Get ready for a giveaway featuring the HD FA Limited lenses! (June 2021)

**Cerebum** · 07-27-2021, 10:56 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by reh321

I expect several members have already 'finished'.
I noticed that in the beginning of this drawing, a photo would go from the top to the bottom of the first page of PYP! in about eight hours - now it is taking almost 24 hours.

Yeah, I finished about a week ago but I definitely wasn't the first

**ehrwien** · 07-28-2021, 07:09 AM

If there aren't hundreds of additional posts in the raffle thread in the remaining 3.5 days, everybody who got the maximum of 35 entries in will have a chance better than 1.25%. Compare that to the odds of winning the lottery and you'll see what an amazing thing this giveaway is again (and you didn't even have to buy a ticket with money).

**Serkevan** · 07-28-2021, 08:25 AM

Originally posted by ehrwien

If there aren't hundreds of additional posts in the raffle thread in the remaining 3.5 days, everybody who got the maximum of 35 entries in will have a chance better than 1.25%. Compare that to the odds of winning the lottery and you'll see what an amazing thing this giveaway is again (and you didn't even have to buy a ticket with money).

I had about that % in the last couple giveaways and didn't win, can I file a complaint somewhere?

Jokes aside, it really is extraordinary that Adam keeps rolling amazing gifts onto the users.

**ehrwien** · 07-28-2021, 08:32 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Serkevan

I had about that % in the last couple giveaways and didn't win, can I file a complaint somewhere?

If you not winning with those odds doesn't change in the next 150 giveaways, try for another 150 before filing a complaint.

**FozzFoster** · 07-31-2021, 12:55 PM

nah nah

Adam · 07-31-2021, 01:31 PM - **3 Likes**

It looks like the giveaway ended 12 hours early due to a misconfiguration. I've extended the giveaway by an additional 36 hours to compensate, so be sure to get those last-minute entries in! (the entry limit remains unchanged)

**FozzFoster** · 07-31-2021, 01:51 PM

am I in?

reh321 · 07-31-2021, 02:52 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Serkevan

I had about that % in the last couple giveaways and didn't win, can I file a complaint somewhere?

Jokes aside, it really is extraordinary that Adam keeps rolling amazing gifts onto the users.

I have often been among the leading posters, but my number has never been drawn {I enter only when I actually have a use for the Grand Prize}.
I think it's wonderful for Adam to offer these prizes - I'm sure than lots of people do make good use of them, and it brings this place alive.
Day after this 'raffle' ends will feel anti-climatic even though I'm not entering this particular time.

**FozzFoster** · 07-31-2021, 02:54 PM

oh hello

reh321 · 07-31-2021, 02:57 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Adam

It looks like the giveaway ended 12 hours early due to a misconfiguration. I've extended the giveaway by an additional 36 hours to compensate, so be sure to get those last-minute entries in! (the entry limit remains unchanged)

Did @RobG; and @PJ1; see this???

RobG · 07-31-2021, 03:09 PM

Originally posted by reh321

Did @RobG; and @PJ1; see this???

I did now. Thanks! I was hoping that the bug would be fixed this morning before the end of the day in UTC. I got my entry in.

Paul the Sunman · 07-31-2021, 03:30 PM

Good luck Rob!

**MossyRocks** · 07-31-2021, 07:39 PM

Sounds like I might get another try or 2. I know I didn't get anywhere near the max entries but hey I can at least try to decrease my chance of losing.

**Serkevan** · 08-01-2021, 01:07 AM

Oh, that explains why I couldn't enter yesterday afternoon. I might be able to get a couple more entries in, then... Thanks Adam!

reh321 · 08-01-2021, 05:10 PM

Originally posted by Adam

It looks like the giveaway ended 12 hours early due to a misconfiguration. I've extended the giveaway by an additional 36 hours to compensate, so be sure to get those last-minute entries in! (the entry limit remains unchanged)

I guess @gatorguy; hasn't seen this yet.

What is the ending time now set for?

