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My third "Thank you Comping_Rich" thread in this forum!

dande09
Posts: 69 Forumite

Was lucky enough to win a 12 month Smarty unlimited data & calls package, as well as a 5 star hotel break courtesy of this competition.
It was my second win of the year, but I think I technically breached the T&Cs (I honestly didn't realise). I was called up by a producer from Virgin Radio who wanted to get me onto the show. As I gave him my contact details, he said "Have you been on Virgin Radio already?". I told him "No", and he asked "What about Times Radio, or TalkSPORT?", and I said "Ah, yes, I was on TalkSPORT in January - will that be an issue?", to which he said "No, don't worry it's fine"!!
I went on the show and got Ricky (from the Kaiser Chiefs) to spin the wheel. When he read out that I'd won a 5 star hotel break I was made up!! Especially as the woman the day before me had won an outdoor projector or something that wouldn't have suited us!
I had to wait a while for the company fulfilling the break to get in touch, but when they did, they confirmed the prize was;
It was my second win of the year, but I think I technically breached the T&Cs (I honestly didn't realise). I was called up by a producer from Virgin Radio who wanted to get me onto the show. As I gave him my contact details, he said "Have you been on Virgin Radio already?". I told him "No", and he asked "What about Times Radio, or TalkSPORT?", and I said "Ah, yes, I was on TalkSPORT in January - will that be an issue?", to which he said "No, don't worry it's fine"!!
I went on the show and got Ricky (from the Kaiser Chiefs) to spin the wheel. When he read out that I'd won a 5 star hotel break I was made up!! Especially as the woman the day before me had won an outdoor projector or something that wouldn't have suited us!
I had to wait a while for the company fulfilling the break to get in touch, but when they did, they confirmed the prize was;
Prize package for 2 people includes:
£75 per person travel allowance
1 night’s accommodation in a 5* hotel in winner’s chosen location, including breakfast
Dinner at a Michelin star restaurant, including a tasting menu with bottle of wine
£250 spending money (winner only)
So once more, I am indebted to @Comping_Rich and this forum for such sterling work and for giving me so much pleasure, even just whilst entering the comps, and dreaming!!
So once more, I am indebted to @Comping_Rich and this forum for such sterling work and for giving me so much pleasure, even just whilst entering the comps, and dreaming!!
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Very nice. Well done.0
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Congrats, lovely win x0
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Fab prize, thanks for sharing your comping story, congratulations 🍀0
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Nice prize, well done0
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well doneplease be a responsible pet owner & spay/neuter your pets, too many strays & not enough homes for them sadly.0
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Great prize - well doneMFW 2022 #88: £6620/£6000
MFW 2023 #38: £13242.13/£6000
MFW 2024 #38: £15792.12./£9000
MFW 2025 #38: £6797.17/£7500
Thank you to all competition posters0 -
Well done xxx💖💖Love Comping,💖💖 In it to Win it.💖💖
💖💖If I don't win its not the end of the world,theres always another one to enter💖💖
💖💖Always be happy and congratulate those that do win💖💖
💖💖Always Thank the original poster where's possible,💖💖 Thank you's goes along way💖💖 Good Luck Everyone💖💖0 -
Well done x 22011 & 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 20250
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Amazing win congrats!0
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2022 Wins - 14 (Biggest win - Silent Night mattress)
2023 Wins - 28 (Biggest win - £400)
2024 Wins - 32 (Biggest win - Lenovo Legion Go)
2025 Wins -
January - 2
February - 5
March - 5
April - 3
May - 80
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