Giveaway Thread (general info)

thedoc007

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I view CPF as a virtual community. Members help each other out, we share laughs (and occasionally cringes) and we generally have a good time, even when we are debating some technical point. I want to foster that feeling of community, and encourage new members to spend some time here. With that in mind, I'm creating this thread to host regular giveaways. When I say regular, I mean that I will be doing many of them over time - I really have no idea how often at this point. And I know if I set a rigid schedule, I'll regret it later.

I may give away cells, chargers, accessories, lights, or even random stuff that isn't light related. The giveaway might be a four dollar Sipik knockoff, or it might be a TK75vn, or anything in between. I'll even be happy to entertain suggestions...keeping in mind that I am on a budget, of course. If anyone else is interested in this type of thing, feel free to join in! I figure most of the regulars here have disposable income, or lights that no longer use/want, or both. Why not share the wealth with your fellow enthusiasts? The Christmas giveaway is great, but there is no reason why we can't do a similar thing year round.

I will post more detailed rules for each giveaway in the second post in this thread. I may do first come first served, or I may pick a number, or I may ask you to explain how you will benefit from the giveaway. Sometimes I will request only a limited number of entries...other times I will accept as many valid entries as the time-frame allows. Either way, only one entry per person per giveaway is allowed. If you try to make multiple entries, you will be disqualified. Please do not quote someone else's key phrase...this will just create confusion.

If you are the winner of a giveaway, unless you have contacted me BEFORE you enter the giveaway to make special arrangements, you must contact me with your choice (if applicable) and a name and shipping address within 48 hours. If your choice is holding up the shipping for others, you must contact me or post in the thread within 24 hours. Not fair to make other people wait...usually I specify an end date/time, so you will know when you need to check in. Also, generally speaking, I will post in the thread to announce the winners. So it would be a good idea to either subscribe to the thread, or failing that, to at least check in when the giveaway is over. I will only send PMs if clarification is needed, or to respond to a question.

Be advised that CPF does not grant private messaging privileges until you have a few posts. Although I don't specify a minimum (nothing wrong with helping a newbie get started) you need to have enough posts to PM (I believe three posts is currently the absolute minimum set by CPF).

For all giveaways, you agree not to sell item(s) you have won. If you end up not liking it, you can always give it away again...but selling it off for a profit is not in the spirit of this thread. If you don't plan to use it, or give it to someone who will, please refrain from entering. This thread is meant to share the hobby with people who might not otherwise get a chance to own and use items. Let us all keep that in mind.

If you don't read the rules for each giveaway, you will not be considered. Please take the time to carefully read and follow the rules so that we can avoid any issues.

