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Spending money on Snizl for extra entries - worth it?

I've recently got back into comping after a long hiatus. With Snizl competitions, it's possible to purchase extra entries for their comps. I wanted to ask, are there any compers who do this and do you think it's worth paying for extra entries?

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  • marcia_
    marcia_ Posts: 3,827 Forumite
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    I've recently got back into comping after a long hiatus. With Snizl competitions, it's possible to purchase extra entries for their comps. I wanted to ask, are there any compers who do this and do you think it's worth paying for extra entries?
     Bar the national lottery I wouldn't pay to enter a competition 
  • pate-ci0
    pate-ci0 Posts: 3,563 Forumite
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    Short answer - no.
  • addverbaan
    addverbaan Posts: 134 Forumite
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    I’ve won  twice with them in the last year, just via the normal free entry. I wouldn’t pay to enter myself 
    Newbie as of 31st December 2015 - here's to beginners luck!:DBest wins so far, won £1000 on two occasions:)
  • chocoholic123
    chocoholic123 Posts: 462 Forumite
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    it isn't money saving if you pay to enter - so i wouldn't 
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