/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

KG of WA, didnt get a response from you on the last thread but I was wondering, is your WTB album on your FB still current?

SH of NSW, would you wear non-lolita clothes like a t-shirt or sweater? It probably isn't cold enough there at any point of the year for mittens, a scarf, or a hat, right?
>tfw I want to get you cute Canadian clothing and stuff but it's all meant for cold weather

KB from PA and MSC from Mexico, I've ordered your gifts, and they should be arriving soon. KB, one of yours is coming from overseas so I hope it'll get to me soon.

Here's to hoping that I'll be able to mail by the first week of December!

>>9265107
It is.

KB from Australia and CB from US, I already orderd your stuff! They should be here by mid December, so I'll be looking into express shipping so they get to you during the holiday season.

>>9265255
Not SH to totally irrelevant, but I'm from QLD and still wear those things because I am WEAK.

Some parts of NSW do get into the minus degrees though.

Reposting from last thread in case matches didn't see:
To JM from OK do you have any particular favourite pokemon or Bravely characters, and would secondhand brand be okay?
To DS from WA I've grabbed you some (what I hope are) staple accessories, I hope you like them.

And I'm sorry but your gifts could be late since I might have to wait to be back in my home country to ship them, but I'll use the fastest shipping possible if that's the case.

7423 came in the mail today. Thank you anon! Everything is so lovely and perfect and I sent a thank you letter in the mail already!

>>9265401
The first secret santa gift of the season!
What's that Kawaii Cafe thing, anon?

>>9265405
It's a little notebook!

>>9265292
CB from MS here, thanks so much! I'm so excited! Sorry that I wasn't very detailed on my wishlist. I wanted to just give a general overview of what I like and trust in my santa.

>>9265391
DS here, really don't mind if they're late, any gifts at all are fantastic. Would you be opposed to me writing you a thank you letter after the holidays?

>>9265401
THOSE ARE SOCKS? Sorry for the autistic caps but genuinely thought it was an edible doughnut

7415 here! Thank you so much, anon! I loved all the cute little notes on everything and I'm especially thankful for the AP shell necklace. I was considering buying one soon! I love everything!

Here's a full version with the packaging and cute notes: http://i.imgur.com/Z43Tn3a.jpg

>>9265452
Yes they are socks

Dumb question: were we supposed to get our cards matches yet? I only got my gifts matches.

>>9265456
We were supposed to get them some time this week I think but it's also Thanksgiving/Black Friday in the USA so the organizers are probably busy with family/work.

>>9265456
Not a dumb question anon. With the absence in mention from other gulls and Santa's helpers not posting about it in the thread, I don't think you're alone. Give them another couple of days or so.

>>9265453
Ooh I have those macaron earphones and I love them to bits!

>why am I SUSHI?
That is freaking adorable.

>>9265453
>>9265401
I'm guessing these are $10-15 tier gifts?

>mfw I realize mine are a lot more than this
Why do I always go over budget every year? I always get so worried when I see price appropriate trinkets because it looks like I didn't get them much at all but when I see it like this it looks perfectly fine?

>>9265465
Mine is the first one and the $20-$30 range

>>9265465
I was in the 50 range. The ap necklace is the bulk of the cost (nwt)

>>9265489
>>9265466
That's my bad. I'm not familiar with brand jewelry unless it's got the brand in big letters on it or something.

Well.. now I feel bad again because I definitely went over budget in the way of buying filler gifts.

>>9265496
Hey, don't feel bad, tis the season. You'll just make some seagulls day! I spnebt like $50+ in the 10-15 range and I'm so excited for my giftee to open it :)

>>9265497
I hope they'll like their gift! It's just painful on my wallet when I go over budget for three people and I've not even paid shipping to me yet or shipping to them. RIP wallet.

Santa, this is DS from PA and I know you asked about my dream Kotori UR/SR and they're the dancer UR (871) and the White Day SR!

>>9265496
For what its worth im going over my budget too but I dont mind. Getting stuff is cool but giving is the best part! Your giftees will love it, I'm sure.

ML from FL, AH from TX, and KG from WA, what sizes do you wear? And how do you feel about sweaters, scarves, etc? I just had a really cute idea for a filler gift and I want to make sure you guys are onboard with getting clothing.

>>9265401
Giftee here, sorry about the lack of candies.
>>9265453
Sorry for the black of umaibos.

Glad both of you enjoyed it!

>>9265534
Not any of the anons you're directing that question towards, but I am a floridafag and I can tell you that we get very few days of weather cold enough for sweaters, let alone scarves. sucks because both are so cute

>>9265534
Kg here! Size medium/small. It varies by brand. My bust is 35" if that is helpful.

BB from IL; what are your fave Pokemon and Animal Crossing characters?

>>9265534
>>9265619
>tfw the weather has ruined your Christmas dreams
I completely forgot about that. TX anon how's the weather down there for you? Last time I was down there for the winter it was pretty chilly but it's been a year.

I'm stressing out about my secret santas. I'm in the 50+ bracket and I bought them some brand accessories plus a bunch of cute filler stuff that adds up to well above the bracket, but i'm worried my gift will seem insubstantial because the brand accessories are so small.

>>9265730
I'm feeling those feels anon. I spent $40 on the one accessory alone.

BD from UK and BB from WV, it's me again!
I was wondering if it is okay to require signature on your secret santa package or if that would be inconvenient to you. I'm thinking about using a courier to get your gifts in before the end of december however unfortunately they don't have a non-signature option.

>>9265738
>>9265730
Same anons, i'm at around $150-$200 for my secret santas gift but it doesn't look very impressive because of the size. I was too worried about getting it wrong to order a dress for her, but now i'm regretting that ):

>>9265401
When we send the package, do we have to send out the code for each person ?

>>9265751
Instructions that came with the gist match email:


"We going to try out a tracking system this year. Please participate if you get on a potential whitelist next year.

