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bluman
10:22pm, 6 November 2006
I'm happy to inform everyone that Moleskinerie and Notebookism will be giving away free product samples during the holidays.
Participating companies include Moleskine, Kikkerland, Ken Knight (Pentagram calendars) and possibly a popular pen maker.
Please watch this thread for updates and mechanics. ^_^

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Update: 11.20.06
To join, visit www.moleskinerie.com/2006/11/the_2006_molesk.html.
Participating companies include Moleskine, Kikkerland, Ken Knight (Pentagram calendars) and possibly a popular pen maker.
Please watch this thread for updates and mechanics. ^_^

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Update: 11.20.06
To join, visit www.moleskinerie.com/2006/11/the_2006_molesk.html.
bluman
14 years ago

Well, here's the stuff we're giving away. I will need help with the postage so we'll have to figure that out. Maybe I'll need volunteer elves? ;)
bluman
Posted 14 years ago. Edited by bluman (member) 14 years ago
Thanks guys.
First, I need suggestions on how to go about with the raffles. Offhand, I'm considering the "random number" giveaway model used by Dharma Bum.
Second; since there may be pens/multiple items do you think we should release them as bundled/gift packs or individually ?
Lastly, like Kramer I'm still waiting for my comeuppance and will definitely need help with postage so the winners will have to shoulder that expense.
Elves can help with collating all the entry numbers and collecting winners' addresses.
Give me your thoughts.
I'm still waiting for even more stuff to come in. We will start the giveaways around Thanksgiving.
- Armand
First, I need suggestions on how to go about with the raffles. Offhand, I'm considering the "random number" giveaway model used by Dharma Bum.
Second; since there may be pens/multiple items do you think we should release them as bundled/gift packs or individually ?
Lastly, like Kramer I'm still waiting for my comeuppance and will definitely need help with postage so the winners will have to shoulder that expense.
Elves can help with collating all the entry numbers and collecting winners' addresses.
Give me your thoughts.
I'm still waiting for even more stuff to come in. We will start the giveaways around Thanksgiving.
- Armand
OpheliaChong
Posted 14 years ago. Edited by OpheliaChong (member) 14 years ago
US winners send in Self Addressed and Stamped padded envelopes?
if you put priority mail (2 lbs. and under it's $4.05)
not bad considering what you are getting. For the Euros can use a designated PayPal account....but not really sure how they can do it. need help here to figure that out.
www.usps.com/shipping/flatrate.htm?from=priority&page...
if you put priority mail (2 lbs. and under it's $4.05)
not bad considering what you are getting. For the Euros can use a designated PayPal account....but not really sure how they can do it. need help here to figure that out.
www.usps.com/shipping/flatrate.htm?from=priority&page...
markuspalme
14 years ago
Sending a self addressd, stamped padded envelope is not a very good idea for europeans. the letter to the u.s. is 2€, the package back will be at least $6 (which is a guess based on our shipping rates). PayPal sounds good for me.
Lizzie Bartelt
14 years ago
I'm interested! instead of picking random numbers though, why doesn't the first poster pick one, the second two, etc. and then you can conduct a raffle accordingly. That way we won't have to read through a million random numbers and try to come up with one unpicked!
the wandering I
14 years ago
I'm in for this, think the self addressed, pre-paid envelope is a good idea
andy8715
14 years ago
aww I want a free one. I lust after the Moleskine section everytime I go to the bookstore.
Mark Kalkwarf
14 years ago
I'm keen to get involved but I'm not sure how the postage would work to South Africa.... Isn't there postage that allows you to send a package and the person who you are sending to pays when they get it?
Mark
Mark
cherry.echo
14 years ago
i am interested and will pay for my own postage. i have a paypall account as well.
if you need help going through all the numbers. i will be willing to be an elf as well.
if you need help going through all the numbers. i will be willing to be an elf as well.
COD, or cash on delivery - not sure if it works outside the US.
PayPal seems the best payment method. Those who don't have a PayPal account, should sign up for one.
