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Title: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: wildbil52 on November 04, 2014, 02:33:02 PM UPDATE 4-12/19/14
According to the USPS website, TOMORROW SATURDAY DEC 20 is the last day to ship a package via Priority Mail for expected delivery by the 24th. If you haven't shipped your package yet, please ship via Priority Mail by tomorrow. UPDATE 3 12/3 If your match is in another country, you should have send your package out already. If you haven't yet, please get it in the mail this week. It should still get there in time, we just wanted enough of a buffer to avoid Christmas disappointment. If you match is in your country, you should be finalizing your package and shipping it out no later than a week from today on Wednesday December 10th UPDATE 2 11/20 All letters received. Matches will be sent out by this evening. If you don't see anything in your E-Mail inbox by tomorrow morning Friday 11/21, send me a PM (after you check your spam/junk folders;) UPDATE 1 The cutoff for signing up is this Friday November 14th. Santa plans to have everyone matched up by Saturday morning so that everyone has enough time to shop. It's Secret Santa time again! I had a lot of positive feedback about how we did the Secret Santa last year so we aren't changing anything. Here is how it works: Step 1 Reply to this thread with something like "I'm in" and I will add your name to the list Step 2 Send an E-MAIL, NOT A PM to rfgensanta@gmail.com The subject line should look exactly like this:. User Name-Your Country-Country or Countries you are willing to ship to EXAMPLE Wildbil52-USA-USA, Canada Copy and paste this text for the body of your email and fill in the blanks Dear Santa I’ve been a VERY ___________ boy/girl (choose one) this year, so I feel like I have earned all of the __________ that I will probably get for Christmas from all my family and friends. But I also want video games. If I could get just one box of video games and/or video game related items with a total combined value of at least $20 before shipping costs, I would hope that the box would have___________ in it. And I would prefer that it didn’t have any __________ in it. Since I am a responsible collector, my entire collection has been meticulously entered on rfgeneration.com (OR i is entered at this location: [link to your collection here]) so that you can see what I already have. You can also check my RFGeneration wishlist to see what I really want more than anything in the whole wide __________. Please remember to send out my domestic package by December 10th or my international package by December 1st so that I don’t receive my package late and have to resort to _________________ on Christmas morning. Thank you, Santa! Sincerely (RFGen User Name) (Real Name and Shipping address here) A note on writing your letter As far as your wishlist goes, Be as specific as you want or as general as you want just remember that the more options you give your Santa, the easier you will be to shop for. Say things like: I would like any NES carts not already in my collection or I would love to get some spare controllers for NES, SNES, Genesis, or Saturn. or I would really like to get any of the following SNES games: x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, etc. Add as much room as you need, you don't have to say what you would like to get in just a few words. Step 3 Once your package arrives, or on Christmas morning, post pics of your Secret Santa package here (and in Small Scores if you like) The MINIMUM value of the items you must send to your Secret Santa is $20. You may give more if you choose, but $20 is the minimum. There have been issues in years past with people feeling a little short changed so if you are unsure about what you are sending, give a little more, after all, it’s Christmas! Due to the scams of years past, The RFGen Secret Santa 2013 is available to established RFGen members OR to anyone who has an established member vouch for them. If you are unsure if you are an established member, shoot me a PM. Participating Members a bold member name signifies that Santa has received and reviewed your letter and no further action is necessary. Please allow a few days from when you send your letter for your name to turn bold. A8scooter bickman2k Crabmaster2000 (PACKAGE RECEIVED) Diedraneous (PACKAGE RECEIVED) DisposedHero (PACKAGE RECEIVED) Fleach (PACKAGE RECEIVED) Ikariniku (PACKAGE RECEIVED) NeoMagicWarrior (PACKAGE RECEIVED) RetroRage (PACKAGE RECEIVED) russlyman (PACKAGE RECEIVED) Shadow Kisuragi (PACKAGE RECEIVED) shaggy (PACKAGE RECEIVED) singlebanana (PACKAGE RECEIVED) SirPsycho (PACKAGE RECEIVED) slackur Techie413 TheSaintofPain Wempster wildbil52 (PACKAGE RECEIVED) zcrich01 (PACKAGE RECEIVED) Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: leej07 on November 04, 2014, 02:42:37 PM I wish I could take part, but I'm unable to make many purchases at this time. :/
Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: singlebanana on November 04, 2014, 04:22:26 PM The Naner is in!
Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: Disposed Hero on November 04, 2014, 04:24:49 PM I'm in!
Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: Shadow Kisuragi on November 04, 2014, 05:20:59 PM In doubly for myself and my wife (Diedraneous).
Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: Crabmaster2000 on November 04, 2014, 05:37:05 PM I'm in. Sent my email
Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: leej07 on November 04, 2014, 05:41:51 PM To clarify, if a person joins, they get a wish list from another member, correct?
Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: Shadow Kisuragi on November 04, 2014, 05:56:50 PM Yes. You try to do your best to match what they're asking for (>$20 budget/value, but members can certainly go above and beyond), but sometimes it can be difficult based on the wish list, especially when the person asks for obscure items. If you run into that instance, you can ask Santa for some help, and he'll do his best to help you out.
For what it's worth, I've gotten AWESOME Secret Santa packages in the past, and I've sent out my own AWESOME Secret Santa packages. For the most part, you get out of it what you put into it, but we have had some problems in the past from members not sending anything or sending out low-value packages. It helps that we have a tight-knit community here, and we rarely run into problems, but let Santa know if something comes up sooner rather than later (or not at all). Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: leej07 on November 04, 2014, 06:03:12 PM Thanks for the clarification. I wish I could take part this year, but I would be unable to put together a good package for someone else.
Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: slackur on November 04, 2014, 10:35:19 PM In!! :)
Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: Fleach on November 05, 2014, 08:39:05 AM I've enjoyed this in previous years so count me in.
Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: SirPsycho on November 05, 2014, 09:00:45 AM Sign me up fellas.
Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: Wempster on November 05, 2014, 02:59:07 PM I'm in again!
Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: Zagnorch on November 05, 2014, 05:44:51 PM HEY NOW!
I'm NOT actually joining in this year, I'm sorry to say. But I DID post a link to this thread on my Not-So-Secret Santa thread: http://www.rfgeneration.com/forum/index.php?topic=14722.0 I figured you'd appreciate the cross-promotion. And it's not like the two events are competing with each other or anything... right? Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: shaggy on November 06, 2014, 02:45:13 PM You know what? I've never done this and it sounds like lots of fun! I'm in!
Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: TheSaintOfPain on November 06, 2014, 04:42:38 PM Yep, I'm in again.
Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: RetroRage on November 06, 2014, 10:02:57 PM I'm in, of course.
Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: Techie413 on November 06, 2014, 11:06:34 PM I'm definitely in once again this year.
Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: bickman2k on November 07, 2014, 09:54:00 AM I'm in!
Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: NeoMagicWarrior on November 09, 2014, 11:08:39 PM I think I'll try and jump in this year! I'm In!
Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: wildbil52 on November 10, 2014, 09:48:10 AM UPDATE 1 The cutoff for signing up is this Friday November 14th. Santa plans to have everyone matched up by Saturday morning so that everyone has enough time to shop.
The update copied to OP Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: SirPsycho on November 10, 2014, 08:11:14 PM I had way too much fun playing Mad Libs with the email template.
Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: Ikariniku on November 10, 2014, 08:14:31 PM I'm in. WildBil had his chance to avert this catastrophe. ;D
Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: NeoMagicWarrior on November 12, 2014, 06:53:07 AM I had way too much fun playing Mad Libs with the email template. I'm pretty sure that we all wrote something a bit ridiculous! Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: russlyman on November 16, 2014, 10:06:17 PM Im in add me
Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: NeoMagicWarrior on November 16, 2014, 10:23:58 PM Just checking, but has anyone gotten a letter yet? Bill said he'd have them out by Saturday. Wanted to make sure my spam box diddnt eat it !
Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: Disposed Hero on November 16, 2014, 10:27:15 PM Nope, still waiting on mine too.
Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: wildbil52 on November 16, 2014, 10:43:09 PM I've sent PMs to those who have yet to send Santa their letters. I'll have everyone matched up as soon as I...I mean Santa gets those last letters.
Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: russlyman on November 17, 2014, 12:06:57 AM Awwww yeah
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: shaggy on November 17, 2014, 02:12:29 PM Im in add me Too late! You're too busy making some sort of ridiculous podcast. :P Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: russlyman on November 18, 2014, 01:14:28 AM Lol. Now I'm doing 2 podcast ha. My friend wanted to start one. Ughhh. I said as long as you edit and do all that.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: wildbil52 on November 18, 2014, 10:10:26 AM Just waiting on a couple of letters, matches will go out as soon as I get them.
Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: Shadow Kisuragi on November 18, 2014, 10:24:54 AM Yeah...sorry. Spent most of last night catching up on homework.
Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: singlebanana on November 18, 2014, 10:37:09 AM Lol. Now I'm doing 2 podcast ha. My friend wanted to start one. Ughhh. I said as long as you edit and do all that. Who in their right mind would ever want to start a podcast? Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: wildbil52 on November 18, 2014, 10:43:18 AM Lol. Now I'm doing 2 podcast ha. My friend wanted to start one. Ughhh. I said as long as you edit and do all that. Who in their right mind would ever want to start a podcast? No one in their right mind. Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: zcrich01 on November 18, 2014, 10:56:11 AM Ah crap, I meant to sign up ten times and kept forgetting to do it. Oh well, there's always next year!
Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: wildbil52 on November 18, 2014, 11:53:48 AM Ah crap, I meant to sign up ten times and kept forgetting to do it. Oh well, there's always next year! I'd let you join but it would put us at an odd number, if you can get a buddy to join and send letters TODAY then I will allow it. Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: zcrich01 on November 18, 2014, 11:57:34 AM Ah crap, I meant to sign up ten times and kept forgetting to do it. Oh well, there's always next year! I'd let you join but it would put us at an odd number, if you can get a buddy to join and send letters TODAY then I will allow it. Buddies?! Who has buddies!?! Haha it's all right. I'll wait on next year's go around Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: singlebanana on November 18, 2014, 11:58:59 AM If you get another member Bil, let me know. I can vouch for zcrich01, since he is a newer member.
Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: GamerNick on November 18, 2014, 12:04:44 PM Wish I could take part this year but I will enjoy see everything everyone else gets (will be jealous) haha
Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: shaggy on November 18, 2014, 01:30:45 PM Wish I could take part this year but I will enjoy see everything everyone else gets (will be jealous) haha It's about time you see what we get because we are tired of seeing the awesome scores you get! Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: zcrich01 on November 18, 2014, 02:58:58 PM Thanks to the kindness of SingleBanana and wildbil, I'm in!
Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: russlyman on November 18, 2014, 04:07:19 PM The more the merrier
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: RetroRage on November 18, 2014, 07:04:45 PM 2nd on zcrich, he's a good dude.
Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: A8scooter on November 18, 2014, 10:39:52 PM Oh man Ive been gone too long. I missed the cut off . Please please consider me in for this. I did it last year and it was great. I really would like to do this again this year. Please consider me before Saturday.
Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: slackur on November 18, 2014, 11:10:12 PM I'll vouch for A8scooter, he's a great guy.
Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: wildbil52 on November 20, 2014, 09:11:47 AM All letters received! Expect your matches by the end of the day.
Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: singlebanana on November 20, 2014, 09:26:35 AM All letters received! Expect your matches by the end of the day. You da man. Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: Fleach on November 20, 2014, 09:32:10 PM Got my match this evening. This is going to be fun!
Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: shaggy on November 20, 2014, 10:18:26 PM Got mine!
Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: NeoMagicWarrior on November 20, 2014, 10:39:56 PM Mine too!
Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: singlebanana on November 21, 2014, 12:30:19 AM Errrr....have not gotten mine
EDIT: SORRY, yes I did..... Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: TheSaintOfPain on November 21, 2014, 01:11:43 AM Got mine.
Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: Crabmaster2000 on November 21, 2014, 02:26:11 AM So hype!!!!
Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: NeoMagicWarrior on November 22, 2014, 11:01:02 AM I never actually realized how hard it would be to shop for some of you xD. Now I know how my family feels!
Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: Crabmaster2000 on November 22, 2014, 11:52:25 AM When I have run into that problem in the past I tend to look for a game or two on a more modern console that I love and the person doesn't have yet. Hopefully they can appreciate it as much as I did, and its the thought and effort that counts the most.
Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: SirPsycho on November 22, 2014, 06:23:39 PM I never actually realized how hard it would be to shop for some of you xD. Now I know how my family feels! Dear Santa, I would like video games. Love, SirPsycho Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: Techie413 on November 23, 2014, 04:05:50 AM When I have run into that problem in the past I tend to look for a game or two on a more modern console that I love and the person doesn't have yet. Hopefully they can appreciate it as much as I did, and its the thought and effort that counts the most. Agreed. And why not go beyond the expected and introduce someone to a console or game beyond their wishlist? It is nice to see that some of the newer members were able to join in the fun considering that, with so many members, only 20 took part this year. Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: russlyman on November 24, 2014, 02:44:24 PM Ready to buy some games at the shop Friday. We're having Black Friday deals. Plus I get 15% off ha
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: xfiercepridex on November 24, 2014, 03:33:03 PM UPDATE 2 11/20 All letters received. Matches will be sent out by this evening. If you don't see anything in your E-Mail inbox by tomorrow morning Friday 11/21, send me a PM (after you check your spam/junk folders;) UPDATE 1 The cutoff for signing up is this Friday November 14th. Santa plans to have everyone matched up by Saturday morning so that everyone has enough time to shop. It's Secret Santa time again! I had a lot of positive feedback about how we did the Secret Santa last year so we aren't changing anything. Here is how it works: Step 1 Reply to this thread with something like "I'm in" and I will add your name to the list Step 2 Send an email to rfgensanta@gmail.com The subject line should look exactly like this:. User Name-Your Country-Country or Countries you are willing to ship to EXAMPLE Wildbil52-USA-USA, Canada Copy and paste this text for the body of your email and fill in the blanks Dear Santa I’ve been a VERY ___________ boy/girl (choose one) this year, so I feel like I have earned all of the __________ that I will probably get for Christmas from all my family and friends. But I also want video games. If I could get just one box of video games and/or video game related items with a total combined value of at least $20 before shipping costs, I would hope that the box would have___________ in it. And I would prefer that it didn’t have any __________ in it. Since I am a responsible collector, my entire collection has been meticulously entered on rfgeneration.com (OR i is entered at this location: [link to your collection here]) so that you can see what I already have. You can also check my RFGeneration wishlist to see what I really want more than anything in the whole wide __________. Please remember to send out my domestic package by December 10th or my international package by December 1st so that I don’t receive my package late and have to resort to _________________ on Christmas morning. Thank you, Santa! Sincerely (RFGen User Name) (Real Name and Shipping address here) A note on writing your letter As far as your wishlist goes, Be as specific as you want or as general as you want just remember that the more options you give your Santa, the easier you will be to shop for. Say things like: I would like any NES carts not already in my collection or I would love to get some spare controllers for NES, SNES, Genesis, or Saturn. or I would really like to get any of the following SNES games: x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, etc. Add as much room as you need, you don't have to say what you would like to get in just a few words. Step 3 Once your package arrives, or on Christmas morning, post pics of your Secret Santa package here (and in Small Scores if you like) The MINIMUM value of the items you must send to your Secret Santa is $20. You may give more if you choose, but $20 is the minimum. There have been issues in years past with people feeling a little short changed so if you are unsure about what you are sending, give a little more, after all, it’s Christmas! Due to the scams of years past, The RFGen Secret Santa 2013 is available to established RFGen members OR to anyone who has an established member vouch for them. If you are unsure if you are an established member, shoot me a PM. Participating Members a bold member name signifies that Santa has received and reviewed your letter and no further action is necessary. Please allow a few days from when you send your letter for your name to turn bold. A8scooter bickman2k Crabmaster2000 Diedraneous DisposedHero Fleach Ikariniku NeoMagicWarrior RetroRage russlyman Shadow Kisuragi shaggy singlebanana SirPsycho slackur Techie413 TheSaintofPain Wempster wildbil52 zcrich01 To bad I found this late I would've loved to participate Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: A8scooter on November 24, 2014, 11:26:29 PM Just got my person tonight. Glad I work at a game store. I can get paid to shop for their list. I feel bad for who has to shop for me since every year my list start to shrink smaller and smaller.
But yeah my person really is gonna return that favor with a challenging want list. Challenge accepted. Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: Shadow Kisuragi on November 25, 2014, 10:49:20 AM I know who your Secret Santa is. Don't worry - you're in good hands. Probably one of the better matches you could've gotten.
(It's not me, but I had to follow up because you didn't put your user name in your letter.) Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: shaggy on November 25, 2014, 01:10:20 PM I know who your Secret Santa is. Don't worry - you're in good hands. Probably one of the better matches you could've gotten. (It's not me, but I had to follow up because you didn't put your user name in your letter.) Ugh, You found me out. Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: Shadow Kisuragi on November 25, 2014, 01:12:46 PM A lot of people do it. ;)
Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: shaggy on November 25, 2014, 04:26:18 PM Somebody has a package on the way...
Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: shaggy on November 25, 2014, 04:27:23 PM Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: wildbil52 on December 03, 2014, 12:08:02 PM UPDATE 3 12/3
If your match is in another country, you should have send your package out already. If you haven't yet, please get it in the mail this week. It should still get there in time, we just wanted enough of a buffer to avoid Christmas disappointment. If you match is in your country, you should be finalizing your package and shipping it out no later than a week from today on Wednesday December 10th Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: NeoMagicWarrior on December 06, 2014, 11:25:54 AM Somebody has a thing in the mail....All of you, keep an eye out for a package to be delivered around Tuesday XD
Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: Izret101 on December 06, 2014, 02:28:42 PM So much for being secret ;)
Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: Crabmaster2000 on December 06, 2014, 03:40:07 PM Pretty excited for my match to get their gift :)
Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: Fleach on December 06, 2014, 09:48:45 PM Going to mail my match's gift tomorrow.
Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: SirPsycho on December 08, 2014, 06:46:26 PM Somebody's going to be getting a special visitor!
[img width=338 height=500]http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/9/91/Santa_With_Muscles.jpg[/img] Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: Crabmaster2000 on December 09, 2014, 12:55:26 PM Somebody's going to be getting a special visitor! [img width=338 height=500]http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/9/91/Santa_With_Muscles.jpg[/img] I just got the biggest urge to watch Suburban Commando...... Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: russlyman on December 09, 2014, 03:28:22 PM Just sent my international package out :0)
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: russlyman on December 09, 2014, 03:28:56 PM Also Santa with muscles is a great movie ha
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: Disposed Hero on December 09, 2014, 04:37:58 PM I mailed my match's gift yesterday. Can't wait to see what everybody gets!
Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: Ikariniku on December 09, 2014, 07:25:12 PM I had a bit of a nail-biter waiting for something I'd ordered to come in, but I will get my match's gift out on time.
Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: bickman2k on December 09, 2014, 09:39:39 PM Hope my box makes it okay. I sent it Neglected Class...
[img width=480 height=480]http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0014/1962/products/escargobottle_design_1024_large.jpg?v=1320296416[/img] Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: Fleach on December 10, 2014, 08:47:11 AM My parcel went out yesterday. Canada Post is only slightly faster than Esargo Express.
Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: shaggy on December 10, 2014, 08:51:20 AM Got mine yesterday! Thanks. Will open on Christmas.
Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: zcrich01 on December 10, 2014, 12:09:17 PM My Secret Santa gifts are en route. They are scheduled to arrive at the recipient's home on Saturday. I received my gifts from my SS last week...and being the worst "wait til Christmas" person ever, I opened the package immediately. The gifts were pretty darn awesome! I'll post pictures closer to Christmas Day
Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: russlyman on December 10, 2014, 12:54:44 PM Mine won't be much of a secret since the customs form made me put my name :0( ha
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: Izret101 on December 10, 2014, 01:25:55 PM Hmmmm I don't know a Russ Lyman...
