Ye Olde Watch Giveaway

SmartinMartin · 23-12-2019 1:22pm

893bet wrote: »

My name should not have been in list?

Bit of a moot point, really.

Birneybau · 23-12-2019 1:32pm

893bet wrote: »

My name should not have been in list?

You had thanked the post. No harm done

oxocube · 23-12-2019 1:37pm

I thought I was definitely on the list

893bet · 23-12-2019 2:01pm

Birneybau wrote: »

You had thanked the post. No harm done

Ah! Totally didn’t read the post....! Whoops.

Was thanking the gesture rather than entering as I think this is a great thread.

SmartinMartin wrote: »

Bit of a moot point, really.

I guess but technically by being entered I changed the random result!

Birneybau · 23-12-2019 2:05pm

oxocube wrote: »

I thought I was definitely on the list

Sorry chief, I literally copied those that thanked the post and threw in Garrr as he/she/whatever specifically asked to be included.

Pablo_Flox · 23-12-2019 2:23pm

Thanks so much Birneybau, what a great prize to wine. Really appreciate the gesture!

Kintarō Hattori · 24-12-2019 12:23am

Birneybau wrote: »

Right folks, the below are those in the draw for the Vostok

Hahaha, I hadn't meant to be included in the draw. I'm away on holidays and trying to keep up to date with the forum. Was just thanking you for your generosity. I clearly hadn't read the post correctly. Everyone goes to bed fierce early here and I was catching up post 12am!

Congrats to Pablo.

SmartinMartin · 24-12-2019 1:15am

Kintarō Hattori wrote: »

Hahaha, I hadn't meant to be included in the draw. I'm away on holidays and trying to keep up to date with the forum. Was just thanking you for your generosity. I clearly hadn't read the post correctly. Everyone goes to bed fierce early here and I was catching up post 12am!

Congrats to Pablo.

Soooo, 893bet and you ruined the draw? I'm afraid there'll have to be a public enquiry. And possibly a redraw.

Psssst, put me in for this one.

Birneybau · 25-12-2019 1:49pm

SmartinMartin wrote: »

Soooo, 893bet and you ruined the draw? I'm afraid there'll have to be a public enquiry. And possibly a redraw.

Psssst, put me in for this one.

I can't break poor Pablo's heart. Let's just be thankful, on Santa's birthday, that it all worked out in the end.

Lorddrakul · 26-12-2019 11:12am

That's great, congrats to the lucky winner.

I wasn't supposed to be in the list either. ðŸ™‚

As a long time Vostok fan, I was happy to sit this one out to get another follower in the fold!

Cienciano · 26-12-2019 11:49am

Yeah, it worked out ok. Congrats to Pablo, vostoks are a great watch. I have a similar one for almost 20 years, keeps great time still.

SmartinMartin · 26-12-2019 1:00pm

Sorry folks, I promised a timex but I've searched my two hideaways and can't lay my hands on it. It'll turn up, but Gawd knows when.

hammerdub · 31-12-2019 8:13pm

Would just like to wish all who have posted to this thread and especially to all who have so kindly donated a watch a very happy and peaceful new year and best wishes for 2020.

Kintarō Hattori · 01-01-2020 10:27am

Let's get this thread moving into 2020 with a fresh giveaway. I have a boxed Casio F-91W which I've had years but have never worn- I feel it's a little small for my wrist. There's no point in having it and not wearing it- is so it's best to give it to someone who'll actually wear and use it.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casio_F-91W

Birneybau had the good idea of saying if you want to be in the draw then thank the post. Much more sensible than posting a comment. A week from today the names will go into a random generator which will pick the winner and which will be announced here.

bobbysands81 · 01-01-2020 10:43am

Cracking thread folks, I’ve just stumbled upon it by pure hungover accident, I don’t even own a watch but think it’s great that folk are being so generous to each other.

Wibbs · 01-01-2020 11:35pm

bobbysands81 wrote: »

I’ve just stumbled upon it by pure hungover accident

The best way Sir. No great story ever started with a glass of orange juice.

You should join our cult drop in and have a look. The locals are mostly mad, but friendly. We'll even find you your "first";) watch...

Kintarō Hattori · 09-01-2020 9:44am

A day late but better late than never. The lucky recipient of the F-91W is:

Deusexmachina

Pop me a PM chief and I'll get this off to you asap.

Krombopulos Michael · 09-01-2020 9:55am

Just found this thread myself. Between the Post Pics of your Watch thread and the Who Watches the Watchmen thread you are definitely sparking my interest in nicer watches.

Kintarō Hattori · 15-01-2020 10:56am

Does anyone know Deusexmachina in reality? I've not heard from him so will give it a few days more and if I don't hear from him, it'll have to be drawn again.

oxocube · 15-01-2020 5:29pm

Kintarō Hattori wrote: »

Does anyone know Deusexmachina in reality? I've not heard from him so will give it a few days more and if I don't hear from him, it'll have to be drawn again.

