March 2021 Math Trade - Social Distancing Edition
by Nate T on March 06, 2021
WoodForSheep will be hosting a No-Ship Math Trade on Sunday, March 21, 2021, at the Game Centre.
Quick Summary
To participate, you will need
- Game(s) to trade
- BoardGameGeek account synchronized with OLWLG
Key dates & times:
- Submissions Deadline: Sunday, March 14, 2021, 10:00pm
- Want Lists Deadline: Wednesday, March 17, 2021, 10:00pm
- Results: Will be posted ASAP after the Want List Deadline.
- Drop-off*: Sunday, March 21, 2021 from 1:00PM to 3:00PM
- Pick-up*: Sunday, March 21, 2021 from 3:30PM to 5:30PM
*Due to current conditions, Trade Day drop-off/pick-up must be scheduled. Drop-off/pick-up outside this window is ok, during WoodForSheep current operating hours.
NEW - Consignment Event
WoodForSheep will expand and make available their consignment shelves on the exchange date. Participants are welcome to bring any untraded games to place on consignment; limit of 3 items per participant. Shelving fee will be waived. Standard consignment fee will be applied for sold items: 15% if payout is in cash, 10% if payout is in store credit.
What is a Math Trade?
Math Trades provide gamers with a way to trade away unwanted games for other players' unwanted games. All participants submit their list of games available for trade, and which titles they're willing to received in return (for each submitted game).
How does it work?
Ummm... This is where it can get complicated to explain. So let's use an example.
Miss Heart owns Game Green that just doesn't get played as much anymore. She puts it up for trade. Mr. Square has Game Orange that's also up for trade, that Miss Heart is interested in. Unfortunately, Mr. Square is not too keen on Game Green. In this case, no trade would occur.
But, what if Miss Heart can exchange Game Green into a game that Mr. Square would trade for? Like Miss Diamond's Game Gray. Miss Diamond isn't big into Game Green either, but would be interested in Mr. Circle's Game Yellow. Mr. Circle is interested in Game Green, and is willing to trade Game Yellow to Miss Heart for Game Green.
Miss Heart then swaps games with Miss Diamond (so she's now in possession of Game Gray), and now can go to Mr. Square for the Game Orange she really wants.
Now, take that above example, increased to multiple more opportunities and possibilities, and let a computer figure that all out... and that's a Math Trade.
Ok, I think I get it. So now what?
With your boardgamegeek account, you can put together a list of games you own, and are willing to part with. This will be open to everyone up until the "Submission deadline" (see Quick Summary).
Once the "Submission deadline" passes, everyone can see all the games that are available for trade, and you can then submit a "want list" for your games (ex. Game Green, which you own, for Game Orange). It's also possible that there are no games you're willing to take back, for a game you own, in which case you would submit a blank "want list".
After the "Want Lists Deadline" passes, we let the computer crunch the numbers and see what trades do occur. You'll be informed of the games you need to submit, and which ones you'll be receiving. Then its a matter of dropping by the Game Centre to say good bye to old games, and bringing home new titles.
WoodForSheep Status - February 24, 2021
by Nate T on February 24, 2021
WoodForSheep will be making the following operational adjustments, effective as of Wednesday, February 24, 2021:
- Our Markham Game Centre is open with a modified schedule (found below).
- Sunday: 1PM to 10PM
- Monday: CLOSED
- Tuesday: CLOSED
- Wednesday: 6PM to 9PM
- Thursday: 6PM to 9PM
- Friday: 6PM to 10PM
- Saturday: 1PM to 10PM
- Gaming area is OPEN with limited capacity. We are currently not scheduling any sessions or events.
- We are processing orders.
- Live and inside - accepting most major credit cards or debit
- Online
- Local delivery to Markham addresses with orders over $30
- Curbside pickup at our Markham Game Centre (based on hours above).
- Shipping via Canada Post
Stay in touch with us through email (info@woodforsheep.ca), Twitter, Facebook and Discord!
We are closely monitoring news and announcements, and will make appropriate adjustments where necessary.
Please stay healthy, and game responsibly. We look forward to seeing you soon.
With regards,
Your WoodForSheep Crew
#GameResponsibly, #InThisTogether
Policy Changes - February 2021
by Nate T on February 14, 2021
WoodForSheep will be making the following policy changes, effective immediately.
All requests (pre-orders, back orders, etc) will require a non-refundable Request Deposit per item. The deposit will be required to proceed once we confirm availability with our supplier(s), and the deposit value will be dependent on the item (minimum deposit is $10). All currently submitted requests will have the deposit requirement waived.
