UK Competitions

geminilady

Hi just wondered if the comps on uk competitions are posted as i do not want to disqualify myself by entering twice

snakepilsen

geminilady wrote: »

Hi just wondered if the comps on uk competitions are posted as i do not want to disqualify myself by entering twice

Use the search function

HTH

ness13

geminilady wrote: »

Hi just wondered if the comps on uk competitions are posted as i do not want to disqualify myself by entering twice

I've never used uk competitions, but I imagine most, if not all, are posted here on MSE too. I find it best to only use one competition portal (this one) as otherwise, as you mention, you risk duplicating entries and disqualifying yourself.

geminilady

snakepilsen wrote: »

Use the search function

HTH

yes but it would only need to be worded differently for me to miss it

velocity_girl

geminilady wrote: »

yes but it would only need to be worded differently for me to miss it

You can try searching the url as well as a few different keywords. It's not infallible but it does usually work even where the post isn't worded exactly the same.

weeowens

As Ness13 posts I would agree that just sticking with one comping portal is the way forward.

Some have stated that they use multiple portals but other than chatting to "comping buddies" I cannot really see the benefit.You will need to be quite methodical if using multiple portals & it all seems a bit pointless when we have such a resource as MSE Comps to use.

I cannot find any other portal in the UK that has the number & spread of comps that we have here plus the functionality to ensure that you do not dupe an entry.

Other portals to compare include such as these:

http://www.theprizefinder.com/

http://www.hotukdeals.com/all/competitions/hot

http://www.loquax.co.uk/competitions/

http://www.competitions-time.co.uk/


http://www.competitionstracker.co.uk/

http://www.competitions4free.co.uk/

http://www.competitionslist.com/

http://www.competitionsandgiveaways.co.uk/get-featured

I would be surprised if you can find many comps on any of those sites that have been on that site for a few days & are not on MSE.

weeowens

There was a notable post that was at #7 that is now deleted.I am sorry to see it gone as it seemed to say to much re comping styles of certain members & honesty.

I will add that that my posting of the word "use" above in #6 may not cover all details.I meant "use" as in to actually enter via & not view/lift etc.I do often communicate with members on other sites via their messaging systems but I bet they do not see me as a "comping buddie" & I do not see them as such.

I freely admit & have posted as such on MSE to "stealing" comps from other sites.I have also posted comps to other sites in the past but no longer do such due to time issues.

A direct link was provided via mjm3346 to a comp that I had issues with getting a non-stolen link on a HUKD posted comp but I cannot find the thread atm.I clearly stated as to the origin of the comp.

What I have never done is actually enter a comp via another UK comp portal since about 2008.Every comp that I have entered since then is trackable via MSE's functonalilty.

I have not used any other Comp portals to post comments, via signatures, on MSE members either.This conduct seems slighly underhand to me but hey-ho.

There are a few threads re other sites though eg:

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/4931359

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/4931359

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5111310

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5081857

weeowens

My "favourite" MSE view re "using" other portals to actually comp via seems to be covered via this poll though:

weeowens

snakepilsen wrote: »

Use the search function

HTH

In an ideal world that would be great: https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5138697

Or just use MSE :-)

mjm3346

weeowens wrote: »

A direct link was provided via mjm3346 to a comp that I had issues with getting a non-stolen link on a HUKD posted comp but I cannot find the thread atm.I clearly stated as to the origin of the comp.

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5076087