Secret Santa 2016

[PirateKing]

Are we not doing Secret Santa this year? Did too many people get burned that the spirit is gone?

[Pilhas]

Loved last year one. Get moving PirateKing :)

[Dice_Box]

It's a community run event. If someone wishes to run it, I don't mind. But it's work. You have to basically play matchmaker for all the active members on the site. It's a big ask so people don't often volunteer twice.

[Kathal]

It's a community run event. If someone wishes to run it, I don't mind. But it's work. You have to basically play matchmaker for all the active members on the site. It's a big ask so people don't often volunteer twice.

I would have done it, if I wouldn't have a boatload of work ahead of me :(

Greetings,
Kathal

[Mr Miagi]

It's practically December, there's no way people will receive their shipments on time... I'm calling it to late to organize, but don't let me stop you from doing it ;)

[PirateKing]

Okay, so with no expectations it will actually happen, hopefuls post in this thread. If there's enough by say Monday; I'll try and keep the spirit alive.

[Kathal]

Count me in ^^

Greetings,
Kathal

[taconaut]

I'd do it if we end up running it, I was sad I missed it last year.

[KaiSchafroth]

Would definitely be in this year if it happens

[Zombiesquisher]

I keep getting burned by this so consider me out. I think everyone realized that 60% of the users were just trying to get free stuff and had no intention of contributing.

[meffeo]

I keep getting burned by this so consider me out. I think everyone realized that 60% of the users were just trying to get free stuff and had no intention of contributing.

I was unfortunately one of them. Nonetheless, in the spirit of the holiday, count me in.

[Fry]

I keep getting burned by this so consider me out. I think everyone realized that 60% of the users were just trying to get free stuff and had no intention of contributing.

Same, 2 of the 3 years I've done it, first was great, last two... Did last year hoping that the year before was just a crappy fluke, but...

[tsabo_tavoc]

Count me in as well. Would be very sad to see it die despite the negatives, maybe a better screening of attendance is necessary?

[Doishy]

A bit late notice for this year but I was looking forward to participating. If one is run next year I would sinscerely love to join in :)

[mistercakes]

I'm in too if you're still looking for more!

[Xod]

Interested to participate as well!

[Stuart]

This was fun last year, but I'm probably out this year. Still feeling guilty at having given ~$50 while receiving ~$100+.

[PirateKing]

Okay so a day late, but whatever.

So people I have in are:
Pilhas
Kathal
taconaut
KaiSchafroth
meffeo
tsabo_tavoc
Doishy
mistercakes
Xod

Including me that 10. Maybe small but if it's big enough for a sanctioned tournament it's good enough for me.

So here is what we will do:
PM me an ideal wish list along with a budget I can expect you to hold yourself to. Also where you would like your stuff mailed to. I will match up those with similar budgets for the most equitable gifting experience. I enjoy giving beyond the usual $20, and I don't want people like Stuart feeling disenfranchised because they got Power or something crazy.

Once I have all the replies in or by the end of this week if people go missing, I will send our the wish lists to everyone.

As always, alters regardless of quality are recommended, along with your local wares. The best gifts I got were because of chocolate and rum, not the cards themselves.

Thanks guys!

[Pilhas]

PM sent, lets get this going :P

[KaiSchafroth]

PM incoming!

[Doishy]

Sorry man, as I said I would have been interested but due to the late notice and stuff now on my plate I wouldn't be able to give it the due attention it needs so I will step back this year and go full power for next years. Apologies if gave wrong impression!

[meffeo]

meffeo

PM sent. Thanks buddy!

[mistercakes]

Pmd

[PirateKing]

Okay, so all replies are in!

We had one person drop, so I'm thinking I will not be a Secret Santa proper. But knowing everybody's shipping address, I'll try and think of something worthy to do with the opportunity.

So expect to receive your partner's wishlists some time tonight. Thanks guys.

[Kathal]

Okay, so all replies are in!

We had one person drop, so I'm thinking I will not be a Secret Santa proper. But knowing everybody's shipping address, I'll try and think of something worthy to do with the opportunity.

So expect to receive your partner's wishlists some time tonight. Thanks guys.

Still waiting :P

Greetings,
Kathal

PS: And thanks to organise this years Secret Santa, even though it was short on a short notice and not many people are participating :(

[PirateKing]

Sorry for the delay guys.

Everybody's budget grouped together well enough.
Tried my best and avoid international shipping where possible, but there were short straws.

