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Mirror Penguin Book - which book did you get? (4400 given away)
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2013yearofthehouse
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Thanks Libra10 for posting this:
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5498709

Technically since it was first come first served, this is a freebie rather than a win!
With 4400 books to give away, I assume there are loads of MSEers who have/will receive a book
Quick query.......which book did you get and did you get your choice?
From the entry page:
"You will have the opportunity to specify your first, second and third preference of book from the ones that we have available and we will use all best endeavours to meet one of your choices. However as our stock is limited, if none of your three choices are available, we will then select one at random from what is available, if you have been selected as a winner."
From the T&Cs:
"If you have been selected as a winner, you will receive an email notification informing you by Friday August 12, 2016. Please note that we will endeavour to deliver the books to all qualifying winners within 28 days of the email notification being sent out."
I got Frankenstein (which I already own) and it's just turned up out the blue (I didn't get an email as per T&Cs). The competition ended quite a while ago and it's past the deadline they set for delivery, so I guess it's taken a bit of time to try to allocate books.
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5498709

Technically since it was first come first served, this is a freebie rather than a win!

With 4400 books to give away, I assume there are loads of MSEers who have/will receive a book

Quick query.......which book did you get and did you get your choice?
From the entry page:
"You will have the opportunity to specify your first, second and third preference of book from the ones that we have available and we will use all best endeavours to meet one of your choices. However as our stock is limited, if none of your three choices are available, we will then select one at random from what is available, if you have been selected as a winner."
From the T&Cs:
"If you have been selected as a winner, you will receive an email notification informing you by Friday August 12, 2016. Please note that we will endeavour to deliver the books to all qualifying winners within 28 days of the email notification being sent out."
I got Frankenstein (which I already own) and it's just turned up out the blue (I didn't get an email as per T&Cs). The competition ended quite a while ago and it's past the deadline they set for delivery, so I guess it's taken a bit of time to try to allocate books.
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thanks for posting 2013yearofthehouse,
had ' A Zoo in My Luggage ' by Gerald Durrell
turn up this morning with a congratulations letter :j
& thanks to Libra10 for posting the comp :Tplease be a responsible pet owner & spay/neuter your pets, too many strays & not enough homes for them sadly.0 -
I had George Orwell's 1984 turn up today. I never had the email either, and I can't remember if it was my first choice but was definitely in my top 30
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I got one too, mine was Hound of the Baskervilles by Arthur Conan Doyle.
Thanks to Libra10 for posting :beer:0 -
I got one too.. Barbara Vine (Ruth Rendell).. A Dark Adapted Eye.. Murder thriller.. just my type of book0
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a book by !!!! Francis (crossfire)0
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George Orwell's 1984, and it was my first choice!
:jHuge respect to all those who take the time to post competitions. You're all great! :T0 -
Crossfire by mr Francis with congrats slip, no email, came in post today0
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Thanks for posting the comp Libra10, a copy of Submarine by Jon Dunthorne arrived today :j No email, but did get a slip in the package0
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I got my first choice......about a boy:T2016 wins: Screening of The Conjuring, Toy Bundle, Fitbit, DVD, book, Cool bag filled with drinks, Meal for 2 at Marygreen Manor, NFL tickets & Marriott hotel stay.
Rough value £760
Wishlist! A holiday to Vegas or NY.0 -
Argo for me. Enjoyed the film.0
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