa organizer. If you don't like the gift someone received, and it's not yours, keep it to yourself.

This

[Dan Turner]

I'd add the following in the rules of secret santa for next year:

- Add a sample of the worst speicality from your country in the package!!

I am pretty sure it is against the law to kidnap Tea Party members and ship them overseas.

[Teluin]

The main person complaining wasn't even taking part in this. All I see the guy do is whine about things, so he is now blocked. I recommend you all do the same.

[Technics]

Shipping mine today. May not be the most impressive package sent, but I tired to get 1-2 cards from his list in there, and put in a bunch of "thats pretty sick, need to build a deck to be able to use this" kinda cards... (Beta Icy Manipulator anyone!?!?)

[TheArchitect]

I'd add the following in the rules of secret santa for next year:

- Add a sample of the worst speicality from your country in the package!!

This is an awesome idea!

Does this mean I should send someone a bottle of Finger Lakes Wine?

[Mr. Froggy]

Alright, so I've been a bad person, I opened up my package even if it said not to..

And was I ever glad I did! :D Screw the naysayers, my Secret Santa (Kayradis) went above and beyond my expectations! :D

Firstly, he left a note, which I read, obviously. :)

And what I got,

3x Sterling Grove!
1x Argothian Enchantress!
1x Serra's Sanctum!

:D

Thank you Kayradis!

[joretapo]

This is an awesome idea! Does this mean I should send someone a bottle of Finger Lakes Wine? That could get messy I ve got two options for that : Snails or some kind of really old cheese : merry christmas if you receive the package early and wait :)

[Kayradis]

Alright, so I've been a bad person, I opened up my package even if it said not to..

And was I ever glad I did! :D Screw the naysayers, my Secret Santa (Kayradis) went above and beyond my expectations! :D

Firstly, he left a note, which I read, obviously. :)

And what I got,

3x Sterling Grove!
1x Argothian Enchantress!
1x Serra's Sanctum!

:D

Thank you Kayradis!

I'm glad you enjoyed!!
If I get you again next year, Ill booby trap it with a time device!

[Mr. Froggy]

I'm glad you enjoyed!!
If I get you again next year, Ill booby trap it with a time device!

It was my mom who coerced me into opening it though :P

She said, "don't you want to know what it is?" ;)

[Kayradis]

Women.
They are always a trap.

[Myelectronicdays]

Women.
They are always a trap.

amen brother

[Lemnear]

Women.
They are always a trap.

Yep, reminds me of our FB talk and pic you sent ;)

[Kayradis]

Hahahaha.
That was an interesting discussion we had!

[useL]

Let's not generalize this for 2013 accounts, some of us are putting in the effort. And I'm not saying this to sway my secret santa's mind in my favor. All this $ talk is killing the xmas spirit :/

I totally agree! Well done Secret Santa!

[Higgs]

I take it that you received the package and liked it :) Glad to hear that!

[Tylert]

I take it that you received the package and liked it :) Glad to hear that!

Pics, or it never happened!!

[Lemnear]

http://imageshack.com/a/img706/402/uku7.jpg

There it is! Mail from Canada! Not quite Secret Santa participants, but still in the spirit of the thing :D

Thank God it's not the feared Mindbreak Trap XP


Thx a lot, pal

[Kayradis]

With all the BS we talk about on FB, the weird card choices and our continual chat about girls, isn't Xmas a good time to share with friends? :)

[Lemnear]

With all the BS we talk about on FB, the weird card choices and our continual chat about girls, isn't Xmas a good time to share with friends? :)

Sounded that you get to "unwrap" some presents today, too! ;)

[Kayradis]

Hahaha! True.
Something else came up.
Ill tell you more details on FB.
I might have to leave work early for that :P

[kiblast]

This morning I felt like a 10 years old kid going through the cards and ''trying to peek'' from the bottom of the plastic boxes… :laugh:

Merry Xmas Whippoorwill, to you and your family.

I'll try to upload some photos later.:laugh:
Stop! Hammerheim!

[Whippoorwill]

This morning I felt like a 10 years old kid going through the cards and ''trying to peek'' from the bottom of the plastic boxes… :laugh:

Merry Xmas Whippoorwill, to you and your family.

I'll try to upload some photos later.:laugh:
Stop! Hammerheim!

Thanks, and to you as well! Looking forward to the pictures!

And a huge thanks to Zilla for his help with part of your gift.

[Higgs]

I thought the package I sent was a fun one but what I received put me to shame. Wow!!!

