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2015/02/05 15:25:54
Subject: Games Workshop competition - win a space marines height in miniatures
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Inspiring Icon Bearer
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Soooooo....this may seem silly, but do I need to place the order from start to finish online, or can I place the order and pay in a store?
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2015/02/05 15:42:32
Subject: Games Workshop competition - win a space marines height in miniatures
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Sneaky Lictor
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 nflagey wrote:I can confirm it is "working" in the US as I received a black envelope with my latest order ... containing a message with a 7' tall space marine ... but not golden :(
also got a skaven pin like some others have
Automatically Appended Next Post:
By the way, on the Competition webpage:
"These rules are governed by the laws of England and any dispute relating to the promotion will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts. Entry indicates acceptance of the rules as final and legally binding."
The problem with this language is that it only applies if you enter the contest. If you object to the contest as illegal, but do not enter it, you are not bound by those terms. It's a choice of law problem then, which will largely be dictated by whether GW is subject to personal jurisdiction in the state where such an objection is made. If GW has stores in the state where the complaint is brought, and is promoting the contest in that store, then it will likely be subject to the jurisdiction of that state's courts.
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2015/02/05 15:45:56
Subject: Games Workshop competition - win a space marines height in miniatures
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The Daemon Possessing Fulgrim's Body
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They're just putting forth their own interpretation of law until (maybe) the courts decide to clarify things. I believe many companies employ similar tactics filtered through their legal teams.
They do indeed, a former employer of mine made a judgement call with regard to VAT and if it was payable on money received and subsequently paid out in a specific way.
Once the courts got around to clarifying it, I needed a new job!
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We find comfort among those who agree with us - growth among those who don't. - Frank Howard Clark
The wise man doubts often, and changes his mind; the fool is obstinate, and doubts not; he knows all things but his own ignorance.
The correct statement of individual rights is that everyone has the right to an opinion, but crucially, that opinion can be roundly ignored and even made fun of, particularly if it is demonstrably nonsense!” Professor Brian Cox
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2015/02/05 18:32:53
Subject: Games Workshop competition - win a space marines height in miniatures
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Badass "Sister Sin"
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Heh. I just spent $71.43 (after tax) to buy 5 models.
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2015/02/05 19:01:35
Subject: Games Workshop competition - win a space marines height in miniatures
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Longtime Dakkanaut
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I don't think there is a choice of law issue at all. The 'lottery' is being offered in the US to US consumers through a US storefront. There's a reason the promotion does not appear on the Aussie storefront. Aussie customers are ineligible. US customers are being offered the 'lottery'. Just because nobody shows up to your illegal casino doesn't mean you arent operating an illegal casino. And doubtless US residents from damn near every state in the union have placed a web order since the promotion started. I would be amazed if that wasn't the case.
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Kirasu: Have we fallen so far that we are excited that GW is giving us the opportunity to spend 58$ for JUST the rules? Surprised it's not "Dataslate: Assault Phase"
AlexHolker: "The power loader is a forklift. The public doesn't complain about a forklift not having frontal armour protecting the crew compartment because the only enemy it is designed to face is the OHSA violation."
AlexHolker: "Allow me to put it this way: Paramount is Skynet, reboots are termination attempts, and your childhood is John Connor."
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2015/02/05 19:07:56
Subject: Games Workshop competition - win a space marines height in miniatures
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Tough-as-Nails Ork Boy
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Ill take Stompas and Knights, divided evenly, please.
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2015/02/05 19:10:50
Subject: Games Workshop competition - win a space marines height in miniatures
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Badass "Sister Sin"
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Nah, you need better price density. We need to figure out dollar value vs height of box.
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2015/02/05 19:14:28
Subject: Games Workshop competition - win a space marines height in miniatures
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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Transfer sheets,
lots and lots of premium transfer sheets
not exciting but economically the best bang for your buck
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2015/02/05 19:19:41
Subject: Games Workshop competition - win a space marines height in miniatures
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Badass "Sister Sin"
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There's only like 5 of those though. No way you'd make anything on them.
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2015/02/05 19:49:47
Subject: Games Workshop competition - win a space marines height in miniatures
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Longtime Dakkanaut
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 pretre wrote:
There's only like 5 of those though. No way you'd make anything on them.
Yea, but they would gak a chicken when they realized they didn't have enough in stock. Automatically Appended Next Post: The best price density is probably the expensive single miniature plastic kits in the clam packs. Or something like that.
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Kirasu: Have we fallen so far that we are excited that GW is giving us the opportunity to spend 58$ for JUST the rules? Surprised it's not "Dataslate: Assault Phase"
AlexHolker: "The power loader is a forklift. The public doesn't complain about a forklift not having frontal armour protecting the crew compartment because the only enemy it is designed to face is the OHSA violation."
