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Last Day of eBay Contest - Are You in the Running?

Posted Aug-22-06 12:20:02 PDT Updated Aug-22-06 12:20:29 PDT
Today's the last day in the first period of the guides/reviews/blogs contest. Have you worked on any new material with an eye toward competing and winning?

I posted a couple of new guides on coin photography which might have a shot. If I say so myself, I think they're pretty good, but I may be at a disadvantage due to some of the contest judging criteria, which award extra points for frequency of posting and activity within all three areas.

I don't post many guides and reviews. And, though I have this blog, I mostly use it to support the guides.

So, how about you? Do you think you're in the race?
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victorian_rose_inc
The only race that I am in is the rat race:)
Aug-22-06 12:21:23 PDT Report this comment
2oldcrows_stl
I have no idea.....look at my blog and see if you think Im in the race ?
Aug-22-06 12:21:35 PDT Report this comment
tru_gritt02
I think I am probably going to be last to cross that particular finish line..... DOH
Aug-22-06 12:22:14 PDT Report this comment
myhomeisinheaven
Don't have any idea what they look for...just a great way to communicate with people of similar interests
Aug-22-06 12:23:17 PDT Report this comment
luvyacards-0
race? what race? am i even running?
Aug-22-06 12:23:42 PDT Report this comment
xx-ladykiki-xx
Hi camerajim :)
Aug-22-06 12:24:53 PDT Report this comment
camerajim
2oldcrows_stl - I think you're definitely in the running with your informative blog. I found myself wanting to see some photos in it (I'm "camerajim" after all), but otherwise it looks and reads great. Good luck to you!
Aug-22-06 12:25:32 PDT Report this comment
camerajim
Hey, ladykiki - Nice to see you around and joining in on my blatant self-promotion. ;-)
Aug-22-06 12:26:15 PDT Report this comment
jcarolek
I tend to fall to the back of the pack when I enter into a race. So, I do write guides and reviews and have started blogging....but since I don't want to come in last, I choose not to enter the race! Good luck!
Aug-22-06 12:26:49 PDT Report this comment
camerajim
Actually, anyone posting a guide, review or blog entry during the contest period is automatically entered, so you already have entered.

There are 100 winners every two weeks so it's not inconceivable to come away with something. I'd like the $2,500 top prize, but I'd be happy with anything.
Aug-22-06 12:30:11 PDT Report this comment
xx-ladykiki-xx
I have been hanging around the blogs a lot. I have seen you a couple times but haven't had a chance to stop and say hi :). I hope all is going well in the contest for you. I can't believe the two weeks are up already for the first period.
Aug-22-06 12:31:27 PDT Report this comment
onebighoax
I have been writing review and guides since before the contest started. I write them with one purpose in mind ... to be helpful. If, on the off chance, eBay decides that my efforts are worthy of reward, then I will gladly accept. I sure could use the money. Who couldn't, right? I also participate in Wiki... that adds nothing to the contest efforts, but falls in line with my desire to be a contributing member of the community. Good luck to everyone!! May we all have a slice of the prize. :)
Aug-22-06 12:32:30 PDT Report this comment
camerajim
Nicely put, onebighoax!

I think if you approach this with the intent of being helpful, it puts you far ahead. Karma. Bread upon the waters. Do unto others. Etc.
Aug-22-06 12:35:00 PDT Report this comment
camerajim
I have to go to the PO right now, but keep on posting, folks. Who knows? Maybe that helps to win, too.

I also wouldn't be offended if anyone voted on my coin photo guides, either.

Bye for now.
Aug-22-06 12:37:19 PDT Report this comment
onebighoax
Be safe!!
Aug-22-06 12:39:28 PDT Report this comment
iiapco
probably not....

i don't think it's right to post a contest over who writes the most reviews. Because everyone knows people are just writing them just to write something to get in on the contest.

And when you stop to read most of them, they are just a bunch of BS. Poorly written with very little thought.
Aug-22-06 12:40:19 PDT Report this comment
onebighoax
Well, the good news is that frequency plays a small percentage in the contest. Content, consistency, etc. are critical... But you are so right, iiapco. Remember when the contest first started and people were throwing anything up and then begging people to go vote on their guides? Those people didn't have a clue, first of all, that those votes meant nothing in terms of the contest. It sure did wreak havoc for a couple of days. Thankfully, all the flash in the pan, writing-to-win-without-a-clue has died down. :)
Aug-22-06 12:54:59 PDT Report this comment
isabellasworld
No, Not even in the running for it. I thought that is was over now anyway.
Aug-22-06 13:01:13 PDT Report this comment
2oldcrows_stl
I would post photos if I knew how.....everytime I do it messes up the whole thing and then I lose everything ....lol.......secondly I take horrible pictures....lol
Aug-22-06 13:35:07 PDT Report this comment
observations-of-life
For those of you who want to win in the blogging category don't be like me and enter into any negative exchanges.They only hurt your chances.Let those of us who are not in this for the money get into the pissin' contests.
Aug-22-06 13:36:52 PDT Report this comment
2oldcrows_stl
oh and what is Wiki?
Aug-22-06 13:37:16 PDT Report this comment
camerajim
"wiki" is like wikipedia, a compendium of informational entries about anything under the sun. Anyone can post and entry but - and this is the key part - anyone else can come along and edit that entry, posting corrections or new info to it.
Aug-22-06 14:43:24 PDT Report this comment
2oldcrows_stl
Well did you win anything?
Aug-23-06 13:14:43 PDT Report this comment
camerajim
The winners will be announced 9/1. Thanks for thinking of me, though.
Aug-23-06 14:06:15 PDT Report this comment
carolyn_dolls
I started a blog, but I don't understand how to get a picture on there. If it's already on a discussion thread, then I can get it posted, but otherwise, I'm clueless. Where are step by step instructions for old stupid people (that would be me)?
Aug-29-06 15:30:52 PDT Report this comment
camerajim
For adding photos to a blog, check out this dicussion board thread...

http://forums.ebay.com/db2/thread.jspa?threadID=2000166766&tstart=0&mod=1154746045357
Aug-29-06 17:42:35 PDT Report this comment
carolyn_dolls
Thanks, I'll try that tomorrow.
Aug-29-06 18:49:13 PDT Report this comment
amysolovay
Camerajim, CONGRATS on your win!
Aug-30-06 12:14:55 PDT Report this comment
camerajim
Amy - Thank you. And congratulations to you for your 2nd place finish. You have done some outstanding work.
Aug-30-06 13:49:00 PDT Report this comment
branch135
Camerjim, I've enjoyed your writings and can say that they answer many questions, in a manner that almost anyone can understand. Congratulations on your win, and I look foward to more reading from you. May I offer something to work with; stand piece of the same milk jug up behind the the black block between it and the camera. This is some thing You can play with on highly reflective coins. It will scatter the light and the camera does not shoot through the light, for a crisper image. Just something for you to try. Bess Regards. branch ><>

P.S I'm sure there are many that have gained from what you have shared. D W A NG
Sep-23-06 11:12:07 PDT Report this comment
chosse98
dupanloup1@aol.com<p>

Bonjour camerajim, <BR>Thank you for your GREAT work. It certainly has helped me to focus and learn.<BR>Happy Trails to you!<BR>Jackie the French Hillbilly from Tennessee.<BR>---------------> GO VOLS
May-27-08 10:59:58 PDT Report this comment

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