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Ultrasabers is once again giving away a ridiculous numbers of premium, high quality, feature loaded sabers!  It's time for another AWESOME raffle.  Check out a few of the past raffle winner thread or ask around and I'm sure the winners of any of our previous raffles can attest to the awesomeness of getting your name pulled and getting that free saber in the mail!  This raffle ends on Tuesday, June 7th, 2016.  What that means is if you enter you will have MUCH less competition than our past raffles.  Higher odds of winning :-)  Which is always good.  Enjoy!  Not to mention we QUADRUPLED the number of sabers we're giving away!  Which means even HIGHER odds of winning.


Rules
1. To enter this raffle you need to make a purchase of $250 or more between May 20th, 2016 and June 7th, 2016.
2. When you make the purchase be sure to enter the coupon code "SummerRaffle" and this will serve as your raffle ticket.  Please do not forget to enter this coupon code.
3. This raffle is for Saberforum members ONLY.  Please put your saberforum.com forum name in the comments field of your order.  This is mandatory for raffle consideration.
4. That's it.  You are in and eligible to win one of the 95 prizes (whoa whoa whoa... 95?  Yes, NINETY FIVE!!!  this is not a typo people this is real, giving away over NINETY free sabers).  Only one ticket per order.  No limit on the number of tickets per customer.



Emerald Prize [two winners]: Any two single color Ultrasabers with Obsidian Sound equipped with 4-Channel Emerald Drivers of YOUR CHOICE and a vented coupler to create the ULTIMATE EMERALD Double Bladed saber

Grand Prize [two winners]: Any two single color Ultrasabers with Obsidian Sound & Flash on Clash of YOUR CHOICE and a vented coupler to create the ULTIMATE Double Bladed saber


First Prize [fifteen winners]: Random Hilt with Obsidian Sound & 2-channel Emerald Driver
Second Prize [twenty four winners]: Random Hilt with Random features with Obsidian Sound
Third Prize [twenty four winners]: Random Hilt with Li-Ion setup
Fourth Prize [twenty eight winners]: Random Grab Bag Saber
 
Additional Perks

• Free Random Blade Plug for Orders $300 or more.  Enter the coupon code "300Plug"
• Free Random Stand for Orders $450 or more.  Enter the coupon code "450Stand"

Prizes will be shipped to the same shipping address on the order # with the winning raffle ticket.  If the winning order is on BACKORDER then that will also delay the shipping of the prize.

Winners will be announced on www.saberforum.com (http://www.saberforum.com) on June 8th and also via email.

GUYS!  These are some AWESOME prizes.  And look at the number of chances you have to win, 95 winners!!!  Emerald Sabers! Sabers with Sound!  So many higher end prizes this time! UNRELEASED EXCLUSIVES (yes we do still have more)!!!  NEW FLAMBERGE!!!  NEW RENEGADE!!!  NEW MENACE SABERS!!!  NEW MANTIS SABERS!!!  CHOSEN ONES!  SCORPIONS!  GUARDIANS!  GRAFLEXES!  REAPERS!  OMENS!  AND MORE all being given away this raffle.  And the chances to win are much higher than ever before.  Ask the last raffle winners how GREAT it feels to get that free saber in the mail!  Don't miss out this time around.

Oh, another raffle!

You guys are killing it with all these promotions!
I don't think I'll be going in on this one, but lots of luck to those that do enter.

Thanks again for all you and your staff do Deep!

WOW :o ;D

Wow!

Holy Cow!

Another raffle - now?!

Wow! I may enter this one!

IM ALL IN!!!

Here we go again! Dang!  ;D

Sweet.  I should be able to put together an order for this one. :)

Damn, my first order is on back order and probably won't ship before this offer closes.

I spent over $600 so was hoping to use my points to subsidise another order.

Will have to wait for the Autumn raffle

Another already?  I don't know what to buy much less if I should buy.  I can think of maybe a third grab bag saber, but that's not nearly enough.

I've been thinking of getting my other friend a Renegade with sound and maybe an Emerald driver for Christmas, but that's going to be a lot, and I'd likely use accumulated points to get that down to $300.  Though I wonder, can you get one that will basically just all three blades pulsing in Blazing Red with a Two-Channel driver, or does it have to be a Four-Channel driver?

This is FANTASTIC ! you guys at Aces.......

It's not even summer yet... If don't get my taxes back before the 6th I wont be entering the raffle. If I do I will purchase a prophecy v3 for my wife...Luck to everyone that enters the raffle...

Wow! Very impressive and very generous! :) I'm not sure if we'll try and get in on the raffle. There are other things that need to be paid for first, but best of luck to those who do enter! And whoever wins that unreleased exclusive Flamberge, please post photos!!!

Great choice.  Prophecy's are beautiful hilts. :)

I can't wait to hold my own. 

Best of luck if you get in on this one. :)

I have a saber in my cart thats $237, guess I need to re-build it.

I agree with you Drahcir I am not entry this raffle ether but I wish everyone who enters it all the luck in the world of winning

*sigh*  I have a trip back home to make, starting two days before the raffle ends, and I need money to pay for that.

I may not be able to get in on this one.

Also have suppressors to buy before mid-July.

Thank's... Luck to you too...or May the force be with you...

Great! I'll take my chances on this one  ;D

Well shoot....I'm still waiting on my entry and prize from the last raffle but knowing my compulsive desire to buy sabers, I may just have to enter this one as well. I've been wanting an Archon v2.1 for a while now :P

^ Ah the Archon! I still remember unboxing mine a few years ago and being floored and I love it as much today.

If these Saskatchewan skies decide to rain money I'll be in :P. Good luck to those who take up this adventure.

The last two raffles have pretty well cleared me out - not that I'm complaining :D - so I'll likely be sitting this out unless something changes.

Best of luck to those who do enter, though, and thank you to Ultrasabers for being so generous :)

This came just in time  ;D I got a couple of sabers sitting in my cart that I haven't pulled the trigger on yet.

WOW... just WOW another raffle. I may or may not be entering this one as I spent a fair bit on the last raffle. Although I did win an awesome saber in the last raffle and it be awesome to win another one. If I do enter I'm pretty  sure I would getting a Manticore CE in SY.

WOO HOO . . . . Another raffle so soon, crikey mate, hehe  ;)


Well, you've got to be in it to win it, as they say . . . . so, hopefully I'll get one entry in this one . . .

At the moment I'm thinking an Overlord with the new Tri Arctic Blue LED . . . . hmmm ?  ::)

WOW another raffle!

I'm sitting on the fence with this one.... lots of things to consider this coming month....>__<

Ugh again?
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I know, I know, I shouldn't post memes here but I couldn't resist ;D

Wow, another raffle so soon. This is great. There are many sabers I'd like to order but I don't know if I can swing the funds for this one. I will try like hell though.

$237 order in cart deleted, and $350 order placed. I'm a sucker for a raffle!

Cool summer raffle can't wait to place my order have just the saber in minded

Sweet time to spend some money

Should be ordering in about a week so looks like I should be in ;D
Awsom prizes

I'm in.. ;) 8) ..

Oh man... I JUST snagged my first saber during the May the Fourth sale, is it too soon to buy another one? :D

As long as you have the funds, it's never too soon to buy another saber. ;)

Sounds great! I'll join in this one

Hmm what is that?

An opportunity to justify getting that new Tri-Cree Arctic Blue!

But that sounds so... so, responsible. ;)

Arrrgghh, they know they've got me hooked.  Might have to order a Shock LE this time around (even though it's back ordered). Haven't decided on a blade color though, thinking fire orange...

I'm gonna try and enter this time even if its just a saber with V3 sound =]

Probably a stupid question, but do grab bags count towards the raffle if one gets $250 worth? I only ask because during the second Spring raffle, a friend of mine ordered a plethora of spare blades, but didn't get an entry, despite having over $250 in product, so I was wondering what else doesn't count towards an entry. (Yes he has a forum account, and yes he put his forum name into the comments on the order screen.)

Your friend must have forgotten to enter his Forum Membership name. Any spend over $250 according to the rules qualifies.

Or forgot to enter the raffle coupon into the order to enter it.

It also has to be over $250 before shipping.

I just might have the funds to pull this one off....we'll see. if not, still got a list planned out.

I'll see what the reactions are to my first two grab bags from their intended owners before I step in again.  But that is this next weekend, so I have time still to enter if I get some affirmatives.

Awesome raffle! First time buyer here and first time buying a saber. I'm glad I spent an extra day deciding on what hilt wanted, almost got it the day before it started!

I have a concern though, I didn't catch the part about putting my forum name in ther comments until I already completed the order :-( can the order note be edited? Its order number 158911.

Thank You!! The wait is excruciating!

Send US an email with your order number and forum name and explain the situation. I'm sure they'll fix it for you.

Man, Ultrasabers is awesome. Good luck everyone.

You are correct Sir! Great service they have here! My father would love a quality pc like US sells. Fathers day isn't far away, probably have to build another soon.

sounds good!

I won't be entering this time around, but good luck to all who do! It's so great that US continues to offer these raffles for the community  :D

 I agree with you sedstisk

Glad I'm not the only person who did that! I sent an email and got a reply saying they added my forum name to the raffle. I spent over 300 and didn't put in the free blade plug either, cause apparently I'm an idiot.  :D

well i had been intending to wait to get my buddie his saber but why not

Just entered, my first personal order and first raffle, so excited! Good luck to all! Thanks for being so awesome and having all these great promotions, the sweet giveaways and the super rad discounts and free stuff guys! You rock!

Any chance we could get a preview/teaser of the "UNRELEASED EXCLUSIVES"?

It's been years since I've been around, but I am finally able to purchase another Ultrasaber! Three years is far too long a time to go without getting a new saber. Thank goodness that they are built so well that they're able to survive that long with heavy dueling use.

Goodluck to everyone entering!

Summer raffle? My birthday is early June so this seems like a perfect way to treat myself haha, wish me luck!

Just ordered a tricked out Consular, here's hoping and praying for good luck in the raffle!

This is awesome!! I got my first sabers yesterday in the mail. First orders were grab bags and I had no idea how incredible they'd be. I'm buying these as gifts for all occasions this year!

very great  ;D ;D

When the promo code during these specific is put in with the order, are the regularly advertised promo codes for when there is no special promo event happening applied automatically? I was thinking about the $500 free grab bag saber thing that my order would have normally qualified for if the space wasn't taken up by the SummerRaffle code.

Awesome!!!!! I'm in.

You can use multiple codes during one purchase as long as you qualify for them. Just enter in one code after another before moving on with your order.

Got my order in!! Can't wait!!

I have a June birthday too. A saber entry is very tempting. Good luck!

Thank you! Itll be my third saber and first one i went all out for :) hoping fate will bring me a present too! Happy early bday to you as well

I just placed my order for shock!!  I love the feel of that emitter for dueling. I'm hoping I'll still be considered for the raffle even though I was using store credit. CS said yes, but I wasn't able to add it because the credit adds as a discount rather than a payment method.  Hooray for a chance?!

Rolling the dice

These raffles are a universe of its own - full of variety in outcomes and unknowns (the waiting period).

Meanwhile, I'm heading to Space City Comic Con with my fresh-out-of-the-box Ultra Sabers.

Huge shout-out to Marlena in customer service for helping me get my sabers on a 1-day turnaround. :):):)

Thank you for the information - have been in touch with UltraSabers support and they have applied the relevant codes to the order. Amazing service that is much appreciated.