AlexHolker: "Allow me to put it this way: Paramount is Skynet, reboots are termination attempts, and your childhood is John Connor."
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2015/02/05 19:51:56
Subject: Games Workshop competition - win a space marines height in miniatures
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Badass "Sister Sin"
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They wouldn't do anything of the sort since they have it right in there that they can limit quantities of any item.
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2015/02/05 19:57:32
Subject: Games Workshop competition - win a space marines height in miniatures
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Longtime Dakkanaut
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What about the black Templars chapter upgrade? How big is that package?
How big is the Zoanthrope box?
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This message was edited 1 time. Last update was at 2015/02/05 20:01:59
Kirasu: Have we fallen so far that we are excited that GW is giving us the opportunity to spend 58$ for JUST the rules? Surprised it's not "Dataslate: Assault Phase"
AlexHolker: "The power loader is a forklift. The public doesn't complain about a forklift not having frontal armour protecting the crew compartment because the only enemy it is designed to face is the OHSA violation."
AlexHolker: "Allow me to put it this way: Paramount is Skynet, reboots are termination attempts, and your childhood is John Connor."
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2015/02/05 20:02:30
Subject: Games Workshop competition - win a space marines height in miniatures
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Badass "Sister Sin"
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weeble1000 wrote:What about the black Templars chapter upgrade? How big is that package?
It used to be the thin box (two sprues).
I think choosing any one kit is probably a bad idea. Flooding the market and all.
Choosing a lot of direct only is probably a good idea though.
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2015/02/05 20:02:58
Subject: Games Workshop competition - win a space marines height in miniatures
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Longtime Dakkanaut
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pretre wrote:They wouldn't do anything of the sort since they have it right in there that they can limit quantities of any item.
Like all such contests it says they can change the rules whenever they want too.
Yea, if you were looking for resale value, direct only would get you the most per item return. If you were just looking for hypothetical price density, transfer sheets are probably the winner.
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This message was edited 1 time. Last update was at 2015/02/05 20:04:44
Kirasu: Have we fallen so far that we are excited that GW is giving us the opportunity to spend 58$ for JUST the rules? Surprised it's not "Dataslate: Assault Phase"
AlexHolker: "The power loader is a forklift. The public doesn't complain about a forklift not having frontal armour protecting the crew compartment because the only enemy it is designed to face is the OHSA violation."
AlexHolker: "Allow me to put it this way: Paramount is Skynet, reboots are termination attempts, and your childhood is John Connor."
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2015/02/05 20:05:44
Subject: Games Workshop competition - win a space marines height in miniatures
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Badass "Sister Sin"
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New SOB army. 
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2015/02/05 20:31:37
Subject: Games Workshop competition - win a space marines height in miniatures
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[MOD]
Anti-piracy Officer
Somewhere in south-central England.
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nflagey wrote:I can confirm it is "working" in the US as I received a black envelope with my latest order ... containing a message with a 7' tall space marine ... but not golden :(
also got a skaven pin like some others have
Automatically Appended Next Post:
By the way, on the Competition webpage:
"These rules are governed by the laws of England and any dispute relating to the promotion will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts. Entry indicates acceptance of the rules as final and legally binding."
If anyone in the USA gets a golden ticket please would you send it to me? I live in the UK so I legally can use it.
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2015/02/05 20:32:34
Subject: Games Workshop competition - win a space marines height in miniatures
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Badass "Sister Sin"
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 Kilkrazy wrote: nflagey wrote:I can confirm it is "working" in the US as I received a black envelope with my latest order ... containing a message with a 7' tall space marine ... but not golden :(
also got a skaven pin like some others have
Automatically Appended Next Post:
By the way, on the Competition webpage:
"These rules are governed by the laws of England and any dispute relating to the promotion will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts. Entry indicates acceptance of the rules as final and legally binding."
If anyone in the USA gets a golden ticket please would you send it to me? I live in the UK so I legally can use it.
I'll send it to you for one.... milllion ... dollars...
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2015/02/05 20:43:23
Subject: Games Workshop competition - win a space marines height in miniatures
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The Daemon Possessing Fulgrim's Body
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Think you've short changed yourself a bit there Pretre.
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We find comfort among those who agree with us - growth among those who don't. - Frank Howard Clark
The wise man doubts often, and changes his mind; the fool is obstinate, and doubts not; he knows all things but his own ignorance.
The correct statement of individual rights is that everyone has the right to an opinion, but crucially, that opinion can be roundly ignored and even made fun of, particularly if it is demonstrably nonsense!” Professor Brian Cox
Ask me about
Barnstaple Slayers Club |
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2015/02/05 20:54:23
Subject: Games Workshop competition - win a space marines height in miniatures
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Sister Oh-So Repentia
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pretre wrote:Heh. I just spent $71.43 (after tax) to buy 5 models.
