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Post by thenightswatch2 on Mar 15, 2023 15:20:52 GMT
Hey Everyone, Would be willing to do a giveaway of the "Warrior Tradition" by Risuke Otake.
Worth about a thousand online, this is in like new condition and the paperback, one of the holy grails of Japanese Swordsmanship literature. Really a culmination of his three previous books which set the standard for so many. I'm trying to pass down what I learned without selling it as that would be improper in my eyes, especially to commemorate his death date that is coming up. I believe I was going to do that before here, but never turned out do to the terms. So that at least both the winner and I get something from it, and I just don't giveaway a very precious book for no reason, this is a book you really cherish so. Bought it directly from the publisher in its present newish to new condition, read it once, and put it in a protective liner, been sitting since.
I think its important to pass down such knowledge, especially with Master Otake's death date coming up.
The only catch is I have to get a Albion Gaddhjalt in like new or new condition first.
It will be a random selection of entered people to be the winner, but I would advise not entering until I can get one.
If I receive one I'll let this thread know.
Cheers
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Post by Sir Thorfinn on Mar 15, 2023 18:32:11 GMT
This is confusing. Based on how I read this, to get into the raffle, each entrant gives you an Albion...and you randomly draw a book winner?
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Post by Curtis_Louis on Mar 15, 2023 20:53:09 GMT
Or, are you looking to purchase an Albion and then giving the book away, upon receipt of the self purchased sword, based on a drawing of contestants who have expressed interest in the book??
Not sure if this is within the scope of the forum rules.
Highly confusing.
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Post by tera on Mar 15, 2023 22:07:49 GMT
More clarification requested. This sounds like it might be more of a raffle than a giveaway. If it was just a giveaway, why mention the albion at all?
1) Are there any requirements for entry (such as providing a sword, money, or any fork of compensation)?
2) What is this about the Albion? Please be as clear as possible.
We do not allow gambling, raffles, or lotteries here.
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Post by thenightswatch2 on Mar 16, 2023 4:09:21 GMT
... I wasn't trying to do a raffle, gamble, or any of the sort. I was trying to do a giveaway. The point I was trying to make is that the giveaway was more than just handing over a free prize and to commemorate the passing of a great piece of knowledge and a teacher in some respect, so that both parties get something out of the passing of it down, and to give back to the forum I helped start. If I wanted to sell I would just sell it if I was trying to do an outright giveaway I would just do it, but in my eyes you just don't giveaway something of meaning for no reason, hope that clarifies.
I guess I'll just pass on the giveaway then for now thanks.
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Post by tera on Mar 16, 2023 15:36:59 GMT
True giveaways are fine, and we try to organize one annually as best we can. We just received concerned reports about there seeming to be requirements for entry as the relationship to the sword you desire to a no-entry-requirement giveaway. The account you are currently using had only two posts at the time, so we were obliged to ask for clarification.
You are more than welcome to keep, sell, or give at no cost. As we are an international forum, it was explained to me that any form of gambling, lottery, etc. are not allowed to avoid legal complications. As a relative new face to the moderation staff, I do encourage you to reach out to the old guard who helped set up this forum with any questions, concerns, or complaints.
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Post by thenightswatch2 on Mar 16, 2023 21:40:54 GMT
I understand. Yeah it wasn't supposed to be an entering sort of thing like a raffle, but "entering" as in to let me know whom may be interested in the giveaway so I can pick from one of them in the giveaway. But doesn't matter now I guess.
To the old members,
*pours myself one* *pours one for Adrian* *pours the 21 shots for the rest*
amen
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Post by Lionhardt on Mar 18, 2023 0:13:53 GMT
I too am very confused by this. First off, the book is worth $1,000?! Or you were referring to the Gaddhjalt that is worth about that? Then, we can only enter this non-raffle if we too buy a Gaddhjalt? What if we already own one, can we then enter? But also why a Gaddhjalt? Cool sword, but is it related to the book somehow? I have a beautiful Arn coming soon that is similar to the Gaddhjalt; does that count? If I have the Gaddhjalt AND the Arn, can I get two entries? Or do I have to trade my Gaddhjalt FOR the book? So very very confusing. But either way, it seems raffles and anything similar to that does not seem to be allowed here anyway. Oh well.
