(Discussion) Secret Santa 2013 is coming soon!

[kawaiiwoofs]

Agreed. That makes sense. That's kinda how I felt when writing my list. I'm so excited to stalk!

My philosophy:  If someone puts a big-ticket item on their list, they *are* very much okay with getting one big-ticket item.  I mean, the limit *is* $25.  I don't see any point in putting a high-dollar item on a list if you're *not* okay with that being your one-and-only item.  

 

[jannie135]

I hope I get someone I've interacted with on here. It would be funny to gift things we joke about in the forums. 

 

[SOSRedAlertSOS]

I think it would be alright to get someone one or two items as long as it seems like something they really want or have on their wishlist. I mean, if I were to buy my SS a $30 item then that would be the main thing in their box and maybe a couple extra little treats but nothing crazy.

 

[lioness90]

Quote: Originally Posted by meaganola /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  My philosophy:  If someone puts a big-ticket item on their list, they *are* very much okay with getting one big-ticket item.  I mean, the limit *is* $25.  I don't see any point in putting a high-dollar item on a list if you're *not* okay with that being your one-and-only item.  


Quote: Originally Posted by yousoldtheworld /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  As far as quantity, I really don't care! And I honestly don't think it's about that. I think as long as it shows that you looked at that person and put some thought into what she might like, you'll be golden.  I have some extras I will be throwing in if it seems like those extras will suit my person, but whether I go with one or two main items or a few smaller ones totally depends on who I get and what they like!  And I think most people will be over the moon just at getting a thoughtful surprise /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

This helps a lot. I was worried because I thought I would have to buy several items from someone's list even if they listed several $25 items. (If I was ballin' I would!)

I like the idea of buying one big ticket item that someone wouldn't normally buy themselves and providing them with extras that go along with their likes.

 

[sparklegirl]

Quote: Originally Posted by lioness90 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 


This helps a lot. I was worried because I thought I would have to buy several items from someone's list even if they listed several $25 items. (If I was ballin' I would!)

I like the idea of buying one big ticket item that someone wouldn't normally buy themselves and providing them with extras that go along with their likes.
I think that's a great idea. Buy a big ticket item so you know they'll be happy, then add extras you think they will like and it's no big loss if they don't since they already got one thing they like. I personally would love this for my gift

 

[meaganola]

Quote: Originally Posted by lioness90 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 


This helps a lot. I was worried because I thought I would have to buy several items from someone's list even if they listed several $25 items. (If I was ballin' I would!)

I like the idea of buying one big ticket item that someone wouldn't normally buy themselves and providing them with extras that go along with their likes.
Oh, no, definitely not multiple $25 items!  That's the whole point of the dollar limit (and that's the limit for the *whole* box, not a per-item limit):  Everyone is spending right around the same amount for the gifts (postage is a whole separate issue, though).  The real fun for those of us who love to comb the world for deals comes into play when we figure out how to maximize that $25, like hitting BOGO sales or Black Friday specials.  It's an even playing field.  It's up to each of us to figure out how to play the game!

 

[yousoldtheworld]

Quote: Originally Posted by lioness90 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Quote: Originally Posted by meaganola /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  My philosophy:  If someone puts a big-ticket item on their list, they *are* very much okay with getting one big-ticket item.  I mean, the limit *is* $25.  I don't see any point in putting a high-dollar item on a list if you're *not* okay with that being your one-and-only item.  


Quote: Originally Posted by yousoldtheworld /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  As far as quantity, I really don't care! And I honestly don't think it's about that. I think as long as it shows that you looked at that person and put some thought into what she might like, you'll be golden.  I have some extras I will be throwing in if it seems like those extras will suit my person, but whether I go with one or two main items or a few smaller ones totally depends on who I get and what they like!  And I think most people will be over the moon just at getting a thoughtful surprise /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

This helps a lot. I was worried because I thought I would have to buy several items from someone's list even if they listed several $25 items. (If I was ballin' I would!)

I like the idea of buying one big ticket item that someone wouldn't normally buy themselves and providing them with extras that go along with their likes.

Yeah, and in some cases (like mine) the list is meant more to be a "this is the kind of stuff I like" hint rather than a shopping list! I have things on my list that are above the price limit, not because I expect anyone to buy those things for me, but because I'd love for them to be able to look at the list, see the kinds of things I like, and then see something somewhere and be like "oh, she'd totally like this". It should be fun and not something to stress yourself over /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[Jamie P]

I've been reading SS wishlists and figuring out what I would give that person. And I have a stupid question: Is it okay to give one or two big ticket items (UD shadow, high end nail polish, high end mascara, high end perfume) if someone has those kinds of items on their specific list? Should I worry about quantity? I would feel bad if my person opens their box and sees 2 UD Moondust shadows (+chocolate) when others got 5-10 items. I'm worried about failing my SS assignment  /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

