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E: 31/08 win trips round the world starts 13/04 (PURCHASE REQUIRED)

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ginjim
ginjim Posts: 10,078 Forumite
edited 2 April 2010 at 3:02PM in Game Over Archives
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  • ginjim
    ginjim Posts: 10,078 Forumite
    edited 13 April 2010 at 7:14PM
    Purchase required
    text mccoys first 4 numbers of batch code and time stamp to 82100

    eg (mccoys 1234 12.00) to 82100
  • cg1982
    cg1982 Posts: 8,961 Forumite
    thank you ginjim i got some today tesco 99p for 6 on offer and sainsburys 89p for 6
    same flavours have same barcode xxx good luck all
  • shazzyf
    shazzyf Posts: 1,120 Forumite
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    Anybody tried this yet. In IE it won't submit because it says I don't have cookies enabled when I do and in Chrome it just won't submit.
  • jodester1980
    jodester1980 Posts: 2,165 Forumite
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    you can only use the same batch and time code 3 times over the whole competition period.

    Mine worked in mozilla shazzy, hth
    :j It doesn't get any better than this :j
  • shazzyf
    shazzyf Posts: 1,120 Forumite
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    yep and only one entry per person per day.

    Got it to work in Chrome - hadn't put postcode in (it's late and I'm blonde!).
  • shazzyf
    shazzyf Posts: 1,120 Forumite
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    cg1982 wrote: »
    thank you ginjim i got some today tesco 99p for 6 on offer and sainsburys 89p for 6
    same flavours have same barcode xxx good luck all

    CG it's not the barcode they are after this time it's the first four digits of the batch number.
  • jodester1980
    jodester1980 Posts: 2,165 Forumite
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    shazzyf wrote: »
    yep and only one entry per person per day.

    Got it to work in Chrome - hadn't put postcode in (it's late and I'm blonde!).

    lol
    Mine wouldnt work either but turns out i wasnt selecting ehy i bought mccoys

