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I'll see who you have and see if I can help!
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Kat wrote: "Ah, thanks for mentioning OmniLit... I'm in Austria and my giftee's in the US and doesn't want any romance books... I checked but I can't gift via amazon to the US. But I found a few books they hav..."Yeah, I have noticed. I'm in Germany and can't gift through Amazon either. I found some books from my person's wish list on OmniLit, though. I didn't know OmniLit sells other formats than ebooks, though.
Josy wrote: "Kat wrote: "Ah, thanks for mentioning OmniLit... I'm in Austria and my giftee's in the US and doesn't want any romance books... I checked but I can't gift via amazon to the US. But I found a few bo..."I think they only sell ebooks, but that's okay, I found two or three of the hardcovers as ebooks there... not much to chose from but at least I won't let my giftee down and I can get them what they wished for :)
Roger - president of NBR United - wrote: "my giftee has just items, not books, on the wish list."Maybe they have more than one wish list, or one on GR?
Josy wrote: "Kat wrote: "Ah, thanks for mentioning OmniLit... I'm in Austria and my giftee's in the US and doesn't want any romance books... I checked but I can't gift via amazon to the US. But I found a few bo..."you could always buy the books on amazon or book depository and then mail them yourself
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Book Depository
is an option if you can find print books there within the $15 budget.Book Depository has FREE delivery all over the world.
So you can buy there and sent it to your Elf, if they don't mind print books.
Don't forget to update your wishlist on Elsfter / Goodreads (mark it as purchased or delete the title altogether, by the way... just in case you have other people who want to gift something to you from your wishlist that your Secret Santa hasn't purchased :)
Heather K (dentist in my spare time) wrote: "Roger - president of NBR United - wrote: "my giftee has just items, not books, on the wish list."I'll see who you have and see if I can help!"
Heather, this happened with my giftee too. No books or link to their Goodreads shelf.
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Ami wrote: "Don't forget to update your wishlist on Elsfter / Goodreads (mark it as purchased or delete the title altogether, by the way... just in case you have other people who want to gift something to you ..."How can I mark a book on my elfster wish list as purchased? I only see that button on other people's wish lists.
@JosyI just saw the note option this year. I'm noting the ones received via that. It's just to the left of the option to delete a book off your wishlist.
You can view mine, if it helps.
https://www.elfster.com/profile/view/
Am4u ❀ ~ AprilMarie4u ~ ❀ wrote: "@JosyI just saw the note option this year. I'm noting the ones received via that. It's just to the left of the option to delete a book off your wishlist.
You can view mine, if it helps.
https://w..."
Ah yes! Thanks, April Marie :)
I will do that!
Yeah, I think you can only delete it, not mark it as purchased *sorry*
Ami wrote: "Yeah, I think you can only delete it, not mark it as purchased *sorry*"Lol, nothing to be sorry about :) I just wanted to make sure in case I missed something. It's my first year and I have a lot to learn about how elfster works.
Is anyone else having a problem getting on Elfster this morning? It won't load for me.
Teresa wrote: "Is anyone else having a problem getting on Elfster this morning? It won't load for me."Yes, same here.
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I'm not having any problems getting on
Hey everyone, what do we do if our match doesn't specify which type of file to send them (epub, mobi, etc)?
Lindsay wrote: "Hey everyone, what do we do if our match doesn't specify which type of file to send them (epub, mobi, etc)?"I'd send them an anonymous message on Elfster and ask which they prefer.
ooooh *raises hand* Were we suppose to have another list from either GR or Amazon to connect with our wishlist!?
Shari-amor wrote: "ooooh *raises hand* Were we suppose to have another list from either GR or Amazon to connect with our wishlist!?"Not unless you want to, it's just personal preference I think. I only have the Elfster list. Easier to keep up with just one for me. :)
Lisazj1 wrote: "Not unless you want to, it's just personal preference I think. I only have the Elfster list. Easier to keep up with just one for me. :) "I didn't either since both my GR & Amazon lists are huuuuuuuuge
Oh ok cool. Just was making sure. ^_^ Thanks yall!!Hiiiiii Lisa!! *hugs*
Shari-amor wrote: "Oh ok cool. Just was making sure. ^_^ Thanks yall!!Hiiiiii Lisa!! *hugs*"
Hiya Shari-amour! *hugs back*
Dangit! Both of yall are Lisa. I meant the books are my drug: Lisa lol....but you can definitely have a hug too Lisazj1. ^_^
*grins evilly @ Lisazj1* We could just make a Shari-amour sandwich!
