Competitions (NO ASKING FOR VOTES)

ilean2 · 24-03-2010 03:31PM

A number of competitions here for anyone interested

http://www.webuser.co.uk/1/win

Am 99% sure all state "This prize draw is open to residents of the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland aged 18 or over, other than employees of Deep Silver or IPC Media, their agencies or their families."

ilean2 · 24-03-2010 03:33PM

A couple of more to enter here

http://www.ireland.com/competitions/

sasser · 24-03-2010 03:57PM

Originally Posted by L.S.F
Still chasing down a mountain bike i won on facebook from rowntrees randoms

They have been ignoring my e-mails since november/december. Last one sent in February, cant find a contact number.

This has been going on since AUGUST!! There has been 3 days that it was ment to arrive after receiving phone calls. Then they said the one that I chose was no longer available and picked a new one and never heard anything back since before christmas

Any advice???

pac:

Bombard their facebook pages!

trail man · 24-03-2010 06:05PM

sasser wrote: »

Bombard their facebook pages!

yipee.. have won a set of match tickets for munsters match on friday night in thomond park...
things are getting better..
Thanks everyone...
trail man..:p..

mell61 · 24-03-2010 06:42PM

I have to agree with that a lot of companies really fall down when it comes to issueing the prizes. The past 6 months have been really good and we won a number of breaks away...
The first one was off a radio show, 2BB1D in Ireland sponsored by a regional tourist board, it took 4 months for them to send us the prize after multiple calls, and then the 'use by' was filled in for the date they posted it! So we had to get a new voucher!
The same month we won a separate prize off the same station and it was with us in 4 days!
Pigsback won a night away, with lots of bells and whistles, it took the account manager in Pigsback nearly 3 months to contact me - i was working in email with a clerical person there and kept being told she'd call. I sent in a list of dates to take the prize and heard nothing and finally got hold of her on one of the dates that was on my list!!! she then told me I needed to gibe her 6-8 weeks advance notice to book it! Now waiting for her to come back with re dates in April / May!
A major FMCG with a tour operator took 3 months to contact me back, considering the prize was to be used within 4 months of winning, but they did extend the range of dates I could travel and were very accommodating.
To be honest I not sure if the issues is who runs the competitions not sending details in time, or the companies not prioritising winners after the promotional activity has finished.

forumname · 24-03-2010 07:06PM

Fancy winning a 'Delectable' Hamper from award winning confectioners Pandora Bell? We've got one to give away and trust us, it's worth getting fat for.

Bridgestone Guide Newcomer of the Year 2010 PANDORA BELL is the hot new confectioner with a seriously delicious offering. Their philosophy is simple: traditional methods + the finest ingredients = memorably delicious treats. Gloriously old-school Handmade Lollipops made with only natural colours and flavours, sumptuous Salted Butter Caramels made using the famous sea salt of Guérande, naughty but oh so nice Nougat rich in honey, full of nuts and fine dark chocolate. Er, Twix anyone? Didn't think so.

To enter, visit www.peoplelovepresents.com

Competition ends 5th April 2010.

jc77 · 24-03-2010 07:37PM

forumname wrote: »

Fancy winning a 'Delectable' Hamper from award winning confectioners Pandora Bell? We've got one to give away and trust us, it's worth getting fat for.

Bridgestone Guide Newcomer of the Year 2010 PANDORA BELL is the hot new confectioner with a seriously delicious offering. Their philosophy is simple: traditional methods + the finest ingredients = memorably delicious treats. Gloriously old-school Handmade Lollipops made with only natural colours and flavours, sumptuous Salted Butter Caramels made using the famous sea salt of Guérande, naughty but oh so nice Nougat rich in honey, full of nuts and fine dark chocolate. Er, Twix anyone? Didn't think so.

To enter, visit www.peoplelovepresents.com

Competition ends 5th April 2010.