· Include the match’s unique ID in or on the assigned gift somewhere
· When you receive your gift from your Santa, make sure save the number that came with it
· Post Pictures of the Gift(s) and the unique ID
· Or come January 15th, there’ll be a form for you to fill out and you’ll include the numbers of the gifts you did get to determine which gift it was and what price tier it was"

>>9265757
Fuck sorry, meant *gift match

>>9265739
BB here! That's fine since there's usually someone at my house to sign for things, so it wouldn't be an inconvenience.

>>9265757
What if you're an idiot-chan and sent your gift without including the id?

>>9265835
Hey I'm a dumb and used the wrong state to identify you, but this >>9265629 is for you.

>>9265739
BD from UK here, you go ahead, there's always someone in my house!

>>9265843
Definitely contact Santa with proof of purchase/mailing and give them your giftee's name/address and the ID number.

I'm glad someone posted the ID thing again because I forgot all about it and wouldn't have remembered until I went to get my giftee's addresses to mail their stuff.

I hope I get some sweet art again this year.

>>9265055
Thanks for creating the new thread OP! :)

>>9265463
sauce is nekozushi if you're interested

>>9265843
I'd say go with what >>9265925 has suggested and if you want, you can also post in the thread "XX from YY, I sent your package on ZZ and your ID is ####!"

>>9265851
Aah ok!
So for fave pokemon I have quite a few: Leafeon, Lilligant, Pumpkaboo, Goodra, Mismagius, Morelull, Stufful, Pyukumuku, Mimikyu, and Milotic.
As for animal crossing, my fave non-villagers are Isabelle, Lottie, and Celeste, and my fave villagers are Bob, Diana, Fauna, Merengue, Shep, Tiffany, and Zucker!

7431 reporting in

Thank you so much!! I was gonna try to hold off on opening them, but a torrent of not great news at work yesterday really bummed me out, so to see this waiting for me when I got home brought my spirits up. I'll probably play Sushi Go! tonight while I have people over. Unfortunately, the blind box was Chibiusa but it's still really cute.

Still on track to have my stuff sent out early December (mostly waiting on things from Etsy to ship to me). Did card assignments go out yet?

>>9266101
Congrats on getting your gift anon! Hope you feel better!

MSC from MX, just checking- Do you have your ears pierced/wear earrings? Wanna know wether to order some earrings I found for you!

>>9266101
No card assignments yet. It is a pretty busy week though.

>>9265925
>>9266029

Great, I emailed Seagull Santa. But also, ML for FL, your gift should have arrived on the 21st!

>>9266150
Sorry anon, do you mean ML of FL?

>>9266152
Whoops, yep that's what I meant. Holiday stress makes me idiot-chan

>>9266234
Lol it's all good, was just making sure ^^

>>9266132
Yep, I do!

KZ of PA. Just posting to let you know that I'm still thinking of you and collecting your stuff together.

Damn everyones gifts so far are super kawaii. My ss's gift has like no kawaii shit in it. I'm panicking.

I just went out black friday shopping and grabbed a bunch of filler from different places. Just waiting for my main gifts to arrive. Need to get resin tomorrow so I can finish the main gift for my one giftee.

>>9266574
No worries anon, as long as it's related to your matches' interest I'm sure it'll be fine! Don't feel obligated to get stuff for them, do it if you genuinely want to! Just make sure their gift is the value of the tier they have and don't grinch, that's really it lol

>>9266574
You realize all those gifts were sent by the same person, right?

>>9266505
Thanks for keeping in touch!! No rush!

>>9266670
You say that now, but come New Year's I might still be lounging around in my underwear eating saltines. Your package will be ready, but unsent on the counter. And you'll be wringing your hands, yet somehow still be able to spam /cgl/ with talks of grinches. But it's okay because we both live on the east coast, priority mail takes 1-3 business days, and I have until the 15th of January.

>>9266686
quality post

>>9266686
>mfw the only gifts I have on-hand already are four boxes of saltines.

>>9266686
lmao anon pls

>>9266686
>that feel when I genuinely really hope that I'm actually getting a box of saltines

Finishing up shopping for my gulls and am now filled with anxiety over if they'll like what I got them. Not going dangerously over-budget is difficult.

>>9266761
I don't know if I'm one of your gulls, but I'm sure I'm not the only one that'll love whatever I get!

MB from Australia, I've packed everything. I'll post it on Monday. It should arrive within a week. Would you like tracking?

I also wrote as many jokes as I could on the packaging.

>>9266781

>>9266782

>>9266781
>>9266782
>>9266783
This is so cute!

>>9266686
>>9266694
>>9266758
Gulls, get on my level. I'm making lolita salt shakers for my giftees.

>>9266782
>>9266783
Bless, anon.

>>9265255
SH from NSW here, yes non Lolita warm clothing is fine! The weather keeps on changing here, I was wearing a scarf even though it's nearly summer.

LT from Australia, should I send your gift to your current address before you move interstate?

>>9266830
I'm hoping HWC is going to reply to this hahaha like "I'm obviously the best thing to get in the mail" or something or rather like that.

>>9264495
Jm here! I am fine with snacks, but looking at your work I am also ok with a drawing. I said no to handmade because I worried about quality but your stuff looks cute. Dont worry too much about the physical size, I am sure the things you picked out are great.

TD from VA and AM from CA, I ordered all your main gifts yesterday! Just need to wait for them to come and get some cute cards!

HNC from Philly and Anais from Texas, please forgive me in advance as I am shite at anything that requires my hand to do things. I will try my best to wrap your gifts and make your letters decent but please have low expectations lol

BB from WV I am working on getting stuff for you? Is there any idol merch you already have/ don't want duplicates of?

>>9267263
whoops I did not mean to put that first question mark

>>9267263
Lets see, for Hanayo I already have the regular nendoroid, not the training outfit one, and the angelic angel mini nendoroid, as well as some rubber straps (which I don't mind getting extras of). I've also got the Kanako candy island figure, and as for AKB0048, if you can find it I'll take it! I already have some AKB stuff, but like the Hanayo straps, I don't mind getting extras!

ASH for CT, I wanted to get you one lolita accessory but make it up with your other interests, is this okay or are you wanting more accessories?

A little update for my giftees.

MC from CT - Waiting on your stuff to arrive. Working on art of your husbandos in the meantime.