But i DO know a Russly Man! THAT SNEAKY SOB! Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: bickman2k on December 10, 2014, 05:53:09 PM Somebody's going to be getting a special visitor! [img width=338 height=500]http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/9/91/Santa_With_Muscles.jpg[/img] I think I know who it is! :D Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: Ikariniku on December 10, 2014, 08:33:01 PM My box of holiday cheer is on its way. I hope it gets to its new home safely.
Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: singlebanana on December 12, 2014, 11:09:40 AM I received my Secret Santa package yesterday. I shook it. Contents are very shakey. Also, sent my package out the other day.
Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: Crabmaster2000 on December 12, 2014, 12:12:09 PM I received my Secret Santa package yesterday. I shook it. Contents are very shakey. Also, sent my package out the other day. Be careful when you open it. It's mostly just broken glass I swept up from the alley mixed in with a few copies of Top Gun.... enjoy!! Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: singlebanana on December 12, 2014, 01:29:26 PM Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet! Just what I wanted.
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41wWjGyN6aL._SX500_.jpg) Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: shaggy on December 12, 2014, 02:58:33 PM I received my Secret Santa package yesterday. I shook it. Contents are very shakey. Also, sent my package out the other day. Be careful when you open it. It's mostly just broken glass I swept up from the alley mixed in with a few copies of Top Gun.... enjoy!! Not Silent Service? Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: Crabmaster2000 on December 12, 2014, 03:05:34 PM I received my Secret Santa package yesterday. I shook it. Contents are very shakey. Also, sent my package out the other day. Be careful when you open it. It's mostly just broken glass I swept up from the alley mixed in with a few copies of Top Gun.... enjoy!! Not Silent Service? He deserves precious gems mixed into the packaging. Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: shaggy on December 12, 2014, 06:18:19 PM I received my Secret Santa package yesterday. I shook it. Contents are very shakey. Also, sent my package out the other day. Be careful when you open it. It's mostly just broken glass I swept up from the alley mixed in with a few copies of Top Gun.... enjoy!! Not Silent Service? He deserves precious gems mixed into the packaging. I thought Silent Service was the gem of this website? :laugh: Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: Crabmaster2000 on December 12, 2014, 08:43:00 PM I received my Secret Santa package yesterday. I shook it. Contents are very shakey. Also, sent my package out the other day. Be careful when you open it. It's mostly just broken glass I swept up from the alley mixed in with a few copies of Top Gun.... enjoy!! Not Silent Service? He deserves precious gems mixed into the packaging. I thought Silent Service was the gem of this website? :laugh: Silent Service is the gem of reality Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: nupoile on December 12, 2014, 09:57:46 PM I received my Secret Santa package yesterday. I shook it. Contents are very shakey. Also, sent my package out the other day. Be careful when you open it. It's mostly just broken glass I swept up from the alley mixed in with a few copies of Top Gun.... enjoy!! Not Silent Service? He deserves precious gems mixed into the packaging. I thought Silent Service was the gem of this website? :laugh: Silent Service is the gem of reality For example: [img width=640 height=661]https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7537/16006551671_6d8b73d256_o.jpg[/img] Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: singlebanana on December 13, 2014, 08:40:19 AM I received my Secret Santa package yesterday. I shook it. Contents are very shakey. Also, sent my package out the other day. Be careful when you open it. It's mostly just broken glass I swept up from the alley mixed in with a few copies of Top Gun.... enjoy!! Not Silent Service? He deserves precious gems mixed into the packaging. I thought Silent Service was the gem of this website? :laugh: Silent Service is the gem of reality For example: [img width=640 height=661]https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7537/16006551671_6d8b73d256_o.jpg[/img] 10K before Christmas Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: RetroRage on December 13, 2014, 02:28:09 PM it's the gold cart, it's gotta be worth at least that.
Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: Fleach on December 15, 2014, 01:04:08 PM The postie just dropped off a parcel. I know I don't have any online shopping items coming my way so it can only be my Secret Santa.
Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: Shadow Kisuragi on December 15, 2014, 01:52:44 PM Recognized the address immediately on my Secret Santa package, which apparently was addressed to both my wife and I. Since I know who her Secret Santa is, I'm going to assume it's mine, and I'll conceal the identity of my Secret Santa for his protection. Big box, though...
EDIT: Just realized that it may be for both of us, due to other postal obligations between the two members. I'll change my assumption to it being for both of us. EDIT EDIT: Updating the first post with people that have received packages. If you have received your package and don't see your name listed up there, let me know. Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: RetroRage on December 15, 2014, 08:43:48 PM I received my package today. Can't wait :)
Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: NeoMagicWarrior on December 15, 2014, 10:41:34 PM Just got/opened mine today (couldnt wait...and glad I diddnt!). I'll have pics up as soon as I get them off the camera!
Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: TheSaintOfPain on December 16, 2014, 01:24:57 AM I haven't got mine as of this posting, but I did send my match's out on the 8th, so it should be there any time now, if it hasn't already gotten there.
Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: russlyman on December 16, 2014, 10:51:35 AM mine came in the mail yesterday. I appreciate the sealing of the package with mario duct tape. I will be doing a un boxing video that I will upload on xmas. Waiting on one more from Nintendoage as well. Should be a good time
Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: SirPsycho on December 16, 2014, 12:42:24 PM I got my package today!
Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: zcrich01 on December 16, 2014, 01:57:36 PM I misplaced the tracking number for my match's package...so I hope he confirms he received it on here soon...
Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: Disposed Hero on December 17, 2014, 05:36:02 PM My Secret Santa package came in the mail today! I haven't opened it yet, but I doubt I'll be able to wait until Christmas :)
Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: Deadman on December 18, 2014, 12:39:09 AM Just wanted to say that I'm really, REALLY looking forward to the unboxing photos, videos, podcasts, polaroids, whatever. Because of a general cut-back on buying this year I felt I couldn't really do a Secret Santa recipient justice, but I'm already wishing I would have just done it again. First time in 5 years I haven't done any videogame-based SS stuff. Withdrawals, man....withdrawals...
Have fun and Happy Holidays to all! Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: Crabmaster2000 on December 18, 2014, 02:23:27 AM Got my package this evening and promptly opened it. Santa knew just what to get me :) I'll refrain from pics until X-Mas, but just so my partner knows, I'm very pleased with my gift :)
Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: wildbil52 on December 19, 2014, 10:52:09 AM According to the USPS website, TOMORROW SATURDAY DEC 20 is the last day to ship a package via Priority Mail for expected delivery by the 24th. If you haven't shipped your package yet, please ship via Priority Mail by tomorrow.
Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: singlebanana on December 19, 2014, 11:02:44 AM Got my package this evening and promptly opened it. Santa knew just what to get me :) I'll refrain from pics until X-Mas, but just so my partner knows, I'm very pleased with my gift :) Yeah....................... I opened mine the other day as well. I didn't want to open my gift in front of my non-video game playing/buying family, since I would get way too excited about my SS gift and drown out their efforts. I'll just say this..... my Secret Santa was overly generous and really took the time to locate some really great stuff off of my wishlist. I'm very humbled and appreciative of your generosity. THANK YOU! As Crabby noted, I will refrain posting pics until Christmas. Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: Crabmaster2000 on December 19, 2014, 11:26:43 AM Got my package this evening and promptly opened it. Santa knew just what to get me :) I'll refrain from pics until X-Mas, but just so my partner knows, I'm very pleased with my gift :) Yeah....................... I opened mine the other day as well. I didn't want to open my gift in front of my non-video game playing/buying family, since I would get way too excited about my SS gift and drown out their efforts. I'll just say this..... my Secret Santa was overly generous and really took the time to locate some really great stuff off of my wishlist. I'm very humbled and appreciative of your generosity. THANK YOU! As Crabby noted, I will refrain posting pics until Christmas. I made the mistake a few years back of opening my Nintendoage SS gift on Christmas. I think my family was a bit bummed out that I seemed to enjoy my new RECCA repro from a stranger more than I did from the things they got me :( Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: Shadow Kisuragi on December 19, 2014, 11:40:07 AM According to the USPS website, TOMORROW SATURDAY DEC 20 is the last day to ship a package via Priority Mail for expected delivery by the 24th. If you haven't shipped your package yet, please ship via Priority Mail by tomorrow. Thanks for the heads-up. My wife and I were waiting until today, since I get paid today and we wanted to make sure we weren't skimping out. Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: Fleach on December 19, 2014, 12:25:02 PM I got a little anxious after reading all the comments from people who opened their gifts early so I went ahead and opened mine.
Wow! I want to thank my match for the great gift. It's perfect! Thank you so much. I'll upload some pictures on Christmas day. Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: russlyman on December 20, 2014, 01:09:41 AM I'm still waiting to open till Xmas. I'll post a un boxing video too. Also still waiting on my package from Nintendo age. Blah
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: Techie413 on December 20, 2014, 03:10:18 AM I received my package the other day and recognized the sender, although it wasn't who I was set to send to. Way to mix it up, Bil. I like the randomness much better. My recipient should receive his package soon.
Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: wildbil52 on December 20, 2014, 11:52:00 PM I received my package the other day and recognized the sender, although it wasn't who I was set to send to. Way to mix it up, Bil. I like the randomness much better. My recipient should receive his package soon. Glad you approve ;) I asked a few people who have participated in the past which they prefer and the responses were 50/50. Went rando this year. Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: Fleach on December 20, 2014, 11:59:01 PM I like the rando pairings. It made things very surprising and fun.
Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: slackur on December 21, 2014, 12:05:29 AM Excuse me sir, all the magic in this movie will be done by THE AMAZING RANDO!
Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: Ikariniku on December 22, 2014, 02:48:00 PM My Secret Santa gift came in today! So excited!
Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: Shadow Kisuragi on December 22, 2014, 02:49:43 PM Sent my package off. Unfortunately, my wife's package will have to be delayed since the deal we worked up completely fell through over the weekend, so that person's gift will arrive after Christmas. :'(
Working out a separate deal today, so hopefully the package will only be a couple days delayed. In the least, I'm more excited about this second deal than I am the first. Title: Re: Post by: TheSaintOfPain on December 22, 2014, 09:35:59 PM I checked my P.O. box today, and was pleased to discover my SS gifts. Unlike most of y'all, I'm waiting until Christmas Day to open mine. Shouldn't be too hard, since it's only a couple more days.
Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: bickman2k on December 22, 2014, 10:26:59 PM I had to open mine tonight. Mostly because I met up with my Santa to have a nice dinner, a nice conversation, and some sweet SNES games!
[img width=700 height=525]https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-k7TMrjsy02w/VJjdgT6RILI/AAAAAAAAglc/tiI5pE4B7l8/w900-h675-no/IMG_20141222_211053.jpg[/img] Thanks so much SirPsycho! Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: A8scooter on December 23, 2014, 12:38:47 AM December 22nd is the last day for Express Mail from the USPS to get your gift to your person by Wed. December 24th by 3PM. I know I just went through that today. So if it isnt out by December 22nd and you cant drive to where they are then they are probably be outta luck unless you overnight it.
UPDATE 4-12/19/14 According to the USPS website, TOMORROW SATURDAY DEC 20 is the last day to ship a package via Priority Mail for expected delivery by the 24th. If you haven't shipped your package yet, please ship via Priority Mail by tomorrow. UPDATE 3 12/3 If your match is in another country, you should have send your package out already. If you haven't yet, please get it in the mail this week. It should still get there in time, we just wanted enough of a buffer to avoid Christmas disappointment. If you match is in your country, you should be finalizing your package and shipping it out no later than a week from today on Wednesday December 10th UPDATE 2 11/20 All letters received. Matches will be sent out by this evening. If you don't see anything in your E-Mail inbox by tomorrow morning Friday 11/21, send me a PM (after you check your spam/junk folders;) UPDATE 1 The cutoff for signing up is this Friday November 14th. Santa plans to have everyone matched up by Saturday morning so that everyone has enough time to shop. It's Secret Santa time again! I had a lot of positive feedback about how we did the Secret Santa last year so we aren't changing anything. Here is how it works: Step 1 Reply to this thread with something like "I'm in" and I will add your name to the list Step 2 Send an email to rfgensanta@gmail.com The subject line should look exactly like this:. User Name-Your Country-Country or Countries you are willing to ship to EXAMPLE Wildbil52-USA-USA, Canada Copy and paste this text for the body of your email and fill in the blanks Dear Santa I’ve been a VERY ___________ boy/girl (choose one) this year, so I feel like I have earned all of the __________ that I will probably get for Christmas from all my family and friends. But I also want video games. If I could get just one box of video games and/or video game related items with a total combined value of at least $20 before shipping costs, I would hope that the box would have___________ in it. And I would prefer that it didn’t have any __________ in it. Since I am a responsible collector, my entire collection has been meticulously entered on rfgeneration.com (OR i is entered at this location: [link to your collection here]) so that you can see what I already have. You can also check my RFGeneration wishlist to see what I really want more than anything in the whole wide __________. Please remember to send out my domestic package by December 10th or my international package by December 1st so that I don’t receive my package late and have to resort to _________________ on Christmas morning. Thank you, Santa! Sincerely (RFGen User Name) (Real Name and Shipping address here) A note on writing your letter As far as your wishlist goes, Be as specific as you want or as general as you want just remember that the more options you give your Santa, the easier you will be to shop for. Say things like: I would like any NES carts not already in my collection or I would love to get some spare controllers for NES, SNES, Genesis, or Saturn. or I would really like to get any of the following SNES games: x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, x, etc. Add