WARmart Blade ‘n’ Trade is running a 1 million gold raffle this week in ESO.
A few guilds in the Elder Scrolls Online run raffles from time to time, but nothing as epic as what WARmart Blade ‘n’ Trade is doing. Not satisfied with giving away prizes in the mere thousands, this intrepid guild is pushing the envelope by having a special drawing for 1 million gold. Yes that’s right — 1 million. As any long time player of The Elder Scrolls Online can tell you, that’s an outrageous amount of in-game money that will change the life of one very fortunate player.
WARmart Blade ‘n’ Trade is a sister guild of Inquistio — a PvP/PvE guild that has been involved in the gaming scene for over seven years now. Like Inquistio, WARmart is a guild that believes in establishing a strong sense of family and community. WARmart is one of the premiere guilds in The Elder Scrolls Online, and has maintained the same vendor in Riften for a record 17 straight weeks. They also run a live Auctioneer event, and a weekly raffle — but nothing on the scale of this week’s drawing.
WARmart has had the cage vendor in Riften for a record 17 straight weeks.
1 Million Gold? How Is This Possible?
1 million gold is an awful lot of money, so how is it possible that an ESO guild can afford to give away so much gold in a single raffle? Fortunately, WARmart is favored with a very special member by the name of Gutschopchop — a self-made, multi-millionaire in ESO who hosts the guild’s raffles. When asked about the prizes and his involvement, Gutschopchop told me:
All my gold is for the raffle and guild. My main purpose of having such a great income is to supply the guild with sweet prizes and events. For example, the million dollar raffle and such.
The raffles are a great way to have a lot of fun in the guild, and to make money not only for the bank –that can go towards our vendor — but to also make a little change in the member’s pockets as well.
The 1 Million Gold Raffle… And More
The WARmart 1 million gold raffle is taking place this Sunday, January 18 at 8PM EST. The drawing will be held live through rolz.org and possibly Twitch. Guild members can purchase raffle tickets for 1,000 gold each by sending the funds to @Gutschopchop.
The guild is also holding its normal raffle the same day with 7 amazing prizes:
Imperial motif
Barbaric or Primal motif
Full Purple set gear
50X Purple mats
100X Raw and 5 Gold mats
Full Blue set gear
100X Blue mats (choice)
Normal raffle tickets cost 497 gold each, with a free ticket given for every 5 purchased.
Trivia questions and spot prizes will be given away following the raffle. All proceeds go towards the guild’s Riften vendor.
Final Thoughts
So what do you think about WARmart’s big raffle, and what would you do with 1 million gold in The Elder Scrolls Online? Share your thoughts and opinions in the Speak Your Mind section below.
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I’m in guild with Gutsblaster, and this is a fantastic tribute to a great guy, who is team-minded and incredibly helpful. Thanks for this!
Waldog, aka: Squiggy
9 years ago
I knew I was part of a wonderful, helpful, awesome, special guild for a few years now(Inquisitio)…but this bring it all to a whole new level of awesomeness. Guts, my helmet off to you sir. As a senior member, I’ve watched your guild efforts from the sidelines for some time now and (as I’ve expressed to you) to say the least, I continue to be impressed. I would be remiss if I didn’t also salute and bow to Artmetis (Dan), the Guild’s Leader. Dan and his wife Nici are special people. I’m glad that in my journey down the path of my life (while dodging life’s skeevers and scribs) that we have come to be friends.
I feel a need to add: In my last post I wanted to recognize other guildies for their efforts to make Inquisitio what it is, but I decided not to since I would probably forget someone causing them to think “Hey, what about me…I help.” But that’s just it, that’s what make Inquisitio so special. There are SO many people willing to help, to give supplies & equipment freely. Kudos to you all. You are why Inquisitio is what it is.
Vulpi
9 years ago
WARmart and Inquisitio are truly the best guilds I’ve ever had the pleasure to be part of. My husband and have raffle day scheduled into our calendar and never miss it. It would be like missing a party with your family. Long live WARmart!
clahammer0310
1 year ago
Its nice to hear there is at least a couple of decent guild that care out there. Im trying to build a crafting hall it’s hard doing it solo especially this late in the game. the million would allow the purchase of 1 full set attunables, I’ve asked my guilds I’m in if they would give a guild a deal but none will.
I’m in guild with Gutsblaster, and this is a fantastic tribute to a great guy, who is team-minded and incredibly helpful. Thanks for this!
I knew I was part of a wonderful, helpful, awesome, special guild for a few years now(Inquisitio)…but this bring it all to a whole new level of awesomeness. Guts, my helmet off to you sir. As a senior member, I’ve watched your guild efforts from the sidelines for some time now and (as I’ve expressed to you) to say the least, I continue to be impressed. I would be remiss if I didn’t also salute and bow to Artmetis (Dan), the Guild’s Leader. Dan and his wife Nici are special people. I’m glad that in my journey down the path of my life (while dodging life’s skeevers and scribs) that we have come to be friends.
I feel a need to add: In my last post I wanted to recognize other guildies for their efforts to make Inquisitio what it is, but I decided not to since I would probably forget someone causing them to think “Hey, what about me…I help.” But that’s just it, that’s what make Inquisitio so special. There are SO many people willing to help, to give supplies & equipment freely. Kudos to you all. You are why Inquisitio is what it is.
WARmart and Inquisitio are truly the best guilds I’ve ever had the pleasure to be part of. My husband and have raffle day scheduled into our calendar and never miss it. It would be like missing a party with your family. Long live WARmart!
Its nice to hear there is at least a couple of decent guild that care out there. Im trying to build a crafting hall it’s hard doing it solo especially this late in the game. the million would allow the purchase of 1 full set attunables, I’ve asked my guilds I’m in if they would give a guild a deal but none will.