2013 NewB Secret Santa (or) Festivus Exchange

Vulchor
Vulchor Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 4,176
This is the same post I had from last year with some updates. Since Kuz is good enough to do this for us "old folks" I thought to try for the "younger" guys. Worked well last year, so I figure I could try to facilitate it again this year as there seems to be interest again.

I saw some questions from people about the gift exchange that Kuzi runs. Now, I will say as a member of it for 3 or 4 years now, its awesome. But I also see some of the newer BOTLs are interested but not yet qualified under the rules of the exchange (which I support and I think everyone else understands as well). I just wanted to offer to set up something for everyone who does not qualify for that as a way to be included in this fun Holiday Exchange. Again, I will take names and addresses and distribute, but will not be involved in the exchange itself, just trying to be there to help some younger BOTLs on here.

Rules will be meant to include those not in the main exchange. This means people with under 500 posts qualify, and people here for less than 4 months qualify. The requirement is however that you MUST BE a member in "good standing" on the board (we know what this is) and anyone with questionable or concerning deals will be excluded (not saying this is anyone here, just looking to protect everyone). The exchange itself will be in the same idea as the other one here, but the values will be slightly decreased as some people may not know others as well as those of us here for an extended period have, and to ensure a lower amount incase of any issues. The rules of thumb will be:

Send me your name and address (via PM) and I will redistribute names to everyone. The name you get from me is the name that you will send a cigar related package to.Included in your PM to sign up should be the following:

-your name and address you want the package sent to -a short list of things (cigar related accessories) you want.(lighters, ashtrays, etc...) ALSO this may include some Non-Cigar related if you would like. This happened in years past and just gives some options to people-a short list of things you DONT want. (I dont need another cutter) -your preferences on cigars (favorite blenders, brands)

The names will be distributed either November 29th or early the next day. Gifts can start going out on Monday December 9th. and must be sent by Dec 19th. Put a return address on the box you send out but not your real name or forum name. Return Addy should be "Ccom Newb Holiday Pass" or "Ccom Newb Secret Santa" or something of the like. After you have sent me the PM, post here that you signed up so we can all see who is participating.

the "rules of thumb":If you know right off the bat who your Secret Santa is, dont spoil it for the others. I will post a list of who sent to whom when all is said and done with.The price guideline will be in the spirit of $30.00. This $30 is for the "main" gift not cigars. Cigars are on top of that. The guide on cigars will be no less than 3 cigars. You are welcome to send out any cigar you chose. (no "crap" of course). Of course you can send out more cigars if you want (it is in fact encouraged)

Please sign up with me via PM and post on here by midnight on Novemeber 28th. Any questions or issues feel free to ask. If this goes no where, that’s fine, just wanted to open this up and give everyone here a change to participate in something if they choose. Thanks also to Kuzi for the format for this as I copied some of your words above.

List of people in the exchange thus far: RSherman24,NoOne21, shizzsis, briannetz,Dr. Frank 56, Onestrangeone, WaltBasil, Chuck N
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Comments

