I haven’t done a giveaway on the blog yet up until this point mostly because I’m sorta selective. I want giveaways to be big, meaningful and useful to ya’ll. Oh, and kick-ass. None of this half-eaten gel pack that I found in my car trunk from last season stuff. Go big or go home.
So, after finishing my In Depth Review of the Withings WiFi Scale last week I contacted the fine folks at Withings and asked exactly where I should send back the review unit to. After all, I’m pretty clear that I don’t keep any of the stuff I review, but instead send it back (except for some POM juice once…they didn’t want it back after I was done…go figure). Well, this past weekend they sent back an e-mail saying I could just go ahead and keep it.
Hmm…
I thought for a second…
And then another second…
And then I decided that instead of keeping it for myself – I’d give it away to you all! Here. For free. Yup, a $160 sports gadget…gratis.
So, here’s the deets:
I’m going about this like a random raffle drawing, except that you can get multiple ‘entries’. Here’s how:
One Entry: Simply place a comment below on this page, that’s it! No lyrics to create, or poems to make. No stories to tell, or anything complex. Only comments on this page count (nope, comments from 2 years ago don’t count).
Two Entries: Two different ways to double up here. In addition to the comment below, just put a link on your blog (if you have one) to this contest page. Or the second option is adding your Twitter account as a follower of @dcrainmakerblog and retweeting the contest announcement. By simply spreading the word, ya get an extra entry. (Note: If you’re already a follower, simply re-tweet and you get credit!)
Three Entries: Triple-time baby! This is easy – just do all three of the above! Twitter, Blog/Site, and Comment.
See, that’s pretty painless, right?
Please let me know in your comment below how many entries you’ve qualified for if more than one, as it’s super-difficult for me to lineup a Twitter account named “AwesomeRunner28” to a blog named “RunnerGuy” to a comment listed from “RunningCowTippers!”, and I certainly want you to get all your entries. I don’t need to know your account names, just how many entries.
I have no restrictions on where I’ll ship it to (I’ll be paying for shipping), but it just won’t go out FedEx First International Super-Priority Overnight if it’s to Tajikistan, Turkey or Timbuktu. But no matter where you live – the giveaway includes the whole kit and everything that came in the box. Of course, the Withings site is free, so it’s a free-free all around sorta deal. If you have any questions on the scale itself (technical, functional, etc…), post those to the review post instead.
The winner will be chosen from a container of all commenter’s printed out (dependent on how many entries you get, equals how many ‘tickets’ you get).
The contest will run for one whole week, until June 9th, 2010 at 11:59PM Eastern Time when I’ll close the comment period. I’ll announce the winner the following day.
Good luck!
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Yo! Very generous.. just about to RT (as @paulwakeford)
Count me in!!
Comment, check
Twitter, check
Link, check…scheduled!
Count me in for two entries! Comment is done, plus I linked on my blog. No Twitter account for me, sorry!
I never enter these things but this seemed kickass. I’ll link it on the blog next time I write!
Nifty! Comment plus a RT @etchagretchen
Hello, qualify for 2 with the retweet. Sweet give-away
Comment and twittering
Awesome contest idea. I retweeted the contest link too. So that is two entries. Great site btw. pdkehoe@hotmail.com.
Fab give away. Just a comment.
That’s really nice of them, and you!
@caldar
count me in for one entree
Three strikes….er in a good way.
1. Comment – yep
2. Re-Tweet – yep (@Made_Up_Name)
3. Blog Link – yep
I’ll have some of this action! Very generous! Link in on my Blog too.
Cheers
Clive
Thanks for the contest. I am using the three options. My blog is http://janderthings.blogspot.com and you are linked there since months… RT (as @jandercito)
Nice giveaway 😉
I am also in… Hope to win before otherwise ordering mine…
But I live in Tashkent … and need UPS
Wow, great giveaway.
Only one entry for me..
Ohhh free stuff…I like free stuff 🙂
Count me in 🙂
Great giveaway!
twitting as @sjmm
Link on smatykiewicz
(think i have done it all right…)
Count me in Ray!
2 entries, as i’m linked via Twitter too!
🙂
All 3 done!
Twitter (@urini) – done!
Blog (http://www.sapiencoder.com) – done!
And of course, this comment.
Love your blog. Keep it up.
(will flattery get me a fourth entry?)
Nice giveaway!
I’m going for the triple:
Twitter: @Maarten_S (retweeted)
Blog: http://maartenschreuder.tumbler.com
Specific post: link to maartenschreuder.tumblr.com
It’s in Dutch.. 😉
Blogged @ link to momentum.subtlehints.net and retweeted as @moment_uhms
This is awesome timing as my scale is on a verge of a breakdown 🙂
me too! count me in 🙂
Yes please! At last, the world will know my real weight! 🙂
Jolly decent of you! Two entries for me please. (Comment and Twitter).