I believe so long as the amount of cash you're paying is $250+, you'll be fine :)

Got my saber in the mail, GB Liberator now added to my collection. This is my first raffle, I'm very exited.

My new sabers coming in on thur!!! Man you guys are fast!!

Entered the raffle with an Obsidian LITE saber to be a combined birthday/Christmas present later this year (since I rarely see this person).

Dark Prophecy v3 with Obsidian Lite Sound  (see what one of these is like)
[Back Order Notification:Acknowledged]  (I have time)
[Blade LED Color:Blazing Red]
[Flash on Clash:Flash Silver]
[Obsidian Lite Battery Configuration:Standard Setup]
[Blade Length:32" Length]
[Blade Option:Mid Grade]  (first mid grade purchase)
[Obsidian Lite Sound:Obsidian Lite Soundboard]
[Pommel:Consular Pommel]  (I hate the idea of an open hole)
[Switch Type:Black Non-Illuminated AV Switch]
[Blade Tip:Round Tip]
[Include Retention Screw Wrench:Sure!]
[Include Blade Plug:No Thanks]
[Include Saber Stand:No Thanks]
[Include Covertec Clip:Yes!]

(Entered summer raffle and free blade plug offer).

 ;D :) ;D
Thank you for the summer raffle. I just purchased the MenaceAzure, and can't wait to receive it. Good luck everyone.

Sound-MenaceAzure Azure Menace with Sound (Emerald)
[Blade LED Color:Dark Violet Amethyst for Emerald]
[Emerald Driver Configuration:4 Channel Emerald Driver - RGBW LED]
[Flash on Clash:Flash Silver for Emerald]
[Battery Configuration:Li-Ion Setup for Emerald (Batteries & XTAR VC2 Plus Charger Included)]
[Recharge Port:No Recharge Port]
[Blade Length:36" Standard Size]
[Blade Option:UltraEdge Heavy Grade]
[Emitter Type:Silver Underlay - Windows]
[Sound:Obsidian USB V4 Sound! [V4]]
[Switch Type:White Illuminated Silver AV Switch]
[AV Switch Channel:Channel 4 (Dedicated to AV Switch)

Also don't forget the Additional Perks (Thank you for the plug and stand)
•Free Random Blade Plug for Orders $300 or more.  Enter the coupon code "300Plug"
•Free Random Stand for Orders $450 or more.  Enter the coupon code "450Stand"

Buying my first saber for my birthday and saw this raffle! It seems like these happen a lot with us!
Also is it weird that I want a obsidian sound saber for duelling? Most people seem to have quiet ones...

Hi Scott and welcome here! There's always a place for each type, but trust me when I say that sound takes the experience to a new level. If you're thinking about a saber with sound, I encourage you to shop with confidence!

Yes, I fully agree with hazard.  A sound board would be equally as robust as an LED driver - plus, lightsabers need to make noise IMO. :)

One thing though Scott6622.  You need to post an acknowledgement in the "rules" section.

One more week to go! The time will come for me to put my order through .... still finalizing minor details ....  :)

I just order my first saber and I can't wait to see if I won in the raffle!!

Thanks ULtrasabers for everything and I am so excited for my saber to arrive!!!!!!!!!

Awesome Muscman33!

Best of luck.  What'd you get?

I thought US would wait on shipping raffle qualifying purchases till after the raffle winners are announced? Lots of these orders, including mine have shipped.

I was just told by customer service that mine was most likely being held till the end of the raffle.

So exited to participate in my first raffle! Wish me luck!  ;D

Best of luck Gyro88, and have your first force point as well (since you chose Lord Vader as your avatar pic, I gave you a DS one).

Good luck.  Here's hoping we both win, because I'll be entering tomorrow.  It will be my first raffle also. :)

Woohoo!  Just entered the raffle with a v4 obsidian dark sentinel (totally forgot to enter the coupon about blade plug hahaha, dang!), super excited :).  The number and type of prizes in this one were just TOO awesome to pass up.

Best of luck to everyone!!  And a huge thanks to ultra sabers for doing these wicked promotions!!

Ha ha! I did that same thing! lol

Add an extra blade.

Well, I just pulled the trigger on my first $300+ order.  I had the choice of either getting a saber with Lite sound and nothing else (all my budget allowed) or to get a Phantasm V2 staff, a grab bag saber and an extra blade 24-inch grab bag HG blade for my Initiate.  I really wanted another grab bag because I want to try my hand at customizing something and I haven't talked myself into modding the ones I already have.

So, I ordered a Phantasm V2 staff with Sentinel Yellow LEDs, a stand, a Covertec clip and Covertec wheels on both hilts.  I added my $10 in requisition charges for the SY blade color and my 24-inch GB blade from the Parts section.  Then I added a grab bag with HG UE blade, green LED and a Covertec wheel.  Total: $302.00.  That got me into the raffle and a free blade plug.  (yes, I entered my coupon codes and forum name)

All said, I'm quite happy with my purchase.  I hope to win something with sound in the raffle.  Though, even if I don't win something with sound or flat out don't win, I have the feeling I'll be happy with this purchase.  I've been wanting to try the Aeon/Dominix V2 style hilt, now I'm getting 2 of them, plus grab bags are tons of fun.  :D

I was originally going to get my friend a Prophecy, but price with blade plug was just over $300.  I realized I could drop a feature (heavy grade blade), and get a Dark Prophecy for just $300 and use the offer for a free blade plug, for the same price.  I miss out on a heavy grade blade for him, but get a free random plug

super excited! First ultrasabers purchase and first raffle to boot :D

WoW !     Raffle goodness.  Partaking of this.

One:
Are you addicted to sentinels or something?

Two:
I love your avatar. What breed is your dog? Maybe I can post a picture of my dog in your thread but without an US.

Hmm. Maybe you'll get three.

Maybe lol ;).  While modding my current stunt sentinel I had so many ideas... But you can only fit so much in one hilt- gonna push as much as absolutely possible into that one hahaha...but need at least one more to use for all the ideas  I couldn't fit - and next time I need sound lol. 

Arlo's mom's a chocolate lab but there's Rottweiler somewhere back in her line- his dad's a bull mastiff.  Doesn't show up in the Dna test, but i think he's part bobble head as well lol- his head is gigantic, literally bigger than mine.  Yeah of course you can post a pic of your dog!  I actually have a thread in the gallery board that's got some really impressive pets displaying in it :).  It's called 'Darth Arlo: the cutest, sleepiest sith ever' or something like that ATM, but I'm getting admin to change the name so it's a thread for everyone's pets.  Look forward to seeing!

Five more days to go....  ;D

Finally entered for this raffle! And with two entries this time!

One Aeon V4 in Tri-CG with V4 sound for me.
Then one Dark Initiate V4 stunt in VA for my girlfriend and one Dark Prophecy V3 stunt in AB for me.

Super excited to get these sabers! And I'm excited to see what prizes this raffle holds for all...

This is the first saber raffle that I've entered in, getting really excited. Good luck everyone :)

the excitement  is almost too much...almost

Just ordered my first ultrasaber (finally) in time for this amazing raffle. An emerald manticore ce with sound cost me $500 and I'd be stoked if I got an extra saber from the raffle. Even still, I have myself a gorgeous nickel-plated saber on the way. ;D

That's the one I bought too; and yes, it would be great to have an extra saber for my daughter (I already bought an initiate V2 for my son - but he doesn't know it yet - I will be doing some etching and perhaps some leatherwork on it before his birthday)

Made my purchase last night good luck to everyone

Alright, I gave in, I ordered a Shock LE with v4 sound.  I emailed customer service a week or two ago and they said that it would probably be close to the 16 weeks before it's back in stock.  The next four months are going to go by agonizingly slow.

Good luck to everyone that entered!

First time customer, and fingers crossed!  ;D

Here's my entry. Good luck to everyone!  :)


The Graflex CE with Obsidian Premium Sound
[Back Order Notification:Acknowledged]
[Blade LED Color:Arctic Blue]
[Flash on Clash:Flash Silver]
[Battery Configuration:Li-Ion Setup with BuckPuck (Batteries Included *ONLY*)]
[Recharge Port:Recharge Port + No Charger]
[Blade Length:36" Standard Size]
[Blade Option:Mid Grade]
[Sound:Obsidian USB V4 Sound! [V4]]
[Switch Type:Blue Illuminated Silver AV Switch]
[Front Button Color:Gold]
[Rear Button Color:Bronze]
[Blade Set Screw Type:Socket]
[Blade Tip:Round Tip]
[Include Retention Screw Wrench:No Thanks]
[Include Blade Plug:Yes, Include Circle Plug]
[Include Saber Stand:No Thanks]
[Include MINI USB Cable:No Thanks]
[Include Covertec Clip:No Thanks]

^ Awesome choice!

Wishing good luck to all who entered! Even if you don't win though, you will still be getting a great saber  ;)

get anxious because after tomorrow and the list of winners is published greetings from Camp Taji (iraq).

Good luck to everyone! 
Had the idea to buy lightsabers as a gift for my groomsmen (as geeky as that is an idea).  Here's hoping I can snag an extra.

Is our entry valid even if our saber hasnt shipped ywt??

Yes, my saber didn't ship until the raffle was over last time and I won a saber. As long as when you ordered it you put your saberforum name in the comments and put in the "summerraffle" coupon code it counts as an entry.

Awesome. Thanks for answering

Manticore CE with Sound (Emerald)

[Blade LED Color:Sunrider's Destiny for Emerald]
[Emerald Driver Configuration:4 Channel Emerald Driver - RGBW LED]
[Flash on Clash:Flash Silver for Emerald]
[Pulse Mode:Pulse to Arctic Blue]
[Battery Configuration:Li-Ion Setup for Emerald (Batteries Included *ONLY*)]
[Recharge Port:Recharge Port + No Charger]
[Blade Length:32" Length]
[Blade Option:UltraEdge Midgrade]
[Hilt Finish:Nickel Plated Finish]
[Pommel Version:High Profile]
[Sound:Obsidian USB V4 Sound! [V4]]
[Switch Type:White Illuminated Black AV Switch]
[AV Switch Channel:Channel 4 (Dedicated to AV Switch) [Recommended]]
[Blade Tip:Round Tip]
[Include Retention Screw Wrench:No Thanks]
[Include Blade Plug:Yes, Include Circle Plug]
[Include Saber Stand:No Thanks]
[Include MINI USB Cable:No Thanks]
[Include Covertec Clip:No Thanks]
[Install Covertec Wheel:No Thanks]

I wasn't too worried about the colour selections and settings since I will be able to customise those when I have the saber in my hands. There was no option for a nickel plated switch to compliment the rest of the finish so I though I would go for the anodised black and then satin-stone the finish back until I am happy with it. the plan is to add a leather wrap to the hilt, but the leather jacket I bought form eBay fitted me too well and was in far too good condition to cut up, so I have bought a skirt (again from eBay) which will act as a 'leather donor'.

Ordered on the 23rdMay, still being 'processed'. I hope the parts come in soon :)

I would like to wish everyone in the summer raffle good luck. I'm hoping for a little luck myself.

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I'm sitting this one out, but wish all who entered the best of luck. :)

Best of luck all!

Oooooh snap!   This anticipation is SO intense hahaha!!  I keep trying to remind myself that I have terrible luck with give aways and raffles etc., but I can't help it lol!

