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Looks like I'll be cutting back on comps for the next few weeks...best of luck and wishing everybody every success.
See you soon.... ;) :) :)

fourleaf
02 Apr 16 8:20 PM

Hoping everything is ok there, fourleaf.... We'll keep your place on the Leaderboard warm, ready for your return. Best wishes..

toxicgherkin
03 Apr 16 8:17 AM

Best wishes :)

Trevsta
03 Apr 16 3:44 PM

@toxicgherkin lol. Yes @fourleaf will be greatly missed from the leaderboard. :)

@fourleaf Permission to borrow your four leaf clover in the meanwhile. I promise to take special care of it and treasure it. :)

Welcome your return soon.

Lemond
03 Apr 16 10:40 PM
Feedback / Suggestions

Has anyone tried Nabbit. I was wondering if it was worth downloading the app.

kaybee72
02 Apr 16 7:53 PM

No not me but I'd be interested to hear more about it if you did.

fourleaf
02 Apr 16 8:15 PM

I've downloaded Nabbit but not used it yet in store.

toxicgherkin
03 Apr 16 8:16 AM
General Chatter

So its fair to say that I have a serious comping problem. The first thing I do when I get up is turn my laptop on. Make myself a cup of tea. Then sit down & go through all the latest comp. I enter a lot of them! Since starting about a month ago I've won a salad set & a book. Just wondering if others do the same? And is 2 wins in that time a good thing??? I will say I am waiting for that BIG WIN, I think its coming my way haha Oh & I am also addicted to Take 5 & That's Life magazines. I LOVE doing the puzzles, keeps the brain active. Has anyone won from them?

CeCee14
31 Mar 16 11:59 AM

I've won a few movie tickets, and an entry into a food event.... grateful for them .. as I'm out of work and cannot afford that much, winning something for the home would be nice.

Anna2077
31 Mar 16 1:40 PM

Everyone has to have a hobby! (I'm in the cuppa/competition in the morning brigade as well)
No wins from puzzle competitions though

Di_D
01 Apr 16 7:28 AM

Well done @CeCee14. You've certainly had a good start. Keep up the good work!

gaseja
01 Apr 16 9:15 AM

Aww that makes me feel so much better, I am not alone haha
I'm 33 & when I bought those magazines last week the girl at Coles asked me if I was buying them for my Grandmother. I said "No, they are for me & I will win lots of cash & prizes from them" She was a little perplexed & we laughed at her all the way home!

Heres to LOTS more wins for all of us!

CeCee14
01 Apr 16 2:36 PM

Sounds like a good start, congratulations on the wins!

fourleaf
02 Apr 16 8:16 PM
Tips & Tricks

Hi Everyone,

Here's the latest from the Competitions.com.au Blog:
15 INSPIRING QUOTES ON LUCK
http://blog.competitions.com.au/tips/15-inspiring-quotes-on-luck/

Hope you enjoy!

Thanks,

Nicole

I've Won

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Hi everyone just stopped by for a Super Special CELEBRITY Comper Visit!
( Yes, my Fans have made me quite the talk of the Comping Scene ).

Well, apparently some people on here thought my INCREDIBLE MARATHON WINNING STREAK had stopped.
So I'm just here to let you know, it never has. To this day I've never had a Prize Drought. What LUCK!

I've been Winning constantly & enjoying all my Prizes along with family & friends too. Especially show tickets, which you can Win & Gift to friends all over the country. I've even chosen to sell some, which means some LUCKY person gets a BARGAIN!

CELEBRATING over 400 Wins in 18 months of Comping!
I even Won a Cruise!

Must dash, there's another entry form to fill out somewhere . . .

So why don't you get to it? You never know how Lucky YOU can be!

Hope all the FUN people on here Win BIG soon!

Best Wishes Inwithachance!

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Inwithachance
30 Mar 16 3:55 PM

Good for you ! I was going to write something but Ms Lobster said exactly what needed saying!

Goldmember
30 Mar 16 10:03 PM

Great to hear your winning streak is still going strong! I always loved to check the forum and see what your latest wins were. Agree with lobster, keep comping and winning and a big congrats from me!!

KungFuKittty
31 Mar 16 9:26 AM

Great to see you back

bj74
31 Mar 16 9:53 AM

Send your awesome winning streak my way

gaseja
01 Apr 16 9:16 AM

We missed you. :) I was wondering a couple of months ago we had lost you overboard. One of the midnight crew doing the guessing game. :)

I totally agree about someone getting a bargain if you decide to sell. A win win. :)

Any funny stories or hints from winning? Especially from skill based competitions.

I don't see any of those negative vibes about every keeps bring up. Security must of stopping them at the gate.

Big congratulations @Inwithachance

Lemond
03 Apr 16 2:10 AM

@jennifer.lobster Thanks it gives some understanding of the source of those "vibes". I find this forum to the contrary where it's quite friendly and helpful. I can understand why those feelings may exist, however they are not constructive. If anyone feeling that way should find a way to turn it around to motive or more positive feelings/behavior. Sounds like the competitive spirit has got out of control in that forum and forgotten about enjoying themselves in the process.

I can relate that when umpiring cricket. It's great to see teams/players really enjoying themselves despite not winning or decisions made. Yeh, it occasionally happens that they really enjoy themselves. lol

I also have to deal with code of behavior in a competitive situation. There are clear rules in cricket where the captains are responsible for the conduct of the game and their players under the spirit of cricket. Also under the association rules their are immediate penalties/deterrents with green/yellow/red cards which isn't the norm. Generally they're regard as use with restraint, however it's a fine line the degree of flexibility, and can be taken advantage of. From experience like having a preemptive friendly reminder before each match with the captains and their responsibilities regarding COB and what is expected. ie. for them to be proactive to rectify an issue. Why I enjoy umpiring cricket where COB and the conduct of the game is ultimately the captains responsibility and not the umpires. Dealing with the rare occasion when captains are the issue well... see penalties/deterrents. Yellow card and above ie. COB issues result in a tribunal visit.

There was major incident this year which unknown persons dug up a whole pitch then poured oil all over the pitch. This denied a team making it to the finals. An example of the extremes of behavior that can occur and how the spirit of competition can be forgotten. As a result, rules have been changed to hopefully eliminate this type of incident. There also criminal consequences. A sad day for competition in general.

Regarding anti sociable behavior it should never be tolerated or encouraged. Hopefully those individuals can see how inappropriate it is . It also may open themselves up to legal consequences for their actions. I find it reflects more on yourself then the person mentioned/targeted.

It doesn't sound like a friendly group to aspire to join. Mainly being a closed group raises the eyebrows and not the alleged behavior of some individuals. Ultimately sounds like no clear rules/guidelines for that forum regarding the COB and promoting a friendly and competitive environment.

In a previous discussion regarding is it appropriate enter a competition with the intention to sell the item etc which touched on those negative vibes.

@inwithachance made a great point about selling some wins. Where ultimately someone wins getting a bargain. So win win.

I don't think its appropriate to judge what someone may or not do with competitions wins or if entering appropriated suited competitions. Those tensions usually seem to revolve around when dragging children/ "kid" prizes into the equation. Understandably a highly emotive subject. Yes it nice or gives the warm fuzzy felling when someone who you feel deserves/needs that win.

In the end it's all about the promoter and getting their brand/product exposed to their intended market and appreciate they have provided a chance to win.

Great that can discuss those negative "vibes" / topics without getting personal. Comping can test the patience evoke negative feelings of frustration. Argh it's all just like playing/umpiring cricket without the sunburn. lol

Good Luck to all. Spread more of the good karma about. :)

Lemond
03 Apr 16 10:14 PM

while people spend time watching what you do , you win , no wonder they wonder why they win nothing

@jennifer.lobster A worrying sign an admin of a forum would resort to that. They should know better. Hopefully they have had a good think about their behavior and actions.

Apart from the possible legal consequences they open themselves up to, personally I can't see why someone would bother to go out their way to intentional cause harm to someone, who they don't care about.

I could never grasp that concept of behavior when I went through a neighbor episode, involving all forms of harassment/stalking/violence over a 6+ month period. Resulting in arghhh trying to hammer into my place. I did every to avoid not to respond back etc in case it would provoke them. One of the few things said to them in an non offensive manner basically was they were wasting their effort and should be focusing it on their partner. In the end they were on a mission and I just meticulously recorded every incident. Gave them ample opportunity of cease their anti social behavior. In the end was the hip and shoulder and they knew had no chance. Lot of patience required lucky I've got an almost infinite supply.

On the cyber stalking front I've seemed to have gained myself a fan on facebook last few days with someone using a old pic. Last few days requesting to add to a very good friend. Now what to do about that? Can't be anyone that really knows me as don't use facebook for personal use. Only for comping.

Lemond
05 Apr 16 3:01 PM

@jennifer.lobster Nothing major looks like that profile/pic was set up mid last year. With you mentioning about cyber stalkers etc and have that happen yesterday, where a good friend messaged me that someone was requesting to be added as a friend to them using my pic as their profile. Bit weird considering I don't post personal pics on Facebook. Any good friend would know I'm not a big fan of doing social media more old fashioned. Call me or arrange dinner/lunch. lol

Have suspicions who might do that. Not going to worry too much about it. I just reported it to Facebook and put it in their hands in case trying to impersonate me etc.

Lemond
05 Apr 16 11:31 PM

@Inwithachance Appologises if hijacked this thread and steered it more towards the negative "vibes" you subtly brought up. Great that you can own the wins without having to be concerned how it is perceived to be judged. How it should be. :)

I was bit perplexed and curious why it would happen in a comping the negative aspects. Sounds like I opened a can of worms. I guess it reflects what happens in throughout society occasionally.

Lot of positives to take from your post to help stay motivated with comping. Like get to it and make your own luck. Sounds like you've been very busy in the last 18 months manufacturing luck. Got it on tap. lol :)

If not too busy comping or enjoying your prizes are there any great stories of determination/perseverance or funny stories for any of your wins. :)

Same message to all other compers be great to hear about the stories behind the wins. Especially the skill based competitions or how felt beat the unlikely odds etc.

Best Wishes @Inwithachance

Lemond
06 Apr 16 3:59 AM
Feedback / Suggestions

@admin @zedmin, I may be no statistical guru but I am flummoxed by my daily login points accorded thus far - out of 50. By the vast majority this month, my points accorded being less than 26 or so. Have I offended you?

toxicgherkin
29 Mar 16 8:54 PM

lol

JoLee
29 Mar 16 9:30 PM

U can come out of the naughty corner now tox.....lol

Trevsta
29 Mar 16 10:47 PM

..is it safe to emerge...? Crap! 19 points this morning. Grrr.

toxicgherkin
30 Mar 16 11:25 AM

lol i got 13 . you get a big score soon

Mamma
30 Mar 16 11:54 AM

happened to me also, many months in a row. Wrote to admin but no response so now I don't bother with leaderboard or clicking every comp at all.