MSL from CA - Working on your handmade gifts and waiting on your other items to arrive.

Otherwise I have a big box of goodies and filler.

Do you guys have snack preferences or allergies? Any flavors you love or hate etc?

DS from PA, SM from CA, an JM from Ontario, I probably should have asked this earlier but are you all fine with good condition used brand? I just want to make sure before I finish buying your gifts.

I'm one of the non-lolita-but-got-a-lolita secret santas and i just spent $200ish on AP shit for my anon
now i'm stressing out that it won't go with anything in her wardrobe, even though I picked non-print stuff in the colors she listed.
I wish AP let you print out giftcards instead of having to email them, it would've been so much easier.

a-at least the filler stuff i got them adds up to $50 if they don't like it

>>9267382
I'm sure they will appreciate it.

>>9267349
DS from PA here, I am totally fine with that!

>>9267310
ASH hear, that sounds awesome, don't stress! It is very nice you are putting so much thought into it, and any gift is a wonderful gift!

Sorry my info explosion was probably overwhelming, but I'm in it more to make people happy and have a crafting excuse desu.

>>9267382
Anon pls. Anyone who likes AP will be ecstatic getting $200 of burando even if it doesn't exactly match things they currently have.

>>9267382
No worries anon, you put a lot of money and thought into the gift, I'm sure she'll love it or at the very least appreciate it.

>>9265925
Contact me at fluorescentblue@hotmail.com.

Update:
Good news, I just got a new job and it pays really well. I will be able to cover everyone who did not have a Santa. So at this point in time everybody has been assigned a Santa.

Not so good news, Seagull Santa has not been answering my emails as of late, so I think they have been busy as well. So any emails you have sent them, I do not know of them. So resend any pertinent info to the email above.

Because of said job prep work and lack of contact from Seagull Santa, I had not been able to finish Card Matches on my own. I do not blame them nor do I blame myself. We started late this year and had to redo a few matches.

At this point, I think it would be better to treat them as Late Christmas/New Years Cards.

I deeply apologize for not getting anything out on time this year. I do not have a solid eta on the cards but I can estimate this upcoming week.

Let me know if you guys do not want to participate in cards this year.

As for the pictures of gifts, I am actively saving and cataloging them.

>>9267447
That's so nice of you Santa's Helper, thanks for your efforts and keeping us updated! And I think as long as gift assignments are sorted out, we should be okay in waiting for card matches. ^^

>>9266997
AM here, thank you so much! I am all fuzzy on the inside now.

KP of Illinois, just sending out the message that I'm ordering your gifts and just waiting to receive them. I'm hoping to also pick up a few other cute assortment of items besides the main ones that I got for you.

>>9267319
MSL here. Nothing too spicy, prefer fruit flavors, favorites are lychee and cola.

So excited for the handmade stuff!

>>9267349
SM from CA here; I don't mind at all! I know it's a challenge in and of itself just to find pieces for tall people like me to begin with, so I'm certainly not picky.

Just got my last main gift in the mail! Now all I need is a good bag for my $50+ giftee to put all her other gifts in, and I'll be all set to ship!

Amazon JP just shipped the main piece for my giftee, and their other presents should be arriving on Monday. I'm so damn excited gulls! I hope everything is ready to go so it arrives by Christmas.

>>9267524
Oh god, we need good bags too? When will it end?!

>>9267526
You don't have to, anon. It just works for me that one of my giftees' main gifts is a brand bag, and the other one's into character goods that appear on a lot of things like purses and totes and stuff.

>>9267447
Congrats, Helper!!
Seriously,it's alright about the cards though because this is like hellweek for 'Muricans so it's fine. Gift matches were sent out so that's all that matters, cards can wait.

SG from UK here, sorry I didn't reply in the last thread! Really, any kind of kanzashi is fine. As for colours, anything autumn/winter themed is great but if you can only find spring/summer themed things I don't mind at all! I prefer the old-fashioned kimonos over the cuter modern ones, if that helps.

JW from IL USA,
YL from AB Canada,
and The Crimson Caravan,
Don't think I've forgotten you. I'm still pretty busy with school finals and I'm working on your gifts. Since I'm sending my gifts from another country far from yours I'm pretty scared they will come a month or so late (it's a very busy time of the year).
I will give out your tracking codes individually when I ship your packages, please don't think you will be grinched.
Please contact me at my email as fast as you can: coolcglsanta@gmail.com

>>9267349
Jm here, I am ok with that!
>>9267526
Dont worry about what others are doing. You will just make yourself feel like shit.

>>9267696
No worries anon! I've just ordered some of your pressies but they're coming from Japan so I probably won't post your gift for a couple of weeks.

>>9267671
Coinciendentally I'm working at the post office so I really will be seeing this process at first hand. Lol

>>9267319
This is MC, I don't have any allergies. I usually like nuts or snacks like chex/trail mix and I'm fine with spicy stuff.

>>9267447
I'm glad you posted about the card situation, thanks for letting us know.

>tfw bought partner a gift
>it arrived and I want to keep it, it's so gorgeous.
What do?

>>9267885
Send it to your partner anyway, then buy it for yourself sometime in the future.

>>9267704
YL here! Sent.

>>9267447
Thanks for everything you do! It's pitiful about the cards though, no chances they're arriving overseas on time. I also picked up a giftee without Santa last week, I hope I'm still their Santa, right?

>>9267885
Send the original to your match and buy yourself a new one. This way you can send a gift on time and make sure your match has one and during that time if you decide you don't need it, congrats, you saved yourself some money. If you do go forth with buying, treat yoself for the holidays and enjoy it!

Would it be too mean to send a decoy package and then send the real package the next day?

>>9268012
If you do fill it with saltines

>>9266781
Oh man i love jokes.

>>9267696
Hey SG from UK! Do you have any snacks or things you'd like from the US? I also have some Japanese candy I'll throw in, but wanted to see if you had any across the pond faves ^^

>>9263835
I'm actually moving to Adelaide, but I'll be your friend.