PayPal seems the best payment method. Those who don't have a PayPal account, should sign up for one.
pedro.custodio
14 years ago
Just joined the flickr group, buy I've been reading the blog for quite some time, about the decision about wether to make packages or not, I think that if people are goint to pay for the delivery costs, it's better to pay for a small package, even if it just 2 things, rather than one. The downside is that you'll cover less people! ;)
Michael John Bennett
14 years ago
Yeah im up for paypal postage payment (hows that for alliteration!).
Random Numbers sounds cool as well, so longs as im in the random numbers that are selected ;-)
Random Numbers sounds cool as well, so longs as im in the random numbers that are selected ;-)
[ AJ ]
14 years ago
Hello! New round these parts. Moleskine addict (got 19, all full), I can pay by paypal.
fair throne [deleted]
14 years ago
I say we put all the loot in the middle of a great field and then run towards it from a quarter mile distance. Those who make it beyond the series of deadly obstacles laid out on the field before them (land mines, tripwire, poolsof quicksand), may then pick up one of the hand axes positioned conveniently beside the loot, and begin doing violence upon one another until such point that either one or none of the participants is left standing. In the case of the latter, the loot goes to charity.
Or yeah I suppose we could just assign each participant a number. But that's so boring.
Or yeah I suppose we could just assign each participant a number. But that's so boring.
OpheliaChong
14 years ago
@cinemafia: it wouldn't be boring if each number was attached to a python. :O)
chicgeekuk
14 years ago
I have a Canadian paypal account, but I'm not sure how the postage costs would work...
bluman
14 years ago
THIS JUST IN:
PILOT PENS has just confirmed that they will be sending sample pens from their "The Ageless Collection" and of course, G2 minis!
KIKKERLAND DESIGNS has sent cool goodies too. We already have the Pentagram calendars from KEN KNIGHT.
This looks like a lot of packing and shipping. I'll send private messages to those I've chosen to help out, basically to check on the raffle entries and addresses. Stand by and stay calm. ^_^
PILOT PENS has just confirmed that they will be sending sample pens from their "The Ageless Collection" and of course, G2 minis!
KIKKERLAND DESIGNS has sent cool goodies too. We already have the Pentagram calendars from KEN KNIGHT.
This looks like a lot of packing and shipping. I'll send private messages to those I've chosen to help out, basically to check on the raffle entries and addresses. Stand by and stay calm. ^_^
Duncan Creamer
14 years ago
So, how do we enter? Should it be a drawing contest? Maybe we select our favourites and the one with the most win?
Any way you wanna do it, I'm in.
Any way you wanna do it, I'm in.
andy8715
14 years ago
aww man a drawing contest would suck cause I don't draw well. The reason I want to moleskin is to practice. Drawing 1 here i come, next semester. :D
gregkendallball
14 years ago
I'm in! I'm heading off to South Africa for Xmas, and would love another notebook to jot my thoughts in...
bluman
14 years ago
No, not drawing. We're doing poetry this time.
Just kidding. It will definitely be a raffle draw don't worry.
Just kidding. It will definitely be a raffle draw don't worry.
bluman
14 years ago
I'm waiting for the PILOT samples to arrive then we'll open the contest post. Drawings will be held every weekend until New Year's Eve.
eva_zangerle
14 years ago
hi!
I just joined the group, but I've been around for quite a time - quietly enjoying reading posts of other moleskine addicts. I know it might seem strange to join the group as soon as there is something to win, but this finally motivated me to join the group here :) Anyway, I'd be happy to participate too.
I just joined the group, but I've been around for quite a time - quietly enjoying reading posts of other moleskine addicts. I know it might seem strange to join the group as soon as there is something to win, but this finally motivated me to join the group here :) Anyway, I'd be happy to participate too.
Swiv
14 years ago
I'm so participating! And I would be happy to pay postages; I'm in Europe, but paypal works for me.
