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glamblover · Oct 22nd, 2009, 12:45 AM

Hi ladies, denise and I had mentioned putting together a gift exchange here in the lamb forum.

I got the idea from wifeyb who is doing on for the coach girls. I put together one on the NDC last dec and it was super fun and pretty successful, with the exception of two losers who received gifts but didn't send one :/

Anyhow, I kept it pretty simple. I had each person pm me 3 things like liked and one they hated as a helpful hint for the buyers :) and had everyone send me their addy. Then I sent each person a buddy :) gave a 25 dollar limit and a deadline <3

If anyone is interested or has ideas let me and or denise know :)

legsieloveslamb · Oct 22nd, 2009, 12:53 AM

Is it just a one-time exchange? or several times during the holiday season?

jillian8706 · Oct 22nd, 2009, 01:30 AM

legs it would be a one time exchange

legsieloveslamb · Oct 22nd, 2009, 01:33 AM

Count me in!!

lambiepie · Oct 22nd, 2009, 02:20 AM

I have done several in the beauty bar. Wifey is in on the latest one over there. I forgot about the deadline and missed it. It's ok though because holiday is coming up! Yay!

In the BB it was a lot higher (the amount) and we had to fill out a survey that our secret buddy would get to know things about us. But I do like your way Donna. I like the smaller amount (although I think it should be a minimum of $25 and if some choose to go higher they can... what do you think??) and the easier questionnaire. We are a smaller group over here <3

I know sometimes you get people who don't hold up their end of the bargain (happened to me on my first RAOK), so we should also have an angel type system ready to go if that happens.

How about requirements? Like should we have a so many posts, so much time in the l.a.m.b forum, etc... type of system also?

unluckystars · Oct 22nd, 2009, 09:28 AM

me me me lol!!!

wifeyb · Oct 22nd, 2009, 09:31 AM

lol i knew the RAOK bug would get ya! lol you know mama would participate! make sure to copy the rules from a previous one. this will help keep the party poopers out, lol the ones who receive their gift, but then dont send one out for their buddy.
we use a site called elfster.com it automatically draws names for you, and you make wishlists on there so your buddy can see what you like! :O) (i totally just wrote all of this in the chat thread too WHOOPS)

for our rules/regulations-we did have to be a member for at least 4 months, have to have a minimum of 400 posts, have to be an active member of the thread.

yeah in the BB its 75 also in our coach its 75-100 (coach items are exchanged for this one thats why its a little more)

we also sent out a survey to let your buddy get to know more about you.

check out elfster if you think thats a way to go. its really good for larger groups. i know our group here is smaller so we could prob do without.

for the "angel system" we had to do this in the BB this round, someone didnt send their package, so they took the total number of people who participated, and divided the amount of the package that was bought for them which was 100ish, so we each had to paypal $4 to the person who went and purchased the angel gift. so here it would be like we each donate 3-4 since the limit would be $25

also think of a deadline for sign ups. and a deadline when the gift/s have to be sent out

sounds exciting!!

kshtrdgrl · Oct 22nd, 2009, 10:57 AM

Oh I'm so excited I could tinkle myself

!!! I think $25 is perfect amount. My only concern is the post amount. I'm obviously have a wimpy post number but a long time member. I would love to plead my case if the cut off is 400+.

yvalenz · Oct 22nd, 2009, 01:08 PM

I'm in!!

Yah - how about an and/or for the time / post count.

Barlow · Oct 22nd, 2009, 03:44 PM

I haven't been around so much lately but I'd love to play if you have room for me

I'm in the LV RAOK exchange and it's been such a great way to get to know people! I've also done a Coach exchange a few months back so if you need references, I'm good at sending out my gifts on time

I too like the $25 limit

baglady39 · Oct 22nd, 2009, 04:09 PM

Wifey is totally the RAOK queen over in Coach right now.

The mods do not really get involved in this unless they are participants, so you're on your own if you have someone that wimps out. It is definitely best to outline the rules upfront and run a tight ship. I would use this thread to chat about it, and then set up an official RAOK thread when you're ready to outline everything, with the rules in the first post. I say this because we have had some really SAD situations occur across the subforums, and I want everyone to have a great time!

When you are ready to go and want this stickied, please PM me and I can do that.

lmkhlh2006 · Oct 22nd, 2009, 05:37 PM

I participate in the BB Raoks too and would love to do a Lamb one!! Like Denise said we use an angel system in the BB ones so that everyone always gets a package!

wifeyb · Oct 22nd, 2009, 06:29 PM

Originally Posted by baglady39

Wifey is totally the RAOK queen over in Coach right now.

teeeheee who me?!?!
i even have a RAOK planner that i carry everywhere with me!!!! lol its a dirty job, but someone has to do it! and i LOVE it!

its really a great way to get to know each other better, and so exciting to see each others reveals....

so what are your thoughts donna?? denise??? yvonne???

razorkiss58 · Oct 22nd, 2009, 07:15 PM

count me in please

lambiepie · Oct 22nd, 2009, 11:51 PM

I think you're right wifey. Rules should be set in place. Elfster could be a good idea, or not because we are a smaller group (like wifey said). We could decide that depending on how many people join.

Also I don't necessarily think it should be all about how many posts a lambie has. it should also be about maybe how long a lambie has been around (like kshtrdgrl who we all know

), if we can vouch for them, etc.....?

Donna what do you think??

And I think the questionnaire would def be a good thing. We could get to know each other a lot better this way!