>>9264068
>>9264823
>>9266837

I have just moved and settled in, I'll be emailing Seagull Santa with my new address, of course I realise it is very last minute, but please let me know if you have been able to send it to my previous or new address.

S.M. from Spain, your gifts are on the way!!

Finally! I've bought the very last item for my very last Secret Santa! It was a bit of a risk, cus I went to a local jfash store (I'm lucky enough to have a legit one here in Cali) and told them about the styles and brands my match was interested in. They helped me pick a cute bag that matched the style of her preferred brands, despite not matching any explicit thing on her wishlist. D: I really hope my match doesn't hate it…

>dream my Santa sends me pic related
>i am not even a lolita

if i had the $$ to spare, i would benevolently troll the fuck out of my giftees. >>9268012 has the right idea.

KB from CA, I'm dropping your package off today.

Sorry it's taking so long SH Larper and SG Crafter from the UK. I'm looking around to see if I can get any unique stuff that isn't overpriced touristy crap. By the way, do you prefer sweet or savoury snacks? Are things containing nuts and spices okay?

>>9268256
Sorry for taking so long to reply, I was out all day.
I'm vegetarian and not a huge fan of American chocolate, but I'll try anything else! I haven't had many American sweets before so I don't really know what to ask for. I trust your judgement though.
>>9268805
SG here! I prefer sweet snacks but savoury ones are fine too, and nuts aren't a problem. I don't like anything hot, but I love Christmas spices like cinnamon! And I don't mind waiting for my gift, so don't worry if you end up sending it late.

>check package status saturday
>out for delivery
>excellent

>check today
>delayed/status not updated

ugghhhhhh.

>>9268935
If you are sending internationally, in my country sometimes "delievered to the post office" somehow gets that update in foreign tracking services. Maybe that's the case?

>>9268950
nah, it's going to CA from NY.

Just want to check in that I have :

SM from CA
HNC from PA
TCC from NV
ERD from IL

I'm working on getting your things together, just wanted to make sure you guys weren't getting iffy on getting grinched by anyone /

>>9268686
Eep! I'm so excited!

XYZ from ON
LSB from NL
VK from Russia
JS from CA
JD from GA

Do any of you gulls like Sherlock?

>>9269292
JS here. Watched all the seasons so far (and enjoyed them) but I wouldn't call myself a huge fan.

CL from ON, Canada, is it okay if I send your gift in two packages? The first thing I ordered should be here soon so I can package everything and send it (+ what I bought irl) but the second won't be here until late dec I'm fairly certain now. I don't want to make you wait long past Christmas for your gift so if I send the bulk first and the last small thing second, would that be alright? The first package would fill the price bracket, but I'm still determined to get the late present to you.

>all these polite Santas double-checking with their giftees to ensure a good-enough outcome
>mfw i just do what feels right and hope for the best

>>9269410
CL here, you're such a thoughtful secret santa and you're amazing. If you don't mind paying for shipping something to me twice I'm totes okay with you sending 2 separate packages. I guess just make sure to somehow let me know both packages came from you since I have 2 secret santas.

>>9269410
also, not sure if Santa's helper told you, but I put the wrong postal code in my application. I gave M3J2V1 but it should be M4A2K7. Thank you <3

I just realized I never replied to the santa check email but I still received matches. Does that mean I'm still good? Just getting kind of worried that I haven't seen myself mentioned in any threads so far

>>9269652
You should be, try posting your initials and location and if your match is lurking they should respond and if not, contact Santa's staff

>>9269630
No I dont believe I was informed but thanks for letting me know!

>>9266781
>>9266782
>>9266783
It's been posted! It should arrive within a week. MB if you want the tracking number please drop your email.

SM from CA, I posted your thing...but it says it's delayed in your area. ;_; I'm not sure what that means, so keep an eye out? (Shouldn't have shipped before the holiday ugghhhh)

>>9270400
well, I just received a package just now! Haven't opened it just yet, but it's got a picture of a seagull drawn on it. It says it was shipped on the 22nd; could it be from you?

>>9269874
always good.

>>9269292
JD here, I watched it a while ago, but I'm not as into it these days.

>>9269196
I misplaced the receipt with the tracking number but it said by Thursday.

>>9270570
Emailed!

>>9270539
Yes!! Thank goodness.

>>9268935
Give it till tomorrow. It usually means they slacked off and will deliver the next day.

LM from Mexico, JF from NC and EM from the UK! Your gifts are all on their way!

VK from Russia, yours is going to take a little longer but hopefully it's worth it! I'm just waiting on one last item and then I'll pack 'em up real nice.

>>9269292
VK here. Well, I liked the show but I dislike everything about that superwholock fandom stuff, sry.

>>9270713
Oh awesome! I'm so excited to get my first gift of the event!


So far my order with everyone's gifts is currently on the way to me and I still have to wrap everything and resend them out. I didn't think I'd buy so much so it looks like I'll have to either get some big bubble mailers or go for flat rate boxes but at least I can draw dumb designs on the boxes.

>>9270713
No problem, mate! I'm ready for loong waiting, Russian post really sucks during winter holidays since our country is so big and we love sending huge packages to our family members in other cities.
your VK.

>>9265534
ML from FL here. Size small most likely.

>>9266150
>>9266150
Yes I got it! I love both accessories. They go with my wardrobe themes so well!

I had to go on a trip for Thanksgiving and couldn't take a picture right away, but here it is! What was the unique ID that was in your e-mail for me? I don't want you to get marked as a grinch.

>>9270669
I finally opened my package!!! Thank you so so much, I love everything inside! I was so worried that I wasn't specific enough with my general fashion taste and whatnot, but you nailed it! I'm so happy, anon!
(for the record, the gift # is 715, if it's not that visible in the pic)

>>9265534
>AH from TX
I'm around an XS-S!!! My bust is 34" but I wear a binder frequently. I love scarves though, I don't have enough. I can always use more clothes!

>>9265636
Right now it's okay! It's just kind of tolerable chill but not too cold. We're about to get down into the 40s which is definitely cooler for us. We get ice/snow at times! It gets pretty cold even for Texas.

