Atlantis Reef Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Are we ever going to do another frag swap? Christmas is almost here and I would love to do this again!!! And I can help with it. So what do we think all??? UPDATE WITH GUIDELINES Hello! Happy Holidays Nano-Reef.com! If you'd like to participate in the 2008 "SECRET SANTA " please read the following: Here's the basic idea if you're unfamiliar with the game. 1. The names of the participants go into a pool. 2. Each participant is randomly assigned someone to send a package to! Update #1: (old news) To make this as easy as possible, NO LIMITS on "value of coral." Holiday spirit people... give what you can. Don't complain about what you got. Please realize that if you participate, I'm going to have to collect contact info from you (name, address, phone) ALSO, the list needs to be finalized soon. Packages need to be in the mail before the carriers get bogged down. Update #2: * -Deadline for entering this is 12 midnight EST, Sun. 12/7. * -You will be PM'ed with shipping info for the person you are to ship frags to by Dec. 8 * -Shipments are to be sent out OVERNIGHT on either mon. 12/15 or Tues. 12/16 * -Only 1 frag is required to be part of this, but if you can send more, that's great! * -You must have a stable system that is AT LEAST 7 MONTHS OLD to participate * -Please let me know whether the frag/s you are sending require Metal Halide lighting or whether they are PC compatible. Please also let me know what kind of lighting you have on your system. That way we can ensure that an sps frag isn't sent to someone with PC lighting. PLEASE PM ME, WITH YOUR INFO. Include your shipping address and the info on lighting requirements for the frags you're sending and what kind of system lighting you have. Update #3: (Double the cheer!) Also, if any of you out there have enough frags to do it, you have the option of entering twice. This would mean you would be sending out two different Secret Santa frag packages and would receive two different ones as well. Keep in mind you would have to pay to ship out two packages, which tends to run $21-$25 for USPS Express overnight shipping, for each package. If anyone wants to do this, let me know. Thanks for playing! Update #4: (shipping info & tips) One of the requirements for this is that all frags be sent out to the recipient by overnight mail. USPS Express will work fine for this in most cases, but there may be one or two instances where USPS Express can't get it there overnight. When this happens, either UPS Next Day or FedEx will need to be used, and they are more expensive. I haven't checked recently, but I think they run $35-$40 instead of the $21-$25 for USPS Express. Please don't let lack of shipping experience stop you. Shipping only SOUNDS scary, I promise you that in reality it's not that complicated. I'm gonna post a quick 'n easy shipping tutorial on this thread later this afternoon, but here's some quick info on where to get supplies: * -Boxes: Wal-Mart, 6x6 or 7x7 * -Bags & 40 hr. Heat Packs: www.kensfish.com * -Box insulation material: Home Depot, Lowes, Michael's or any other hardware store or craft store There's some good fragging and shipping info on these two threads from NR's own Mayor Awesome: http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?...t=0&start=0 I *personally* find the easiest way to ship is to buy little styrofoam bait coolers and heat packs from the outdoors dept of Menards, Lowes, Fleet Farm, etc. Tape the heat pack to the lid of the bait cooler, don't let it come in contact with the bags. I put everything together in the bait cooler along with the address I am shipping to and go to a pack and ship store. In my experience when I tell them what I am sending they pack it extra well for me. Just my .02. Kensfish is a great place to order supplies. Remember to add heat packs and waive those sigs Thanks DT for heads up on this Update #5: (Shipping Guide) If you're new to shipping, or need a refresher... click on the following link! http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?...t&p=1382994 For USPS information... click this: http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?...t&p=1383221 __________________________________________________________ PLEASE ADD TO THE RUNNING LIST AND MESSAGE ME WITH YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION (NAME & ADDRESS) IF YOU WISH TO PARTICIPATE. SO FAR THESE ARE THE FOR SURE PEOPLE IN THAT READ GUIDELINES List so far Atlantis Reef GIRLGONEAQUA colgan10 bad ed Phiber_optikx nanoreefnate pismo_reefer revaltion131-pending address angelscbishop SteveT jerzsky willyboy AlexNUFC Read rules all and pm me all the info so I can get this done in the next 2 weeks Link to comment
glennr1978 Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 I'd do it. My tank was too new last year, but this year I could contribute. Link to comment
itzclayyo Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 I'm down if it's within 2 hours. Link to comment
Atlantis Reef Posted November 23, 2008 Author Share Posted November 23, 2008 This works like previous swaps surprise frags shipped to surprised person and surprise frags shipped to you Link to comment
ddr_phish Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Sounds very cool. I'd be interested. Edit: So its like Secret Santa with frags and shipping? Link to comment
bad ed Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 im in. just let us know when you want to get this started Link to comment
Atlantis Reef Posted November 23, 2008 Author Share Posted November 23, 2008 Im ready when anyone else is but I need to get this set up with admins here and set a date keep votes coming all Just like a secret santa until you receive frags. Alot of us have done this before and I personnel and hope others will say have gotten some awesome swaps!! if any questions feel free to pm me or post here Link to comment
Weetabix7 Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 No. My life is nuts and I'm not even remotely up to this right now. Link to comment
Smurf Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Sounds good. Might as well get rid of these ORA's. Link to comment
jerzsky Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 ooo...ooo...ooo...secret santa stuff is cool! im in! how does it work...just pick someone?? names in a hat type of thing? Link to comment
Atlantis Reef Posted November 23, 2008 Author Share Posted November 23, 2008 this is a swap like secret santa you do not know who you are getting stuff from and they are shipped to you. Everyone who is interested plz pm me so I can get a list started with your address for shipping also so when the secret santas are set I can pm to the shippers all info. If you want to send phone numbers that is fine also up to you I will be posting guidelines and links to shipping how to's very soon Soon as weetabix gets back to me Link to comment
brian92 Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 I'm interested, I'll have to get the stuff together for shipping but that wouldn't be too hard. What are people looking for? I mostly have zoas and palys, so I don't want to disappoint any sps or lps only guys. Link to comment
Ocho Cinco Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 How much will shipping be and is there going to be a certain prize value? Link to comment
Atlantis Reef Posted November 23, 2008 Author Share Posted November 23, 2008 I will post more details very soon Link to comment
Ocho Cinco Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 I will post more details very soon Cool... Link to comment
The Propagator Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 No. My life is nuts and I'm not even remotely up to this right now. Empty your PM box.... Trying to find out how you and Suzy-Q are doing. Link to comment
ddr_phish Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Ok once again I'm in this. Also you should get the info from people on what type of lighting they have so we don't accidently send SPS to a tank with PC lighting. Link to comment
Atlantis Reef Posted November 23, 2008 Author Share Posted November 23, 2008 Thats why I posted the guidelines in first post plz all who want to be part of this read guidelines and pm the info to me Link to comment
brian92 Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 I tried to find it in the rules but: Are we separating east and west coast secret santa to minimize shipping costs? Link to comment
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