]What makes a good competition? Well for a comper it's one where the odds of winning are higher than average, your strengths are utilised and there are quite a few runner up prizes in addition to a major prize.
When looking at a comp to enter, always read the Terms and Conditions. They tell you exactly what's what and can also be an insight into the promoter which helps when a 25 word or less answer is required.
Happy comping all
I was in a shopping centre a few weeks back and a little boy obviously had his pocket money and was looking to waste it on some candy. He said to his father, "Look Dad this one has a competition". The father went on to tell his son the promoters only do that to trick people into spending a little more money at the chance of winning and no one ever wins.
I was in a dilemma. Did I speak up and say um excuse me people do win these prizes, they are legitimate competitions run to increase sales defintely, but genuine nonetheless and yes ordinary people, such as myself do win them, each and every day.
I said nothing.
But that's why so many compers win so often, because the 'general public', although they are as exposed to compettiions as we 'compers' are, they just dont enter them. Whether it be from laziness, fear or principle I don't know, but I do know that if you're not in it, you sure as heck can't win it.
I know I can't win all the time, but today my mail box was empty bar some free sample skin moisturising and cleansers I'd ordered online. I love freebies. They help fill the void til something of substance finds its way to my mailbox.
I've come to depend on regular prizes to fill the birthday, christmas, wedding, social occasion, school raffle, gift box in my cupboard. It's looking a little lean at the moment, so I'm on a comping rampage at the moment.
I've set a target of 500! That's I will enter 500 separate competitions this week. It's always amazing how the harder I work the luckier I get!
Hard work here I come.
Live your best life ....
I'm back!
Living in the lap of luxury is a place I'd like to stay, permanently.
Valet parking. Water Views. Room Service. Spa. Sauna. Heated Pool. Gymnasium (not that I saw that!). Buffet Dining. Featherdown bedding. Spa Treatments. Massage. This is what my weekend consisted of. And it didn't cost me a cent.
Not bad, huh?
A few months back I saw a competition to win a Day Spa Experience. I entered. I won. And this weekend took a friend and enjoyed opulence. Using travel vouchers I won earlier in the year too, we stayed overnight in the resort.
Actually it cost me $2.49 for a packet of the product. And I needed the product so it's all good.
What a weekend!
"Comping" sure is life changing.
The things I've been able to enjoy, experience and share with others is far beyond our middle-income wage would ever permit.
And this weekend was no exception.
I didn't keep a copy of the entry that won. But I do know tha I used the products name - promoters love to hear their own name mentioned and if it's done in a way that's relevant to their product or business, they love it all the more. I'm also guilty of the rhyming entry.From now on I promise to keep copies of all my entries.
I'm off for a nap now, I'm more relaxed than I've been in a very long time and the body's not used to it. The weekend was fantastic, but there's nothing like sleeping in your own bed, especially when it's comfortable.
Here's to a winning week.
If you have a competition you're entering and would like some help, I'd love to help.
CQ
Michelle Sweeney
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