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mypreciouspups · 04-05-2008, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Mybabyboymax

The last GE was my first and we loved it! what helped me alot was the sign up, where the members tell you a bit on what they would like and things they do not need or their dog cant have. members also start threads on stuff like that. as far as what you spend...limit is 25 but i will say that I spent WAY over that amount. Its really fun

I have not done a ge neither... want to do one.. I also have never seen any of the gifts worth only 25.00... since nearly everyone I have seen get a dress custom made by one of the sewers on here.. that alone is not cheap.. then the other clothing they get.. what I have done is looked in the thread of the past one and looked at gifts.. gives you a great idea of what to look forward to..what a huge variety.. then the sellers here put on sales for the ge also... so keep an eye out for that.. some one told me that they start by seeing things they like and stock piling some things.. toys, and some clothing.. if you see sales and like the clothing and plan on doing this.. then you box has lots to start from... then you need to personalize it with something made to fit.. or sized just right.. now this is all what I have seen and learned so far.. hope it helps,,, but look up threads on past ge's,,, it will be a huge help...anne

Judy in Waco · 04-05-2008, 08:24 PM

That is very true! I keep a box of items for GEs. If I find a good sale, I'll buy something and put it in the box. If I find a GREAT deal, I buy two!

Personally, I make a lot of the gifts I give. This makes it fun for me because I can give our buddy more cool things I couldn't afford any other way, and it seems to be more personal and in the spirit of the gift exchange.

I only buy two or three items, and when I do I try to buy completely from YT vendors when possible. For example, if I want treats I go to one of these vendors..(no particular order)

Chattiesmom = Yorkie Yummies
Diggy4= Diggy kisses
Bren = cafe max iced apple cinnabones

Also, watch for GE sales. Most vendors on YT will have a sale that coincides with the GE.

I_luv_Addie · 04-06-2008, 01:23 PM

I can't wait to sign up either! It will be my first GE as well! I know we'll go overboard.....I have a problem when it comes to goodies for the furbutts!

reeses · 04-07-2008, 07:09 PM

This is our first GE and we just signed up!!! Sooo excited!!!!

Pinkluver · 04-08-2008, 11:48 AM

I know ava and I are super excited, we just signed up and cannot wait to find out who we get to send things to! I cannot wait either!

04-05-2008, 08:24 PM	#17
Judy in Waco Gizzy & Kandi spoil me Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Waco, Texas Posts: 8,477	That is very true! I keep a box of items for GEs. If I find a good sale, I'll buy something and put it in the box. If I find a GREAT deal, I buy two! Personally, I make a lot of the gifts I give. This makes it fun for me because I can give our buddy more cool things I couldn't afford any other way, and it seems to be more personal and in the spirit of the gift exchange. I only buy two or three items, and when I do I try to buy completely from YT vendors when possible. For example, if I want treats I go to one of these vendors..(no particular order) Chattiesmom = Yorkie Yummies Diggy4= Diggy kisses Bren = cafe max iced apple cinnabones Also, watch for GE sales. Most vendors on YT will have a sale that coincides with the GE. __________________ The fullness of our heart is expressed in our eyes, in our touch, in what we write, in what we say, in the way we walk, the way we receive, the way we need. -Mother Teresa ( RIP Gizmo 3/9/07-8/18/12)

04-06-2008, 01:23 PM	#18
I_luv_Addie Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 238	I can't wait to sign up either! It will be my first GE as well! I know we'll go overboard.....I have a problem when it comes to goodies for the furbutts! __________________ Heather & Addie [FONT="Comic Sans MS"][SIZE="2"]

04-08-2008, 11:48 AM	#20
Pinkluver Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: texas Posts: 381	I know ava and I are super excited, we just signed up and cannot wait to find out who we get to send things to! I cannot wait either! __________________ Momma to Ava

04-07-2008, 07:09 PM	#19
reeses My Lil Man! Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,703 Blog Entries: 2	This is our first GE and we just signed up!!! Sooo excited!!!!