Custom build Gaming PC/workstation draw or lottery.

emerald_isle

Hello dear Boards fellows,

I have a quick question here.

Due to unexpected change in my situation I would have to consider to sell my personal gaming/workstation build as I have to change the country due to my new job.

Now, sending all of the equipment is a last option as it would cost me a fortune due to the size, weight and value of them.

I feel very unhappy with the fact that I have to get divorced with it as it was my dream PC that has been build with loads of love care and money.

Current price of the PC excluding Office desk, Chair and the UPC unit is @ 4033£ (Almost 4600€)
(Obviously I have paid way more) and we all know that there is no chance that I can sell it anywhere close to the current price.

And here was my idea if I can do some kind of draw or lottery that could help me gather the money needed to move the country and not lose too much money on my beloved PC.

I was thinking of 50 tickets of around 100€ and that would include the whole set up including Office desk and chair and the UPC unit to keep all of it safe.
And this makes it 1 to 50 chance to get over 5k PC for just a 100€ and it would be a great bargain and X-mas gift

I have box and receipt for every single part and all is in immaculate condition with warranty.
Below you can find the link to see the parts I've used.

I will also attach the picture of all the system.

I would really appreciate any ideas or help.

Thank you in advance.

https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/user/Podiki/saved/#view=nwRGGX

TitianGerm

emerald_isle wrote: »

Hello dear Boards fellows,

I have a quick question here.

Due to unexpected change in my situation I would have to consider to sell my personal gaming/workstation build as I have to change the country due to my new job.

Now, sending all of the equipment is a last option as it would cost me a fortune due to the size, weight and value of them.

I feel very unhappy with the fact that I have to get divorced with it as it was my dream PC that has been build with loads of love care and money.

Current price of the PC excluding Office desk, Chair and the UPC unit is @ 4033£ (Almost 4600€)
(Obviously I have paid way more) and we all know that there is no chance that I can sell it anywhere close to the current price.

And here was my idea if I can do some kind of draw or lottery that could help me gather the money needed to move the country and not lose too much money on my beloved PC.

I was thinking of 50 tickets of around 100€ and that would include the whole set up including Office desk and chair and the UPC unit to keep all of it safe.
And this makes it 1 to 50 chance to get over 5k PC for just a 100€ and it would be a great bargain and X-mas gift

I have box and receipt for every single part and all is in immaculate condition with warranty.
Below you can find the link to see that PC parts used.

I will also attach the picture of all the system.

I would really appreciate any ideas or help.

Thank you in advance.

https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/

Your part picker list isn't working.

emerald_isle

TitianGerm wrote: »

Your part picker list isn't working.

Updated.

Lu Tze

Hard to do in some ways, convincing ticket buyers that it's legit i.e. a fair raffle. You would probably have to set a date, and guarantee to go ahead with the raffle regardless even if you haven't met the 50 tickets target.

Would be interested to see how it goes for you though!

emerald_isle

Lu Tze wrote: »

Hard to do in some ways, convincing ticket buyers that it's legit i.e. a fair raffle. You would probably have to set a date, and guarantee to go ahead with the raffle regardless even if you haven't met the 50 tickets target.

Would be interested to see how it goes for you though!

To be totally honest I was thinking more to gather all of those 50 people together and make it totally legit draw or lottery.

Inviere

I must be missing something here, €4600??

cml387

Never mind the fact that strictly speaking it's illegal.:p
Whynot put it up on Ebay?

emerald_isle

cml387 wrote: »

Never mind the fact that strictly speaking it's illegal.:p
Whynot put it up on Ebay?

Because as said no one will pay the price I am looking for.
Speaking illegal? What you exactly mean???

emerald_isle

Inviere wrote: »

I must be missing something here, €4600??

There is a PC partpicker link.
Check it, do your math and you'll see the outcome.:D

cml387

emerald_isle wrote: »

Because as said no one will pay the price I am looking for.
Speaking illegal? What you exactly mean???

You must have the permission of a Garda superintendent to have a lottery.

emerald_isle

cml387 wrote: »

You must have the permission of a Garda superintendent to have a lottery.

Can I get one as nonprofessional?

cml387

You need just to be careful.

It could be ok if no personal profit is gained.

However as you've said you won't get the price you paid if you just sold it as is,
therefore there may be some profit involved.

I'm not a lawyer, I hasten to add. Just a reading of the Gaming And Lotteries Act 1956.

