Which competitions DON'T you enter and why?

sid77

My list of comps to avoid is similar to many above


Meet and greets (won one once that included meeting Martina Navratilova at a tennis match. The match was rained off and Martina did not turn up - I was very relieved so decided never again


Other sport events


Spa days - won two treatments a couple of years ago - no miracles so not worth the sitting about!


DVDs and BluRays. Still haven't watched the DVDs that came with the DVD player bought 5 years ago.


Clothes (but would like to win vouchers to choose some)


Comps meant for children or engaged couples


Radio phone-ins - would be sure to make an idiot of myself with nerves


Concerts where the audience are likely to stand as soon as the musicians appear on stage. I like to see from the comfort of my seat!

c5ryl

So I am thinking if you lot don't like spa stays and I try my hardest to win one then why haven't I won one!? Lol
I don't enter for dvds, tickets to premieres or things too far away, rugby or equestrian related prizes, raffle copters that are huge!

mansey

Many thanks for all the replies it makes for interesting reading :T

I notice only one person mentioned not entering for white goods and no one mentioned not entering for computer/gaming console/phones/money stuff...

...So we are all entering the same comps :eek:

(I did laugh at the designer jewellery/handbags comment I must agree some of it is hideous)

hammerofthor

Only just started comping, have a few definite not enters:

Holidays that don't include travel- Just can't afford travel costs at the moment.

Non-dog pet stuff- Only have a dog.

Sport stuff other than archery, equestrian, roller derby or motor racing- Basically only things myself & immediate family are interested in.

Wedding/engaged/couples ones- am none of those.

Kitchen stuff & appliances- Live at home with a recently refurbished and fully stocked kitchen so not needed.

Tvs- Very happy with my tv card in my computer and don't need or want a separate one.

Things for young children- Don't have or know any; I do enter for some baby stuff due to pregnant friends.

Photo entries- I really can't be bothered.

DVD/BluRays- Most of those up for grabs never interest me(with exceptions in Parks & Recreation and Breaking Bad).

clairfairy

Only had this conversation with my partner yesterday, i don't enter:
Holidays - no passport and can't afford travel
Hotel stays - kids too young to leave
Sporting events- not in to any sports
Gigs/ show tickets - no one to go with lol
Meals out - unless local
Animal stuff - no pets unless can see something for neighbors dog
Photo entries - can't be bothered
Enter most other things

Zanzib

I don't enter

Baby things - the youngest three are now 18 (wish I'd been comping when they were small...)
Holidays abroad- family too large and medication issues
Win tickets for football/cricket/rugby matches
Spa places-never easy to get to without a car.
Kindle Fire (won in the advents)
Meals out (unless local and not exotic, or likely to include garlic)
Fishing stuff- nuff said...
Animal things- no room for pet in our house.
Wedding competitions (been married 30 years)
Toys (no grandchildren yet)
Meet and Greets- No!!!!
Blu-Rays (unless I get the player first)

robbies_gal

most on here same as mine

spa days-not interested
shoes just wear the one pair not into fancy stuff
holidays with no flights just cant afford the extra
baby/kids -comps
small accesories-not really interested
sports stuff-not interested
theme parks-cant go on rides
wedding comps
over 50's
photo comps
clothes-like to choose myown
phone in ones-wouldnt have the nerve

Phantasma

'Win a place in our marathon' - that sounds like punishment, not a competition win to me :-)

BFlying

I don't enter the following:


Rafflecopter: Find it too confusing
Holidays: Can't go on them as have responsibilities
DVD's: Except for ones I actually want to win
Sports stuff: Unless I know someone who'd be interested in it
Spa Treatments: Not for me
Wedding or valentines stuff
Health food hampers
Twitter comps: Unless they seem straightforward. Twitter confuses me
concerts: Not always interested/wouldn't be able to travel


I'm sure there are more, but I can't think of them presently

doovayduck

Been thinking about this and it all kindof depends on the prize, I don't tend to enter:

holidays - unless it was an all expenses paid trip to disneyworld or similar so i could take my kids.

cars - though i might need a new one soon so as long as it's not a sports car i might now
wedding things - already married
over 50's/ gransnet etc...
things that involve writing/ making videos etc...

anything that involves facebook like and share - hate them
anything that requires pics of my kids