Keeping it real...

[dawn27]

Originally Posted by rubynrosie

So those of you with two...im getting the itch to sign up but can't do 2...how did you decide which one gets signed up...both girls love getting mail and presents...they seem to know when a I bring a package into the house whether or not its for them....Rosie is the oldest by 5.5 years but I got Ruby first. Ruby is around 4 lbs and Rosie around 6.5. Rosie is all girlie...shabby chic style...ruby very much tom boy....any suggestions who to pick if I sign up????

This is our first GE and I'm picking Ruby. Lets face it they all are going to share in the joy of a package arriving to the house addressed to Buby. They will all get to play with any of the toys once Ruby has gotten her enjoyment of them, they share everything. But those things that are send special for her such as clothes or personalized item, well they will just have to deal with it. If all goes well this time around I'll enter one of the other three next time.

Originally Posted by KazzyK810

I'm curious....if this is the case, why does YT set a minimum, but not set a limit?

Idk, this is what I was wondering also. Maybe it will change, who knows.

[KendraE]

Originally Posted by rubynrosie

So those of you with two...im getting the itch to sign up but can't do 2...how did you decide which one gets signed up...both girls love getting mail and presents...they seem to know when a I bring a package into the house whether or not its for them....Rosie is the oldest by 5.5 years but I got Ruby first. Ruby is around 4 lbs and Rosie around 6.5. Rosie is all girlie...shabby chic style...ruby very much tom boy....any suggestions who to pick if I sign up????

I have 4 and I rotate them... But since February is Mack's birthday month, he won this round hands down!

[dinolover]

The ge's are a ton of fun. I am one to go a little overboard however I would never expect anyone to spend more than the minimum. It is a ton of fun and I would encourage anyone that has the means to join. This GE I think I am going overboard by submitting both of my yorkies and doing double the shopping but oh well I can't wait to go shopping!!

[Jacksmom052709]

I'm thinking of signing Izzy up and I am glad that this post has been put out there. One of the reasons why I shied away previously was because one could certainly tell there was a lot more going into the boxes than the suggested $40. Now, I am one who cannot stick to a budget either, just ask my hubby ; however, I also know that there is no way I could spend $100's of dollars on a GE. So now that there is more of a discussion of "keeping it real," I think I may have to sign up. I did see someone else post somewhere that more girls needed to sign up...

[mugwee1]

I read some where before there is a donation fee to sign up , Could some one post the amount an how you become a donor.
Thank's Anne/Luci

[DBlain]

I am not in this one but I will comment from being in one and watching the past few very carefully.

I did not watch how much I spent in total but I was very conscious of what I spent per item, I tried and succeeded in getting a lot for my buck. I also was creative in buying things and then having them customized, for instance I bought a nice infant blanket and had it customized by a friend, had I ordered the blanket with the embroidery on line it would have cost a heck of a lot more. I searched all the clearance sections of on line retailers and found some cute outfits and then customized them. Vendors from ETSY, FB and here are great but prices vary a lot so sharp smart, try the infant sections for things like blankets, bows, toy chests etc. Also I think it helps people keep it real if when you sign up if you don't list expensive items, my buddy had a car seat down and I have seen people list things like cloud nine beds, sorry buddies but I am not buying that stuff, because if I did not much would be left over for the other stuff. However do try to get people what they ask for that is in your budget, On a past exchange a while back I saw someone list and talk about a certain cartoon character over and over yet nothing their buddy sent had that on it. Had that person been my buddy I would have found some cute plain outfits and found iron on patches to add to it to make it more personal. Also pay attention to stuff like the size of the dog you are buying for, it does no good to send toys that are to large or outfits that don't fit or are made in a way that the person mentioned their dog does not wear. To me at least, it's not really how much has been spent it's more that your buddy made it personal and put a box together of things that were picked out specifically for your dog.

