May Giveaway Winner

Congratulations to contestant number...

6!

Thanks for entering, everyone. The next giveaway will be posted within the next week or two.

May Giveaway!

Yay time to win something again!!

This time, Lori Anderson (of http://www.lorianderson.net/ ) has put up these stunning vintage (1950s) lucite and bronze earrings for you to win!



Same rules as before - one entry per person. Entries are done by email - you must email me mailto:closed.etsy.threads@gmail.com and let me know you wish to enter the giveaway. I will respond with a number. Winner will be chosen using the Random Integer Generator.

Entries will be accepted until 9pm Eastern (Etsy) Time on Wednesday, May 27th.

Good luck!

April Giveaway Winner!

Congratulations to number...

22!

I will send the winner an email later today with all the details on how you can claim your prize from PinkQuartzMinerals!

Thanks for playing, everyone! Keep your eyes open for the May giveaway - it'll be posted in less than 2 weeks. :)

April Giveaway!!

Yay! Time to win something!

This month, here are your prizes:

Eye Shadow Kit - 4 Colors

Vegan Lipstick/Lipbalm - Sweet Summertime (Limited Edition!)

Both are from Pink Quartz Minerals. BOTH items are included in the giveaway.

Here's what you have to do to win:

Same rules as before - one entry per person. Entries are done by email - you must email me (mailto:closed.etsy.threads@gmail.com) and let me know you wish to enter the giveaway. I will respond with a number. Winner will be chosen using the Random Integer Generator.

Entries will be accepted until 9pm Eastern (Etsy) time on Wednesday April 22, 2009.

Good luck!

Giveaway #3 Winner!

Congratulations to Contestant #20!

You have been randomly chosen (by http://www.random.org/integers) as the winner of DesertMaidenBath's Irish soap!

I will email #20 with all the details on how to claim his/her prize.

Thanks to everyone for entering! The next giveaway will be up next month. :)

Giveaway #3!!

Contest ends TONIGHT! Get your entries in before 9pm Eastern time tonight!!


Hooray! A giveaway! Winning something for free is always good, right? :)

Same rules as before - one entry per person. Entries are done by email - you must email me closed.etsy.threads @ gmail.com and let me know you wish to enter the giveaway. I will respond with a number. Winner will be chosen using the Random Integer Generator.

And now to the good part - this time, I'll be giving away a Luck of the Irish Huge Chunk O Soap from desertmaidenbath!



Each layer is a different scent, but all are citrus. Mmm.

You can take a peek at the reserved listing for this giveaway or browse (& perhaps purchase) other items from desertmaiden bath here:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21304273

All entries must be received (by email) by 9pm EST (Etsy time) on Thursday March 12th. Good luck!

Giveaway #2 Winner!

Congrats to number....

7!!

I'll be emailing #7 with the good news and also directions on how to claim his/her prize.


Thanks to everyone who entered, and especially thanks to pawandclawdesigns!

Changes to the Giveaway

If you haven't entered giveaway #2, you should do so before 9pm EDT tonight!

The change that I am making to the giveaway is this - Etsy Admin are not re-activating my Etsy account. So the winner of the giveaway will "buy" the die pendant of his or her choice from pawandclawdesigns and then paw will send me the invoice. That way you'll also be able to leave her wonderful feedback for her pendant.

And for anyone who is curious as to why my account was closed, here's a copy of the email chain between myself and Abuse:

From: Closed Threads
Date: Wed, Dec 31, 2008 at 2:11 PM
To: support@etsy.com


WHY was my account deactivated?

I am NOT a sock puppet.


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From: Etsy Support
Date: Wed, Dec 31, 2008 at 2:11 PM
To: closed.etsy.threads @ gmail.com


Hello!

Thank you for contacting Etsy Support (support@etsy.com).

