Competitions Discussion Thread Part 15

poorly_scammo

I've been comping in the past few months - haven't won anything yet but still...

I too have a separate email address for comps entries.

One thing which I have thought about is whether you can win comps if you decline to be entered on to mailing lists. I do wonder if the computer that registers entries discards those that have opted out...

the_cat

Almost without exception the ones posted on MSE are fine. The lads and lasses on there know their stuff and won't post the dodgy spammy ones. You get the odd one posted by a beginner so read the sticky threads at the top to give you an idea of the pitfalls.......... then enjoy

Quasar

I have utmost admiration for the compers's determination and doggedness. I did some comping a while back but I'm just not prepared to put in all that time. Great to see when they win something big. Incidentally, two of my regular mse friends are stalwart compers fire**fly and Lakshmi7. :A

tinktinktinkerbell

doing comps is good, gives me something to do during the day when ive done all the thing i need to

i wouldnt class myself as lucky despite winning quite a few things, i would class myself as quite unlucky tbh

i enjoy doing it and i echo what someone else said, use a different email addy to your main one

so far since feb this year ive won

feb wins - book

march wins - the rite goodiebag , Darrell Lea Liquorice, trial of Palmolive Experientials shower gel (OK magazine) flowers and chocs, wireless micro electricity monitor, a book, move over darling DVD

april win - t-shirt, one chem products, dinner at yo susi, jackson reece wipes, my safe cutter, Fuera Ascent Windproof Jacket, tickets to see cedar rapids, a book

may wins - a book, NIVIA goodies, Restylane skincare Travel Pack, ink DVD, ww and the chocolate factory DVD, wolven book, camera, O'Neill Superkini, Faux Pearl Floral Corsage Clip, B&J fairtrade shopping bag, elizabeth arden 8 hour cream, cushelle cuddly koala

june wins cushelle koala, make up bag from your cat site, collection 2000 skyscraper mascara, get loaded in the park tickets, finishing touches goodybag, chocolate, NIP + FAB Tummy Fix, the iron king book, Clinique mascara, nails inc nailvarnishs, dove summer glow

july wins A.Vogel hair complex, beauty pillow, mr pritt cuddly toy, nivea pure and natural cream, white van man DVD, paul smith perfume, stephen king book full dark, no stars, Odeon Jelly Sandals

august wins nails inc nail varnishx5, Barclays Premier League Captured photo book, Mensa Brain Trainer console, models own make up x2, £10, bag of sensations crisps, loves kitchen DVD, your highness DVD, final destination 5 goody bag and 4 fright fest tickets, cricket t-shirt, book, sweets

september wins - just go with it t-shirt, vampire diaries series 2 DVD, oral B toothpaste, sunkissed self tan mousse, £5 Phone calling card, The National Home Improvement Show Tickets, years supply of wella hair spray and blow dry spray, griddle set, Anchor memorabiliax2, duracell bunny, Clynol haircare products, Alfie's Story book, oreo pack

october wins - anchor memorabilia, fancy dress outfit, duracell bunny, tri-wing boomerang, Day of the Assassins book, 101 Fuss-Free Bakes book, Pack of crazy cores, Metanium Changing Bag, festive hair band/ear warmer, Olivia Rubin scarf, anchor memorabilia, war games DVD, life neglected book,crazy cores, tshirt, Wilkinson Hydro Razor, football tickets, bottle of bacardi

november wins - laptop bag, Stella Artois Cidre Chalice, Dolphin tale 3d glasses, vimto t-shirt, M&S Swarovski Elements Ring, bottle of barcardi, 6 baileys cupcakes, anchor calendar, toothbrush, 2x Stella Artois chalice glasses

and this month

december wins - Wonderful Pistachios, lyons coffee bags, picked to be on the hair mag reader panel, the holding DVD, Angelina Ballerina DVD

bluebeary

they are vetted by the comp experts on this site, you might be wise set up a seperate email for competition entries as the only downside can be spam and you do have to really look through it all (including your junk mail) to see if youve got a winning email notification (wem)

ive had most success from the magazine competitions, ie take a break, chat, etc which are usually listed by tttjay and korky the kat

over the past year and half ive won an ipod nano, 500 pounds worth of shopping vouchers, a toshiba laptop, cheques from magazines, a kenwood smoothie maker, a huge bottle of whiskey and more recently 50 pounds worth of amazon vouchers

you do have to do alot, some compers have time to enter in excess of 200 competitions a day, i usually managed around 50 odd and i havent had time to do many lately but come the holidays i shall try and catch up

Glad

LisaB85 wrote: »

How safe and good are they? never entered any from that area of the forum but I might start trying but I always worry about them being legit esp those on fb.

I've moved this over to the Comps discussion thread where you'll get lots of good advice from other compers

and check out the compers guide (link in my sig)

fire**fly

Quasar wrote: »

I have utmost admiration for the compers's determination and doggedness. I did some comping a while back but I'm just not prepared to put in all that time. Great to see when they win something big. Incidentally, two of my regular mse friends are stalwart compers fire**fly and Lakshmi7. :A

hiya Q, great to see you here :A:wave: x

cafcmike

Hayz wrote: »

Hi.

Random question about comping but been wondering this for a while.

When you have a question and the answers come in 1. 2. 3. or a. b. c. .....

Do you type the number/letter and answer? or just the answer?

Was wondering this the other day when I was doing the femalefirst comps.

Thanks

I was just about to ask the same question. I have been copying & pasting the full answer, but I'm not sure if this is the right thing to do?

weeowens

I wouldn't thin k that it makes a bit of difference.Personally I just C&P the answer from MSE & post that on.

scott2k16

Hi,

Sorry if i've posted this in the wrong place!!

Just wondered if next year when we come to do the advent calendar again could we not create a new section for just the advent competitions? (Like IWIWIW, Game Over etc)

The reason i was think this was because all the normal competitions get mixed in with the advent comps and if you just want to look through just normal competitions you cant.

Just wondered if anyone else agreed?