Official Secret Santa Package Train

[FallenPixels]

Now that all of the packages for the Advent Train have been sent, it is time for the official Secret Santa Train!

We have set up a special account for this train so that your PMs do not get lost in my busy PM box. All PMs must be sent to SecretSanta including wishlists, questions and tracking numbers.


RIDERS MUST:

1. Have a Trade Rating of 25 (these ratings cannot be from all VWT’s or RAOKS) and 200 posts on SC - since this is an official train, exceptions will be made for people who have been members of SC for at least 2 years and 200 posts but not meeting the trade rating requirement
2. Have no negative ratings (exceptions may be made if they are over one year or at the moderator's discretion – no exceptions will be made if these ratings came from package trains)
3. Be an active member of SC
4. Not be riding any other package train (with the exception of the Advent Train as all packages have been sent)
5. You must send your gift sent by December 11th AND be available to pick up your gift when it arrives at the post office. So, if you are planning to go away over Christmas, it may not be a good idea to sign up for this train.
6. Gift cards are cheaply mailed, true, but they are just not as fun to open. For this reason, this year we have decided that gift cards may be sent as an addition to your gift, but your gift MUST be a selection from your Secret Santa's Likes List. This is a fun exchange, so please do your best to make it fun for your SECRET SCer!
7. You must not tell the person you are sending to that you are their buddy until the gift has arrived, a Secret Santa should be Secret!

If you are interested in joining please post in this thread and include the following in the post:
"I have read and understand all the Package Train Rules/Guidelines" I understand if I do not follow the guidelines my name will be added to to the consequence list in the sticky”
Plus list of all trains you are currently riding so that we can check that you are up to date with current train
**All potential riders are subject to moderators approval**

You must PM your wishlist before boarding closes at noon (ET) November 28. Your wishlist must have at least 30 items that are easy to find and affordable
Please send your wishlist to SecretSanta

Please don’t forget to include the following info with your wishlist.

SC Name:
Real Name:
Full Address:
Likes:
Dislikes:
Pets:
Kids/Ages:
Allergies:
Most Wanted Item(s):
Link to your coupon wishlist if you have one:
Christmas Theme or Winter Theme (for those not celebrating Christmas)

Your full name is needed for Canada Post in case you have to pick up your parcel, please make sure that you include your full mailing address including postal code

Rider Responsibilities:

• The Send Date is: December 11 – Which means you MUST mail on or before that day – No exceptions.
• You MUST send 5 full sized items plus a Christmas item (unless user specified no Christmas in which case a winter item) - preferred that most items are wishlist but make your wishlist easy to help with this!
• You must post a minimum of 3 days per week during this train (but you can post as much as you like).
• Mandatory posts must include a post for each of the following:
  
  • Requesting seat
  • Confirmation of sending
  • Confirmation of receiving/Thank You
  
  
• You must mail by the stated date. Please note that package trains MUST have tracking unless delivered in person. Package mail can cost $10-20 dependent on weight and size. You are responsible for mailing, sending from a store does not have the same feeling as opening handpackaged items and you cannot ensure they mail on time. (PM the tracking number to SecretSanta – Tracking numbers are mandatory unless you hand deliver in person)

• All items must be in new/unused condition (other than gently used movies, books, games, etc.).
  
• Liquids must be wrapped well to prevent leaking and ruining the package (a ziploc works well)
  
• Glass items must also be well wrapped and protected to prevent breaking and ruining the package
• $2+ items (from wishlist) are considered full size items
• $1, $1.25, $1.50 items, samples, trial & travel size items are considered extras

Please also keep in mind that since you will be sending actual packages that shipping will cost more than regular coupon trains (on average about $10-$20). If you do not have CP’s Venture One card you may want to look into it. It’s free and anyone can join, you can use your SC name as the "business"- it includes tracking and insurance so you will not have to pay extra for these




CONSEQUENCES OF NOT FOLLOWING ALL RULES

• If you do not follow ALL of the above rules, you will be excluded from riding one future package train and WILL receive neutral feedback
• Repeat/Second offences will also mean you are excluded from at least two package trains and possibly all future package trains
• If you do not send a gift, you will be excluded from all future package trains
• If you do not send a gift, you will receive two negative ratings - One from your buddy and the other from the conductor.
• If you do not communicate with the moderators regarding why the gift was not received, you may also receive a trading ban at the Trade Mod's discretion.

**Disclaimer: Smart Canucks Owner, Mods, Admin and/or Train Conductor is not responsible for lost, stolen, mislabeled, damaged, unsatisfactory or unsent packages. Tracking numbers are mandatory (unless hand delivered). *

[FallenPixels]

List of riders

chesterjes - wishlist received
Colsgirl - - wishlist received (only has most wanted items - not 30)
coupontime - wishlist received
kellyanna_99 - wishlist received
KeyKey - wishlist received
Momto2Ks
N@T@ - wishlist received
NateandAva
r.ringer - wishlist received
sheetsofemptycanvas - wishlist received
tmlskk01



**riders will be approved towards the end of the week to ensure they are up to date on the most current trades/trains

[FallenPixels]

Buddy Questions

- what is your favourite colour?

[FallenPixels]

Saved 1

[FallenPixels]

Saved 2

[FallenPixels]

Just in case

[becky_j]

Debating

[Mamaelmo]

Wish I could join this year but the funds just aren't there this year with a child being in high school seems like every week she needs money for something, hope everyone has a great time on this train.

[sheetsofemptycanvas]

Me me me please!!! I'm excited

"I have read and understand all the Package Train Rules/Guidelines" I understand if I do not follow the guidelines my name will be added to to the consequence list in the sticky”

I'm conducting one train right now, "Sheets I'm Back Baby VWT!!"

[FallenPixels]

and we have our first rider

[coupontime]

Love to join, but I am on vacation third week of December...

[FallenPixels]

As long as you can pick it up in time, a lot of people waited to open theirs on Christmas Day last year anyway - it is more for the people who go abroad for weeks for Xmas

[chesterjes]

i am thinking......

[Momto2Ks]

Me too please! Love Christmas

I have read and understand all the Package Train Rules/Guidelines; I understand if I do not follow the guidelines my name will be added to to the consequence list in the sticky”

[juliejolie]

I'm thinking too...