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    A GIFT FROM ME: The Orange Box!

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by MAG, Apr 25, 2009.

  1. MAG

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    As you all know the Orange Box is the deal of the week and, it's hard to resist buying it even if you already have it.

    I gifted a friend of mine on my Steam Friends who was one of the few who didn't have it and I am willing to do the same here.

    Why am I doing this?
    Again, it's a great deal and I think everyone should have the Orange Box.

    Who can get the gift?
    Anyone could!

    What should you do?
    All you have to do is send me PM with the title, I WANT THE ORANGE BOX!. (Shouldn't be all caps, but should have the exclamation mark there.)

    What should my PM include?
    Your Steam account, Steam ID page or the e-mail you use with your Steam account.

    When?!
    The first to send me a PM at 11:00 EST today (Saturday, April 25, 2009) with the right title ;) including your Steam account / ID page / e-mail, will have it!

    I don't have Steam, does that mean I can't get it?
    No, you can. You just have to send me the e-mail you'll use to set up a new Steam account. Remember, you have to set up an account, those games won't work without Steam.

    Simple rules:

    - You're only allowed to send me one PM. Sending me more than one PM will get you disqualified.

    - The first to send me a PM starting exactly today (April 25, 2009) at 11:00 PM EST will get The Orange Box!

    - The PM should have the title " I WANT THE ORANGE BOX!" with the required info to gift it to you.

    That's all! :D
     
    MAG, Apr 25, 2009
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  2. Cin'

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    Wow..! :D This is very nice of you...

    Thanks!

    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Apr 25, 2009
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  3. pkim1230

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    what is an orange box and what's inside it may i ask? is it like the mystery bag from woot.com?
    is shipping free
     
    pkim1230, Apr 25, 2009
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  4. MAG

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    Thank you! :)

    The Orange Box is Package that includes 5 Valve Video games.

    Half-life 2, Half-life 2 Episode 1, Half-life Episode 2, Team Fortress 2 and Portal.
     
    MAG, Apr 25, 2009
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  5. MAG

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    One more hour to go! :)
     
    MAG, Apr 25, 2009
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  6. Diablo

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    That's very nice of you! Great set of games for whoever gets it.
     
    Diablo, Apr 25, 2009
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  7. pkim1230

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    pkim1230, Apr 25, 2009
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  8. MAG

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    Thanks :D

    Yes, that's the ID page! :)
     
    MAG, Apr 25, 2009
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  9. pkim1230

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    i think i may have submitted too early.
    i did it according to my computer clock, and my cell phone was still at 10;59....
    TT_TT
     
    pkim1230, Apr 25, 2009
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  10. Cin'

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    I submitted at 11:00 exactly on by my computer clock..and lovely NBR locked up :(
    The spinnys oh the spinnys.....but it went thru..and didn't 404 at least.
    Cin.
     
    Cin', Apr 25, 2009
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  11. pkim1230

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    lol mass PM'ing caused it maybe?
    and if i didnt lock up, maybe that means i submitted too early indeed
     
    pkim1230, Apr 25, 2009
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  12. i.like.pie

    i.like.pie Notebook Consultant

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    I really want this. Hope I got it :D
    My computer clock says 10:02, but that's CST
     
    i.like.pie, Apr 25, 2009
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  13. pkim1230

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    LOOK wHAT HE said:

    W00t! tonight i play TF2 !
    Thanks Mag!!
    hope i receive it soon haha
     
    pkim1230, Apr 25, 2009
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  14. Cin'

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    It would be nice to have..I just starting using Steam...pretty much a Noob...I'm playing Lara Croft :D

    I'm sure whoever get's it will really enjoy it! :cool:

    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Apr 25, 2009
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  15. krummie

    krummie Notebook Enthusiast

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    yeah i think I failed epically as well, go go 1 min off lol.
     
    krummie, Apr 25, 2009
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  16. i.like.pie

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    Who won?

    10 char
     
    i.like.pie, Apr 25, 2009
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  17. pkim1230

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    me!
    whats an orange box?
    haha nice
     
    pkim1230, Apr 25, 2009
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  18. i.like.pie

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    Good job!
    I'm not mad :)mad: )
     
    i.like.pie, Apr 25, 2009
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  19. pkim1230

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    gg!
    win!
    from rhode island
    [​IMG]
     
    pkim1230, Apr 25, 2009
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  20. Mastershroom

    Mastershroom wat

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    Steam is fantastic. If you've never played Half-Life 2, get the Orange Box. Even if you didn't win, it's only $10 on sale right now, and well worth the price. Half-Life 2 and the episodic expansions are the pinnacle of the single-player first person shooter experience. I highly recommend it. And Portal and Team Fortress 2 are excellent.
     
    Mastershroom, Apr 25, 2009
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  21. Cin'

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    Grat's to you! :D I think that totally sweet what he did, just awesome!

    Yeah..I'm gonna look into it! ;) Like I said..for Lara Croft being my first official *game*...It's fantastic! :yes:

    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Apr 25, 2009
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  22. MAG

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    As you all know already, the winner is pkim1230!

    Congrats pkim! :D

    Sorry i.like.pie, but you were a minute late.

    And Krummie, you were a minute early!

    I wish, I was able to send the gift for all of you guys. Maybe next time you'll have a better chance. :p

    Anyways, it was a good try and you were all close! Thank you all for trying and again, congrats pkim!
     
    MAG, Apr 26, 2009
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  23. Slaughterhouse

    Slaughterhouse Knock 'em out!

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    Wow I gotta admit, I'm very impressed. I didn't think this was legit but you proved me wrong. This was very nice of you!
     
    Slaughterhouse, Apr 26, 2009
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  24. avanish11

    avanish11 Panda! ^_^

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    Congrats to whoever won the game. My friend on another forum gifted me with Half life 2, Half life 2 Episode 1, along with an all-you-can-eat 3 day pass to Team Fortress 2. I don't have any of them yet, so I'm pumped to get them :D
     
    avanish11, Apr 26, 2009
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  25. d.rivera08

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    Congrats Pkim... better watch your back though :cool:.
     
    d.rivera08, Apr 26, 2009
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  26. pkim1230

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    winning something is SO much more valuable than just buying it.
    mag has made my day!
     
    pkim1230, Apr 26, 2009
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  27. brunoroc

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    gratz man
    :D
     
    brunoroc, Apr 26, 2009
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  28. idq000

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    Darn. I bought this quite a while ago for $30. And now it's just 1/3 of the price! Bah. Oh well, I guess it's still worth it.
     
    idq000, Apr 26, 2009
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