IT'S BACK! Secret Santa 2: Rudolph Strikes Back

Leaadas wrote:

Avus wrote:  Sturzkampf wrote: last year, sending the package was too expensive, around 90 bucks Why don't you do like I did last year? I live in Italy, but I got my recipient's gift at Squadron's in the US and had it sent to him paying only US domestic shipping. Will they still do that? These days with internet credit card fraud as rampant as it is, most merchants online won't ship except to the address associated with the credit card.

As far as I know, they still do that: it's a "gift" option. You have the merchandise billed to your address and the items sent to another one.

I don't see the risk of frauds in that. 

BTW Italian government has decided to anticipate Christmas from this year on, in order not to have Christmas and the new year's festivities too close together. The new date for X-Mas is ... 
AS SOON AS I GET MY PACKET!!!!

Amazon among other retailers can ship somewhere else... very convenient when we drive to visit family for Christmas, we order the gifts and they meet us at our destination... I think what they do sometimes is either send an automated email or phone number to the home of record.

my parents dont trust tto much on internet buying... so I dont have choice...

maybe i'll try to have it better planned for next year...

Oh come on, everybody who is gonna join has joined. Lemme know who I got already, im chomping at the bit

TheLastPriest wrote:

Oh come on, everybody who is gonna join has joined. Lemme know who I got already, im chomping at the bit

Oh, you don't have to wait to send me something

I dont know man, between me and the wife joining up I have only got enough money for one shot at this. So I have got to make sure it goes to the right one. Im crossing my fingers and hoping that the persons preference is 1/72 WWII aircraft, then I might have some money left over.

3 hours to go West Coast time so I think it's safe to say this is a go!  Woohoo!!!

TLP, If your itching to go I build 1/72 and I love cheap Academy kits.  I don't mind getting early Christmas gifts either  

OK- All aboard who's going aboard!

Registration is closed!

It will take me a few days to get all the emails out, so if you don't get one, don't panic. It will likely take me until Sunday to get all the pairings sent out.

Thanks to everyone for signing up- the fun is only just starting, I promise.

Remember- it's about the giving!  

Goody, Goody. Now it is time for all the fun to begin. Cant wait to go shopping.

Steve

Exciting! I'm also looking forward to go shopping!

Azgaron

OK, now.  Wonder which one of you guys is going to get the Starfix Spitfire from my stash (Insert sinister laugh)

Just kidding.  Already looking forward to Christmas! 

razordws wrote:

Okay everyone, check your stash closet.  Drew hasn't posted here for nearly two days and I'm worried he accidentally got locked in someone's closet while rifling through their stash (kinda like my cats always do).

Maybe that's what that knocking noise I keep hearing is! <Drew>------->

OK.... I've sent out about 1/3 of the emails this morning. I'll finish up today and tommorow.

Some real important stuff:

1. Let me know as soon as you receive the email/PM telling you who your recipient is
2. If you cannot participate, let me know immediately
3. If you have any questions, let me know
4. Have fun! :-)

Thanks to all of you for participating!

God bless each of you! 

I just had a good question from someone, and I thougt I'd let everyone know-

When I send you the info on who your recipient is, I include their email. This is for after Christmas.... try to keep things as much a surprise as possible. Of course, when they receive the package, they'll know who the sender is. But let's keep it as fun as possible- so no pestering your Santa for clues!

So surprise is the order of the day!

Hopefully, after Christmas and the presents are open, you can email your recipient and receive an even better gift- a new friend! (And if you already know them- a stronger friendship!)

You guys (and gal!) are great, and I am so thankful for each of you! 

You are going to send Drew his recepiants email to him. Are you MAD!!!. He will drive his santa totally nuts till Christmas gets here. HAHAHAHA.

Steve

sidure wrote:

You are going to send Drew his recepiants email to him. Are you MAD!!!. He will drive his santa totally nuts till Christmas gets here. HAHAHAHA. Steve

Good point.....

Oh, Dreeeew......

jwb wrote:

sidure wrote: You are going to send Drew his recepiants email to him. Are you MAD!!!. He will drive his santa totally nuts till Christmas gets here. HAHAHAHA. Steve Good point..... Oh, Dreeeew......

Yessss 

 And I ain't tellin you all what I found in those (yes -plural) closets either

Come to think of it , my stash seems to be a little light. Think I am missing one of my 109's.

Drew, where have you been.

Steve

sidure wrote:

Drew, where have you been.

 I ain't tellin'

Not here anyway! (so far)

Azgaron

Azgaron wrote:

Not here anyway! (so far) Azgaron

I'm like the real Santa - Can get to all your stash closets in one night

OK- I've sent out all the emails! Check your inbox, and let me know if you haven't received anything from me.

If you've got questions, please let me know. Some folks- quite a few in fact- had questions on time periods, scales, etc. Contact me with questions and I'll be glad to help you out!

One thing to note- please wrap your kit in Christmas wrapping before wrapping for mailing. That way your recipeint will be able to have a wrapped kit sitting under the tree...... driving them crazy! LOL

Thanks for everyone's participation.

Please email me if you have any questions, problems, etc.

Circuitrider wrote:

Great job, Jon!  Thanks for all your work!!

Well done again Jon

 ps: Am I allowed to be this years 'evil' santa