If anybody has any questions I'll be around to follow up.

Thanks guys for the opportunity.

[Pilhas]

Will only be able to send it tomorrow. sorry for the delay :(

[Kathal]

Still waiting for stuff :(

I doubt, that my "victim" gets his package before mid January (have to ship it over the pond), adding the delay for the stuff I ordered didn't help either :(

Greetings,
Kathal

[meffeo]

Package has been sent today. Go go go!

[mistercakes]

sent out today: de shipping number: rt078195843de

[KaiSchafroth]

Like others; still waiting for one or two things and will be shipping international but hoping to still get stuff in hand sooner rather than later!!

[taconaut]

Same, mine may end up being closer to a Covert Cupid, but I think late and good will be better than on-time and lame.

[Pilhas]

Sent it today, will post tracking number later on.

[meffeo]

Forgot the shipping number: 5IUP0010792485 (IT).

[tsabo_tavoc]

Sent yesterday, and hope my victim can receive it before Christmas or at least this year :smile:

[Xod]

Sent it on Wednesday, should be there next week or maybe today.

[Kathal]

Got the stuff today, but need to do some alters before I can ship it, hence, will ship it probably on Tuesday (earliest possible time).

Greetings,
Kathal

[Pilhas]

Got the stuff today, but need to do some alters before I can ship it, hence, will ship it probably on Tuesday (earliest possible time).

Greetings,
Kathal

Completly forgot to alter a card :( I am a sad panda now....

RD 84967564 5 PT

[tsabo_tavoc]

Thank you meffeo: you make my Christmas so splendid!

http://i1126.photobucket.com/albums/l604/Spark_Zhang/SSS2016.jpg

Merry Christmas to the Sourcers!

[mistercakes]

I totally forgot to alter. I apologize!

[meffeo]

Thank you meffeo: you make my Christmas so splendid!

http://i1126.photobucket.com/albums/l604/Spark_Zhang/SSS2016.jpg

Merry Christmas to the Sourcers!

Alterations pro confirmed... :cool:

Happy to see it arrived! Merry Christmas buddy, to you and all the fellow sourcers.

[KaiSchafroth]

Mailed out today, shipping international but should be there next week or JUST after the new year.
CH009254679US

[Kathal]

Just got post ^^

Will open it this evening, have to do some stuff before (aka finishing the alters).

Greetings,
Kathal

[mistercakes]

Thanks Pilhas! This is really great, I wish I had more pimp stuff to send out myself, I'll make sure I get some stuff a few months in advance next year. Also, the stocking tiger will find its way to the next year secret santa recipient!

https://s29.postimg.org/44h4rz5gl/20161228_101235.jpg

-rob

(if you guys know how to resize image for mobile lemme know and I'll update post)

[Pilhas]

Glad you like it :) and +1 for arriving this year!

[Xod]

Damn, didn't know the alterations were 'mandatory' I will take it into account for next year.

[KaiSchafroth]

Thanks Pilhas! This is really great, I wish I had more pimp stuff to send out myself, I'll make sure I get some stuff a few months in advance next year. Also, the stocking tiger will find its way to the next year secret santa recipient!
-rob


Jelly of those Kinders....



Damn, didn't know the alterations were 'mandatory' I will take it into account for next year.

I don't think alters have ever been truly mandatory but folks like the personal touch/momento added in

[KaiSchafroth]

Hoping to see some more packages being opened soon now that we've cleared the holidays!

[nedleeds]

I keep getting burned by this so consider me out. I think everyone realized that 60% of the users were just trying to get free stuff and had no intention of contributing.

Welcome to the Earth 2016.

[mistercakes]

hopefully you'll get yours soon! From the German tracking system.

"The item has been forwarded to the mail center at the destination United States of America at Jan 1, 2017."

-Rob

[Pilhas]

Hoping to see some more packages being opened soon now that we've cleared the holidays!

Assuming yours was for me(only tracking that appears in Portugal) it has been accepted on 24th.... this guys are taking foreverrrrrrr

[KaiSchafroth]

Assuming yours was for me(only tracking that appears in Portugal) it has been accepted on 24th.... this guys are taking foreverrrrrrr

Maaaybee lol
Hoping they get it to you soon then!

[Xod]

Still nothing received :-(

[PirateKing]

Still nothing received :-(

A little bird told me that cards have just arrived, and that the package should be posted sometime this week.

