Sell a holiday? First win though :)

Beth38

Hi all

I am new to the comping but won a nice little break last week
I didn't realise though there were set dates you could go and would therefore have to sell it somewhere or give it to my dad.

Anyone had experience of doing this?

I was just carried away in the moment of entering but will check all these terms next time i think!

Thanks

tigga_1961

congrats on your win, shame you cant use it but usually holidays are non transferrable best to check Terms and condittions before sellign if in any doubt contact the promoter direct

Beth38

Ok thanks, if this is the case i will get them to pass onto the next person
But still nice to think i could win something i suppose!

Louiseoc

I think you're doing the right thing by offering onto another winner, sending you some luck for a more appropriate prize next time

softpad

Dont see why you cant give it to a family member. Get in touch with the company its worth a try. Dont worry about what people think. Its your prize, you won it.

Defoe

Beth38 - first of all well done for winning!

It is annoying when you cannot use a prize but the worst that can happen is that you are no better off. I don't have time to look at T&Cs and so accept that, unless a helpful poster alerts me to exclusions, I take the risk that I may not be eligible or be able to use a prize.

I agree with softpad - try speaking to the competition sponsors. I won a short break that was more suitable for families and, with the agreement of the sponsor, a local hospice are raffling it for charity. A good result all round.

Good luck!

bauhaus_modern

Defoe wrote: »

Beth38 - first of all well done for winning!

It is annoying when you cannot use a prize but the worst that can happen is that you are no better off. I don't have time to look at T&Cs and so accept that, unless a helpful poster alerts me to exclusions, I take the risk that I may not be eligible or be able to use a prize.

I agree with softpad - try speaking to the competition sponsors. I won a short break that was more suitable for families and, with the agreement of the sponsor, a local hospice are raffling it for charity. A good result all round.

Good luck!

That's a great idea - and how nice of you to do that Defoe.

Big congrats on your first win. I'm sure they'll let you give it to your family if you ask. :T:T

twinklenicci

get in touch with the promoter ! i once won a family break to pontins bognor regis but at the time i was a single parent and disabled so would have struggled driving that far . i asked if my mum and dad could take my children on the holiday and they said yes ! its worth asking if you can give it to your dad , they might say yes x

dc64

I've just had to pass on a great prize because the travel I was expecting to go by was full by the time I knew I'd won. Upset at first I couldn't even sell or transfer it, but I'm a great believer in Karma. I'm just waiting for my turn.

Beth38

Thanks all and sorry for the late reply,computer has been out of action but horray I have it back!
They let me give it to my dad so I am really pleased as I have had a lot of stress this year and he has been really supportive so its been great to be able to treat him
Now for the Florida win for me, i wish! Thanks again.

Defoe

Great outcome beth 38 - thanks for letting us know.

It is always best to speak to the promoters who, happily, can sometimes be quite flexible.

Not sure how I would cope if my PC failed - no comping

Good luck in winning what you want!