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February 8th, 2015 at 09:23 pm

I own a copy of The Complete Tightwad Gazette by Amy Dacyczyn. I read it and referenced it for years. Now not so much. I've noticed in my home it has become clutter. However, I do think it has value to those looking gleam some more frugal tips and ways of thinking. Specifically, the cover states it is for 'Promoting Thrift as a Viable Alternative Lifestyle'.



I'm thinking of offering this book up free to one random contest entrant. I could sell it, but I would only make a couple dollars after shipping. If I mail it to one of you, it will only cost me a few dollars, which I'm fine with.

I've seen contests done on sites where they simply ask for comments as the eligibility to win, which is likely what I would do. I would set a deadline, likely only 24 hours or so. After the end of the contest, I would count the number of comments and use a random number generator to determine the winner.



The winner would be required to email me their address in order receive the prize. Specifically, I would post my email address temporarily for the winner to respond to. Eventually, I would take that information down. The contest would only be available to US residents, since shipping would be so much more overseas.

So should I offer a contest here? Any questions or concerns about how I would go about the contest? Any reason anyone can think of to not do this?

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5 Responses to “Possible Give Away...”

  1. scottish girl Says:
    February 8th, 2015 at 10:44 pm 1423435473
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    The only thing that i see as a problem is posting your email address. If theyve subscribed to the blog comments they can see your email address when you post a comment and they get the email. Or you could just email the winner first,assuming that their email can be viewed via email when they comment? If you see what i mean?

  2. creditcardfree Says:
    February 8th, 2015 at 10:56 pm 1423436216
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    @scottishgirl, yes I do know what you mean. I could email first, however, I do know there are some people that I cannot see an address for. If that were the case, then I could post my email.

  3. Looking Forward Says:
    February 9th, 2015 at 07:22 am 1423466538
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    Fun!
    When a person posts a comment not logged in they can enter an email address. That address is published in the notification email you get. So maybe everyone who enters posts without logging in?

  4. Jenn Says:
    February 9th, 2015 at 12:46 pm 1423485985
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    I have that book and I would never get rid of mine! About once a year (or so), I read through it again and usually act on an idea or two that may not have applied to our lifestyle before.

    To anyone who doesn't own it, I recommend participating in the contest!

  5. laura/the deacon's wife Says:
    February 10th, 2015 at 02:46 pm 1423579602
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    Well, in the event that you offer a contest, I will enter. Smile

    I picked up the book by the Economides (?) family and didn't like it so much - back to resale store it went. And I would trade it out for a book already on the case, so no additional clutter. Smile

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