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Comps i'm focusing on in May in order to complete 2026 wishlist

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  • EnglishWelshie
    EnglishWelshie Posts: 5,555 Forumite
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    That is a lot of subscriptions and sounds more like an addiction than a hobby. Have you ever compared how much you spend with what you have actually won and if the prizes were worth winning because £50 a week is a heck of a lot to spend on a hobby that should be fun and with very little cost.

  • elsien
    elsien Posts: 38,193 Forumite
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    If the OP can afford it, and wants to spend a large percentage of their time that respect it’s really very little different to any other hobby.

    I just think it’s misleading when a list of wins is put up without that context of how much it’s also being spent and I hope the OP takes that on board.

    All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of things shall be well.

    Pedant alert - it's could have not could of.
  • captainjack2
    captainjack2 Posts: 390 Forumite
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    Theres some good prizes with daily mail plus, mirror rewards, sun club, times plus. It allows me to find comps. I can't find elsewhere too. This is the best way to win a 100 prizes a month.

  • elsien
    elsien Posts: 38,193 Forumite
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    yeah, I’m not giving the daily mail any of my money. For anything. Ever.

    All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of things shall be well.

    Pedant alert - it's could have not could of.
  • marcia_
    marcia_ Posts: 4,356 Forumite
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    Same and that is why I also won't enter the 'scum' competitions

    2026 wins - Parker Pen, American Sweets bundle, dish magic bundle, NEU shots & a NEU training T-shirt, ToeZone Shoes Worth £32

  • captainjack2
    captainjack2 Posts: 390 Forumite
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    Comps I need to win in August to be closer to complete my wishlist.

    1. TV
    2. Laptop
    3. Gardening tools
    4. Lawnmower
    5. Kmixer
    6. Actifryer
    7. KitchenAid mixer
    8. Fridge freezer
    9. Kettle
    10. Microwave
    11. Selection of wine
    12. Selection of beer
    13. Selection of lager
    14. UK holiday
    15. BBQ
    16. Matress
    17. iPad
    18. Macbook
    19. Bluetooth speakers
    20. Mobile phone
    21. DAB sports radio
    22. Set
    23. Frying pan set
    24. Saucepan set
    25. Abroad holiday
    26. Iron
    27. Hoover
    28. Settee
    29. Strimmer
    30. DIY tools
    31. Nintendo switch
    32. Camera
    33. Blender
    34. Jewellery
    35. Flowers
    36. Cake
    37. Product of year goodybag
    38. Fudge hamper
    39. Sweet hamper
    40. Chocolate hamper
    41. Gardening vouchers
    42. Amazon voucher
    43. Sport equipment
    44. Car
    45. Portable DVD player
    46. Cupboard
    47. Coffee machine
    48. Ice cream maker
    49. Cake maker
    50. Soup maker

    Big push in August it will be to win these 50 prizes

  • captainjack2
    captainjack2 Posts: 390 Forumite
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    How's my wishlist going

    1. iPad

    2. iPod

    3. DAB sports radio

    4. headphones

    5. Airpods

    6. Portable DVD player

    7. Blu-ray player

    8. Mobile phone

    9. Xbox

    10. PS5

    11. gaming laptop

    12. laptop

    13. gaming chair

    14. CD player

    15. Picnic basket

    16. omlette maker

    17. brownie maker

    18. toastie maker

    19. soda stream

    20. bread maker

    21. hot chocolate machine

    22. smoothie maker

    23. dessert maker

    24. slush machine

    25. blender

    26. actifryer

    27. kitchen aid mixer

    28. dishwasher

    29. washing machine

    30. fridge freezer

    31. freezer

    32. pizza oven

    33. oven

    34. BBQ

    35. Iron

    36. hoover

    37. lawnmower

    38. strimmer

    39. gardening chairs

    40. gardening sofa

    41. garden table

    42. settee

    43. sofa

    44. dining chairs

    45. dining table

    46. windows

    47. doors

    48. gardening tools

    49. DIY tools

    50. gardening plants

    51. flowers

    52. cake

    53. product of year goodybag

    54. sweet hamper

    55. chocolate hamper

    56. fudge hamper

    57. breakfast hamper

    58. drinks hamper - ACHIEVED

    59. easter hamper

    60. Christmas hamper

    61. selection of beer

    62. selection of lager

    63. selection of ale

    64. selection of cider - ACHIEVED

    65. selection of vodka

    66. selection of gin

    67. selection of stout

    68. selection of brandy

    69. selection of alcopops

    70. selection of rum

    71. selection of liquors

    72. selection of wine

    73. TV

    74. soundbar

    75. home cinema system

    76. Bluetooth speakers

    77. earphones

    78. bed

    79. matress

    80. cupboard

    81. cabinet

    82. hot air balloon flight

    83. helicopter flight

    84. trip on orient Express

    85. holiday UK

    86. holiday abroad

    87. car

    88. bike

    89. car cleaning equipment

    90. table tennis bat or squash racket

    91. tax for year

    92. insurance for year

    93. service for year

    94. MOT for year

    95. fuel for year

    96. beauty products - ACHIEVED

    97. jewellery

    98. gardening vouchers

    99. Amazon vouchers

    109. cinema tickets

    101. trainers

    102. walking boots

    101. fitness watch

    102. men's watch

    103. woman's watch

    104. fitbit

    105. years supply of something

    106. kitchen utensils - ACHIEVED

    107. selection of books

    108. selection of DVDS

    109. Cash - ACHIEVED

    110. vouchers - ACHIEVED

    111. popcorn maker

    112. cake maker

    113. Amazon echo dot

    114. kindle

    115. kindle fire

    116. Samsung Galaxy tablet

    117. macbook pro

    118. macbook air

    119. macbook nero

    120. chrome book

    121. kettle

    122. toaster

    123. grill

    124. shopping vouchers - ACHIEVED

    125. carpet

    126. kitchen makeover

    127. bathroom makeover

    128. Nintendo switch

    129. Nintendo DS

    130. sat nav

    131. dashcam

    132. saucepan set

    133. frying pan set

    134. Wok

    135. microwave

    136. hair straighteners

    137. coffee machine

    138. ice cream maker

    139. hangbag

    140. picnic hamper

    141. Christmas tree

    142. Christmas decorations

    143. gardening ornament

    144. gig tickets - ACHIEVED

    145. festival tickets

    146. hairdryer - ACHIEVED

    147. Camera

    148. Weighing scales

    149. Shower

    150. Shower curtain

    151 soup maker

    152. Computer chair

    153. Binoculars

    154. Tent

    155. Gardening hose

    156. M&S vouchers

    157. Coffee machine

    158. Soup maker

    159. Selfie stick

    160. Nutribullet

    161. DVD player

    162. Meals out

    163. Sports equipment

  • Midnighter
    Midnighter Posts: 22,811 Forumite
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    The best way to win a set number of prizes is to not set such unrealistic targets. You're just setting yourself up to fail.

    '...luck came to those who left a space for it.' Terry Pratchett
  • noitsnotme
    noitsnotme Posts: 1,653 Forumite
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    So you’ve spent £3000+ to win £2405 and a couple of chocolate bars?! 🤷‍♂️

  • diddlydoop
    diddlydoop Posts: 5,836 Forumite
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    edited 29 July at 1:57AM

    Just an idea to help you with your wish list. Maybe stop gambling and buy a few things each month from your wish list with the money instead. Not a gambling person myself but if I were i'd bet that you would complete your wish list much faster.

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