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Thread 1 >>9632470
Thread 2 >>9667756
Thread 3 >>9682416

>Deadline to send gifts (for both international AND domestic): December 20

Basic rules:


>Send out your gifts by the deadline and give the organizers proof. If you do not send proof to the organizers by the deadline (or let us know what’s going on), you will be blacklisted.

>Post in the thread when you get your gifts. If you're salty (undeservedly salty, if your santa sent you something nice but you're picky), we reserve the right to blacklist you. If you do not post, you will not be whitelisted.

Updates:

I think I’ll send a reminder email to everyone that is still pending to send me proof on the 13th, that way they get a week’s warning. A lot of you have, though, so I appreciate that!

>> No.9717878

JM from QC, I just wanted to update you and let you know I have all your gifts now and I’m just waiting for the last to arrive in the mail! It said it should be here in 4-5 days so hopefully holiday craze won’t slow it down! I went a little over the limit but I really wanted to make sure I got you a good range of stuff !! Can’t wait to ship it out for you

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>>9717837
ME from WA, I got your package, and all I can say is WOW. Thank you so much finding items that I genuinely love. I just hope you'll enjoy your gift as well.

>> No.9718021

I wish I will be able to participate next year. It must be a great feeling to make a present for someone, and also get one yourself.

>> No.9718028

Gah I've got three gifts and two cards almost ready to send out but finals are kicking my ass. TK, MB and AM hang in there I'm not grinching

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ME from WA, I just got your gift over the weekend! Too faced is my favorite makeup brand so this palette is perfect! the ichimatsu badge is also going to be perfect for my new ita bag. Thank you so much!

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MS here! Here's my package from HC (sans a really cool Starscream figure because I opened before I realized I should take a picture...)

Funny thing, I got both Sagat and Vega in the SF blind boxes! I don't know if you had a way to pick them, but I found it really amusing.

>> No.9718360

>>9717837
Do we get a confirmation when we send in our proof of shipping? I sent mine a couple of days ago and didn't hear back, so I just wanted to make sure it was received. I'm AM from MA!

>> No.9718375

>>9718356
I’m curious, what’s the white thing?

>> No.9718395

Santa, any thoughts on White Day? I'm interested in running it but wouldn't want to take it from you if you wanted to do it (also not thinking of posting sign ups right now, just wanted to prepare).

>> No.9718401

>>9718360
not the OP, but I sent out my shipping receipt and I did got a confirmation, so I shouldn't worry.

>> No.9718410

>>9718360
I’ve tried to send out a “thank you” response quickly to everyone but I may have missed it, so just forward it to me again if it’s not too much trouble! I will send out a reminder email to poke everyone who hasn’t sent me proof this week though!

>>9718395
Go right ahead and organize it, I’m still a little burned out from this round! I’ll get you the black/whitelists the second I have them if you post your email. I’ll also get you access to last year’s white day materials.

>> No.9718418

>>9717837
HELLO EVERYONE

>> No.9718557

>>9716915
Best boy for life

>>9717148
Awww I'm so happy you liked it! I had a blast making it haha

>>9717277
ACS from Spain just to let you know the package hasn't moved at all for a couple of days, it's snowing here so it's unlikely they'll put it in a plane soon. I'm crossing my fingers they'll be able to soon!

>> No.9718580

>>9717882
What a great gift.. I'm jealous, my gift wasn't that great.. but happy for you, anon :)

>> No.9718583

>>9717882
Yay! I was worried you might already have that headbow! I’m sorry about the wrist cuffs but there was no reason not to send them. I figured you can work with them. They weren’t terribly expensive!

>>9718343
Horray! I’m glad I nailed it on the make up front! And I hope the badge has a good new home in your bag!

Happy holidays!

>> No.9718600

SH from Australia I just realized that some of your gifts may arrive before the others and that I left out the gift id and explanation in all but the first gift I got you! If you receive gifts with tags such as gift 1, gift 2, etc they're from me! The remaining few should have the gift id and a list of all the gifts that go together. Sorry for the confusion, I'm scatterbrained due to finals.

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Aaaah EO from Georgia here reporting in that AM from Narnia (I ripped into the label too quickly out of sheer excitement sorry) did right by me. Everything is so cute, some of it is stuff I already had my eyes on. I especially needed those framed prints as I'm redecorating soon with a menhera theme!

>> No.9718686

>>9718682
Ah yes, and gifts for my lovelies are in the works. Some have arrived, the rest have shipped, everything is purchased save for some candies and cards to throw in there.

>> No.9718703

>>9717882
wow what tier was this if you dont mind me asking

>> No.9718717

>>9718682
Georgia the country? I heard it's a nice place, I was thinking about moving there. Do you have any comms there?

These are very pretty presents!

>> No.9718753

>>9718717
Haha no the state in the US. I wonder if there are comma there though!

>> No.9718764

>>9718356
Hello!
So glad everything arrived safe and sound, hope you liked everything, I'm not into itabag so I was not sure if it was okay to get you a base bag.
About the blind bags, I picked them totally at random, it makes me happy to know you got Sagat and Vega!!
Please do post a photo of the Starscream figure too!
Btw, I tried to cover most of the things from the list you put.
Happy Holidays!
-HC

>> No.9718768

>>9718703
$50+
I got a really good $50 + last year and I wanted to go all out!

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ME from WA thank you so much!! I'm honestly so amazed and so grateful! Everything is so perfect--and you were completely right about the skirt! It's actually been on my wish list for quite some time! Seriously, thank you so much!

>> No.9718778

>>9718682
Aah I'm so glad you like everything!! I was a little worried about the white tights, since they turned out looking super pale compared to the stock photo, but I'm so happy you like it~

>> No.9718789

>>9718778
They are very pale but there are tons of pale pinks in my wardrobe so they're perfect. Candy tights are probably my fave!

>> No.9718836

Seeing all these pictures makes me start to think I spent way too much ahhh... I only had one person but got way out of hand.

Like, I shopped very smart and the main items I got for extremely good prices, but altogether I think my gift comes to like $150, I actually didn't even realize I spent that much until I started packing it all away today. Eep. Big item, mid item, four small pieces of merch for stuff they like, candy snacks, went ahead and tossed in some small stuff I owned that I knew she would appreciate more... I did mean to go over, but wow I went more over than I thought.

Did anyone else ridiculously overspend in the $50+ tier so I don't feel alone? ;;

>> No.9718849

>>9717878
Thanks for the update, anon! I'm also a bit delayed with packages with gifts arriving later than anticipated, so no worries, I'm in about the same boat as you.

>> No.9718861

>>9718836
I spent over 100 on two items for my $50 gift but wanted to pad the box so I spent extra on some DIY supplies to make some stocking stuffers. I asked my bf to keep my spending in check this time around though because I've gone really overboard in past exchanges, but it's so fun to shop for someone with similar tastes!

It was mostly one item that was really expensive though so I'm sweating balls here worried that they won't like that one item.

>> No.9718869

>>9718753
Ahah, that's a nice place, too, I believe. I just more often see people using short name for states, like GA.

>> No.9718875

>>9718861
Oh I'm feeling you man, mine has opposite tastes to me so I'm uncertain if they'll really suit her but the big item matches most of her wardrobe, is a thing she asked for in general terms, has a favorite quality of her's... I'm still irrationally fearing she'll hate it as personally it's not my thing whatsoever eck.

>> No.9718878

>>9718836
Opposite, as a $35-$50 gull I see these pics and feel like I didn't spend enough even though I maxed out the range because I only got one major item and a card, and it looks like basically everyone else bought at least a few things to pad the box with.

>> No.9718880

>>9718878
I'm a $35-$50 gull and I spent $55 on the items and then another $10 or so on wrapping materials (a decorative box, ribbon, and some glittery tissue paper) and then $9 on shipping. That being said though, I purchased many small items as opposed to one big item, just because that's the way I prefer to gift, but I'd be happy with one big item instead! Hopefully your giftee will be happy!

>> No.9718887

MB from CA what's your women's clothing size?

>> No.9718891

>>9718836
I spent roughly 100USD on my 50+, but seeing it posted it looks like it was not enough.

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>>9718375
I forgot to answer, it's a capelet.

>> No.9718967

>>9718836
I think most people overspend, though in 50+ it's really just a matter of how much you're willing to spend I guess.

Last year I was in the 35-50 (i think that was the range) tier and i spent probably $85 total not counting shipping, gift wrapping, or any of the little candies I put in.

I wouldn't worry too much.

>> No.9718995

>>9718836
I over spent too! I handmake a lot of really nice things, but didn't want the gifts to be all handmade, so I ended up doing whatever the tier amount in other things + all the handmade stuff, whoops ;_;

It's fun to buy for other people!

>> No.9718997

>>9718583
That was the last thing I was missing. So now I have a full set of accessories! Thank you so much!

>> No.9719001

>>9718887
I'm a small in shirts and a small/5 in skirts/shorts/pants! I hope that's enough, but I can get you my actual measurements if you need them.

>> No.9719009

LP, I sent you another email! I’m trying not to be annoying but I’d really like to make sure you’re going to be able to use what I got you before I send it!!

>> No.9719013

>>9719001
Chest should be enough just in case.

>> No.9719208

N from Canada - I shipped your gift from Japan over a month ago! I think you’d get it quite soon if you haven’t already.

JM and JG from Australia - I should be able to mail your cards by the end of this week. Thanks for your patience!

>> No.9719392

>>9719208
Do you mean NS from AB, Canada? If so, that’s me! I haven’t received anything yet but I’ll definitely keep a look out! Thanks so much!

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>>9718836
I have two 50+ matches, and spent about $150 on each. I mainly really hope that they like their presents, and it would be a great bonus too if they spend a lot for me. It was actually kind of hard to just say the gifts were done and to not buy any more, since I kept finding matching items, stuff they would like, etc. I also overspent on my 35-50 match, with hers totalling around $70. Super excited to see the reactions though!

