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I've won, or have I?

Today I received a letter telling me I was the winner of a ViaMichelin Navigation X970TS Sat Nav system. Yippee! Its my first win ever, but ......

the letter was dated 2 July and said that if I had not accepted the prize by 9th July the prize would be forfeited :-(

I have sent them an email, so here's hoping. Anyone know if I'm likely to still get my prize?

Btw I used the grabbit while u can last week and purchased a tomtom one xl from QVC!!
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  • emmedi
    emmedi Posts: 3,311 Forumite
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    can you see on the envelope on which date was the letter actually sent?
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  • norahs_2
    norahs_2 Posts: 6 Forumite
    emmedi wrote: »
    can you see on the envelope on which date was the letter actually sent?
    It is postmarked 2 July although the comp wasn't supposed to be drawn until 3 July. Also (not that it will probably help) I am in S Yorks where we have had all the flooding and a postal strike!
  • hjb123
    hjb123 Posts: 32,002 Forumite
    plead to their better side - its not your fault it was delayed in the post. Well done and hope they let you have it
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  • enigmaL
    enigmaL Posts: 1,451 Forumite
    Poor you. I used to live in Hull which has taken a battering lately, it must have been really difficult for you. Maybe if you point out to them that the letter only arrived today and explain the situation they might be nice and let you have the prize still. If not, complain bitterly!

    Hope you get it ok and congrats on winning
  • kimmywal
    kimmywal Posts: 11,288 Forumite
    Well done let us know how you get on :T
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  • SystemFan
    SystemFan Posts: 1,103 Forumite
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    Let's hope they come through for you, bit tight of them to expect you to confirm you want the prize in that time (but I know some comapanies do this). I imagine you could miss the prize of a lifetime if you where away on holiday with no internet :mad:
    Good luck
  • Tulip
    Tulip Posts: 29,324 Forumite
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    well done,hope you get your prize :)

    Katie :)
  • dooby
    dooby Posts: 1,337 Forumite
    Well done. I hope you get your prize too.
  • Eupho
    Eupho Posts: 1,259 Forumite
    Ohh I think that sucks.. surely if you win you WIN regardless.. :mad:

    fingers crossed for you :T
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  • fraoch
    fraoch Posts: 241 Forumite
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    Is there something that could help in their terms and conditions of entry. I hope it comes through for you
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