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Archives for September 2017

Win a London weekend?
Hello, My Son would love a short break in London but the prices are always a bit too high. In the past I've entered competitions to win weekend + attraction breaks but I'm wondering if anyone has ever managed to win separate parts of a break by entering many competitions separately (e.g. a night in a hotel, meal,…
Twitter Competitions
Just after a bit of advice really regarding Twitter competitions and to get feedback on other peoples experiences. I have been comping for many years now and have entered over 10,000 Twitter competitions and never won one. I have won many competitions on Facebook though. Do you think this is just bad luck or could there be…
Free stuff!
I'm sure that most of you are aware but just in case you're not or are a new user, there's always a list of hot, current freebies on the Main Site. http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/shopping/freebies-gold I'm sure most of you are receiving the weekly email but just in case you're missing out on all the latest freebies,…
Hello!
Lurker decloaking here...:) I've been comping/following the site for just over 2 weeks now. I think I've been pretty lucky so far- one jar of jam from streamline (tw), a keyring from a bike shop (tw) and a shopper bag from love rice (tw comment). I've got a wish list- is it too long/over ambitious? camera uk holiday…
Unhappy Anniversary
Hi all, Well I never thought I'd make it but here I am. After 365 days of filling in forms, sending emails, tweeting tweets and scouring supermarket shelves I have made it... One whole year of comping without a single win....not a sausage (and yes I even tried that). So please console me with a round of unhappy anniversary…
Sob stories
Hey guys, Soooo, Don't mean to offend anyone but... You know those sob stories people blurt out when applying for competitions, do they actually work? Also, Do you believe that if you sign up to the "newsletter" whatever that it will increase your chance of wining? Sorry if this has been answered before... I'm a newbie as…
Pouch - passing fad or moneysaving essential?
https://www.joinpouch.com/ This popped up on a FB advert....what's everyone's thoughts on it? If it's not what it seems, then i'll get the thread removed.
I'm curious, how long would you wait...
before entering to win a comp when you have just won with them? Do you jump in and keep entering, even though you just won with them? Do you decide: I've been lucky, I'll stop there and give others a chance? Do you wait a 'reasonable amount of time' and then try again, or what? Blu X
Now mag dailies not submitting
Hi all, Is anyone else having problems getting these to submit today? They just go back to the entry page for me.... :( (apart from one, which was fine!)
Has anyone ever won with The Sun?
Hey guys. Got an email yesterday to say that I was the winner of The Sun wordsearch. Sent my details over as requested (they pay via BACS.) They said I'll receive the money within a month, but I was wondering how long it took you, personally, to receive your prize? I am patient, don't get me wrong, but just want to know if…
New to Comping
Hey everyone! I'm a newbie!! I've been following this forum for two days now! I have become slightly addicted to comping! I will admit :j How amazing is everyone who finds these competitions?! Congratulations to everyone who's won something!! I'm looking forward to receiving presents!! I keep visualising the parcel man at…
" • One entry per person (duplicates will be void)"
Sorry new to this, does this mean all will be voided or just doubles. Accidentally doubled down on one and it made me curious :o
Filtering Competitions
i use the links to view the competitions by end date, popularity etc and think they are great but wondered if there was a way to filter out competitions you have ticked or crossed as think it would make it quicker to find competitions i havent seen yet,
Outlook probs
I've hardly had any emails today. I checked and there is some sort of problem happening with Outlook, which is who I'm with. Hope they sort it soon. Who knows what fabulous WEMs I (or we) might be missing. Blu X
Has anyone used FreeTreats.co.uk?
They are giving away prizes every day at the moment. There is £5, some chocolate, a big box of crisps or a Starbucks voucher. Every day they give away all of the prizes to users drawn at random, you have to check the site to see if you are the daily winner, a bit like the postcode lottery site. They've also started doing a…
I am departing!
Well, in a way. I'm not sure if this is necessary; laughing at myself even writing this :rotfl: But I feel obliged to let people know I won't be posting twitter competitions anymore. I know, so incredibly sad ;) As I'm sure with most people who stop, life changes get in the way. I just won't have the time very soon. I'll…
Article about MSE's Competitions Time Forum
Broadly
We are SO proud of you...
Guys, you're famous. Broadly (Vice) has written an article on you. Some quotes we just have to highlight... as if we didn't love you all already, we are so, so proud of you as a community and your team spirit... Read the full article: There's an Entire Internet Subculture Devoted to Winning Online Competitions Thank you,…
TV Query
A couple of years ago I won second prize in a competition which was a Toshiba TV (I think comp was Freeview). Anyhow, the TV has gone on the blink and I am not very happy at the quality of this product. Unfortunately, I don't have any paperwork as the TV just came in the box. Obviously, I realise it's out of warranty, but…
Newbie question
Do we all think that ticking /not ticking allow Newsletters and stuff effects your chances of winning? Thanks for any help and good luck to all!!

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