whiner's wall

sc2466 said:
Can the low number of wins be due to an increase in the number of people sweeping or are there fewer sweepstakes and prizes? I do not enter the FB, Instagram, pinterest, etc so I attribute my lack of wins to my not being present on social sites. Good luck as we finish out this year and head into 2018!!
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sc2466 - There are so many moving parts in sweeping, with the part that fluctuates the most being # of active sweepers at any given time, so while common sense tells us that it MUST make a difference, there is no way to truly know.

When I get blue I revisit:

Thread: NOT WINNING ANYTHING? Tips on WHY:
https://www.sweepsadvantage.com/for...talk/28592-not-winning-anything-tips-why.html

And of course, remind myself of

The Sweeper's Credo:

Enter and forget it.
Always be happy for those who win - even when they win "your" prize - and be positive you will win.
Sweeping is a hobby that is all about timing. Especially for those elusive instants! IF you enter at the exact right moment, you will win.
If not? Sad to say you won't. But I assure you - it's nothing personal, and those who win a lot don't have any "secrets" - they are just consistent, persistent, and patient.
I really believe that if you go into it thinking you can't win, well, you'll MAKE yourself right so often you'll start believing it!!!
I truly do believe you have to have a positive attitude - don't get hung up on what others are doing - just focus on entering, then move on to something else - like posting so we can get to know you!!!
So hang in there - and enter, enter, enter - and you'll be posting a win before you know it!!! And remember - every day brings new opportunities to win!!!
 
RUDE IW match 3! For the first time ever on the Winston scratch off game, I scratched 3 yellow cars... but the "match" for the board was a motorcycle. So messed up!
 
kjarman84 - the rules say:

"Randomly selected times will be designated, and the first Eligible Participant who completes an instant win Play on or immediately after a randomly designated time will win an Instant Win Prize"

So the actual game is just for show/entertainment
 
amyshulk said:
kjarman84 - the rules say:

"Randomly selected times will be designated, and the first Eligible Participant who completes an Instant Win Play on or immediately after a randomly designated time will win an Instant Win Prize"

So the actual game is just for show/entertainment
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I understand IW spins, scratchers, et al, are all randomly generated regardless of the outcome of the "game"... the point I was trying to make was this was the first time I've had 3 match on a non-winning play. You'd think they'd have it coded to not have a match if it wasn't a winning entry, but I digress.

Plus, I haven't posted on whiners wall in a while, so I figured maybe it'll help to get another big prize soon.
 
kjarman84 - I was so focused on the random aspect I missed that but that is truly odd & kind of mean spirited if it was coded that way intentionally!

When I play I only pay attention to whether or not I get a check mark or an x under each pic I uncover & so far, even counting previous Winston promos, I think I only ever got [1] check mark!

kjarman84 said:
I understand IW spins, scratchers, et al, are all randomly generated regardless of the outcome of the "game"... the point I was trying to make was this was the first time I've had 3 match on a non-winning play. You'd think they'd have it coded to not have a match if it wasn't a winning entry, but I digress.

Plus, I haven't posted on whiners wall in a while, so I figured maybe it'll help to get another big prize soon.
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I have whined in a while but I will whine now. . Last April I won a trip to Mexico and it was awesome but i haven't won anything since. Last time I whined - I won something - so I am hoping it turns my luck around in the sweeps world.
 
Sigh, I normally in the month of February start receiving a lot of you have won emails. I am hoping the second half of February looks better, change that, I know the second half is going to change. I know a big win is coming!
 
I am here to admit it - I'm a loser since 12/21/17 when I won $50 in Season Ticket Cash (awarded in the form of a $50 check) from KelloggsFamilyRewards.com {Purchase/AMOE via Twitter} Kelloggs Best Seats in the House Sweepstakes

It has been 3 weeks since I last saw a winning screen - it was for a free Quaker Oats product valued up to $5.99 & I don't recall if I followed thru or not:
Please go to http://update.rewardpromo.com/6321 Quaker Oats Feed Your Heart within 7 days to redeem your prize.