[meffeo]

Another bird (aka the postman) told me that there's a package waiting for me. I should be able to post some pics by tomorrow evening.

[meffeo]

Ok, there was a bit of mess with this year's shippings but Santa finally found my door and here's what I got:


http://i1243.photobucket.com/albums/gg545/Matteo_Defant/IMG_6821_zpsfwcuc7e1.jpg



I know I have to thank the amazing mistercakes for Griseldaddy, but who's the mysterious Sourcer that sent the Entombs? Thanks man, you made my Christmas special!



http://i1243.photobucket.com/albums/gg545/Matteo_Defant/IMG_6820_zpsxdpaowwb.jpg

[KaiSchafroth]

mistercakes delivered some goods - even with the wonky wishlist I had.

Great assortment and some crisp lookin' cards at that!

http://i1242.photobucket.com/albums/gg531/KaiSchafroth/IMG_5718_zpsu5spbsnp.jpg (http://s1242.photobucket.com/user/KaiSchafroth/media/IMG_5718_zpsu5spbsnp.jpg.html)

[Xod]

Ok, there was a bit of mess with this year's shippings but Santa finally found my door and here's what I got:

I know I have to thank the amazing mistercakes for Griseldaddy, but who's the mysterious Sourcer that sent the Entombs? Thanks man, you made my Christmas special!


Gladly done meffeo :wink:

[meffeo]

Gladly done meffeo :wink:

Cheers man! I really appreciate it :smile:

[Xod]

Other people still waiting on their secret santa? Nothing in the mail today, hoping for Monday :-)

[mistercakes]

mistercakes delivered some goods - even with the wonky wishlist I had.

Great assortment and some crisp lookin' cards at that!

http://i1242.photobucket.com/albums/gg531/KaiSchafroth/IMG_5718_zpsu5spbsnp.jpg (http://s1242.photobucket.com/user/KaiSchafroth/media/IMG_5718_zpsu5spbsnp.jpg.html)

Glad you liked it! And even happier it got to you!

[KaiSchafroth]

Glad you liked it! And even happier it got to you!

Love 'em - I was sad at first because the post office tried to deliver the package last Thursday evening when I had already left for GP Louisville so left a redeliver notice...so I spent the whole weekend waiting to get home to the mail haha

[KaiSchafroth]

Assuming yours was for me(only tracking that appears in Portugal) it has been accepted on 24th.... this guys are taking foreverrrrrrr

Any update Pilhas? I can't see much in tracking anymore so hoping this is landing on your doorstep soon...

[Pilhas]

Any update Pilhas? I can't see much in tracking anymore so hoping this is landing on your doorstep soon...

Not yet, the status on tracking remains unchanged since 24/12.
But don't worry, it will eventually arrive here or back to your door.

It will probably arrive in time for my birthday in a couple of weeks :cool:.

[KaiSchafroth]

Not yet, the status on tracking remains unchanged since 24/12.
But don't worry, it will eventually arrive here or back to your door.

It will probably arrive in time for my birthday in a couple of weeks :cool:.

Still hopeful... realized I'm a dummy as well and only included the stateside tracking originally and not also the customs info.
LC717217782US
Looks like it's been in processing in Portugal since January 16th so we at least know it's in the right country the last few weeks....

[Pilhas]

Still hopeful... realized I'm a dummy as well and only included the stateside tracking originally and not also the customs info.
LC717217782US
Looks like it's been in processing in Portugal since January 16th so we at least know it's in the right country the last few weeks....

Just checked the info and I got to say that the customs on my country are a joke.... sent the notice to the wrong address....
Monday morning will call those idiots and try to sort it out.

[KaiSchafroth]

Just checked the info and I got to say that the customs on my country are a joke.... sent the notice to the wrong address....
Monday morning will call those idiots and try to sort it out.

Sigh...you never seem to have good luck with these overseas SS packages, do you?! Fingers crossed you have cards in hand soon/for your bday

[Pilhas]

Sigh...you never seem to have good luck with these overseas SS packages, do you?! Fingers crossed you have cards in hand soon/for your bday

No worries. I just called customs and they say I have to send a declaration of honor as this package is a gift and not commercial so I don't pay taxes on it. Hopefully in a couple of days it will arrive.

[Xod]

I received this weeks ago, but too busy to actually post it (and I forgot:cry:):

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/a/img922/4679/lu050C.jpg

Except that I had to pay the border control, this was an awesome present, thank you!