Goldmember
30 Mar 16 10:04 PM

..and a '2' today.... :( lol

toxicgherkin
31 Mar 16 3:49 PM

@toxicgherkin lol. Put it this way someone has to come last. hehe.
I don't think there is anyone who has a lower total daily points that has logged in every day and done the guessing game as well.

This is the first month, since joining last September I've got more points at the end of the month then you. lol Hmmm sounds like rubbing it in.

X fingers and hopefully the first month I get in the Top 20. Think just done enough. Now having a quick look at the spread on total daily points for this monthly leaderboard.

Some general observations for this month compared to previous months from about last September.

Given
Average daily points (50+1)/2 = 25.5
Average total daily points for 31 days 25.5*31 = 790.5
Approximately 50 regular members that log in daily and do all the guessing game entries for a month.

1 Looks like spread of about +130 to - 170 from total daily points from the total average the top 40ish. There seems about 40-50 regular members that login daily and do every days guessing game. Base this on rough observation since joining.

One major difference I'm noticing this month that the spread of total daily points for a month is spread on both sides of the average.
Noticeably a lot more below the average then previously and looking more normally distributed on both side of the average.

It seemed previously heavily skewed to above average with very few scores below average . This happened month after month. Which is why I was suspecting something wasn't quite right.

2. So If about 40-50 regular members loggin in every day and doing the guessing game I'm expecting if get just over the 790 total daily points and tick off all the competitions viewed I would expect very close to the top 20. Gee I compared it to what I got 796 going to be close X fingers might be based on a couple of extra competitions I have viewed.

3 Also got birthday bonus which can effect the leaderboard
50/12 = 4
So expect about 4 birthdays a month on the leaderboard each month.

So getting about breakeven random points now I would be expecting roughly Top 20 +- few positions. Only rough this might have an effect of requiring about another (10-20) points to be very as few positions are pushed down the list due to birthdays.

Overall
Then take in account points major points missed the odd guessing game etc seems be roughly a handful of members each month pushes down the cutoff for the Top 20 to back to about "breakeven" the 790 daily monthly points .

Rough comparison to previous months was approximately +75 (865 overall) from the total daily points average for a month to at least to be in the Top 20. The Top 3 seemed about +200 (seem consistently need about 1050 daily random points 31 days)
Now looking at this month scores that is about position 5.

Now statistically you might argue that all scores this month have just been randomly lower then previously.

Regarding suspecting something seemed flawed with the daily random points up to 1st February 2016. It was the spread of values looked abnormal consistently high and was by accident observed what appeared to be a statistically improbably. Ie the run of low and high values within time periods. "the smoking gun". If the values had been high then low probably would of missed it. The day after I recall their was the system went down possible for maintenance. lol

Never got an explanation if there was a issue with the random points.

So assuming that there was maintenance done to the random points system this would be first complete month since then. Also the first month the scores look roughly what would expect if got 40-50 members and do most of the competitions viewed etc be very close if not in the Top 20 if "breakeven" on the daily random points.

Looks like everyone on average got lower random scores on for this month then previously, if that helps. lol

Lemond
31 Mar 16 11:29 PM

@Lemond, I gathered the system had been reset, and I was royally on the receiving end, as were many others. It's random. I just cross my fingers as I click on the login, and wish others the same. ;)

toxicgherkin
01 Apr 16 8:51 AM

@toxicgherkin Well done in hanging in there and not giving up.
Yeh you got the royal treatment :(. I noticed that early on in the month. We all were starting to miss you being off the leaderboard for most of the month.

It's the first month I've seen a good balance of statistics with scores also below the average which would expect being random.

As probably having the lowest total for the daily points throughout most of the month, what was your impression of how many regular members are dedicated to the leader board competition?

Interesting to generally compare this months spread of scores to previously and why I was suspecting previously there seemed a flaw in the daily point system. My spider tingling feeling of the randomness and statistics, especially after a few months last year.

Whatever was going on, thou might of had some sort randomness, it seemed it had the effect of unintentionally favoring groups of members. Probably as people are creatures of habit related to similar login patterns. EG. If you have a loaded die and people have a favorite number and that happened to be those loaded numbers they would be more likely to win. Or a random approach would better off then those who favorite number would be disadvantaged etc.

It didn't appear to be a simple pattern fixed at the same time every day. Overall would of been too time consuming to identify exactly what was happening.

Possible hints with roughly how much the distribution was skewed above the average previously each month could suggest more likely of been a once a week occurrence. Combine that now with 1st Feb being a Monday is setting of some tingling sensations. Probably the most likely scenario that happened. Most members logged in later got the high value batch each time. Very weird the random points flaw to even to happen in the first place.

It was the consistent grouping of high outliers each month 200-250+ generally for the same members with few scores below the average. Combined with the median score looking skewed significantly above the average as a result which made me suspicious.

Above post I was trying to gauge now what the monthly total daily score would roughly be required to make the Top 20 which looks approximately about "breakeven" ie. 25.5 average daily score. This would be dependent on the number of dedicated members each month, currently approximately 40 members. With a slight influence of number of birthdays. Maybe a case for expanding for a Top 40 to encourage more members to more actively use the site. Also may reduce the probability of a win :( Doh.

General observation birthdays now should have a more impact for your chance to make the Top 20 or Top 3. Especially as those consistently group of high outliers are unlikely to reoccur.

Knowing roughly what the cutoff score for the Top 20 is and how many points tracking above or below average I feel I get a better feel for my position on the Leaderboard and if realistically to get into Top 20 etc. The leaderboard displayed throughout the month greatly influenced whether members haven't viewed the competitions yet which maybe be done right at the end.

Argh An old job was implementing a financial modelling and analysis system ie rating all the retail managed fund products. Looking a groups of similar classified managed funds and rating according using a combination of statistical/financial methods. Ie. measure against performance, benchmarks and risk/variance etc. Often would come across data errors or reevaluation of unit prices spread throughout a large database. One of the many roles to ensure the integrity of data as it would effect the modelling. Using various statistics like variance , mean and compared to benchmarks for that fund category. If outside a couple of standard deviations from the average it would be automatically highlighted to examined more closely. Or quick glace at performance distributions for a fund category compared to appropriate benchmarks

Lemond
01 Apr 16 8:00 PM

@Lemond, in my golden days of Leaderboard inclusion, it did seem odd to be amongst the same group of Top 20 users month after month. I'm glad the system seems to have been righted, though I'd appreciate more than this '8' this morning! Lol

toxicgherkin
02 Apr 16 10:58 AM

@toxicgherkin Well looks had a good day. :) Was going to say 8 is a lucky number.

Yes the golden days of being about 4th on the leaderboard every month, how frustrating to tease you like that. I did offer you those spare points. lol

It gave me the motivation to hang in there if once, only once, end a week or month above your score. Closest I got was exactly the same score and got the boot tumbling down the list. Wasn't untill the New Year hangover period. X fingers that curse has been lifted. hehe

Lemond
03 Apr 16 10:51 PM

@toxicgherkin You've passed the low score to me, so far this month I've received a few 8's & 11s LOL

Anna2077
06 Apr 16 12:10 PM

@Annaar lol Ouch -63 below the average so far. It would only take a few good days to get back to even. Hang in there your luck will turn around.

Lemond
06 Apr 16 5:52 PM

@Lemond thank you :-) there is nothing to do but wait for a good day lol

Anna2077
06 Apr 16 6:21 PM

@Annaar lol. I look at it in blocks of least 3 days and end of week. Verses the daily pick me up. So often I got 50 then a 1 previously.

I'm just treading water trying to keep above even at the moment. I wouldn't mind getting up a few points with a birthday coming up. If get lucky enough to get up around +50 to 100 above the average points for the month I might even have a chance. I'm expecting a bumpy ride hopefully in the right direction. Damn 7 today still above average. X fingers for tomorrow see how the first week has panned out. hehe

Last month you had a bumpy ride you and still managed to scrape into the top 20. Well done. :)

Any luck you might pick up a guessing game win with the double guesses this month.

The interesting part looking at the lowest scores gives an impression there are about 40ish compers doing the leaderboard competition regularly. About 3/50 odds for winning something is quite good. A likelihood of a win every 18 months approximately. Putting in those terms doesn't sound as attractive lol. It doesn't take much time each day. The biggest hurdle is remembering to log in each day. :)

Point is hang in there and give yourself the chance for a win. Being smart about how much time and effort to put into comping. Having a healthy approach helps so while not winning and getting comping burnout. Have fun while not winning. I know it's a hard concept to grasp. hehe

Last couple of months have taken a step back and now steadily getting back into it. You could probably guess that as I haven't posted any international competitions for a while. I should do some for my birthday. :)

Lemond
06 Apr 16 8:00 PM

@Lemond if I manage to guess the secret number, I'm buying a lottery ticket lol.

Not entertaining many comps, so hard to get burnt out .. Only things I want for me & few for gifts, as I'm still out of work.

There haven't been that many comps to enter lately....

Anna2077
06 Apr 16 11:47 PM

@Annaar :) Lot of other good sites if competitions.com.au isn't putting suitable competitions up. Even without trying always a dozen could do daily if in the mood to do them all. :) Just the womens weekly, guessing game, leaderboard, got a few there before you start. After a while you a lot get emailed to you from subscriptions from previous competitions. Just be careful of the spam ones looking like competitions. I get plenty of those. :(

My PC keeps reminding me I should look for competitions involving a new PC. Must be some out there. :)

Well your guessing game chances have just double what ever the odds are. It would depend if you maximize your odds if smart about it. No prizes for being the 2nd to guess the number put it that way. It would be just my luck when I finally guess it.

There would be about couple hundred members might play occasionally each week. It's been a while since I've been that low on the leaderboard to gauge. Definitely at least 100+ lol. One thing I noticed a while back for the winners a lot didn't actually guess the number they just got reasonable close. It probably reflects the popularity of the guessing game since and increase in members. I think there might even be winners that have won more then once. So odds can't be that extreme.

I wonder on average, how many days does it take for the number to be guessed correctly? I wouldn't think that many days currently.

Lets assume takes 3 days on average for a correct guess to occur each week.
Assuming play the leaderboard gives currently roughly 50% chance of having double guesses for any given month.
Rough odds first day with 2 guesses 1/500 , Odds of someone else guessed it first day approx 1/5 i.e 200/1000
Second day 1/250 v approx 2/5
Third day 1/166 v approx 3/5

Going to be approx 1/100 to 1/200 for each week sounds about right come down how many members are doing it regularly and if maximizing your chances. Got 4 guessing game competitions per month makes the rough odds 1/50 per month.

So include the leaderboard competition approx 3/50 and 1/50 for the guessing game per month. Expect on average to win roughly once a year on average between the two competitions. I think more realistically more towards 18 months going by @toxicgherkin leaderboard/guessing game wins lol.