I would be happy with 1-2 items off my wish list. I just happen to have a ton of random extras sitting around unused and if my person happens to love things that are sitting in my unloved items drawer-I'm tossing them in as extras. I could send 100 items to my person and only get a couple back, but I would be perfectly happy as long as my SS put in the effort to make me happy based on my info (and didn't underspend based on the $25 amount). I will tweak my list to add as much info about me as I can. My list may end up a biography hahaha

 

[lovepink]

I hope my Secret Santa posts colors they like (non makeup related).  I am planning on making some thing (this would be extra not part of the main gift) and if I know what colors she has in her home then I can customize it and not have to do a) neturals or B) black and white.  I guess this will fall into the "stalking" part if it is not listed on her list! Lol

 

[lioness90]

Thanks y'all. This is my first real SS (as you can probably tell). 

 

[Tiffany27la]

I hope I get someone I've interacted with on here. It would be funny to gift things we joke about in the forums. 

@jannie135- if your my SS, I'm totally expecting to open my box and see cake LOL

 

[yousoldtheworld]

Quote: Originally Posted by lovepink /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I hope my Secret Santa posts colors they like (non makeup related).  I am planning on making some thing (this would be extra not part of the main gift) and if I know what colors she has in her home then I can customize it and not have to do a) neturals or B) black and white.  I guess this will fall into the "stalking" part if it is not listed on her list! Lol

I totally updated my list with that, just in case /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> 

 

[meaganola]

Quote: Originally Posted by yousoldtheworld /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 
I totally updated my list with that, just in case /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> 
EEEE!  WHAT IS THAT LIPSTICK THAT YOU'RE WEARING IN YOUR NEW PIC?  Yes, all-caps *are* warranted here.  I need it!  (Now watch it be something I already own!)

 

[ttanner2005]

For al of your crafty people, a homemade z-palette would be such a nice extra! I am not crafty at all but have been loving all the homemade ones I've seen on MuT!

I made the handmade z palette in secret Santa last year. I might do it again this year.

 

[sparklegirl]

Quote: Originally Posted by ttanner2005 /img/forum/go_quote.gif


I made the handmade z palette in secret Santa last year. I might do it again this year.
In that case, I hope you're my secret santa /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[ttanner2005]

  I hope my Secret Santa posts colors they like (non makeup related).  I am planning on making some thing (this would be extra not part of the main gift) and if I know what colors she has in her home then I can customize it and not have to do a) neturals or B) black and white.  I guess this will fall into the "stalking" part if it is not listed on her list! Lol

I totally updated my list with that, just in case /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> 

Jewel toned red and gold, and neutrals.

 

[Dayo Steph]

Quote: Originally Posted by yousoldtheworld /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Yeah, and in some cases (like mine) the list is meant more to be a "this is the kind of stuff I like" hint rather than a shopping list! I have things on my list that are above the price limit, not because I expect anyone to buy those things for me, but because I'd love for them to be able to look at the list, see the kinds of things I like, and then see something somewhere and be like "oh, she'd totally like this". It should be fun and not something to stress yourself over /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />
Same here! I'd hate for someone to look at my list and think wow, she only wants expensive things. Nooo - it's more that those are the things i've eyeballed and are representative of my tastes.

 

[yousoldtheworld]

Quote: Originally Posted by meaganola /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Quote: Originally Posted by yousoldtheworld /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 
I totally updated my list with that, just in case /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> 
EEEE!  WHAT IS THAT LIPSTICK THAT YOU'RE WEARING IN YOUR NEW PIC?  Yes, all-caps *are* warranted here.  I need it!  (Now watch it be something I already own!)

HAHA! It's UD Anarchy, my favorite bright pink. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[morre22]

Quote: Originally Posted by ttanner2005 /img/forum/go_quote.gif


I made the handmade z palette in secret Santa last year. I might do it again this year.
That would be so awesome! I have been wanting a Z palette for forever lol,

 

[Sakura83]

Quote: Originally Posted by yousoldtheworld /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Yeah, and in some cases (like mine) the list is meant more to be a "this is the kind of stuff I like" hint rather than a shopping list! I have things on my list that are above the price limit, not because I expect anyone to buy those things for me, but because I'd love for them to be able to look at the list, see the kinds of things I like, and then see something somewhere and be like "oh, she'd totally like this". It should be fun and not something to stress yourself over /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />
I totally agree here, I honestly just want my SS to have fun and not stress. It's Christmas, it's the thought and effort that counts, and anything received is totally welcomed and will not be wasted, it's the reason I do subscriptions /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> Plus the best part of this is getting to know the person, I love that about SS especially those I don't know well. I too hope people put their favorite color down,being the artistic design minded gal I'am, packaging and crafting a gift is my specialty 

 btw 5 MORE DAYS til we find out who are SS buddies are!! yay