Wish everyone best of luck!!!
Isn't this hilarious tho?  Probably the only time you'll ever see a bunch of people sitting around watching their emails like hawks, just praying that their sabers DON'T ship yet lol!  I know everyone can't win, but I'm sending you all good vibes anyways :).  Good luck guys, just one more agonizing day lol!!  Can't wait to see pics of all the prizes :). 

The anticipation is killing me too! Good luck everybody  :D

So close to the raffle being wrapped up! The anticipation is crazy! Good luck to everyone!

I can't wait!!!

Good luck everyone!! I'm secretly crossing my fingers and the waiting is killing me!!

Getting excited, I have 2 entries and it'll be cool to win something, even a grab bag!  ;D

Boys and girls, final bets please ....  ;D

This is the best part, watching all my fellow saber addicts go nuts as the witching hour draws nearer! Good luck everyone!

Les jeux sont faits... Rien ne va plus!

Good luck everyone!

So when do winner notifications usually come out? This is the first raffle I've been through on the forum, though we didn't partake in it personally. Too much other stuff pay for first. But next time... ;D

I'm dying to see that unreleased/exclusive Flamberge design! (I'm so biased towards crossguard sabres at this point, it's not even funny!)

I'm the same way.  Guess it's time to get down on my knees and pray to the saber gods.

Good luck everyone! Here's hoping to a brand-new shiny saber!

I was wondering the same thing myself!  Looking at the other winner threads from recent raffles, it looks like they have been posted in the wee hours of the morning the day after the raffle ends.  I am so tempted to stay up and stalk the forum for the announcement (but I'm not actually going to do that, because I'm too damn old to stay on the Internet half the night and then be functional in the morning  :D), but I will be sure to send positive lightsaber-acquiring energy out into the Universe before I go to sleep.

To everyone else: Good luck, and MTFBWY!

Now, let's not be impatient.  I plan to check in the morning after I wake up.  Check before I go to work.  Check on the bus on the way to work.  Check again before I start my shift.  Check on my first break.  Check on my lunch break.  Etc, as necessary.  I sure hope that the winners are posted way before most of those checks, but I'll check as needed.  ;)

Patience young Padawans.

Guess it pays to work the night shift lol ;). 

Estimated time until the end?   14 hours.

Ordered a Consular with V4 Sound, crossing my fingers!

This is exciting, I hope i win something

I'm not going to get too excited but I would really love to win something! I'll take 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th place! I'm not greedy!!!!! Lol

Ahhh I have been thinking about this since I entered. So excited to find out if I won or not. But is ok if I don't these sabers are more than worth the price.

Best of luck to everyone! Looking forward to seeing what you all get :)

Hey All - quick PSA here . . .

Please consider posting your Raffle Entry purchase when it comes in and especially your Prize if you win one to the Official Entry / Winners Gallery that will be set up for this Raffle!

It's extremely generous of UltraSabers to give away ~300 Lightsabers over 3 months.

The least we can all do in return is show them off, whether you win or not.

Thanks to everyone in advance for doing that and double thanks to UltraSabers for bringing so much excitement to the Community.    :D

 

Just put in my order! No minute like the last minute. Also, this is my first order without making a friend place it. Wee! Good luck everyone.  ;D

Alright, first raffle!

Two entries - first is 3 grab bag sabers with one specified to be BH, also a War Glaive pommel. And second is a Dark Apprentice LE V4 with Obsidian Lite in FO with AS FoC and an Archon pommel.


I'm so pumped!
Best of luck to you all, hope to see some awesome pictures very soon!

So excited, third (and hopefully 4th saber) can't wait to check it/them out

Spent $334. on my saber.
I guess I can not be in the raffle. Got my saber at MegaCon in Orlando not online. So much for a "SummerRaffle".............  :P

Princess Canterbury says Good Night & Good Luck to you all in the Raffle . . .


. . . May The Force Be With You.

As long as you enjoy your saber, that's all that matters.  Though, too bad the folks at the con couldn't work something out to get you in, given that you spent so much.

Also, you need to acknowledge the forum rules before continuing to post here.  (Follow the big red lettering on the main page)

Good luck to all who have entered this Summer Raffle.  Just a reminder of the usual time frames to expect notification of a win.  These are within the Texas time zone.  Generally you will receive an email from UltraSabers between 6 - 6:30 AM.  The entire list of winners is posted under Announcements at 8 - 8:30 AM.  This will be Wednesday morning for most members. 

Again note that these are the ball park times.  As Lord C as encouraged, please share your initial order and winning sabers with the community.    :D

My entry was an Aeon v4 LE Obsidian Lite sound, Blazing Red with Red Illuminated AV switch, Silver FoC for my brother. Hopefully I can win something nice to either add to my collection or give one to my son.

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Me, my brother, my son and nephews

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Ladies and Gentlemen, the time is almost upon us!

Man, oh man that Aeon v4 LE looks amazing in BR. Very nice entry! BTW that is one awesome family photo!

Awe, princess Canterbury is SO adorable :).  Lord C, I don't say this in regards to other dudes very much- but I've missed you man!!  Good to see you again buddy :).  And thanks for that info Dauntless :).  

Sending you all saber winning vibes over the night (I'm at work)- best of luck ladies and gents!

Wow she has grown!  Love the picture . . . +1! :D

Thanks guys . . .

Revan - good to hear from you too!  Working toward being back on a more regular basis . . . I do miss this place.  :)


JediDAX - that Aeon looks great in Red!

We have one in Purple (VA).  Not sure I've seen the Silver & Gold variant in Red; looks nice!  Very Regal Sith saber!  Point to you for posting that . . .

PS - if you ever get the chance, try the Catalyst pommel on it.  The shape flows perfectly with the rest of the hilt and extends the lines nicely!

^I agree. Your aeon v4 looks great but I'd recommend purchasing a catalyst pommel to give it some extra flare. That was my original idea for my first saber but I saved up for a premium hilt. I'll have to get an aeon v4 eventually though.

Time for me to sleep....gosh the suspense is real. Good vibes to everyone!

That is a wonderful idea, Sir. It would be my pleasure to post pictures, and hopefully a review video too, of what I ordered and whatever else I am praying I win. It has been three years since I have been able to get a new Ultrasaber and the exhileration is empowering. They are holding my saber until after the raffle is ended so all I can do at the moment is describe it to you.

It is a silver Renegade hilt with a silver primary blade and red and blue quinions. Due to budgetary restrictions, it has no soundboard or Emerald driver, not even lithium ion batteries, but it will be beautiful and awesome regardless and shall see much combat.

Alright, it's time to keep calm and let the drum rolls begin ....  ;D

The suspense is killing me!!!

I received my summer raffle entry saber in the post yesterday. I got a crimson mantis stunt saber in TRI Cree blazing red (stunt saber) with an additional initiate hilt for indoor practice. I'm still getting used to using this forum and I'm not sure how to upload a photo (I am using my iPad until my laptop is fixed)

Ordered a sentinel and dark sentinel v4, both stunts with no sound and heavy ultraedge blades in silver. First two sabers and first raffle so wish me luck.
Also anyone know when it will be announced?

My first purchase from Ultrasabers, went for an Archon 3.1, so looking forward to it! Hopefully I grab a prize too! :P

Being from the U.K I also concur, anyone know when they'll get round to announcing?

Should be anytime now. It's past 8:30AM CST, so hopefully we'll find out soon!  :)

Ahhhhh, I'm so impatient with this haha. I never ever have luck winning anything so I dunno why I'm bothering to get so hyped. But man...

I'm gonna die if I have to wait anymore!

The only time I won anything was at a benefit for my buddys daughter who was terminally ill. I won the 50/50 for $450, then I donated the whole amount back to them. The best part was, the 2 other winners before me didn't donate anything at first, but after they announced that I did, they both donated back, lol.

That was a running joke though that the only time I've every won anything, I gave the prize back. :)

Good luck all! This is a really cool thing US does!

Good luck everyone!  ;D

I don't win stuff either, so I'm keeping my enthusiasm to a minimum.  I'm just interested to see who did win so I can congratulate them and I hope my entry order ships soon.  8)  And, if I actually won something this time, I'll be pleasantly surprised.


Not gonna lie, I was tempted to give you a Light Side point for that one.  Even though it's not very Sithy, I'll give you a DS point.  ;)  I don't know how anybody would feel good taking money in that situation and it's good that you shamed the other winners into giving theirs back too.

Well I just know I am pretty nervous about it! But I still wish everyone luck, but not everyone is going to win...so ummm good luck to the winners? XD

Such hype! Just ordered my scorpion yesterday with a tax refund! Soo psyched :p

LOL  I've been scoffing at the hype, but I have to admit I'm feeling it as well.   
Hope springs eternal!  :-)

Looking forward to the announcement.  Good luck everyone!

Points for everyone on this page :)
 Have been watching inbetween working. Can't work now have got caught up in the whole thing.
 Whatever happens its the will of the force.  :P

Why, I'm not obsessively checking my email every 3.5 minutes for new messages. Nope, not me! No sir.  ;)

Of course not, I'm sure everyone who entered isn't glued to their phones/computers/tablets waiting for the email or post. That would just be crazy.

Pfffft, obsessively checking my email? Noooooo. I'm not doing that either.

I'm also not refreshing this page or checking my email constantly....this waiting is killing me but I also am wishing everyone good luck!!!!!  ;D

We shall see what the Dark Prophecy brings.

Best of luck to all.

I think this is the 10th time today I've signed into the forum.. lol the anticipation is killing me!!

I've been checking my phone almost constantly since I woke up, hah the suspense is crazy.

May the force be with us!! I feel like I'm watching the trash compactor scene in A New Hope

Sounds appropriate, and has anyone received an email yet? This seems much later than the last couple times

I think Emory is trying to see how many heart attacks he can invoke lol

or maybe he is waiting for this post to get to 10k reads

I would have to agree with you!!!

I think my phone might die before we get the results.  ;D

Good luck everyone.

If that's the case...

Read people, read!!  :D

AAAAAAARRRRRRRGGGGGUUUHH.
No. Just Stubbed my toe, not a heart attack.
 ;)

Yep, I ordered one too, last night.  Picked that one because I'm out of town for a bit, so I don't have to worry about not being there for the delivery.

All joking about impatience aside, I think it's supremely rad of US to be giving away free stuff, and I also know that the Con Crash is REAL. So I'm hoping Emory is still sleeping in -- the antici





--pation helps the day go by faster.  ;D

Indeed. Lots of prizes for all. :)
Or not..
We will see!

Yeah Totally agree - Con Crash is no fun - this is definitely making the day pass by haha

This is killing me. I'm going to get in trouble because I'm at work and I keep checking to see any updates.

Raffle entry saber: apprentice LE v4 with fire orange blade and illuminated AV switch.

Hi all.  This is rare that Raffle winners have to wait so long in the morning for notification.  This could be a good sign.   :D

what could that mean?

This feels like waiting on Christmas morning to open presents. By gosh I'm so nervous.

UltraSabers everywhere.

The Lady has struck to the heart of the matter. Perhaps it would be best for us to show our thankfullness instead of our unbounded excitement (and little bit of impatience) as some have already done.

Thank you Ultrasabers and Emory for all of your great generosity. Whatever I win or don't win, I thank you for heartily!

I'm not even entered in the raffle and I'm excited!  ;D

Ultrasaber's  generosity is truly amazing and something that should be heartily applauded! Thank you US! You treat your customers right!

(At least) 95 winners and (at least) 99 lightsabers.   That is a lot to go through.

Use to be less than that.

