Not So Secret Santa!

[PaJami]

Hello everybody, and welcome to my first ever TBT Secret Santa... Sorta! I'll explain the rules shortly, but first of all, let's make sure everyone knows what Secret Santa is...

Spoiler: Wikipedia definition

Secret Santa is a Western Christmas tradition in which members of a group are randomly assigned other members to whom they anonymously give a gift. Often practised in workplaces, or amongst large families, participation in it is usually voluntary. ...

Alright, now that that's settled, here's how Not So Secret Santa works. For a few weeks, I'll let people sign up if they're interested. Once signups are over, I'll match you up with a random TBT member. You then have to choose a gift to give them. The gifts can have no more value than ten dollars. Steam games may be a popular choice, considering sales will be going on around the time of giving. The prizes can also be as small as you like. Maybe you can draw a picture for your recipient, or write them a poem or something... It's the thought that counts! So you don't have to spend money to enter this contest. Anywho, I don't want anyone giving the prizes until the final week before Christmas... Then everyone will get their prizes and be merry Oh, one more thing.. There will be a grand prize! One randomly selected person will receive a copy of Borderlands GOTY via Steam from me I know this may seem like a jumbled mess, I'm just writing down thoughts as I come up with them, so if you have questions or concerns, let me know. Otherwise, just write your name down if you'd be interested in participating. Enjoy, and, while we wait for this to begin, check out my Christmas Countdown!

 

[toshiwoshi]

No more value then 10 bucks? do we buy something and like ship it? O.e im confused

 

[AndyB]

No more value then 10 bucks? do we buy something and like ship it? O.e im confused

If you really wanted to, but shipping can be expensive. Plus you'd need to give your address to recieve anything.. which most people/their parents wouldn't end up liking that.
However what I think Jami is going for mostly is that services like Steam allow you to gift games right to people's accounts. No posting anything is needed for that, gets right to the point.

Finally... I still see you're trying to shift that Borderlands.

 

[toshiwoshi]

If you really wanted to, but shipping can be expensive. Plus you'd need to give your address to recieve anything.. which most people/their parents wouldn't end up liking that.
However what I think Jami is going for mostly is that services like Steam allow you to gift games right to people's accounts. No posting anything is needed for that, gets right to the point.

Finally... I still see you're trying to shift that Borderlands.

ok, i get it now, but i don't really like Steam, i prefer not to use it. I'll choose another option.

 

[PaJami]

ok, i get it now, but i don't really like Steam, i prefer not to use it. I'll choose another option.

Well some other ideas could be maybe an iTunes giftcard code? Or other code-related purchases? I mean, it's all entirely up to you what you do And again, you don't have to spend any money at all. Maybe write a poem saying how awesome the other person is? Be creative
Also, @Andy... I know

 

[Elliot]

I'm so giving someone a 0 dollar itunes card <3

 

[Fillfall]

I think I will participate.
Also psn card anyone?

 

[SockHead]

I'm down. Whoever I get will probably get something mailed to them because I have no money to spend on games via steam. (So just keep that in mind)

 

[Bacon Boy]

Cards work. Whether it be iTunes, Wii, PSN, XBL, etc. You just scratch off the code and give it to them.
I guess I'm in.

 

[PaJami]

Another suggestion for those who don't want to spend so much money... I'm guessing a fair amount of members here play MW3 (well, at least a few..) Maybe buy a bag of Doritos or Mountain Dew and give them the double XP code on it if your partner plays it? Again, codes work for paid gifts, feel free to mail something if both of you are comfortable with the cost and address sharing, steam games, and you can be creative and write them a song, draw them a picture, anything! Anyway, thanks to those who have signed up so far, and for everyone else... Remember, 'tis the season for giving 8D (and you're guaranteed a prize and a chance to win two if you enter!)

 

[AndyB]

Cards work. Whether it be iTunes, Wii, PSN, XBL, etc. You just scratch off the code and give it to them.
I guess I'm in.

Not everything works so easily. Cards for the likes of Xbox are region locked, so if you do get the other cards of some sort... check where they live first.

 

[Fillfall]

Not everything works so easily. Cards for the likes of Xbox are region locked, so if you do get the other cards of some sort... check where they live first.

Well if you have an American and a European PSN account you can use American cards on American accounts, and European cards on European accounts.

 

[AndyB]

Well if you have an American and a European PSN account you can use American cards on American accounts, and European cards on European accounts.

Yes, that's a given really. I'm just saying it so that people can check before they go and buy a card that their recipient can't use.

 

[Trent the Paladin]

I'm game I guess. Plan on picking up some cards soon anyways, those Zelda ones are nice. :>

 

[Brad]

I'll join in as well. I don't have a lot of money around this time, so, ya' know.

 

[PaJami]

You have until a week from Friday to enter... So that's... 13 days left. Then, I'll partner you up with someone on the weekend, and you will have the following week to give the presents.. Then it's Christmas! So be generous and sign up before it's too late

 

[Callie]

I'm in, this is a fun idea

 

[toshiwoshi]

I'm in, this is a fun idea

Finally, another girl signed up ^^

 

[AndyB]

Finally, another girl signed up ^^

Yo Jami, don't pair these two up. lololol.

 

[toshiwoshi]

Yo Jami, don't pair these two up. lololol.

D: why not?