whiner's wall

well was hoping I would be the "lucky" one that didn't whine.. but after 4+ years I'm in my first dry spell, Its been about a year since I have won anything big, some months with nada.. the best one so far was a $25 gift card.. i really need some motivation ! hopefully some whining will help out ;)
 
My whiney behindy is here to vent also. I've been sweeping since the 90s (yes that long) I subscribed to sweeps listings when they were still in paper form(!). Now don't get me wrong, I have won over the years and I'm grateful for every little win! But I have NEVER won anything big (nothing over $2,500 ERV.) I have literally entered thousands of sweeps over the years (many times over!) My whole goal is to try to pay off some of the mountain of student loan debt and (like most people) stop working myself into an early grave. I've worked more than one job (yes, even with a graduate degree) since I was 16. Here it is 30ish years later and I'm STILL working an insane amount of time. What am I doing with all my paychecks you may ask? I have a child that requires some specialty care and multiple medications and there's those blasted student loans. And honestly, I do splurge because after years of living on tuna and ramen noodles-it's nice to go to a sit down place and eat (And because I waited tables through grad school and I love to tip like I have no debt and expenses.) Whatever happened to the good part of Karma? (haha.) I fully understand that nobody will read this but I also understand the psychological value of a vent. I'm praying, hoping that statistics will soon turn to my favor. I'm afraid I don't believe in luck or any superstition but I do believe in mathematical odds-after all that's what actually determines a win or lose. I am discouraged though. I keep thinking surely after ALL these years and entries losing that I'll first-start winning something-anything and second-finally...FINALLY win a big one. Whine, whine, fuss. Just keep hoping...
 
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Hah jeaniedg, I did read the whole thing!

I ig the math - I have number dyslexia & having won the GP [ http://www.sweepsadvantage.com/foru...-com-american-made-sweepstakes-gp-winner.html ] on a daily that ran a year w/awesome monthly prizes [I didn't hit a one!} I know it's all a matter of timing. Too bad there's no way to know ahead of time!

So, it you are in a rut, change things up or take a break to reset your timing & prevent burn out!

jeaniedg said:
My whiney behindy is here to vent also. I've been sweeping since the 90s (yes that long) I subscribed to sweeps listings when they were still in paper form(!). Now don't get me wrong, I have won over the years and I'm grateful for every little win! But I have NEVER won anything big (nothing over $2,500 ERV.) I have literally entered thousands of sweeps over the years (many times over!) My whole goal is to try to pay off some of the mountain of student loan debt and (like most people) stop working myself into an early grave. I've worked more than one job (yes, even with a graduate degree) since I was 16. Here it is 30ish years later and I'm STILL working an insane amount of time. What am I doing with all my paychecks you may ask? I have a child that requires some specialty care and multiple medications and there's those blasted student loans. And honestly, I do splurge because after years of living on tuna and ramen noodles-it's nice to go to a sit down place and eat (And because I waited tables through grad school and I love to tip like I have no debt and expenses.) Whatever happened to the good part of Karma? (haha.) I fully understand that nobody will read this but I also understand the psychological value of a vent. I'm praying, hoping that statistics will soon turn to my favor. I'm afraid I don't believe in luck or any superstition but I do believe in mathematical odds-after all that's what actually determines a win or lose. I am discouraged though. I keep thinking surely after ALL these years and entries losing that I'll first-start winning something-anything and second-finally...FINALLY win a big one. Whine, whine, fuss. Just keep hoping...
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Best whine ever! :) Most of what you wrote applies to me too. Keep tipping like a high roller - servers work their butts off for that $. Wishing you a huge win in the near future!
 
Been on a heck of a dry spell. What is up with Shop Your Way and these 100 and 250 points awarded, slows getting points to a crawl. I want to WIN!!!
 
jeaniedg said:
My whiney behindy is here to vent also. I've been sweeping since the 90s (yes that long) I subscribed to sweeps listings when they were still in paper form(!). Now don't get me wrong, I have won over the years and I'm grateful for every little win! But I have NEVER won anything big (nothing over $2,500 ERV.) I have literally entered thousands of sweeps over the years (many times over!) My whole goal is to try to pay off some of the mountain of student loan debt and (like most people) stop working myself into an early grave. I've worked more than one job (yes, even with a graduate degree) since I was 16. Here it is 30ish years later and I'm STILL working an insane amount of time. What am I doing with all my paychecks you may ask? I have a child that requires some specialty care and multiple medications and there's those blasted student loans. And honestly, I do splurge because after years of living on tuna and ramen noodles-it's nice to go to a sit down place and eat (And because I waited tables through grad school and I love to tip like I have no debt and expenses.) Whatever happened to the good part of Karma? (haha.) I fully understand that nobody will read this but I also understand the psychological value of a vent. I'm praying, hoping that statistics will soon turn to my favor. I'm afraid I don't believe in luck or any superstition but I do believe in mathematical odds-after all that's what actually determines a win or lose. I am discouraged though. I keep thinking surely after ALL these years and entries losing that I'll first-start winning something-anything and second-finally...FINALLY win a big one. Whine, whine, fuss. Just keep hoping...
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After reading your story, I feel bad that, after I started sweeping because of a work related and sheer boredom of not being able to work (tore my ACL in half in a work related fall and had to have two surgeries, was unable to bend my leg for 6 weeks because of complications) injury, I won a GP of $15,000.00 cash after sweeping for only a few months back in 2006. Since, I have won many smaller prizes but not a big one again. I have been lucky enough to get the little extras we need and to give gifts for birthdays and Christmas which we otherwise would not be able to afford. I do understand, I have a disabled husband that requires medical care and cannot work so I bear the load. I wish you a huge win soon, you deserve it!!
 
