I recently found out the 'secret' to giving a memorable gift is to make sure it's something you would want also.
This is how I chose the item for my first contest. What would I want as a gift? A vintage camera, of course!
Please note I don't have sponsors; this is completely out of my pocket and no, I am not doing it for more readers. Most of the people that visit for the contest will just drop-by, leave their comment and never visit again. I am doing it because I genuinely want to have the opportunity to give you guys something. This is an amazing community and I wish I could individually give you all something great. All of you inspire me, and give something to me, and I would love to give a little something in return.
I found a few vintage cameras on ebay, and sticking to my price limit, the camera I won is a Kodak Tourist Camera. It's in perfect shape, and I was so tempted to keep it for myself. This is definitely a collector's item. How beautiful would this look displayed in your place!
This is how I chose the item for my first contest. What would I want as a gift? A vintage camera, of course!
Please note I don't have sponsors; this is completely out of my pocket and no, I am not doing it for more readers. Most of the people that visit for the contest will just drop-by, leave their comment and never visit again. I am doing it because I genuinely want to have the opportunity to give you guys something. This is an amazing community and I wish I could individually give you all something great. All of you inspire me, and give something to me, and I would love to give a little something in return.
I found a few vintage cameras on ebay, and sticking to my price limit, the camera I won is a Kodak Tourist Camera. It's in perfect shape, and I was so tempted to keep it for myself. This is definitely a collector's item. How beautiful would this look displayed in your place!
You can read about the history of the camera here.
Just leave a comment and I'll have Scott choose a random number. Good luck!
//The contest will end 03/29/09 at 11:59 PM//
72 comments:
Looks spiffy but I think it would look even more spiffy in my home ;)
Best contest ever!
OMG, I WANT IT! I hope randomness is on my side.
I agree with amanda - best contest ever!
Thank you so much for offering a prize that you paid for right out of your own pocket! That is extremely gracious and selfless of you. You're great.
Oh and ps, no worries/hurries about the e-mail! I know what it's like when e-mails pile up in your inbox. I will lovingly await your reply and mix! I am still working on yours.
comment.
scott better choose my number.
love you.
Ohh, that's very generous of you! I'm amazed your not keeping it for yourself! Goes to show how kind you are to give it away to someone. Whelp hope who ever wins it will cherish it, I know I would *cheesy grin. Haa ♥
oh oh oh! am i lucky to be a reader of your blog (: i got a little guilty thinking i won't be able to find the film for it (that's just if i won it hahaha) but still wanting the camera, but no, it's attainable this film!
this is really big of you Diana, sharing your love of cameras with everyone else. keep the spirit!
oh my god that is the coolest prize ever!!!
oh my i just watched that disney video..hahah. wow.
and hooray. so sweet of you and not to mention awesomeeeee.
if i win i will send you something in return. no i am not trying to bribe you. haha. i just like to share the love as well :)
Thank goodness you posted that random.org link because I have always wondered how the heck a winner of a giveaway on blogs is chosen. I can die happy now ;]
wow, this is so generous! and how you worded everything- well very gracious!
Very cool!
Holy moley. That's freaking awesome.
First of all, thank you for reading and commenting on Green {Goody}. Second, I don't think it's a coincidence that I collect vintage cameras and then I just happened to stumble over to this post. Luck is on my side- I can feel it.
That's so generous of you!
Beautiful camera!
Crossed fingers :)
wow, what a great contest! its film right?
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ohhh how fun!!!!!!!!!!!
It looks so beautiful. It's definitely anybody would want!
And even though i may not win, thanks for doing this. It says a lot of the kind of person you are :)
This camera is adorable! As a vintage camera collector, I couldn't let this opportunity pass by.
And no one-time reader here!
oh you should delete this post and keep that beauty for yourself!!!!
I'm not entering, because frankly I don't know enough about cameras to deserve it. But, I totally agree with you about our blog community, I love it, and sometimes send things out randomly too. xo
Wow. You're so generous! It's gorgeous! ;)
Great contest! I recently ordered a Diana camera--I was inspired by the many tributes on your site. Can't wait to see one in real life!
