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domino2012
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TOTAL MEMBERS FOR 2011 GROUP SO FAR: 16/36 (list below)
Hello FCB members!
Here it is, the official 2011 Birthday Group sign-up thread.
This will be the 7th year I do this and I’m VERY happy with the 2011 group even if we had 1 incident which was resolved. The year is not over so check out the 2011 threads if you like.
I’m quite sure 2012 will be the best!
How it works:
We create a group of members who send to each other for their birthdays. The idea is to send (and receive) cards which other members need/want or other relative items for collections and we all share scans and pics.
You will only send a certain amount of packages during the entire year. If you send more, that is up to you. You never send during your B-day month since that’s the month you receive. Who you send to is determined by drawing names out of a hat (once sign-up is closed).
EXAMPLE: this year (2011 Group) each member sent to 3 other members during the year. In return, each member received 3 packages.
TRUE: I will not lie, there have been a few bad apples in the past but this year one incident was quickly resolved and things went great. When things went wrong in the past, some members were generous enough to send extra packages.
THIS YEAR:
EACH MEMBER WHO JOINS ENGAGES TO SEND AT LEAST 3 PACKAGES. (this means you will receive 3 packages). I have decided to limit the number to 3. This also means we’re limiting the number of members.
I have decided to limit the number of total members at 36. We’ve never reached 36 members but who knows. If the math doesn't work out, it could be less packages, but not more.
The packages
I am not asking you to send a 1/1 auto or plate or $100 worth of cards... I'm sure only few people could do such a thing anyways.
However, there must be at least 1 decent card worth (at least) $20 in the package you send. If you send more, you’re free to do so but at least 1 nice card is necessary to avoid receiving a bunch of commons, especially if you sent something nice, you expect something nice in return.
Each member will give a list of what they collect or want (which can change during the year of course).
Just stay as close as you can to the need/want list and send what you want. Members in the past have received auto cards, patches, jerseys, refractors, a bit of a mix and it's perfect that way. Just respect the 1 $20 card minimum.
ALL MEMBERS WHO JOIN AGREE to the minimum so that nobody gets ripped! Accept it or don’t sign up.
Second important info:
You must send with DC. Indeed, I will keep track of this. YOU MUST SEND before the 20th of each MONTH of the “Victim’s” birthday. NO EXCEPTIONS FOR LATE PACKAGES. (I have been lenient in the past but PLEASE RESPECT THIS RULE)
This brings me to the receiver’s end: YOU MUST POST on the birthday thread what you receive.
You all appreciate when someone says “THANK YOU” so you are asked to do the same. NO EXCEPTIONS. Keep in mind "thank you" is not optional. It only takes 5 minutes to say thank you. (even less).
How to sign up:
I need you to send me your name and address as well as a need/want list. EMAIL:[email protected]
(If you send via PM, please include your email address).
I also need your birth date and username. If any info is missing, I will disregard your request.
PLEASE KEEP IN MIND I DO NOT SHARE YOUR EMAIL, EVEN WITH OTHER MEMBERS (except George_Calfas who helps me out with this to maintain order and discipline and who is a member of the group). All my messages are sent via email and your email addresses are hidden from other members. I do share your postal addresses for obvious reasons.
You have until Monday the 12th of December to sign up. After that, I need time to organize things and get the spread sheet ready to send out for the January birthdays and of course send out names of whom you must send to.
You must be a regular member on FCB to sign up (at least 1 year presence).
I will keep an updated list just below so you know who has signed up.
During this time you will also see the current 2011 B-Day threads (November and December). Please feel free to check them out.
If you have any questions or suggestions, I'm all ears and eyes.
I hope to have you in the group.
1 last and important thing: if you sign up, it's because you've accepted to actively take part in the group. Don't ruin things by cheating. This is meant to be fun and make people feel nice for their b-days. Don't expect high end cards either. It RARELY happens. There are generous members out there but if you take them for granted, they disappear faster than it takes me to type these few words.
IF YOU DO NOT RESPECT THE RULES, it will not go unnoticed.
See you all soon!
Dominique
THE 2012 BIRTHDAY GROUP: (Total members so far: 16/36 )
Jan
- waulk11
- MarinerswinWS
Feb
March
- Dice-K Collector
- Anthony
April
- sneekc
- imac220
- donutme
May
June
- sabrgeek
July
- George Calfas
- Tom Murry
Aug
Sept
- thelesquad
Oct
- jpruitt2
Nov
- lonesomeagle1
Dec
- domino2012
- dano7
- alex64
TOTAL MEMBERS FOR 2011 GROUP SO FAR: 16/36 (list below)
Hello FCB members!