Got this comp by email this afternoon, took me ages to find a Pandora Bell product, but here is one for you so you don't have to search.

molloyjazz · 24-03-2010 08:00PM

orl wrote: »

I think because its such a popular site that its hard to win. My approach is to give sites with several competitions a year. If I don't win then, I stop entering. On my blacklist are pigsback, entertainment.ie and the rte guide.

What are your popular sites, the ones you have won most frequently?

gjc · 24-03-2010 09:24PM

mell61 wrote: »

I have to agree with that a lot of companies really fall down when it comes to issueing the prizes. The past 6 months have been really good and we won a number of breaks away...
The first one was off a radio show, 2BB1D in Ireland sponsored by a regional tourist board, it took 4 months for them to send us the prize after multiple calls, and then the 'use by' was filled in for the date they posted it! So we had to get a new voucher!
The same month we won a separate prize off the same station and it was with us in 4 days!
Pigsback won a night away, with lots of bells and whistles, it took the account manager in Pigsback nearly 3 months to contact me - i was working in email with a clerical person there and kept being told she'd call. I sent in a list of dates to take the prize and heard nothing and finally got hold of her on one of the dates that was on my list!!! she then told me I needed to gibe her 6-8 weeks advance notice to book it! Now waiting for her to come back with re dates in April / May!
A major FMCG with a tour operator took 3 months to contact me back, considering the prize was to be used within 4 months of winning, but they did extend the range of dates I could travel and were very accommodating.
To be honest I not sure if the issues is who runs the competitions not sending details in time, or the companies not prioritising winners after the promotional activity has finished.

Very interesting feedback..it seems theres always a catch to some competitions. A year ago my aunt won "theatre tickets in a VIP box with pre theatre glass of champagne" it turned out that the show was during the day there was no VIP box and when she went looking for the glass of champagne no one know nothing of it. It was a prize she got through a text-in radio show. So it was a slight let down.

christinadublin · 24-03-2010 11:54PM

My sister in law won a hamper of books from a well know magazine and never got it. She has tried to chase them about it and always gets the reply it will be sent out to her. That was last Summer and still no sign.

tweety76 · 25-03-2010 12:18PM

http://www.micksgarage.ie/cbg_competition.aspx

orl · 25-03-2010 02:07PM

molloyjazz wrote: »

What are your popular sites, the ones you have won most frequently?

Generally I find websites poor as there are two many entrants. In fact I cannot think of any website/magazine/organisation that I have won more than once. I do better in postal competitions especially if there is some skill involved.

CleanSheet · 25-03-2010 02:11PM

http://www.onoffer.ie/offers/competition.aspx

Weekend in Galway and a meal for 2! It's 2 diff prizes every week..

orl · 25-03-2010 02:17PM

mell61 wrote: »

To be honest I not sure if the issues is who runs the competitions not sending details in time, or the companies not prioritising winners after the promotional activity has finished.

To anybody involved in organising competitions please note! Whatever positive publicity generated by running a competition is diluted by the winner grumbling to his/her friends about not getting the prize.

gingernut79 · 25-03-2010 07:30PM

Not sure if anyone submitted this one already that i spotted on the rte website

http://www.rte.ie/travel/

gingernut79 · 25-03-2010 07:34PM

http://2fm.rte.ie/pages/bodysoul

claire.k · 25-03-2010 09:03PM

molloyjazz wrote: »

What are your popular sites, the ones you have won most frequently?

I have won at least 6 things from entertainment.ie in less than a year. Pigsback are awful when claiming rewards, they took 4 months to send me a voucher I claimed

fluky1 · 25-03-2010 10:09PM

gingernut79 wrote: »

Not sure if anyone submitted this one already that i spotted on the rte website

http://www.rte.ie/travel/

the first competition feel the craic is out of date
and could not find other competitions.

gingernut79 · 25-03-2010 11:16PM

fluky1 wrote: »

the first competition feel the craic is out of date
and could not find other competitions.

Sorry about that, it links to this site, sounds like a good break worth £500

http://www.enjoyengland.ie/campaigns/short-breaks/competition.aspx

milkycoffey · 26-03-2010 10:01AM

I think the vodafone treasure hunt may be over too! sad news!

tweety76 · 26-03-2010 10:28AM

Win R-Patz goodies, don't get what everyone loves about this guy?!!

