r/Gifting Dec 11 '15

All About /r/Gifting

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Do you really give away stuff to strangers here?

Yes, this is a subreddit with nice people who believe in RAoK (Random Acts of Kindness). We have contests, giveaways, and random gifting going on. Most of us become friends, and the active participants are much more likely to get gifted.

What are the rules?

They are under development. We don't want to add many rules. Use common sense.

I want this to be a more positive subreddit, so the biggest rule is to not intentionally make someone else feel bad. Insults and trying to start fights are not allowed.

Why another subreddit?

Because many subreddits have a specific focus, or they have many rules. Also, we have some unique ideas to add to this subreddit in the future (and your input is appreciated too).

How is this subreddit different?

  1. You can gift most items here. I am hoping this sub will not be mostly gifts through Amazon. Amazon is great, so I am sure we will rely on them, but I would like to have a lot of other gifting happening. Gifts can be from almost any retailer, mailed by you, or sent digitally. Gifting used items is encouraged too, but as a courtesy, check the recipient's profile to see if they are ok with used (or make it a contest, so they know the item is used before they enter).

  2. Downvoting is not allowed here. A user can be banned for downvoting.

  3. Random and small surprises are encouraged. Tipping with changetip is also encouraged.

  4. Profiles are under development. They will have info geared toward gifting.

  5. We hope to have many group gifts and exchanges, and implement some other cool ideas.

  6. If someone doesn't want to receive, don't force a gift on them. If they say "not entering", don't gift them.

  7. I hope that we can have less rules.

How does this work?

Right now you have to search for a user's [Profile] to find their wishlist link(s), if they didn't link it from their flair.

A separate [Thanks] post is not required for something really small and digital, like an MP3 or movie code. For all other gifts, please post a [Thanks]. A photo or graphic is encouraged.

How do I start?

Just start posting. A [Profile] intro post is recommended, and it's sometimes required to enter giveaways/contests. Please include your username in the title of your post. Your [Profile] will need to be approved manually before it shows up. Some other posts may need manual approval too, so don't be alarmed if your post is "missing".

After you make a [Profile] post, look at the sidebar where it has a box with a "redd.it" shortlink URL. Put that link in your flair so people can find your profile that way.

It is recommended that you look at the new tab (https://www.reddit.com/r/Gifting/new/) to see all the recent posts. The default subreddit page only shows the "hot" posts.

Before you gift...

It's recommended that you check the person's Reddit join date. It's much better to gift someone who has gifted before (preferably it was not only a cheap digital item). Also, it helps if enough time has passed that their gift was received. On other subreddits, there have been examples of someone joining, and supposedly gifting, but they canceled the gifts.

Please excuse all the dust!

There is more to come, but I wanted to get the subreddit open before Christmas, so I had to rush. Sorry, I don't have a lot of money to spare so I'll be gifting a lot of digital Amazon items and small things at first. I will also be giving away giftcards, clothes, and lots of random things.

Also see our subreddit Wiki

Suggestions for this subreddit are welcome! PM me. I plan to start a suggestion thread later.


r/Gifting Apr 26 '23

Gift me pls

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Can someone go gift me bonelab on oculus quest bc all my mates have it and I don’t user : JUSTALF09


r/Gifting Jul 02 '19

Hello there !

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Hey Reddit ! How is everyone doing ? I just came across this subreddit after looking for random acts of kindness to perk up my day! I used to work in a coffee shop and remember how much it would make everyone day whenever anyone would pay it forward bu buying the person in from of them’s coffee lunch! Anyway I’m 25 currently in Melbourne, but from Ireland originally. I love coffee, baking, reading having a few drinks with friends and exploring new places/trying new things ! Hope everyone has a great day !


r/Gifting Jun 29 '19

[Contest] Jewelry (US/Canada/UK)

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Summon someone who has posted on this subreddit in the past and ask them a question :)

Have some jewelry on your Amazon WL that is under $4.00 including shipping because I want to gift jewelry!

Eligibility:

  • Have a [Profile] post on this subreddit.
  • Have gifted, traded, or done a favor for someone (on any subreddit).

r/Gifting Apr 24 '19

[Gifted] eBooks to Musical_life :)

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r/Gifting Apr 05 '19

[Contest] Cheap stuff

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Do you have something under $2.29 including free shipping on your wishlist? Tell me about it.

Also post about anything interesting :)


r/Gifting Apr 05 '19

[Profile] A re-introduction since my old one was deleted.

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Hello! My name's Aiden. I'm a transman who likes music, anime, reading, and movies.

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/20GJD9DY90C19?ref_=wl_share (Multiple lists)


r/Gifting Mar 15 '19

Missbentleybear

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New to the gifting community just wanted to say hi amd thank you for letting me be apart of this.


r/Gifting Dec 14 '18

A birthday request

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My birthday is December 22 and I will be 32 I grew up never getting anything for my birthday not even when I was a kid no birthday wrapping paper or cake or parties or cards.... I'd love to receive some birthday cards!!! If you're interested in sending one message me for my address :) thank you in advance


r/Gifting Aug 01 '18

[Profile] Hi! New user

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Hi! My name is Nicole and I am new to this sub! A little about me, I love to bake, sing, listen to music and love animals!