    it contradicts itself though by saying after try again??
    :j It doesn't get any better than this :j
  • bonnie102
    bonnie102 Posts: 733 Forumite
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    1. Open to residents of the UK, IoM and ROI (excludes Channel Islands residents). 16+ only. Under 18s require parent/guardian's consent. Excludes employees and their immediate families of United Biscuits (UK) Limited, and any United Biscuits group company, its agents and anyone professionally connected with this promotion.
    2. To enter text MCCOYS followed a space then the first 4 digits of the batchcode, followed by a space, then the timecode which is printed underneath the date on the back of all promotional packs (e,g. MCCOYS 0123 12:00) to 82100 (UK and IoM residents) or 51444 (ROI residents). You can alternatively enter online, simply visit https://www.mccoys.co.uk and follow the simple instructions. Winners will be notified instantly whether they have won or not.
    3. SMS entries: 1 entry per mobile number per day. The same combination of mobile number with the same batchcode and timecode can only be entered 3 times across the whole promotion.
    4. UK and ROI Online entries: 1 entry per person per day. The same combination of batchcode and timecode can only be entered 3 times across the whole promotion by a person.
    5. Where an entrant is believed to have exceeded their daily entrance allowance, or not complied with these Terms and Conditions in any other way, all entries received from that individual will be disqualified.
    6. Entries from third parties or syndicates will be disqualified; as will any determined by the Promoter to be using shared or guessed codes. Code sharing is not permitted and anyone suspected of sharing codes will be disqualified from the promotion.
    7. If you are unable to enter due to an illegible code on pack or any other reason e.g. computer failure please send in your name, house number, address and full valid post code along with your proof of purchase to: Are you a Real Fan? PO Box 3, Diss, Norfolk, IP98 1HH, UK and a member of the McCoy's team will enter on your behalf. Only one entry will be accepted per person.
    8. McCoy's Consumer Careline: Freephone UK: 0800 783 5456,
      ROI: 1 800 551 679. Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm.
    9. No purchase necessary (NI residents only). Send a self addressed envelope including your name, house number, address, and full valid postcode to McCoy's Are You a Real Fan? - NPN, PO Box 3, Diss, Norfolk, IP98 1HH, UK. Winners will be notified by post within 28 days. Only one entry will be accepted per stamped envelope.
    10. Promotion starts 13th April 2010 and closing date for Instant Win and Grand Prize Draw entries is 31st August 2010 at midnight.
    11. Texts will be charged at the standard network rate of your provider, typically 10p -12p (UK and IoM residents only). ROI residents will be charged the standard Irish rate set by their network provider. Entry texts may be outside of the scope of text-inclusive packages and could be charged separately. Promoter's entry acknowledgment texts are free of charge. If you enter the promotion after the closing date you may still be charged.
    12. All participants entering via text or online will be notified if they have won or not immediately after entry. Winners will be contacted by a prize fulfillment representative via the mobile number, contact telephone number or email address used for entry within 4 days after receiving winning notification.
    13. Subject to verification that you are a genuine winner eligible to win, the representative will confirm what prize you've won. Winners of the Instant Win and Grand Draw will have to send in their winning pack showing the batchcode and timecode in order to claim a prize to Mad About Handling, c/o McCoy's Are You A Real Fan? Promotion, 18 & 19 Burway Trading Estate, Bromfield Road, Ludlow, Shropshire SY8 1EN.
    14. Prizes will only be awarded on receipt of the winning pack (or Free Entry winner's letter (ie NPN entrants)). For online winners, the prize will be sent to the address as entered when the consumer entered the competition. Prizes will be delivered within 1 week to the address supplied pending normal Royal Mail services. We cannot be held responsible for any postal service delays.
    15. Sending a text message is not proof of receipt of entry. The Promoter accepts no responsibility for messages that are lost or delayed or which are unable to be sent due to lack of network coverage, or for any other reason beyond its control.
    16. Posting a pack is not proof of receipt. The Promoter accepts no responsibility for loss or delays due to postal system.
    17. Instant Win prizes will be awarded to those whose receipt of entry (by text or online) most immediately follows the 1 of 2240 randomly selected winning moments (generated under independent supervision). One Football Survival Kit will be awarded per random winning moment. All prizes will be awarded.
    18. Instant Win prize fund: 2240 x Football Survival Kits (one to be won every 90 minutes). Kit includes: 1 x Football Survival Kit Guide, 1 x Inflatable Chair, 1 x Snack bowl, 1 x Horn, 1 x Cooler Sleeve.
    19. All previous entrants will be entered into the Grand Draw for their chance to win 1 of 10 Fantastic Football trips around the world. The destinations have been pre-selected. Entrants will have multiple opportunities to enter the Grand Draw if they have bought a pack and entered the Instant Win competition on more than one occasion throughout the duration of the promotion. However, there will only be only one chance per mobile number and per person to win a holiday in the Grand Prize Draw. NI no purchase necessary will have one chance to win per person . The winners will be drawn at random under independent supervision from all valid entries received and notified by telephone or the detail provided at the time of entry within 3 weeks after the closing date. All prizes will be awarded.
    20. Grand Prize Draw: 10 x Football Trips for 2 people/adults around the world including:
      Brazil, Rio, 7 nights accommodation at 4* hotel, tickets to see a domestic league game at Maracana stadium and £500/ €600 spending money.
