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Newbie Comper

Hi guys,

Im inspired by all these lovely things you guys are winning, so I am giong to join in with some competitions. I do have a couple of questions though. Do you guys use your actual home address when entering? And phone number? I am a bit dubious about giving these out as I dont fancy being bombarded with junk mail/scam phone calls!

I have set up a new email address to start with!

Thanks xx
So much for 'Money Saving' ;)

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  • fire**fly
    fire**fly Posts: 148,056 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    hi & welcome :wave:

    lots of answers to lots of questions in the comping guide that may help you

    Sticky: Comping Guide - Getting Started & Other FAQs (multipage.gif1 2 3 ... Last Page)

    lots of good luck x
    please be a responsible pet owner & spay/neuter your pets, too many strays & not enough homes for them sadly. k2u58ioz4c8e.png




  • Barnabysue
    Barnabysue Posts: 9,058 Forumite
    If you don't use your correct address you won't get any wins that you might have.
    Luck is believing you’re lucky – Tennessee Williams

    May your pockets be heavy and your heart be light. May good luck pursue you each morning and night – Anonymous
  • jenny10322
    jenny10322 Posts: 219 Forumite
    how will you receive prizes without giving your
    address? lol

    i have an email, mobile and twitter just for comping

    :D

    postal spam will get cut up and used in artsy stuff
    for my daughter, she likes to glue and stick scrap paper

    :rotfl:
    Joined the comping world: May 2013
    Total of prizes so far £400
    I follow back @jennywren10322
  • Jinty85
    Jinty85 Posts: 3,669 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    You need to use your real address and phone number so that you can receive your prizes. I have never had any junk mail or phone calls from any comps I've entered. Just make sure you tick the right boxes to say you don't want to receive any calls or mail.

    Good luck comping, hope you win some prizes soon :)
  • jellymum
    jellymum Posts: 19 Forumite
    Although I'm new to the board I love comping I haven't really noticed an increase in postal junk mail but get quite a few rubbish email but I just add it to my block senders list.
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