Will post pics later tonight. Thank you Santa :)

[Higgs]

Although my secret santa didn't include his nickname, the package opened with a nice xmas note and a build-up towards the goodies. Especially the Mox Lotus hit the nail in the head :)

http://i.imgur.com/a3THGTpl.jpg (http://imgur.com/a3THGTp)


Then came these...
http://i.imgur.com/F3zLZ8Yl.jpg?1 (http://imgur.com/F3zLZ8Y)



This goes way beyond my expectations, ALL Vintage playables! Thank you very much and merry xmas to you too! Hope your gift is as nice as mine :)

Edit: Also, note the christmasy color of the sleeves :)

[afb0032]

Them vintage cards! Major props to the thought put into that gift with all the little christmas extras

[kiblast]

Thanks, and to you as well! Looking forward to the pictures!

And a huge thanks to Zilla for his help with part of your gift.

Thanks Zilla ;D

The great thing about the gift is that it was packaged so you had to read a small note before each card or group of cards… so for example before Squire there was one saying ''Stoneforge Mystic!'' and then smaller: …but Cursed Totem is in play (hope you can read all of them)… I had so much fun going through the packages. Thank you again and merry xmas to both of you. I love the playmat!

http://i39.tinypic.com/2ufx3le.jpg

http://i44.tinypic.com/2wf48xw.jpg

http://i44.tinypic.com/2hpj3mx.jpg

[Tylert]

Damn... After seeing this gift, i guess the one opening my package will be disapointed :)
(if he ever receives it... it's been stuck in the post office where i mailed it since 11 days).

[Avatar of Bro]

It may be worth noting that the USPS is slow this time of year. My sister sent a two-day shipping package to me and my family that was supposed to arrive Wednesday, but hasn't left the warehouse in Philly at all yet.

Take that info into consideration if you're wondering about when your SS gift should show up, they're just hella backed up at the moment. :)

[clavio]

Personally, yes, I'd expect to get useful and valuable cards that I otherwise wouldn't acquire because they're either niche or too special (like alterations), not some shit like Vorapede and Spelljack. Like I said, I don't buy this 'I have fun giving away free stuff to unknown people'-thing and therefore I think that a lot of other people have similiar expectations. The last two packages seem like major disappointments. Is that the point?

The point is you only participate if you can afford Legacy cards. I'm a cold hearted piece of shit, but yeah, buying people nice things feels great! Not to mention there are a lot of participants who aren't exactly strangers at this point. I bet you get mad every time you do laundry and don't find a random $20 in a pocket.

[Whippoorwill]

Thanks Zilla ;D

The great thing about the gift is that it was packaged so you had to read a small note before each card or group of cards… so for example before Squire there was one saying ''Stoneforge Mystic!'' and then smaller: …but Cursed Totem is in play (hope you can read all of them)… I had so much fun going through the packages. Thank you again and merry xmas to both of you. I love the playmat!

I originally wanted to do a story using cards (in addition to what was there) but got lazy and settled for just the ones you saw. I think the Hammerheim one was my favorite. :laugh:

Also, for those looking at the pics, the Tarn is an Artist proof, so don't give me too much credit.

[Bed Decks Palyer]

The Three Wisemen! :eek: Nice find!
But what's that card? I see the brilliant illustration, but can't read the name...

[Deviruchi]

Desert Nomads

"Myrry Christmas" is just great :D

[entity]

Got a package just a few minutes ago, started opening it (was expecting an order to arrive), started opening it and then realized that's not what I was waiting for...
4 COAL GOLEMS, Birthing Pod, Hallowed Fountain, Steam Vents, beta REB, Birthing Pod, foil Exotic Orchard and foil Cabal Pit(!!!) and playset of IA Brainstorms in altered perfect fits!
*me does the happy dance*
Thanks useL (am I right?), this is amazing! :)))

[Tylert]

Got a package just a few minutes ago, started opening it (was expecting an order to arrive), started opening it and then realized that's not what I was waiting for...
4 COAL GOLEMS, Birthing Pod, Hallowed Fountain, Steam Vents, beta REB, Birthing Pod, foil Exotic Orchard and foil Cabal Pit(!!!) and playset of IA Brainstorms in altered perfect fits!
*me does the happy dance*
Thanks useL (am I right?), this is amazing! :)))

Pics or it never happened!!

