Monday, November 21, 2011

Skullcandy Headphones Giveaway! x2!

Skullcandy sent me 2 pairs of headphones to tryout / giveaway, and I thought I could give BOTH pairs away. They are both "sporty" and really meant to stay in place.

Note: I don't really run, race, or train with music. (Note previous posts regarding that topic HERE and HERE. Those posts and comments were an interesting discussion about pros and cons or training / racing with music.) But just because I don't run with music doesn't mean other people don't. So I thought I'd pass the goodies on to my readers!! In fact, the last time I used my (really old) iPod was about a year ago when I was listening to music while finishing remodeling a guest room before Henry came into our life.

Oooh! I said "Henry!" That means I get to pause and post 6 gratuitously adorable recent Henry photos:


Friday night bath!


Baby buns! (Yes, I'm usually topless at home.)


Pharmie and Henry post-bath


Pharmie and Henry getting bundled up for literally
"running errands" on a run together Saturday morning


5 month old Henry is practically bigger than his 2 year old cousin!


"Hat Time" with Daddy yesterday morning!

OK, ok, ok.... that's enough Henry. For now. Back to the giveaway....

Here's what Skullcandy has for me to giveaway: it's 2 pairs of the 2011 FIX Earbuds:


Red on Black


Black on Black

They are both a $40 value. They are designed to stay "FIXED" in place. (Get it? They're called "FIX.") They have a control switch on the cord that lets you skip forward and back through your songs, as well as control the volume. AND they have a built in microphone so you can take calls by talking into the cord instead of getting your phone out of it's holster as you're running! (Or if you have a new iPhone, you can ask Siri how to get home.) Here's some of the details from their site:

- Hook Design for Secure Fit
- Rear Acoustic Port for Deep Bass
- In-Line Mic3
- Carry Case
- Passive Noise Isolation
- Mic + Control Switch + Volume

Skullcandy has 2 great warranties. First they have the Aggressive Listening Discount where they say "if your headphones broke because of a crazy crash on the mountain or a violent head-banging session, or any other reason that is not a product defect, we'll still hook you up with 50% off a replacement in our online store." Ha! And the second warranty is for if the product breaks for no good reason - they will send you a voucher to replace the defective product with a product of equal value.

Here are photos of the Black and Red FIX headphones in my kitchen:





I'm doing this giveaway a little differently. I'm giving away one set of headphones here on my blog, and another set on twitter.


TO ENTER TO WIN THE BLACK SKULLCANDY HEADPHONES:

JUST LEAVE A COMMENT ON THIS POST!! Yep, that's it. Ba-da-bing: you're in the running to possibly win 1 set of the headphones. I'll randomly pick one comment to win.


TO ENTER TO WIN THE RED SKULLCANDY HEADPHONES:

FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER AND SEND OUT THE FOLLOWING TWEET. I'll randomly pick the winner for the red headphones from among the tweets that say this:

Hey @SteveinaSpeedo, enter me to win the sweet red @Skullcandy FIX headphones! - http://iwannagetphysical.blogspot.com/

Then check back early next week (Nov 28 or 29th) to see if I draw your name as 1 of the 2 the winners! Heck, it's possible to win both pairs if you comment and tweet and are super super super super super lucky.

Legal junk:
- Just like in all of my giveaways, Skullcandy has only given me these headphones; they have not asked or told me to say anything else. All of these thoughts are my own.
- When you leave a comment, please "sign" your name if you don't have a blogger account, otherwise it will be hard to figure out who you are if you're one of the winners. For example, say something like "It's Steve S. from St. Paul. I want those headphones!"
- I'll assign all entries a number (for both the blog comments and the twitter entries) and then use random.org (or other random number generating scheme) to pick a winner at random.
- If I can't get a hold of the winner(s) in 3 days, I'll re-draw for a new winner(s). So make sure to CHECK BACK early next week!


I'll ship anywhere, so if you can read this, you can enter!

So comment now! Right here! And send a tweet if you want a chance to win another set! Do it before Sunday the 27th! Thanks everyone! And thanks Skullcandy!! Happy Monday!!

Oh, and one final thing for the locals: this past weekend was the "Minnesota Multisport Awards" ceremony. Here are the results with a listing of who won. Some of my "Kitten Mile" buddies cleaned house...

148 comments:

  1. I don't listen to music while I run normally, but there is a lot of treadmill time in my future, so I'll need something to keep me from getting bored.

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  2. Sound like a good pair of headphones

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  3. I'm always looking for a good set of headphones. I haven't found a set yet that holds up well enough!

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  4. Your son can really take some provocative photos... that goldfish just happens to be held in the perfect spot.... He must get it from his dad! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  5. I need these! No, I do. For real. Consider this my entry PLEASE!!!
    PS - the Henry pics=awesome and Pharmie, lookin' good Mama!

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  6. Comment! Woot. Headphones!

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  7. Hey Steve! Bummed I couldn't be at the MMA awards. I was thrilled my hubby was able to pick up the Trinona award. When are you going to come down to Winona?

