Betty Ann's Big Idea!

[Betty Ann]

I had this great idea... to have a raffle on the website.

Prizes would include snail-mail items: manga to begin with, but if the number of participants increases, I'd like to have prizes such as CDs, merchandise, or maybe even artbooks.

Raffle tickets would be 50 cents for two or $1 for five. The money from tickets goes towards the prizes and shipping.

So what do you guys think? Would you participate? Do you think other people would participate? I think it could be fun

[Tritogeneia]

It would be nice, but how could I participate since I live very far away and I don't even have a credit card or other means to pay for the raffle tickets. But I sure like the possibility to win some Sailor Moon manga since there is no way I would be ever be able to buy them here in Croatia. But all that aside, it is a good idea. Me like.

[usagiss]

i think this is a great idea plus the raffle tickets are cheap

[aqua17]

I think it sounds like fun! Would we send you the money through a website or something?

[Chibi Jennifer]

Hey, hey original ^^ Sounds like fun!

Oh yeah, you could always start a big contest too..I think that'll be a nice addition to The Oracle.

[crescentmoondancer]

I think it sounds cool. How will it work?

[Light Of Hope]

I'm very very far away!!!! And like Tritogeneia I also don't have a card to pay. but I'd say you do it!

[moonklutz25]

I think its a great idea! I would definitely pay 50cents to $1, resonable price. ;D

I just don't really know how to pay it online, through paypal?

[arwentheelf02]

Great idea, except for that many people (not all, but there are a number) that go on the Oracle are kids and therefore don't have a means to pay for the raffle tickets. However, if you do, go for it; it's really a great idea!

[saturnsoldier990]

I would definately participate, but, erm, I'm 11 so no credit card. ^^;

And would you MAIL the prizes? Some people live in, like Tritogeneia said, in places like Croatia, so postage wouldn't be cheap.

But for people who DO have credit cards, they could pay, and the prizes could be "virtual", such as avatars or banners.

[Haruka]

I have a lot of money.... if the prizes are good I'd definitely go for it! XD

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Edit: Actually, I could even help with giving out prizes.... I have some things I need to sell anyway.

[sailoraddict]

i thinks its awesome but you would have to like pay with a credit card (me no have) but i like the idea of giving virtual prises, like an avatar or banner or something like that.

[Betty Ann]

I think I am going to start the raffle soon! I am calling it a donation drive/drawing... Donate $1, and you receive three free tickets for the drawing, which will be held at the end of the month. You will be able to donate through paypal, or you can send money through snail mail (you'll need to email me for info, though). I'll post something about it on the site very soon!

The first prizes will be three 11.5" Sailor Moon dolls, which are kind of rare these days. They're also expensive prizes, so I hope that it will encourage more people to join! The dolls are Sailor Moon, Sailor Mars, and Sailor Mercury. I'll include a picture of them on the website soon. If this first drawing goes well, I'll use the proceeds to buy prizes for next time... I'm thinking a few manga volumes, or possibly even an artbook.

If you live far away, I'm cool with mailing things to you. If you can't receive/don't want to receive snail mail prizes, I am offering lots of graphics instead.

So keep a lookout for the drawing to begin very soon :*

[TotallyUsagi]

Yay! I so want those dolls! lol! I will definitely participate!

[moonklutz25]

Yay! I'll definitely join!!!! It would be awesome if you gave out manga volumes!!! ;D That's like a mega prize for me though! ;D But ofcourse thats up to you.

I agree that alot of people should join because the prices must be expensive, and I don't know how much you originally bought them at, so it wouldn't be fair for you to give them away just like that. We'll just spread the word so alot of people can participate!