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Hi All, We are considering opening up "add a competition" to our members with the opportunity to earn CompBux for approved competitions. Would there be any volunteers who would like to be the first testers?

admin
23 Jan 17 2:55 PM

@admin, I'd put my hat into the ring. Do you have an idea yet how CompBux allocation and redemption might work? I'm sure the comping community here would like to know more. I certainly would. Cheers.

toxicgherkin
23 Jan 17 10:00 PM

Yes, please! I'd love to do that!

bbjsr
23 Jan 17 11:17 PM
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No doesn't sound like a good idea.
I think Lemond would just flood the page.

In_it_to_win
24 Jan 17 1:20 AM

Great idea, I often come across great comps on Facebook I'd love to share with others. Thank you

Smalot11
24 Jan 17 1:21 AM

Count me in! :)

fourleaf
24 Jan 17 12:53 PM

I could... but I thought this was already an option? When did this get taken away?

shtooff
24 Jan 17 1:16 PM

Can there be a rule that a competition can only be added once.

gaseja
25 Jan 17 5:44 PM

@gaseja, good point! Or would that be a few CompBux points? ;)

toxicgherkin
26 Jan 17 9:57 AM

Guess I could volunteer a "few" international giveaways. What you think @toxicgherkin. :)

Lemond
28 Jan 17 12:10 AM

@newbie_1 lol Least they may be originally sourced. I'm fairly sure some finally get to here via the Aussie Facebook groups that I share. It's a challenge thou to find unique giveaways. They are only truly unique once, after that when shared about the promoter becomes well known and may send out notifications/emails for future giveaways.

There a few Australian compers that do awesome volunteering posting up giveaways on sites. If they are members of here they are more likely to "flood" with fresh giveaways. It takes time locate and check terms and conditions and post in the required formats.

@gaseja Good point about being added once is good.
Most of the Australian Facebook giveaways are well circulated among the Aussie compers. The issue might be a lot of members competing to post from that network. I.e. Giveaways posted won't be anything really fresh. I just hope the don't end up with a flood of Facebook giveaways.

There are so many competitions out there Aussie and worldwide could be hundreds to choose from each day to post. I tend to focus on the international ones as a lot aren't listed.

Lemond
28 Jan 17 12:19 AM

@wolverine Yes I the possibility is I COULD with some resources I've got to source giveaways. Thou sharing giveaways regrettable lately I've become a bit wary.

I'll take it all as complements. I'm sure some would love more variety of giveaways. :)

Lemond
28 Jan 17 12:33 AM

The main issue with members posting they WILL have to check the terms and conditions. There's a element of responsibility for sharing giveaways to masses.

Lemond
28 Jan 17 12:46 AM

@admin Count me in. At least with have technology gadgets covered. :)

Lemond
28 Jan 17 1:19 AM
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Yes please, I would be interested

hexrex
28 Jan 17 7:24 AM

@wolverine lol. Compliments. I wouldn't worry too much. I'll find a few giveaways to keep you happy with some "toys".

It takes way too much time to "flood" giveaways for anyone person to do it. It's not all as easy as it sounds, if searching around for more offbeat giveaways, checking the T&C's and then post. Unless you just want members to cherry pick and regurgitate whats already commonly circulating around.

There's on easy solution to alleviate your issue, i.e. post up a few unique giveaways. :)

@toxicgherkin
More importantly, I sure members would love know the T&C's for posting approved giveaways to evaluate whether the effort is worth it.

It only works well when got a mixture of members, contributing with different interests and from a variety of sources. I'd image there would be some guidelines to ensure variety and integrity of postings to reduce any anticipated issues.

Lemond
28 Jan 17 2:54 PM

@wolverine If you look back I a bit through the forum I occasional used to post up a few. Reminds me @Goldmember Happy Birthday for last week sorry didn't get around to a gold themed batch of giveaways. :)

Lemond
28 Jan 17 2:57 PM
General Chatter

I retired a couple of months ago and comping was one of the things on my list to try now that I have spare time. This site is great but I do get a bit frustrated when I go to a 'free to enter' competitions only to find the link doesn't seem to work or I fill in all the details only to find that if you're a winner they will only contact you by phone - I only use my home line and am often away - or you have to be on Facebook (I tried that for 8 days last year then closed my account). But I suppose I'll learn the inns and outs. Can't wait for the influx of 'you're a winner' emails!!!

Trying
20 Jan 17 8:17 AM

I'd rather be contacted by phone then you know its actually a legitimate win. I won a trip to Aspen last year and the only way they let you know if you won was by e-mail. I thought it was a spam e-mail and deleted it. Luckily for me they found me (my phone number is silent) through my parents phone number of all things and I was still be able to claim the prize. Best prize ever and now I'm so careful of reading my e-mails. I personally think they should do both, contact through e-mail and phone. Good Luck.

SunnyLife
20 Jan 17 8:35 AM
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Thanks for that. I'll make sure I check every email before I delete them. Some of the comps only reply by phone not both unfortunately.

Trying
20 Jan 17 8:59 AM

Welcome and good luck :)

Brookemaree93
20 Jan 17 12:54 PM

Hi @Trying and welcome. I use a little prepaid mobile as my contact number most times. Also a separate e-mail account as you will get lots of e-mails. Good luck :) There are some very good articles on the blog that are a good read.

fourleaf
20 Jan 17 7:15 PM
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I have always been contacted by phone, followed with a confirmation email for the big wins, but the reverse applied to me- they rang and I thought it was a hoax until I received the email!

Travlmad
21 Jan 17 10:26 AM

Wishing you the best of luck with your comps. It's exciting winning :)

SMary92
25 Jan 17 12:16 AM

@fourleaf I like the idea of a prepaid mobile for competitions. @Trying you can always divert your home phone to your mobile by pressing #21 then your mobile number then * (and #21# to undivert) that way you won't miss a call and it will allow you to see incoming phone numbers. This was handy for me 12mth ago when The Good Guys rang me. I googled searched the number to confirm it really was them. Good luck!

gaseja
25 Jan 17 5:49 PM
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Thanks for the feedback - sounds like I need to invest in a prepaid mobile.

