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I've copied @monster's post introducing the 2018 exchange. Same rules, but will we try and have a regional split to keep costs low?

Once we get a total count, we will assign numbers to each particpant. Then someone (TBC) will use a random number generator to assign the numbers to each other.
Each person sends TBC their address and a want list of 3-5 items (new or used) which TBC forwards to their assigned santa. Then they send the gift directly to you.

1) The person sending to you isn't necessarily the person you are sending to.
2) it is possible to get a foreign address so you have to be cool with sending out international shipping at your cost or order from a euro distro and have it drop shipped.
3) Value to spend is typically $20 to $40
4) Last year we kept is strictly to soundtracks and similar stuff (library records, imagined ost etc)

So far we have

ScoJo (EU)
Inksb (US)
Texasvinyl (US)
Static14 (US)
Mateo (US)
Tim28212 (US)
Dick_Tremayne (US)
Bezulsqy (EU)
Dollarhyde (EU)
Chief (EU)
Jimmy_Mike
monsterworship (US)
Hatter313 (US)
Bub (US)
Deafmetal (US)
Havershaw (US)

Deadline for sign up 15 Nov?

Thanks @Chief for creating this thread.

I am based in the EU and first time I got paired with someone in US which isn't a problem for me. I did use a Discogs seller in the US the keep shipping costs low for me.

This time I want to pack the record myself so I can create a more personal package. Because that means I have to have a record delivered to me and ship it out again I would prefer to have someone in the EU. Thinking about it while I type this I actually don't care. Pair me up with anybody. This Christmas I ship worldwide! Ho ho ho!

Looking forward to this. I am going to check me want list for Christmas candidates now!

Add me to that list.

I'm US based

US based.

UK so EU but for how long I'm not sure ;)

i've added my name to the list.

throw me on too please.

monsterworship wrote: ↑Wed Nov 06, 2019 5:18 pm i've added my name to the list.

Sneaky.

I wasn't looking to steal any thunder @monster, just brought it up yesterday and started the thread. I'm happy for (nay, strongly suggesting) you take the reigns if you want (?)

Sign me up! ‎🇺🇸

monsterworship wrote: ↑Wed Nov 06, 2019 5:18 pm i've added my name to the list.

The unmitigated gall...

I'm in for this again.

Chief, I’m US also, sorry forgot to tag that

Glad to see so many keen to do this.

Just a suggestion for the randomizer when we get to it - why don't we have someone from the US arrange the EU Santa and an EU member arrange the US one... I think in the past @monster would know who his Secret Santa was(?).

Deadline for sign up tomorrow? 15/11 (or 11/15)

Suggested way forward.
1. Everyone sends me by PM (by Tuesday 19/11/19 at the latest)
- Name
- Address
- email address (for sharing lists)
- 3-6 item 'want' list

2. Lists shared with 'Secret Santas' by 22/11/19 at the latest

If I could have a volunteer to do the EU randomizer, I'll share the above with that person for the EU participants (if that's OK with EU folks), and I'll do the US randomizer and share the lists with your US Santas.

Is everyone OK with that?

I’m in for this also, in the US.

I believe we're now past the deadline in any timezone. Please send your details and lists to me, and as soon as I have them all, I'm get on the randomising ASAP. Deadline for submission 22nd.

Reminder if anyone from the US wants to volunteer to do the EU randomising (there are only 4 of us, I think). I'll send you all the details.

List sent. Thanks @Chief!

info and list sent

Information sent! Thanks!

Thanks for the lists so far. Think we've got 7 or 8. As soon as I have them all I'll try to get back to you as soon as possible.

Cheers.

Less than 24 hours to get your lists off to 'Santa'. I have 10 of the 16 who've signed up, and the randomiser is on standby...

Oh, and one final plea for a US buddy to send out the 4 EU lists? All info will be provided, they'll just need allocated then PM/emails.

chiefbrody wrote: ↑Tue Nov 19, 2019 9:23 am Less than 24 hours to get your lists off to 'Santa'. I have 10 of the 16 who've signed up, and the randomiser is on standby...

Oh, and one final plea for a US buddy to send out the 4 EU lists? All info will be provided, they'll just need allocated then PM/emails.

you can send it to me.

Info & list has been sent. Thanks Chief & Monster!