Originally Posted by
Points Scrounger
For you veteran participants: did you buy stuff during the year in anticipation, even though there was no "guarantee" of a swap this year until November?
No I dont. I try to buy things specific to the individual. One year I had to ask for more tips! Also the two times I have been assigned to people with pets I sent the pets a little something in addition to their gifts. There isn't any way for me to pre-shop without knowing my target.