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Contests & Sweepstakes Tips, Advice, and Questions

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The intent of this thread is for users, both new and not-so-new, to ask questions, and help with tips/advice. This is not by any means the "gospel". Please feel free to add your words of wisdom, and if you have questions, just ask! If you have a tip that will make sweeping easier for folks, please feel free to share. This is a community effort. We all will benefit in some way.


The Basic Advice/Tips for the new-to-sweeping folks.
Enter for the items you want/need. If you have no interest in trips, avoid the sweeps where the only prize is a trip. If you know you can't afford the tax on a new vehicle, avoid entering for those.

Set up folders in your bookmark/favorites. Create a separate one for each month, and file any sweeps you are interested in into the folder corresponding with when it ends. Then, if you have a day where you're pressed for time, enter at least the ones ending that day.

Play the instant win games.

Follow the rules! If a sweep is restricted to only females, a certain age group, certain states, etc, make sure you fit the criteria! If you don't, move on to another sweep that you do qualify for. Do not create a bunch of email addresses so you can enter something more than once, or so you can play an Instant win game more. The Sponsors can tell, and will DQ you. You're better off playing by the rules than cheating and getting disqualified and having NO entries.

Don't immediately dismiss essay required sweeps (or recipes, photos, etc)....well, unless you know you don't want to write something. A lot of people pass on them, so you might have a better shot at winning something.

Don't expect this to be lucrative enough to become a job. Yes, a lot of us win, and often, but not nearly enough to quit a job!

Expect things to go slow at first. It takes a while for the wins to roll in. But once they do...look out!

Expect to occasionally hit a dry spell. It happens to ALL of us.

DEFINITELY USE YOUR REAL INFO! If you use a fake phone number, and a sponsor is calling to notify people of wins, you'll never know what you missed out on. I, and many others, have been doing this for a long time, and we have no problems with sales calls. Also, use your real name. If your name is Robert or Catherine, using Bob or Cathy is ok, as they are known acceptable shorter versions of that name. if your name is Matilda, and you go by Fluffy, don't use Fluffy. Looking at your ID to get an affy notarized, they may reject it because the names don't match. The sponsor may also say "Fluffy won, not Matilda". So stick with using your real name, or something close to it.

Most of all, HAVE FUN! And don't be afraid to ask questions. We were all new to this at one time. Any one of us would be happy to answer questions.


For easy form filling, check out Roboform [roboform.com]. Google Tool bar and the autofill feature on IE also work well.

For Mac users, the best form filler is 1Password: http://agilewebsolutions.com/products/1Password (thanks javaFlower!)

FireFox Form Filler browser extensions: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/...ll&cat=all

To set up the autofill feature in IE: Click on Tools, then internet options, then choose 'content'. When that pops up, click on "Autocomplete", and make sure to check the boxes for forms and passwords on forms. This is not a good idea if you are on a shared/public computer!

February 17, 2009, 3:10 am: System Notice: This thread has been automatically renewed after reaching a post limit. Most of its content has been moved to this thread for reference purposes.

July 12, 2010, 3:23 pm: System Notice: This thread has been automatically renewed after reaching a post limit. Most of its content has been moved to this thread for reference purposes.
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The intent of this thread is for users, both new and not-so-new, to ask questions, and help with tips/advice. This is not by any means the "gospel". Please feel free to add your words of wisdom, and if you have questions, just ask! If you have a tip that will make sweeping easier for folks, please feel free to share. This is a community effort. We all will benefit in some way.


The Basic Advice/Tips for the new-to-sweeping folks.
Enter for the items you want/need. If you have no interest in trips, avoid the sweeps where the only prize is a trip. If you know you can't afford the tax on a new vehicle, avoid entering for those.

Set up folders in your bookmark/favorites. Create a separate one for each month, and file any sweeps you are interested in into the folder corresponding with when it ends. Then, if you have a day where you're pressed for time, enter at least the ones ending that day.

Play the instant win games.

Follow the rules! If a sweep is restricted to only females, a certain age group, certain states, etc, make sure you fit the criteria! If you don't, move on to another sweep that you do qualify for. Do not create a bunch of email addresses so you can enter something more than once, or so you can play an Instant win game more. The Sponsors can tell, and will DQ you. You're better off playing by the rules than cheating and getting disqualified and having NO entries.

Don't immediately dismiss essay required sweeps (or recipes, photos, etc)....well, unless you know you don't want to write something. A lot of people pass on them, so you might have a better shot at winning something.

Don't expect this to be lucrative enough to become a job. Yes, a lot of us win, and often, but not nearly enough to quit a job!

Expect things to go slow at first. It takes a while for the wins to roll in. But once they do...look out!

Expect to occasionally hit a dry spell. It happens to ALL of us.

DEFINITELY USE YOUR REAL INFO! If you use a fake phone number, and a sponsor is calling to notify people of wins, you'll never know what you missed out on. I, and many others, have been doing this for a long time, and we have no problems with sales calls. Also, use your real name. If your name is Robert or Catherine, using Bob or Cathy is ok, as they are known acceptable shorter versions of that name. if your name is Matilda, and you go by Fluffy, don't use Fluffy. Looking at your ID to get an affy notarized, they may reject it because the names don't match. The sponsor may also say "Fluffy won, not Matilda". So stick with using your real name, or something close to it.

Most of all, HAVE FUN! And don't be afraid to ask questions. We were all new to this at one time. Any one of us would be happy to answer questions.


For easy form filling, check out Roboform [roboform.com]. Google Tool bar and the autofill feature on IE also work well.

For Mac users, the best form filler is 1Password: http://agilewebsolutions.com/products/1Password (thanks javaFlower!)