Just giving an update to my giftees
EM from UK, I am having your gift shipped directly to you, and the seller is going to put the ID number in the gift. I'm still going to send you a card though, so you can expect that in the mail soon too!
SH from Australia, I have your items collected and will be shipping your gift probably on the weekend!
GR from IL and CD from UK, your gifts are in transit from Japan, and should be here in about a week. I'll mail them as soon as I get them though!
ASH from CT, I have most of your gift coming in the same package, but I'm still looking for one more item for you, so hopefully by the end of the week I'll have it all ordered.
>holy shit shopping for other people is so fun

>>9270884
That card is glorious.

>>9270936
>holy shit shopping for other people is so fun
It really is. That's why I love this event.

JM, NS from Canada, and KB from the US.
Your gifts have all been ordered, just waiting for them to arrive to my shopping service before I can receive them and mail them off.

YL from Canada, I'm counting down the hours on the current auction I have on Y!J. Hopefully I'm successful, otherwise I'll have to keep looking for your gift.

Seagulls that have LT from VIC (now SA temporarily), Australia, I have emailed Santa Helper a few days ago, hopefully they have emailed you with my updated postal details if you decide to post to my new address.

NS from Canada: just waiting on your "big" gift to come in the mail.

XYZ also from Canada: your main present arrived yesterday!

Both packages should be out by early next week, I'm doing a little bit of crafting and doodling to get your stocking fillers finished up in the meantime.

>>9270884
so glad you like it!!!

>>9271050
>counting down the hours on the current auction I have on Y!J
I bet it's awesome. No worried if you don't get it, I don't mind a late gift. It's like Christmas gets extended.

Almost all of my orders are in and I'm so pleased with all of this brand I've got piled up. Just waiting on one more gift until I can ship out.

>first package with some stocking stuffers arrives

KM of NV, ED of IL, MO of AZ, and JS of CA, you may perhaps expect your gifts to be shipped out around the second week of December. waiting on more ~stuff~

BB of WV and BF of NM, I'll be getting your things this weekend and mailing them out on Monday!

Hey, it's MR from WV. Not sure if my santa will see this but I will probably be out of town from the 17-23 of December and usually the postman leaves mail on the porch. If you could wait until after (or before!) to send, I'd be so happy. Thanks!

SH from Australia, RS from Finland, KM from NV, ED from IL, and EC from New Zealand, I am posting your gifts after work tomorrow. Just need to finish wrapping.

>>9270822
Yay! I'm so glad.
3115

Still waiting on one thing to ship and another to actually arrive (Amazon lied to me) then I can send everything out. Might send the gifts I do have finished this weekend, and ship the last one when the final item gets here. It's really bumming me out; I bought the thing over 10 days ago and I get holidays and all but I am an impatient gull. My cards finally printed, but either the printer printed them too dark or I messed up white balancing the photo but they'll do.

As anyone gotten emails on card assignments yet?

>gift has been delivered for 2 days
>not posted on the thread yet

>>9272106
Ouch, that sucks anon. I hope your giftee opens it soon!

>>9272106
>haven't seen or heard anything from my gifter since the first thread
>getting a little nervous

Hopefully everything is going good for them... Either way, I'm just waiting on one more thing to arrive for my giftee, so that's good.

ML from FL and BF from NM, your gifts are just about ready to ship! I'm waiting to get paid on Friday before I ship, though.

SG from Israel, VK from Russia, and A from Singapore, don't expect your stuff before Christmas. I have about half of each of your gifts but the rest is stuck in postal hell, and I have no idea when anything will actually arrive. I'm really sorry, but there's not much I can do about it right now, and if I send what I have so far it'll be pretty underwhelming, since the nicer stuff's in the mail.

ED from IL, I just shipped your gift today. It should arrive December 3rd.

LM from Mexico and TCC from NV, your things have been ordered and I'll ship them out as soon as I get them!

ML from OH and DS from PA, the main parts of your gifts came in today!!! However Im still waiting on some small items from Aliexpress. If they don't come in before the 15th or so I'll just forget about em for the sake of getting stuff to you faster. Also....are either of you allergic to cats? I have your stuff stashed in a closed bag but it's possible her fur/dander has got on it still. Ill work something out if either of you are!
Also, ML i asked this before but idk if you saw it. Do you mind if clothes/accesories are made from animal products (leather, rabbit fur, etc)? I ordered a backup gift just in case you do mind so don't worry!

>>9272671
DS from PA here-- I am not allergic to cats!

soooo are the card assignments not happening or ?

>>9271512
>BF of NM
Das me! Looking forward to it!

>Tfw package is arriving today
>concerned giftie will hate it everything though I included tons of additional stuff outside of the main gift
>want to send additional gifts

>>9272761
>Tfw shipped packages out the other day and am suddenly getting really worried.
>Got my main giftee an AatP jsk that goes perfectly with her wishlist.
>Didn't want to go too over on my $10-15 bracket like I did last year, so they all got essentially the same small package but with the items inside varied to suit them.

I feel like I've committed a horrible faux pas.

>>9271583
SENT! Australia post says about 16 days for international, about a week for local.
I hope you all enjoy and that i didn't mess up the parcels.

Came today. Love it. Its great. So excited for the cookie cutter I screamed.
Thanks so much Secret Santa. Love it.

>>9272931
Also I really loved the dog tape, where did you get it?

>>9272671
ML here, I'm not allergic and I don't mind any materials! I'm sorry I didn't see your post before! Thanks so much!

>>9272687
please see >>9267447

>>9272787
As long as it's not super cheap crap and it's within their interests, I'm sure it'll be fine anon!

>>9272931
> strawberry pepero
nice taste

>>9272931
>>9272939
I'm glad you like it!
The dog tape was from hawberries. Currently they're sold out but there's a chance that they'll be restocked again in the future. http://www.hawberries.com/store/p77/tape-dogs

>>9272961
Double coated pepero > strawberry pocky, anyday
Pocky's overrated anyway
Slams the rhyme button

YC from IN, I know we've been emailing but I wanted to let you know that I'm waiting on the last parts of your package and they should be arriving by next Saturday. I couldn't find what I originally wanted to get you but I did get other items that will match your wardrobe nicely!