MarkR

It's like trying to sell a modified car. It's never worth what you put into it. Going by the price, I assume that literally no expense was spared. Do you think there's many people who would be willing to make that much of an investment?

If that's the market price, halve it and you'd be doing well.

emerald_isle

cml387 wrote: »

You need just to be careful.

It could be ok if no personal profit is gained.

However as you've said you won't get the price you paid if you just sold it as is,
therefore there may be some profit involved.

I'm not a lawyer, I hasten to add. Just a reading of the Gaming And Lotteries Act 1956.

The price of the tickets would not go above the price I have paid for the PC so there would be no profit at all.
It would be even less than I have paid for it.

Inviere

emerald_isle wrote: »

There is a PC partpicker link.
Check it, do your math and you'll see the outcome.:D

I see the brand new in boxes that come with warranty prices alright...

emerald_isle

Inviere wrote: »

I see the brand new in boxes that come with warranty prices alright...

Show me one that is exactly like mine and has 144hz 32inch monitor is custom watercooled comes with gaming mice and keyboard etc etc.
Right?????
Plus READ before you spam

"All of the parts are coming with box receipt and warranty" - If im not mistaken this is in English and easy to understand.

Please go and play on your level playground m8

TitianGerm

emerald_isle wrote: »

Show me one that is exactly like mine and has 144hz 32inch monitor is custom watercooled comes with gaming mice and keyboard etc etc.
Right?????
Plus READ before you spam

"All of the parts are coming with box receipt and warranty" - If im not mistaken this is in English and easy to understand.

Please go and play on your level playground m8

With an attitude like that I don't see many people taking you up on your offer.

emerald_isle

TitianGerm wrote: »

With an attitude like that I don't see many people taking you up on your offer.

I don't see bad attitude here, I had one simple question and was not looking for price analysis (which I have provided).

I just don't like "smart" people trying to spam others post only because they thing that they are smart.

I perfectly know the price of the PC and what you can buy for 5k.

But here you're pointing the tree and missing the forest, here I am wondering how can I give the chance to give it for someone only for 100 euro.

Of course everyone is entitled to their own point of view (if it is right)

Telling me that the price is not right and having the breakdown of it does not make you the brightest person.

Quotes and questions are answered with the attitude they've been asked, that makes stupid quote = stupid answer

TitianGerm

emerald_isle wrote: »

I don't see bad attitude here, I had one simple question and was not looking for price analysis (which I have provided).

I just don't like "smart" people trying to spam others post only because they thing that they are smart.

I perfectly know the price of the PC and what you can buy for 5k.

But here you're pointing the tree and missing the forest, here I am wondering how can I give the chance to give it for someone only for 100 euro.

Of course everyone is entitled to their own point of view (if it is right)

Telling me that the price is not right and having the breakdown of it does not make you the brightest person.

Your PC is second hand so looking for the cost price won't fly with most people I'd guess.

In your price list your even including the cost of thermal paste. It looks like your trying to up the price including small things like that.

If your tickets were around €50-€70 you'd probably get more people interested but at €100 it seems steep, especially for a 50/1 shot.

emerald_isle

TitianGerm wrote: »

Your PC is second hand so looking for the cost price won't fly with most people I'd guess.

In your price list your even including the cost of thermal paste. It looks like your trying to up the price including small things like that.

If your tickets were around €50-€70 you'd probably get more people interested but at €100 it seems steep, especially for a 50/1 shot.

There are many other things that I have not included.
And believe me it is not a cost price.

Once more my question was If I can do something like draw or lottery legally.

Now if that makes you feel that this is not right I cant argue with you as once more everyone can have his point of view.
If I make the price of the ticket 70 euro there still will be people bargaining on it, we are in Ireland if you know what I mean.

MarkR

emerald_isle wrote: »

Show me one that is exactly like mine and has 144hz 32inch monitor is custom watercooled comes with gaming mice and keyboard etc etc.
Right?????
Plus READ before you spam

"All of the parts are coming with box receipt and warranty" - If im not mistaken this is in English and easy to understand.

Please go and play on your level playground m8

He makes a perfectly valid point. A receipt and warranty is great, but are all of those warranties transferable? How much of a warranty is left on those? Have you factored in any depreciation of value?

emerald_isle

MarkR wrote: »

He makes a perfectly valid point. A receipt and warranty is great, but are all of those warranties transferable? How much of a warranty is left on those? Have you factored in any depreciation of value?

