Secret Santa, under $30
A Secret Santa gift that's personal, even if you barely know them
A trading card of their dog, their car, or their team for $29.99, with a note from “Your Secret Santa” behind the QR code. Reveal yourself later if you want.
- $29.99, under a $30 limit
- Needs just one detail
- A secret note behind the QR code
- Reveal yourself later
- Free to design
The short answer
A good Secret Santa gift under $30 is one built on the one thing you know about the person, like a trading card of their dog, car, or team. A Cardbop Display Card is $29.99, sealed in a display case, and its QR code opens a page where you can leave a note signed “Your Secret Santa”, then reveal yourself after the exchange.
All you need is one detail
Their dog or cat
The pet photo they've shared a hundred times, as an official rookie card.
Their car, bike, or boat
Their pride and joy with a serious spec sheet on the back.
Their team
The team they never stop talking about, with them as the newest signing.
Their big trip or hobby
The marathon, the fishing trip, the garden: one photo, made official.
Keep the secret, then reveal it
Signed "Your Secret Santa"
Write the note behind the QR code without your name. They read it when they scan the card.
Reveal yourself later
The page can be edited any time. After the exchange, add your name and a photo of you two.
Add a clue instead
Leave a riddle about who you are, and update the page with the answer at the party.
After you order, open the card's page and sign in with the email you ordered with to add to it. More on what the QR code opens.
Free to design
$29.99, under a $30 limit
Personal from one detail
A secret note behind the QR code
Sealed in a display case
10-card Pack $49.99 for the whole team
Frequently asked questions
What's a good Secret Santa gift under $30?+
A custom trading card built around the one thing you know about them: their dog, their car, their team. A Display Card in a case is $29.99, inside a $30 limit, and it feels personal even if you barely know them.
What if I barely know the person I drew?+
You only need one detail they've already shared: a pet, a car, a hobby, a team. Build the card around that, and keep the note friendly.
Can the note stay secret?+
Yes. Every Cardbop card is a Living Card: the QR code printed on the back opens a page that belongs to that card. Sign the note "Your Secret Santa"; nothing on the card names you. Because the page can be edited any time, you can reveal yourself after the exchange.
Is a trading card too personal for an office exchange?+
It reads as playful, which is the right register for an office. Stick to things they've shared publicly, like a pet or a team, and use a photo you have the right to use.
How much does it cost?+
A single Display Card is $29.99 and a 10-card Card Pack is $49.99. The page behind the QR code is included with every card. Designing is free.
Can we do cards for the whole team?+
Yes. A 10-card Pack gives each card its own photo and details, so one organizer can make a card for each person.