Lotteries at Blade Show

[nearlywild]

I know that they will be held at the sharp stage but can someone explain how they work? I read where one company is going to text people if they've been chosen. Are all the lotteries like that? If you are picked, do you fork over your money right then for a knife? Any info is appreciated. I'm just trying to get a mental picture of how things will run.

 

[brownshoe]

From what i've read, each maker does it their way. Basically you put in your name for a knife and it's yours if your name is pulled. Must be present to win. People have pulled various scams to get ahead. Overall a somewhat distasteful process if you lose, but the best time of the trip if you win.