Secret Santa?

[novahobbies]

I know it's a bit early to be thinking about December 2012, but has anyone (mods or otherwise) ever considered setting up a secret santa program for the members of SWF forums? I always enjoy doing the SS thing on a few other hobby boards I frequent, and I have to admit -- sometimes the gifts are better than what family might get you! Who would be on board if we did one for next year?

 

[btldreef]

I'd be interested. Not entirely sure how we could make it work since SWF doesn't allow us to sell or even trade.

 

[travelerjp98]

I would also be interested....

 

[darthtang aw]

I know it's a bit early to be thinking about December 2012, but has anyone (mods or otherwise) ever considered setting up a secret santa program for the members of SWF forums? I always enjoy doing the SS thing on a few other hobby boards I frequent, and I have to admit -- sometimes the gifts are better than what family might get you! Who would be on board if we did one for next year?
count me in....i have this fruitcake from 3 years ago I have been wanting to regift to someone I didnt like.
darth (will accept checks) Tang

 

[bigarn]

Quote:
Originally Posted by Darthtang AW http:///t/389590/secret-santa#post_3444401
count me in....i have this fruitcake from 3 years ago I have been wanting to regift to someone I didnt like.
darth (will accept checks) Tang
Is that the one I sent you?
big (you deserved it) arn

 

[darthtang aw]

Is that the one I sent you?
 
big (you deserved it) arn
 
the one you sent me i use as an artistic conversation piece.
darth (enlightened) Tang

 

[gemmy]

I'd be in. I have a cracked iPhone that works perfectly fine.

 

[novahobbies]

Quote:
Originally Posted by Gemmy http:///t/389590/secret-santa#post_3444498
I'd be in. I have a cracked iPhone that works perfectly fine.
Doesn't everybody?
I think SWF could even make a profit off of it. Think about it - say it was moderated by SWF. THe SS is themed for aquarium stuff (this IS our hobby, yes?) so we create a subforum for it. Everyone posts their inividual wish lists of fish stuff they've been thinking about, up to a certain dollar amount. If it's something SWF stocks, maybe they set up a coupon code system on their site. Anyone who has signed up for the SS gets a person, and if they buy from SWF, they input the coupon code and get a 5% discount. Order gets shipped directly to the recipient, SS Giver is happy because he got a small discount, SWF is happy because they made a sale they might not have made otherwise.

 

[gemmy]

Quote:
Originally Posted by novahobbies http:///t/389590/secret-santa#post_3444632
Doesn't everybody?
I think SWF could even make a profit off of it. Think about it - say it was moderated by SWF. THe SS is themed for aquarium stuff (this IS our hobby, yes?) so we create a subforum for it. Everyone posts their inividual wish lists of fish stuff they've been thinking about, up to a certain dollar amount. If it's something SWF stocks, maybe they set up a coupon code system on their site. Anyone who has signed up for the SS gets a person, and if they buy from SWF, they input the coupon code and get a 5% discount. Order gets shipped directly to the recipient, SS Giver is happy because he got a small discount, SWF is happy because they made a sale they might not have made otherwise.
I think that is a great idea. I think maybe the person that wants to give a SS item and then wants to purchase an item can perhaps get a reduced rate on shipping since the items will have to be shipped to two different locations.