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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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May 22, 2013 04:33 PM
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implodeMay 22, 2013 04:33 PM
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Quote from BoydSchidtt :
I Thumbup all entries I enter and it does serve as a marker for me so I know that I've entered it!
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So you feel neglected??? Not sure what to make of the whistling comment. I give back to SD in many ways--mod alerting non working links with fixed ones/updated entry info, posting contest answers, posting regular contests in the first place, etc etc on daily basis.
May 23, 2013 01:03 AM
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dgleesonMay 23, 2013 01:03 AM
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Got an OLD, OLD Thread

http://archive.slickdeals.net/f/1484133-Turkey-Hill-New-York-Yankees-Tickets-Sweeps-11-30-11-13-code-needed-NY-NJ-MA-CT-PA-and-MD-only?v=1

This sweeps is going on again this season and the rules etc have just been added to and updated.

QUESTION:Bump the old thread, or create a new one?
May 23, 2013 03:53 AM
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akriticalMay 23, 2013 03:53 AM
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Someone posted that comcast blocked their email confirmation for an IWG. Does anyone know if this happens often with comcast? Should I use another email? Thanks.
May 23, 2013 06:46 AM
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credmondMay 23, 2013 06:46 AM
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Quote from akritical :
Someone posted that comcast blocked their email confirmation for an IWG. Does anyone know if this happens often with comcast? Should I use another email? Thanks.
I have read about this happening to others as well. I'd create a gmail account to be on the safe side. Also, you never know if you'll cancel comcast down the road and no longer have access to that account and miss out on wins.
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May 23, 2013 12:52 PM
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Quote from dgleeson :
Got an OLD, OLD Thread

http://archive.slickdeals.net/f/1484133-Turkey-Hill-New-York-Yankees-Tickets-Sweeps-11-30-11-13-code-needed-NY-NJ-MA-CT-PA-and-MD-only?v=1

This sweeps is going on again this season and the rules etc have just been added to and updated.

QUESTION:Bump the old thread, or create a new one?
I'd create a new one. If the mods think it should be merged, they'll do it.
May 23, 2013 02:07 PM
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McRoflesMay 23, 2013 02:07 PM
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Quote from KMA :
I haven't been entering sweeps (taking care of a cat with a liver condition is too stressful to do much else), but when I do enter, I try to give a thumbs-up to the ones I enter. If I see one that has a thumbs down and is posted properly, even if I don't enter it I will give it a thumbs up. We can regulate this problem on our own, if members are pro-active and make the effort to override the jackass(es).
That's a good tactic. I will try this also.
May 23, 2013 05:08 PM
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akriticalMay 23, 2013 05:08 PM
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Quote from credmond :
I have read about this happening to others as well. I'd create a gmail account to be on the safe side. Also, you never know if you'll cancel comcast down the road and no longer have access to that account and miss out on wins.
Good point! Thanks!

