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How long would you wait....

..before you started chasing a company about a prize that hasn't arrived?

I won a DVD and soundtrack 6 weeks ago. I replied the same day with my address for the prize to be sent to.

About a week ago I sent a polite email saying how happy I was to have won and asking if they knew when the prizes would be sent out. As of yet I haven't had a reply.

I don't want to come across as impatient, but equally I wanted to make sure it hadn't been sent and got lost in the post (as I imagine it won't be signed for or anything as it's just a DVD).

So, any thoughts from anyone?

Thanks

Comments

  • Jamie_Carter
    Jamie_Carter Posts: 5,282 Forumite
    Have you checked the terms and conditions for the competition, to see how long they say it should take?
  • surfboard2
    surfboard2 Posts: 2,006 Forumite
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    I usually wait about a month and send an e-mail enquiring about what is happening.
  • mije1983
    mije1983 Posts: 3,665 Forumite
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    Have you checked the terms and conditions for the competition, to see how long they say it should take?

    I did have a look but I couldn't find any on the site
  • starrybee
    starrybee Posts: 1,917 Forumite
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    6 weeks seems about right to start chasing. If they don't reply to your email after 2 weeks I would next try posting on their social media if they have any.
  • 1scoop
    1scoop Posts: 90 Forumite
    I have only ever had one prize arrive within a month. It's such a shame as if you have to chase it kind of takes the magic away :(
    Lovely Wins!
    Gin and Tonic Hamper :D Top table Jazz tickets and Prosecco :D Night in a 5* hotel with dinner and breakfast :D £300 cheque :D £30 of luxury chocolate :D Wine tasting course :D Ninja Turtle Goodies :D Years supply of Carex Handwash :D £500 voucher for Red Letter Day :DClipper tea set :D 3 x DVDs :D Cookery books :D Digital Camera :D
  • Purple_Skull
    Purple_Skull Posts: 930 Forumite
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    I always wait 6 weeks. I've had a few turn up just a day or two short of 6 weeks. Like today a bottle of whiskey came from Morrisons. I was all set to email them tomorrow, haha :)

    May you all have lots of luck, Emma xx
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