as much room as you need, you don't have to say what you would like to get in just a few words. Step 3 Once your package arrives, or on Christmas morning, post pics of your Secret Santa package here (and in Small Scores if you like) The MINIMUM value of the items you must send to your Secret Santa is $20. You may give more if you choose, but $20 is the minimum. There have been issues in years past with people feeling a little short changed so if you are unsure about what you are sending, give a little more, after all, it’s Christmas! Due to the scams of years past, The RFGen Secret Santa 2013 is available to established RFGen members OR to anyone who has an established member vouch for them. If you are unsure if you are an established member, shoot me a PM. Participating Members a bold member name signifies that Santa has received and reviewed your letter and no further action is necessary. Please allow a few days from when you send your letter for your name to turn bold. A8scooter bickman2k Crabmaster2000 (PACKAGE RECEIVED) Diedraneous (PACKAGE RECEIVED) DisposedHero (PACKAGE RECEIVED) Fleach (PACKAGE RECEIVED) Ikariniku (PACKAGE RECEIVED) NeoMagicWarrior (PACKAGE RECEIVED) RetroRage (PACKAGE RECEIVED) russlyman (PACKAGE RECEIVED) Shadow Kisuragi (PACKAGE RECEIVED) shaggy (PACKAGE RECEIVED) singlebanana (PACKAGE RECEIVED) SirPsycho (PACKAGE RECEIVED) slackur Techie413 TheSaintofPain Wempster wildbil52 (PACKAGE RECEIVED) zcrich01 (PACKAGE RECEIVED) Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: A8scooter on December 23, 2014, 12:42:03 AM Russ is always awesome. Last time I got something from him it was that SMB2 box only. Inside with it was a CD of his music group. Good music and a good game box. Awesome guy to deal with
Russ always sends get Hmmmm I don't know a Russ Lyman... But i DO know a Russly Man! THAT SNEAKY SOB! Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: shaggy on December 23, 2014, 09:25:26 AM I like the rando pairings. It made things very surprising and fun. Agreed! I can't believe I haven't opened my package yet. It's been 2-3 weeks! Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: bickman2k on December 23, 2014, 12:35:36 PM I like the rando pairings. It made things very surprising and fun. Agreed! I can't believe I haven't opened my package yet. It's been 2-3 weeks! I had mine right after Thanksgiving last year... Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: Techie413 on December 24, 2014, 02:48:44 AM I suppose, since I am posting pics tonight, I'll let everyone know what I got. Don't be afraid to post your goodies, fellow early openers.
First off, this year's SS package was awesome! I was smiling throughout and talking to myself like a crazy person. [img width=700 height=393]http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a241/EldredgeJ/WP_20141215_00_54_54_Pro_zpsc70664ae.jpg[/img] [img width=700 height=393]http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a241/EldredgeJ/WP_20141215_00_55_08_Pro_zps25b2d82d.jpg[/img] [img width=700 height=511]http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a241/EldredgeJ/WP_20141215_00_55_48_Pro_zpsa8af34f5.jpg[/img] [img width=522 height=800]http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a241/EldredgeJ/WP_20141215_01_05_38_Pro_zpsfebbf417.jpg[/img] A quick rundown: Sweet shirt! Midnight Raiders for Sega CD Crack'ed for Atari 7800 CIB Some Dennis Miller for 3DO Two label variations of Athletic World for NES Ghostbusters for 2600 Random toys, including an original construction set Transformer from 1984 and DK and Pac-Man goodies. KILLER! Thanks J.B., for some great collection additions. Title: Re: Post by: bickman2k on December 24, 2014, 09:20:48 AM I'd be willing to bet that the football player goes with the Ghostbusters game. That is Touch Down Terror, from the Real Ghostbusters toy line.
Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: Crabmaster2000 on December 25, 2014, 09:03:39 AM I know I'm a hard one to buy for, but Russ did a great job! Found me a CB copy of Tetris 3D which I was missing for my Virtual Boy collection, made this awesome painting that took me and my son far longer than it should have to assemble (your instructions confused us, lol) and definitely my favorite part of the gift is this "Rock"'n Mega Man controller :) I'm anticipating it'll get a lot of use in 2015. Thanks so much Russ!!
[img width=700 height=525]https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7462/16076719126_99cc29197d_o.jpg[/img] (https://flic.kr/p/quDouw) Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: shaggy on December 25, 2014, 10:16:45 AM This is what I got from my Secret Santa! Trog is number 500!
Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: SirPsycho on December 25, 2014, 10:30:36 AM My Secret Slackur Santa had a list that must have made his shopping much easier. What I wasn't expecting when I shook the box around a bit before opening it were these nice art books, with the Suikoden V one still being sealed!
[img width=700 height=525]http://i.imgur.com/CXokO2h.jpg[/img] [img width=700 height=525]http://i.imgur.com/qx9CNkd.jpg[/img] Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: russlyman on December 25, 2014, 10:38:49 AM I know I'm a hard one to buy for, but Russ did a great job! Found me a CB copy of Tetris 3D which I was missing for my Virtual Boy collection, made this awesome painting that took me and my son far longer than it should have to assemble (your instructions confused us, lol) and definitely my favorite part of the gift is this "Rock"'n Mega Man controller :) I'm anticipating it'll get a lot of use in 2015. Thanks so much Russ!! [img width=700 height=525]https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7462/16076719126_99cc29197d_o.jpg[/img] (https://flic.kr/p/quDouw) Your Welcome Crabby. Glad you enjoyed everything. I had to make a last minute trade to snag that 3d Tetris ha . Merry Christmas Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: russlyman on December 25, 2014, 10:39:58 AM I'll post some pictures in a bit but for now here is my unboxing video. enjoy
http://youtu.be/R1NKpKHI18w Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: russlyman on December 25, 2014, 12:07:58 PM [img width=700 height=933]http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/25/68f1e782868f70bce93aa7d183500dba.jpg[/img]
[img width=700 height=525]http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/25/582544119f64546462c36ba8944d2656.jpg[/img] [img width=700 height=933]http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/25/45784b1295dfa1b33d28f574be40ede7.jpg[/img] [img width=700 height=525]http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/25/813824a8edfdb2716270baf3aaa33277.jpg[/img] [img width=700 height=525]http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/25/8aafb6d3bc78dc38773fdfeed75020ea.jpg[/img] [img width=700 height=525]http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/25/352c9daaaa22fdcce694f184adbacfed.jpg[/img] [img width=700 height=525]http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/25/1e80dcdc540e732897f3ecf74ed4df23.jpg[/img] Thank you Secret Santa Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: wildbil52 on December 25, 2014, 12:12:52 PM My SS did a fantastic job. All I asked for in my SS letter was CIB hockey games that I don't own. He started off with an oldie but goodie
[img width=700 height=933]http://i.imgur.com/UfYYX6p.jpg[/img] Nice. I had a copy of 2001 but I didn't bother entering it in the collection because the condition wasn't great. Now I have a copy I can be proud of. I was this happy: [img width=700 height=525]http://i.imgur.com/qC4tRqi.jpg[/img] Next up, I got a copy of NHL 11 in VERY nice condition. I have this one but not for the PS3. Another pleasant surprise. [img width=700 height=525]http://i.imgur.com/2MCzdZh.jpg[/img] Saved the best for last. [img width=700 height=525]http://i.imgur.com/4tPeXDi.jpg[/img] Wait a minute...That looks like... [img width=700 height=525]http://i.imgur.com/UnYml86.jpg[/img] Yes, that's Patrice Bergeron... But that would mean...OMG! [img width=700 height=525]http://i.imgur.com/xhqLFjQ.jpg[/img] NHL 15! The brand newist NHL game there is! And it's sealed! I guess I shouldn't be too surprised. Members of this site have a reputation for hitting things out of the park. I know it's supposed to be a secret but since I matched everyone up I know who sent this. Have to think of something cool to send his way. Another package showed up on Christmas day, that one will go in small scores. Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: Fleach on December 25, 2014, 12:30:18 PM I was blown away by Secret Santa. Thank you so much for such a great Christmas gaming gift! I couldn't be happier.
