carlsson Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 Lately I've read about severe shipping delays, capacity shortage, much more expensive shipping and that stores must carefully select which goods to purchase in order to fill fewer containers than they normally would. It is said this could cause issues for the Christmas shopping, at least over here. Are you hearing about similar issues or is pretty much most things sold e.g. in the USA also manufactured there so you don't import a lot? With this factor in hand, it might make it even more relevant to start the first phase of the Secret Santa soon enough, if those who not already have warehouses full of items to pick from should get a chance to shop around and get the gifts arrived in time. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClassicGMR Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 I got an email from openprints.com - a printer I ordered from earlier this year - and they stated the same kind of thing. They're running their Christmas Sale now because in October shipping companies are going to be charging premiums for larger packages through the holidays. USPS example. Quote But this year, I'm making sure to order anything large or heavy in September. Because the shipping companies are adding a "peak" fee to all big boxes starting on October 4th. So at OpenPrints, we are running the holiday specials on big prints in September instead of December. And here is this weeks deal... yada yada yada 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogerpoco Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 3 hours ago, carlsson said: Lately I've read about severe shipping delays, capacity shortage, much more expensive shipping and that stores must carefully select which goods to purchase in order to fill fewer containers than they normally would. It is said this could cause issues for the Christmas shopping, at least over here. Are you hearing about similar issues or is pretty much most things sold e.g. in the USA also manufactured there so you don't import a lot? With this factor in hand, it might make it even more relevant to start the first phase of the Secret Santa soon enough, if those who not already have warehouses full of items to pick from should get a chance to shop around and get the gifts arrived in time. TBH, I think there should probably be a "USA", and an "International" Secret Santa. At least based on my experience last year, shipping costs from someone overseas can be way, way more than the cost of the contents of the package itself... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlsson Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 Previously it has been optional if you want to ship internationally. For someone like me it doesn't matter since shipping within the EU costs about as much as shipping overseas due to the later is VAT free. Sure if I had any AA compatriot within the country it would be much less but I don't count on that. Regardless it might be a good reason to start the SS ASAP even if it only is mid September. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilco Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 I missed the deadline by only a couple of days last year, so I’ll definitely be participating this year! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClassicGMR Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 WE'RE IN DOUBLE DIGITS PEOPLE!! ? 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imstarryeyed Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 I am in again this year for sure! Looking forward to giving away some stuff! haha 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClassicGMR Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlsson Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 Heh. I filled in an online survey about Christmas the other day, and one of the specific questions was at what point do you think it is OK to hear Mariah Carey on the radio? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cvga Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 Please include me again this year. I'm fine with shipping overseas. Carlsson - I received ZooKeeper recently and used the gift card you gave me last Christmas. Thank you!!! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClassicGMR Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlsson Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 Today I found my first possible stocking filler. I just forgot to buy it. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlsson Posted September 30, 2021 Share Posted September 30, 2021 .. and today I heard from a friend that it was completely sold out, so that stocking filler won't happen. Sad Yoda. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainBreakout Posted October 1, 2021 Author Share Posted October 1, 2021 You guys all just gotta wait. chicgamer and I are cooking up some stuff. stand by! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClassicGMR Posted October 1, 2021 Share Posted October 1, 2021 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainBreakout Posted October 6, 2021 Author Share Posted October 6, 2021 Ladies and Gentlemen, WE ARE LIVE !!! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClassicGMR Posted October 6, 2021 Share Posted October 6, 2021 I'm lost. What's this for now? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicgamer Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 @cvga, I just tried to send you message, but it wouldn't go through (it said that you can't receive messages). Maybe your inbox is full? Anyway, please let us know in the 2021 thread if you still want to participate (that goes for anyone else who hasn't expressed interest there yet as well). 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cvga Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 6 minutes ago, chicgamer said: @cvga, I just tried to send you message, but it wouldn't go through (it said that you can't receive messages). Maybe your inbox is full? Anyway, please let us know in the 2021 thread if you still want to participate (that goes for anyone else who hasn't expressed interest there yet as well). Thank you! I do want in and my inbox is full (I need to subscribe again). I replied to other thread. Thanks for thinking about me!!!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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