>mfw getting SS fees and shipping costs for items, and totalling everything up for this year

>> No.9719425

>>9718836
I was on the 35-50$ and spent like +80$
Sure I'll not get that much but, it was my decision! Seeing my giftee so happy and posted the photo of the gifts made me genuinely happy too.
This season is not about what you get, but what you give~
>Feeling so Ho-Ho Christmas lovely

>> No.9719431

>>9718836
I think my gift is over $200. I don't expect to receive something similar and that's completely fine.

>> No.9719466

>>9719392
Sorry - I meant NN from ON, Canada! I sincerely hope you get your gift soon too though, anon.

>> No.9719469

MT from Estonia, EG from Spain and JM from Canada, all your gifts have been sent! I hope they arrive soon.

>> No.9719486

>spending more for 1st class tracked shipping and the seller hasn't posted over a week later when they said guaranteed postage within 2 days
thanks

>> No.9719497

>>9718836
I spent $120 on my $50+, don’t feel so bad. My $35 is getting around $60 as well. I can’t wait to ship out!

>> No.9719544
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I met up with SG from Israel today to exchange gifts!

I have to say, I am very happy with my gift and with the company (was very fun to see someone else into similar stuff, as I am not part of the community here). You seem like a very warm and friendly person!

I especially love the postcards, you got my taste in art spot on!

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>>9719544
closer view of the postcards.

>> No.9719553

>>9717282
I'm RS and I'm planning to send out your card as well but our postal system is experiencing some problems due volume of shipments so I'm quite sure it won't be on time. I'm really sorry for it!

>> No.9719561

>>9719208
N from Canada here! I got the email from Santa. I'll keep an eye open for the package! For your gift, I'm still waiting on a few things, but I'll do my best to ship it out before the deadline!

>> No.9719625

YC from IN, originally I planned on shipping today, but in wrapping your gifts yesterday I discovered my mom had cut down and recycled the huge box I had been saving to put everything in for shipping. :/

I go in to work tomorrow where we always have big boxes, so hopefully I'll be emailing you shipping info on Thursday!

>> No.9719648

>>9719553
No worries! We've had an inch of snow and our postal service has died a death... the English can't complete with bad weather unfortunately.

>> No.9719696

People who overspend and don't mind that they may not get the same monetary amount back are sweet hearts but let's not get carried away over feeling like we all need to match the biggest spenders okay? Tiers exist for a reason, if someone signs up for a lower tier because that's what's available to them at the time I don't want them to feel bad that they didn't overspend.

The comment someone left about being jealous that their gift wasn't as good as the AP bag gift left a bad taste in my mouth. I understand being upset over a low effort or thoughtless gift but from what I've seen so far no one has gotten used nail polish or cheap ass amazon bows yet this year so chill and appreciate the thought and effort your gifter put in. CGL secret santa is my favorite exchange to participate in because it's the only one I've experienced where people actually read their giftee's interests and think about what a good gift for their matches are instead of getting generic shit and it makes me salty that some people care more about getting spoiled money wise rather than getting a thoughtful gift that matches the guidelines of whatever tier they signed up for.

>> No.9719722

>>9719696
Honestly, this.
I also saw that comment and was going to inquire what the issue was, but I figured it wasn’t my business. But if >>9718580 wants to elaborate, I’d be curious.
Like as someone who overspent, I would much prefer a thoughtful gift with something that suits my interests. I sign up for cgl SS because I know my family won’t get me items like the ones I can ask for on here, and because it’s realy nice to meet people with similar interests.

>> No.9719723

>>9719696
Agreed. I went over on both of my giftees, but not excessively, and I'm really hoping for something similar. I'm especially nervous about this year since it seems most people are mutual matches, which is bound to result in some hurt feelings.

>> No.9719730

>>9719723
>mutual matches
Yeah, it makes me nervous too. Now that I know what she got me, I'm worried that my gift is below par and she'll be disappointed/regret spending so much on me.

>> No.9719743

>>9719696
>The comment someone left about being jealous that their gift wasn't as good as the AP bag gift left a bad taste in my mouth.
this. i was going to comment but felt it might be overstepping a boundary. i understand it’s hard not to compare, but devaluing all the work someone put into a gift just because it may not have been as expensive is just rude (given that the gift wasn’t cheap amazon bows like you said). i think it should be expected to stay within the tier, as that’s what they’re there for and some people can only afford the limit of the tier they signed up for, but if someone spends more it should be seen as a nice bonus and not an expectation.

>> No.9719746

>>9719743
Maybe next time there should be a $100+ tier list? I feel like that might solve some issues since it seems $50+ tier is anything between $51-$150+

>> No.9719748

>>9719746
I suggested that but was shot down in thread zero, so we capped it at 50.

>> No.9719755

>>9719746
yeah, I'm in the 50 tier and we talked about a price and I spent more than that. :x oh well.

>> No.9719778

>>9719696
>The comment someone left about being jealous that their gift wasn't as good as the AP bag gift left a bad taste in my mouth

I hope it wasn't my match. It was my first time participating, so I hope I did well...

>> No.9719793

>>9719696
>>9719723
Yeah, I'm the one who made the initial worried comment asking if anyone else overspent. I knew from the getgo I was going to spend more than $50 - it's Christmas, good lolita is expensive, and I wanted them to be happy. But at the same time I was super worried I was an outlier because I don't want my giftee to feel guilty or like they didn't do good enough. I just wanted to make her happy. Seeing that there's a lot of people spending that much will hopefully give her the reassurance (assuming she just got stuff around $50+) that there's just other people like me.

>>9719730
Just know that if that someone is like me/is me? that we do it out of the joy of the season/spreading happiness/I shop too much. Sure people like gifts in exchange but we should all know getting into this that you may just get $50 and no one should be bitter about that unless theysincerely got a crap gift.

>> No.9719799

>>9719013
Chest size is about 32 1/2 inches!

>> No.9719827

>>9719696
Yes thank you. That was my gift that I sent and it made me really self conscience and the need to defend myself? Like I made good money this year and I was really fortunate to find items for my ss at really good prices. Like. Set a budget for yourself and try and be happy with whatever you get. I wanted to do well for my people this year and did a lot of bargain hunting and started early.
Sorry your bitter grapes other anon.

>> No.9719901

Glad I'm not totally alone in being put off by that comment. Though the threads have been really positive so far, that one comment bugged me a lot more than it should have because I know how nasty it's been in some of the previous exchanges and I just don't want that to start again.

>>9719746
Not against it but that doesn't really address the issue at hand. Overspending happens at all the tiers, not just the cap tier (which is fine! be generous you want to be!), I just don't want people to feel bad if they can't spend as much, and I don't want people to dis the gifts they received (unless legitimately low effort) because they didn't get a really expensive item.

All in all I just want people to have a good attitude about stuff regardless of tier. Also a little OT but I think there are a few organizational things that should be fixed before we go raising the cap.

>> No.9719906

>>9719778
I'm sure you did great anon!

>> No.9719931

At the end of the day, this is a GIFT exchange. Not a direct trade or a competition to get the richest match. If people are so hung up on being jealous of other gifts that cost more, then just don't sign up for this and buy the items for yourself?? I think people should just appreciate the gifts they get without calculating or comparing, unless it's obvious the gift was cheap and blatantly below the tier there's really no justification in complaining.

>> No.9720010

>>9719547
May I ask for a source on the bottom row postcards? I love the artist, never realized I could get physical prints of their art

>> No.9720030

>>9719931
> If people are so hung up on being jealous of other gifts that cost more, then just don't sign up for this and buy the items for yourself
Basically how I feel. An expensive gift is appreciated, but it's really the thought that counts. Corny I know, but no one else picks cute and weeby gifts like this for me so it means a lot to me.

>> No.9720043
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Now everything is settling down for me I was able to open my SS (I just need to wrap and send mine in return, I really hope you like it!)

These pieces are lovely! They fit me and also into my wardrobe perfectly thank you for your thoughtful gift and cute card.

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KG from OK
Oh. Em. Gee. I love my gift so much. I love how we both were in the same mind frame and sent 3 way bags lol. The shiba card was perfect ! Thank you so much!!!!

>> No.9720054

LT from AZ and EM from UK, check your emails for a copy of your tracking numbers! I just mailed your gifts today, and they should be heading your way!

>> No.9720057

>>9719696
Thanks for this, anon. I signed up for the $35-50 bracket because I know my budget, and because I know I can afford $50 for a base gift before shipping and packaging... If I had known that every other person was going to exceed their limits, I guess I would have just gone in a lower bracket? I didn't think it'd be a problem because I knew what I was able to spend, and if I could spend more I would have gone $50+.

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BO from PA I love love love your gift!! The pashmina is perfect and made me laugh! I wore it all around the house today! The wig is just what I wanted and the accessories are perfect! The wrapping paper made me laugh too. Good job!!!
No # tho but this is ME from WA santagull!

>> No.9720125

>>9720065
what is that tarot card/cat thing? xD it's hillarious

>> No.9720126

>>9720065
Oh my source on the pashmina please it looks so dang cute!

>> No.9720178 [DELETED] 

>>9718887
Wait, I'm also MB from CA... You should probably give match number.

>> No.9720181

>>9720065
>>9720126
Seconding this, please!

>> No.9720191

>>9720125
>>9720126
>>9720181
The tarot scarf/shawl is from https://m.intl.taobao.com/detail/detail.html?id=560341143713

I'm glad you liked it! I wasn't quite sure about it but it was so cute I just had to.

>> No.9720247

>>9720044
What a pretty bag .

>> No.9720254

>>9720054
Got the email, thank you so much!