Trying
26 Jan 17 10:14 AM
General Chatter

I certainly hope this site does not go the way of competitionsguide.com.au
Members now have to pay to use the "premium" version of the site. You can still access the site for free, but it is extremely limited with virtually no access. It seems you cant even use the "contact us" area to complain about it.
This kind of defeats the purpose, having to pay a membership fee just to enter competitions. Most people I am sure, are like me and enter these competitions to try to get something for nothing (or perhaps the price of a product)
I hope that word of mouth on here (and many many other sites/social media I visit) puts the message out there.
Just letting you guys know, that what this forum is about is it not. To let "our" community know what's going on out there in the world of competition entering.

wolverine
18 Jan 17 8:55 AM

Lotto's are same. Great if you win all the time but if like me who hardly ever wins it's just not worth it

Anna2077
18 Jan 17 11:34 AM

Not much point in paying for membership when you can access most of the same comps on here for free.

iliketowinthings
18 Jan 17 11:52 AM

Let me see we all "work" promoting all these business for the chance to win. Now they want to everyone to pay for that chance. hmmmm. I think those fee comping sites need a better business model.

It takes time and effort to track down unique giveaways continually and costs associated with hosting and design etc. So guessing flogging members to maintain a level of service.

Question is do those site offer a level of service worth it? I.e. Do they source competitions themselves or using volunteers to source listed giveaways.
What's the incentive to share giveaways and on those sites? Do members get discounts etc?

competitionsguide.com.au I don't use that often so won't be missing anything. Nothing that two seconds of google can't locate.

Lottos though might be a good source of giveaways, it's interface and ease of use is something out of the stone age.

Facebook is probably the best source as most promoters use Facebook to promote their giveaways. Also due to the vast interconnected network of compers you probably can source enough to keep to you happy for a lifetime.

My general impression most of the aussie sites just utilizing the network of Australian compers out there or short list of common promoters. I don't see too much fresh stuff popping up and lacking in some key areas. I.e. men's fashion and technology. Where the hell are all the goods men's fashion giveaways, I rarely see many displayed on those sites.

I don't feel much need to pay for those sites as two seconds you can google and find the giveaway anyway. There are also some good free resources still out there.

One of these days will get around doing an automated system especially for international giveaways. Generally I find those are overlooked on the Aussie sites.

Ps By the time the giveaways are listed on those paid sites they're common knowledge for the Aussie compers already. :)

Lemond
18 Jan 17 1:26 PM

@jennifer.lobster Roughly 300ish listings per month is a fraction of Australian giveaways out there. This site has one of the better formats. Lacking in the ease of use of leave a comment on the giveaway. Notice no one bothers or haven't noticed it.

They could at least publish some of the reoccurring ones when they are released. I see must be Wednesday the weekly Android Authority is announced. It's usually published by 7 am Monday. :)

Lemond
18 Jan 17 1:32 PM

What's the difference between the limited and "premium" versions? I can't see too many compers paying for numerous sites, especially if they all listing roughly the same ones or sourcing from the same gene pool!

Lemond
18 Jan 17 1:44 PM
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Not much difference between premium pizza and traditional pizza.
I prefer traditional.
Why add lobster and prawns. Just get the meatlovers

vnessa
18 Jan 17 4:30 PM

This is the only site I use. (I'm staying loyal) I've tried competitionsguide.com.au before. I've never won anything on that site. Best outlay of website and I've won numerous of comps on here too. I'm happy to stay put. :)

SunnyLife
19 Jan 17 10:30 AM

@gemini69 Put it this way my list of international giveaways would rival most sites. Well I know where to find the aussie ones :)

Thou really you need to source from at least a few locations to get a good variety or giveaways that may specifically interest you.

I'm loyal to the site. Love the forum and hanging out for the guessing game or leader board one year. lmao

Lemond
19 Jan 17 11:41 AM

@Lemond not really into international comps. They send me to many spam and scam e-mails. Plus the whole wide world enters, so not much chance at winning. Each to their own. Maybe I'm just an Aussie through and through. LOL

SunnyLife
19 Jan 17 3:38 PM
U

Has anyone cashed in surveys or gift vouchers it seems to be stuck in maintenance for weeks at a time is this a fake site as I don't have a PayPal account please help?!@SunnyLife

U

Can I get gift vouchers yet maintenance sign on redeem vouchers please let me know soon thanks?!

General Chatter

@Admin Weird the latest giveaway posted doesn't want to register and not in the activity log. The good news it hasn't set to viewed. Thou tried numerous times. Someone pass the sledgehammer please.

When you click the enter button it normally takes you to the promoters page getting the link below. When click on the image get "This site can't be reached
http://0.0.112.218/ is unreachable."

Dinner Cruise Sydney
http://www.competitions.com.au/exit//28890/

Lemond
16 Jan 17 11:23 PM

Thank you @Lemond for posting this! Glad to know it's not just me :) I've clicked on that competition dozens of times, tried all sorts of ways (except the sledgehammer, but that was coming soon!). Alas, nothing has worked so far. Very odd.

bbjsr
17 Jan 17 3:43 AM

@bbjsr Appears to be a broken link or something hasn't been put into the system correctly. Seems like a plug then a giveaway from reading.

Lemond
17 Jan 17 1:42 PM

@Lemond Thanks for your reply! That makes sense. Looks like the link is still not working too.

bbjsr
18 Jan 17 2:18 AM

I reported this and nothing has been done :(

IWANTTOWINBIG
19 Jan 17 2:26 PM

It's been taken down.

admin
20 Jan 17 2:10 PM

@admin Thanks @IWANTTOWINBIG it was taken a day or two ago. Argh forgot was that option to report it. :)
I get the feeling the top of the leader board must be getting close.

Good luck @IWANTTOWINBIG and @bbjsr

Lemond
20 Jan 17 11:29 PM

Thanks :) good luck. Arghh doesn't help me to only get one point for today.

