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Hello, and welcome to the Gift Gathering - Thank Yous & Gifting Thread of the Sims 3 forum. There is so much to do and see that it's a little disorienting, isn't it? Well, this is your one stop sh...
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Showcase and Appreciation
A great way to get your feet wet and meet some great people? The Showcase and Appreciation thread. Here you can find not only some great creations, but also get to know the people in this forum. This forum is not just about gifting things that cost real money, but something as simple as a recommendation or a kind word can go a long way to make someone happy. And that's really what we're about here!
Simpoint Free Gifting Directory
Speaking of Gifting for those without money, another great thread is the Simpoint Free Gifting Directory. Here you can find tons of requests that YOU can fulfill without needing money. This is a great way to find things that require no simpoints and to contribute as well!
The Unofficial Wishlist Thread
Another good thread is the The Unofficial Wishlist Thread. Here you can stop in, and get some ideas about ways you can gift someone that doesn't require you to spend simpoints. The beauty of it is that the person you want to gift TELLS you what they want!
Active Contests & Lotteries Directory
Just looking to jump right in? Well head over to the Active Contests & Lotteries Directory! It's an easy and simple way to find a lottery or contest that will suit your needs! Hosting a contest or lottery and want to "advertise?" Well stop in and post your link.
List of Tutorials
So you want to be a builder, heh? You want to make smexy looking Sims? Or do you just want to decorate your home without getting a visit from the repoman? Well, here is a great compiled list of tutorials about...well just about everything! Go crazy! And then share with us!
Pssst, hey you...yeah, you. Come here. Don't have a clue how to build? Want to take some classes? Well, click here and go to ZooProfessor's Beginning Builder's University and tell them the Newbie Underlord sent you...
Build-n-Share
So now you really want to build. Or at least you think you might want to build if you could build like the builders can? Well, jump in at the Build-n-Share. This is a great place to get some practice in building! Don't forget to share with us afterwards!
Contest Idea Thread
Have a great idea for a contest but can't host it yourself? Want to host or sponsor a contest, but have no ideas? This thread is a great way to collaborate with other Simmers, get great ideas or give one!
Hosting a Contest
Okay, I've entered some contests and it doesn't look that hard to host. I'll just create a post and that's all I need to do, right? Wrong. Hosting a Contest is harder than it looks. Make sure you have the time and the simpoints before you even think about taking on that responsibility. That's right - responsibility! But how do you create the perfect contest? Go to Hosting a Contest for some more tips on how to host the perfect contest.
Hosting Template to Use
Other links and advice:
Wishlist Help
Some great tips on how to set up your wishlist to maximize gifting potential.
Refer-A-Friend Directory
I am providing a link to the refer-a-friend listing thread. There are two sets you can get if you use one of the links listed to purchase Simpoints for the first time. But, it has to be the first time you are buying Simpoints.
I would encourage those that have never purchased Simpoints, but are thinking about doing so, to use one of those referral links. You will thank me when you become a rabid collector (like myself) of Sim stuff.
How to purchase Simpoints without a Credit Card
This is a great tutorial on how to use EA Cash Cards to purchase simpoints and games through origin. This comes in handy if you don't have access to a credit card. You can purchase these cards with cash and then use them to buy the points. Check out the link to read the easy tutorial!
How Do I Simport?!?!
You ever wanted to know what Simporting actually is? Well...here you go!
Anette Says: Some other great links
So...can there possibly be more help? Why...of course there can! Here are some other great links.
Friend Requests: Some Tips and Advice
Before you request someone as a friend, please read their about me. Some people do not accept friend requests or require a little bit more interaction before they approve a request. Understand that it is not about or because of you or something you said or did. A few people make friend requests just so they can beg for gifts on a wider scale. Some people make requests and then fall off the face of the earth. Each person has different ways that they manage their page. So, before you make a request, ask yourself: Have I ever spoken to this person? Did they say anything about friend requests? Once I have them as a friend, will I have anything to say to them?
Some Good Reasons to Friend Request:
There of course are plenty of other reasons to request someone. But these are just some starter points.
Thanking Simmers for Gifts
Okay, so there is no clear way to thank someone for giving you a gift, but you have some options:
And for the MOST important piece of advice I can give: No matter how you do it, you SHOULD thank every single person who gifts you. Sometimes a simple thank you is appreciated more than trying to gift the person back!
I want to thank all of those that came before me and created amazing threads. Thank you for your hard work that has made this so easy for me!
Showcase and Appreciation
A great way to get your feet wet and meet some great people? The Showcase and Appreciation thread. Here you can find not only some great creations, but also get to know the people in this forum. This forum is not just about gifting things that cost real money, but something as simple as a recommendation or a kind word can go a long way to make someone happy. And that's really what we're about here!
Simpoint Free Gifting Directory
Speaking of Gifting for those without money, another great thread is the Simpoint Free Gifting Directory. Here you can find tons of requests that YOU can fulfill without needing money. This is a great way to find things that require no simpoints and to contribute as well!