I have been 6 months in a dry spell. I could use a win (A trip win would be great - I cant talk my wife into travelling to Mexico but if i win a trip she almost has to go :) ) I used to enter just the big contests but lately I enter even the small ones just increase my odds. Nothing !!! I still keep trying but sometimes its so frustrating :(
 
I stopped by the whiner's wall as misery loves company! I've had some nice wins over the past few years and can not complain, but for the last year it has been very minimal. I've actually started to cut back on the amount of time I'm entering due to frustration, which is probably counter productive. I hear people talk about a dry spell and I am officially in that phase. I read the winners wall and happy for everyone winning, but also have to let out a sigh that I'm not able to post anything. I am sure you are all experiencing something similar and it does fill better to actually type it and get it out there. Hears to all of you and may your future be full of many great wins!
 
OK I have to officially WHINE today. Been entering everything for around 6 hours a day & haven't won anything but a coupon. Its been like 4 months & Nada, Nothing. I feel like if I had a 9 our of 10 chance to win, with a 100 chances I would LOSE lol. I love doing sweepstakes but it really can get frustrating when you enter so many any never win anything for months at a time. If I have to say congrats to one more person I will scream lol Sorry just had to vent!
 
from1mom2another - I just hold on to the memory of the longest dry spell I had was broken by a GP win for $10,000 & keep plugging away

Hmmm, that reminds me - took 6 years of daily grinding it out to hit that GP and here it is 6 years later & I'm also in a dry spell... :p :cool:

http://www.sweepsadvantage.com/foru...-com-american-made-sweepstakes-gp-winner.html

from1mom2another said:
OK I have to officially WHINE today. Been entering everything for around 6 hours a day & haven't won anything but a coupon. Its been like 4 months & Nada, Nothing. I feel like if I had a 9 our of 10 chance to win, with a 100 chances I would LOSE lol. I love doing sweepstakes but it really can get frustrating when you enter so many any never win anything for months at a time. If I have to say congrats to one more person I will scream lol Sorry just had to vent!
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WOW I have never won anything close to 10k I would of passed out =) I'm still entering daily & won a coupon today but fingers crossed for something that makes me have a wow moment! Thanks for the advice, sometimes it just feels good to vent =)
 
so understand your pain, I used to win alot when initially started sweeping good run of wins, but this last year and 1/2 it's been awful, and like you I enter and enter daily, it getting so frustrating, Ahg, here's to hoping our dry spells break soon and that we each an awesome grand prize win soon. Sending good luck your way. Sweep on
 
Whining, another dry spell after having a banner June, come on sweepstakes gods, I need your help!!!!!
 
from1mom2another - I went back & forth between bouncing off the walls excited to is this really real???

Then the weirdest thing happened - it was like I maxed out from that daily grind of 6 YEARS of all day entering/answering questions/looking for new promos/rinse & repeat, day after day, and sweeping lost it's flavor/fun!

Used to be *any* win would give me that thrill, then I guess I burned out because it all got to be a drudge so I slacked off - started skipping entering on Sundays. :p

Then I got *very* selective & greatly reduced what/how many I entered & went from frequent small wins to few, if any, small or otherwise wins.

I had forgotten my rule: sites I enter for & don't *ever* win from changes the time when I enter - & it all goes together!


from1mom2another said:
WOW I have never won anything close to 10k I would of passed out =) I'm still entering daily & won a coupon today but fingers crossed for something that makes me have a wow moment! Thanks for the advice, sometimes it just feels good to vent =)
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OK, I give - whine, whine, whine - it's been almost 2 weeks since I won an IW;

8/8/16 CAMEL.com {Photo} Camel Open Canvas Instant Win and Sweepstakes {5,950} ; Geometric Braque Box / ARV: $63.

And MUCH longer since I won a sweepstakes prize or a good IW - still waiting for:

^^^6/28/16 BestFoods.com {Twitter/Instagram/Site; Photo/Video} #Strangewich Instant Win Game
dm;
Congrats! You just won a $50 gift card for lunch on us! 6/28 18:08
WE’RE PREPARING YOUR PRIZE You can expect to receive your prize by mail in the next 8 – 10 weeks. Thank you for participating in the Best Foods® Instant Win!

so I'm posting to try to shake this dry spell!
 
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Whinning for a Big win! Anything as I donate give lots away. I think some people are just more lucky and some tricky. I have seen an heard everything. I do know you need to enter about 400 entries for 1 win. Dedication, auto fill forms, and move on from ones that take too much effort. Rant over
 
Got my $50 gift card from BestFoods.com {Twitter/Instagram/Site; Photo/Video} #Strangewich Instant Win Game which feels like a win all over again since I thought it was "mislaid" or something!

amyshulk said:
OK, I give - whine, whine, whine - it's been almost 2 weeks since I won an IW;

8/8/16 CAMEL.com {Photo} Camel Open Canvas Instant Win and Sweepstakes {5,950} ; Geometric Braque Box / ARV: $63.

And MUCH longer since I won a sweepstakes prize or a good IW - still waiting for:

^^^6/28/16 BestFoods.com {Twitter/Instagram/Site; Photo/Video} #Strangewich Instant Win Game
dm;
Congrats! You just won a $50 gift card for lunch on us! 6/28 18:08
WE’RE PREPARING YOUR PRIZE You can expect to receive your prize by mail in the next 8 – 10 weeks. Thank you for participating in the Best Foods® Instant Win!

so I'm posting to try to shake this dry spell!
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