Have you ever refused or returned a prize.

RAP_2

I just wondered if any of you have ever returned a prize? I really really really want to see a particular show and was thrilled when I got an email today saying I had won tickets for it. When I told my partner, his face dropped and and admitted he has got us tickets to celebrate my birthday in November. The tickets I have won are for the tour and we would have to travel quite a way, which I wouldn't mind doing if I wasn't already going to see the show in London. I was thinking of replying to my WEM and explaining the situation and asking them to draw another winner, but I am worried about being blacklisted (does that happen). Any advice compers?

gholmes724

Ebay - but be careful out there!

RAP_2

I thought of ebay but decided against it as this prize is tickets. Also this show is fabulous, I saw it with my Mum 20 years ago and I really feel I should let someone else have the opportunity to see it.

DisneyLisa

its better to let it be redrawn and someone gets it who will go. Just explain in your email the situation.

I have requested items to be redrawn when I cant use them - we won tickets to a comedian last year and asked it be redrawn as by the time I had won we had made other plans for the date. Itmust happen all thetime

sleepyjones

Could you not give them to a friend / family?
Or get in touch with a charity in the area of the show and donate to them?

Purple_Skull

I've asked for a redraw for tickets when it's too short notice for me to arrange going. I can't guarantee I haven't been blacklisted but I've had plenty wins after so it's not something I worry about.

milliemoon

What do people mean about the blacklisting, does this mean a company would not let you win with them again? Sorry if I'm being thick!

dc64

I won great festival tickets but all the travel I needed was booked. I had it redrawn, I'm a great believer in Karma.;)

RAP_2

milliemoon wrote: »

What do people mean about the blacklisting, does this mean a company would not let you win with them again? Sorry if I'm being thick!

I am concerned that if return the tickets and ever win with that promoter again that they don't offer me the prize.

Who would have thought winning prize I really wanted could be so problematic lol

milliemoon

I recently asked a company to redraw when I couldn't go to the event. I like to think they'd be thankful for my honesty and that I've given someone else a chance. Like dc64 says, karma! X

becca_wecca

I'm sure if you just explain that your hubby has already got you tickets for your birthday but you wasn't aware they'd have no issues with that. At the end of the day i'm sure they'd prefer that rather than you sell them and make a profit out of it