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What comp sites have you won on?

As the title suggests, I am trying to find out what competition sites people actually win on.
I have won on Loquax but would like to try another site.
Has anyone won on getmeaticket.
I can put up with some junk mail if the prizes actually materialise.
Any help appreciated.
Matt
To win a competition gives you the spirit to carry on (Comping).
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  • Gilla_2
    Gilla_2 Posts: 13,228 Forumite
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    This site seems to get a good win rate. I've won 5 times so far this year from competitions on this site.

    I don't have time to go on other sites - I struggle to keep up with the ones listed on here!
    42.7 percent of all statistics are made up on the spot
    :hello: Good Luck everyone !:hello:
  • furndire
    furndire Posts: 7,308 Forumite
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    If you look at the bottom of some peoples replies, you will see what they have won since the beginning of the year ~there is a comping challenge to see who can get back their internet costs for the year ~ several people have already achieved this.
    I agree with Gilla, there are plenty of comps on here to keep you going. There is also a postal section, which a lot don't enter, so the odds of winning must be higher. I enter just about everything that is on this board, and woe betide you if you miss a day, as it takes forever to catch up.
  • josie301
    josie301 Posts: 4,654 Forumite
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    I was just going to say the same as Jason (Hi! BTW).

    Loquax is a site where the competition links are posted, but they don't actually run the comps. (like this one)

    My offers, getmeaticket, !!!!!!, vouch4me etc host their own comps but whilst offering prizes there are very high entry so your chances are lowered and along with that you do put up with a lot of junk mail.

    You may find the odd dodgy comp here too - but with so many regular compers they soon pick up on it and very helpfully let others know to avoid it!

    Just take a look through this thread and you'll see how many people have won from the comps posted here.

    Although I think the key is persistance!

    Good luck!
    :D
    Jo x
    2007:£5181.09 2008: £6619.70 2009: £4284.49 2010: £5213.14 2011: £4980.62 2012: £3188.52 :)

  • Strepsy
    Strepsy Posts: 5,651 Forumite
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    There's also a big difference between here and somewhere like Loquax. Loquax, when I've looked on there, seem to advertise a lot of gambling sites and things whereas this place you know is completely free of ads so I think you would have to be more careful what you're entering on places like Loquax because they do list all the dodgy ones on MyOffers etc.
    I've been lucky, I'll be lucky again. ~ Bette Davis
  • elsien
    elsien Posts: 37,382 Forumite
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    Gilla wrote:

    I don't have time to go on other sites - I struggle to keep up with the ones listed on here!


    Me too - its taking up far too much of my time, but strangely addictive.
    Probably coz everyones so friendly
    All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of things shall be well.

    Pedant alert - it's could have, not could of.
  • Prudent
    Prudent Posts: 11,686 Forumite
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    I very much like the regional comps on Loquax as local entry gives you a higher chance of winning.
  • Strepsy
    Strepsy Posts: 5,651 Forumite
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    I can't access those. How much do you have to post Prudent do you know to be able to see the whole forum content?
    I've been lucky, I'll be lucky again. ~ Bette Davis
  • josie301
    josie301 Posts: 4,654 Forumite
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    It's about 5 posts Strepsy - then so long as you contribute (with a thanks etc) then you can access them

    My regional area is rubbish though! (Although that might mean there aren;t many compers round here - so my chances would be better - hmmm!)

    They are very......ummm serious though! I'm afraid to post in case I make a mistake!!! (sorry Jason!)

    :D
    Jo x
    2007:£5181.09 2008: £6619.70 2009: £4284.49 2010: £5213.14 2011: £4980.62 2012: £3188.52 :)

  • AnnieH
    AnnieH Posts: 8,088 Forumite
    I like Loquax for the regional comps (not many in my area though and the other forum comps. I have given some unwanted prizes away on there as it's not allowed on here (and won one too). I don't post comps though as I have yet to find one that hasn't already been listed. #

    In answer to the question, I have won from here, Loquax and Prize finder, but they are all ones who just tell yu where the comps are rather that the ones who spam you to death run their own comps.
  • Strepsy
    Strepsy Posts: 5,651 Forumite
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    loquax wrote:
    Yes we do list gaming sites and a few MyOffers (3 from them), but they're clearly marked and don't dominate the site or our daily listings - unfortunately to run a server and site of the size we have, we have to have advertising - we don't do books and TV like Martin ;)

    Jason

    Clearly marked? They just have the name 'My Offers' like it would have 'Cadbury's' or any company. It doesn't explain to newbies what they might be getting into. And not that I want to get into a huge debate but I just did a quick search for My Offers on Loquax and 5 came up.
    I've been lucky, I'll be lucky again. ~ Bette Davis
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