Vote for me competitions - how do they work?

hiddenmichelle · 3 April 2013 at 8:53PM

Hi - am really not sure if I am doing this right (please let it be!!!) as first time ever posted on a forum. I entered my little boys lego masterpiece (??! - seriously it's good and he did it all himself) into a competition and it is a finalist. Now it says that its a vote - is this all down to luck or do people "cheat"? It's a Book People Lego competition - my little boys is number 1 - a copy of his fave teddies (yes he's 8 and still loves them!) Just wanted to know whether I should canvas votes for him among family/friends - is it worth it? (my husband says people will "cheat" - how????

Sorry in advance if this is done wrong! Just googled competitions and this site came up! Thanks.

OnceUponADream · 3 April 2013 at 9:04PM

Is it a facebook competition?

People, I believe, are in vote sharing groups which enable them to get a vast amount of votes, likewise those with lots of friends can accumulate quite a number.

Not sure regarding cheating though, unless you had lots of accounts to cast votes with.

You can post in the thread here https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/635355 asking for votes for your son.

Hope this helps and good luck

hiddenmichelle · 3 April 2013 at 9:55PM

Thanks for your answer - its not a facebook competition - just on the book people site. Thanks for your suggestion though. Feels a bit wrong asking strangers for votes though - if he is to win I think it should be down to merit. But - will sleep on it and perhaps post where you suggest as i just want to make my son happy - would mean so much to him! Thanks for your time in replying.

hiddenmichelle · 4 April 2013 at 6:29AM

Thanks again. Did post where you suggested and maybe he'll get a couple of votes. Was swayed when he got up this morning and he asked if he had won ! (doubtful!) Hope i have done it right by clicking on the thanks tab to you. Stunned by how anyone finds the time to post on here (has taken me ages!)