/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

>>10018978
Everyone should also be receiving an Email about their ID.

Apparently our sheet was regenerating IDs every time we logged in and out of it. So depending when your email was sent, it may have effected what ID you received.

The one in the Email you are receiving now has the ID your Santa would have received. So for those panicking about their ID not being posted, it is possible you are looking out for the wrong number!

Apologies for me being a dumbass.

>>10018478
8612 with my real ID here now that I have it!!!

I am definitely not averse to scents and the only thing my skin is sensitive to is benzoyl peroxide!

I just got my new number reassigned. 2727 If you have any questions for me, fire away!

ID #5416 here. Secret Santa, am still waiting for you to email me your questions so please shoot me one. I'm still not sure what you need help with.

>worried because have heard nothing
>oh, maybe it's the ID issue!
>get new ID
>still nothing

Who do I get in contact with to be a backup. Don't need to get anything but can send some stuff if people never get a gift later on

>>10019247
I mean, santas only gave me my own new ID, and not my matches, so I don't know if they changed too.

>>10019256
Flick me an email and I'll put your name down!

>>10019259
If I'm reading correctly, all the Santas have done is emailed your matches with the ID they originally sent you for them, so if you've heard from your matches that's fine.

I don't understand why people have their panties in a bunch over communication. As long as you don't spoil what the gift is, it's fine and actually makes the experience pleasant.

I have social anxiety myself, but seeing both my santa and giftee are so kind and friendly makes me feel reassured and even more excited for the holiday season.

>>10017742
This is PR from PA Sorry for the late reply! I didn't realize this was me because of the ID mix up xD

I would love a phone case however I only use phone wallet style cases and my phone is a pain to find cases for (I have an LG Nexus )

If you did somehow manage to find a cute phone wallet for my phone though I would love you forever

>>10018567
Actually, I'm apparently 5477 if you want to ask me anything, but I don't mind at all.

>>10019330
Ooh I can try to search at the very least.. LG Nexus which kind? I googled it and I’m not sure if the different gens have different model styles..

The confusion with IDs has got me panicking a little. If anyone is gifting to a DC from the UK I’d really appreciate just letting me know you’ve seen my form!

>>10019420
I'm your Santa and I'm already working on your gift! Your message was really well-thought and included a lot of useful ideas!

Dumping gift inspo from last year!

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>>10019694

Hi, my ID is 4289, I'm sorry my ideas were so sparse! I work with EVA foam and would love any craft-y items, whether it be new types of paints, cheap leds, whatever works!

>>10017253
yes i have an email

ID:5163

ID 5053 aka BC from IL !!!!!!!!!!!!
Could I get some manner of clothing sizes? I'm about to bid on some things but it would be really shitty to get a SS gift with clothes that don't fit...
Or if you'd rather I not get you clothes that's fine too!

>>10018338
SA from OH here anon, so sorry to take so long! In the end I feel so bad because I had to send you a million pictures aghhh I'm so so sorry. I had been trying to compile it onto one website only to realize that it didn't actually have a share function. I'm sorry you'll have to suffer through these images oof. Only thing not on there is I think I'm going to try and get the new Meta Grimoire print in garnet, but we'll see how that goes ha.

I hope this turns out helpful and I didn't torture you with a torrent of collages for nothing santa anon!

Now that the IDs got fixed I'll give it another shot.
GT form the Netherlands (ID: 8668), I'm your Santa and already tried to get in touch with you last thread. See here for my question:
>>10016341
If you don't want to answer in the thread you can either send me an email or let Santa Helper forward your answer to me.
I hope to hear from you soon, because I would really like to get started on your present.

What's the weirdest thing you've ever received from your secret santa?
>inb4 used panties

>>10019875
>>10019875
Hey SS!
GT from NL here! I was on holiday, so didn't check the thread. Sorry for that!
I am currently on a hiatus, but want to go full pastel/gothic lolita in the future. Accessories with bat, graveyard, cross, rosethemes are welcome. I also love alice in wonderland theming. Colourwise, black, lavender, navy, red, green are all a-okay! (Although I still have a soft spot for pink.) I'm easily pleased tho, so if it looks cute, it's great!

Thank you for reaching out to me! If there is anything else I can help with, feel free to drop an email or post again!

>>10020139
As a gag gift, my Santa bought a really ugly dress and painted it (badly) to look like my dream dress.

CF from New Zealand 5496 do you like black and white gingham? Do you have any main pieces in black and white gingham?

>>10020191
Was it green? That's pretty cruel.

LT from NSW (ID 3862), are you okay with used/secondhand brand socks? They would of course be in acceptable condition (no gross black-on-the-bottom socks), and I would wash and fix them up as best I can before sending. It's OK if you would prefer new legwear only, I understand!

>>10020191
That's hilarious, I hope you got a real gift with it

>>10020344
Oh I did, they also sent me a gorgeous newly released dress but it was wrapped in this box with weird newspaper clippings all over it, the whole package was designed to be weird and confusing and it was great.

>>10020196
I don't mind it, but I prefer solids. I have a couple of ancient AP gingham pieces but not a lot.

Hi 2922, just letting you know I've started to buy your gifts! Thanks for the informative form and wardrobe/wishlist, they were really helpful.

Also hello 8640, I loved your form a lot and you seem like a fun and cultured person! I'm just looking at a partially shirred item that's waist up to 81cm according to lolibrary. Would that be alright or should I give it a miss?

>>10019396
It's a Nexus 5x but I believe some of the models are compatible with each other (though I'm not sure which)

I'm sorry my phone is a pain, I had to get it to get GoogleFi

>>10020506
8640 here, I’m so glad you enjoyed it, that’s incredibly sweet of you to say!
>;___;
Anyways, that’s a good question, it’s hard to say since I think it would zip, but I don’t want to risk it looking unflattering or like some ita stuffed sausage. I’ve had some pieces (looking at you, Meta) that had close to 10cm more than the lolibrary listing which ended up being perfectly comfortable, but maybe just play it safe and give it a miss. I hate to say it since I’m sure it was something really nice too. Thank you so much for checking though!

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>>10020506
I just thought I’d add that if you think it’s a piece I’d really enjoy, I’m open to altering it and making sure it fits well! I’ve altered a few sentimental items that I really liked the print but not so much the cut, so I think I could a good job of it!

>>10020168
Great to hear from you! I'm so glad I asked! I would have gone in a completely different direction otherwise. But now I have something to work with. Already started shopping.
I really hope everything will be to your liking.
One last question, do you have any allergies? I may want to add some small snacks, so if there is anything you can't eat or don't like, please let me know.

>>10020902
I'm sure it will! I'm not really allergic, but I cannot eat coconut. I'd love some local snacks! (I really like discovering other cultures by talking to locals etc.) If I can't eat something, my bf will. So it'll be okay.

>me, cackling away as I only realise NOW like a dumbass that I will get paid again before the shipping deadline so I can spoil my Santa

NS and JM from Canada I'm on the lookout for some accessories that match your styles, but your gifts might be tailored more towards your other interests, hoping thats ok? Also thank you for your very comprehensive forms!

>>10020325
I have no issues with second hand socks! I prefer them, actually since they'll get trashed from regular use anyhow!

>tfw you find your giftee one of their dream dresses

Feel like I have to add something to the package to make it feel like a bit... more? But so excited to send this off!

