We'd like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum... Read More » This is to keep it a safe and useful space for MoneySaving discussions. Threads that are - or become - political in nature may be removed in line with the Forum’s rules. Thank you for your understanding.

We're aware that some users are experiencing technical issues which the team are working to resolve. Thank you for your patience.

📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!

I won! I won! I won!

Archives for September 2015

I've just had my first win - A HOLIDAY?!
So i've been comping for only a month now and I won a holiday! :j I'm not sure who posted it, or how to check but it was via Rough Guides for a trekking holiday through Italy! So excited! Has anyone won with Rough guides before? :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:
Almost a win!
I received a lovely email from Sheerluxe a few minutes ago congratulating me on winning VIP tickets to Brides the show and details on picking a gorgeous Blue Nile necklace (worth £1440!). Unfortunately I am unwell so won't be able to make it this weekend so I've had to turn it down - so if you entered, keep an eye on your…
Thank you Lakshmi7
I have had a wem to say I have won a family ticket for a blue reef aquarium from this post https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5319669 Thank you for posting, it will be a day out I have been wanting to do for ages, but havent had the funds, so thank you again :j:beer:
2 WEMs in my Lunch Hour!
Love finishing the month on a high! A big thanks to maybe1 for posting this competition https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5301853 I'm one of the 15 runners up winners of a Morphy Richards Digital Jug - hopefully there are more MSE winners and the main prize was an Ice Cream Maker and secondly, from a comp I…
Beware Fake 'winning telephone call'
Hi just thought I'd post as I have just had a phonecall claiming to be from 'Elite UK' it is a 0203 number and I have actually traced it to a company also calling themselves 'Elite Lotto syndicate'. The caller sounder south African and immediately raised my suspicion by telling me he was calling me to inform me I was 'a…
Won Push Limit Tee Thankyou Monkey Chinchilla
Thanks so much have one of these tops for the gym from this post https://www.facebook.com/BODYPUMP/videos/vb.218293323766/10153635991528767 Thanks to everyone have posts and wishing all much luck Have a great day all x
Mystery prize from OK/Daily Star/Daily Express - thanks Bikerchick
Hi, I've had an e-mail to say I've won a prize from OK/Daily Star/Daily Express. I've no idea what it is - I'll update once I find out - but thank you so much for posting Biker Chick. :beer: I haven't had time to enter many comps recently so I'm really chuffed with this win. UPDATE - I sent my address and asked whether…
won the Real Homes Sterling Locks Security Pack
Delighted to have a win after a month of nothing. Don't remember who posted this but thank you whoever you are.
Wedding win
Got a lovely email today from Wedgwood letting me know i won a pair of tickets to this weekends wedding show in Islington and a Vera wang guestbook! :j I'm actually super shocked at how much I've won towards my wedding... So far Ive won my wedding dress and wedding day venue. Next is a lovely honeymoon??:rotfl:
I've had a WEM but can't find comp!
It's been ages since I've won a comp but just received a WEM to say I'm one of the winners from the Dulux Decorators Centre Pixel competition and they will post my prize out to me. I can't find the competition anywhere on the forum but I do remember entering it. I've googled the competition and found the website but the…
Won £25 on Quidco Game of Throws!
Many thanks to the OP :beer: I seem to win less and less these days and I havent won anything in a long time. So this has cheered me up! :j
Phone, £200 Motel Rocks vouchers & The Clothes Show tickets - thanks cornishpasty1
I received a WEM today from InStyle magazine to tell me I've won a prize bundle from this post: https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5315967 Prizes: Alcatel phone, £200 Motel Rocks vouchers, 4 x The Clothes Show tickets x1 Thanks for posting the comp cornishpasty1
What have we all won in September 2015 ?
How have we all done??? <<<< My Loot >>>>> Case of cereal ***;) Late win £20 voucher ;) *** Good Luck for October
Thanks Mooomin - Bodyguard tickets
Thanks Mooomin for this post: https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5329465 2 tickets for the Bodyguard coming my way.
Thanks Laks - iPhone 6S case!
From this post: https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5326509 First time I've won a Gleam comp, so thanks very much! :) x
A trip to Sweden thanks to Jam,boDP
I have won this magazine daily competition https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5305114 I was on holiday in Ibiza thanks to Tht's Life magazine when I got the WEM . That is a first for me a win on a win Thanks so much for posting this competition.
£200 win That's life mag
Many, many thanks to op:beer::D not had a win for ages, but! they have included a stamped envelope to send back a photo of myself:eek: this is the 1st time been asked to do so.
Perfume win :)
Thanks to mrsjbruce for posting this: https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5320318 What a lovely end to the weekend :) Blu :j
Finally! A small win to break my drought!
After an extremely pathetic few months on the win front - nothing other than some moisturiser since April! - I had the unexpected pleasure of a Sunday WEM today! It was the Sprinkle daily draw for the £10 Amazon voucher - not a huge win but a very welcome one nonetheless! Very nice to be posting in this board again, I'd…
many thanks diddlydoop and coversnail
Instant win pair of crabbies sun glasses from the daily instant and a good book from goodreads. Many thanks for posting Don't panic carry on comping:)