[Sloshthedark]

Thank you Santa :cool:
7http://imb.lide.cz/lide_photo_big/201312/1609/0d/52aecba40d6f7269af6d0200.jpg?type=fresh

[Bed Decks Palyer]

Bed deck players... did you receive your package today by any chances??
Yep, I'm just scanning! :cool:
To be continued...

EDIT: Well, using the first Austro-Hungarian steam scanner is sooo agonizing...

Santa assorted a gift FOR ME which was mistakenly opened by MY WIFE! :laugh:

I found a Christmas greeting... in Czech! :smile:
There was a foil Young Pyromancer with a small set of (also foil) toys of his: Forbidden Alchemy, Steel Sabotage and Dispel.
Rumour says that there was a kitty (foil Steppe Lynx) following the Pyromancer, but it must have been Schrödinger's lynx.
I was given an Ensnaring Bridge, too. Looks like I should build Stax again? Oh wait, it's for the Spagetti monster?! Fine, fine... :smile:
Ha, the kitty is found, my daughter took it and with a "meow, moew" sounds hid the lynx in cat's basket.

And now... Santa together with one of his elves (who in fact is a human, but ssh!):

http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff388/aleksandr4/SSS_zpse68795a3.jpg
:cool:

(Sry for the potato scan...)

Thanks to Tylert for SSS gift! I did expect a Werebear or two, but fact is that Noble Hierarch opens many new possibilities (one of them white, the other a blue one), moreover she may attack under the Bridge!

Merry Christmas!

[Tylert]

Yep, I'm just scanning! :cool:
To be continued...

EDIT: Well, using the first Austro-Hungarian steam scanner is sooo agonizing...

Santa assorted a gift FOR ME which was mistakenly opened by MY WIFE! :laugh:

I found a Christmas greeting... in Czech! :smile:
There was a foil Young Pyromancer with a small set of (also foil) toys of his: Forbidden Alchemy, Steel Sabotage and Dispel.
Rumour says that there was a kitty (foil Steppe Lynx) following the Pyromancer, but it must have been Schrödinger's lynx.
I was given an Ensnaring Bridge, too. Looks like I should build Stax again? Oh wait, it's for the Spagetti monster?! Fine, fine... :smile:
Ha, the kitty is found, my daughter took it and with a "meow, moew" sounds hid the lynx in cat's basket.

And now... Santa together with one of his elves (who in fact is a human, but ssh!):

http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff388/aleksandr4/SSS_zpse68795a3.jpg
:cool:

(Sry for the potato scan...)

Thanks to Tylert for SSS gift! I did expect a Werebear or two, but fact is that Noble Hierarch opens many new possibilities (one of them white, the other a blue one), moreover she may attack under the Bridge!

Merry Christmas!

Glad you enjoyed the package :)
It took 14 days to arrive...
I wish i had more time to alter things... I had planned to alter another non-foil young pyromancer along with a syndic of thites to play the elves roles... but it took me already some time to succeed in finalizing a decent Santa !!
Will do this for the next package :)

Now I hope, my own package will arrive before thursday (Hollidays!!).

[Bed Decks Palyer]

Looking at the alter I'm quite ashamed that I haven't done something similar. But I altered one and only card in my life... and it ended in thrash bin. :-D

[Tylert]

Looking at the alter I'm quite ashamed that I haven't done something similar. But I altered one and only card in my life... and it ended in thrash bin. :-D

To be noted, i used a special technique... it's not a real alter as pro would use... :)
I was too afraid of painting directly on the card, I had only two black border french Gaea's liege...

[useL]

Got a package just a few minutes ago, started opening it (was expecting an order to arrive), started opening it and then realized that's not what I was waiting for...
4 COAL GOLEMS, Birthing Pod, Hallowed Fountain, Steam Vents, beta REB, Birthing Pod, foil Exotic Orchard and foil Cabal Pit(!!!) and playset of IA Brainstorms in altered perfect fits!
*me does the happy dance*
Thanks useL (am I right?), this is amazing! :)))

You're welcome man. I went through your wishlist and found some fun gadgets for your EDH and Legacy/Modern-decks. Hope you and your family have a lovely Christmas!


I'm quite proud of my alters, first I've ever done, do post a pic so the folks can see them =)

[alphastryk]

Thank you Santa :cool:
7http://imb.lide.cz/lide_photo_big/201312/1609/0d/52aecba40d6f7269af6d0200.jpg?type=fresh

Hope you enjoy! sorry my note got left out. :/

[alphastryk]

(Sorry for the double post, just received my package today.)

