Originally Posted by I Only Smoke 4 the Cards (Post 1268037)

I am interested but have a question. Who would do the ticket drawing?

Originally Posted by GoCubsGo32 (Post 1268021)

^^ This. As Lance and others mention..start small for the first ( hopefully many more) raffle and build on that.

* Limited to 200 - This would not be hard to fill at all.
* Keep it 16x20 - Keep it simple for the first time around.
* Have limit on ticket purchase - First 3 days, you can only buy max of 2 tickets. This way it gives everyone a fair chance to purchase at least one ticket.Some don't check the board 24/7.THEN on 4th day, open it up to as many as you want, on first come first serve basis.

Originally Posted by thecatspajamas (Post 1268044)

No drawing. Everyone gets their numbers assigned ahead of time, all posted on the board for all to see so that there is no cry of foul. The winning number is determined by taking the last 3 digits of the attendance figure for a pre-selected game as reported by a specific source.

So essentially an independent, verifiable random number (with a baseball theme for fun).

That way everything is laid out in advance, no board members have any control over the selection of the winning number, and there should be no cries of "foul" or any question of the results being manipulated.

Originally Posted by CW (Post 1268079)

Excellent solution, Lance!

Originally Posted by GoCubsGo32 (Post 1268021)

^^ This. As Lance and others mention..start small for the first ( hopefully many more) raffle and build on that.

* Limited to 200 - This would not be hard to fill at all.
* Keep it 16x20 - Keep it simple for the first time around.
* Have limit on ticket purchase - First 3 days, you can only buy max of 2 tickets. This way it gives everyone a fair chance to purchase at least one ticket.Some don't check the board 24/7.THEN on 4th day, open it up to as many as you want, on first come first serve basis.

Originally Posted by thecatspajamas (Post 1268044)

No drawing. Everyone gets their numbers assigned ahead of time, all posted on the board for all to see so that there is no cry of foul. The winning number is determined by taking the last 3 digits of the attendance figure for a pre-selected game as reported by a specific source.

So essentially an independent, verifiable random number (with a baseball theme for fun).

That way everything is laid out in advance, no board members have any control over the selection of the winning number, and there should be no cries of "foul" or any question of the results being manipulated.

Originally Posted by perezfan (Post 1268115)

I guess I'm brain-dead today, or did not stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night (or both...)

If the contest is limited to 200 entries, what if the attendance for the pre-selected game is is 28,917?

So the winning number is then 917... but the entries go from only 1 - 200. How will this determine a winner?

I'm sure there's an obvious answer... just not getting it :confused:

Originally Posted by billyb (Post 1267569)

3. Once total entries obtained, that number divided into 1000 to obtain a whole number. (example; 230 total into 1000 is 4.3), 4 is the whole number, meaning everyone will get 3 additional chances to win. The list will then be expanded by reapplying the numbers list starting with 231 (3 additional times), keeping list in same sequence.
4. Using the 230 as an example, Member who received #1, would also get 231, 461, and 691.
5. Using 230 as the example, the last number would be 920, Any number after 920 is not to be used.
6. Drawing: Once final list posted with all additional extra chances, posted for 3-5 days so everyone gets a chance to see the numbers, a ballbame, preselected will be named and the last three numbers of the attendance figure will be you winner. If those numbers fall is one of the unused numbers, the last number dropped from the attendance and the new three numbers will the winner.

Originally Posted by perezfan (Post 1268115)

I guess I'm brain-dead today, or did not stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night (or both...)

If the contest is limited to 200 entries, what if the attendance for the pre-selected game is is 28,917?

So the winning number is then 917... but the entries go from only 1 - 200. How will this determine a winner?

I'm sure there's an obvious answer... just not getting it :confused:

Originally Posted by billyb (Post 1268184)

Okay all, here is the date and time this raffle as it is going to kick off, on Sunday May 4th, 2014 at 8PM (EST) Now I want to see some potential dreams, so post them, one of them may be the winner.


OFFICIAL RULES TO WIN 16 X 20 INCH GRAIG KREINDLER PAINTING.


1. Sale of entries will begin on Sunday, May 4th, 2014 @ 8PM (EST)
2. Cost is $20 per entry, limit capped at 5, total, for first three days. (72 hours). After 72 hours, capped lifted.
3. Entries obtained on raffle thread at which time you will give us the number of entries you wish to purchase.
4. At 200 entries, sales will stop, capped at 200. But keep posting as entries may come available or second event may occur, depending on response. (see more below)
5. Payment will be disclosed at later date.
6. Your entry numbers will be given out in order of requests, via the raffle thread. Example: First member, if request is for three entries, will get numbers 1,2,3, Second member if request is for 2, will get #4 and 5, and third member will start at 6 and so on, until 200 entries is achieved.
7. Each entry will get 5 chances, #1 will also get, 201, 401, 601, 801, and #2 will get 202, 402, 602, 802.
8, Once list is completed, entry fees will be due in 7 days. Any entry fee not paid after 7 days will be forfeited and resold.
9. Once all payments are received, an upcoming baseball game will be selected, along with a secondary game in case of a rainout.
10. The winning number will be the last three digits of the attendance of the selected game, as given on the New York Times web site, box score. The number on the New York Times website is the one we will use, even if a different attendance number may be given on the radio, television or elsewhere.

NOTE: After the first 200 entries are reserved, we will continue taking entry requests in case some are unpaid/forfeited. If response is so overwhelming that 400 requests are reached, Graig has agreed to do a second painting so as two winners may be achieved. In that event, numbers will be assigned to the second group of 200 entrants as above and separate event selected for determining the winning number of the second event.

STIPULATIONS: Graig Kreindler does reserves the right of final word, as to content of the subject matter, of the paintings requested.


GOOD LUCK TO ALL

Originally Posted by baseball tourist (Post 1268194)

If we are dreaming...I really like this image.

Originally Posted by JoeyF1981 (Post 1268206)

Id go with a Aaron painting also! Good choice

Originally Posted by effe (Post 1268223)

+2!


This will be board time correct? So posts at 7:59 will be disallowed?

Originally Posted by Michael B (Post 1268256)

I am interested, but does it have to be baseball? Will he consider other sports ie. track and field? I appreciate his work, but I would have no interest in a baseball theme painting.

Originally Posted by billyb (Post 1268225)

effe,
I misunderstood you, I am going to try and enter the thread at exactly 8:00.

Originally Posted by JoeyF1981 (Post 1268257)

WHAT!!! NO BASEBALL!!! You just crossed the line! :D