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Comping newbie and amazed at how lucky you all are!

Hi everyone!

I've only just stumbled on this forum and thught I'd take a peek to see if people really win anything and I'm totally shocked at the fab prizes you've been lucky to get!! :eek:

Here's hoping a bit of luck might come my way ...

Congratulations again and thanks for inspiration to get me going :T

xx
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  • victimbo
    victimbo Posts: 146 Forumite
    I'm glad you've been inspired, that's how I felt when I first came across this site. Hope you're lucky!!!
    Best 2012 wins: cheese plate, hair awards goodies, designer childrens coat
    Best win ever: £20,000 Loose Women win!!!!:eek:
  • oddies
    oddies Posts: 10,013 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    hi niki and welcome, it's the best thread ever and everyones fantastic everyone spurs you on even when it's a little win you feel like you have won the lottery never mind if you win something big. all posters are extra special :A's good luck in your comping i am sure a win is just around the corner
    2016 Jan Wins: 9ct white Gold Diamond Necklace £530.00, Doro Easy phone. April: Hotel Chocolat Easter Egg. May: £1,000 spend @ laredoute. June: Alton towers family Ticket & In the Night Garden Toy.
  • freefan01
    freefan01 Posts: 4,427 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    good luck and hope to see you posting up a win :)
    Bestof2013-AcerLaptop,years supply of Lindt chocolate,Family to Spain,£500,13 bottles of Wine,iPhone 5,2 night island break,Pedal Bike&Helmet,HuntersWellies,TomTomGPSWatch,3 bottlesVodka
    Dec 2014 - DigitalRadio,Artwork,TekstaPuppy,2xSocks,Cushelle Koala,RoboFish,£50IcelandVouchers,DressingGown,CadburyHamper,
    AirwickSampleHamper
  • rainy12345
    rainy12345 Posts: 2,662 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Hello Nikki welcome to a comping life where you will very quickly become addicted:rotfl:.
    Here's wishing you lots of luck and comping karma and that your first win will come very soon.:T
    Oh and you will soon become another member of postman stalkers!;) xxx
    :j
  • Hi Nikki - and welcome to your new comping hobby.

    Best of luck to you.

    Best advice I can give is enter as many as you can.

    As a newbie try entering one's that are closing soon so hopefully you see some wins quickly.

    And when you are feeling down or at a low point of no wins for a while check out the I won section and the pictures for inspiration.

    xx
    Not really comping any more as too ill - but hoping to win £1000+ in 2017 in cash prizes - watch this space!
  • *Nikki*
    *Nikki* Posts: 23 Forumite
    Thank you for the lovely welcoming comments - what a wonderful community I'm so glad to have found you all ! :) xx
  • welcome! I started around two weeks ago, and I have had a few good wins. Only thing I would say is don't expect too much too quickly! That way u won't give up. xx
    Would like a Flatscreen TV or Ipad please comping fairy :) I won't ask ever again if u grant me one of these lol!!! :A xxx
  • ziggycj
    ziggycj Posts: 321 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts Combo Breaker
    I know. lol.Ive been doing this for 2 months now. No big wins but the thing that keeps me going is seeing other signatures (and the little wins)I need to do my sig but no time.. g2g
  • Matryoshka
    Matryoshka Posts: 10,408 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    22.gif onboard and 1.gif
    SECRET TO WINNING PRIZES ;):
    If you see it in your mind, you're going to hold it in your hand.
    Thoughts become things!
    What you think about you bring about!
    No one is ready for a thing until he believes he can acquire it.
    Romans 12:15 Be happy with those who are happy :)
  • Rainey_LB
    Rainey_LB Posts: 1,226 Forumite
    If you haven't already check out the comping guide here
    https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/1014121

    its full of useful tips, like setting up a separate comping email address, which companies to avoid, how to post comps, how to search, etc,

    Good luck, I am sure the comping fairy will be kind, just remember it may seem like you have entered loads and then heard nothing.....but you have to wait for the competitions to end and then sometimes it can take a while for them to contact you!! :)

    oh and just a warning.......once you start, you just can't stop!! ;)
    :hello:
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