2023 Blowout Secret Santa-Making 1 more effort

jlzinck · 10-08-2023, 08:37 PM

No big red text messages this year.

Please understand this- Some people go above and beyond. That's great. Some people can only do the minimum. That's fine.

Personally I have been fighting cancer for 3 years now. 2 years ago I had an unknown illness that ended up being a tumor on my pituitary gland in my head. I know life gets in the way. If you think life is going to get in the way I respectfully ask you don't join. I would rather have people bow out before joining then me having to ban them from joining.
I purposely kept this going the last few years and every time something goes wrong it makes me gun shy to do it again.

But I am back to try this again.

Please read everything. If you don't understand something, then ask.
We are adults here. I shouldn't have to hound you to send your gift, pay your donation or to show your gift.

Rules-
1. Minimum Gift value $35. (This is a pre tax/Pre Shipping value)
Again we are adults. If someone wants a Charlie Brown RC, Patch or auto and you see one for sale for $35. Check Ebay completed sales. If they sell every day for $12 then maybe buy one or bid on one that sells for $35 or more. If you have one in your collection that sells for $50 you can most certainly send that.

2. Minimum donation towards Toys 4 Tots is $5.
Payments can be sent to jlzinck@comcast.net or Venmo @Jon-Zinck (0848 last 4)

3. If you don't post pictures of your gift(s) you will not be allowed to enter going forward. You can send pictures to me via text to get the pics posted if needed (3 people from last year cannot participate because of this)

DEADLINE to JOIN is October 22nd 2023. I will have the Santa Info out to everyone by November 4th. That will give you a month plus to find something.

If you want a certain member to be your recipient let me know. I would do this if you had something you knew that member would really love. (This worked out really well in the past)

The “GIFT” should be gift wrapped according to the season BEFORE it is packaged to be mailed . On the outside of the package, should be placed the words BLOWOUT gift exchange. This should help people from just randomly ripping a package open. The package should be mailed on or shortly after the 10th of December in order to insure a delivery in time for the holidays. “GIFTS” should not be opened before the evening of the 24th of December. Besides the return address on the package, no identification of the sender is necessary. You WILL NOT be penalized for opening early.

You can send more than $35 in Gifts but ONE item has to be a $35 Value. You CAN'T SEND 2 $20 Autos as your gift.

Gifts must be sent with Delivery Confirmation and the number must be sent to me.

Open to members in good standing who have been here Since Jan 2023 AND have at least 5 I Trader rating or higher or have a good transaction with me. I ALSO RESERVE THE RIGHT TO ACCEPT or DENY ENTRY TO THIS EXCHANGE FOR ANY REASON I SEE FIT

“GIFTS” are limited in their nature to being sports related or at least something that PSA or BGS might grade or authenticate. (in the rare case of a non–sports card or autograph) OR something the recipient asks for. Some members request items for their kids. In this case if a member asks for Pokemon, Squishmellow or something for 2 kids then the minimum amount can be spread out over a couple of gifts because 2 8 year olds would have no issue receiving multiple packs of Pokemon cards that followed the spirit of the exchange for the value. Again, If you have questions then just ask.

Reply to this thread if you want in and send the following information to me via pm. If you can't follow this simple instruction you may want to rethink entering

THIS IS ABOUT GIVING. NOT RECEIVING. PLEASE REMEMBER THIS

**Copy the outline below and pm me a filled out version**

1. Blowout user name:
2. Real name:
3. Mailing Address: Street address, City, State and ZIP CODE!
4. Specify sports, players and teams you are interested in. (Remember if your list is very small or very specific your santa may have a hard time)

5. E-mail address

Sometimes we have people who enter and have a very small and defined collection. So I am looking for people who will be defined as ANGELS. These people, when they send in their info will also say I WILL BE AN ANGEL. This means they will put in the time and effort needed to find something for someone with a limited wantlist.

The following is the list of folks who have shown interest. Other participants will be added. Once I have received the personal information , the word “CONFIRMED” will be placed next to your user name on the list. The list will be finalized with an OFFICIAL CUT OFF TIME on October 22nd @ 11PM EST. I will then pm the name , address, and sport interest of each participant to their respective “Secret santa”. Each participant will then pm me, so I know that their “GIFT” WAS sent. The word SENT will be placed on the master list.

