GAW in 289 posts (or less?)

hhmoore

hhmoore

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This is a little premature, especially given my posting habits, but I'm starting to think about my 1000 post GAW. I've already decided on the prize: an unused BK16...I might offer a choice between a NIB stock version vs the one I dropped the point on & stripped.
I just need to figure out the specifics - picture contest? Usage pictures? Random number selection? (boring). Any other ideas?
 
The beckerhead with the most 4's in their number and does not own a 16.
Then randomly pick thru the qualified entrants. Yup...

Maybe you could do like a scavenger hunt and ppl have to post several specific pics with their becker and something else in the frame. Do a set of like 5 things. First 10 or 20 to complete it get a chance. Then do random or vote or whatever.
 
I was thinking something similar, but mine would include something that swayed the sides to be... me.

Really though, the beauty of a GAW, is you can decide everything. If it were me, I'd be giving it away to another Beckerhead, who doesn't yet own the knife being gifted (unless perhaps they are going to gift it to someone else who doesn't have one). Maybe members that did have the prize knife, could still enter, but count their vote toward someone elses (giving them more chances)? I say this perhaps because I still don't have a BK16 either :p.

Other than that, I'm not sure. A photo competition could be fun I guess, you'd just have to come up with something new/interesting enough to photograph, not just "Take a picture of you cutting wood with your Becker".
 
I could just make it the first Beckerhead to make a specific, as yet to be determined, post (after my 1000th post in the GAW thread)...nothing before my 1000th would count (except in that it would bring us closer to the magic number); and any post after that didn't meet the specific criteria wouldn't count.
 
Oh, and I won't exclude people that already have a 16....because I understand wanting more than one of them. I'm pretty sure I had 4 of them (until I bought another for this).
 
how about a one (Becker designed) knife outing thread -- build a shelter, make a fire, harvest food of some sort, prepare, and eat it -- using only the becker knife, (and maybe an axe or saw) -- then either have people vote on their favorite post, or do a random generator of the entries by writing names on pieces of paper, tacking them to the back of a pinwheel, and shooting (bullet or arrow) at it or throwing an axe/dart/knife at it. last one to get hit wins.
 
I was saving this idea... but hey,

Start a thread, get all interested (who abide by your set criteria) as in. Draw up a sheet of paper with all the numbers on it (posts or BH#). Use that paper to pattern your shotgun with like #7 or #8 shot. The square that escapes unscathed is the winner :D
 
How about...
Start a thread asking for ideas for the GAW and whomever you deem has the best idea wins
 
Since more and more people are going to be heading out to the woods since snow is gone would suggest something about the outdoors with pics.

I agree that the (no rules) GAWs are the easiest and will get everybody involved, but boring and 1/2 the people who enter them are people who rarely come to or participate on this site. Just here for the GAWs.

GAW's that require some effort to win weeds out the people just here for the freebies and is fun for the regulars and will be that much sweeter if they win. IMO.


I have a contest in mind that think would be fun (and know not one everybody would enter) but saving the idea for the next time I do a GAW.;)

If can think of anything else original and interesting for a GAW idea will report back.
 
1066vik said:
how about a one (Becker designed) knife outing thread -- build a shelter, make a fire, harvest food of some sort, prepare, and eat it -- using only the becker knife, (and maybe an axe or saw) -- then either have people vote on their favorite post, or do a random generator of the entries by writing names on pieces of paper, tacking them to the back of a pinwheel, and shooting (bullet or arrow) at it or throwing an axe/dart/knife at it. last one to get hit wins.
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OOOOH! I could put the papers inside of balloons, and shoot at them (slingshot) - using a set number of shots (less than the # of entries per round), until there's only one left. Unnecessarily time consuming; but it would give me a good excuse to get out and do some plinking.

I like the basic idea for the thread...but think it might create a bias against some that don't, or wouldn't have an opportunity, to do those things.
 
Ulf Krogstad said:
Since more and more people are going to be heading out to the woods since snow is gone would suggest something about the outdoors with pics.

I agree that the (no rules) GAWs are the easiest and will get everybody involved, but boring and 1/2 the people who enter them are people who rarely come to or participate on this site. Just here for the GAWs.

GAW's that require some effort to win weeds out the people just here for the freebies and is fun for the regulars and will be that much sweeter if they win. IMO.
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Ideally, I'd like this knife to go to somebody that will use & enjoy it (rather than somebody that would just toss it up on the Exchange in a week). For that reason, I'm inclined to restrict the GAW to numbered Beckerheads. I wouldn't disallow entries from people that already have a couple of 16s, because sometimes participation is simply for the sake of participation (I've joined in several giveaways on another site, having every intention of passing the prize along to another contestant if I won - I'd hope that the same might happen here in that instance).

I probably won't wait until 1000 posts - that would probably end up being a Christmas giveway; and, not only has the prize already been purchased, it would mean the knife sitting unused through Spring, Summer, and Fall.
 
I think you should host a photo competition in showing what one does with their current knife that the 16 would either accompany or replace, similiar in vein to the "try stick challenge".

