Yeah, i as thinking a poll would be good too. As for the smaller prizes, i think its a good idea aswell, maybe if we ge enough money we could give out some Dx-30's or something----Its all up to you guys....
I would say have a DX True 50mW, and a DX 200mW Red, and Safety Goggles of winners choice as 3 sub-prizes, and let the winner choose the main prize of <$150 laser if enough is collected. Although an RPL Blue does sound VERY nice.
amk, dont bother starting a poll yet, we have no idea how much we are going to raise yet. A RPL Blue would be awesome, although it will cost a fair bit of money, so we need ALOT of interest in this if we want to make it work.
Heh, I didn't see this thread because it was a sticky, I usually just skip the stickies and go read the new topics! Personally, I don't think it will get near $1000. I could be wrong, and I hope I'm wrong, but it would be pretty hard to get 200 people to throw $5 in. I might throw in $5 later. Also, I like the idea of also handing out some other smaller prizes too.
the link on top doesn't stand out good enough. i just saw the link on top of the page after reading c0ld's post. i think it needs to either be bigger or of a different color.
guys, no matter who or what donates, we will keep on going until we have the money for something decent. When you go to pay, dont be thinking: "Oh, this will end at $50 and the winner will get a <1mW red" Think: "No matter what is raised, it will be worth my $5, I am both helping the forum, and if I win, I will get something that you wouldn't even dream about getting with $5"
so, dont hesitate, and leave the worrying to Things and I.