Comments on: GRS Video Contest Winners http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2010/05/01/grs-video-contest-winners/ Common sense advice on money saving tips, how to get out of debt, high interest savings accounts, cd rates, money market accounts, mortgage rates, money management and more. Thu, 23 May 2013 00:17:28 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Kevin http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2010/05/01/grs-video-contest-winners/comment-page-1/#comment-3280991 Kevin Sun, 10 Feb 2013 03:27:50 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=23481#comment-3280991 Really funny. Like to watch this kind of videos. Thanks all guy. Really funny. Like to watch this kind of videos. Thanks all guy.

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]]> By: CODY ROSEL http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2010/05/01/grs-video-contest-winners/comment-page-1/#comment-3277602 CODY ROSEL Tue, 05 Feb 2013 05:22:34 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=23481#comment-3277602 Interesting Blog. I like the idea - Making short term sacrifices for long-term happiness. Anyway, congratulation for the winner. Interesting Blog. I like the idea – Making short term sacrifices for long-term happiness. Anyway, congratulation for the winner.

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]]> By: J.D. Roth http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2010/05/01/grs-video-contest-winners/comment-page-1/#comment-476721 J.D. Roth Fri, 28 May 2010 15:10:12 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=23481#comment-476721 <b>@ContestEntry (#26)</b> I don't show that you have another comment in the queue. So, the delay isn't due to criticism or anything, but because I don't see a comment! @ContestEntry (#26)
I don’t show that you have another comment in the queue. So, the delay isn’t due to criticism or anything, but because I don’t see a comment!

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]]> By: ContestEntry http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2010/05/01/grs-video-contest-winners/comment-page-1/#comment-476641 ContestEntry Fri, 28 May 2010 14:40:37 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=23481#comment-476641 (I hope that it is just your recent trip that's caused the delay of my comment posting rather than the criticism.) (I hope that it is just your recent trip that’s caused the delay of my comment posting rather than the criticism.)

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]]> By: Nydia@zerohousepaymentforever http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2010/05/01/grs-video-contest-winners/comment-page-1/#comment-446461 Nydia@zerohousepaymentforever Tue, 11 May 2010 16:37:15 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=23481#comment-446461 I enjoyed watching all of these videos, the success stories really were inspirational. I have just the motivation I need to continue working hard on our big financial goals. Thank you to all who shared, and thank you to J.D. for hosting such a great contest. Everytime I feel like I am the only person saving our money, I need to come back and watch these again, I can't wait to see the ones who didnt win! I enjoyed watching all of these videos, the success stories really were inspirational. I have just the motivation I need to continue working hard on our big financial goals. Thank you to all who shared, and thank you to J.D. for hosting such a great contest. Everytime I feel like I am the only person saving our money, I need to come back and watch these again, I can’t wait to see the ones who didnt win!

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]]> By: Joel | Blog Of Impossible Things http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2010/05/01/grs-video-contest-winners/comment-page-1/#comment-436691 Joel | Blog Of Impossible Things Thu, 06 May 2010 03:00:12 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=23481#comment-436691 Congrats to the Winners! Well done! Congrats to the Winners! Well done!

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]]> By: Andrew http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2010/05/01/grs-video-contest-winners/comment-page-1/#comment-432661 Andrew Tue, 04 May 2010 16:33:26 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=23481#comment-432661 I have to say, I really agree with Jamison. The part of the video that won Rachel first place wasn't the tune, it was the information and tips that she saturated her video with. Although all of the other videos were very informative, this video packed the most substance into two minutes (and made it rhyme!) I bet JD had a hard time picking a winner from so many great entries, but I can totally see how he awarded this one the top prize. Congratulations to everyone! I have to say, I really agree with Jamison. The part of the video that won Rachel first place wasn’t the tune, it was the information and tips that she saturated her video with. Although all of the other videos were very informative, this video packed the most substance into two minutes (and made it rhyme!) I bet JD had a hard time picking a winner from so many great entries, but I can totally see how he awarded this one the top prize. Congratulations to everyone!

