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compers glossary

there are some term you need to know when weeding out comps - here are some I've thought of:D

rafflecopter - sell your soul for a prize worth a tenner
easy to enter - possible scam/ not easy
iconic- you will already own it
stylish - so ugly no-one wanted it
cult - never heard of it

fell free to add your own
proud gran to 4 lovely boys and one little girl
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  • Marg2k8
    Marg2k8 Posts: 5,838 Forumite
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    goody bag - few bits of tat
  • Misslayed
    Misslayed Posts: 15,627 Senior Ambassador
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    Hamper - a cardboard box mostly full of paper straw
    I’m a Senior Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the Competition Time, Site Feedback and Marriage, Relationships and Families boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com All views are my own and not the official line of Money Saving Expert.
  • Misslayed
    Misslayed Posts: 15,627 Senior Ambassador
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    Win tickets - we can't sell enough to fill the venue
    I’m a Senior Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the Competition Time, Site Feedback and Marriage, Relationships and Families boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com All views are my own and not the official line of Money Saving Expert.
  • One-Eye
    One-Eye Posts: 71,041 Forumite
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    edited 13 May 2016 at 10:59AM
    gourmet meal - pretentious, small portion with too much garlic
    worth £100 - you can buy it anywhere for £50
    unique - you can buy it anywhere for £50
    random selection - The boss is called random & he has selected his mate.
    exclusive competition - it's on every mother's blog
    best seats available - at the back behind a pillar
    all inclusive - you will need a credit card with a big limit
    fashionable - only available up to size 10
    Big Name - made by Brzenczyszczykiewicz
    Designer - bought from Primark
    4-star accommodation - you can see 4 stars through the hole in the roof
    pool side - about half a mile
    stones throw - about a mile
    a short walk - about 10 miles
    sea view - bring your own telescope


  • toniq
    toniq Posts: 29,340 Forumite
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    Amazing shopping spree! = £50
    #JusticeForGrenfell
  • toniq
    toniq Posts: 29,340 Forumite
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    Mystery prize = 10% discount
    #JusticeForGrenfell
  • toniq
    toniq Posts: 29,340 Forumite
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    Luxury Holiday! = no flights included, self catering in a 2 star dive
    #JusticeForGrenfell
  • toniq
    toniq Posts: 29,340 Forumite
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    Win flights! = one way ticket!!!!
    #JusticeForGrenfell
  • BlueBella
    BlueBella Posts: 10,374 Forumite
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    Win a healthy hamper - erm......several packets of seeds, grain and wheat to feed your chickens!
    :TA big thanks to all who post and sprinkling lucky dust to all who enter :smileyhea
  • One-Eye
    One-Eye Posts: 71,041 Forumite
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    BlueBella wrote: »
    Win a healthy hamper - erm......several packets of seeds, grain and wheat to feed your chickens!
    Misslayed wrote: »
    Hamper - a cardboard box mostly full of paper straw

    ie. You can't tell the difference between the prize and the packaging.

    Health Food - Social Services will take your kids away if you feed them this rubbish
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