Yes, the thread does give a time and date. However, sometimes things beyond control of the person running the contest may prevent him or her from meeting the deadline. I know, even with a strong work ethic, that if I were hospitalized or there was a family emergency that I needed to attend to, picking the winners would drop on my priority list. If you want one that badly perhaps you should just go get it . If you win you could always gift the second one out!! Have patience..Good things come to those that wait!