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>>9719544
Yay I'm so glad you liked them and it was lovely meeting you too! I think we're the only Secret Santa pair who went to the beach lol.

Here's a picture of the lovely gifts I got from M , the skirt and bonnet are beautiful (I was hoping to get it in a LP last year.) and the petticoat will be super useful!

I also love the small kappa purse because I'm always placing small change in my bigger bag and forgetting about it.

Hope to see you around at future meets!

>>9720010
I got them on Taobao a while ago, https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=42271511475

>> No.9720322

>>9719544
By the way, the small candies are salt candies, they're terrible but had to include them.

>> No.9720524

Dear MS from Mexico and santagull. I contacted my local post office as my package was stuck on ready for shipment abroad for a week. They told me it is already in Mexico, but they only change it if the costums release it. Just wanted to let you know. Dunno how long it takes in Mexico.

>> No.9720525

>>9720524
oh, whoops. I am GT from The Netherlands.

>> No.9720649

>>9719723
I know there were some very vocal anons who wanted mutual matches last year, but personally i'd like the option to opt out of mututals because it can get weird sometimes.

I LOVE my matches this year so I'm not saying it was bad this year, esp my $50 one has been fun to chat with, but just a suggestion for next time because I would probably not want a mutual if I were to hardcore spoil someone.

>> No.9720661

>>9720649
I think I got matched with someone, but in different tiers? Unless they went above and beyond the $10-20 bracket

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NS here, I just finished up prepping/ sending all my gifts!

>AM from ON: Yours was shipped yesterday, expected delivery date is the 20th. Will likely be a couple days early, as I just shipped something to ON and it arrived 4 days earlier than anticipated, lol.
>KD from AL: I also shipped yours yesterday, and expected delivery date is also the 20th.
>CH from ON: Yours is all wrapped up with the shipping label attached, and will be dropped off at the post office tonight! I had to wait a bit for your last item, and thankfully it arrived yesterday!
I have tracking #s for you all, and hopefully one of Santa's helpers will have them sent to you soon.

>LT from Australia, CS from TN, and HC from Mexico, I sent all your cards last week, so you should be receiving them sometime soon!
>EI from Poland I sent your card yesterday, as I was looking for something specific to put in it! Should still be there before Christmas though!

>> No.9720790

>>9718356
If I may ask, what's the thing to the left with the lewd schoolgirls?

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>>9720742
HC here! Thank you!!! I can’t wait to receive it!!!

Also MS from Mexico, I just received you gift, I will wait until Christmas to open it

>> No.9720805

>>9720790
It’s a sticker sheet

>> No.9720826

>>9718777
Yay! Im glad you loved it! I saw it and it was too perfect! Enjoy and happy holidays!

>> No.9720834

>>9720043
I'm super glad you liked it! I was hoping it would have been more pink like the stock photo. Hoping it's perfect for the hot summer coming up!

>> No.9720839

>>9720661
I think I did too, my giftee was a 50+ match, and I received what felt like a lower tier, I’m not in no means sad about this, I’m super grateful for what my Santa gave me, I loved it to pieces!!!
She put a lot of effort finding stuff that fitted my interests.

>> No.9720857

KB from WA - package sent! Should be there sometime next week. Original plans kind of fell apart so it wasn't exactly what I wanted to give, but I hope you enjoy what's coming instead!

SA from QLD and JM from Canada - cards will be sent on Monday! Just have to wait until I get paid again.

>> No.9721208
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JP from CA
it's QW! I mailed out your package yesterday and sent you an email

>> No.9721314

>>9720057
I honestly think spending $50 for the $35-$50 tier is absolutely fine. I'm someone who overspent in that tier (but not by as much as some people did) and I haven't gotten my gift yet. Of course I'll be happy with anything since I know how much thought went into it, but one of my concerns from the beginning was that I would spend towards the high end of the tier and my match would spend on the low end, you know? Not that it is or should be reciprocal, but it was still a concern I had.

>> No.9721412

I'm really annoyed by this discussion of
>I overspent, OH NO!
>I'm concerned my match will spend the proper amount, or 10 dollars less than me uwuuu

are gulls really this bad with money? does holiday spirit/ joy of giving mean nothing to y'all?

I know I'm different, as I went in this with the express intention of surprising and spoiling my matches...but in this normie world, this gift exchange is without a doubt going to result in the best presents I've ever gotten. no one else irl could get me what I like. Having another lolita/jfasher buy things for me..like, I couldn't be happier.

be grateful, and learn to budget and manage your money. don't shit up the SS thread with grumpy personal problems and high-maintenance whining.

>> No.9721420

>>9721412
>no one else irl could get me what I like

Effing this. No one in my irl circle knows how to buy from Japan or taobao or understands why someone pushing 30 wants buttons and keychains covered in chinese porn cartoons.

>> No.9721428
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Ah MB! Thank you so much! I love everything! I was thinking of starting a Rin bag so thank you for including Rin stuff too!

>> No.9721447

Seq from IL your present has been shipped.

>> No.9721475

Just curious, how many anons are waiting until Christmas to open their gifts? I hadn't even thought about it until some other anon here mentioned it, but it sounded like it could be fun. I received my first card yesterday and I was debating saving it.

>> No.9721481
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9721481

KS Match #8081 OMG YOU ARE AMAZING!!!!!

I flipped my shit at the Tamagotchi letter set. But the Milky Swan.. I am soooo beyond happy! Thank you so much!!! The gift is absolutely perfect

>> No.9721484

>>9721412
Agree about the salty ones, ungrateful anons get out! But at the some of the worry about unequal spending is coming form a place of worrying about not "getting enough" themselves, but more so from people worry about awkwardness. I fucking love picking out gifts, and I've definitely accidentally given more than is appropriate in a situation in real life and unintentionally made people upset with embarrassment because of it, and it would have been a better experience for them if had I spent less, even though I really don't expect anything in return and just love selecting gifts and some times pick out too many. Mutual matches add to the potential awkwardness. Most of those anons don't want the same monetary amount back (only one post I saw like that but it was just wishful thinking, not demanding it), but just don't want their giftee to feel guilty.

>>9720805
Source please! Tried googling for it and ended up with lots of porn, but I really like the style.

>> No.9721490

I already sent emails out but in case you wanted some warm fuzzies in this thread: SG from Israel and SD from CA, your packages were mailed out today. Check your emails for tracking numbers.

>> No.9721506

Hey everyone! We’re a week out from the deadline, so a few housekeeping things:

>We still have over 60 individuals who have not given me shipping proof!

Posting on the thread =\= proof so please email me before the 20th if you want to be whitelisted.

>Check your email!

I sent out some tracking numbers on behalf of anons without throwaways as well as a few notices so check that spam folder and that inbox to make sure you don’t miss anything!

>The shipping deadline is DECEMBER 20.

If you are waiting on an SS or have an extenuating circumstance, that’s fine, but you have to let me know so I can alert your match. It’s not shameful and you’re not a bad person, but you are if you just stay quiet and keep everyone guessing! We’ll work with you if there’s an issue, ‘tis the season.

>Post your gifts!

There are so many people who haven’t posted anything yet! We want to see those shiny gifts so snap a picture and thank your santa (unless you’re waiting until Christmas!).

If you have any questions or concerns, I’m always around!

>> No.9721521

>>9721490
S here, thank you for posting about it! I've been forgetting to check that Email. I'm really looking forwards to it and to you getting your package as well.
>The worst part of a Secret Santa is postal stress

>> No.9721538

mfw i'm still waiting on a package i ordered weeks ago from within the same country. should i go ahead and sent the rest of the items and send the one i'm waiting for later? it just feels so unfinished

>> No.9721543

>>9721481
This is so pretty!!!

>> No.9721561

>>9721475
I'm going to wait

.>>9721484
They are from this brand: https://www.apparelk.com , I bought them at a con where they had a table set up.

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I feel like I've been saying a lot "oh I'm shipping soon", sooo picture proof! YC from IN I just need to stuff the box for safe shipping (the shipping box isn't as tall as it looks don't worry). I managed to get the giant item stuffed in a box so it doesn't have to ship seperate hooray! I don't have any bananas for scale so I maybe some weeb stuff can help for size reference?

sorry my wrapping is basic and uncute agh

It'll be a big box YC, I might ask for signature on delivery if it doesn't cost me much extra. You okay with that? Hopefully plastering the word fragile all over it will help it get to you intact. I'll email you the tracking code when I send it out tomorrow!

>> No.9721761

SQY from IL, I mailed your gift today! Check your e-mail.

>> No.9721766

Just finished wrapping most of my presents! If anyone is receiving a gift from SA from NY, I would like to apologize for how awful I am at wrapping gifts, but they'll be on the way soon!

>> No.9721799

>>9721481
You're so welcome!! I'm glad you like them ^^ I knew the bag is a swan and not a duck haha but I thought it might still fit into your aesthetic. Have a wonderful holidays!

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HV (6587) You are so amazing!!! You have spoiled me so much and I can't thank you enough. I really appreciate how you've gotten me so many items from all of my interests and I'm going to wear/use everything here! My wardrobe was dying for more accessories like these and the dress fits in perfectly too. I hope your gift reaches you soon and have a happy holidays~

Can we also just appreciate the adorable wrapping and card (insert) I was in heaven opening these gifts.

>> No.9721820

>>9721811
amazing gift anon, congrats! Where's that pink dress from?

>> No.9721862

>>9721412
So this. I have friends into jfash/lolita who I'm more than happy to buy for irl but I can't really get them anything more than $5 "saw this and thought of you" most of the time because they want to try and reciprocate somehow, or they just feel bad/awkward because it's not something that they would do.

