Oh Nooooooooo

[Christoph]

It's just a few weeks that I ordered the parts for my new system. System is up and running (Specs below) - I was happy! System runs very stable - everything is good! And now this ... Arrrrrg!

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AMD "EXTREME PERFORMANCE PROJECT" WINNER

AMD "EXTREME PERFORMANCE PROJECT" WINNER
November 28, 2001

Congratulations! You have been selected as a Potential First Prize Winner in the AMD "Extreme Performance Project" Sweepstakes, contingent upon completion of the Waiver of Liability and Publicity Release. The First Prize includes a Gigabyte Motherboard Model #GA7-DX with AMD Athlon XP Processor. Approximate retail value: $290. Please see attached rules for specific prize information.

In order to claim your prize, go to ........URL..... and complete the required information on the Waiver of Liability and Publicity Release Form. You must complete the on-line form and submit a response back no later than December 12, 2001.

Failure to complete the on-line form and submit a response by the above date will result in forfeiture of this opportunity and an alternative winner will be selected. If you have any questions regarding the claim process, please email us at ......email@......com.

Once again, congratulations and thank you for entering the AMD Extreme Performance Project Sweepstakes. We hope you enjoy you prize.

Sincerely,

XPP Sweepstakes Headquarters
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PS: I took the URL and Email address out


I don't believe it!

Christoph

[shecky981]

I'll buy it off you right now for $100 =)

let me know

shecky981@yahoo.com

[Christoph]

Hey, not so fast! I don't have it yet - I confirmed everything and it will take 3-4 weeks for them to send out the prize! I'll then think about fair offers from here, consider using it myself or put it out on ebay.

We'll see!

Christoph

[archie]

You have been selected as a Potential First Prize Winner in the AMD "Extreme Performance Project" Sweepstakes, contingent upon completion of the Waiver of Liability and Publicity Release

It be nice if you could post in this thread when you do get the 'potential' prize. I wonder what that's supposed to mean.

[LawyerRon]

It's a scam. Trust me.

[mc2phat]

I almost got a potential job today. Turned out I wasn't kinetic enough.

[Christoph]

Originally posted by LawyerRon It's a scam. Trust me.

Then would this http://www.xppcentral.com/xpp/home.asp the home of the scam. That's where I entered the drawing. They (AMD) even visited several cities with their promotions - they offered the same thing "Online" and that's where tried to win it.

By the way - they extended their promotion! Give it a try!

Christoph

[LawyerRon]

It would make me most happy if you proved me wrong.

ps: I've been wrong before.

[Gintaras]

Just addition to Ron's post:

All scams in the world are done on stupid people.

[audiyoda]

Originally posted by Gintaras All scams in the world are done on stupid people.

Ya know Gintaras, I usually have a ton of respect for you, but that's just un-called for. Everyone get's scammed at one time or another, and I'm sure they feel stupid at that moment. Hell, I've been scammed before -- does that make me stupid? Maybe -- then again I scored a 32 on my ACT's (1986), V-580,Q-620,A-680 on my GRE (1997) and 168 on the LSAT (2001). But as 'intellegent' as my scores on standardized tests make me out to be, I still have been scammed.

Regardless as to if this is a scam or not, your statement is pure flame.

-Craig

[Christoph]

Originally posted by LawyerRon It would make me most happy if you proved me wrong. ps: I've been wrong before.

Hey, If it is a scam - at least it did not cost me anything. Ok, they have my address and can send me tons of credit card offers - no big deal. My phone plays a message that I do not accept solicitation + caller ID.

If it is not scam I'll get a new motherboard and a cpu.

Anyway - this promotion tour was quite often announced on techbargains.com and on AMD's web site - so, it better is true or I will need to sell my AMD stock.

If I do not receive anything until christmas I come back to this thread and you guys can beat me up.

Christoph

[Gintaras]

Originally posted by audiyoda Ya know Gintaras, I usually have a ton of respect for you, but that's just un-called for. Everyone get's scammed at one time or another, and I'm sure they feel stupid at that moment. Hell, I've been scammed before -- does that make me stupid? Maybe -- then again I scored a 32 on my ACT's (1986), V-580,Q-620,A-680 on my GRE (1997) and 168 on the LSAT (2001). But as 'intellegent' as my scores on standardized tests make me out to be, I still have been scammed. Regardless as to if this is a scam or not, your statement is pure flame. -Craig

Every scam in the world are done on stupid people. I stand by my remark and it isn't a flame.