Jeez, I'm not sure i can handle this tension haha. Despite trying to keep my hopes down, i gotta say that im really excited! It would be awesome to win in the first raffle i partake in, heh. :D

Oh, I personally am very thankful for what they are doing.

For the record, my entry yesterday was a Dark Prophecy in Bane's Heart, black non-illuminated AV, V4 sound.

I'm very thankful whether I win or not, I think everyone is just full of anticipation at this point especially those of us who are having our first raffle.

Yep agreed, it's ridiculously generous to give away that much. It's crazy really, but yeah anticipation is craaazy. Good luck to all.

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jajaja, un saludo desde Camp Taji

Okay, so I'm not alone than, hahaha

LOL  You know every time one of us posts here it gives everyone a small heart attack...  ;-)

As I'm reading all the post...I do have to say that if it weren't for Ultrasabers we wouldn't have these awesome sabers that we all love and enjoy...I agree, a huge thank you to US for all they do and also making an incredible product!!! These raffles are amazing...I have shown my saber to so many people and they are blown away...THANK YOU ULTRASABERS AND KEEP IT UP!!!!!

You are super correct! Everytime i get an email u think its US but its just a reply here haha xD dont wanna unsub to the thread but currently my like last 100 emails are thread replies

Don't have a heart attack.  ;)  Besides getting a private email the list of all the winners will be on a brand new thread.  I'm not entered and I'm starting to get antsy.  Perhaps US is rounding up sabers... haha just kidding.  :D

I'm sure like everyone else too, my heart stops when I see the email notification on my screen, then get shot down when it isn't for the raffle, lol.

It does go without saying that we should all be grateful for US and Emory's kindness and generosity during these raffles and giveaways. They really don't have to do these, but they do it for us. Thanks so much guys!

(And unless I'm mistaken, Deep's profile says he's online right now??)

The suspense is killing me. Been at work for last 10 hours; checking for announcement for the last 5 :P

It does say he's on, probably typing it up now

This wait is crazy!  It's so cool of US to draw it out like this, can't wait to see the winners thread!

Did anyone else get that freaky error 505?

Down to the wire, good luck all!!

Wait for it ....
Wait for it ....



Sorry, I couldn't help myself.  :-)

*returns to Jedi Meditiation*

We sure feel like little kids right now. Anxiety attacks anyone??

Good luck.

Waiting with excitement, first raffle. :)

Its almost noon (here) and still nothing! You're killing me Smalls! :P

New strategy of sith killing by suspense

The Sith also were patient for nearly 1000 years

I continue to forget I am 3 hours ahead in PA. I see these posts and think wow, no one has said anything in the past few hours. Then it dawned on me. Good luck everyone.

I'm kind of hoping that they wait till 11:59:59  ;D

Pure evil right there...

Just like Darth Maul pacing around before the barriers go down so he can finish off Qui-Gon...
I'm not pacing around but every opportunity I have, I look smartphone to see what's happening at this forum. This is priority over work now. Ha Ha Ha!

Work didn't stand a chance today

Do we have an official time of when they will announce the winners - it's hard to sleep when I'm so excited.

Thanks UltraSabers for being so awesome and doing this

Cat

Not that we've been told.

*cracks eye open*  Nope, nothing yet...
*returns to meditation*

Haha what an experience!
US users everywhere briming with excitement/anticipation all day, constantly checking the forums and website,
Never has there been a better bonding experience,
Cheers friends!

Like the old saying goes, a watched pot never boils.  Even when heated by a saber.     :o

Haha, nice! You know, I wonder just how much heat the beam from a saber would generate? Surely someone has called Science to ask... *dashes to Google*

Edit: Gods bless the Internet. https://www.quora.com/How-much-heat-do-lightsabers-produce

The excitement is real!!!

I'm like a kid trying to fall asleep on Christmas night, waking up and looking at the clock every 15 minutes...

OVER 9000!

Realest comparison you could probably look up is different plasma color temperatures id say . Heck im gonna chek myself outta curiosity

It Truly is a bonding experience

I was going to try and find an answer but this is probably as accurate as it gets when it comes to light saber heat generation calculations.

I found a really great explanation and edited my post! https://www.quora.com/How-much-heat-do-lightsabers-produce

So I was partially right...

>.>

Very nice! Good share! glad to see that i was pretty bang on ith guessing plasma

The Raffle is an awesome distraction for me while I wait for shipping notification for my Green Consular!

 "Patience, my blue friend" ~Qui-Gon Jinn

Haha, for me, i'm trying to find ways to distract myself from the Raffle!

Don't wanna show too much of this in a pic or name source due to copyright nonsense, but about the lightsaber heat- this is from a very reputable, and totally cool source... Rhyme's with 'the Jedi Bath'  lol.

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Underlined the important bit...

I have to admit, I've always wondered what would happen if you thrust a lightsaber blade into water.  We know what happens with metal and, um, well, flesh...  :-)

But what if Qui Gon or Obi Wan had tried to use their sabers against one of those massive Gooberfish on Naboo?  Hmm...

There was underwater use of lightsabers on Cala in the Clone Wars.

Obi-wan also used his underwater on Kamino during season 3 of the clone wars.

Love the clone wars!  Season one is obviously geared to a younger audience, but by season two that show gets dark!  Wicked :).  

Yeah, I always remember wondering why there weren't bubbles forming all around the blade lol.  probably should have been.  In the expanded universe stuff I've read they stick with the physics in the source mentioned above- the blades aren't hot but they evaporate liquids none the less.

Clone Wars, while pretty damn good, was also fast and loose on the "rules" so to speak.

While it was possible for lightsabers to be ignited under water, they would have to be specially modified. Due to rapid chain reactions and the instant overpowering of water on the blade, it would short out. In rain, a lightsaber would steam up, and fizz/flicker a little, similar to a Kylo Ren blade, but it would remain intact.

Of course, in theory.

One would assume that a Jedi that is specifically going to a water world to be underwater for most of the time will modify their saber accordingly.

Probably. The mods don't sound too extensive, but what do I know?

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Heres the article about it.

This is great.

Which usually comes first, the post on here or an email if you win?

I believe it's pretty much simultaneous  

According to from spring ruffle winner posts forum post first emails later.

If I win the Emerald, I probably would get a dual Mantis CE, or a Flamberg and dark war glaive.

But that is a big if.

Good luck everyone.

I've got an itchy activation thumb. It's 8.50pm here in the uk as I'm typing this. I've been checking my phone for emails at work all day. The suspense is too much to bear (I'd be a terrible Jedi, I have no patience).
Best of luck everyone :)

I think we all have the big "if I win" order already in our heads. That would be so sick!

As well, best of luck to all, but I hope I win! :P

Good luck everyone

 

I dream of seeing a double bladed Mantis!

To be honest i would be a total loss if i get two saber of my choice.......... you see i have so many designes in ym hand for saberstaffs it would be hard to choose one :P

I just bought an Emerald Saberstaff with 2 initiate v4s. I'd absolutely lose my sh!t if I was able to get another one.

My entry was also my first saber ever. Im really excited to get it.

I got an TRI Blue Obsidian Sentinel with a heavy 40' blade and a silver illuminated blue AV switch!

^That sounds like a sentinel set up I'd get, except for the 40 in blade. That sounds too big to spin with honestly.

Im 6'6 tall. I figured the long blade will suit me well 8)

Honestly, I'd be hard pressed to figure out what to get if I won the top prize.  I'd probably end up getting a mis-matched "staff", likely a Guardian and Scorpion...

Personally, I'd rather get the 1st or even 2nd prize.  A grab-bag with sound and possibly emerald and random features...  Yeah.  That's where I want to be.  :-)

Maybe...  I'm 6'4" and frankly my favorite blade is the 32" in my Aeon V4.  Its just so ... fast.  But I'm a power striker and CQB is more my thing anyway.  I generally refer to my form as Niman, since I often use a saber staff and incorporate the bo staff techniques I've learned as well as formal Shi Cho and katana forms, with some smattering of European sword forms as well.  :-)  Niman (FIRST Niman in particular) fits my style as it has always been a case of using all the bits and pieces you know in combination with your environment to maximize your strengths to the fullest.  Though I sometimes drift towards Juyo...  A danger my Master warned me against many times.  ;-)

At 6'6" I'm sure you're tall enough to use the longer blade, but make sure you compensate for it's slower reaction time!

While were still in fantasyland, how about a malice and raven.....   :-)

would love to get a Graflex and a Raven

I think I'd probably go Archon and Guardian. I like the classic looking designs. I ordered the Consular.  Though, I change my mind a lot, they are all sick!

Consular and Archon would also be sweet! great mix and match

Ooh yeah. The graflex is sweet!

Malice is too heavy now a warglaive raven is what i am looking for :P

Graflex and/or Chosen One are also options.  :-)

Are the reapers MHS compatible? I'd LOVE to make a dual bladed reaper staff.

Ooh I'd probably go for the chosen one...but if I win, the saber will be a gift to my fiancée, her favourite colour is purple so I'd get it in violet amethyst for her

Yes, they are.  I was thinking earlier that the Reaper would make a really cool staff, though for me I'd want to take the claws off...

Another one that pops into mind is a War Glaive staff.  Though it would be HUGE...

Or go just completely off the hinge and make a Renegade Staff. :O

When I saw their sabers at Megacon, the Violet Amethest color really stood out. It looks awesome

How about a double Malice then. Perfectly balanced lol

Dark Malice staff...  :-)

Fair enough.My fantasies are other peoples realities. I need to broaden my horizons.  :o

I would have a very tough time not getting a dark menace staff... So awesome

Damn I'm so excited XD This is my first ever raffle. I feel like if I won the regular Grand prize I would get two different sabers, but if I won the emerald I would have to go for a double manticore or something like that. I can't pass up the opportunity to have a double lightsaber that I can change of color of both hilts at will!

I see we are still waiting. Lol. They really are making this one suspenseful.

I have one, and it really is awesome!!!

Indeed

Yep.....

I have long maintained that if I won the top prize, I'd get the Graflex CE and Chosen One CE.

If I had my druthers, it would be a Flamberge CE, and an Azure Menace. I've been wanting a blue hilt for a good second now.

My horizons are duely broadened my friend.  :)

It's funny how there keeping us waiting but at the same time it's really cool as well because we get to see other people posting and learn from them what they like and what not - I think personally even if I don't win anything it was a great way to work a site and I'm proud to be a member of the community and a saber owner as well.

Good luck all and MTFBWY

Cat

There are so many good ideas...I'm rethinking my next saber for sure!! You all are awesome

It is pretty amazing yeah.. Sadly the excitement is too much for me :P

Different timezones and such! Wish you all a good night and a man can dream right ^^

Well said, and probably quite true. Damn :P this is exciting stuff.

Two eternities later...

Yeah, my Emerald Dark Menace staff is so awesome.

Wow, after work the forums exploded!
This is insane..ly awesome

Back to back hours at work - hopefully there will be an awakening of information when I return

Cheers again and good luck all

Cat

I'll take some Dark Side points if you're willing

The polished one is just too shiny for my liking

I think if I was ever lucky enough to win one of the Elite tier prizes in a Raffle, what I chose would be dramatically impacted by whether it was the Emerald prize or the Grand prize.

I constantly swoon over the SW Universe-inspired hilts US has done a tremendous job with (and I own a Graflex CE & Menace CE and they are INCREDIBLE).

