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I've been looking forward to this. I missed /a/'s this year, so I'll be taking part again this year.

>>11219423
how's it going santa man

>>11219444
Pretty good.

>>11219423
Awesome, glad you're still doing this Santaman, you're the best.

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We're so back bros

Been waiting all year for this

>limit is 2000 characters and not 2000 words, on top of living in the oppressive third-world regime known as Canada
I'm still going to try making it a merry Christmas for my anon, I won't let (You) down!

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Skipped out last year, won't make that mistake this time. I look forward to this. Ready to spoil an anon.

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Was really spoiled by a generous anon last year. Toy has the best secret santas and have been looking forward to do it again

Why haven't I gotten my assignment yet

>>11219666
Calm down Satan, sign up is still on going for another week

>>11219653
Hey that's my doodle! It's been only a year and I forgot what BuffaloAnon was even about. Was he looking for updates on his package?

>>11219719
Very frequently, yes, before and during shipping
Extremely frequently

>>11219423
I'm unfortunately poorfaging hard this year so I won't be able to participate, even though I'd really love to. Last year was a lotta fun buying stuff for my Anon, and the Anon who bought for me went above and beyond with his purchases. I wish I could at least send out a card to someone with a drawing of their waifu or something, but it'd kinda defeat the purpose of this being a /toy/ thing if there's no toys involved huh...
>>11219653
lol I remember this.

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The time has come!

>POV Me giving a coomer a gift

How many people signed up last year Santa? From how many countries?

how many anons have been doxxed because of this?

>>11220255
None that I know of.

Participating this year and sending my chastity cage keys along with my gift to some lucky anon

>>11220255
None, it's a pretty low key SS here compared to other boards, so it's pretty airtight when it comes down to it. Usually if you want to contact an anon in the thread, you'd probably say like "anon from michigan" or something, but so far no one has gotten doxxed. (why would you do that anyway)

T. Been doing this for 6 years now

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>>11219423
santa man - I hope the request I made in the additional comments wasn't too much to ask.

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>>11219423
Just signed up, this is my last year doing this for a while, money is tighter this year, but I have to pass on the white elephant power of the force rose tiko figure to keep the tradition going!

>>11219423
cant believe its already time

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Merry Christmas once again, everyone! I hope you're doing well, and I'm excited about my fourth round!

>>11219760
>>11219719
tbf there was 2 or 3 buffalo anons i believe

>>11220224
We had 44 people last year and about 7 different countries participating. I should note that the majority of people who sign up are from the US, with no more than 10 and usually less from other countries. And from that number usually about half are from the UK.

>>11220962
Sure, here's mine from last year

1. Any cool Dungeons and Dragons Miniatures from Nolzur's Marvelous Miniatures. Any creature that looks creepy, weird, or what the fuck is that!? For example, Nightwalker

2. Lego sets that focus on Construction. Construction equipment, bulldozers, cement trucks, the works.

3. Tron Select Tron Figure

4. Alice in Wonderland Disney Ultimates! Alice

5. Nendoroid: Shantae

>>11219423
Santaman, don't have any mail on me, but can I use an invoice from a package I got?

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LET'S GO! This year has kind of been a busy hot mess, I've been looking forward to my end of the year toybros payoff.

>>11220996
I'm in the enviable city called Toronto, and I've shipped to like, California before, it is what it is.
>pretty sure they acknowledged the gift but never opened it/posted about it

>>11221619
can Santa man see the submissions already? if so email him and to see if he has it.

>>11221575
I mean if you're willing to make the two-hour drive it's not too bad?

>>11219423
What was the year with the lowest participation, santa-anon

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Just signed up. Someone out there better be ready to get Christmas'd.

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I signed up. I'll be treating my anon with a few bonus items. I should really consider using a third party shipping company.

>>11221619
That does sound strange. Send me an email with the name you used to sign up and I'll check if it went through. It might be due to your browser or whatever add-ons you're using fucking with google's server. That's the only thing I can think of being the cause.

>>11221719
2017. Only 15 people signed up.

>>11221708
Hey, Buffalo is actually nice overall.
On the other hand, the city of Niagara Falls itself is depressingly ghetto as fuck.

>don't have piece of mail on hand
>remember that USPS informed delivery scans all the incoming mail to you
Heh

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Wow, time again for /ss/? I participated last year but am unsure if it would be a good idea for me this year. I want to buy an anon some gifts, don’t get me wrong. But I’ve narrowed down my toy purchases to only one line now and idk if it would even be fun to shop for someone like me. What do you guys think? It’s also hard to see myself using this site too much after the recent changes, too, so I won’t be around to monitor the thread really, which was half the fun.

>>11222034
What's the toyline, do you at least have five things in that toyline, and maybe other things you might be open to receiving

>>11221719
There was a year with no secret santa. I think it was '13 or '14.

>>11221954
more like shippo or stamps.com where you print out a label. USPS direct is pricy af unless your anon is like 1-2 states over.

>>11222034
hey that's the picture I took of my gifts last year!

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>>11222052
Is the 15 Minutes thing just for the election do you think? Hopefully it will be over in January. Annoying that its interfering with our wholesome Santa thread.

>>11222212
buffalo?

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>>11222275
ugh. I guess none of us are truly anons anymore

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>>11222152
agreed. I don't want to spend $50 on a $30 gift because of shipping being needlessly pricy. I could just order something and have it shipped to the giftee, but it lacks the sincerity and charm.

i've never actually been lucky enough to catch this until this year, super excited

hope my list wasn't too vague, I'm an impulse buyer so if I put like 'oh I want this figure that I can easily get' i'd probably have snapped it before I even typed it out, I gave one specific though, don't want it to just be a shopping list

>>11220172
FUCK
now you remind me I really need a santy clause figure

I've never understood the unfavorable view of listing specific items for this secret santa (/a/'s too. Tho with how anime gets a wide variety of merch its way easier to just list a manga or show)
I do it so my santa doesn't get something I already have. It doesn't really ruin the surprise, i think, since i still won't know what's coming.
I do get the logic of it being kind of lame and shopping list like, but specific things is how i always did Christmas lists as a child.