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  8. Weened myself from running with headphones but still need something to drowned out the kids from time to time...

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  9. Awesome set of headphones. Would love a pair.

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  10. I have itty bitty ears. Hope skull candy fit me!

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  11. I need new headphones. This is my comment.

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  12. My headphones just broke. I only get sound in my left ear and everything sounds weird. Clearly, that is a sign that I should win these.

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  13. I'm in for some new headphones!

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  14. I could use some new headphones, thanks for offering them, if anyone need a Free Garmin? you can enter to win at http://TundraRunning.com/FreeGarmin

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  15. Need these for working out while my son naps!

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  16. Sweet phones, count me in for a comment (and awesomely cute photos of little Henry - as per usual)

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  17. That is one cute baby. And thanks for the giveaway!

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  18. seriously, Henry is so adorable.
    Lovely baby bunz too~
    :)

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  19. Steve. Please post more topless photos or yourself. Thanks!

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  20. Winning these would be great as my current headphones are falling apart!

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  21. I am not normally one to listen to music but I turn into a wimp once it gets cold and head to the treadmill. And music in the gym eliminates the sounds that others make on the treadmill!

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  22. Nice! I've seen those headphones. Cool stuff. I"m not on twitter though.

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  23. Only listin when I lift not really run hey my $8 ones are shot
    MAO in AZ

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  24. aw i love henry!

    yay for contests!

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  25. the other day i got my first inner ear static shock from headphones. intense.

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  26. I'd love a new pair of headphones. I only use them on the treadmill but I need them so I can watch TV without waking my toddler!

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  27. Pick me!

    Oh...and the Henry photos are stinkin' adorable.

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  28. I don't run with them, but I sometimes use them at work!

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  29. What a cool give-away - I'm in! This is Beth B. from Encinitas, CA. Cute baby picts; gotta love the naked baby buns.

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  30. Hi Steve I could use these! I am always sticking my ear buds back in while I run.

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  31. I'd like to win Steve, count me in for one entry.

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  32. Nice. The headphones and the photos.

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  33. Comment and a tweet, look at me all tech social.

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  34. What's that Henry? Yes I agree, your father should pick me for the headphones. Both pairs? You are adorable!

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  35. These look great! I've been looking for a new pair of headphones.

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  36. Henry is cute as a button. The earphones are pretty sweet too!
    Lesley S

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  37. Headphones are the only way to do the treadmill! I would love to win these!

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  38. I could use some new headphones. Thanks for the contest Steve!

    Brent from Minneapolis

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  39. I am in the market for some new running headphones and these would be awesome!

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  40. My music-listening patterns depend on whether my wko is indoors or out, whether I'm feeling good or having an off day, and the mode of sweat production. :)

    That being said, I'm always losing/breaking headphones, so enter me please!

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  41. I really need some new headphones, my wife is always using mine

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  42. This is Matt W. from Zeeland and I would love a pair of headphones!

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  43. Sign me up for the headphones.
    Thanks for the blog! -Liz

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  44. Just go ahead and ask for my address because this where the headphones are coming!

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  45. Ooohhh - pick me! My husband would love me forever if I got these for him! - Amanda B.

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  46. Bike trainer + free headphones = yup, still boring.

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  47. Excellent giveaway! I only listen to music/podcasts when I run on the treadmill... or when I workout in the gym... or when I do laundry and other boring stuff.

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  48. My current headphones are getting a little iffy...

    Can we assume both pairs of these are ear wax free?

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  49. I've been reading for a long time, but this is my first attempt to enter the give away.

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  50. You got a cute kid. Now send me my headphones. :)

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  51. I would love a new pair of headphones. Mine really such for staying in my ears. Thanks for a very entertaining blog.

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  52. I could use a new pair of headphones for my iPod! Great photos of Henry!

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  53. I Like candy, put me down for the black ones.

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  54. disaacs on Facebook and @danisaacs inform you of their desire to possess these headphones.

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  55. I'll take candy from strangers!!!

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  56. ohhh..I would love to win these!

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  57. Brian in Little Rock2:06 PM, November 21, 2011

    Cool headphones

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  58. Just broke my headphones. Perfect timing. Thanks Steve

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  59. Thanks for your comments! Have a great day!

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  60. I want candy for my brain case!

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  61. I would be inspired to run with nifty skullcandy headphones....I hope.

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  62. I'd love to win these!!

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  63. Wow, Henry's getting big!

    I NEED headphones. Living in the miserable weather conditions of rural Alaska, the treadmill has become my new BFF, sigh, sigh.

    Cheers and happy running,

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  64. Another great giveway! Thanks Steve.

    bdube@justice.com

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  65. The pics of Henry are adorable. His little hat is a RIOT!!!! And I think I see lat muscles....he's built for power! Also Pharmie looks like a million bucks!! Oh and ps I have my own headphones...I had to comment because of that little hat!!! Lisa s

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  66. My son is getting an MP3 player for Christmas and he would LOVE these headphones to go with it! Thanks for the chance to win a pair :)

    kissyjensen at gmail dot com

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  67. always can use some new headphones!

