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Competitions Discussion Thread Part 2

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  • Ok, maybe I'm being a bit anal about this, but I keep a spreadsheet for all the competitions I enter... It helps to stop duplicate entries, reminds me to re-enter if it is a daily comp, and shows me who to thank if I win!

    It's pretty simple to set up and keep on top of - cut & paste the url, quick description of the prize, end date & source. And to avoid spending hours organizing finish dates, etc, use Data/ Filter / Autofilter from the toolbar (if that makes sense!).

    My file is set up with several sheets - current comps, finished comps, winnings (a rather empty sheet at the mo :cry: ), and links to regular comps. I tried a sheet with passwords & usernames but it was too much hassle - so now I use an old filofax address book for that!

    God, I'm such a geek :eek:

    :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:
  • Mr_king
    Mr_king Posts: 10 Forumite
    I dont enter competitions. However, I think i am going to start entering them; but i arent going to keep track. I think it will be a nice surprise if i win something (if anything)
  • hayleyw1
    hayleyw1 Posts: 20,911 Forumite
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    no i dont keep track either, i just enter and wait for the prizes to turn up:p
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  • Esmeralda78
    Esmeralda78 Posts: 522 Forumite
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    Ok, maybe I'm being a bit anal about this, but I keep a spreadsheet for all the competitions I enter... It helps to stop duplicate entries, reminds me to re-enter if it is a daily comp, and shows me who to thank if I win!

    It's pretty simple to set up and keep on top of - cut & paste the url, quick description of the prize, end date & source. And to avoid spending hours organizing finish dates, etc, use Data/ Filter / Autofilter from the toolbar (if that makes sense!).

    My file is set up with several sheets - current comps, finished comps, winnings (a rather empty sheet at the mo :cry: ), and links to regular comps. I tried a sheet with passwords & usernames but it was too much hassle - so now I use an old filofax address book for that!

    God, I'm such a geek :eek:

    :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:


    Sounds like too much work already, your sound far too organised or have far too much time on your hands. I know I could never do it, I'd end up :wall:.

    Either way it's pretty impressive - well done.
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  • Sounds like too much work already, your sound far too organised or have far too much time on your hands. I know I could never do it, I'd end up :wall:.

    Either way it's pretty impressive - well done.


    Erm... A bit of both :o:o:o;)
  • kipper_2-2
    kipper_2-2 Posts: 56,025 Forumite
    Hmmmmm been wondering this for a while TBH, so I thought I'd conduct a little survey


    So do you or not......


    Do you just rush in and enter the competition just by the title thread?


    Or do your read the OP thoroughly and then decided whether to enter?


    yep I'm being nosey and I don't care!


    :D
  • kimmywal
    kimmywal Posts: 11,288 Forumite
    I'm somewhere in between, I dont read OP thoroughly but I dont rush in either ;)
    What we see depends mainly on what we look for

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  • Strepsy
    Strepsy Posts: 5,651 Forumite
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    I scan for important bits usually, then scroll down to read others' replies if there are any. If I have a problem I go back and read it thoroughly.
    I've been lucky, I'll be lucky again. ~ Bette Davis
  • kipper_2-2
    kipper_2-2 Posts: 56,025 Forumite
    kimmy... see here ;) :rotfl:
  • SkintBrideToBe
    SkintBrideToBe Posts: 6,646 Forumite
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    Yeah me too, i scan it to see if theres anything important i should know, then run in and enter the thing lol.


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