But if I won the Emerald prize - I might have a hard time picking a Chosen One CE or something like that because- I'm just crazy traditional with that stuff.

I'd probably play with the Emerald on it for a couple weeks but ultimately, I'd end up leaving it on Red 99% of the time because - you know - IT'S DARTH VADER'S LIGHTSABER!  It's Red!

So I would feel compelled to pick things I would be far more likely to change a lot and put that awesome Emerald driver to work!

Probably something more like a Mantis CE, Manticore CE, Dark Menace or Dark Omen.

(Yep - I said Dark Omen.  What?  You don't like Thundercats?  You know the pommel & emitter are MHS, right?  Ever see the Dark Omen body with a Manticore emitter?  DROOL!)

That Dark Omen body with Manticore emitter sounds delicious! I almost have to do that now!

I would go with a Graflex and a Renegade if I went with two different top prizes. Then my son and daughter could re-enact TFA.

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Thats so awesome!
I remember as a kid, me and my friends would re-enact the duel from the phantom menace.. with sticks

I'm guessing you would get the role as Han then?

I keep checking for announcements.  I'm so anxious  :o

Nearly midnight here in the UK. Struggling to hold on, as I've been up since 5:40 and have work early tomorrow...

Ultra Sabers: we love you, but the suspense is too much!

Been casually refreshing the page constantly... While at work. Lol I hope it doesn't get posted while I'm driving home in twenty minutes...

My entry saber was a Emerald Consular all the way. It's a beautiful saber and my friends, who all have stunt sabers, drool over it constantly. Really wanna get a second saber to play around with... Good luck everyone!

Ghaaa, it's Schrödinger's raffle. We've all both won and not won untill they post the winners...

I'm with you, Darth Najia! Seems like every 30 minutes I'm checking.. :-\

Hahaha This!

Shhhhh don't let the cat out of the box. ;D

How do you keep a bunch of Star Wars nuts in suspense for hours: free sabers  ;D

Yeah, I feel the same - a Graflex in red, or a Chosen One in orange... would feel wrong :D I'm sure I could live with it (my new Guardian is in Sunrider's Destiny, after all) but if I had them in Emerald, well, I'd just keep going back to the canon colours.

Flash on clash, though? You could get creative there ;)

Best of luck, again, to all who've entered. I'm sure US won't keep you waiting too much longer, and it's worth the wait if you're among the lucky winners! If you're not, you're still getting a parcel sometime soon with pure, concentrated, awesome inside!

11:59:59 pm. And the results are posted lol

A test of our Patience,
Deep is probably watching the forum, spouting "Your'e Reckless" over and over again with every post

http://www.techdigest.tv/angry-yoda.html

Would be funny if it was all a jest! A collective WTF! moment... everyone mumbling under their breath slowly going back to their lives...
Well, I'd think it'd be comical. Misery does love company

Patience you must have

Thanks to the whole Saberforum community for keeping the suspense and agony of waiting so much fun and so interesting. This is my first raffle too so I am enjoying the fun of waiting with you all as well.

I ordered a grab bag for myself, a Dominix LE v4 for my wife and an Initiate v4 for my little padawan (both of their first sabers) so that is exciting on its own.

OK back to waiting anxiously...

An US raffle in early 2014 that I was in had a half day delay on the winners announcement . . . it was torture!

Be strong, we know it's coming! Who may be getting an unreleased design?!

Seriously, you guys are killing us here!

The suspense is becoming unhandleable!!! Thats right! I said it! NO HANDLES!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oci1CuCht7E

If I could give you 1000 points for that, I would.

I second that statement!

Gotta love a Gene Wilder tie-in.

I'll third it. Love me some Willy Wonka.

May I fourth it?  ;D

This is what those kids must have felt like waiting at the gates of the chocolate factory.

I honestly debated over entering this raffle for over a week.....I've been craving an Emerald Archon v2.1 for a while. However, I'm still waiting on my Scorpion entry and 3rd place prize from the last raffle. I've been told that they should be back in stock shortly but that the Archon could be up to the full 15 weeks so I decided against entering the raffle.....still some remorse there but I'm excited for all that entered and wish good luck to you!

I can't wait to see the unreleased exclusives they mentioned in the original raffle post.  I hope we will get to buy them at some point.

Just an FYI, I think far too often we DON'T see them along with a lot of other awesome prizes because people just don't come here to post them.

That's why I mentioned it last night.

So please - if you are reading this - post pics of your Raffle Entries & Prizes here in the Forum so we can all see them!

If you don't know how - just ask and someone will help you out!

We're pretty friendly around here; even the dyed-in-the-wool Red Blades!  ;)

This anticipation is literally killing my phone battery. I do have a good rotation, take care of my wife post op, then check my email, then check the forum. Repeat every 30 minutes. I can't get anything other than that done today. I had to remind myself to eat. Lol

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 I'd be ecstatic to win a Blade Plug raffle, and I''d be posting photos of that (especially, if it was some kind of exclusive blade plug! hahaha)

I'll be posting pictures for sure. And I'm most likely going to do a video or two on my orders - especially if I end up with a prize!

I bought my first saber last week (Shock LE) and i can't wait to get it!!! It's on a 5-15 week back order so i would love to get even a grab bag prize to see how great these sabers are  :o

Good luck all!

The anticipation is eating away at me at the digestion speed of a sarlacc.

Unfortunately, I work very early in the morning and now have to force myself to sleep. Hopefully, the Force will awaken me when we find out who the winners are.

This is my first order from US so I'm very excited for the sabers I already purchased, not to mention I might win something else on top of that. So, very anxious to get the news on the raffle and even just receive my order in the mail soon haha. Best of luck to everybody in the raffle! And good luck to anybody who isn't, just in general, just cause.

So, how are winners announced, and when? I ordered an Initiate v4 with sound, and ended up meeting the $250 mark with my customizations. I entered the code at checkout, so I'm keeping my fingers crossed. My son's trying to talk me into another grab bag saber, which I'll probably do later on this summer...

what would you guys do if i won and chose two yari pike extensions? lol  :P

"The strongest of all warriors are these two - time and patience."

Tolstoy.  ;)

Well I posted this prior so, I'll just post the link: http://www.saberforum.com/index.php?topic=28630.45

My 1st entry lightsaber is my Dark War Glaive, the 2 entry is at the forger...

Did they email you to let you know if it was back ordered, or did you inquire about your order?

I've been watching my email and this thread all day, I'm surprised there hasn't at least been an announcement about why there's been a delay.

We're all just kind of hanging out, waiting to see. It says they'll be picked today, but there was no time given, so you just gotten keep checking! It looks like they will probably make a new thread with the announced winners.

I'm solidly starting to think my 11:59:59 prediction is going to happen

I emailed about Shock LE last week before ordering it, and they said it would be closer to the 15 weeks.

A dark point to you!

If I win then I have my fathers day gift covered =D if they go out before the 19th anyways.

That been predicted so many times today... at first we laughed...

Oh snap!

Now that prediction seems very plausible  :'(

I will be surprised if we get an announcement tonight at this point.

Maybe they've decided to give away more sabers than the original 95 and are sorting through the entries along with processing new and back orders.

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Yeah i had to acknowledge that the back order was there and i was fine with that at first. Now I cant wait for it and am considering buying a grab bag if i dont win anything from the raffle haha

Well it is now 3.20am, Thursday 9th here in the uk, I've hardly slept and I have work soon. This waiting is really intense :)

I like the way you think!

Hopefully  :)

They are Texas based, that's Central time. 9:39pm (UTC-5) right now over there. California its 7:39pm.
Hopefully they will announce it soon.

Can't wait to see the results.

I admire your dedication I've been the same way - checking as often as possible and when my phone beeps with a new email I quickly look only to be let down that it's some spam or something not nearly as important.

Good luck

They have in all the other raffles I've seen

Mostly I'm hoping everything is okay.  While my friends would definitely do the 11:59:59pm thing, the US people seem far too nice for that.  Hopefully it's something very pedestrian, like "backhoe cut the Internet cable to the office" or something.

I feel ya, I've been monitoring the boards all day. I think it's getting close to 11:00 PM their time. I'm sure they;ll let us know something soon! Keep on, keepin' on!

Atm their time is 7:55 pm
here its 10:55 :(

Don't call me that, and I didn't do it!


 :D lol

I'm in the same time zone as them. It is 9:57 here.

Haha,  I don't know what I was thinking. I live in EST too!  and I know they're in a different time zone. my brain misfired. lol

I've never been so happy to be wrong!
Cheers!

US last raffle winners post were at 3 and almost 4 in the morning.

It didn't happen, huh?  Best just call it a night and catch some ZZZ's.  Good luck to all who read this!

I'll never give up   :'( I BELIEVE!

"I am no Jedi, but I know the Force. It moves through and surrounds every living thing. Close your eyes... feel it... the light... it’s always been there... it will guide you. The saber, take it." "...It calls to you"- Maz Kanata

To those of you staying up for the reveal, may the force/and luck be with you!

Still here too...

Have 2 hours before im semi screwed sleep wise for work but im still here waiting too :)

Who's still up and refreshing this page every 10 minutes or so??

I'm like a little kid now waiting for Christmas to come so I can see if I win or not.

Good Luck everyone, and may the force be with you.

+1

I'm still here!  ;D

Home and now I play the waiting game until i go to sleep in 3 hours . . . let's see what happens 

Cat

Trying to stay up because I am still hoping it will be revealed at 11:59. Gotta open at work tomorrow but the hype is too real. Good luck to all of you!

11:59

At least it didn't post while you were enroute...

Guess I'm off to bed. I'll check in the morning. Night all.

It is time for me to turn in as well. I haven't been posting but I have been checking with relative frequency throughout the day. I do hope everything is all right.

I'll never abandon my cause.

I believe.

I'm not going to bed until I see a reveal of sorts. I willing to wait.

I sit around and watch the tube, but nothing's on....
I change the channels for an hour or 2...
Twiddle my thumbs just for a bit
I'm sick of all the same ole spit
In a house with unlocked doors and I'm bleeping lazy!!!!!

I hope all is well with the Ultrasabers guys... This seems out of the ordinary. Still, I'm sure there's a good reason and we'll get a reveal tomorrow/today, depending on where you are!

Went to bed, got back up - still no reveal! Am I doomed to another day of checking my phone every 15 minutes at work?!?

I'm shocked. I thought for certain the winners would be announced when I got off work. I'm getting concerned, hope nothing extreme happened over there.

Let's all get a good night's sleep. This morning I ended up waking at 4:30 (6:30 Texas time) cause I was so excited to see the winners. It was rough for the rest of the morning.

Good night, and may the force be with us all.

Technically where US is, it will be 11:59 in about 30 minutes. Right?

No wait, I'm off by an hour I think.

ANything yet?

I wonder how many of the 329 users that are online on saberforum.com are monitoring the raffle forum.

Guess I will find out about the winner's list tomorrow. Bed time.

Good luck everyone.

I'm still here.

I would guess at least half minimum :P

I am here as well!

I'd say all of them - lol - I know I am and just sitting here watching Netflix and looking here hoping for the update.

And too all again Good Luck
Cat

Its getting hard for me to keep my eyes open to refresh my phone. Night guys. Good luck to all and i hope to wake up to a lovely surprise haha (:

Never give up. Never surrender. I will never leave my post.

I just wonder is there any statement it will be posted today? I know raffle eneded yesterday but iirc there is no official claim results will be posted today" :P

Yes on the first page they said that the winners would be announced on the forum as well as by email...
It's getting hard to stay awake now so I hope to have a pleasant surprise waiting for me tomorrow!

