Monday, March 13, 2017

It's about time for a contest!

Sometime around Christmas I started thinking about having a go at my first contest. At that point I had been a "blogger" for a little over a year and figured is was about time to give it a try, all I had to do was come with something to give away that would be of interest to a very diverse group of collectors/readers.

The question of what to give away was answered for me when my post Black Friday COMC hoard arrived along with the scratch-offs that yielded multiple free shipping credits (even though you can only use one) that had to be used by March 31st (I'll get back to that in a second). The "when" part of the equation seemed pretty simple to after looking ahead, at the time, and calculating that I should be reaching 200 posts around the middle of March. Perfect reason to hold a contest, right? Right, the only problem is I miscalculated my future output a bit. How much was I off by? Well, this is only post #168, so...


To be fair, I was only off by 32! So instead of celebrating #200 with a contest, I will be celebrating #168 with a contest.


In an attempt to appeal to as many people as possible, the winner will receive $15 of my COMC credit (earned from challenges) to buy whatever they want. All you have to do is find what you want, give me the info on it (seller, item number, etc.), I'll buy it and then add the item(s) to my shipment and send the winner's stuff out once I receive them. I will leave this contest open until Saturday night (the 18th), which will give the winner up to thirteen days to choose their item(s), as I have to put the shipment request in by the 31st. All you have to do to enter the contest is leave a comment to let me know you want in. The names of all the entrants will be randomized four times to pick a winner.

And since this my first contest, I would really like to reach as many people as I can, so a contest plug on your blog, or Twitter (if you don't have a blog) will earn you an extra entry. Just be sure to leave a link in the comments section below.

Oh, and since I know what it's like to finish last in a contest (stupid randomizer!), whoever lands in that last spot will get something as well. I don't know what yet, it probably won't be the greatest thing ever, but it will be something tailored to your interests.


Thanks for taking a moment to look at my page.
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53 comments:

  1. Billy KingsleyMarch 13, 2017 at 5:30 PM

    I'll enter. Thanks for running it. I got three scratchoffs and got nothing.

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  2. AnonymousMarch 13, 2017 at 5:42 PM

    I've just finished sorting the giant box of basketball cards you sent me, so I feel like I'm being greedy by entering your contest. That said.. I'm entering your contest :D

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    1. AnonymousMarch 14, 2017 at 6:31 AM

      Also, I promoted your contest in my latest post. Here's the link.

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  3. KinMarch 13, 2017 at 6:41 PM

    Sure, I'll enter? So you know I've been sharing your posts on twitter (@beansbcardblog)!

    -kin
    Ifeellikeacollectoragain.blogspot.com

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  4. Tony BurbsMarch 13, 2017 at 9:11 PM

    I'd like to toss my hat in this ring!

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  5. NickMarch 13, 2017 at 11:08 PM

    I'm in, thanks for the contest!

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  6. Mark HoyleMarch 14, 2017 at 4:19 AM

    Count me in . I'll put a link on my twitter site. @markhoyle4

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  7. UnknownMarch 14, 2017 at 5:33 AM

    Count me in too.. :D

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  8. The Lost CollectorMarch 14, 2017 at 6:25 AM

    I'm in, thanks!

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  9. hockey kaziMarch 14, 2017 at 6:55 AM

    I'm in

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  10. BruMarch 14, 2017 at 9:02 AM

    I'm in! Contest pimped as well: http://remembertheastrodome.blogspot.com/2017/03/an-assorted-mailday.html

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  11. Registered HistoryMarch 14, 2017 at 9:50 AM

    I'm in, thanks to the link on Bru's blog - updating my latest entry with a link as well.

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  12. defgavMarch 14, 2017 at 1:45 PM

    Nice!.. thanks for the contest.

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  13. GCAMarch 14, 2017 at 2:33 PM

    Count me in. Will pimp it on my newly renovated blog too if I can get it to quit crashing when adding an image today...

    http://thecollectivemind.blogspot.com/

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  14. Stealing HomeMarch 14, 2017 at 2:41 PM

    Hey there Jon, count me in.
    I also pimped your contest last night on my twitter @omsports42
    Thanks for the contest

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  15. RAZMarch 14, 2017 at 3:32 PM

    Sign me up for (almost) any contest that offers a last place prize!

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  16. gcrlMarch 14, 2017 at 4:31 PM

    Count me in! Thanks jon

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  17. Greg ZakwinMarch 14, 2017 at 11:13 PM

    Count me in

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    1. Greg ZakwinMarch 15, 2017 at 9:18 AM

      And pimped....

      http://plaschkethysweaterisargyle.blogspot.com/2017/03/a-comc-themed-contest.html

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  18. FujiMarch 14, 2017 at 11:17 PM

    I'm in like Fred Lynn. I used this line on a YouTube contest entry a few weeks ago and won. Figured I'd give it a shot again. I'll try to post a plug in my next post.