I am going to make Separate Post for the Toys for Tots Donation and One for the Showoff.

PATRICIPANT LIST
Athey49 $$ TRACKING RECEIVED
bhmgatech $$ TRACKING RECEIVED
Bottom9th $$ TRACKING RECEIVED
Bowman1951 $$ TRACKING RECEIVED
CardChasing $$ TRACKING RECEIVED
cardlawyer $$ TRACKING RECEIVED
ccssports713 $$ TRACKING RECEIVED
craigmacg $$ TRACKING RECEIVED
dashcol $$ TRACKING RECEIVED
DontToewsMeBro $$ TRACKING RECEIVED
ensbergcollecto $$ TRACKING RECEIVED
free2131 $$ TRACKING RECEIVED
GoTribe!!! $$ TRACKING RECEIVED
gowizards0 $$ TRACKING RECEIVED
hearseguy $$ TRACKING RECEIVED
hester72598 $$ TRACKING RECEIVED
iluvfish2 $$ TRACKING RECEIVED
Jgil316 $$ TRACKING RECEIVED
JosieD $$ TRACKING RECEIVED
JustinVerlander07 $$ TRACKING RECEIVED
kdub0982 $$ TRACKING RECEIVED
ksmith31 $$ TRACKING RECEIVED
lambeauleap87 $$ TRACKING RECEIVED
lauriontj $$ TRACKING RECEIVED
mj91534 $$
mnava18 $$ TRACKING RECEIVED
oldgoldy97 $$ TRACKING RECEIVED
r0yals2012 $$ TRACKING RECEIVED
RetailChamp $$ TRACKING RECEIVED
Seahawks fan $$ TRACKING RECEIVED
Skipscards $$ TRACKING RECEIVED
SteelPen2 $$
themboyz $$ TRACKING RECEIVED
thor_rider08 $$ Received items from Amazon 10/12/23 TRACKING RECEIVED
Tones $$ TRACKING RECEIVED
waulk11 $$ TRACKING RECEIVED
yoyosh $$ TRACKING RECEIVED

r0yals2012 · 10-08-2023, 08:51 PM

Awesome! I'm in!

yoyosh · 10-08-2023, 08:55 PM

I’m in, hope others read your entire msg amigo.
Wishing you good health and happiness!

JustinVerlander07 · 10-08-2023, 08:57 PM

I am in again, have really enjoyed doing this the past couple years.

mj91534 · 10-08-2023, 09:00 PM

I am in

Sent from my SM-S911U using Tapatalk

dashcol · 10-08-2023, 10:04 PM

Of course I’m in!

Really look forward to this every year.

thor_rider08 · 10-09-2023, 03:23 AM

I look forward to this every year!
Sign me up!

JosieD · 10-09-2023, 04:20 AM

I would like to join again please. Thank you!

jlzinck · 10-09-2023, 06:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yoyosh

I’m in, hope others read your entire msg amigo.
Wishing you good health and happiness!

Quote:

Originally Posted by JustinVerlander07

I am in again, have really enjoyed doing this the past couple years.

Quote:

Originally Posted by thor_rider08

I look forward to this every year!
Sign me up!

Quote:

Originally Posted by r0yals2012

Awesome! I'm in!

PM's Received from you folks

BostonNut · 10-09-2023, 08:17 AM

REMEMBER: THIS IS ABOUT GIVING, NOT RECEIVING

GoTribe!!! · 10-09-2023, 08:34 AM

Well HoHoHo
Count me in again.

jlzinck · 10-09-2023, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JosieD

I would like to join again please. Thank you!

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoTribe!!!

Well HoHoHo
Count me in again.

PM's received. Thank you

CardChasing · 10-09-2023, 12:10 PM

Would love to be in again this year. As I did last year, I will be sending the "gift(s) but would like for my son, now 10 to be the one who receives the gifts in return.

Thank you!

RetailChamp · 10-09-2023, 02:12 PM

Actually saw this before the deadline this year, so I am back for another go round.

Thanks for hosting

jlzinck · 10-09-2023, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dashcol

Of course I’m in!

Really look forward to this every year.