If doing the site just for the guessing game . You might question is it worth the commitment. Doing both the guessing game and leaderboard still looking at a good commitment of time and effort. Hint to @Admin case to jack up the prize money on offer and inflation to consider. :)

I would like to see the guessing game to be out of 10,000 with more members playing now then when it was first introduced. I.e. less chance then of been beaten due to someone guessing correctly on the same day. Also maybe extending to a Top 40 getting double guesses to encourage more site participation. The odds would be the same using current rules. It comes down to the number of members playing each week :)

Now verses a lotto ticket win you got to remember the system is designed to suck money out of its participants. Good luck at beating the odds there. hehehe

Lemond
07 Apr 16 3:29 AM

@Lemond A lot of comp sites publish same comps. Eg MindFood might have a DVD comp win one of 3... They advertise on numerous sites ... 3 DVDs & may be 1000 people trying to win (good luck with that ) LOL

IF it's one I want or know will be a much loved gift, I enter.., otherwise I don't

When it comes to guessing game, I've noticed that if no one guesses the closest guess wins. More people might play if the kitty doubles the week following no win.

Between trying to get a job, social media, reading newspapers online, comps ... I' in front of the screen way too much...

Last night was a nice break & Chris Isaak was fantastic. Back to reality today, interview at recruitment agency in the afternoon.... Will have to convince 20yo to give me a job. Getting to agency interviews is getting close to impossible... Tis my age... Will never see 20 again :-)

Anna2077
07 Apr 16 9:09 AM

@Annaar Good Luck for the interviews. A more important competition. :) Lesson is how to improve your chances for success and not letting the odds of failure dictate your choices. Gives you a estimate of what is required to win.

I did a Facebook competition yesterday with those sort of odds. About 2000 entries with 10 DVD's to give away. Extra entries for each tagged entry. I put in 3 tags. So about 1/70 chance to win. I think I need a lot more contacts to tag to have a realistic chance for those type of competitions. About 10 times as many lol.

Probably the major difference between the average comper and the ones winning regularly "beating the odds" are more organised and understand the competition, and terms and conditions, and what is required to give a good chance to win, whether it be skilled based or random competitions.

You can apply that approach to job interviews. It comes down to how badly you want it and what effort willing to put in. It might require big a commitment of time/money to the type of job you desire, like getting appropriate education or training. As job interviews are skill based a random approach or doing nothing is highly unlikely to have much success if any. You might randomly get to the interview stage then find have no realistic chance for the real prize, the job! You might even get lucky being in the right place at the right time.

You need to assess what skills you have and how can improve them to give you that edge over your competition.

Good Luck

Lemond
07 Apr 16 6:53 PM

@Lemond interviews last year and today will be based if I'm the right fit for the team, as I have the right attitude, majority of the skills required for the jobs.

No one comes in into any jobs knowing everything....

Not sure about the odds as interview seemed to have gone OK, but after I came home and decompressed some things are replaying in my head and I am starting to second guess myself... do it every single time LOL

Have more chance of getting the job then winning an overseas trip comp :-)

Anna2077
07 Apr 16 7:04 PM

@Annaar For the guessing game and leaderboard was looking at it from the perspective how it attracts active members to the site.
For the guessing game I don't think it's a problem attracting more members to play it. It looks like a good percentage just play the guessing game and don't actively use the site. A lot of winners of the guessing game have either stopped comping or rarely check out what competitions are on offer.

Rolling over the kitty if no one guesses it correct, I don't think it would change how the site it utilized by it's members. It might temporarily attracting more users to the site. It would probably have to roll over quite a few times like powerball to have a noticeable effect. Going by rough trend of percentage just doing the guessing game to active members it might only result in a small flow on effect to number active members.

Expanding the leaderboard to a Top 40 and having a Top 4 prize list might have more of a desired effect of encouraging more active members, who checking out those feature competitions and advertising. Currently it seems static at about 40-50 members each month. The good side to that currently there is good chance for a leaderboard win, however over time the incentive to be an active member diminishes if prize value doesn't change.

Maybe doing both ideas might work using the guessing game to reel them in and the leaderboard to keep them.

Also the hint of improving the site with the competition in the forum run last year doesn't seem to have come to fruition yet. This may be be the underlying cause why there isn't more active members.

Like most competitions it's all about the promoter getting their brand/product out there. Competitions.com.au would be selling eyeballs for their featured competitions and advertising. It seems that there are around 150-250 regular members and about 50 dedicated members that are highly active on average each month. A more active member base hopefully would flow on to larger prizes, or more competitions offered exclusively from this site. Makes me think about what has happened to the weekly caption competition. Was fun thou probably didn't suit my skills so mixed feelings about its loss.

I'm guaranteed, "well highly probably" for dinner tomorrow with a good friend that the discussion will touch on how free to air TV etc treats viewers like customers selling your eyeballs. :) They have been running a long term campaign on removing advertising from SBS. SaveOurSBS.org for anyone reading if interested.

It should be a very interesting conversation what they have been currently doing and achievements. Last year it resulted in a bill being rejected to shift advertising from off peak periods to peak viewing periods. Currently it seems to be ideas floated to merge SBS and ABC backroom operations to reduce costs. This could have implications on quality of content and loss of services.

Lemond
07 Apr 16 8:57 PM

@Annaar lol. Yeh I'm way too self analytical. Long as do it in a healthy way to improve yourself and maximize your chances for next time. All a learning process. Like doing WOL competitions. I need lot more practice. I think I've been unconsciously avoiding them. It might be just what you need to wind down. hehe

Regarding winning an overseas trip well there's a can of worms you've discussed your dissatisfaction with previously. It seems to be major dissatisfaction with compers in general. Was doing a post in response to someones "win" on that and own experience. lol

A lot of travel competitions seem to heavily weighted towards promoters as a direct marketing ploy to attract sales. I.e aimed at those that can already afford to take the prize or genuinely interested and planning a trip. Way of weeding out the general comper and reaching their intended market.

Often appear to recover a good part of the costs for competition promotion. I wouldn't be surprised they get some sort of kickback or commissions with the additional costs of taking up the prize. Disguising themselves as a competition where it's more of a discount offer to lure in customers. Using that "fuzzy" feeling of "winning" a trip and preying on peoples emotions.

I should be more focused just doing some more competitions. hehe

Lemond
07 Apr 16 9:26 PM

@Annaar Agree can't know everything when going into job. It's probably a good warning sign to any employer if come across anyone thinking they know everything.

Like in IT/programming etc I need a good base and knowledge of skills required gives that intuitive ability to flexibility in whatever computing task. Having that good base I know what questions to ask, if don't know. From experience, try and not word it as "There's a problem" hehe. Seems bosses don't appreciate "problems" and interrupted the wrong way.

If specifically required focus on that skill to bring it up to speed. EG. It might be a specific computing language or software tool used.

An old job a good understanding of financial statistics and analysis was required apart from the computing side. Bit rusty now on those specifics. Underlying those mathematical skills naturally flow into computing with problem solving. Also explains my curiosity on the odds for competitions. lol

Lemond
07 Apr 16 10:06 PM

@Lemond when it comes to interviews & recruiters sometimes I know immediately that nothing will come out of the meeting, sometimes I'm unsure & keep on thinking back to what was said, what should have been said.

Usually really cautious when asking questions but for some reason today asked 3 questions & he couldn't answer them. AT ALL.. Changed the subject each time.

Years ago, if you had the skills you were hired. Now you have to be right fit for the co. Age is a huge factor.

Did you see the thing on compung on Tv this am? Apparently we have to enter at least 3 comps per day.., some days it's almost impossible lol

Anna2077
07 Apr 16 10:24 PM

@Annaar No I missed the thing on comping on TV. Which show was it? I have seen previously some small segments about competitions on the morning shows a while back. More self promotion of a particular competition site and how are full of winners.
.... Well it has happy compers at times at least. hehehe

3 competitions per day equates to 1000 per year and get a couple of wins a year on average. Nah it's far from impossible doing that many. if look at it as few minutes a day and do 3 a day. If looking at have to do 100 per month it seems bit more of a mountain. It can sneak up on you the amount of competitions entered. Pity my spam emails as a result of comping don't sneak up the same way. It's more of a flood each day. It would be 150+ at least. That's my biggest challenge/problem lol. I've won a lifetime supply of spam emails.

Lemond
07 Apr 16 11:05 PM

@Annaar Good point asking a prospective employer questions. They also have to suit your requirements. Some are even outright dodgy.

There have been some dishonest practices by recruiting agencies in the past exploiting government kickbacks for "offering" jobs and interviews for fictitious jobs etc. Hopefully this has been cracked down on. Would make a frustrating experience if that is still happening.

Age shouldn't make a huge difference. I guess it may depend on the industry and physical requirements. Experience must count for something still. Lessons you have learnt and how improved verses little experience. If can demonstrate the willingness to learn new skills if required. Younger might have current educational advantages if the new skills being taught are relevant. Unless your talking about age where lower pay rates come into it.

Lemond
07 Apr 16 11:22 PM
General Chatter

Alert! Facebook Like Farming Page!
Received an Email from "Woolworths Coupons" asking me to like their Facebook page. No blue tick ( which Woolworths carry on their Facebook pages) and lack of any sender information on the email. Page has only a few posts and there is a comp running for $250 vouchers (complete with spelling mistake). Also poor quality photos and Coupons is more of an American term.
Please don't like for this page! ( and don't hit the report button in the e-mail as this may download something)

In facebook it's come up that Serene Bouchard has invited you to like her page Woolworths Coupons - very deceiving.

Cheers peoples!

fourleaf
29 Mar 16 7:00 PM
General Chatter

If a intruder entered your home what would you do ?

Deborahosborne48
29 Mar 16 12:14 PM

@jennifer.lobster lol.

Lemond
03 Apr 16 2:14 AM
Tips & Tricks

Hi Everyone!

Here's an Article you might like:

Top Tips to get Votes in a Voting Competition
http://blog.competitions.com.au/tips/top-tips-to-get-votes-in-a-voting-competition/

Thanks,

Nicole

LuckyNicky
26 Mar 16 1:15 PM

:)

JoLee
27 Mar 16 7:54 PM
S

Thank you.

shuching
27 Mar 16 8:59 PM
S

Thank you.

shuching
27 Mar 16 8:59 PM
I've Won

Drought has broken: $200 gift card from Ritchies IGA
And, yes, keeping this one too.

They are having daily competitions I think on their Facebook page so get on board!
https://www.facebook.com/Ritchies.Supermarkets/?fref=photo

Di_D
24 Mar 16 4:23 PM
A

Awesome prize 'congratulations '

Amybb
24 Mar 16 6:54 PM

Di_D! Wonderful!!!! That's Easter sorted..(and then some, hopefully...?). All the best! Cheers.

toxicgherkin
24 Mar 16 8:32 PM

Congratulations,that's gold!!!!

JoLee
24 Mar 16 9:32 PM

Congratulations!!!!!

Trevsta
25 Mar 16 1:57 AM

Congratulations :)

jessholmes_1307
25 Mar 16 8:46 AM

Thank you everyone!

