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Archives for January 2013

Tyrrells crisps captions
I got an email today saying that a caption I submitted has been approved and available to be voted on. Has anyone else had this? It was weeks ago that I submitted.
All those FOR to the new system...
The option for a poll within a thread has gone. I have decided to set up a separate thread for those who oppose the new method and those who embrace it. I will set up a new thread for each. Simply reply with 'yes' to whichever thread represents your preference OPPOSED or FOR. This thread is for FOR. Will be interesting to…
All those OPPOSED to the new system...
[STRIKE]The option for a poll within a thread has gone. I have decided to set up a separate thread for those who oppose the new method and for those who embrace it. I will set up a new thread for each. Simply reply with 'yes' to whichever thread represents your preference; OPPOSED or FOR. This thread is for OPPOSED. Will…
Have you never had a Twitter win?
Bit of a run on from a recent article that was posted on here by jill36 and a very well researched one by the article writer https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/4407137 Everything in the article is true, you cannot keep tabs unless you write down each entrant individually as they appear. But something I always…
Popularity thread disappeared again
Help - the popularity thread seems to have disappeared again. Painkiller kindly provided links when it disappeared last time, but they no longer work. I found this a really useful thread for making sure I didn't miss any of the high value comps as I don't have time to check every post and I don't comp by the end date method
Facebook competitions.
How do you all find competitions on Facebook? Are there any groups or pages?
Any other end date compers that hate the new end date change
Hi all Is there anyone else who is already an end date comper who hates this new change? I like having the end date in the title, it was easy to sort and search how we wished without having to use a tool. I feel it's more aimed at new compers or those who were not clear on how to search the old system, surely I'm not…
End dates
I have just stumbled across this post by MSE Andrea and did not want you all to miss it, so am putting a link here. Please read. https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/59028271#Comment_59028271
Competitions Time End Dates
Hi everyone Now we have the new sort by end date function on Competitions Time we need you to use the tool to let others know the end-date, rather than in the title, so we can get it working properly and help you all find the competitions you're looking for. To help we'll be removing the ability to put the end date in…
Mags Daily change
don't know if anyone else has noticed but Woman's Own & Woman's Weekly are now 25 entries (not sure if Woman has changed too)
Roboform Keyboard Shortcuts help
I wonder if anyone else has come across the same problem and can help?? I'm using Roboform (for more that the 1 month trial) to fill in my details and select 'no' in the dailies BUT i more often the keyboard shortcuts don't seem to be working. The fill form ALT+] and fill & submit ALT+Z are very temperamental and don't…
Help with Multiple Entries please!
I just wondered if anyone has any advice on how to open a website several times in one go, for example with ITV competitions where you submit six entries per phone number. I've done it by accident a few times but I don't know how I did it!
Chasing up wins - When is 28 days?
Hi. I know this sounds silly but is it 28 actual days or 28 working days. Also do you know if between Christmas and New Year count as working days? Sorry getting impatient about some wins Thanks for the help
Now on my 3rd year
Of comping and have only managed to win, i think 5 small things in all that time Yet i enter well over 60 comps a day Anyone else as unlucky as me:eek:
Women's Magazine Comps Sharing Query
I know there was a post recently about sharing problems, but I couldn't find it. So sorry to ask again. When I click on the share in Woman's Weekly it works, but not in Woman, Women's Own or Marie Claire. Am I missing something, or are they just being troublesome at the moment?
Facebook competitions
Hi, I am a newbie in the world of online competitions and especially facebook competitions and I was wondering where (blogs, sites, communities) I can get all facebook competitions updates/ lists in one place? I have looked online but most websites look dodgy to me so if you have a couple of prize and competition websites…
anyone having probs with twitter??
hey folks, im having problems with twitter been this way for a few days now and i cant get it sorted! basically i cant get into my messages,retweet or follow anyone none of the buttons seem to work?? ive run system cleaners and malware scanners so i know my pc is fine its just twitter thats playing up?? i can share from…
help with roboform please
hello :hello: please could anyone help me :D i had roboform trial period, this has now ended and i would like to buy do i uninstall roboform or just carry on and buy ? i am rubbish with pc's but i think i can manage to uninstall :D thank you all in advance :beer:
Comping- no wins for ages
Hey everyone,.. I have been comping for about 13 months now. I did win a £250?suitcase voucher about 9 months ago, and that's it I enter 1000's of comps a month. Average about 80-90 a day. And haven't won anything. Am kinda thinking is it worth my time.,, I know that nothing is guaranteed and if you do win its a bonus. But…
My name listed on winners on woman own but no email?
Hi I have spotted my Initial and surname on the winners section on Womans Own on the 23/01/2013. I have not received an email though. Has anyone else had this problem? I'm aware that it could be someone else, however my surname is quite unique so I have a feeling it may just be me! Ive just gone into my account settings…

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