We are eager to help you as soon as possible. If you don't hear back from us within 24 hours, please let us know. In the meantime, this information may answer your questions:

Where is my confirmation email?
http://www.etsy.com/faq.php#no_confirmation_email

Why can't I sign in?
http://www.etsy.com/faq.php#cannot_login

Can I change my username?
http://www.etsy.com/faq_selling.php#changing_username

How do I contact an Etsy seller with questions about my purchase?
Sign in> Go to the seller's shop page (username.etsy.com)> Click on "Contact" on right side bar

How does a buyer checkout and pay?
http://www.etsy.com/help_guide_checkout.php

How does a seller receive payments for sales?
http://www.etsy.com/faq_selling.php#payment_methods

How does a seller accept PayPal payments?
http://www.etsy.com/faq_selling.php#paypal_defined

How does a seller cancel a void transaction?
http://www.etsy.com/faq_selling.php#report_transaction



For information about Etsy's site policies:
http://www.etsy.com/dosdonts.php

We'll only send you this auto-reply once a day.

Warm regards,
Etsy Support



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Looking for unique gifts? Try Etsy’s Gift Guides: http://www.etsy.com/gift-guides/


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From: Closed Threads
Date: Fri, Jan 2, 2009 at 5:09 PM
To: support@etsy.com


Hmmm, not a surprise - I haven't heard back from you within 24 hours.

What gives? Can I please have my Etsy account re-activated?
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From: Etsy Support
Date: Fri, Jan 2, 2009 at 6:38 PM
To: Closed Threads

Hi there,

The account ClosedThreads has been closed for violations of the Etsy Terms Of Use, including but not limited to;

Undisclosed multiple accounts
Misuse of Treasury Feature

If you have any questions or think this was done in error let us know.

Best,
Etsy Support

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From: Closed Threads
Date: Fri, Jan 2, 2009 at 6:42 PM
To: Etsy Support


That is not the account I'm referring to.

Yes, that was the first one I created and you thought it was a sock puppet so it was closed.

This time, ClosedThreads2 was deactivated because once again you think I am a sock puppet.

Do sock puppets normally have positive feedback? I think not. Please re-activate my account.


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From: Closed Threads
Date: Mon, Jan 5, 2009 at 7:39 PM
To: Etsy Support


Still waiting for a response...


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From: Etsy Support
Date: Wed, Jan 7, 2009 at 2:15 PM
To: Closed Threads


Dear ClosedThreads,

By Etsy's definition, "ClosedThreads" and "ClosedThreads2" are improper accounts that are not allowed on Etsy.

Please note that our policy stipulates that all accounts associated with sock puppet accounts are subject to review and closure.

Thank you,
Emily



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From: Closed Threads
Date: Wed, Jan 7, 2009 at 3:26 PM
To: Etsy Support


And what is Etsy's definition of a sock puppet?

Should I include other areas of Etsy for this question? I'm sure I could get 5 different answers.


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From: Etsy Support
Date: Wed, Jan 7, 2009 at 3:40 PM
To: Closed Threads


Hello,

Here is a definition that might help you:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_sock_puppet

Best,
Emily


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From: Closed Threads
Date: Wed, Jan 7, 2009 at 3:42 PM
To: Etsy Support


Wow... I give up. You win.

Happy now?

Fucking dipshits.

Giveaway #2!

Moving this to the top - contest ends TONIGHT!!

Hi everyone. It's time for another giveaway here on the closed threads blog!

Same rules as before - one entry per person. Entries are done by email - you must email me (closed.etsy.threads@gmail.com) and let me know you wish to enter the giveaway. I will respond with a number. Winner will be chosen using the Random Integer Generator.

And now to the good part - this time, I'll be giving away a die pendant from pawandclawdesigns! She's letting you choose which color you'd like, but here are a few examples for you to drool over. [Or you can visit her Etsy shop or her Artfire shop!]







All entries must be received by 9pm eastern (Etsy) time on Wednesday, January 7, 2009.

Giveaway winner!

Congratulations to....

Contestant # 32!


I will email #32 with the good news.

Thanks to all who entered! I will be doing another giveaway soon!

ClosedThreads giveaway!

Giveaway ends TONIGHT at 9pm EDT!
Time's up!

This is a first for the ClosedThreads blog, but I am happy to announce that one lucky reader will have the chance to win this awesome mug from berdandbee:

How to enter:

Send me an email [Closed.Etsy.Threads (at) gmail.com] letting me know you're entering the giveaway. I will respond to you with a number. The winner will be chosen using the random integer generator [http://www.random.org/integers]. I will post the winning number on the blog and also notify the winner by email. At that point, the winner will have to provide a mailing address for the mug.


Entries will be accepted up until 9pm Etsy (EST) time on Tuesday, November 4th.

Good luck! :)