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Originally Posted by biggeorge

Using a third/fourth party to buy "credits" isn't versatile when running a large-scale raffle. I'm not asking you to reinvent the wheel at all... I'm just suggesting that when running a raffle or contest that collecting real funds upfront is imperative. Therefore, implementing Paypal to purchase tickets instantly would be fantastic. I would absolutely pay for a mod that did this.

Also, I'm unaware of any other raffle system like yours with management through the ACP.

Answer to BOLD area in quote: Look at AWCoding's Credit Purchase System. That is exactly what it is capable of doing when using the custom Purchase Setting in that add-on. The next release of the raffle system will include a new user field to allow that system to add "raffle tickets" to a member's account. And if a member doesn't have any "raffle tickets", they will be given an option to purchase them.

In any event, it seems we differ in our logic.

You seem to be looking at it like entering the raffle and purchasing a raffle ticket are one in the same.

When in reality, they are two separate and distinct functions. A member must first purchase a raffle ticket. Then they can enter the raffle.

Think of it this way.. You're at a carnival and you want to get on a ride. You can't get on the ride before you purchase a ticket for that ride. If you try to get on the ride without a ticket, they'll send you to purchase one at the ticket booth.

Whether using credits or virtual raffle tickets, the raffle is the same way. You must first purchase the credits or tickets you need, then you may enter the raffle.

So far as the management being in the acp... That will not change. That was a requirement from the people that first approached me about this add-on. And it makes sense to have a system that is as secure as can be when dealing with tangible items being given away.