The best and the worst of comping...

Blulu

Imagine someone asking you if comping is worth doing.

What one reason would you give to encourage them and what one thing would you warn them about?

Blu XXX

pate-ci0

Pro: The thrill of an unexpected win (they ALL are unexpected!)
Con: Have to learn not to be disappointed when you don't win, particularly for things you set your heart upon (and NOT winning can last for years!!)

Deb2008

Pro...the feeling of winning a prize and a detraction from anything
Con.....Not winning for months on end sometimes longer Many hours can be wasted comping and is time consuming

pinkfairy27x2

It’s a great way to distract one’s self from all the bad news going on. 
It can be very time-consuming, hours spent comping with no rewards, so in reality much of that is wasted.

Ms_Dee

Pros: Great hobby to do, you can do it when you are listening to music or catching up on a TV show or film, can be shared with others and friendships can be made. and possible rewards.

Cons: I feel judged by some, those that don't understand the enjoyment and comping, also when you do win something, people think they are entitled to it or put in 'their order' as if you can pick and choose and you're going to put your time in to winning everything for them.

Blulu

Pro: The feeling of 'in it together'.

Con: Making a mistake when listing or replying, and feeling like you've let others down.

libra10

Pro - The thrill of winning an unexpected prize, and gifting it to family if it's something you don't want yourself.

Cons - All the spam that lands in your inbox!  Even though I usually choose no contact when entering competitions, my spam filter is usually full.

1trainer1

Pro : winning things that you would never have afforded

Con : time can get away from you when comping and sometimes feel like a second job

JamboDP

I would warn them about volunteering to post Mag Dailies, I have got cramp in my Mouse finger today.
I have posted 23 of them today.

Blulu

JamboDP said:

I would warn them about volunteering to post Mag Dailies, I have got cramp in my Mouse finger today.

I guess the pro would be telling them that they won't have to post any mag dailies, cos we have a kind sausage who does that for us already Sorry about your repetitive mouse injury.

Blu XXX

northnotherner

Pros- the little unexpected wins, especially close to Christmas

Cons- data protection worries as so many companies/people can end up with your details