Originally posted by mikelomNo worries, Mike. The charitable cause donation was clearly stated several pages ago. And, yes, it's still alive and well. Perhaps you might consider giving legs to your concerns by putting yourself in the potential position to make such a charitable gift by participating in our contest yourself. Thanks for your continued interest in the thread. -gb
What happened to the option of giving to a named, charitable cause?-m.
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23 Oct '12 07:56 :: 2 edits
Originally posted by mikelom
Cool! As you'll find out there is no way to pay for a recurring subscription. QED - it's a hoax! -m.
19 Oct '12 15:54
Originally posted by MontyMoose
Gramps,
A word of warning, it seems to be impossible to extend a current subscription. I have made 2 payments to RHP for the winners of my contest, but got this final word back from Russ this morning:
"Dear Steve Willingham (Monty Moose),
Thank you for your recent feedback.
Both of these player have an active recurring subscription, ...[text shortened]... yone with an idea please pm me). A non-sub winner does not seem to be a problem."
Best, Steve
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Thanks. Quick thought would be that 1) The Second Place Finisher's RHP Store purschase isn't affected; 2) First Place Winner (if already a subscriber)
could a) Designate a non-subscriber friend to receive it; b) Redeem it at Russ' Store; or c) Be given a Gift Certificate at Amazon. Thoughts? -gb
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Mikelom: Gifting the prize to a non-subscriber or charity represents additional option. Please cease and desist from confusing potial member participation.
Thank you. -gb
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Originally posted by JS357Thanks for your interest. As stated, the planned format included four hints at the outset. There's ample time for all participants to revise their selections. Two remaining hints will be given between today and Thanksgiving. Perhaps you, along with Mike, will channel your energies into constructive analytical effort to make an 'intuitive guess' as Mercurial did. Win... and your favorite charity will thank you!
You just biased the contest. Everyone who guessed an even number or a number less than 301 should get a re-guess. But what's the point? Next week you may bias it again with your "helpful hints." Good going, GB.
gb
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyJust curious, Bobby... Why do you feel the need to offer hints?
Thanks for your interest. As stated, the planned format included four hints at the outset. There's ample time for all participants to revise their selections. Two remaining hints will be given between today and Thanksgiving.
Are you trying to steer certain people in the right direction?
Originally posted by HandyAndyAppreciate your question, Andy. Without it I probably wouldn't have offered the small format strategy involved. Any successful contest (or marketing campaign) formats a low key, teaser component once the event is underway. Employed the principle here because I'd like to see a maximum number of RHP Members enjoy participating and, hopefully, have a little fun in the process. You, Sir, do not know me at all if you think for one minute that I'd ever compromise my integrity for a lousy $80.00 or $120.00 here and now or anywhere ever. Your logic is so flawed it's juvenile, preposterous and downright silly. Why? Because if I was of a mind to "steer certain people in the right direction", as you premise, why wouldn't I simply give it to them in the first place?
Just curious, Bobby... Why do you feel the need to offer hints?
Are you trying to steer certain people in the right direction?
Only two people have a dog in the 2012 RHP Membership Contest(s): Monty Moose and Grampy Bobby. Our motives are identical... to express our enduring gratitude to Russ & Chris and every last mother's son and daughter who pushes wood and posts their thoughts (almost said, 'crap' ha,) on the Red Hot Pawn Public Forums. I, for one, love you guys... and missed you all more intensely than you'll ever know during the recent sixteen (16) month rehabilitation center confinement.
That's all, HandyAndy. Nothing more. -gb
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyNOTICE: DUE TO UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSTANCES AND OVERWHELMING ODDS, OUR "SECOND FREE MEMBER SUBSCRIPTION CONTEST, 2012" WILL
SECOND FREE MEMBER SUBSCRIPTION CONTEST, 2012
* There will be a second contest (following Moose's successful event) to coincide with Christmas, 2012, sponsored by Santa Claus himself.