Di_D
25 Mar 16 10:05 AM

@toxicgherkin My kids are a bit older and we have convinced them they don't need a lot of chocolate. Instead they can pick something from one of our favourite websites (Thinkgeek)

Di_D
25 Mar 16 10:07 AM

I've been ordering quirky stuff from ThinkGeek for a few years..lol..sometimes for the kids, often just for me.... ;)

toxicgherkin
25 Mar 16 12:39 PM

I excited because I have a Tardis shower curtain on its way - sigh

Di_D
26 Mar 16 9:29 AM

@Di_D,...so your shower will now be bigger on the inside...? ;)

toxicgherkin
26 Mar 16 1:15 PM

Yup

Di_D
27 Mar 16 8:53 AM
Leaderboard

It was my birthday on the 22nd. I don't think I got any birthday points. Is there any way to tell?
Thanks.

sherrin
24 Mar 16 1:35 PM

HI, sherrin. I suggest you send a message through the 'Contact Us' (at the bottom of the page), and ask @admin to confirm for you, if you hadn't seen it earlier on your account. Happy Birthday (belatedly), by the way! :)

toxicgherkin
24 Mar 16 8:31 PM

Happy birthday!!!!

JoLee
24 Mar 16 9:34 PM

Happy birthday :)

Lemond
25 Mar 16 12:51 AM

Check your birthday details under your My Account details. Possible you haven't set it up to the correct date. If it wasn't set or incorrect I don't think the system will backdate it automatically. From the explanation given it updates the birthday points just before midnight on the birthday. Hopefully Admin will fix your issue for you. Let us all know how you go or if they get back to you.

Unusual I haven't noticed any birthday points for anyone this month. I was starting to wonder about that a few days ago, the lack of birthdays for March. Has anyone else missed out on birthday points this month? I hope it's all working for next month. :)

Lemond
25 Mar 16 1:01 AM

I had the same problem with my birthday points not being automatically added last month, but I just shot admin a message a few days after the fact and they fixed it ASAP.

pjfawkes
26 Mar 16 10:03 PM
I've Won

Renowned for Sound - CD by The Corrs - 'White Light'

... and this one ain't going to the Trivia Night - my hubby loves this group so it will become part of our collection

Di_D
24 Mar 16 7:39 AM

Lovely prize, Di_D. Congratulations - and about time you retained something for yourself! Cheers.

toxicgherkin
24 Mar 16 9:26 AM

Congratulations...!!!!

Trevsta
24 Mar 16 11:28 AM

Congratulations!!!

JoLee
24 Mar 16 9:35 PM

Big Congratulations @Di_D I got your facebook message of the win. :)

Lemond
25 Mar 16 1:03 AM
General Chatter

OMG just won a new car seat for one of my babies. So excited! I hope u all have a wonderful and happy easter :)

jessholmes_1307
22 Mar 16 7:58 PM

Good on u......Congratulations!!!!

JoLee
22 Mar 16 8:43 PM
K

Awesome well done!

kaybee72
22 Mar 16 8:57 PM

Congratulations! and Happy Easter!

fourleaf
23 Mar 16 10:21 AM

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

Trevsta
24 Mar 16 11:33 AM
I've Won

I won the Morphy Richards Easter Egg Hunt competition! I haven't had a decent win for awhile.

kaybee72
21 Mar 16 2:27 PM

Yay, kaybee!!!! :)

toxicgherkin
21 Mar 16 3:51 PM

Good win! It took me ages to find .

Winner1
21 Mar 16 6:55 PM
K

I know @Winner1 it always drives me bananas but I guess it shows that persistence pays off! Thanks toxic.

kaybee72
21 Mar 16 11:16 PM

Congratulations, should be a great package!

moiz12
22 Mar 16 1:58 PM

Well done, congratulations!

fourleaf
22 Mar 16 2:33 PM

Congratulations!!!!!

JoLee
22 Mar 16 8:44 PM

Nice win!!! Congratulations!!!!

Trevsta
24 Mar 16 11:37 AM
General Chatter

Where have all the competitions gone? I am lucky to be able to enter two contests a day these last few weeks. (I only enter contests where I am interested in the product or prize).
Should I become a member of a few Competition sites? If so, which are the best?

gaseja
21 Mar 16 10:02 AM

There is Competitions Guide.com.au :)

Trevsta
21 Mar 16 11:51 AM

I go for days not finding a comp to enter... with Easter around the corner, i expected a lot of comps to be published

Anna2077
21 Mar 16 2:17 PM
K

thecompetitions.com.au is another good free site. Good luck

kaybee72
21 Mar 16 6:47 PM

@Annaar @kaybee72: Thank you. I hadn't heard of this one. Have you tried www.netrewards.com.au ?

gaseja
22 Mar 16 9:29 AM

I've tried them all! Still waiting to win big lol @gaseja

Anna2077
22 Mar 16 12:30 PM
Tips & Tricks

Any clues with finding the easter egg on the deluxeproducts website? I am going crazy looking for it!!

kaybee72
18 Mar 16 9:00 PM
K

I spoke too soon! Found it!!

kaybee72
18 Mar 16 9:02 PM

lol, always the way!! Good luck kaybee72. :)

JoLee
18 Mar 16 9:19 PM

I gave up on looking for it!

Di_D
23 Mar 16 7:08 AM

Okay, now I found it.

Di_D
23 Mar 16 7:52 AM

lol

Trevsta
24 Mar 16 11:39 AM
I've Won | Mindfood - Win 1 of 2 evolis Hair Treatment Packs!

Broke the Mind food comp drought! Pretty stoked after a couple of years entering their competitions. Happy to pass this onto the mother in law who suffers a little with hair loss issues.
Happy comp'n everyone!!

moiz12
17 Mar 16 2:40 PM

Congratulations,they definitely are a hard one to crack :)

JoLee
17 Mar 16 8:39 PM

Congratulations!! I'm still trying lol

Anna2077
17 Mar 16 10:09 PM

Congratulations! Really like their magazine too. : )

fourleaf
18 Mar 16 11:19 AM
J

I scored a DVD last week.

Jrob71
18 Mar 16 12:59 PM

Congrats! @Jrob71

Anna2077
18 Mar 16 3:34 PM
K

I won a DVD last year but they are a tough one. Congratulations

kaybee72
18 Mar 16 7:26 PM

Congratulations! I have won twice in the last twelve months with Mindfood. It's a Great magazine

gaseja
19 Mar 16 9:06 AM
I've Won | Smiggle - Win a massive Smiggle product grab!

Yay! Finally won a competition.1st this year my two girls were wrapped as it was stuff they could share.Now to win some baby stuff for my new bundle of joy due in November.

Amybb
17 Mar 16 12:04 PM

Congratulations,winners are grinners :)

JoLee
17 Mar 16 1:00 PM

Good on you.....congratulations !!!!

Trevsta
17 Mar 16 8:49 PM
A

Thank you joLee,Trevsta.Persistence has paid off.

Amybb
17 Mar 16 9:25 PM

Congratulations!

fourleaf
18 Mar 16 11:20 AM
Feedback / Suggestions

Morphy Richards competition is very hard , I cannot find bunny and I read eevery page many times. I need help here. Do any member knows the bunny hidden page on the website ?please. I just do not understand the clue - Seek and should find. What What and What. Only failure feeling and .....THANK YOU.

shuching
16 Mar 16 9:53 PM

where is the link to the comp?

Anna2077
17 Mar 16 9:38 AM
S

You need to go to Morphy Richards Australia website to find the Competition. if you find a answer, please help me . I must very stupid because I cannot find the bunny .Thank you.

shuching
17 Mar 16 10:03 AM
P

It's the word "bunny" not an actual bunny you need to find. I can't remember which page it was on though. It took me ages!

Pineapples
17 Mar 16 10:10 AM

Go into the handblender total workstation page, under downloads I think it says mr bunny!, click on that

bj74
17 Mar 16 3:21 PM
S

After I asked help, I found it . Thanks all of you . It is great feedback to see members very nice. I am very happy. Have great Easter . I am greatful.

shuching
17 Mar 16 11:14 PM
General Chatter

Since I stated comping a year ago I have experienced a few negative experiences. I have been accused of cheating, I've had my answers copied, been accused of having numerous profiles,I have been accused of using a photo of another persons kid (which I would never do, my kids are cute enough to win lol), I have encountered a few nasty messages from unknown people, I have recently discovered that voting competitions are impossible to win as people can pay for likes, I have had prizes go missing, I have been promised a very expensive prize that I will NEVER seen, but there is still one thing that gets me, and that's people who enter with the sole purpose to sell the prize. I recently received a consolation prize from a promoter (very grateful indeed) who liked my comment but not enough to award me the win. My issue isn't that I didn't win, it is that the competition was for a kids pack that you can not buy in shops, for a TV show my 4 year old is mad about, and that winner has no kids, and entered purely to add their 'for sale' account. Whilst I am not entirely against selling prizes (I just sold a $600 braclet I won because it didn't fit and couldn't be adjusted), I just think that entering those sorts of competitions is taking a prize away from a kid that would have truly appreciated it (not just mine, but all the other people who entered for their kids/nephews/ nieces etc) so that the person can make $30. I do this as a hobby, on my 1 hour each way commute to and from work, I do not enter competitions that I have no interest in the prize. Sometimes you win things you don't need/want & it's not always intentional (I won a second place prize once that I had no use for and none of family wanted it), but to enter just to sell, especially baby items / toys etc just bothers me. I honesty never thought I would encounter such negativity in something I though might be a fun hobby. I guess some people just take it very seriously, and even count it as income and as such are cutthroat.
Just thinking a beak might be in order :)

Alittlebitoffun
15 Mar 16 8:41 PM

Or win a holida! Just leave the kids at home lol :)

Lemond
16 Mar 16 12:01 AM

I must admit that, just at the moment, I am entering more competitions for a wider range of goods than normal. And, yes, in a way it is to sell these extras. But not for me. And only for a limited time. The extras are going into an auction to raise funds to rebuild Friendship House where our Myrtleford Scout Group meets. It is going to take a lot of funds.
But once the fundraising is over I'll go back to being selective about what I enter.

Di_D
16 Mar 16 7:27 AM

Does it really matter what other people think? I think not. If they aren't happy for you, they aren't your friends. Life is too short to worry about what other people think of you. Live you own life how you want to.

gaseja
16 Mar 16 9:07 AM

Honestly I enter everything & anything. If I don't need or want the item I will give it to family or friends. There is always someone who wants something for free. If not I will give sell it. I haven't won much at all so I am hoping that will change soon.

CeCee14
16 Mar 16 12:31 PM

Honestly I enter everything & anything. If I don't need or want the item I will give it to family or friends. There is always someone who wants something for free. If not I will give sell it. I haven't won much at all so I am hoping that will change soon.

CeCee14
16 Mar 16 12:31 PM

If people can win big & can sell since they need money to pay the bills then I cannot see it as a problem... raising money for charity that helps poor, sick .. not a problem. But winning for sport and selling then the rest of us cannot win & use the product.

Anna2077
16 Mar 16 4:14 PM

@Di_D guess since you always win, I better stay away from big items that I cannot afford to buy & need for at least 5 years ....