>> No.9721923
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9721923

HC from Mexico, I received your card the other day! I actually was waiting until Christmas to open it, but I was too excited and opened it today, haha. Thank you so much for all the goodies, as well as the drawing and the lovely message inside. I don’t know if I mentioned it, but I’m addicted to stickers, and have a jacket that I think I will stick the patch on. The little picture was a nice touch too, my dad is a geography nut and when I showed him, he had to go find it on Google Earth, haha. Even though I already sent your card, I want to send you a reply! I’ll try and send one out soon!

Thanks again so much!

>> No.9721929

>>9721761
I did. Thanks. ^^

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9721934

Thank you,
Santa gulls!

AT- your art is beautiful, I'm glad we matched!
MT- the pins are adorable. I love the weasel!
K- the socks will go perfect with my platypus JSK. #5568

>> No.9721941

>>9721681
Holy shit this makes me wish I had gotten you more stuff. I know anons shouldn't expect their matches to reciprocate with crazy amounts of spending,even if we're both in the $50+ tier, but I wish I could've done the same for you! Hopefully you can use/enjoy your gifts and if something is wrong, let me know so I can help!

Also don't feel bad about basic gift wrapping, I can't even do it at all(yeah I'm that awful at it). I'm OK with a signature for delivery. If I'm not home, someone else generally is and I'll be back in town(again lol) by tomorrow night and parking my ass at home for a good few weeks so I'll more than likely be signing for the package anyway. Can't wait to open them all!

>> No.9721949

>>9721811
I'm so glad you like it all! My only regret is that I couldn't spoil you more, but hopefully if we match in future exchanges! I have an obsession with fluffy penguins if you hadn't guessed by the wrapping and card- I thought you would appreciate their cuteness too~

I look forward to seeing how wonderfully you co-ord all of these items in future, and I hope the masks help in this harsh winter!

>>9721820
The pink dress is from Ank Rouge!

>> No.9721955

I sent e-mails out to MW from CA and MS from NY, but I wanted to provide an update here that your packages were sent out yesterday!

For MW, I had it express shipped out so they told me that you should receive it by the 15th. I really hope that it arrives to you on time!

MS, they told me that for your destination, it would be the 21st.

I sent you e-mails and you can feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions! Happy holidays and I hope you enjoy!

>> No.9722072

What does a piece of shit like me that just got fired and kicked off benifits to do?
I was the unexpected Grinch this year
Sorry senpai

>> No.9722074

>>9722072
...it's 5 days to the deadline. are you saying you haven't bought any of the gifts yet?
you shitpostin'?

>> No.9722123

>>9722072
If you’re actually serious how about you email us so that we can match your match with someone else so they don’t have to wait until February to get a gift?

>> No.9722151

>>9722074
My guess is that they planned to grinch all along but waited until the person they matched with posted ship proof so it's too late for them to not get a gift.

Even if you did have all the best shops next door that lined up with your giftee's niche tastes, it's still horrible planning if they truly have absolutely nothing at this point.

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>>9722072
You have no excuses to grinch somebody, they gave us our matches on Oct 20th, you had more than a month to start buying your gifts.

>> No.9722167

>>9721923
HC here!
So glad it got to you in time! I was so nervous about the letter not arriving in time, the postal service has been so slow recently. Oh! I had no idea you were addicted to stickers! I loved them too and thought it was a nice touch to send you some.
It makes me so happy to know that you liked everything!

>> No.9722241

>>9722072
Get your shit together.

Get them a gift card, buy them something and get them shipped to them instead of you, you can even get them an amazon giftcard on the equivalent to their currency if your matches are international. You have no excuses to grinch anyone, specially when theres 5 days left until the deadline.

>> No.9722254

EI from Poland and CO from the Netherlands, I'm really sorry but I don't think I'll be able to get your gifts out by the deadline! I'm waiting on one item for each of you and it's really frustrating, I hope they arrive soon as I bought them well over a month ago. I've emailed you both but just in case!

Santa-chans, I emailed when matches were sent about potentially not being able to send on time (I was matched twice by accident), should I send another email to be whitelisted as I cannot send on time?

>> No.9722295

>>9718410
I'll email you directly about it when I'm putting together the sign up form. I've been thinking about when the best time to post it would be, so it overlaps with secret santa minimally but also gives everyone enough time to sign up and shop so I think I'll aim to post it Jan 7th.

>> No.9722319

>>9722254
Oh, no I have you down! No worries.

>>9722295
Okay! Thanks for letting me know, we’ll coordinate!

>> No.9722327

>>9722254
thanks for updating! no worries though, just let me know when you do ship. hope that last item arrives soon!

>> No.9722334

>>9722319
Segull Santa,
I have a question, I'm quite worried for one of my matches, they haven't answered any mails, nor the times I've mentioned them on the thread, even when I sent them the tracking number for their gift I received no answer. It's okay if I write you and ask if they have already contacted you?

>> No.9722338

>>9722334
That's happened to me too, tried messaging them 3 times in thread and then emailed them once and still nothing. I wonder if we have the same person.

>> No.9722358

>>9722334
saaame >:

>> No.9722398

>>9722358
>>9722338
>>9722334

Absolutely, please write me, but I won’t be able to look into it until tomorrow afternoon, I won’t be on a computer until then!

Same goes with the person who just sent me an email.

>> No.9722412

>>9722398
No problem, thank you so so much for your help!!!

>> No.9722414

>>9721955
MW here! Got your package early this morning and waiting until after my last final to open it! I'll be sending out gifts for MB, TK and AM later this evening before I fly out.

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EM from the UK here. KK, I'm so sorry it took so long to post this, thank you! The headdress is beautiful, I love the tights and the gloves are so warm.

>> No.9722593

>>9722414
I am so glad! Thank you for the update! I wish you a safe travels and best of luck on your final, and hope that you enjoy!

>> No.9722615

>>9718861
Wait, you spend 100 for two items together, or both items were 100 each?

>> No.9722659

Does anyone have the link to the picture album from last year?

>> No.9722662

>>9722580
Yay! So glad everything arrived safely. The gloves are touchscreen friendly as well.

>> No.9722688

>>9722072
Have a job and be on benefits? 0/10 bait buddy. Bet you aren’t even signed up

>> No.9722714

>>9722659
Christmas 2016: >https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipMF5vlzmbkUMKgAlQHynp17FrYdNz-_cdWnR1E6Krk6KqGJd8aBDKZWF-hcqKpr0g?key=OC0wWU1qSWJXUGp3NmdGcFFhVnVHeEktX2p6Y1ZR

>> No.9722717

>>9722714
White Day 2017: https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipNuhXqM9tSEZrHr5bPozwkv5bLCmB8pPe8wmBQgEkCJGbXoNak_JcEAvs104D8ELg?key=S1VPVV80SnJrUk1hS3BEUlFuYlM1V1MyOE56LWt3

Spam filter didn't like it when I tried to include both links in one post.

>> No.9722769

>>9722714
>>9722717
I had no idea there was a 2016 album

>> No.9722853

HW if you're here, I emailed you about tracking information! The package should be wrapped in Tsum Tsum wrapping paper

>> No.9723128

I'm sorry for not asking earlier, but do we have to put tracking on our cards? I'm not exactly sure how to track a stamped letter...

>> No.9723190

>>9723128
No, you don’t! Just shoot me a picture of it.

>> No.9723370

RW from Ireland I posted your card today, it should be with you in 3-5 days.

EG from Spain, RS from Finland your cards will be posted on Monday, i'll try and get the fastest shipping but i'm sorry if they're a bit late!

RB from UK all of your gifts finally arrived, i'll post them 1st class on Monday.

>> No.9723497

BS from OH and AD from DE-- your presents are boxed up and ready to be shipped Monday!

>> No.9723625

EO from Georgia, do you know when you're going to be able to ship? I'm going away next Friday, and want to make sure I tell my housesitter to watch out for a package, if you don't think it will get here before then. Thank you!

>> No.9723645
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Thanks NS! This is such a beautiful drawing of Eren, my first one of Grim Reminder Eren actually. This is so awesome omg thank you so much! I love the stickers too!

>> No.9723646

NS from AB, sorry I haven't mailed yours out yet, but also kinda glad cause I found an extra cute thing to throw in!!! Gonna ship it out tomorrow

-CH

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Thank you, thank you, thank you T.G. I love the card, the stickers, and the picture. Its perfecto!

>> No.9724674

>>9724600
The wrapping paper is so pretty!!!

>> No.9724688

Hey Seagull Santa, should we expect email replies when we send you our tracking info?

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Thank you so much EC, I really love all the gifts! The clock is so cute and I've wanted Star Wars chopsticks forever but never got any so that was perfect!
I'll be shipping your gift out tomorrow! Sorry it's so close to the deadline, there was a death in my family and things have been quite crazy.

>> No.9724973

>>9723645
Aww, thank you so much! I actually had to google search why Eren was a hobo hahaha, but nonetheless I had fun drawing it! Glad you like the stickers too.

>>9723646
No problem at all, I don’t mind waiting! Thank you so much, always glad to have cute things!
Also I just checked the tracking on yours, and as of about 10 min ago the package landed in your city!

>> No.9725024

>>9724688
Yes, I’ve had a few unexpected things pop up this weekend but I will take care of it at work today! Sorry for the delay.

>> No.9725025

so close to the shipping deadline and the last bit of my gift hasn't arrived yet. if it doesn't arrive tomorrow i'll contact santa.

>> No.9725101

>>9719561
Hey N, SA here - I'm probably just being paranoid, but it's been almost 6 weeks since your gift (sent from Japan by SAL) got marked as "dispatched from outward exchange office".

I think it might be a good idea for you to chase it up with your post office, if you haven't done so already. Sorry for the fuss...!

>> No.9725108
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9725108

Match #9100
Hello K. from Nether! The gifts arrived today!