Thanks for the give away. My tweet’ will shortly follow.
The dilemma, If I do all 3 I get more entries but I run the risk of putting more people in the contest. Oh well, I will do all 3.
1. Comment – check
2. Re-Tweet – check (@obrats)
3. Blog Link – check
Great review and nice giveaway. Two entries please…
1. Comment
2. Twitter (@joshbirdwell)
Just one entry for me!
And with this comment, that’s three entries for me:
Twitter: casparv
Blog: link to casparvredenbregt.wordpress.com
Awesome, please put me in the draw!
Super Awesome giveaway!
Posted on my blog under the Giveaway’s section.
Ray Maker Rocks!
1. Comment – yep
2. Re-Tweet – yep (@albertpwu)
cool
Following on twitter now and tweeted about your giveaway.
Awesome giveaway! Comment and RT!
Count me in!! RT @omarali_md
Generosity? Is that still vogue? Sign me up!
Hi Rainmaker…thanks for the chance. I have an inactive running blog (from 2 years in Romania). Hope it counts.
Steve J
link to stephenrun.blogspot.com
I am commenting NOW!
And even thought I STILL don’t get what twitter does… I retweeted 🙂
Double up for me – hooray!
retweet @kforshew
This is my one comment. Great Blog, BTW!
Sweet! Two entries for me, RT as well from @dmags311.
Fun! Thanks for the giveaway.
Two entries!
Comment and Tweet.
Thanks for the contest!
Awesome, Ray! I’ll take two! I’ll be linking to my blog momentarily.
Thanks!
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Gimme gimme gimme 🙂 thanks ray!
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cool idea! I will be getting double credit. Tweeting in a moment!!!
here is my comment: “comment”
I have two entries – comment and re-tweet.
Hey Ray – I love your blog. Great reading, stories and photos. 3 entries, here – Comment, Twitter follower and blog link!
In depth reviews and give aways…? Too Generous! Thanks!
Consider me commented.
Count me in for a trifecta: comment, blog link and Twitter follow.
Just one for me. Cool contest. Thanks again.
Count me in for one entry. No blog or twitter…
I commented, I retweeted (via @runbakeread) and mentioned you on my blog (link to runbakeread.wordpress.com) I’m keeping my fingers crossed!
Love the blog.
I am putting my hat into the ring for the scale.
Another triple – @normcorriveau and http://corriveau.ca
Awesome –> Here plus a RT! Plus I’m local so no shipping, not that that would sway your decision.
Enter me! I also linked you on my site! No twitter account here. Thanks for the giveaway! Cool!
sign me up! thanks!
Count me in? I enjoy reading your blog.
Great contest Ray! Re-tweet as well. No blog… sad.
I will take it!
jokel842003@yahoo.com
I wish I had big stuff to give away. Tweeted about giveaway: @KovasP.
Count me in – thanks!
Re-tweet…blog comment…done and done. Put me down for two tickets please!
2 entries:
Here and twitter.
Thanks,
Count me in for a single entry
Solid review-solid giveaway. 2 entries please, comment+RT.
I’m in for two entries.
Comment – Completed
Blog – rjmaguire.blgospot.com
Seems easy enough. Thanks Ray!
Comment, retweet, and link. In for 3. Thanks much
Put me in for 1 – I can always use another toy to tell me I am fat.
I’m in for two with a tweet.
This contest should up the juice for your blog.
Nice. Count me in! Great Blog.
will RT as @gtjojo189
1. Retweeted from @mcheeken
2. Link posted at cheeken.org
3. This comment! WOOHOOO!
Seriously, I love a good giveaway.
Awesome giveaway
Comment, Twitter (@scoopisit), blog (www.scoopisit.com). Thanks!
Retweeted and commented! I guess that is two. I could use a good scale as I am trying to get below clydesdale weight!
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count me in!
you are awesome
Comment! 🙂
I love give aways but this is actually a really good one! I am in for 2 (1 for this comment and 1 for a retweet by @whitarican).
Thanks for the chance and also all the info your blog offers!
Of course I’m in…now if there was only some way to delete all these other entries…hmm…I like the giveaway addition to the blog 🙂
Commented, tweeted, and linked on my website. Thanks for offering up the scale. I have been drooling over it for months.
Hey ray,
Great work and excelent etics
Marc
Comment: That is the best gadget I’ve seen in a giveaway yet. Daddy like.
Retweet: done
Link on blog: done (sidebar on link to evolvingthroughrunning.blogspot.com)
Thanks for the generous offer.
What a deal can family and members of the media play?
Dad
I’m in! and I’m adding a link on my bloggie today 🙂
3 entries for me please!
Retweeted, posting blog link, and commenting now.
Thanks for the contest!!