Stratton Lift Ticket Giveaway

[Gabriel]

^^ industry rep^^
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nope. I also tried to send my phone mobile alerts from this page on Stratton's website and it didn't work either.
http://store.g8wave.com/Stratton/

I have a AT&T phone somewhere as an emergency backup but I'm always forgetting to charge it (in fact, I don't even know where I left it)

Gabriel - are you able to help?

I'll check in with our mobile platform provider. Who is your mobile carrier, and what model phone do you have?

 

[Eski]

Hi all.

Glad to see you're having fun with the contest! We're happy to be giving away tickets again....

this kind of promotion and what Wynn did late last season at the Bush, are the types of things that provoke me to visit areas that I normally don't, or haven't been to in a while ... I will usually bring a friend(s), and combine a free ticket with a paid day or two or even three day stay and wear an even bigger smile, not to mention food, beverage and shop purchases ... I see it as a win-win situation and wish all resorts saw the positive potential in offering good customer stoke ... keep up the good work! :beer:

 

[Phillycore]

Hi all.

Glad to see you're having fun with the contest! We're happy to be giving away tickets again.

Even despite the national economic uncertainty these days, the "top brass" here at Stratton didn't hesitate to green light this. We keep waiting for them to at least bat an eyelash when we ask if we can give away another 10,000 tickets each year, but the answer is always "Hey, if it attracts lots of people who are new to the mountain, then do it."

We might not have the vertical of a western mountain, but good luck finding a snowmaking and grooming team with more confidence or experience. So having some "free samples" floating around out there doesn't scare them in the least. :wink:

Blah blah, enough PR speak (not my specialty anyway).

So, some specific points about this year's contest:


1. RE: Winning more than once


According to the official rules, more than one winning entry by the same person technically disqualifies you from redeeming any prizes at all. You will be asked to show ID, and the winning text message when you arrive to claim your prize.

But rules aside, and more to the real point: please don't drain the system of tickets. Sure, the "bring your ID to the window" rule helps prevent duplicate redemption, but it doesn't stop ticket codes from being burned up in the contest system.

In other words, if you game your way into getting two codes, you're only taking away someone else's free lift ticket.


2. Opt-in and Permissions


You will only be contacted if you specifically request it. And the phone numbers are just a way of keeping the entries unique, and for texting you if you opt into mobile alerts.

Regardless: no middle-of-dinner phone calls from Stratton!


3. The Ideal Giveaway


Yeah, sorry about that.
Believe it or not, it's actually very hard to give away 10,000 of something. Sure, we could put them all in a basket out front with a "FREE! Take one" sign... but you can imagine the complications there.

Ideally, we'd physically put 10,000 tickets into the hands of 10,000 people who've never visited us, and call it a day. But it's not that simple, and so we have to figure out some way of "throttling" the process so that:
- They don't all disappear overnight
- They don't all go into the hands of a select few people who "game" the system
- A wide variety of people (web users, text users, NYC subway riders, NH magazine readers, VT brochure collectors, whatever) have ample time to find out about the contest in their own way, over the course of more than just a week or so

No system is perfect, and it'll be interesting to see how this year's phone-based system compares to last year's secure-login system.


4. Unique Codes and Showing ID


Same deal this year, except the unique code is on your phone. Once you redeem it, your personal, unique code is "burned" and can't be redeemed again.


5. Survey Answers Affecting Your Chances



Anyone is free to enter, and your answers to the survey questions don't affect your chances. We just like to have some idea of who's playing, who's winning, and who's visiting (age ranges, home state, casual or obsessive skier, etc.)

But, having said that...
If you're already a regular Stratton skier who would have bought a lift ticket anyway, then by all means feel free to enter. But please consider using the "Invite Your Friends" feature on the contest site, and clue in some friends who've never been here before.

Again, anyone is welcome to enter and win, but in an ideal world we'd simply invite 10,000 new (or "lapsed") people to come ski/ride for free.


7. Speaking of Which...


We're just as happy to see a past guest from years ago as a new one.:grin:


8. "Trifecta of Ridicule"


LOL.


9. Midweek Skiing


Weekdays rock; not just at Stratton, but everywhere (Six Flags, anyone?). Not only are tickets very reasonably priced, but so is lodging.