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That's really generous of you! The camera looks so lovely! :)
ooo this i great!
wow! That's awesome! You rock!
It would be hard for me to give a gift I want because I would be the jerk to keep it :D hehe
ah, that would be wonderful.
vintage cameras are brilliant.
i have two, but i can't get them to function.
if we get to choose a number between one and one hundred mine is five...or has a five in it somewhere.
if not, all i will say is i tyed hundreds of organza bags behind your wedding table at your reception. not looking for a payback or anything...but youjust rememeber that muah hahahaha!
i love you
I might as well stop lurking!
i love all things vintage & that camera is no exception! my boyfriend would love it as well.
neat idea for a contest :) (i'll be back too, i won't only be a one-time commenter!)
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hey diana, is this that fake contest that you told me about? thanks for the camera btw.
Thank for the wonderful comment and this even more wonderful competition. You are such a lovely lady! x
oh man, what a neat idea!!!
ooh, I like this
Ooh, it's so neat looking! Please consider me =)
And I know! I feel like the blogging community is so kind!
hiii pick me!!!! hehehehe photographer in me wants the vintage camera, wicked bad.
pink from lj!
hi.
I love old camaras. They are just cool to leave out and look at even if they dont work. I have a few old camaras and I just love them.
What a great (and generous!!) idea for a contest.
I would love to get my hands on that camera. It looks amazing!
This is a really nice contest and I'm impressed that you're doing it out of the kindness of your heart. Definitely enter me. I was looking longingly at some old cameras in a vintage shop the other day, since they would make nice props for pictures, but they're not cheap.
I'm curious to do a contest just to see how many readers I have. If only I could come up with something worth giving away...
You're so generous!
Please pick me. :)
oh wow what an amazing and generous contest! i am considering doing a giveaway for my blogs 1st anniversary, which is in july...still a while off though hehe
Ooh, this is a rather awesome contest! Thank you for thinking of it :D
How wonderful :) That would look so awesome next to my Kodak Folding 1A. Yay for camera collectors :)
oh my god what a spectacular camera!
number 46, sounds good right?
-indigo
Gorgeous camera! I feel bad that this is the first comment I left you, but I'll most definitely be back. Your blog seems fantastic :]
Oh. Thank god I spotted this! C'mon, Diana. BFF's for life ;)
wow, this camera looks amazing! i want to add it to my collection!
Yay! Vintage camera. Heart!
ugh. all your vintage cameras and typewriters and everything makes me cream my jeans. haha. so lovely (:
Oh, please pick my number!
langham620@gmail.com
PS I love your blog
hmmm random comment...
spiders in general don't like to eat peanut butter sandwiches.
however my genetic offspring insists on feeding them.
i think he's testing the peanut allergy theory.
good luck to me!
pick me!
OH GAWSH...that is a beaufitul camera! It would look lovely perched next to the vintage Fujica SLR I have that once was my grandfather's. Thanks for having this fabulous giveaway! :)
ooooooh i want!!!
this is probably one of the absolute coolest giveaways i've ever seen!! :)
ME!
this is an amazing idea!
beautiful camera.
He!
the camera looks stunning, its a real beauty.
btw i love your blog.
im not saying it because of this but i just do love it ;)
Hope you had a good day!
BYE xx
heya,
I'd love the oppertunity to put that camera to some good use:)
stay happy
thanks x
Will you ship internationally?
*ahem* husbands are not allowed to enter. good try, though.
This is an amazing giveaway. I almost can't believe it. I can't believe you would even want to part with the camera. But I love it. Thanks, very cool of you.
poop
:)
what a great first contest!
i am racking my brain & i seriously can't think of any i've seen better.
ohhh ... In by the skin of my teeth ... i'd love to win :)
Fingers crossed I win!!!
it's very generous of you to give up that lovely camera, which i think will look excellent in my home. (=
Oooo..lala! I would do backflips if I won this camera! Its wonderful, I couldn't help but enter...;)
send diapers.
*UPDATE*
We have a winner!
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