TimR Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 (edited) Has anyone had a punt on anybody these fantastic chances to win a bass? It's a very well constructed facebook page with seemingly good reviews and comments spelled correctly and from people in the UK. Obviously they make their money from selling more tickets than the guitar is worth, so slim chance of winning. https://guitargeargiveaway.co.uk Edited January 18 by TimR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 (edited) Might be legit, might not. Personally I wouldn't touch it with a barge pole. There's an epidemic of fraud online and the social media companies don't seem able or willing to deal with it themselves and the UK police simply don't have the resources to address the thousands of attempted frauds perpetrated on those platforms every single day. Edited January 18 by Cato 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonno1981 Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 I know someone who is involved in thegeargiveaway and it’s legit. Can’t speak for this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burns-bass Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 These competitions are legit and are regulated too. They’re also hugely profitable for the companies who operate them. It’s gambling so I’m instantly out but it’s a small enough amount that it wouldn’t destroy your life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downunderwonder Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 2 hours ago, Cato said: UK police Illicit lottery operations not their bag. There will be a whole branch of Home Office dedicated to that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 One of our guitarists won a Les Paul from there. He was a bit wary, but it turned up - very nice too, must have failed Gibson QC due to not having anything wrong with it. 1 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrevorR Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 Hmmmm… not so much a “giveaway” then… a paid raffle, tombola or lottery… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killerfridge Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 7 minutes ago, TrevorR said: Hmmmm… not so much a “giveaway” then… a paid raffle, tombola or lottery… Technically it's a "competition" as you have to answer a question, and you can enter free by post; the classic get around for running "gambling that isn't gambling" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimR Posted January 19 Author Share Posted January 19 I spent £25 on lottery tickets last year. I'm sure £1.50 on an odd bass raffle when a nice one pops up isn't going to turn me into an uncontrolled addict. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulThePlug Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 (edited) 29 minutes ago, TimR said: I spent £25 on lottery tickets last year. I'm sure £1.50 on an odd bass raffle when a nice one pops up isn't going to turn me into an uncontrolled addict. I'm not one for gambling, slot machines or the like... Raffle for a cause i see different. As long as the guitar thing isn't a scam, and someone actually wins... and you can afford the ticket cost. Edited January 19 by PaulThePlug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downunderwonder Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 7 hours ago, Killerfridge said: Technically it's a "competition" as you have to answer a question, and you can enter free by post; the classic get around for running "gambling that isn't gambling" Those used to be common here. I haven't seen one in so long I forgot all about it. I guess the loophole was closed. Will look it up later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downunderwonder Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 Looks like the loophole they exploit now is clipping the ticket on charged text messages to enter the free draw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burns-bass Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 11 hours ago, TimR said: I spent £25 on lottery tickets last year. I'm sure £1.50 on an odd bass raffle when a nice one pops up isn't going to turn me into an uncontrolled addict. It’s a slippery slope. You could find yourself covered in that weird foil from scratchcards, unable to play bass as your hand is permanently grasping an imaginary coin ready to scrape your way to untold riches. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downunderwonder Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 I may have bought three lottery tickets in the last 30 years. Maybe only 2. Jackpot clearances. They give you a little less abysmal odds of winning exponentially more. Somehow the lizard brain fails the maths test when the rest of the decade it goes 'can't fool me with your shiny temptations'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimR Posted January 20 Author Share Posted January 20 1 hour ago, Downunderwonder said: I may have bought three lottery tickets in the last 30 years. Maybe only 2. Jackpot clearances. They give you a little less abysmal odds of winning exponentially more. Somehow the lizard brain fails the maths test when the rest of the decade it goes 'can't fool me with your shiny temptations'. The odds were slightly better when it was £1 on a 50:1 shot of winning a tenner. £2.50 isn't a huge amount when the prize is £150m so I just do it when it's triple roll over or whatever. Hence very seldom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudewheresmybass Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 A friend of mine has won twice on this, but I’ve won so much as a plectrum from them 🙄 I take the odd punt, but if I win I win 🤷♂️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimR Posted February 5 Author Share Posted February 5 I didn't win a nice Ibanez on Friday night and I just haven't won a Blue Stingray 4. Back to the Euromillions then.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 There is always https://dailyguitardraw.com - done by the people who run crimson guitars. I have tried a few times, haven't won anything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimR Posted February 5 Author Share Posted February 5 Thanks, but I am suitably jaded by my experience. I was sure I'd bought the winning tickets. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 Its probably a conspiracy then 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudewheresmybass Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 I always knew it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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