![]() 'A' actually gets nothing at this point, as the sender doesn't receive from the next in line. There's no guarantee, but it isn't a "scam" as much as it's just dependent on participation continuing.įor example, if people are represented by letters of the alphabetĪ starts the exchange, and B, C, D reply. Someone please explain the math to me how does sending one bottle get me 36? You should begin receiving bourbon in about 2 weeks if you get your message out to your people. What a deal, up 36+ bourbon bottles for giving just one! Seldom does anyone drop out because it's so much fun to send a bottle of bourbon to someone you may or may not know.and of course it's fun to receive and drink them all with family and friends. Soon you should receive up to 36+ bourbon bottles. Gift cards with a message, introducing yourself and how we are all connected or from Secret Santa so they know (or don’t know that the bourbon from this). ![]() You can order directly from a web-based service shop which saves a trip to the post office, hand deliver it, or Fed Ex it. If you cannot complete this within 1 week please notify me, as it isn't fair to the bourbon drinkers who have participated and are waiting for their own bourbon to arrive. Then, just copy this message and your info in #1 and send the new message to anyone who wants to join from your post! REMEMBER, YOU ONLY PURCHASE AND SEND ONE BOTTLE OF Bourbon. So I reply to get more info here is the reply copy pasta:Ĭopy my original Facebook post to your wall and tag your friends, send a bottle of bourbon to the #1 person on the list below. You can order online and have it delivered directly to save on time/effort (which is what I did). TIS THE SEASON! Comment below if you're in & I'll send you the details via fb messenger - if they are confusing at all, please let me know! I think we can all use a little fun during this crazy time. Let me know if you are interested and I will send you the information! Please don't ask to participate if you're not going to follow through with sending one bourbon bottle.we'll have lots of sad bourbon drinkers if that's the case! Afterwards, you will receive anywhere from 6 to 36 bourbon bottles in return!! It all depends how many bourbon drinkers join. You only have to buy *ONE* bottle of bourbon valued at $45 or more and send it to ONE secret bourbon lover. It doesn't matter where you live, you are welcome to join. Hey bourbon-drinking friends (which is most of you), let's create some positivity and fill our cabinets which have been depleted leading up to the holidays.Īnyone interested in a holiday bourbon bottle exchange?!?! I know it is early but I think we could all use some bourbon and fun!! Who doesn't need a distraction from 2020. Holiday Bourbon Exchange! Everyone is welcome! Here is the post I saw from a friend(yes I know him in real life) on Facebook No way the math works out you send one bottle and get 6-36 back, lol This reminds me of the old send a dollar and get hundreds of dollars chain letter back in the 90's Texacer's Guide to Tasting/Nosing/Reviewing Helpful Stuffīeginner's and Intermediate Guide to Bourbon As well as any news articles or bourbon related internet things. You might not get 36 presents on your porch, but you also won't get a hefty fine.R/Whisky r/WorldWhisky r/Scotch /r/Whiskyporn Whisky Network GuideĪll Discussions and Reviews of Bourbon, Rye, and/or any American Whiskey are welcome and encouraged(yes, even Jack). Keep the gift exchanges between family, friends and coworkers. Be wary of false claims or lofty promises, especially those claiming endorsements from the government.Never give personal information to strangers.Report social media posts promoting a secret gift exchange so others don't get scammed either.You can't get scammed if you don't participate. If you see or get an invitation to one of these scams, the BBB says: ![]() Not exactly something on your Christmas list. Penalties can include jail time, fines or a lawsuit for mail fraud. Postal Inspection has said that these gift exchanges are a form of gambling, making them illegal. Once people stop participating in the gift exchange, the gift supply stops as well, and leaves hundreds of disappointed people without their promised gifts.” Just like any other pyramid scheme, it relies on the recruitment of individuals to keep the scam afloat. “The cycle continues and you’re left with buying and shipping gifts for unknown individuals, in hopes that the favor is reciprocated by receiving the promised number of gifts in return," the BBB said. The BBB says that you shouldn't expect 36 gifts to show up. This is how these gift exchanges usually work: You get an invitation either through a tag on Facebook or an email to participate, provide your name and address to someone, and are promised up to 36 gifts in exchange for sending out one.
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