Quote:

Originally Posted by CardChasing

Would love to be in again this year. As I did last year, I will be sending the "gift(s) but would like for my son, now 10 to be the one who receives the gifts in return.

Thank you!

Quote:

Originally Posted by RetailChamp

Actually saw this before the deadline this year, so I am back for another go round.

Thanks for hosting

Got your PMs

iluvfish2 · 10-09-2023, 03:45 PM

Im in!

hearseguy · 10-10-2023, 01:36 AM

I am in

Sent from my SM-G998U using Tapatalk

hearseguy · 10-10-2023, 01:46 AM

Delete

jlzinck · 10-10-2023, 06:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hearseguy

I am in

Sent from my SM-G998U using Tapatalk

Got your PM

Jgil316 · 10-10-2023, 02:17 PM

I am in

Thank you for all you do.

Seahawks fan · 10-10-2023, 06:21 PM

I'm in! Very excited to do this again.

themboyz · 10-10-2023, 07:34 PM

I'm in agin thanks , donation sent

jlzinck · 10-10-2023, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jgil316

I am in

Thank you for all you do.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seahawks fan

I'm in! Very excited to do this again.

PM's received

craigmacg · 10-10-2023, 07:48 PM

Missed the deadline last year. I'm back this year.
Donation sent

jlzinck · 10-10-2023, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by craigmacg

Missed the deadline last year. I'm back this year.
Donation sent

Quote:

