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Re: Something about the PRIZE DRAW

AT — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 16:24:49 GMT

I prefer this site because of the thoughts, the style, and let's me say it, some kind of a lifestyle - and I'am trying to study it.

Therefore I think, this is the topic, which is truly not a beostyle thinking. This kind of a dishonest is shocking me here.

The prizedraw is a surplus, a bonus, and not in any aspect a guaranteed refund game. It was never mentioned in any other way.

I think, the only thing We can say about it, is a very big THANKS and nothing else.

There is a comedy show here in Hungary, where a famous hungarian actor used to say the following in this kind of cases:

I am asking You for forgiveness...

and thanks again.

...and again in each month

Re: Something about the PRIZE DRAW

Craig — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 11:47:51 GMT

Puncher:
Craig:
joeyboygolf:

I have won a prize in the prize draw but my son Brett (beo4life) has not. If nepotism was rife in the organisation then surely I would have arranged for Brett to win by now!!!
Well said Graham and a perfect example. For some reason I was thinking about this post earlier today and going back to the OP's claim about not winning yet. Even if there had not been any double winners, that would make 120 winners over 12 months. Well we have over 500 gold members so the odds are you still would not have won.

Craig
While you were thinking about it I wonder if my earlier post came to mind

Somehow I missed that one, but at least we agree.

Craig

Re: Something about the PRIZE DRAW

Puncher — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 01:53:43 GMT

Craig:
joeyboygolf:

I have won a prize in the prize draw but my son Brett (beo4life) has not. If nepotism was rife in the organisation then surely I would have arranged for Brett to win by now!!!
Well said Graham and a perfect example. For some reason I was thinking about this post earlier today and going back to the OP's claim about not winning yet. Even if there had not been any double winners, that would make 120 winners over 12 months. Well we have over 500 gold members so the odds are you still would not have won.

Craig

While you were thinking about it I wonder if my earlier post came to mind

Re: Something about the PRIZE DRAW

Flappo The Grate — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 11:45:35 GMT

everyone's a winner at beoworld , baby

just being able to appreciate such beautiful works of audio visual art should be more than enough reward for most people

Re: Something about the PRIZE DRAW

Craig — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 11:39:56 GMT

joeyboygolf:

I have won a prize in the prize draw but my son Brett (beo4life) has not. If nepotism was rife in the organisation then surely I would have arranged for Brett to win by now!!!

Well said Graham and a perfect example. For some reason I was thinking about this post earlier today and going back to the OP's claim about not winning yet. Even if there had not been any double winners, that would make 120 winners over 12 months. Well we have over 500 gold members so the odds are you still would not have won.

Craig

Re: Something about the PRIZE DRAW

joeyboygolf — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 07:57:17 GMT

Let me assure that doubting member/non member that even though as Technical advisor I am part of the moderating team, I have never met Lee, Peter or any other member of the management/moderating team of BeoWorld.

I have won a prize in the prize draw but my son Brett (beo4life) has not. If nepotism was rife in the organisation then surely I would have arranged for Brett to win by now!!!

We have both re-newed our gold membership and are very happy with the prize draw and it's conditions, the moderating team and my/our relationship with the membership of BeoWorld in general.

Re: Something about the PRIZE DRAW

V13WNG — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 05:13:20 GMT

burantek:
anyone in the usa up for a gathering?

Lee is in Las Vegas as I type this, and if anyone is on the route between Vegas and L.A., he'll be passing within the next few weeks!

As for Flappo's point - I echo that. Hugely disappointed in someone whom I considered to be a good friend.

Re: Something about the PRIZE DRAW

Flappo The Grate — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 03:42:43 GMT

very odd how there's two posts by a one post member and a 'deleted member'

i can guess who BOTH of them are...

very very sad behaviour

Re: Something about the PRIZE DRAW

Puncher — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 02:30:20 GMT

There's nothin like a team hug to make you fell all warm and cosy

Re: Something about the PRIZE DRAW

burantek — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 17:46:57 GMT

A14BEO:
False - Personal friends of the moderators win prizes regularly..... This is a site with members from around the world. Most of the moderating team are based in Europe - look at tonight's draw results - I'm positive that none of the moderators have met any of the US winners - infact, I'm pretty sure that they haven't met most of the Europe-based winners, either!

anyone in the usa up for a gathering?

A14BEO:
All in all, I can't find any other competition on offer which offers such high value prizes for such a small initial investment - and 12 times a year!

ditto! good grief!

my heartfelt thx to all and everyone that is beoworld!

Re: Something about the PRIZE DRAW

Craig — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 17:14:41 GMT

A14BEO:

1. I cannot afford to be - every penny counts as a 22 year old (!);

Tell Lee to pay you more then Matt.

Craig

Re: Something about the PRIZE DRAW

Tom — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 16:32:58 GMT

I think the rules are fine as they are. Every member has the same chance to win something every month, and that is exactly the way it should be, but unfortunately, some members have more luck than others. But I don't care, because in luxemburgish (and german), there is a proverb saying "Bad luck in games; good luck in love" (I'm sure there something similar in english)

Re: Something about the PRIZE DRAW

V13WNG — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 16:16:28 GMT

With Lee absent, I feel that I must point out that each draw is made totally AT RANDOM.

If you are a Gold Member, then you will be in the hat for each draw. As stated elsewhere in this thread, you can enter via Post if you are a Bronze or Silver member, so everyone has a chance!

True - some individuals have won prizes on more than one occasion, but this is totally consequencial - it could happen in any competition.

That it has occurred in this Prize Draw is another reason to enter - imagine winning not one, but TWO top Bang & Olufsen pieces in one year....!?

False - Personal friends of the moderators win prizes regularly..... This is a site with members from around the world. Most of the moderating team are based in Europe - look at tonight's draw results - I'm positive that none of the moderators have met any of the US winners - infact, I'm pretty sure that they haven't met most of the Europe-based winners, either!

Before anyone asks why I am not a Gold Member:

1. I cannot afford to be - every penny counts as a 22 year old (!);

and

2. Like Lee and Peter, I am too closely involved in the everyday running of the site - if by chance I won a BeoSystem 7000, there would be a riot!

All in all, I can't find any other competition on offer which offers such high value prizes for such a small initial investment - and 12 times a year!

Re: Something about the PRIZE DRAW

Craig — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 13:43:39 GMT

Have to admit I am very sorry to read this thread. Even if there was not a prize draw every month and even if we did not have all the manuals we have on site. Still I would pay £30 per year just to be a member of such a wonderful community. Yes I have won once in the last 12 months, I won a years subscription to Beoworld. Which I gave to a relative, if I did not win ever again I really would not be bothered.

Craig

Re: Something about the PRIZE DRAW

BenSA — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 13:12:39 GMT

Where would I be without Beoworld? Beo-less!! The amount of help (& entertainment) I have gotten from this site is frightening!! At the time I upgraded to Gold I had just started a new job and the first thing I did was ugrade!! As I couldn't repay the people who have helped me in person, the least I could do is repay the site.

I haven't won anything and sure I'm all disappointed for two days afterwards but then I need help with something and I just say thank you for Beoworld.

Thats my thoughts anyway.