>>10021161
JM here, that's no problem at all! I'm touched that you're looking for accessories, but I'd also be totally happy with a bag full of candy and tea, haha.

My giftee was super helpful with their form, and I managed to snag three (!) of their wanted items. I am including other misc stuff that I think would suit them too.

Ends up being a large gift and I will need to send it across the world..gonna be extra careful with the packaging!

So excited!

>Tfw I usually have reservations paying full price for firsthand brand and above retail for secondhand but I'll totally do it for my giftee
Is this what they call... the spirit of giving??

>>10021161
NS here, no problem at all as well! I’m sure you’ll find a some cute stuff! I’m pretty easy to please so don’t worry too much.

Anyone else really struggle with making a package that looks like it's worth the tier? I'm in the $30-$40 dollar bracket and I've spent $50 but when I look at what I've bought it doesn't look like enough...I've bought things I think they'll love, and I like the items and think they're nice gifts but...I planned on spoiling anyway but I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong.

>>10023062
Fancy wrapping helps

>>10023062
I know that feel too, one of my gifts is in the $15-25 tier and I just bought a single item (that was actually like $30) and I’m sitting here feeling like I can’t just send it as is.... going to try that fancy wrapping technique.


Since it’s been so quiet on here, how would everyone say they’re doing in terms of purchasing their gifts? What percentage of your gifts have you finished shopping for?

>tfw I’m 85% done picking items for my giftees and just have to wait for them to arrive at my SS’s place. Maybe I shouldn’t have rushed and bought all at once....

I've pretty much got all my gifts ordered, just waiting for it all to arrive so I can arrange it into a nice package :)

I'm in the 30-40$ tier and my total comes up to about 55$ right now and that doesn't include the upcoming shipping costs c':

>>10023093
I’ve ordered everything that’s coming from outside the country! I’m going to wait until it arrives before I buy anything that has a 1-2 day shipping time, so I can spread the cost and afford to spoil if things take a while.

I’m still making lists of what to get, have an actually purchased anything yet. But I’m not too worried as it still early

I have all my cheaper, "filler" things bought.. but I am still looking for main items for my gifts.

Both my matches have quite specific tastes so I am trying to find something perfect for them.

I tried to get a bit of everything interest-wise for my match. I had a lot of fun searching and found some things that really gave me that 'oooh this!' feeling.

I'm really feeling the fun in being someone's secret santa. If all goes well this year I'll definitely join next time as well!

>>10023093
Have at least half of the shopping done for my match and plan to finish the rest in mid november. I want to get my match some nice brand but their sizing is kind of tricky and everytime I find something that I think might work, it's way over budget. Which is fine, that makes it fun to hunt around and I know I'll find something eventually!

The person who got matched with me was supposed to contact me and send me their questions but they've never even given a peep despite asking for help and I still don't know what they want help with. All can say on that end is, welp, hope they're doing okay because I've tried reaching out hahaha. Still open to contact but can't force them to do it lol.

My darn anxiety is flaring up since my initials haven't been posted. I just want some peace of mind ya know.

>>10023271
Same. Maybe you're form was thorough enough that they don't need any help? I wish I could hear something from my match too.

very nice

>>10023337
That's what I'm most worried about. My brain turned to mush and all I could think of what I liked was my goth shit.

>>10023340

2469 and 2181, if you are the ones worrying about your giftee not posting, don't be worried! your forms were very informative so I didn't have any questions :)

Secret Santa for JM from Canada here. I am currently ordering gifts, but I was wondering if you also wear bonnets and/or other types of headwear. I hope you'll be happy with what I find for you.

Thoughts on buying your match something from their wishlist? I usually like to be creative with gifts so I feel disappointed in myself but I'm tossing up between buying a piece my giftee might like or something that they'd definitely like (on their wishlist) thats cheaper...

>>10024333
Hey santa anon, I hope there's only one JM in Canada (I'm ID 2407), if you're talking to me, I'd love more headwear! I'm not all that fond of bonnets (probably my least favourite type) but I love flat hats (any kinds like rococo and edwardian style, big and small brims) and of course more headbows, clips, or barrettes are very welcome since they're easy to wear everyday. But overall, don't sweat it too much, I'll appreciate the effort put into anything you give!

>>10025011
I personally think that if you can find something that was on their wish list, go for it, especially if it’s an item that is harder to find or has come up secondhand, etc. They put it on there for a reason! On my wish list I had lots of items that were out of print/ not being made any more, so if an anon found it that would be great. And even if not, it would be great to get something you know they’ll love.

>>10021367
Sorry for the late response! But that's good to hear, I'm trying to collect lots of cute legwear and accessories for you!

4328 (JL from AK), do you have any preferences or issues with scent? I know some people get really irritated by certain scents or just overly strong scents, so I don't want to get you something that'll just make your nose sad.
also, what's your hot drink of preference and if you like tea, what kind?

I haven't seen my ID or initials posted and I just want to know if everything is A-ok with my match and that they don't need any help. I know some people here will twist their panties over it and clutch their pearls over TRADITION but dead silence doesn't put my mind at ease at all.

>>10025119
the only scents i dislike are lillies and musk (i think that’s what it’s called?) if a scent is too strong I get a little headache but it’s not serious. for teas, i enjoy fruit blends and earl gray, not a fan of coconut or chamomile though. thank you for asking!

YL from Canada, I just found a ring you’ll like, but I need to know your ring size, so it fits you just right.

>>10020506
2922 here! Sorry if I sounded quite vague, I filled the form while I was filling the form, if you have any questions I’ll be checking the thread!
I’m sure whatever you get I’ll loce it.

>>10020506
2922 here! Sorry if I sounded quite vague, I filled the form while I was at work, if you have any questions I’ll be checking the thread!
I’m sure whatever you get I’ll love it.

>>10025273
Oh gosh! I'm believe I'm between 9 and 9.5 (about 62mm as I do a quick double check away from home), and sometimes wear rings over gloves, so 9.5 would be most comfy. Thank you so much, santa!

>>10025011
I actually got 1 of the things my match would like to get and then found something that I think they will like. I'm also finding small knick knacks to throw in there as well.

Also, I'm originally one of the 2347 from the previous thread but I found out I'm actually 5911. Just wanted to check in and if my Santa needed any questions answered, I'm happy to reply!

6800 KS from NZ - can I ask, do you like cute things? Like Sanrio, Rilakkuma, Pokemon, Ghibli etc? And if so, which ones/characters are your favourites? And who are your favorite idol girls from IM@CG, LL, LLS?

3862 LT and 3845 SS - do you like Ghibli, and who would be your favorite characters/shows/films etc from Ghibli and other media? Do you also like animals (and which ones) and any cute/specific things?

>>10025705
Ss here. I love Pom Poko. And I love cats and dogs and really all animals. But mostly cats. I also really like cute witchy pins.

>>10025488
Is that a harry clarke illustration

>>10025816
Yes, he's my favourite artist!

>>10025488
Got it!!!
Hope you like it! I may as well send your gift a tad earlier than sugested, since my country’s postal system sucks a little.

>>10025879
You spoil me! I look forward to it. I've kept and still use almost everything I get from my secret santas. They're always so thoughtful.

