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Title: Halloween Exchange
Post by: IvanIvanovich on Thu, 02 October 2014, 15:18:12
Lets have a trick or treat exchange. The goal here is to send distinctive regional and local items to other members around the world that would otherwise not be able to get them easily or at all. We all know Halloween time is one of the best times of the year for some seasonal treats. Other local Halloween customary related items are also more than welcome.
Try to send items that you know are not exported commonly. Avoid home made/unsealed or quickly perishable treats. Gags and other Halloween items are also more than welcome here. Please try to limit yourselves to a max $15 value. Do not enter if you can't be bothered to spend at least $2 on items and shipping to international recipients.


I will then start pairing people up after 15 October and let it run through 30 October.

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Title: Re: Halloween Exchange
Post by: CPTBadAss on Thu, 02 October 2014, 15:19:58
I'm so in for this. Also that .gif is scary :(
Title: Re: Halloween Exchange
Post by: demik on Thu, 02 October 2014, 15:21:27
Mfw dustin send everybody candy corn
Title: Re: Halloween Exchange
Post by: dustinhxc on Thu, 02 October 2014, 15:22:58
Awesome Idea man!  ;D

Mfw dustin send everybody candy corn

 ;D
Title: Re: Halloween Exchange
Post by: CPTBadAss on Thu, 02 October 2014, 15:23:23
Wow....dustin doesn't even want candy corn now?? :(
Title: Re: Halloween Exchange
Post by: dustinhxc on Thu, 02 October 2014, 15:24:20
Wow....dustin doesn't even want candy corn now?? :(

I love Candy Corn!  ;D
Title: Re: Halloween Exchange
Post by: demik on Thu, 02 October 2014, 15:26:49
Dustin ill send you 2 bags of candy corn meow
Title: Re: Halloween Exchange
Post by: korrelate on Thu, 02 October 2014, 15:27:33
 :thumb: IN, IN, IN!

This has "My Little Pony" written all over it.  :p


Cheers,

K
Title: Re: Halloween Exchange
Post by: CPTBadAss on Thu, 02 October 2014, 15:29:17
I love Candy Corn!  ;D

You can only get some if you join! Are you not joining??
Title: Re: Halloween Exchange
Post by: dustinhxc on Thu, 02 October 2014, 15:29:41
Dustin ill send you 2 bags of candy corn meow

 ;D Delicious!

I love Candy Corn!  ;D

You can only get some if you join! Are you not joining??

Yeah Im in!

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Title: Re: Halloween Exchange
Post by: paicrai on Thu, 02 October 2014, 15:34:35
Also that .gif is scary :(
(https://33.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m7bexvgYYp1rzve6xo1_500.gif)
(https://38.media.tumblr.com/63fcf5833498119c8bfea8fb2e460d79/tumblr_mj5swzmbxH1qg39ewo1_500.gif)
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Title: Re: Halloween Exchange
Post by: Lurch on Thu, 02 October 2014, 15:36:18
In!
Title: Re: Halloween Exchange
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Thu, 02 October 2014, 16:10:28
I'm in! I'll have to see if we have any regional non-perishables. All I can think of is cheese and beer.
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Post by: esoomenona on Thu, 02 October 2014, 16:10:34
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Title: Re: Halloween Exchange
Post by: IvanIvanovich on Thu, 02 October 2014, 16:13:45
It's more like a try your best to send something unique to your area. If that isn't applicable then just send a favorite.
I also added a new field for notes, like if you have anything important like food allergies you may want to resubmit.
Title: Re: Halloween Exchange
Post by: clacktalk on Thu, 02 October 2014, 16:21:06
I'm in! I'll have to see if we have any regional non-perishables. All I can think of is cheese and beer.

life for me is just weed cheese and brews
Title: Re: Halloween Exchange
Post by: paicrai on Thu, 02 October 2014, 16:26:16

I'm in! I'll have to see if we have any regional non-perishables. All I can think of is cheese and beer.

life for me is just weed cheese and brews
i love cheese, not so sure about brews
i wouldnt mind the \/\/33|)
Title: Re: Halloween Exchange
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Thu, 02 October 2014, 16:37:39

This needs a sticky.