★ ★ ★ Meet your Ambassadors

Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply

MSE News

Ofgem proposes new 'no standing charge' Price Cap – but Martin Lewis warns vulnerable customers need to be opted in or it won't work
Ofgem has today launched detailed proposals for a major shake up to its Energy Price Cap that dictates the price over 80% of homes in England, Scotland and Wales pay for their energy bills.
Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to cut overdraft rates for millions but hike them for others – here's what's happening and full help
If you're a Lloyds, Halifax or Bank of Scotland current account holder, the interest rate you're charged for using your overdraft could change soon as part of a fees shake-up. The Lloyds Banking Group, which owns all three brands, says millions of its customers will pay less after the changes – but a "few" will pay more.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more low-income households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Martin Lewis: At last a chance to fix Council Tax flaws impacting millions – debt collection, difficulty challenging your band, discounts and more
Major flaws in the Council Tax system in England could finally be fixed in future, as the Government has launched a wide-ranging consultation to review hideous debt collection practices, the difficulty of challenging your band, the overly complex and horribly-named Severe Mental Impairment discount and more. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis, who has long campaigned on these issues, shares his response and analysis.
Energy complaints to be dealt with more quickly and Energy Ombudsman to get new powers under Government plans
If you have a complaint about your energy firm, it may be resolved more quickly in future, as the Government has announced a raft of proposals to strengthen consumer protections in the energy market. The planned changes include giving the Energy Ombudsman new powers to force firms to comply with its decisions – but it's still very early days. Here's what we know so far.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Base rate held at 4.25% – here's what it means and when it might be cut next
The Bank of England has held the base rate at 4.25%. Below we explain why, when it might be cut, plus what it means for your mortgage and savings.
Applied for South West Trains 'boundary fares' compensation? Act now to claim it
If you applied for compensation from South West Trains before the deadline in January 2025, you now need to provide your bank details to the claim administrator so it can be paid to you. Here's what you need to know.
Winter Fuel Payments to be reinstated for millions – Martin Lewis explains how it'll work, what it means and if it's an improvement
All State Pensioners in England and Wales will receive a Winter Fuel Payment this winter, though those who earn over £35,000 will see it clawed back through the tax system. It means nine million pensioners will get the £200 or £300 top-up. Here MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis shares his instant response and analysis, and we include answers to your key questions.

View All

I won! I won! I won!

Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply

🚀 Getting Started

Is this how you want to be seen?

Get our FREE Weekly email full of deals & guides - and it’s spam-free

I won! I won! I won!

Discussion List

Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply

🚀 Getting Started

Is this how you want to be seen?

Get our FREE Weekly email full of deals & guides - and it’s spam-free