Can someone explain ganzaa?

corwise

corwise

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Can someone explain to me the whole ganzaa process? Do I have to be a member to participate? How exactly does it work? I tried the search process, but everyone loves to talk about it, but little details. :) Thanks much.

Dave
 
Hi Dave,

Jerry posts the details of the knives available, and a date for the upcoming Ganza. It's usually between 9 and 10pm EST. Usually the prices of the knives and instructions will be posted earlier that day and made stickies at the top. You don't have to be a member of anywhere to play.

Then, some random time between 9 and 10 (or whatever is said in the instructions) on that date, Jerry posts a 'go' message both here and at the Busse forum.

At that point, you need to follow whatever instructions were given: usually, two emails sent with your order details. It's first come, first served.

Then wait and see if you got in quickly enough to get what you wanted. You really do need to be quick to get those emails sent. Any emails received before the 'go' are ignored and probably laughed at.

Problem is the number of people continually refreshing (f5-ing) the page tends to overload the servers and no-one can get the page loaded. So there might be a 'deadline' time after which you can post your emails if you can't get to the forum. That did go into effect on the last one (it was 9:55)

The other catch is the number of people posting fake 'go' messages and other bits of fun and distractions. Of course, if the forum is down that doesn't apply.

You will be contacted shortly (day or so) after to tell you if you got in. Payment will be wanted when the knives are ready to ship - might be immediately, might not.

The main rules: Drink and enjoy!

Rick - British Pork!
 
:rolleyes:it's an exercise in making excuses as to why you have to be in front of your computer for an hour hitting the F5 button.... all the while cursing the server and trying to decide exactly how many knives will fit on the remaining credit limit on your card without going over. It is by far the most bizarre and ridiculous way to buy a knife that i've ever experienced.... I can not wait for the next one!!:thumbup::D
 
din said:
it's simply when we exchange our dignity for INFI.
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I think that description is more apt for our behavior at Blade last year; jumping up and down, shouting "I'll take it!", scrambling for the cardboard sheaths as Jerry tossed them to the madding crowd. We must have looked like idiots to the bemused bystanders.

NO REGRETS! :D
 
Thanks for the info... I'll try to exchange my dignity for INFI next time. Of course, my wife and child haven't let me have my dignity for years now, but I'll give it a shot....
 
your credit card companies are gonna love you! good luck! also, be prepared to explain to your wife why you need so much infi at such a price. (start thinking up answers in advance)
 
resinguy said:
I think that description is more apt for our behavior at Blade last year; jumping up and down, shouting "I'll take it!", scrambling for the cardboard sheaths as Jerry tossed them to the madding crowd. We must have looked like idiots to the bemused bystanders.

NO REGRETS! :D
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That's why I'm coming in drag this year. You know, sort of like PG at the induction dinner? ;)
 
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