07-31-2021, 01:31 PM - 3 Likes	#81
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07-27-2021, 10:56 PM - 1 Like	#76
Cerebum Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Lancaster Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,829	Originally posted by reh321 I expect several members have already 'finished'. I noticed that in the beginning of this drawing, a photo would go from the top to the bottom of the first page of PYP! in about eight hours - now it is taking almost 24 hours. Yeah, I finished about a week ago but I definitely wasn't the first

07-28-2021, 07:09 AM	#77
ehrwien Site Supporter Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 2,784	If there aren't hundreds of additional posts in the raffle thread in the remaining 3.5 days, everybody who got the maximum of 35 entries in will have a chance better than 1.25%. Compare that to the odds of winning the lottery and you'll see what an amazing thing this giveaway is again (and you didn't even have to buy a ticket with money).

07-28-2021, 08:25 AM	#78
Serkevan Site Supporter Join Date: May 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 5,976	Originally posted by ehrwien If there aren't hundreds of additional posts in the raffle thread in the remaining 3.5 days, everybody who got the maximum of 35 entries in will have a chance better than 1.25%. Compare that to the odds of winning the lottery and you'll see what an amazing thing this giveaway is again (and you didn't even have to buy a ticket with money). I had about that % in the last couple giveaways and didn't win, can I file a complaint somewhere? Jokes aside, it really is extraordinary that Adam keeps rolling amazing gifts onto the users.

07-28-2021, 08:32 AM - 1 Like	#79
ehrwien Site Supporter Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 2,784	Originally posted by Serkevan I had about that % in the last couple giveaways and didn't win, can I file a complaint somewhere? If you not winning with those odds doesn't change in the next 150 giveaways, try for another 150 before filing a complaint.

07-31-2021, 12:55 PM	#80
FozzFoster Custom User Title Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Alberta Photos: Albums Posts: 6,808	nah nah

07-31-2021, 01:51 PM	#82
FozzFoster Custom User Title Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Alberta Photos: Albums Posts: 6,808	am I in?

07-31-2021, 02:52 PM - 1 Like	#83
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,185	Originally posted by Serkevan I had about that % in the last couple giveaways and didn't win, can I file a complaint somewhere? Jokes aside, it really is extraordinary that Adam keeps rolling amazing gifts onto the users. I have often been among the leading posters, but my number has never been drawn {I enter only when I actually have a use for the Grand Prize}. I think it's wonderful for Adam to offer these prizes - I'm sure than lots of people do make good use of them, and it brings this place alive. Day after this 'raffle' ends will feel anti-climatic even though I'm not entering this particular time.

07-31-2021, 02:54 PM	#84
FozzFoster Custom User Title Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Alberta Photos: Albums Posts: 6,808	oh hello

07-31-2021, 02:57 PM - 1 Like	#85
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,185	Originally posted by Adam It looks like the giveaway ended 12 hours early due to a misconfiguration. I've extended the giveaway by an additional 36 hours to compensate, so be sure to get those last-minute entries in! (the entry limit remains unchanged) Did @RobG; and @PJ1; see this???

07-31-2021, 03:09 PM	#86
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,902	Originally posted by reh321 Did @RobG; and @PJ1; see this??? I did now. Thanks! I was hoping that the bug would be fixed this morning before the end of the day in UTC. I got my entry in.

07-31-2021, 03:30 PM	#87
Paul the Sunman Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,847	Good luck Rob!

07-31-2021, 07:39 PM	#88
MossyRocks Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Minnesota Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,982	Sounds like I might get another try or 2. I know I didn't get anywhere near the max entries but hey I can at least try to decrease my chance of losing.

08-01-2021, 01:07 AM	#89
Serkevan Site Supporter Join Date: May 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 5,976	Oh, that explains why I couldn't enter yesterday afternoon. I might be able to get a couple more entries in, then... Thanks Adam!

08-01-2021, 05:10 PM	#90
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,185	Originally posted by Adam It looks like the giveaway ended 12 hours early due to a misconfiguration. I've extended the giveaway by an additional 36 hours to compensate, so be sure to get those last-minute entries in! (the entry limit remains unchanged) I guess @gatorguy; hasn't seen this yet. What is the ending time now set for?