OLD - Phone Giveaway's ON HOLD please read!

[Pipster]

Hello SU Members :)

As i mentioned before,the phone giveaways are being put on hold for a while.Lee informed me yesterday and we were simply not getting enough people entering the giveaway's for his efforts!

Currently,We're thinking of trying 1 NEW contest a month(not a scavenger hunt)but something new...with a newer more up to date phone being up for grabs.I will keep updating this thread as the information is passed on to me and Lee decides on when to start a giveaway back up.We're in the process of regrouping and coming up with new ideas.

This is a bit out of the norm,but i want the SU members feedback on this...no ranting about the phone contests being stopped for now BUT i want your opinion on one thing..which IS

Why do YOU think we're getting less and less Entries each time for the phone giveaway contests?

Could it possibly be the PRIZE itself?

Do you think the phone giveaway contests were just starting to get boring for the members(The same type of scavenger hunt each contest)?

What do you think needs to change in order to get more of you to actually enter a phone giveaway contest?I would think that a chance at winning a free phone would be motivation enough for it IS a random drawing each and every time,but it seems the members are losing interest.What needs to change to get people involved/entering again?

We would appreciate your feedback,again,please don't rave and rant about the phone giveaways being stopped for now...but give us your opinions on the above questions if you would.I would love to hear the members thoughts on this...Keep your post decent and HELPFUL please....

Again,I will keep updating this thread as soon as Lee informs me with more information that needs to be shared with the members.I want to keep you all updated so please check back often.Thanks again for allowing me to run these past contests for you.I have really enjoyed it and look forward to running the next phone giveaway contests as well.

BTW-As of right now,The Weekly Contest are still up and running and will continue to run each week unless Lee informs me otherwise so please keep entering the Weekly for a chance at some SU gear or other great prizes.:wavey:
:wavey:

[meredithand]

This is probably dumb and insignificant so feel free to disregard but the reason I stopped entering is because I would end up forgetting. The space between the start time and the deadline was so far apart. If I came in on the day the contest was announced I would figure "Oh, I have plenty of time to do that" and end up forgetting all about it.

I understand you probably made it two weeks because you wanted to give everyone a chance to participate but maybe if you made it only a week you would get people more excited.

Also, I don't know if there's a reason you didn't do this, but perhaps sending out an email reminder to everyone would generate more responses?

[art_vandelay29]

Granted, I'm new here, but FWIW the idea didn't interest me because I don't have time to run around getting items together, taking pics of them and posting them. If it's a random drawing anyway, I'd say either just do a "click here to enter," or do trivia questions, or personal questions with fun/amusing & easy answers. Something easy to do when you first log in and see the contest... it's having to go away and do something & come back that I think makes people forget or just blow it off completely. It was the effort involved in multiple pics that turned me off.

[cease32]

For me, there was rarely any "running around" because at least one of the three items are within arm's reach and I can take a pic of it with my phone, and the other two can be searched for using Google. But yes, there's a bit of work involved. I think a little work is better than just "Click here to enter" or trivia. Answers/Help shouldn't simply be available on the internet. Personal answers/stories to questions is a possible idea, like they do in the weekly giveaways.

I think what may contribute to lower participation is just the fact that people don't come back over and over because it's discouraging to never win, considering the odds are higher than usual! I know that is counter-intuitive (you would think more people would enter and they would enter every time because the odds are in your favor), but I think, "wow, these are the best odds ever", and week after week, I don't win ... and it kinda sucks! I still persist, but I'm not sure if others have the same perseverance.

[JSMZ]

IMO I see nothing wrong with taking a couple min. to look for three things to take a pic. of with the chance of winning a $350 phone. But honestly I'm not sure why the number of entries got low. Ive posted in every contest except this last one, and I even had the pics for that ( but it was closed when i went to post :indiff: ). Im not sure, but like meredithand said, possibly an email reminder to everyone would help.

[NINO63004]

well...i stopped entering b/c i didnt really need a new phone...i already have an a900...but for other members...i think it was the same old contest different day thing...also the phone prize...im sure that if Lee was to get a hold of a sanyo 9000 more ppl would enter (well now that others sanyos 8400 and what not are out maybe not) but change the variety of phones...i have been away from the contest for a while so i dont know if there was a change in the phone prize or not but i know i would enter if a fusic was the prize or one of the new ones that comes out...


Nino

[JSMZ]

Yeah...for sure a variety of different phones would help.

[orangesuburban]

1) phones get boreing
2) i never win
3) random drawing, make lee pick the pics he likes best
4) i never win :) :p



edit on 1) - when i say phones get boreing, the A900 gets boreing, and i know its a phone site, but what about a DVD box set, or some PC parts... mix it up a bit.

[james2K]

I agree that there needs to be something different than an A900 given away.

The poor soul who won the 9000 contest ended up with an A900 because a 9000 could not be found, too bad.

Anyway, I, like the others, stopped entering because it was an A900 every time. Fusic, Katana, 8400, A920, 6700, something, please. Sprint has more phones than the A900!

[Freak4Dell]

Yeah, I think the fact that it's an a900 every time has a little bit to do with it. A lot of people on here don't want an a900.

Personally, for me, I just forget to enter sometimes, and I end up regretting it later, since it would've only taken like 3 minutes.

Also, a different type of contest would help.

What I really think was great was the contest for the 6700. You should have more of those. If you don't have 2 contests for a900s, that should more than cover the cost for the 6700. The only problem with those contests is that it's easier for the site to go down. However, despite that, I think we should have a contest like that every 2 or 3 months, and continue the regular phone contests every week or every 2 weeks or whatever.

[JoMamma]

I entered untill i won because i wanted the A900.
but after that it was kind of just like "hm well i got the phone, why should i keep entering?"

which, like others have said, could have been different had the phone prize [or some other prize] been different.

i do like the idea of an email reminder.
but i didnt like the length of 2 weeks for each contest.

maybe we should do something thats not a scavanger hunt EVERYTIME.
i mean the idea is fun every once in a while.
but not for every contest.
do something that isnt just sitting at the computer, but not the same old thing each time.

[michael17j]

Heres my idea

If people want to enter the contest, make it so people have to have a certain amount of post to enter.

I say this because people come from other forums just to win a phone then they leave, make it so that cant just enter like that.

Have more of the 6700 pocket pc draws were you have to post right after the other person, that was the best one you have had so far, I almost won but server crash :bang: :bang: :bang: oh well

[scooterge558]

I stopped entering for two different reasons, one was because I wasn't really wanting a Blade phone, and that seemed like the only one being given away on a regular basis. Some of the earlier contests where the 9000 was being given away, I did particpate. The other reason, is that it is difficult for me to get photos since I don't have a camera phone.

[RyanM]

I also stopped entering because it seemed like all the phones that were being given away were a900's. I already have one and if I were to win I'd likely just sell it so I figured I'd give other people a chance to win. So basically, because I'm such a nice person I stopped entering!

[phxpaul69]

Oh fine, first time I enter and it's put on hold... Ok, I won't rant!

I'm fairly new and discovered this by accident. If I would have seen this a few years ago when I first checked out sprintusers, I would have signed up long ago! Maybe put it out there in front so everyone can see, although doing that would lower my chances of winning if more people see it! :irked:

I actually think the more entries, the fewer people will enter because that drops the odds. Maybe that's why some have stopped because they didn't win in the past.

How about a nicer phone (or choice of phone out of several available) with a longer time to post? I was going to try last week and clicked after 12 CT and I was too late. Got the pics all gathered, but didn't get it posted on time. So, I got them first thing Monday and was even first to post so I wouldn't forget. So a reminder might be good too. Again, I think putting a link that stands out, or something out in front of everyone on every page might not only get more people to enter, but might also get more lurkers (like I was) to join up and get more involved!

What about free ring-tones or something like that? Not sure what you can offer, but people are interested in those type of things too...

[phxpaul69]

I also stopped entering because it seemed like all the phones that were being given away were a900's. I already have one and if I were to win I'd likely just sell it so I figured I'd give other people a chance to win. So basically, because I'm such a nice person I stopped entering!

Thanks for thinking of us less fortunate ones RyanM! I still have an old Sanyo 8100 with a broken hinge, so I'm glad you gave me (us) a chance. I won't rant that I missed the chance...!

Another idea:
Ok, what about a scavanger hunt within the forums or sprintusers website? I know eBay used to have one where you had to find a certain item that was a bogus listing. They gave you clues (which made no sense to me!) and you would have to go in search of the item. First to find the item, won. So, something like that within the website maybe? Give clues that make people think and that require searching (that's how people learn about websites) and first to find (item or answer to a question, etc - must provide link or some form of proof) gets choice of a phone that you have available or any other prize (ring tones, SU$, etc). :confused:

[Cramster]

My obstacle would have to be that I dont have any sort of camera to take pictures with, but I guess I can borrow one from a friend.

Should we try a little harder to bring friends from other sites in on this? I don't quite know what the incentive is in doing this(other than making sure the contest stays afloat, but also lowering our chances of winning), but we might just have to try harder to bring people in on this.

[YPG]

Well I can take pics all day long but I have no computer to post them from so I can never enter.
Plus for some reason I can no longer post wirelessly so I can't even enter one of the last person to post contests anymore.

[CaseyGirl]

Well first of all, I know that Lee does this out of pocket and we appreciate the time and effort you put in to make this site fun.

I am guilty of *forgetting* to enter. The fact that I never win just makes it even harder for me to play! :lol: Maybe you should make the time shorter - like a week - and it doesn't always have to be a scavenger hunt.

The weekly contests wherein you don't win a phone are fun too! You get to know your fellow SU members by their answers! Maybe combine the two?