Hi I'm trying to get in contact with my match Hana from Chicago to give her better info about my wishlist as it appears my link didn't go through. I already emailed Santa for your email but no response.

>>10025705
LT here - honestly, I've only seen two Ghibli films. Not that I'm not a fan, I've just never gotten around to watching them, so I won't really appreciate Ghibli merch.

My favourite animal is the wombat (followed by the platypus) - but that's a pretty niche thing to find anything on! I also think rail stuff is pretty neat.

How do people feel about an expensive jewelry piece with cute little add ons vs a main piece ? Because I’ve found a wishlist item for my giftee but it’s pricy and I feel like just getting a necklace is silly for $50-75 tier

>>10025705
6800 here, I definitely like cute things! My favourite Sanrio character is My Melody, Pokemon are chansey, blissey, latias, espeon and dratini. For idorus it's Rin Shibuya and Kaede (CG), Hanayo (LL) and Hanamaru and Kanan (LLSS). I like most pink things if that helps :'D

>>10026239
If it's something she really wants, it should be fine as long as you package it nicely and include some small things on top of it (candy, tea...) and ofc include a card.

Main piece for up to 75$ tier is already spoiling the giftee, unless it's taobao, no?

3603 MM from Aus, whats your favourite characters from the animes you listed? I don't want to get the wrong figurines/merch etc

Damn, just found this new thread. You should've post link to it in previous one :-\

Trying to get in contact with my match and Santa and the helper and Noone has responded. Hana pls respond. I need your email for multiple things, sizing, etc.

>>10026860
she’s probs a grinch

>>10026860
Are you sure you’re using the right email address?

>>10026863
There's no email address given for my match, I've posted in this thread and she answered before and hasn't since. I contacted the helper via their button in the email they sent. Contacted twice in case and made sure it sent.

>>10026127
>>10026860
Sorry, we have both only seen your email in the last couple of hours. Please give us time to respond, you sent it less than a day ago and are already in the thread saying no one has responded? These are secondary emails, please understand we only check them once or twice a day and get back to you when we can!

I can assure you your match has received your wishlist link as the entirety of the form your filled out was sent directly to them, so please don't worry!

Also, please refrain from using a persons full name and their area directly on the board, as this can very easily single people out and make them known to others. This is why Initials and IDs have been being used.

I have contacted your match directly and asked them to contact you in this thread or via email. Please keep in mind this is not a "fast" board and responses can take a few days for someone to see it!

>>10026860
My email address

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>>10027018
Sorry about that. I had sent multiple emails for multiple days because I seem to have an issue with emails not going through to you guys and it happened earlier with me only to be notified about it from the email server two days later. Thanks for replying!

I’ve had some bits arrive for my giftee and I forgot how bad I am at wrapping...oops.

ID: 2469 from WA and ID: 2181 from PA, I'm going to London on vacation and I'm also going to be doing some shopping at Hyper Japan, are there any particular weird London things or UK artists you like that I should grab you something from?

I am almost done assembling my gift!

P.S. Sorry dear NS, I suck at wrapping. ;_;

I'm moving in a month (it was a surprise for various reasons). It's nothing huge just to another part of the city I was in.
I looked into it and it seems I can get mail/packages sent to me at my new address no problem if I pay for it but I'd rather not. Can I contact the mods about this or is it too late to make a change? (I haven't received anything yet)

>>10029359
Since I have not received any proof of shipment from anyone, and it’s early enough in the event, I’d say it’s pretty safe to just send Santa Organizer and I your new address and we will update your Santa(s).

Canada gulls - how strict are your customs with checking the value of packages? I am planning to list all items with lower prices than reality, could I get in trouble for this?

I know it's international law etc etc, but do they actually check? Several items inside are NWT.

>>10029625
If it looks like it comes from a private person and not a company they don't generally check.
Make sure to wrap everything nicely so it becomes especially clear that it's a gift, just in case they somehow decide to check what the contents are after all.
Gift wrapping should put them off.

>>10029680
Yep, everything is wrapped in pink polka dot paper and flowery tape. I hope it will be ok.

>>10028806
Ohohoho, I’m so excited! That’s okay, I’m sure it’s not too bad and very cute! Looking forward to it!

>>10029625
Yeah, basically what the other anon said, as long as it’s declared as a gift and the items or package is obviously for Christmas or wrapped, they don’t really care! I’ve never had any wrapped gifts or even stuff marked as gifts get hit with customs or even inspected.

>>10028493
2181 here! I can’t think of any London specific things really, but I do like most of the brands Dreamy Bows carries if that helps at all!

>>10029625
Not very strict, especially if you send via regular post (i.e. not private couriers). Since I’m assuming you’ll be sending from a residential address, I doubt they’ll be interested in it when there are easier and more lucrative fish to catch.

BR from AZ! I finished shopping for you! I'm probably going to hold off on shipping (maybe add some more small things) but I really hope you'll like everything!

I sent out my (international) gift just now! Did anyone else ship theirs out yet?

I know it's a bit early, but I wanted it to arrive before the mess of Christmas season.

I’m curious, how are people managing to get gifts out already? No judgement or offence or anything, I’m just amazed - so many of my gifts have to come from overseas and will take ages and it took me about a week to find what I wanted to even buy.

>>10030442
(I am the poster before you) I am mostly able to do it because my match made a very informative form and I knew what I wanted to get them almost right away after reading it. They also have very similar tastes to mine, up to a point when at the start I wasn't sure if it's my form or hers.

I bought most of the contents of the gift box the day I received the match.

I am also lucky the orders I made online came in rather quickly.

I just bought the last of my match's gift. I'm going to cry if what I got them doesn't fit. It should because I checked but sometimes shit happens so I won't be offended if they sell it. There's other gifts in there of stuff I think she'd like just in case. I tried to spoil her a bit so I hope all goes well. Haven't sent the gift out yet since I don't plan to till just after Thanksgiving. but I'm really excited.

>>10030442
I took a little while to find and pick gifts but it didn't really take that long overall. It was like
>1 week to pick gifts, could have been shorter but one giftee had taste in dresses that was hard pin down
>1 week for them to arrive at SS or for me to buy them from local shops
>1 week for things to arrive from Japan
And that's it they're pretty much here! I just need to gift wrap them and package them up~

I got my ideas and purchases in pretty quickly, say the week of getting the form? S'just that shipping to my country takes forever so I'm still waiting on everything to arrive. Excited to get it all in and turn it into a pretty package!

>>10030442
From previous Secret Santa experiences, I knew I had to buy the gifts as soon as I received the form if I have any hopes of it arriving on time (without splurging on more expensive shipping). I think I bought most of my gifts about a week from when we received the forms?

I'm still waiting on my stuff to arrive in. The one from Japan is in NY customs now and the other should be shipping (or has shipped) from South Korea any day now.

All my packages have been shipped already, but it
>>10030613
> shipping to my country takes forever
so I'm still waiting for them...

Quick question to anons in Mexico or Canada - would you advise marking down the value of parcels (even those that will be marked as gifts) below a certain value? Just wondering what the threshold might be that you will have to pay customs/tax. Also, is the cost of postage included in the tax because it costs an actual small fortune to send anything with tracking and I don't want it to contribute.

>>10031024
I asked earlier in the thread about Canada - they don't really care if it's gifts and from a residential address. I did mark it down to about half it's value though. Hopefully it doesn't matter in the end.

