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Archives for December 2017

SilentNight Advent
Has anyone else won a prize on this? My name is listed on their website as the winner of one of the earlier days but I haven’t heard anything from them. I’ve messaged them on FB to ask if it’s me (my name isn’t that common) but just wondered if anyone else had had a notification from them.
CTWs
Anyone finding them really slow and getting 'application error' ?
Help needed - New member
Sorry, can someone direct me to how to post, please? Put up a post that keeps getting deleted don't know what doing wrong. They said it's my blog I am posting but the blog is a woman's and I am a man so definitely not lol should I have asked for permission from the blog owner to post here? Sorry
Twitter problems
Is anyone else having issues with twitter?
The Days of Facebook Likes and Shares May Soon be Ending
Just saw an interesting item in Trending on Facebook, and it will hit the like and share companies hard. https://www.recode.net/2017/12/18/16785250/facebook-news-feed-change-spam-engagement-baiting-publishers?utm_campaign=recode.social&utm_content=recode&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook
Comps that require 'effort' - how do you decide if they are worth doing?
I've been comping for a while and I usually avoid comps that have the description 'effort required'. These can include submitting a story, picture or some kind of experience you have had. I have noticed that these comps usually receive less views and entries than comps where you simply fill a form out. That being said, do…
Opinions needed please
The IWIWIW forum is, I reckon, a lovely place where people can share what they've won- which not only let's posters know they've helped people but can encourage others when they hit a bit of a dry spell. But what are your views when someone seems to be winning a lot? I've had a run of good luck this month and I'm almost…
£1000 Capital Radio but confused
Hi, I got a phone call on Saturday re the win a £1000 with Lidl comp at Capital Radio below http://win.capitalfm.com/lidl/ Went live on air and was told i'd won a £1000 etc and then after the live bit the presenter said i guess they'll call you back to discuss getting the money to you. No details were taken, address, bank…
Is there a quick "Unlike" for Facebook pages?
There used to be, but when the limit went up it seemed to disappear. Just hit mine :eek: Thanks in anticipation and any tips for using it appreciated :) TIA (Have searched, but can only find Twitter.)
Am I Really Childish?...
...at giggling at the thought of winning a 'Beef Apron'?
Daily Mags issue- anyone else
Just logged onto Prima to do the few daily prize draw comps- do every evening. Each one tells me I have entered this before, but I haven't since last night. Any ideas? Edited to add it only seems to be an issue with the Hearst group, as the Time Inc are functioning normally.
Anyone used your lottoservice?
I got a voucher for 10 free draws via yourlottoservice dot co dot uk with the knitting magazine I subscribe to. After checking their website my understanding is that for a certain fee (there are different options) they increase your chances to win on the National Lottery games. They also offer lottery syndicate. Obviously…
Can somene add this Comp please?
It's the Radio times big Picture Quiz 2017 http://www.radiotimes.com/win/picture-quiz/577.html http://www.ianmckinnell.com/blog/
Maplin/Talk Radio advent disappointment
This morning I got a call to say I was on the 5 person shortlist for winning today's prize in the Maplin/Talk Radio advent. They said the winner will be called between 1-4pm today. So from 1pm I had my phone nearby ready to answer, but it didn't ring. Later I was having a look through the list of callers on my phone & it…
won Shoezone competition - question
Hi , I appear to have won a Shoezone competition, of which the prize consists of a private screening for me and 30 friends for "My Little Pony"...... Firstly i cant remember entering this and - secondly - I dont have 30 friends and thirdly - if I did, I dont think they would want to see this LOL:rotfl:... I have until 19th…
getting a bit fed up
didnt win anything in nov, normally win something every month. nothing in december. Im grateful for what I have had, but feeling despondent as spend a lot of time doing comps.
WEM query
Hello all you lovely people, Just wondering, is a WEM obvious? I obviously receive alot of spam style emails that I have to sign up to so how careful do I need to be when deleting them? Thanks in anticipation! x
Really low wins?
Hi I used to be a avid comper for over 8 years and won loads (Holidays, cash, Gadgets etc) and took a break last year due to a really bad time in my life. I started again and felt i was doing as much as I used to but the wins have been really far and few between and not as good quality. Ive entered so many through the…
Biggest/Smallest (physical) prize
As the title says what's the biggest and/or smallest physical prizes you've won? A new car or shed or maybe a packet of flower seeds or a diamond ring?
Missed phone call ;(
I entered the Magic Radio comp to win £1000 which started today. T&C's state need to answer phone within 5 rings. Of course they phoned when I was on the Loo :( Gutted

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