We’d like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum.

This is to keep it a safe and useful space for MoneySaving discussions. Threads that are – or become – political in nature may be removed in line with the Forum’s rules. Thank you for your understanding.

The MSE Forum Team would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas. However, we know this time of year can be difficult for some. If you're struggling during the festive period, here's a list of organisations that might be able to help
📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!
Has MSE helped you to save or reclaim money this year? Share your 2025 MoneySaving success stories!

Best wins…. Inspiration for the quiet spells

2»

Comments

  • marcia_
    marcia_ Posts: 3,833 Forumite
    Seventh Anniversary 1,000 Posts Photogenic Name Dropper
     My best win was an iPhone 16 this year with a years free unlimited contract with smarty.
     This was a radio competition and when they phoned I asked could my husband do the quiz on air because I was too nervous and they agreed. 
  • Tearoma
    Tearoma Posts: 833 Forumite
    100 Posts Second Anniversary Photogenic Name Dropper
    One of my best wins was a long while ago, when I'd only enter a handful of competitions and rarely ever online. I'd sent off a completed word search from one of those puzzle magazines in the post. A while later, I got a cheque for £1000 which was a very big surprise.

    I got a 'Product of the Year' goodie bag this year, which was very useful (I used some things myself and the rest I shared with family).

    I'd love to win a holiday, that's what I keep trying for at the moment! 
  • Goodnight_Irene
    Goodnight_Irene Posts: 242 Forumite
    Tenth Anniversary 100 Posts
    I guess the prize I remember the most was a week in a villa in Minorca,own pool 2 minutes fron lovely quiet bay.
  • Nictastic
    Nictastic Posts: 108 Forumite
    Eighth Anniversary 10 Posts Name Dropper
    When I first started comping many years ago. I won £1000 from Capital FM and then a month later I won £100 Amazon gift card again with Capital FM. 
Meet your Ambassadors

🚀 Getting Started

Hi new member!

Our Getting Started Guide will help you get the most out of the Forum

Categories

  • All Categories
  • 352.9K Banking & Borrowing
  • 253.9K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
  • 454.7K Spending & Discounts
  • 246K Work, Benefits & Business
  • 602.1K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
  • 177.8K Life & Family
  • 259.9K Travel & Transport
  • 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
  • 16K Discuss & Feedback
  • 37.7K Read-Only Boards

Is this how you want to be seen?

We see you are using a default avatar. It takes only a few seconds to pick a picture.