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  • dontone
    dontone Posts: 4,871 Forumite
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    I have to admit that I've only ever done one postal comp. It was when I was 12 and I won :j

    I am toying with the idea of starting them because atm I have a bit of spare time on my hands, so, you know, why not?

    Poundland do cheap postcards don't they?
    BEST EVER WINS WON IN ORDER (so far) = Sony Camcorder, 32" lcd telly, micro ipod hifi, Ipod Nano, Playstation 3, Andrex Jackpup, Holiday to USA, nintendo wii, Liverpool vs Everton tickets, £250 Reward Your thirst, £500 Pepsi, p&o rotterdam trip, perfume hamper, Dr Who stamp set, steam cleaner.

    comping = nowt more thrillin' than winnin':T :j
  • fire**fly
    fire**fly Posts: 148,056 Forumite
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    dontone wrote: »
    It would help if I had some postcards, I've got lots of stamps.......DOH!! :mad:
    I know what I'll be getting tomorrow ;)


    more here..

    http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showpost.php?p=63365685&postcount=1420

    http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showpost.php?p=63288768&postcount=1310

    ;)
    please be a responsible pet owner & spay/neuter your pets, too many strays & not enough homes for them sadly. k2u58ioz4c8e.png




  • fire**fly
    fire**fly Posts: 148,056 Forumite
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    dontone wrote: »
    It would help if I had some postcards, I've got lots of stamps.......DOH!! :mad:
    I know what I'll be getting tomorrow ;)


    again ;)
    easy to make your own & I've won from lots of home made p/cards ..

    https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/4673373


    http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showpost.php?p=62084613&postcount=3
    1. Places like cinemas, health clubs, libraries, leisure centres, some TK Maxx stores (by the till), O’Briens, various coffee shops, galleries, hotels & some pubs may have a stand with free post cards (mainly advertising things), so no need to buy post cards.
    2. Make your own from old birthday/Christmas cards/cereal boxes.
    3. Buy a cheap pack of coloured card & cut each page into 4 postcards. You end up with colourful postcards & you could further brighten them up using highlighter pens, stickers or even glue some pictures from magazines that are themed for the comp you are entering!
    4. Cut up your old cereal boxes, birthday / Christmas cards & use them for postcards. One MSE Comper prints a label (generally using a fancy font) & sticks that on the front, then puts their details on the back. This MSE Comper has won with them so they do work, they're free & they save space in the recycling bin.
    please be a responsible pet owner & spay/neuter your pets, too many strays & not enough homes for them sadly. k2u58ioz4c8e.png




  • dontone
    dontone Posts: 4,871 Forumite
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    fire**fly wrote: »
    again ;)
    easy to make your own & I've won from lots of home made p/cards ..

    https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/4673373


    http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showpost.php?p=62084613&postcount=3
    1. Places like cinemas, health clubs, libraries, leisure centres, some TK Maxx stores (by the till), O’Briens, various coffee shops, galleries, hotels & some pubs may have a stand with free post cards (mainly advertising things), so no need to buy post cards.
    2. Make your own from old birthday/Christmas cards/cereal boxes.
    3. Buy a cheap pack of coloured card & cut each page into 4 postcards. You end up with colourful postcards & you could further brighten them up using highlighter pens, stickers or even glue some pictures from magazines that are themed for the comp you are entering!
    4. Cut up your old cereal boxes, birthday / Christmas cards & use them for postcards. One MSE Comper prints a label (generally using a fancy font) & sticks that on the front, then puts their details on the back. This MSE Comper has won with them so they do work, they're free & they save space in the recycling bin.