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  68. Cool headphones! Enter me to win, please!!

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  69. I could use a pair that has a mic iinline and stays fixed!

    Henry is too cute

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  70. Run bike and swim to tunes...makes the time fly by!

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  71. Love music, hate my current headphones. Here's hoping I get lucky!

    David A. from Tallahassee

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  72. Come on... let me finally win one of these things. :)

    Darlene

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  73. Ooh awesome giveaway! And I can't resist a super cute baby bottom. So many 'awwws' coming from this side of the computer screen. You boy is adorable! (and I really mean it, especially if it helps me win) :)

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  74. pick me! pick me!
    anna from monticello ia

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  75. Pick me, my headphones are crap and can only hear out of one ear!!

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  76. Love to win a pair of running earphones! Love your blog Steve, Henry's turning out to be a real charmer. Like or unlike his Dad? Hahaha cheers!

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  77. Those headphones sure look like they have my name written all over them....

    Thanks!
    Mike S. in Mankato, MN

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  78. I've torn through a couple pair of cheap headphones and would love a chance at the skull candiy buds! Thanks!

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  79. I'm a follower, but not a tweeter. Always game for some fantastic Henry pics and free headphones though.

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  80. I was never able to find earphones that remain in my ears - I would love to try thoses ones!! Candy to my ears.... :)

    Laure, French Triathlete in Charlotte, NC

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  86. Oh my goodness Henry is so darn cute! I'd love to win some headphones.

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  87. Henry is a cutie! I'd love the earphones.

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  88. My ears need some love.....great blog!

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  89. Those headphones sound awesome. :)

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  90. Cool, count me in I love skull candy head phones.
    Especially when biking through NYC.

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  91. Don't usually listen to music while running, but on the long runs, a few tunes can make the time pass nicely.

    Thanks!

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  92. I love Henry and I love the headphones! As I can't have Henry, I would love to have the headphones :)

    Eva W. from Munich, Germany

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  93. i wants some headphones. enter me please!!

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  94. I would love to win one of these, thanks for the chance to win!
    rachelsgiveaways @ gmail.com

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  95. Enter me in the contest, please! :)

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  96. Aww yea, those look way less painful than the ones I currently shove in my ears!

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  97. These sound like really nice earphones

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  98. I would love it if you picked me! I'm trying so hard to become a runner, and I think this is just the item I'm missing. Or not. Either way, I'd love to win!

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  99. I would love to win these! (PS Your son is way too cute!)

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  100. I have such a hard time finding earbuds that don;t hurt my ears, I would love to give these a try!

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  101. Pick me! Pick me! My cats have eaten my headphones!. Thanks!

    Kami Dibble

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  102. Please count me in for the Skull Candy giveaway. I only listen in one ear while training (none racing), and it helps drown out the crackling pops/snaps of my old knees. Happy trails!

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  103. I'm entering on behalf of my hubby. Every year he asks Santa for new earphones so this is perfect timing. :)

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  104. michael_soe@sol.dk1:34 PM, November 23, 2011

    Hi there
    Its Michael S from Denmark

    looove your blog and i would love theese headphones...

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  105. Enter me for the headphones please!!

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  106. i go through headphones a few times a year, so i could use these!

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  107. A perfect give away to help while away the time on the turbo trainer :-)

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  108. My skull really needs some candy. Thanks Steve!

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  109. I wanna get my "Fix" on!!

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  110. My husband said I had to do this :)

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  111. I totally need those! Hook me up :)

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  112. Toss my name in for some headphones please! And thanks!

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  113. You have a beautiful family! And I totally need a new pair of headphones! My dog ate mine. No, really :)

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  114. Pick me! Pick me! Sunday is my birthday, and it would be a great present to finally win a blog giveaway!

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  115. I'd sooo love a set of those....my daughters keep stealing mine, lol.

    BTW, Henry has the cutest baby booty ever :)

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  116. Love reading the blog. Always makes me anxious for next years Tris. And the headphones would be cool too.

    Mike Craig

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  117. Sweet headphones for using while doing off-season work in the gym!

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  118. I love skull candy headphones and my last pair just broke so i would love to win these!

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  119. wow 140 comments

    you're one popular blogger

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  120. What? Chance for free stuff AND cute pictures of Henry? New fave!

    Thanks, Steve!

    K in Jupiter

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  121. I like Skull Candy headphones!

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  122. I have been trying to find headphones that DO NOT fall out of my ears. I would love to win a pair of these!

    Jen H.
    Streetsboro, OH

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  123. Better late than never to enter. It'd be sweet to win.

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  124. I hope it isn't too late to enter... K is kinda hot ^^^^

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  125. Man, will I ever win any of your giveaways? This would be a good one.

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  126. Great giveaway - just in time for Xmas
    Thanks Steve

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Thanks for your comments! Have a great day!