The 900 boring? Well, it's really expensive to get the other phones, in my opinion. If you win one, great! Maybe you should make a rule that if you win a contest, you can't win another one for a month! Give folks like me a chance! :-P

[Freak4Dell]

They do have a rule similar to that. If you win first place in a weekly contest, you can't win first place again for 12 months. Also, if you win a phone, you can't win another phone for 12 months.

[stuntman630]

im new here and only had the chance to enter one of these but i planned to enter all until i won. i still want an a900 to replace my sanyo 8200, i cant afford the $200 to buy it though

[DeasPCS]

I kept forgetting as well maybe a diffenrent time for the contest to end might be helpful or something like that

[moontan]

Actually I was kinda frowny when I say the 'contest on hold' topic--to me the 900 would be like ahhh hallelujahh! heh. So, I have KEPT entering because it seemed some weeks there would be less entries so I'm thinking ooh nice, more of a chance! So I guess my comments aren't the norm(only read the first page here before posting) And I think it's a dandy idea, just posting some pictures and having a drawing..end of cease32's I agree with, about not winning with odds being not so bad, but hasn't stopped me from entering since I believe the prize to be pretty good I mean, can't expect you guys to go pick a super top-of-the-line unit every couple of weeks--maybe I'm asking, what's wrong if not so many people enter? I just figured maybe the majority of people already have phones they really really like or they would surely remember to enter eh? Understand about the not having a camera phone too--and I know that it might be assumed most of us have a camera of some sort, digital/phone, that we could load pictures onto the site but--anyway I guess I'm saying I hadn't thought there was anything wrong with your entry rules/general contest forum and format. Thanks for chance to enter my 2 cents. :)

[Spyder11]

Theres a new rule, you cant win a phone for a year after u win... im sure its not a significant amount of people this applies to BUT maybe people dont want to win a certain phone now and are waiting later for another phone... just my two cents.... also if we won a phone we cant win the weekly contests either or we still can?

[Freak4Dell]

You can still win the weekly contests. I'm pretty sure of that. They are two different contests.

[Cramster]

You can still win the weekly contests. I'm pretty sure of that. They are two different contests.

this is true.

[scooterge558]

BUT maybe people dont want to win a certain phone now and are waiting later for another phone...

I couldn't agree more, that's exactly what I was waiting for before I entered again. I figured if I entered for something, it should be for something I wanted, not just to win it. The 900 doesn't interest me at all. I was waiting for something else to become available, before I entered again.

[Numberz]

I couldn't agree more, that's exactly what I was waiting for before I entered again. I figured if I entered for something, it should be for something I wanted, not just to win it. The 900 doesn't interest me at all. I was waiting for something else to become available, before I entered again.


I agree. After seeing the new rule, I don't know if I will continue to enter each week. If it's possible to offer a variety of phones, then maybe the rule can be modified so that you can't win the same phone again for a year, but you could still win the contest if the phone is different.

Finding the pictures is easy enough, but once in a while I don't enter if the pictures are too personal? I don't like posting my picture, or pictures of friends and family, on large public boards. (i.e. This weeks strike a pose. ) I could google and post any old picture, but that takes away from some of the fun and creativity.

It's easy to get discouraged if you don't win. Even during weeks with a low number of entries I still haven't won. Maybe you can offer multiple prizes, similar to the weekly contest. Some users think creativity should be rewarded, so maybe the pictures could be judged and the best 1 or 2 get some small prize.

[Park]

I agree that a 900 everytime is a little boring, but come on people! Even when I had my 900 I entered b/c I could just turn around and sell it on ebay for $200+ if I won.

And like someone asked a few posts back, why is it a problem that less people have been entering the contest lately? Why would less entries be a reason for putting the contest on hold?

[Park]

I also just noticed something. Yes, the last contest (#12) had the fewest entries ever with 64, but contest #11 right before that had 103. And the most entries ever was #1 w/ 121 entries. I'm not complaining, just curious as to the logic of stopping the contest when it just looks like the number of entries fluctuates.

Of all the suggestions so far, I think that (despite my previous post about always offering the 900) a variety of phones as prizes would induce more people to enter--along w/ maybe only requiring one picture (that you took yourself) instead of three. Updating the link on the home page might help too, it still says "We Are Giving Away a PPC 6700 and a Treo 650 right now!"

[Shoshana]

I finally entered and look what happens!

I don't know why the entries were lessening. All I can think of is that people meant to enter and then forgot, or people were just not interested in the phone being offered.

As far as being too personal - I don't think the "Strike a pose" request said it had to be a photo of someone you know or even of someone human. I took a picture of a rabbit.

I guess because I really enjoy taking pictures and thinking up different ways to take pictures I had fun with this contest.

I even would have entered a few weeks ago but my phone works good and I figured I would let someone who needed a phone have a better chance. I finally entered because I wanted someone to see my pictures :D

What about keeping the contest, but only give a phone away once a month or every other month and inbetween give away less expensive stuff that people may want? Credits to a ringtone site, a Bt headset, etc.

Plus - since it's all just drawn from a hat anyway, just have one picture for each contest. Maybe more on the phone contest... I mean it's more fun for me if I have 3 pics to show off, but hey...

[Freak4Dell]

Oooooooo...bluetooth headsets would be nice.

[Spyder11]

Oooooooo...bluetooth headsets would be nice.


i agree

[bk4293]

But I was going to win this one, I just know it!!! :bawl:

I think a variation of phones is an exellent idea. I mean the A900 isn't Sprints "New Kid On The Block" anymore.

I diagree with the post count ideas though. I don't post much on here, because I don't know much. I have been active in a few topics, especially about Bluetooth adapters for my MM8300, but I really don't know a ton about cell phonage. I do know I would love to win a nicer one then I have though, So I can give my 8300 to my girl, and give her 8100 to my daughter.

I did miss oe contest since I've been here. Thats because it's a pain for me to post here. At home I'm running an old Celeron PC and the site just loads as slow as mollasses for me.

I say bring the contests back, but make the prize a different phone, you know, switch it up a bit. Either way you do it, I'll be here.

Steve

[NotEd]

I really wanted the a900, just because it has to be a step up from my LG 325. Still, almost anything from the PowerVision line would be, so it probably wouldn't matter to me which model you picked.

Stuff like Bluetooth headsets or adapters are OK, as long as the people entering have BT, which I'm sure a lot still do not. As for ringtones or any other download, it might not do the folks with older phones any good, so they won't enter. I mean I have a dozen or so ringtones from Pepsi for their contest this summer that I am trying to get my wife to use because:
a. They usually sound bad on my phone &
b. I don't care for the music.
If you want to throw in an accessory or downloads in as a contest, make the prize either/or. That way entries will stay up as there are different prizes to be won. Same could go for phones, although that is a more expensive proposition.

Oh, and the front page (of the site, not the forum) still says that you're giving away a PPC 6700 or a Treo 650. That might throw a few people off.

Photo contests are a bit more troublesome. I know my phone's camera is awful and uploading photos from my PC is a pain if you're short on free time (one of my summer classes ends tonight). You could get some of the same effect by throwing in a "Caption this photo" contest on occasion. It still requires effort and is less taxing on the tech side.

Finally, is it slowing down because it's summer? I know I'm less active online during summer. And when classes are back in. And at work.
;)

[thebigwilley]

I think Bluetooth is a good idea or other accessories like cases or BT USB adapters, etc.

I forgot to enter the last one. I for one would love to have a BB phone in addition to my A900.

Different contests would be good, not always the scavenger hunt.

On another note, it would be great if scavenger hunters would resize their pictures so there are these huge 1500x1800 pics to scroll through.

Could also have some vote contests where the moderators pick like 5 entries and everyone votes for their fav...

[Mewtwo]

I see two ideas that could be combined extremely well...

*People wanting a new type of contest
*People in the Premium forum wanting an arcade tournament

It would be nice to put 2 and 2 together here.


Pros:
-Premiums only ensure that more often than not, a person won't just sign up, try to win a phone, and leave
-A game ensures that it's a test of SKILL as to who wins, instead of just chance
-The fact that prem's have to pay to get in (unless they got in through a contest) means more $ was received so it should be easier to afford the phones, and this would probably drive Prem signups up a bit

Cons:
-Excluding people who would otherwise enter from the contest
-Some people may not like the game offered/not be good at it



Alternatively, the site could take a Blingo-esque approach to giving away the phone -- one phone given away every week/2 weeks, with the first person to access a SprintUsers.com page at or after (insert exact day/hour/minute/second) being taken to a congratulation page saying they won the phone.

[93geometro]

I think some of it is summer slowness combined with the same phone,forgetting to enter,too much effort for some,the rule about winning phones twice in a year and the lag between the start/end of the contest it is just all adding up at this time to low entry numbers

[Murder]

Well, it's summertime and people are busy, on vacation, etc.
I guess too many people already have 900s (I don't and I would like to have one :cool: )
Bluetooth accessories would be OK too.
I think the treasure hunts are kinda fun though, and it's not a big deal to take a picture or three.

[don natural]

The next one should be VERY big to have a lot of interest in it... I'd say something like a pda phone or something that would really motivate people to get back into it.

