@major, participated in 4 events yet, 2 times at 9, one time at 8. entered with 9 to the last 15 minutes, bit the bullet, got 240 or so gold, used them to reset timer, and 6 minutes into the countdown, GOT IT
So, no, it IS possible to get the winner item, and it IS logical for only a few to get it, which makes it a prize
Yes, i am happy, but for previous 3 events, i didn't get the 10th bar to win the prize. thats the whole point of events, which actually hands out a 500+ gold unit for much much much cheaper, and at times for free
not to forget all those freebies on the way