Got home today to find a much bigger secret santa package than I had imagined, containing all kinds of German and Korean goodies. Thanks Santa! :)

Everything:

http://i.imgur.com/saIXy2nl.jpg (http://i.imgur.com/saIXy2n.jpg)

More detail:

http://i.imgur.com/1KceGXRl.jpg (http://i.imgur.com/1KceGXR.jpg)

http://i.imgur.com/ADhplh8l.jpg (http://i.imgur.com/ADhplh8.jpg)

http://i.imgur.com/KA7BWAfl.jpg (http://i.imgur.com/KA7BWAf.jpg)

http://i.imgur.com/CzRqYKrl.jpg (http://i.imgur.com/CzRqYKr.jpg)


Thanks again, whoever you are! (no note)

[afb0032]

I just got done checking the mail and I had to postpone my plans for the evening a bit to come post photos and give a big thank you to my secret santa (please step forward)! Truly an amazing package. A very merry christmas for me indeed!

http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/xx245/andrewblack2/100_0582_zpsd36128e2.jpg (http://s760.photobucket.com/user/andrewblack2/media/100_0582_zpsd36128e2.jpg.html)

A little message about my other collectible

http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/xx245/andrewblack2/100_0583_zpsaa0b7746.jpg (http://s760.photobucket.com/user/andrewblack2/media/100_0583_zpsaa0b7746.jpg.html)

One of my favorite cards from when I first started playing magic which was a wonderful surprise that I didn't expect

http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/xx245/andrewblack2/100_0584_zpsae4162ab.jpg (http://s760.photobucket.com/user/andrewblack2/media/100_0584_zpsae4162ab.jpg.html)

Then just card after card of awesomeness

In total:
1x Morphling
1x Jester's Cap
1x promo All is Dust
1x foil Ponder (M10)
2x Scalding Tarn
4x Dark Ritual (2 saga, 1 IA, 1 MM)
4x Gemstone Mine
4x Deathrite Shaman
4x Abrupt Decay

[Whippoorwill]

Those last 2 pics are amazing, kudos to the Santas on those presents to going way above and beyond!

[Mr Miagi]

The last two posts = Mind blown :eek::eek: Nice! :cool:

[Lemnear]

The last 2 posted packages are plain sick. Tip my hat to the santas

[monovfox]

Seeing this thread makes me wish I had gotten my SS more stuff. I didn't realize that this was also supposed to be a "cute notes and such" thing, would have put more effort into it. Atleast would have found out some of his favorite cards and sent those


Also, kind of sad I received no kiln fiends. So I'll pass along the good karma to someone next year, and hopefully finally get that Playset of foil russian kiln fiends :P

[Myelectronicdays]

Seeing this thread makes me wish I had gotten my SS more stuff. I didn't realize that this was also supposed to be a "cute notes and such" thing, would have put more effort into it. Atleast would have found out some of his favorite cards and sent those.

I'm with you there, next year, I'm definately going all out.

[Silentbob_34]

Well i got kiblast and he far out striped my expectations and made me feel bad about what i sent out at the same time. Im thrilled with what i received and cant say thank you enough.
http://s1003.photobucket.com/user/silentbob_34/media/securedownload2_zps8ed4c73c.jpg.html?filters[user]=138600379&filters[recent]=1&sort=1&o=1
http://s1003.photobucket.com/user/silentbob_34/media/securedownload_zps838a6437.jpg.html?filters[user]=138600379&filters[recent]=1&sort=1&o=2http://s1003.photobucket.com/user/silentbob_34/media/securedownload1_zpscc3cbc07.jpg.html?filters[user]=138600379&filters[recent]=1&sort=1&o=0

The altered sol ring is awesome.

[haganbmj]

Thanks Zilla ;D

The great thing about the gift is that it was packaged so you had to read a small note before each card or group of cards… so for example before Squire there was one saying ''Stoneforge Mystic!'' and then smaller: …but Cursed Totem is in play (hope you can read all of them)… I had so much fun going through the packages. Thank you again and merry xmas to both of you. I love the playmat!

That Portal Armageddon is brilliant, absolutely love it.

[Schembo]

Thanks again, whoever you are! (no note)

Im glad you liked :wink: Sorry about the note, i try remember that next year.

[sephorusFR]

I wish I knew my packages arrived safely :s

[alphastryk]

Im glad you liked :wink: Sorry about the note, i try remember that next year.