[PirateKing]

So happy to see the late arrivals are at least still arrivals. I only have 3 people left missing a gift. As it gets into March I'll start sending out backups so the spirit doesn't wither until next year. Thanks guys!

[Pilhas]

So happy to see the late arrivals are at least still arrivals. I only have 3 people left missing a gift. As it gets into March I'll start sending out backups so the spirit doesn't wither until next year. Thanks guys!

Although I still did not receive mine. Please don't send a backup. My package is sitting in customs for almost 2 months but eventually I will break in and steal it....(No really, It will arrive)

[taconaut]

Except that I had to pay the border control, this was an awesome present, thank you!

Glad you liked it, sorry it took me so long! :laugh:

[PirateKing]

Although I still did not receive mine. Please don't send a backup. My package is sitting in customs for almost 2 months but eventually I will break in and steal it....(No really, It will arrive)

Your backup might just be a balaclava, some detcord and a 30 minute blackout. Who knows.

[tsabo_tavoc]

Got the stuff today, but need to do some alters before I can ship it, hence, will ship it probably on Tuesday (earliest possible time).

Greetings,
Kathal

Still waiting for your bragging: Hope you have been busy with happiness.

[KaiSchafroth]

Although I still did not receive mine. Please don't send a backup. My package is sitting in customs for almost 2 months but eventually I will break in and steal it....(No really, It will arrive)


Your backup might just be a balaclava, some detcord and a 30 minute blackout. Who knows.

Still bummed your delivery is taking this long Pilhas - hopefully it'll be worth it!
That sounds like the PERFECT package PK haha

[PirateKing]

So we're into March, my records show that Philhas, Kathal and taconaut are the only ones left who haven't received.

I know Philhas got gifted cocaine and centrifuge technical drawings, so it'll be a while in customs.
Kathal, I have you down as not sent either, let me know what's up with this.
taconaut, I'll try and get some stuff out so there isn't any hard feelings.

Thanks everyone who participated, maybe next year we'll start early enough that stuff actually arrives in December.

[Pilhas]

So we're into March, my records show that Philhas, Kathal and taconaut are the only ones left who haven't received.

I know Philhas got gifted cocaine and centrifuge technical drawings, so it'll be a while in customs.
Kathal, I have you down as not sent either, let me know what's up with this.
taconaut, I'll try and get some stuff out so there isn't any hard feelings.

Thanks everyone who participated, maybe next year we'll start early enough that stuff actually arrives in December.

KaiSchafroth cocaine is best cocaine :) yesterday they just asked me for all the documents I sent the previous 3 times..... gotta love customs(got 2 packages there).

[Pilhas]

Look who it is :cool::cool::cool::cool:

Coke came through so here are the goodies.


http://i.imgur.com/YCbkL9r.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/FA8iAMq.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/2y9dKGA.jpg

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

http://i.imgur.com/h4c3kJP.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/aH8dsnR.jpg

Got to thank KaiSchafroth for the awesome alters. Also big props for checking cards for combo, only had 1 ponder in jap and this way got the full set.

Thanks a lot m8. And Happy Hollidays?

EDIT: resized images

[KaiSchafroth]

Look who it is :cool::cool::cool::cool:

Coke came through so here are the goodies.


Got to thank KaiSchafroth for the awesome alters. Also big props for checking cards for combo, only had 1 ponder in jap and this way got the full set.

Thanks a lot m8. And Happy Hollidays?

EDIT: resized images



Yeeessss! Finally they've arrived! It's a ... March Miracle..?!
Glad you received and hopefully they're all put to good use. I still don't know if there was a good way to paint a fruit cake Grindstone so...

[meffeo]

Yeeessss! Finally they've arrived! It's a ... March Miracle..?!
Glad you received and hopefully they're all put to good use. I still don't know if there was a good way to paint a fruit cake Grindstone so...

I'm not into alters but those Welders are definitely really well done.

[Pilhas]

Yeeessss! Finally they've arrived! It's a ... March Miracle..?!
Glad you received and hopefully they're all put to good use. I still don't know if there was a good way to paint a fruit cake Grindstone so...

It came out beautifully and probably tasty.
thanks for checking out which ones I had before, no repeats and with the 2 last SS I have a full altered Christmas Welder playset and 3 Painters and 1 grindstone. Couple more Christmas and it will be done :D

[taconaut]

Yeah, I love the christmas lights on the welder!