This seems to be a bit a problem here. People wander into this thread, put their name down for a watch and are never heard of again.

Need some sort of way of voting between the regulars and controlled by the moderators.

I sent a practically brand new watch to someone on this thread and he's never been seen again :rolleyes:

Ryath · 15-01-2020 5:53pm

Kintarō Hattori did say in the OP that it was for forum regulars. Should there be a minimum post count?

banie01 · 15-01-2020 5:59pm

Ryath wrote: »

Kintarō Hattori did say in the OP that it was for forum regulars. Should there be a minimum post count?

oxocube wrote: »

Need some sort of way of voting between the regulars and controlled by the moderators.

I agree with this in principle, but it would be a nightmare to police on an open forum I think.

There are often wander ins, and indeed that's how I 1st found this forum.
I love the give away thread, it's such a lovely way to share our interest with others and keep things ticking over

I'd worry that limiting access to the raffles could make this sub appear cliquey?

Ryath · 15-01-2020 6:08pm

It's nice to get new faces and all but I don't think a 10 post count would be too much or appear cliquey. I wandered in by accident years ago myself!

There has been a few fly by ones entering. I recognize most of those who enter as regulars here. Wouldn't usually be too many usernames to check their post count in the watch forum.

Wibbs call I suppose he is the Boss!

Wibbs · 15-01-2020 6:10pm

I reckon a ten post count limit is a very good start.

oxocube · 15-01-2020 9:20pm

Wibbs wrote: »

I reckon a ten post count limit is a very good start.

I think this is fair considering the spirit of this thead.

It was created so that we could give away a watch that was getting little wrist time to another person with an interest in watches. Not to give freebies to the general public, even if the watch has little monetry value.

I don't think this is elitest in the slightest. Someone without an interest in watches shouldn't be asking for a Vostok or Retro Casio.

oxocube · 15-01-2020 9:24pm

Just went back through the tread and there was a suggestion of a donation to charity before the watch was shipped.

Wonder if this would help along with the minimum number of posts.

Birneybau · 15-01-2020 11:15pm

oxocube wrote: »

I think this is fair considering the spirit of this thead.

It was created so that we could give away a watch that was getting little wrist time to another person with an interest in watches. Not to give freebies to the general public, even if the watch has little monetry value.

I don't think this is elitest in the slightest. Someone without an interest in watches shouldn't be asking for a Vostok or Retro Casio.

Tbh I was glad Pablo won the Vostok. I put some people with very low post counts into the draw and to be honest, I would have found it hard to send to some randomer.

Cienciano · 15-01-2020 11:52pm

Birneybau wrote: »

Tbh I was glad Pablo won the Vostok. I put some people with very low post counts into the draw and to be honest, I would have found it hard to send to some randomer.

Same here, definitely would be looking at post history before the "random" draw :pac:

RMDrive · 16-01-2020 9:26am

I'd suggest that each giveaway is posted in a new thread. I'd guess (and maybe Wibbs can confirm?) that there have been a good few people who have followed this thread soely with a view to being notified when there is a new watch on the block. At least that way, someone would actually have to come into the forum and browse before they'd know about it.

I think the spirit and intent behind this thread is just wonderful and would love to imagine that every watch goes to someone who will enjoy, treasure and be grateful for it.

Kintarō Hattori · 16-01-2020 9:56am

Ryath wrote: »

It's nice to get new faces and all but I don't think a 10 post count would be too much or appear cliquey. I wandered in by accident years ago myself!

Is that a 10 post count across Boards or I assume within the forum itself? I've not heard from the poster so will give it to the end of the day. If they haven't gotten in touch then let's run it again and we'll agree a template here for going forward.

Wibbs · 16-01-2020 10:21am

Ten posts here in the forum KH.

Krombopulos Michael · 16-01-2020 10:36am

Wibbs wrote: »

Ten posts here in the forum KH.

New to the forum myself and I completely agree. If a watch is going to be generously given away, then the regulars from W&T should get it.

greedygoblin · 16-01-2020 10:47am

Krombopulos Michael wrote: »

New to the forum myself and I completely agree. If a watch is going to be generously given away, then the regulars from W&T should get it.

Yep, gotta agree with this. I stumble in here from time to time to have a gander but haven't ever posted i think (until now). A minimum post count is a good way of ensuring that watches will go to those who contribute to keeping the forum active.

oxocube · 16-01-2020 4:08pm

Birneybau wrote: »

Tbh I was glad Pablo won the Vostok.

Hope I wasn't picked up wrong. I've met Pablo in person and he's a gent. My quibble is with people rocking into the thread and putting their name down without contributing :cool:

Birneybau · 16-01-2020 8:50pm

oxocube wrote: »

Hope I wasn't picked up wrong. I've met Pablo in person and he's a gent. My quibble is with people rocking into the thread and putting their name down without contributing :cool:

No, not in the slightest. I just meant I'm glad it went to a regular is all.

