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codegeek
Not sure if payment page really works. I tried entering a number for tickets and the amount remained $0.
jwoodbridge
Huh.. I can't get that to happen. Can you try refreshing. Sorry! I'll keep investigating.
codegeek
I am using IE8 just in case you wanted to know.
jwoodbridge
Thanks a lot. trying to pull up a copy now to test.
walke
Best of luck!

Side comment on: Raffle Creator -- while I love the idea I question the legality of it. While looking into doing various contest/raffle apps myself I was always stonewalled with legal issues. IANAL but I believe anytime you cross money with pure luck it is considered gambling and must be regulated.

hogu
I built something like this and abandoned it for that precise reason
pitt1980
so do you have any itenerary planned for your time in NYC?
jwoodbridge
It looks like we're going to spending most of time in-depth with Quirky and Fab if everything well, but we're looking for one more company to visit as well.
mbesto
Why don't they just pay for you to intern there? Sounds like a fantastic opportunity for both sides.
anonymouz
The site makes me wonder what the legal situation of raffles with regards to gambling regulations in the US (or anywhere else) is? I know they are popular in schools. Are they are legal without having to acquire any permits, or are they are usually just to low profile to matter?
thattallguy
Please check into the legal implications of this and add some detailed CYA (cover your ass) terms to that page.

The way it is set up now is not legale in my province at least. (and most likely all of Canada )

Sweepstakes = gambling