>>11222580
>just a list of 5 very specific items, some of them expensive or unfindable
>have to pick between the 2-3 they listed
>don't want to name an extremely broad genre or toyline and make anon fearfully pick something random he hopes I don't own or dislike
How frowned upon is it to add a pastebin listing everything I DO have

>>11222585
I kind of had something like that happen a couple years ago. My person only listed 3 things, one of which hadn't even released yet. I generally try to spoil my giftee, but they didn't really list too much to go off of, so I just got the two things they listed, another thing that was in their wheelhouse, and then a bunch of little trinkets and stuff.

5 items feels like so few to list. I get the point that the expectation is to just buy one or two of those things, but if you only list a few things, feels like you know what you're already getting. Might as well just buy the items yourself at that point. I'd rather see a big list so I can surprise my anon.

>>11222597
well shit, i guess next year I'll go full autism and ramble about stuff, fuck

>>11222597
>started writing a pastebin for the things I do have and don't have
>end up listing every anime I enjoyed, since I don't have anything for most of those things
>worry that my anon might not care about any of this and would just feel fed up the instant he saw a pastebin link

>>11222599
>>11222628
Santa Man specifically added the 2000 character limit to discourage that, I presume, because previous years people were writing lengthy lists that were a headache.

I just listed three or four toylines I collect, and then a few items from those lines I don't have. Then I listed a few other properties I like, but didn't list anything specific from them, but don't really own anything from, just to leave it up to them to do whatever they want.

>>11222634
>literally nothing specific I've listed are things anon will be able to reasonably find unless super lucky (last year somehow they did)
>can't list 40 shows that I did enjoy and own 0 things for, since "model kits" and "posable robots" is too broad
Well, time to submit my regular list with the link and see what happens, receiving a 5-item list was extremely stressful one year because most of them weren't in stock or anywhere near the price range

Be sure to resubmit your form if it says "progress restored" without giving you the submission page or a confirmation email!

I also don't know what other toys and figures are out there or are good, e.g. I have no idea what Revoltechs were like or are like nowadays, but I can't just write "send me a revoltech, see what happens"
>>11222653
>That was another reason why I wasted an hour, making sure at least two online places had it
I also have absolutely no idea how the stock is in the states either, I think they get way more frequent sales, as well as have a bunch of larger online stores to order from.
>mentioned to anon that he could throw in something from clearance too
>have to hope that he doesn't send a box solely full of unwanted C-lister clearance randos
I also opted to get recommendations from anon, if there was something he was absolutely sure I'd like from knowing my tastes. If I'm listing 5 things that I know are good and I know I can get... why am I even here? There's a few cheap things I didn't bother listing because I was hoping to get them this month, I want to be surprised by anon's thoughtful and careful picking that I can trust, from a fellow person who goes on /toy/ and other boards.

>>11222799
Why not just ask if you're picking something for two gigantic franchises, maybe even ask about a third one to throw them off
Granted that I picked an extremely large genre and subgenre, but I think it's probably fair to ask if it's something broad like that. I couldn't name you a single toy for either of those that I'm aware of, but I'd imagine there's a lot out at this point. I think TMNT had a fun line years back with Usagi Yojimbo, beyond that it'd be really nice if anon would specify. Is he fine with several small gachapon-tier rubber statues you can't really pose, or would he prefer something higher-grade
>anime girls
I'm vaguely aware of some lines and brands but again, I'd imagine a lot has changed over the years.
Toys are hard

>>11222580
>I've never understood the unfavorable view of listing specific items for this secret santa
It is? I've never noticed that but then again I don't read every comment in these threads.
All the anons I've gotten in the past have asked for specific things, or a mix or specific and "anything from X franchise".
Normally I just list specific things but this year I left it more open ended because I just couldn't think of much.

>>11222036
Sorry, I've sort of been trying to respond to this all day, but the timer resets every time I remember I'm allowed to post now, baka. I collect Star Wars Black Series only now, but Santa did mention side interests and I bought anon TCg cards last year too, so I can put other stuff on my list.
>>11222052
Thanks for the tip and it's good to know other people like me are signing up too, so I think I might.
>>11222212
Yeah, it was such an awesome picture that I had to save it. Really hope you like them/got some use for photos this year. I'm sorry if I didn't buy you quite the right gifts (like the motorcycle). I was brand new to buying toys last year.

Theoretically, could I sign up just as a backup Santa in case someone gets grinched? I already signed up normally, but may not want to recieve gifts in future years myself but still might want to participate.

>>11223607
Thanks, it's good to know that I could participate that way if I want to do so in the future. I'm going to fully participate again this year, but maybe next year I won't want to recieve gifts, and I would still want to give, or at least be there as a backup. I already have enough toys for myself is the honest truth.

>>11223479
Do not fill in the form with the wishlist blank. A majority of people who sign up not to get a gift but to give one. To participate everyone gives something and gets something in return. It's not fair if I have one person not obligated to send anything which is what will happen.

>>11223479
Just put something cheap and easy on your wishlist so your Santa can have the experience of gifting

>>11223607
Oh so you were just talking out of your ass, then.

>>11223211
homie - that motorcycle is one of my fav gifts I've received. It was totally unexpected - it's super detailed - and honestly so out of the realm of things I would look for normally AND IT WORKS PERFECT with my favorite scale of figures.

You 110% nailed what I like about this event.

>>11224117
I was offering an opinion, friend.

As I said, "I would think" and "could let" - no need to take offense or be offensive.

48 hours remain until the deadline for submitting a form. Make sure you are checking your email in case I have to contact you. I've already sent one email out and haven't gotten a response yet.

>>11225455
How many submissions have you got so far?

>>11225472
22. This number will probably double because I usually get a ton of sign ups on the last day.

>>11225473
can i ask for bootlegs? they cheap and i dont mind the wait.

>>11225480
Sure, just make sure you list what you want and where to find it. It would be easy for someone to get legits and not know it if what you really want is bootlegs only.

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>>11225484
cool, something like pic related "CT toys wolverine" Its pretty cheap, ill add links if need be but most of it will be on aliexpress.

>>11224646
Really glad that you like it man, and here I was worried that it was kind of sillty. I also like that people get you things that you never would have thought to grab for yourself. It's a cool event that we have here.

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>>11225594
If it’s bought today, then it should arrive within a week to two weeks. I buy from AliExpress often, and that timeframe usually holds. Plus, shipping for these items is free, so no worries there. It does depend a bit on the seller, as some might take longer, but as a rule of thumb, go for the one with the highest seller rating, number of sales, or best reviews with pics

>>11225583
>is 44 or so close to be the high?
Yes. We usually have 40 or so people who participate each year. And I always get at least 10 people or more that sign up at the last minute. I already got a few more sign ups since the last count I posted too.