MC from CT: Just waiting on one more of your items to arrive in the mail!

MSL from CA: Have everything for you! I'm just waiting for resin on your gift to finish curing up and I'll be packaging up and sending it out probably by early next week. I want to give it a little extra time so it's fully cured.

>>9269292
xyz, nope sorry!

oops double post

>>9271071
xyz here, looking forward to the crafts a lot! :D

>>9270607
I got it! and immediately opened it because what is patience.
Everything is lovely, thank you so much! I'm really glad to have more accessories and the dress is so cute.

>>9273968
I'm so glad you like everything!

>>9270713
>>9272602
oh my godddddddddddddddd!! thank you soo much!!!!

>MC of GA
>DS of WA
>EK of NY

Your stuff should be arriving at my house today or tomorrow (depending on when the mail truck left this morning) and after I sort through everything and wrap it all, I'll have them sent out! You should get your gifts sometime next week but I'll let you all know when it's been shipped out!

AdW from LA, I'm waiting on one more thing to arrive in the mail. I'll be able to mail your package out in the next two weeks whenever it arrives!

LD from Ontario, what kinds of pastels do you like? I'm picking out the final things for you gift and I want to make sure the colors are something you'd actually like!

KH from Nova Scotia and JM from California.

I just got back from the post office. Your packages are on their way and should arrive within 2 weeks!

I also have tracking so I guess I'll give that to seagull santa to give to you guys? Or just e-mail be at the one I put in the name field and I can give it to you that way as well.

JM, I accidentally wrote KH's items on the customs declaration but I promise your items are in that box. It was such a cluster-cuss and I blanked out while filing that part and didn't realize it until I got back to work.

>>9274371
>mfw everything arrives, looks great, and I go to start wrapping and can't find a single tape dispenser in the entire house

>>9274611
staple

>>9274612
You filthy heathen.

>>9274389
I really can't wait for this! thank you so much anon, I'm really excited to receive this

The post office I went to only took cash and checks and Paypal yells at me when I try to make a shipping label so I could only use Click N Ship which doesn't mail first class. Yaaayyy
Your package is shipped, ML from FL, but unfortunately, BF from NM, it'll be on like Monday that I can ship yours.

>>9274514
omg corky i want you as my secret santa

This time of year brings out the best and the worst in me. Hope my giftees like them!

>>9274611
Omfg this. I literally bought a big thing of tape so I can start wrapping all my presents but it's up and vanished

ERD from IL and KM from NV, I totally thought I was going to have your stuff shipped out by now but I found some more cute stuff that should be in tomorrow. Sorry for the wait! I'm going to box them up cute and will post a pic of the Christmas boxes before packing them in shipping boxes.

JS from Quebec the last of your presents just got here so I'm rushing to get packing materials so I can ship it first thing in the morning. Here's to hoping it makes it by Christmas

>>9274864
Goddamnit the thumbnail wasn't enough to help me avoid those IDs

>>9274902
Everyone needs a little Pixyteri Christmas cheer. She's got candycanes and all!

Also I realized I printed my cards backwards so sorry to my giftees! They'll open backwards I guess?

>>9274907
>Please anon, my eyes have been burned too much over the years.
Nah but seriously those are hilarious, great idea anon.

Also Anais from Texas and HNC Philly, I think someone has been jacking mail from me and my neighbors but I have most of your main gifts already wrapped and ready. I'll update you guys if I find out anything and try to ship out before Christmas!

>>9274405
Hi! Is it LD from Toronto? I like all pastels, no preference for any color. I love to be surprised!

>>9274946
If it's the right LD I am a pale brunette if that helps with color selection

AC from NY, I have a whole list of where to buy your stuff, I'm just waiting on my juicy paycheck this Thursday so I can run out and send you your package asap! I'm sending from Canada, so it shouldn't take too long, we're a couple hours drive away from one another with fast shipping. Hopefully it'll be there for Christmas!

>>9274919
Thanks for the update! Also wow with the mail theft! What????

>>9274950
thanks for the update anon <3

>>9275103
whoops. that's the wrong image. enjoy a picture of our first kitty, Gypsy.

>>9274371
>MC of GA
>DS of WA
Your packages are ready to be shipped out tomorrow! MC you have Priority 1-3 Day and DS you have First Class 2-5 Day.

>EK of NY
Your gifts are wrapped and everything is ready to ship but I don't have anymore room in my rural mailbox because yours is super bulky so I'm going to mail it out Monday! I'm thinking you'll have Priority Mail as well but I'll let you know Monday!

>>9274993
Yeah, it's not like "oh no they stole my package" it's like everything, bills, spam mail, and all that. Like why lol. There one family that lives on the second floor and they're total bros that get cheap shit from eBay like we do all the time so we look out for each other's packages. I got one package today but no letters at all, even for my neighbors. We're gonna ask the postman if we see him tomorrow and see why our mailbox has been completely empty for the past two days. Thanks for understanding, I'll update once I find what the heck is going on.

>>9275105
Your kitty is precious. Here are my two kitties that are beautiful with your kitty

MR from WV and VK from Russia I just shipped both your gifts!
MR you should be getting yours in 3-4 days and VK I was told your gift should get to you in 7-14 days.

My SS has already sent out my gift but I'm still waiting on part of my giftee's gift. The tracking said it could arrive on January 6th at the latest and December 15th at the earliest. I should have ordered from somewhere with faster shipping options. JF from NC I'm sorry it's taking a while!!

>>9275785
>JF from NC I'm sorry it's taking a while!!
It's totally fine! The fun of this for me is going ridiculously over budget for a $10-15 tier gift and waiting for their reactions so waiting for my own gifts is no problem.

I'm just really curious as to what it could possibly be!

>>9274780
Thank you!

>>9275123
This is my black baby Maru.

>>9275910
God have mercy that's a cute negroneko <3

Should someone else take over or start a new card exchange? There hasn't been any news in over a week and I emailed the organizers but didn't get a reply.
>panic setting in

>>9276150
My only day off a week is tomorrow so I'll be on that. I underestimated how much physically work I'd be doing. Everything is set, all that's left is to pair people without worrying about duplicate assignments.