Stupidity- I don't understand it as 100% white or 100% black, there are 1000's shades of gray.

I sometimes do stupid things on my PC, for instance, I once shut my PC down just by pushing power button.

Let me explainsomething:
Everyone isn't 100% perfect all the time, I mean- 24/7.
Scam can be done on me too- it means, I was stupid enough that moment or to take some stupid decision.

But when it comes to sweepstakes....excuse me....

That doesn't mean much too.
Not knowing about something and participate, can't be called stupid, and otherwise.

Just some of my opinions.
Everyones opinion and perception can cause a flame.
Depending on perspective

[glc]

Gintaras - you are stepping over the line. Please, no more comments like this. Thank you. I refer you to the forum rules (link at the top of the page in the orange bar just below the tabs).

[Gintaras]

Sorry for my previous post.

This my post CAN NOT to be considered a "flame", because something very oppositive to "flame" can't be a "flame".

I was wrong that all scams are done on stupid people, sorry for.
In fact, all the scams are done on very smart people.
Also, I very encourage everyone to fill every sweepstakes form available- you might win, who knows?
In addition, it's in everyones interests to respond to every spam e-mail you receive.
You might make some extra $$'s at home, who knows.

If I were wrong again, I MUST be very stupid

[Gintaras]

I'm amazed, how someonbe's opinion can cause this

Double standarts?

[audiyoda]

I don't think it had anything to do with it being your opinion -- we are all entitled to that. It was how you said it -- you were generalizing those people who are scammed as stupid.

-Craig

[Christoph]

Originally posted by LawyerRon It's a scam. Trust me.

Well, here's your scam:

http://www.puetz-colorado.com/amdxp/xp.htm

I am desperately trying to get that smile out of my face. Nothing with 3-4 weeks. I had this nice looking package at my front door today.

Thank you, AMD!

Have a great day!

Christoph

PS: Now I have to make up my mind if I replace my 3 week old AMD XP 1700+ with the XP 1800+ or what ? What do you think?

[bosco]

Very nice. Lucky dog.
Let us know how you like the set up.
With the Gigabyte board and all.
Reviews for that board have been good.

[LawyerRon]

...and a very nice scam it is.

I still adhere to my last post on this topic:


"It would make me most happy if you proved me wrong.

ps: I've been wrong before."

[Christoph]

Hey LawyerRon,

I know what you mean and I never felt offended or so. Don't worry!

I wasn't sure myself either - especially as I usually do not fall for any sweepstakes. I had heard about this one from neutral sources and I really like AMD (I am even holding stock in AMD), so that I decided to go for it. They were actually touring the US and I missed them when they were here in Denver because I had to work.

Oh, well ... - an early christmas present!

Christoph

[chilidog]

wow...how can i sign up for this scam???

[Christoph]

Hi Chilidog,

I posted the URL to the AMD sweeptstake site a little earlier in this thread.

I do not know if the whole thing is still going or if they stopped. Check it out and maybe let everyone here know if there are more chances of winning. I promise - I got mine - I am done - I do not wanna be greedy!

Christoph

[LawyerRon]

Christoph,
Actually I misread your orignial post; I thought the offer was from a third party and not AMD. From the solicitation it appeared so at first. Anyway, I'm glad you won.

[archie]

Nice to see you got your prize ... and what a great prize that is.

[Christoph]

Allright guys - they're doing it again! Go and grab your chance for one of these nice prices:

http://www.xppcentral.com

Good Luck!

Christoph

[bosco]

Ok, Im in on this one.
Christoph, did you ever get rid of that Gigabyte board? Just curious.

[Christoph]

Hi Bosco,

Good Luck with the AMD XP giveaway!

I kept the board and made another machine out of it! Everything runs very stable and I think I made the right decision about it! I just wonder if they give away the same stuff (XP1800 + Gigabyte board) or if you would get the newer cpu?

Christoph

[HAL9000]

Yup, and typical, open to US residents only. That's OK, If I had won, I would have sold it for Intel parts anyway.

[Iman74]

I SMELL A SCAM

[Christoph]

Why do you smell a scam? Read the whole thread and let me know! I indeed did win and received the processor and the motherboard within 10 days of notification.

Christoph