I decided to go a little nuts this holiday season and signed up for both US only and Full International. I'll post some wishlist info sometime today or tomorrow!
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2019 ResetEra Secret Santa
- Thread starter nicoga3000
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I think a wishlist option is useful as a backup if your Tiny Tim's interests are completely out of your wheelhouse and you don't want to disappoint them with a clueless gift. Sometimes I'll read through the thread and see stuff like "I'm into punk fashion, Christian rap, and building birdhouses" and wonder where the heck I would even start if they were my TT.
I agree that being totally surprised is generally more fun though, thankfully I haven't had to resort to a wishlist yet. It helps that this is a video game forum so usually people have some kind of gaming-related interest I can use.
I think wishlists are useful as a guide. I try to add a few things to the list but don't really want anything on it. Though I am always happy if I do end up getting something off of it. I have never been an easy person to shop for so.
When you get a TT with some wild interests and you are lost, it helps to visit websites other than Amazon. My go to's for this exchange are Etsy, Thinkgeek, and Firebox.
Running super late this year. Not sure if I made the deadline?
EDIT: I guess I made it, woo. I'm, uh, an extremely difficult person to shop for but I tried to update my wishlist on Elfster with a couple things that immediately came to mind. A bit more:
EDIT: I guess I made it, woo. I'm, uh, an extremely difficult person to shop for but I tried to update my wishlist on Elfster with a couple things that immediately came to mind. A bit more:
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Did you? An edit on the first post says that the deadline will be today, so go click those links!
Gender: Male
Age: 30
Do you have an email address that you'd like to provide your Secret Santa with for digital goods? You can use [email protected]
Do you have a Steam profile? Vaco6121, this goes for everything PSN, XBL, Switch online, and for social media
Sports Teams: Just E-Sports, Rocket League is the main one
What is your favorite color? Red
What size shirt do you wear? L
What gaming devices do you have? PS4, Xbox One, PC,and Switch
Do you have any hobbies or collect things? Like to collect posters and clothes from video games (doesn't matter which series). My hobby lately has to been to travel around the world (to give you an idea I did weekend trips to Munich, Germany, Dublin, Ireland, Stockholm, Sweden, and Nagoya, Japan)
Food allergies? No
Are you OK with digital goods? Yes
Are you OK receiving items from Amazon, eBay, or other online retailers? Yes
Are you OK with NSFW goods? Yes
Favorite Anime/Manga Series: Dr Stone is the current one, there is also Carole & Tuesday, I love classics like Cowboy Bebop, FLCL, and Neon Genesis Evangelion
Is there anything you absolutely do NOT want to receive? Can't really think of anything.
Favorite Games/Genre/Series: RPG's, both JRPGs and open world ones), I basically play anything, I don't care for sports games.
Favorite Movies/TV Shows: Silicon Valley, Games of Thrones, Euphoria, Barry, Project X, Stranger Things, Eurotrip, and Stripes to give you an idea
Extra Info: Amazon wish-list https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1LX6E6LRU9KUW?ref_=wl_share (I will try and keep this updated) if you need more ideas. Basically I'm not picky in what you send, I would prefer food, especially if you have something that is local specialty.
Age: 30
Do you have an email address that you'd like to provide your Secret Santa with for digital goods? You can use [email protected]
Do you have a Steam profile? Vaco6121, this goes for everything PSN, XBL, Switch online, and for social media
Sports Teams: Just E-Sports, Rocket League is the main one
What is your favorite color? Red
What size shirt do you wear? L
What gaming devices do you have? PS4, Xbox One, PC,and Switch
Do you have any hobbies or collect things? Like to collect posters and clothes from video games (doesn't matter which series). My hobby lately has to been to travel around the world (to give you an idea I did weekend trips to Munich, Germany, Dublin, Ireland, Stockholm, Sweden, and Nagoya, Japan)
Food allergies? No
Are you OK with digital goods? Yes
Are you OK receiving items from Amazon, eBay, or other online retailers? Yes
Are you OK with NSFW goods? Yes
Favorite Anime/Manga Series: Dr Stone is the current one, there is also Carole & Tuesday, I love classics like Cowboy Bebop, FLCL, and Neon Genesis Evangelion
Is there anything you absolutely do NOT want to receive? Can't really think of anything.
Favorite Games/Genre/Series: RPG's, both JRPGs and open world ones), I basically play anything, I don't care for sports games.