What can I say... you cannot imagine how DAMN excited I was when I received it, and then I saw the Kaiba draw on the box and I fall on the couch <3 Really your draws are amazing, I'll treasure them <3
The gifts are so much, SO MUCH: 10000 thanks, they're so perfect, so amazing, beautiful... OMG that headdress, Is SUPERB! The velvet ribbon is so cute, so on point <3 And the hat. OH YES. The hat, I love hats, I love that hat and I love you! I adore the metallic bird skull, I cannot stop thinking of multiple ways to use it soon, so awesome.
Are those snacks cinnamon flavored? I LOVE cinnamon, and now I'm addicted to another snack, haha! I really appreciate everything!

Summarizing. I beyond LOVE everything, the wrapping was superb, the details, gifts, EVERYTHING; I'm still excited and I will be for the next hours. Sure you get a lot of time thinking about the gifts, choosing, wrapping, etc... I really appreciate!!!! You made my Christmas a lot happier and I am very grateful!!

PS: The world is a handkerchief

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Thank you so much, CS from Mississippi! I especially love the bread shirt - I laughed so much when I saw it - and the chopsticks are gorgeous! Thanks! I hope you like your present as well.

>> No.9725151

Two days until the deadline, guys. There are still a lot of people who haven’t been in touch yet regarding their gifts. Please get those in or let me know if they’ll be late!

I have gone through my email so if you haven’t received a reply I have not gotten your message.

>> No.9725238

>>9725108
Aaah yay I am so happy you liked it! The bird skull was sold as a choker but I bet it can be used in many different ways. And I loved the hat too, I was so nervous ordering it dreading it being too small but it was actually a good size, I hope you enjoy wearing it~

The snacks are pepernoten, they're made with speculaaskruiden and I love them as well, I'd be happy to send you more haha. But they're also pretty easy to make! Merry Christmas!

>> No.9725478

>>9725143
Sauce on that bread shirt anon...i need it for reasons

>> No.9725531

>>9725478
Are you in loaf with it

>> No.9725532

SA from QLD, got your letter literally 5 minutes after I sent yours. That Yukari has probably given me diabetes - you should draw more!

>> No.9725534

>>9725532
Also, sorry about the terrible handwriting. I can provide a translation if you need.

>> No.9725581

>>9724973
CH here, shipped yours off today so you should be getting a tracking # soon!! Also haha I went to pick up the package and realized I was moving at the time of registering and I gave my parents shipping address to be safe, so it's been received but I'll open and post on Friday when I visit them

>> No.9725666

>>9725101
Hey there! I checked with my post office a few days ago and they say they haven't received anything yet (I showed them the picture you sent) and that the package should still go through with the address you put. It seems that the post in my area has been a bit overwhelmed lately, so all I can do is just nervously twiddle my thumbs and wait.

Also no worries! If anything, I should be the one apologizing for the fuss caused by my side's postal service!

>> No.9725668

>>9725531
I KNEAD iT I can't believe I missed that pun...but yes anon..yes

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9725731

Finally posting what I got from you YC from IN - also check your email, finally got you a tracking code!! It says it should be there by Thursday on my receipt.

But ahhh you're right, these socks will go perfectly with my skirt! They're so sparkly! By any chance do you know what they're called? I like to catalog my wardrobe but for some reason am having trouble finding these on Lolibrary.

And dang, an OP? Nice! And in a crazy nice coincidence it's now the only thing I own that match some wine accessories from IW, they're too inconsistent sigh. It's super cute and I'm already thinking up ways to coord it!

>> No.9725808

>>9725143
You're welcome! And yes, I had to snag a pair of chopsticks for myself as well!
>>9725478
>>9725668
To the anon who requested sauce, https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B076264HQ1/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1&psc=1

>> No.9725883

>>9725808
I don't understand the bread shirt, is it a pun? Is there a joke somewhere?

>> No.9725921

Anyone been grinched yet? I got some military gear covered in bows with your name on it

>> No.9725923

>>9725921
The deadline is tomorrow for shipping, but many people still haven’t sent me proof so I’m sure you’ll have a gull or two to spoil! (Hope not, but it may happen).

>> No.9725936

>>9721955
MS here, apologies for the late response! Finals week was an absolute fiasco this year, dates of exams changed multiple times the week prior. I’ll be shopping your gifts out today! I hope all is well ^^

>> No.9725972

>>9725921
Grinch checks don't start until January! (but you're great please keep doing you)

>> No.9726047

LT from Aus, JN/E from NS, ET from Spain (and shout out to my two card gulls JG from Aus and M from Aus), just to let you know I'll be shipping a tiny bit late (like 1-2 days after the deadline). I was really hoping to be done with everything earlier but I was held up with some SS orders and just general hectic business this time of year.

>> No.9726058

>>9726047
No problem with that, if its just one day or two

>> No.9726085

>>9725921
Can I claim you as my grinch giftee anon? I haven't gotten anything from any of my matches yet ;_;

>> No.9726087

>>9726085
Please be patient. I know it’s really really hard. I’ll match everyone up and everyone will get something, okay? If you want you can email me and I’ll let you know if any of your matches have sent me proof.

>> No.9726093

CS from Mississippi, your gift is sent out! I shipped through paypal so you should have a confirmation email with the tracking number, but if you didn't get one just respond and I'll send you one directly! MA from Illinois and MB from California, I've sent out your cards as well!

>> No.9726111

>>9725921
I don't wish anyone to get grinched, but I hope for it a little, just to be able to see what you have got.

>> No.9726114

I shipped AT from Australia gife out.

>> No.9726117

>>9726085
I think it's a little rude to assume you've been grinched before the shipping deadline has even passed. My last package went out this morning. Had my giftee requested earlier shipping or had the shipping deadline been sooner I would have shipped it sooner, but since I had time I spent time really packing it full with stocking stuffers and decorating with stickers and doodles. I'd feel bad if my giftee assumed they were grinched prematurely just because I mailed it in accordance with the shipping deadline.

>> No.9726149

>giftee hasn’t posted once here
>no communication otherwise
>short and vague interests
>application reads like they aren’t even interested in the Secret Santa

I better not have wasted all those cute stickers and paper for nothin.

>> No.9726153

>>9726149
Did you try to contact them or did you just expect them to reach out first?

In the future though I think really really short secret santa sign ups should be rejected, as I've gotten one line on interests before. Thank goodness she was a card match but I would have been fucked if she was a gift match because she a lolita too, which i know nothing about, so based off her description the best I could pick out is random black frilly brand.

>> No.9726165

>>9726153
Shot them a few ‘hey there, just reaching out!’ emails and got diddly.

Yeah, my match has less than a sentence for their interests, having people that don’t really care about the event just sucks the fun out of it.

>> No.9726175
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JS from CA, I absolutely love everything that you sent me! I've had my eye on the Alchemy palette for a while now, but never actually bought it for myself, so that was an absolutely perfect gift! :D I'm trying a cup of the jasmine tea right now (I made a satchel and brought it to work) -- Jasmine is probably my favourite flavour and it's really light and floral; it's a beautiful tea to chill with. The silicone blenders are a godsend, and ofc I love my pure marshmallow nurse ;w; I'm just so glad that I got you as a match -- between this and White Day's gifts that you sent me, I really hope I did good by you in return, you're super cool and wonderfully thoughtful!

>> No.9726199

>>9726175
Yay! It was kind of surprising to get matched with the same person, but its fun to go make-up shopping for someone else. I hope you create some wonderful looks with the palette and the rest of your winter season is merry and bright!

>> No.9726243

I just mailed out my $50 and the first couple of 'serious' items i got were very small, so that it all fit in the smallest box at the post office, but I wanted to give my giftee something bigger to open. I was already over budget so I started making some more 'jokey' inexpensive gifts to add in and I kept thinking of more ideas, until when I was packing it up this morning I realized that my package was like 85% goofs. I hope my giftee has the same sense of humor as me otherwise this might come off really tacky~

>> No.9726247
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Aah MT (match #3614) I'm so excited for your gift!
The Sailor Moon is really interesting, it's got a catalogue of every merch recently released. I loved seeing things I have in there! Also the profiles of characters is stuff I die for.
I was eyeing up the ffxv anthology too! This game got me back into doujin so it's nice to have an official one with all the rest. And the socks are perfect because I am always cold and I'm always losing socks!
I love this gift so much so thank you.
Today your last bit of your gift arrived, I'm so mad. I was going to pack everything else inside this one gift so argh. I'll send that as soon as I have a chance, but everything else should be with you soon.

>> No.9726255

I have 23 hours left to ship the gifts (I live in a +3 time) and 75% of stuff I've ordered didn't come yet. I'll try to do my best right now but honestly I'm so pissed off.

>> No.9726259

Holy cannoli!
Sq from IL, AM from CA, and AM from Ont: your letters and gifts are shipped out! I was told the CA package may be delayed due to the situation in Cali at the moment (hope things aren’t too crazy for you!) and the package to Ontario may get choked up until past Christmas, I’m so sorry for the delay you may deal with!! ; - ; I didn’t think traffic would be that bad for Canada.

>> No.9726262

>>9726259
jesus it’d probably help if I said who I was; MS from NY.

>> No.9726264

>Tfw you’ve been stalking the thread, your mailbox and inbox for days, hoping any of your four matches will post their gifts that are already there or let you know if they’re going to be late/have sent anything out

Life is suffering.

>> No.9726275

>>9725883
I just really enjoy bread, anon.

>> No.9726293
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N.S. from AB - Oh my god. Thank you SO much! I love all of it! That print is one if my absolute favourite AP creations. And I adore Disney collab things! Gonna use the backpack next time I hit up the Magic Kingdom!

>> No.9726304

>>9726293
Wow!!!! What an amazing gift, oh my gosh!

