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Originally Posted by QuickSilver

Just to be clear, and I believe I'm speaking for most people who have signed up already, I would love to get something I specifically asked for, or something similar, but I would never expect it. And when I list a lot of stuff, I assumed that someone would take one or two items from the list and use that as a starting point for things to make/buy. I listed a couple of things I liked from go-fetch, so maybe someone will see that and get some belly bands, but from a different vendor. Or they do something completely different. It's all good. I would feel terrible if someone spent money they didn't have buying Thor an expensive gift.

I don't want to squash the people who do love putting together incredible boxes... maybe we can make a collective pact to oooh and aaaah over EVERY gift box and appreciate the thought that went into it?

I can see also splitting the GE ranges, maybe from $20-$50, and $50+. Assuming that's not too much of a headache for admin.

As for me, I am not creative, and can't make anything. All I can do is spend money.

Archie, isn't it against the rules not to thank your SB? I mean, the SB who didn't thank you?

i am not creative either but i am a good shopper lol - I think it would be too hard to do the two exchanges and people should just do what they can do and what might look real expensive may not always be if people are finding real good deals. I think the whole idea is for it to be fun and to meet people we normally would not meet and have some laughs and try to be creative and I know for me i like buying doggy stuff and love to spoil the fur butts. I am always amazed at all the creative people. I have had a great experience each time. I would be hurt too if someone did not post a thank you as that is just disrespectful but most people always post a thank you thread. No one should feel pressured to do it as it is suppose to be fun and only if you are in the place financially to do it as this is a hard time for alot of people and this is one of those extras so if it is not the right time then there is always other exchanges when times are better.