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May 23, 2013 08:25 PM
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implodeMay 23, 2013 08:25 PM
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Anyone get prizes from Grizzly contest? I got notice about some dip cups I won ~10 days ago via UPS shipping notice. Claimed to be coming from Signagio Enterprises, with dip cup red 120z in ref number. So today thought it was odd they never showed up. Looked up signagio Enterprises and called them. The guy who answered said he was retired since January and had no idea. Said his company was closed down. Had no idea about Grizzly ever being a client. So I'm totally perplexed....the dip cups ref # means it has to be from Grizzly. Perhaps a UPS glitch caused a mix up in shipper and it not to arrive?
May 23, 2013 08:52 PM
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credmondMay 23, 2013 08:52 PM
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Quote from implode :
Anyone get prizes from Grizzly contest? I got notice about some dip cups I won ~10 days ago via UPS shipping notice. Claimed to be coming from Signagio Enterprises, with dip cup red 120z in ref number. So today thought it was odd they never showed up. Looked up signagio Enterprises and called them. The guy who answered said he was retired since January and had no idea. Said his company was closed down. Had no idea about Grizzly ever being a client. So I'm totally perplexed....the dip cups ref # means it has to be from Grizzly. Perhaps a UPS glitch caused a mix up in shipper and it not to arrive?
That's very odd. Seems grizzly has been giving you trouble lately. I received my dip cups last week. UPS was suppose to transfer them over to USPS but i guess UPS decided to deliver it instead (maybe because I had another package coming to me that day being delivered by UPS?). I still have yet to receive a $5 red box gc from them though.
May 23, 2013 09:14 PM
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jchenryMay 23, 2013 09:14 PM
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Quote from implode :
Anyone get prizes from Grizzly contest? I got notice about some dip cups I won ~10 days ago via UPS shipping notice. Claimed to be coming from Signagio Enterprises, with dip cup red 120z in ref number. So today thought it was odd they never showed up. Looked up signagio Enterprises and called them. The guy who answered said he was retired since January and had no idea. Said his company was closed down. Had no idea about Grizzly ever being a client. So I'm totally perplexed....the dip cups ref # means it has to be from Grizzly. Perhaps a UPS glitch caused a mix up in shipper and it not to arrive?
I never get Grizzly shipments when they are scheduled (I've gotten about 5 in the last year). And every time I receive them they come on a day when I'm getting another UPS shipment, up to 3 or 4 days later than scheduled. I wonder if it's just how they ship (maybe UPS has a "slower" shipping option).
May 23, 2013 09:26 PM
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implodeMay 23, 2013 09:26 PM
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Quote from jchenry :
I never get Grizzly shipments when they are scheduled (I've gotten about 5 in the last year). And every time I receive them they come on a day when I'm getting another UPS shipment, up to 3 or 4 days later than scheduled. I wonder if it's just how they ship (maybe UPS has a "slower" shipping option).
Well tracking doesn't work because supposedly they switch over to usps surepost...but worse then that, it says shipping label generated, but acts like they (UPS) never received the item.
May 25, 2013 02:51 PM
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KMAMay 25, 2013 02:51 PM
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Any tips on how to make it easier to decide who to unlike on Facebook? I was thinking of making folders for single entries and deleting those in the month following when they're supposed to select a winner. And when dailies end, moving those into the appropriate folders, too.

Quote from implode :
Anyone get prizes from Grizzly contest? I got notice about some dip cups I won ~10 days ago via UPS shipping notice. Claimed to be coming from Signagio Enterprises, with dip cup red 120z in ref number. So today thought it was odd they never showed up. Looked up signagio Enterprises and called them. The guy who answered said he was retired since January and had no idea. Said his company was closed down. Had no idea about Grizzly ever being a client. So I'm totally perplexed....the dip cups ref # means it has to be from Grizzly. Perhaps a UPS glitch caused a mix up in shipper and it not to arrive?
They changed the date of delivery on mine. I don't remember if they alerted me to the change or if I saw it when I went to track it. Anyway, I received the package a few days ago.
May 25, 2013 02:53 PM
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implodeMay 25, 2013 02:53 PM
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Quote from KMA :
Any tips on how to make it easier to decide who to unlike on Facebook? I was thinking of making folders for single entries and deleting those in the month following when they're supposed to select a winner. And when dailies end, moving those into the appropriate folders, too.

They changed the date of delivery on mine. I don't remember if they alerted me to the change or if I saw it when I went to track it. Anyway, I received the package a few days ago.
"A UPS shipping label has been created. Once the shipment arrives at our facility, the tracking status--including the scheduled delivery date--will be updated."

I was sent a notice on 05/14, with projected delivery date of 05/17...now nothing in the system at all. I mean its just some solo looking red cups, but its the principal of the thing.
May 27, 2013 07:41 PM
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bittripfanMay 27, 2013 07:41 PM
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Having so issues today. On the Miller LiteThe Summer of More Miller Time Sweepstakes getting a Malicious Web Site Blocked message and on woobox contests their just not coming up at all. Anyone know away around these problems?

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May 27, 2013 07:49 PM
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countylineMay 27, 2013 07:49 PM
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Quote from bittripfan :
Having so issues today. On the Miller LiteThe Summer of More Miller Time Sweepstakes getting a Malicious Web Site Blocked message and on woobox contests their just not coming up at all. Anyone know away around these problems?
When I have issues with woobox I delete all the woobox cookies, usually takes care of it.

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