Originally Posted by themboyz

I'm in agin thanks , donation sent

PM's received

10-08-2023, 08:37 PM	#1
jlzinck Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Cape Cod, MA Posts: 35,324 jlzinck jl_zinck	2023 Blowout Secret Santa-Making 1 more effort No big red text messages this year. Please understand this- Some people go above and beyond. That's great. Some people can only do the minimum. That's fine. Personally I have been fighting cancer for 3 years now. 2 years ago I had an unknown illness that ended up being a tumor on my pituitary gland in my head. I know life gets in the way. If you think life is going to get in the way I respectfully ask you don't join. I would rather have people bow out before joining then me having to ban them from joining. I purposely kept this going the last few years and every time something goes wrong it makes me gun shy to do it again. But I am back to try this again. Please read everything. If you don't understand something, then ask. We are adults here. I shouldn't have to hound you to send your gift, pay your donation or to show your gift. Rules- 1. Minimum Gift value $35. (This is a pre tax/Pre Shipping value) Again we are adults. If someone wants a Charlie Brown RC, Patch or auto and you see one for sale for $35. Check Ebay completed sales. If they sell every day for $12 then maybe buy one or bid on one that sells for $35 or more. If you have one in your collection that sells for $50 you can most certainly send that. 2. Minimum donation towards Toys 4 Tots is $5. Payments can be sent to jlzinck@comcast.net or Venmo @Jon-Zinck (0848 last 4) 3. If you don't post pictures of your gift(s) you will not be allowed to enter going forward. You can send pictures to me via text to get the pics posted if needed (3 people from last year cannot participate because of this) DEADLINE to JOIN is October 22nd 2023. I will have the Santa Info out to everyone by November 4th. That will give you a month plus to find something. If you want a certain member to be your recipient let me know. I would do this if you had something you knew that member would really love. (This worked out really well in the past) The “GIFT” should be gift wrapped according to the season BEFORE it is packaged to be mailed . On the outside of the package, should be placed the words BLOWOUT gift exchange. This should help people from just randomly ripping a package open. The package should be mailed on or shortly after the 10th of December in order to insure a delivery in time for the holidays. “GIFTS” should not be opened before the evening of the 24th of December. Besides the return address on the package, no identification of the sender is necessary. You WILL NOT be penalized for opening early. You can send more than $35 in Gifts but ONE item has to be a $35 Value. You CAN'T SEND 2 $20 Autos as your gift. Gifts must be sent with Delivery Confirmation and the number must be sent to me. Open to members in good standing who have been here Since Jan 2023 AND have at least 5 I Trader rating or higher or have a good transaction with me. I ALSO RESERVE THE RIGHT TO ACCEPT or DENY ENTRY TO THIS EXCHANGE FOR ANY REASON I SEE FIT “GIFTS” are limited in their nature to being sports related or at least something that PSA or BGS might grade or authenticate. (in the rare case of a non–sports card or autograph) OR something the recipient asks for. Some members request items for their kids. In this case if a member asks for Pokemon, Squishmellow or something for 2 kids then the minimum amount can be spread out over a couple of gifts because 2 8 year olds would have no issue receiving multiple packs of Pokemon cards that followed the spirit of the exchange for the value. Again, If you have questions then just ask. Reply to this thread if you want in and send the following information to me via pm. If you can't follow this simple instruction you may want to rethink entering THIS IS ABOUT GIVING. NOT RECEIVING. PLEASE REMEMBER THIS Copy the outline below and pm me a filled out version 1. Blowout user name: 2. Real name: 3. Mailing Address: Street address, City, State and ZIP CODE! 4. Specify sports, players and teams you are interested in. (Remember if your list is very small or very specific your santa may have a hard time) 5. E-mail address Sometimes we have people who enter and have a very small and defined collection. So I am looking for people who will be defined as ANGELS. These people, when they send in their info will also say I WILL BE AN ANGEL. This means they will put in the time and effort needed to find something for someone with a limited wantlist. The following is the list of folks who have shown interest. Other participants will be added. Once I have received the personal information , the word “CONFIRMED” will be placed next to your user name on the list. The list will be finalized with an OFFICIAL CUT OFF TIME on October 22nd @ 11PM EST. I will then pm the name , address, and sport interest of each participant to their respective “Secret santa”. Each participant will then pm me, so I know that their “GIFT” WAS sent. The word SENT will be placed on the master list. I am going to make Separate Post for the Toys for Tots Donation and One for the Showoff. PATRICIPANT LIST Athey49 $$ TRACKING RECEIVED bhmgatech $$ TRACKING RECEIVED Bottom9th $$ TRACKING RECEIVED Bowman1951 $$ TRACKING RECEIVED CardChasing $$ TRACKING RECEIVED cardlawyer $$ TRACKING RECEIVED ccssports713 $$ TRACKING RECEIVED craigmacg $$ TRACKING RECEIVED dashcol $$ TRACKING RECEIVED DontToewsMeBro $$ TRACKING RECEIVED ensbergcollecto $$ TRACKING RECEIVED free2131 $$ TRACKING RECEIVED GoTribe!!! $$ TRACKING RECEIVED gowizards0 $$ TRACKING RECEIVED hearseguy $$ TRACKING RECEIVED hester72598 $$ TRACKING RECEIVED iluvfish2 $$ TRACKING RECEIVED Jgil316 $$ TRACKING RECEIVED JosieD $$ TRACKING RECEIVED JustinVerlander07 $$ TRACKING RECEIVED kdub0982 $$ TRACKING RECEIVED ksmith31 $$ TRACKING RECEIVED lambeauleap87 $$ TRACKING RECEIVED lauriontj $$ TRACKING RECEIVED mj91534 $$ mnava18 $$ TRACKING RECEIVED oldgoldy97 $$ TRACKING RECEIVED r0yals2012 $$ TRACKING RECEIVED RetailChamp $$ TRACKING RECEIVED Seahawks fan $$ TRACKING RECEIVED Skipscards $$ TRACKING RECEIVED SteelPen2 $$ themboyz $$ TRACKING RECEIVED thor_rider08 $$ Received items from Amazon 10/12/23 TRACKING RECEIVED Tones $$ TRACKING RECEIVED waulk11 $$ TRACKING RECEIVED yoyosh $$ TRACKING RECEIVED __________________ https://www.youtube.com/user/jonzinck Last edited by jlzinck; 12-15-2023 at 02:57 PM.

10-08-2023, 08:51 PM	#2
r0yals2012 Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 7,550	Awesome! I'm in! __________________ I love autographs with Bible Verse inscriptions Girls Can Collect Cards Too! Royals, Wichita Wind Surge Twitter-@doublehcards @aacentralphotos-MiLB Photos Waymaker Miracle Worker Promise Keeper My God That is Who You Are

10-08-2023, 08:57 PM	#4
JustinVerlander07 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: michigan Posts: 16,542 gladdyontherise gladdyontherise	I am in again, have really enjoyed doing this the past couple years. __________________ Dan LeFevour PC 214/299 "Cavs in 7. Write it down"

10-08-2023, 10:04 PM	#6
dashcol Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: It's complicated Posts: 7,672	Of course I’m in! Really look forward to this every year. __________________ “A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives.” Jackie Robinson “Never let your head hang down. Never give up and sit down and grieve. Find another way.” Satchel Paige.