Funny you say that because.... I'm your target customer and can't win a darn ticket.... Yet all the people who have visited there seem to be winning them... Maybe I need a New England are phone number / zip code... Cause Pa seems to be sucking wind when it comes to this contest....

 

[RootDKJ]

↓↓ puppy ↓↓

I'll check in with our mobile platform provider. Who is your mobile carrier, and what model phone do you have?

Sprint Blackberry 8703e that's part of a BES server.

 

[bvibert]

Hi all.

Glad to see you're having fun with the contest! We're happy to be giving away tickets again.

Even despite the national economic uncertainty these days, the "top brass" here at Stratton didn't hesitate to green light this. We keep waiting for them to at least bat an eyelash when we ask if we can give away another 10,000 tickets each year, but the answer is always "Hey, if it attracts lots of people who are new to the mountain, then do it."

We might not have the vertical of a western mountain, but good luck finding a snowmaking and grooming team with more confidence or experience. So having some "free samples" floating around out there doesn't scare them in the least. :wink:

Blah blah, enough PR speak (not my specialty anyway).

So, some specific points about this year's contest:


1. RE: Winning more than once


According to the official rules, more than one winning entry by the same person technically disqualifies you from redeeming any prizes at all. You will be asked to show ID, and the winning text message when you arrive to claim your prize.

But rules aside, and more to the real point: please don't drain the system of tickets. Sure, the "bring your ID to the window" rule helps prevent duplicate redemption, but it doesn't stop ticket codes from being burned up in the contest system.

In other words, if you game your way into getting two codes, you're only taking away someone else's free lift ticket.


2. Opt-in and Permissions


You will only be contacted if you specifically request it. And the phone numbers are just a way of keeping the entries unique, and for texting you if you opt into mobile alerts.

Regardless: no middle-of-dinner phone calls from Stratton!


3. The Ideal Giveaway


Yeah, sorry about that.
Believe it or not, it's actually very hard to give away 10,000 of something. Sure, we could put them all in a basket out front with a "FREE! Take one" sign... but you can imagine the complications there.

Ideally, we'd physically put 10,000 tickets into the hands of 10,000 people who've never visited us, and call it a day. But it's not that simple, and so we have to figure out some way of "throttling" the process so that:
- They don't all disappear overnight
- They don't all go into the hands of a select few people who "game" the system
- A wide variety of people (web users, text users, NYC subway riders, NH magazine readers, VT brochure collectors, whatever) have ample time to find out about the contest in their own way, over the course of more than just a week or so

No system is perfect, and it'll be interesting to see how this year's phone-based system compares to last year's secure-login system.


4. Unique Codes and Showing ID


Same deal this year, except the unique code is on your phone. Once you redeem it, your personal, unique code is "burned" and can't be redeemed again.


5. Survey Answers Affecting Your Chances



Anyone is free to enter, and your answers to the survey questions don't affect your chances. We just like to have some idea of who's playing, who's winning, and who's visiting (age ranges, home state, casual or obsessive skier, etc.)

But, having said that...
If you're already a regular Stratton skier who would have bought a lift ticket anyway, then by all means feel free to enter. But please consider using the "Invite Your Friends" feature on the contest site, and clue in some friends who've never been here before.

Again, anyone is welcome to enter and win, but in an ideal world we'd simply invite 10,000 new (or "lapsed") people to come ski/ride for free.


7. Speaking of Which...


We're just as happy to see a past guest from years ago as a new one.:grin:


8. "Trifecta of Ridicule"


LOL.


9. Midweek Skiing


Weekdays rock; not just at Stratton, but everywhere (Six Flags, anyone?). Not only are tickets very reasonably priced, but so is lodging.

Thanks for the inside scoop Gabriel! I'm looking forward to using the tickets that my wife and I won.

 

[Gabriel]

Funny you say that because.... I'm your target customer and can't win a darn ticket.... Yet all the people who have visited there seem to be winning them... Maybe I need a New England are phone number / zip code... Cause Pa seems to be sucking wind when it comes to this contest....

None of those factors will disqualify you. Keep trying! I'd send you the "secret always-a-winner text keyword"... if there were one.

FYI: I don't handle the legal details, but I don't think we're even allowed to design the system to "pre-qualify" winners based on whether they've visited before.