>> No.9726313

NS from VA and AD from DE, I shipped your cards today! MH from CA and PR from PA, I shipped your packages, sorry for shipping last min, hope u guys enjoy~

>> No.9726360

>>9725921
Haven't been grinched but I wouldn't mind some military gear covered in bows? Gotta operate cutely

>> No.9726378

>>9726360
>asking for free stuff despite not being grinched
ok anon

>> No.9726387

>>9726378
desu this is how I feel about all the people in here worrying about getting grinched already. I know there's always some risk involved in an exchange but goddamn the shipping deadline hasn't passed yet so they're whining about nothing at this point.

>> No.9726410

With all this talk about grinching, are there any stats on how many people have actually been grinched in previous exchanges? Does it actually happen frequently or is it just being blown out of proportion by new participants?

>> No.9726412

>>9723625
EO if you happen to read this, if you could please let me know when you think the gift will arrive, that would be great! I don't want my housesitter looking out if the package won't arrive until after I get back, haha. She's quite old and definitely "a worrier", so if I told her to expect a package and nothing came, she'd be concerned.

>> No.9726482

>>9726117
I'm more assuming because I hadn't heard anything from them or seen them post after all my gifts got delivered, even after poking them.

It's nbd anyways, I meant it more as I think miltary x bows is really intriguing and I want to see what it is.

>>9726087
Sorry, I don't mean to sound upset, you are working hard and doing a great job <3

>> No.9726716

>>9726259
AM from CA! Thank you for the update! I completely understand! Things are okay for me here now (I'm located right around the middle of the fires, but we're okay), but it should be no problem. I also hope that you will receive your package soon too!

>> No.9726742

>>9725238
Sorry I didn't see my (you)
I will search for the recipe, thanks!

*~Merry Christmas~*

>> No.9726791
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HC, thank you sooo much, I love the card! I forget if I mentioned this in my sign up but Isabelle is my favorite AC character. I also live matryoshka dolls so the sticker is perfect. Thank you for everything, it's all so cute!

I'm also sorry that this took so long to post. I picked it up last week on my home and intended to post that night but ended up falling asleep really early and woke up with the flu, so I've been mostly sleeping this week. I hope my card makes it to you soon!

>>9724600
I'm really glad you liked everything! Making the Blue Badger card actually gave me a hankering to replay some of the Ace Attorney games so i think I'll do that over the holiday break.

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Yay. Thank you so much AB from TX
I love the milklim shirt ^^

>> No.9726833

AM from MA and OA from NJ - ypur gifts were shipped yesterday and Santa has proof of shipment. They're arriving on boxing day unfortunately, but I hope you guys love your gifts!

>> No.9726874
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Today, 11:59 pm ET (NY time) is the shipping deadline. You should email me (even if you have posted on the thread) if you will be late or if you’ve shipped your gift or whathaveyou. Even if you’ve decided to pull out, please just let me know and I’ll start the grinch process early for your match. Please don’t ruin this part of someone’s holiday! If you have emailed one of the other two organizers please also forward it to me. Sorry for any inconvenience!

If you do not get in contact before today, you will not be whitelisted for future exchanges. If you send your gift, though, you will not be blacklisted. The grinch check for domestic shipping is January 10 and international is 31st, so if you’re late please get your gift to your gull by then!

Finally, I will be making a priority grouping of those who have followed all rules, including posting their gifts on the thread, who will be paired with other rule-following gulls in future exchanges. Even if you’re late, as long as you communicate, you can still be part of this group!

So basically:

>Send me an email by the end of the day (santasseagull at gmail with two s’s!) no matter what your status. If I’ve already replied to you, you’re good though!

> when you get your gift, post it here

>if you’re late, make sure you get it to your gull by the grinch deadline. You will have had two and a half months by then!

If you have any questions, I’ll be here! Merry Christmas, guys! Oh, and I’ll start compiling the photo album once I get back from vacation late next week. Sorry I haven’t done it sooner!

>> No.9726877

>>9726874
If we're interested in sending gifts for grinch check, should we email you now or later?

>> No.9726882

>>9726877
If you marked it on your form, you’re good and I’ll be in contact. If you didn’t or aren’t sure, shoot me an email and I’ll put you down!

>> No.9726899

>>9726791
HC here!
Hello, I'm really glad you liked it, Isabelle is my favorite AC character too, she's so lovely.
Don't worry about not posting, hope you are feeling better, please take care of yourself and rest!

>> No.9726910

>>9726820
AB from TX here, I'm glad you like the gift but that one isn't from me! The one from me should be arriving today.

>> No.9726915
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AM from CA I got you package today, and AAAAHHHHH I LOVE EVERYTHING SO MUCH!! The wall organizer is such a good idea and it’s so cute! The journal is gorgeous, it’s so funny because I’m doing an independent study this upcoming semester in environmental sciences so having this huge, customizable nature themed journal is beyond perfect! I can’t stop smiling it’s all so cute! Thank you so much!!

>> No.9726920

>>9726874
Sorry I’m retarded. seagullssanta at gmail haha, not santasseagull.

>> No.9726927

JM from Quebec! I already sent an email to seagull santa but just thought I’d let you know I’m still waiting on your last gift to arrive. I sent them a link to the tracking so please don’t worry about grinching!! Hopefully it’ll get here soon ):

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Match #6587 - KS from NZ, this is HV from UK- I received your gift after a minor parcel delivery panic earlier today and oh my gosh I love everything! The bag is super cute and I love how we both had the idea of getting something from each interest for each other! I can't wait to wear/use all of this and I'm very happy to get a cute little J-fashion gift haul for Christmas. Thank you so much and happy holidays~

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>>9726910
Thank you match #2891.
I love your drawing

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Match #9606
I'm not big into menhera but I guess I am now! thanks!!

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match #6925 card tier thank you!

>> No.9727003

>>9726994
Who are the nurse and witch cards by? Are those CC, too?
I love your gifts, anon!

>> No.9727023

>>9726874
Sorry I'm tired and dumb. Do we have to email you even if we've already posted our gift(s), mailed ours and passed you the tracking?

>> No.9727028

>>9726994
>i'm not big into menhera but i guess i am now
>basically all of the gifts are menhera related
that's... really rude of you anon

>> No.9727032

>>9727023
I believe they are referring to send them proof that you've sent out your gifts.
It's written on top of this thread.

>Basic rules:

>Send out your gifts by the deadline and give the organizers proof. If you do not send proof to the organizers by the deadline (or let us know what’s going on), you will be blacklisted.

>> No.9727035

>>9726994
I'm curious, what you wrote in the form?

It seems that the gift was for someone that is into jfashion, specially menhera, obviously, I'm asking because my giftee was a cosplayer that said that was into jfashion, and I'm not into cosplay, so the jfashion route seems understandable, specially when my giftee left all my emails unanswered, same as the times I mentioned them on the thread.

TL;DR: I'm nervous that you're my giftee too.

>> No.9727036

>>9727028
I don’t think she meant to be rude, it reads more like ‘I didn’t have a lot of menhera stuff and never got into it, but now I can because of these gifts.’

>> No.9727037

I just sent off an email to Santa Seagull, but I wanted to hop in the thread and let all my matches know as well.

QW from NY - the one item I've been waiting for hasn't come yet but I've finished packing everything else! I'll be dropping off your gifts at the post office today. (I'll send you an update with the tracking numbers through email.)

SA from NY, MBH from CA, and LT from Vic, Aus - I'm trying to do some watercolors for your cards so I'm waiting for them to dry but they'll be in the mail ASAP as soon as they're finished. I've already printed out the shipping labels for all of them.

I've received my gift from QW and my card from MBH already and I'll be posting pictures a little later today when I have more time. I loved everything I received!!

>> No.9727039

>>9727023
No, no, if you’ve gotten it to me already at any point you’re good!! As long as I replied and said thank you.

>> No.9727049

DS from PA and MBH from CA - I'm heading to the post office with your packages now! Please keep a lookout at your email for tracking numbers!

JL from AK, EI from Poland, LR from Brazil, and SH from Italy - I'm also on my way to drop off your cards!

Just wanted to say I so enjoyed shopping for each of you, and I wish you the best holidays and hope the cards and gifts find there way to you!

>> No.9727053 [DELETED] 

>>9727035
I'm pretty sure we're not matches since I never got any emails and wasn't mentioned in the thread, other than letting me know my gift was shipped.

>>9727003
Yeah they're from cc

>>9727036
>>9727028
that's what I meant, I was mainly in it for cgl, I also wrote that I had an interest in menhera in case they didn't know about the fashion so it was basically an exclamation of "here's my menhera starter pack!"

>> No.9727058 [DELETED] 

...Anonymous
12/20/17(Wed)11:29:14 No.9727053
>>9727035 #
I'm pretty sure we're not matches since I never got any emails and wasn't mentioned in the thread, other than letting me know my gift was shipped.

>>9727003 #
Yeah they're from cc

>>9727036 #
>>9727028 #
I was mainly in it for egl but I also wrote that I had an interest in menhera, fairy kei, and larme in case they werent familiar with lolita so it was basically an exclamation of "here's my menhera starter pack!"

>> No.9727059

>>9727058
that makes more sense saying
>i'm not big into menhera
made it sound like you weren't interested

>> No.9727060

>>9727035
I'm pretty sure we're not matches since I never got any emails and wasn't mentioned in the thread, other than letting me know my gift was shipped.

>>9727003
Yeah they're from cc

>>9727036
>>9727028
I wasn't trying to be rude lol. I was mainly in the exchange for egl, I also wrote that I had an interest in menhera, fairy kei, and larme in case they werent familiar with lolita so it was basically an exclamation of "here's my menhera starter pack!"

>> No.9727061

>>9727059
had to rewrite since i messed up copy&paste lol
also sage for double post

>> No.9727067

>>9727049
>LR from Brazil
Thank you! I'm not sure if we are mutuals, but if so, your card was shipped some weeks ago, I do hope it arrives safely <3

>> No.9727072

>>9726994
Yay glad it got to you safely!

