OFFICIAL 2021 Flyertalk Secret Santa Extravaganza Thread!
#61
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Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Either at the shooting range or anywhere good beer can be found...
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Geez, and I thought I started shopping early! I have presents for 3 of my 5 recipients ordered, but none of them would've arrived this early.
#62
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Tokyo
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I have basically decided what to get. Now just trying to figure out the hurdles of international shipping.....
#63
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: Austin, TX
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Looks like you're in Japan so this probably won't help, but for any USA based flks shipping out of the country I've had great luch with the flat rate boxes from USPS.
#64
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Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Milton, GA USA
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Posts: 19,031
Ok, anyone else willing to switch Santa assignment? I can use two more!
#65
Join Date: Sep 2015
Programs: Flying Blue, Miles & Smiles
Posts: 465
I know for some countries (Aus included), there are parcel comparison websites for who can import into those countries like https://au.interparcel.com.
You need to be wary of De Minims for gifts for the receiving country. For the US it is 800USD. Australia - 1,000AUD. Japan - about 70USD. Philippines, 200USD, etc. Anything declared over that value will be dutiable and taxable.
When you write the invoice or declare the contents you simply put the value below that.
Last edited by ahopkins767; Nov 17, 2021 at 2:28 am
#67
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: OH
Programs: AA Lifetime Plat, Marriot Lifetime Gold
Posts: 9,523
3.5 of 5 gifts are shipped! For one or two of my giftees, I was unable to include a note with shipping, so if you get a random gift, post it here and you can learn if it was from one of us!
Other gifts are ordered and I should receive them in the next week or so and then get them shipped out. Thanks to everyone for good descriptions.
I love this event every year! Thanks @wharvey for the many years of joy
Other gifts are ordered and I should receive them in the next week or so and then get them shipped out. Thanks to everyone for good descriptions.
I love this event every year! Thanks @wharvey for the many years of joy
#68
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Toledo, OH
Programs: Delta DM & MM, Hilton DM, Marriott gold, Hyatt Globalist, Alaska 75K, Wyndham Diamond,
Posts: 15,391
Received some nice gifts from Kipper today.
Some dried tuna flakes for the Kitty's that they both lvoed. A hiking log book, an assortment of flavored coffee and an awesome cookbook with recipes for one. I've been searching all over for a single stuffed pepper recipe and there is a recipe for one that I can't wait to try this weekend.
Some dried tuna flakes for the Kitty's that they both lvoed. A hiking log book, an assortment of flavored coffee and an awesome cookbook with recipes for one. I've been searching all over for a single stuffed pepper recipe and there is a recipe for one that I can't wait to try this weekend.
#69
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Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Either at the shooting range or anywhere good beer can be found...
Posts: 50,972
Received some nice gifts from Kipper today.
Some dried tuna flakes for the Kitty's that they both lvoed. A hiking log book, an assortment of flavored coffee and an awesome cookbook with recipes for one. I've been searching all over for a single stuffed pepper recipe and there is a recipe for one that I can't wait to try this weekend.
Some dried tuna flakes for the Kitty's that they both lvoed. A hiking log book, an assortment of flavored coffee and an awesome cookbook with recipes for one. I've been searching all over for a single stuffed pepper recipe and there is a recipe for one that I can't wait to try this weekend.
Like my note said, I take no responsibility for the one coffee. It just seemed so interesting. Please let me know how it is! Also, let me know how you like the stuffed pepper! You may need to send that recipe to me.
#70
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Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Either at the shooting range or anywhere good beer can be found...
Posts: 50,972
3.5 of 5 gifts are shipped! For one or two of my giftees, I was unable to include a note with shipping, so if you get a random gift, post it here and you can learn if it was from one of us!
Other gifts are ordered and I should receive them in the next week or so and then get them shipped out. Thanks to everyone for good descriptions.
I love this event every year! Thanks @wharvey for the many years of joy
Other gifts are ordered and I should receive them in the next week or so and then get them shipped out. Thanks to everyone for good descriptions.
I love this event every year! Thanks @wharvey for the many years of joy
This goes back to how it's always helpful when people post that they received gifts.
#71
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Toledo, OH
Programs: Delta DM & MM, Hilton DM, Marriott gold, Hyatt Globalist, Alaska 75K, Wyndham Diamond,
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LOL, I found an old Santa Paws PM that indicated one of the kitties liked dried tuna flakes.
Like my note said, I take no responsibility for the one coffee. It just seemed so interesting. Please let me know how it is! Also, let me know how you like the stuffed pepper! You may need to send that recipe to me.
Like my note said, I take no responsibility for the one coffee. It just seemed so interesting. Please let me know how it is! Also, let me know how you like the stuffed pepper! You may need to send that recipe to me.
Hoping to make the stuffed pepper this weekend if the farmers market has green peppers on Saturday. There's also a recipe for quiche stuffed pepper I want to try
#72
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Join Date: Jun 2004
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I made a glass of the chocolate donut coffee iced tonight and it tastes great. Can't wait to try some of the coffees in the box.
Hoping to make the stuffed pepper this weekend if the farmers market has green peppers on Saturday. There's also a recipe for quiche stuffed pepper I want to try
Hoping to make the stuffed pepper this weekend if the farmers market has green peppers on Saturday. There's also a recipe for quiche stuffed pepper I want to try
#73
Flyertalk Evangelist and Moderator: Coupon Connection and Travel Products
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Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Milton, GA USA
Programs: Hilton Diamond, IHG Platinum Elite, Hyatt Discoverist, Radisson Elite
Posts: 19,031
Gang,
I might do one more round of assignments this weekend if I get enough interest. This needs to be done before Monday since we will be leaving on our anniversary trip to Hawaii Monday night and I will not be focusing on this while there.
If you are interested in signing up or adding an additional assignment, please let me know. Do let me know if you are willing to ship to Canada as I do have one person wanting in again from north of the Border.
Reminder.... for new people, I must have confirmation your first assignment gift was received before I can allow you to sign up for more.
I might do one more round of assignments this weekend if I get enough interest. This needs to be done before Monday since we will be leaving on our anniversary trip to Hawaii Monday night and I will not be focusing on this while there.
If you are interested in signing up or adding an additional assignment, please let me know. Do let me know if you are willing to ship to Canada as I do have one person wanting in again from north of the Border.
Reminder.... for new people, I must have confirmation your first assignment gift was received before I can allow you to sign up for more.
#74
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: OH
Programs: AA Lifetime Plat, Marriot Lifetime Gold
Posts: 9,523
Whoever has me as a giftee, first thanks! But wanted to add one thing, if you haven't shopped yet. I have season tickets for the Carolina Hurricanes this year (Yay!) and I'd love to get a retro Whalers long sleeve shirt or jersey. I'm an XL. I grew up watching the Whalers and love that my new team is still my old team.
Just another option for you. But thanks for participating.
Just another option for you. But thanks for participating.
#75
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: NT Australia
Programs: QF WP
Posts: 4,149
Do the elves message from a gmail account? I got an email which im mainly sure is genuine but wanted to make sure not a phishing attempt 😂