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Competitions Discussion Thread Part 10

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  • kisto
    kisto Posts: 7,075 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Amilucky? wrote: »
    Just a slight word of warning if you decide to use RefControl

    sometimes you will need to send the actual referral links as some competition forms will not work if the proper referral links are not sent (I.E) some competitions require that you click on multiple pages to enter the competition and they need the actual referral links

    I used to use RefControl myself but decided to stop using it because it caused quite a few problems with some of the competition sites :(

    Cheers for the heads up :beer: I've not had any problems ......yet but it is worth bearing in mind.
    :T*Thanks to all who posts comps * :j
  • bubblybee
    bubblybee Posts: 126 Forumite
    Hi guys,

    This is a general query and I apologise if it has been picked up previously. I did do a search but couldn't find any discussions. My question is about opting in and out of marketing.

    In the very helpful intro to comping Velvet Glove says that he/she always opts out of all the marketing. I've been doing this but does it reduce your chances of winning? What is the concensus on here - Do people always opt out?

    Thanks in advance for your thoughts.
    A big thank you to everyone who contibutes to the MSE forums :T
  • Please could I ask advice compers ???

    Am thinkin of joining Pink Wishes, but just wondered whether the givaways they offer are really as good as they seem ? Or do all the good ones run out really quickly ??

    Any advice would be helpful.

    Thanks in advance

    Nicky x
  • Barnabysue
    Barnabysue Posts: 9,058 Forumite
    I very rarely opt out, it does mean I get loads of emails, but to my mind that's a small price to pay for the chance to win a nice prize. There's a big difference between marketing emails and SPAM and don't forget, if everyone opted out we wouldn't know about lots of the comps available. You can hear about some really good offers too.
    bubblybee wrote: »
    Hi guys,

    This is a general query and I apologise if it has been picked up previously. I did do a search but couldn't find any discussions. My question is about opting in and out of marketing.

    In the very helpful intro to comping Velvet Glove says that he/she always opts out of all the marketing. I've been doing this but does it reduce your chances of winning? What is the concensus on here - Do people always opt out?

    Thanks in advance for your thoughts.
    Luck is believing you’re lucky – Tennessee Williams

    May your pockets be heavy and your heart be light. May good luck pursue you each morning and night – Anonymous
  • Looks like onthebox has gone as well, just tried to enter as they usually just take name and email. Asked me to sign up, i attempted to do so and it told me i was already signed up and that topfox were now running their competitions.
    'What's poignancy grandad?'

    'It's the cordon bleu of emotions sonny'
  • Mamzie
    Mamzie Posts: 2,540 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    noooo, I had a lovely prize from them earlier this year... Wish Top Fox woud go away
    My light may be on, but that doesn't always mean I am looking at the PC - I am far more likely to be cuddling or feeding Tianna atm, so please don't think I am ignoring you if I don't reply quickly :)

    Our Precious Baby Tianna has now joined our Family, she is much loved and very welcome, xxx
  • thingamaBob
    thingamaBob Posts: 21,232 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Photogenic Name Dropper
    Amilucky? wrote: »
    Just a slight word of warning if you decide to use RefControl

    sometimes you will need to send the actual referral links as some competition forms will not work if the proper referral links are not sent (I.E) some competitions require that you click on multiple pages to enter the competition and they need the actual referral links

    I used to use RefControl myself but decided to stop using it because it caused quite a few problems with some of the competition sites :(
    kisto wrote: »
    Cheers for the heads up :beer: I've not had any problems ......yet but it is worth bearing in mind.

    I have been playing free Bingo with Gala & Mirror and I found that using RefControl with the FORGE setting stopped the Bingo cards from loading.
    You can use the NORMAL setting to block individual sites and slowly build up a blocked list but it's probably just as easy to drag & drop.
  • Mamzie
    Mamzie Posts: 2,540 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    I think I like the forge setting so it shows me coming from their own site, rather than the blank.

    Atm I don't do bingo, and I guess now, if I do get probs then hopefull I could just do the odd comp in IE if needed.
    My light may be on, but that doesn't always mean I am looking at the PC - I am far more likely to be cuddling or feeding Tianna atm, so please don't think I am ignoring you if I don't reply quickly :)

    Our Precious Baby Tianna has now joined our Family, she is much loved and very welcome, xxx
  • shjo558
    shjo558 Posts: 1,550 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Hi,

    I've been a bit behind with comps for the last month or so and am currently on page 110:eek:

    Can someone please tell me what is going on with the Pickmeup comps?
  • Barnabysue
    Barnabysue Posts: 9,058 Forumite
    It's been discussed HERE this may help you
    Luck is believing you’re lucky – Tennessee Williams

    May your pockets be heavy and your heart be light. May good luck pursue you each morning and night – Anonymous
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