What's hot for contest prizes?

jeff hammond

an iPad.. without a doubt, it's the single most popular prize i've seen lately..

"win an iPad!" etc…

16GB wifi-only is $399

jeff hammond

for the 150 range..
a year's worth of ben&jerry's would be awesome

(but i guess that depends on how much ice cream the person actually eats.. $150 worth is roughly one pint every two weeks)

liam887

@unknownuser said:

an iPad.. without a doubt, it's the single most popular prize i've seen lately..

"win an iPad!" etc…

16GB wifi-only is $399

16GB is useless with the new version, all apps are bloated you will fill it up every week. Saying that it depends what you use it for.

However its a prize so its amazing...ignore me I am having a bitter week with ipads

I think if your in the US a Kindle Fire is a good prize, its cheaper but they are still fun to use and best of all actually fit in your pocket.

Chris Fullmer

@liam887 said:

I am having a bitter week with ipads

Where's the "like" button?

Al Hart

@liam887 said:

(www.3dconnexion.com)

These are cool for modelling. takes a bit of getting used to but very helpful.

Also works well with sketchup http://www.3dconnexion.com/supported-software/architecture-construction.html

Price looks good. Maybe we'll go for it:

@unknownuser said:

SpacePilot PRO

3DX-700036

SpacePilot PRO is the ultimate professional 3D mouse, engineered to excel in today’s most demanding 3D software environments. Its breakthrough features include second generation QuickView Navigation technology, dual-function Intelligent Function Keys and at-a-glance access to important information via the full-color LCD Workflow Assistant.

Ecuadorian

Giving a physical prize makes it difficult for non-US residents to receive it without paying import fees (and you paying shipping fees). So may I suggest an Amazon gift card, or maybe just good old cash via PayPal.

Al Hart

@ecuadorian said:

Giving a physical prize makes it difficult for non-US residents to receive it without paying import fees (and you paying shipping fees). So may I suggest an Amazon gift card, or maybe just good old cash via PayPal.

Actually, we only select prizes which are available on Amazon, and then issue an Amazon gift card.

The main purpose of the prize is to make the contest announcement more interesting. Perhaps someone will be inspired by the gift itself, and then enter the contest. Where simply saying "Win $100.00" might not be as effective.

jeff hammond

@al hart said:

The main purpose of the prize is to make the contest announcement more interesting. Perhaps someone will be inspired by the gift itself, and then enter the contest. Where simply saying "Win $100.00" might not be as effective.

not sure about that..

i'm pretty sure "win $400" would draw more people than "win this gadget"

[as in, i'd see that space mouse thing and think "nah.. those things are weird"]

but then again.. i'd see this:
https://www.wacom.com/en/Store/Pages/Product.aspx?product=PTH650&crumb=
..and think.. "yeah, it'd be sweet to win that!"

but $400 talks to everybody (these days)

dbalex

I personally think an Ipad will attract way more people then a 3d mouse. I own one and never use it for sketchup because the navigation is already easy.

Al Hart

And Amazon has an iPad 2 for $434.00 which is about the right price.

And thanks for the comment about cash Jeff - we'll highlight that a bit more and maybe even offer the Pay Pal Option for people who can receive money that way.

Mike Lucey

Great stuff Al