LF input on an upcoming GrabBox

Discussion in 'General Shaving Talk' started by Darkbulb, Dec 2, 2014.

  1. Darkbulb

    Darkbulb Cookie Hoarder

    I want to do a PIF this month that basically will consist of, approx;
    - 5 Shave soaps, and
    - 5 razors

    Instead of picking five winners and sending out five packages I was thinking of doing something that @Mr. Shaverman suggested to me and would like some feedback on if people would enter such a PIF.

    It would basically work like this:

    The winners are chosen from the entries submitted and 'ordered';
    Winner 1, Winner 2, etc

    I send out ALL the razors and ALL the soaps in ONE box to Winner 1.
    Winner 1 gets first pick and decides what razor and soap he wants to keep and then he is responsible for sending it on to Winner 2.

    And so on.

    Until the box arrives at Winner 5 who, granted, only have the last razor and soap - but at least he doesn't have to send the box on to anyone else.

    Thoughts?

    Note: Depending on how my cleaning efforts goes of the razors I recently bought and how I like the ones I try - it could be anywhere from 5 t0 7 razor/soap combos that would go out.
     
  2. Mr. Shaverman

    Mr. Shaverman Well-Known Member

    I think it's a fantastic idea and would participate. :) lol
     
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  3. Darkbulb

    Darkbulb Cookie Hoarder

    Slightly biased? :)

    I think it's a great idea as well, I just want to make sure that people wouldn't object to entering a PIF that requires them to send a package onwards to the next winner - hence requiring them to pay for postage (and go to the post office, etc).
     
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  4. Jasman

    Jasman Well-Known Member

    You mean, like, leave the house? There are people out there! :scared007:

    Seriously, though, this is a nice PIF idea I would sign up for and then not win.
     
  5. Darkbulb

    Darkbulb Cookie Hoarder

    Well, I just wanted to be sensitive about the fact that people would have to pay for shipping (apart from the last winner) and I know myself how much I dread going to the post office.

    If there's an interest in this I'll be more than happy to set it up this month :)
     
  6. david of central florida

    david of central florida Rhubarb Rubber

    I think that's a neat idea, I'd enter.
     
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  7. Mr. Shaverman

    Mr. Shaverman Well-Known Member

    Nah, I pass along all my bad ideas too just to see if people would do them. :)
     
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  8. Bama Samurai

    Bama Samurai with Laser-like Focus

    Maybe there is a way to call this something other than PIF. It seems more like a participatory Grab Bag/Last Man Standing kind of event.

    I would enter, and have no objection to the fees to ship it on to the next winner.
     
  9. JR Reyes

    JR Reyes I scream for....chicken wings??

    I will gladly take first pick and then ship the remaining items onto the other winning contestants..lol.

    Count me IN....This one is Mine!

    So long as the luck of the squirrel doesn't get me...lol.....just playing...you lucky dog!
     
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  10. Jayaruh

    Jayaruh The Cackalacky House Pet

    Supporting Vendor
    The first GB/LMS event. Sounds good to me. I would do it.
     
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  11. Darkbulb

    Darkbulb Cookie Hoarder

    Great!
    You can't sign up quite yet though, I need to pick the soaps and razors first, trying to pick as many as possible so I can..uh...free up....for future purchases :)
     
  12. JR Reyes

    JR Reyes I scream for....chicken wings??

    Well played sir...so long as your empty nest gets filled...with another razor lot victory!
     
  13. I'm all for it, sounds like a great PIF
     
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  14. Darkbulb

    Darkbulb Cookie Hoarder

    I like that description a lot - it makes it much more clear than calling it a PIF.
    "Grab Box" it is.
    Thanks!
     
  15. icemanwbs

    icemanwbs Well-Known Member

    This sounds very interesting. I've never participated in any of these but I'd definitely join in on this !
     
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  16. Silverirae

    Silverirae Active Member

    I think it's an awesome idea. I'd be in for sure
     
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  17. Spud

    Spud Well-Known Member

    Great idea!
     
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  18. dbersh

    dbersh Well-Known Member

    I think that is a very good idea and would be very happy to be involved in something like that.
     
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  19. Darkbulb

    Darkbulb Cookie Hoarder

    Ok guys thanks for everyone's feedback. Due to the positive reactions this "Grab Box" will happen this month :)
    Stay tuned for separate "Grab Box"-thread.

    Thanks again!
     
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  20. Bristle Me

    Bristle Me Insufficient

    I like the sound of this very much, and "Grab Box" is as good a name as any.
    Technically, this cannot be a PIF because if I read the rules correctly,
    the recipient of any PIF must receive his gift without any charge whatsoever.
    This scheme sort of violates that rule.

    It would certainly be fun to see how this goes though. :)
     

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