Contests

[RippleInStillWater]

Is a contest that requires a purchase illegal?

Before we begin, it's important to define the difference between a legal promotion and an illegal lottery. There are three possible elements to consider when structuring a promotion: prize, chance and consideration.

"Standard Lottery Rule": Prize + Chance + Consideration = Lottery
To define these elements a bit further:


•Prize: Anything of value the sponsor awards in a promotion. For example goods/services with a monetary value or items of intrinsic value.
•Chance: A process beyond the participant's direct control determines the outcome. A few examples of chance are a random sweepstakes drawing or an instant win/collect and win game; ultimately luck is the deciding factor.
•Consideration: Anything that requires a participant to expend a monetary amount or significant effort to participate. For example the purchase of a product, multiple store or internet visits, correctly answering trivia questions, downloading a file, or attendance at sales presentations.

If all three of the above elements are present in your proposed promotional plan, then one of the elements will need to be neutralized to run a legal promotion versus an illegal lottery according to state and Federal laws.

Sorry, thought this was pertinent......

And on another note, The Vapor Rooms weekly giveaway that I have been trying for since April!!!http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/vapor-room/241472-11-21-11-28-gingers-runngin-give-way.html

 

[36tinybells]

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/e-cigarette-suppliers-forum/242287-two-30ml-give-way-tvr.html An extra nice extra contest from TVR!

 

[thehangdude]

Here is a fun one from the generous SmokeStik team.
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...test-smokestik-everyone-wins.html#post4634208

Asks for e-mail so they have a place to send code. I got 10% off, but there are free kits and more!
Takes about 20 seconds. Fun game!

 

[36tinybells]

This one ends Friday night: http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...440-contest-copper-creek-juice-3-winners.html last chance to win your choice of some really yum juice!

 

[36tinybells]

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...ay-sale-three-day-sale-week-long-contest.html Here's an easy one!

 

[sweetz]

So this one isn't vaping related, but it's an incredible contest!!

ZAGG | iPad 2 an Hour Giveaway | Enter the giveaway for your chance to win an iPad 2.

 

[spacekitty]

Tell your Turkey Day disaster story and win some juice!!!

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/e-cigarette-suppliers-forum/242118-holiday-giveaway-contest-vermillion-river.html

 

[Adrena]

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/ecigexpress/242815-variable-volt-contest-thread.html ecigexpress
There is a baby girl about to be born! So we need your help with the name!

 

[Uncle]

Although the title is miss leading - because it is NOVEMBER . . .

This Contest is still going on for a really great prize from a realy nice vendor . . .

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...-win-anything-you-want-site-wanna-play-8.html

Okay, in honor of Thanksgiving let me know what you are thankful for! The winner can pick any one item off the site . . .
Yes, I said any item . . . You can pick a drip tip to a kit!!! But seriously, I don't recommend picking a drip tip!
Game ends midnight my time (California) on November 30th. Winner will be announced December 1st. Game on!
Happy Thanksgiving everyone,
Kristin

 

[VapingTurtle]

GotVapes Contest is in Round #4
Pick 3 numbers

 

[skye]

Thanks for posting "Contest" link in here. lol

 

[loxmythe]

652......Thanks for the contest

This is the contests links thread. Not a contest you may want to click a link and try your number again.

 

[spacekitty]

But just in case anyone missed it: http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/pay-forward-pif/241695-sks-cornucopia-thanks-challenge-giveaway.html

 

[sonicdsl]

Don't miss this weekly contest for a 30% off coupon, which can be used any time (not just a BF/CM promo):

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...t-30-off-evcigarettes-com-12.html#post4650915

All you must do to enter is leave a reply in the forum! Easy peasy!!

 

[spacekitty]

Just thought I'd try out our theory... This contest is now open to EVERYBODY!!!
NO Purchase Required... (and they were thankful I let them know)

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/e-cigarette-suppliers-forum/239592-free-joyetech-650mah-ego-t-kit-ejuice-contest-high-desert-ecigs-3.html#post4651612

 

[beebopnjazz]

Back on topic peeps!

 

[loxmythe]

Just a friendly reminder. Posting in the PIF forum is a privilege not a right. If you have a problem or disagree with a post then it is up to you to either pm a moderator or the original poster. You do not have the right and it violates the pif forum rules to argue or comment in an open thread.
Back on topic.

 

[spacekitty]

Win an original ScrewDriver with 901 connector!!

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/e-cigarette-suppliers-forum/243209-free-screwdriver.html

 

[RippleInStillWater]

Win an original ScrewDriver with 901 connector!!

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/e-cigarette-suppliers-forum/243209-free-screwdriver.html

How did you beat me?!?!?!? http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/e-cigarette-suppliers-forum/243209-free-screwdriver.html

 

[spacekitty]

Just started!!!

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...-flavor-poll-contest-electronic-cigz-com.html