BEST idea I've heard all day!! *hugs both* ❤️
I've got a question. If someone buys me something from my Elfster list, can I just not see it if they mark it purchased, or is it better if I just go ahead and delete it?
Lisazj1 wrote: "I've got a question. If someone buys me something from my Elfster list, can I just not see it if they mark it purchased, or is it better if I just go ahead and delete it?"I prefer to just delete it. Just in case if others who want to give you another surprise don't see that purchased mark and end up buying you the same book. It's safer that way, I think :)
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Ami wrote: "Lisazj1 wrote: "I've got a question. If someone buys me something from my Elfster list, can I just not see it if they mark it purchased, or is it better if I just go ahead and delete it?"I prefer to just delete it. Just in case if others who want to give you another surprise don't see that purchased mark and end up buying you the same book. It's safer that way, I think :)"
You're right, better safe than sorry! That's what I'll do, thanks!
Lisazj1 wrote: "I've got a question. If someone buys me something from my Elfster list, can I just not see it if they mark it purchased, or is it better if I just go ahead and delete it?"Whoever sends you the book is suppose to mark it as being bought on your elfster list but the owner of the list (in this case you) can't see that option so you can trust that the gifter has marked it as being bought or you can delete it. If you do get given a book twice as long as you haven't downloaded it and contact the vendor (ARe or whoever) and let them know what's happen they should be willing to give you a credit so you can pick something else. I had that happen last year and ARe removed the duplicate book from my shelf and credited me with it's value so I could get a different book.
I'm still trying to find how to see who I'm picking for. I've been so busy this week but I'm sure I'll work my way around this whole elfster :)
Carmen, soon as you open Elfster it tells you who you've got. Hi Carmen!!!
☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎ wrote: "I'm still trying to find how to see who I'm picking for. I've been so busy this week but I'm sure I'll work my way around this whole elfster :)"It should be at the top of your elfster page and you should have gotten an email from Elfster telling you that you've been matched. You can click that and it takes you right to it. If not, Heather will tell you. :)
Karen wrote: "Lisazj1 wrote: "I've got a question. If someone buys me something from my Elfster list, can I just not see it if they mark it purchased, or is it better if I just go ahead and delete it?"Whoever ..."
Yeah, I got duplicate gifts last year, and exchanging them was no problem at all but I get such a kick out of picking something I think my person will like, it's kind of a bummer seeing that they have to exchange it. To me, that opening a surprise and "OMG, look" is a huge part of the fun of giving them stuff, so if I can avoid doing that to my SS, I think imma just delete them!
Karen wrote: "Lisazj1 wrote: "I've got a question. If someone buys me something from my Elfster list, can I just not see it if they mark it purchased, or is it better if I just go ahead and delete it?"Whoever ..."
Matter of fact, I think I did it to you last year. ;)
Lisazj1 wrote: "Karen wrote: "Lisazj1 wrote: "I've got a question. If someone buys me something from my Elfster list, can I just not see it if they mark it purchased, or is it better if I just go ahead and delete ..."I totally agree. I honestly don't remember but it's all good because the fact that whoever it was took the time to pick a book out that they wanted me to read was sweet and really what counted the most and best of all I got you as a friend out of it all so I still got to keep the best part of the gift.
Karen wrote: "Lisazj1 wrote: "Karen wrote: "Lisazj1 wrote: "I've got a question. If someone buys me something from my Elfster list, can I just not see it if they mark it purchased, or is it better if I just go a..."Seriously Karen, I'm only supposed to cry wen I'm reading, stoppit!! ;) You are the sweetest, and one of the reasons I enjoy myself so much on this site. Thanks Friend.
Heather K (dentist in my spare time) wrote: "Liz- can you send me a message here so I don't forget and I'll look into it?"It's all good now. Books have been added. :-)
Lisazj1 wrote: "☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎ wrote: "I'm still trying to find how to see who I'm picking for. I've been so busy this week but I'm sure I'll work my way around this whole elfster :)"It s..."
Dee wrote: "Carmen, soon as you open Elfster it tells you who you've got.
Hi Carmen!!!"
Thanks ladies. I thought it was suppose to be somewhere in GR instead, hehehehe :-)
Ok now that I see who I have I see 2 things on their list Purchased and Mark as Purchased, so if does that mean they don't have anything to gift them? Sorry if this was asked but I'm new to this :)
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