carlsson Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 You can always be a bit vague in the customs declaration: "Candy, vintage games memorabilia" or something like that. While the recipient will get a rough idea what to expect, it seems like at least 80% of the previous Secret Santa packages match that declaration anyway. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoshiChiri Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 The vast majority of my overseas packages are marked 'collectibles'. I think that's a safe way to go. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+chicgamer Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 Cool. I shall be as vague as possible. (I promise the box I send won't be empty ) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainBreakout Posted November 16, 2018 Share Posted November 16, 2018 (edited) Ah-HA!!!! Had a breakthrough last night on the perfect (maybe?) gift. I almost shot out of bed at 1am with a "Eureka"! Good thing I didn't. Takes an hour to get the kids back to sleep. Hehe... There's a certain satisfaction knowing yer giving the right thing to someone, right? Edited November 16, 2018 by CaptainBreakout 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlsson Posted November 16, 2018 Share Posted November 16, 2018 (edited) Whatever you write on the declaration, don't just put "Gift" in text and check the box for gift. Customs don't really like such packages, I've received some and had to send in documentation what ought to be in the box in order to get it delivered. Edited November 16, 2018 by carlsson 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grig Posted November 17, 2018 Author Share Posted November 17, 2018 what a christmas! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grig Posted November 17, 2018 Author Share Posted November 17, 2018 SECRET SANTA SHOPPING DONE!!! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoulBlazer Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 Damn it to hell! I've had a very busy year and forgot totally about this. Now it's too late to sign up. Please keep me in mind for a alt. Can't believe I missed this by a week. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamchevy Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 Shopping done! I’m just waiting for the Atariage store to ship! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+CyranoJ Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 All done and mailed (because international shipping from here is slowwwwwww) all the way from (almost) the south pole! g'day all! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlsson Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 Waiting for piece de resistance and some filler stuff, before I'm ready to ship. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grig Posted November 20, 2018 Author Share Posted November 20, 2018 Waiting for piece de resistance and some filler stuff, before I'm ready to ship. Me too. Items have been shipped to me, just waiting for them to arrive before wrapping and sending to the lucky recipient. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roberto Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 Shopped & Shipped! I guess it will arrive early but... better earlier than later! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DZ-Jay Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 Damn! I'm gonna be late!! I promised myself I wouldn't leave my shopping to the last minute this year ... :O Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karokoenig Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 Package sent across the pond earlier today. Should be early enough to safely arrive before Christmas - I hope. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grig Posted November 21, 2018 Author Share Posted November 21, 2018 Hmmm ... some gifts are on their way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClassicGMR Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 (edited) Forgot to grab an all-important roll of paper. Mine will be going out Monday after I get all the pieces wrapped. Edited November 21, 2018 by ClassicGMR 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+chicgamer Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 *sigh* Waiting on something to ship from the AA store. Hopefully it goes out next week. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlsson Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 Shopping for SS is fun. My recipient had some preferences regarding treats that I'm trying to match if possible. So far I've been to 6 major stores of different brands, and none had a single item like that. However I know a 7th store that sells, so I might buy it from them if I can't find any more alternatives. I thought it would be child's play to find the type of item, but it turns out to be a hen's tooth instead. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grig Posted November 22, 2018 Author Share Posted November 22, 2018 Shopping for SS is fun. My recipient had some preferences regarding treats that I'm trying to match if possible. So far I've been to 6 major stores of different brands, and none had a single item like that. However I know a 7th store that sells, so I might buy it from them if I can't find any more alternatives. I thought it would be child's play to find the type of item, but it turns out to be a hen's tooth instead. Me too, the exact same thing. I may have to order the treat online. i thought I was done ... but SS keeps pulling me back in! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamchevy Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 *sigh* Waiting on something to ship from the AA store. Hopefully it goes out next week. Yep, in the same boat. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainBreakout Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 Me too, the exact same thing. I may have to order the treat online. i thought I was done ... but SS keeps pulling me back in! Totally know the feeling here too!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DZ-Jay Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 Shopping for SS is fun. My recipient had some preferences regarding treats that I'm trying to match if possible. So far I've been to 6 major stores of different brands, and none had a single item like that. However I know a 7th store that sells, so I might buy it from them if I can't find any more alternatives. I thought it would be child's play to find the type of item, but it turns out to be a hen's tooth instead. You are assuming that no child has ever played with a hen's tooth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClassicGMR Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoshiChiri Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 Also along those lines... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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