[donblay]

I think overall different variety would make it more appealing. Don’t get me wrong a free phone is a GREAT prize. But I think mixing it up a bit with different model phones and different types of contest would make it more interesting for people to check back from week to week. With the way it was I think some people felt that since the next contest would be mainly the same they didn’t have to rush to get the pics in; they could just wait for the next contest. Also in general people are just more interested when they feel like stuff is progressive and changing. Having a different phone every contest would help (I remember when they offered the 9000s I was all over that, lol). I think its best to stick to phones as the prizes though. Accessories are ok, but only good if they go with your phone. Ringers and other downloads are not great prizes for this site because for the most part SU is made up of phone enthusiasts/junkies; most of which know how to make thier own content or know where to get it. So its not an interesting prize to get a ringer when i can make one myself. Also a phone is a BIG prize, its defiantely something worth while and something to try for.
Also it might help to change the contest itself too. The scavenger hunt is a good and fun idea. But like with anything, too much of the same tends to get mundane. Do the scavenger hunt on some weeks but on other weeks come up with a different model contest. Maybe on some weeks do a trivia question(s), and also have yet another 3rd type of contest; and rotate around those.
Also another thing that might help is that people like to feel like they have some control over the results; meaning perhaps have a contest where its “graded”. Like maybe like a “best of” picture contest. Like for example for Halloween have a “show us your best costume” contest. And the group of admins as a whole would rate the pictures (anonymously without knowing who submitted what; so people can’t accuse them of playing favorites). That way people can feel like if they can actually improve their chances. I know the random drawing is the easiest and fairest way to do the contest, but perhaps once in a while this might help spice it up a bit.
I also do kind of agree with the 2 week period being an issue. After the 1st week I think some people loose interest in the contest. I realize that this is probably because it would be very expensive to do a phone every week; but just something to keep in mind.

[NeonElixir]

Hmm... I think these are probably my reasons:

1. it's always an A900
2. i entered once or twice and then got lazy
3. i never think to even look
4. i'm still lazy

That's all I can think of, hehe.

[NeonElixir]

Does this mean that the current contest is on hold, or the hold begins once the current contest is closed?

Nevermind... I figured it out... you can ignore this or a mod can feel free to delete it.

[acunn1]

just glad that I got in before the hold...different phones could be the answer...

[PixieBaby473]

I think the scavenger hunts are fun. I, like alot of other posters, think I have plenty of time and then always end up forgetting to enter...
The fact that the prize is an A900 doesn't really excite me either.
I have an a920 now, and to go to an a900 instead isn't something I wanna do. It has no memory card slot, which is how I get all my songs onto my phone in a totally easy way. So if I were to win an a900 I would have just probably sold it on ebay or something, which is why I didnt enter. I know there are plenty of people who would kill for an a900, so I figured let them have it. :)
I do agree with the poster who said that it should be required to have a certain amount of posts to enter the phone contest just so random people couldnt come in & win it. (Like kel420, the famous scammer...)
That would make me feel better about entering.

[xfade]

Wow, the day I decide to start up the contests and I read this :(

That sucks. And they look so easy and fun! :( :(

Start em again with phone accesories, pleeeaaaaaaaaaaaaase. Phones would be hot, too

[madsexy]

Sadness... I finally get the time to participate and it's gone...

[ThaGeneral]

Yeah email reminder would be nice..sometimes it slips my mind..

and a occasional twist would make it abit more appealing..i think many people feel they will not win...maybe?

[robotic]

Different contests, yet active contests. - I have 20-30 that I could name off....if interested in some PM me.
More winners.
Different prizes.
Better prizes.

I know the more winners and better prizes would just cost more money, but perhaps a better phone than what has been given out (A900), and then 2nd/3rd gets something as well - just a sub or a cord for you phone maybe. Maybe just combine these phone contests with the other contest, and have 3 winners. 1st gets a phone, 2nd gets something a little bigger/better than a sub/cord (or both), and the 3rd gets the sub or cord. You could even have a cash option where the winner could just take the cash equivilant.

[thegoldone]

I really liked the free phone giveaway idea. I thought it was a great promotion especially with those of use who could really use a phone upgrade.


I have to agree with everyone about the weather having a lot to do with the lack of participation. Since the weather's been so nice people tend to get out and enjoy it more with friends and family and spend less time at their computers.

1). The last few contest that I'd thought about entering required you to enter pictures; my current phone is a piece of crap and the pic's it takes aren't worth viewing at all. Then to top it off my technical skills aren't on par with many people who post pics on the net tend to & touch theirs up with photoshop and such making their pics really stand out as opposed to just an average pic. Heck I don't even know how to post a pic here!



2). I, like some others simply just forget to enter. Sending out an email reminder would certainly get my vote!


As far as post count goes, I don't really care for post count contest. I don't even try to participate in them because I've seen some people turn a forum into their own personal chatroom where they post anything at all whether it's on topic on not. One forum I signed up on I saw a woman posting frequently about her love life and how her day at work was going. (Geesh, like everyone really wants to know all that). Then again I believe she's just a post hog anyways - so I don't pay that much attention to the number of post behind someone's name. It doesn't make them any more knowledgeable then lurker.



Maybe you could offer free Sprintuser bucks, or some sort of visa gift card or something that someone may be able to use on their Sprint account.

OBTW, I see many people complaining about the A900's being giving out. Tell you what,if anyone has an extra just send it to me! I'm now to the point on my crappy Sanyo 8100 that I can hardly place a phone call or even send a text message, let alone being able to check the email on my phone.


Contest where you have to be the one with the last post can sometime come off as unfair. People with newer phones can post directly from their phones as opposed to someone who may have an older phone and cannot post to the forum from their phones. People with newer phones have an advantage over those of us with the dinosaurs ;-).

[missflibbles]

New user here.

I like the idea of the contests, and as I don't have an A900 and badly want one, but don't want to spend money on one, the prize is appealing to me. I can see, however, how normal users would get bored of the same prizes.

I've seen this in other posts, but it would be a good idea to change the rules a bit. If pictures are going to be submitted, they should be judged rather than being a random entry. Random entry contests would be good in addition to actual competition, as I understand that some people aren't that gifted with the photo taking.

I assume that the contest officiators have some secret stash of cheap phones, which might be the reason for the same phone every time, and would also make a cash equivalent unfeasible.

It seems to me like the solution would be more variety (in either contest type, prizes, or both), and email notices that contests are going on. I like the idea of possibly winning a free phone. Bring back the contests!

[Falcora]

i liked the whole idea of winning one of these expensive phones, because the odds were so good. I would just end up forggetting to enter. I generally found the contest itself to be really boring. It was nice because he weeded out people who aren't serious forum members because it took some effort to enter, but i think it would be nice if it was a little more fun than a photo scavenger hunt.

[missflibbles]

Heck, a photo scavenger hunt would be fine to me, as long as there was some sort of judging to it. If I'm going to go to the trouble of taking pictures, I want there to be a reason I'm taking pictures other than that they serve as an entry that will be chosen randomly.

Alternately, what if it was done like radio stations do contests? Poster number 45, for example, might get the prize. It would be chosen before the entries, obviously.

[NotEd]

Heck, a photo scavenger hunt would be fine to me, as long as there was some sort of judging to it. If I'm going to go to the trouble of taking pictures, I want there to be a reason I'm taking pictures other than that they serve as an entry that will be chosen randomly.

Alternately, what if it was done like radio stations do contests? Poster number 45, for example, might get the prize. It would be chosen before the entries, obviously.

Well that would be like the Blingo idea. Pick a target date and time and whomever is closest wins.

I think the problem with a post # idea is that people would flood the thread immediately and someone would win in a matter of minutes before some people would even know the contest is on. Really a random choice I think is fairest (although I will admit I am irritated when people with the same or better phones than the prize enter. That's just me though, I think).

[missflibbles]

Well that would be like the Blingo idea. Pick a target date and time and whomever is closest wins.

I think the problem with a post # idea is that people would flood the thread immediately and someone would win in a matter of minutes before some people would even know the contest is on. Really a random choice I think is fairest (although I will admit I am irritated when people with the same or better phones than the prize enter. That's just me though, I think).

I'm with you on the people entering when they don't need to. If the target number was high enough, it might solve the problem of not enough people entering the contest.

Yes, I'm stuck on this whole target number thing. =p

[NeonElixir]

I'm with you on the people entering when they don't need to. If the target number was high enough, it might solve the problem of not enough people entering the contest.

Yes, I'm stuck on this whole target number thing. =p

If the target number is really high then either people will post a million times, or they'll just sit and wait for other people to post and then post a million times. It's a good idea, I just can't see it being very feasible on here.

[zenaa96]

I have posted in every phone contest since I found out about them except this last one because I was away on vacation and then it closed. I still could use and would love to win a new phone. It's summer time maybe people are away and out and about...
I really like the Scavenger Hunt idea and putting some effort into winning the prize. I thought this made it fun. I do think having a reminder alert/email go out to everyone about the contest would be good. But I think the phone prize should change periodically (i.e. also offer a high end Sanyo, LG, Motorola, Nokia, Treo :-)), a Bluetooth headset & pouch, a gift certificate for accessories, &/or like the Weekly Contest offer a 2nd and 3rd place winning i.e. an SU T-shirt, baseball cap, phone pouch, or SU$...
I think these things will help keep the interest alive as well as promote the site.
:Popcorn2: :wavey:

[missflibbles]

If the target number is really high then either people will post a million times, or they'll just sit and wait for other people to post and then post a million times. It's a good idea, I just can't see it being very feasible on here.

What if you didn't close it as soon as the target number was reached, you let it go on for a certain period of time? You could vary the target number as well. Sometimes it might be low, sometimes it might be high. That would still be fairly random.

It doesn't make sense to me to allow multiple entries, anyway, so that would solve most of the problem. Single entry contests coupled with varied target numbers and contests open for a specified period of time would work fine, I think.

[Cramster]

Do you think that changing the contest format for picking winners would help bring back more users? I see nothing wrong with the completely random doesn't-matter-when-you-choose-to-post setup.

[missflibbles]

I think it might bring back more users. It looks like a large part of people not entering is due to disinterest, not just in the prize but in actually entering. If the entering process is interesting, or at least a novel one is used until it gets old, that would help.