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]]> By: Tara Ingram http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2010/05/01/grs-video-contest-winners/comment-page-1/#comment-432331 Tara Ingram Tue, 04 May 2010 15:16:25 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=23481#comment-432331 Thanks so much, JD for the contest and for the signed book, that's awesome. It was great fun. Congratulations to Jessica, Rachel, and Jamison! And thanks to everyone who posted an entry. I enjoyed watching them and learned a lot. Thanks so much, JD for the contest and for the signed book, that’s awesome. It was great fun.

Congratulations to Jessica, Rachel, and Jamison! And thanks to everyone who posted an entry. I enjoyed watching them and learned a lot.

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]]> By: Jamison http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2010/05/01/grs-video-contest-winners/comment-page-1/#comment-432191 Jamison Tue, 04 May 2010 14:44:07 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=23481#comment-432191 I see Kim's point but I was under the impression that "original creation, created solely by the contestant" refereed to ideas, not the music or song they sung their lyrics to the tune of. Though controversy like this was the main reason I used royalty-free, non-copyrighted songs in mine. I get my royalty free music at iodapromonet.com. Youtube will take your video off or at least mute the music if they feel you are breaking copyright law (or the creator complains) and this has happened to me on youtube so since then I just don't use copyrighted songs on my youtube videos anymore. I almost see this as a case of sour grapes but I am sure I am wrong. I'd likely be a little ticked too if I didn't win something... I see Kim’s point but I was under the impression that “original creation, created solely by the contestant” refereed to ideas, not the music or song they sung their lyrics to the tune of. Though controversy like this was the main reason I used royalty-free, non-copyrighted songs in mine. I get my royalty free music at iodapromonet.com. Youtube will take your video off or at least mute the music if they feel you are breaking copyright law (or the creator complains) and this has happened to me on youtube so since then I just don’t use copyrighted songs on my youtube videos anymore. I almost see this as a case of sour grapes but I am sure I am wrong. I’d likely be a little ticked too if I didn’t win something…

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]]> By: J.D. Roth http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2010/05/01/grs-video-contest-winners/comment-page-1/#comment-431851 J.D. Roth Tue, 04 May 2010 12:39:32 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=23481#comment-431851 <b>@Allison and @Kim</b> We're looking into this. Chill. @Allison and @Kim
We’re looking into this. Chill.

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]]> By: Kim http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2010/05/01/grs-video-contest-winners/comment-page-1/#comment-431541 Kim Tue, 04 May 2010 10:12:47 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=23481#comment-431541 Allison @ 13 - The video is not “the contestant’s original creation, created solely by the contestant” and should be disqualified. Another contestant went to the trouble of creating her own original song (cannot think of the name, but she had a guitar in it). She followed the rules and "Coupon Rap" did not follow them. In my opinion, "Coupon Rap" is cheating - she (and others too) took a shortcut. If the rules don't matter and won't be enforced, then why do they exist and why should anyone follow them? Her video is creative and took time, but letting her break the rules and still win seems unfair to the other contestants. Allison @ 13 – The video is not “the contestant’s original creation, created solely by the contestant” and should be disqualified.

Another contestant went to the trouble of creating her own original song (cannot think of the name, but she had a guitar in it). She followed the rules and “Coupon Rap” did not follow them.

In my opinion, “Coupon Rap” is cheating – she (and others too) took a shortcut.

If the rules don’t matter and won’t be enforced, then why do they exist and why should anyone follow them?

Her video is creative and took time, but letting her break the rules and still win seems unfair to the other contestants.

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]]> By: Jamison http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2010/05/01/grs-video-contest-winners/comment-page-1/#comment-430271 Jamison Mon, 03 May 2010 21:08:42 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=23481#comment-430271 Confirmed! Rachel will be on my show tonight, please tune in and feel free to call her and congratulate her or get coupon-ing tips! Confirmed! Rachel will be on my show tonight, please tune in and feel free to call her and congratulate her or get coupon-ing tips!

