A big "Hello!" from new comper!

A_Phoenix_of_Tangerine

Hi everyone! So I've got a bit of spare time on my hands, and thought I may as well spend some of it NOT spending money, and instead joining you competition guys n gals!

I have a few questions, if anyone would be kind enough to help out a noobie:

1.) How long did it take / how many competitions did you enter before you started to win things?

2.) Which type of comps do you have the most success with?

3.) What is your best win, and how long have you been comping for?

4.) By what method do the companies usually contact you, to let you know you've won?

5.) If you always provide your phone number, have you found that you're getting 'cold-called' for other non-competition things?

weeowens

A_Phoenix_of_Tangerine wrote: »

Hi everyone! So I've got a bit of spare time on my hands, and thought I may as well spend some of it NOT spending money, and instead joining you competition guys n gals!

I have a few questions, if anyone would be kind enough to help out a noobie:

1.) How long did it take / how many competitions did you enter before you started to win things?

2.) Which type of comps do you have the most success with?

3.) What is your best win, and how long have you been comping for?

4.) By what method do the companies usually contact you, to let you know you've won?

5.) If you always provide your phone number, have you found that you're getting 'cold-called' for other non-competition things?

Most of the above is answered here:
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/1014121
Cheers

JessicAhh

A_Phoenix_of_Tangerine wrote: »

4.) By what method do the companies usually contact you, to let you know you've won?

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/526089 is a thread with a list of companies and how they tend to contact winners

Welcome to the forum! Good luck!

A_Phoenix_of_Tangerine

Thanks both of you! :beer:

fire**fly

hi & welcome

I've been comping since the early days when it was snail mail & EF's (entry forms) only :eek:
been on mse since 2005 then joined up as a member in 2007,
had so many great prizes it's hard to choose which ones are the best

best place to start is here
(apologies if you've already read)

Sticky: Comping Guide - Getting Started & Other FAQs (1 2 3 ... Last Page)

lots of helpful answers/questions in it,

lots of good luck x

System

Hello and welcome!

I have been comping for a couple of years now, I won my first comp within a month of doing it. I haven't actually won that much, I'd say less than 20 things. Biggest would be a signed football shirt and a D&G handbag.

I haven't won anything in ages though. Its been since xmas time (apart from a cushelle koala).

It comes in waves. Sometimes you'll do really well and other times you'll get nothing for ages... So be prepared for that.

Also, you have to stick at it to win. I have a couple of friends and family members who have started, not won anything for a few weeks of doing it and gave up. But its a hobby, you'll either like it...or not.

Good luck!! x