I decided to be menhera heavy because tldr I could either do an okay egl gift or do a really good menhera gift so I went with the menhera. Everything is new, but in case the tights or shirt doesn't fit, I can swap it out because I have a menhera hoarding problem '>_>

>> No.9727105

A from ME & KM from NV! i will email the organizers and BCC you in case post i do not send these gifts by the end of today's deadline. you are not forgotten, friends

>> No.9727146

>>9724674
Missed this earlier but thanks for noticing! Wrapping presents is one of my favorite parts of the holidays, on par with actually receiving gifts, so I love to pick pretty paper and wrap every tiny thing, even sticker packets and cards and shit. Sorry environment, I'm better the rest of the year I swear.

>> No.9727251

>MBH from CA

>>9727037
I'm so happy you got it :) Looking forward to your watercolor card! I'm sure it's amazing!

>>9727049
Yay! Nothing yet, but I'll keep a lookout. Thank you!
Are you AD from DE by any chance?
If not, I'm still waiting to hear back both from DE and JL from AK, both your packages were marked as delivered, please let me know if they weren't.

>> No.9727252

>>9727049
Thank you for the update!! I’m very excited and I’ll keep an eye on my email for sure
-DS

>> No.9727264

Okay, so...

This is up to the group at large, give me some opinions, gulls.

Would you like me to notify those anons who I have not heard from their santas? Or should we give it a few more days? There are only 6 anons who I have heard nothing from in terms of shipping.

>> No.9727265

>>9727049
Everything is sent!
>>9727252 - I sent you an email with your tracking number, hope it finds you well!
>>9727251
Yes, I am AD from DE! I received your package today and it is lovely! Didn't get a chance to photograph it yet, but I certainly will be doing so tomorrow! Also, I thought I had your email but I do not, so please feel free to email me of you'd like your tracking number! Otherwise, the package should be arriving to you on Saturday, the 23rd!


PS - Sorry to my card matches for all the packing tape on the envelopes, I was so paranoid about the address labels falling off that I thought it would be a great idea to just....use a lot of tape to secure them.

>> No.9727268

>>9727264
Notify them

>> No.9727269

>>9727264
Maybe give it until the weekend, for any gulls that are working/very busy during the week?
After that it’s quite past the deadline and they’re probably grinches lmao

>> No.9727279

>>9727269
They had almost three months to send their gifts, if they didn’t sent them earlier nor contacted Seagull Santa, why would they post them out now?

>> No.9727281

>>9727264
Please notify them ASAP. They had enough time to plan shipping earlier if they knew the weekdays wouldn't be good. But 6 is a pretty good number as far as low grinch rate, with so many anons bitching about worrying about being grinched I thought it was a much higher percentage.

>> No.9727296

>>9727264
Better to let them know now. We had 3ish months to ship.

>> No.9727298

>>9727281
>>9727279
>>9727269
>>9727268

Okay, I'll send those out at some point tomorrow.

It really doesn't necessarily mean that you're going to be grinched if you get an email from me, so please don't think that, but it is better to know and be prepared for the possibility. But there are tons of anons who have already volunteered for grinch check, so never fear!

>tfw I am also among those who would be getting an email

But if I do end up in the mix, I will make sure everyone else is taken care of before myself.

>> No.9727311

Santa, just curious, you don't have to post details because obviously I don't want to witch hunt them if it's real, but I'm curious if this >>9722072 post has any merit and the person followed up or if it was bait.

>> No.9727314

>>9727311
I have gotten a half dozen or so late anons but so far that have been no anons that flat out said “no, sorry, I have to be a grinch this year.” It might be bait or it might legitimately be one of the six who haven’t contacted me but there’s no way to tell.

>> No.9727352

>>9727264
Id give it a few days, shit happens. Yes they had a ton of time but a few days behind schedule is nbd.
>pretty sure one of my giftees is one of the six lol

>> No.9727359

>>9727352
I agree with the decision to send out warnings tomorrow for the giftees. Whether or not it’s a few days, from my understanding these are the people that haven’t even notified seagullsanta that they might be late. That’s just rude, I get it could be a hassle during a busy day to send out packages or finish wrapping etc. but it takes 2 minutes to send a quick “my gift will be sent late” email. Better to warn the giftees than not, even if they don’t end up grinched I’d want to at least know what’s happening than wait for a package that may not come.

>> No.9727362

Would anyone have a link to the Guts pillow cover from last thread?

>> No.9727377
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SA from NY here, all gifts were mailed out today, they're estimated delivery is this Saturday. I'll be emailing y'all your tracking numbers soon.

PR from PA (match #3464), TK from CA(match #3884), and EC from PA(match #5161), I got your gifts a few days ago but I finally got a chance to open them today and wow!! I love them all so much!!

PR the postcards are so nice, I can't wait to use them to decorate my new dorm!

TK I'm in love with the beret, it just lays so nicely on my head. The egg clip is also going to be my new favorite accessory

EC I am absolutely amazed by the Aatp headpiece!!! It's so beautiful and it matches my wine dress perfectly. And I've been eyeing this particular Ichimatsu keychain for forever, it's so cute!!

Thank y'all so much.

>> No.9727388

>>9727377
TK here. I'm glad you like the beret! I don't know anything about lolita so buying an accessory was terrifying. Have a great Christmas~

>> No.9727448
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Match #5242 Thank you for the thoughtful gifts!! Chocolate rosette is on my wishlist so one day when I get it I will definitely wear it with the pin you made, I'm assuming you also made the pouch the ring came in (which is super cute, I'm a huge fan of usa/kuma kumya) but it was really well made and super cute! I know I'll be using the sewing kit when I travel, I always seem to misplace mine, and the socks will be perfect for a nice breezy summer coord. Thank you ^^ hope you'll like my gift too when you get it!

>> No.9727513

>>9726915
I am so glad that you enjoy your gifts! It was such a pleasure shopping for you and I am so glad that they will also be useful and fun to have for your future studies. And I'm excited to hear that you are studying environmental science too! I do believe that we were also matched, so I'll send an update when I receive yours!

MW from CA, I also received your gift and it has made my holiday season so magical! I currently am working some odd holiday hours at my job so I haven't had the chance to post a picture here, but I am hoping to share one on Friday as a proper thank you! I am also so glad that you enjoyed your gifts as well!

>> No.9727607

>>9727359
pretty much this. i have nothing against anyone who takes a bit longer to send their gift or whatever but not even sending a short email to let the organizers and/or giftee know? that's just lazy, rude, and inconsiderate. unless you're stranded with no wifi or dead there's no excuse.

>> No.9727614

>>9726951
I'm so glad you like it! Did your ring as well?

>> No.9727625

>>9727448
I'm so happy you got it!
Yes, the pouch is handmade, since I know BBTSB plastic rings are delicate. Glad to see it got to you in one piece.
I also tried to have something for most aspects of what you wrote, so I figured the band aids in the mini first aid kit (sorry, forgot to wrote that's what it is) could maybe go with menhera? I really don't know much about it... But a sweet first aid kit is always good. Especially if it's small enough to fit in a kumya bag.
Happy holidays! :)

>> No.9727636

>>9727377
You're welcome, I'm glad the cards made it to you safely! I was afraid the postman would fuss since I didn't have any postcard sized envelopes and had to use a mailer.

>> No.9727662 [DELETED] 

UMMMM I THINK MB from Cali sent the wrong package to me
I was matched in a card tier, #1926
But I got a package from her today for match #7046

Gonna contact the organizers, but if you were matched with MB from CA, #7046, you weren't grinched. I'll find some way to get this package to you. (Sorry for opening it though, my name was on the outside and I had no way of knowing it wasn't mine)

>> No.9727698

>>9727264
Yes please let them know, i'm pretty sure i've been grinched but i'd like to be proven wrong!

>> No.9727705

>>9727698
Sorry didn't read the thread properly. Thank you seagull santa!

>> No.9727710
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MB from CA, I just received your package and holy crap I'm crying
I first contacted the organizers since I thought there had to be a mix up, since we had different numbers and we were just a card match. But no, I can't believe you got all this for me, and I love it all so much. I don't think I've ever received gifts that hit my likes so well (down to Bushiroad card games, which I'm 99% sure I didn't mention?)

Your drawing is super cute and you're just too nice. I feel awful for having just sent you a card now; I honestly don't know what to say. I'm sorry, but thank you so much ;;

>> No.9727755

I double-checked and I am beginning to send out the unresponsive santa emails now. I caught one I missed in my spreadsheet so there are only 5 people who have not given me any kind of indication that they intend to send their gift.

There are two anons that had each other that didn’t send me confirmation so I found that pretty funny.

There is one anon who is potentially twice-grinched and 18 anons affected.

>$50+
3
>$35-50
2
>$20-35
1
>$10-20
4
>card
9

Once again, just because they did not get in contact with me does not necessarily mean they are grinching, but the majority think it’s better to prepare for that possibility and I agree.

There are a half dozen anons who told me they’d be late, so when I return home next week I’ll check back with them on the status of their gifts if they haven’t already sent me proof by then.

>> No.9727761

>>9727755
I’m surprised to see 3 people in the $50+ tier, didn’t you have to be previously whitelisted for the higher tiers anyway? I expect that kind of bs from first timers.

>> No.9727775

>>9726931
Yay I'm so glad it arrived before Christmas! I wish I could have spoiled you more too, it's pretty funny how we had similar ideas though (even sending the same kind of masks!). Hope you enjoy all the items~

>> No.9727798

>>9727761
After many anons said that was unfair, we added the option to confirm sales history with lacemarket, ebay, etc.