I've done five orders so far.
At my wife's suggestion. 
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2015/02/05 20:55:43
Subject: Games Workshop competition - win a space marines height in miniatures
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Inspiring Icon Bearer
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I would say the best bang for your buck would be Blood Knights.
Same box as regular infantry/ cavalry for fantasy, but $100 each....
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One of them filthy casuals... |
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2015/02/05 22:18:11
Subject: Games Workshop competition - win a space marines height in miniatures
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Ultramarine Librarian with Freaky Familiar
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I like everyone's optimism and confidence here. 
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2015/02/05 22:25:25
Subject: Games Workshop competition - win a space marines height in miniatures
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Legendary Master of the Chapter
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Wait a sec
Countries: Worldwide excluding the States
Do they mean murica?
If thats the case good thing i didnt get pawned at my last GW visit :/
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This message was edited 1 time. Last update was at 2015/02/05 22:26:20
 Unit1126PLL wrote: Scott-S6 wrote:And yet another thread is hijacked for Unit to ask for the same advice, receive the same answers and make the same excuses.
Oh my god I'm becoming martel.
Send help!
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2015/02/05 22:29:56
Subject: Games Workshop competition - win a space marines height in miniatures
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Aspirant Tech-Adept
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 Desubot wrote:Wait a sec
Countries: Worldwide excluding the States
Do they mean murica?
If thats the case good thing i didnt get pawned at my last GW visit :/
No. They mean:
States and Territories of Australia and New Zealand
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2015/02/05 22:33:45
Subject: Games Workshop competition - win a space marines height in miniatures
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Legendary Master of the Chapter
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Ah read that wrong lol.
Well back to the G Dubs!
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Unit1126PLL wrote: Scott-S6 wrote:And yet another thread is hijacked for Unit to ask for the same advice, receive the same answers and make the same excuses.
Oh my god I'm becoming martel.
Send help!
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2015/02/05 23:36:50
Subject: Games Workshop competition - win a space marines height in miniatures
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Waaagh! Warbiker
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Sent an email to GW customer service about this competition. They are always very friendly and responsive, as all of you may know.
This is the answer I got:
We broached the question with our global headquarters, and they say that the U.S. is eligible; only New Zealand and Australia are exempt.
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2015/02/06 00:22:23
Subject: Games Workshop competition - win a space marines height in miniatures
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Legendary Master of the Chapter
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nflagey wrote:Sent an email to GW customer service about this competition. They are always very friendly and responsive, as all of you may know.
This is the answer I got:
We broached the question with our global headquarters, and they say that the U.S. is eligible; only New Zealand and Australia are exempt.
I guess they REALLLLY hate you guys down under :/
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Unit1126PLL wrote: Scott-S6 wrote:And yet another thread is hijacked for Unit to ask for the same advice, receive the same answers and make the same excuses.
Oh my god I'm becoming martel.
Send help!
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2015/02/06 00:27:17
Subject: Re:Games Workshop competition - win a space marines height in miniatures
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Last Remaining Whole C'Tan
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I'd rather have the width of a Grey Knight, as it's well established that Grey Knights are significantly wider due to Titan's gravity.
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 lord_blackfang wrote:Respect to the guy who subscribed just to post a massive ASCII dong in the chat and immediately get banned.
 Flinty wrote:The benefit of slate is that its.actually a.rock with rock like properties. The downside is that it's a rock
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2015/02/06 01:24:20
Subject: Games Workshop competition - win a space marines height in miniatures
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Longtime Dakkanaut
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weeble1000 wrote: pretre wrote:
There's only like 5 of those though. No way you'd make anything on them.
Yea, but they would gak a chicken when they realized they didn't have enough in stock.
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The best price density is probably the expensive single miniature plastic kits in the clam packs. Or something like that.
Prizes must be chosen from Citadel miniatures available on www.games-workshop.com at the time the winner selects their prizes. Products from the Hobbit and Lord of the Rings ranges of miniatures, as well as any limited edition products, are excluded from the prize. For the avoidance of doubt, Citadel Hobby products, audiobooks and publications are excluded from the prize. ‘Realm of Battle’ products are limited to 1 per winner. Reasonable restrictions may be placed on individual product quantities by the Promoter.
so they thought about that
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2015/02/06 02:38:43
Subject: Games Workshop competition - win a space marines height in miniatures
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Ultramarine Librarian with Freaky Familiar
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Oh for feths sake. Hobbit and LOTR minis are ineligible? Count me out then.
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2015/02/06 02:57:09
Subject: Games Workshop competition - win a space marines height in miniatures
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Stoic Grail Knight
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Anything kiwi-related. That also includes kiwi-produces movies 
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Da Fast and Da Furious! about 5000pts (25% painted)
2000pts (50% painted)