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Archives for April 2015

Now magazine online comps query
Do you have to opt in/out of the additional mailing nags, for each comp? Or is an entry already registered,after submitting an answer on the first page?
Whatsapp comp scam
I just received a Whatsapp message from a friend purporting to be from Tesco inviting me to enter a competition to win one of a 100 x £2500 vouchers. I think it's a scam, virus or e-mail harvesting tactic. the URL is http//tesco.gifts-center.net/ tescovoucheruk. I have inserted a space in the address so it won't appear as…
Prize not quite as expected
A friend of mine won one of the "£100 worth of Swarovski Jewellery" comps on the Social Discount Network FB page - what they actually received was a plastic necklace (thin plastic silver coating over clear plastic you can see where it is worn a bit on the edges) with 10 crystals stuck to it. The accompanying image to the…
Why cant I win?
Going through a really bad comping time, march a few tiny wins like dog treats. Won two tickets to Bugsy Malone but couldnt go because all the dates I wanted were sold out! April absolutely nothing, nada, nought. How is it going for others, I feel like I am doing something wrong, liking sharing, tweeting, emailing,…
Hi guys, I'm baaacckkkk!
Hi comping pals! I've been away from comping for SIX MONTHS but I'm back today! :beer::beer: so, nobody has probably even noticed or missed me but if anyone has then hello :rotfl: Let's hope its not long before I start winning again :D Good luck everyone and thanks again to all OPs
missing facebook competitions
I was wondering if anyone else had the same problem on facebook as me in the last few days. I had the new like ban which was lifted on Monday but when I go down my wall there are no competitions. I use to have about 50 posted by companies each day and now none? Is there a way I can get them back? Thanks Michelle
One-Eye's Apple Watches competition costing £1.50 **REFUNDS AVAILABLE**
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5226217 Sorry everyone, but jaibaby has discovered that this competition which I thought was free entry on the website, is actually costing£1.50 to enter (on your mobile account). Complaints have already been sent to the person named in the T&C and replies received which…
black tie event!!!
OK so I am actually thrilled that I won tickets I can actually go on the day Its probably gonna be a fab night OH will be persuaded to go with me But its a black tie dress event, I have just given pretty much all my clothes to a charity shop ( having downsized my clutter with moving) but anyway I never had black tie…
Help locate comp post - Yours Issue 214
Just had a letter drop through the door saying I have won a prize in the Micro Scooter competition from Yours Magazine Issue 214, 2015 Just done a search of the forums and the only post I can find for Yours Magazine Issue 214, 2005 is for £100 Sammy Squirrel comp Any one have any ideas what other competitions were in this…
Last Pass problem when using Chrome
For the past couple of days I've been getting a pop up when form filling with LastPass on Chrome. "are you sure you want lastpass to fill your information into this site" Anyone else getting this? Seriously cramping my comping!!
Forum stalling..?
Having to refresh pages, to load.. so much for the new design!
Email fro puig re My Hyde?
has anyone received this Recently you received an email from Puig announcing that you had been selected to receive a sample of Valentino Uomo following your participation in a Mr Hyde promotion. Unfortunately, the email communication disclosed your email address to a number of recipients who also entered the promotion, and…
Mio Skincare Win - Can't Find the OP!
Morning everyone I had a lovely surprise win turn up yesterday out of the blue. It came from The Communications Store (PR company) and contained a bundle of Mio Skincare worth over £85:j:j There was a compliment slip inside saying "Congratulations on winning the Mio/My Daily giveaway" I've searched high and low and the…
Outlook/hotmail down? It's back now :)
Typical. The second I post about it, they fix it. I deliberately waited this time too, to see if it was just a quick blip. Oh the joys of the Internet :D Thanks Blu X
Number called me
Hi, I just had a missed call from 01984 552067 does anyone have any experience with this number, and if it is about a competition, also they haven't left a voicemail. Thanks
I'm a twit, how do I tweet?
I've opened a Twitter account purely for the purposes of comping, but as I've never even seen a tweet before (I'm a silver surfer), I'm not sure if I'm doing it right. I don't have any followers, and I'm not too keen to collect them if I don't have to - does it matter? Any advice would be appreciated.
Anyone using new look forum?
I tried to, but gave up a while ago, because my eyes hurt I see MSE say " Changes to look out for in particular are the improved ticks/crosses in the Competitions boards and now being able to click through to sub boards on both mobile and desktop (similar to how the green version works)." Are the ticks and crosses better?
Avengers: Age of Ultron Premier @ Cineworld, Sheffield
Won some tickets to attend the regional premier of Avengers: Age of Ultron Premier @ Cineworld, Sheffield Great - I thought So we took our seats and got teased with 3D trailers for Ant-Man & Starwars, the film was about to start .... BANG, GREEN SCREEN flashes up and then darkness. After 2 hours of waiting of been told…
!!!big surprise win!!!
A Few days ago I received an email stating that I had won a prize from a comp I had entered 9 months ago but they wouldn't tell me what I had won but stated that I should pick a date for it to be delivered at which point I was very dubious but at no point did they ask where I lived & I still didn't know what comp it was…
Help - Company trying to pull a fast one
Can I ask as many people as possible to take a look at this Facebook post and make a note of the winner announcement. https://www.facebook.com/HollandsPiesOfficial/photos/a.415260356514.205966.169531506514/10154631022206515/?type=1 As you can see the winner was announced on 3rd March. If you look at their main Facebook…

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