So I guess it goes both ways make sure you supply details on what you like and don't like and try to keep it affordable and a longer list is better than a shorter one since it makes it easier to shop for you. On the other side really read those lists and go out and find the best bang for your buck on items especially for your buddy

[GeorgiesMomma]

Originally Posted by mugwee1

I read some where before there is a donation fee to sign up , Could some one post the amount an how you become a donor.
Thank's Anne/Luci

Anne,

Here is some information for you regarding donating. I hope you can join us in the GE

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/gen...alk-today.html

[DBlain]

Originally Posted by mugwee1

I read some where before there is a donation fee to sign up , Could some one post the amount an how you become a donor.
Thank's Anne/Luci

The donation is not for the GE it is to support the web site and keep it running. There are a ton of members that donate but do not join in on the
GE. However you do have be a donating member to join in the GE they do that because they feel donating memember are more vested in YT and would not do something like join in and not send a gift. The only thing they can hold over someone for not going along with GE rules is to ban you from the site, so the longer you are a member, the more you post, and the fact you donate makes it less likely you would risk being banned for not sending a box.

[MandiesMom]

Originally Posted by mugwee1

I read some where before there is a donation fee to sign up , Could some one post the amount an how you become a donor.
Thank's Anne/Luci

Originally Posted by GeorgiesMomma

Anne,

Here is some information for you regarding donating. I hope you can join us in the GE

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/gen...alk-today.html

Hi Anne,
The link listed above will help you with donating to YT. There is a GE Rules list and FAQ list at the top of this forum that explains the requirements and the donation requirement is $25. This will also help with YT getting its new server

Hope you join in!

Hoping Izzy joins in too!

[LilAnnCamp]

I need to find a part time job so I have my spending funds again!

[dawn27]

Well I've got Ruby Bella signed up for our first GE ....I've already picked up a few things and cant wait to go shopping and get my sewing machine out once we find out who we have.

[LilAnnCamp]

I'm getting my sewing machine back from my parents in the morning. I'm gonna try to figure it out this time! Everyone here is so crafty and I wanna be!

[TxVicki]

Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

Hi all .

I think it's important to remember the spirit and intention of the GE - it was created for having fun, connecting to others, and for giving/receiving special little gifts for our yorkies.

The minimum to participate in the GE is $40. Years ago, the GE participants really tried to spend closely in the ballpark of whatever the current limit was...sure people went over a bit, here or there, but they generally stayed close to it. And during those GEs, we had TONS of members participating...so many people! And they had a blast.

When people start spending $100, $200, $300 or whatever - it ostensibly locks out a huge portion of members who would like to participate. We realize it's no ones intention to lock others out, however, that is what it does. When members read about the more recent GEs and/or see how much people are spending - there is no way they'd be comfortable participating if they want to spend around the intended limit.

I wish people would commit to a reasonable limit that more realistically allows for ALL members who are interested to participate, without feeling that their spending limits won't be "good enough".

[brezofleur]

Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

Hi all .

I think it's important to remember the spirit and intention of the GE - it was created for having fun, connecting to others, and for giving/receiving special little gifts for our yorkies.

The minimum to participate in the GE is $40. Years ago, the GE participants really tried to spend closely in the ballpark of whatever the current limit was...sure people went over a bit, here or there, but they generally stayed close to it. And during those GEs, we had TONS of members participating...so many people! And they had a blast.

When people start spending $100, $200, $300 or whatever - it ostensibly locks out a huge portion of members who would like to participate. We realize it's no ones intention to lock others out, however, that is what it does. When members read about the more recent GEs and/or see how much people are spending - there is no way they'd be comfortable participating if they want to spend around the intended limit.

I wish people would commit to a reasonable limit that more realistically allows for ALL members who are interested to participate, without feeling that their spending limits won't be "good enough".

But there is currently no limit. There's a minimum, but not limit. If we set a limit, it would be much, much more helpful. I don't think that GE participants would object to that. In fact, I think the vast majority (if not all) of us would appreciate it.

[lexipoo]

Originally Posted by brezofleur

But there is currently no limit. There's a minimum, but not limit. If we set a limit, it would be much, much more helpful. I don't think that GE participants would object to that. In fact, I think the vast majority (if not all) of us would appreciate it.