IWANTTOWINBIG
23 Jan 17 12:36 AM

@IWANTTOWINBIG lol. Yeh it's an uphill battle to get into the top 3 without a birthday. Odds are fairly slim with a more birthdays this month. I could dig up the spreadsheet of statistics I did last year when they altered the system. You're going to need roughly 195 daily points give or take a few to make it. 60 points from a maximum of 80 I think we're both pushing the odds. :(

Lemond
23 Jan 17 11:49 PM
Feedback / Suggestions

I am thankful for all the comps Admin adds but wish they'd take the extra couple of seconds to actually read the comps they post so that they don't say "all states" when it has to be picked up in Perth etc, just like cheesecake shop comp. When short on time I actually quickly look at the bottom of each comp post to see which states can enter and just automatically enter thinking the info is correct where often it isn't. Please Admin could you only say "all states" when it really is all states. Thank you :)

bops18
16 Jan 17 8:39 PM

:) One of the reason I check and label any giveaways posted. Save a world pain for the numerous others.

Lemond
16 Jan 17 11:20 PM
I've Won

This is the jacket I won from The Epicentre for an international competition. An Arc'teryx Men's Cerium LT Hoody with price tag of ek 299 pounds/$500 AUD. Might come in handy today it's a bit fresh this morning.

@Mamma :)

Lemond
14 Jan 17 8:13 AM

nice jacket, well looks like you have to wait till it gets cold again. nice win

Mamma
14 Jan 17 7:26 PM

Great jacket, congratulations!

fourleaf
14 Jan 17 8:14 PM

Snazzy mate Congratulations!

Trevsta
16 Jan 17 1:20 PM

Thanks all :) Will come in handy for winter or sooner.
Now just need something to wear with it :)

Lemond
16 Jan 17 2:36 PM
General Chatter

Received an email.

'hi thank you for entering our comp.. You didn't win but please find he discount voucher inclosed to shop at any of our stores on online'...

Would have been a good first win for the year ...

Anna2077
13 Jan 17 6:48 PM

I wonder if anyone wins at all in these comps and wonder if they are just promotional advertising to send out discount vouchers to entice people to shop on their on line store. I get them all the time.

SunnyLife
14 Jan 17 8:31 AM

@gemini69 was thinking same today. They only gave me 3 days to shop.

Now to get linen that the voucher was for, I would have had to add $150, plus would need a quilt cover and thats $250.

Gave it a miss

Anna2077
14 Jan 17 12:48 PM
General Chatter

New to Instagram competitions, how do "tag 3 mates" I don't as yet have anyone to do this, even if I knew how. Please help!!

wolverine
13 Jan 17 11:32 AM

Just use the @ sign, followed by their insta name, just like Facebook.

SunnyLife
13 Jan 17 1:10 PM

Hi, you can tag me if you want @fivesmurfs

bj74
14 Jan 17 10:02 AM
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Tag @hooneybooney

In_it_to_win
15 Jan 17 10:11 PM
General Chatter

so I'm not sure if I'm annoyed or flattered. I entered a FB comp and thankfully was a winner of a oneof 25 double movie passes (so yeah that makes me happy) , But i noticed that someone else used my exact entry (cut and pasted) right below me just 2 hour after i wrote my 25 words or less answer....sadly they won too. Seriously can't they think of their own answer

Andieharrie
12 Jan 17 7:40 PM

Congratulations and commiserations, @Andieharrie. Yes, it's very frustrating when that happens. I experienced that recently. Fortunately it was clear to the promoters that my entry was submitted first, and was 100 % penned by me. I won that one as well - an international promotion.

toxicgherkin
12 Jan 17 9:24 PM
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Which page

In_it_to_win
12 Jan 17 9:35 PM

Happens all the time. I don't like F.B ones much because of many reasons and also so many people enter mow, just for a candle say.

SunnyLife
13 Jan 17 7:56 AM

@newbie_1 fetch TV

Andieharrie
13 Jan 17 9:30 AM

@toxicgherkin i did make a comment under their entry about plagiarism but no reply of course.....i suppose i should be flattered that my entry actually won twice LOL

Andieharrie
13 Jan 17 9:33 AM

@Andieharrie...so true ;)

toxicgherkin
13 Jan 17 10:02 AM

lol, thats just stupid. tell the company doing fb comp, they copied your answer, thats not fair

Mamma
13 Jan 17 10:40 AM
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their account looks so weird - but sometimes better not to complain - i've seen so many companies that get sick of people complaining about the competition their running and then they decide to not do any. Check out how many christmas comps there were this year compared to last year.
So many companies didn't do 12 days of giveaways this year when they did last year.

In_it_to_win
14 Jan 17 2:09 AM
General Chatter

I keep getting emails saying congrats you won
500 from coles or
free spins no pokies

I click unsubscribe but they keep bugging me.
The problem is my phone gets a notification whenever one of these emails come in and as its get in the primary section of outlook

In_it_to_win
11 Jan 17 10:12 PM

just spam
get the same

Mamma
12 Jan 17 10:20 AM

One of the comps that we clicked on here no doubt. They all sell your information to a third party. I've been unsubscribing to a number of e-mails that come from overseas. All crap.

SunnyLife
12 Jan 17 12:20 PM

I've noticed this too, very frustrating

IWANTTOWINBIG
12 Jan 17 12:46 PM
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And does everyone here keep getting notifications on there phones
I have the outlook app and emails get sorted in
FOCUSED
or
OTHER
And these spams keep getting in the focused ones so I keep getting notifications which drive me nuts when I'm busy cooking or whatever.
Because I only want to see focused emails if I won a prize or if its urgent

In_it_to_win
12 Jan 17 4:16 PM

No, is there a way you can deselect the notifications so you don't receive the notifications on your phone?

SunnyLife
13 Jan 17 7:58 AM

If I get those I don't press UNSUBSCRIBE as this can make it worse.
You can either or both, Report it as SPAM through your ISP or set up a Rule in your Email, so when these come in they go straight to your JUNK email box.
Every few weeks, I just press DELETE JUNK BOX.

gaseja
15 Jan 17 4:26 PM

They go to my junk e-mail to and I have been unsubscribing and its been getting less and less. So sick of getting rubbish e-mails even in my junk box.

SunnyLife
16 Jan 17 8:20 AM
I've Won | Glad Australia - Win 1 of 10 $50 VISA gift cards!

