:) Anandtech OT Secret Santa 2015 Sign-Up Thread!!!!

[Captante]

Email received!

Time to start shopping tonight!

 

[DaTT]

I got my SS gift today. Says more to come soon. I will post haul pics then...or maybe later.

Great job SS. Thanks a ton!

 

[AgentUnknown]

I don't know what to get my ss. Anyone pm me with ideas? Suggestions?

 

[MartyMcFly3]

Google "anandtech secret santa gift thread" without quotes to see what people got in prior years. I'd say use AT's search but might have better luck with Google.

 

[Sixguns]

Waiting for one last piece to come in. Just hoping with my wife going into labor any day now that I don't miss anything and still get it out on time.

 

[MonKENy]

My SS gifts are on their way, Ill have them out by the end of the week.

Also I have a request for everyone using amazon. If you dont know there is a https://smile.amazon.com/ that allows you to pick a charity and then Amazon donates a % to that charity every time you buy.

My son is a freshman in high school and is in band. He goes to Riverside Poly High in California. They lost funding this year and may lose the program for next year if they dont raise the funds needed. Would anyone be willing to add his school as a donation?

Its the Poly-Band Boosters Corp

Either way I suggest shopping through the smiles.amazon as its an easy way to give back. I used to use it to support childs play until they told us about the funding.

Thanks folks.

 

[MartyMcFly3]

It's been a hectic (for me) but quiet (on here) past 4 days. Friendly reminder when you send out your gifts, give Jeff or I (depending on who is your host) a confirmation email/PM with tracking if possible so we can check you off our Naughty list. You don't want to be on the naughty list.

 

[datalink7]

I've been a bit delinquent, but I ordered some of the stuff I'm sending from Amazon to my house. Should arrive tomorrow or the next day. Then I'll get it shipped out hopefully by Friday or Saturday. Will send and update when I do.

 

[AgentUnknown]

Are ppl gift wrapping them? Are we putting who it's from?

 

[SKORPI0]

Are ppl gift wrapping them? Are we putting who it's from?

It would be a nice touch to gift wrap of course, as some have been doing that with a Christmas card included too.
It's up to you if you want to put your AToT name on the shipping label/card. I've used my real name and home address.

6th year I've participated. Never gift wrapped items, just placed them in a USPS medium box and shipped them.
Tried to get as close as possible to my recipients likes. Current one will be a challenge. :\

 

[amdskip]

Some do direct shipping and some are wrapping and shipping, totally up to you. I would enter your name as ATOT Secret Santa.

 

[pcslookout]

This will be fun!

 

[DaTT]

Damn. Forgot to post my haul. Will do today.

 

[DaTT]

Already lost 4 Nerf darts.

Thanks again SS!

 

[Captante]

Waiting for the last item on my list should arrive tomorrow & ship out Friday

 

[MartyMcFly3]

Just finished ordering everything. It will be shipped directly to my SS so I hope they like what they are getting!!!

 

[amdskip]

I have received only a couple shipping confirmations. How is the gift purchasing going everyone?

 

[MartyMcFly3]

Still in double digits on number of confirmations I am waiting on. Gifts should be mailed out within next few days... If you are having issues, let Jeff or me know (depending who your host is).

 

[MonKENy]

I'll be sending out this week. Just waiting for everything to arrive.

 

[Captante]

I have received only a couple shipping confirmations. How is the gift purchasing going everyone?

Still waiting on my last item was supposed to be here Friday.

If I don't receive it by Tues-Weds at the latest I'll just ship it separately when it gets here.

 

[ElFenix]

i've got one thing that's going to be cutting it close and i may have to overnight it

 

[AgentUnknown]

I will send out on tues

 

[mztykal]

Sent mine! Sorry so late I've been traveling a lot for work... 😢

 

[SunnyD]

Best secret santa ever, especially since I didn't participate in secret santa this year.

A little backstory: While I always put down some personal wants and whatnot I always put in a note asking that the only thing I ever really want, and even care if it ends up being the only thing my secret santa "gets" for me is to donate to whatever favorite charity they decide upon because reasons. Let's just say I've been there, especially during the holidays, so I know what the kindness of strangers and charitable organizations actually means to people. It's sort of a way I try to always pay it forward these days because I'm luckily in a position both because of and where I can help others in this same way my own family was helped out so many years ago. My family does the same every year as well.

Thanks for thinking of me and more importantly the kids minendo!

 

[MartyMcFly3]

Awesome on all counts! Nicely done, minendo!