raffle entry
/ˈræfəl ˈentri/
CommonSubmitting your information for a chance to buy a limited item through a random draw.
Raffles don't fully stop bots. People run scripts to submit thousands of entries. Losing a raffle is expected and happens constantly. Winning one feels like luck regardless of how much you prep.
Real-world examples4 examples
| # | Example | What it means | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | put in a raffle entry. probably gonna L but worth a shot. | The person entered knowing they'll likely lose but tried anyway. | x, 2024 |
| 02 | snkrs went raffle format again. at least bots can't just buy the whole stock instantly. | The draw format gives regular buyers a better chance than a first-come-first-served drop. | reddit, 2023 |
| 03 | raffle entries are due by noon. don't forget. | A reminder to submit before the deadline. | instagram, 2024 |
| 04 | w. won the raffle. checking out now. | The person was selected in the draw and is buying. | x, 2023 |
Use it when
- Submitting your info to be randomly selected for a limited drop.
- Describing a release format that uses a draw instead of first-come-first-served.
- Discussing the results of being selected or not selected in a draw.
Do not use it when
- You mean exclusive access selected by a brand algorithm.Use “exclusive-access” instead.
- You mean a lottery ticket or gambling.
Raffle entry vs exclusive access
raffle entry
A raffle entry puts you in a random draw where anyone can win.
VS
exclusive-access
Exclusive access is pre-selected by a brand algorithm based on your history.
Origin and context
Retailers adopted raffle-style formats for hyped drops in the mid-2010s as a response to bots cleaning out stock in seconds. The format doesn't eliminate bots but reduces the raw speed advantage they have over human buyers.
- First seen
- mid-2010s
- Confidence
- medium
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