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WHY do they do it?

Blulu
Blulu Posts: 7,828 Forumite
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edited 13 December 2021 at 2:46AM in Compers chat corner
Email from World of Cruising...

"Thank you for entering the competition to win a 14-night cruise for two to Spain, France and Portugal with Princess Cruises. We have news about your entry. Click here..."

I click and get...

"Great News.

You're in the draw. The competition closes on 21st December 2021 and we will make the draw after the closing date. Good Luck !"


I mean, what do they get out of building/dashing hope in that way? I expect that from Boris, but not from a flamin' competition!

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  • goldfinches
    goldfinches Posts: 2,494 Forumite
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    I have a horrible feeling that there's some way they can monitor/count the number of recipients who click to see if they've won and that the information is useful to the company because it shows engagement with "our message". 

    The ones that tell you you've won the prize of a percentage off the vastly inflated price of whatever useless tat they're selling are very annoying too. 

    "She could squeeze a nickel until the buffalo pooped."

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  • Blulu
    Blulu Posts: 7,828 Forumite
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    @goldfinches yeah, that makes sense, and defo agree re the 'Congratulations, you have won...15% off' - grrr!

    I love your signature and have just downloaded The Devil's Dictionary. Looks fab. Thanks.

    Blu XXX
    I am brave, I am bruised
    I am who I'm meant to be
    I'm not scared to be seen
    I make no apology
    THIS IS ME!


    When you talk down to others it says more about you than them.
  • Deb2008
    Deb2008 Posts: 1,537 Forumite
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    The amount of emails I get...saying Congratulations You are a winner......of a discount lol
    Grrrrr sends me mental :)

    2011 & 2012 - Many Fantastic Prizes - thank you to all posters 2021 7 small prizes 2022 1 small clever pots win2023 £50 Yours Mag 2024 £100 Thats Life, book win, Thats Life Crime, June, £100 Codebreakers, December Elf The Musical tickets and an overnight stay in Newport 2025
  • goldfinches
    goldfinches Posts: 2,494 Forumite
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    Blulu said:
    @goldfinches yeah, that makes sense, and defo agree re the 'Congratulations, you have won...15% off' - grrr!

    I love your signature and have just downloaded The Devil's Dictionary. Looks fab. Thanks.

    Blu XXX
    Checkout the definition of feast if you need a laugh.!

    "She could squeeze a nickel until the buffalo pooped."

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  • Blulu
    Blulu Posts: 7,828 Forumite
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    Feast: Brilliant. Love the subtle humour of the writing...

    "FASHION, n. A despot whom the wise ridicule and obey."


    Blu XXX
    I am brave, I am bruised
    I am who I'm meant to be
    I'm not scared to be seen
    I make no apology
    THIS IS ME!


    When you talk down to others it says more about you than them.
  • mjm3346
    mjm3346 Posts: 47,227 Forumite
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    Probably because they have done the research and it is marketing that works (majority of likely customers probably do not enter lots of competitions so would think more of the e-mail than the nothing it really represents).
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