Sally Bear
14 years ago
I dont have a PayPal account and they dont take my debit card, so I guess Im out, but if my number is picked please just pick another and send it to them, nice idea giving it all away :-)
grahamspratt_uk
14 years ago
Why don't those of us that Paypal likes buddy up with someone it doesn't. To start the ball rolling if Sally wins I'll pay her postage, after all it is Christmas!
bluman
14 years ago
grahamspratt_uk:
I'll inform you if there's a need for postage help. Thank you very much for your offer. I appreciate it.
I'll inform you if there's a need for postage help. Thank you very much for your offer. I appreciate it.
k_tl
14 years ago
yes, i think we definitely are...
check out www.moleskinerie.com THIS INSTANT!!
but first, think of a number... *grin*
check out www.moleskinerie.com THIS INSTANT!!
but first, think of a number... *grin*
bluman
14 years ago
You're welcome.
Please be reminded that double entries/posts are automatically deleted so post only once and WAIT. Our comment boxes are moderated to avoid spam so it may not show up instantly but its there.
Please be reminded that double entries/posts are automatically deleted so post only once and WAIT. Our comment boxes are moderated to avoid spam so it may not show up instantly but its there.
PiperJon
14 years ago
I seem to be having some problems posting my number. I've tried it again, but it did the same thing it did yesterday when it didn't work: looooong wait, and it just clicked. I won't start pouting quite yet, but I can feel one coming! :-) - Pj
bluman
14 years ago
PiperJon:
Like it says on the post:
"ENTER ONLY ONCE. THIS THREAD IS MODERATED AND YOUR COMMENT/ENTRY MAY NOT SHOW UP IMMEDIATELY BUT ITS THERE."
If we don't do it this way, our comment boxes will be deluged with bots selling Vi@gra, non-functioning LCD tvs and claims to $14.5 million from your dearly departed friend in Nigeria, among other fantastic offerings.
If a person enters twice both numbers are automatically deleted (sorry I can't make the choice for you}. Please try again.
Like it says on the post:
"ENTER ONLY ONCE. THIS THREAD IS MODERATED AND YOUR COMMENT/ENTRY MAY NOT SHOW UP IMMEDIATELY BUT ITS THERE."
If we don't do it this way, our comment boxes will be deluged with bots selling Vi@gra, non-functioning LCD tvs and claims to $14.5 million from your dearly departed friend in Nigeria, among other fantastic offerings.
If a person enters twice both numbers are automatically deleted (sorry I can't make the choice for you}. Please try again.
PiperJon
Posted 14 years ago. Edited by PiperJon (member) 14 years ago
Ya, I saw that, but I had entered it yesterday at around 6:30 am, and by this morning at about 7:30 am, it still wasn't there, and plenty of others entries HAD been entered in that interim, and in the meantime someone had also used my number (for today's runon sentence), so I assumed technical error. I'll try again, tho, and will try to be of greater faith. - Pj
bluman
14 years ago
Unless its a double post, its there or waiting to upload. There are just too many entries coming in at the same time.
PiperJon
14 years ago
So I really need patience over faith... Hm, that's really hard for us here in the South! :-) I did a third, and will do no more forever. - Pj
OpheliaChong
14 years ago
Patience and faith is human nature. computers only know 01010101
so give it a bit of time and it will appear. :O)
so give it a bit of time and it will appear. :O)
grannykass
14 years ago
Congratulations to this weeks prize winners. Hope you enjoy your "gifts".
Good Luck to everyone for this Fridays drawing!
Good Luck to everyone for this Fridays drawing!
PiperJon
14 years ago
Is there going to be a separate entry process for each drawing? My entry never did make it in (I searched for it), so I'll need to know whether or not to entry yet one more time. No, I'm not pouting (well, maybe a little). - Pj
Duncan Creamer
14 years ago
my entries don't seem to make it in and I think I ended up posting twice not realizing that they needed to be approved by someone.
PiperJon
14 years ago
Duplicate entries by people are automatically deleted, at least per bluman. I posted twice, with the second time thinking the first hadn't gone thru, paranoid me. So I was instructed to post again, the third, which I guessed would have made it, but didn't. But eh, you know, in the grand scheme of things, all will work out as they should! :D - Pj