Here it is, the official 2011 Birthday Group sign-up thread.
This will be the 7th year I do this and I’m VERY happy with the 2011 group even if we had 1 incident which was resolved. The year is not over so check out the 2011 threads if you like.
I’m quite sure 2012 will be the best!
How it works:
We create a group of members who send to each other for their birthdays. The idea is to send (and receive) cards which other members need/want or other relative items for collections and we all share scans and pics.
You will only send a certain amount of packages during the entire year. If you send more, that is up to you. You never send during your B-day month since that’s the month you receive. Who you send to is determined by drawing names out of a hat (once sign-up is closed).
EXAMPLE: this year (2011 Group) each member sent to 3 other members during the year. In return, each member received 3 packages.
TRUE: I will not lie, there have been a few bad apples in the past but this year one incident was quickly resolved and things went great. When things went wrong in the past, some members were generous enough to send extra packages.
THIS YEAR:
EACH MEMBER WHO JOINS ENGAGES TO SEND AT LEAST 3 PACKAGES. (this means you will receive 3 packages). I have decided to limit the number to 3. This also means we’re limiting the number of members.
I have decided to limit the number of total members at 36. We’ve never reached 36 members but who knows. If the math doesn't work out, it could be less packages, but not more.
The packages
I am not asking you to send a 1/1 auto or plate or $100 worth of cards... I'm sure only few people could do such a thing anyways.
However, there must be at least 1 decent card worth (at least) $20 in the package you send. If you send more, you’re free to do so but at least 1 nice card is necessary to avoid receiving a bunch of commons, especially if you sent something nice, you expect something nice in return.
Each member will give a list of what they collect or want (which can change during the year of course).
Just stay as close as you can to the need/want list and send what you want. Members in the past have received auto cards, patches, jerseys, refractors, a bit of a mix and it's perfect that way. Just respect the 1 $20 card minimum.
ALL MEMBERS WHO JOIN AGREE to the minimum so that nobody gets ripped! Accept it or don’t sign up.
Second important info:
You must send with DC. Indeed, I will keep track of this. YOU MUST SEND before the 20th of each MONTH of the “Victim’s” birthday. NO EXCEPTIONS FOR LATE PACKAGES. (I have been lenient in the past but PLEASE RESPECT THIS RULE)
This brings me to the receiver’s end: YOU MUST POST on the birthday thread what you receive.
You all appreciate when someone says “THANK YOU” so you are asked to do the same. NO EXCEPTIONS. Keep in mind "thank you" is not optional. It only takes 5 minutes to say thank you. (even less).
How to sign up:
I need you to send me your name and address as well as a need/want list. EMAIL:[email protected]
(If you send via PM, please include your email address).
I also need your birth date and username. If any info is missing, I will disregard your request.
PLEASE KEEP IN MIND I DO NOT SHARE YOUR EMAIL, EVEN WITH OTHER MEMBERS (except George_Calfas who helps me out with this to maintain order and discipline and who is a member of the group). All my messages are sent via email and your email addresses are hidden from other members. I do share your postal addresses for obvious reasons.
You have until Monday the 12th of December to sign up. After that, I need time to organize things and get the spread sheet ready to send out for the January birthdays and of course send out names of whom you must send to.
You must be a regular member on FCB to sign up (at least 1 year presence).
I will keep an updated list just below so you know who has signed up.
During this time you will also see the current 2011 B-Day threads (November and December). Please feel free to check them out.
If you have any questions or suggestions, I'm all ears and eyes.
I hope to have you in the group.
1 last and important thing: if you sign up, it's because you've accepted to actively take part in the group. Don't ruin things by cheating. This is meant to be fun and make people feel nice for their b-days. Don't expect high end cards either. It RARELY happens. There are generous members out there but if you take them for granted, they disappear faster than it takes me to type these few words.
IF YOU DO NOT RESPECT THE RULES, it will not go unnoticed.
See you all soon!
Dominique
THE 2012 BIRTHDAY GROUP: (Total members so far: 16/36 )
Jan
- waulk11
- MarinerswinWS
Feb
March
- Dice-K Collector
- Anthony
April
- sneekc
- imac220
- donutme
May
June
- sabrgeek
July
- George Calfas
- Tom Murry
Aug
Sept
- thelesquad
Oct
- jpruitt2
Nov
- lonesomeagle1
Dec
- domino2012
- dano7
- alex64
)
