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Cory	15-12-2014 15:26

Re: FIRST Choice, what did you get?

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Originally Posted by Tom Line (Post 1414193)

Hmm. I didn't sign any waver stating what I would do with items received by FIRST Choice. I'm not a lawyer - but since FIRST Choice is provided by FIRST after we pay them our entry fee, it seems to me that we've paid for what we're receiving, regardless of how FIRST got it.

The only reason I bring it up is because I know so many items ARE donated - but FIRST chose (again) to make that item cost only 100 credits rather than the 400 or so that it was worth. There are also still quadros left in FIRST choice for people who need them.

I won't hold it against anyone who chooses to ebay them, that's for sure. For a team short on cash $400 can buy quite a bit. I do think trading to teams that can use them like Adam suggested is a much better idea.

All I'm saying is I'm quite certain teams have been contacted by companies who donated product to FIRST Choice and have been told they were going to face legal action if they didn't stop selling the item they donated.

FrankJ

15-12-2014 16:36

Re: FIRST Choice, what did you get?

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Originally Posted by Cory (Post 1414197)

Do you know of an specific case that has happened? Legal action means you violated a specific law or a contract. Civil actions are expensive. Just getting a lawyer to write a letter is more than the value of the video card. The items are donated to a team. They can do with them what they want. The only item that might be different are the Roborio & Crios. They require licensed software to work. Buried in the terms license agreement might be terms that prevent resale of the software. More likely, and even this is very likely, they would have First contact the team & explain that selling donated product is not in the spirit of the game.

themccannman

15-12-2014 16:38

Re: FIRST Choice, what did you get?

We got some pocket lint, a crumpled stack of chemistry homework, and a bottle labeled "headlight fluid". I feel kinda ripped off.

Cory	15-12-2014 16:59

Re: FIRST Choice, what did you get?

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Originally Posted by FrankJ (Post 1414204)

Do you know of an specific case that has happened?

Yes, as I have already said twice.

Tom Line

15-12-2014 18:03

Re: FIRST Choice, what did you get?

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Originally Posted by themccannman (Post 1414205)

We got some pocket lint, a crumpled stack of chemistry homework, and a bottle labeled "headlight fluid". I feel kinda ripped off.

I'm jealous over the headlight fluid. I've tried ordering it a couple times from Andy Mark and all I've been sent is blinker fluid, which is not compatible. I think that's why they finally pulled it from the site.

I've had better luck from ebay though:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/271647680239?lpid=82

FrankJ

16-12-2014 08:32

Re: FIRST Choice, what did you get?

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Originally Posted by Cory (Post 1414208)

Yes, as I have already said twice.

We are talking First Choice Items? Some detail would be nice. :]

Anyway. I just got the pack/ship notice for the FirstChoice items I received yesterday. I guess the Quantum Phase Shift Device (QPSD) I ordered got bumped on. Nice to know it works.

Cory	16-12-2014 14:36

Re: FIRST Choice, what did you get?

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Originally Posted by FrankJ (Post 1414338)

Teams have received cease and desist letters from NVIDIA legal for attempting to sell graphics cards on ebay received via FIRST choice.

Is the property technically yours, with not strings attached? I don't know. Maybe if it doesn't say "not for resale" on it. But surely its not worth finding out whether NVIDIA can actually sue a team for this or not.

Monochron

16-12-2014 14:40

Re: FIRST Choice, what did you get?

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Originally Posted by Tom Line (Post 1414214)

I'm jealous over the headlight fluid. I've tried ordering it a couple times from Andy Mark and all I've been sent is blinker fluid, which is not compatible.

They tried to pawn off some elbow grease on me instead, but honestly the market value for that is no where near what it used to be.

jojoguy10

16-12-2014 14:40

Re: FIRST Choice, what did you get?

Priority) Item
4) 1 Microsoft Lifecam HD3000
5) 2 Green Ring Lights
2) 1 Quadro K4000
3) 1 Crimping tool
9) 1 set of 10 Micro switches
10) 1 Window motor coupler
1) 2 Batteries
12) 2 window motor connectors
7) 1 ratcheting wrench set

Wish we could've gotten our joysticks (ranked at priority #6)

matthewdenny

16-12-2014 16:18

FIRST Choice, what did you get?

Never mind.

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