Random act of kindness Anandtech style. A thank you thread.

[bbhaag]

So on Wednesday I was contacted by one of the mods here at Anandtech on behalf of another member who wanted to anonymously gift me an Amazon gift card. It was completely unexcepted and literally took me by surprise.
I just wanted to publicly say thank you to who ever decided to randomly give me such a nice unexpected surprise especially considering how close it is to the holidays. I've been a member here for close to ten years and have never or never expected something like this to happen. So anyway on behalf of me and my family we wish this person a heartfelt thank you, Merry Christmas , and Happy New Year.

 

[Mayne]

You're welcome

 

[repoman0]

Same thing here, I was pretty taken aback by it. Thank you and merry Christmas whoever you are.

 

[olds]

Cool of the giver.

 

[ponyo]

I also received one last week, and I was shocked to say the least. It totally caught me off guard. I want to thank the kind random stranger for his/her kind gesture. It's much appreciated. I will pay it forward.

 

[BoomerD]

That happened to me a few years ago. Quite a surprise.

 

[Captante]

That happened to me a few years ago. Quite a surprise.

Same here 🙂

 

[Svnla]

Someone is having a crush on OP's haircut mad skillz... 🙂

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I did receive a GC from someone a while back. Thanks again, whoever he/she is.

 

[kt]

It's Bill Gates. He's now tracking you with the GC. 😱

 

[local]

I too received a surprise GC last week, it was much appreciated. Wasn't really sure how to accept it as it was such a surprise.

 

[brianmanahan]

Someone is having a crush on OP's haircut mad skillz... 🙂

holy crap how did i miss this?

 

[VirtualLarry]

That happened to me a few years ago. Quite a surprise.

That happened to me, too. Thank you, whomever!

 

[ultimatebob]

I didn't get one this year. I must have pissed off the mods 🙂

 

[Captante]

I didn't get one this year. I must have pissed off the mods 🙂

Another same-here ... not to imply I deserved one or anything! 😉

 

[GodisanAtheist]

Amazon GCs are great since you can just add the entire balance to your account.

Getting one of those generic VISA GC's is almost like a punishment since you always end up leaving some small balance behind so you feel like you're wasting money on the card or have to jump through half a dozen hoops to structure your purchase to accomodate multiple forms of payment. Getting stuck in the checkout isle behind the coupon-er seems to have been replaced by being stuck behind the multiple and assorted gift-card holder...

 

[Stopsignhank]

Amazon GCs are great since you can just add the entire balance to your account.

Getting one of those generic VISA GC's is almost like a punishment since you always end up leaving some small balance behind so you feel like you're wasting money on the card or have to jump through half a dozen hoops to structure your purchase to accomodate multiple forms of payment. Getting stuck in the checkout isle behind the coupon-er seems to have been replaced by being stuck behind the multiple and assorted gift-card holder...

You can use them to buy gas. Then just make sure that your gas purchase is the same as the left over amount on your card.

 

[snoopy7548]

Amazon GCs are great since you can just add the entire balance to your account.

Getting one of those generic VISA GC's is almost like a punishment since you always end up leaving some small balance behind so you feel like you're wasting money on the card or have to jump through half a dozen hoops to structure your purchase to accomodate multiple forms of payment. Getting stuck in the checkout isle behind the coupon-er seems to have been replaced by being stuck behind the multiple and assorted gift-card holder...

I use those to buy Amazon gift cards.

 

[paperfist]

I didn’t deserve a gift card, but thank you mystery Santa for it and making humanity look not so bad 🙂

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all !

 

[shortylickens]

GOD BLESS YOU!

if you believe in god.
if you are a heathen then may god send you to Cleveland!

 

[Red Squirrel]

I had it happen to me last year too, thanks whoever you are!

 

[Svnla]

I wonder with all those random gift cards to different members...would they all from the same person or different persons?

 

[Amol S.]

I never received a Christmas card on Anandtech Oh wells.

 

[Fanatical Meat]

Thanks you unknown AT gifter.
Here’s what I got

last snow storm I had early signs of frost bite on my fingers from raking the snow off my roof and various snow removal activities.
I look forward to using these kickass mittens and their insert.
I like using my snowblower, I take care of a couple neighbors too.

 

[GrumpyMan]

I keep driving through McDonald's waiting for someone in front of me to buy me breakfast or something.....I've gained 20 lbs. and paid for it all...sigh.

 

[BurnItDwn]

Congrats on all you wonderful people who got stuff. And thats at least a thousand karma points to all the secret santas on this forum. Things like this help restore my faith in humanity.