    OR....EVEN BETTER!! :rotfl:

    Have a flash of inspiration and have a root through your (wooden) drawers and come across some that have been squirrelled away for a long time.
    I've found 14 so far. :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

    yay me!! I've saved about 50p so far :T:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:
    BEST EVER WINS WON IN ORDER (so far) = Sony Camcorder, 32" lcd telly, micro ipod hifi, Ipod Nano, Playstation 3, Andrex Jackpup, Holiday to USA, nintendo wii, Liverpool vs Everton tickets, £250 Reward Your thirst, £500 Pepsi, p&o rotterdam trip, perfume hamper, Dr Who stamp set, steam cleaner.

    comping = nowt more thrillin' than winnin':T :j
  • fire**fly
    fire**fly Posts: 148,056 Forumite
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    dontone wrote: »
    OR....EVEN BETTER!! :rotfl:

    Have a flash of inspiration and have a root through your (wooden) drawers and come across some that have been squirrelled away for a long time.
    I've found 14 so far. :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

    yay me!! I've saved about 50p so far :T:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

    :D that's good :T:rotfl::D
    please be a responsible pet owner & spay/neuter your pets, too many strays & not enough homes for them sadly. k2u58ioz4c8e.png




  • surfboard2
    surfboard2 Posts: 2,006 Forumite
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    This thread has reminded me to pop into the cinema when i'm in town tomorrow and stuff my bag with postcards.
  • LadyMorticia
    LadyMorticia Posts: 19,899 Forumite
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    nanto3girls wrote: »
    Some competitions do stipulate postcard only, although there are a few where you can use a sealed envelope.I always use a postcard.

    i have had a lot of wins from postcard competitions.
    fire**fly wrote: »
    I make my own postcards LM but in some you can use a
    SDE (Sealed Down Envelope)

    lots of help/info on this post..

    http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showpost.php?p=62084613&postcount=3

    x

    Thank you both. Sorry if it was a stupid question. Just all new to me!
    2019 Wins
    1/25

    £2019 in 2019
    £10/£2019
  • dontone
    dontone Posts: 4,871 Forumite
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    Daft question time.

    When a comp says put 'name' & 'phone number' on the card, do you guys put your address on as well just to make sure?
    Just reading the guide and it doesn't mention anything about that. I don't want to be a numpty and mess it all up before I start. ;)And I was just wondering about security too, no-one has had any problems have they? Thanks in advance :T *

    I'd better brush up on my handwriting too, at least I can write the address on one side of the card and details on the other without getting anything scrunched up :rotfl:

    *phew* I need a cuppa before I start :rotfl:

    *p.s It ended up being 2 daft questions - sorry lol.
    BEST EVER WINS WON IN ORDER (so far) = Sony Camcorder, 32" lcd telly, micro ipod hifi, Ipod Nano, Playstation 3, Andrex Jackpup, Holiday to USA, nintendo wii, Liverpool vs Everton tickets, £250 Reward Your thirst, £500 Pepsi, p&o rotterdam trip, perfume hamper, Dr Who stamp set, steam cleaner.

    comping = nowt more thrillin' than winnin':T :j
  • dontone
    dontone Posts: 4,871 Forumite
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    LadyMorticia wrote: »
    Thank you both. Sorry if it was a stupid question. Just all new to me!

    Me too LM. I've asked my own daft questions after you got yours answered :rotfl:

    We have to make sure we get it right, 'cos we are only beginners with post comps.

    good job we have good 'uns to guide us ;)

    Be lucky :)
    BEST EVER WINS WON IN ORDER (so far) = Sony Camcorder, 32" lcd telly, micro ipod hifi, Ipod Nano, Playstation 3, Andrex Jackpup, Holiday to USA, nintendo wii, Liverpool vs Everton tickets, £250 Reward Your thirst, £500 Pepsi, p&o rotterdam trip, perfume hamper, Dr Who stamp set, steam cleaner.

    comping = nowt more thrillin' than winnin':T :j
  • custardcream1000
    custardcream1000 Posts: 231 Forumite
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    Another silly question here :)

    I can't see any entry limits on the postal comps; should we assume that it is one entry per comp or unlimited?

    Thanks x
    £630/ £2014

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