(Discussion) Secret Santa 2013 is coming soon!

[kawaiisofoxy]

Quote: Originally Posted by Jazbot /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Here are my gifts for my Santee!! I hope I did a great job shopping for her!!



I keep trying to reach through my screen and grab the pretty packages, but my computer won't let me.  I think it's broken.  

You have a very lucky Santee!

 

[KittenZ]

Dear Santee,

I'm so sorry I haven't mailed your gift yet! I promise I will mail it soon. I'm working late today so by the time I leave work, the post office will be closed. I promise I will try my hardest to mail it out tomorrow. If not, it will definitely be mailed out on Friday because I am not going to work that day! I'm super excited for you to get your present and I hope you love it!

 

[utgal2004]

Here are my gifts for my Santee!! I hope I did a great job shopping for her!!

Those are gorgeous!! Regardless of what's inside I'd be elated to open a box with those pretties.

 

[tnorth1852]

It's HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! @wrkreads YOU'RE THE BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[FormosaHoney]

So I'm sharing with my ex-beau in Colorado (the flame's still burning, I'm in NY, long story) on the whole secret santa and the presents I got and he's like excited with me, then sorta quiet, then he enthusiasctically said "make me a list of what you want and need"

He's in the Navy and I can't tell you how many Navy T-shirts, long-sleeves, turtle necks and Navy regulation stud earings I got.  All the clothing is just too large for my size 4 petite frame, unisex seizing or men's....   He shops for me in the uniform commisary.  It's really sweet but I just can't wear anymore Navy stuff, plus like I'm not even in the Navy....

Here's a new angle of thanks Secret Santa Doubleshot!

 

[wrkreads]

It's HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! @wrkreads YOU'RE THE BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm so glad it arrived. The tracking stopped updating on Friday and I got worried.

 

[lovepink]

I FINALLY mailed my SS gift today!  It is scheduled for delivery on Saturday 12/14/13!

 

[lemony007]

I have a package for pick up at the post office. 

​  I think it may be a SS gift. I can't think of what else it could be. I guess I'll find out in the morning!

 

[slinka]

Ok, So when I was at the post office waiting for the dude to get my I was eyeballing the flat rate boxes. So I have a question- I think I might be able to fit everything into the $12 box- the box is gonna be kinda weighty (probably at least 4 pounds?)- you guys think the flat rate would be the best option?

 

[lovepink]

Quote: Originally Posted by slinka /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Ok,
So when I was at the post office waiting for the dude to get my I was eyeballing the flat rate boxes. So I have a question-
I think I might be able to fit everything into the $12 box- the box is gonna be kinda weighty (probably at least 4 pounds?)- you guys think the flat rate would be the best option?
Yes!  Flat rate is one price no matter how much it weighs!  I sent a 9lb box to the midwest and it was $18, a 3 lb box to different part of the midwest for $12.  They charge you based on box size, weight and where it is going otherwise-if you do not use flat rate boxes.  I wish I would have used the flat rate but I thought using my own box was cheaper and it was not.  

 

[slinka]

Yes!  Flat rate is one price no matter how much it weighs!  I sent a 9lb box to the midwest and it was $18, a 3 lb box to different part of the midwest for $12.  They charge you based on box size, weight and where it is going otherwise-if you do not use flat rate boxes.  I wish I would have used the flat rate but I thought using my own box was cheaper and it was not.  

Thank you!

 

[lovepink]

Quote: Originally Posted by slinka /img/forum/go_quote.gif


Thank you!
No problem!  I like saving people money!  Means you have more to spend on fun stuff like makeup! Lol

 

[paralegalatl]

Mine is headed out on Friday. 

 

[JC327]

Quote: Originally Posted by tnorth1852 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

So - I'm "elfing" for someone, and she's asked me to post her question because she doesn't want it to "give any hints" to her SS. Here's the question:

"I shipped my SS gift on Saturday. The package was accepted by the PO in my town. I shipped two day priority. There have been no updates to the tracking information online. I've attempted to contact the postal service to no avail. Please post this in the forum to have folks give me some advice on how to handle this. I'm so worried she won't get her gift! Should I just give it a few more days?"
USPS seems really crazy lately, I have had packages showing no movement until it gets delivered or things that say delivered but have not shown up to our post office. Hope her package shows up soon. I would advice to call the post office and see if there is anything that can be done.

 

[JC327]

Quote: Originally Posted by Jazbot /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Here are my gifts for my Santee!! I hope I did a great job shopping for her!!


So pretty!

 

[lovepink]

Quote: Originally Posted by JC327 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  USPS seems really crazy lately, I have had packages showing no movement until it gets delivered or things that say delivered but have not shown up to our post office. Hope her package shows up soon. I would advice to call the post office and see if there is anything that can be done.
Agreed the mail seems really bogged down!  I mailed a trade on 12/2/13 and it left the sorting facility in my town on 12/3/13.  There was nothing updating on it until late last night when it reached a large city near them and was processed and finally delivered today!  I think with the volume of mail they are handling things do not get scanned or get missed.  

 

[Jac13]

@Jazbot that wrapping is really pretty. I am sure your santee will love it.

 

[tacehtpuekam]

Quote: Originally Posted by slinka /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Ok,
So when I was at the post office waiting for the dude to get my I was eyeballing the flat rate boxes. So I have a question-
I think I might be able to fit everything into the $12 box- the box is gonna be kinda weighty (probably at least 4 pounds?)- you guys think the flat rate would be the best option?
Depends how far it's going /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I was kicking myself for not using a flat rate box, but then it actually ended up being cheaper in the Sephora box I used. I think mine was 5ish lbs, but just going from Wisconsin to Illinois. 

 

[slinka]

Depends how far it's going /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I was kicking myself for not using a flat rate box, but then it actually ended up being cheaper in the Sephora box I used. I think mine was 5ish lbs, but just going from Wisconsin to Illinois. 

It's goin quite a ways away- lots of states =p

 

[sparklegirl]

I was one of those kids who would always managed to figure out my gifts before Christmas (and if you asked my fiancé, he would say I'm still like that!) so not having a way to at least figure out who my Santa is is driving me crazy! I can't wait until Monday to find out! Haha oh man, I'm so impatient!