A small win thanks to Glad, and a facebook one which I usually never enter, still comes in handy and grateful for the first win of the year.! Took my 4 day Ayres Rock prize in December and it was fantastic, we had complimentary champers on both flights- thanks QANTAS and the accommodation at Voyages the resort and two included tours were wonderful. An incredible prize!

Travlmad
11 Jan 17 2:10 PM

well done

Mamma
12 Jan 17 10:21 AM
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Thank you!

Travlmad
12 Jan 17 6:35 PM

Congratulations

Trevsta
13 Jan 17 6:52 AM
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Always nice to know that Somebody actually wins these things (and that is what my friends tell me). Also the 25 WOL also keeps the old brain ticking over for a unique/quirky/winning answer, and the odd win keeps me keen. Volumes of junk mail is a problem though, really do need to set up a separate account- one day!

Travlmad
13 Jan 17 8:38 PM
General Chatter

Was someone asking here how long to expect the Eftpos win to arrive? Finally got one today in the mail still expecting another which won a couple of days after that one.

The postie and courier were busy this morning. :) 299 pounds jacket from the UK arrived, won exactly a week ago, wines from qld won just before Christmas, and Eftposwin won a month ago. Amazing the bigger the parcel and further away the quicker it arrives.

Lemond
11 Jan 17 9:49 AM

awesome post a pic of jacket.

Mamma
12 Jan 17 10:22 AM

Well Done my friend!

Trevsta
13 Jan 17 6:51 AM
General Chatter

Geez ... the UK marketing guy is stupid enough to post himself using his mobile phone whilst driving ... illegal there as it is here I think

Di_D
09 Jan 17 9:50 AM

Lol, Have to say I don't think 'marketing in your car' is a safe option for yourself or others while your driving either!

fourleaf
09 Jan 17 12:51 PM
General Chatter

Hello Compers!

WHAT DO YOU WANT TO WIN IN 2017? Click the link below and share in the comments on Competitions.com Blog:

http://blog.competitions.com.au/tips/what-do-you-want-to-win-2017/

Hope you have a lucky 2017!

Nicole

LuckyNicky
08 Jan 17 9:33 PM

Anything practically can use or urgently require. Now where to begin!

Won a nice $500 jacket few days ago. It will come in handy in the winter. Was joking with the promoter in the UK it should arrive before then.

Ps Washing machine, PC and cash is always handy.

Thanks Fortuna

Lemond
09 Jan 17 1:25 AM

Anything that can be used to furnish or fit out our new home

... pretty please
... pretty please with sugar on top

um ... hang on ...

... pretty please with totally organic fruit and something high in antioxidants on top

Di_D
09 Jan 17 9:57 AM

random cool things

Nass
11 Jan 17 3:28 PM

Agree with @Lemond regarding "Anything practically can use or urgently require"!

For me, my wish list 'top 5' would be:
1. Cash or gift cards for essentials (Coles, Woolworths, Target etc)
2. A year's worth of bills paid (E.g., Power, rent, petrol, groceries)
3. Car
4. Washing machine
5. PC/laptop

On a terrible losing streak for a while, so hoping for a better year in 2017! Best of luck!

bbjsr
12 Jan 17 5:44 PM
General Chatter

I am getting extremely frustrated with the daily bonus points .It is now 5 months since I have got over 5 points and usually get 4 points max. Does not seem to matter what time I do it .Any tips ?

Winner1
08 Jan 17 6:18 PM

I doubt it's been 5 months of continuous daily random points below 6, probably 5 days and it seems like 5 months. Assuming entered every day 2^150 (1.4272477e+45). Improbably not impossible. pmsl

Five continuous day 5 or below 2^5 = 32 (i.e 1/32 chance ). I would start become concerned after about 10-15 days in a row for a genuine issue.

Time of day shouldn't have anything to with random daily points assuming no bugs still hiding in the cracks. Haven't really noticed anything abnormal apart from your possible case. Not that I've payed too much attention for a while. Past issues usually occurred around the 1st day of the month or that's when they could more easily spotted. There is a chance was an issue on the first day and no one noticed. By the end of month if there was an issue it might show up in the distribution of scores been skewed. Note it's bit harder to eyeball for the low scores as those individuals tend to drop off the leader board.

The only thing I noticed on the first day of the year the competitions were posted up a bit later then usual. I assumed still recovering from their NYE hangover.

The die weren't loaded last month @toxicgherkin? One of these months I must get lucky enough for a top 3. :)

Good Luck

Lemond
09 Jan 17 1:15 AM

my daily average for this month is 4.8.
I'm sure it'll pick up :D

shtooff
09 Jan 17 10:51 PM

@Lemond Thanks for your reply but after it started to happen I have actually written down all my numbers since September and I have never got above 6.BUT TODAY YES I GOT A 7!!! after 4 days in a row of 2 points..Just very bad odds for me I guess and luckily it is the top 50 now for that extra daily guess.

Winner1
10 Jan 17 3:15 PM

Have to now bite my tongue as got a 10 Yay!!! Probably just go back to my normal 2 tomorrow but least I finally have got over 6 now 2 days in a row!!!

Winner1
11 Jan 17 12:35 PM

10 yesterday, 1 today! lol

shtooff
11 Jan 17 1:10 PM

@Winner1 Argh two days in a row of 3 sigh. lol
Hate to say both of us probably be pushing it for the top 3 this month. Hmm 45 points after 11 days you'll need to average about 7.5 for the rest of the month . Need about 192ish to be to in the running for 31 days, if it's not your birthday month.

Always the weekly guessing game to hang out for until next month. :)

@shtooff That used to be my old pattern. I'm due for some 10's. X fingers

Maybe they could add in a "treasure hunt" bonus each day to keep it interesting. A small bonus eg 5 points, for the lucky few that "enter" a newly listed competition within that day. EG randomly allocate X amount of members each day to "enter" a random chosen new competition listed, only valid for that day. Do that for each day of the month.

The issues I anticipate, as there are probably a lot of old/inactive accounts the selection of random members, eg 5 each day, must of "entered" a new competition the previous day. Some way to filter out inactive members, otherwise the "treasure hunt" could be predominately randomly allocated to inactive accounts. Assuming might be a good percentage of those compared to active members.

