Web site runs contest where prize is free Wii
by David Hinkle 
{ Jul 21st 2006 at 9:30AM }
Now this is actually a pretty cool idea.A web site decided to run a contest where they would give away 3 free Wiis to shoppers. Now, there is no entry form or any of that nonsense, all you need do is buy things from their site. Basically, for every $50 (we assume US dollars) you spend, you'll get one entry in the drawing for a free console. It's possible for you to have more than one entry in the contest, so the more you spend, the better your chances are.
Also, if you pre-order the console from their site and win one of the free consoles, you'll get the equivalent of that amount in accessories and/or games for the system. Personally, it would be a lot nicer if they just refunded your money, but with what is sure to be a very cost-effective console, it's not all that big a loss anyway.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Marc @ Jul 21st 2006 9:52AM
So you need to spend $50 bucks to get in the drawing. But I assume that if you win the Wii, you probably spent upwards of $600 dollars on things you may not need, just so you could get a $200-$250 dollar console.
With the way that contest works, it would just be cheaper to buy a PS3.
ben @ Aug 11th 2008 4:15PM
if anyone wants a contest to win a wii here is one that is free to enter.
http://kabillion.com/community/contests/wpw/?refuser=coyote
will @ Jul 21st 2006 10:06AM
marc thats appalling logic.. if anyones that desperate to get a wii they arnt going to spend 600 on items they dont need they'll just spend 250 on an actual wii itself.
also if you do spend 50 and enter the competition and win it... but have already preordered a wii you get 250 to spend on games... so basically you get a wii and 5 extra games only spending 50 over whats normal...
marc your logic is shocking.
Pat @ Jul 21st 2006 10:07AM
How long have you been using the internet? Don't we see pop-up ads everywhere telling us "Free iPod/PS2/Giftcard/Sex***"? Of course then that *** directs to the fine print where you are actually agreeing to buy a bunch of useless crap in order to get your 'reward.' This is pretty much the same exact thing.
Of course, who's to say that there will actually be a drawing?
Save your money.
justin @ Jul 21st 2006 10:23AM
Game sites regularly put up these types of contest, as long as you can doing it from a reputable retailers, I think it's a safe bet, and of course assuming you are buying something you need anyway, like the new DS Lite. No one will be stupid enough to put money in a pop up free this-and-that ad. But I couldn't find any fine prints on this contest so far, correct me if I am wrong.
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will @ Jul 21st 2006 11:28AM
good call justin...
stop being so antieverything pat and marc.. it doesnt make you cool.
just because people like you get bullied in the real world doesnt mean that you have to put everything down and be so negative online..
lets try a positive outlook
Marc @ Jul 21st 2006 11:43AM
"marc your logic is shocking."
Eh, so what? My logic is shocking to you? Fine, deal with it. I personally think it's just easier to buy the Wii when it comes out.
Now why do I think that? Because after you buy all that extra stuff (so that you have a chance to get the Wii) you still have to pay shipping and handling for all of those $50+ items. And you'd still have to pay for shipping and handling for the Wii even if you win it.
And if you preordered it, and you use the extra money to buy Wii games, once again, you pay shipping and handling along with paying for the games.
Keep in mind, NOTHING IN LIFE IS FREE!
Marc @ Jul 21st 2006 11:52AM
"stop being so antieverything pat and marc.. it doesnt make you cool.
just because people like you get bullied in the real world doesnt mean that you have to put everything down and be so negative online"
Who said I'm trying to look cool? You can assume all you want, it won't affect my stance on this "deal" (which you should know is a scam).
And about me putting this down online, of course I'm gonna do that! Honestly, have you ever signed on for ANYTHING in you life, Will, that was supposedly free? More or less, once you signed on, did you even get the product without having to buy useless crap, or signing on to something that you would regret later?
In my opinion, this IS a scam. They say just spend $50 (on their site only) however many time you want and you are in the drawing that many times. I don't know about you, but most people don't buy everthing online. Most people "like" human interaction. Most people like being social.
I suggest you stop putting you name in those "free this" and "win a vacation" deals. They'll come back to haunt you later.
justin @ Jul 21st 2006 12:25PM
Hey come on guys, this is suppose to be a fun contest. If you like it and think it's real, then by all means buy something and enter. If you don't think so, then don't buy, easy!
Marc @ Jul 21st 2006 12:49PM
Thank you Justin!
Finally some actual sense instead of two dumbasses arguing (me and will).
Oshi @ Jul 21st 2006 1:56PM
Contest aside, that site does have pretty good prices on import DS games... Cheaper than Play-Asia at least.
marc the narc @ Jul 21st 2006 5:45PM
if you want a real immersive experience... dont buy a wii... just take a dump with the lights off... trust me.. out of this world...
justin @ Jul 22nd 2006 4:37AM
Good eye Oshi, it does look like it's cheaper, as with most of the DS Lite accessories too...
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