>>11224662
There's no need to be offended, anon. It's a common figure of speech when referring to people who don't know what they're talking about. I would also advise caution, your "opinion" was delivered in an awfully authoritative manner and it would be unwise to spread misinformation in our best thread. Still, I do appreciate you trying to help, we're here to give after all.

>1 day away from the submission deadline and my anon hasn't pre-emptively sent me his wishlist or come by in person to show how serious he is about Christmas
This year doesn't look very promising...

>>11225958
Did you not get the brick through the window with the word "Buffalo?" etched on it?

>>11226093
Do you think I would be posting this if the brick was properly gift-wrapped?
I think we're going to have to ban the city and species of Buffalo from participating, by the looks of it.

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>>11225750
Last year my giftee asked for "translucent" toys - I had no idea what that meant as far as collecting toys goes since it was a type of plastic rather than a franchise.

I got them two of the Pocket Elite figures - and a bunch of generalized /toy/ tier stuff. It was the only year I never saw my giftee post in the thread an image of what they got. I was checking every day too.

I felt really bummed that I completely whiffed on getting them something enjoyable :c

Pic related being one of the figures.

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>>11226102
Looking at my past four orders from AliExpress this year, three of them arrived almost exactly in two weeks, and one arrived significantly sooner. The most I spent on shipping out of the four was $11, mostly because these sellers often offer free shipping.

24 hours remain until the deadline.

>>11226172
>got some things ordered for /a/
>ordered yesterday or so
>shipment has started, they're estimating January 2
>have to fucking hope it's wrong and it's one of those cases where my gifts showed up 2 months ahead of schedule, instead of disappearing for 3 months and needing a refund/re-order
>>11226112
I'm not entirely sure what's happening from start to finish for any weird requests like this, or gag gifts, or "anything's fine"

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To my knowledge, I think I'm the only one who got grinched last year, but an awesome anon swooped in last minute and took care of me with some great goodies. Very grateful for that! Also, my assignment never posted pics of the gifts I sent them. Would have loved to see those, but that's alright. Unfortunately, due to moving expenses, I won't be participating this time and may end up selling some things on the BST instead. You peeps have fun :D

>>11226112
That's unfortunate anon, I can imagine how bummed you must have felt. I'm sure anon did like your gift and just forgot to post. This year will be better, I'm sure.
>>11226245
I don't recall Santa mentioning that last year, as a matter of fact, I recall him congratulating us for no one getting grinched. I guess if a backup Santa is invoked, we just don't know.

>>11225805
>And I always get at least 10 people or more that sign up at the last minute
I will be one of those! Just gotta make my wishlist readable still

>>11226552
my wishlist this year is 46 words. the fact that some of you wrote 2000 word wishlists (4 pages) last year freaking baffles me.

>>11226655
Just counted mine and it comes to about 33 words, how people are writing 2000 words I'll never know.

>>11226707
>>11226711
I usually pick stocking stuffers based on their interests. One year my assignment asked for Spiderman figures so I looked around in 5 below and saw a Hallmark spiderman ornament and grabbed that for 4 dollars. Another year my assignment had transformer figs, so I dug through my local second hand toy store's loose figure discount bin and found some cheap small transformers and made them into an ornament.

>>11226655
>>11226672
>just have to pray that at least two of those items are available in whatever country or city anon is in, assuming all five items are within budget
Having a broader list helps anons not stress out from being unable to pick from among the gifts (You) already picked out for yourself

6 hours remain.

>>11226778
>wrote at length about how much I like robots
Oh boy

>>11226707
buffalo?

>>11226711
I'm throwing in classic stuff like a Lite Brite, Etch n Sketch, and a Rubix Cube.

>>11226843
>Rubix Cube
That's cool, I could use another Rubik's Cube, I guess. I posted mine in a puzzle toys thread and some anon told me my speed cube was really outdated by today's standards. I didn't know there was still so much active development on them.

2 hours to go.

One more hour to go.

>>11227033
>Star War's Black Random Marketing Word Collector's Edition of Emperor Palpatine, 2015 anniversary release
I tried to avoid this as much as possible, it seems sort of unfair to list toys that are only available on the secondary market. In fact, I removed everything except one item on my list that had to be purchased on the secondary market to make it easier and more fun for anon to shop. It's kind of lame if anon just has to order all of your stuff on ebay. Anyways, I'm glad the 2000 character rule exists now because it seems like it was really needed.

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>>11226173
Looks like I got 9 minutes!

And with that sign up has ended. Slightly smaller turn out than I expected but still about as many as usual.
In the end we had 30 people sign up.

Keep watch over your emails, not just for assignments but if I have any questions for you. The faster people respond, the faster I can get everyone assigned. Assignment emails should be going out by the end of the day on the 9th or the 10th. Once that is done I'll make a post reminding everyone how proof of purchase works. If you've done this before, it's no different than last year, it's just for those that are new.

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HO HO HO

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hi santaman, is it ok if we send pics of our collections so our gifter gets a better idea of what we would like or to avoid getting a duplicate figure?

>>11227503
In prior years I listed what I had or made it available upon request

>>11227503
I link my instagram with all my toy photos if they want to look through things I already have.

>>11227559
I mentioned a few specific things I'd like, but in the very likely chance that it's out of stock, I mentioned all the things I do have, to give some vague idea of tastes, and mentioned some new things I wouldn't mind getting into

>>11227714
This reminds me that the new archie stuff is such a downgrade form what it once was. I miss the ongoing

Every minute that goes by without a santa email worries me my form didn't go through - but I did submit one and got the "your google form answers" email back - so I know I am in - I'm just always anxious before the emails arrive. eep.

Who's the anon who asked for a mint in box Grand Maximus?

I love your taste but Santa doesn't have that kind of scratch

>>11228092
IIRC last year, someone gave their anon a Hasbro Haslab Sentinel or Galactus or something, didn't they? Maybe someone else remembers, or maybe it was the year before last.

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Now, that's not very Christmasly of you.

>>11228128
I remember! In fact, I actually asked for some hot toys just in case I got that guy. def not holding my breath though.

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>>11228159
HOT TOYS?! GOOD LORD.