Lemond
12 Jan 17 1:37 AM

I too have been lamenting my bad luck on the random points. Last month I had 25 birthday points and still only managed to just scrape into 3rd place, but this month has been woeful with just 53 daily bonus points in 12 days that's an average of 4.4 and I definitely will be struggling to even stay in top 50 if this keeps up :( I see today's top 3 are on 87, 85 and 80 daily points so no chance of catching them

purplesp8y
12 Jan 17 9:08 AM

@shtooff yes that finishes my 2 days in a row over 6 Today was 1 again !

Winner1
12 Jan 17 4:02 PM

@Lemond Well that finishes my 2 days of over 6 back to 1 again today. Clearly I am never to be in the top 3 even be lucky to make the top 50 once again ! No birthday this month so I just hope each week to win the guessing game.

Winner1
12 Jan 17 4:07 PM

Yay !Another 1 today !

Winner1
13 Jan 17 8:36 PM

@Winner1 You can keep those to yourself. I might have 1/2 a chance will see by the end of the week.

Lemond
16 Jan 17 11:30 PM
I've Won

Got a Sodastream for Christmas and registered it online (Good for warranty records)
Won the year's supply of flavourings

Di_D
04 Jan 17 8:00 AM

very exciting! Merry Christmas :)

shtooff
04 Jan 17 8:54 AM

Congrats @Di_D happy new year :)

Lemond
04 Jan 17 12:40 PM

Now that's a handy win, congratulations and happy new year :)

fourleaf
04 Jan 17 1:43 PM

That's great Di!

Anna2077
04 Jan 17 9:57 PM

@Di_D, yay!

toxicgherkin
05 Jan 17 8:20 AM

Nice pickup Dianne

gaseja
06 Jan 17 2:30 PM
General Chatter

Happy Birthday @Fourleaf

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UyxNY20wcDw

Forgive me this is too funny. :) I was thinking it must be yours coming up . lol

Lemond
04 Jan 17 1:50 AM

@fourleaf, happy birthday for the other day :)

toxicgherkin
04 Jan 17 7:40 AM

Thanks guys, great video @Lemond, hopefully I'm a few years younger! lol!

fourleaf
04 Jan 17 1:43 PM

@fourleaf Happy Birthday

Anna2077
04 Jan 17 9:57 PM

Thanks! @Anna2077

fourleaf
05 Jan 17 10:20 AM
General Chatter

Happy birthday for yesterday, @julieellenv. Woot. Woot. And Happy New Year.

toxicgherkin
02 Jan 17 9:11 AM

Add @elbia to the birthday list from memory should be a few birthdays about now. :)

Lemond
02 Jan 17 11:40 PM

Happy Birthday @toxicgherkin... hope it was a great one and Happy New Year

Anna2077
03 Jan 17 6:52 PM

Aww, @Anna2077, shucks. Happy New Year to you and yours. :)

toxicgherkin
03 Jan 17 10:05 PM

@toxicgherkin thank you :-)

Anna2077
04 Jan 17 1:34 PM
General Chatter

Happy Birthday @Toxicgherkin for yesterday! Wishing you lotsa luck and a great year. Win heaps!
https://youtu.be/JK66QlgY8Mg

fourleaf
01 Jan 17 7:58 PM

@fourleaf thanks. One year older. One ...year older... lol. Actually my partner and I had a nice dinner and spa(!) at good friends' house, and 'crashed' there for the night. No cake but that suited me down to the ground. I'm more a savoury person. Thanks for the video. Awesome. My first 'Big Bang'! ;) Cheers, and happy new year!

toxicgherkin
01 Jan 17 9:25 PM

@toxicgherkin Happy Birthday and congrats on the leaderboard. I picked it early :)
The spa night sounded great way to celebrate!

Good Luck for this year. Thou not too much on the leaderboard I'm still patiently waiting in line! :)

Lemond
02 Jan 17 1:00 AM

@Lemond, cheers!

toxicgherkin
02 Jan 17 8:15 AM

@toxicgherkin :) Argh ISP picked a nice day to disconnect the internet on a public holiday! For some reason they didn't process a payment. Their system must of been a bit hung over. There's a pun there somewhere. lol

Lemond
02 Jan 17 4:29 PM
Tips & Tricks

Hello everyone,
I've only joined this group a month and a half ago but not won anything as yet.
I was wondering how to get the best out of getting competition points. I know about guessing comp everyday and viewing all comps but what else is there need to know that can help me out.
Happy new year 😊

IWANTTOWINBIG
01 Jan 17 4:55 PM

@IWANTTOWINBIG welcome aboard, and Happy New Year to you too. The only suggestion I have for the moment - and let me ponder upon this some more - is to periodically view the 'Hide entered' competitions. This way you may see competitions that might have been loaded since your last activity, or, added during your current activity and the data has not refreshed. Remember to reset to 'SHOW ALL' or 'Show new competitions only' when you're done though I gather if you navigate back to this page, SHOW ALL is the default status. @Lemond would be able to explain this better, I'm sure. :)

toxicgherkin
01 Jan 17 9:04 PM

Thankyou for the tips. Yes on that note Happy Birthday and congrats on winning the monthly points comp :)

IWANTTOWINBIG
01 Jan 17 10:38 PM

@toxicgherkin Thanks for passing the buck. IT helpline is temporarily down for the public holiday, Happy New Year Wondercom!

You forgot patience, luck may not happen overnight and usually occurs when you least expect it. How long has it taken to win the Leaderboard @toxicgherkin? lol :)

Lemond
01 Jan 17 11:17 PM

For the leaderboard competition what @toxicgherkin mentioned is good advice on how to check for competitions you may have missed. On the rare occasion they may be posted with an earlier date or once in a while you might get competitions posted up late which expire the same day. I usually check late and get in early for the guessing game as it's first to guess the weekly number. X fingers one day will guess it right!

For winning competitions in general. Well it's either enter as many as possible or find a creative forte. The creative one's are a good way to go if got a passion for a product or promoter. I've notice a few contacts do quite well in that area with some amazing creative work. It's still tough to win however there's plenty of creative competitions out there which generally less people enter.