We've got 10 Pattison-packed goodie bags to give away and all you have to do is send us an email to win@prudence.ie, along with your name and address. Please use the words 'Remember me' in the subject line. Entries close on March 31st at 9am and winners will be announced in next week's PruZine.

Best Western Hotel Break

One of you will win a two-night stay with breakfast plus dinner on one evening at a Best Western Hotel of your choosing. To win, all you need to do is to send us an email to win@prudence.ie with 'Best Western' in the subject line. The competition closes on Wednesday March 31st and winners will be announced in next week's PruZine.

awanderer · 26-03-2010 11:44AM

I am not sure if it's a good news or not:o ! Today, for the first time since I participate to the thread, I was told I won something : a toy koala with Cushelle:D (thanks Ilean2 and Kerash).

The problem is that when they asked for my address there was a "postcode" section. I tried to write "Ireland" in it but they refused it as "wrong postcode" then I remembered Kerash had mentioned a postcode she uses for British competitions and managed to find it and use it and it was accepted.

I seriously doubt I'll ever receive the koala though as nowhere in the address did it indicate Ireland:(.

It was still nice to read I had won something:D. The only wins I ever had before were 3 separate 2 days hotel minibreaks (2 under my name and one under my best friend's name) with the Sunday Tribunes crosswords:).

Once again : I still don't seem to get the thank you icon

but thanks to all the posters who participate to the thread by sharing their knowledge of new competitions.

Vodkat · 26-03-2010 12:13PM

This is not a competition website BUT... If you complete the surveys you are paid in vouchers. I think its quite similar to filling out all them forms for the comps! www.Irishopinions.com

gingernut79 · 26-03-2010 12:17PM

Vodkat wrote: »

This is not a competition website BUT... If you complete the surveys you are paid in vouchers. I think its quite similar to filling out all them forms for the comps! www.Irishopinions.com

I've been using this site for a while, you wont qualify for every survey and you have to get in quick as they can fill up fast. I got my first €10 amazon voucher from them this week.

The surveys can be tedious but absolutely no hassle claiming rewards

gingernut79 · 26-03-2010 12:21PM

http://www.fermanaghlakelands.com/Short-break-competition.T736.aspx

gingernut79 · 26-03-2010 12:32PM

http://www.irelandsinspiringspas.com/spa_break.html

smallgarden · 26-03-2010 12:39PM

http://www.irelandsinspiringspas.com/spa_break.html
think this might be an 09 comp

jobucks · 26-03-2010 12:46PM

Win €3000, upload your own video
http://www.keywaste.ie/babyskip/competition.asp

To celebrate the 5,000th visit to Irelands new online running store and the arrival of the new Spring Summer range, www.sub4.ie, Sub4 are offering RacePix.com users two free entries to the Spar Great Ireland Run which this year is incorporating the National 10k Club Road Race Championship.To be in with a chance of winning the two free race entries valued at €32, simply answer the following question: “How much are a pair of Nike Air Pegasus 26 on www.sub4.ie?” Send your answer and contact details through the competition page. Entries open until Friday April 2nd 2010.
http://racepix.com/blog/2010/03/sub4-ie-competition-march-2010/

Your chance to win a copy of the soundtrack 'Kick Ass'.
http://www.umusic.ie/competitions/

Win Assasins Creed for the xbox 360

http://www.teic.ie/2010/02/competition-win-assassins-creed-2-on-the-xbox-360/

gingernut79 · 26-03-2010 12:53PM

gingernut79 wrote: »

http://www.irelandsinspiringspas.com/spa_break.html

Pls excuse my confusion. I thought it was 2012 this year for a while this morning

jobucks · 26-03-2010 12:55PM

Only just checked back on Culch.ie and realised I won their Oscars prediction comp.. so there's a lash of dvd's on the way to me,woo hoo,

many many many thanks to the OP

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