>>11228078
When you submit your form, you get an email back at whatever email you provided in the email field. If you got that email, it means your form went through. If you didn't get that email, you should email me. I'm still assigning pairs so I have a chance to fix things before they're final.

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>>11228167
Only for the off chance my Santa is a generous oil prince! I still have cheap stuff on my list.

>>11228159
>>11228167
>>11228187
I just don't have it in me to ask for something like that, maybe it's a childhood thing idk, but I would feel pretty damn guilty if anon dropped that kind of cash on me, it's why I didn't ask for anything beyond the $40 range, yet I plan on spoiling my own anon with around $100 like I did last year. What's my deal? Anyways, I hope all of your Christmas dreams come true, anon.

>>11228203
Same here, like 1-2 of the things I asked for are really like above 40, and even then only like 5-10 bucks above that range. Honestly just asked for a basic series so my santa has a wide variety of shit to choose from then.

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I need to give a shoutout because I don’t think I had the chance last year. My assignment from last year sent me back a $20 Amazon gift card—thank you! I assume that means you liked the gifts I got you lol, but for the life of me, I can’t remember what they were. I do remember sending a stocking, like I do every year so if you see this thanks agian.

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>>11228167
It's possible, I skipped last year but I am in this year and I am one of the anons that does 3-5 hundred on my anon depending on what they ask. Honestly a hot toy would probably be cheaper since usually a not insignificant portion of the costs goes into shipping the imported toys to me. Let just say if you see this goat in your box I'd wager you got a good Christmas

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>Still no assignment

>>11228703
buffalo?

>thought sign ups ended on the 11th for some reason
Oh well, have fun, see you next year

>>11228900
He said the night of the 9th or 10th. >>11227097

>>11228327
I always keep my wishlist modest based on the guidelines. Not sure how that would work for me.

>>11229050
Then generally i get everything on the list and maybe several of a line, or just something extra. last time i did it i threw in a milk tea girl for the fuck of it

>>11228703
Trust santa man he has never let us down. Praise santa man!

>>11229139
I'm thinking of throwing in a silver coin along with a short manifesto about the imminent collapse of global financial institutions, but your idea sounds cool, too.

>>11229149
...Are you the same anon that did that in a previous year?

>>11229174
Wait, theres ANOTHER schizo precious metals anon? It would be funny as fuck to exchange gifts with him. I’d happily read his ramblings Christmas morning and be like, “This guy gets it.”

I have about half of the emails typed out now. Give me a couple more hours. Sorry for not getting these out sooner, I ended up having a busy weekend.

>>11229270
Thanks for the update
No worries Santa man, thanks for your service

>>11229174
buffalo?

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>>11229270
It's okay just take your time. I still need to get funds together.

>genres
>genres
>extremely broad genres
>genres that could have been specific or Pacific - anon chose neither
>something specific but ultimately unrelated to toys
Oh please fuck please help

>>11229270
Got my email Santaman, thanks!

As I'm
>new
to the Secret Santa stuff, should I order stuff directly to my giftee or order it to myself then ship it?

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Ok sorry, it took more than 2 hours but I pulled an all nighter to get them all done. My dog got sick and started puking so that cut into my time. (he's fine now) It's all finished now though so make sure you check your spam folder if you don't see an email. Everyone I got a form from should have got their assignment.

Now a reminder for how proof of purchase works:
>in order to be given the OK to ship I need to see proof of purchase from your assignment
>DO NOT ship your gift until I give you an OK, if you absolutely need to ship directly from whatever site you're buying from for whatever reason, email me asap
>in order to get the OK for proof of purchase I need to see a picture of some part of your gift that meets the price minimum that shows me you have it (this means I do not need to see the whole gift, one item is enough)
>I encourage sending me a receipt of your purchase after you make it to let me know where you're at but it's not required
>I will be checking in with everyone around Thanksgiving that I haven't seen receipts from to see how you're doing so if you want to save me from bugging you, just send me a screenshot when you make a purchase

And that's it, if this is confusing to anyone say so and I'll try to explain it better if I didn't. I'm running on little sleep.
Happy gifting!

>>11229497
Also as a reminder, you can always email me about questions pertaining to your list. Everyone is obligated to be more specific if asked. If they were too broad, say so and I'll ask them to narrow things down. You don't have to freak out.

>>11229499
I won't email you now because then it's a secret who's me, but I'm always thankful for your efforts and I love you lots Santa. I'm sorry your dog was unwell but I'm really glad he's doing okay now, and I hope you are too.
>>11229501
They'll yell at me and call me horrible names

>>11229497
>>11229504

I really hope that isn't me you're posting about, if it is, I'm sorry! Email Santy and I'll revise!

If it's not, I'm sure they'll be understanding!
Captcha: 8gt0p

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Hmm my anon gave me pretty broad options so I think I'll go all in on a single theme based on a franchise we both seem to like.

Glasgow Bunnyanon, I hope you end up liking what I have planned.

>get secret santa list
>like 5 million toys in the wishlist
I mean guy gave me options, but goddamn bro really gave me everything

Makes it easy to shop for at least lol

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>>11229572
Most things I want are second market or pre orders (or expensive LEGO sets), I don't wanna just have a list of 'Pre order, pre order' etc.. I'm sure I'll love whatever you're planning!

>>11229349
>I have no use for money
Ok Jesus himself

>>11229603
I think some people see "5 items" and think it means "at least 5" and write more.
Then again Santa Man didn't stop them so maybe we are allowed to put more than 5?

>>11229621
If Santa Man says it's ok, then it's ok with me. More items makes it easier to shop which is good because nearly every item on this list is over budget or on preorder still so I'm going to have to get creative.

Hey Melbourneanon,

just a heads up, your package probably wont arrive on time due to the long way and the services being extra busy during the holiday season.

But I already ordered some stuff and you'll def. getting something!

>>11229628
Same here, there's a few things on my list which are in my range, but I really doubt I could pull the funds for a 1/6 figure at the moment.

If you say you like monster girls.... Would you be okay with lewd monster girl stickers being tossed in with your goodies? Know a good place to get some sexy (exposed nipples) monster girl stickers locally.

>>11229592
sounds like me lol my guy list is short and sweet i feel bad for making mine as detailed as it was but it was under the word limit so

>>11229787
NTA but I'd be down for them if I got them

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Dang, would have loved to join if domestic was still an option for Canada. But I totally understand why you had to make it that way Santa man.
I love seeing anons post about the little details of planning and packing, and especially when everybody receives their gifts. Hope everyone else has fun this year!