Anna2077
16 Mar 16 4:15 PM
A

@Di_D that's an amazing thing you are doing!! Well done and I wish you all the best with the fundraising!! Great job and I hope you win some awesome stuff!!

Alittlebitoffun
16 Mar 16 5:11 PM
A

@Annaar I agree if people are struggling and win big ticket items to sell to get them through that's awesome but people who go out of their way fight to win a candle or Thomas the tank toy or baby clothes just to see their name flash up then make a few $$ I don't get it and never will. I enter for family, friends, my kids & myself, and yes it's awesome to win, but I don't get why people enter to win and sell a $5-$10 candle - too much effort for me lol

Alittlebitoffun
16 Mar 16 5:16 PM
A

@CeCee14 fingers crossed for you

Alittlebitoffun
16 Mar 16 5:16 PM
A

@Lemond that sounds like an amazing idea lol I stay away from holiday competitions, most of them have specific flight dates which is hard to coordinate with work and most are for 2 and have 2 kids under school age so wouldn't want to leave them behind - will let someone who can go and enjoy themselves have it & spend my time trying to win a toy pack for my kids or a bottle of wine (or 6) for when they go to bed lol
Hope your wins have picked up :)

Alittlebitoffun
16 Mar 16 5:19 PM

Oh I'm terrible at selling.. I enter to win for me as I've been out of work & not able to purchase some items ... For now I win few movie tix & great full for them @Alittlebitoffun

Anna2077
16 Mar 16 8:14 PM
A

@Annaar I'm sorry to hear that, that's not good at all!! I hope your luck picks up!! Fingers crossed for a few big wins coming your way!!

Alittlebitoffun
16 Mar 16 11:09 PM

@Annaar - How I wish I always win! Bit of a dry spell at the moment. Keep entering. I love it when people on here win things.

Di_D
17 Mar 16 7:18 AM

@Di_D Thank you! I don't win big (home appliances), have won a few movie tix and grateful for those. :-)

Anna2077
17 Mar 16 8:22 AM

@Alittlebitoffun thank you :-) Wakeup hopeful every day LOL ... ignore the greedy and keep on entering.

Overheard a woman on the bus yesterday complaining that for months she won at least 3 comps a week, and for the last two weeks nothing... she was feeling rejected and hoping that her winnings return soon....

Anna2077
17 Mar 16 8:25 AM

@Alittlebitoffun - I also stay away from holiday prizes for the same reason - most are for two or one and we have a family of four and one of those would be classified as an adult so a lot of the family prizes we wouldn't be able to use either. I also avoid prizes that would cost too much to redeem - like tickets to a great show in Melbourne but would involve getting there and staying overnight at our own cost.

Di_D
18 Mar 16 7:21 AM

I don't go near holiday comps.. Need a job & wouldn't be able to go on holidays for at least a year...

So far have missed out on tix to shows. They are usually very expensive & not in the budget :-)

Some of my neighbors want to renovate & that involves the whole building... No one has the money, but very few.. If they force it through, living expenses will go up. Minority has the voice & they are convincing people to get things done based on a lie.

Anna2077
18 Mar 16 9:44 AM
Feedback / Suggestions

The Ultimate dining experience is not open to all states. It's ONLY open to residents of VIC as per their terms and conditions

I've Won

I won the first prize in the "Hoyts" ultimate star wars fan competition - which consists of heaps of star wars merchandise, too many items to list here, with lots of bonuses which weren't listed on the terms.
But the biggest and main part to the prize is I get free movies for a year, which allows me to see up to five movies every single day for 12 months. Which I have made very good use of so far!
This is by far the biggest prize I have ever won, as you might guess I am so thrilled!!

wolverine
13 Mar 16 10:10 AM

Congrats. That's amazing. With the cost of going to the movies these days, that's worth a small fortune! If you don't like Star Wars you can sell the items as they are such a huge thing at the moment :)

CeCee14
13 Mar 16 5:08 PM

Congratulations,happy days for sure !!!!! What a great prize!!

JoLee
13 Mar 16 7:44 PM

Big congratulations.

Lemond
13 Mar 16 9:58 PM

Great win! The force was with you!

fourleaf
14 Mar 16 11:12 AM

For that competition was it for the person who watch Star Wars the most of something like that? If that was the case how many times did you go and watch it lol. Great win. :)

Lemond
14 Mar 16 1:56 PM

Wow. Wow. Wow. Huge prize there, @wolverine. Congratulations!!! :)

toxicgherkin
14 Mar 16 2:10 PM
K

That is so awesome. Congratulations!

kaybee72
14 Mar 16 4:19 PM

Lemond yes you have the correct competition - the winner needed to see the star wars movie the most. Let's just say I saw it a few times.
Thanks to everyone for the congratulatory messages on here, cheers!

wolverine
14 Mar 16 5:48 PM

@wolverine A few times lol. The story behind the win is the best part. How many Ewok toes did you have to trend on to get the win? hehehe

Lemond
15 Mar 16 12:29 AM

Congratulations mate . Great win for sure !!!

Trevsta
15 Mar 16 6:08 PM
A

Awesome prize!!! Congrats

Alittlebitoffun
15 Mar 16 8:41 PM
General Chatter

The single digits cold struck me this week ... for the last 3 days I've only seen everything under 9 ... LOL

Anna2077
12 Mar 16 12:20 PM

:( Damn first daily points below 30 for the 2nd week. Still just scrapes in for double digits. lol

Lemond
12 Mar 16 10:40 PM

@Lemond How do you know when comps don't have many entries?

Anna2077
13 Mar 16 9:55 AM

All this week I have only had numbers between 1 and 5 !

Winner1
13 Mar 16 10:57 AM

@Winner1 Hopefully this week will be better for both of us :-)

Anna2077
13 Mar 16 11:52 AM

@Annaar For that particular competition according to it's instructions it stated that you had to like their page and share the competition post on Facebook and answer/complete the entry form on their webpage. I couldn't see many people that had shared the competition post on Facebook. That's assuming that is enforced according to the instructions provided.

I.e. I could only see less then 10 people had shared the competition post it was about 5 at the time for 5 DVD's to be given away for the competitions. I couldn't see how many entries but valid ones I could get a rough total. :)

X fingers guess find out in the next week. :)

Lemond
13 Mar 16 9:43 PM

Ta & good luck !@Lemond

Anna2077
13 Mar 16 10:13 PM

Yes finally today I got 35 points@Annaar

Winner1
14 Mar 16 9:48 AM

@Winner1 YAY! I got 45 yesterday and back to 17 today ... might be one of those months lol... as long as I'll win something :-)

Anna2077
14 Mar 16 12:01 PM

@Annaar Hopefully not to curse myself ,I had the best week / 8 days since joining last September. Lowest for the week was a 10 , couple low 30's and rest high 40's to 50. All up gained just over 100 on the average for 8 days. Long way to go still, I've got a good chance for Top 20 for the first time. :)

Lemond
14 Mar 16 2:04 PM

@Lemond Since joining my lowest was a 1 and highest 50.. last week for 3 days I had 6,7 & 9... don't care as long as I start winning comps. :-)

Anna2077
14 Mar 16 4:10 PM
I've Won

Confirmation this morning. $1500 win thereabouts - 2x General Admission tickets to the 2016 F1 Grand Prix (4 day passes). Complete with an assortment of Stanley hand(?)tools in storage container. Lots of double movie passes too in the past two weeks. A bit of a lucky streak. Thankful.

toxicgherkin
11 Mar 16 8:28 PM

Congrats

Anna2077
11 Mar 16 9:20 PM

Awesome toxic,just awesome!!!!! Great win!!!

JoLee
11 Mar 16 9:26 PM

Awesome work :)

SMary92
11 Mar 16 9:43 PM
A

Oh wow amazing - good for you!! Congrats

Alittlebitoffun
11 Mar 16 9:54 PM

On ya mate . What a Great win !!!

Trevsta
12 Mar 16 8:00 AM

Thanks all.

toxicgherkin
12 Mar 16 8:46 AM

Wow! Congratulations! : )

fourleaf
12 Mar 16 7:31 PM

Wow Congratulations @toxicgherkin was going to give you the heads up for a DVD competition last night which looked like the odds were almost 100%, with only few entries. Makes up for your horrid run on the daily points.

Beats my win for the week of 4 days umpiring at a Grand Final, if lasts that long.

Lemond
12 Mar 16 10:46 PM

@Lemond, lol. Yes, I feel like I'm taking on all these 'so-called random' points for the team! ;) Anyways, swings and roundabouts as they say... Enjoy the weekend! Cheers.

toxicgherkin
13 Mar 16 9:33 AM

@toxicgherkin lol. The big question is who are you going to the GP with? I'm sure I'll see you zooming past my place in one of those jets across St Kilda on your way to the GP, just remember to wave.

The Grand Final down Hampton is going fairly smoothly. I'm hoping it can go into next weekend. Odds are I won't be able to make next Saturday for the GP, Sunday maybe. hehe

The random daily points seem improved with more normal distributed spread +_100 points from the average. Looks like you're on the lower boundary :(. If you can scrape in just above the average now you might make top 20.

Lemond
13 Mar 16 10:09 AM

Well done!

Winner1
13 Mar 16 10:58 AM

you little ripper :) well done

Mamma
13 Mar 16 9:09 PM

I'm not a petrol head and want to preserve what failing hearing I have - or is that...selective hearing... lol..perhaps. I'm offering the passes around family and friends, and let them work out the logistics.

toxicgherkin
14 Mar 16 8:36 AM

@toxicgherkin yeah good choice im not into that f1 either went 1 year see it , didnt like :)

Mamma
14 Mar 16 6:56 PM

well done toxicgherkin

tinman249
20 Mar 16 6:49 AM
General Chatter

Dont do readers digest competition. you will get hassled from other marketing companies trying to sell you things, or they say you enter a competition and ask you all these questions. and they keep calling you for all numbers

Mamma
10 Mar 16 11:38 PM

Good call @Mama. I learnt this ages ago.Harrassed big time . Good luck My friend!!!

Trevsta
11 Mar 16 6:05 AM

Yep. I also avoid Readers Digest comps to avoid the harrassment

Di_D
11 Mar 16 7:17 AM

I didn't receive calls but got bombarded with mail. The amount of paper they must waste is unbelievable.

fourleaf
11 Mar 16 11:45 AM

i noticed since i entered a comp , my mobile has been called so many times from overseas numbers , making out like they from like sydney or qld , because as soon as you call number back it doesnt ring , so its obviously from a computer. so annoying had to bannned every call , but they call from other similar numbers.

Mamma
11 Mar 16 12:23 PM
Tips & Tricks

Hi Everyone!

The latest Blog Post is live: WHY YOU NEED TO READ THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS
http://blog.competitions.com.au/tips/why-you-need-to-read-the-terms-and-conditions/

What has been your experience with competitions Terms and Conditions? - Post a Comment in the post

Cheers,

Nicole

Tips & Tricks

HI!!! OVER HERE!!!

I have a question. Well I guess im in need of a "tip"

With the competitions that ask "25 words or less"
In your opinion do you think this actually matters in most comps? Do you actually get "judged" as such from what your write? Or are they still drawn at random for most of them?