[Cramster]

I understand where you're coming from... it's just hard for me to think that disinterest could be so strong that it would make people not want to join such an amazing contest. I hope this gets resolved sometime soon. Maybe we'll be surprised by the next chosen method of contest

[upliftingsound]

Bummer this goes on hold just when my old phone starts to die. D'oh!

[Mewtwo]

Re: my Blingo idea...I wasn't saying the first to POST at a certain time, I was saying the first to access SU at a certain time. Meaning that you'd only need to be logged in and browsing the forums.

[thegoldone]

Here we go again with the running out and finding pictures to post. Well if that wins over consider me totally bummed about the whole thing and again on the disinterested list for reason's I've already posted. For the love of God or whom or whatever you consider holy. Geesh what is so wrong with a random contest???

(shaking my head and laughing to myself) - sighing, oh well guess I'll just wait and hope

[Cramster]

Re: my Blingo idea...I wasn't saying the first to POST at a certain time, I was saying the first to access SU at a certain time. Meaning that you'd only need to be logged in and browsing the forums.

That makes some sense, so on a certain date at a certain time, they'd randomly select from a list of who was online? I don't think it is any more intruiging than what they are doing now.

[NotEd]

Here we go again with the running out and finding pictures to post. Well if that wins over consider me totally bummed about the whole thing and again on the disinterested list for reason's I've already posted. For the love of God or whom or whatever you consider holy. Geesh what is so wrong with a random contest???

(shaking my head and laughing to myself) - sighing, oh well guess I'll just wait and hope


How hard is it to take a few photos with your Sanyo 8100? I used to love taking pics with my old 8100 and only lost interest in phone photos after I got my crappy lg 325. And the photos are easy to do and only is a test of your interest. Once you have them the contest was still random.
Kind of like buying a raffle ticket, but with your time instead of cash. Frankly I had no problem with that.

[Park]

Yeah, I see no problem w/ requiring a little effort and asking people to post pics to get entered into the contest--and it wasn't like you had to even take all three before, only one had to include proof that you took it yourself. As for the "technically challenged" that complain that they don't know how to upload/post pics--I think that's a little lazy. If you can use this site and your phone you should be able to figure it out. And even if you can't, the people here are always willing to help others out.

[thegoldone]

How hard is it to take a few photos with your Sanyo 8100? I used to love taking pics with my old 8100 and only lost interest in phone photos after I got my crappy lg 325. And the photos are easy to do and only is a test of your interest. Once you have them the contest was still random.
Kind of like buying a raffle ticket, but with your time instead of cash. Frankly I had no problem with that.


LOL, well I take it you didn't read my first post on this subject. My 8100 is in terrible shape aka on it's last leg. Everything about the phone at this point isn't working worth a crap. I can barely stay on it long enough to say Hello; hence the idea of transmitting adecent photo....ha! Nice idea but sounds like your old Sanyo 8100 was in much better shape then mine currently is.

Oh and when I first got my camera it was nice taking pics with it. At the time the 8100 was giving an average picture. Now compare and 8100 pic to one of these new ones that you can zoom and make other adjustments. There's a big difference. I like your analogy of buying a raffle ticket but then not all giveaways are contest.

[thegoldone]

Yeah, I see no problem w/ requiring a little effort and asking people to post pics to get entered into the contest--and it wasn't like you had to even take all three before, only one had to include proof that you took it yourself. As for the "technically challenged" that complain that they don't know how to upload/post pics--I think that's a little lazy. If you can use this site and your phone you should be able to figure it out. And even if you can't, the people here are always willing to help others out.


"As for the "technically challenged" that complain" Wow, that was pretty harsh.

Would have been nice if you'd make a suggestion rather then slam someone for making a statement. (shrugs)


Opinions are like ....well..... anyways we've all got them :-)

[Freak4Dell]

Well, while it was harsh, it was definately true. It's really not that hard to learn how to upload pictures on this forum.

[dkiger]

well ive entered everytime since i saw them and no go on any wins. I'd love a new phone and I'd hate to see it go but if you look at the give aways it really hasnt fallen off that much. Its just got a weird pattern...

Week 1 121 post
Week 2 72 post
Week 3 113 post
Week 4 114 post
Week 5 69 post
Week 6 122 post
Week 7 73 post
Week 8 78 post
Week 9 84 post
Week 10 82 post
Week 11 103 post
Week 12 64 post

Thats an average of 91.25 post per contest. With the exception of a few spike in the the contest for the most part the enteries have remained close together.

[Park]

well ive entered everytime since i saw them and no go on any wins. I'd love a new phone and I'd hate to see it go but if you look at the give aways it really hasnt fallen off that much. Its just got a weird pattern...

Week 1 121 post
Week 2 72 post
Week 3 113 post
Week 4 114 post
Week 5 69 post
Week 6 122 post
Week 7 73 post
Week 8 78 post
Week 9 84 post
Week 10 82 post
Week 11 103 post
Week 12 64 post

Thats an average of 91.25 post per contest. With the exception of a few spike in the the contest for the most part the enteries have remained close together.
Yep, exactly. I was asking about that several posts back but none of the mods or anybody explained why they're saying that there are "less and less" entries each time. I can understand wanting to shake things up and make the contest more interesting and asking for input about that, but I don't understand why they cancelled the contest altogether. I really like the contests and was just getting into them (I'd entered the last three I think).

[zenaa96]

well ive entered everytime since i saw them and no go on any wins. I'd love a new phone and I'd hate to see it go but if you look at the give aways it really hasnt fallen off that much. Its just got a weird pattern...

Week 1 121 post
Week 2 72 post
Week 3 113 post
Week 4 114 post
Week 5 69 post
Week 6 122 post
Week 7 73 post
Week 8 78 post
Week 9 84 post
Week 10 82 post
Week 11 103 post
Week 12 64 post

Thats an average of 91.25 post per contest. With the exception of a few spike in the the contest for the most part the enteries have remained close together.

Thanks for looking this up and posting the info. dkiger.
And Ditto what Park said:

...I can understand wanting to shake things up and make the contest more interesting and asking for input about that, but I don't understand why they cancelled the contest altogether. I really like the contests and was just getting into them...

[Phys2]

I think summertime might have something to do with it too -- right now, a lot of people are cramming in their vacations before school begins. As for me and my wife, we've both faithfully entered for the last 8 or so contests, with no wins, but we were ready to keep trying!
If we skipped a few contests it was because of the intrusion of real life and not because we didn't want to enter.

[rennyn]

I think perhaps the point was to bring in new users to further increase the profit from this forum. I bet there haven't been as many new users posting there, so they were stopped.

[Park]

I think perhaps the point was to bring in new users to further increase the profit from this forum. I bet there haven't been as many new users posting there, so they were stopped.
That makes more sense I guess, but if that's what it was then you would think that that's what they would have said. Hmm...

[zenaa96]

Yeah the summer season and the upcoming big Holidays can expect to bring a slow down to posting as people go out more, travel, visit and get more involved w/ family & friend activities... I truly hope they don't permanently cancel the contests because of this.
On a slightly different note from my previous post, they may want to add a different kind of contest, again, maybe with different types of prizes that may appeal to new users especially the ones already joining with brand new phones. Using e-mail notification to all members to advertise, remind and spur interest in upcoming contests.

I might also add I enjoyed this contest because it was more interactive and real. It's set up and joined by real people that you can interact with unlike many other contests online or by phone out there that seem like automated scams. At least I don't have to pretend like I'm going to visit & buy Timeshare.

I like that It's a regular contest with more opportunities to win. That people can easily & quickly see not only the entries but also the results and where participants & winners can post feedback, comments & ideas in the seperate contest string. My entry didn't fall off the map into the abyss never to be seen again let alone win something. Ahhhh! :scare:

I figured this kind of contest is another means for people to interact and share in wholesome fun utilizing the features of their phones(when working. sshh dont' let it know your taking the pic to win a new phone. :whisper: :fingers: Might hurt it's feelings :( ), their PC (also when working, not sleep and not locked up in deep thought over some action made hours ago :thought: ) and the internet medium (when it's willing to cooperate w/ my aging phone & computer at the speed of a cheetah as apposed to a snail on my DSL :dog1: ).

Considering the internet doesn't quite support real human contact like you might see at a social party w/ games, a cook out, or sporting event or gathering, It seemed the photo scavenger hunt of favorite things or the like added back a personal & human touch to each entry. As well as offered an oppertunity to share & learn a little about fellow members who may or may not otherwise have contact in this way beyond words. And to learn new things about the features and play with the capabilities of my phone while trying to put together my entry! :Popcorn2:
Just some Philosophical thoughts while hoping and waiting for the next Contest...

[tijkane]

I stopped entering because I won the contest once. The rule is that you can't win again for a year right?
Change the rule and I will enter again! :)
I think the contest needs more buzz. You should have links to the contest all over the site (maybe on other sites too??HoFo, Treocentral, Fatwallet for example) and also different types of phones.
Different types of contest:the idea of chasing clues over the SU site is a great one that should help people with no camera or computer.Maybe a contest where you get rated for your posts. A "rate this post" icon next to "quote" and "quick reply" and you would just get points for posts that people judge good and useful.
Anyway this is a great idea we just need to make it more attractive and fun. Keep up the good work lee and all the team of SU!

[Rinnegato]

I kind of been a little busy (been out vacationing) and in the middle of moving, that was my reason for not entering the last couple of phone contests.

I also didn't enter as much sometimes (especially if i'm busy) due to the fact that I just wont have enough time to take a pic, upload it, and post it... just enough 2 drop by the site when i'm on the run.

