Now I'm going to go out on a limb. I too had the same SB as Lil Sis in the GE prior to the one that just ended. So when Shinja said I think the problem is there are feelings hurt because someone puts a lot of time, effort, money in a box and then they are disappointed in what they get I understand completely. It is very disappointing to open your box and see dollar store items with the price tags still on them. Not to mention that some of the items didn't look new. I felt so bad for Shinja because I knew what she was going through. And my box arrived about two weeks after it was supposed to be mailed.
I am thrilled that Admin is having this poll on whether to increase the minimum amount and am happy to see that a majority of people feel it needs to be increased. I have only participated in two GE's but in looking at everyone's Smileboxes, you can tell that most participants put a lot of love, time and thoughtfulness into their gifts. Our first GE was awesome! I'm seriously considering getting in this one. They are fun and our furbutts likes presents just as much as humans do!
Thank you Admin for putting this out there for consideration. |