To the owner of the establishment formerly known as Chucks:

From one Midwesterner to another, gonna start your shopping soon, hopefully after the Packers beat DA BEARS down this weekend.

>>11229499
And Email Got! And you're in luck Anon! A Tamashii Nation opened up not even 30 minutes away!

>>11229499
thank you for putting so much work into this each year santa anon! Please know that it is very appreciated!

Stephen from Buffalo, I got you bud. I didn't actually think there was actually anyone in Buffalo

>>11230008
buffalo?

I'll say that I have made a lot of progress shopping for one lucky CA anon. Nothing that you wanted is available in stores (surprising with such a comprehensive list, though I did check a few places locally today just in case) but at least I was able to find your stuff easily online. I can't wait bros I'm so excited!

>>11230008
It's generally considered bad form to publically share the name of your recipient unless they explicitly give you permission to do so.

>>11229499
Hey Santa Man, NY anon here from ozone park. Just checking if you sent me an email. I could not find one in my inbox or trash.

>>11230008
buffalo?

I have a Santa Monica Anon who loves DC toys and hates boxes. Hopefully I can find some good stuff for him at the local toy show this weekend!

>>11230027
sorry I didn't want him to think I was doing the Buffalo meme.

Any advice on shipping to a euro anone? This is my first time sending a package overseas. I'm in the US. How much does it usually cost? Considering the package is about the size of a shoe box and weighs like 4 lbs.

>>11230165
where in europe and where are you generally speaking? I can help find shipping options

>>11219423
If I ever manage to get a job I’ll do this. Until then it’s fun to watch the threads

>>11230194
I don't know if I should say it, because I don't want to reveal which anon I'm giving the gift to. But I'm sgipping from Texas and he's from Germany.

>>11230202
yeah no I'm not asking you to dox yourself lol, don't do that. I was just going to research shipping options.
Looks like USPS can send to code 16 countries (Germany) using first class international package for around $52 or UPS worldwide expedited for around $45.

>>11230049
Yeah I have you and I sent you an email to the address you provided. Either check again or double check you sent me the right email address.

>>11230260
Forgot my trip but this is me.

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>>11230283
>>11230027
We definitely used to post names

UKbros, is it better using RM shipping or a courier? Not shipping yet. Just noting.

>>11230345
I would still ask first man, you obviously agreed to share your name with Santa man and your own secret Santa, but who’s to say if anon just wants his name out there. I wouldn’t care but some might.

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>>11230008
I got this dude last year. he never posted the gifts i sent him
>feels bad man

>>11230065
Not a hatred or fear of cardboard, just someone comfortable with used/loose older figures.
Since they are often better looking even if you can not articulate them to within an inch of their plastic lives!
But thank you for your service!

>Almost all my anons items are sold out and like 200-300% markup aftermarket (like $40 figure for $100-$200)
>The only instock items are the really cheap things I feel silly buying as a main gift (like $20)
>"I'll like anything by this company, because I love this brand" clause

What would y'all do? Buy the cheap item from their list and supplement it with a more expensive item from the toy line they enjoy?

>>11230384
my anon has, lets say refined, tastes too, only one thing on his list was within budget and it wasn't enough by itself to hit the minimum so I did exactly what you're thinking and just bought him a more expensive toy as well to go with the cheaper one since I was planning on "spoiling" my anon as they say. If you can swing it, do that. Otherwise, do not feel obligated to spend more than the minimum, no one should expect to receive more than the limit, we're here to give after all.

>none of the descriptions in any of these posts sound like it's my list
My anon hates me...

I gave myself an alias Holiday Anon from Texas… if my Santa sees this, I’m so sorry

>>11230393
My favorite part about this thread is the nervous nellies every year who think they’ve been forgotten. I don’t think my secret Santa has ever posted ITT before he sent my gifts, I wouldn’t worry. I’m sure Santa has something special for you this year, anon.

>>11230398
>realizing that I've been that every year
I only got grinched once, and my regular anons were very thoughtful, so maybe you're are right

>>11230398
This was not my experience last year. My anon never said anything, shipped late, and gifts arrived after Christmas. And honestly, with how much effort they put into it, there was zero reason it should have taken as long as it did—literally a roll-out-of-bed-and-head-to-Target kind of effort. Which I would have been okay with, but the wait and lack of updates almost made me not want to do this this year. But I’m here to make my anon happy, and I will be providing updates.

Hi E from Mexico, I will try my best to make a great gift. I am sending from Australia and will be sure to include some local snacks.

>>11229673
Assuming there are no others from Melbourne I think this is me. Auspost cant even handle off-season timeframes so don't feel like you need to rush. I have zero faith even if you expedite shipping that they would get it to me on time. No worries about any delays, Anon!

SR from Texas, I got your wishlist! It's a bit vague but workable, I've a few ideas for stuff in mind, and I have to look into the Marvel and He-Man stuff, but I'm not that familiar with the franchises/ideas personally other than robots, I've asked Santa to ask you if you build gunpla at all, and if you have any preferences. A list of what gunpla you do have might be good as well, so I don't end up giving you dupes.

>>11230422
buffalo?

>>11230476
Non-Buffalo related, thankfully. But maybe next year will be the year I wake up in Buffalo

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>>11230460
I guess that 'E from Mexico' is me. I'm looking forward to it, Anon. This is my first time participating in Secret Santa, and I hope I didn't go overboard with the wishlist, especially now that I know where you're sending it from.

I promise to put a lot of effort into my SS gift. If you're reading this N from Germany, I've already ordered a few things from your wishlist. If you're reading this, I've already ordered a few things from your wishlist. However, one of them (the last item on the wishlist)it might take a little longer. But i'm sure you are gonna like it.

>>11230511
shit, well this is what happens when you post from your phone. but you get the idea.

>>11230348
Royal Mail is fine and will likely be one of the cheaper options, they tend to get pretty busy during December though so expect some delay.
A courier will be faster but I'd say avoid Evri if you want to be safe, they're a rebrand of the courier service Hermes who had a rep for drivrs stealing your stuff, I've had a lot of stuff delivered by them just fine but if you want to be super safe go with someone else.

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>>11229858
saint sneed??

>>11230455
Were you the guy that complained late in the thread last year that your anon put in very little effort and then wouldn’t even show us the gifts when repeatedly asked? Because I don’t even know if believe that guy.