10-09-2023, 03:23 AM	#7
thor_rider08 Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Alaska Posts: 4,210	I look forward to this every year! Sign me up! __________________ The righteous pay a sacrifice to get what they deserve.

10-08-2023, 08:55 PM	#3
yoyosh Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: USA Posts: 4,285 partyauctions yoyosh	I’m in, hope others read your entire msg amigo. Wishing you good health and happiness!

10-08-2023, 09:00 PM	#5
mj91534 Banned Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Manalapan NJ Posts: 4,581	I am in Sent from my SM-S911U using Tapatalk

10-09-2023, 04:20 AM	#8
JosieD Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 33,361	I would like to join again please. Thank you! __________________ #TEAMConnor #TeamLeoneez Day of Breakfast successful! Thank you! instagram: @oldschoolboxbreaks

10-09-2023, 08:17 AM	#10
BostonNut Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 59,691	REMEMBER: THIS IS ABOUT GIVING, NOT RECEIVING

10-09-2023, 08:34 AM	#11
GoTribe!!! Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 6,819 tribecollector74	Well HoHoHo Count me in again. __________________ I guess we're all damged in our own way Alone in our own way Distant headlights Desolate highway

10-09-2023, 12:10 PM	#13
CardChasing Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: N. Nevada Posts: 1,394 grajefjeff	Would love to be in again this year. As I did last year, I will be sending the "gift(s) but would like for my son, now 10 to be the one who receives the gifts in return. Thank you!

10-09-2023, 02:12 PM	#14
RetailChamp Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 3,213 chinnery23	Actually saw this before the deadline this year, so I am back for another go round. Thanks for hosting __________________ I rip junk wax packs on IG & TikTok - stalegumcards Looking for: 2007 UD Exquisite Calvin Johnson RPA

10-09-2023, 03:45 PM	#16
iluvfish2 Moderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lansing, Michigan Posts: 26,684 iluvfish2 iluvfish2	Im in! __________________ Blowouts Resident Wade Boggs Super Collector

10-10-2023, 01:36 AM	#17
hearseguy Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,552 eastern_wa_sports	I am in Sent from my SM-G998U using Tapatalk __________________ Collecting Kevin Durant Prizm.

10-10-2023, 01:46 AM	#18
hearseguy Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,552 eastern_wa_sports	Delete __________________ Collecting Kevin Durant Prizm. Last edited by hearseguy; 10-10-2023 at 01:48 AM. Reason: Delete

10-10-2023, 02:17 PM	#20
Jgil316 Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fort Mill, SC Posts: 2,707 Jgil316 Jgil316	I am in Thank you for all you do. __________________ SUPER Collector Of: Daniel Nava, Jason Williams, Larry Bird, David Ortiz and David Pastrnak - ALWAYS BUYING!! GO SOX!!!! BODA - 'Nuff said

10-10-2023, 06:21 PM	#21
Seahawks fan Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Posts: 7,773	I'm in! Very excited to do this again. __________________ Always looking for Kam Chancellor and Rare Marcus Trufant cards. I will buy or trade just message me.

10-10-2023, 07:34 PM	#22
themboyz Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: So Cal Posts: 4,072	I'm in agin thanks , donation sent __________________ Wanted Mark Hamill auto star wars or joker card, Stan lee and chuck Norris fans of the game autos, Hayden Christensen auto , WILLIE NELSON AUTO CARD, Wayne Gretzky game used or auto , Satchel Paige auto ,Ohtani. Burt Reynolds auto tom selleck auto baseball card ,shoeless joe jackson, Jeter , Kobe Bryant, maris, Koufax , Kershaw ,Mantle game used and auto, Last edited by themboyz; 10-10-2023 at 07:38 PM.

10-10-2023, 07:48 PM	#24
craigmacg Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,931 firemanmacg	Missed the deadline last year. I'm back this year. Donation sent __________________ Out of darkness cometh light