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]]> By: Jamison http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2010/05/01/grs-video-contest-winners/comment-page-1/#comment-430211 Jamison Mon, 03 May 2010 20:26:09 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=23481#comment-430211 I am talking with Rachel (coupon girl) now via email and hopefully will have her as a guest on my internet radio show tonight at 9PM central time to have her talk about her video, her coupon science, and give us a reading of her hit song! I will allow callers to call in and chat with her. If she agrees to tonight, the show can be found and listened to at blogtalkradio.com/stubbornfacts. It should play automatically at 9PM CST but if it doesnt, just refresh. The show will also be archived. Our show typically is political but tonight is different as my co host just got back from his honeymoon so we want to be a little more light tonight. I will keep every one posted if she says yes! I am talking with Rachel (coupon girl) now via email and hopefully will have her as a guest on my internet radio show tonight at 9PM central time to have her talk about her video, her coupon science, and give us a reading of her hit song! I will allow callers to call in and chat with her. If she agrees to tonight, the show can be found and listened to at blogtalkradio.com/stubbornfacts. It should play automatically at 9PM CST but if it doesnt, just refresh. The show will also be archived.
Our show typically is political but tonight is different as my co host just got back from his honeymoon so we want to be a little more light tonight. I will keep every one posted if she says yes!

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]]> By: Allison http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2010/05/01/grs-video-contest-winners/comment-page-1/#comment-430201 Allison Mon, 03 May 2010 20:20:40 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=23481#comment-430201 Kim @13 - I disagree that the "Coupon Rap" violates the contest rules. If we went by that view of the contest rules, then Elise's video would be disqualified too, since Priceline isn't her original creation, even though she shows the website in her video. And did Jamison from Tech Tips for Parents actually strum the background music for his laundry detergent video (maybe he did - that would be impressive!!)? Sure, the "Coupon Rap" uses the tune from a popular song, but several other videos use songs too. The "Coupon Rap" lyrics are completely different and original and that makes it her original work. Her video was great and I definitely think she deserves to win. Kim @13 – I disagree that the “Coupon Rap” violates the contest rules. If we went by that view of the contest rules, then Elise’s video would be disqualified too, since Priceline isn’t her original creation, even though she shows the website in her video. And did Jamison from Tech Tips for Parents actually strum the background music for his laundry detergent video (maybe he did – that would be impressive!!)? Sure, the “Coupon Rap” uses the tune from a popular song, but several other videos use songs too. The “Coupon Rap” lyrics are completely different and original and that makes it her original work.

Her video was great and I definitely think she deserves to win.

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]]> By: Dreamchaser57 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2010/05/01/grs-video-contest-winners/comment-page-1/#comment-430181 Dreamchaser57 Mon, 03 May 2010 20:12:37 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=23481#comment-430181 The 'Buckets' video was creative, hilarious, and quite original. Kudos to the author! Very generous of you to host the contest, JD, and push people past their comfort zones. The ‘Buckets’ video was creative, hilarious, and quite original. Kudos to the author! Very generous of you to host the contest, JD, and push people past their comfort zones.

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]]> By: Mark Gavagan http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2010/05/01/grs-video-contest-winners/comment-page-1/#comment-429181 Mark Gavagan Mon, 03 May 2010 13:47:32 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=23481#comment-429181 Elise's "How I saved over $1000.00 on airfare!" offers very good substance, along with an array of strategies that can be applied over and over again, regardless of what's being purchased. Lots of other good videos in the contest. Congratulations to all. Elise’s “How I saved over $1000.00 on airfare!” offers very good substance, along with an array of strategies that can be applied over and over again, regardless of what’s being purchased.

Lots of other good videos in the contest. Congratulations to all.