No worries, I managed to leave my note out of the package after I wrote it so I'm equally guilty. Thanks again!

[kiblast]

Well i got kiblast and he far out striped my expectations and made me feel bad about what i sent out at the same time. Im thrilled with what i received and cant say thank you enough.
http://s1003.photobucket.com/user/silentbob_34/media/securedownload2_zps8ed4c73c.jpg.html?filters[user]=138600379&filters[recent]=1&sort=1&o=1
http://s1003.photobucket.com/user/silentbob_34/media/securedownload_zps838a6437.jpg.html?filters[user]=138600379&filters[recent]=1&sort=1&o=2http://s1003.photobucket.com/user/silentbob_34/media/securedownload1_zpscc3cbc07.jpg.html?filters[user]=138600379&filters[recent]=1&sort=1&o=0

The altered sol ring is awesome.

Glad you liked the cards! Merry Xmas :D

[sdematt]

Received an awesome package of Russian pimp from my secret santa (Chris something from Quebec, the address was smudged). I really enjoyed the Russian Delvers, Duresses, and Swan Songs. Thanks a ton! :) I appreciate your effort to get this stuff all the way from the Motherland ;)

I also sent out my package express, it'll be there by Friday.

-Matt

[Mr. Froggy]

Received an awesome package of Russian pimp from my secret santa (Chris something from Quebec, the address was smudged). I really enjoyed the Russian Delvers, Duresses, and Swan Songs. Thanks a ton! :) I appreciate your effort to get this stuff all the way from the Motherland ;)

I also sent out my package express, it'll be there by Friday.

-Matt

I was scared you hadn't received it.. :(

Glad you like it :)

[Avatar of Bro]

(sorry for the double post, just received my package today.) got home today to find a much bigger secret santa package than i had imagined, containing all kinds of german and korean goodies. Thanks santa! :) everything: [/url] more detail: (http://i.imgur.com/saixy2n.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/adhplh8.jpg) [url="http://i.imgur.com/czrqykr.jpg"] thanks again, whoever you are! (no note

jesus christ!

[samurai_socks]

Forgot to post that I shipped out a week or two ago. My victim should have received by now as well. The package I sent was quite boring from me this year but I did get something from my victims wish list so hopefully they are happy.

-Cheers-

[spartan117]

@Higgs: Glad you like the package, I put quite a lot of effort in gathering all the goodies needed, but in the end it was definetly woth it :wink:

Also, I actually received my package almost a week ago, but couldn't post picture right then, so I'd like to say a big "THAN YOU" to my own Santa, who just went over the top! :tongue:

Will post pics later for sure!

[PirateKing]

Horizon Canopy get!

No pics because, well, just a Horizon Canopy, use your imagination.

Still, no complaints, thanks Santa!

[Kayradis]

You know whats funny?
I got Mr.Froggy (Chris)
sdematt got me
Mr.Froggy got sdematt.

http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_liw5dfnOz51qazkdco1_500.gif

[Mr. Froggy]

You know whats funny?
I got Mr.Froggy (Chris)
sdematt got me
Mr.Froggy got sdematt.



Amazing how the world works, don't you think? :P

[samurai_socks]

Horizon Canopy get!

No pics because, well, just a Horizon Canopy, use your imagination.

Still, no complaints, thanks Santa!

Ok good, glad it got there. Sorry it wasn't more exciting but I wanted to at least get you something off your want list.

Merry Xmas.

-Cheers-

[sdematt]

You know whats funny?
I got Mr.Froggy (Chris)
sdematt got me
Mr.Froggy got sdematt.

http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_liw5dfnOz51qazkdco1_500.gif

/Canadian Circle-Jerk

[entity]

You're welcome man. I went through your wishlist and found some fun gadgets for your EDH and Legacy/Modern-decks. Hope you and your family have a lovely Christmas!


I'm quite proud of my alters, first I've ever done, do post a pic so the folks can see them =)

Took me a bit of time, been busy and the camera on my phone isn't great, but here it is, blurry as hell, but you can see it :) :

http://img543.imageshack.us/img543/4117/9sg2.jpg

[clavio]

I just got done checking the mail and I had to postpone my plans for the evening a bit to come post photos and give a big thank you to my secret santa (please step forward)!

It was me! I'm glad you liked the Morphling
---

Here's what I got:
http://i.imgur.com/VbUXnMy.jpg

For those too lazy to click:

4x In Betracht ziehen
4x Vorherbestimmen
4x Gedankenwirbel (MM)
4x Handelverstag
2x Unglued Island
1x Sweet Peace Strider

Thank you very much!

