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my comment on the limit rule is as that we should all stay together and not do tiers. I like the nonoffical rule we came to this year. Spend at least $25 up to as much as you want within reason but dont expect any thing over $25. and be thoughtful because in the end it is the thought that counts. one of the things that made this year hard was that thanks giving was so late. it was already the shipping window by the cyber Monday deals rolled around. I do think next year we should get our assignments earlier. maybe 11/1 or 11/5 just to have more time to stalk and bargain shop.

 
Everything turned in- so far, it's looking like I've made all a's this semester! NOW- the postman did indeed tell me that flat rate would definitely be cheaper, based on the distance and the guessed weight of 4 ish pounds. Guess how much it all actually weighs- 11 pounds. My concept of weight and size is so off lol. And it DOES NOT- no way I tried, fit in a medium flat rate box lol. I'm gonna try a large tomorrow. I have a feeling I'll have to send 2 boxes. So, wanna see what's going out tomorrow? :) /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> ... Well you're just gonna have to wait 'cause mobile wont allow me to upload pictures! =p

 
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my comment on the limit rule is as that we should all stay together and not do tiers. I like the nonoffical rule we came to this year. Spend at least $25 up to as much as you want within reason but dont expect any thing over $25. and be thoughtful because in the end it is the thought that counts.

one of the things that made this year hard was that thanks giving was so late. it was already the shipping window by the cyber Monday deals rolled around.
I do think next year we should get our assignments earlier. maybe 11/1 or 11/5 just to have more time to stalk and bargain shop.

I agree with all of this. I would hate to see tiers...please realize that even if you didn't go as nuts as some did, your Santee is happy and appreciative! I feel like tiers would eliminate a lot of the togetherness this has fostered.

I plan to save all of my stash next year, and instead of putting it all in the circular swap boxes, use it to really spoil next year's santa!

I definitely think we should get our assignments earlier. For people like me who do all non-drugstore shopping online, we need plenty of time for shipping, and lots for stalking! 

 
I'm not sure why you guys think we couldn't do a thread like this with tiers. There was nothing price specific about this thread. The only issue I have with tiers is I think wish lists would get muddled with overlapping price points like trying to make the last $5 on your $50 gift. I see duplicates happening that way.

 
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I'm not sure why you guys think we couldn't do a thread like this with tiers. There was nothing price specific about this thread. The only issue I have with tiers is I think wish lists would get muddled with overlapping price points like trying to make the last $5 on your $50 gift. I see duplicates happening that way.
I agree.  I think you could PM whoever is organizing it next year and when you give your address state the price point you are willing to spend to.  Then there will be a thread like this one, and the reveal one.  The only way someone will know what "tier" someone else is in, is when gifts are revealed.  I assume people in a $25 tier would all be grouped together, then all the $50 would be grouped together (for the exchange part, not the thread) kind of like how you had to state if you were willing to do international.  No one knows other than Zadi who agreed to send International (well now people know because of the reveals).  I think it would still be the same in the main thread and then people could relax knowing if you were in X tier that was the agreed upon limit.

Hope that makes sense.  I am so hungry I can't see straight!

 
Since we are giving our opinions about tiers, I would like it to be all one group, where a few Michaels might go a little rogue but it's a big community and no one has to be out a lot of money. That way it is about the spirit of giving. With higher dollar amounts people might actually be disappointed vs now when I feel like it is all appreciation (for example you might forget to put that $75 eye cream you forgot you are allergic to but then your ss buys it....kind of more disappointing with a big ticket item vs a nail polish.)

 
I think we should have a designated elf team -much like that list we had but ensure that people know who is an elf. Maybe I am just taking my elfly duties too seriously but i CRINGED when someone would post "I need an elf!" And someone replied "me me!" Because... Well, if you were trying to uncover the Santa mystery you could just go backwards and maybe figure it out - who needed an elf? Who replied? Who PMd you?

 
You all have RUINED me with Lush products.  I went in the other day JUST TO LOOK- and I walked out with the Coconut deodorant.  

 
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I think we should have a designated elf team -much like that list we had but ensure that people know who is an elf. Maybe I am just taking my elfly duties too seriously but i CRINGED when someone would post "I need an elf!" And someone replied "me me!" Because... Well, if you were trying to uncover the Santa mystery you could just go backwards and maybe figure it out - who needed an elf? Who replied? Who PMd you?
I think that is a good idea!  It would be neat if there could be some sort of designation in our profile thingie (whatever is to the left of what we post or the signature line).  Only downside to that is that when postin in other threads people might wonder why it says "Elf Extraordinare" or something like that 

 
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Since we are giving our opinions about tiers, I would like it to be all one group, where a few Michaels might go a little rogue but it's a big community and no one has to be out a lot of money. That way it is about the spirit of giving. With higher dollar amounts people might actually be disappointed vs now when I feel like it is all appreciation (for example you might forget to put that $75 eye cream you forgot you are allergic to but then your ss buys it....kind of more disappointing with a big ticket item vs a nail polish.)
I think this is a very good point. I really don't have the words to articulate why I dislike the idea of a tier system so much...this is a part of it, I think. 

 
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  Secret Santa gift is all ready to go, just need to write her a note and it's in the mail tomorrow! Along with swap goodies for @missemiee...which feels like a 2nd secret santa since we mostly did a mystery swap :) /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

I got this wrapping paper from Popsugar and I was excited to use it!
Nice!

