I'm sad :(

[Jilliebeanz96]

Oh... sorry,

Maybe you could send a PM to her... has she been online? At this way you know that everything did arrive okay and all...

Hope you get a response soon.

[xmasbaby75]

Any news yet??

[Wabbit]

Originally Posted by BrendaS54

So sorry she hasn't posted yet either. I sent my package today an I sure hope my GE post.. She hasn't posted anything on any hints here. I was really wondering. So I hope she does post when she gets my box.. that the fun part! I know its not me .. I am home all the time.. lol..

I feel the same way.....my GE buddy hasn't posted anything in this forum at all either.

[luckylady]

Originally Posted by marcerella02

Maybe admin needs to think about adding more rules- you have to at least pm your buddy to say you got it and thank you- and then you can post pictures when you get a chance- but a week? That's a long time to have it and not open it.

Ya know, as soon as I saw this problem, my first thought was that I thought there WAS something like that (having to post a thank you) in the rules, but I just looked and saw nothing. You would think that there wouldn't have to be a rule like that, but maybe there is?????

Originally Posted by Breezeaway

If she got it the 12th and was online the 17th, she should have said Thank you. Common courtesy.

100% AGREE. Busy or not, it takes what, a minute????, to post a thread and say "Thank You, we got our box" or even just a PM. But maybe, there is some other reason we are unaware of that is preventing her from posting. We won't know I guess, until she posts. Until then, let's give her the benefit of the doubt.

[EmrldShdwQueen]

Aww I'm sorry...our 2nd package was delivered two days ago and we haven't heard anything. Her mommy posts on here a lot...so now I"m just worried it didn't get there or went to the wrong address or something!!

I PMed admin...they can PM your buddy for you to ask if they got it.

I think there IS a rule that you have to post a thread when you get it. You don't have to post pics but you at least have to post something saying you got it and thanking the person. I'm almost POSITIVE...

[Dragonfly245]

Awe, I sure hope your secret buddy post soon. That is my most favorite part as well, seeing the excitement and all of the pictures. Cheer up, GinGin says that good things are to come.....soon!

[EmrldShdwQueen]

Yep, just as I thought...it IS a rule!

YT Gift Exchange Rules & Regulations

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Last updated on July 28, 2008

Please read the rules in full before you sign up. Thank you.

1. Finding a Gift Exchange Buddy - Pairing up will be randomly done by computer and you will be informed by e-mail or PM as to who your secret gift exchange buddy is, their address and all their information on themselves and their pet(s)! You may register up to two Yorkies per Gift Exchange. If you have more than two Yorkies, they will have to take turns participating. If you have two Yorkies participating, you will most likely get two Yorkies from different households to give gifts to. Thus, you would have to pay for shipping for two packages if you want to register two of your Yorkies for the Gift Exchange.

2. Privacy - Your personal private information will only be gathered for the purposes of the Gift Exchange. The only person that will be given your name and address is the person that is sending your Yorkie a gift. We will not divulge your information to anyone else (unless required by law).

3. How It Will Work - After the signup period has ended, each person will get a Secret Buddy to give a gift for. Keep in mind, just because you have "Sally" does not mean that "Sally" has you! If you have two Yorkies participating, you will have to buy gifts for two Yorkies, and you will receive presents for your two Yorkies. Or you could participate one of your Yorkies this time around and participate your other Yorkie on our next Gift Exchange!

4. Price Ranges - There will be a suggested minimum spending limit of $20.00 so that everything can remain fair and noone will feel like the spent too much and received too little, or vice versa! This is the amount for actual items for the Gift, shipping will be additional (usually from $5 to $10 depending on the size and weight). If you want to spend a little more (or a lot more!) on your buddy, you may do so but please do not expect that in return! YorkieTalkers have been known to be very generous in the past. It may be out of the goodness of your own heart to do so.

For gifts, gift cards or donations in your Yorkie's name to a charity is acceptable, as long as this is above and beyond the $20.00 limit. In other words, only giving your Secret Buddy a gift card for $20 for the Gift Exchange is not allowed. We believe most members would prefer not to receive gift cards (as not everybody may have the same stores as you have near your home), but that is up to you.

5. Shipping and Receiving - Please allow 1-2 weeks shipping time! If you are participating, we are putting all our trust on you to get your buddy's gift and to send it out on time so that your buddy on the other end and their Yorkie will not be waiting for their presents for too long! It is in your hands to ship it and since we are all trusting each other, please do not forget to ship it out! If you do not ship out your gift, you will be held responsible for it. Again, this is based on TRUST so if you believe that you may not be able to ship it out on time or that problems may arise, please let us know as soon as possible! If your buddy does not receive their gift for any reason, you may not participate in the next Secret Buddy Gift Exchange and there may be other consequences as well!

6. Sending Out Your Gift - For every installment of the YorkieTalk.com's Secret Buddy Gift Exchange, there will be a set deadline. This deadline has to be met and your gift must be sent out before the date. You will have approximately one month to send your gift out. Please send your gift out within this time span (Remember, keep in mind the approximate amount of time it will take to get there!). We completely understand the inevitability of complications or that crucial personal problems may occur. If this happens, please notify us by PM. Remember to put in your YorkieTalk username in the package, so your Secret Buddy knows who to thank.

If you are waiting on a special item for your Secret Buddy, and it may not come before the shipping deadline, you may separate your gifts into two shipments. Please note in your first shipment that there will be another box coming.

We can help you find alternate solutions to have your gift mailed out or if, early enough, we can withdraw your name from the Participants List. It is only fair that you send out your gift in the allowed time window because other members may use their best judgement and send out their gifts a month in advance. We believe you have the ability to do the same also.

