OFFICIAL 2021 Flyertalk Secret Santa Extravaganza Thread!
Nov 26, 2021, 8:07 am
#106
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Got two more Santa gifts shipped today only one to go.
It is not spreading a lot of Xmas joy on the sender side. Even UPS does not offer shipping from Japan to destination country. So, 300 USD shipment costs, or 1 hour trek in each direction for drop off at a more reasonably priced option.
I hope the gifts are well received on the other side
It is not spreading a lot of Xmas joy on the sender side. Even UPS does not offer shipping from Japan to destination country. So, 300 USD shipment costs, or 1 hour trek in each direction for drop off at a more reasonably priced option.
I hope the gifts are well received on the other side
Also, while it may be too late for this year, if you want to send items to those in the US, and the items can be ordered through a site in the US, but you need a US billing address, I'm happy to help with ordering.
Nov 26, 2021, 9:45 am
#107
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I've had luck ordering on Amazon for people in other countries.
Also, while it may be too late for this year, if you want to send items to those in the US, and the items can be ordered through a site in the US, but you need a US billing address, I'm happy to help with ordering.
Also, while it may be too late for this year, if you want to send items to those in the US, and the items can be ordered through a site in the US, but you need a US billing address, I'm happy to help with ordering.
Though no gifts headed to the US this year.
Nov 26, 2021, 2:44 pm
#108
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The US is pretty easy, to deal with due to amazon and many other options. And normally most of the world is pretty easy to deal with as Japan Post is reasonably priced and effective. However, they have suspended airmail packages to an awful lot of countries, due to the pandemic.
Though no gifts headed to the US this year.
Though no gifts headed to the US this year.
Nov 26, 2021, 3:03 pm
#109
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Nov 26, 2021, 7:21 pm
#110
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Final package has been mailed today
interestingly I went to review the tracking for the 4 I mailed last week. Fascinated by the variability of movement (some haven’t even been tracked out of the post office, others have already left the country)
interestingly I went to review the tracking for the 4 I mailed last week. Fascinated by the variability of movement (some haven’t even been tracked out of the post office, others have already left the country)
Nov 26, 2021, 7:53 pm
#111
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For my fourth gift, I wanted to do UK based online shopping, but the needed company (International conglomerate) only accepts UK issued credit cards in their UK webshop. So need to arm mysleff with a friend in the UK who can supply a credit card for the charge. But should get that on the way this weekend.
Nov 27, 2021, 7:11 am
#112
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Nov 27, 2021, 7:44 am
#113
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It is interesting times to send things these days for sure.
For my fourth gift, I wanted to do UK based online shopping, but the needed company (International conglomerate) only accepts UK issued credit cards in their UK webshop. So need to arm mysleff with a friend in the UK who can supply a credit card for the charge. But should get that on the way this weekend.
For my fourth gift, I wanted to do UK based online shopping, but the needed company (International conglomerate) only accepts UK issued credit cards in their UK webshop. So need to arm mysleff with a friend in the UK who can supply a credit card for the charge. But should get that on the way this weekend.
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Nov 27, 2021, 8:19 am
#114
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Nov 27, 2021, 9:34 am
#115
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Thank you, Santa!
We love the gifts!
Nov 27, 2021, 9:45 am
#116
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Nov 27, 2021, 10:14 am
#117
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When UPS rung my doorbell and the package was from LL Bean I was like let me confirm that the box has my name it because I wasn't expecting any packages. Completely forgot about Secret Santa gifts and I was so surprised. Exactly what I wanted Scrabble Deluxe and the candle smells soooooooo gooooooddddd. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!
OMG I just opened this Scrabble and IT'S SO NICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OMG thank you so much Secret Santa, I'm speechless!!!!!!!
OMG I just opened this Scrabble and IT'S SO NICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OMG thank you so much Secret Santa, I'm speechless!!!!!!!
Okay, I'm fessing up!
So glad you liked the gifts Marcia. I'm a longtime FT lurker but new to posting on the board. It's been great getting to know people on here. Quite a crowd.
Merry Christmas from your Secret Santa!
Trish
Nov 27, 2021, 1:43 pm
#118
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I have presents for 3 of my 5 recipients ordered, but none of them would've arrived this early.
Nov 27, 2021, 1:49 pm
#119
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Nov 27, 2021, 3:26 pm
#120
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I just home from Thanksgiving travels to a package from CREN. Thank you. The soaps smell divine and my 8yo absolutely squealed with delight at the sketchbooks.