 
I think this is a very good point. I really don't have the words to articulate why I dislike the idea of a tier system so much...this is a part of it, I think. 
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agreed. I was definitely a michael to my SS but I think that's the spirit of Christmas. It's a giving time. So if people want to go crazy then let them, I don't think it's the majority. No matter what tier people are in their gonna do what they want, whether it be a michael or stay in that specific tier. Idk maybe I'm crazy...
 
You all have RUINED me with Lush products.  I went in the other day JUST TO LOOK- and I walked out with the Coconut deodorant.  
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Damn, I 'm still a virgin! I walked into my first ever lush store not too long ago...and was just amazed that I hadn't dove in years ago! But yes, these threads KILL me....I want it alllllll. Damn you, enablers!
 
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I think we should have a designated elf team -much like that list we had but ensure that people know who is an elf. Maybe I am just taking my elfly duties too seriously but i CRINGED when someone would post "I need an elf!" And someone replied "me me!" Because... Well, if you were trying to uncover the Santa mystery you could just go backwards and maybe figure it out - who needed an elf? Who replied? Who PMd you?


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  I think that is a good idea!  It would be neat if there could be some sort of designation in our profile thingie (whatever is to the left of what we post or the signature line).  Only downside to that is that when postin in other threads people might wonder why it says "Elf Extraordinare" or something like that 

My solution:  An Elf Brigade thread where interested parties sign up, and then you can just go and pick anyone, and if someone says that they need an elf, someone else can just point them to that thread.

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  I think this is a very good point. I really don't have the words to articulate why I dislike the idea of a tier system so much...this is a part of it, I think. 

I'm in the same position as you:  I can't figure out exactly why I don't like the tier system, but I know it just doesn't sit well with me.  I also think that we just had some sort of bizarrely magical group this year that turned this whole thing into one awesome big three-months-and-counting-long party that made us want to go big, and there's no guarantee that it will happen again next year.  $25 feels like the right price point for a Secret Santa situation.  I actually find it *fun* to figure out how to keep within (or close to) that limit and still get a lot of stuff.  On the other hand, I'm the one who came up with Cart Tetris as a fun diversion for when I'm broke.  Your mileage may vary wildly.

(I may also just be super cranky because I'm siiiiiiick.  I'm just one big snot factory over here.  I feel so icky that I don't want to deal with any of my subscription boxes that arrived yesterday and today!  That's pretty much unheard of.)

 
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Damn, I 'm still a virgin! I walked into my first ever lush store not too long ago...and was just amazed that I hadn't dove in years ago!
But yes, these threads KILL me....I want it alllllll. Damn you, enablers!

I'm 500% hooked on the face masks.  And now I love this deoderant.  And snowcake smells like heaven.  I did hear that they're discontinuing some beloved items- Creme Anglaise, and one of the soaps.. I can't remember which one though D:

 
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My solution:  An Elf Brigade thread where interested parties sign up, and then you can just go and pick anyone, and if someone says that they need an elf, someone else can just point them to that thread.

I'm in the same position as you:  I can't figure out exactly why I don't like the tier system, but I know it just doesn't sit well with me.  I also think that we just had some sort of bizarrely magical group this year that turned this whole thing into one awesome big three-months-and-counting-long party that made us want to go big, and there's no guarantee that it will happen again next year.  $25 feels like the right price point for a Secret Santa situation.  I actually find it *fun* to figure out how to keep within (or close to) that limit and still get a lot of stuff.  On the other hand, I'm the one who came up with Cart Tetris as a fun diversion for when I'm broke.  Your mileage may vary wildly.

(I may also just be super cranky because I'm siiiiiiick.  I'm just one big snot factory over here.  I feel so icky that I don't want to deal with any of my subscription boxes that arrived yesterday and today!  That's pretty much unheard of.)
That is pretty good for being sick!  I also agree that with the current group, some kind of magic happened.  And I think with this group of ladies, just like no one would be upset with amount of gift, I do not think anyone would say no to being an elf.  I did not "volunteer" to be an elf but if someone PM'ed me and said I need an elf, I would totally do it!  I just did not "sign" up initially because it seemed there was a good amount of elves out there! :) /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

PS feel better!  And congrats on your award!

 
Ok, on the real computer....here's a sneaky-peek at my Santee's goodies which should be leaving tomorrow- even If it ends up being in 2 boxes =p
P.S.- Santee....Seriously, can we just agree that you'll believe that my 2 yr old did most of the wrapping?....well, at least you'll have something to rip apart....regardless of it's lack of beauty. =p

 
  Could these be coming to you?! COULD THEY?!?! P.S.- missing 3 items...I forgot one till just now and the other 2 I can't show because it would be too big a tip ;) /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />


 
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  Ok, on the real computer....here's a sneaky-peek at my Santee's goodies which should be leaving tomorrow- even I it ends up being in 2 boxes =p
P.S.- Santee....Seriously, can we just agree that you'll believe that my 2 yr old did most of the wrapping?....well, at least you'll have something to rip apart....regardless of it's lack of beauty. =p




Could these be coming to you?! COULD THEY?!?! P.S.- missing 3 items...I forgot one till just now and the other 2 I can't show because it would be too big a tip ;) /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />



Yum, I love Japanese treats! Your Secret Santee is a lucky lady 
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Yum, I love Japanese treats! Your Secret Santee is a lucky lady 
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BLAST! You got my un-edited post! lol

I hope she enjoys them! I figured it was a pretty accurate look into my brain via snack-food lol

 

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