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50 Challenges 2017

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  • Moneybot
    Moneybot Posts: 11,840 Forumite
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    You can't have the February challenge to be win an Easter egg!
    It would be like having a competition in September to win a turkey.
    Rational judgement, now, at this very moment.

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  • Moneybot
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    Do the nectar points wins count as wins btw?

    I've just realized I have had a couple of these added to my Nectar account without noticing.
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  • mansey
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    edited 15 February 2017 at 10:57PM
    Moneybot wrote: »
    Do the nectar points wins count as wins btw?

    I've just realized I have had a couple of these added to my Nectar account without noticing.

    I haven't counted it as a win, as I thought everyone who entered got points :beer:
    “I'd rather laugh with the sinners than cry with the saints.” - Billy Joel
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  • Moneybot
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    mansey wrote: »
    I haven't counted it as a win, as i thought everyone who entered got points :beer:

    Well that makes me feel a lot less special.
    Rational judgement, now, at this very moment.

    Virtuous action, now, at this very moment.
    (Wisdom, Courage, Self-control, Justice)

    Willing acceptance - now, at this very moment - of what you can’t change
  • ikkle87
    ikkle87 Posts: 8,449 Forumite
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    I have a Nectar win down on mine but mine was an in store promo where everyone got 200 points but winners got larger amounts and we got £20 lol so wasn't a guarantee x
    You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have.

    xx Mama to a gorgeous Cranio Baby xx
  • ikkle87
    ikkle87 Posts: 8,449 Forumite
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    Actually i just checked I have it listed as a win on my spreadsheet and the value counting towards the total of £2017 but don't have it marking any specific task off x
    You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have.

    xx Mama to a gorgeous Cranio Baby xx
  • indie
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    Had a few little instant wins over the last few days. soup and mug (yay got one,lol) and 2 t-shirts from Wychwood,also 50p on Quidco.
    Don't know how much the soup and mug is,what has other people put the value down as?
  • mansey
    mansey Posts: 4,585 Forumite
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    indie wrote: »
    Had a few little instant wins over the last few days. soup and mug (yay got one,lol) and 2 t-shirts from Wychwood,also 50p on Quidco.
    Don't know how much the soup and mug is,what has other people put the value down as?

    I would say a quid each ;)
    “I'd rather laugh with the sinners than cry with the saints.” - Billy Joel
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  • indie
    indie Posts: 3,308 Forumite
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    Thanks..will do that.
  • mansey
    mansey Posts: 4,585 Forumite
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    Did anyone else get an email from Move GB?

    I got a £25 voucher, but I'm not sure if it's a win or not :o
    “I'd rather laugh with the sinners than cry with the saints.” - Billy Joel
    C2W........718/1000......FB...........526/1000
    IG...........667/1000......MD..........652/1000
    2020 January Challenge
    Simply Media 423/1000
    Winning Moments 85/1000
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