Favorite Movies/TV Shows: Silicon Valley, Games of Thrones, Euphoria, Barry, Project X, Stranger Things, Eurotrip, and Stripes to give you an idea
Extra Info: Amazon wish-list https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1LX6E6LRU9KUW?ref_=wl_share (I will try and keep this updated) if you need more ideas. Basically I'm not picky in what you send, I would prefer food, especially if you have something that is local specialty.
I fully intended on joining this year, but when I first came across the thread on the 18th, it was like 2AM and I forgot to follow through the next day. Never was in the first page again when I was on. Fast forward to now, when I saw a post by nicoga in another thread and my memory was jogged. :|
E: waitwaitwait, deadline pushed, let's goooo
E: waitwaitwait, deadline pushed, let's goooo
Gender: Female
Age: 26
Do you have an email address that you'd like to provide your Secret Santa with for digital goods?
[email protected]
Do you have a Steam profile? I do but I dont use it much these days. Its Infinitebento.
Sports Teams: None, i h8 sports outside out fighting games.
What is your favorite color? Black, pink
What size shirt do you wear? XS
What gaming devices do you have? PS4
Do you have any hobbies or collect things? I'm a chef so a lot of my life revolves around pastry. I collect manga, horror movie related things, and contemporary art too!
Food allergies? Nope!
Are you OK with digital goods? Sure
Are you OK receiving items from Amazon, eBay, or other online retailers? Thats cool
Are you OK with NSFW goods? Awh yiss gimme that dragon dildo 👀
Favorite Anime/Manga Series: My Hero Academia, Cowboy Bebop, Evangelion, Anohana, Beyond the Boundary, sad animes, romcoms like Tamako Market, Fruits Basket, etc.
Is there anything you absolutely do NOT want to receive? Anything related to sports
Favorite Games/Genre/Series: I love RPG's and JRPG's a lot. I love any and all horror games also. I also lowkey play fighting games on the regular.
Favorite Movies/TV Shows: I love horror movies so anything related is awesome. Dont watch a lot of TV outside of Terrace House, shows on drag queens, and cooking shows.
Extra Info: Ill link an amazon wishlist later!
Age: 26
Do you have an email address that you'd like to provide your Secret Santa with for digital goods?
[email protected]
Do you have a Steam profile? I do but I dont use it much these days. Its Infinitebento.
Sports Teams: None, i h8 sports outside out fighting games.
What is your favorite color? Black, pink
What size shirt do you wear? XS
What gaming devices do you have? PS4
Do you have any hobbies or collect things? I'm a chef so a lot of my life revolves around pastry. I collect manga, horror movie related things, and contemporary art too!
Food allergies? Nope!
Are you OK with digital goods? Sure
Are you OK receiving items from Amazon, eBay, or other online retailers? Thats cool
Are you OK with NSFW goods? Awh yiss gimme that dragon dildo 👀
Favorite Anime/Manga Series: My Hero Academia, Cowboy Bebop, Evangelion, Anohana, Beyond the Boundary, sad animes, romcoms like Tamako Market, Fruits Basket, etc.
Is there anything you absolutely do NOT want to receive? Anything related to sports
Favorite Games/Genre/Series: I love RPG's and JRPG's a lot. I love any and all horror games also. I also lowkey play fighting games on the regular.
Favorite Movies/TV Shows: I love horror movies so anything related is awesome. Dont watch a lot of TV outside of Terrace House, shows on drag queens, and cooking shows.
Extra Info: Ill link an amazon wishlist later!
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Been following along but not really posting. Having to deal with some personnel issues at work and it REALLY takes a toll (especially around the holidays).
Looking at the blocks, the current participation is:
The EU Only one is a bit surprising, but it also makes sense as there weren't many people pushing for it.
I'm also going to update the OP with a few pieces of info to help with regards to shipping, tracking, price, etc.
Looking at the blocks, the current participation is:
- US Only: 42
- EU Only: 4
- Full International: 35
The EU Only one is a bit surprising, but it also makes sense as there weren't many people pushing for it.
I'm also going to update the OP with a few pieces of info to help with regards to shipping, tracking, price, etc.
Do wish lists on Elfster update in real time? I want to register right now but I'll be honest I've not even thought of a single wish list item lol. Like, not even vagues (anything xyz, candy, etc.) I'll get a list made throughout the day, but idk exactly when registration cuts off.
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As long as you have your wishlist made before matches go out, you should be fine.
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I put this in the OP. But just for the sake of completeness...
Also, a little FAQ/words of wisdom to help out with new folks and veterans alike!
Also, a little FAQ/words of wisdom to help out with new folks and veterans alike!