You guys are so needy!
Title: Re: Halloween Exchange
Post by: paicrai on Thu, 02 October 2014, 16:41:21


This needs a sticky.

You guys are so needy!
why isnt my spooky thread up here during the spookiest halloween of the year
Title: Re: Halloween Exchange
Post by: demik on Thu, 02 October 2014, 16:42:51


This needs a sticky.

You guys are so needy!
why isnt my spooky thread up here during the spookiest halloween of the year

Because shut up thats why
Title: Re: Halloween Exchange
Post by: paicrai on Thu, 02 October 2014, 17:28:13


This needs a sticky.

You guys are so needy!
why isnt my spooky thread up here during the spookiest halloween of the year

Because shut up thats why
ahem
rude
Title: Re: Halloween Exchange
Post by: hwood34 on Thu, 02 October 2014, 20:08:26
WHO'S READY FOR SOME VA PEANUTS
Title: Re: Halloween Exchange
Post by: CPTBadAss on Fri, 03 October 2014, 05:35:45
I'm ready, send me all the peanuts hwood34
Title: Re: Halloween Exchange
Post by: hwood34 on Fri, 17 October 2014, 10:41:26
Wow, sending mine a loooong ways. Does Germany do peanuts?
Title: Re: Halloween Exchange
Post by: CPTBadAss on Fri, 17 October 2014, 10:42:42
Mines going overseas as well. Can't wait to send them out!
Title: Re: Halloween Exchange
Post by: IvanIvanovich on Fri, 17 October 2014, 10:44:49
Everyone should have received an email from me now with your exchange partners mailing address. Luckily I was able to match up everyone with someone from another country so this should be pretty nice chance to get things that may not be possible to have locally.
Title: Re: Halloween Exchange
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Fri, 17 October 2014, 10:56:59
Waaiiiit a minute.  Was that signup sheet always there?  Did I fill it out?  I want to participate!
Title: Re: Halloween Exchange
Post by: billnye on Fri, 17 October 2014, 10:59:19
I'm in! I'll have to see if we have any regional non-perishables. All I can think of is cheese and beer.

life for me is just weed cheese and brews

Don't stop!
Title: Re: Halloween Exchange
Post by: IvanIvanovich on Fri, 17 October 2014, 10:59:26
Yes the sign up form had been there since the thread was posted. You need to fill it in to participate. Sign up is open until the end of the month, so I can pair more off as we go from now.
Title: Re: Halloween Exchange
Post by: dustinhxc on Fri, 17 October 2014, 14:37:58
Woooo! So excited to pick stuff out! XD
Title: Re: Halloween Exchange
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Fri, 17 October 2014, 15:07:11
Finally submitted.  :D  Yay!
Title: Re: Halloween Exchange
Post by: MiTo on Fri, 17 October 2014, 18:59:26
I was talking about candy exchange in another thread and esoomenona told me about the Halloween Exchange.

I know it's a little bit late from what I read on OP, but can I join?
Title: Re: Halloween Exchange
Post by: JackMills on Sat, 18 October 2014, 03:48:05
Yes the sign up form had been there since the thread was posted. You need to fill it in to participate. Sign up is open until the end of the month, so I can pair more off as we go from now.
Apparently we can still enter
Title: Re: Halloween Exchange
Post by: MiTo on Sat, 18 October 2014, 06:07:04
Yes the sign up form had been there since the thread was posted. You need to fill it in to participate. Sign up is open until the end of the month, so I can pair more off as we go from now.
Apparently we can still enter