[monovfox]

It was me! I'm glad you liked the Morphling
---

Here's what I got:
http://i.imgur.com/VbUXnMy.jpg

For those too lazy to click:

4x In Betracht ziehen
4x Vorherbestimmen
4x Gedankenwirbel (MM)
4x Handelverstag
2x Unglued Island
1x Sweet Peace Strider

Thank you very much!

My friend was talking about finding that stuff for you! I'll let him know you like it.

[MoxMonkey]

Thanks The architect!

http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b508/juzam007/1499523_10202455995218032_1518885967_n_zps20fd4360.jpg (http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/juzam007/media/1499523_10202455995218032_1518885967_n_zps20fd4360.jpg.html)

[Cabs]

@Higgs: Glad you like the package, I put quite a lot of effort in gathering all the goodies needed, but in the end it was definetly woth it :wink:

Also, I actually received my package almost a week ago, but couldn't post picture right then, so I'd like to say a big "THAN YOU" to my own Santa, who just went over the top! :tongue:

Will post pics later for sure!

Glad you liked it :wink:

[afb0032]

I wanted to personally say thank you clavio, you went way above the requirement and I really appreciate the gift. I thought it was you from the Albany address, but didn't want to jump to any conclusions.

[Luklinda]

I wanted to personally say thank you clavio, you went way above the requirement and I really appreciate the gift. I thought it was you from the Albany address, but didn't want to jump to any conclusions.

http://danceswithfat.files.wordpress.com/2012/03/jump-to-conclusions-mat.jpg

Couldn't resist.

[afb0032]

Sadly I think of that every time I use that phrase now. Love the options on that mat, only problem is that they put loose instead of lose!

[Mr. Froggy]

/Canadian Circle-Jerk

http://images.wikia.com/adventuretimewithfinnandjake/images/1/14/Boy-that-escalated-quickly.jpg

[Tylert]

There's a package waiting for me at home!!!
Why am i in hollidays!!

[r3dd09]

HNGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG

Wow, just wow. You also got one of my favorite forests in German. I probably would have splooged everywhere if I got that package.

My cards just got to my 3rd party guy, he'll be sending hopefully tomorrow. Can't promise it'll get to my victim in time :/

[Higgs]

@Higgs: Glad you like the package, I put quite a lot of effort in gathering all the goodies needed, but in the end it was definetly woth it :wink:

Yes it was definitely worth it :smile: Thanks very much again! Exactly the kind of package to motivate me for that new year's resolution. Also will post in the Vintage forum later today to show what I got myself so far :)

[PhanTom_lt]

Man that sucks so hard!
My first Secret Santa and someone steal my gift!

In the pack were a set of Veteran Explorer, some SCG tokens (Turtle 1/1), some foils foreign (french+german) Storm Crows ;) , 1 foil Unhinged Plains + other foils (Gitaxian Probes, Ratchet Bomb (in spanish), Spell Pierce + some random foreign foils)... Not the pack of the century but I'm sure you would have liked it!

I am really sorry dude!

Some good news - the police found the luggage , mostly empty, except a few clothes and a torn open envelope with some cards remaining. Wet and slightly damaged, but I got the Explorers, the Turtles, storm crows and the foil UNH plains. :) Thanks Monkey Island :)

[meffeo]

Although my secret santa didn't include his nickname, the package opened with a nice xmas note and a build-up towards the goodies. Especially the Mox Lotus hit the nail in the head :)

http://i.imgur.com/a3THGTpl.jpg (http://imgur.com/a3THGTp)


Then came these...
http://i.imgur.com/F3zLZ8Yl.jpg?1 (http://imgur.com/F3zLZ8Y)



This goes way beyond my expectations, ALL Vintage playables! Thank you very much and merry xmas to you too! Hope your gift is as nice as mine :)

Edit: Also, note the christmasy color of the sleeves :)Great! And what about that playmate?

[UseLess]

I just received my Secret Santa package! Since I'm having a big casual night with my friends tonight I wanted to open it now so I could use the new goodies before moving out to Denmark for my PhD. Thanks a lot GaronaDro, the package is awesome :D. Also, the note said that a second package will arrive somewhere in the coming weeks, so that's even more awesome. Photobucket is bitching me, so I'll upload the picture later. It contained:

- Foil Kodama's Reach
- Steam Vents (RTR)
- Genesis Wave
- Avenger of Zendikar
- Azusa, Lost but Seeking

I love the foil Kodama's reach, will instantly replace the boring cultivate in my lands EDH. Finally I can replace some of the hidious proxies and play with proper cards ^^. I'll be looking forward to the second part!