[saturnine_]

what a shame, I'm in the market for a new phone, esp. the a900 :(

[myheartablaze]

I always liked the idea of the contest cuz it seems really great, the idea of winning a new phone. I have an MM-7500 though and I'm not really sure what phones are better or even compare. If you offered the 9000, which I know is a good one, I'd be more inclined to enter the contests. Also, I dont dig the random drawings. I like to think based on creativity or best ideas, or something like that would be better than random drawing.

[NotEd]

I always liked the idea of the contest cuz it seems really great, the idea of winning a new phone. I have an MM-7500 though and I'm not really sure what phones are better or even compare. If you offered the 9000, which I know is a good one, I'd be more inclined to enter the contests. Also, I dont dig the random drawings. I like to think based on creativity or best ideas, or something like that would be better than random drawing.

Well, I have to say that creativity is great to qualify, but to win a random draw between the qualified applicants is less likely to cause an issue based on the objectivity of the judge. That's what made the photo hunts good.

[old dirty gecko]

I think that you should have users post in the thread, put their names in a hat and give away the phone. Some of us are only able to get online at work and are unable to spend time not doing work by looking for things online. I guarantee if all I had to do was post in a thread, I'd sign up for every contest.

[Falcora]

I think that you should have users post in the thread, put their names in a hat and give away the phone. Some of us are only able to get online at work and are unable to spend time not doing work by looking for things online. I guarantee if all I had to do was post in a thread, I'd sign up for every contest.

The problem with that is that you get people who don't even use SU that will come in and post just to get a free phone. I think only active forum members should be allowed to participate by making the entrance something that takes a little effort, but it also fun. I've seen the contests where you just make a post to be entered get out of hand. I don't know if any of you remember the 30 days of phones contest on EngadgetMobile, but they were getting between 5,000 to 10,000 entries per day because all you had to do was make a post. I liked the odds of around 1 in a 100 on sprint users in the previous contests.

[NotEd]

So who decides what constitutes an "active user?"

I've seen contests elsewhere online that required a certain number of posts elsewhere on the board before you could enter in tuhe contest thread. But that leads to a lot of junk posts. I know the ones that require at least 50 tend to flood a board with crap.

Now I can understand not wanting a photo contest. I also have problems getting those done, as half the time I do read the board at work or I have technical issues. Same problem exists with creative entry contest or games of skill. Either you can't do them at work or you aren't any good at them, so you don't bother entering.

So, how about something like 10 posts elsewhere during the contest? Run it for 2 weeks to a month to give everyone a chance to see it and earnt the entries. Or if 10 is too much change it to 3, but require links in you entry to the contest thread for the other 3 threads. This shows a degree of effort, yet requires no creative or technical issues.

[Falcora]

So who decides what constitutes an "active user?"

I've seen contests elsewhere online that required a certain number of posts elsewhere on the board before you could enter in tuhe contest thread. But that leads to a lot of junk posts. I know the ones that require at least 50 tend to flood a board with crap.

Now I can understand not wanting a photo contest. I also have problems getting those done, as half the time I do read the board at work or I have technical issues. Same problem exists with creative entry contest or games of skill. Either you can't do them at work or you aren't any good at them, so you don't bother entering.

So, how about something like 10 posts elsewhere during the contest? Run it for 2 weeks to a month to give everyone a chance to see it and earnt the entries. Or if 10 is too much change it to 3, but require links in you entry to the contest thread for the other 3 threads. This shows a degree of effort, yet requires no creative or technical issues.

Your idea sounds pretty good, but i think something else should be added to it just for fun. Maybe a photo scavenger hunt but it can take place entirely online via google images or something, no need to take your own photos. That is something you could accomplish at work.

[SAMisterSmith]

How many registered, and ACTIVE, accounts are there on this site? I've run more than a few contests on other Web sites and fora before, and even when you don't have to do anything special (like take pictures) to enter, my entry rates were well under 1% of my user base. Basically, unless you have about 150,000 users here (possible, but that seems a bit high) the number of entries in the last couple phone giveaways seems right in line with what I'd expect.

Alternately, if you really just want lots of entries, change the rules slightly, so that the contest will run for the longer of "two weeks" or "until X valid entries have been posted."

[C1787GJ]

I don't post a lot but I visit a lot. I'm quiet, look to see what other people say. IF I have a question I ask. I see how some people might come to just enter a contest, but that isnt fair because I don't post a lot I cannot enter. I would not like that rule :(
I never entered because I have a 9000, and cannot stand the a900 and wouldn't want one. Like others have said, mix up the prizes.

[Cramster]

C1787GJ has a very good point about avid readers with few posts not being able to enter if a restriction were enacted. But if a similar system to the trading post were used(posts and/or time signed up required) that would be taken care of, but also limit the number of contestants allowed to enter. I think we're trying to find ways to get more people to enter.

[Park]

This discussion has been going on for a while now--do you mods have any updates on what's gonna happen w/ the contest?

[dblclutchin]

I think it would be better if it was just one special picture somone has to take and let it be judged on the picture. It would also be nice if there was maybe like an iPod shuffle thrown in once in a while or even random things like gift certificates to places would be cool. But honestly now that i actually need a phone because i crushed one of my other ones and dont have the money...... I would enter now.

[lord_runt]

i know its been said a lot, but something other than an a900 for a prize would be great. plus some different types of contests, have one be a scavenger hunt, and then maybe a trivia contest, something like that.

[trip_n_shrooms]

I think it's kind of ironic that more people have posted on this thread than entered the last giveaway contest. I've read a few of the posts, enough to get a feel of where this is going, and I think you have your answers. Almost EVERYONE wants more variety in all aspects of the contest. I believe from reading through this thread, and also based on the fact that more people contributed to this thread than the last contest, that boredom and laziness are overall the main contributing factors to the low turnout. And maybe people would not be so lazy if they weren't bored. I was about to enter my second contest, as I am a new member and just recently found out about the giveaways, when I found out they were put on hold. I also read a number of posts from members in that same situation. I think contest #12 was a fluke, and you have the numbers and input to continue with contest #13 so I can win a new phone. Please and thank you. :fingers: :wavey: :clap: :headbang2

[Shoshana]

I think that you should have users post in the thread, put their names in a hat and give away the phone. Some of us are only able to get online at work and are unable to spend time not doing work by looking for things online. I guarantee if all I had to do was post in a thread, I'd sign up for every contest.


Isn't that pretty much what the weekly contest is? Just answer a question and you're in?

[Cramster]

Well said, trip_n_shrooms.

[thegoldone]

I'm with you on just signing in and posting to the forum. I've already given my reasons and got heckled by the techically knowledgeable, so I'm through with explaining my situation.

[JohnnyC]

I think def. need a variety of phones given away...something different each week...maybe a small accessory to mix it up... this way..it will keep people coming back checking for something new.

I think overall..this is the most important part...something new to keep people interested. I think that a different phone each time coupled with a different "type" of challenge would help BIG TIME...and then really promote this. I think that will get people excited. For my personal website...by keeping things new and changing the content all the time....I am getting the most new unique hits it has ever gotten...and just for this contest..>I think that would work too.

Also...the A900 doesn't work well w/GPS apps like garmin and telenav...and w/sprint even pushing these things hard...and they are really getting popular... a lot of people might not want this phone now. I know for me personally...id love a new phone through this...but i love telenav more...and would stick w/my 8300 over the a900 for now and thus is also another reason why I PERSONALLY haven't entered.

Hope this helps..and hope Lee brings the contest back new and exciting...he is still the man though...CUZ THIS SITE STILL ROCKS!!

[Sprint Know It All]

i would do it every week when the 8400 comes out. maybe people just dont want the a900. maybe get katana's or something else.

[gof]

Why not give the option of a selection of phones (assuming that the phones are roughly the same price). Of course, making the time between giveaways might enable a more expensive phone (say, a 6700 or treo).

Get the contests back on. I'll get a few more people via referrals to family and have them enter :)

[Techn0 N3205]

An a640 or some PDA phones would be nice

[Sprint Lov'a]

Hello SU Members :)

As i mentioned before,the phone giveaways are being put on hold for a while.Lee informed me yesterday and we were simply not getting enough people entering the giveaway's for his efforts!

Currently,We're thinking of trying 1 NEW contest a month(not a scavenger hunt)but something new...with a newer more up to date phone being up for grabs.I will keep updating this thread as the information is passed on to me and Lee decides on when to start a giveaway back up.We're in the process of regrouping and coming up with new ideas.

This is a bit out of the norm,but i want the SU members feedback on this...no ranting about the phone contests being stopped for now BUT i want your opinion on one thing..which IS

Why do YOU think we're getting less and less Entries each time for the phone giveaway contests?

Could it possibly be the PRIZE itself?

Do you think the phone giveaway contests were just starting to get boring for the members(The same type of scavenger hunt each contest)?

What do you think needs to change in order to get more of you to actually enter a phone giveaway contest?I would think that a chance at winning a free phone would be motivation enough for it IS a random drawing each and every time,but it seems the members are losing interest.What needs to change to get people involved/entering again?

We would appreciate your feedback,again,please don't rave and rant about the phone giveaways being stopped for now...but give us your opinions on the above questions if you would.I would love to hear the members thoughts on this...Keep your post decent and HELPFUL please....

Again,I will keep updating this thread as soon as Lee informs me with more information that needs to be shared with the members.I want to keep you all updated so please check back often.Thanks again for allowing me to run these past contests for you.I have really enjoyed it and look forward to running the next phone giveaway contests as well.

BTW-As of right now,The Weekly Contest are still up and running and will continue to run each week unless Lee informs me otherwise so please keep entering the Weekly for a chance at some SU gear or other great prizes.:wavey:
:wavey:
I think maybe we should either give away the most popular phones offered by Sprint. Anway thats way some people choose cariers.