To add insult to injury, my previous 12/22/17 & 12/23/17 & 12/27/17 "wins" were all useless to me - from Coca-Cola.com {CODE: Purchase/Mail-In/Free Code 12/16-12/29} CocaCola Holiday Instant Win Game
IW {30,000} : Share a Coke Discount Prizes: A digital code valid for $1 off any Share a Coke purchase. Expires 1/31/18. ARV: $1.
IW {55,000} : AMC Ticket and Drink Prizes: A voucher valid for 1 movie ticket and 1 beverage at AMC. Beverage portion of prize expires 9/30/18. ARV: $16.50.
IW {100,000} : Shutterfly Prizes: A digital code valid for $25 off any Shutterfly purchase. Expires 1/31/18. ARV: $25.

So I submit the whiniest of whines, O sweeps gods, in your infinite wisdom, please let me win an actual prize that doesn't require I own a smart phone, own a camera, or have to submit a selfie to win/redeem! :p
 
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Two months of 2018 gone and nothing. Not a single win so far this year. But when I die, on my deathbed, I will receive total consciousness. So I got that goin' for me, which is nice.
 
Only a candy bar win so far in 2018?!? C’mon sweepstakes gods shine a big light on me please!! I know you can do it!



My Biggest Wins So Far
———————————

2012 Camaro SS + check --- $52k

2014 Mustang --- $26k

LeBron James meet & greet trip + check --- $3.7k

Whirlpool washer & dryer combo --- $2.5k

Skillet meet & greet trip --- $1.5k
 
Hang in there avtechdave - I posted to this thread on 2/20/18 to beseech the sweeps gods to smile upon me again after months of drought they came thru:


amyshulk said:
On 2/20/18 I posted to

Thread: whiner's wall
https://www.sweepsadvantage.com/forum/gripe-vent/23229-whiners-wall-33.html






And YAHOO today I'm a WINNER!!! (200) $250 pre-paid card for use toward a gym membership $250

Congratulations, You're a Winner! You have won $250 toward a gym membership.* Your prize will be awarded in the form of a pre-paid card that will be mailed to the address you provided on our registration page. You will be required to sign for receipt of the card upon its delivery. You have also received a sweepstakes entry for a chance to win a Luxury Wellness Retreat at Rancho Bernardo Inn.

Your confirmation number is: :p


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Enter to win (25) A NordicTrack X9i Incline Trainer and a one (1) year subscription to iFit Coach (Includes shipping and room-of-choice home delivery, subject to availability and Sponsor’s discretion)
$2,716
(200) $250 pre-paid card for use toward a gym membership $250
Sweepstakes Prizes (2): Each Sweepstakes winner will receive a wellness retreat trip
for two (2) to Rancho Bernardo Inn in San Diego, California. (“Sweepstakes Prizes”). Each
Sweepstakes Prize includes round-trip coach-class air transportation from a major
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to/from airport and resort in San Diego, California only, resort amenities including four (4)
total spa treatments, 2 total rounds of golf, two (2) meals per person per day, use of all
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avtechdave said:
Two months of 2018 gone and nothing. Not a single win so far this year. But when I die, on my deathbed, I will receive total consciousness. So I got that goin' for me, which is nice.
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amyshulk said:
Oh, it totally helps! If nothing else, you purge the negativity!
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this DOES work - faster for some;

https://www.sweepsadvantage.com/for.../86245-whiners-wall-works-again-1-000-gc.html

Than for others


amyshulk said:
On 2/20/18 I posted to
Thread: whiner's"]https://www.sweepsadvantage.com/forum/gripe-vent/23229-whiners-wall-33.html"]whiner's wall[/URL]
https://www.sweepsadvantage.com/forum/gripe-vent/23229-whiners-wall-33.html