[img width=700 height=525]http://i1340.photobucket.com/albums/o736/Fleach/20141225_121957_zpsrll38je8.jpg[/img] 15 very nice additions to my NES collection. [img width=700 height=525]http://i1340.photobucket.com/albums/o736/Fleach/20141225_122158_zpspnpkrjzp.jpg[/img] These little dudes are going to look great in the game room. Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: TheSaintOfPain on December 25, 2014, 03:32:18 PM I suppose, since I am posting pics tonight, I'll let everyone know what I got. Don't be afraid to post your goodies, fellow early openers. You're welcome, Techie. I was hoping you'd recognize the name, since I did completely forget about adding it somewhere for some stupid reason. :PFirst off, this year's SS package was awesome! I was smiling throughout and talking to myself like a crazy person. [img width=700 height=393]http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a241/EldredgeJ/WP_20141215_00_54_54_Pro_zpsc70664ae.jpg[/img] [img width=700 height=393]http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a241/EldredgeJ/WP_20141215_00_55_08_Pro_zps25b2d82d.jpg[/img] [img width=700 height=511]http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a241/EldredgeJ/WP_20141215_00_55_48_Pro_zpsa8af34f5.jpg[/img] [img width=522 height=800]http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a241/EldredgeJ/WP_20141215_01_05_38_Pro_zpsfebbf417.jpg[/img] A quick rundown: Sweet shirt! Midnight Raiders for Sega CD Crack'ed for Atari 7800 CIB Some Dennis Miller for 3DO Two label variations of Athletic World for NES Ghostbusters for 2600 Random toys, including an original construction set Transformer from 1984 and DK and Pac-Man goodies. KILLER! Thanks J.B., for some great collection additions. Now, here's what my SS sent to me: [img width=700 height=525]http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz294/Jeremy_Bosco/KIMG0014-2.jpg[/img] That's 3 more steps closer to that licensed NES set I'm looking for, and now even if it isn't the "correct" color, my grey Game Boy Pocket now has a home to stay in. :) Thanks so much for another awesome SS gift. Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: slackur on December 25, 2014, 09:58:00 PM My SS actually came Christmas Day! A8scooter paid to make sure this was in on time (Didn't need to pay to do that, but I appreciate the thought. :ninja:
[img width=700 height=393]http://i797.photobucket.com/albums/yy259/slackur/WIN_20141225_212250.jpg[/img] (http://s797.photobucket.com/user/slackur/media/WIN_20141225_212250.jpg.html) Thanks, and Merry Christmas. Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: zcrich01 on December 26, 2014, 02:23:00 AM I'll be posting the pictures of my gift tomorrow/Saturday. I'm in Tennessee until then, and my gift is sitting happily on my shelf in Kentucky.
Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: shaggy on December 26, 2014, 07:41:21 AM I'll be posting the pictures of my gift tomorrow/Saturday. I'm in Tennessee until then, and my gift is sitting happily on my shelf in Kentucky. I hope you like whatever you get! Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: A8scooter on December 26, 2014, 09:18:16 AM Slackur. Glad u like it. Talk about suspense till the last moment.
Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: Crabmaster2000 on December 26, 2014, 09:30:15 AM How do you have that many games and no copy of Donkey Kong 64 Slakur??
Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: bickman2k on December 26, 2014, 09:47:54 AM How do you have that many games and no copy of Donkey Kong 64 Slakur?? That was my immediate thought when I saw his post. Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: shaggy on December 26, 2014, 01:12:41 PM How do you have that many games and no copy of Donkey Kong 64 Slakur?? That was my immediate thought when I saw his post. Holy cow, you're not kidding! Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: slackur on December 26, 2014, 01:31:20 PM We did already have DK64, but it's no easy task to find a random game we don't have. And, I have a good home this will be going to, a friend who's been looking for a copy.
A8scooter paid quite a bit to get it delivered on Christmas Day, and he sent a note to apologize for the delay. He also ignited and fueled my enjoyment of A8 gaming/collecting over the last couple of years, and is a great guy. :) Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: Shadow Kisuragi on December 26, 2014, 03:45:08 PM Don't worry...I've got scooter's back for you. ;)
Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: Wempster on December 27, 2014, 03:39:13 PM I haven't been on lately but I did want to say I got my Secret Santa's present on Christmas Eve so it was perfectly timed. I got Four swords adventures and a code disc for wind waker. Thanks to Santa for getting me closer to all the Zelda games!!
Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: Crabmaster2000 on December 27, 2014, 04:53:00 PM Everybody received their gift this year, right? Let's hear from the rest of you who havn't posted yet!!
Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: A8scooter on December 28, 2014, 10:31:39 PM Slaclur, I could have sworn that on the page of games this was listed as a 0 not a 1. which got me thinking he could sure use this in his collection. Made me wonder how you didnt have it already. You know Slack, ive been your santa a few times. and I was putting off the mailing cause things kept coming up. by the 22nd im like how late can i actually mail this thing and get it to you by christmas. SINCE it got there christmas day ( who knew the post office delivered on xmas day ) I think I now have my answer how far I can push the mailing back ( lets never try cutting it that close again. ) For those wondering on a post office that closes at 530pm this was mailed out 12/22 at 501pm. so yeah too close for comfort.
Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: slackur on December 29, 2014, 01:25:43 PM Slaclur, I could have sworn that on the page of games this was listed as a 0 not a 1. which got me thinking he could sure use this in his collection. Made me wonder how you didnt have it already. You know Slack, ive been your santa a few times. and I was putting off the mailing cause things kept coming up. by the 22nd im like how late can i actually mail this thing and get it to you by christmas. SINCE it got there christmas day ( who knew the post office delivered on xmas day ) I think I now have my answer how far I can push the mailing back ( lets never try cutting it that close again. ) For those wondering on a post office that closes at 530pm this was mailed out 12/22 at 501pm. so yeah too close for comfort. Huh. You know, I just checked, and a lot of the games I have listed in the collection here now have a 0 under the game, especially under the N64. I remember I didn't go through and add Genesis Instruction manuals and a few other things, but everything we have on the collection list should have at least been a 1 under the game itself. I wonder if this was one of the old database crash/reentering games issues, or an oversight on my part or something. Very weird. I'll have to get in touch with one of the db managers here and see if I can at least add a 1 to every game on our list here, since we don't use it to track only boxes/manuals. Anywho, I can see how that would have happened, and DK64 would have been a perfect fit if that list was accurate, so I do thank you very much. In fact, a good buddy of mine still wanted one to replace his childhood copy, so it ended up a perfect fit and has a great home. :) Sorry about the mix-up there, A8scooter. And for the record, unlike everywhere else I've heard, our local post office is excellent and probably snuck it in out of kindness. (It helps that we live in a small town in the country and we're all friendly.) Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: Shadow Kisuragi on December 29, 2014, 01:40:54 PM Just send me a PM with which folder you want updated, and I'll see what I can do. No guarantees on timeline though.
Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: singlebanana on December 29, 2014, 02:41:40 PM My Secret Santa this year was Disposed Hero and he did an amazing job in knocking some quality games off my wishlist. I'm really excited to have all of these titles and look forward to playing some of them soon. Thanks my man!
[img width=700 height=522]http://i1029.photobucket.com/albums/y359/necrom99/Video%20Game%20Scores/5A11D001-C3C9-4B7F-BDC8-C4E26383CAEE_zps7gxxlshg.jpg[/img] Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: Shadow Kisuragi on December 29, 2014, 03:19:33 PM A very large box arrived at the house from NC, with both my wife's name and my name on it - which surprised me, since this person didn't have my wife as his Secret Santa. It was then I realized that her Secret Santa likely piggybacked another deal and shipped it to a certain banana to combine shipping costs...
My suspicions were confirmed when I opened the box on Christmas: [img width=700 height=393]https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-NSx79LLkvnE/VKG1vLk45DI/AAAAAAAACfU/gnAVb0t_m0E/w1598-h899-no/WP_20141225_004.jpg[/img] Thanks for the sentiments guys. Now, how does this go again? You start with a magic box, right? [img width=700 height=393]https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-cuDlnG_SFw0/VKG1v6BbrtI/AAAAAAAACfQ/FvsIIlZ9Bdw/w1598-h899-no/WP_20141225_001.jpg[/img] ...and then you open it? Hmm, mine seems bigger on the inside: [img width=700 height=393]https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-XwZNHcITDj0/VKG1vlRQmoI/AAAAAAAACfM/OsWWHgZz5Ek/w1598-h899-no/WP_20141225_002.jpg[/img] 'Lo and behold, Skylanders! This plugs in quite a few holes in our collection, and lets me get back on the Trap Team train since I had been missing quite a few elemental masters: [img width=700 height=393]https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-_Ot795hnp0M/VKG1vce0aBI/AAAAAAAACfE/JeUM6WYHCgg/w1598-h899-no/WP_20141225_003.jpg[/img] Thanks again guys! Greatly appreciated, and put a smile on my wife's face despite everything that happened that night with our roommate ending up in the ICU. :( (She's doing okay now, but still in recovery). Hope you enjoy Four Swords Wempster. Second time we've gotten you in 3 years, so I'm holding on to more Zelda stuff that you don't own - I'm running out though! Everyone wants Zelda... Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: RetroRage on December 29, 2014, 09:24:34 PM Finally had a spare minute after the busy holiday to post my SS stuff.
All I asked for from my Secret Santa (who shall remain secret) was Quartet for the SMS and random artsy stuff, and they delivered! The Atari carts were converted into Christmas ornaments. Pretty fancy! [img width=700 height=933]http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w365/adsanislo/20141229_174345_zpsw1m2l2sh.jpg[/img] [img width=700 height=933]http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w365/adsanislo/20141229_174503_zpsexti7nid.jpg[/img] [img width=700 height=933]http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w365/adsanislo/20141229_174625_zpsgwzwlkwv.jpg[/img] [img width=700 height=933]http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w365/adsanislo/20141229_174655_zpsvwesbdxt.jpg[/img] Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: Crabmaster2000 on December 30, 2014, 11:03:18 AM Those Worms plushies are great!
Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: Fleach on January 02, 2015, 10:36:25 AM It looks like my Secret Santa had a very well hidden special surprise for me tucked all the way at the bottom of the box beneath tons of paper.
What could it be? [img width=700 height=933]http://i1340.photobucket.com/albums/o736/Fleach/20150102_102947_zpsknfgfbfo.jpg[/img] Hmmm... Another NES game. [img width=700 height=933]http://i1340.photobucket.com/albums/o736/Fleach/20150102_103002_zpsvfepxbrf.jpg[/img] OMG! [img width=310 height=235]http://i.cdn.turner.com/trutv/trutv.com/graphics/photogallery/jackson-off-the-record/culkin-young-gallery-060105.jpg[/img] Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: gbpxl on January 02, 2015, 11:10:35 AM Silent Service might be the least desirable NES cartridge. I've seen more of those than I have Super Mario Bros./Duck Hunts, RC Pro-Am, and Tennis
Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: Shadow Kisuragi on January 02, 2015, 11:21:54 AM It's a running joke on the site. There was a Craigslist posting a while back talking about how rare it was, and we ran with it.
Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: Zagnorch on January 02, 2015, 11:48:20 AM A very large box arrived at the house from NC, with both my wife's name and my name on it - [...] ...and then you open it? Hmm, mine seems bigger on the inside: [img width=700 height=393]https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-XwZNHcITDj0/VKG1vlRQmoI/AAAAAAAACfM/OsWWHgZz5Ek/w1598-h899-no/WP_20141225_002.jpg[/img] 'Lo and behold, Skylanders! This plugs in quite a few holes in our collection, and lets me get back on the Trap Team train since I had been missing quite a few elemental masters: [img width=700 height=393]https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-_Ot795hnp0M/VKG1vce0aBI/AAAAAAAACfE/JeUM6WYHCgg/w1598-h899-no/WP_20141225_003.jpg[/img] Did you get a replacement Swarm amongst that lot? Silent Service might be the least desirable NES cartridge. BLASPHEMER! Get thee behind me, Satan! Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: Shadow Kisuragi on January 02, 2015, 12:19:52 PM Nope, still haven't replaced my Swarm yet. Still pissed off that it shipped without a chip.
Title: Re: RFGeneration Secret Santa 2014!!!!!!! Post by: Ikariniku on February 04, 2015, 06:52:30 PM Finally got out a post on my RF Gen Christmas. Check out my reaction to the Secret and Not-So-Secret Santas here:
http://www.rfgeneration.com/forum/index.php?topic=14863.msg218677#msg218677 |