>>10031024
Leaf here! Usually they don’t care to check if it’s from a residential address, but to be safe, it’s legally fees-free when it’s under $60 Canadian dollaroos and marked as a gift.

>>10031287
>>10031024
Oh and no, postage doesn’t count towards that limit. The $60 is regarding what you mark as the total value of the items inside.

Just a reminder that it's 11/11 if you were waiting for a sale to get things for your giftee!

MR from Israel, I just received the tracking number from Santa! So excited to receive it! I’ll let you know when it arrives, but I’ll probably open it closer to Christmas if that’s okay with you. I say probably because I don’t know for sure if I’ll be able to wait, ahaha. Thank you so much!

>>10030735
Update for 2181/KZ from PA
The gift from Japan has arrived sooner than expected, I got to pick it up at the post office (they require a signature). The one coming from South Korea is scheduled to arrive on Friday. If everything is good to go, would you like me to go ahead and send it out early to avoid the rush and/or possibility of weather (I don't know if you guys are getting hit with snow yet or not)

2839, 5135, 5911 if any of you are worrying about your Santa not saying anything in the thread, sorry that is me. I have been searching and searching for gifts so I hope you will like them!

I likely wont get them sent until closer to the deadline as there is still stuff I am buying and waiting on. But thought I would update you all incase!

>>10032375
Many thanks for the update! I'll be patiently and eagerly awaiting then~

>>10032307
KZ here! We haven’t had snow yet or anything but you can certainly ship early if you’re ready! Whenever is convenient for you is good to me, honestly, no rush at all. I’m excited though, you’ve been impressively quick!

Hey NS from VA, I do have a small question. I don't know much about Idol stuff but I do know they change outfits a lot. Not saying I'm 100% going to get you something Nozomi, still looking, but if I did are there outfits she wears that you really dislike? Wouldn't want to get a figure with the worst outfit or something.

>>10032159
That's completely fine! I kind of expected you to wait since I ended up getting it together so early (santa said I was the first to ship).

I will await patiently for your reaction once you do decide to open it!

>>10032439
Hello Santa!! I own pic related, and the only ones I don’t like are cheerleader, china dress (it’s this short qipao one with a black petticoat and her hair is in braids), and the one in my reply to this post. By the way, I’m going to be out of town from December 21st to the 26th so if it would get delivered during that time frame I don’t mind if you wait until after Christmas to send (or you can email me at above and ask me for an alternate address)! Sorry if that’s an inconvenience!

>>10033223
Thanks again, Santa!

>>10033223
>don’t like cheerleader
H-haha I’m glad I asked (in my defense that fig looks like it has nice details and good quality, but so glad I asked).

Pretty much have almost everything picked actually! If shipping is nice to me I should get it shipped to you before then but if not I’ll update you on here when the time comes!

I should ask though, can’t believe it almost slipped my mind, do you already own any Homura figs? There’s several I was weighing but I don’t want to get you a repeat, not trying to reveal my gift or anything but I’d rather make sure.

>>10032375
Thanks for the update!

>>10033283
Oh my gosh no, I appreciate you asking! I own these two, but that’s it! I have a mishmash of a lot of characters but barely any of waifus because I love grab bags at conventions, haha. I’m so excited, thank you so much for putting so much thought into this!

>>10032375
Thank you for the notification! You do not have to be worried, good luck with post and shopping!

>>10028493
2469 with a late reply ! Nothing specific comes to mind but I love me some twinings perfect afternoon !

My first gift ordered from Aliexpress arrived yesterday, which is quicker than I expected. I hope the rest arrives soon, I might be able to ship earlier than expected which would be so nice!

>>10034244
When did you order?

>>10034292
>>10034292
On the 27th of October, due to my time zone I got my match on the 22nd, and it took me a little time to figure out exactly what to buy. Also I got paid that day so I spoiled a little.

I think at this point I've given up on seeing my ID in thread or being contacted. Tried going through helper gull awhile back and they were more than happy to help so I'm just going to assume my form was thorough enough and hope I don't get grinched or something haha.

>>10034508
I just concern more about make happy my giftee rather than get some gifts by myself. After all, I can buy everything I actually need by myself. But I can't buy gratitude in the same easy way.

>>10018513
Reposting for this thread with initials this time just in case.
SS from KY

>>10034520
I mean if I were in the $100 tier it'd be kinda concerning cause then it'd show the person was only in it to get gifts themselves rather than give so I'd be pissed if I were grinched. Your post made me smile btw Anon. Hope you have a good holiday. I can't wait to see everyone post their gifts!!!

>>10034508
Maybe you filled your form out enough, my matches had a LOT of info in them so I didn't feel the need to reach out!
If any of you are ID# 4328 , 4763, 5998 then you're alright from me!

>>10034550
Wait. To be in $100 tier you need successfully participate before. Isn't it too deep plan to grinch somebody for puny $100 once in a year not even knowing what will you get? C'mon, anon, you overthinking about it.

>>10034706
#5998 here, glad I gave enough info! I always worry that I'm not thorough enough!

>>10034508
I understand anon. I've got three giftees (so I assume I have three santas?), and I haven't heard from any one of them. I'm not mad, just a little disappointed. It's not going to affect my buying for my giftees though. It's just nice to hear from your santa with a "Hey ID 9999, you're in good hands!"

>>10034706
I hope I gave my Santa enough info. I have not tried to contact my match or my Santa.


>>10034911
I wouldn't worry. This is my first secret Santa, and it kind of weirded me out that everyone seemed to be talking to there matches.

>>10034893
You were the easiest one to shop for outta my bunch! Im already done with you lol

>>10032672
Ohhh my god, it arrived and I’m so excited! The box is like the size of my torso, I can’t believe it!
I’ve had a really crazy busy week, so this is such a treat.
Thank you very much, and I’ll be sure to post in here when I open it!

>>10035412
Yaaay, I'm so happy to know it arrived safely! Looks like the box suffered a bit, but I packed everything carefully so it should be fine.

I hope you will enjoy it!

Found a cute bowtie for my /ss/. I just hope she likes it.

>>10036294
Bow ties are cute, especially with brand blouses or Peter Pan collars. If she’s the type that likes kind of hip and trendy clothes and accessories I’m sure she’ll like it!

>>10036577
Personally I think it's adorable. It's AAtP. If I were more in to lolita I'd probably buy it for myself.

ID 7078
Are you allergic to anything?

Looking to add some sweets to my gift going to the UK. Do yall really hate American chocolate or is that a stereotype?

>>10036808
UK anon here. I think thats just a stereotype, quite a few supermarkets here stock american chocolate and sweets now.

>>10036808
I'm in the UK and I love American chocolate but it doesn't taste like chocolate to me? I think it's just a stereotype but I can get how people who like dark chocolate or don't have a sweet tooth don't like it.

>>10036808
Maybe ask your giftee if they like milk or dark chocolate; plain or with stuff in it. No way to blind guess this without asking.

>>10036812
>>10036822
>>10036832
Thanks all!
It's definitely not part of the main gift but just in case:
ID 4821, any favorites?

>>10036867 That's me - I'm this anon too >>10036812. I like hersheys and reeses but I'm always up for trying something new!