* The jolly guy in red has chosen three Red Hot Pawn Members as his worker elves (Sumydid, Great Big Stees and Grampy Bobby).
* Format changes include ...[text shortened]... tee
are, of course, welcome. My thanks to each of you and best of luck to all! ~elf 3
😉
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Help Needed: Would any RHP Subscribers with clan or club contacts and a few minutes to spare please help notify the people who's contest picks are less than 300* that our Pandora's Box of Hints has been opened... and that the first two have been revealed. Those with even numbers** should also revise their picks to odd. As mentioned yesterday, the final two directional hints will be given before Thanksgiving. Thank you so much.
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HEAR YE. HEAR YE. HERE ARE THE FIRST TWO OF FOUR (PLANNED) HELPFUL HINTS: WINNING NUMBER IS AN ODD NUMBER AND GREATER THAN 300*.
GOOD LUCK TO ALL!!!
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Second Free Member Subscription Contest, 2012 (Entrants as of Saturday, October 27, 2012)
01) Drewnogal: 0005*
02) CLL53: 123*
03) Maxwell Smart: 1012**
04) Vivify: 337**
05) Ponderable: 233*
06) Lolof: 0044*
07) Mikelom: 1937
08) Roma 45: 1964**
09) Lloyd E. Adkins: 179*
10) Karoly Aczel: 589
11) Talisman: 1471
12) ChessPraxis; 117*
13) Divegeester: 1969
14) Boonon: 1234**
15) Mrhuma: 1997
16) RevRSleeker: 0046*
17) Robbie Carrobie: 1999
18) Vartiovori: 1261
19) Marinkatomb: 1407
20) Greenpawn34: 1966**
21) Great Big Stees: 0001* (Low)
22) Ale1552; 119*
23) Uzless: 2045 (High)
24) Tomtom232: 567
25) Kevcs57: 666**
26) zakkwylder: 2012**
27) Silverstriker: 1007
28) Mike1947mini: 1947
29) Scotty70: 1970
30) Ketchuplover: 1386**
31) Baron Von Chickenpants: 585
32) RB Hinds: 777
Low: Great Big Stees: 001
High: Uzless: 2045
Average = 1062 (33,992 / 32)
Trend: Leveling Off.
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Note: In the unlikely event that the member with the winning number so chooses, he or she may opt to redeem the winnings for RHP Logized Merchandise at Russ & Chris' convenient on-line store; to excercise the gifting to another Non-Subscriber RHP Member option previously stated; or to receive an equal amount purchase certificate from Amazon (also previously stated). Charitable donation in your name to a bona fide charity is also a live option. -gb
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Originally posted by Grampy BobbyThis should be more than enough for any current participator to withdraw their nominated number.
[b]NOTICE: DUE TO UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSTANCES AND OVERWHELMING ODDS, OUR "SECOND FREE MEMBER SUBSCRIPTION CONTEST, 2012" WILL[hidden]Become the most successful public forum contest in the history of Red Hot Pawn. Thanks, so much to you all. -gb[/hidden]
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Shame on you, Bobby, looking for 'the most successful forum contest' - in comparison to the original generous one, which was inspired by a little inheritance or gifted money from the creator. 😠
This is becoming more than an embarassment. It's becoming quite sick, in comparison to the 'original'.
How sad for the generosity of Monty, when you drop to the level of a chihuahua. 🙁
-m.
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyDon't blow your rotator cuff patting yourself on the back for a thread you swiped from MontyMoose. He was also able to deliver the goods in nine pages (probably would have been 3 pages if you didn't jump in as some kind of boy wonder to his Batman) while you've turned this crap thread into a selfish attention mongering buss crash.
[b]NOTICE: DUE TO UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSTANCES AND OVERWHELMING ODDS, OUR "SECOND FREE MEMBER SUBSCRIPTION CONTEST, 2012" WILL[hidden]Become the most successful public forum contest in the history of Red Hot Pawn. Thanks, so much to you all. -gb[/hidden]
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