[Higgs]

Great! And what about that playmate?

Playmat is mine, wasn't part of the gift :)

[rooneg]

I was pleased to see a package from my Secret Santa in the mail today. Here's the loot!

http://electricjellyfish.net/images/secret-santa-2013.jpg

(For those who don't want to stare too closely at tiny writing, that's 4 Japanese Goblin Lackeys, 14 Unglued Goblin Tokens and one each of Rock Lobster, Paper Tiger and Scissors Lizard. The Lackeys and tokens will give me a nice start on my Japanese Goblins deck, and the Rock/Paper/Scissors trio will make a nice addition to my pauper cube.)

Thanks Secret Santa!

[GaronaDro]

I just received my Secret Santa package! Since I'm having a big casual night with my friends tonight I wanted to open it now so I could use the new goodies before moving out to Denmark for my PhD. Thanks a lot GaronaDro, the package is awesome :D. Also, the note said that a second package will arrive somewhere in the coming weeks, so that's even more awesome. Photobucket is bitching me, so I'll upload the picture later. It contained:

- Foil Kodama's Reach
- Steam Vents (RTR)
- Genesis Wave
- Avenger of Zendikar
- Azusa, Lost but Seeking

I love the foil Kodama's reach, will instantly replace the boring cultivate in my lands EDH. Finally I can replace some of the hidious proxies and play with proper cards ^^. I'll be looking forward to the second part!

Glad you like it. I have a picture of the final product of the second gift if you would like. Otherwise I can just leave it a secret until it gets to you as well.

[Bed Decks Palyer]

I was pleased to see a package from my Secret Santa in the mail today. Here's the loot!

...

(For those who don't want to stare too closely at tiny writing, that's 4 Japanese Goblin Lackeys, 14 Unglued Goblin Tokens and one each of Rock Lobster, Paper Tiger and Scissors Lizard. The Lackeys and tokens will give me a nice start on my Japanese Goblins deck, and the Rock/Paper/Scissors trio will make a nice addition to my pauper cube.)

Thanks Secret Santa!

I really like the elegance of the gift, props to whoever packed that! :cool:

[UseLess]

Glad you like it. I have a picture of the final product of the second gift if you would like. Otherwise I can just leave it a secret until it gets to you as well.

It is fine as a secret, I'm curious! I hope it can reach me before the 4th of January though, I'm moving at that date and it would be nice if I could bring it directly with me.

[Mr Miagi]

Been a good boy and waited with my package till Christmas eve :cool:

and boy o boy was it worth it. Here is mega sweetness I received (sry for the crappy pic, Samsung Galaxy taking pics like it's 2000 somethin):
http://shrani.si/f/R/1r/41bSnAMk/2013-12-24-181529.jpg
Also enclosed was a note from my Secret Santa - shipshay

I must say my SS's has a good taste:
Hurkyl's recall from AQ - Been looking to trade for the third one from AQ for quite some time (need it for modern - yes I know, AQ and modern, the irony..). Now that burden is lifted from me.
UN Island - first UN island that I own, will put it to good use :)
Foil Delver - you Sir just might have convinced me to finish my second set now
Chalice of the void - well, technically that's my 10th Chalice that I own, but I'm a stompy player at heart, so I don't mind :laugh:
Set of jap Elves - will find home in my pauper elves deck :cool:
DCI counterspell - nice find :wink:
Signed Sol ring - that is just sweet, especially since it has a story behind it :cool:

So thanks a bunch shipshay.

And to all of Source members: Merry Xmas!

[Einherjer]

Well... Nice stuff you all got there, but Valtrix went above and beyond everything. Thats a supernice package!!!! Thaaanks very much and props to us, the Legacycommunity!
http://i43.tinypic.com/.jpg

<a href="http://de.tinypic.com?ref=2d79a2a" target="_blank"><img src="http://i43.tinypic.com/2d79a2a.jpg" border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic"></a>

http://i43.tinypic.com/2d79a2a.jpg
Thanks again!!!

Greetings and happy holidays to everybody!

Edit: Ah well, doesnt work with my mobile phone, will repost tomorrow from my PC.

