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Posted: Nov 23 2011 06:44 pm

Nobody had mentioned it yet (that I've seen...) so I thought I'd bring it up. Thought it went pretty well last year and I actually am not bleeding money this year. I am in no way volunteering to run it because I want in on it, but I'm opening a dialog. Thoughts?

Posted: Nov 23 2011 06:51 pm

depends on when i start my job

Joined: Jun 29 2010 Posts: 1818

Can't participate, live as far as fuck, but rooting for it to go smoothly Smile

Posted: Nov 23 2011 09:13 pm

Same deal as Zarak. I would love to do it again, I would not love to organize it.

Title: Titlating Joined: Dec 17 2007 Posts: 5042

Wishlist collection (to be updated upon lists submitted):
Syd: http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/3ECKG877ZMMY0
Black Zarack: http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/1O951W82AUGKH
Lordsathien: http://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/3OPKF31X5M90M/
Thunderhorse: http://amzn.com/w/38C6JUYMS7XZL
Nihilisticglee: http://amzn.com/w/1N57HTSBT7KRY
Mr. Magog: http://amzn.com/w/26EZNUEBDWTW5
Drew: https://www.thinkgeek.com/brain/gimme.cgi?wid=81f077eda
Atma: http://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/3RHD6ZQ96WV3L/

Posted: Nov 23 2011 10:20 pm

I'd be happy to participate Very Happy

Posted: Nov 23 2011 10:34 pm

Who ran it last year? I don't even remember.

Posted: Nov 23 2011 10:37 pm

Optimist did I think.

Posted: Nov 23 2011 10:41 pm

Right, and I missed him right there saying he'd help too. I am so smrt.

Banned Joined: Sep 13 2008 Posts: 3129

Any thoughts on price limits yet?

Posted: Nov 24 2011 02:00 am

I think the way it went last year was try not to push anything above thirty bucks, but if whoever gets you feels generous, they can buy whatever.

Title: Titlating Joined: Dec 17 2007 Posts: 5042

Yeah I'd say around 30-50 is the generally accepted price range. Really it's the thought that counts not the price. As with last year if people could update and post their amazon wish lists it would make this much easier. I know amazon seems limited to some but it makes the process much easier. Most browsers also have a feature where you can add items from other shopping sites to your wish list so your options are wide.

Posted: Nov 24 2011 09:55 am

I think last year we originally said 20, but then upped it to 25-30, because once you hit 25 you qualify for super saver shipping. 30-50 is fine with me, but we should try and get a feel with what most people are comfortable with. It is a tough economy after all, and this shouldn't feel exclusionary.

Title: Titlating Joined: Dec 17 2007 Posts: 5042

I say fifty for the crazy people who are comfortable and crazy enough to buy first run games for forum members. Up to 50 is fine but well under $20 is fine too.

Posted: Nov 24 2011 12:45 pm

I would if I had the funds, but between buying presents for my family and the $350 bill I just had to pay for school, I don't think I'd be able to. Sad

Banned Joined: Sep 13 2008 Posts: 3129

I agree with the $20-$50 range.

Posted: Nov 24 2011 04:09 pm

Agreed on $20-$50.

Posted: Nov 24 2011 04:12 pm

Yeah $20 to $50 is fine by me.

Here's mine:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/1O951W82AUGKH

Title: Titlating Joined: Dec 17 2007 Posts: 5042

$350 is the tip of the ice berg dear cam. But yeah everyone post your wish lists and once we reach the cutoff...say december 15? I'll assign names. Also if you aren't fond of amazon and trust me with your address I'll assign those to people.

Posted: Nov 25 2011 02:17 am

God I'd love to. I had so much fun doing it last year. Unless I get a job between now and the cutoff though, there's just no way. Sad

Posted: Nov 25 2011 05:31 am

I wish to participate! My wishlist needs some work, so I'll post mine when I fix it. $20-$50 sounds like a good price range to me.

Also, New rule this year: Anybody pulls a Dorn, I...uh...can't think of anything clever. But No Dorning people!

Title: Titlating Joined: Dec 17 2007 Posts: 5042

Yeah we need some guardian angels on standby in case people back out or take insanely long

Joined: Jun 29 2010 Posts: 1818

Add me as a guardian angel, the last one if you get more. I got a new job, so I can afford to get someone a nice gift Smile

I'm just staying out of it because whoever were to get me gets the short straw, because of all the shipping bullshit :/
But if it's between shipping bullshit, and just flatout being Dorned, I might be a better option Smile

Posted: Nov 25 2011 02:46 pm

Congratulations on your new job, Sehkmaenzo!

BREAKING NEWS EDIT - I have recently learned that the aforementioned job is simply the one Sehkmaenzo acquired between last year's Secret Santa and now. Whatever! Hooray for Sehkmaenzo anyways!

Joined: Oct 12 2007 Posts: 821

I would like to join up again this year, but I need to double check a check I am getting next week before I can say for sure if I can. Will wait to post my wish list till I know if I can join or not.