I completed my form, I don't know if it went trough though. But if we actually miss the Exchange, you can be my partner if you want!
Title: Re: Halloween Exchange
Post by: JackMills on Sat, 18 October 2014, 06:41:04
Would be fine by me, but I don't know if Hoffmanmyster has been teamed up already. Let's wait for Ivan and see how it goes.
Title: Re: Halloween Exchange
Post by: 3Love on Tue, 28 October 2014, 14:29:01
Do you guys want popcorn? Haha
Title: Re: Halloween Exchange
Post by: hwood34 on Tue, 28 October 2014, 15:12:05
just got my package today, but I won't open it early ;)
Title: Re: Halloween Exchange
Post by: IvanIvanovich on Tue, 28 October 2014, 23:31:52
I hope people get some fun stuff. Looking forward to seeing what kinds of treats turn up.
Title: Re: Halloween Exchange
Post by: DanielT on Wed, 29 October 2014, 05:14:26
I'm soooo happy that I participated in this exchange  :cool:
Yesterday I received my package, felt like a kid in a candy store, shared the sweets with my wife and daughter, made my day  :thumb:

(http://imgur.com/jIW0GxY.jpg)
Title: Re: Halloween Exchange
Post by: hwood34 on Wed, 29 October 2014, 06:41:23
Well, I guess we're opening them

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German Haribo!
Title: Re: Halloween Exchange
Post by: CPTBadAss on Wed, 29 October 2014, 12:12:43
Ugh I hope my partner doesn't mind a wait. I'm sending out mine this week. I'm an ass :(
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Post by: esoomenona on Wed, 29 October 2014, 12:16:58
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Title: Re: Halloween Exchange
Post by: dustinhxc on Wed, 29 October 2014, 14:15:57
Well, I guess we're opening them

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German Haribo!

Haribo is delicious!  :cool: Those are cool looking versions.

I'm soooo happy that I participated in this exchange  :cool:
Yesterday I received my package, felt like a kid in a candy store, shared the sweets with my wife and daughter, made my day  :thumb:

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(http://imgur.com/jIW0GxY.jpg)


I'm so glad you all enjoyed them!  ;D I would've sent more if you weren't so far away!  :cool:

Ugh I hope my partner doesn't mind a wait. I'm sending out mine this week. I'm an ass :(

CPTAssAss

lol!
Title: Re: Halloween Exchange
Post by: MiTo on Wed, 29 October 2014, 22:03:35
Ugh I hope my partner doesn't mind a wait. I'm sending out mine this week. I'm an ass :(

I'm late too, will ship this weekend hopefully.

College is destroying me.
Title: Re: Halloween Exchange
Post by: JackMills on Thu, 30 October 2014, 15:33:57
Mine has shipped, last entry on the tracking was "Item information registered manually" on the 27th, which translates into "Your item has been scanned in the bpost network. This means it is in our possession and should normally be delivered on the next business day.".
So I am very curious where it is at now, I like the tracking system parcel delivery uses nowadays, but I would love to see more detailed information, such as "Package on board flight SN4265" or " In warehouse B342, Utah".
Title: Re: Halloween Exchange
Post by: CPTBadAss on Thu, 30 October 2014, 18:02:06
If geekhack teaches you anything, it will be patience.
Title: Re: Halloween Exchange
Post by: JackMills on Thu, 30 October 2014, 18:30:15
If geekhack teaches you anything, it will be patience.
Definitely
Title: Re: Halloween Exchange
Post by: dustinhxc on Sat, 01 November 2014, 01:16:05
Thank You Daniel, very much! Received a very heartfelt letter about his childhood favorite candies and here they are!
This was a super fun Exchange!  :cool: Just in time for Halloween! YAY!

(http://i59.tinypic.com/2iutbp1.jpg)

Fun Fact, the small Turbo gum is like Bazooka Joe, although instead of Comic Strips it has Sexy Cars! I got an Audi Quattro.  :p
The Eugenia Lemon was amazingggggggggggggggggggggggggg!!!!
Title: Re: Halloween Exchange
Post by: DanielT on Sat, 01 November 2014, 02:50:00
Yey just in time, glad it made it  :thumb: and happy you like the treats.
As I have told you, beware of the Glucosa that one is more of a trick, it was supposed to be healthy :P
Title: Re: Halloween Exchange
Post by: Halvar on Tue, 04 November 2014, 10:54:56
Well, I guess we're opening them

(Attachment Link)

German Haribo!