[zenaa96]

i would do it every week when the 8400 comes out. maybe people just dont want the a900. maybe get katana's or something else.
Yepper! I was already posting every week but would definitely be more interested and excited knowing the winable phone options had expanded and now included the Sanyo 8400!

[fatboy]

Just goes to prove you cant even give a blade away ......... ahahahhah

[NINO63004]

Just goes to prove you cant even give a blade away ......... ahahahhah


haha i know how bad is that...


Nino

[DtownSprintel]

I always tell myself to enter the contests,

But with work and school I always forget to take pics but im always thinking about what kind of pictures to take haha ..

But now that i dont have to work cuz of school

Im down for winning any phone .

I mean a free phone is a free phone =]

P.S.

Nino what did you do with your blade?

[NINO63004]

I always tell myself to enter the contests,

But with work and school I always forget to take pics but im always thinking about what kind of pictures to take haha ..

But now that i dont have to work cuz of school

Im down for winning any phone .

I mean a free phone is a free phone =]

P.S.

Nino what did you do with your blade?


it was acting up and dropping calls like whoa...restarting and just was being a pain more than anything...so i told them i wanted the fusic and after many calls and time in the store they gave me a fusic...it was just the fusic and a blue faceplate and a charger...which i was happy about...

they were going to swap my a900 for another but i was already on my 3rd one so i didnt want another...


Nino

[stevestarr]

I think that you would see more entries into the competition if it were advertised in all moderators footers / signatures. Something to the effect of "Win A Blackberry from SU!!!" Enter Now!!!

[xfade]

I think that you would see more entries into the competition if it were advertised in all moderators footers / signatures. Something to the effect of "Win A Blackberry from SU!!!" Enter Now!!!

AMAZING IDEA!!

[Falcora]

I don't know what the situation is with how these phones are supplied, but if the person who supplies the phones just goes out and buys them at the sprint store, maybe it should be a "Win a phone of your choice" type thing. So you could choose between the Katana, the a900 the treo, the a920, or whatever. That might have to have a limit to it as some phones are quite expensive like the treo 700 and the sprint 6700. But there isn't alot of incentive to enter if you already have an a900 and that is all that has been offered for a while. I would have just sold the thing and bought a video ipod or something.

[losplatanos]

okay make it like the weekly contest, thats much easier to answer, plus bring it back, i want a new phone, the less people enter the better for me, better chances of winning, i never win anything

[moontan]

I'm kinda with ya on that, even if it sounds kinda selfish!! Like I said earlier I think that hey if someone's not entering they must have a phone they like pretty well..And eh I dunno, just didn't think anything was wrong with it before. So, any idea when we gonna restart them there contests? :D

[djmoksha]

im a new user, joined the forums to find out about new phones because i was looking to buy one. my lgpm225 is horrid, and i desperately need a new one. checking on ebay and the prices are ridiculous and they go so quickly.

if this contest is reopened i'll be entering every week!

[trip_n_shrooms]

im a new user, joined the forums to find out about new phones because i was looking to buy one. my lgpm225 is horrid, and i desperately need a new one. checking on ebay and the prices are ridiculous and they go so quickly.

if this contest is reopened i'll be entering every week!


I as well, most definately will be entering until I win a new phone. So maybe tomorrow the contests will re-open and we can put all of this behind us.... :fingers: Also, this is post # 7 so why does it say 3 posts?

[james2K]

it's been almost an entire month, can the contests be brought back? obivously people want to win. heck, i'll take an a640 or a 4930 even, you guys were great for giving away high-end phones to the members of this site. even though I've never won, I want to say thanks anyway :wavey:

[dknight247]

The problem with that is that you get people who don't even use SU that will come in and post just to get a free phone. I think only active forum members should be allowed to participate by making the entrance something that takes a little effort, but it also fun. I've seen the contests where you just make a post to be entered get out of hand. I don't know if any of you remember the 30 days of phones contest on EngadgetMobile, but they were getting between 5,000 to 10,000 entries per day because all you had to do was make a post. I liked the odds of around 1 in a 100 on sprint users in the previous contests.


I know i'm VERY late on this response, but isn't geting people who don't even use SU to come on the idea?? i mean, let's face it, websites earn their money by getting people to come in and look at their advertisements...if they decide to stay, that's their business, but the advertiser's goal has been met!

[dknight247]

im a new user, joined the forums to find out about new phones because i was looking to buy one. my lgpm225 is horrid, and i desperately need a new one. checking on ebay and the prices are ridiculous and they go so quickly.

if this contest is reopened i'll be entering every week!


(if you read my previous post) CASE IN POINT, Falcora!!!

[Freak4Dell]

But see, it's not fair if a person just comes here, wins a free phone, and never comes back again. I highly doubt this site was created just to advertise anyway. I'm sure it was created to help out, and when it got too big to manage without an income, the advertisements came in handy. This site is mainly to help people out, and if we allow anybody to win phones, then that defeats the purpose. I think only helpful members should be allowed to enter the contests, or at least members that have been lurking for a while. I'm sure there's a way for mods to monitor who comes here, logs in, and reads the threads, even if they don't post. So, if a bot were set up to notify the mod after a user has spent a certain amount of time on the forums, then that user could also be considered an active user, even though they don't post.

[djmoksha]

actually, i used to have my account on this forum, and i would be browsing a lot, but i left after a while, because i found it difficult to navigate. i had a crappy phone, and my service quality had been less than average, so i was thinking about switching to another service.

anyway i'm stuck on sprint at least for another year, so i was hoping a return to the forums would maybe help me find different tricks and things i can do with sprint to make it better for the time being.

[Mewtwo]

It's been a pretty long time since the contests have been stopped for the phones.

I'm really hoping that either a really, really good/expensive phone is put up for the next one because of the gap in time, or that multiple phones are given in the next contest (1 phone + 1 additional for each 2 weeks there hasn't been a contest.)

[Sanyo]

well this pretty much sucks. the main reason i dont enter is i forget about it being that it's a long time til it ends i'd put it off then just forget about it all together. maybe it should be shortened a lil and the same ole a900 giveaway just got old too.

[xeese]

Hopefully the contest comes back. I tend to hit the site to check out the contests and see if any issues that are new with my phone or updates avail. Either way it isn't always a weekly visit, but fairly regularly.

the suggestion of having the mods link the contest in the sigs is a great one.

[trip_n_shrooms]

Who's going to enter a contest that doesn't exist?! Give us the phone contests back I need a new phone!!!!!! Please?! :frustrate :crying:

[pjuto]

Hi I'm new just signed up today! So don't know how your contest was done, I will keep checking though.

[pjuto]

Hi all I'm from Waynesburg,Ohio New here just wanted to say hi! :clap:

[trip_n_shrooms]

:welcome: :welcome1: :welcome:
but the Meet & Greet is Here (http://www.sprintusers.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=67)

[JBaker130]

im very intrested in this contest, ive never entered due to never really knowing the contest was available, when i came onto the site i owuld go to exatly where i needed to go, i never really browsed for all the features from the site..... and now im really intrested in this contest since i have a LG PM325 or whatever, and i hate this phone, it was givin to me since my 7400 broke. i wouldnt mind wining a a900 ;) and i have to wait another year for the 2 year thing to be up for the 150$ off......... Thanks need updates on when the next contest will be available.

[trip_n_shrooms]

are the mods even reading this thread still? and can we have an ETA on contest # 14??!!

[Teknique]

Who's going to enter a contest that doesn't exist?! Give us the phone contests back I need a new phone!!!!!! Please?! :frustrate :crying:

tru story...please bring the contests back...

[NotEd]

im very intrested in this contest, ive never entered due to never really knowing the contest was available, when i came onto the site i owuld go to exatly where i needed to go, i never really browsed for all the features from the site..... and now im really intrested in this contest since i have a LG PM325 or whatever, and i hate this phone, it was givin to me since my 7400 broke. i wouldnt mind wining a a900 ;) and i have to wait another year for the 2 year thing to be up for the 150$ off......... Thanks need updates on when the next contest will be available.


I'm sure many of us with crappy phones agree. I'm on my 3rd pm-325, and they've reset my anniversary date twice on each replacement. A free phone might be the only way I get one anytime soon. :rolleyes:

Still I understand that these phones are paid for here, not prizes that Sprint provides, so I can understand wanting to make the contest as successful as possible.

[Park]

are the mods even reading this thread still? and can we have an ETA on contest # 14??!!
Good point. We were asked by the mods to discuss this issue and provide feedback, now they seem to have forgotten about us and the phone contests altogether.

[dknight247]

But see, it's not fair if a person just comes here, wins a free phone, and never comes back again. I highly doubt this site was created just to advertise anyway. I'm sure it was created to help out, and when it got too big to manage without an income, the advertisements came in handy. This site is mainly to help people out, and if we allow anybody to win phones, then that defeats the purpose. I think only helpful members should be allowed to enter the contests, or at least members that have been lurking for a while. I'm sure there's a way for mods to monitor who comes here, logs in, and reads the threads, even if they don't post. So, if a bot were set up to notify the mod after a user has spent a certain amount of time on the forums, then that user could also be considered an active user, even though they don't post.

i disagree. if someone bothers to set up an account, they are eligible. whether or not i disagree with it. analogy: sweepstakes. if i have a valid address, i am eligible to win the sweepstakes, regardless of whether i live in the house. america is a free country and i have the choice of whether to live in the house or not.

nuff said.

