I've been sitting on this story for a while now, but in light of the McHanzone Receipts I've decided to bring my own story to the table.
Back in November of last year i won the giveaway that was being hosted by the McHanzone blog. Below you'll find the transcript of what happened and how I ended up waiting over half a year for the prize. At the time I was concerned that posting and complaining about it would bring the wrath of the fandom/blog/etc, and I reasoned with myself that A) it was a free giveaway so I really didn't have anything at stake and B) I would eventually get it and to be patient. I went with the 'kill her with kindness' route as I knew she had a history of deleting things/removing people from servers/etc etc and I figured I'd catch more flies with honey than vinegar. What bothered me the most were the constant excuses as to why a simple task like going to the post office couldn't be done. I even offered to pay for shipping at one point in the conversation. Nothing I did seemed to make the process quicken at all.
I did eventually get the prizes I was promised, although I've lost hope on the 30 or so dollars I'm still owed out of the 60. In the end I figured I could cut my losses rather than keep badgering her for a few loot boxes.
I don't think the runner up ever got their prizes, I messaged them about it as well and they said they never got anything.
I can't say I'm surprised by what has happened. I feel awful for anyone who donated thinking it was going to a good cause, for the talented people who donated time and talent and have been left high and dry, and encourage the fandom and the ship to come together to grow stronger rather than fight or bicker over what happened. We have the facts, we are aware of the situation, and we can move through it like the awesome family that we are.
So uh...yes. That's my bit. :x