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  19. The Angels In OrderMarch 15, 2017 at 6:21 AM

    Sweet! Count me in, and great job on the blog.

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  20. BoMarch 15, 2017 at 7:21 AM

    Found this from a link on Remember the Astrodome. I love Get Smart so when I saw the meme I had to jump in!

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  21. Reds Card CollectorMarch 15, 2017 at 9:16 AM

    Count me in!

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  22. BubbaMarch 15, 2017 at 11:34 AM

    Awesome contest! Count me in!

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  23. JupiterhillMarch 15, 2017 at 12:36 PM

    Sounds like an awesome contest. I wish I would have found your blog sooner, but I'm now following it.

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  24. P-town TomMarch 15, 2017 at 3:18 PM

    Count me in. Also, I'm glad I'm not the only one who rewards the person who finishes last during randomization. :)

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  25. bbcardzMarch 15, 2017 at 3:41 PM

    I'll throw my cap in the ring, too! I'm also now following your blog. Thanks for the contest!

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  26. Daniel WilsonMarch 15, 2017 at 5:03 PM

    I'm in! Thanks for the contest!

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  27. DennisMarch 15, 2017 at 6:03 PM

    Thanks, Jon, this is a great contest so I'm in. I'm also now following you (I'm a bit slow on the uptake sometimes) and linked to you from both my blogs. Here's a contest pimp for you: http://toomanycg.blogspot.com/2017/03/2017-trade-package-6-pedestrian.html

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  28. gcrlMarch 15, 2017 at 6:17 PM

    My post tonight includes a plug

    http://cardsasiseethem.blogspot.com/2017/03/a-penny-sleeve-is-card-earned.html

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  29. Jeff LawsMarch 15, 2017 at 8:27 PM

    I'm new here and in.

    Plugged here - http://mysportsandsportscards.blogspot.com/2017/03/blog-contest.html

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  30. Matt PedersonMarch 15, 2017 at 8:45 PM

    Count me in!

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  31. Josh D.March 15, 2017 at 9:25 PM

    I'll take 1500 penny sleeves, please!

    :-). Thanks for the contest.

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  32. MattMarch 16, 2017 at 1:47 AM

    I Def want in! The 19th is my birthday :)

    https://twitter.com/SportCardCollec/status/842296008528683008

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  33. AdamMarch 16, 2017 at 5:17 AM

    I'll join the fun. Thanks for the contest.

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  34. Trevor PMarch 16, 2017 at 6:17 AM

    I'm in.

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  35. cynicalbuddhaMarch 16, 2017 at 9:03 AM

    I'm in! And it seems odd to me that you've had a blog for three years and I'm just now finding it. Well you can thank your contest for that. I've added you to my blog roll as well.

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  36. WilsonMarch 16, 2017 at 9:03 AM

    I'm in, and I promoted it here:

    http://tenetsofwilson.blogspot.com/2017/03/a-contest-at-penny-sleeve-for-your.html

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  37. BobWalkthePlankMarch 16, 2017 at 9:36 AM

    Count me in!!

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  38. The DimwitMarch 16, 2017 at 9:49 AM

    Great contest!

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  39. Dion's IP Autos onlyMarch 16, 2017 at 10:05 AM

    I'm in thanks for the contest!

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  40. Johnnys Trading SpotMarch 16, 2017 at 1:22 PM

    count me in, will also pimp it later on tonight. will comment the link

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  41. CrazieJoeMarch 16, 2017 at 3:03 PM

    Count me in, thanks!

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  42. Jeff SMarch 16, 2017 at 3:17 PM

    Thanks for the contest !!!
    pimped :http://fanatticsportscards.blogspot.com/2017/03/penny-sleeve-contest.html
    Keep On Collecting !!

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  43. DanMarch 16, 2017 at 4:24 PM

    Thanks for the contest!

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  44. RosenortMarch 16, 2017 at 5:22 PM

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  45. RosenortMarch 16, 2017 at 5:23 PM

    I'm in and following now, pimped below, thanks for the contest.

    http://condition-sensitive.blogspot.ca/2017/03/contest-pimp.html

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  46. arpsmithMarch 16, 2017 at 5:53 PM

    I am now following and in for the contest. Thanks!

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  47. RobertMarch 16, 2017 at 6:31 PM

    Congrats on post #168!! I'm in, thank you for the contest

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  48. UnknownMarch 16, 2017 at 6:57 PM

    Would enjoy entering as well! 168ftw

    Twitter promo bonus: https://twitter.com/Skroeker24/status/842555384770543616

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  49. JWillden27March 16, 2017 at 7:14 PM

    I am in. Thanks.

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  50. maddingMarch 17, 2017 at 1:39 AM

    Word up.

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  51. Collecting CutchMarch 17, 2017 at 8:16 PM

    I'm in. Thanks for running this contest.

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