Using the "try stick challenge" as an example, if ones favorite was the 4, they would make a try stick with a 4 and Only a 4, show their results and then state how they feel that a 16 would make it better/easier/more efficient. If one makes traps, feather sticks, bush craft, carries in a B.O.B., so be it. But they have to show How they would use it.

Whatever they would do with the 16, do it with your current favorite, then show (with photos), state, and try to convince you that they Should and Deserve to win it!

Bonus points added for plans on customization stated!

At least that is how I would run it.
 
As someone mentioned, an outdoor type challenge might be a good idea. Nothing that would be too difficult for people in urban areas to do though. I thought the giveaway that required you to carve a "try stick" in order to be entered was a great idea.

While the shooting at targets is interesting, it is still basically a random selection if there if nothing is required of the entrants. It would be good idea to do as part of the contest though.

While I wouldn't prevent people that already own a specific knife from entering the giveaway, I would try to discourage it. Having more than one of a knife is nice, but I wouldn't want one if it meant someone else wouldn't have one at all.

JMHO
 
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Blades&Bullets said:
As someone mentioned, an outdoor type challenge might be a good idea. Nothing that would be too difficult for people in rural areas to do though.
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Interesting...my concern of the outdoor type challenge was that it might be difficult for those that live in urban/suburban areas, because they don't have ready access to that type of environment.

While I wouldn't prevent people that already own a specific knife from entering the giveaway, I would try to discourage it. Having more than one of a knife is nice, but I wouldn't want one if it meant someone else wouldn't have one at all.
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I agree - I'd like them to feel free to participate...but, if they have two (or more) BK16's already, I think the "right thing to do" would be for them to not accept the GAW if they won. I'd be open to them naming another contestant to receive it, or simply turning it back over to my selection process (whatever that may be). That idea may be subject for some discussion prior to the GAW thread - who knows, maybe I'll come up with some sort of bonus for a winner that declines the GAW under that circumstance.
 
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hhmoore said:
Interesting...my concern of the outdoor type challenge was that it might be difficult for those that live in urban/suburban areas, because they don't have ready access to that type of environment.
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Possibly that we who live in rural areas would have to travel for a while to get some sort of supplies that we may need whereas urban folks would be able to get it within a couple minutes, but I don't know.
 
Very nice gesture on your part mate, I think a lot of the Beckerheads are a fortunate group who have lots of bades, some of us probably more than we need, I'd like to see a blade go to someone who really isnt fortunate enough to own a bevvy of beauties, probably with a family, who has to save money for what seems an eternity to get one. Either way what your doing is brilliant, hats off to you.
 
As someone who lives in way to urban of an environment, I don't actually feel comfortable using my beckers outside here. I'm in an apartment complex, and right now i don't even think I'd chance whittling out in the "common" areas. So if i can't do the challenge indoors, its not likely to happen for me until I go camping. So I appreciate tasks that ca be done in more urban areas, but understand you can't cater towards those like me (and yes, I'm trying to get out of here).

There are some good and very interesting ideas in this thread so far.
 
Noswad0208 said:
Possibly that we who live in rural areas would have to travel for a while to get some sort of supplies that we may need whereas urban folks would be able to get it within a couple minutes, but I don't know.
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Urban/suburban people might have easier access to stores; but access to land on which to practice their skills is a different story.
My desire is to make the giveaway fair. I don't want to exclude Beckerheads with requirements they can't meet within a reasonable time frame; and I want the process to be fun, not a chore. Yes - something will be required, above and beyond posting "I'm in, thanks"; but it won't be something that can't be managed by most who are willing to invest a little time.
 
Gassy said:
I'd like to see a blade go to someone who really isnt fortunate enough to own a bevvy of beauties, probably with a family, who has to save money for what seems an eternity to get one.
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That's a great idea...but how would one set up such a giveaway without requiring people to expose personal/private details on the internet?
After reading your post, I briefly entertained doing something specifically along that line...but I've seen far to many cases where people exaggerate, or are less than truthful, when there is an opportunity to get something for nothing. I'm not saying that any of our group would go that route; just that I have lost enough faith in people to not be jaded in my consideration. Still, it's an idea I'd entertain...if the details can be managed, I could offer an unused tweener to such a candidate in a separate GAW.
 
hhmoore said:
That's a great idea...but how would one set up such a giveaway without requiring people to expose personal/private details on the internet?
After reading your post, I briefly entertained doing something specifically along that line...but I've seen far to many cases where people exaggerate, or are less than truthful, when there is an opportunity to get something for nothing. I'm not saying that any of our group would go that route; just that I have lost enough faith in people to not be jaded in my consideration. Still, it's an idea I'd entertain...if the details can be managed, I could offer an unused tweener to such a candidate in a separate GAW.
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Totally agree actually. Plus, you've got people like me muddying the waters. I was a grad student for most of my bladeforums membership, but have had a "real" job for almost two years. So now I "can" afford more things, but have instead decided to save up for other things.

But yeah, id try to stay away from requiring personal information for a giveaway.

And you're getting me all excited for the thread :).
 
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