>>10036704
Nope! Thanks for asking :)

>>10036949
Just wanted to make sure before I baked anything. I'll include the recipes too.

2181- your last gift finally arrived today, I'm hoping to ship everything out on Monday, if not then then it would be the next week since I work everyday this coming week (retail life sucks)

So, how badly is Canadapost fucking my fellow leafs over this holiday?

>>10037214
Personally not at all, which is surprising! I’m the one who received their package already, and it didn’t have any charges with it. I’ve also been receiving EMS and Airmail packages of varying declared values, and even the $100+ ones haven’t gotten hit with customs. Kind of surprising, but hey, I’ll take it.

>>10037454
I am so jelly. I once ordered something $3 over the taxable amount and ofc they held it up. And I had to pay a processing fee on top of that.

The customs in Canada seem to be very chill. Like the rest of the country.

>>10037454
They probably are eyeing that massive backlog. Hopefully that means they’ll be more leniant with items over the limit in order to speed things up.

>>10037454
I never get hit with customs with EMS. They're my saviours.

I'm shipping my stuff out next week and can't wait for match to get her package. I'm shit at wrapping though but hey I'm sure other people are too. I'm getting excited!

Shame I didn't get matches that are into Riverdale. Ugh why am I making fan stuff for this teen trash when I'm practically a boomer. I'msoaddictedtocolesprouse

>>10034050
I tried a few shops and wasn't able to find it but I got you some other tea that I hope you will like :)

Found what I hope is the perfect small gift for my ss.

>>10037214
It was not until now that I realise what you meant by this... now with Japan Post saying they have suspended service to Canada, I have a bunch of items just sitting with my SS. Hooo boy, this will be interesting. Fingers crossed this will be resolved before the international shipping deadline...

>>10038352
That’s so super sweet of you anon. I can’t wait !

NS from Canada
I’ll be sending your gift in two parts, one I’ll ship soon, from Japan, the second one I’ll ship from my home country rather next week or this one. Hope it’s okey for you.

>>10031024
Mexican anon here, they really don’t mind, but is better if you mark down the package, just in case.

>>10039448
Not that anon but Japan Post has halted all shipments from Japan to Canada because of the strike.

>>10039468
I think it's ok if she uses ems or an independent shipping service? I'm not 100% sure but I think that's the case

>>10039479
EMS gets handled by Canada Post once it reaches Canada, so that's an option, but it will probably take longer than they estimate because of the backlog of mail we currently have.

DHL should be fine in theory, but your giftee will get charged a bunch for the brokerage because DHL sucks, so that probably isn't a great option.

Canada Post has released a statement saying their current backlog of mail is going to take months to sort and send on its way. So any gulls mailing from any country to Canada (or even within Canada) are fucked at this point.

7078 -- Can you wear wool acrylic or is that a no go too?

>>10019801
I just sent you an email, sorry for the super slow response..

>>10039857
Unless they use another postal service (private courier). Items leaving Canada don’t have it as bad, so I’m mostly worried for the items coming in.

>>10039939
Even some private couriers are handled by Canada Post. EMS immediately switches to Canada Post when it reaches the country, and UPS is handled by Canada Post outside of major cities.

>>10039943
EMS isn't private as far as I know. UPS, FedEx, Puralator, DHL are the private couriers in Canada. But yes, even private couriers will hand off to Canada Post in rural areas so people living in those are kinda screwed until the strike is over. Those with Canadian giftees might want to contact their recipients to ask which service delivers in their area.

>>10039448
NS here, that’s definitely okay! I personally don’t mind if it’s late, and if you have tracking you can keep an eye on it. Thank you so much for letting me know, I’m looking forward to it. Don’t worry too much about paying for a private courier service also!

>>10039857
>>10039939
One good thing is that the employees are working, just albeit very slowly and no overtime or weekends. I think there is a possibility where it could be resolved before December, but at this point who knows.


I’m going to look into having my packages possibly shipped from the USA, since the drive to the border is only about 3.5 hours, and I have a family member in the US who I could use as the return address for customs. Will keep giftees posted if I do this.

Jeez, I dodged a bullet there...I am the anon whose gift was delivered already (to a Canada gull).

Good luck to the rest of those sending to Canada, I'll have my fingers crossed the strike ends soon.

Canadian anons shipping to the US, look up if there’s a Chitchats near you!

EL from VA, SH from FL, NS from Alberta, and KD from TX I just sent your cards, hope they reach all of you in time.

>>10040202
I’ll send it to my home country and ship all together!!

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>>10040997
!

I just need 2 more things to come in the mail and then I can get started on turning it into a neat lil wrapped package! Already got some cute Christmas themed wrapping paper ready to pretty it all up ~

>>10039929
Late reply but yeah if it’s really soft! I’m not usually a sweater person if that changes anything

just placed an order for my $100+ anon!
can't wait to wrap everything up!

Made the address change request. If anyone has 6791 wait a bit on sending stuff!

YL from Canada, and NV from Romania, I’ll be shipping your gifts on Monday.
NS from Canada, I’m waiting for one more thing to arrive to ship your gift, please bear with me, it should arrive in a couple of days.

>>10042549
YL Here, thank you so much! I wonder if NS wants to open her gift with me once we get them.

>>10042558
I’ll be sending the tracking number with Santa Gull once I ship your gift!

I think I will break the silence since I have good news :)
#2828 MT from EE, I have almost all parcels arrived! There is one gift's core item still on it's way though... I definitely wish to send it to you so this week I will try to get some info about it from my post office and it's store. Anyway now I'm going to find some cute wrapping for your gift and will start to decorate things so I will do my best you to get my gift in time!

#3718 SA from AU, I've found cute postcard and a bit of fancy decorations for it, hope you will like it! Everything for you already stay right in front of me, so this week I will sum things up and send it to you!

YL from Canada, and NV from Romania I just sent both of your gifts! They’re tracked, please be patient, since the tracking number may take a few days before it shows up, I’ll be sending the tracking number to Santa.

JM from Canada, I just sent out your parcel! (Helper gull has the trackingcode.) I hope you like everything! Some things might seem random but I also sent the extras I got from the packages I ordered with the gifts. If you have any questions about the gifts or anything, feel free to ask!

>>10043721
Forgot to mention, I marked down both packages!

>>10043873
Thanks for the update, santa! I'll be on the lookout for your package!

>>10043721
I just saw it in my inbox. Thank you so much!

I’m so excited that I’m done shopping. I want to send it all out at once but I’m just waiting on two more things from Y!J Auctions. I feel like it’s been forever...I even got the items I ordered custom from Etsy faster. Anyone else feeling my pain?

>>10045893
I'm feeling a bit nervous, since all of my order come except one and it's pretty important. When it is should be considered the deadline to send gifts for worldwide? Now I see no other ways but to send what I have now and then send that item when it come later.

>>10045893
I ordered some stuff on mercari right away, yet they're still not here yet. Thanks Canada Post;;

>>10045893
I ordered two things off Aliexpress the day after we got matches and they're still not here and it's eating me alive. I could just cut my losses but I know with my luck they'll arrive the day after I post the package.

> still waiting for x or y, nerves

So soothing knowing I'm not the only one!

Just now I finally messaged an Etsy seller about a sticker sheet that was shipped a full month ago. Another Aliexpress purchase - a big item that counts for like half my package value- is taking over a month now! I so feel everyone's pain, this is stress I really don't need.