- Remember that you should budget around $50 BEFORE shipping. Shipping can be expensive, but that's part of the experience and is NOT part of the cost of your gift.
- Also, $50 is not really the max OR min. Really, it's the, "Be prepared to have this much ready to go for a gift, but you can spend more or less. Just be reasonable and understanding of the situation."
- In your wishlist, it's not a bad idea to mention if you like homemade gifts or not. Don't feel bad saying you don't want them - you're not hurting anyone's feelings.
- While not "required", you absolutely should post a picture of your gift here in this thread.
- You need to PM me your tracking info. You may or may not get a response, but it is required and may be cause for bans on future participation.
- POST ON THIS WEBSITE! We don't have a minimum post count requirement like we did on GAF, so the onus on YOU to participate and make sure your Secret Santa can properly forum stalk you.
- More wishlist stuff...Be as descriptive as possible (if you're even a little bit picky on gifts, goodies, collectibles).
- Maybe include food allergies in case you request candies or snacks?
- Also favorite color, clothing size if you're interested in gaming related shirts/hoodies/whatever
- The whole NSFW thing hasn't really been an issue up to now...But some folks enjoy the experience of getting NSFW stuff! Do NOT assume that your Tiny Tim is OK with it, though. ONLY engage in that if they make mention of it in their wishlist!
Okay I whipped up a twenty minute stream of consciousness general list and RSVP'd. I'll fill out a larger, answer to questions list everyone here has been doing later today or tomorrow. That would be far easier on a desktop, which I currently have no access to.
I always do these things at the last minute. Here's the list for my secret santa:
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Contemplating signing up, loved when I did it the first year as I love giving/making others happy but I'm not sure I'll be able to hit any minimums do to a massive reduction in work hours this month and I'd feel absolutely terrible if I couldn't make my gift as special as it deserves to be.
I spoiler tagged it cuz I dunno how to do that reveal content shit haha sorry!
Gender: Male
Age: 30
Occupation: accountant
Do you have an email address that you'd like to provide your Secret Santa with for digital goods? [email protected]
Do you have a Steam profile? Yes but rarely use pc
What is your favorite color? Red/Black
What size shirt do you wear? XL
What gaming consoles do you have? Currently have all of them. Fond of the xbox tho
Do you have any hobbies or collect things? Books, funko pops, board games, those models you build
Sports teams: football(the European football) particular man United. Also Big into nfl this year. No team in particular
Food allergies? None
Are you OK with digital goods? Yes
Are you OK receiving items from Amazon, eBay, or other online retailers? Yes
Are you OK with NSFW goods? Fuck it why not
Is there anything you absolutely do NOT want to receive? Nope
Favourite Games/Genre/Series: resident evil games. Generally fps or strategy
Favourite music: basically anything
Just Some general ideas: honestly anything. Any local sweets would be Savage. If an American gets me some cheapo American football Jersey ha
Honestly tho I'm game for anything. A gift is a gift and I'll appreciate it anyways
Age: 30
Occupation: accountant
Do you have an email address that you'd like to provide your Secret Santa with for digital goods? [email protected]
Do you have a Steam profile? Yes but rarely use pc
What is your favorite color? Red/Black
What size shirt do you wear? XL
What gaming consoles do you have? Currently have all of them. Fond of the xbox tho
Do you have any hobbies or collect things? Books, funko pops, board games, those models you build
Sports teams: football(the European football) particular man United. Also Big into nfl this year. No team in particular
Food allergies? None
Are you OK with digital goods? Yes
Are you OK receiving items from Amazon, eBay, or other online retailers? Yes
Are you OK with NSFW goods? Fuck it why not
Is there anything you absolutely do NOT want to receive? Nope
Favourite Games/Genre/Series: resident evil games. Generally fps or strategy
Favourite music: basically anything
Just Some general ideas: honestly anything. Any local sweets would be Savage. If an American gets me some cheapo American football Jersey ha
Honestly tho I'm game for anything. A gift is a gift and I'll appreciate it anyways
Gender Trans feminine.
Age
Age
40
Current Occupation: Theatre technical
Do you have an email address that you'd like to provide your Secret Santa with for digital goods?
Can provide this through a third party.
Do you have a Steam profile?
Yep! https://steamcommunity.com/id/fawku
What is your favorite color?
Purple, or Paisley.
What size shirt do you wear?
Please don't send me clothes.
What gaming consoles do you have?
Wii U, PS3, 3DS, GBA, NES, PC. Hoping to pick up a Switch for Christmas.