Past giveaways:
2014 (the year in summary)
01/08/2015: Convoy S6 NW + NiteIze holster + Samsung 25R to Romanko
01/31/2015: Convoy L4 + NCR18650BD + extension tube to eraursls1984
02/09/2015: Thorfire PF01 to scwood, donated by Louise1992 (Amazon seller Eachinedirect)
02/13/2015: Fenix E99Ti to BigTzzy, donated by Fenix Store (www.fenix-store.com)
02/20/2015: Olight M22 kit to Pegaso, donated by Olight (www.olightworld.com)
02/23/2015: Paracord bracelet to Beamhead
02/23/2015: Paracord bracelet to Supernatural
03/09/2015: Xtar R30 kit to maro69camaro, donated by Xtar (www.xtarlight.com)
03/09/2015: Big Bang Theory seasons 3-5 (DVD) to light-modder
03/20/2015: Olight S15 to LightWalker, donated by Olight (www.olightworld.com)
03/28/2015: Armytek Wizard Pro headlamp to dragonhaertt, donated by Armytek (www.armytek.com)
03/28/2015: Thorfire PF01 to ronniepudding
03/30/2015: Ultrafire WF-501b + NiteIze holster + SoShine 3400 mAh 18650 to chuckhov
04/03/2015: Fenix TK09 to potpot, donated by Me+Light=Addiction
04/06/2015: Titanium Thrunite Ti to Beamhead
04/10/2015: iTP A3 EOS to mina
04/10/2015: L3 Illumination L10 (XP-G2) to gunga
04/10/2015: Fenix E01 to Double Barrel
04/10/2015: Sunwayman R01A to Anybodysguess
04/14/2015: Titanium Thrunite Ti to rpm00
04/14/2015: Nitecore Tube to chuckhov
04/14/2015: Fenix E01 to jabe1
04/17/2015: Sunwayman P25C to coachnick, donated by Sunwayman (www.sunwayman.com)
04/18/2015: Xtar WK50 to timbo114
04/18/2015: Nitecore Tube to morestag
04/20/2015: Klarus Mi02 to prnguinpoo
04/24/2015: ZRayvn + NiteIze holster + Samsung 25R to bdogps
05/04/2015: Trit, emitter, grease, and holster to Crazyeddiethefirst, donated by timbo114
05/04/2015: Epsilon ED-P71 to desmobob, donated by timbo114
05/07/2015: Olight SR Mini + 3*SoShine 3400 mAh 18650 to timbo114
05/11/2015: Thrunite TiS to scwood
05/11/2015: Ebay 532nm laser + SoShine 3400 mAh 18650 to chuckhov
05/22/2015: FourSevens Preon P2 to radiopej, donated by Foursevens (www.foursevens.com)
05/26/2015: Eagletac D25 Mini AAA (Nichia 219) to morestag, donated by moshow9
05/30/2015: Tank007 E09 to chuckhov
06/05/2015: Nitecore UM20 to kst, donated by scwood
06/06/2015: Sunwayman C22C to Telly, donated by Sunwayman (www.sunwayman.com)
06/06/2015: L3 Illumination L10 (XP-G2) to jpil
06/06/2015: Lumintop Tool AAA to Eneloops
06/06/2015: Olight i3s to ronniepudding
06/12/2015: Eagletac SX25L3 + 3*Eagletac 3400 mAh 18650 to srvctec, donated by MoldyOldy
06/15/2015: Ultrafire WF-501b (UV) + Eagletac 3100 mAh 18650 to ACruceSalus
06/19/2015: Black Shadow Terminator to vinhnguyen54, donated by MoldyOldy
06/19/2015: 4*SoShine 3400 mAh 18650 to vinhnguyen54
06/19/2015: Copper Maratac AAA + diffuser to gunga
06/19/2015: Xeno E03 (neutral) to xxo
06/19/2015: Rayus C01 (Nichia) to moshow9
06/25/2015: Modder's kit to potpot, donated by gunga
06/25/2015: Modder's kit to thedoc007, donated by gunga
06/30/2015: Thorfire VG10 + Eagletac 3100 mAh 18650 to mattw
07/06/2015: Nitecore TM26 + 4*Eagletac 3400 mAh 18650 to datiLED, donated by MoldyOldy
07/06/2015: Thorfire PF02 to mattw
07/06/2015: Zebralight SC62w + SoShine 3400 mAh 18650 to KeepingItLight
07/24/2015: Thrunite TN35 + 3*Eagletac 3400 mAh 18650 to Eagles1181, donated by MoldyOldy
08/24/2015: Sunwayman C21C + Eagletac 3400 mAh 18650 to lightknot, donated by MoldyOldy
08/24/2015: 4*AA Eneloop + BQ-CC17 to naked2
08/24/2015: NetGear GS108Tv2 switch to Anybodysguess, donated by MoldyOldy
08/24/2015: NetGear GS105 switch to MJPIA, donated by MoldyOldy
09/04/2015: Modded Maglite to lunas, donated by mjgsxr
10/06/2015: Olight SR51 + 2*Eagletac 3100 mAh 18650 + 6*Surefire CR123 to SA Condor
10/22/2015: FourSevens S18 to wacbzz, donated by ZombieBob
01/04/2016: Fenix PD35vn to desmobob, donated by Me+Light=Addiction
01/16/2016: Thrunite T10S to ewhenn, donated by MoldyOldy
01/30/2016: Fenix PD35 + Orbtronic 3400 mAh 18650 to Flashy808
01/30/2016: Xtar VP1 to kst, donated by MoldyOldy
02/27/2016: Convoy S2+ + Keeppower 3400 mAh 18650 to Chaitanya
04/30/2016: Fenix PD40 + FourSevens 4000 mAh 26650 to noboneshotdog, donated by MoldyOldy
04/30/2016: Fenix CL20 lantern + 2*Eneloop AA to MAD777, donated by MoldyOldy
 
