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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Consider this my third entry. Blog at http://www.thinktran.com. Retweet by @thinktran.
::fingers crossed::
Comment only – great give away
What a generous giveaway!
Count me in for 3 entries:
Comment-Done
Twitter-Done (@ActiveEggplant)
Link on blog-Done (http://ActiveEggplant.com)
Hi Ray. I love the blog and checking out how you use technology in your sports.
I also like this method of ensuring you don’t benefit from your reviews. Count me in for two entries via this comment and retweeting.
Awesome!
Comment plus retweet (@jake_eyler)
Cool…I’m in! Thanks!!
Favourite blog – actually the only one where I read new posts (and many of the old ones as well). Thanks!
1. Comment
2. Retweet (@brihan)
1. Comment.
2. blog link ariasoli.blogspot.com
3. retweet “ariasoli”
You’re silly!
Count me in for two entries! I got the tweet in and here’s my comment. Thanks!
Count me in too. Love the Blog!!
Count me in!
Thanks for the giveaway!
Man i’m itching for one of these.. Awesome stuff dude, one comment, one entry!!
Regards
David Luu
david_luu@hotmail.com
Yay! this is a great idea.
Linking from blog, tweeting at @katet1, and comment here. 3 for me, thanks!
Great. Even RTed it (@gray_um).
I’ll rewtweet it – make that 2 entries
What about good timing, I just started reading your blog, and thinking about shopping for a good scale. I will also tweet this and post a link on my blog.
going for it!
Thank you. Like the reviews also.
Awesome idea – nice work!
Comment – si!
Blog – Correctamundo
Twitter – very soon
Cool! A contest for something really cool. Nice!
comment and twitter, check.
That’s 2 for me. Should be enough, right?
Generous giveaway. Count me in.
One entry for me!
Great Idea!! Count me in!
I’m done for free stuff. Just the comment entry
two entries for me ….following you via @vandewjj
Add me to the list. Yeah!
Very cool, put me down for 3. My blog is: link to pingjeffgreene.com
on Twitter I’m cjsgrun.
I’m in! One for Twitter and a comment here. Love the blog!
Good Review
Love this site, just another reason why 😉
Blog: link to runningwithdummies.tumblr.com
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Thanks for the generous offer! I retweeted (@leereforma), linked on my blog: leereforma.blogspot.com (side bar & current blog post), and commented on your blog. Hope I win!
A scale that tattles on you to the Innerweb. Classic! I want it! Count me in for 3.
Pick me…Pick me!
I’m in with one entry.
Thanks!
mmmmhhmm yello.. count me for 2 entries.. on here and on twitter (@tbarbier)..
Great giveaway!
Comment and Linked..!
thanks for all the info, and the generosity. Just one entry (via comment) for this luddite.
count me in for one entry…and i’ll save you the shipping by picking it up, since I live in DC!
Cool idea. Count me in. Thanks.
One post. Looking forward to the new Garmin review.
Great giveaway! Scheduled a link back for tomorrow am. I really need to figure out this twitter thing.
Thanks for the contest, just about to retweet as @asdaly
Stay Positive!
Sweet deal !!! Count me in for a comment and a rt.
Thanks !
got my fingers crossed, love the blog, just the comment.
Count me in Ray!
Comment + Twitter (follow & retweet) = 2
Yipee!
Awesome! Here is the link to my blog: link to thecore-tomdog.blogspot.com.
That should put me in for two entries. Thanks.
tomdog
Enter me, please! Thank you! 🙂
Please count me in for 2 entries – here and RT as Steve314.
Nice idea!
Oh Baby….tweet, check. Comment here check! PICK ME!!
Count me in for one entry!
As a DC local..I’m in! Thanks for all the work you put into this Blog.
I’m in!
twitter and comment.
Good stuff.
link to mainesport.blogspot.com
2
i’m in…
Nice!! sign me up! Thanks 🙂
how did i stubmble on your blog at just the right time, fingers crossed
Even the blind squirrel gets a nut from time to time so PUT ME IN!
throw me down for all three? I’m reading this 20 hours after its been posted and thers 160 comments…dang.
Ive been eyeing the scale..who wouldnt wanna get it for free!
comment, blog, twitter
Im In
i’m in for 1 entry, Thanks!
Thanks Ray,
I’m in
How generous! Count me in!
Count me in for 1 entry!!!! Thanks
Count me in for two entries, this comment and Blog posting. Thanks Ray!
I will take one entry
Very cool, count me in! I’d love to have a Withings scale.
count me in!
double contest entry – twitter and comment.
Great giveaway prize! I’ll keep my fingers crossed!
comment, done
twitter->next @cheska732
blogging –> i gotta figure out.
BTW my husband just got me mavik cosmic carbon sl for my bike.. talk about <3
Update me to 2 please.
Signed into my old Twitter account. Following you.
@livinglively
I am loving that scale. Thanks again for the contest.
One please, for now.
I’m going for two entries, have retweeted as @therealboto.
Ray, count me in for two entries. This was worth getting on the twitter bandwagon. LOL.
@jennweight
I’ll take a shot, surely!
Count me in
Hey mate, been lurking for a month or so. Count me in for two entries – here and twitter (@alistairgroves).
Unfortunately no blog at the moment, in the process of setting up a new website 🙁
3 entries here please. Tweeted and on the blog at http://jontsnz.wordpress.com via comment on my lastest post (hmmm does that count?)
Two entries for me please! (@samthehobbit) No blog – I’m a reader not a writer ;o)
One entry please – Ben Scott
Great blog!
pick me!
Wow, this sure brought out the commenters (myself included)! Thanks for the great contest and consistently great blog, count me in for one entry!
I like gadgets, and really like free ones. I’m in
Long time follower of your blog… Love your race reviews! Count me in on the contest!
Love your site!
Count me in for 1 entry
Really enjoy your blog
Count me in 🙂
I’m actually just entering the contest for the half eaten gel in your trunk.
I have a huge following of men on my blog…after my last post go figure, but I’ll link you anyway—-> “That Rainmaker is so Hunky”
Wow nice scale! I’d love to replace my WW scale. Found you through Wes @ CodeGeek’s Tail.
Thanks for the giveaway op!
This is great and generous. Big fan of your blog. Will just do this comment for 1 entry.
In for one entry. Thanks!!
Comment, retweet, and blog post done. Count me in for 3 entries please!
I’m in for this one – with being on the sidelines of running (8th week now) due to my ankle, not able to swim since my monster wipe out this weekend and only today getting back to light riding well I need something to keep me on track not to gain any more weight. Great review by the way of the unit.
I’m new to this great site. Thanks!