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How long did it take you to win a prize?

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Wishing everyone the best of luck for 2020 ☘️
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  • Muffy0
    Muffy0 Posts: 4,387 Forumite
    I think it was around two weeks
  • stephmcuk
    stephmcuk Posts: 4,192 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Photogenic Combo Breaker
    my first win was the hsm tickets about 4 weeks after i started comping
  • masonsmum
    masonsmum Posts: 855 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 500 Posts Combo Breaker
    6 months before I won anything but I only enter for things I need for me or my family so dont enter for CDS, books, baby stuff etc.
  • tricardo
    tricardo Posts: 36 Forumite
    I started comping from October last year (only entering for things I want) - and have won nowt so far.

    I guess everyone else wants the same stuff as me!
  • djl
    djl Posts: 11,961 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    it took me a few months for a win, keep at it YOU WILL win in the end. Best of luck
    2015 wins £4.00 not mse:(
    2014 £44.00:mad:2013 £83.00 2012 £601.50
    2011 £1554.50 2010 £698.00 2009 £2793.00
    2008 £2816.00 2007 £1034.00
  • I started the end of October and won a couple of prizes within a month.
    I was lucky before Christmas but not won anything yet so far this year. I am still comping every day though:D
  • mad_gemma
    mad_gemma Posts: 3,902 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture
    I started when Iconic Britain opened up, and it took me 3 weeks of that comp to win anything decent..:) And I only enter comps for things I'd want/like :)
    Best wins since June 08: 2xNikonD60, 2xBrothers Cider, £330 SwanJackpot, £100 Garden Vs, £50 Espirit V, £750 BigSnap2, Wiifit, zoo tix, 7xCadburys, 5xGlamour, IOWTix, Dell Laptop, 3xIpodNano, £100 Highstreet Vs, Digi VideoCamera and more small bits, REAL DEAL £2400! :jRIP Dad 1943-2009


  • wingobins
    wingobins Posts: 20,649 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Photogenic Combo Breaker
    Joined Sept, started winning Oct and I was so ecstatic with my first win I bragged to everyone, even though it was only a choccie pack! :D I am so grateful to everyone who posts here and I try my hardest to find comps in return. Those who haven't won yet...never give up!
    Big thanks to all who contribute to the forums. Be lucky everyone and be safe!
  • graceandowen
    graceandowen Posts: 1,176 Forumite
    I have only just started myself and have yet to win anything
    i have been at it for about 2 weeks now and am forever hopefull lol
    every1 here does a fantastic job at sharing the comps they find :D
    gl for your first win (and mine too lol )
    :santa2::xmassmile:snow_grin:rudolf::xmastree::rudolf::xmassmile:snow_laug:santa2:
  • doodygirl
    doodygirl Posts: 1,209 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 500 Posts
    OMG how much of a coincidence is this
    I HAVE JUST WON MY FIRST PRIZE
    Wishing everyone the best of luck for 2020 ☘️
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