Newbie w/ Funny 1st win. A few questions as well!

queenofcastle33

queenofcastle33

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I have been lurking on the boards for awhile but was just kinda taking it all in. I only started sweeping about a month ago. I am a stay at home mom with 3 boys. I guess there is nothing like a first win to encourage a post. I NEVER knew that I would get so excited about winning a pair of underwear.

Congratulations! You are a Third prize winner of a ComfortSoft Underwear bottom
(ARV:$2) subject to verification. Your prize will be shipped to you within 4-5
weeks. Thank you for participating and Congratulations!

I won't even be wearing the underwear, I got it for my husband.

There are a few questions comments I have.
In the sweepstakes that you need a code for and there is a code offered has anyone actually won using a supplied code? Is it better to have a original code from the package or does not it make a difference?

I am also very tired of the sweepstakes where you have to complete sponsor offers as these are a complete waste of time. I have started to look closer and can spot them sometime. Is there anything to watch for?

Also on some sweeps they want you to sign up for enews mails and such or mark to get a magazine or emails from these companies. Do you think deciding not receive emails from these companies effects your sweeps entries?
 
:wave: Welcome and congrats on your first win! I have to admit to getting a chuckle out of it! I hope your hubby enjoys the comfort you have won for him. :laughing:

To answer your questions:

Yes, I have won with a supplied code! :sunny:

As far as sponsor offers go, read the SA listing carefully. Usually, if there is an offer required, it will be stated there. Also, read the rules. It will be clearly stated therein.

As far as newsletters... If there is an opt out, OPT OUT! Signing up does NOT increase your odds of winning. Most of us here have won a prize even though we opted out of a newsletter.

Best of luck to you! I hope you win something nice for yourself really soon. (Who knows, maybe you will win the playtex bra sweeps! :laughing:)
 
welcome and congrats on the win. first, if a code can be shared its fine. I dont think it makes a difference. instants are set on a timer so new code, old code doesnt really matter. Lots of members have won using supplied codes. second, as for the sponser offer sweeps people do win on them. If you hold ALT and the + key at the same time it will fill in all the no's. makes it go much faster. third, most sweeps will say signing up to recieve emails will not increase your chances of winning. I only sign up if its something I would like to see. I usually check no. We all get enough spam without adding to it on purpose :laughing: good luck and hope ya have many more wins.
 
Thanks for the answers! I can now cut down dramatically on my email.

I also noticed something on my first post this morning. I posted at I think about 1:40 but it said 7:40 am. I understand that it's probably another time zone (pacific I assume). I am eastern is there a way for the time to reflect my time (like pick time to be displayed as eastern). Not really a big deal but I was just wondering.

Thanks again in advance!
 
Click on Profile then find Look and Layout Preferences, then click on Auto Detect.

This will fix your time zone issue
 
:sunny: So happy to see you decided to join in on the fun of the forum.
That is definitely a first win that you won't forget. Wishing you the best of luck!
 
HELLO! Queenofcastle3

I enjoyed reading your post. I guess we joined about the same time. I haven't won anything yet, but I am trying to be patient. I would consider any win a win. Don't give up! :sunny:
:headbang:
 
Thanks to all of you for the advice and kind words. Faith and uker hopefully your first wins are a little better than underwear or at the very least underwear for yourself. Good Luck!
 
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