Oct 22nd, 2009, 12:45 AM	#1
glamblover OP hopelessly addicted Joined: Dec 2008 Location: vacaville, ca Posts: 542	lambie raok/gift exchange Hi ladies, denise and I had mentioned putting together a gift exchange here in the lamb forum. I got the idea from wifeyb who is doing on for the coach girls. I put together one on the NDC last dec and it was super fun and pretty successful, with the exception of two losers who received gifts but didn't send one :/ Anyhow, I kept it pretty simple. I had each person pm me 3 things like liked and one they hated as a helpful hint for the buyers :) and had everyone send me their addy. Then I sent each person a buddy :) gave a 25 dollar limit and a deadline <3 If anyone is interested or has ideas let me and or denise know :)
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Oct 22nd, 2009, 12:53 AM	#2
legsieloveslamb BaG jUnKiE! Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 4,108	Is it just a one-time exchange? or several times during the holiday season?
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Oct 22nd, 2009, 01:30 AM	#3
jillian8706 Member Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 657	legs it would be a one time exchange
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Oct 22nd, 2009, 01:33 AM	#4
legsieloveslamb BaG jUnKiE! Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 4,108	Count me in!!
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Oct 22nd, 2009, 02:20 AM	#5
lambiepie Lambie love <3 Joined: Sep 2007 Location: SO CAL Posts: 4,831	I have done several in the beauty bar. Wifey is in on the latest one over there. I forgot about the deadline and missed it. It's ok though because holiday is coming up! Yay! In the BB it was a lot higher (the amount) and we had to fill out a survey that our secret buddy would get to know things about us. But I do like your way Donna. I like the smaller amount (although I think it should be a minimum of $25 and if some choose to go higher they can... what do you think??) and the easier questionnaire. We are a smaller group over here <3 I know sometimes you get people who don't hold up their end of the bargain (happened to me on my first RAOK), so we should also have an angel type system ready to go if that happens. How about requirements? Like should we have a so many posts, so much time in the l.a.m.b forum, etc... type of system also?
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Oct 22nd, 2009, 09:28 AM	#6
unluckystars Member Joined: Dec 2008 Location: philly Posts: 529	me me me lol!!!
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Oct 22nd, 2009, 09:31 AM	#7
wifeyb Team Jacob Joined: Aug 2006 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 1,957	lol i knew the RAOK bug would get ya! lol you know mama would participate! make sure to copy the rules from a previous one. this will help keep the party poopers out, lol the ones who receive their gift, but then dont send one out for their buddy. we use a site called elfster.com it automatically draws names for you, and you make wishlists on there so your buddy can see what you like! :O) (i totally just wrote all of this in the chat thread too WHOOPS) for our rules/regulations-we did have to be a member for at least 4 months, have to have a minimum of 400 posts, have to be an active member of the thread. yeah in the BB its 75 also in our coach its 75-100 (coach items are exchanged for this one thats why its a little more) we also sent out a survey to let your buddy get to know more about you. check out elfster if you think thats a way to go. its really good for larger groups. i know our group here is smaller so we could prob do without. for the "angel system" we had to do this in the BB this round, someone didnt send their package, so they took the total number of people who participated, and divided the amount of the package that was bought for them which was 100ish, so we each had to paypal $4 to the person who went and purchased the angel gift. so here it would be like we each donate 3-4 since the limit would be $25 also think of a deadline for sign ups. and a deadline when the gift/s have to be sent out sounds exciting!!
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Oct 22nd, 2009, 10:57 AM	#8
kshtrdgrl Member Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 229	Oh I'm so excited I could tinkle myself !!! I think $25 is perfect amount. My only concern is the post amount. I'm obviously have a wimpy post number but a long time member. I would love to plead my case if the cut off is 400+.
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Oct 22nd, 2009, 01:08 PM	#9
yvalenz LAMB-a-liscious!! Joined: Jun 2007 Location: So Cal Posts: 5,626	I'm in!! Yah - how about an and/or for the time / post count.
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Oct 22nd, 2009, 03:44 PM	#10
Barlow Paris in November <3 Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 2,269	I haven't been around so much lately but I'd love to play if you have room for me I'm in the LV RAOK exchange and it's been such a great way to get to know people! I've also done a Coach exchange a few months back so if you need references, I'm good at sending out my gifts on time I too like the $25 limit
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Oct 22nd, 2009, 04:09 PM	#11
baglady39 COACH & L.A.M.B Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 9,256	Wifey is totally the RAOK queen over in Coach right now. The mods do not really get involved in this unless they are participants, so you're on your own if you have someone that wimps out. It is definitely best to outline the rules upfront and run a tight ship. I would use this thread to chat about it, and then set up an official RAOK thread when you're ready to outline everything, with the rules in the first post. I say this because we have had some really SAD situations occur across the subforums, and I want everyone to have a great time! When you are ready to go and want this stickied, please PM me and I can do that.
baglady39 COACH & L.A.M.B Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 9,256

Oct 22nd, 2009, 05:37 PM	#12
lmkhlh2006 L.a.m.b. Lover Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 3,138	I participate in the BB Raoks too and would love to do a Lamb one!! Like Denise said we use an angel system in the BB ones so that everyone always gets a package!
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Oct 22nd, 2009, 07:15 PM	#14
razorkiss58 Got handbags? Joined: Nov 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 158	count me in please
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Oct 22nd, 2009, 11:51 PM	#15
lambiepie Lambie love <3 Joined: Sep 2007 Location: SO CAL Posts: 4,831	I think you're right wifey. Rules should be set in place. Elfster could be a good idea, or not because we are a smaller group (like wifey said). We could decide that depending on how many people join. Also I don't necessarily think it should be all about how many posts a lambie has. it should also be about maybe how long a lambie has been around (like kshtrdgrl who we all know ), if we can vouch for them, etc.....? Donna what do you think?? And I think the questionnaire would def be a good thing. We could get to know each other a lot better this way!
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