You all are weak. My anger keeps me awake. I am fueled by the Dark Side! But for real though these are prime waiting hours.

Found it with tiny pint size :P

You are right I must stay awake no matter the cost!

EU is waking up now, we'll do the waiting for now!

You got to admit, the number of posts is light compared to other raffles...

Probably becuase it was expected less people entering this rafle since it had a shorter time according to first post. This is my first raffle though so i can only speculate.

Maybe they are making sure they have enough sabers for the conventions plus grab bags before drawing the raffle.

If there was relatively low entry this time they might be trying to give a saber to everyone entered (if it is between 100-150) and checking numbers just you said

Must not.....fall.......asleep.......

*Jedi Mind tricks him* You want to sleep

I . . . agree . . . must . . . stay . . . awake . . .

the force will be with me . . . and hopefully the time will be on my side

Cat

I'm surprised they didn't do it earlier in the day.

It's already 12:39am here. Wonder what the delay is :o

I'm back home from work now (short shift) still no news? I think it's safe to say we're pretty much on the edge of our seats with anticipation

I think that all of us awake or still somewhat awake are pretty much on the edge of seats with anticipation . . . I hope it happens within the next hour or else I'll be heading to sleep and will hope for the best when I awaken in the morning . . . regardless again good luck to everyone

Cat

Gives us all a bit longer to keep dreaming about what Sabers we would like if we win I suppose. Yes good luck to all, hopefully we will know something by the end of today :)

Patience is the key to succes. Good luck to you all!

Well looks like sleep is going to win - work tomorrow but I will hope for the best . . . enjoy the rest of you that are staying awake and I hope that we all get something we want.

MTFBWY . . . all


Goodnight
Cat

Wouldn't it be awesome if the number of entries this time was no more than 95 just by pure chance, and Ultrasabers by default gave every entry a prize?  ;D

Still no word? Hmm. Hopefully some time today.  :) I'm dying to see that Flamberge!  ;D

Just got an email that both teams are back and raffle will be posted up soon :D so excited, good luck to everyone and may the force be with you all.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8iwBM_YB1sE

Hue

I didnt get email. Weird

Alright, here we go now ....  :)

Progress bar still rolling...

Are we almost there?

This is like watching an eBay item you've bid on, only harder! At least on eBay, you know when it'll end and some of the outcome is in your hands :P

Wow, I'm surprised nothing has been announced. I do hope everything is okay. This is my first raffle so I have no clue what they're usually like for these. :P I hope nothing serious has happened to them though!

Are you referring to the text from the original post?  They tend to re-use all the text in the announcements. . . . when it says "New Flamberge, New Menace", etc. - it just means that those are some of the newer hilts in their lineup and they'll be giving them out.

Not literally "There is a new Flamberge saber being released."

Hope that helps if there was some confusion!

Yeah this is my first raffle too so I have no clue how the process works. Good luck :)

All - it sounds like the majority of the Staff were working Conventions and just got back very late last night.

Knowing them - they are already up at 6AM TX time working their you know what's off to get this done for us.

I'm sure they would greatly appreciate our patience.   :)

Ah. Good to know. Thank you for the clarification. Never experienced a raffle before. But I'm still excited! :)

Mine as well - so I'm excited - but back to bed
Good luck all

Cat

Good morning all. Good to see hopes still high.

Why did Anakin Skywalker cross the road?


To get to the Dark side

Hahaha!!

Lol here's one for you.

What happens if Anakin Skywalker grills you a burger?

Its a little on the DARK side.

I'm right there with you all.  ^^. Best of luck to all.

Hey, who ordered the Anakin, extra crispy?

What do you call stormtroopers playing Monopoly?

Game of Clones

haha awesome,
Keep em commin!

This is what happens when the Dark Side takes control...

...more jokes! 

Breakfast now . . . check back later . . .

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Breakfast of champions!

And now I know why there are never any marshmallows left when I get the box!  ;-)

Why are TIE fighters always screaming?


They miss their mothership

(Credit to Jacen Solo)

Ha - yes, as you can clearly see, Vader is using the Force to remove them all for himself.

Come to the Dark Side; we hoard all the Breakfast Cereal Marshmallows.

And we have cookies!

These jokes seem so "forced"

The suspense continues, lol

 I'm reading this book about force levitation. I can't seem to put it down.

I don't know which is worse: waiting for Rogue One to come out, Star Wars Celebration Orlando, Episode VIII, or the winners of the first US summer raffle

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I just want my order to ship:(

I LOL'd.  :D

DF points for you, sir!

Having to wait for the awesome news just makes me keep thinking this will be the raffle that I win a prize!
Hopefully that feeling is the truth.

Okay, not a Star Wars joke, but you can tell this to a Trekkie, lol

Q: What's does a roll of toilet paper, and the USS Enterprise Have in Common?

A:They both circle Uranus searching for Kling-ons

I've been checking every 30 minutes and if they announce while I'm driving 4 hours with no service I'm going to be very sad.

Alright guys, I posted this morning before I was awake, anyways I emailed US yesterday about any news with the raffle, got this this morning.
Thank you for your purchase with Ultrasabers.  They will be posted shortly. The crew has returned from the two conventions and are still getting their bearings. We will have the winners in the Announcements.
Also Marlena is awesome, she's been answering my questions and I couldn't be happier with the customer service.

Thanks for keeping us updated!  Like I said: the Con Crash is REAL.

Oooh con crash.  Dang, I hope they sleep in until at least noon.  Best way to stave off con crud.

I too would like to thank Marlena, she helped me out a lot with my enquiries when I entered this raffle. Excellent customer service and, despite the different time zones, she replied straight away.
I vote Marlena US employee of the month :)

Not a problem and trust me I know, we suffer from it every time especially when I work the next day lol.

Definitely thanks for the info.

and yeah, US really does have great customer service!

I completely forgot about the conventions the had planned. That makes more sense now. Thanks for the info

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At this point I don't think we're being ragey impatient. More along the lines of aching with anticipation impatient! We all get it and I haven't seen anyone lose their cool over the wait.

I would agree with that...I'm just grateful that I have the chance to get a free saber!!

Both deep and ultra are on the recent log in list

Good eye. Didn't even think about that.

No problem, just sharing any info I get. Also Deep is online last I checked so cross your fingers everyone.

Deep's been showing online since yesterday, I don't think he ever shows as offline. #killjoy

That said, I am SO EXCITED for this!!!!

Consider this a chance to work on patience.  :-)

Yes, that's an accurate description of the mood. If anything, it's a positive energy, whether  you are Jedi or Sith.

 A great mood to coerce Sith back to the light-side!  ;D

waiting we are. patience we must have

Wow, it got awful quiet in here...

I know right

I keep going to the website and looking at my next purchase I want to make...plus I have to get some work done today! Lol

I've been following this for awhile now but I figured I'd make an appearance! I entered with an initiate Le v3 with guardian blue led and silver flash on clash!

Do you like the silver flash on clash? I've been thinking about that for my next one

hoping, winner we are.

I actually haven't gotten it before. I think it looks great from every video I've seen, but I might actually email them and have it changed to an arctic blue flash on clash. I was going for something that isn't too drastic of a color change so silver was my best option(completely forgetting about AB)

I entered the raffle with 2 stunt sabers. I got an LE aeon V4 with an AV switch and an arbiter pommel. I got that one in consular green. I also ordered an LE apprentice V4 with an AV switch and an arbiter pommel. I got that one in guardian blue. I currently own a dark menace in blazing red with the obsidian lite soundboard.

My dark sentinel le v4 has a red blade color with silver flash on clash and I love it

I'm wondering which flash on clash would go good with the fire orange?

I have sabers with silver flash on clash and ones it a closer color flash....(like arctic blue flash on guardian blue for example)  I peronally Ike the more subtle change than the silver flash.  If you have an emerald, Bane's Heat on Dark Violet is awesome.  Just my 2 cents.

I'd like to try green with sunrider's destiny FoC. That might be my next purchase

That is also great looking....

How can I order bane's heart and all those other fancy colors? A lot of the Sabers I've seen don't offer that as a choice...

Just for my clarity, FoC is only available with an Obsidian soundboard, yes?  I know it wasn't a configuration option when I ordered my Emerald stunt sabers, but I did set my default color setup to be DVA w/ Bane's Heart pulse.  I'm pretty excited to see how that looks!



If you order an Emerald saber, you have expanded color options listed.  However you can also request the "forum only" colors by following this process: http://www.saberforum.com/index.php?topic=4475.0

http://www.saberforum.com/index.php?topic=4475.0 (http://www.saberforum.com/index.php?topic=4475.0)

I just ordered a Dark Apprentice LE in Fire Orange with Silver Flash on Clash. Orange and Silver seem to be the more popular colors for FoC I think.

I have a saber in SRD with silver FoC.  It is quite nice, I like it a lot.
I generally use silver for FoC.  Not sure why, but it seems to work better with a wider range of colors.  I've tried using primary colors or complementary colors, but it just doesn't work well for some reason. 

This is of course a matter of opinion, but for me, Silver is the way to go!

Agree with you I do

I'm growing impatient but even more excited as I wait for the winners to be announced!

I couldn't agree with you more!!

I honestly just want them to post it so I can see that I didn't win so I can stop watching the forum like a hawk haha too much anxiety right now

My order just shipped, don't know if that's good or bad since I was told it was probably being held for the raffle

 Lunchtime check in. OK back to work.

thank you!!!!!!

I know for real. I wonder what is taking so long?

you could have still won a random saber.

My entry order hasn't shipped yet but I'm more anxious about the raffle, my brothers can wait for their grab bags

They say no news is good news dont they ?  ;D
I just wonder who they are lol

At this point I'm kind of wishing one of them would check in here and just say "Hey, we're working on it, sorry for the delay!" just as an acknowledgement of us. But oh well. Ain't stressin over it!

My order hasn't shipped yet but I'm distracting  myself with checking for raffle winners.

I have a feeling that they will post the results at the end of their work day, maybe like 5 or something? That gives me a reason not to look at my phone every 5 minutes  :P

Just got a call from Texas, but it was from Arlington not friendswood...

Ha, yeah. I'm in the same boat! It is a good distraction! It's so hard waiting for things you're excited about!

I have to work while waiting. Multitasking....   ;)

Ya im glad I have work today so I can only check every couple hours. Yesterday i probably wasted 50% of the day just waiting LOL *crys*

I was checking every 30 minutes at work hoping everything would happen before I left on vacation

My day yesterday was much the same

"And in Recent News, global productivity has plummeted June 8th and 9th, leaving experts bamboozled"

Start of a new day, Patience is a virtue one which I wish to destroy with the knowledge of what's going on . . .

Honestly however I've been looking at the older raffles and saw that they did give away more than stated so I'm guessing (as this is my first raffle) that their looking at that as well with the number of people that purchased a lightsaber their probably extending the number of give away blades . . . so let's hope that this is the reason that they haven't come on or said anything because their swamped with ideas of what to do and what to give away to the potential winners of their raffle.

Regardless, I'll be checking every opportunity I get from work and will be just as excited to see an email from them when my phone beeps at work.

Good luck to all still and again thanks UltraSabers for making a great raffle, great lightsaber and a community to hang out lightsabers in.

Cat
(aka: Darth Xeres)
P.S.: Dark Side points appreciated

At what point does checking whether you won something become an obsession?!? I feel like I might be crossing that line...

