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Entries for Fujifilm US’s Limited Edition X100VI raffle are now officially open. Entry is free and only open to US residents (18+). The raffle closes on April 21st (11:59 p.m. EDT), so if you want access to Fujifilm’s highly talked about camera, you’ll need to enter quickly.
Unlike other photography raffles, the prize isn’t a free camera. Instead, you’re entering to win an opportunity to purchase the camera at the list price of of $1995.95 (plus taxes and shipping). That’s still considerably cheaper than the aftermarket prices. Fujifilm will select a total of 200 winners and will notify them via email on April 25th.
Fujifilm states there will be a set deadline for winners to purchase the Limited Edition X100VI, but is yet to confirm when that is. The company doesn’t say how long winners will have to wait to receive their cameras either.
Fujifilm US originally allocated its 300 units of the 1934-strong limited edition on a first-come, first-served basis. But then said it had “intercepted a large number of suspicious X100VI Limited Edition orders,” which it then canceled. The fact that 200 units are again available suggests it canceled a large number of the ‘confirmed preorders’ that were listed on eBay immediately after the initial release.
You can enter with an email address, after which you will receive a unique authentication code that you’ll need to submit. Fujifilm then asks for your full name, address and that you agree to the T&Cs. You can only enter once and the company says it will actively monitor potential duplicate entries, voiding any it finds guilty of misusing the entry form.
The distribution of these 200 units is likely to bring an end to the surprisingly complex international saga of the limited edition’s allocation.
To be in with a chance to win, simply head over to the Fujifilm US Events website. Good luck!