Competitions on The Coffee Forum

Brett H

Firstly, a huge thank you to Brendon from Bean Green and Lacehim for our first competition of 2015.

My question to our members is this:  what could we offer in the way of competitions that won't break the bank but also get people posting.  There are many members lurking who've never posted and I'm in two minds as to whether we allow that; or, cull the database in the interest of data and manageability. 

Forget the later part because if we run great competitions and interesting threads that should draw out some of our silent-types.

Cuir Beluga

Maybe a set of espresso/latte/cappuccino cups. They can be picked up relatively cheap. Postage could be prohibitive though unless sent direct to the winner from wherever purchased. If that makes sense?

Brett H

on 1428196722:

Maybe a set of espresso/latte/cappuccino cups. They can be picked up relatively cheap. Postage could be prohibitive though unless sent direct to the winner from wherever purchased. If that makes sense?

A good idea CB!

Moon

If the Sponsor has accessories to offer up as a prize .. possibly goods to the value of $50 + free postage 2nd prize - 500g roasted or IKg green beans 3rd - 250g roasted or 500g green Just doing beans is simpler for at least the first few comps anyway .. free beans of your choice can't fail .. unless you don't drink coffee, and if that's the case .. what the hell are you doing on this forum to begin with  8)

Brett H

on 1428228202:

If the Sponsor has accessories to offer up as a prize .. possibly goods to the value of $50 + free postage 2nd prize - 500g roasted or IKg green beans 3rd - 250g roasted or 500g green Just doing beans is simpler for at least the first few comps anyway .. free beans of your choice can't fail .. unless you don't drink coffee, and if that's the case .. what the hell are you doing on this forum to begin with  8)

Given we have only four sponsors and margins in this day and age are tight do we need more sponsors?  Bean Green and MyCuppa as well as Crema magazine have been very generous in the past with prizes etc.  But as well as their sponsorship fee they'll be out of pocket with every comp so, what's in it for them?  I suppose I'm wondering if there is a way members could also provide prizes.... Like for instance if we all went to our local lifeline and bought a piece of coffee paraphernalia, lifeline gets supported and we have as a forum a treasure trove of kitsch and desirable prizes.  I suppose this relies on members being philanthropic enough to see the forum survive and have some fun.  Our sponsors are the best in the business.  We know this because not all of them 'made it'!