Do you have any hobbies or collect things?
Dungeons and dragons for sure. I play with my kids, and collect minis. Paint in my rare spare time. Learning how to do make up, it's hard. Everyone loves Lego of course. Open to new hobbies. I discovered some great comics I love through the past gift exchanges (Paper girls, Saga)
Food allergies?
None
Are you OK with digital goods?
Yes
Are you OK receiving items from Amazon, eBay, or other online retailers?
Sure
Are you OK with NSFW goods?
Not really, my 3 kids will be opening the package with me :)
Favourite Anime/Manga Series:
Whole family loves the Ghibli movies! So much totoro swag in our house.
Is there anything you absolutely do NOT want to receive?
Not particularly.
Favourite Games/Genre/Series:
Currently enjoying The Outer Worlds until Game Pass runs out. Other than that I loved the XCOM series, Fallout, Mass Effect, Stardew Valley, Zelda series. Have played through a lot of Castle Crashers and Lovers in a Dangerous Space Time with the whole family. You'll get a good idea of my taste from my steam profile and wishlist.
Favorite Music:
Whatever my wife or kids happen to be playing on Spotify. Usually Beck, OK Go, Stardew Valley, Zelda sound tracks.
Extra Info:
Here's an amazon wish list for an idea of things I could use.
I love getting special things from your area, especially theatre programs, ticket stubs, stuff like that. If possible include something small for my kids. (Non binary age 9, girl 7, girl 5). We love treats and chocolate, especially ones that we can't get in Canada.
Current Occupation: Theatre technical
Do you have an email address that you'd like to provide your Secret Santa with for digital goods?
Can provide this through a third party.
Do you have a Steam profile?
Yep! https://steamcommunity.com/id/fawku
What is your favorite color?
Purple, or Paisley.
What size shirt do you wear?
Please don't send me clothes.
What gaming consoles do you have?
Wii U, PS3, 3DS, GBA, NES, PC. Hoping to pick up a Switch for Christmas.
Do you have any hobbies or collect things?
Dungeons and dragons for sure. I play with my kids, and collect minis. Paint in my rare spare time. Learning how to do make up, it's hard. Everyone loves Lego of course. Open to new hobbies. I discovered some great comics I love through the past gift exchanges (Paper girls, Saga)
Food allergies?
None
Are you OK with digital goods?
Yes
Are you OK receiving items from Amazon, eBay, or other online retailers?
Sure
Are you OK with NSFW goods?
Not really, my 3 kids will be opening the package with me :)
Favourite Anime/Manga Series:
Whole family loves the Ghibli movies! So much totoro swag in our house.
Is there anything you absolutely do NOT want to receive?
Not particularly.
Favourite Games/Genre/Series:
Currently enjoying The Outer Worlds until Game Pass runs out. Other than that I loved the XCOM series, Fallout, Mass Effect, Stardew Valley, Zelda series. Have played through a lot of Castle Crashers and Lovers in a Dangerous Space Time with the whole family. You'll get a good idea of my taste from my steam profile and wishlist.
Favorite Music:
Whatever my wife or kids happen to be playing on Spotify. Usually Beck, OK Go, Stardew Valley, Zelda sound tracks.
Extra Info:
Here's an amazon wish list for an idea of things I could use.
I love getting special things from your area, especially theatre programs, ticket stubs, stuff like that. If possible include something small for my kids. (Non binary age 9, girl 7, girl 5). We love treats and chocolate, especially ones that we can't get in Canada.
It has begun!
/stalkermode
Have fun everybody.
To my Ss. I'm also still adding some stuff.
If anybody needs a helper for in between I'm willing to help.
/stalkermode
Have fun everybody.
To my Ss. I'm also still adding some stuff.
If anybody needs a helper for in between I'm willing to help.
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Hopefully everyone who wanted in was able to get registered! Sales are starting soon for shopping, so things should get fun now!
So cool!
Thanks for letting me to participate :'D
I will do one of those bio later to ease SS's job
Thanks for letting me to participate :'D
I will do one of those bio later to ease SS's job
My match has no wishlist on Elfster, no wishlist in this thread, and almost exclusively posts on Etc. This is going to be interesting, lol
One of my matches is also like that. And not very many posts. I hope I dont fail them lol
Got my match! I'll post here sometime today and update my elfster list for my SS with more ideas. I know I can be kind of a pain.
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I mean, I sort of want to ban these types of people in the future. Maybe I wasn't explicit enough about needing to have SOMETHING written out?