Please DO NOT send your Secret Buddy any USED toys or clothing. Re-gifting an item you may have received previously is okay, but only if it is NEW. Please give away or throw away your USED items you do not want, as they should not be given to YorkieTalk members in the YT Gift Exchange.

7. Receiving a Gift - Your buddy has put a lot of thought, effort, money and time into your gift. We believe that the least you can do is thank them. Please start a thread in the YT Gift Exchange Forum after you have received your gift so that your Gift Giver knows that you have received the goodies. It shows your buddy that you appreciate it and also lets us know that you received your gift so we know who or who did not receive their gifts. This is a requirement of participating in the Gift Exchange.

8. Tracking Numbers / Confirmation Numbers / Insurance / Signature Confirmation - Please insure your package and get a tracking number (or delivery confirmation with the US Postal Service). This is a requirement. It will let us know where your package is and the status of it so your buddy can also be updated. You must use a shipping service that either has a tracking number or delivery confirmation number (either US Postal Service, UPS, or Fedex). The shipping services DO lose packages and it would be a shame if your secret buddy did not get the package due to no fault of your own. We have had an average of two lost packages per gift exchange thus far. Insurance has come in very handy in several cases already.

Also, we highly recommend using Signature Confirmation or requiring an Adult Signature. This is to ensure that packages do arrive and do not get stolen off the porch. You may choose not to use Signature Confirmation, but we will hold the sender responsible for the package if it gets stolen. Insurance may not cover stolen packages, but Signature Confirmation will protect your package from theft. Just to be clear, if the package is delivered without Signature Confirmation or Adult Signature and then it gets stolen, the SENDER will be held responsible and would have to send another GE package. Signature Confirmation or Adult Signature required may NOT be available for overseas deliveries (we are unsure of this), but if you can have this service for your shipment, please utilize it.

PLEASE USE SIGNATURE CONFIRMATION or ADULT SIGNATURE REQUIRED when sending a package.

9. Estimated Time Windows - Gift Exchange Timeline

You will have 10 days to 2 weeks to Sign-Up to be a participant in the Gift Exchange. You will receive Secret Buddy info within a week of gathering all the information from new participants. You will have 2 to 3 weeks to shop, prepare your package for delivery and to deliver it.
You have 1 week after the deadline for your buddy to receive their gift.

10. Not Receiving a Gift - If you have not received your gift within 2 weeks of the posted deadline, please PM us to let us know. There will be action taken. It is not fair to you if you have sent out a gift and did not receive one in return. YorkieTalk guarantees that you will get a Gift per Gift Exchange as long as you follow the rules. Every single participant in every single YT Gift Exchange thus far has received a gift.

[marcerella02]

Originally Posted by EmrldShdwQueen

Yep, just as I thought...it IS a rule!

I think there needs to be a time limit- like please post within 2 days of receiving your package- to let your buddy know you got the package. And then you should have to post pictures/detailed thank you within a week. I think that is only fair to people like Rachel.

[Booboo'smommy]

I sure hope your buddy posts soon, altho' I must say I agree with the ones that said it takes like a minute to just say thank you...

HUGS!!!

[BrendaS54]

WOW, I know It wasn't me..hehe... I am on YT all the time checking.. I know My GE Buddy hasn't even posted to any of my hints.. none..


So there is another hint for everyone! hehe

[Carsons Mommy]

Originally Posted by xmasbaby75

Any news yet??

Nope... nothing. It's been 10 days since it says it was delivered.

[Carsons Mommy]

Originally Posted by EmrldShdwQueen

Aww I'm sorry...our 2nd package was delivered two days ago and we haven't heard anything. Her mommy posts on here a lot...so now I"m just worried it didn't get there or went to the wrong address or something!!

I PMed admin...they can PM your buddy for you to ask if they got it.

I think there IS a rule that you have to post a thread when you get it. You don't have to post pics but you at least have to post something saying you got it and thanking the person. I'm almost POSITIVE...

I had to PM her before she even got the package because Fedex had tried to deliver it 3 times but no one was there to sign. I didn't want it to get returned to me so I PMed her to make sure she was getting the notices they were leaving.

[zoeybear]

I did a gift exchange and got a lot of great gifts. Our "from" buddy was great. I posted a thank you with lots of pics. The problem was with the buddy I was sending TO. I sent about $200 worth of things that I both bought and hand-made. I did get a thank you, and she posted a short thanks on line. She didnt list even 1/2 the things I sent and never posted a single pic. I even made all the packaging and wrapping match and took such care to make it special. It really sucked. That was my first GE and last. There I vented...

[Carsons Mommy]

Originally Posted by zoeybear

I did a gift exchange and got a lot of great gifts. Our "from" buddy was great. I posted a thank you with lots of pics. The problem was with the buddy I was sending TO. I sent about $200 worth of things that I both bought and hand-made. I did get a thank you, and she posted a short thanks on line. She didnt list even 1/2 the things I sent and never posted a single pic. I even made all the packaging and wrapping match and took such care to make it special. It really sucked. That was my first GE and last. There I vented...

Awww I am SOOO sorry. That must have been so frustrating and I totally understand why it was your last. I just don't understand why some people sign up and then don't want to take the time to even post pictures!!! Especially when some of us spend SO much time and money on our buddy's gift. Is posting pictures mandatory? If not, I think that it should be.

[Breezeaway]

Originally Posted by zoeybear

I did a gift exchange and got a lot of great gifts. Our "from" buddy was great. I posted a thank you with lots of pics. The problem was with the buddy I was sending TO. I sent about $200 worth of things that I both bought and hand-made. I did get a thank you, and she posted a short thanks on line. She didnt list even 1/2 the things I sent and never posted a single pic. I even made all the packaging and wrapping match and took such care to make it special. It really sucked. That was my first GE and last. There I vented...

Exactly is why I dont do GE