FireFox Form Filler browser extensions: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/...ll&cat=all

To set up the autofill feature in IE: Click on Tools, then internet options, then choose 'content'. When that pops up, click on "Autocomplete", and make sure to check the boxes for forms and passwords on forms. This is not a good idea if you are on a shared/public computer!

February 17, 2009, 3:10 am: System Notice: This thread has been automatically renewed after reaching a post limit. Most of its content has been moved to this thread for reference purposes.

July 12, 2010, 3:23 pm: System Notice: This thread has been automatically renewed after reaching a post limit. Most of its content has been moved to this thread for reference purposes.

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Aug 27, 2012 10:12 PM
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SweepaholicAug 27, 2012 10:12 PM
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Quote from mannymann :
Got the package today, here are the pics of it.
The only thing I didn't put in the pics were the 5 cards for 2 song downloads in each and the coupon for a box of Magnum Ice Cream

Needless to say, the girlfriend was very happy woot

Hopefully this serves as a little motivation to those who haven't won much..keep going at it Big Grin
Nice, Congrats!
Aug 27, 2012 10:23 PM
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mannymannAug 27, 2012 10:23 PM
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Quote from Sweepaholic :
Nice, Congrats!
thanks !
Aug 28, 2012 12:29 AM
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SweepToWinAug 28, 2012 12:29 AM
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Quote from mannymann :
Got the package today, here are the pics of it.
The only thing I didn't put in the pics were the 5 cards for 2 song downloads in each and the coupon for a box of Magnum Ice Cream

Needless to say, the girlfriend was very happy woot

Hopefully this serves as a little motivation to those who haven't won much..keep going at it Big Grin
Congrats!
Aug 28, 2012 02:32 AM
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allyn9Aug 28, 2012 02:32 AM
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Quote from mannymann :
Got the package today, here are the pics of it.
The only thing I didn't put in the pics were the 5 cards for 2 song downloads in each and the coupon for a box of Magnum Ice Cream

Needless to say, the girlfriend was very happy woot

Hopefully this serves as a little motivation to those who haven't won much..keep going at it Big Grin

For Christmas, my son bought my daughter the watch you won. (... and she loves it.) I am sure your girlfriend will love it too! It is cute and quite unique looking.
Aug 28, 2012 06:14 AM
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allyn9Aug 28, 2012 06:14 AM
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Son has a 6.10 il. package scheduled for UPS delivery Tuesday from Rockpoint Logistics. Any ideas?
Aug 29, 2012 05:22 PM
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shopgurl101Aug 29, 2012 05:22 PM
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Nice. That Kate Spade purse is so cute
Quote from mannymann :
Got the package today, here are the pics of it.
The only thing I didn't put in the pics were the 5 cards for 2 song downloads in each and the coupon for a box of Magnum Ice Cream

Needless to say, the girlfriend was very happy woot

Hopefully this serves as a little motivation to those who haven't won much..keep going at it Big Grin
Aug 30, 2012 02:03 PM
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mckiney.t.jAug 30, 2012 02:03 PM
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1lb package scheduled for friday from young america?

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Aug 30, 2012 02:05 PM
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SweepaholicAug 30, 2012 02:05 PM
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Quote from mckiney.t.j :
1lb package scheduled for friday from young america?
I got the same few days ago and it was the grand prize from pepsi rocks your summer....good luck! I am waiting on my overnight air delivery siggy required by 10:00AM.
Aug 30, 2012 02:09 PM
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mckiney.t.jAug 30, 2012 02:09 PM
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Quote from Sweepaholic :
I got the same few days ago and it was the grand prize from pepsi rocks your summer....good luck! I am waiting on my overnight air delivery siggy required by 10:00AM.
Exciting sure hope so! The anticipation is just killing me i think i liked it better when i didnt know packages were coming.....
Last edited by mckiney.t.j August 30, 2012 at 07:12 AM.
Aug 30, 2012 02:13 PM
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SweepaholicAug 30, 2012 02:13 PM
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Quote from mckiney.t.j :
Exciting sure hope so! The anticipation is just killing me i think i liked it better when i didnt know packages were coming.....
I feel thst way sometimes to nod
Aug 30, 2012 03:23 PM
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mannymannAug 30, 2012 03:23 PM
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Quote from mckiney.t.j :
1lb package scheduled for friday from young america?
1 lb exactly or 1.7? I got one coming from them tomorrow yay Smilie congrats
Aug 30, 2012 03:28 PM
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mckiney.t.jAug 30, 2012 03:28 PM
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Quote from mannymann :
1 lb exactly or 1.7? I got one coming from them tomorrow yay Smilie congrats
1lb exactly...i did get one yesterday from them 1.38lb dew 3pk t shirts

The name is not correct on the 1lb but was on the 1.38 so it has to be a different promotion
Aug 30, 2012 03:31 PM
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mannymannAug 30, 2012 03:31 PM
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Quote from mckiney.t.j :
1lb exactly...i did get one yesterday from them 1.38lb dew 3pk t shirts

The name is not correct on the 1lb but was on the 1.38 so it has to be a different promotion
Those came via UPS? From the same sender?.. I'm waiting on my watches from that
Aug 30, 2012 03:33 PM
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mckiney.t.jAug 30, 2012 03:33 PM
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Quote from mannymann :
Those came via UPS? From the same sender?.. I'm waiting on my watches from that
young america yes...just realized the t shirts came usps and not ups

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Aug 30, 2012 03:36 PM
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mannymannAug 30, 2012 03:36 PM
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Quote from mckiney.t.j :
young america yes...just realized the t shirts came usps and not ups
Thanks for the info, well see what it is tomorrow..

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