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Chasing Prizes

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At what point do you chase after a winning email but no prize?
I won a game on December 18th and confirmed my address and got a confirmation, but no prize yet. I appreciate that it has been Christmas and New Years.
Also, what do I say in the email, as I don't want to sound demanding?

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  • Samjade97
    Samjade97 Posts: 2,085 Forumite
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    I think I chased one up a while ago, I waited 2 months but it wasn't something i was too excited for so I was only chasing on principle. 
    I'd say if its been a month theres no issue asking;

    Please can I chase up the delivery of my prize as I have not yet received it

    I sent the above and my prize turned up a week later
    March 25 - Aphrodisiac Chocolates £30 big table voucher
    April 25 - £5 Starbucks voucher
    August 25 - Bundle of Tessa Bailey Books
  • pate-ci0
    pate-ci0 Posts: 3,057 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    I would generally send a polite email after 4 weeks and chase it more if nothing appears a couple of weeks later.
  • mjm3346
    mjm3346 Posts: 47,278 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    CAP code goes 30 days unless the competition T&Cs state otherwise


     prize-winners should usually receive their prize within 30 days (Rule 8.28.3)
  • Thanks all - I will send an email tomorrow, and use your words @Samjade97 - hope it does the trick  :)
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