I wish US would make an app for smartphones. That would be so awesome!

Anyone else get any kind of call from Texas?

That would be a great app I'd pay 2.99 for something like that . . . of course my skills are not anywhere near app capable . . . lol

I haven't tried, but are these forums enabled for TapATalk?

If you never experienced 80's and 90's lottery night than you won't survive this :P

I believe they are

What do you mean, or , what are you thinking? :)

I'm finally caught up on everything that happened during the night and morning. I'm so glad to hear that everyone at Ultrasabers is okay. I was beginning to feel that something terrible had happened like Obi-Wan, but now that I know everyone is okay, my patience is renewed. I actually no longer feel the apprehension of waiting now that I have the assurance that all is well. Funny how something like that will get your priorities straight...at least for a little while.

I have no idea but I got a call from Arlington Texas. That's about 4 hours away from where US is

Question, where will they post to let us know that they have announced the winners?

There will be a separate new thread in announcements

You'll also recieve an email

Even if you don't win?

What did I miss?

Thank you

Absolutely!
mind you, you have to be in the raffle to get the email

I don't remember getting an email in the last raffle

Thanks for the intel . . . you're keeping our hopes high . . . excitement flowing through . . .

woohoo!!!

No problem.  I used it myself last week.  I ordered a Sentinel Yellow staff as part of my raffle entry order.  :)

"Winners will be announced on www.saberforum.com on June 8th and also via email."

Work. Eat. Refresh. Repeat ! Work. Eat. Refresh. Repeat ! Work. Eat. Refresh. Repeat ! Work. Eat. Refresh. Repeat ! Work. Eat. Refresh. Repeat !
Hehehe  :P

Actually in my case you can possibly remove most of the work bits in the last 30 hours  :D

I really hope none of the team members at Ultrasabers got hurt or had an accident... But knowing how amazing Ultrasabers PR skills are, I feel like they would have let us know if that happened to keep us informed. So my guess is they are planning some sort of surprise for us XD

I was thinking the same thing as far as a surprise for us!!   ;D

Im right there with you. Hopefully they are all ok

Agreed. I think the unthinkable has crossed most of our minds. But as you say US PR is second to none.
Have to say this waiting has a great focusing effect(in that I am obsessively focused on the forum).
Long live USabers an all who sail on the Forum  ;D

As they say: Good things come to those who wait.  ;-)

So if your saber is shipped does that mean you won't be getting a big prize or any at all? Or do they ship it out separately.

Funny I have been waiting for a girlfriend for the last 35 years and there is still none  ;D :P

Lol have a point  ;D

They also say that fortune favors the bold!

I would assume they would ship it separately if your order already shipped.  It just says in the original post that prizes will be shipped to the same address.  It says nothing about combining shipments, unless you order something that's on backorder.

On the other hand, I ordered mine last week and it hasn't shipped.  So, I'm assuming that just means they're extremely busy.  But, it also means they can slip a prize into my package before sending it out (if necessary.)  ;)

Yeah I also ordered mine about 2 weeks ago and it still hasn't shipped yet. Plus, nothing that I ordered was on backorder. So hopefully are sabers ship soon:)

I didn't win last time, so I didn't get an email

They just posted something to their Facebook page about 30 minutes ago. It wasn't about the raffle but it was posted online. So someone has to be at a computer from US

Hi everyone!

This is my first raffle and it is very interesting. My favorite part was when the guys started to tell jokes, just to lighten the pressure of the waiting.
Few months ago i did not even have a lightsaber, and now i understand why everybody said the US forum community is great. Kind of proud and honored to be the part of it.

Good luck to everyone!

This is funny too since I tried to approach and even declared my serious feelings to some girls. 1 time i am friendzoned (which was worse than flatout refusal mind you I give up trying after this one)  6 tiimes flatout refusal. 3 times asked who am I although we were in the same class. So yeah the bold move didn't work either. I guess force does not want me in a relationship for whatever it has planned for me in store.

Wellll, not necessarily -- US may utilize fancy social media management like post scheduling.

I was told a couple weeks ago that my sabers would be held until after the raffle is over. I assume that's in case you do win a prize, they can ship it together.

Agreed! This community is amazing and I get new ideas every time I stroll through the pictures posted of sabers and costumes. Still excitedly following the thread through the day today and enjoying all the jokes, thoughts, and general excitement of the forum.

That is true didn't think of that.

Last time, me and my wife ordered sabers at the same time. We were both entered, but only she won. My saber was sent immediately while hers was delayed and shipped with her prize. Makes sense to save time on shipping, however with all the backorders this time, who knows.

(Emphasis mine) An opportunity of friendship with a woman that you like but who isn't physically or romantically attracted to you is worse than being rejected completely?

I entered the raffle and got my saber on 30 May. Did you order one that was on back order?

Very anxiously awaiting the winners..... this is my first ultrasaber! I'm so excited..... and would be even more excited if I won an extra one!!!  ;D ;D ;D

That makes sense.  FedEx ain't cheap, especially for folks whose orders have to cross oceans.

No, I emailed to see if I could pay to upgrade my shipping the day after I placed my order and customer service emailed me back and let me know that they wouldn't be shipping my entry until after the raffle.

Indeed, luckily I live in the U.S. So when it finally ships at least it won't take to long.  :D

That and you can pile on multiple sabers with ground shipping and it doesn't cost any more.  ;)  The weight only makes a difference if it goes on a plane.

Ah, that makes sense to me too. I ordered one not on backorder on the 4th, and it hasn't yet shipped. That's kind of what I figured was going on, so I hadn't reached out to them yet, so I'm glad you mentioned that.  :)

Oh dear. I received my order. That must mean I'm a loser  :P

I wonder if mine just shipped because i ordered it so early, then.... Interesting. I wonder if they do a drawing for you as soon as you order and then determine shipping then...

. Who knows! I ordered mine may 22! So 3 days or so after it began? Either way I'm still super excited for my first saber.!

Dude!  No one who's received an order from US is a loser!  ;-)

I got an email in my inbox from US and almost jumped out of my skin... then I realised it was a "Happy with your purchase?" email...  :'(

Yes, BTW, I am...  ;D

     8)  8)  8)

The thing is 'I just want to be friends' is a lie you are more like a decor at the background for the person who said it. If you are not there noone misses or a new decor is put in your place. Out of those 6 complete refusals 4 of them are still my friends we talk and enjoy being together and other two we still talk in various social media platforms how their kids are doing etc. So yeah the opportunity you talk is good it is just 'friendzoned' is not what you think happens to rejected side and on that regard someone saying 'I want to stay just as friends' compared 'sorry i am not interested in you' I can clearly say latter is better.

I'm starting to also think that maybe some people forgot to post names in the comment section and US is trying to figure this all out? There have been a lot of people saying it's their first raffle (this is my second)

i would think if you don't follow the directions for entering then they would just ship your saber.

That is true, but idk. I got the email asking for feedback yesterday but haven't even gotten a shipping email

yeah, I got that a few days after my order too. It could just be an auto email a few days after your order is placed. Since usually I see so many reviews on how fast US typically gets sabers out to people.

I will give you a heart attack, every new post in the forum gives me heart palpitations.
by the way, what time do you have there? It is here 00:13

I think they're just working through the back-log from being at a Con.  If they had orders pile up on them while they were out, it might take a bit to get caught up.  I'm sure they'll have it sorted before Monday.

Happened to me moments before I read this xD

Got mine yesterday.  It's got to be automated.  For my first two orders, I had my order by the time I got the e-mail, so it's understandable that it goes out that fast.

My last order, was here in 6 or 7 days but it took longer cuz fedex didn't think anyone was home... Twice

It is 4:15pm Central Standard Time, which is the same as where US is located in Texas.  They're almost directly South of me here in Jonesboro, AR.

Lol . My comment was meant to be tounge-in-cheek . Everyone who received an Ultra saber is a winner indeed  :D ;D

It won't be apparent until you can click on announcements and there will be a new thread

I'm in Minnesota so I'm in the same time zone too

then you may leave "today" list of winners

They also have to make sure that lightsaber crystal's are properly attuned to the Force before they can say they are ready to give out.

That has to take some time. :-p

Yes, the right mix of natural and synthetic crystals must take time.  ;)

hat the force be with you and the other desperate to know the list, besides my wife stretching their hair because he wants as his sword

I must really love Star Wars and Ultra Sabres. I've been watching this forum for two days straight now. ;D

If you entered the raffle were they supposed to hold the sabers to ship at the end? I ordered on the first day of the raffle and my saber shipped right away

I guess only toward when it was getting close to raffle time. Someone else said they got there's too.

I placed a raffle eligible order on May 30th and it shipped the next day.

I placed a second raffle eligible order June 5th and it's still processing (though I did add a pommel with 3-5 day mfg time).

I ordered a pommel too, maybe that's why mine is taking so long as well

Blast! I had an extra pommel on both of my orders!

Just to put things into perspective, people here in England have once again been flooded out of their homes (months of insurance claims insue)
Im lucky and live on a hill. And dont dare give me light side points. I said I live on a hill  ;)

Same thing has been happening over here in Texas too... Hopefully our US friends weren't affected, though I don't think it was in their area.

If we were gonna be delayed for an extended period of time I think they would tell us that at least

On my last work break, surprised still nothing. Hopefully itll be up by the time i get home or my entire night will be wasted refreshing the forum.... again lol  ;D

I'm sure they're working as fast as they can to sort everything from the recent cons and raffle.  I'd imagine it's a madhouse at US right now.

And my order from 5/31 just shipped!  So good luck everyone, they're catching up!

Cant even begin to imagine all the extra work they have to do! With con crash too. US team definitely the real MVPs

^ x 10.

 :)

Yea. I got that email too. I just emailed them since its been past 6 business working days. They are holding my order until after the raffle. I guess if I win, they reimburse me or ship both at the same time to save on cost of shipping.

My order I made on the 4th of June just shipped

Kind of dying here to see who won! And keeping my fingers crossed!! Good to see I'm not the only one who is checking every five minutes...

lol, you most definitely are not! You're among the like-minded my friend!

I bet you I have checked 300+ times

What'd ya get?!

Make that every 3 mins and its bang on the money. ;D

I WON! I WON!. Sweet!

And then I woke up from my nap.
But it seemed so real.

Maybe if I stop checking they will announce the winners.... I think I am jinxing  us.

Sweet!  Mine was placed 6/2.  We're getting there.  :D

I can see it now

employee "Caf what did you have for lunch?"
Me: "Sat in my car refreshing the UltraSaber forum to see if they posted the winners"
employee: . . .

And lunch begins

You haven't jinxed it. No wait did you put your hat on the bed? Or leave new shoes on the table.  :D

I'm growing impatient. I wonder what the situation is down at HQ?

Of course not... Dammit!  .... I did change my socks this morning though..... I'm screwed.

Did anybody ask?

....

I sent an email asking about it, but so far no reply. someone may have better luck or using the live chat.

Maybe the staff of US got caugh up in a massive lightsaber battle with the prizes, delaying the raffle. Hope not, but funny to think about.

Going to duel, be back soon :)

LOL . They would have to do it every day. Nice thought but impractical.  ;D

Three random color grab bag sabers for my younger brothers, a consular pommel for my dark sentinel le and three 24" blades for my brothers as well

Dang! I wish godspeed to your shipping, with that many duelists around i'm sure you guys will have a wicked time!