Is anyone leaving their price-tags on their new bought items? Or is that a no-no? Not in the sense of 'don't show your match what you paid' but like I personally like brand tags and I'm wondering if my match wouldn't like to keep them too, for the brand logo and there's also a sticker of the brand logo etc

>>10046407

I kept all the tags. I think it's fair, for example if they don't like the items (which I hope will not be the case, but what if) they can sell it as NWT.

>>10046420
Oh that's a good thought too, that didn't even occur to me! I'll leave them on then

#3263 I received a card from you today! I open my SS gifts on christmas eve so i'll be sure to post it then. Thanks! #4821

>>10046407
I don’t remove tags, but l cross out the price.

>>10046440
hmm wouldn't that make it look unnecessarily suspicious? Like 'I don't want you know how much this cost'. Personally I wouldn't care for the specific costs of each item, but if the price was crossed out that would actually make me more curious?

ID 2504 and 7092, I am just checking in to let you know I am getting your packages ready and will ship next week !

>>10046456
It’s just gift etiquette. I’m sure you can look up the price online later anyway. But it’s a little tacky to leave the price on as it indirectly proclaims “here’s exactly how much money I spent on you and I hope you reciprocate”.

Just a reminder there is just over 2 weeks left to send out your package!

If anyone is having any issues or think they may be late/ delayed shipment, definitely let us know as we will deal with it case by case.

8640; I’ll be sending your package out next weekend! I’ll give Santa the tracking number once I get it in the mail, I hope it gets to you before Christmas and that you enjoy it!

>>10046698
yeah it’s basic gift etiquette
>>10046456
did your parents not teach you anything ?

Oh dear, I've gone overbudget. In the lowest tier and ended up spending at least $60 so far. Hopefully my anon loves it.

>>10046698
> “here’s exactly how much money I spent on you and I hope you reciprocate”

That's exactly what I want to avoid, my thought was to put a cute sticker over the back of the label so I think I'll do that :)

I've never sent a gift bought directly from a lolita brand before. Normally I always remove tags but the thought that my match would maybe like the labels is what started my original question.

>>10046881

You want a participation trophy for "third party with unnecessary comment" or sth?

>>10046431
I'm glad! Sorry it arrived so early I didn't want to risk it getting caught up in the Xmas post hell

>>10046297
Well I'm not buying from this Etsy seller again...

> "Hey I ordered this a full month ago, could I get an update or sth?"

First reply: its international, it might take even longer! Lemme know if you haven't gotten it in a week

> "I still find it weird that a sticker sheet is taking over a month tho, I've ordered internationally plenty times..."

Second reply now: "Oh yeah its definitely strange, it would usually take a week or 2 weeks at most"

ok so you agree this is absurd yet still have me wait another week??

>>10047055
Are you or the seller in Canada?

>>10047058
Nope, I'd be way more understanding then since I know about the chaos there!

Seller is from Texas, I'm in Europe.

>>10047049
no, but i want you to know that you’re an uneducated fuck and 4chan is 18+

May I ask a bit advice about sending card? I've ordered my at Etsy and I thought it would be just a flat card, but it turned to a book-like, something as attached picture. So which is better way to send it? I can cut it's face side and send like regular card or I can put it as is in envelope and send like a letter.
As postcrossing enthusiast I can tell the flat, naked card have it's own charm when you find it in your postbox. Though using envelope I can add some more fancy stuff that would rather fall off otherwise. So I'm a bit confused. Which way is more common for Secret Santa's events? I'm participating for the first time...

>>10047100
Thanks for the laugh :')

>>10047105
I would put it in an envelope. Would prevent it from getting dirty or damaged!

>>10047055
There are actually some disappointing sellers at Etsy... Today I've finally got the final item for my gift. It was traveling over month from the moment when my order was marked as "Shipped" on Etsy. Few days before I've even asked the seller about it and what can he tell me about package timings. The reply was like "idk lol you used cheap shipping without tracking number so enjoy your waiting. It also could be just lost haha deal with it".
And today I got my package and I look at shipping date and I see 11/14/2018 there, and I understand it was shipped only two weeks ago. In other words, that man actually brought his ass to the post office two weeks later after he marked my order as shipped. I'm still very mad about it. I actually thought I would be forced to send incomplete gift without this main item. At least he could mark the order as shipped when it was actually shipped - at least, that would be fair.

>>10047113
Man that is such an unprofessional way to run a business! That's one of the dangers of Etsy, dealing with people instead of a company... When you review you should definitely rate him accordingly!

My seller also gave me the 'you went with cheapest shipping so there's no tracking' spiel but I'm mostly salty about the backtracking they pulled, admitting that it should take only two weeks and still making me wait another week when I've explicitly said it was for a Christmas present.

Saying "aww lemme know in a week and I'll try again'' feels like they're pulling the 'fake customer service voice' on me. Even if they send it asap after I let them know that 'nope still not here' it could, again, take up to two weeks which makes it really tight schedule and I'm not about that stress

Its just one sticker-sheet but it still irks me cause I ordered it over a month ago, and now there's a chance I won't get to add it to the rest. On top of that my aliexpress item is also still not here! I don't want to send half the package out next week and the other half later! I was so hype about this and now at the last stretch I'm getting all this stupid stress, ugh

rant over, sorry

>>10047055
>>10047125
Anon... it's holiday rush season. It's absolutely the worst time for mail altogether, so it makes sense that things would take longer. Once a seller ships something and you didn't pay for tracking, it's really out of their hands. Non-tracked items are often non-priority and get pushed to the back burner. It really isn't the seller's fault here. I've shipped things for domestic mail recently and had trouble with the post office not scanning tracking on time so it looks like they received my items DAYS after I dropped them off at the post office. I understand your frustration and stress but it's really misguided. There's nothing the seller can do to make your items show up faster.

>>10047113
I've had shitty LM sellers send me tracking and then not actually take the item to the post office until weeks later after telling me "oh, I did send it, I sent you the tracking number"

>>10044627
I really hope you like everything!

Anon, I need an advice. Some Etsy sellers put additional stuff to their orders, like stickers or pins. They are pretty cute though completely unrelated to other gift ideas. What should I do? Add them to gift so "the more stuff makes better" or keep gift strongly request-related so it be highly personalized?

>>10047515
That's entirely up to you. For example, I decided to keep the additions to myself because like you said, they weren't really related to the rest of the gift. I wanted to keep it cohesive.

>>10046721
>>10046713
Hello Santa, we have an issue.
Me and this anon have the same ID.

>>10047569
God, I hate the mess with IDs this year. I've called my gifties for some questions and had no reply and I'm afraid they just didn't realize I was talking to them because of wrong IDs...

Well, let the Secret Santa be secret at it's best. I hope at least the addresses are distributed correctly so everybody actually have their gifties and santas.

>>10047570
Yeah, I tried reaching out to my giftee a few times, but no reply. I really want to make her something truly special!

>>10047570
>>10047572
I had not been in a /cgl/ SS before, and I was weirded out by how much communication there was. I never wanted to contact or be contacted. I just happened to check the thread, and noticed we had the same ID. My worry is that the addresses are mixed up as well. Lets hope it all works out since I plan to send my gift this week.