Your Facebook feed can be a good source of comps either built up over time from entering competitions or through comping contacts. If adding comping contacts on Facebook my advice is be cautious it can be a minefield. Could write a book about the pros and cons on that subject. I'm sure you'll get some jumping to "lend" a hand. If you're lucky you might find some nice ones.

For finding off the radar competitions with better chances. It takes time to build up those lovely junk/subscription emails which may contain competitions overlooked by most. I hope you created a separate email account for competitions.

I tend to source my competitions from a variety of sources and methods. Competitions.com.au is one of many Australian competitions sites. What is displayed each day on this site is a small fraction of competitions out there.

I tend to focus on international competitions which sometimes take a bit of hunting down. I know where to find the Aussie ones they get shared around enough. At lot of those I find aren't posted on Aussie sites or even international comping sites. There's a world of competitions out there. :)

On that note I need to catch up on my regular first day of the month international competitions.

Good Luck.

Lemond
01 Jan 17 11:36 PM

Only other things for the Leaderboard your chances are a lot greater for your birthday month with the additional bonus. About a 50/50 chance for the top 3.

Also don't miss a day, statistically can almost forget about the top 3 thou might still have a chance for the top 50 for extra entries towards the guessing game for the following month. :)

Good Luck :)

Lemond
02 Jan 17 1:10 AM
General Chatter

Merry Xmas Compers, hope Santa was generous

Anna2077
25 Dec 16 10:45 AM

Merry Christmas to you too

bj74
25 Dec 16 4:51 PM

@Mandi_22 thank you and you too xx

@bj74 thank you :-)

Anna2077
25 Dec 16 8:16 PM

Merry Christmas @Anna2077 and to all. :)

fourleaf
26 Dec 16 8:36 AM
I've Won

Just won Stalks on DVD from Mum To Five on facebook! Yay!

shtooff
21 Dec 16 1:15 PM

@shtooff congratulations!

toxicgherkin
21 Dec 16 5:12 PM

hurray

Mamma
22 Dec 16 3:50 PM

Good to see u haven't lost your touch :)

Trevsta
22 Dec 16 5:46 PM
I've Won

Arlo Q security system - headed my way. Can finally see what the pets get up to via smartphone app - though, instinctually, I know. I know!

toxicgherkin
20 Dec 16 11:38 PM

don't forget kids LOL

Anna2077
21 Dec 16 10:59 AM

@Anna2077 hehe - yep, two of those too!

toxicgherkin
21 Dec 16 11:00 AM

@toxicgherkin I'm seeing a pattern of wins a drone, safe and security system. What's worth protecting that's under your mattress?

Lemond
21 Dec 16 11:13 AM

@toxicgherkin two birds with one stone :-) ... ' I promise I was doing my homework, while on the phone or puter with friends ' LOL

Anna2077
21 Dec 16 11:16 AM

@Lemond ...my undies and sock drawers..? Lol

toxicgherkin
21 Dec 16 11:27 AM

@Anna2077 ...heard it ALL before....lol. Exactly right, Anna.

toxicgherkin
21 Dec 16 11:28 AM

@toxicgherkin lol, nothing will change, we used to say reading even if we reading the book we wanted and not the one assigned.. they have phone and pc :-)

Anna2077
21 Dec 16 3:29 PM

@toxicgherkin my neighbor who is now 13 and was 7 months old when she moved in, usually answers 'may be' to everything LOL. the standard 'NO' changed to "May be'

Anna2077
21 Dec 16 3:32 PM

@toxicgherkin lol. Will have to find some comps for items worth all this security. Hmm Tim Tams, PS4's or what about a luxury watch? I've just stumbled on a treasure trove of comps. I'll have to start sorting through them all. :)

Lemond
21 Dec 16 6:26 PM

@Lemond hehe. Perhaps the security cam with night vision mode can guard the safe, containing the soon-to-be-drunk (well, soon-to-be-received-then-drunk!) Bollinger champers I just won (Day 8 of Finder's 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway - luxury hamper filled with Bollinger Special Cuvee Brut, melting moments, chocolate fudge and more!)! Yippee! Hic...

toxicgherkin
21 Dec 16 7:17 PM

@toxicgherkin wow n1 congrats. Christmas, New Year and Happy Birthday all rolled into one. Now that's what you were missing to go out in style. Cheers :)

Where do I get one of those dispensers? lol

Lemond
21 Dec 16 10:01 PM

fantastic

Mamma
22 Dec 16 3:50 PM

@toxicgherkin congrats! I missed out so have a glass or two for me :-)

Anna2077
22 Dec 16 3:57 PM
General Chatter

Nice hamper from Dolmio arrived, as a festive gesture. The Dolmio PEPPER HACKERs (x4) are on their way in the New Year, as the Christmas Elves have been inordinately busy apparently!

toxicgherkin
20 Dec 16 1:38 PM

Got my hamper today, and so did my daughter, we just went down and donated them to the local Salvation Army for those that need emergency food relief.

tbone999
20 Dec 16 2:26 PM

Congratulations!! nice surprise for xmas

Anna2077
20 Dec 16 5:15 PM

@tbone999 true festive spirit. Wonderful.

toxicgherkin
20 Dec 16 8:19 PM

@Mandi_22, nice surprise, wasn't it? I'm planning those recipes already - on a strictly needs basis - economic downturn, and all that :( Hopefully the New Year will be brighter for all.

toxicgherkin
20 Dec 16 8:49 PM

@Anna2077 cheers.

toxicgherkin
20 Dec 16 8:50 PM

That was great of Dolmios :)

Who's invited for that feast? I'll bring the wine. Argh won another wine comp yesterday.

Lemond
20 Dec 16 9:57 PM

@Lemond yay...wine! hic...and congratulations...

toxicgherkin
20 Dec 16 11:18 PM
General Chatter

Ended thanks for your help :)

@toxicgherkin @Trevsta @FARMERTYSON @spyglass @etta1966 @Anna2077 @Mamma @fourleaf @rianlana @DiDi and anyone I missed.