Flock Membership benefits have been expanded. They now include (in addition to existing benefits):
- 10% off peripherals (ie miniatures, dice, sleeves) and clearance product
- preferred sitting fee to extend to 1 adult guest
- Consignment fee waived when taking store credit
- Request Deposit waived for product request
A Winter Sale
by Nate T on February 03, 2021
Many titles have been added to our list of games at low, low prices! Lords of Hellas! Dungeon Lords! Cry Havoc! And more!
In addition, take an additional 10% off when purchasing $75 (or more) from the list!
Valid from February 4, 2021 to February 10, 2021.
Quantities limited, while supplies last. Cannot be combined with any other discounts or offers. All sales final - no returns or exchanges.
WoodForSheep Status - January 14, 2021
by Nate T on January 14, 2021
WoodForSheep will be making the following operational adjustments, effective as of Thursday, January 14, 2021:
- Our Markham Game Centre is open with a modified schedule (found below).
- Sunday: 1PM to 8PM
- Monday: CLOSED
- Tuesday: CLOSED
- Wednesday: 6PM to 8PM
- Thursday: 6PM to 8PM
- Friday: 6PM to 8PM
- Saturday: 1PM to 8PM
- Gaming area is closed, and no game sessions are scheduled.
- We are processing orders.
- At the door - accepting most major credit cards or debit
- Online
- Local delivery to Markham addresses with orders over $30
- Curbside pickup at our Markham Game Centre (based on hours above).
- Shipping via Canada Post
Stay in touch with us through email (info@woodforsheep.ca), Twitter, Facebook and Discord!
We are closely monitoring news and announcements, and will make appropriate adjustments where necessary.
Please stay healthy, and game responsibly. We look forward to seeing you soon.
With regards,
Your WoodForSheep Crew
#GameResponsibly, #InThisTogether
Boxing Week 2020
by Nate T on December 24, 2020
A little something for most of everyone.
Tabletop Games
Take 15% off all regular-priced, in-stock board games, card games (and a few undefined games). Yes, game books are included, too! Valid from Thursday, December 24, 2020 to Wednesday, December 30, 2020. Discount will be automatically applied to eligible products (no need to enter a code).
Minis, Dice and Sleeves, oh my!
Take 10% off all regular-priced, in-stock miniatures, dice sets, and sleeves. Yes, bricks of minis count, too! Valid from Thursday, December 24, 2020 to Wednesday, December 30, 2020. Discount code MUST be entered: BYE2020B.
REMINDER: These discounts cannot be combined in the same cart, so separate carts will need to be processed (ie one for tabletop game, separate one for sleeves). If shipping is required, be sure to pay for shipping on one order, and choose the option "Combine with Previous Order and Ship" on proceeding orders.
Sales not applicable to clearance items, membership, rentals, gift cards, figurines, etc.
We've also added more titles to our clearance section. Complete list of titles here. Quantities limited, while supplies last.
WoodForSheep Status - December 14, 2020
by Nate T on December 14, 2020
WoodForSheep will be making the following operational adjustments, effective as of Monday, December 14, 2020:
- Our Markham Game Centre is open with a modified schedule (found below).
- Sunday: 1PM to 10PM
- Monday: CLOSED
- Tuesday: CLOSED
- Wednesday: 6PM to 9PM
- Thursday: 6PM to 9PM
- Friday: 6PM to 10PM
- Saturday: 1PM to 10PM
- Gaming area is closed, and no game sessions are scheduled.
- We are processing orders.
- At the door - accepting most major credit cards or debit
- Online
- Local delivery to Markham addresses
- Curbside pickup at our Markham Game Centre (based on hours above).
- Shipping via Canada Post
Stay in touch with us through email (info@woodforsheep.ca), Twitter, Facebook and Discord!
We are closely monitoring news and announcements, and will make appropriate adjustments where necessary.
Please stay healthy, and game responsibly. We look forward to seeing you soon.
With regards,
Your WoodForSheep Crew
#GameResponsibly, #InThisTogether
December 2020 Schedule
by Nate T on December 06, 2020
WoodForSheep will be operating with our standard schedule in December 2020, except for the following days:
- Thursday, December 24: 1PM to 6PM
- Friday, December 25: CLOSED
- Thursday, December 31: 1PM to 6PM
- Friday, January 1: CLOSED
Flash Promotion - Star Wars Legion
by Nate T on December 04, 2020
Purchase $100 or more (pre-tax) of Star Wars Legion product(s), and get the Luke Skywalker LE figure added for FREE. Limit one promotional figure per customer, while quantities last.
This transaction is final. No returns or exchanges.
Sales of Grey - November Sale
by Nate T on November 12, 2020
To help with your holiday shopping, WoodForSheep will be running the following sales in November. Come back often to find out what's going on!
November 12 to 18
All done
November 19 to 25
All done
November 26 to December 2
Take 10% off all in-stock, regular-priced games!