[Dan Turner]

Not really my secret Santa gift but what my wife got me :) She wanted to participate this year but we really didn't have the time to put together a second package.

She had told me to order the playmat as my gift as well.


http://i42.tinypic.com/20z5s21.jpg

[Myelectronicdays]

Not really my secret Santa gift but what my wife got me :) She wanted to participate this year but we really didn't have the time to put together a second package.

She had told me to order the playmat as my gift as well.


http://i42.tinypic.com/20z5s21.jpg

Now that is a nice gift Dan! :)

[nedleeds]

Wow, just wow. You also got one of my favorite forests in German. I probably would have splooged everywhere if I got that package.

My cards just got to my 3rd party guy, he'll be sending hopefully tomorrow. Can't promise it'll get to my victim in time :/

The irony is that forest has no text when in Brians possession ...

[Mr. Froggy]

Not really my secret Santa gift but what my wife got me :) She wanted to participate this year but we really didn't have the time to put together a second package.

She had told me to order the playmat as my gift as well.


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Really great gift! :D

[Tylert]

My package is waiting for me at the post office :( can't open it for christmas eve...

Well I will have it for new year :)

Nice community event we have here, merry christmas everyone.

[Lord_Mcdonalds]

Not really my secret Santa gift but what my wife got me :) She wanted to participate this year but we really didn't have the time to put together a second package.

She had told me to order the playmat as my gift as well.

-snipped awesome sauce-


I just want to let you know, she is probably a keeper

but you knew that

[Dan Turner]

I just want to let you know, she is probably a keeper

but you knew that

She plays Elves!

We have been married almost 9 years now, just started teaching my 7 year old how to play.

[afb0032]

Wow Dan, glad to see magic is a family event for you all! Merry Christmas to everyone, hopefully those who have not received their packages get them soon. It was a blast participating this year and looking forward to SS2014!

[Einherjer]

Ok so here is the promised repost from my Computer. Thank you very very very much Valtrix for this gift! It's clearly one of the best! Just to use the catchy phrase we all love to: You really went above and beyond!
Props to you and props to us, the Legacy community!

Happy Holidays!

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Greetings

[mini1337s]

Everyone who waited till Christmas to open your gifts, it's time to show them off!

[afb0032]

those StP's are sweet! props to Valtrix

[samurai_socks]

Great SS, very thoughtful and excellent gifts. Ty very much.

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Merry Xmas all.

-Cheers-

(Oops posted in both threads...)

[Valtrix]

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Really glad you like them! I was pretty worried about your gift at first because I wasn't quite sure how I was going to do it since nobody I contacted could do alters reasonably cheap/quickly, and I had never done any card alters before either. In the end I decided to just give it a go and was very happy with how these alters turned out. It was pretty fun too.

[Megadeus]

Not bad for someone who's never done alters before. Jealous of everyone. Wish I would've been able to participate. I was so excited to get sweet Christmas altered cards!

[Climax]

So I opened my letterbox today and found a package from Paris.
Instantly opened it and found an awesome letter and this:

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Wow. Thank you sooo much Joretapo. I hope you and your family had a great christmas eve and you are still enjoying the holidays.

And 4 all of you:

I wish you all the best for 2014. May luck be with you

[joretapo]

We did spend great hollidays children were spoiled but not too much this year, wife was reasonable. I m Happy you liked it again merry christmas to you and you familly. You will still need a few parts to build the deck but i tried to get some expensive ones to get you started :)

[shpishay]

Glad you liked the package! Merry Christmas!


Been a good boy and waited with my package till Christmas eve :cool:

and boy o boy was it worth it. Here is mega sweetness I received (sry for the crappy pic, Samsung Galaxy taking pics like it's 2000 somethin):
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Also enclosed was a note from my Secret Santa - shipshay

I must say my SS's has a good taste:
Hurkyl's recall from AQ - Been looking to trade for the third one from AQ for quite some time (need it for modern - yes I know, AQ and modern, the irony..). Now that burden is lifted from me.
UN Island - first UN island that I own, will put it to good use :)
Foil Delver - you Sir just might have convinced me to finish my second set now
Chalice of the void - well, technically that's my 10th Chalice that I own, but I'm a stompy player at heart, so I don't mind :laugh:
Set of jap Elves - will find home in my pauper elves deck :cool:
DCI counterspell - nice find :wink:
Signed Sol ring - that is just sweet, especially since it has a story behind it :cool:

So thanks a bunch shipshay.

And to all of Source members: Merry Xmas!