ONE tip for Newbies from Old Hands

little_owl

Before you enter any comp ask yourself, What are my chances of winning this?. If there are 5k entrants - expect the worst. If there is at least one hoop to jump through (and believe me this narrows it down considerably) then you will be in with a chance.

emmaandbunni

my tip would be only enter when it's fun, comping is meant to be a hobby it is taking part that is fun, chatting with other compers and the occasional win.

Defoe

Blueyez wrote: »

Or if your children are grown up, get engagement pictures! :rotfl:

Or better still win a Superhero costume for your dog :rotfl:

Misslayed

Valentine's Day, Mothers' Day and Easter coming up, take photos of any special culinary creations and store for future use.

toniq

Always thank the company for the prize received, if by email or social media I always thank the company as it's good manners.


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rachcompacc0

I noticed someone had put not to make your email address obvious that it’s for comping so would you say rachcompacc@blahblah is too obvious?

One-Eye

rachcompacc0 wrote: »

I noticed someone had put not to make your email address obvious that it’s for comping so would you say rachcompacc@blahblah is too obvious?

It's not too bad, and though it shouldn't make a difference, an email that gives nothing away might occasionally be wise. If it said scousemumrach82comps@blahblah we could deduce you were a female parent called Rachel, from Merseyside, aged 38 who always enters comps.