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Submit a Gift From an Outside Retailer

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White Elephant Online allows you to submit a gift from an outside retailer or upload an image of a gift you already own.  This option works well for groups that prefer to select gifts independently and don't mind coordinating purchasing and shipping after the exchange.

If your game uses WEO Gifting, you can select a gift directly from our curated WEO Gift Catalog instead. See Select a Gift from the WEO Gift Catalog for instructions.

 

How to Submit Your Gift

  1. Log in to White Elephant Online and navigate to your Dashboard.
  2. Click your game under Your Games.
  3. On the Gift Table tab, click Add your gift!
  4. Enter your gift details using one of the methods below.
  5. Customize your gift's virtual wrapping.
  6. Click Save to submit your gift.

You do not need to purchase your gift before the exchange. Purchasing and delivery are coordinated after the game.

 

Choose Your Gift

Option 1: Submit a Gift from an Online Retailer

If you've found a gift on an online retailer's website:

  1. Copy the link to the product.
  2. Paste the link into the gift submission form.
  3. If available, White Elephant Online will automatically populate the gift name and image.
  4. If the details don't populate automatically, enter the gift name and paste the image address from the retailer's website.
  5. Once you're happy with the details, click Next to wrap your gift.

Option 2: Submit a Gift You Already Own

If you've already purchased your gift or don't have a product link:

  1. Under Gift Source, select I Already Have It.
  2. Enter the gift's name.
  3. Upload an image of the gift or paste an image from a website. We recommend using a JPEG or PNG.
  4. Click Next to wrap your gift.

Can I Submit Multiple Items as One Gift?

Yes! If you're creating a gift bundle with multiple items, you can submit them together as one gift.

  1. Enter a gift name that describes the bundle (for example, Bamboo Steamer + Chopsticks).
  2. Combine photos of the individual items into a single image using an image editing tool.
  3. Upload the combined image when submitting your gift.

Because the system supports one product link per gift, we recommend using the image-upload option for bundles.

 

Wrap Your Gift

Once you've selected your gift, it's time to customize how it will appear on the virtual Gift Table!

You can choose:

  1. Box style
  2. Box color
  3. Ribbon color
  4. Gift size

When you're happy with your selections, click Save.

Your wrapped gift will now appear on the Gift Table, ready for the exchange.

 

Edit Your Gift

You can edit your gift details at any time before the game begins.  From your game screen, click Edit Your Gift (previously Add your gift!).

You can update the gift's name, link, image, and virtual wrapping. Be sure to save your changes.

 

What Happens After the Game?

Once the exchange ends, you'll be able to see which gift you won and review the game results.

For gifts submitted from outside retailers, purchasing and shipping take place outside White Elephant Online. Your group is responsible for coordinating how gifts are purchased and delivered to their winners.

Follow your Game Lead/Admin's instructions for completing gift purchases and arranging delivery.

For more information, see How Are Gifts Delivered After the Game?

 

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