A GIVEAWAY that may take a while ;) - *WINNER ANNOUNCED* [27th April 2019]

Giveaways and Contests
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UPDATES: 30th July 2018

a) Despite nothing has been decided yet about the emitter(s) of the FW3A, there is a possibility to have 2 emitters choice [XP-L HI 3D (~4875K) & LH351D 4000K 90CRI]. (See FW3A thread )

If that is the case, the person that will be randomly selected to win this GAW, will be able to chose the emitter for his/her prize .

b) RULE #5 of this GAW has changed.
Before: “5) if the winner doesn’t answer in a 24H period (more or less), I will draw a new winner through the same method as stated on point 4);”

NOW : “5) if the winner doesn’t answer in a 4 days period (more or less), I will draw a new winner through the same method as stated on point 4);”

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Hi BLFers!

For almost a year and half I’ve been learning a lot here, sharing some experiences, spending lots of money in lights that – if I thought deeply about that – I don’t “really” need :FACEPALM: , and I’ve also gained lights and other materials (from members and manufacturers)!

I am grateful for this and, in some way, I want to reciprocate all these things! Yeah, I know that it may be hard, but…I’ll try! :smiley:

So, I´ve been thinking to make a Giveaway (my first) here on the Forum! At first I wasn’t sure about what to make, but I’ve been making my mind and ended up this decision!

I will GAW a FW3A flashlight!

Many of you are probably familiarized with the TLF / BLF special FW3A! For those who are not, here’s the thread where you can find more information and, eventually, subscribe to purchase a light as well: https://budgetlightforum.com/t/-/45538

The FW3A is a project that will take some time to be done (as you can read on that thread’s #1 post), and some aspects/specs are not defined yet! Hence the title of this GAW: “A GIVEAWAY that may take a while :wink: ”

Despite this, here are my definitions, conditions and rules for this GAW:

1) to be a member of BLF before this GAW’s opening (new members subscribed on BLF after this GAW opening time will not be considered);

2) say that you are IN for the GAW in a creative way, always complying with BLF rules (I will not assess creativity, I just find it entertaining :wink: );

3) the GAW starts today (19th april) and ends when I receive the notification to pay and ship the 2nd light I subscribed for on FW3A’s thread ;

4) when I get that notification, I will draw the winner on the 3rd attempt at https://www.random.org/ . The winner’s name will be posted here (on the top of post #2 ) and I will contact the winner via PM to proceed to the correct light’s shipment;

5) if the winner doesn’t answer in a 4 days period (more or less), I will draw a new winner through the same method as stated on point 4);

6) I will update post #2 with the list of people that are IN. Numbers will be from 33 to “N” (just because :smiley: );

7) to keep the thread easy to follow and to update, please avoid making multiple posts / comments (this is a forum and we are free to comment, so this is just a kind request :blush: to easy my task);

8) After the GAW is over, title will change and a post will be writen to inform about it.

If you have any doubt, feel free to ask! :wink:

Thanks BLF members for all the knowledge sharing and also the funny moments one can experience here :wink:
Best regards 8^)

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WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT [27th April 2019]

Congrats to member Ormbett whose entry ( #50 ) was the winner.

I will now contact you through Personal Message. In case I don’t have a reply within the next 4 days, I will draw another winner, accordingly to the rules set in post #1!

Once again, thank you to all that participated in this GAW! I wish I can do another soon, so don’t forget to check it and to be IN :sunglasses:

List of “INs” :sunglasses:
(If I miss someone in the middle, alert me for that :innocent: )

33 – Dioda
34 – pinkpanda3310
35 – djozz
36 – RobertB
37 – Zulumoose
38 – pennzy
39 – bmengineer
40 – Illumenated
41 – CRX
42 – lichan
43 – FlashIight
44 – DavidEF
45 – slmjim
46 – toddcshoe
47 – Henk4U2
48 – Nev
49 – Agro
50 – Ormbett
51 – legopacific
52 – cu42
53 – Lim_Wee_Huat
54 – Blackbeard
55 – ohbreeeezy
56 – XXX-Man
57 – Geuzzz
58 – Sidney Stratton
59 – giorgoskok
60 – ledoman
61 – argolite
62 – adsum
63 – CJ Avlis
64 – dealgrabber2002
65 – Macka17
66 – brad
67 – JakeDjanitor
68 – raccoon city
69 – Snoballz
70 – AlexGT
71 – Caleb
72 – korkfoto
73 – zelee
74 – Borri
75 – southland
76 – Xoroxronis
77 – Boaz
78 – Lexel
79 – g_sintornillos
80 – Joss
81 – yelve
82 – Persechini
83 – moderator007
84 – Xikex
85 – radioshaq
86 – Wrathbringer27
87 – Saigon
88 – juhha
89 – abhinit90
90 – selis
91 – Kozy
92 – vorlon
93 – scarnific
94 – Streamer
95 – Blackdragon1230
96 – wiley07
97 – skinny_tie
98 – ZozzV6
99 – NotSoBrightGuy
100 – Backpacker Light
101 – tedh35
102 – Jiffy
103 – akoposilester
104 – jpil
105 – nquinn
106 – Serp
107 – joechina
108 – WestBam
109 – power911
110 – Satan@103TFS
111 – WalkIntoTheLight
112 – staticx57
113 – Jack Kellar
114 – lumenzilla
115 – slickpenguin
116 – Matchoo
117 – ste-zo
118 – antiparanoico
119 – Bort
120 – - X3-
121 – AdrianWA
122 – vorlon
123 – SoulCraves
124 – BrightKen
125 – sacrileizei
126 – KeepingItLight
127 – Firelight2
128 – bwl123
129 – stolikat
130 – jamesearljonesisascab
131 – Acrobatic_Whale
132 – Kepling
133 – gchart
134 – ControlTheController
135 – oto
136 – d_t_a
137 – teacher
138 – Saved by Grace
139 – litenutz
140 – Gebe
141 – Kindle
142 – Nitetime
143 – sbslider
144 – Ford Prefect
145 – heatwaves
146 – Virisenox_
147 – TheShadowGuy
148 – kikkoman
149 – mmalive
150 – avani733
151 – F_B
152 – xxx
153 – Tooreal
154 – verge
155 – spaceminions
156 – WhitedragonBC
157 – adnj
158 – lichtpfadfinder
159 – TheOnlyDocc
160 – NuggetMcNugget
161 – toxiccoccyx
162 – Umpi2000
163 – 10fold
164 – Unloco
165 – Man Without Shadow
166 – Alienon2wheels
167 – ChibiM
168 – cujo255
169 – hank
170 – lohtse
171 – Yokiamy
172 – aginthelaw
173 – jonxxn
174 – gottawearshades
175 – Nite Shadow
176 – cabfrank
177 – SIGShooter
178 – M78
179 – chadvone
180 – mk23
181 – vwpieces
182 – 264
183 – mgracia85
184 – lionheart_2281
185 – Johm
186 – wes
187 – Hugh Johnson
188 – Ragsy
189 – nkresho
190 – Stippier
191 – Shadowfax
192 – Eraursls1984
193 – bmwsancho
194 – Manx
195 – MILSPEC
196 – Vaping
197 – erik
198 – FPV
199 – tech
200 – Rat_Racer
201 – Coscar
202 – MtnDon
203 – saypat
204 – datiLED
205 – voip
206 – tatasal