[dknight247]

But see, it's not fair if a person just comes here, wins a free phone, and never comes back again. I highly doubt this site was created just to advertise anyway. I'm sure it was created to help out, and when it got too big to manage without an income, the advertisements came in handy. This site is mainly to help people out, and if we allow anybody to win phones, then that defeats the purpose. I think only helpful members should be allowed to enter the contests, or at least members that have been lurking for a while. I'm sure there's a way for mods to monitor who comes here, logs in, and reads the threads, even if they don't post. So, if a bot were set up to notify the mod after a user has spent a certain amount of time on the forums, then that user could also be considered an active user, even though they don't post.

i disagree. if someone bothers to set up an account, they are eligible. whether or not i disagree with it. analogy: sweepstakes. if i have a valid address, i am eligible to win the sweepstakes, regardless of whether i live in the house. america is a free country and i have the choice of whether to live in the house or not.

nuff said.

[orangesuburban]

ok, i havent been keeping up with this thread, but until the contest get back on, can yall stop running this banner, as its not really true...



http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f374/orangesuburban/yuiyuityi.jpg

[YPG]

lol
but it still applies as the other contests are still on which gives shirts, cables, $SU, premium memberships, etc.
and has SU given away iPods?
I must have missed that one :)

[trip_n_shrooms]

What about this one?
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m249/trip_n_shrooms/freephone.jpg

[LoDown3]

i'm going thru phone giveaway withdrawal (even tho i forget everytime i wanna post in a contest)

PLeAsE...bring...it...BACK...SU!!!...ahhhh! :drooling: :crazy_eye

[itsastckup]

I never entered a contest just because i thought the odds were stacked against me. I thought for sure I could never win.

[Tmacisme17]

Please Bring Em Back, It's Been Waayyy Too Long Without Them!!!!!!!!!!!!

[JohnnyC]

Any new news on this yet....I miss this badly...even though I entered only twice....now that I am more involved in the site...I think I would enter every week...

[trip_n_shrooms]

Any new news on this yet....I miss this badly...even though I entered only twice....now that I am more involved in the site...I think I would enter every week...
Same here...

PIPSTER!!! You can come out now!!! We've learned our lesson now let us have them back!!!

[mentaldelusions]

yeah bring em back

[holenic]

Didn't know about em but I'd like to enter them. Bring em back. :)

[nycgay23]

I always entered, and never one. When they come back, I'll still enter each time and never win, but it's always worth a shot! I can't believe more people weren't into an easy attempt to win a new phone!!

[donblay]

dude, i'm there with ya. when they bring it back i'm eager to enter too. i only missed maybe 2 contests when it was still up.

[kulnet]

I love my 700wx but I'll gladly take a free phone. Bring back the contests!!!

[kulnet]

I love my 700wx but I'll gladly take a free phone. Bring back the contests!!!

[trip_n_shrooms]

this is hopeless

[Cramster]

this is hopeless

That's the spirit.

I'm actually excited, all this anticipation is building and I can't wait to see a response from Pipster about all these great ideas.

[Park]

That's the spirit.

I'm actually excited, all this anticipation is building and I can't wait to see a response from Pipster about all these great ideas.
It's been weeks and no one has let us know what's going on with the contests. I think Pipster has disappeared or completely forgotten about us :(

[zenaa96]

i'm going thru phone giveaway withdrawal...
PLeAsE...bring...it...BACK...SU!!!...ahhhh! :drooling: :crazy_eye

DITTO!!
Maybe...Just Maybe they'll start it up again after Sprint releases their upcoming batch of new phones??

[Cramster]

Possibly. I just try to keep in mind that I really don't deserve free phones for just taking a few pictures... but maybe with that attitude I won't get anything out of life. It's been working for me so far, though.

[trip_n_shrooms]

It's been weeks and no one has let us know what's going on with the contests. I think Pipster has disappeared or completely forgotten about us :(

Pipster's been around, I've seen her post on a few other threads.

[JohnnyC]

has anyone tried to get an update about this by pm'ing lee or floor matt...or even pipster??

Maybe asking directly could help get a plan or eta

[Cramster]

I'm guessing they've had tons of people flooding their PM boxes. Over half the people in this thread have the shakes from lack of contests, so I wouldn't be surprised if they've even received desperate attempts at death threats.

[JSMZ]

It's been weeks and no one has let us know what's going on with the contests. I think Pipster has disappeared or completely forgotten about us :(
Pipster has not disappeared, if you actually spent any time on the forums you would see her posts and know that. Remember these contests go further than Pipster, if your that worried about it PM FloorMatt, or Lee_Admin.

[LoDown3]

If people are REALLY cravign contests or losing sleep from there being none (i havent read the last few pages, but that seems to b the tone), then
just to put it out there
dont forget
SU is NOT obligated to hold contests...and its still the admins site. Message boards aren't democracies run by the people for the people. they're by the ADMINS/MODS, for the people...and admins/mods

sorry

[JSMZ]

If people are REALLY cravign contests or losing sleep from there being none (i havent read the last few pages, but that seems to b the tone), then
just to put it out there
dont forget
SU is NOT obligated to hold contests...and its still the admins site. Message boards aren't democracies run by the people for the people. they're by the ADMINS/MODS, for the people...and admins/mods

sorry
I agree with that 100%, if I was an admin ( which many people are lucky Im not :) ) and people were acting like this about it, it would be a permanent end of the contest.

[trip_n_shrooms]

I dont't think anyone is very out of hand about this at all. I spend a lot of time in this forum. I contribute what I can to the community. The members of SU have been asked for input on how to run the contests and what type of contest it should be. Now there are 11 pages of input and we have heard NOTHING from the mods or administrators. I believe that if one is asked for an opinion it should be paid attention, otherwise, why ask one's opinion? It's been months. I think we should know what's going on. If the contest is cancelled then tell us so. Don't let us continue to post our input in vain.

[Sanyo]

this tickles me

[Park]

Pipster has not disappeared, if you actually spent any time on the forums you would see her posts and know that. Remember these contests go further than Pipster, if your [sic] that worried about it PM FloorMatt, or Lee_Admin.
woah man, calm down--no need to get defensive. i spend plenty of time here to know that yeah, of course pipster hasn't really disappeared :)--that was more tongue-in-cheek than anything else.

...if I was an admin ( which many people are lucky Im not ) and people were acting like this about it, it would be a permanent end of the contest.
wow, you're no fun at all :(

you need to realize that the theme of this thread has not been malicious. it has actually been rather light hearted and full of thanks for the contests that were done in the past and hopeful that they will return. there is however, an element of concern (as stated by trip_n_shrooms a few posts up as well as others) when we are asked for our thoughts and opinions, and then it doesn't seem as though the mods or admins are listening. let's try to keep things positive around here.

[fatboy]

http://www.sprintusers.com/adv/adimage.php?filename=sprintusers_white_2.jpg&contenttype=jpeg
give some stuff up or trash this banner .......

[New91]

http://www.sprintusers.com/adv/adimage.php?filename=sprintusers_white_2.jpg&contenttype=jpeg
give some stuff up or trash this banner .......
I was thinking about that... lol

[rennyn]

What's that sound from the management box?

Oh yes, crickets.

[Pipster]

Hello All,
I do want to apologize for not responding sooner as FloorMatt has brought it to my attention this evening.It's mainly because I do no have an update.I don't know where the banner came from or what warrants it but I assume Lee has something up his sleeves for the near future.

I will be speaking to Lee about the Contests on Sunday night and will find out SOMETHING.I will post then what i've found out...Hopefully good news!

I do appreciate all your feedback and would Love to see more contest's opening just as much as the next person and hopefully that's coming.....If there's anything specific that you'd like for me to bring up to Lee on Sunday Evening(Other then the Normal stuff-When are we opening the phone contests back up?Are you giving away Ipods and all that?where?WHEN?!What's up with that Banner then?)I will be talking to him about those obvious things,but if there's something YOU the MEMBERS would like to know or mention other then those things,Let me know and i'll be more then happy to talk about it to Lee on Sunday evening.

Again,I do apologize for not posting in here sooner.I do hope that information is coming soon that i'll be able to post for you all after Sunday Evening.:wavey:

[trip_n_shrooms]

:headbang2Thank you!!! :tu: :clap:

[fatboy]

Hello All,
I do want to apologize for not responding sooner as FloorMatt has brought it to my attention this evening.It's mainly because I do no have an update.I don't know where the banner came from or what warrants it but I assume Lee has something up his sleeves for the near future.

I will be speaking to Lee about the Contests on Sunday night and will find out SOMETHING.I will post then what i've found out...Hopefully good news!

I do appreciate all your feedback and would Love to see more contest's opening just as much as the next person and hopefully that's coming.....If there's anything specific that you'd like for me to bring up to Lee on Sunday Evening(Other then the Normal stuff-When are we opening the phone contests back up?Are you giving away Ipods and all that?where?WHEN?!What's up with that Banner then?)I will be talking to him about those obvious things,but if there's something YOU the MEMBERS would like to know or mention other then those things,Let me know and i'll be more then happy to talk about it to Lee on Sunday evening.

Again,I do apologize for not posting in here sooner.I do hope that information is coming soon that i'll be able to post for you all after Sunday Evening.:wavey:

that banner comes from sprintusers.com its a main ad on the page .... its been there for a long time

[Pipster]

that banner comes from sprintusers.com its a main ad on the page .... its been there for a long time
I know that it's up there and has been for a while,I just don't know why it's up there unless Lee plans on giving away those things soon?Nothing was Mentioned to me about the banner or what the plans were...Sorry...

I will ask him about the banner as well...

[Mewtwo]

Questions other than (when/iPods):

New contest format, or same thing as it was before?
New phones? Choice of phones?
Different length of time, or still once per 2 weeks?
Any chance at one big contest before the regular ones start, possibly a month-long, with a top-of-the-line phone prize, given how long they've been down? (I can dream, can't I?)