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Post by alientude on Mar 18, 2023 0:22:13 GMT
It doesn't matter now because OP is banned, but I'm pretty sure the idea was this: People ask for an entry slot in the giveaway. Anybody can enter, no requirements. When OP's WTB ad for a Gaddhjalt is filled, he will randomly select a person to receive the book.
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Post by pgandy on Mar 18, 2023 0:23:29 GMT
I too am very confused by this. First off, the book is worth $1,000?! Or you were referring to the Gaddhjalt that is worth about that? Then, we can only enter this non-raffle if we too buy a Gaddhjalt? What if we already own one, can we then enter? But also why a Gaddhjalt? Cool sword, but is it related to the book somehow? I have a beautiful Arn coming soon that is similar to the Gaddhjalt; does that count? If I have the Gaddhjalt AND the Arn, can I get two entries? Or do I have to trade my Gaddhjalt FOR the book? So very very confusing. But either way, it seems raffles and anything similar to that does not seem to be allowed here anyway. Oh well. You are correct in saying raffles don’t belong here. However, don’t worry about the post. Thenightswatch2 or his proposed whatever now exists.
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Post by Lionhardt on Mar 18, 2023 0:27:05 GMT
My head hurts. Now what am I supposed to do with this Gaddhjalt and Arn I just bought, if there is no longer a $1,000 book being given away/traded for said sword?! ; ) Good times, couldn't resist.
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Post by stormmaster on Mar 18, 2023 0:32:32 GMT
guys ill be more straight forward with my giveaway, all you have to do is buy all 3 of the swords im selling, ez pz and ill pick 1 person from the people who bought the sword to received a limited edition box of tissues, unused unopened brande new!
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Post by eastman on Mar 18, 2023 1:35:41 GMT
guys ill be more straight forward with my giveaway, all you have to do is buy all 3 of the swords im selling, ez pz and ill pick 1 person from the people who bought the sword to received a limited edition box of tissues, unused unopened brande new! if you had been selling the swords in Spring of 2020, you could have offered a roll or 2 of 2-ply toilet paper to entice a buyer (buy TP at current eBay prices and get a free sword), but I don't expect tissues will have the same effect now.
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Post by Curtis_Louis on Mar 20, 2023 20:14:32 GMT
guys ill be more straight forward with my giveaway, all you have to do is buy all 3 of the swords im selling, ez pz and ill pick 1 person from the people who bought the sword to received a limited edition box of tissues, unused unopened brande new! So... is that one box of tissues per sword purchased (total of three)? Or one box of tissues total? If only one, which sword will the box of tissues be shipped with or will the box of tissues be shipped separately? It's all so very confusing. Also, what color are the tissues?
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Post by stormmaster on Mar 20, 2023 20:46:32 GMT
guys ill be more straight forward with my giveaway, all you have to do is buy all 3 of the swords im selling, ez pz and ill pick 1 person from the people who bought the sword to received a limited edition box of tissues, unused unopened brande new! So... is that one box of tissues per sword purchased (total of three)? Or one box of tissues total? If only one, which sword will the box of tissues be shipped with or will the box of tissues be shipped separately? It's all so very confusing. Also, what color are the tissues? its a raffle! ill raffle it between the 3 people or 1 person or however many people buy the swords! only 1 box of premium quality 2 ply tissue ofc, highest quality perfect for wiping the face and other areas, beige colored!
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Post by Curtis_Louis on Mar 21, 2023 0:01:09 GMT
So... is that one box of tissues per sword purchased (total of three)? Or one box of tissues total? If only one, which sword will the box of tissues be shipped with or will the box of tissues be shipped separately? It's all so very confusing. Also, what color are the tissues? its a raffle! ill raffle it between the 3 people or 1 person or however many people buy the swords! only 1 box of premium quality 2 ply tissue ofc, highest quality perfect for wiping the face and other areas, beige colored! Sorry, no raffles allowed. However, a giveaway would be fine. Also, just how "premium" are we talking? Like septic safe premium?
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Post by pellius on Mar 21, 2023 1:19:12 GMT
If I could buy all three of your swords, I would need the whole box of tissues to mop up the river of my happy tears!
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Post by hobieh3 on Mar 21, 2023 3:00:02 GMT
CHICKENS!;P
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