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novice

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Re: Giveaway thread

How kind of you! I just started working at a volunteer telephone line, and I hear about a great deal of "non-kindness" towards callers. Perhaps, over time, others will be moved to offer up things that they never ended up using.
 

mcnair55

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Re: Giveaway thread

I run a project for Mattel the toy company with a model Land Rover,the idea is fairly simple you nominate to be on a country stop,you take a few pics and send it on to the next person in the chain and it has to be back in the US&A by mid July.The postage and customs is not to bad and it recently went missing on route to South Africa but turned up in the end.The model has a travel passport and all must get it stamped/signed.
 

thedoc007

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Re: Giveaway thread

How kind of you! I just started working at a volunteer telephone line, and I hear about a great deal of "non-kindness" towards callers. Perhaps, over time, others will be moved to offer up things that they never ended up using.

That is the idea. Hope the volunteering is going well.

I run a project for Mattel the toy company with a model Land Rover,the idea is fairly simple you nominate to be on a country stop,you take a few pics and send it on to the next person in the chain and it has to be back in the US&A by mid July.The postage and customs is not to bad and it recently went missing on route to South Africa but turned up in the end.The model has a travel passport and all must get it stamped/signed.

I wouldn't have any idea how to do that...how does a toy acquire a passport?

If I shipped internationally, I would have to look up customs/shipping restrictions for each destination country, and figure out if VAT taxes apply, and fiil out more paperwork, and increase my costs. Since all of this stuff is coming directly out of pocket, that is a problem. I wish I could make it available to everyone, but I don't think it is practical.
 
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shelm

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Re: Giveaway Rules

SHELM LUCKY DRAW
 
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Ryp

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Re: Giveaway Rules

This is very generous of you doc, thanks!
 
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ven

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Well done doc,i :bow: in unworthiness :thumbsup:

Great thread,great guy=win win:twothumbs
 

Romanko

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Re: Giveaway Rules

I'll take the TM11vn bundle
I've got DQG 18650 v/2 but it doesn't work correctly.I've got 3 pieces of unprotected 18650 3400 and ml 102 charger.
 

CamoNinja

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Re: Giveaway Rules

I'll take the TM11vn bundle. If I was to win you can keep the charger to pass on. Thank you for your contribution.
 

taylorst

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Re: Giveaway Rules

Thanks for the giveaway. I just wonder how long this thread will go. Keep going.
 

thedoc007

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Re: Giveaway Rules

Great thread,great guy=win win:twothumbs

I know some good people on CPF, and you are one of them. I'm counting on your help to bump the thread whenever things slow down!

You should see the pile of stuff I have. Other than a few things I gifted, I've kept virtually every light, accessory, and cell I've ever bought. Now that I know better what I will actually use on a regular basis, I'm shedding everything extra (and I'm going to be ordering a few things, too). I plan for this thread to be pretty active for a while.



I'm glad everyone has followed the requested format so far. Makes it much easier for me to find posts. Romanko, and CamoNinja, you guys are in the running also!
 
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Tmack

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Re: Giveaway Rules

We do a thing on Lpf that's pretty cool.
It's the wandering box.
It's full of hosts, diodes, chargers, orings, lenses etc. Anything you may have and not need. It's a pretty full box too lol.

The box travels to people on a list, and you take out what you need, put in something equivalent or greater, and pass it to the next person.
That way we can optimize all the stuff we have, and get rid of what sits.

Maybe we can do a wandering box here.
 
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