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This is my first giveaway. A set of six Iron Will broadheads. I've had these for a long time but have never found a use for them. I'll draw a name from the entries next Sunday evening, 9/5/21, and will announce the winner either that night or first thing Monday morning. These weigh between 171 and 172 grains each. Never used.
Rules to qualify your entry below!
To qualify, I need your opinion. Posting your opinion here enters you. I'm thinking of giving a bow or two away here. They're very good quality (Habu and Caribow), gently used bows but in excellent condition. They may be a little heavy for some (63# and mid-50's#, respectively), but nice bows. I'm thinking of making the entry rules this:
1. Recruit a new member to this site and have them post to the bow giveaway thread with your name. You and the new member would be entered into the drawing. I'm a big fan of this site and you folks. I think there are others who could contribute and enjoy the site, as well. I'd like to see more like-minded folks become members here.
2. Available to Continental US addresses only and the winner must pay $35 for shipping (They're one-piece bows and will ship in a PVC tube).
Poll Questions:
Do you see a drawing like this as a good idea? Why or why not?
How many of you would participate in such a giveaway and how much time should I allow as an entry period (It is a recruiting campaign, after all)?
You must post your thoughts here in order to be entered into the Broadheads drawing.
Thanks,
Rick
Thank you so much it was very generous of you. I received them last week and tuned my arrows that day! And just so you know I have already put one through a doe this weekend and it did a fine job thanks again!
No worries! Sent you a PM. I'm traveling this week but will get them out to you over the weekend. Thanks for your participation and congrats. Enjoy the broadheads!
Rick
Sorry it took so long to answer I have been out of town where I had no service.
Thank you so much that is awesome!! My address is Major Ray Garris 606 Poorefarm Road Chocowinity NC 27817 and I cannot thank you enough it is very generous of you and may you have a blessed year sir!
Congrats!!
And the winner is... mrgarrisjr.
Congratulations! PM or post your shipping address and I'll get these out to you on Tuesday.
Enjoy!
RW
Yes....and it sets us apart. Ya know....i am membership chair for the WI traditional archers, the state group, and at the moment, acting President. I am also 66 years old...not OLD, but getting there. 30 years ago i woulda been called old, but i refuse to give it up ( and, according to my wife....grow up), and my dog Fred helps me.
I see, at our trad shoots, what i do not see at other shoots. Folks camping. Folks playing. Folks not keeping score but rather having a great time. Do i care if i shoot poorly ? Hell yes. Just shoot a round with the likes of Bisch, or your state champ and see what CAN be done. Yes....i am working diligently, but i am also having fun. See my instagram and facebook posts. Traditional archery can be lots of fun...if you let it. It can also allow you to be a part of mama nature in a way you just cannot be with more high tech stuff. Not better....different. remember that. Different. Again....i challenge you....all of you, to find ways to have fun while doing our trad thing, and then share it. Skwerl season in WI starts in about 3 weeks.
There are many reasons to give something away. In my case, it would be to get rid of stuff that I can't use or no longer want and put it in the hands of someone who will either use it or add it to their personal collection.
Most of what I give away is not monetarily valuable, but may be of historic worth. Why should I hoard these items when they can be given a new home?
On the other hand, there are those that have, and will likely continue, to offer up things that are indeed worth more than a few bucks. More power to them.
Nothing, so far, has been a budget buster concerning shipping. However, if I do at some point give away an item that incurs substantial shipping cost, I very well may ask for the recipient to pay for it. I don't think that's unreasonable.
Lastly, I encourage everyone to look at your archery gear and see what you no longer have need for, but is still in good condition. To paraphrase a bit, one man's unwanted stuff is another man's useful tackle.
Besides, giving stuff away makes you feel good!
Well said, Chuck!
This bow giveaway idea is dying on the vine.
As I am cleaning up and preparing to build a work shop, I've discovered a lot of things that may make good giveaways. They also have value. Perhaps I've been a bit overzealous in my desire to mix giving some neat things away while simultaneously trying to grow our membership. The idea came from a good place and was well-intended, but it may be best if I just stay in my lane, here.
I will continue to offer some giveaways, I imagine. But they will be smaller, less valuable items offered merely for the standard, "I'm in." entry post.
Rick