Originally posted by jct us101 First off, what we'd want to do is make sure that enough people will sign up for the raffle to make sure that there is enough to even cover the cost of a K-7. Considering that they're brand new right now, the cost will be about $1200 with the kit lens, not to mention the shipping which can go up to $50. We'll need 120 people to put in $10 just to be able to afford the cost of the camera.
I don't think getting enough entries will be an issue--I just threw $10 out there because it's an easy number. Maybe a poll thread would let us know how much interest there is on here. Hell, Pentax should give it's best promoter a break on the price. Lord knows they could be doing of a lot more to push their own stuff. They used a simple, yet clever internet ploy to build up excitement for the camera (well, their servers went down at launch). I think this is a cheap way for Pentax to reignite that excitement while benefiting this site--and for one of us to get a great deal on the camera!!!
If anyone tried to pull a PayPal scam, I'd like to personally give that person five across the eyes. I'm sure there are ways the forum could cover its a--. But like I said in my original post, this will take be a bit of work.
On a side note, I bought two bucks worth of lotto for tonight's drawing. If I win, I'll donate a kit for a free raffle. :P