Basically entering so many comps the 25 words or less why you want to win does become a bit mundane but I always try and put SOME effort into my reply.

Whats your feelings about these comps?

AustralianMum
09 Mar 16 12:02 PM

If you read the terms and conditions, sometimes it says skills, creativity, and other times has random , lol.
Always disheartening, especially when you put a lot of time and effort and then a pretty average one wins that doesn't even answer the question😩, I personally don't enter many unless it's something I reallly would like to win

bj74
09 Mar 16 12:46 PM

I often wonder the same. But then last year & week I won things were they commented on my answer :) I guess it all depends on the company!

CeCee14
09 Mar 16 2:48 PM

I cant stand them to be honest. I see some publish people answers and people have made up there own poems and rap songs etc im like urgh.....Im a mum of 3. My creativity stops at cutting sandwiches into triangles lol I have no energy for peotic answers

AustralianMum
09 Mar 16 3:17 PM
J

it works like this - if you win, then they were judged on skill. If you don't win, they were obviously a random draw.

Jrob71
09 Mar 16 8:06 PM

Ha ha! @jrob71 that's really funny!
I think it depends on the company and whoever is sitting behind the computer judging them. I've seen some very bad answers win and sometimes ones that have gone over 25wol. In the case of one well known company last year they gave away a mobile to the very last entry on the page that didn't even answer the question ( there were howls from other entrants) and another that only awards prizes to poems. I always answer in 25 WOL, make sure I follow the T&Cs and put in my best effort hoping the company will do the same. Most times they do follow the rules but if there's hundreds of entries they may be tempted to take shortcuts. Here's an example of a comp that didn't go right....

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1105600432804281&substory_index=0&id=140279612669706

and another that's kinda related to this...
https://m.facebook.com/GilletteVenusUK/photos/a.214670481893642.68394.194816007212423/1009460189081330/?type=1&permPage=1

In the last one, Carmi who lives in Philippines had her photo stolen by a person who worked as a contractor to Gillette (£5000 holiday) . You can see her response after she was contacted by one of the entrants.

fourleaf
10 Mar 16 11:00 AM

@fourleaf WOW Just read the post about Carmi. That's disgraceful. I had someone steal my photo from Instagram & use it on their website. I was so pissed off. If they had contacted me like other companies have then it would of been ok but to just take it without asking isn't right.

I really enjoy entering photo comps as I get to show off my work & usually get some great feedback. Haven't won anything yet but hoping too.

This on is in a current comp!
It from a helicopter tour over the NaPali Coast in Kauai, Hawaii

CeCee14
10 Mar 16 3:31 PM

Some companies only award wins to people with certain names ... when I check if I'd won all I see is Smith, Brown, Citizen etc ...

Will continue to enter and hope that thee 'judges' change sooner or later :-)

Wrote a small poem and didn't win tix to Melbourne and a show + transfers + hotel, the winning poem was published and it didn't even make sense... depends on the company.

Anna2077
10 Mar 16 3:45 PM

Wow CeCee14 that's a great photo! I'm sure you'll win soon.

With the Carmi situation, have a look through the 24 replies under her comment. Gillette offered to send something to her in return and it was noticed on the first winners facebook business page and LinkedIn profile that she had just finished some advertising contract work with Gillette. Highly doubtful she didn't understand the terms. The comp was also judged weeks and weeks after the date in the T&Cs.

fourleaf
10 Mar 16 7:01 PM

I've had wins where they have contacted me and commented that they liked what I wrote so some do read them and actually choose.
What steams me up is where the winner exceeds the word limit and Facebook comps can be the worst culprit for that.

Di_D
11 Mar 16 7:22 AM

@Annaar, I am a Smith and trust me I am not a HUGE winner. I really think it depends who the Company assigns the judging to. I think you will find it is the Junior. I remember in the 1980s when I was a junior office clerk, I was asked to go through 1000s of baby photos to narrow down the selection for final judging which was a public event.

gaseja
14 Mar 16 12:51 PM
I've Won | Epson - Win an Epson EcoTank Expression ET-2550 Printer

Got the email today. Hooray!

bexibex
03 Mar 16 11:15 PM

Awesome win,good stuff. :)

JoLee
04 Mar 16 1:11 PM

Nice one, bexibex!

toxicgherkin
04 Mar 16 2:27 PM

Congratulations :) Happy days!!!

Trevsta
04 Mar 16 7:09 PM

Congratulations!

Di_D
06 Mar 16 9:36 AM
A

Congrats - great win

Alittlebitoffun
08 Mar 16 10:50 PM

Well done! All I got was a "discount" voucher from them saying I hadn't won but.....

gaseja
09 Mar 16 10:48 AM
Voting Requests

Hi guys. I never normally enter voting competitions, but I couldn't resist entering my baby girl in the bonds baby of the year - if you get a chance would love if you could vote for us - cheers
http://www.bonds.com.au/babysearch/entry/index/id/336449/

Alittlebitoffun
03 Mar 16 12:43 PM

Voted :)

Di_D
04 Mar 16 7:37 AM

Done

bj74
04 Mar 16 11:05 AM

Done

JoLee
04 Mar 16 1:11 PM

Done-ski...

toxicgherkin
04 Mar 16 2:27 PM
A

Thanks all - awesome stuff :)

Alittlebitoffun
04 Mar 16 3:22 PM

done, she is a cutie!

KittyKat65
11 Mar 16 1:20 PM
Feedback / Suggestions

Hello! I'm just wondering if anyone buys & does the competitions in Take 5 & That's Life Magazines?
If you do, have you won anything? I have bought them the last 2 weeks & I'm really enjoying it.
Keeps the brain active :)

CeCee14
02 Mar 16 11:08 AM

I do and I absolutely love the crosswords, havnt won anything but only been buying for 5 months,good luck :)

JoLee
02 Mar 16 7:17 PM

Hi, CeCee14. I'm a recent Take 5'er and That's Life'r. I won cash with That's Life a few months ago - $30 odd - and just last week, with Take 5 - a DVD set. I'm in it more for keeping the grey matter active - matches my hair... ;)

toxicgherkin
02 Mar 16 10:40 PM

That's good to hear :) I'll keep buying them & keep entering. Now my Hubby has started getting into them too. We sat outside with a drink & did them together haha Fingers crossed we are winners. You've gotta be in it to win it!

CeCee14
03 Mar 16 2:33 PM

Good things come to good people! Awesome attitude!!

JoLee
03 Mar 16 6:43 PM

Haven't purchased them in a while but yes I've probably won about 4 things through these magazines

bj74
04 Mar 16 11:07 AM
K

I have been buying them for over 10 years and have won a few things. The largest prize I won was $1000 but I have also won lots of little things from bath sets, scarfs,toys and last year I won a bbq tool set. I haven't bought them much recently as I am too busy and always forget to send the entry off in time. I will have to try again now that you can enter online. They are good for the brain matter!

kaybee72
05 Mar 16 11:06 AM

Thanks for sharing :) Its good to hear that winning can happen. Doing it online is so quick & easy. And free as you don't need a stamp hehe I've only bought them the last 2 weeks so I'll have to wait & see if I do win anything. I have definitely turned into a comp addict lately. Keybee $1000 would great to add to our next overseas holiday.
But in saying that I am 100% sure I am going to win a holiday this year ;)

CeCee14
05 Mar 16 1:05 PM
General Chatter

Am I the only one who hasn't been awarded any points?

Currently I'm on zero points... Have guessed my number but still zero points

Anna2077
01 Mar 16 7:56 AM

Annaar, you have to view/'enter' at least one competition for your monthly points to reset. It's the same at the start of each month.

toxicgherkin
01 Mar 16 11:24 AM

Thank you! Didn't know that :-) @toxicgherkin

Anna2077
01 Mar 16 11:28 AM

Toxicgherkin for President!!!! :)

JoLee
01 Mar 16 12:57 PM
L

No points now and no ranking!!!

Lilli
01 Mar 16 3:32 PM

@Lilli, you have to view/'enter' at least one competition for your monthly points to reset. You need to do this at the commencement of each month, as it's a cycle. Hope this helps. Cheers.

toxicgherkin
01 Mar 16 6:07 PM

@JoLee, too kind! hehe

toxicgherkin
01 Mar 16 6:08 PM
L

Thankyou will do.

Lilli
02 Mar 16 1:24 PM
Tips & Tricks

Hello Compers!

Our Latest blog post is live:

LEAP AHEAD AND WIN THIS LEAP YEAR
http://blog.competitions.com.au/competition-crackpot/leap-ahead-and-win-this-leap-year/

Thanks,

Nicole

General Chatter

has anyone been getting calls flatout after hours? and when you call back the number doesnt work or goes voicemail? so annoying think their cold calls or scams

Mamma
26 Feb 16 9:38 PM

I did but it was a telco

Told them I only use fone for everything ... The girl wa trying to convince me to sign up with them for net . Told her don't need it, she became a tad forcefull. Told her I'll call when I have money

Then she wanted to know if I'm blowing out my allowance...

Offshore call centres have no idea about customer service

Anna2077
26 Feb 16 10:26 PM

dont know what happened. think its stuff from here , they are always after hours, i have message bank and they dont leave message i block number

Mamma
27 Feb 16 11:53 PM

Calls were after 8pm Sydney time & they never left a message... One day I decide to answer @MammaPigga84

Anna2077
28 Feb 16 9:24 AM

@Annaar I call back private no, and it either goes to voice mail or number cant be reached. then i block them on the iphone. if its calls after business hours usually sales calls or scams

Mamma
28 Feb 16 10:58 PM

No point blocking private numbers as you aren't really blocking the number... If it's a scam then they use hundreds of numbers that get disconnected as they move on.... I've blocked a few people who obtained my number by asking others when I said I'll not give it to them ... People who disclosed it got blocked as well :-)

The trust is gone ...

@MammaPigga84

Anna2077
28 Feb 16 11:28 PM

you cant block private numbers! its other number

Mamma
29 Feb 16 8:55 AM
W

@MammaPigga84 If it is on your mobile you can get an app from the playstore called True Caller ... it blocks unwanted spam calls and also will show who is calling and if it is a constant number that keeps calling you can choose to personally block that number. I hope this helps. It has been a Godsend for me. May you have peace!!!

WildAngel777
29 Feb 16 8:48 PM

@WildAngel777 awesome ill check it out

Mamma
01 Mar 16 8:02 PM

I received a txt msg from HK in the middle of the night with some offers of business dealings.. blocked them asap

Anna2077
01 Mar 16 9:43 PM

@Annaar I have had werid numbers call me all sorts of time in morning i just block them spamers

Mamma
02 Mar 16 10:35 PM

@MammaPigga84 Any details for what competitions/promoters you suspect result in these type of calls?

Lemond
02 Mar 16 11:38 PM

@Lemond Welcome back!!