The Unofficial Wishlist Thread
Another good thread is the The Unofficial Wishlist Thread. Here you can stop in, and get some ideas about ways you can gift someone that doesn't require you to spend simpoints. The beauty of it is that the person you want to gift TELLS you what they want!
Active Contests & Lotteries Directory
Just looking to jump right in? Well head over to the Active Contests & Lotteries Directory! It's an easy and simple way to find a lottery or contest that will suit your needs! Hosting a contest or lottery and want to "advertise?" Well stop in and post your link.
List of Tutorials
So you want to be a builder, heh? You want to make smexy looking Sims? Or do you just want to decorate your home without getting a visit from the repoman? Well, here is a great compiled list of tutorials about...well just about everything! Go crazy! And then share with us!
Pssst, hey you...yeah, you. Come here. Don't have a clue how to build? Want to take some classes? Well, click here and go to ZooProfessor's Beginning Builder's University and tell them the Newbie Underlord sent you...
Build-n-Share
So now you really want to build. Or at least you think you might want to build if you could build like the builders can? Well, jump in at the Build-n-Share. This is a great place to get some practice in building! Don't forget to share with us afterwards!
Have a great idea for a contest but can't host it yourself? Want to host or sponsor a contest, but have no ideas? This thread is a great way to collaborate with other Simmers, get great ideas or give one!
Hosting a Contest
Okay, I've entered some contests and it doesn't look that hard to host. I'll just create a post and that's all I need to do, right? Wrong. Hosting a Contest is harder than it looks. Make sure you have the time and the simpoints before you even think about taking on that responsibility. That's right - responsibility! But how do you create the perfect contest? Go to Hosting a Contest for some more tips on how to host the perfect contest.
Anettesb wrote:
Setting up a contest takes time, and you will often need more than 1 post. With the time limit for how fast you can post in your own thread, codes that might go funky and Liam getting in the way...well then even if your 100% done writing things up and have them in a word document it can take an hour or more to set up.
So if people state “Do not post” or anything like that in a thread, and you see they are reserving multiple posts themselves, chances are they setting up a game, don’t make their work in vain by posting! Because if you do post, they have to start over.
Personally even when I have written it all, most of the time (and that is without Liam interfering) it takes me 1-2 hours to set up, getting all the little details in their spot, and that is when it goes smoothly!
So give the hosts time to set up, thank you.
Hosting Template to Use
Other links and advice:
Wishlist Help
Some great tips on how to set up your wishlist to maximize gifting potential.
Refer-A-Friend Directory
I am providing a link to the refer-a-friend listing thread. There are two sets you can get if you use one of the links listed to purchase Simpoints for the first time. But, it has to be the first time you are buying Simpoints.
I would encourage those that have never purchased Simpoints, but are thinking about doing so, to use one of those referral links. You will thank me when you become a rabid collector (like myself) of Sim stuff.
How to purchase Simpoints without a Credit Card
This is a great tutorial on how to use EA Cash Cards to purchase simpoints and games through origin. This comes in handy if you don't have access to a credit card. You can purchase these cards with cash and then use them to buy the points. Check out the link to read the easy tutorial!
How Do I Simport?!?!
You ever wanted to know what Simporting actually is? Well...here you go!
Anette Says: Some other great links
So...can there possibly be more help? Why...of course there can! Here are some other great links.
Friend Requests: Some Tips and Advice
Before you request someone as a friend, please read their about me. Some people do not accept friend requests or require a little bit more interaction before they approve a request. Understand that it is not about or because of you or something you said or did. A few people make friend requests just so they can beg for gifts on a wider scale. Some people make requests and then fall off the face of the earth. Each person has different ways that they manage their page. So, before you make a request, ask yourself: Have I ever spoken to this person? Did they say anything about friend requests? Once I have them as a friend, will I have anything to say to them?
Some Good Reasons to Friend Request:
- 1. Stay updated on uploads
2. Write on their wall about something
3. Communicate outside of the forums
4. This person is amazing and I consider them a friend
There of course are plenty of other reasons to request someone. But these are just some starter points.
Thanking Simmers for Gifts
Okay, so there is no clear way to thank someone for giving you a gift, but you have some options:
- 1. Create a Thank You Thread - if you do this, make sure you make a general thread that you can use over and over again. Ex: My Thank You thread
2. Say thank you on the simmer's MyPage - this is a quick, easy way to say thank you. Just note that some people have their pages closed to non-friends. If that is the case, choose option 1.
3. Create a thread and link it on the Simmer's MyPage. This is helpful if the person is not a GG regular. If you don't post the link, they might never see it and will think you were ungrateful(ok, so it's not that serious...but you never know).
And for the MOST important piece of advice I can give: No matter how you do it, you SHOULD thank every single person who gifts you. Sometimes a simple thank you is appreciated more than trying to gift the person back!
I want to thank all of those that came before me and created amazing threads. Thank you for your hard work that has made this so easy for me!