>>11230771
>I'm hoping I end up with someone that goes all out as far as getting baked good
I mean, I make a mean banana-bread, but idk how well that's going to survive travelling across the entire country so I'm thinking of just doing pre-packaged snacks unless anon really wants to risk some stale bread for Christmas.

With my Anon, I already got two figures on order from BBTS and going to make a trip this Saturday to a specialty shop to grab some bonus stuff for the gift. The package looks like two Figures, two bonuses for said figures, a stocking with goodies and treats, a 3d print, and a card. Does that sound reasonable, or should I try and add a third main item?

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MP from PA , am off to a howling good start. T. your Santa

NJ anon the list you gave me is a lot of stuff I don't tend to look at. That said I still think I picked out a good lot for you. But more then anything I hope you enjoy the goat.

>>11230771
>Your anon could also just have a real life and not spend a chunk of it on-line like us?
Anyone who has higher priorities than children's toys or shitposting on 4chan should be blacklisted...

>>11230752
buffalo?

If you're from OK you are gonna be A-OK ;)

I unfortunately can't find your higher list items without them being 2nd hand, or from a reputable seller - and I am paranoid about accidentally dropping dosh on a bootleg - but I did manage to find something from your list, and another item that seems **monstrously** on theme to your interests - or at least interest adjacent.

>>11231720
>I know my priorities pal, that's why I just napped for three hours.
Good man (or woman)

>>11231067
NJ anon, I ordered your stuff from amiami. I went with EMS over DHL since it was $32 dollars cheaper. Hopefully it doesn't take too long and I should be able to get it to you before Christmas provided amiami doesn't drag their feet getting this stuff to me. I think you'll like all the stuff I got for you.

>>11230025
[spoiler]Bay Area?[/spoiler]

>>11231982
As in like San Francisco Bay? Sorry, that's the only part of California that I've ever been to, so idk what you mean. If so, then no lol. Although my anon may technically live near a bay based on the map so idk. We gotta lotta CA anons though, so it could be anyone.

Might have been asked an answered but did any one get the Rose last year and if so are you participating this year to pass the Rose on?

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>>11231481

I'm from OK, wonder if that is directed at me. I collect nendo's. I had Santa Man send you a link to MyFigureCollection page that has a complete up to date list of all the nendo's I currently own if that helps.

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>>11219423
>see secret Santa thread
>have extra money to spend on an anon, been working two jobs
>never see when the deadline closes (I’m bad at reading)
>take a week away from here, weird insane week
>deadline ended on the 8th
>another year of not being somebody’s secret Santa
Feels bad, maybe next year I won’t be a pos and will be somebody’s Santa

>>11232599
Same here, I missed the deadline because I forgot. Just keeping tabs on how things are going for anons that got in. Always fun to watch even if I'm not involved. My cope is that maybe I'll need the money more anyways.

>>11232599
>>11232638
maybe santa should consider extended the signup-window to 2 weeks, there always seems to be many people who claim that they wanted to join but just missed the deadline. Maybe it would just drag things out and the procrastinators would still miss it but idk.

>>11232671
I've never extended the sign up period for one simple reason. Sign up is always on November 1st. I try to make sure I post right on time. You have the whole year to keep this in mind and give yourself whatever reminder you need. The deadline is strict because everyone needs the extra time to shop, not just people shipping to other countries. In reality I start sign up pretty late. /a/ is already assigning pairs in October for example. I could do the same but I like Halloween to stay Halloween. I really hate having to plan and do holiday stuff any time before November. That's on me, I know that. But because of that I always try to stay consistent with when sign up starts so there is no guessing.

>>11232684
I feel you Santa Man, I think it's plenty of time too, I was just spitballing but really people just need to plan for this ahead of time. I'm the type of person who has all of his Christmas shopping done already, but I do feel sad when other anons can't join, even if it is their fault.

>>11232684
Oh, I'm one of the anons that missed it but I wasn't complaining, it was on me. You're doing god's work setting all this up. Last thing I want is to make it more difficult.

>>11232599
buffalo?

>>11232684
/a/'s signup lasts the entire month of October, but there are always way more people who sign up, too. Probably at minimum 5x the amount of people that sign up on /toy/. Also, a big part of /a/'s Secret Santa is the hand-made cards, and depending on which combination of the three concurrent card exchanges they're taking part of, some people are doing like, 15-20 hand made cards, plus a gift.

A bigger pool of people, and way more involvement in the exchange means there needs to be more time for most people anyway. What's more, aside from the gift and the whitelist cards, there's almost no fallback or even really a blacklist for the card exchange itself, and I've found that you can only really expect to receive about half the cards you actually send out in return.

tl:dr: There are just way more people and way more moving parts in /a/'s SS, and no safety net on half of it. I think the threads actually last from October to January.

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I get paid on the 18th this month and the second next month is this gonna be enough time for me to get stuff together for my anon?
I have some stuff set aside for them but not the official reaches the $30-$40 benchmark, but trying to do this during two pay checks so I don't murder my wallet.

>>11233194
If you don't have enough money, use the welcome deal on Ali, if you don't have it, use your alternate email.

>>11233194
Santa will probably have people start shipping their gifts by the end of next week if last year is any indication. Waiting until December could be pushing it since other people have to wait for you to be ready before they can ship.A few people wait until the last minute, though, and it didn't seem to cause THAT many problems.

>>11233245
I always ship the Friday after Thanksgiving, gives me enough time to wrap up any last-minute planning and usually gets another paycheck just in case.

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>>11233219
>>11233245
Guess I'll eat ice soup til december 2nd then.

>>11233368
First off wait until Santa man tells you you can ship.

Second, relax, as long as it makes it by Christmas you are fine. The dead line for that is still a few weeks off, I think around the 15th of December is probably the dead line to ensure you make Christmas, might be even later, the post office usually makes an announcement about that.

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>>11233378
Yeah I hate when they don't post pics of the gifts I buy. I always take the time to go through each one and properly thank my Santa. I think it's only right to do that.

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>>11233736
That is Masters of the Universe Snake Mountain in mega blocks form. I was building it at the time I got opened my secret Santa gifts and I used it to show the scale of the T-Rex I got.

PS if you are here anon I still love that T-Rex

>>11233368
buffalo?

