Secret Santa gift exchange! discussion
2019 Gift Exchange
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Shin Mon wrote: "Melissa wrote: "Kacey wrote: "Melissa wrote: "Hey all. I meant to share this earlier and totally forgot. There is an amazing website that will let you track book prices and you can add author's to ..."Damn, that sucks 😕 why do they have to make things so difficult for people in other countries??
Leslie wrote: "Hi everyone. This is my first year doing this. I just wanted to say that this is such a nice, kind, warm group. I’m enjoying it so much. Feel free to add me as a friend on here. I slipped and fell ..."I’m glad you requested me!! We have similar tastes and I always like finding new friends too 😊 this group is amazing!
Kacey wrote: "Melissa wrote: "Kacey wrote: "Melissa wrote: "Hey all. I meant to share this earlier and totally forgot. There is an amazing website that will let you track book prices and you can add author's to ..."Haha, me too. I should really look i to chirp because they do have good deals.
Zuzu wrote: "I wanted to say how much fun this whole experience is and it's just begun. I've already gotten some new GR friends and some great books added to my wish list."Honestly, this gift exchange is one of my favorite things to participate in. The new friends are wonderful and I love adding new books to my shelf too. I really do try to give myself a limit on spending but always find I go over it lol!
Hay everyone the elf names so far are funny
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I loooooove this exchange. I know it's mine, but I still think it's the best group of people online!
Zuzu wrote: "I wanted to say how much fun this whole experience is and it's just begun. I've already gotten some new GR friends and some great books added to my wish list."It’s so much fun isn’t it Zuzu
I’m loving the chit chat and seeing what everyone is getting
The elf names are hilarious. I’m going to have to up my game next year
Aside from how nice everyone in this exchange is (my faith in humanity is restored!), I love that it’s a chance to give back to the authors. I *believe* many of the popular mm authors earn directly from the downloads, minus Amazon’s fee? So it’s fun to gift others with those writers and show some support. And selfishly, so they can keep writing and publishing more content for me to read!
*Waiting in the corner to wait for someone to visit my shelves* :D Nah, I know it can take longer for some people. I still have to deal with my own things before I can go through and start checking up on stuff and what and whom to send stuff. I've followed everyone, as far as I can see as well :)
Question: How do we give and get extra books from "Elves.? This is my third year and I've never gifted extra books or received. I'm not sure what to do and how it works...
Mariah Roze wrote: "Question: How do we give and get extra books from "Elves.? This is my third year and I've never gifted extra books or received. I'm not sure what to do and how it works..."Its all.in the spirit of the season.
Mariah Roze wrote: "Question: How do we give and get extra books from "Elves.? This is my third year and I've never gifted extra books or received. I'm not sure what to do and how it works..."If you wish to give to others you can choose someone on your friends list who is in the group or a random person in the group off the elfster list. You can click to their wish lists and choose something from there. As long as you have an email for them you should be able to send something. Although out of your country can be tricky.
As to receiving there are just elves out there who are very giving and do it for the same reasons I said you could if you wish to.
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Many people wait for black friday/cyber monday deals in the US, which is only 1 week away now!
I just stupidly sent a gift to my match with my real name!!! :((((
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It happens! Don't worry too much about it :)
Shin Mon wrote: "I just stupidly sent a gift to my match with my real name!!! :(((("I've done that before. It happens.
Shin Mon wrote: "I just stupidly sent a gift to my match with my real name!!! :(((("I did that last year on Smashwords, went to Smashwords again this year thinking must remember to email the thing to myself and THEN forward on the code and what did I do?
Yep, sent it direct with my blooming name on it again!
I just wanted to say -- I love that the budget is $15. That is something affordable that everyone can do. Last year, I purchased two books for my person because they were around $7 for each book. But this year, my draw is really, really into Kindle books and a lot of the books on their wish list are $1.99 -- which is really, really exciting for me because I can purchase multiple gifts (randomly sending them here and there!) and still be within that budget.
Thanks again to Heather K for organizing. And of course, it is SO wonderful that so many people are participating. I love this little group that we have. I'm not a huge "Christmas" person but when this exchange comes around you'd think it was the best holiday ever.
You all are amazing.
Cadiva wrote: "Shin Mon wrote: "I just stupidly sent a gift to my match with my real name!!! :(((("I did that last year on Smashwords, went to Smashwords again this year thinking must remember to email the thin..."
Doesn't that make you mad?? :) At least you girls know you're not alone!
Heather K (dentist in my spare time) wrote: "Shin Mon wrote: "I just stupidly sent a gift to my match with my real name!!! :(((("It happens! Don't worry too much about it :)"
Tj wrote: "Shin Mon wrote: "I just stupidly sent a gift to my match with my real name!!! :(((("
I've done that before. It happens."
Cadiva wrote: "Shin Mon wrote: "I just stupidly sent a gift to my match with my real name!!! :(((("
I did that last year on Smashwords, went to Smashwords again this year thinking must remember to email the thin..."
Lisazj1 wrote: "Cadiva wrote: "Shin Mon wrote: "I just stupidly sent a gift to my match with my real name!!! :(((("
I did that last year on Smashwords, went to Smashwords again this year thinking must remember to..."
I was like .. I checked the name and email in amazon gift and as soon as I clicked that I was like "Oh shit, I forgot to change my name" aahahahaaha. .. I can laugh about it now but I was really upset yesterday. :D
Shin Mon wrote: "I was like .. I checked the name and email in amazon gift and as soon as I clicked that I was like "Oh shit, I forgot to change my name" aahahahaaha. .. I can laugh about it now but I was really upset yesterday. :D"I get that, I like my anonymity in gifting. But the only thing that was really bad was that after my giftee knew who I was, every time I'd give her a book she'd fuss at me and tell me to stooooop, LOL. I can guarantee your match won't mind! <3
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Last year, I purchased two books for my person because they were around $7 for each book...."
xoxoxo!!
