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Hi....this is my first time reading about a gift exchange thingy. I just have a couple of questions (didn't really find the answers when I did a search). Are they anonymous? Is that the point? Also...is there a monetary limit?

And finally.....can the gifts be anything?

Hey Yoda,

Yes the exchange is anonymous until after it's all over, but they then you should have gotten your gift, and know who your secret sam was any way.

Monetary limit i think is gifts should be between $10 to $20 plus shipping charges.

The gift can be any thing you like but lots of people like to send stuff related to the theme, like on the easter exchange lots of people got easter baskets or spring type stuff. Since this is Summer/4th of July stuff a patriotic or summer type theme gift is appropriate.

This is my first time hosting the exchange, so if I'm wrong some one please correct me.

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Thanks every one! We have 22 signed up so far, and we have 5 substitute sams as well, thats great!!

Just a note: Carlene, I still haven't got a PM from you with your address and information.

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event related items?... hmmmmmmmmm! I hope I don't get a box full of firecrackers! hehehe. No flamables please!

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If I am not around frequently and you draw names then please email me my person as well as PM. Here is my email. penni@pennimerrick.com Thanks

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Just a note: Carlene, I still haven't got a PM from you with your address and information.

I swear I sent it! There must be gremlins in my computer again. I will re-send.

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How did I miss this? I haven't done a gift exchange yet. Sounds like fun! Count me in. Sending PM info now.

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Kat, Would love to join ya'll but between having the lap band surgery in June and then recovering and then moving to California. I have alot going on. But I would love to join ya'll next time.

Where do I go to join the SSS Club???

Have fun with your gift exchange. Leah

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Leah, what's the SSS club you asked about. I haven't heard of it, but I'll be glad to help ya, if I can.

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*The idea of Secret Sam Substitutes has been brought up and I think it is an excellent idea. The substitute would send an emergency gift ASAP to any one who has not gotten their gift. The Substitute Sam must be an established and reliable member of LBT and check the LBT site daily for messages and postings. If you would like to be a substitute Sam please let me know in your PM. Thanks!!

SSS = Secret Sam Substitute. Contact K@t with your info if your interested. I think it's a super idea as some people didn't get their gift last time. I can't wait to see who I get b/c I've been seeing some really cute things out there. :biggrin1:

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