>>10047576
Agreed, the addresses mess would be a real thing.

>>10047105
I'm putting mine in an envelope because I'm sending a print with it (basically, spoiling my card match cause I felt like it).

>>10047105
>>10047627
Cards generally go in envelopes. Postcards are what don't.

>>10047640
> Cards generally go in envelopes
> Postcards are what don't.
Er... May I ask you to show the difference between card and postcard in pictures? English non-native struggling here again :D I thought it is the same, according to wikipedia.

>>10047646
Postcards have a place for a stamp. Cards are just, well...cards. you can send postcards just as is.

>>10047331
Holiday rush to me is like mid November-December. Not something bought 23th of October (2 days after I got my match) and said to be shipped on the 25th of October.

But I did totally expect it to take longer than normal anyway, which is why I ordered it like instantly... And for a small thing like a single sticker sheet (normally 1-2 week shipping time) an extra week or two is a realistic expectation, I gave it a full month basically! Having it arrive mid November would have been fine!

So now, waiting well over a month and then getting two very different replies from the seller is imo enough cause for some venting here ok.

I know they can't magically pull tracking out of nowhere, but customer service being 'let me know in a week and I'll try again' after also being told its a Christmas gift is very disappointing.

>>10047661
Can't you send cards as is too in your country? (not assaulting, just curious if you don't mind) In my you just need to meet some measurements restrictions, put appropriate stamp on it in specified place (top right corner), write address and you go. So in my language there actually no separate terms for card and postcard. You can send any piece of paper with our postal service if you put stamp on it.

>>10047674
> customer service being 'let me know in a week and I'll try again'
Wait. What exactly they would try again in a week? I read all your posts and can't get this thing. There is nothing they can do if there is no track and they actually have sent it, isn't it?

>>10047674
I would leave a negative review. I live in the US and used to sell charms, every time I've shipped to Europe shipping has only taken 2 weeks max through international first class mail, maybe even shorter through international first class package.

Idk why that seller didn't use tracked shipping either. Tracked USPS shipping is pretty fucking expensive at higher weights, but for something that only weighs a few ozs it shouldn't be expensive either, it's like $5 max.

>>10047732
That is a direct quote aka "I'll try again'' is literally what they said to me. I took it as ''I'll send another sticker sheet if you haven't gotten it in a week''

Thing is the item in question is out of stock on their shop so idk if they can even send me another?

>>10047735
I've had stores e-mail me tracking info with the 'thanks for ordering' message, when ordering a single 3-5$ little sticker for an ita bag. Now, I didn't ask for tracking either so I'll say its partly on me too. I just honestly didn't expect to have to track a sticker sheet at all...

>>10047744
How much did you pay for shipping? It sounds like they sent it out with just a stamp on it in an envelope. USPS first class is $3.50 and includes tracking by default.

>>10047746
Shipping was 3$

>>10047569
I double checked and 2926 is the ID I was sent as my fixed ID soo that’s. Definitely an issue. Hopefully Santa can figure out what’s up with that.

>>10047661
A card has a fold and will then have an outside and an inside. A postcard is just a flat piece.

Woot! I have the present for my match all ready to wrap and send, just need to compose a note to go with it. So keen for them to get it and also so keen to see what my match gets me!

Hope my anon likes bourbon balls. And bourbon buckeyes. And strawberry rum truffles.

>>10047744
Unrelated to the rest of the convo but as someone with an Etsy store I send everything with tracking because that's the only proof we the seller have that something was delivered

>>10047569
>>10047570
>>10047578


FFS. That is me again. The addresses will be correct, but I have apparently copy and pasted the same email to both of you like a genius.

The original issue was that every time we signed in and out of the organised form it regenerated all of the IDs (thanks Google) So everyone got given completely different IDs from what I wrote on the forms than what you received in the emails.. So you're Santas have the correct IDs/ Addresses (as I did this all in one log in for Sheets), just I sent the wrong IDs to people as this was done over a couple of days (so multiple logins)

To CLARIFY..

J.G you are actually ID: 7093
C.C you are the REAL ID: 2926

I thought I had fixed this fuck up, but your emails were right next to each other when I went through them all again, so I guess I sent the same thing to each of you.. ugh.

My apologies.. for the 20th time..

>>10048436
Thanks for sorting that out Santa! (And also for organizing this whole thing)

>>10048436
How to become such nice and patient person like you?

ID: 2469 from WA what's your measurements (bust/chest , waist, hip in inches) ?

ID: 2181 from PA I also need your measurements (bust/chest, waist, hip in inches)

>>10049537
2181 here!
B: 36
W: 30
H: 39

>>10049546
ty ty! Hopefully will have your package out today

>>10049546
oh! While you are here, I just noticed that your form says you don't want tights unless they match your aesthetic very well; I was planning on giving you some tights, they are printed, similar in style and palette to CherryCheezy's yumekawaii/pastel menhera stuff.

Is that ok or would you rather something else, and if it is ok, do you prefer pink or lavender?

>>10049553
Oh, tights are perfectly fine if they’re in that kind of style! I have a lot of pink ones already so lavender is good. Thank you for checking though!!

>>10049560
No problem! I'm sending Santa the tracking now, I hope you like everything :3

>>10049537
Wait..... you got 2181 from PA too?? I got them as my match.

>>10049674
Maybe they did multiple and got multiple matches? >:

>>10049678
I’m 2181 and I signed up for two gifts, so it sounds like everything is correct!

>>10049680
Ahh, gotcha, I forgot that was an option, sorry!! I hope the other Santa didn't get you one of the items you listed so you don't get a duplicate. I'll be sending out your stuff come Friday

>>10049685
If you have a throwaway email, I can send you a list of what I sent if you want to double check, though most of what I sent was indie brand so you should be safe :)

>>10049534
Bust; 33” Waist; 27 Hip; 35"
I fit most lolita! Old school AP is a bit tough

I was determined to get one of my giftees one of her dream dresses but they're only popping up now that I've already bought them other things.... curses....

Got an alert my package delivered to my giftee! I hope you like your gifts!

Just a heads up. Our Dutch postal service is already having massive delays due to black friday and our national holiday called "sinterklaas." I have not yet heard of DHL having the same issues here, so maybe it's safer to send parcels with them? Packages from China can get stuck in costums for two weeks (which is a lot for what we''re used to) and the package I sent to my SS in Canada still hasn't left the country (sent it out last week.)

I hope my fellow dutchgulls and I will be able to get everything sent and delivered in time.

>>10050188
DHL same issue, my package refreshes with the same info everyday.

To my giftees ID numbers 6306, 2828, and 1633:
I just received the last package today so expect some tracking news from Santa-chan by Friday! I really enjoyed shopping for you this year, and I hope you like your gifts!

Just ordered my verrrry last item. Should get here before shipping deadline!
And now I just need to make cards!

NS from VA here! Anon, I LOVE your gift. I have been hankering for that wreath for so long but never pulled the trigger...and the socks are so perfect for the cold! The masks are awesome and the barette is darling. Thank you for all the thought and care you put into wrapping too! Not posting the card so I don’t spoil it for other giftees you may have. Thank you so much!!

>>10051015
Not pictured: the socks since they don’t show up against my table. They’re cute black thigh-highs!