Merry Christmas

Lemond
19 Dec 16 5:27 PM

Too easy mate,good luck :)

Trevsta
19 Dec 16 6:46 PM

doneski!

toxicgherkin
19 Dec 16 7:17 PM

Thanks think will need more then luck as just found out can only get a maximum of 5 referrals and missed a day of points. The winner is who gets the most points. Was hoping to make it up with some support and referrals. Doh!

Thanks @Trevsta and @toxicgherkin

Lemond
19 Dec 16 7:55 PM

@Lemond entered for you anyway, hope it helps

fourleaf
19 Dec 16 10:00 PM

@fourleaf Thanks it's nice to know there's a bit of support out there. In the end I didn't finish off today's task as a good friend dropped by. Realistically had to do every day of the tasks and think missed the first day. Was hoping to bridge that gap with a few referrals.

X fingers for the next PC competition there's plenty out there :)

Merry Christmas.

Lemond
20 Dec 16 11:12 PM

Merry Christmas to you as well @Lemond and also to all the other compers...may you all have some luck in 2017

spyglass
21 Dec 16 3:27 PM

@Lemond Merry Christmas ! best of luck

Mamma
22 Dec 16 10:20 AM
General Chatter

I cant believe that there a some individuals out their that are Christmas COMP GRINCH'S,
Christmas is a time of sharing
Christmas is a time of giving
and for some Christmas is heartbreaking time of the year

Some like to Not add you on the FB Pages, out of greed ? everyone should have a fair chance

People Dont know that some Families on here are In need of help, they are struggling, or for what ever reason it may be

and christmas should be a time of fairness , not even when its not the festive season

But i guess there are always people that are NASTY

Merry Christmas to the fair compers

Hopefully the new year will bring love into some peoples heart

love of caring
love of sharing
love of fairness

HOPE SANTA FILLS YOU STOCKING BAGS

Mamma
19 Dec 16 2:13 PM

Is this MammaPigga and changed your profile name?

After a year of comping it's interesting the type of people and why they comp. I lot are hoping for a touch of luck to help them get by. Sadly it also the time that brings out the worse whether it be through greed or desperation. I know a couple do with a good win to get them by. I hope they hang in there.

Recently been trying to help out some neighbors and get them into comping with a small amount of luck. It all helps. :)

Merry Christmas.

Lemond
19 Dec 16 5:42 PM

All the best :)

Brookemaree93
19 Dec 16 6:21 PM

Hope you win some great prizes soon @Mamma

fourleaf
19 Dec 16 10:09 PM

Thanks Guys. its meant to be fun , but some people are going beyond their power to make life harder for some. Im sure the greed has got to them ,and then they go setting up fb pages only to make themselves get more and more referrals, some with multiply pages ......

some are greedy
some wont let you join their page, for unknown reasons, hmmm they dont want you to win

some people use comping as a stress relief ,from what may be happening in their lives
some people are greedy
some people are getting by, week by week

I hope for those who are in need and not in- greed get lots of prizes so they can share their gifts to family members etc some cant afford to buy presents this year , so this is a treat every time they win and they are genuine

BEST OF LUCK TO FAIR COMPERS,

MERRY CHRISTMAS

Mamma
19 Dec 16 10:50 PM

Merry Christmas @Mamma :)

Trevsta
20 Dec 16 12:36 AM

@Mamma, don't lose faith and I hope you win big. About 18 months a friend won a prize from an FB comp. She said the lady was lovely and they exchanged emails. Her and the other businesses she is associated with are aware of some people who have multiple FB comping accounts because they've been dobbed in to them. They also know of the private comp groups and the same names pop up again and again via tagging. I don't enter any comps that ask to tag. I also don't belong to any FB private comp groups. I did once and it showed me the ugly side of comping as I'm not about carrying on like a pork chop over a packet of free sweeties. Try not to feel annoyed that 'they' won't add you, you don't need them to win competitions. Have a safe and happy Christmas. M x

picky
20 Dec 16 12:46 PM

@picky Argh cringe don't mention tagging comps my pet hate. Just saw one tonight and so tempted to say something to them, first need to wait until my wine arrives. :)

One thing we all forget it's all about the promoter. Helping them market their products to contacts etc.

What I like to do if I win is bit of free publicity for my sponsors.
Thank you Scorptec Computers, Make Use Of , Sydney Tools, Waverely Toyota, DE Bortoli wines, Wine Tribe and and Eftpos :)

Lemond
20 Dec 16 10:17 PM

@picky If tagging is compulsorily for entry they run the risk of Facebook taking action for breaching their competition and promotions policy. Seen a few promoters this year have competition and all trace of shares etc removed. Also risk having their accounts suspended or worse.

Most times they however go unnoticed by Facebook unless it's a highly active competition or is reported.

Lemond
20 Dec 16 10:29 PM

@picky thanks picky , your spot on !

Mamma
20 Dec 16 11:22 PM

@Lemond I agree. Im just over greedy people that take this on as a fulltime job.
its meant to be fun
but i guess some a Grinch's all year round ( probably always been bullies)
its not me winning, i have won here and there
it that some people dont allow others to have a chance because of greed, I guess it like the old saying the RICH always want more and I guess the ones that win every week are up to their necks in it, do anything to keep it up....
ENJOY THE FESTIVE SEASON

Mamma
20 Dec 16 11:27 PM

@Mamma Thanks, thou not planning anything maybe watch the cricket and catch up with friends. Well some good news I've won the eftpos competition again. :) Twice within a week. It's definitely the competition that keeps on giving. If saw my bank balance today. Ek I need to check it's correct!

Lemond
21 Dec 16 2:14 AM

@Lemond thats great! been trying to win eftpos no luck yet. lets hope big $5000

Mamma
21 Dec 16 10:05 AM

@Mamma it seems to be the competition that keeps on giving.
I was bit surprised I've won twice in a few days. Was a bit slow on the uptake. I got hint from @bj74 to finally getting around to entering. It all helps and the best prize as can use it however. I could definitely do with $5000. A washing machine and new pc would be the on top of the list.

Good Luck!