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]]> By: Kim http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2010/05/01/grs-video-contest-winners/comment-page-1/#comment-428551 Kim Mon, 03 May 2010 02:38:10 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=23481#comment-428551 I think "Coupon Rap" violates the contest rules with copyrighted music, so it isn't "the contestant's original creation, created solely by the contestant" I think “Coupon Rap” violates the contest rules with copyrighted music, so it isn’t “the contestant’s original creation, created solely by the contestant”

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]]> By: Ray http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2010/05/01/grs-video-contest-winners/comment-page-1/#comment-428331 Ray Sun, 02 May 2010 23:18:42 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=23481#comment-428331 Ben enjoyed your video competition and is looking forward to reading your book. It comes at a perfect time. He graduates from high school in a week. We have enjoyed your website and all the wonderful video entries ! Ben enjoyed your video competition and is looking forward to reading your book. It comes at a perfect time. He graduates from high school in a week. We have enjoyed your website and all the wonderful video entries !

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]]> By: Damilola http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2010/05/01/grs-video-contest-winners/comment-page-1/#comment-428291 Damilola Sun, 02 May 2010 22:48:44 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=23481#comment-428291 First congratulations to all the winners, there was a lot of stiff competition Thanks J.D. for helping us get over the fear of being in front of the camera and showcasing our amateur video making skills :-D Look forward to receiving a signed copy of the book :-D First congratulations to all the winners, there was a lot of stiff competition
Thanks J.D. for helping us get over the fear of being in front of the camera and showcasing our amateur video making skills :-D
Look forward to receiving a signed copy of the book :-D

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]]> By: Jessica @ Life as I See It http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2010/05/01/grs-video-contest-winners/comment-page-1/#comment-428111 Jessica @ Life as I See It Sun, 02 May 2010 20:50:06 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=23481#comment-428111 Oh.my.goodness - I won?!?!?!? Seriously?!?!?! Think I can put it towards the $20 Bill Challenge?!??! I think I would totally win if I put it there - but maybe that is cheap?!?! Haha! THANK YOU J.D.!!! Oh, and I am working on that post for you - it's been a crazy week but it's almost done! Oh.my.goodness – I won?!?!?!? Seriously?!?!?!

Think I can put it towards the $20 Bill Challenge?!??! I think I would totally win if I put it there – but maybe that is cheap?!?! Haha!

THANK YOU J.D.!!!

Oh, and I am working on that post for you – it’s been a crazy week but it’s almost done!

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]]> By: Jaime @ Eventual Millionaire http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2010/05/01/grs-video-contest-winners/comment-page-1/#comment-426561 Jaime @ Eventual Millionaire Sun, 02 May 2010 01:59:10 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=23481#comment-426561 Yay! I won a signed book. I'm so excited to read the book. I've been reading Art of Non-Conformity and have been following your book launch. Now I get a signed copy. Woo! Thanks so much. Yay! I won a signed book. I’m so excited to read the book.

I’ve been reading Art of Non-Conformity and have been following your book launch. Now I get a signed copy. Woo!

Thanks so much.

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]]> By: Sara http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2010/05/01/grs-video-contest-winners/comment-page-1/#comment-426481 Sara Sun, 02 May 2010 01:32:07 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=23481#comment-426481 These are fantastic! I especially love Rachel's "Coupon Rap." These are fantastic! I especially love Rachel’s “Coupon Rap.”

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]]> By: Ana http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2010/05/01/grs-video-contest-winners/comment-page-1/#comment-426051 Ana Sat, 01 May 2010 20:02:53 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=23481#comment-426051 Great videos everyone! :) Great videos everyone! :)

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]]> By: Jessica http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2010/05/01/grs-video-contest-winners/comment-page-1/#comment-425971 Jessica Sat, 01 May 2010 18:48:40 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=23481#comment-425971 Thanks JD.... this contest was so much fun, both to make my video (Bread Machine) and to watch all the other entries! As soon as I watched Kathy's "Envelope" tip, I got out envelopes and allotted eating-out cash for the next 4 months. BTW, to give credit where credit is due, mom supplied the inspiration (and the fresh loaf), but boyfriend James was the cameraman. Can't wait for my copy of your book! Thanks JD…. this contest was so much fun, both to make my video (Bread Machine) and to watch all the other entries!

