After all that application process including collecting ideas from people, I was really thinking they'd give a pair of glasses to each of those 'selected candid

After all that application process including collecting ideas from people, I was really thinking they'd give a pair of glasses to each of those 'selected candidates' for free. Turned out it's not the case. Would I do all that application process when I'll possibly be able to buy it after some time without that for the same money anyway?