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i won then lost

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  • nodrog
    nodrog Posts: 2,915 Forumite
    What a shame but well done!
  • wennie
    wennie Posts: 169 Forumite
    Hi -I also won two tickets to the Lodestar Festival with the Sunday Express. It states on their terms and conditions that if a prize is unavailable an equal or greater prize will be offered. I'm trying to hassle them at the moment for an alternative prize - I'll let you know what happens, but I think they were worth £170 so I'm not giving up just yet!
  • Tulip
    Tulip Posts: 29,324 Forumite
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    Well done :) what a shame it got cancelled

    Katie :)
  • VelvetGlove
    VelvetGlove Posts: 12,008 Forumite
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    claireb - keep your ears open to see if wennie gets anywhere with a replacement prize.

    Keeping my fingers crossed for both of you. :)
    Sad because you don't know what to do? :sad: Comping question? Take a look in the Comping Guide to find out :smiley:
  • wennie
    wennie Posts: 169 Forumite
    Brilliant news at last!!

    I complained to the Advertising Standards Authority that I was not offered an alternative prize as the festival was cancelled due to the weather.

    It has took quite a long time for any news, but on Saturday I was sent £420 worth of Champneys vouchers and an apology for it taking so long so sort out.

    I didn't really want to go to the festival anyway, Champneys is much more my sort of thing :rotfl:

    Its worth persevering and officially complaining if it comes to that.

    It just took a couple of emails and phone calls, the ASA were very helpful and I'm so pleased with the result!!

    Champneys here I come!!! :j :j
  • NIGHTSHADE
    NIGHTSHADE Posts: 2,466 Forumite
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    :T well done
  • sandstormer
    sandstormer Posts: 1,472 Forumite
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    :T great result enjoy your unexpected spa prize.:T
  • NOSONDDU
    NOSONDDU Posts: 13,714 Forumite
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    claireb wrote: »
    My first win on MSE comps was a pair of lodestar festival thickets - I was over the moon.

    It's now been cancelled!! :eek: ...:cry:

    I am so sorry for you
    "Every day when I wake up I thank the Lord I'm Welsh" Cerys Matthews
  • NOSONDDU
    NOSONDDU Posts: 13,714 Forumite
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    wennie wrote: »
    Brilliant news at last!!

    I complained to the Advertising Standards Authority that I was not offered an alternative prize as the festival was cancelled due to the weather.

    It has took quite a long time for any news, but on Saturday I was sent £420 worth of Champneys vouchers and an apology for it taking so long so sort out.

    I didn't really want to go to the festival anyway, Champneys is much more my sort of thing :rotfl:

    Its worth persevering and officially complaining if it comes to that.

    It just took a couple of emails and phone calls, the ASA were very helpful and I'm so pleased with the result!!

    Champneys here I come!!! :j :j


    many congrats - I am so glad your perseverence not only paid off but you had something that you'd prefer
    "Every day when I wake up I thank the Lord I'm Welsh" Cerys Matthews
  • comping_cat
    comping_cat Posts: 24,006 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker Mortgage-free Glee!
    What a shame, well done anyway xxx
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