Can’t wait to see what this sub has in store for me!

Here is my amazon wishlist if anyone chooses to gift me! 😀

https://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/7IE8H21061VO


r/Gifting Jul 21 '18

[Title] A Vanilla8027 has appeared!

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Heyo, I’m Vanilla8027, and I came here just to see Acts of Kindness spread though giving! Since I see that I can give a Wishlist here so I wanted to let you guys see my one item! Yes, I wanted this for YEARS now but when it closes to my birthday I forget. I know it’s a lil expensive but I’m hoping it could shed a little light for me. And that’s about it, I love little modding devices like these and get more in my collection! Hope I see you in the distant future! [ also since no one has posted in a year...]


r/Gifting Jan 14 '18

[Profile] Hello Internet Pals!

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Hi there! I'm Holly, and I just thought I'd introduce myself. I think the idea of giving a gift to a random friend-you-haven't-met-yet is absolutely lovely, and I can't wait to be a part of the gang!

I'm a bridal stylist who loves baking, reading, playing board games, watching tv (too much, probably!), and hiking. I'd love to make friends with all of you, so please don't hesitate to message me! I promise I only bite when provoked. :)

I've been trying to amp up my baking more after binge watching some amazing cooking shows, and I'm in need of some of the equipment. Any of the baking tools from my list would be massively appreciated, but I'm especially obsessed with the springform pan! Thank you, lovelies!


r/Gifting Dec 24 '17

*pokes head in* Anyone still here?

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-nt


r/Gifting Oct 01 '17

[Profile]Hey. I'm Mazarines, a young adult from Chicago. I love video games, cooking, finding makeup dupes, natal charts/astrology and my cat C.P. I enjoy grandma activities; sewing, reading and crocheting.

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r/Gifting Mar 24 '17

[Thanks] GreatCatch for the stickers ♥

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r/Gifting Mar 18 '17

[Gifted] ForLoveOfHumanKind. Rose petals for the wedding ♥

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r/Gifting Mar 15 '17

[contest] I just bought the latest Humble Bundle book bundle...

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And because I won't read most of these (and some I will, but not nook copies), why not let you have the pick of them?

Up for grabs is:

  • Beauty (a retelling) - Nook only
  • Blacklight - (Nook and Kindle)
  • Camber of Culdi (Nook)
  • Hero and the Crown (Nook)
  • Jaran (Both)
  • Parable of the Sower & Parable of the Talents (both)
  • Path of Fate (both)
  • Saffron and Brimstone (Nook)
  • Sister Light, Sister Dark (both)
  • Skeen's Leap (both)
  • Sunshine (Nook)
  • The Shore of Women (both)
  • Unexpected Stories (both)
  • Wylding Hall (both)

I need new music to explore, so give me your favorite tunes! And to give people time to enter I'll close this on Monday morning, 3/20.

closed, no winners


r/Gifting Mar 15 '17

[Gifted] kyriya some cool stickers, just because :)

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r/Gifting Mar 14 '17

[Chat] Happy Pi Day!

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How will you celebrate? :)


r/Gifting Mar 12 '17

[Gifted] a healthy treat to thehostilehobo's pet :)

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r/Gifting Mar 12 '17

[Thanks] for the Amazon giftcard, ForLoveOfHumanKind

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r/Gifting Mar 12 '17

[Gifted] GreatCatch small Amazon Gift Card

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/u/GreatCatch I Hope you find something super cool!


r/Gifting Mar 11 '17

[thanks] thehostilehobo for dragon ball volume 26

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r/Gifting Mar 10 '17

[Thank You] GreatCatch for Diamond Rio's cover of Beauty And The Beast

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Thank you so very much for getting me this beautiful song, it will be played at my Son and soon to be Daughter's wedding. You are simply wonderful <3 Much love!


r/Gifting Mar 09 '17

[Gifted] Disney cover song to ForLoveOfHumanKind

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r/Gifting Mar 08 '17

[Profile] Hi there

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Hi everyone. Just joined the subreddit after getting an invite. I have a few Amazon lists I've set up over time, usually from seeing random items I'd like to have for one reason or another or some such. The lists range from random things to movies & tv shows or just things I plan on buying at some point. I just have a few dedicated wishlists for things I'm interested in.

A few random fun facts:

  • I'm from the southeastern US

  • The Real Ghostbusters debuted the year I was born. It's my favorite cartoon even to this day (and people are selling the complete series boxset I own for up to $400--used--on Amazon o_o)

  • Green is my favorite color

  • Writing and photography are two of my main passions, and I have a PixieSet and Etsy where I have landscape shots for sale (unfortunately no bites yet there)

  • I love playing video games and would love to get into tabletop gaming (currently own the Dungeons and Dragons 5thed starter set, Boss Monster, and the Oregon Trail Card Game), but no one to play with as of yet :(

Anyway, I hope to be active here and get to know everyone and that we all will have fun :)