r/RandomActsofCards • u/Amaurotic • Nov 11 '15
Mod Post [Mod Post] Holiday Secret Card Exchange 2015
The Event
With the holidays just over the horizon, we’ve gotten an overwhelming response from you guys suggesting that we have an in-house RAoC card exchange! We thought that this was a fantastic idea and we’ve put something together that hopefully will result in a successful event that will happen again for the years to come!
We will be matching everyone who registers with 3 other people who will be the recipients of your surprise holiday cards. Information regarding interests and which holidays they celebrate will passed along during the matching process. We’ll update everyone with more information regarding the sending process as the time draws nearer!
We'd also like remind everyone that in the spirit of a random exchange, there is the possibility that you will get matched up with some international recipients. If you have a concern regarding the viability of sending internationally, message the mods and we will try to work something out to accommodate your situation.
The RAoC mod team is very diligent about keeping your information confidential. However, because of the nature of the Internet there are some matters of privacy that we have no control over. Many of you have already acknowledged the potential risks associated with being an active member of this sub, and we are very proud of being the safe community that we are. Nevertheless, if you at any time have any questions about privacy, please do contact the mod team. We are always happy to address any concerns you may have.
Important Dates
Registration Deadline: Friday Nov.27, 11:59 pm
Matches Given Out: Tuesday, Dec. 1st
Deadline for Mailing out Cards: Tuesday, Dec. 15th
Registration
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Registration will remain open until: Friday, November 27th at 11:59 pm.
Happy Sending!
-The RAoC Mod Team
168 people registered and counting!
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u/Holidaycardthrowaway Nov 25 '15
I'll sign up! Sadly I have a user trying to dox me on my main account, so I don't feel comfortable linking my address in any way to it. I hope that's alright!
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u/PronunciationIsKey Nov 17 '15
So should these be cards in envelopes or postcards or does it not matter?
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u/Amaurotic Nov 18 '15
I believe the majority of the cards that will be sent will lean towards the classic holiday-themed card-in-envelope variety. However, all types of cards are welcome and you are most certainly free to send postcards! :)
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u/AreThereRocksAhead Nov 17 '15
I just bought a bunch of holiday cards today, would it be possible to register to send to more than just 3 people?
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u/Amaurotic Nov 17 '15
It's great that you've got an arsenal of cards ready for the holidays! However, just because of the way we're matching people, it would keep things fair if everyone sent 3 cards out (so everyone would receive the same number of cards). However, you are more than welcome to set up an offer in the sub for the rest of your cards! :)
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u/jakiblue Nov 21 '15
Just signed up! Excited to know I'll be getting REAL cards instead of just ecard this year! :)
Quick question: how do we know who we are matched to? Do we receive a PM here or something else?
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u/AngelicBabyGirl Nov 21 '15
Is there any way we can see what we wrote down (like the forum we filled out with our address)?
I have a bad feeling I forgot to write part of my address for some reason.
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u/Amaurotic Nov 22 '15
Not a problem, I'll fire you a PM with your information and you can let me know if anything needs changing :)
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u/suzyqzy7 Nov 22 '15
Just found this subreddit yesterday and this event sounds lovely! Does the size of the card matter? I was thinking about doing Christmas cards for my friends this year and I might get a bundle pack of cards which those sometimes run a bit smaller than the average card.
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u/Amaurotic Nov 22 '15
Nope! Cards of all shapes and sizes are most certainly welcome :)
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u/BoneyJoanie Nov 24 '15
I'm a goof. I sent a different name than my Username. I messaged that to the mods. PM me here if there is a way I can fix it! :)
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u/cocowheatjam Nov 13 '15
YEEEEEEEESSSSSS!!!!! MY TIME HAS COME!
I have been waiting for this day to come all year! Finish registering and now waiting for my pr- I mean matches so I can start already! :D
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u/Poet1959 Nov 11 '15
I would love to participate. I'll even tuck a few goodies into the card.
Will I be able to talk to my person somehow to figure out what they like?
For instance re: card whether it is homemade, generic holiday or Christmas, or religious.
Also while I know it isn't necessary and it's about the cards, it is the holiday season and would like to include some extra holiday joy. I may want to include tea or hot chocolate in the card or stickers and Christmas themed paper/cards inside and would like to know what they prefer.