      Argentina, Buenos Aires, 7 nights accommodation at 4* hotel, tickets to see a domestic league game at La Bombonera stadium and £500/€600 spending money.
      Spain, Barcelona, 2 nights accommodation at 4* hotel, tickets to see a domestic league game (excludes Real Madrid) and £200/€250 spending money.
      Italy, Milan, 2 nights accommodation at a 4* hotel, tickets to see a domestic league game at the San Siro stadium (excludes Milan Derby) and £200 /€250 spending money.
      UK, London, return train to London transfers to and from the station, 2 nights accommodation in a 4* hotel, tickets to see a domestic league game at a choice of London stadiums (subject to availability) and £200/€250 spending money.
      Holland, Amsterdam, 2 nights accommodation in a 4* hotel, tickets to see a domestic league game at Amsterdam Arena and £200/€250 spending money.
      Portugal, Lisbon, 2 nights accommodation in a 4* hotel, tickets to see Benifica play a domestic league game at The Cathedral and £250/€275 spending money.
      France, Paris, return flights or Eurostar to Paris, 3 nights accommodation in a 4* hotel, tickets to a domestic league game at the Parc des Princes and £250 /€275 spending money.
      Spain, Madrid, 2 nights accommodation in a 4* hotel, tickets to see a domestic league game at Bernabeu stadium and £200/€250 spending money
      South Africa, Cape Town, 7 nights accommodation in a 4* hotel, tickets to see a domestic league game at Green Point stadium and £500/€600 spending money
    21. All trips include return flights, airport transfers, daily breakfast, and transfers to the stadium (unless otherwise stated eg: London weekend: return train travel only will be provided). Insurance is not included; winners are responsible for their own visas, passports and meeting entry requirements.
    22. Tickets for football games are for the home end and winners must be neutrals or home fans. Away fans are not permitted in the home end in the UK and may not be elsewhere. The Promoter cannot be responsible if you are denied entry to any football game because you do not comply with the relevant stadium's conditions of entry. Entrants with a Football Banning Order are not eligible to receive prizes in the grand prize draw. All grand prize draw winners who are under 16 must be accompanied by person aged 18 or over.
    23. All trips are subject to availability and must be taken before December 2011 and exclude Christmas, New Year, Easter and Bank Holidays. Operator Terms & Conditions apply.
    24. If a winner cannot be located or does not respond within 28 days his/her prize will be forfeited and awarded to: Instant Win - the next entering contestant from each time slot who will be picked as a reserve. Deadline for awarding prizes for the Instant Win is 30th September 2010. Grand Draw: prize will be awarded to a reserve selected at the same time as the original (generated under independent supervision). Deadline for awarding holiday prizes for the Grand Draw is 31st December 2010.
    25. The prizes are as stated. No cash alternatives will be awarded. The prizes are non-transferable, non-changeable and non-refundable, either wholly or partly in cash. The unauthorised transfer of tickets to football games can amount to a criminal offence in the UK and may be elsewhere.
    26. Participants will be asked by text or on the promotional website if they would like to opt-in to receive SMS or email updates on the latest news and information from United Biscuits. Should the participant opt-in and decide at a later date that they would no longer like to receive these updates, they should follow the opt-out instructions provided in the SMS or click on the opt-out link available in the emails received.
    27. By entering this promotion, prize-winners agree to participate in any reasonable unpaid publicity required.
    28. Names and counties of prize-winners will be available to anyone sending a stamped SAE marked to 'McCoy's 'Are You A Real Fan?' - Winners List', PO Box 3, Diss, Norfolk, IP98 1HH UK within three months of the promotion closing date.
    29. The Promoter reserves the right to amend or withdraw the promotion, if deemed necessary, due to circumstances outside of its reasonable control.
    30. The Promoter reserves the right in its sole discretion to disqualify any person who in its opinion corrupts or affects the proper conduct of the promotion, attempts to damage the website or otherwise undermines the legitimate operation of the promotion. If such activity is suspected the Promoter will delete the offending entries and compensation or prosecution will be sought through the law.
    31. By entering this promotion all participants are bound to the Terms and Conditions and by any other requirements set out in the promotional material. Any and all entries that do not conform to these terms and conditions will be disqualified from the promotion. The decision of the Promoter is final and binding in all matters. Correspondence will not be entered into.
    32. UK & ROI Promoter: United Biscuits (UK) Limited, Hayes Park, Hayes End Road, Hayes, Middlesex UB4 8EE. This promotion is being operated in ROI under Lottery License granted by Naas District Court. The license holder is The Jack & Jill Children's Foundation. The objective of the promotion is to bring early intervention home respite care to severely developmentally delayed children. Service Provider; MTL.
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  • bonnie102
    bonnie102 Posts: 733 Forumite
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    'the first 4 digits of the batchcode'

    What does this mean????

    :):)
    "Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." ~ Dr. Seuss~

    Do not argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level and beat you with experience

    Don't fear the enemy that attacks you, but fear the Fake friend that hugs you!
    :T:T
  • shazzyf
    shazzyf Posts: 1,120 Forumite
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    bonnie102 wrote: »
    'the first 4 digits of the batchcode'

    What does this mean????

    :):)


    For example if your bag has 0085 1J 1206 then 0085 is the batchcode and 1206 is the time
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