Yes, all of the warranty is transferable and yes There is a depreciation on the items, but once more and hope last time my question is "If i can run a draw or lottery"
The price of the ticket may vary plus keep in mind that there are items coming that haven't been included in the price (Office Chair/Desk and UPC that ads another 500)

Can we all stick to the point of this thread?

As for some reason I do not believe that any of you has an interest to participate in some sort of draw lottery competition (If there will be any)

TitianGerm

emerald_isle wrote: »

There are many other things that I have not included.
And believe me it is not a cost price.

Once more my question was If I can do something like draw or lottery legally.

Now if that makes you feel that this is not right I cant argue with you as once more everyone can have his point of view.
If I make the price of the ticket 70 euro there still will be people bargaining on it, we are in Ireland if you know what I mean.

You can do whatever you want. Whether it is successful is another story

If you want to run a lottery you need to contact your local Garda station to get a permit. The maximum weekly prize fund for a lottery permitted under this option is €5,000.

As your prize is in excess of this you will need to apply to the district court.

Best of luck with your lottery.

emerald_isle

TitianGerm wrote: »

You can do whatever you want. Whether it is successful is another story

If you want to run a lottery you need to contact your local Garda station to get a permit. The maximum weekly prize fund for a lottery permitted under this option is €5,000.

As your prize is in excess of this you will need to apply to the district court.

Best of luck with your lottery.

Thanks a lot for the answer, it is a shame tho that we had to make an analysis of 2nd world war to get there (JOKE)

I will go to the Garda and request more details.

Once more, Thanks

Irishder

Id buy a ticket for 50 not 100

emerald_isle

Irishder wrote: »

Id buy a ticket for 50 not 100

It can be done 90 tickets of 50.

I wan't give it for 2.5k as it is worth way more

Just would prefer to take it with my in the car while driving out of the country

TitianGerm

emerald_isle wrote: »

Thanks a lot for the answer, it is a shame tho that we had to make an analysis of 2nd world war to get there (JOKE)

I will go to the Garda and request more details.

Once more, Thanks

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Apologies my previous figure was wrong. The limit is €4000. You need to notify the local Superintendent of your intentions to apply to the district court for a license 28 days (minimum) before the application is made.

emerald_isle

TitianGerm wrote: »

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57ff6b30bebafba9d10c7dcd/t/58d122015016e185ea329c31/1490100738086/Raffles+and+Lotteries+Good+Practice.docx

Apologies my previous figure was wrong. The limit is €4000. You need to notify the local Superintendent of your intentions to apply to the district court for a license 28 days (minimum) before the application is made.

Thanks for that.

Will get in contact with them soon.

And hopefully I can do it.

Thanks again

MarkR

emerald_isle wrote: »

Thanks for that.

Will get in contact with them soon.

And hopefully I can do it.

Thanks again

Good luck with your draw.

Inviere

emerald_isle wrote: »

Show me one that is exactly like mine and has 144hz 32inch monitor is custom watercooled comes with gaming mice and keyboard etc etc.
Right?????
Plus READ before you spam

"All of the parts are coming with box receipt and warranty" - If im not mistaken this is in English and easy to understand.

Please go and play on your level playground m8

Apologies, I didn’t intend to cause offense. I don’t feel your pc is worth anywhere near what you think it is is all.

emerald_isle

Inviere wrote: »

Apologies, I didn’t intend to cause offense. I don’t feel your pc is worth anywhere near what you think it is is all.

But I don't think that anyone has ever asked you.....

TitianGerm

emerald_isle wrote: »

But I don't think that anyone has ever asked you.....

You posted on a public forum. People are entitled to give thier opinion. Just because you don't like what they are saying does not invalidate what they've said.

Not one person has said they'd be interested at €100 a ticket, and this is a PC building community. How do you think the normal Joe soap will feel when you ask them to buy a ticket for €100 and tell them it'll be a 50/1 chance of winning?

They won't gamble for that and will say sure I'll buy a PC in PC world for €300/€400 and it'll do the same job because the average person hasn't a clue about PC specs.

Kiith

I'm going to close this thread, as it's not really something for discussion here.

No idea of the legality of a draw, but we don't allow anyone to try to sell tickets here. Some suggestions have been made, so follow up on the legality and see what happens there.