Let everyone be able to give contests for prizes

[smvmonkey]

I can see where you're coming from - but that's already there, but in a more organized fashion.
You can do give-aways/contests type things in the Gift Exchange. But before you get there you must have 50 non-fluff, helpful, informative posts and have been a member for at least 2 weeks. Follow the links that people posted above to apply/more info on becoming a Gift Trainee and learning how to trade.

[murphy20071]

I agree with Desty

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Originally Posted by Desty

I understand how you feel. I think the main reason they limit the contests for items, is to insure that the person giving the item is fully aware of the value. That's why it's limited to just gifted members. It's for the protection of the members here.

I completely agree with you. It is very hard to get gifted though. You will be surprised on how much everyone knows about the values. I have been playing since March '07 (on webkinz) I know a lot about the values and where the items come from. I even have a GE set up already on paper haha...
I also understand the safety concern because not everyone knows the values even though some"webkinz" do. We still can give away food. Which is just as fun
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[cloverpuppy10]

I understand how I feel I feel this way too!!

[pup5115]

Originally Posted by Princessfrog11

I see how you feel, but they purposely do that,because when you become gifted,I believe that they teach you the values of things.This means that if someone were to give away plumpy's glasses,for example, they would know the value of what they were actually giving away.

I agree. When you are being trained as a gt, you get comfortable with the values and popularity of the items and how they could be gradually increasing over time, or staying the same. It is for the safety of out members so they know what they are giving up and not feel bad in the end about getting rid of something that would be worth a lot some day.

If you want to do a contest or giveaway (you'll learn about giveaways when your gifted) you should sign up to be a gift trainee and then not too much later, gifted.