Thing I learned about the USPS that will hopefully make shipping your packages easier.

BARCODES!!!! Don't tape over them, don't block them. Pay for printing online or take your package to the post office and have them slap that label on there. Your package will be handled faster especially during the holiday season.

We toss your packages like a basketball so make sure you pack it well.

>>9276181
>We toss your packages like a basketball so make sure you pack it well.
I bubble wrapped the heck out of my gifts for this very reason. Bubble mailers are your friend but an extra layer of it goes a long way.

IH from CT and EN from IN, your gifts are on their way to me! I'm including something handmade for each of you, hopefully they're to your liking.

KS from NZ! I'm sorry it's taking long because I live in a middle of absolutely nowhere but I will get some filling stuff and shipping box tomorrow so I'm able to ship Wednesday (Tuesday is a national holiday unfortunately). If you want a tracking number just leave a throw away and I will email it to you.

>>9275796
>going ridiculously over budget for a $10-15 tier gift
And now that I have a job, if we do this for Valentines/White Day, I'm going to go crazy on someone and just bombard them with a box of chocolates and husbando merch. God help them if they love Yuri on Ice!! too.

I didn't realise that Lolita stores send out items before you pay the invoice so now my giftees are getting twice as much brand as planned... hopefully makes up for the packages not arriving by Christmas lol

>>9275556
MR here! so excited!

ML from FL, AH from TX, KG from WA, IH from CT and JG from IL. I'm heading to Georgia almost as soon as I get back from Japan so I'll be sending your gifts Dec 30th-Jan 1st. Doing the fastest shipping possible that isn't overnight so that you can all get your gifts before Jan 15th. I'll be updating with photos of your boxes before they ship so don't worry about being grinched!

>>9268805
SH here, spices or ground nuts are fine, I'm not great with whole nuts though. I prefer sweet to savoury. Sorry to take so long to reply.

>>9277122
You're so sweet! Thank you so much.

TCC from NV, I've packaged your gift. I'll send it out this week. LM from Mexico, I've made something and the last of what I've ordered for you should arrive this week as well. I don't know if the post is quick enough for you to get it by Christmas, but I can sen you the tracking number once I send it.

>>9276728
That's absolutely fine! I'll reply again with a throwaway on Wednesday.

NS from Canada, I will be posting your gift tomorrow after work. Hopefully I get to the post-office in time.

JM and YL from Canada, and KB form the US, your gifts have all arrived at my SS, and so once I have received them (possibly a fortnight from day), I'll be able to wrap them up and send them off on your way!

I'm not looking forward to going to the post-office. Postage is always so dear. But I do hope you all enjoy the gifts I have purchased for you!

>>9275108
>EK of NY
I've just printed shipping for your package! Um.. every time I put in your address USPS corrected it "Long Island City" so I just left it that way. If something happens and it's redirected back to me then I'll just figure something out with you/Santa Helper to make sure you get your gifts.

I've sent it out via First Class 2-5 day so you should get it this week and I'm sending Santa's Helper your tracking now!

MR from WV.

MO, I received your gift and just oh my god. THANK YOU SO MUCH, YOU ARE AMAZING. These are perfect for me, this bag was even on my wishlist. You are a dream.

>>9277965
Such cute gifts!

BF from NC I got your package! I was considering waiting until christmas to open it but i couldnt help my curiosity i had to open it. Thank you soooo much I love everything! I've actually been needing a new umbrella and it looks like it might rain today I'm excited to use this one.

>>9278059
Also my cat seems to be enjoying the cute wrapping paper too

>6 days since my gift has been delivered
>STILL not posted

I-I hope it's just that my giftee is waiting for Christmas to open it.... I'm very worried, though. EM from the UK, if you're reading this please respond.

>>9278059
>>9278060
You're so welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed everything and I'm glad you like the umbrella! I opened it to make sure it worked before I sent it and then spent 15 minutes trying to figure out how to fasten the snap again. It's witchcraft or something.

>that cat though
So cute! I'm allergic so have a photo of my dog instead who's currently laying on my legs right now.

>>9276802
Oh shit, we do this on Valentine's/white day, too? I've never noticed…

> usps says package out for delivery
> already recieved todays mail
> no package
come ooon

>>9274780
>>9275900
I forgot the package. I lost my debit card on Friday and was so fixated on getting a replacement today that I forgot about mailing it entirely. I will ship your package tomorrow, BF from NM.
And I forgot to give you your tracking number, ML from FL, but that's cool because you already have it but I'm very paranoid about what's happened to your contents
I'm so proud to be your Dumbass of the Year

I got my gift! In love with everything and I can't wait to make stuff with the bento pieces.
id is 4923 if you can't read it. Now I wanna send a thank you card.

>>9278131
It really depends on if someone steps up to organize it. We had one last year on White Day because it was too close to Valentines to do anything and anons who missed Secret Santa wanted an event. I didn't participate in it because I was broke after Secret Santa but I want to this time around since now I have the money.

>>9278206
I'm glad you like everything! I didn't think it would be delivered until tomorrow so this was a pleasant surprise. I'm glad you like the hairband is well because I wasn't sure if you'd be able to use it or not given your preferences but I had ordered a fukubukuro item from a lolita shop for each of my three giftees and this was the closest one to what you had listed.

>>9277965
holy shit this is amazing

brb buying more stocking fillers because my gifts are nowhere near as good

7139 I got my gift! I love everything and you really thought about my wishlist! I have a Lolita meet next weekend so I'm going to do my best to incorporate the unicorn pin in my coord! Thank you again anon!

>>9274872
Okay all together and will ship tomorrow! Just have to double box these and get them to the post office.

AR from FL, EN from IN, and MSL from CA, I shipped stuff last night/this morning! Sent Neon Elf the shipping info, should arrive before the weekend!
>Stressing about sending the wrong gifts to the wrong gulls by accident
>Stressing about them hating everything
>Stressing about things breaking in transit
I-it'll be okay, right?

>>9278182
I got the package! Thank you so much for the purse! I didn't have a smaller pink bag for outfits. I am totally going to use that mask tonight.