>>11234138
>>11231982
lol newfags

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when I stumbled home drunk the first tab that was open on my laptop was the ebay page for my anon.
Either I hope i dont win this auction that i bid way too much or, or they REALLY like what I just won for them

I just wanted to post a quick reminder since some people may be getting the stuff they ordered soon.
When you take a picture of your gift, make sure you take a picture unwrapped. Do whatever you have to do to remind yourself. You'd think people wouldn't make this mistake but it has happened before and people have wasted their wrapping paper. Obviously if it's wrapped I can't tell what it is so I'll need you to unwrap it before giving you the ok. Just take a picture and then wrap. Save yourself the trouble later.

>>11234553
Last year I took a picture of it only after I sent it, that was pretty embarrassing

Fuck me anons, I guess I'm sick for the first time in ~15 years. Woke up with a really low body temp this morning and feel like shit. I was going to wrap some gifts after I showed them to Santa but I'm not even going to touch them until I feel better. No one else will be getting this sickness for Christmas lmao.

>>11234722
A valiant effort but assuming anon has some sort of minor respiratory illness, those viral particles couldn't live for more than a few days at most on cardboard and plastic surfaces. They'd definitely be gone by the time anyone gets whatever he's sending in the mail. Also, >>11234705 feel better anon.

>>11234705
When i got my Santee such a kick ass snack set. It's a struggle to not open it and try some.

>>11234878
>>11234705
Fuck I replied to you an meant to say Get well, then forgot. Get well anon

>>11234764
>>11234900
>>11234981
Thanks anons, I'm sure I'll feel better soon, especially so once all of anons gifts get here.

>>11235242
>supposed to look into a job so I can have comfy money to buy myself things and treat anons more
>no idea what to put in a resume with no recent or relevant job experience (unverifiable qualities and hobbies?)
>scary to go around stores asking about positions and dropping off resumes and hearing "no"
Well, I guess anons are only getting the best of what neetbucks can provide...

>>11235076
if you got me and my newly diagnosed celiac disease I am sorry

>>11235333
>can't try anon's rhubarb and dandelion pie this year
Maybe next time

>>11235367
>you should actually be better off (Canada, EU, etc.)
Here's hoping. I should have gone to one of those resume workshops in uni

>>11235406
Hopefully there's a simple guide for a resume if you've done fuck-all recently, thanks

>>11235494
I forgot Office had templates, I'll check both these out, thanks!

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>>11235242
Pretty well anon. I found a wrestling figure while I was out shopping, doubles as a generic henchman which I always love.

Pic related, I'd take a photo of the one I got but I'm too comfy, don't wanna get out of my chair.

>>11235367
buffalo?

Would it be OK to add something from one of my favorite hobbies to share to my Santee? Like a set of TTRPG dice and tray?

>>11236449
>is it ok to add a personalized bonus from the sender to the recipient, just to treat them to something new and interesting at best, something to remember you by at worst
I'll let you decide, but the answer is yes that sounds endearing

To Mr. Formerly Chucks:
Got some of the big purchases out of the way, so hopefully they'll arrive soon-ish.

Gonna see if I can hunt for some other small fun goodies soon as well.

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welp, I was at a big two day convention in my area and I no vendor had anything on my anon's list. Not sure what to do now. The deadline is approaching

>>11237467
Damn same here lol. Well it was three day but it was all animeshit and other overpriced garbage. Sucks to see that cons have kind of become weeb and geek flea markets instead of having cool and unique shit.

>>11237467
I fucking look ALL over my city for not one damn place to carry NO Frieren: Beyond Journey's End merch. Like how in the hell!? I thought this was like one of THE premier animes of the year, but NOPE! Almost the same Demon Slayer characters over and over again!

>>11237482
It is pretty strange...I don't think they really made any figures other than Bandai doing Figuarts of Frieren and Fern, and only JUST now has there been some other merch coming out. But not anything that's readily available..

>>11237482
Your best bet is looking it up on amiami or mandarake, merch wise the series mostly has gachapon, plushies and those things we can't talk about outside of the aforementioned figuarts.
Battle shonen ( Demon Slayer, BHA, Dragon Ball), especially those popular in the west, get merch up the wazoo, so you'll always run into that more in western stores

>>11234592
Wanna know what's embarrassing? Getting your Anon's name wrong on everything except the label.

By the time I realised, I had already taped up the box.

>>11234553
is this picture in lieu of sending proof of purchase? Or is this something we need to do in addition? I skipped out last year so if there is a new rule enacted last year I am not aware of it.

>>11238087
Refer to >>11229499

>>11238110
So what's the official rule on Wishlist length, Santa Man? The form says to list 5 items/interests but, is that the limit or the minimum? I put 5 items on my list every year but I see anons who also put dozens of items.

>>11238279
I'll try to be more strict about it next year if it's really bothersome for people who list multiple items in a catagory. I would let slide if people would list an interest and then toys in that interest they are looking at because it's basically like clarification, but I realize that break the 5 items rule. That or I might change the wording on the form for next year.

>>11238279
>>11238356
Is not keeping to 5 items an issue? I mean i did but at the same time if an anon puts a bunch of stuff that doesn't mean I am obligated to buy all of it. It just seems like more options to look at and decide what stuff I want to purchase. I don't know why that's a bad thing.

>>11238356
I was just curious because I figured you would have to check each wishlist item to make sure it's valid, which is why I only put 5 items, to make it easier for you and because those are ostensibly the rules. Left to my own devices, I would probably list a maximum of 10 items. I don't personally mind getting a long list, though in my case, despite my anon listing many items, only one or two of them were below $40. Perhaps a longer list is fine if at least 5 of the items fit the budget or add up to it as you say. I know your rules only specify that one item needs to be within budget, so I don't want to argue otherwise, your event your rules.
>>11238375
No, I don't think it's a big deal or anything, I was just curious what the actual rule is so I can plan my list accordingly for next year.

>>11238356
I feel I end up doing that every year, I just really really really don't want to list 5 items that are out of stock or are absurdly expensive

>>11238356
I do it because, for example, if I list Marvel Legends and Transformers, I include a list of figures from those categories that I don't already have. That way, the anon doesn't end up getting me something I already own.

>>11238618
Wouldn't it be shorter to just list all the ones you do have instead?

Man.

You ever get stuck about what to add to the list when you make it, then later you're flooded with ideas?

