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Originally Posted by DBlain  I have not been in a YT GE but the idea is very appealing. However after looking at some of the smilebox threads I am now scared. I don't know how I could be as creative and as generous. The rules say a min. of $40.00 but from the looks of the loot you guys are sending you must be spending well over $100.00 possibly even over $200.00. I don't want to join and then come out looking cheap, but I also don't want to break the bank. I am not sure how to ask this question because I assume you don't want to post what you spend, but for those of you that have done this several times if you could give me some hints on what you think the average amount is that would be great. I was amazed looking at gifts like cloud 9 beds, fancy toy boxes monogrammed apparel, etc. You all sure put together nice packages, I am very impressed.
One last question, is the pairing done with opposite sexes or either or. thanks |
Don't be intimidated by some of the members that are very generous with their GE boxes. There is a minimum but there is not a maximum. When you sign up for the GE there is a thread where you can suggest items that your dog might "like" to own. IMO if you follow this list to some degree your buddy will be very happy. It's not the amount of money spend but the though that goes into the gift. The disappointment always seems to be when the GE participates try to scam "the system" by sending things like used items, a box filled with $1 store items, or no gift at all.
My last GE I received a sweater for Bogey from my buddy and I couldn't have been more thrilled! Yes, there were other things and teasers sent but the one thing that meant the most was the sweater that I had been eyeing for a while.
Jump right in and join the fun! The gift giving is my favorite part. The gift getting is never quite as important to me unless the giver is not in the fun for the same reason as the others.
As for the Cloud 9 beds, I think that they are sent two fold. One to give a generous gift but more importantly to support YHR with their purchase. So I think that a lot of GE participant don't really "include" this purchase in their $ value of their box. So everyone is a winner including YHR.
The GE match up is random and I have had boys and girls. The most fun is puppies because they need EVERYTHING!