>> No.9727801

>>9727798
Are all three of them non-whitelisters then?

>> No.9727804

>>9727761
I honestly wouldn't be surprised if it wasn't just people who didn't want to get grinched so they were waiting for their partner to send out their gift before sending their own out, but their partner is doing the same.

>> No.9727805

>>9727801
Also curious, I don’t think that rule is unfair at all and this is my first time joining the exchange. People saying that it’s unfair sound pretty sus, it’s pretty obvious why you’d have a rule like that.

>> No.9727808

>>9727798
>first-timer whitelisted with LM feedback
whew, glad I participated this year so I could follow the rules and get on the good list, just in case the rules tighten up because of jerk grinches

>> No.9727814

>>9727804
If that’s how they do Secret Santa they shouldn’t be participating, that’s just rude.

>> No.9727835

>dropped off my gift at the post office 48 hours ago
>no updates on the tracking number, says post office hasn't received it yet

I-is this normal? The place was packed with holiday gifts so maybe they're just super backed up. I'm just worried because I handed it to a guy in a post office vest with a scanner who was picking up packages to bring to the back so the line could speed up, but now I'm irrationally worried someone just stole our packages

If it doesn't update in a few days I'll see about buying a new gift and sending it off... I really hope it's not gone though since it wasn't repurchasable.

>> No.9727837

>>9727835
You should just go back to the post office and ask them directly about it.

>> No.9727859

>>9727835
It's pretty normal around this time of the year. Sometimes this month I'll have packages trackings that don't update until after they are delivered

>> No.9727862

>>9727801
Two were non-whitelisters, one is on the whitelist from SS 2016. I’d say 70% of the people in that tier were not on the whitelist from a previous exchange.

>> No.9727899

>>9727835
Id say bother the post office but mine is extremely unhelpful about these things. More likely its just not scanning properly. I ship stuff for my etsy store all the time and way too often stuff just loola like its sitting at the post office for days then BAM delivered

>> No.9727931

Update: All notification emails have been sent. I was alerted that one of the $50+ matches sent their matches the tracking numbers (but just not to me), so that’s a relief! It’s the whitelisted person.

So now we’re down to 15 affected anons.

>> No.9727951

>>9727755
>There is one anon who is potentially twice-grinched
Damn that's unfortunate

>>9727931
Not to be completely pessimistic, but is this amount of grinching normal or is this more than previous years?

>> No.9727953

>>9727805
>People saying that it’s unfair sound pretty sus
I agree, surely they understand it's not to exclude them but just as a little added security. desu i wish santa didn't cave to every little whim posted in the thread, I get taking feedback but I'm pretty sure there are just a few shit posters here. Who worries about being grinched before the shipping deadline? No doubt everyone should have provided ship proof but you're not grinched until it's confirmed you didn't receive a gift. Outside of the cgl exchanges I've been grinched in every online ss I signed up for except one, so I get it can be a bummer but why shit up the thread prematurely? At least wait until actual grinch check happens.

>> No.9727954

>>9727951
Last year, three anons grinched. After some email replies we are down to four unaccounted for now. So this is super on par with past exchanges.

>> No.9727956

>>9727951
Kinda hard to say because the end stats of SS 2016 exchange were kinds fishy. iirc santa posted that there were only like 2 grinches then people in the thread spoke up and it was clear there were more than 2, and santa admitted that they didn't count certain ambiguous cases as grinches.

>> No.9727981

>>9727956
Maybe it was two grinches who signed up for multiple gifts?

>> No.9728016

SH from Italy, AD from Delaware and NS from Canada, your cards have been sent yesterday! Hope they reach you soon!

>> No.9728036

I'd also like to clarify that there are some late anons and there are some anons that sent me partial (like sent me gift info but not card info). I did not send emails for those recipients, only anons I heard absolutely nothing from. You can feel better if I didn't contact you but that doesn't mean that anything is a guarantee (it's the nature of the beast)! But once grinch check rolls around, we're just going to move forward as if everyone who has not yet received a gift has been grinched.

>> No.9728056

EO from GA again. Turns out I sent OA's package to the wrong address and she moved. I lost the tracking info and the pic of it I sent to Santa turned out to be blurred than I thought and I can't read the number on it. USPS is giving me hell and I'm trying to make sure it gets forwarded to the correct address but they're spectacularly unhelpful despite the fact that I have literally every piece of info they would need to find the tracking number and get it forwarded. I emailed OA and Santa but have any anons had this issue in years past? What do?

>> No.9728068

>>9728056
Let me get this straight:
First, you shot Santa a shitty, blurry pic, from which you can bet your saggy petty neither Santa nor your giftee could pull the tracking info, since you can't.
Then you shipped the package to the wrong address and lost/threw away the receipt.
Now you're claiming that you totally sent it, but USPS is the problem?
Why wouldn't you just type out the tracking information so that your giftee or santa (or hell, you yourself) could actually track the package?
You sound like a grinch who's trying to cover their ass.

>> No.9728082
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9728082

>>9728068

>It is goddamned Christmas, do not attack this anon.

>First, this is a card match and this anon sent an actual tracked gift instead of simply sending a card.

>Secondly, neither this anon nor I have been contacted by the anon who moved for two months.

I don't appreciate someone who legitimately sent their package getting bitched at. One of the two addresses on their receipt is legible and checks out as their higher-tier match.

Please let's not jump to conclusions and grinch accusations.

>> No.9728109

>>9728068
Even if the answer had been eat the cost of the card and gift and send a new one I would've done it. Even if I ended up getting grinched on my end, which was my reason for looking for her address and discovering my mistake to begin with as I was one of the card tier anons that got an email about possible grinching, I would've sent her something. If this was 50 tier and there was no hope of getting it forwarded, I would still send something.

If you're so concerned about my giftee getting grinched, offer up some solutions rather than accusations. Jfc. Are we at grinch check? Are you offering to be a guardian angel? No? Then leave it be.

>>9728082
Again, sorry that shot was so blurry. It looked clearer in the thumbnail but I didn't get a look at the pic till I junked the receipt. USPS did say that if she put in a legal change of address it should get forwarded without my intervention, but not for an additional 2-3 weeks. Again, this is card tier and the gift included was small and I don't mind having to send something else out.

>> No.9728205

>>9728109
When I lived in GA almost all the postal services were really shit. Did you try calling the USPS phone number or using their online request form? They may give you a little more help.

I suspect once it's past Christmas and the post offices stop being on fire the gift should pop up again. Don't stress too much EO!

>> No.9728619
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9728619

My gift arrived today!! EO, thank you so much, everything is PERFECT. Funnily enough, the cup is one I've had my eyes on for a while and never bought, so I'm super thankful for that! I've never had a gift so perfectly tailored to my tastes before, I was moved almost to tears!

Also for those curious: this was a $35-$50 match and EO definitely went above and beyond. The teacup itself (I collect Royal Albert, for context) retails around $40, plus BABY wrist cuffs and two AP hair combs. In other words, >>9728068, leave EO alone. They are definitely not a grinch, far from it. They put so much effort into my gift, and I'm positive they put a lot of effort into their other match's gift as well.

>> No.9728620

>>9728619
that tea cup is so cute!

>> No.9728623

>>9728620
it really is!! I have a similar (if not identical pattern) one in pink, and they'll look super cute next to each other!
(sage for OT)

>> No.9728626

>>9728623
I have a set that's matching colors too! though not as expensive, but I can apreciate some really nice tea cup designs

>> No.9728658

Hi RB I got your package today, hope you don't mind but i'll wait until Christmas eve to open it. ID #4167

>> No.9728694

Should we make a new thread or wait until Santa?

>> No.9728700
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9728700

holy SHIT TG from MA, I'd be downright lying if I said that I didn't tear up while opening your gift; this is without a doubt the most thoughtful /cgl/ SS gift I've ever received. I can't describe my lowkey screeching and tiny gasps as I opened all your gifts. All the customization that you did was amazing, from the tissue paper to the confetti, to the paper boxes -- even the colouring of the wrapping paper matched the KC acrylics! I have such an appreciation for small, thoughtful details like this and I was genuinely wow'd every step of the way.

You're a goddamn blessing to this earth and I can only hope that my gift in return can at least hold a candle to all the joy and cheer you've brought to me this season.

>> No.9728721

>>9728700
omg that is amazing

>> No.9728735

>>9728694
Sorry about the wait!!


New Thread:
>>9728733

>> No.9728753
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9728753

>>9727265
AD from DE, I just got my gift of SPARKLE! glitter everywhere, and it's all so cute!
The ring is adorable, I didn't realize just how much I needed goldfish with crowns in my life.
The necklace is stunning, I love how we both went with the same colors and bows theme. we really do have similar taste. Gotta ask - what's in the glass part? it's really magical.
Plus - WASHI! I'm so obsessed with washi, and this one is so nice!
Thank you, I love it!

>> No.9728759

Forgive me, actual new thread:

>>9728757

>> No.9728866

>>9728700
This is like the most epic SS gift I've ever seen.

>> No.9729183

LT from Aus, JN/E from NS, ET from Spain, I'm >>9726047 and unfortunately I'm still missing some stuff (definitely thought it would arrive by today since I had to go out of town). Santa is already aware about the delay, but due to the above I will be shipping closer to the second week of January. This was definitely not ideal and usually I would be more on top of things - I feel quite ashamed really.

To my card gulls, I will be shipping those very soon!

>> No.9729395

>>9726820
>>9726820
That was from me S from IL lol. I didn't put my name on the package and left it as secret Santa lol.

>> No.9729531
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MT from Estonia, your gift just arrived and i love it! Is so cool, i will give them some use for sure!

>> No.9730694

I know some other anons mentioned spending Christmas alone so I just wanted to say Merry Christmas 'yall I hope it's still a cute one even if you're away from family or don't have a good family.