Although it makes me wish I'd put a joke checkbox on the contest site:

Are you awesome? (NOTE: only awesome people may enter)
[x] Yes, indeed! (required)
[ ] No, sadly.

This is possibly the reason I'm not a lawyer.

 

[Dr Skimeister]

I won, and am grateful to Stratton for the free ticket. My 16 year old daughter is being denied the chance to enter...she's told "18 and older". What's up with that??

 

[hardline]

None of those factors will disqualify you. Keep trying! I'd send you the "secret always-a-winner text keyword"... if there were one.

FYI: I don't handle the legal details, but I don't think we're even allowed to design the system to "pre-qualify" winners based on whether they've visited before.

Although it makes me wish I'd put a joke checkbox on the contest site:

Are you awesome? (NOTE: only awesome people may enter)
[x] Yes, indeed! (required)
[ ] No, sadly.

This is possibly the reason I'm not a lawyer.

i just thought it strange that as soon as the contest opened we all won. last year it took me at least 5 tries. but it looks like we may do an AZ day there this year since we have so many on the board that one. hey im happy to win one and will actually make a trip there this year so.

 

[Starter Jackets Rule!]

IF IT IS FREE IT IS FOR ME thanks Gabe!

Saving it for a mid week Pow day!
See Ya at the "On Snow Demo"!

 

[Gabriel]

I won, and am grateful to Stratton for the free ticket. My 16 year old daughter is being denied the chance to enter...she's told "18 and older". What's up with that??

Another legal sticking point, sadly. Write to congress!

Sorry to joke. It's another unfortunate reality of running what is technically a sweepstakes.

 

[hardline]

Another legal sticking point, sadly. Write to congress!

Sorry to joke. It's another unfortunate reality of running what is technically a sweepstakes.

i find it interesting that stratton has put a rep on the boards care to comment on why? if you can. you should also pm greg to let him know you are a rep.

 

[Gabriel]

i find it interesting that stratton has put a rep on the boards care to comment on why? if you can. you should also pm greg to let him know you are a rep.

I guess I'm here in an "official" capacity, since I'm speaking from the inside.

But it would be more accurate to say I'm just a big web dork, and I'm here because you guys are talking about my website. Every time you call me a rep I wilt a little, inside. ;-)

 

[hardline]

I guess I'm here in an "official" capacity, since I'm speaking from the inside.

But it would be more accurate to say I'm just a big web dork, and I'm here because you guys are talking about my website. Every time you call me a rep I wilt a little, inside. ;-)

so its you posting in an unofficial offical capaicity
either way welcome

 

[Gabriel]

Nail on head.

 

[gmcunni]

havent been there in probably 20 years almost. I'm looking forward to returning.

WOW, wasn't till i read this that i realzied it has been the same for me. I used to ski Stratton a lot in late 80s. Had a friend who used to get free tickets all the time. We'd do easy day trips, sometimes we'd stay over at a place called "the vagabond" (dorm style lodging) or if we had a few extra bucks we'd stay at the Riverbend Motel ( bathroom and a TV in the room). lots of good memories skiing at Stratton. we'd usually park over at the sun bowl base lodge to avoid crowds. we'd hardly ever leave that side of the mountain. The trail Freefall comes to mind as one we loved to ski.

Can't wait to go back.. ski jonesing factor just shot up a bunch!!

 

[2knees]

"the vagabond" (dorm style lodging)

holy crap dude, i stayed there once. that place was a major dive, but totally affordable.

 

[o3jeff]

I must be one of only a handful that didn't win:angry:

 

[gmcunni]

holy crap dude, i stayed there once. that place was a major dive, but totally affordable.

dirt cheap. i think it was like $15 per night or something stupid like that. one night we were there and a bus load of school kids showed up. it was dumping snow and we were jumping off the roof into snow banks and having snowball fights with the kids. The next morning we went outside and found out the bus driver left the storage compartments unlocked and somebody made off with all the kids skis!! :blink: sucked to be them.

 

[scootertig]

Maybe I need a New England are phone number / zip code... Cause Pa seems to be sucking wind when it comes to this contest....

I've got a Virginia number, and I won one on the first try... I've never been to Stratton before, and will definitely make a trip up there now!


aaron

 

[tequiladoug]

WTF??

and now I get "sorry, u already entered today"

umm, no 7am on 11/13 is not the same day as 10am on 11/12!