Photo doesn't work for me, but the good stuff was actually the chocolate/marzipan. Hope at least someone in you household liked that.  ;)

Did someone like the sour Haribo? It's very popular here, I wonder if Americans like it at all...

Title: Re: Halloween Exchange
Post by: hwood34 on Tue, 04 November 2014, 10:57:13
Well, I guess we're opening them

(Attachment Link)

German Haribo!

Photo doesn't work for me, but the good stuff was actually the chocolate/marzipan. Hope at least someone in you household liked that.  ;)

Did someone like the sour Haribo? It's very popular here, I wonder if Americans like it at all...
yeah, forgot to mention that too, it was delicious, except for the orang ones  :p( I just never liked that orange/chocolate combo). The sour ones didn't actually seem very sour, but were tasty nonetheless :D
Title: Re: Halloween Exchange
Post by: Halvar on Wed, 05 November 2014, 04:18:42
Nuts!  ;D

(http://deskthority.net/resources/image/16099)

I lol'd, did what they told me, and they're scrumptious! Thanks! :cool:

Title: Re: Halloween Exchange
Post by: hwood34 on Wed, 05 November 2014, 07:37:59
Nuts!  ;D

Show Image
(http://deskthority.net/resources/image/16099)


I lol'd, did what they told me, and they're scrumptious! Thanks! :cool:
good, they got to you :) was a little worried
Title: Re: Halloween Exchange
Post by: JackMills on Wed, 05 November 2014, 13:00:23
Ha, finally some information on the package that I've send. It arrived in the States at Halloween, but it was in custody until the third, but delivery should be soon. Just excited cause this is the first time that I am sending something and not receiving.
Title: Re: Halloween Exchange
Post by: CPTBadAss on Mon, 10 November 2014, 19:56:57
I'm mad at my exchange partner. WHY WOULD THEY TEASE ME WITH A SINGLE NIXDORF SWITCH?!

(http://i.imgur.com/Tctfqwe.jpg?1)

(http://i.imgur.com/SFcyD1C.jpg)

Thanks so much, Secret Halloween partner. I love everything you sent.
Title: Re: Halloween Exchange
Post by: hwood34 on Mon, 10 November 2014, 20:08:45
I'm mad at my exchange partner. WHY WOULD THEY TEASE ME WITH A SINGLE NIXDORF SWITCH?!

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/Tctfqwe.jpg?1)


Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/SFcyD1C.jpg)


Thanks so much, Secret Halloween partner. I love everything you sent.
oh man :eek:
Title: Re: Halloween Exchange
Post by: paicrai on Mon, 10 November 2014, 21:38:59

Mines going overseas
what is this naval combat
Title: Re: Halloween Exchange
Post by: FrostyToast on Mon, 10 November 2014, 21:40:52

Mines going overseas
what is this naval combat

idk, but aren't mines supposed to go under the sea?
kind of defeats the purpose of the mines if people can spot them
Title: Re: Halloween Exchange
Post by: paicrai on Mon, 10 November 2014, 21:47:31


Mines going overseas
what is this naval combat

idk, but aren't mines supposed to go under the sea?
kind of defeats the purpose of the mines if people can spot them
at least i didnt suggest noses
Title: Re: Halloween Exchange
Post by: FrostyToast on Mon, 10 November 2014, 21:49:12


Mines going overseas
what is this naval combat

idk, but aren't mines supposed to go under the sea?
kind of defeats the purpose of the mines if people can spot them
at least i didnt suggest noses

What did the nasal combat officer say?
"Something doesn't smell right. I better do some nosing around"
Title: Re: Halloween Exchange
Post by: paicrai on Mon, 10 November 2014, 22:01:44
watch as i compress a ****e ****ing joke
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Title: Re: Halloween Exchange
Post by: FrostyToast on Mon, 10 November 2014, 22:03:52
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Title: Re: Halloween Exchange
Post by: paicrai on Mon, 10 November 2014, 22:06:05
just you ****ing try stopping me
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Title: Re: Halloween Exchange
Post by: Karura on Mon, 10 November 2014, 22:06:52
Well, I guess we're opening them

(Attachment Link)

German Haribo!

