Wow i never knew about the hints threads, sending teasers ahead of time, and getting other members to help you
. If all of that was required I think I would pass when I became eligible. Perhaps $40.00 is not realistic either and with no suggested cap you are sort of hung out in limbo wondering what to spend, I think that's why so many go over the top. Since it seems like people are spending over $100.00 why not just say something like $75.00 and cap it at $100.00, then perhaps people would stay close to that amount. Let's face it if you don't sew, just two custom dresses or outfits would put you over $40.00, so I really don't think that is a realistic figure to use. Also there is the cost of shipping, shipping is really high, I can imagine that many people have spent well over $20.00 to ship their box, (I know that is not part of the suggested spending amount) the more stuff means higher shipping $$. Then if you throw in the cost of shipping teaser gifts and running to the post office (which I hate doing) time and money really adds up. I always thought Gift Exchanges were easy, you get a buddy, buy your buddy stuff, then try to guess afterwards, not before. To me teasers are not necessary, just waiting for a box would be fun enough for me, and even more fun if I had not guessed before hand who was sending me the gift. Ok that's my two cents even though I have not participated here, I have been in others. Oh and BTW today is my three months anniversary so feel free to send me your congratulations for lasting that long
(yes I do love it here
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