Anna2077
03 Mar 16 2:54 PM

@MammaPigga84 So have I!! The one from HK was blocked

Anna2077
03 Mar 16 2:54 PM

@Lemond Just logged in (at almost 3pm and my daily score is 2) lol

Anna2077
03 Mar 16 2:55 PM

@Annaar lol. Well 50 daily points today and logged in about 11:30pm left it a bit late. Thanks, I'm a recovering comperacholic. I took a few weeks siesta from doing competitions. Argh gained 3000+ over the last three weeks and hit the 10,000 emails to be sorted and cleaned up. I hope there wasn't any competitions wins I missed. lol

I've been busy with cricket umpiring and have got semi finals this week and looks to be a hot long weekend ahead.

@MammaPigga84 I would suggest get a separate email for entering competitions as the main priority.

Lemond
03 Mar 16 11:41 PM

Don't think the time matters. Logged in after 3pm &received 2 points ... Still awake at 1am & received 40 ...@Lemond

Between all the comp emails & job rejection spam emails I am still awake ...

Anna2077
04 Mar 16 1:31 AM

its all good i check email daily . and im usubscribing to alot of things too

Mamma
05 Mar 16 8:28 PM
Tips & Tricks

Do you mind me asking if your comping a lot do you have another phone set up? Because obviously if i put my mobile number im going to get 10000000 calls from salespeople (i already get plenty of those). But a lot of comps say they call the winner - so potentially you could miss out of you dont at the least have another phone number diverted to voicemail?

AustralianMum
23 Feb 16 11:57 PM

Not sure if I have just been lucky, but I use my normal mobile phone number and only get a couple of calls here and there - mostly from companies I contacted to enquire about them rather than from competitions

Di_D
24 Feb 16 7:38 AM

Generally the cold calls are few and far between. I quote my mobile phone number and it really hasn't impacted me at all. You can always block them (at least after initial / attempted contact). You'll probably find you're ok, @kateonlineconnect. If providing your phone number is optional, you can always enter with the mandatory personal information 'required' of you, and no more that that. Best of luck.

toxicgherkin
24 Feb 16 11:54 AM

Ones that I think will cold call I use my home ph number as I don't answer that unless they start to leave a message.
Mobile I always let it go to voicemail , they'll leave a message if it's a win😉

bj74
25 Feb 16 7:10 PM

I use my own. Pretty good mostly. Odd marketing call here and there. I politely say no. If they petsist i just block them lol

Trevsta
25 Feb 16 10:48 PM
C

I downloaded the free app "should I answer" if its a known spam caller it blocks the call going through , I still get notified they tried to ring & I can google the number & call back if I like .

crankymum
27 Feb 16 2:23 PM

Thank you for your answers. Ive used my home phone which I never answer. Ill just have to set up the voicemail on it in case i do win something.

AustralianMum
27 Feb 16 4:17 PM

@crankymum that golden advice right there, doing that straight away,cheers!!!

JoLee
27 Feb 16 10:28 PM

If you have an iPhone you can Block the number. Normally they call from the same number as it's an Australia but they are actually calling from overseas. If they call more than once on the same number then I block the number!

CeCee14
01 Mar 16 12:08 PM
General Chatter

Filled out a survey I received in email. For completing a survey I'm suppose to get $25 voucher... the catch is ... I can redeem it if I spend $150 on wine.

I don't have spare $150 to spend on champers lol

Anna2077
23 Feb 16 4:08 PM

Been there done that, you will find as you go along you learn what to look out for, although I guess some things you simply don't see coming, for that reason I don't do surveys,it's a real let down hey, good luck,keep comping :)

JoLee
23 Feb 16 8:21 PM
J

And "You're a winner of a buy-one-get-one-free movie voucher". Yeah, thanks.

Jrob71
23 Feb 16 9:31 PM

@JoLee From now I'll do my homework before doing surveys. The voucher if ever arrives will go to waste.

Hope it's a good comping year for you :-)

Anna2077
23 Feb 16 9:43 PM

Oh yea !! Love those :-) lol. @Jrob71

Anna2077
23 Feb 16 9:43 PM
General Chatter

So it turns out the 65inch LCD TV I won through OZ Mates Rates may not come to fruition. All of a sudden their facebook account is gone, and I can not longer message them. A little disappointed to say the least. I know you shouldn't count your prizes till they arrive, but was really looking forward to this, it was my biggest win, and they sounded so promising. Hoping they still come through, but im a realist and know its not coming. This is probably my worst experience of comping thus far, have had really good experiences up until now :(

Alittlebitoffun
23 Feb 16 11:41 AM

@Alittlebitoffun, I might have some information that might assist here. FB message...just saying.... :)

toxicgherkin
23 Feb 16 12:45 PM

Hope it works out for you :(

JoLee
23 Feb 16 1:07 PM
A

@toxicgherkin how do I fid you FB?? would love some information if you have any

Alittlebitoffun
23 Feb 16 1:43 PM

@Alittlebitoffun, check your FB messages - I'm unsure if there still is an 'Other' message folder but you should see a message from 'me'. Just to be sure, I've sent you an FB Friends Request. :)

toxicgherkin
23 Feb 16 4:40 PM

Hi @Alittlebitoffun, I've just Googled "Oz Mates Rates Facebook" and it has come up ok last post 14/02 complete with competition announcements the but it is coming up as a Facebook App Page. Was able to open up the PM box which means you should be able to PM them. Hope this helps.... (I'm on a Galaxy Tab at the moment using WiFi) :) :) I'm not sure who they are though....

fourleaf
23 Feb 16 6:11 PM
A

Thanks all!! They messaged me and said they are back on line but will back down again tonight before launching their actual site. They assure me my prize will be delivered but I guess it's one of those things that I won't believe it until I see it. But for now I'll just have to hope that they mean what they say :) thank you all again for your help and support, I know when you win a competition it's something for nothing, but it still upset me to think that someone might actually have been scamming me. Keep your fingers crossed for me and thanks again all

Alittlebitoffun
23 Feb 16 8:52 PM

@Alittlebitoffun Sounds positive, and the horse is back on the track!!! Giddy up!!!!

JoLee
23 Feb 16 10:08 PM
A

Just an update - the Facebook page is gone again and I'm blocked from sending the messages - looks like it was too good to be true :(

Alittlebitoffun
25 Feb 16 12:59 PM

@Alittlebitoffun how friggen wrong is that, nothing worse than getting bucked off the horse( twice). :(

JoLee
25 Feb 16 2:39 PM
A

@joLee I just wish there was actually something you could do about it - but its not a registered company, their 'office' is a virtual office, the phone number gets answered by a paid message service and the email that I have is a Gmail account. The only thing (other than not getting the TV obviously) that bothers me is I cant work out the WHY. Other than my address, they got no details off me, so it cant be identity theft, I didn't pay them anything, so they got no money. The only thing I can think of is they just couldn't get their company off the ground and couldn't afford to come good on the prize. think I might take a bit of a break for a while, its just too hard to select the good from the bad :(

Alittlebitoffun
25 Feb 16 3:13 PM

@Alittlebitoffun hey,don't give up! It's a lesson for us all but you might have the big one just around the corner, keep it fun( bit hard after this) but just plug away and your turn will come, I know it.....:) it's the bad times that make the good times good!!! Jo-Lee

JoLee
25 Feb 16 10:35 PM

Hey. Hang in there. Your the next winner!!!

Trevsta
25 Feb 16 10:49 PM
General Chatter

Does any one keep a list of things you've won? And does anyone want to share some of their favourite or most recent wins for inspiration lol :)

SMary92
22 Feb 16 5:46 PM

I keep a list of every comp I've entered starting with Jan 2015. So far I've only won movie tix both years... (one movie last year. One this year)

Anna2077
22 Feb 16 6:17 PM
J

I keep a list. It serves as incentive when I'm having a slow patch and to show people when they ask "Are those things legit?". Favourite wins are things I can share with the family - movie passes, event tickets, entries to attractions. Most recent wins are gift cards and skincare.

Jrob71
22 Feb 16 9:29 PM

I won a trip to New York to meet Beyonce worth $50.000. It was a pepsi comp in dec 2013 just after i joined this site! I have won like over 100 prizes from half here elswhere once i got the bug. I won shannon noll tix yesterday but its been a while between drinks but thats how it is. You just simply never know so keep at it......u have to be in it to win it.Good luck. I know toxic gherkin my ol mate is a winner and his wit is his ace card. !! Trevsta

Trevsta
22 Feb 16 9:48 PM

@Trevsta, kind of you to say, mate.

@Sellwood92, though I've been 'comping' for around four years now, I've had my fair share of wins, for which I am thankful. Like jrob71, I do like to spread the love around family and friends. Recently I won two laptops (awaiting receipt of #2), the second of which comes with a customised suit - with fabric selections today! That one will be my biggest win to date. I started to keep lists but it was all too overwhelming. I enter close/draw dates as calendar entries on my smartphone - very useful for those entries placed via social media where you may be published as a winner but not tagged and not notified (even though most have your email detail too!). I have 'found' some wins, by chance, and been notified of others by peeps here on this site. Eager to hear of your wins, @Sellwood92!

toxicgherkin
23 Feb 16 8:27 AM

I take a photo of each prize I win and then I have a folder on the puter filled with wonderful prizes each year, nice to look back on what I've won. I love winning prizes that I can give to family and friends as it's usually something unique or much more expensive than I can ever afford. I really enjoy comping and I only enter comps that I really want to win or if it's a prize I really want to win for family. I've won hampers, tons of skin products, plenty of giftcards, some holiday vouchers for $500 which I gave to my parents as I am disabled and can't travel and wanted them to be able to get some wonderful accommodation when they travelled around Australia. The biggest prize I won was this Christmas just gone which was the "Ultimate Christmas" prize which was a $500 wish giftcard, $500 online shopping voucher for personalised xmas gifts with the Christmas Cart and a 6ft xmas tree and 2 books and 2 cds which was supposed to be another $500. I would love to win a big ticket item that I read so many people have won like a car or fridge but I am so grateful for all my wins, big or small, that whenever I see someone from here win I also get so excited. Good Luck to ev1 and Happy Happy Comping xxxxxx

bops18
28 Feb 16 12:39 AM

@bops18 you have the most impressive attitude hey!! That inspires me :) Good luck mate :)

Trevsta
28 Feb 16 4:48 PM

@Trevsta how you feeling?

Anna2077
28 Feb 16 6:03 PM

@Annaar wish i could say really good but its a long slow process. I am in my third week of radiotherapy(7 weeks..5 days p/w) 10 down& 25 more sessions
Had one chemotherapy 2 weeks ago((smashed me) & 2 more to go(3 weeks apart).so i guess it will get worse b4 it gets better. I am however responding to the treatment, which is better than winning any comp lol. I am positive and in my heart, i know ive won!!!! Allgood my comping friend. Good luck to you Annar!!!! Regards trevsta

Trevsta
28 Feb 16 10:09 PM

Your a winner Trev,hang in there!!!!!