  • curtpick
    curtpick Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 2,600
    Damn. And if I wanted to participate I'm ineligible because I'm here to long and have to many post ? Well ok then. I'll take my Tiparellos and just burn em all by my lonesome . LOL
  • brianetz1
    brianetz1 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 3,898
    curtpick:
    Damn. And if I wanted to participate I'm ineligible because I'm here to long and have to many post ? Well ok then. I'll take my Tiparellos and just burn em all by my lonesome . LOL
    this is what i was thinking. I don't want to get involved with the big one because of lack of funds, but would love to get in on this one.....is that possible or am i required to be a part of the big one and possibly get my ass handed to me?
  • Rain
    Rain Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 8,761
    brianetz1:
    curtpick:
    Damn. And if I wanted to participate I'm ineligible because I'm here to long and have to many post ? Well ok then. I'll take my Tiparellos and just burn em all by my lonesome . LOL
    this is what i was thinking. I don't want to get involved with the big one because of lack of funds, but would love to get in on this one.....is that possible or am i required to be a part of the big one and possibly get my ass handed to me?
    Oh snap...fight the system! Make another another one.
  • curtpick
    curtpick Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 2,600
    Rain:
    brianetz1:
    curtpick:
    Damn. And if I wanted to participate I'm ineligible because I'm here to long and have to many post ? Well ok then. I'll take my Tiparellos and just burn em all by my lonesome . LOL
    this is what i was thinking. I don't want to get involved with the big one because of lack of funds, but would love to get in on this one.....is that possible or am i required to be a part of the big one and possibly get my ass handed to me?
    Oh snap...fight the system! Make another another one.
    Rules....Curt....Oxymoron ! LOL !
    Actually I think this is a great idea. Enjoy Peeps !
  • New Boots
    New Boots Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 2,634
    I really need to get some trades or whatnot going on...I needs on this list!
  • rsherman24
    rsherman24 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 2,711
    I'm in. Sent you a PM
  • Vulchor
    Vulchor Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 4,176
    brianetz1:
    curtpick:
    Damn. And if I wanted to participate I'm ineligible because I'm here to long and have to many post ? Well ok then. I'll take my Tiparellos and just burn em all by my lonesome . LOL
    this is what i was thinking. I don't want to get involved with the big one because of lack of funds, but would love to get in on this one.....is that possible or am i required to be a part of the big one and possibly get my ass handed to me?
    I say why not Brian.....tis the seaon right? PM me your details.
  • thehilk
    thehilk Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 1,015
    In as well!
  • Shizzsis
    Shizzsis Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 263
    I'm in.. Will send the pm post haste ..
  • Vulchor
    Vulchor Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 4,176
    updated
  • Vulchor
    Vulchor Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 4,176
    curtpick:
    Damn. And if I wanted to participate I'm ineligible because I'm here to long and have to many post ? Well ok then. I'll take my Tiparellos and just burn em all by my lonesome . LOL
    Not here to exclude my friend....if you are on the good traders list, Im sure we can make a little exception. PM me if you want in. Ho Ho Ho
  • dr_frankenstein56
    dr_frankenstein56 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 1,519
    Im In!
  • brianetz1
    brianetz1 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 3,898
    i'm in, ill be sending you my stuff
  • MVW67
    MVW67 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 5,447
    ^^^
  • Rain
    Rain Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 8,761
    MVW67:
    ^^^
    ^^^
  • onestrangeone
    onestrangeone Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 1,423
    Sign me up! PM sent.
  • Vulchor
    Vulchor Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 4,176
    still open
  • Vulchor
    Vulchor Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 4,176
    Hilk and Briannetz----You have PM's and I need info from you both.
  • WaltBasil
    WaltBasil Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 1,675
    I'm in!
  • brianetz1
    brianetz1 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 3,898
    PM sent! let's get some more wusses like me or newbies in here!!!
  • dr_frankenstein56
    dr_frankenstein56 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 1,519
    BUMP-BUMP-BUMP!!!!!
    Come on ! Where the rest of the newbees!

  • Vulchor
    Vulchor Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 4,176
    Some please tell the Hilk that I need some info from him if he wants to participate. I dont wanna count the guy out, but I need him to PM me back.
  • Bigshizza
    Bigshizza Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 10,949
    brianetz1:
    PM sent! let's get some more wusses like me or newbies in here!!!
    Where's Curt hiding? He needs to get in on this!
  • Chuck N
    Chuck N Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 792
    Im in.
  • Vulchor
    Vulchor Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 4,176
    Will add Chuck once I get the info I need via PM.....still waiting on the Hilk too----again, if i dont have all the info from people by the "cut off date" I have no not include you just to ensure everyone else doesnt end up with nothing on XMas-----Im sure you understand.
  • No_one21
    No_one21 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 1,962
    I'm in apparently last second.
  • Vulchor
    Vulchor Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 4,176
    Noone21 is in....the Hilk is out-------Names will be going out to everyone today, gotta do some of my own XMas stuff for now at the house----but will get this done ASAP.
  • Vulchor
    Vulchor Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 4,176
    Ho Ho Ho.....Everyone check your PMs as all this should be sent and taken care of now. Any issues please let me know. Hope this is fun for everyone and dont forget about Santa this holiday;)
  • No_one21
    No_one21 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 1,962
    WOOO Got my gift all planned out already. Can't wait to get it together and ship out.
  • WaltBasil
    WaltBasil Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 1,675
    Excellent. This will be fun... Just ordered half my gift for someone... Other half is already sitting here... Just have to pick out the smokes...