Well I got my saber in the raffle for April and I can't let them continue with the collapsible sabers you get at target. And my open end pommel was dropped once and is marked up so I got the consular and I didn't know what size the sabers blades were so I got the 24" blades. But let's get real here... I'm doing this for the raffle lol but I do want to battle at night with them

I hope one of the grab bags is a red so I don't have to face all three at the same time all the time haha

That would make sense

Now I'm getting anxious...
My order from 05/28 is still in "Processing", and I'm seeing here reports of several days later orders being already shipped...

All stuff in my order was in stock, 3/5 days build period, so the cause is not that... And followed the raffle rules by the book, forum username in comments and all...

And still no news about the raffle...

 ???

As much as I hate to say this cuz I'm an impatient person, but we've waited longer than this for lesser items, we can handle this 

I should have added a grab bag to my order, but I don't want to delay it, so next time.

My order was a day before that, mind you the sabers I got were out of stock.
 It is very likely that US is waiting for the raffle to be finished, so that if you win it can all ship together!

I hate to dogpile on the US folks right now, but I'm getting a little antsy about the Dark War Glaive I ordered on 5/21 now that some folks are getting shipping notifications.  I did choose an Emerald driver though, so between the two cons it's possible no one has had the chance to build it.  I think I'll wait until Monday and if there's no word, I'll fire off an email.

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I'm starting to get ansty about this whole thing. I get busy, I get con crash, but its nearing the end of the 2nd day now and we've still heard nothing. No announcement, not an explanation as to why there'd be a delay, not even a "hey sorry! I swear we haven't forgotten about you!." I'm okay with giving the benefit of the doubt, but the lack of any word at all is getting old really fast.

Just sayin.

I wouldn't sweat it too much

That is hilarious.  Have a DS point for the laugh. :D

I say patience. R2 will be along in a minute and....... oh wait no...   :)

I didn't enter this one but I'm getting anxious for the people who did, I wonder what they are up to over there at US. I wouldn't worry to much though US always comes through.  ;)

Who knows maybe there planning something special this time around and need to get everything figured out. Just a theory.

I just want my order to ship already. I can care less about winning a prize at this point. But it would be cool to win something given the fact I waited too long.

I also assumed that, the waiting for the end date for the raffle...
But with some later orders already shipped, assumed that they entered the raffle also... It starts to be a little strange...

Nothing in the raffle rules indicated that the orders would be delayed until the end of the raffle, so...

I'm hoping for the first of their new line of Flash On Clash Hoola-Hoops! (Jokes!)

Hey hey hey no loose wire jokes!

I emailed about the delay.... and they said that they were not going to ship orders that are in the raffle until the raffle is over

I honestly am starting to get a little impatient now since US is usually lightning fast

I'm starting to feel a little nervous cause I already have my saber that I ordered on 5/28...I'm beginning to think I'm not going to win anything...but I will wait it out!!

Okay guys, I'll let the cat out of the bag,
Ultra-sabers told me not to tell anyone but in light light of recent circumstances I think everyone deserves to know..
They're sending real Lightsabers for the raffle

If that's the case, what about the sabers that shipped out today? Are they shipping out all the randoms and then announcing for the grand and emerald? Just a theory of mine but it makes some sense.

How does the raffle even work? Don't they just pick winners randomly? That seems easy.

Just a theory but they might be waiting for some back-order sabers and parts to come so they want to know what they have in stock. A long shot but still.

That can't be right because I'm in the raffle and have already received my order

I find your lack of faith in US disturbing.

Alright, so, I ordered an apprentice v4 le and a dark initiate v4 le (with 32 mid grade blades), a grab bag with its default blade, and an extra grab bag initiate blade. I made the order on the 5th, and I got my shipping notification an hour ago. Now, I don't know what these sabers each weigh approximately, but my shipping statement says its 5 pounds. To anybody who knows what the sabers weigh on average, does 5 pounds sound like the right weight for those 3 sabers or is there a chance there's something extra in there?

I ordered mine on May 27th and mine still has not shipped. They told me the same thing. They aren't going to ship out sabers until the raffle is over. But the raffle should have been over yesterday.

This is another theory but they probably send out the sabers that didn't required too much work a.k.a already fitted in for one reason or another and might needed only some slight alterations. The ones are waiting for probably ones that they didn't have anything done to yet and they opt to wait for raffle results.

They do but then they also want to make sure they have everything to give to the winners so when they shop it'll be with your order and your prize if you're getting one

Cat

First they pull the Winners, then to decide which place each winner gets each employee at US is assigned a name,
They then begin a massive duel, the longer you last the higher you score.
Its evident, by how long we've been waiting that the people at ultrasabers have honed their skills to perfection
....Just imagine the duel between obi-wan and Anakin...X10

Thanks for the information

Guys - it is standard US policy to hold all Raffle orders until after its over so they can ship any prize won with the Entry.

It also says in the Announcement that if the Entry is on Backorder, this will delay the shipment of the Prize as the Prize ships with the Entry.

Granted - they seem to have been playing a bit loose with that in the Raffles in 2016 and I can't answer why - but I'm pretty sure if you ask any US Employee, they will tell you that Raffle Entry sabers won't ship until after the Raffle is over.

So what your saying is because I have received my order already I probably didn't win anything?

That I do not know. I just wish they would give us an update on whats going on.

That's what I was wondering too!!? Mine shipped on Tuesday of last week

I'm guessing it depends on when the order was placed, maybe?

Mine was placed on May 25

I placed my order on the 27th of May

Things seem to be very hectic for them right now,
maybe they just shipped what was in stock to get it out of the way

I placed my order on the same day, and I din't expect my sabers to come in for at least another month!

The three orders I've placed have all shipped in a day or two. My last order placed on May 20 shipped the 21st.

Also,  FWIW, I don't foresee them holding back orders due to possible winners.

Mine is still processing.... it was an Aeon v4 and when I bought it on the 24th it wasnt in backorder yet...
Does this mean I may have won emerald or obsidian

I was in a Raffle in 2015 where I asked them if they could send me my Entry early because a family member was visiting and hoped to see it; said I would gladly pay for shipping again if I won something.

Was told by the Owner he would gladly overnight me the saber - BUT - he would have to remove me from Raffle eligibility as it is the Rules that they don't ship Entries until after the Raffle.

Again - I can't explain why they have played fast & loose with that in 2016, but that is in fact their Rule, as others on here have mentioned they were told.  I wish I could explain why some have shipped- but I don't know.

The prize isn't to upgrade your saber, the prizes are more sabers

To the people who have already received their orders, are you sure you guys put in the code for the raffle?

That's a great point..I went back and looked at my order and its says raffle ticket -0.01 and it has a number next to it!! I went back and checked that earlier today! Lol

Code   Item   Qty   Price   Grand Total
GrabBag   Grab Bag Saber
[Blade Choice:Ultra Edge Midgrade]
[Select Color:Random]
[Include Retention Screw Wrench:No Thanks]
[Include Blade Plug:No Thanks]
[Include Saber Stand:No Thanks]
[Include Covertec Clip:No Thanks]
[Install Covertec Wheel:No Thanks]   3   $70.00   $210.00
Z-Pommel-Consular   Consular Pommel
1   $30.00   $30.00
BLADES-GB-Ini   24" *initiate* Grab Bag Blades
[Blade Type:Random]
[Blade Thickness:Midgrade]   3   $7.00   $21.00
DSC-1057   Summer Raffle Ticket
1   -$0.01   -$0.01
 
    Subtotal:   $260.99
    Tax:   $0.00
    Shipping Cost:   $23.04
    Gift Certificate:   -$12.00
    Grand Total:   $272.03


Order Comments: Djnoren1


I know I did  ;D

It's my belief that their not shipping any sabers until they've counted up those that won and will ship them with their orders the only reason why I can see them shipping prior is that the order was made the day or or a couple of days after and the orders were for generic blades and colors thus allowing them to ship. Regardless those that haven't seen theirs yet will see them soon after the raffle winners are determined this they can ship all the items (purchased and prizes) out in one bulk package.

Here's hoping it happens soon and good luck to all

If that were the case then I for sure didn't win

It's my understanding from what I have read that if you got the raffle ticket and placed your order in the time frame and won all those orders would be held until the winners were announced. Because if they sent it before and it got to them before then they would know if they won and could rule out one of the prizes. Because shipping for them is expensive and I doubt they would pay the extra shipping for a raffle prize. Like no disrespect to US, they are amazing but from a business standpoint it doesn't make sense. Especially since they said it would be shipped with your order. But I definetly could be wrong.

Yup, mine had the summer raffle ticket on the receipt.

This is odd. So if we received our order, we didn't win? How do they hold a raffle before all entries are in?

I have a good feeling that they will announce something tomorrow.

I think with this raffle they're sending everything out beforehand because they're behind schedule, because I know when I emailed about my saber they said it was being held for the raffle. So they either have them shipping seperatley or are shipping them with the sabers as they go then posting the winners.

We thought that yesterday.....and the day before.

Yes it is on my order also. I really don't see how it would be fair to not wait till the raffle end date to pick the winners.

We'd all like an update, of course, but it's a prize people! It's not like its owed to anyone. A winner is a winner whether yesterday or today, or 2 weeks from now, it's not a matter of speculation. For those who haven't received your orders yet, relax. I put mine in the 25th, got it 6 days later. That just means mine was in stock. If it came a month later, it wouldn't have surprised me either. You tout a raffle and you're bound to get bombarded with orders, orders that have more than just your basic stunt saber.

Again, a "hey, were still here, just be patient" would be coo, but let's all be patient  ;)

Well. This was bound to happen. Out of service and wifi for the next 2 days and I won't know if I got anything or when my order ships.

Exactly Axiom. You hit it on the head. What would be the point of a raffle, if it's already predetermined... the wait continues, I'm dying to see the reactions! F winning! I wanna see who wins

Perhaps each ticket has a prize associated with it. Instead of a drawing for a match per prize. So if the ticket number you got was a dud they shipped it.

Super well said!!! I'll give you a point for that and also, you are exactly right!!!!! I'm not going to stress about it and if it happens it happens!!

Maybe he waits for a predetermined number of posts before announcing the results...

Exactly - well articulated

Cat

That was also a theory last night!
I reckon they are just bogged down,
having said that, continue all forum conversation,
for many, myself included, it has been a great opportunity to get to know,
talk to and bond with other members of the forum
..Like...How cool is that!

It's been the plan all along to bring the US community closer together. Like waiting for relief after a Hurricane or something. Lol

You were supposed to bring balance to the force,
Not leave it in Darkness!

I do have to say..talking to everyone today I got some really awesome ideas for FoC and also setups for different sabers and stuff I would have never thought of!!! It's been awesome

Your fathers light saber, he wanted you to have it... Btw he totally didn't murder 30 kids with it either

"I hate you!! Give my light Saber to my son when he's old enough, I killed 30 younglings with it..."

Hey guys! Good to see the party is still going!

Young Anakin:qui gon sir, what are miticlorians?

Qui gon: it's heroine Anakin

It has been admittedly nice to converse and meet some people of this community while we're all hanging with suspense about the raffle.

I think I was at about 12 posts before I started posting about this raffle on here, now my name is green in the recent activity box

Yeah, for sure! Lightsabers!!!!

Does anyone else give points based on the picture or is it all just whatever you feel like giving?

Hahaha, I laughed out loud to that!
A point to you Sir

If they have a lot of Light/Dark points I will probably go off that.