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How do I host a giveaway?
on: July 06, 2016, 01:02:28 AM
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Re: How do I host a giveaway?
Reply #1 on: July 06, 2016, 01:08:15 AM
Post a thread with whatever you want the "contest" to be.  Set your rules, and determine what you'd like to GAW.  Since its your GAW you decide how and what it looks like.  Be as creative or not creative as you like.  Its pretty fun actually.   
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Re: How do I host a giveaway?
Reply #2 on: July 06, 2016, 02:55:30 AM
donate the prize to Aloha007, tell everyone he is a great member.

ta-da!! easy day!

in all seriousness, Aloha007 pretty much nailed the requirements, but anyone will help you if you if you need more help, myself included
If I can help, let me know 
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Re: How do I host a giveaway?
Reply #3 on: July 06, 2016, 02:59:25 AM
Yep! Aloha got it pretty much right on the head. If you need any help, feel free to contact me or another mod.
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Re: How do I host a giveaway?
Reply #4 on: July 06, 2016, 03:19:10 AM
Quote from: Aloha007 on July 06, 2016, 01:08:15 AM
Post a thread with whatever you want the "contest" to be.  Set your rules, and determine what you'd like to GAW.  Since its your GAW you decide how and what it looks like.  Be as creative or not creative as you like.  Its pretty fun actually.   

That is pretty much it in a nutshell.

Quote from: jerseydevil on July 06, 2016, 02:59:25 AM
Yep! Aloha got it pretty much right on the head. If you need any help, feel free to contact me or another mod.

We are always here to help.  I've given away a lot of stuff over the years, and had some successful and unsuccessful contests, so I have learned what works and what doesn't.  I'd be happy to share my experiences with you.

The number one rule is to not make it very hard to enter.  The more people have to do, the less likely they will do it, and if they have to leave a computer to do it, well you can pretty much be assured that it will flop, no matter how cool the prize is.  Don't believe me?  Ask Yud....

Years ago SOG had a contest for who could do the best Gunny impression.



You had to post a video of your best impression of R. Lee Ermey and you could win an all expenses paid trip to Las Vegas and a pass to attend the SHOT Show.  Pretty sweet prize, considering SHOT isn't open to the public, right?  There's got to be lots of selfie taking, Periscope viewing idiots out there that don't mind pretending to be a Drill Sergeant for a few minutes for a prize like that, right?

Wrong.

I think Yud was the only one who entered and SOG canned the contest and sent him some consolation prizes for his effort.   :oops:

So yeah, I wouldn't suggest that you ask people to do very much- it's amazing how lazy the internet really is!   :facepalm:

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Re: How do I host a giveaway?
Reply #5 on: July 06, 2016, 04:28:48 AM
Good info everyone that helps.

I agree with Grant. It will be simple. The most difficult part is thinking of a good prize. :think:
"Talent is God given. Be humble. Fame is man-given. Be grateful. Conceit is self-given. Be careful." -John Wooden
Merit Badges Start a new thread with photos of your titanium gear with a multitool or sak Must post a step by step pictorial of a knife or multitool modification (scale swap not included) Must start new thread with photos of multitools (Magazine/Catalogue type photos) Start a new thread with a photo showing the Hook in use Start a new thread with a photo of a modded knife or multitool with your EDC Start a new thread with a photo of custom or non standard SAK scales in your collection Start a new thread and post a photo of a flashlight as part of your EDC Must start a thread with a photo of at least five (5) of your watches Post your pocket dump photos then challenge two more members who must post their pocket dump photos within 24hrs for you to get the badge.

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Re: How do I host a giveaway?
Reply #6 on: July 06, 2016, 06:51:53 AM
They won't like the idea I came up with then. Would require a calculator and some post views. Poncho65 would probably win (something) easily.

Or I could send what I have to Grant and let him sort it out.

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Re: How do I host a giveaway?
Reply #7 on: July 06, 2016, 07:18:51 AM
Quote from: detron on July 06, 2016, 02:55:30 AM
donate the prize to Aloha007, tell everyone he is a great member.

ta-da!! easy day!

in all seriousness, Aloha007 pretty much nailed the requirements, but anyone will help you if you if you need more help, myself included

I'd just hold a contest and give it away  :rofl:

Thanks D for the terrific compliment.  We all resemble that remark in more ways than not. 
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Merit Badges Start a new thread and post a photo of the pen for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of a traditional folder for thirty (30) consecutive days. Take part in the christmas pool or a rak type giveaway. Those wanting to say thank you for a rak may also nominate for the santa. Must start a thread showing a photo of at least eight BO tools Start a new thread showing photos of your outdoor cooking Must have a review written in the proper format and posted on the Main Site Start a new thread and post a photo of a flashlight as part of your EDC Start a new thread and post a picture of fire making kit or fire with a multitool Start a new thread with photos of camping, including those showing preferred camping equipment Start a thread with photos of at least 5 different Juice models in your collection Start a new thread with photos of a Japanese made PST in your collection Start a thread with a photo of at least ten OPT's in your collection

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Re: How do I host a giveaway?
Reply #8 on: July 06, 2016, 10:27:43 AM
Quote from: Grant Lamontagne on July 06, 2016, 03:19:10 AM
I think Yud was the only one who entered and SOG canned the contest and sent him some consolation prizes for his effort.   :oops:

So yeah, I wouldn't suggest that you ask people to do very much- it's amazing how lazy the internet really is!   :facepalm:

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While it is a bit sad if you have only one entry (after all holding a contest is also a bit of work). For me personally, one contestant is enough... those that put effort or thought into their entry are more deserving of winning.

It wouldn't be the internet without people complaining.

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Re: How do I host a giveaway?
Reply #9 on: July 06, 2016, 01:36:37 PM
Quote from: Aloha007 on July 06, 2016, 07:18:51 AM
Quote from: detron on July 06, 2016, 02:55:30 AM
donate the prize to Aloha007, tell everyone he is a great member.

ta-da!! easy day!

in all seriousness, Aloha007 pretty much nailed the requirements, but anyone will help you if you if you need more help, myself included

I'd just hold a contest and give it away  :rofl:

Thanks D for the terrific compliment.  We all resemble that remark in more ways than not.

There you go, the easiest way to have a GAW. Send stuff to Aloha007 and he'll take care of it from there...

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Re: How do I host a giveaway?
Reply #10 on: July 06, 2016, 02:05:01 PM
Quote from: Outback in Idaho on July 06, 2016, 06:51:53 AM
They won't like the idea I came up with then. Would require a calculator and some post views. Poncho65 would probably win (something) easily.

Or I could send what I have to Grant and let him sort it out.

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Re: How do I host a giveaway?
Reply #11 on: July 06, 2016, 02:05:43 PM
Quote from: Demel on July 06, 2016, 04:28:48 AM
Good info everyone that helps.

I agree with Grant. It will be simple. The most difficult part is thinking of a good prize. :think:

Good luck with whatever you come up with Buddy :cheers:
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Re: How do I host a giveaway?
Reply #12 on: July 06, 2016, 05:15:10 PM
Quote from: Poncho65 on July 06, 2016, 02:05:01 PM
Quote from: Outback in Idaho on July 06, 2016, 06:51:53 AM
They won't like the idea I came up with then. Would require a calculator and some post views. Poncho65 would probably win (something) easily.

Or I could send what I have to Grant and let him sort it out.

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