Thread: A Newbie Giveaway!

I am a newbie, and have entered the last 2 raffles, but I already have a starter strop from Tony. I could always use another straight though.

Mark.

Since there were no reactions to my joke, I just want to make it crystal clear that it was a joke and that I didn't buy any raffle tickets

Originally Posted by FiReSTaRT

Since there were no reactions to my joke, I just want to make it crystal clear that it was a joke and that I didn't buy any raffle tickets

You still have a chance: If no newbies sign up, the best joke has to win it!

I think for a lot of us newbies, one of the hard things is deciding where to put money - We all agree that this forum is awesome, but with limited resources and trying to get into a relatively expensive hobby (with the razors, strop, hones, brushs, soaps, etc.) we have to decide where to put the funds. I was SOOO tempted to buy tickets for Tony's raffle, but in the end had to decide whether to buy three tickets, or put that money towards a shave ready razor bought on this forum.

Just a theory why not many newbies purchased tickets...

Mark

Mark,
Very good points and we fully understand. Lynn sort of left it up to me on what to supply so I figured two less expensive strops would help 2 people get going instead of one nicer strop. I took a wild guess on there maybe being a few newbies in the raffles. Now that I look over the entries I see most were seasoned users, not newbies. Either way we have a few things to give away and somebody is getting something!

I sent Lynn a PM asking if he wanted to redefine where these go or what we give away. It's SRP money funding this and his call. We just wanted to give a small reward or start to someone but just were not sure how to do it.

Tony

Originally Posted by FiReSTaRT

Since there were no reactions to my joke, I just want to make it crystal clear that it was a joke and that I didn't buy any raffle tickets

Certain things are so crystal clear they go without saying.

EDIT: I didn't read all of the original post. I thought you were giving away an Heirloom strop. You can withdraw me. Thanks for doing this, though. Great idea!

Well.. if any newbie can apply I'm in.. lol If not, then thanks for contributing anyways, it's awesome!

Jeff

Wow Lynn and Tony,

You guys are great!! A very generous gesture

Tony,

I do not want to participate in the drawing for the starter strops. I thought these are one of the higher end strops and that is why I asked ifI would be eligible. The strop Jim made for me is an excellent starter strop and I think your #4's will be better with somebody who doesn't already have a strop. I'm sure one day I'll be able to purchase one of your standard issues

I think if there are no 2 stropless newbies who entered the raffles, and Lynn wants to help newbies, the raffle should just be changed so that any newbie can enter. I think a prequalifications for being around for a week or two and still don't have a razor/strop can naturally restrict the raffle to only those who are really on a tight budget, but that's just an idea, don't know if it's useful.

But of course this all depends on what Lynn thinks is the best.

Cheers