>>10051015
Ahhh! I'm so glad that they got to you safe and sound and that you like everything<3 Tbh I was kind of afraid you already had the wreath but I decided it was too cute to pass up.

I only had one giftee so it's alright to show the card~

#5053 / #4299 / #4289 - I’ve shipped your cards! Hopefully they’ll arrive before Christmas.

#2407 - your card’s also ready to go, but the guys at my post office refused to let me lodge it because of the Canadian post strike. I’ve emailed Santa & Helper to see what I should do about it, but I may have to hold onto it until the mail system is working again...

>>10021901
Ong anon. Your match will be so incredibly happy. Just imagine their smile

Blessed

5496 CF I have just posted your parcel! Santas have the tracking number! It might be a while coming from the U.K. and also ignore the customs slip! I didn’t want to ruin the surprise!

To the anon who wrote Google form for SS. You are awesome. I never would knew about washi-tape without you! Now I'm making wraping and this is just magic! I take regular thing / card / etc - put just random tape from my collection (I've ordered the whole set of about 50 prints) on it - wooosh! - and it becomes super-fancy-christmas-mood edition! I just feel myself like ultra-famous designer now.

It's hard not to go crazy and not to put just every tape you have on each item because "OMG IT'S SO CUTE" though. I never did any scrapbooking so it's hard to keep myself reasonable and not to make mess.

Though at the beginning I though it would not bring much sense and I wanted to send everything just as is. Then I gave it a try and now I feel like I will end up wraping myself in all this stuff :D

>>10051194
>at the beginning I though
*I thought

2181 here!! I got one of my gifts in yesterday. Everything is so cute, thank you so much! I especially love the bolero-type item, the flowy sleeves are gorgeous. Also, the Big Mood pin is embarrassingly true to me, I’ll get a lot of use out if it! Thank you again, anon! I’m not sure what your ID number is and I didn’t want to name you if you don’t want me to, but know that I really appreciate everything!

>>10051555
You're welcome! I'm just happy you like everything :3

somehow spent well over the tier amount $100+ ,just waiting for a package from Austria to come before I wrap everything and ship. Excited!

>>10048033
Alrighty ID 6800 (KS from NZ) - your gift is all packed up and ready to head your way this week! Apologies in advance for the terrible/lack of wrapping, but I hope you like the gift.

I was supposed to go back home to Europe for Christmas, but it seems like I won't be able to go because of my SO's poor health. So the gift from this SS will be the only Christmasy celebration that I will have.

Thank you in advance Santa.

>>10052432
Damn anon, I almost want to ask where you’re from or for Santa to hook us up, because that really is sad. I’d like to send you even just a card.

>>10051191
This is so wholesome, you enjoy your washi tape! I had a similar experience when I found out about it from a friend, and I’m using it for all my cards this year.

>>10052527
Aww, thanks anon. I am 5310, if Santa could send my details to you it would be great.

I had a lot of fun shopping for my match, but I suck at making original greetings! However I would also send you a card if you'd like one.

2828 From Est. I finally got everything in the mail this weekend so I'm taking this personally (and thus badly) wrapped box to the post office tomorrow!

I really hope you like it :)

>>10052546
Wait. There is an issue with #2828's address. I have gift for her as well, but look at her zip code: it's not from her town, at least according to Google Maps.
Yesterday I wrote message to Helper gull and organizer to solve this issue and I hope they can give some advice soon.

The rest of address seems to be correct though, still I would appreciate if 2828 MT from EE, you could confirm this and say something about your zip code stated in SS form if I can send my gift there of not.

(maybe I just paranoid, but in my country's postal service zip code is pretty important and wrong one could cause delivery problems, so I think I will wait for few days for answer)

It’s getting close to the shipping deadline, right? I’m excited to see everyone’s gifts!

>>10052554

Oh man yeah the last thing I want is to have it returned to me or held at customs somewhere cause of that, thanks for letting me know! Should I contact the Helper too or shall we wait?

>>10052554
MT from EE here! My zip code should be 10129 and you can send the package on my address what is on the SS form.

>>10052640
Oh, glad you are here and thank you for confirming your address :) Yes, just as I supposed it was just these two misplaced digits. Will send your gift tomorrow then, get ready!

>>10052623
I think the case is solved. >>10052640

>>10052640
> pic anon
Thanks for the quick reply! I'll send out your gift tomorrow with the proper zip code :)

#6248 and #2504 I posted your cards yesterday - hope they arrive soon! #8640 and #2407 your gifts will be shipped tomorrow, i'm so sorry its later than planned but i'll send the tracking numbers as soon as they're posted. My country's post service has said that tracked and signed for items will be priortised so i hope they reach you on time.

>Place an order on November 29th for part of my $100 tier gift with a US website
>"We normally ship between 1-3 days!"
>Still hasn't shipped, email in concern
>"We've had a lot of holiday orders, sorry you just need to wait!"

I'm ready to box everything together and ship out but ughhh this can't be happening. This isn't some tiny company either, I'm so confused why it's been 10 days with no shipping.

But so excited to send my package out as soon as I can! I forget, when we send santa gull / helper gull tracking they then pass that on to the giftee right?

>>10052546
>>10052554
Also, my country post office is so small, that if you mess up the zip code, they usually fix it and still send the packages to my address. So you don't have to worry about it.

#8508 EL from VA, USA your gift is shipped out and I hope you like it!

#6965 SL from Japan and #3862 LT from Australia, your packages are ready, but I'm waiting confirmation about the addresses from Helper gull.

>>10052662
>you don't have to worry about it.
The main issue is that original zip code stated in SS form relates to another country... So once original sorting in my country would be processed based on zip code, the package can go just in completely unwanted direction :) This is the most what I was afraid of.

(not sure about it though, again, I'm very paranoid)

2504/8640 - Your cards will be sent tomorrow!

5998/4763/4328 Y'alls packages will be sent tomorrow as well!

>>10052918
5998 here, I will be sure to keep and eye out for it!

Just a bit paranoid, my ID is 3191 but originally I made a typo with my address, my zip code should start GU not HU, I told the organisers immediately (like way before matches were sorted) and I'm sure they fixed it but just in case I thought I'd shout here.

>>10053028
I will email them to make sure!

>>10052653
8640 here! NP I'll send your package tomorrow!!

>>10052658
Idk what you were thinking ordering something so late around the holidays. You should have done it sooner.

ID 2828, your package is sent! I've just mailed the Helper the tracking number :)

>>10053296
Thanks! I shipped yours today, just sending tracking to santa gull now.

>>10053348
Whoops sorry meant to reply to this >>10053266 anon

>tfw the absolute cheapest rate you can find to mail one of your international matches their gift is $75

Still am happy I picked to ship internationally, but next year I’ll definitely be only picking stuff that’s light like clothing...

>>10053356
OUCH

I already had a big 'ah shit' moment when I was presented with the info that the cheapest rate for me was 32€...

And that's why I only went with one gift :')

>>10052653
6248 here, excited to get mine! hope it arrives before I go on holidays.

I've emailed santa to try and get in touch, but whoever is putting together the present for me (6248), I'd like to arrange for shipping my present later to ensure that the parcel doesn't bounce at my post office while I'm away for the holidays. it's fine if you've already sent it (I'll sort something out), but if you haven't, I'd really appreciate if you held off for a little longer!

>>10053443

New thread here!