[Pipster]

Hi again folks,
I just wanted to let everyone know that Lee was unable to attend our meeting last night due to a family emergency from what I understand.

I do Promise to get these questions answered for you all as soon as I possibly can,I do apologize.

I WILL post the info when I get it for you all!

-Pip

[Pipster]

Also,I don't want everyone to go crazy yet because I haven't discussed it with Lee and as you know he has final say with the contests,not I.....BUT,I wanted to share an Idea with you all..I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to have a HUGE CHRISTMAS CONTEST!Not only giving away a hot phone,but other gifts as well...

I'm not saying we won't have a contest before December,I don't know that we will though...But I do want to try and have this huge Christmas Contest.FloorMatt and I could donate a GiftCard to add in the mix....(I haven't asked FM that either but I have final say in our relationship so that will be ok..LOL)

I would like feedback on this Idea.....also,if a giftcard was one of the prizes(along with others from Lee if i can get a yes from him)Where would you like this giftcard to be from?

Like a Walmart GC,Starbucks,Netflix,Amazon,Ebay?What would you group of guy's and gal's like?

Also,Talk about other prizes for the huge December/Christmas giveaway!What would you like to see given away?

All Ideas are wanted,let me hear it SU!Let LEE hear it!!Do you want a Huge December/Christmas CONTEST?!


(Please NOTE:I have not discused this with Lee or FM,I DO think Lee will like the idea and give me the go ahead but I can not say for sure...If by chance he doesn't want this to take place,I'll let you all know and it'll be back to the drawing board!)Let's all let Lee know how much we'd love to see this huge Christmas giveaway go down!

Also,I think it'd be nice to have at least 3 winners for this one...1st place,2nd and 3rd...all getting a nice prize but 1st place getting the BIG one!So let's Hear it SU...

[gof]

My 2 cents on the subject.

1. This is SprintUsers.com, not FatWallet.com. If there are (big) prizes, they should be phones or phone accessories. Also consider making any phone prizes a selection of phones if possible. If someone has an A900 and the prize is an A900, I would think they are less motivated to enter. If it's a selection of two or three, then they might want to give it a shot.

2. Gift Certificates to sponsors might be most cost effective, and they would drive business to the people who help keep SU here.

3. For a big blowout prizes, consider ones that appeal to the forum users. Perhaps SU$ for a bunch of 10th-100th prizes. They probably don't cost Lee a lot, but they would be "fun" to allow forum users to customize their accounts (or top off enough to get Premium).

[Freak4Dell]

I think one of the prizes should be your choice of a 700wx or a 6700.

As far as gift cards go, maybe a Visa giftcard would work. That way, the winner can use it anywhere. If that's not possible, then I'd say the best thing would be an electronics store gift card, such as Best Buy or RadioShack. Or, if Sprint stores have gift cards, that would probably be a nice prize, too.

[zenaa96]

I Vote for:
1) Big Christmas Contest with three winners
2) Phones - A variety of High End Phones (Sanyo M1, MotoKRZR, Treo 700p...) & Phone Accesories(BT Headset, Case, Mini SD Card...)
3) Gift Card from Amazon.com, Sprint, or a general Visa Gift Card (if possible)
4) SU$ &/or SU Gear (Baseball Cap, T-shirt, Mug, Phone Case...)
:wavey:

[Sprint Know It All]

i think that giving anything away is a privaledge. i would like to see the people who dedicate the most **Cough premium members** Cough** have one contest for them only. a couple $50 visa gift cards or something would be cool. i dont know what is the limit or how the prizes are determined, and its not really my business nor am i asking it to be. i think that any accessories like a 1gb transflash/mini sd would be HUGE and well appreciated. I've always liked the SU$ and SU Gear. Maybe for the grand prize the person gets to choose a prize of anything they want up to a certain $ amount. that would be pretty cool.

[thesonofgray]

I'd love to see a big Christmas contest! I just joined SU and I would have definately participated in the phone giveaway contests.

As to what I'd like to see as prizes? Well, anything free is awesome! And since 'tis the season for giving, I'd hope to see a "donate to ____ charity" option. But a VISA gift card is always nice. :rolleyes:

[Teknique]

As to what I'd like to see as prizes? Well, anything free is awesome! And since 'tis the season for giving, I'd hope to see a "donate to ____ charity" option. But a VISA gift card is always nice. :rolleyes:

I agree wholeheartedly. I also like the radio shack gift card idea, and a gift card from places like amazon that sell all kinds of things.

[jamalize]

i think that the reason that most people stop playing was because of the time limit and it can possibly be that the phone up for grabs is not the phone of choice for everyone... :wavey:

[NotEd]

I agree wholeheartedly. I also like the radio shack gift card idea, and a gift card from places like amazon that sell all kinds of things.


I second (or third, whatever) the Amazon gift certificate idea as a close second the Visa gift card. After all, not everyone lives around the corner from a Best Buy or even a Radio Shack. Basically gift cards that can be used online increase the flexibility of their use. (Radio Shack and Best Buy may allow you to use their card online, but you are still limited to their selection, which isn't bad but could be better.)

Oh, and I like the idea of having 2 or 3 phones to choose from for that kind of prize. While I am not one of the people that will already have the prize being offered I can see why people wouldn't enter a contest for a prize they already own. And if it causes a delay in receipt of the prize for the winner because the prize needs to be secured after a name is drawn and they select their phone, it is perfectly fine by me. After all, anything could is worth waiting a little for, right?

[moontan]

Right, maybe a choice would be good, as I don't think that you can ever pick something for the prize that everyone will think is great. And well, if someone already has the phone that is being given away then well, I guess they could always sell it if they didn't really want it. I think it doesn't have to be very complicated--of course I didn't really see anything wrong with the orginal format so what do I know eh?! I'm sure our esteemed mods will set up something good soon!

[EDGE23]

i think that the reason that most people stop playing was because of the time limit and it can possibly be that the phone up for grabs is not the phone of choice for everyone... :wavey:
naahh, we are lazy to get them pics :Popcorn2:

[Stacie81]

But see, it's not fair if a person just comes here, wins a free phone, and never comes back again. I highly doubt this site was created just to advertise anyway. I'm sure it was created to help out, and when it got too big to manage without an income, the advertisements came in handy. This site is mainly to help people out, and if we allow anybody to win phones, then that defeats the purpose. I think only helpful members should be allowed to enter the contests, or at least members that have been lurking for a while. I'm sure there's a way for mods to monitor who comes here, logs in, and reads the threads, even if they don't post. So, if a bot were set up to notify the mod after a user has spent a certain amount of time on the forums, then that user could also be considered an active user, even though they don't post.

There is, my friends msg board is on vB & I've been an admin on it so you can see who comes to the board, how often, what they do, etc. but this is a VERY large member base so going through a list of 80 something members on my friends board was easy.... there'd have to be a very thought out system to go through the member list on here via the admin control panel


btw, maybe if the newer phones are given away then more people will take part in the contest(s) - People are drooling over the Krzr with countdowns till it's release by their beds lol, that'd def. be one people would try to win.... along with the M-1, 8400, etc.
*just a suggestion!*

[BostonBabe]

Here's my sugestion for a prize, how about paying for the winner's sprint bill for a month ( or a year )? :clap:

[Mewtwo]

Here's my sugestion for a prize, how about paying for the winner's sprint bill for a month ( or a year )? :clap:

Wow, that's a good idea. Forces the person to be a true Sprint supporter, and can be a big payoff with someone on a family plan.

Maybe...6 months if on a single plan (max $300) and 3 months if on a family plan?

[SouthpawFL]

How long has it been since a phone was given away? Until this is resolved perhaps it's time to finally take the "Check It Out: We Are Giving Away A FREE PHONE every month!" link off the main page... just a thought.

I had a previous account here that I lost the password to and no long have access to the email addy as well. I was about to enter the last giveaway but got distracted with real life and didn't get to submit the pics in time. That seems to have been a long time ago...

[Phaidon]

well it is over 2 mnths an no phns las contest shut dwn 2 few entrys

[SouthpawFL]

I agree the A900 is a pretty boring phone to win. If I had gotten the chance to enter and won one I would of used it awhile as I needed a decent phone right away then ebay'ed it after getting what I really wanted and working out a new contract with Sprint... Something like the Sanyo 8400 in your choice of color or something might get a bit more interest.

[bugheman]

I just became a member so i have no contest to enter....

Don't have a camera phone so ods are slim that you will get me to take pics of something.....

Maybe trivia questions......
Seniority? I have been a sprint customer for over 12 years......

Questions about old phones....... (which phone replaced what)


Stuff like that

and YES I can always use a new phone so bring it on!! :bang: :bang: :bang:

[tippin44s]

well the main reason i never enter is because i never win contests....so i figure why bother. Its not the phone because theres a lot of users that would rather have an a900 than the phone theyre currently using now, its the ones who have newer phones that complain about it. Plus if anything you can always sell it, so no its not the phone.

[mactheman]

Maybe we could get the owner of this site to respond to this thread and then we will really know what is going on without all the speculation. Just a thought and an opinion.

[Pipster]

I'm sorry that I don't have more for you guy's.I do know that Lee is expecting a server upgrade,hopefully soon and he did mention more giveaway's coming along with the upgrade.I agree that any banners/links or whatever about phone giveaways should be put away until they are brought back but i'm not one that can do that either.However,I can mention it to Lee and the others and let them know My feelings on that as well as yours...

So here's to the future,Let's hope Lee has more goodies in store for you all in the month/s to come?

[thesonofgray]

Here's to hoping. :rolleyes: :fingers:

[Lee]

The server upgrade is coming within the next 2-6 weeks if all goes well. At that point, we will be hitting some fun contests again. Please be patient and enjoy SU!