After reading all of the posts on this thread, I would like to make one thing clear:
The whole purpose of this thread is to raise the issue of principles , irrelevant of the prizes on offer and the prizes received, irrelevant of the entrants submissions and their content.
If we were designated a prize, then we would expect that prize and nothing short of that prize.
Though there is one particular post from VanB on this thread which I'm afraid I have to address.
Quote: "I'm perfectly happy
it might be best just to accept it and make the most of the new hardware"
I'm really happy for you, that you received your designated prize. However it is obvious that you have missed the entire point of this thread, resulting in your thoughtless post, which hasn't really helped anyone.
With the possibility of four community members loosing out on the prize which they ( certainly I ) visualised, hoped and worked hard for, it's enlightening to think that you only thought of yourself, when you read upon the misfortune of others.
The fact that your a moderator deeply puzzles me.