Long vs. Short contests?

I prefer short as well, less than one day for sure. If it's 50-60 points though I don't mind a longer time to build up enough points. Seems like I'm getting points so slowly lately.

Personally I prefer short contests

Obviously big point items that are posted for a long period will eat up a large number of points from SteamGifts.

I prefer short and sweet. Unless I have money to burn on a big-price item than a whole week shall suffice.

Who prefers long contests?

Short, of course,

It is offered as an option when you create your giveaway. You get to choose when the giveaway starts, and when it ends (I think the limit is 1 month).

I normally do 1-2 hour giveaways when I make mine. Sure, a bunch of people are going to miss out on it because they weren't on the site, but those who were have better odds. I also like it because I can handle everything somewhat quickly. 8 or 9 times out of 10, the person who wins the contest is still online when the giveaway ends, so I can gift it to them immediately, and git'r'dun

1 day minimum, 2 days maximum

I prefer short giveaways, especially those which last only an hour. It gives those who happen to check the site at that time a larger chance to win and it gives some incentive to save up your points in case you happen upon one of these.

I prefer Long Contest.

I prefer short and sweet for games under 30 points. Games above 29 points, any time period is alright in my book.

All my giveaways have been an hour long. I definitely prefer shorter giveaways.

Bah. I wish I would have read this thread a few minutes ago. I was debating how long I should do it, and just went with a longer time. Next time I'll be WAY shorter.

I prefer short contests.

It's no surprise that most people will want short giveaways: fewer entries, greater odds. But many gifters who give away larger gifts will want as many people to be able to have a chance to win as possible. No point giving away Skyrim if only a few people enter, right?
That said, I prefer to make my giveaways relatively short. All but one have been 24 hours.

I prefer 8 - 24 hours timeframes, personally. Mostly because I'm Australian so unless I'm lurking at like 4am here then I miss the really short ones.

I think I prefer very short giveaways - one hour or so - with a long lead time, so those that really want the game will sign on at the time (I put the exact hour in the description) and enter.. that way it maximises the chances that someone that wants the game will win it

I prefer short timed ones when I enter though; one hour to seven days is fine with me. I usually only enter giveaways where I truly want the game to play and not just look fancy in my list. Though my thought's when I make one is I want everyone to have a chance to enter being from the person online every single day to someone that maybe only can play or do things on the weekend or when they get a chance.

30P and under = 24 hours, 30+ = anywhere from 3-7 days.

^ Personally, that is the format I plan to follow when I do giveaways. Wanna give more people time for the top dollar games, and since the site is primarly 1P-30P all the time, 24 hours seems more than fitting.

Since I usually wait until the weekend to check in at the site, I want all the giveaways to run for exactly a week … :P

Of course, the gift-er can set the time-out to what they please. It's all good fun!