Kintarō Hattori · 17-01-2020 1:41pm

Right. I haven't heard anything back so how do we do this? It'll be a template for going forward. Do we create a watch specific thread or keep it in here? I prefer the latter as it's less cluttered and we have a thread specific for our aim.

banie01 · 17-01-2020 1:48pm

Kintarō Hattori wrote: »

Right. I haven't heard anything back so how do we do this? It'll be a template for going forward. Do we create a watch specific thread or keep it in here? I prefer the latter as it's less cluttered and we have a thread specific for our aim.

I think keeping it to this thread would eliminate the risk of clutter too.
The method of clicking "like" on the offer post really is a great one.
Saves whomever is offering the watch having to scan the thread for entries.

Maybe just modify the "offer" posts to include a bolded rules blurb?
Minimum posts and whatever else is agreed?

hitemfrank · 17-01-2020 1:50pm

I would say keep it here, have a mod note in the opening post with whatever the decided rules are and change the thread title to mention the opening post.

blue5000 · 17-01-2020 3:47pm

Yep keep them all in this thread, we don't want to appear too generous:D with giveaways all over the forum. Is 10 enough posts or would ppl just spam the place up to get counted?

Krombopulos Michael · 17-01-2020 4:41pm

Would it make sense for people to donate the watch, but someone like Wibbs actually does the draw so he can identify any scammers looking for a freebie? More work for Wibbs, but possibly makes the process a little more formal?

Spocker · 17-01-2020 9:36pm

Keep it here, a single thread is easy to manage. Does Wibbs get to be in the draw if hes doing the drawing ??? Fr. Ted quote "Its not unusual for the organisers of the draw..."

hammerdub · 17-01-2020 9:59pm

I too agree with the ten post rule. As a new enough contributor to the thread and as someone who was lucky enough to be on the receiving end of the generosity of Hitemfrank to receive a beautiful watch , I think it is only fair that the regular, enthusiastic watch collectors and participants of the thread are happy that their donations are going to a good home and to someone who appreciates the generosity of the donor.

dinorebel · 17-01-2020 10:34pm

Wibbs wrote: »

Ten posts here in the forum KH.

Frantically searches posting history:D

Prepare for multiple "looks nice" posts if I'm below 10.

penelope2012 · 18-01-2020 2:00am

What a fascinating forum, a great idea if watches go to genuine posters.⏰

Kintarō Hattori · 27-01-2020 10:24am

Right, time to try this again. I've a classic Casio F-91W boxed that has never seen any wrist time. There's no point in hanging onto it so here we are.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casio_F-91W

Birneybau had the good idea of saying if you want to be in the draw then thank the post. To be eligible you need to have had at least 10 posts in the forum that go back a while. This is to deter users who just want a free watch and haven't contributed anything to the forum. To also combat some of the silliness which was going on I'm going to revert back to a 'regular posters vote' scenario when we know who wants the watch. That means the regulars of the forum can vote for someone who genuinely deserves to get a watch.

A week from today I'll tally who's interested and the names will go into a randomizer to pick a luck recipient.

Krombopulos Michael · 27-01-2020 10:40am

Kintarō Hattori wrote: »

Right, time to try this again. I've a classic Casio F-91W boxed that has never seen any wrist time. There's no point in hanging onto it so here we are.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casio_F-91W

Birneybau had the good idea of saying if you want to be in the draw then thank the post. To be eligible you need to have had at least 10 posts in the forum that go back a while. This is to deter users who just want a free watch and haven't contributed anything to the forum. To also combat some of the silliness which was going on I'm going to revert back to a 'regular posters vote' scenario when we know who wants the watch. That means the regulars of the forum can vote for someone who genuinely deserves to get a watch.

A week from today I'll tally who's interested and the posters of the forum get to vote.

Not entering as new enough to the forum, but fair play.

Ryath · 27-01-2020 10:44am

Krombopulos Michael wrote: »

Not entering as new enough to the forum, but fair play.

I think 12 posts over 6 months shows a genuine interest! Its only to exclude those who are just chancing their arm for a free watch!

Not sure if there should be a vote is it not better to keep it random to those who enter. Should get wibbs to edit the title and ad some rules in the op.

Kintarō Hattori · 27-01-2020 11:09am

Ryath wrote: »

I think 12 posts over 6 months shows a genuine interest! Its only to exclude those who are just chancing their arm for a free watch!

Not sure if there should be a vote is it not better to keep it random to those who enter. Should get wibbs to edit the title and ad some rules in the op.

Perhaps you're right. No-one really seems to know what should/shouldn't be done. Wibbs, what's your opinion chief?

Wibbs · 27-01-2020 12:20pm

I reckon keep it random and I'll keep an eye out for anyone who might be chancing their arm.

dinorebel · 27-01-2020 12:27pm

Wibbs wrote: »

I reckon keep it random and I'll keep an eye out for anyone who might be chancing their wrist.

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