And YAHOO today I'm a WINNER!!! (200) $250 pre-paid card for use toward a gym membership $250
Congratulations, You're a Winner! You have won $250 toward a gym membership.* Your prize will be awarded in the form of a pre-paid card that will be mailed to the address you provided on our registration page. You will be required to sign for receipt of the card upon its delivery. You have also received a sweepstakes entry for a chance to win a Luxury Wellness Retreat at Rancho Bernardo Inn.
Your confirmation number is: :p

Tropicana The Make Healthy Happen Instant Win Game and Sweepstakes[/URL]

Enter to win (25) A NordicTrack X9i Incline Trainer and a one (1) year subscription to iFit Coach (Includes shipping and room-of-choice home delivery, subject to availability and Sponsor’s discretion)
$2,716
(200) $250 pre-paid card for use toward a gym membership $250
Sweepstakes Prizes (2): Each Sweepstakes winner will receive a wellness retreat trip
for two (2) to Rancho Bernardo Inn in San Diego, California. (“Sweepstakes Prizes”). Each
Sweepstakes Prize includes round-trip coach-class air transportation from a major
commercial airport near winner’s residence to San Diego, California for winner and one
(1) adult guest (age eighteen [18] or older), four (4) nights hotel standard accommodations
(single room/double occupancy) at the Rancho Bernardo Inn, ground transportation
to/from airport and resort in San Diego, California only, resort amenities including four (4)
total spa treatments, 2 total rounds of golf, two (2) meals per person per day, use of all
spa and fitness facilities, and use of indoor and outdoor pools. The ARV of each Sweepstakes Prize is
$10,000.
Restrictions: 18+ US
Limit: 1 Per Person / Per Day
Added: 01-28-2018
Expires: 03-16-2018 11:59 PM EST
Hits: 15737
Rules[/URL]
Entry Category: Instant Win
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Whinning is a good thing, makes me feel somewhat better. Sweeping three years and still waiting for a big win. Guess I am just not lucky. Whine whine whine, now I feel better so I will have a glass of wine and keep praying for that big win!
 
Keep the faith!! I’ve been sweeping for 25+ years and only in the last 7 years have I won really big ( 2012 Camaro SS & 2014 Mustang are my biggest wins so far ). You’ll get yours soon!!

dafferduck said:
Whinning is a good thing, makes me feel somewhat better. Sweeping three years and still waiting for a big win. Guess I am just not lucky. Whine whine whine, now I feel better so I will have a glass of wine and keep praying for that big win!
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dafferduck - I've been entering for 14 years now & it took me 6 years of constant entering/searching/thinking nothing but sweeps to hit my biggie of $10,000 in 2010. :p

dafferduck said:
Whinning is a good thing, makes me feel somewhat better. Sweeping three years and still waiting for a big win. Guess I am just not lucky. Whine whine whine, now I feel better so I will have a glass of wine and keep praying for that big win!
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Well, here I go....I haven't won anything in a long while. I just feel like I put in SOOOO many hours doing sweeps, I should at least win something, right????? I've been through dry spells before but I can't even remember the last time FedEx or UPS dropped by my house. And no interesting envelopes in the snail mail that just might feel like a gift card. Can anyone relate? Hopefully things will look up in the coming months!
 
Ok I’m joining the band wagon of whiners, ugh, haven’t won but a bag of skittles and some wine glasses in the past 4 months! Let’s see if whining will help me in winning, ha. Absolutely no luck with the instant wins either, I enter every day faithfully so I’m starting to lose it! Well, that’s my gripe....we’ll see how it turns out. Good luck everyone.
 
Ok, time to whine. March 2018 marks my 7 year anniversary of sweeping. I did it full time for several years, won some nice gift cards, but never anything big. My last win was a candy bar a couple months ago : / Still hoping for that trip win or cash so I can redo my kitchen and bath.

Good luck to all!
 
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