Lemond
21 Dec 16 11:34 AM

@Lemond mine would be clear credit card debt and pay bills . sad but that would be it. Best OF LUCK

Mamma
21 Dec 16 11:39 PM
I've Won

Scoopon - umm, iPad Mini..? awaiting promoter's notification email....unless I have a doppleganger...

toxicgherkin
18 Dec 16 8:12 PM

didn't realise that they had comps as well

Anna2077
19 Dec 16 9:30 AM

@Anna2077 yes, Scoopon ran a 12 days of Christmas promotion. Ended now. I replied to their email that I received today, providing contact details. Nice to know at least one promoter has a system that works!

toxicgherkin
19 Dec 16 5:50 PM

@toxicgherkin True!!

between volunteering & going to job interviews I've missed out on entering some 12 days comps... cannot enter them all, right?

Anna2077
19 Dec 16 6:13 PM

@Anna2077 so, so true!

toxicgherkin
19 Dec 16 7:18 PM

@toxicgherkin agency told me it was a 9 months may be 12 months contract. Went to the interview today, besides that he told me that I was the only one, he sent 3 other people AND it's ONLY till 30 Dec.

Telling the truth must be difficult for him...

Anna2077
19 Dec 16 9:20 PM

Congratulations @toxicgherkin!
@Anna2077 Disappointing, I hope you went back and told him exactly what happened and asked for an explanation. That's just not on in my books. I can imagine how you must have felt. Chin up and stand tall.

fourleaf
19 Dec 16 10:29 PM

@fourleaf just heard, it gets better.. the interviewer hated all of us, had something negative to say.. works great when you need a job and the agency might never touch you again..

The agency still thinks the job is for 9 - 12 months . Now it's on hold and they are taking on someone just till the 30th.

The cow that interviewed me is the one who is lying to everyone...need money so a bit down.

I'm usually good at reading people but I though the interview went well.. boy was I wrong LOL

Waiting for the shoe to drop as my tooth broke & dentist is away for the next 2 weeks. .

What will be #3? or may be not getting the job & bad feedback are 1& 2 :-)

Anna2077
20 Dec 16 11:51 AM

@Anna2077 Chin up. Next year's yours!

toxicgherkin
20 Dec 16 1:28 PM

@Anna2077 don't let it get to you. Some companies and employment agencies are just hopeless from what I've heard. Have you tried calling some of the big companies about and asking what employment agencies they use and then putting you're name down? When a company pays a private employment agency to find them people I'd hope the agency would perform much better.

fourleaf
20 Dec 16 1:34 PM

@toxicgherkin aww thank you :-) From your mouth to g-d ears as they say... sorry to be a downer but it kind of hit me hard today.

Anna2077
20 Dec 16 4:36 PM

@fourleaf most use all the agencies that I use, but I'm not 20 but its the lies and the rudeness that got to me today.

Not sure who to blame, agency often fibs but I think this time it's the company. I was told it till the 30th, now the agency was told it's only till the 30th.

Since I was rejected this time I can never apply to this company again.. that gets me as well. This way they are closing the door to a lot of people. Right now 4, but she does it each and every time...

Plus she shut the door for me to use this agency again. If I am not suitable that's fine, but no need to be this nasty.

Anna2077
20 Dec 16 4:39 PM

@Anna2077 so sorry. The New Year will undoubtedly bring new opportunities. Carpe Diem, 'they' say, Stuff that! Carpe EVERYTHING! Wishing you and yours the happiest of times as this year wraps up. Exciting things ahead!

toxicgherkin
20 Dec 16 8:55 PM

@toxicgherkin thank you! All the best to you and your family, 2017 has to be awesome...

Sorry was Debbie downer yesterday but got hit hard & neararest and dearest told me to deal with it like I always do.... some days it's impossible.

Anna2077
21 Dec 16 9:10 AM
General Chatter

What's up with these new "profiles" promoting their wares?

Lemond
17 Dec 16 4:41 PM

It's christmas time that's why.

pizzaman111
17 Dec 16 5:16 PM

@pizzaman111 @admin They suspiciously don't seem like genuine profiles. If they want free promotion they could place a featured a competition. :)

See
http://www.competitions.com.au/create-a-competition/
http://www.competitions.com.au/add-a-competition/

Lemond
17 Dec 16 6:32 PM

I was only joking

pizzaman111
17 Dec 16 10:27 PM

And I was only suggesting they might get more effective promotion if they featured a competition. :)

It seems only a small percentage of members actually read the forum. I'm sure we could all squeeze in doing a couple more comps before Christmas or is everyone need a comping holiday?

With a few similar profiles appearing recently it's possible they might be all bots. The posts appeared to be formal and similar bit like my spam emails.

Lemond
18 Dec 16 5:23 AM
I've Won | Coca-Cola - Win a retro Coca-Cola branded cooler!

Well I'm just super excited to have won an awesome retro coke cooler. I only entered once and I'd forgotten about it, so when the text message came through yesterday I was very surprised!! Happy Christmas comping everyone

Alittlebitoffun
13 Dec 16 3:50 PM

Congrats I also think @toxicgherkin won one as well :)

Lemond
14 Dec 16 12:45 AM

@Alittlebitoffun, I received an email re same. Have to print off a letter (bearing unique Prize code) and take it down to my local store. Congratulations.

toxicgherkin
14 Dec 16 8:11 AM

Congratulations!

fourleaf
14 Dec 16 7:48 PM

Congratulations

Trevsta
15 Dec 16 7:19 AM
I've Won | Ballerina - Win a Movie Prize Pack Giveaway: Ballerina

Well this makes up for missing two days of the guessing game!

What a lovely surprise in my inbox today :)

My little Bear will be super excited about this prize! She loves pretending to be a Ballerina! This will be her first movie :)

Very excited :D

shtooff
13 Dec 16 1:03 PM

Yay, cool prize

bj74
13 Dec 16 2:35 PM

Beautiful prize fit for a princess congratulations!

fourleaf
14 Dec 16 7:48 PM

Nice win!

Trevsta
15 Dec 16 7:19 AM

Aww, so so cute. Congratulations, shtooff.

toxicgherkin
16 Dec 16 4:52 PM