Ugh! That makes *THREE* times now I went to mark a wish as purchased only to see that it ALREAD WAS purchased. How did I miss it three times? Gotta be more careful. I sincerely hope it’s not a hassle for the giftees to exchange or get credit.
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It's easy, so don't sweat it! Especially from Amazon.
Daniel wrote: "Ugh! That makes *THREE* times now I went to mark a wish as purchased only to see that it ALREAD WAS purchased. How did I miss it three times? Gotta be more careful. I sincerely hope it’s not a hass..."I can promise the people you gifted don't mind. It's just really nice to be thought of, that's the important part. :)
Let me be the first to wish all of you, that are stateside, I safe, peaceful holiday!!
looking around waving lazily .....came here to say this: I'm lazy, why you don't have a link taking me directly to your wish list on goodreads? lazy grins all around
...also...I know the budget is $15, but past years I went way over the budget carried away in the spirit (already reached the limited but not close to being done)...anyone else impulsive?
Lulu, I am definitely an impulsive buyer and go WAY over the budget (not just with my giftee but with other people too) it’s just so much fun. And it’s so nice making others happy and excited!
Kacey wrote: "Lulu, I am definitely am an impulsive buyer and go WAY over the budget (not just with my giftee but with other people too) it’s just so much fun. And it’s so nice making others happy and excited!"right? giving is so much fun!😊 good for the soul ❤️
Lulu wrote: "Kacey wrote: "Lulu, I am definitely am an impulsive buyer and go WAY over the budget (not just with my giftee but with other people too) it’s just so much fun. And it’s so nice making others happy ..."Exactly! It definitely gets me in the Christmas spirit :)
it really is as much fun to give as it is to receive - esp. when your giftee posts on the Show Us thread and you see how excited they are :)
Lulu wrote: "...also...I know the budget is $15, but past years I went way over the budget carried away in the spirit (already reached the limited but not close to being done)...anyone else impulsive?"You and me both! I stumped all over my limit for this year, but it's so much fun. I love seeing all the goody messages. Plus, it gives me an excuse to add more books to my to-read list.
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I probably spend $50 or more in all, but I stay around $15-20 for my match. Sometimes I go over that, but mostly I buy for others.
So its not just me! 😁I usually give something big (read expensive) on the last day as a "been fun and thanks for being my match" gift 🎁
Just a heads up that Amazon has an amazing cyber Monday sale going on right now for Kindle books. It’s crazy how good it is. So many good books for as low as .99
Heather! I think I now know how you feel when you win things on the radio. I just got a call that I won tickets to the 92.3 Not so Silent Night concert Thursday night and a bunch of lottery tickets. I AM SO EXCITED! lol
Debra wrote: "Heather! I think I now know how you feel when you win things on the radio. I just got a call that I won tickets to the 92.3 Not so Silent Night concert Thursday night and a bunch of lottery tickets..."Congratulations Debra!!!
Zuzu wrote: "Debra wrote: "Heather! I think I now know how you feel when you win things on the radio. I just got a call that I won tickets to the 92.3 Not so Silent Night concert Thursday night and a bunch of l..."Thank you Zuzu!
Kacey wrote: "Lulu, I am definitely an impulsive buyer and go WAY over the budget (not just with my giftee but with other people too) it’s just so much fun. And it’s so nice making others happy and excited!"Eh, I look at the budget as a guideline, not a limit. :D
Just spent a long time with Amazon customer service. basically any digital order gift or not is only eligible for a refund up to a year. you can check to seee if you have gifts pending at manage your contents and device basically I got a one timme exceprion and $14.95 in unclaimed ebboks was refunded to me. So check often and send them a reminder so you don't lose out on the money spent for gifts not claimed. So more money for gift giving this year for me.
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OMG!! I'm so jealous! I wanted to win that so badly!!!
Roger - president of NBR United - wrote: "Just spent a long time with Amazon customer service. basically any digital order gift or not is only eligible for a refund up to a year. you can check to seee if you have gifts pending at manage yo..."Thanks I have 3 unclaimed from 2 years ago
Heather K (dentist in my spare time) wrote: "Debra wrote: "Heather! I think I now know how you feel when you win things on the radio. I just got a call that I won tickets to the 92.3 Not so Silent Night concert Thursday night and a bunch of l..."LOL Thanks for letting me win this time.
Aղցela W. wrote: "Roger - president of NBR United - wrote: "Just spent a long time with Amazon customer service. basically any digital order gift or not is only eligible for a refund up to a year. you can check to s..."One of my people didn't claim their books, but I saw them post the next year. So I re-sent the emails to them and posted about it. They got their books and it all worked out. If they are still active in the group, it might make them really happy if you messaged them :)
Isaiah wrote: "Aղցela W. wrote: "Roger - president of NBR United - wrote: "Just spent a long time with Amazon customer service. basically any digital order gift or not is only eligible for a refund up to a year. ..."I did look for her I found out she is no longer on GR I had them resent and if they don't respond then I will request a refund
Pretty sure all books I've gifted have been claimed. Is there an easy way to check?
I always keep checking to see if the book was claimed.
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I have to say I honestly don’t know lol I haven’t bought an audiobook on there yet but I’m almost positive you have to listen to it through their service, I’m not sure if you can download it permanently. I primarily use audible or loan from the library if I don’t really want to buy it