To me the main point of Secret Santa isn't in what I receive. It's the fun of participating in a group (I love the chat!), hitting the shops with someone's "likes" in mind and trying to fulfill them, stuffing the package as full of things as I can (including extras I've picked up through the year), anticipating Opening Day, and then sharing everybody's photos of their packages. That's the fun of it!
Blind exchanges aren't everyone's cup of tea. But for those who love this kind of thing, Secret Santa is a great group to join!