As soon as I watched Kathy’s “Envelope” tip, I got out envelopes and allotted eating-out cash for the next 4 months.

BTW, to give credit where credit is due, mom supplied the inspiration (and the fresh loaf), but boyfriend James was the cameraman.

Can’t wait for my copy of your book!

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]]> By: Jamison http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2010/05/01/grs-video-contest-winners/comment-page-1/#comment-425861 Jamison Sat, 01 May 2010 17:30:08 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=23481#comment-425861 ...and, my website seems to be wigging out. So before it gets profiled, it looks like I have some work to do LOL …and, my website seems to be wigging out. So before it gets profiled, it looks like I have some work to do LOL

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]]> By: Jamison http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2010/05/01/grs-video-contest-winners/comment-page-1/#comment-425761 Jamison Sat, 01 May 2010 16:56:47 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=23481#comment-425761 Wow, I won the website award? Didn't think that had a chance, was banking on my mortgage payoff video but the put-off-my-honeymoon story was touching, and a huge sacrifice for them so they deserved that one. I promised Jackie that if I won anything I was going to buy one of her albums at jackiedaum.com so I will be heading there next week... actually, I was going to buy one of her albums anyway... but now I can afford it! And if you watched my mortgage-payoff video, you know that I am going to buy NEW CLOTHES with the prize money. Just bought my first new pair of shoes in 5 years yesterday.... they make my feet hurt... Wow, I won the website award? Didn’t think that had a chance, was banking on my mortgage payoff video but the put-off-my-honeymoon story was touching, and a huge sacrifice for them so they deserved that one.

I promised Jackie that if I won anything I was going to buy one of her albums at jackiedaum.com so I will be heading there next week… actually, I was going to buy one of her albums anyway… but now I can afford it! And if you watched my mortgage-payoff video, you know that I am going to buy NEW CLOTHES with the prize money. Just bought my first new pair of shoes in 5 years yesterday…. they make my feet hurt…

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]]> By: J.D. Roth http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2010/05/01/grs-video-contest-winners/comment-page-1/#comment-425751 J.D. Roth Sat, 01 May 2010 16:55:49 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=23481#comment-425751 <b>@Michael (#2)</b> I liked your video! It was fun, even if the "beet drink" was a little too much for me... :) @Michael (#2)
I liked your video! It was fun, even if the “beet drink” was a little too much for me… :)

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]]> By: Michael Crosby http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2010/05/01/grs-video-contest-winners/comment-page-1/#comment-425691 Michael Crosby Sat, 01 May 2010 16:30:14 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=23481#comment-425691 When JD made the call for video submissions, I sent in mine: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qer8yl54A2Q At first,JD said there weren't many videos, and I thought, "Oh my God, I might have a chance to win. It will be seen by millions. I'll be laughed at unmercifully." Luckily I lost. (But I did get to practice my newly acquired Toastmaster skills, and my film making ability.) Congratulations to the winners. I look forward to further enjoyment of learning from the GRS community. JD, as an aside, would you make a post about how you set up your blog? Many GRS readers are bloggers themselves, and I'm sure we could learn a few tips. Something I really like about your blog is how I can go back and edit my comment. When JD made the call for video submissions, I sent in mine: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qer8yl54A2Q

At first,JD said there weren’t many videos, and I thought, “Oh my God, I might have a chance to win. It will be seen by millions. I’ll be laughed at unmercifully.” Luckily I lost. (But I did get to practice my newly acquired Toastmaster skills, and my film making ability.)

Congratulations to the winners. I look forward to further enjoyment of learning from the GRS community.

JD, as an aside, would you make a post about how you set up your blog? Many GRS readers are bloggers themselves, and I’m sure we could learn a few tips. Something I really like about your blog is how I can go back and edit my comment.

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]]> By: peachy http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2010/05/01/grs-video-contest-winners/comment-page-1/#comment-425191 peachy Sat, 01 May 2010 11:34:13 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=23481#comment-425191 Great videos everyone!! Great videos everyone!!

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