Social Contests http://socialcontests.com Contests From Around The Net! Tue, 07 Sep 2010 14:00:24 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Who won the TRESemme Steal the Show Sweepstakes? http://socialcontests.com/who-won-the-tresemme-steal-the-show-sweepstakes.html http://socialcontests.com/who-won-the-tresemme-steal-the-show-sweepstakes.html#comments Tue, 07 Sep 2010 14:00:24 +0000 admin http://socialcontests.com/who-won-the-tresemme-steal-the-show-sweepstakes.html I entered this sweepstakes every day from the day it began in october till november 30th when it ended. I want to win this sooooo bad but I have not heard anything about the grand prize winner? I sent in the self addressed envelope and 2 emails with no response at all. I am beginning to worry because fashion week is february 11th! So close!! If anyone can figure out who won or if its even been drawn yet let me know! Thanks!

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]]> http://socialcontests.com/how-and-where-do-you-find-the-ultimate-competitions-in-shawn-white.html/feed/ 1 What are good Games/Contests for a middle school dance? http://socialcontests.com/what-are-good-gamescontests-for-a-middle-school-dance.html http://socialcontests.com/what-are-good-gamescontests-for-a-middle-school-dance.html#comments Tue, 07 Sep 2010 14:00:21 +0000 admin http://socialcontests.com/what-are-good-gamescontests-for-a-middle-school-dance.html I am djing a middle school dance and i want to do some fun unique games or conests. The usual contests are like cutest couple , craziest dance, spot dance and dance offs so if anyone has any other ideas let me know :)

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]]> http://socialcontests.com/what-are-good-gamescontests-for-a-middle-school-dance.html/feed/ 1 The Abc’s of Sweepstakes http://socialcontests.com/the-abc%e2%80%99s-of-sweepstakes.html http://socialcontests.com/the-abc%e2%80%99s-of-sweepstakes.html#comments Tue, 07 Sep 2010 14:00:19 +0000 admin http://socialcontests.com/the-abc%e2%80%99s-of-sweepstakes.html Many websites on the internet offer huge winnings through sweepstakes, contests, instant games and lotto’s. That is why it is easy to confuse them and use these terms interchangeably. But sweepstakes are not the same as contests. The difference is quite simple.

Contests require an element of skill. You deliver the goods, be it a poem, an essay or a recipe and you win if you are good enough. Of course, the product you deliver is generally used by the promoter; failing which there may be an entry fee for participation.

Sweepstakes on the other hand give away prizes purely on chance. They are winnings of luck; no element of skill comes in. A random winner is picked from the entries and offered anything from a TV set to a chance to tour a favored holiday destination or huge cash payments. Prizes depend on the promoter and the item they are promoting and may vary from basic items like t-shirts or perfumes to cars, houses, travel deals and enormous cash rewards.

In the United States, sweepstakes are legal while lotteries are not. Three common elements define both sweepstakes and lotteries. They are:

Prizes

Chance winners

Compensation

To avoid becoming an illegal lottery, a sweepstake must ensure that it does not have all the three elements. It can have any two, but not all of them. Obviously, the first two elements cannot be avoided so the third one is left out. That is why legitimate sweepstakes NEVER ask for an entry fee or compensation. In short, free sweepstakes are legit, paid ones are fraudulent! Sweepstakes cannot even demand a portion of your winnings.

So, what are some of the things you need to look out for while entering sweepstakes? First, check out if the sweepstake applies to your location. Some locations like Quebec, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island and Florida are considered void locations, meaning if you belong to this locality, you cannot enter.

Secondly, find if your age fits the criteria of the particular sweepstake. Most sweepstakes are open to the over 18 and over 21 categories. However, some promoters allow children over the age of 13 to participate under adult supervision.

Lastly, see if there is any limit on the number of entries you can send in. For example, some promotions are single-entry contests; others allow you to enter once daily. Many allow unlimited entries. Frequency depends entirely on the sponsor. You can ascertain it by going through the “Rules” section.

Remember, before you enter any contest, it is important to check out the guidelines governing it. Why? It would be a pain to fill out all the information and then discover at the bottom of the page (or when you hit the submit button) that you are not eligible for whatever reason, isn’t it?

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]]> http://socialcontests.com/the-abc%e2%80%99s-of-sweepstakes.html/feed/ 0 An Introduction to Free Competitions on the Web http://socialcontests.com/an-introduction-to-free-competitions-on-the-web.html http://socialcontests.com/an-introduction-to-free-competitions-on-the-web.html#comments Tue, 07 Sep 2010 14:00:17 +0000 admin http://socialcontests.com/an-introduction-to-free-competitions-on-the-web.html Competitions seem to be all the rage at the moment. Browse the Web for even a short while and you’ll no doubt run into a competition promotion. High street retailers, magazines, radio stations, electronics providers, and even smaller businesses can be seen offering a free competition, and we’re only scratching the surface. If you quite fancy getting your hands on that luxury sports car, holiday of your dreams or shopping extravaganza, we guarantee there will be multiple competitions available.So how do you enter a competition on the Web? The easiest method is to visit specialist competitions Web sites, which offer a round-up of legitimate (and free) prize draws. By visiting specialist sites, you won’t have to do the searching yourself, and you’ll have more spare time to actually participate in the various prize draws.Once you’ve located a competition that you’d like to enter, the next step is to read the terms and conditions at the provider’s site. Do they have an age limit? How many times can you enter? Will I have to participate in other offers? These are all questions that should be answered by the terms and conditions. Once you’re happy, it’s time to participate. Usually this involves completing an online form or questionnaire. The length of these forms varies, but the majority can usually be completed in less than a few minutes. You will likely be asked for your name, e-mail address, home address and perhaps other details. If you are planning to enter multiple competitions, it’s worth setting up a secondary e-mail address (see below).Since the competitions that you will be entering are free, the competition operator will want something in return. Usually this is just an e-mail address, so they can register you for their newsletter. You can imagine how many newsletters you’ll eventually begin receiving if you enter numerous competitions. Therefore, it’s worth setting up a specialist e-mail address at a free e-mail service like Hotmail or Yahoo. This way, you’ll keep all your competition correspondence separate.If you’re a lucky winner, you will be notified either via e-mail (the most likely) or via telephone. It’s therefore a good idea to keep a regular check on your competitions e-mail. People really do win competitions on the Web and with a little persistence, you can too! By following the advice in this article (and also by doing a bit of research yourself), you will be well on your way to being a professional “comper”!

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