JoLee
28 Feb 16 10:16 PM

@Trevsta you are already winning ! Stay strong, will be over soon & start entering holiday comps... Will be a great reward:-)

Anna2077
28 Feb 16 11:24 PM

:) thankyou all..... :)

Trevsta
29 Feb 16 5:05 AM

@Trevsta You're a winner in a big way and am sending you much luck, health and of course many competition wins. I am so glad that you are responding to treatment and wish you a super speedy treatment so that you overcome your health issues as soon as possible - nothing better than sticking it to the Demon Disease.

bops18
29 Feb 16 10:18 AM

I've only used this site once before & I got an email the other day to say I'd won a $40 salad dressing pack hehe That made me realise that you have to be in it to win it. In the last 5 days I've entered 70+ comps. BUT in saying that I have entered random things over the last few years. I've won 3 nights accommodation, a kitchen pack, DVDs & some footy tickets. I am now addicted & I WILL WIN LOTS MORE!!!! Hoping for a few holidays as we are a travel obsessed couple :)

CeCee14
29 Feb 16 7:51 PM

@CeCee14 Winners are grinners !! Congratulations!!

Trevsta
29 Feb 16 9:02 PM

@bops18 thankyou soooooo much. You also Have an awesome attitude. You deserve much luck. Cheers...regards Trevsta

Trevsta
29 Feb 16 9:11 PM

Awesome thank you so much everyone for sharing! I was entering a few comps here and there, but in the middle of last year I had to undergo an operation and haven't been able to work since (although I am happily starting a new job tomorrow YAY) so I had loads of time to enter competitions and I pretty much used all my winnings on Christmas and birth day gifts which was fantastic as I couldn't afford to buy anything.
I try and write down my wins in a book, it makes me feel good looking back and having achieved something positive :)
My most expensive win so far has been a stroller/pram and my favourite things to win are books because I love to read and I also share the books around with my family and friends too.
I am sending all my positive vibes out into the universe as I would LOVE to win a holiday this year. You guys are all fantastic and I'm glad to have found such a friendly page. Good luck to all and I hope 2016 is a dream year for all :)

SMary92
01 Mar 16 8:23 AM

@sellwood92. I've also been unwell & I'm always home so like you I've been going comp crazy over the last week. I even bought Take 5 & That's Life Magazines. Surprisingly I really enjoyed the puzzles & even my Hubby got into it haha

I've already decided that I'm going to win a big holiday, cash & vouches :)

Good luck everyone!

CeCee14
01 Mar 16 12:30 PM

How sad it is to read the thread where all I see is ME ME ME... seasoned compers wish everyone to win, new compers just want it ALL..

You cannot have it ALL ...

Anna2077
01 Mar 16 12:40 PM

@Sellwood92 Much good luck to you :)

Trevsta
01 Mar 16 5:29 PM
General Chatter

Hi Compers!
Here's the latest from the Competitions.com.au blog:

THE DAY I CHANGED SIDES AND BECAME A PROMOTER
http://blog.competitions.com.au/competition-crackpot/the-day-i-changed-sides-and-became-a-promoter/

See you in the comments...

Nicole

Voting Requests

Left my run a bit late but please vote for my Pope Pet.

https://www.popepetsofsummer.com.au/details/3280

Di_D
20 Feb 16 5:37 PM
General Chatter

Looks as like Civic have pulled their comp off

Anna2077
17 Feb 16 11:08 AM

Yeh seen that,thought I was losing reception..lol

JoLee
17 Feb 16 8:47 PM
General Chatter

I have got enough rewards to get a $30 paypal but I do Not have a paypal account and dont want one, I have tried sending Competitions .com.au an email but so far have had no reply, is there another way I can get this reward?

shaper
17 Feb 16 10:26 AM

good luck with that. i too hate paypal cause twice i had my acc hakt and i know admin would have got your email. Hope it works out for you @shaper

Trevsta
17 Feb 16 12:54 PM

@Trevsta Thanks I too had my account hacked so I stopped using them and closed my account and ill not go back to them again. But so far no answer from admin??? I am not doing any more surveys unless they answer me...whats the point?

shaper
17 Feb 16 2:44 PM

I have also noticed they didn't answer toxics requests earlier,it's pretty lame really. What's the whole point of it if they don't answer,don't want to sound like a winger but even a reply would be at the least warranted. I am saddened by this for you shaper! Toxic,did you get any personal reply? I suspect not! Keep us posted shaper,good luck!!

JoLee
17 Feb 16 6:58 PM

@JoLee, no reply received. :(

toxicgherkin
17 Feb 16 11:53 PM

;(

JoLee
18 Feb 16 6:21 AM

Thanks guys but still no replies....well lesson learn' t...no more surveys for them from me..
even a " sorry we only use paypal" would do..

shaper
18 Feb 16 10:28 AM

Yea!! I got a reply this morning and they are going to pay direct into my bank account...
perseverance pays off it seems. Thanks Competitions.com.au

shaper
18 Feb 16 12:01 PM

Thats awesome . Faith restored. comp oz. we love you:)

Trevsta
18 Feb 16 12:40 PM

@shaper, the first time I won directly from this site, @admin @zedmin requested my banking details. All good. The second (and most current) win, a while back now, they requested my PayPal account details, after which I paid their transaction fee...hmm...less value for the promoted win! I'm glad the website @admin @zedmin (and whomever is the virtual assistant in the Phillipines...) had capitulated, and agreed to pay your winnings by direct deposit. I don't think this will be true for the other monthly and sessional winners. Some food for thought, for what's it worth....

toxicgherkin
19 Feb 16 10:39 PM
I've Won

Great day today, my friend won herself and I an awesome organic Valentine's Day pamper pack and I won a Fitbit flex which I have been wanting for ages!!
You don't read of many wins on here anymore hope you are all still doing well

Alittlebitoffun
16 Feb 16 5:19 PM

Awesome wins,great attitude,congratulations to you and your friend.....winners r grinners. :)

JoLee
16 Feb 16 10:04 PM

Congratulations, Alittlebitoffun. :)

toxicgherkin
17 Feb 16 9:49 AM
General Chatter

I just wanted to ask has anyone ever won anything from any comps ?

victoriacross
16 Feb 16 12:50 PM

I've won movie tix

Anna2077
16 Feb 16 1:30 PM
A

Yep, in the last two weeks I've won double gold class tix, Hoyts tix, an Australian Open Blackmores pack, Jurlique body mist, my friend and I both won an awesome organic Valentine's day hamper (ain't she amazing for picking me lol) a Fitbit flex and the big one a 65inch 4K TV. Honestly i was sceptical at first but you can win, trust me!!

Alittlebitoffun
16 Feb 16 5:16 PM

Hi there@victoriacross, yes people do win things. Have a scroll down and you'll see lots of winning announcements. Sometimes it can take a little time, just be persistant (or stubborn?)... :)

fourleaf
16 Feb 16 5:32 PM

Hi, vc. I've been lucky enough to score well by entering comps and promos on this website. We're a friendly bunch too! I'm hopeful we'll soon be reading about your first win from one of your many entries. Cheers!

toxicgherkin
17 Feb 16 9:52 AM

@toxicgherkin Have you ever had any luck with fb comps? I'm finally back and I know that my friends will unfollow me if I tag them hehe

Anna2077
17 Feb 16 11:06 AM

I won a trip to New York to meet Beyonce(for two) dec 2013. in a pepsi comp for 9 days worth 50 grand and had just started also on this site prior to that. ive won atleast 35 comps here so thumbs up to that. Dont evergive up. gotta be in it to win it. been a while for me now but hey atleast someone else is having their turn. Good luck friend!!!! trevsta

Trevsta
17 Feb 16 1:03 PM
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@Annaar FB comps are the ones I personally seem to be more successful at. I have 2-3 friends who also enjoying comping so they are the ones I tag, I don't tag anyone that hasn't shown an interest. Most of the big companies that I have won from on FB have been 25 words or less not so much tagging (Ive won from good guys FB, appliances online, etc) It's more your smaller companies that seem to want the tags, at least that my experience.

Alittlebitoffun
17 Feb 16 2:41 PM

@Alittlebitoffun Thank you! I've tried a few but with over a 1000 people entering every time the chances of winning a slim. Noticed as well that some enter every single competition no matter if they even want the item, it's all about winning as much as they can.

So far only a movie ticket this year, the best part was that the 'star' of the movie dropped in at the end for a brief chat.

As I'm out of work hoping to win a few DVDs, restaurant vouchers, outing etc... since it's not at the top of the must spend on list :-)

Most appliances are old as well, winning would be great, as they cost a bit & it cuts into the petty cash account ... lol

Anna2077
17 Feb 16 3:01 PM
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You can not limit yourself to just entering things you need, the saying goes enter as many as you can to increase your chances.
I have two small kids so I enter a lot of comps for kids stuff, and of course I enter for luxury items and things I'd like but probably not buy myself. I don't ever enter for things for the pure sake of selling items. I do get things to put aside for presents for family and friends. I don't think it's good to enter just to sell them. Keep at it and keep positive and you will see the prizes come in I hope.

Alittlebitoffun
17 Feb 16 8:24 PM

@Alittlebitoffun .Awesome attitude mate. Good Khama for you!!

Trevsta
17 Feb 16 8:56 PM

@Alittlebitoffun Thank you!! I'm keeping a tally this year, so far one movie ticket... Would have loved some things for gifts, & few luxury things for myself

Used to spend a small fortune on books for gifts.. then moved on to chocolates. Last Christmas everyone got home grown plants and to my surprise everyone was happy... expected a lot of upset people.

Hope you get to win plenty of things for kiddies, as they cost a fortune.... a friend was expecting and I tried to win few things for her, sadly I've won nothing....

Anna2077
17 Feb 16 9:38 PM
General Chatter

With @toxicgherkin's upcoming shot at fame I was wondering if anyone else wanted to share their past 'fifteen seconds of fame' moments....

Best I can do is the kids and I were extras on 'Cliffy' where the shot focussed on us for a moment.
I did organise for my brothers to be killed by vampires in another local shoot as well.

Di_D
16 Feb 16 7:39 AM

@Di_D, that's cool! I've always wanted to try out for extras casting (or flash mob...hmmm?)

toxicgherkin
16 Feb 16 8:50 AM

@toxicgherkin you mean like this? http://www.wimp.com/bestflashmob/

Anna2077
16 Feb 16 9:47 AM

@Annaar, hehe.

And now for a sad case.....

toxicgherkin
16 Feb 16 12:38 PM

Nah! The best I can do is my great great..( not sure how many)...grandfather was knighted by Queen Victoria for his work in helping to invent the Telegraph. Interesting enough there is so many articles on him in old national archives and newspapers and his own library named after him at Cambridge University but his name is no-where to be found whatsoever on the net! Looks like the Web is missing a few things when it was invented afterall!
(PS I have his nose!)

As for flash mobs, I kinda like this one in Sydney... (Maybe I should replay this one again on St Patrick's Day!) https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=jxEB48jY3F8

fourleaf
16 Feb 16 5:28 PM

@fourleaf if you are in Sydney, St Paddy's day was cancelled

Anna2077
16 Feb 16 6:03 PM