GAW IS CLOSED! NO MORE ENTRIES!

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Knee-deep IN :smiley:

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https://giphy.com/embed/BWtYob2h7SHjq

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Nice giveaway :slight_smile:

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I’ll take one

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Let me see if I can get in….

Oh yeah - I’m in. I’m a handsome devil aren’t I?

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Sexy little critter .I’m in.

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Count me in for this one!

Edit: That wasn’t very creative of me. Let’s see what we can do about that.

I want to win a giveaway,
but I’m from Canada, and they always say:

“Ships CONUS, or else you pay”
But I didn’t see that note today

So here I am, I hope I win
and I hope it includes damn shippin’

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Oh wow what a creative giveaway. I’m totally IN!

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Very Nice :+1:

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I am the negation of out for this GAW!

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Fun giveaway. Count me in! Can’t wait for the FW3A to be released!

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EDIT: Just want to come back and say that I actually wasn’t so sure about the design/appearance of the FW3A at first. I didn’t like the hard ledges at the top and bottom of the battery tube. But I went back and looked at the thread (after already joining this GAW! :person_facepalming: ) and saw that the prototype now has a ramping shape on it, and looks really good. So, now I REALLY want one! :innocent:

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A guy of Muggle persuasion

Happen on BLF one occasion.

For a charger he searched

Then converted and churched

In the Flashaholic congregation.

Our convert, then one day did find

A giveaway, for which he pined.

He sez " Thanks, I'm in!"

"And sure hope I win,

Custom light that's a nice, rare find!"

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Suggestions for other entries -

https://goo.gl/images/AcYSsX

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I am a dynamic figure, often seen scaling walls and crushing ice. I have been known to remodel train stations on my lunch breaks, making them more efficient in the area of heat retention. I translate ethnic slurs for Cuban refugees, I write award-winning operas, I manage time efficiently. Occasionally, I tread water for three days in a row.

I woo women with my sensuous and god-like trombone playing. I can pilot bicycles up severe inclines with unflagging speed, and I cook Thirty-Minute Brownies in 20 minutes. I am an expert in stucco, a veteran in love and an outlaw in Peru.

Using only a hoe and a large glass of water, I once single-handedly defended a small village in the Amazon Basin from a horde of ferocious army ants. I play bluegrass cello…I am the subject of numerous documentaries. When I’m bored, I build large suspension bridges in my yard. I enjoy urban hang-gliding. On Wednesdays, after school, I repair electrical appliances free of charge.

I am an abstract artist, a concrete analyst, and a ruthless bookie. Critics worldwide swoon over my original line of corduroy evening wear. I don’t perspire, I am a private citizen, yet I receive fan mail…Last summer I toured New Jersey with a travelling centrifugal force demonstration…My deft floral arrangements have earned me fame in international botany circles. Children trust me.

I can hurl tennis rackets at small moving objects with deadly accuracy. I once read Paradise Lost, Moby Dick, and David Copperfield in one day and still had time to refurbish an entire dining room that evening. I have performed several covert operations for the CIA. I sleep once a week; when I do sleep, I sleep in a chair. While on vacation in Canada, I successfully negotiated with a group of terrorists who had seized a small bakery. The laws of physics do not apply to me.

I balance, I weave, I dodge, I frolic, and my bills are all paid. On weekends, to let off steam, I participate in full-contact origami. Years ago, I discovered the meaning of life but forgot to write it down. I have made extraordinary four-course meals using only a mouli and a toaster oven. I breed prize-winning clams. I have won bullfights in San Juan, cliff-diving competitions in Sri Lanka, and spelling bees at the Kremlin. I have played Hamlet, I have performed open heart surgery, and I have spoken with Elvis. But I have not yet won a single BLF Giveaway.

I’m in. As well as my obvious plagiarism of Hugh Gallagher.

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Can’t beat all of the above.
Just have to add a very small cupholder to my walking-stick. That is …if I win.

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I'm in,I'm in,I'm in,I'm in,I'm in,I'm in,I'm in,I'm in,I'm in,I'm in,

please.

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