Just in case it's difficult to read, the unique ID is 2931.

Thanks again Santa!

>>9268922
>>9277133
Great! I'll be out later today to buy the candies and other edible stuff for your presents and hopefully I'll be sending them both out in a few days. Just letting you know in advance that everything is vegetarian, and I'll try my best to translate ingredients if they aren't in English.

DS from PA, do you happen to have your ears pierced?

>>9277122
>AH from TX
No worries anon! I'll keep an eye out around that time!

>>9278059
how much do u want for that gift id and that card

MO from AZ, do you have any allergies? Do you collect figures or any anime merch?

Your gift might be slightly late as I'm waiting on something from y!a and need to buy the rest, but it's coming!

>>9278751
>mfw I see this and suddenly remember the bag of face masks and a unicorn lipgloss I bought for my SS
Aw shit, how did I forget that? That's the first thing of gifts I bought too. I guess I'll give them to my friends and mom and sister as stocking stuffers.

>>9278740
That's me right now, I am so worried that my giftees will hate it but whatever, all are in transit to me right now

Non-international cards are mostly finished. I'll send those out first. Let me know if I made a mistake.

There have also been some address changes I've not made to the database yet so I will email you individually if it pertains to your assignment. Otherwise. Thank you all for being patient.

>>9279179
address changes that have not been reflected in the Cards. Gifts addresses are all ok and correct as of this point.

KH from Nova Scotia

Your package is out for delivery today!

JM from California, your packages estimated arrival is still the 12th. No big news yet.

>>9274841
d-do I know you?

>>9279222
I got it this morning! I'll probably wait until Christmas to open it though to keep the festive mood.

Also it turns out we're swapping gifts with eachother it seems! The bigger item I ordered online for you still hasn't come but I suspect it should be here in time for you to get your gift before the grinch check so I'm not too concerned.

>>9279278
haha oh sweet! Secret Santa buds!
I'm so glad you safely got the package.

No rush on my package, I'm sure it's going to be worth the wait :D

And a reminder that my postal code was wrong, neon elf said they messaged you but just to be safe it's not M3J2V1, it's M4A2K7.

>>9279179
Is it normal to have three card listings to not have names?? They're listed as simply 0 and I don't want people to send the cards back.

I also got a card and giftee, so would it be okay to send both with them or nah.

Now that some of the card assignments have been sent out, does anyone have cute ones saved from previous years? This is my first /cgl/ secret santa, and I want to make sure I'm doing enough for my card

Would it be tasteless to send out discount coupons to my shop for giftees and card assignments?

One of my card matches is also one of my giftees! I guess they really likes pairing me with her cus same husbando? Regardless, she was my fave to shop for b/c of it, so I'm super excited to send two things her way!

>>9278751
>>9278740
Hooray! Thanks, guys!
BF from NM, your package has been shipped.

>>9279348
Same. I have no idea how to do the card assignments versus the giftees. I don't want to be a grinch.

>tfw all your card matches have the same style and interests as you
Bless you Santa anon

>>9279179
All the card-ees I have after the third just have "0" in the name field...

>>9279366
Same here. One of my card people was also my giftee so I just sent Santa Helper an email asking if it was alright to skip them because I had already included a custom card with their gift thinking card matches wouldn't go out this year.

>>9279316
email me and I'll trouble shoot. I did not have time to make a new email template for cards so I used the one that was for the gifts.

>>9279348
Well a greeting card with a note is good enough I think. Whether you want to go all out with decorating the card is up to you.


>>9278059 's card is an great example.

>>9279400
If you are from the US there should still be someone you can switch out with.

>>9279446
I am! I sent a reply to your email an hour or so ago about the situation and I'd love a swap if you have one available.

>>9277965
I'm really glad you like it!

>>9278953
I'm allergic to peanuts. I do collect figures but i dont have very much of other types of anime merch, I'd be happy with anything though! Some anime that i like are Hunter x Hunter, Hibike! Euphonium, Yuri on ice, Cardcaptor Sakura and Evangelion.

>>9278182
>BF from NM
You are entirely okay. I'm trying to ship mine out too!! Thank you for updates :)

>>9279366
Who is the husbando?

>>9279514
Seto Kaiba ayy

I'm thinking of adding in some sheet masks to my gifts as stocking stuffers, will there be any issue with shipping them overseas? To Australia specifically.

>>9278808
Yes!

>>9279739
Ausfag here. As long as they are packaged sheets and not opened or damaged in anyway that would leak then it should be fine.

Only issue with our customs is sending fresh fruit, seeds, etc. Exceptions to this are preserved fruit for example in plastic packaging like 7d mango.

Basically anything that is food that isn't "packaged" is a no no. So I'd say you're safe.

>>9279366
>>9279525
AYYYY

um i didnt receive a card match email

>>9279809
oh nvm didnt read helper's post

>>9279390
Same

>>9279804
futsukushii

>>9279739
I thought I might do that too with the ones I bought but forgot to send out. Just gotta slap on some extra stamps.

>>9266101
Sushi Go is one of my favourite pick up and play games (ie: in situations where people you are playing with don't want to learn any long rules etc).

There is a soy sauce promo card set you can get that makes the game better. There used to be a place you can buy it for $5 including shipping, but they're out of stock. If you're interested you could contact gamewright directly.

https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/165802/sushi-go-soy-sauce-promo

>>9272931
That White Rabbit candy was my long since departed grandfather's favourite candy. Brings back lovely memories. I had forgotten about it!

new thread >>9280420

>>9280421
This one hasn't saged yet...

>>9280427
I think as soon as it reaches 300 replies doesn't it start auto-saging?

>>9280465
nope, 310

you will know it hit autosage when the number of posts is displayed in italics

KP from IL and KB from AU , I had everything in place and was waiting on a gift to pack each in, but then I had to visit my grandpa before he died. So packages straight from ebay. Sorry guys.

Are people expecting store-bought cards or handmade?

would it be weird or cute to include my cosplay card in the package?

>>9280686
>>9283477
We've got a new thread >>9280421