>>11238425
I have the same issue, my anon listed like 45 items, with most, if not all being over 40-50 bucks. I was still able to find shit for them, but I feel that it really takes the fun out of it when my anon expects me to be Mr. Moneybags. I wish I could drop that kind of cash, but as a college student, it's not really attainable.

>>11238819
>but I feel that it really takes the fun out of it when my anon expects me to be Mr. Moneybags
I was trying to be more subtle about it, but this is basically how I feel, too. I think it's both fun and a good idea to put one or two "dreaming big" items on your wishlist, but a wishlist dominated by expensive toys sends the wrong message, I think, considering the event only requires people spend $30 on their anon. I spend way more than that anyways and I still feel this way. I don't mean to put a damper on anyone's spirit. I still found some excellent toys for anon, I think he's really going to love them.

>>11238819
For my list I did three categories, one $25 figure, and one model kit around $60 just incase they just wanted to do one big gift. I really hope I wasn't to vague though.

>>11238908
See I think that's completely fine, DESU I wouldn't mind doing like one bigger item, but having the entire list be like that just kind of limits the scope. I hope I don't sound like I'm bellyaching, I've always aimed for a 30-40 dollar range in what I ask for.

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>>11236798
>got some big purchases out of the way
Bro if you actually bought me a hot toys figure I have to suck your cock, like legally obligated to give you a special /toy Christmas special...
Here's a little sketch I made a couple of years back depicting my business in a holiday theme.

>>11239027
Probably a bit big for me probably lol, still got some nice stuff coming your way, just waiting on it to ship haha.

>>11239040
It's ok, at least I've managed to avoid performing fellatio as ordered by law.

>>11239066
Lmao, honestly I had a friend who had to sell almost all his hot toys, I wish he still had them cause I'd be able to trade some shit to him for one lol

You'll have a good little army goin tho I'll say that

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I've wrapped so many gifts today, could some of them be for anon, I wonder?

>>11239204
buffalo?

>>11239253
Ah, just like last year. It's going to be a merry Christmas, anons!

My anon is gonna have the best chrimbo ever. None of y'all will even be able to compete.

>>11239308
bison?

>>11239319
Balrog.

>>11239338
Boxer

>>11238819
>>11238874
If this is me, I don't know how much things cost and I said that a bunch of things on clearance or things anon found cool were ok as well, if this was my list then I didn't mean to do this and I don't want you to feel bad or pressured
I pointed to something like "x or y figma" as examples of themes and aesthetics, so anon wouldn't feel constrained to buying like, soley gunpla, for instance

This talk about the prices and the number of figures people list makes me bring up how some of us in the past have thrown out the idea of there being like, 2 different tiers. The main argument IIRC is that there aren't enough people for multiple price tiers, but I don't know why there can't be two. Like one tier is $30-$50 and one is $50+.

I've brought it up in the past too that if you collect imports, it feels like you can't even participate, since the average price is like, $60-$80 for a single figure.

BH in South Ozone Park NY, I have secured your gift. Your list was broad so I hope my choices meet your expectations.

>>11239514
This wouldn't stand up if you fractured the base into 2 price types. You can always asked for supporting accessories for your figures and meet the price point. That's what i generally do or ask for lower price figures to have a fun low cost toy. Hell you can even ask for a more high priced toy as long as you give your santa the option to buy you something that satisfies the cost point if they can't afford more.

>>11239566
>This wouldn't stand up if you fractured the base into 2 price types.

Explain how or why it would be an issue. Its why I suggest only two different tiers. /a/'s Secret Santa has like, 5-6 different price tiers, but they do probably pull about 5x the number participants (minimum) than we do. But many of those people are also doing only the cards

Its clear we generally get 30-40 participants here, so I don't really get how its an issue, unless you only get like one guy who signs up for the sub $50 tier, or something.

I feel like we go through these exact same discussions every year, and people feel bad and kind of awkward about it, yet no one even considers even a slight alternative.

The current system is fine, it doesn't need to be changed.

>>11239573
This is supposed to be a unifying event, where you get a little something fun. It's not about putting people into price brackets to make sure we all get equal compensation for our price expenditures.

Christmas is supposed to be about giving and not getting. I am tracking spending at least 300 this year with shipping, maybe more if i decide to extra spoil my anon. If we went by your price brackets the santee I have might not get the gifts I give because I would be in a higher price bracket because I can afford to spend more.

>>11239573
People like you ruin these events. Price brackets arre limiting. Secret Santa events (and anything similar) are about the joy of giving, not getting.

You go in with the intent of buying gifts for someone - not receiving them.

Every year I usually spend around $75 on this and get about $45-50 in return. That's fine. This year I'm spending $200 or so and I'll probably only get $40 in return.

I've been grinched in the past feom different groups and it's not even a problem.

It's an anonymous gift exchabge about making someone happy within your means. Not about making sure you get your items in return or gambling someone is generous to drop something huge on you for little investment.

I stg people always treat these events like gambling. If you are anal enough to NEED a $50+ item just buy it yourself and stay out of good hearted groups.

>>11239573
Mother fucker I'm already at $135 and would be happy with a figure, some candy, and a card back.

Uh, if you're buying for a gigantic list in Canada, please know that the stuff I've named are a million-to-one stuff that might be difficult to find, I added them on the off-chance you were somehow able to spot them regionally but it was largely just there to give my tastes, and there's absolutely no pressure at all to find those specific things, like
>he likes girls, posability, and model kits, so here's a random 30MS I thought was pretty
>this is my favourite grunt unit, have you seen this show yet
>here's a cool knight from a show you haven't seen, if he's fun maybe consider watching it
Like, I would take anything like this with great joy, and I hope I didn't cause you any stress

>>11239639
But uhhh if you asked somewhere what someone with gunpla likes, I do not paint, at all, if you already bought paint-related stuff I'll try to learn and start but yeah, I'm not a painter

>>11239626
>some candy
I'm gonna spoil my anon with the good shit. I know my anon probably lives close to where I get my supply from, but I'm gonna try and source some of the good Japanese shit as well.

>>11239573
I’m with everyone else on this one, the event is so small and it’s about giving anyways, fracturing the event would be the death of it. It’s perfectly fine as it is, I just think people need to temper their expectations. While I’ve already spent over $100 on this, no one should expect to receive more than $30 in toys.

>>11239639
>he likes girls
Highly unlikely.

>>11239695
Wait what