That looks soooo German hahaha.
Title: Re: Halloween Exchange
Post by: Hzza on Tue, 11 November 2014, 02:47:22
I'm mad at my exchange partner. WHY WOULD THEY TEASE ME WITH A SINGLE NIXDORF SWITCH?!

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/Tctfqwe.jpg?1)


Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/SFcyD1C.jpg)


Thanks so much, Secret Halloween partner. I love everything you sent.
Glad it got there ok, I'm running low on Nixies otherwise I would've put more in, sorry.

Also, go easy on that fudge, it's like 100% sugar...super tasty though :D.

Title: Re: Halloween Exchange
Post by: CPTBadAss on Tue, 11 November 2014, 06:18:00


Glad it got there ok, I'm running low on Nixies otherwise I would've put more in, sorry.

Also, go easy on that fudge, it's like 100% sugar...super tasty though :D.

No need to apologize! I'm not even sure what a nixie is! And I didn't know that the white bag of candy was fudge haha.
Title: Re: Halloween Exchange
Post by: hwood34 on Tue, 11 November 2014, 06:32:17


Glad it got there ok, I'm running low on Nixies otherwise I would've put more in, sorry.

Also, go easy on that fudge, it's like 100% sugar...super tasty though :D.

No need to apologize! I'm not even sure what a nixie is! And I didn't know that the white bag of candy was fudge haha.
lol, only what all the cool kids are calling nixdorfs
Title: Re: Halloween Exchange
Post by: Hzza on Tue, 11 November 2014, 07:19:37
Yeah, Nixie=Nixdorf.

I'm pretty sure the Krowka is fugde, that's what my girlfriend calls it but then she also calls cucumbers gerkins...
Title: Re: Halloween Exchange
Post by: CPTBadAss on Tue, 11 November 2014, 09:11:21
Ohhhh I thought that nixie was that little tube of sugar for a second.
Title: Re: Halloween Exchange
Post by: Hzza on Tue, 11 November 2014, 09:15:09
I have no idea what those things are called but they're filled with sour sherbert (or at least they were when I was a kid, like 15 years ago).
Title: Re: Halloween Exchange
Post by: Hzza on Tue, 18 November 2014, 03:58:36
(http://i.imgur.com/ROtchDs.jpg)

WHEY! Thanks CPTBA :)
Title: Re: Halloween Exchange
Post by: CPTBadAss on Tue, 18 November 2014, 04:48:16
I'm glad it arrived safely Hzza!
Title: Re: Halloween Exchange
Post by: JackMills on Tue, 18 November 2014, 14:45:55
Quite jealous on your trick or treat package Hzza. Never even heard of Snickers Pumpkin or Peanut Butter.

The package I send arrived some time ago, but somebody forgot to mention it, you know who you are  ;) :p ;)

I am a bit sad nothing has arrived yet on my doorstep :(
Title: Re: Halloween Exchange
Post by: Findecanor on Tue, 02 December 2014, 05:35:40
I finally got a box of halloween candy in the mail. American candy from Binge ... and a Bingecap! Thanks! :D
Sorry, no working camera. :(
Title: Re: Halloween Exchange
Post by: JackMills on Tue, 02 December 2014, 08:27:03
I finally got a box of halloween candy in the mail. American candy from Binge ... and a Bingecap! Thanks! :D
Sorry, no working camera. :(

oh, late arrival, now I will start hoping to receive something myself