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« on: January 06, 2012, 08:48:56 AM » |
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 this is my first big win, ive never had to fill forms out or w9s before so im wondering if the email says your a possiable grand prize winner does that mean as long as i get the forms in then im the winner, im so nervous about all this i want to make sure i do everything right, so if any one has info on this and what i should do, id love to hear from u, the last thing i want to do is screw this up.
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« Reply #1 on: January 06, 2012, 08:50:37 AM » |
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Congrats!!! What did you win? Don't keep us all in suspense.  |
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« Reply #2 on: January 06, 2012, 08:53:27 AM » |
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Yep, generally it means that if you filled out the entry correctly , fill out the forms correctly and return them promptly and you followed the rules of the giveaway, the prize is yours.
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« Reply #3 on: January 06, 2012, 08:55:15 AM » |
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relax, and enjoy...if you have problems the sponser is usually quite helpful...congrats
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laylabean
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« Reply #4 on: January 06, 2012, 09:10:42 AM » |
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thanks guys it seems so unreal to me right now ,its crazy lol , i was the winner of the sears win your wishlist sweeps , grand prize of $25,000 !!!!!!!! haaaaaaa lol
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« Reply #5 on: January 06, 2012, 09:13:56 AM » |
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« Reply #6 on: January 06, 2012, 09:14:16 AM » |
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Wow that's awesome...congrats!
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« Reply #8 on: January 06, 2012, 09:23:00 AM » |
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Wow Great Win!!! Congrats, what a great way to start the new year!
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« Reply #9 on: January 06, 2012, 09:24:33 AM » |
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« Reply #10 on: January 06, 2012, 09:25:17 AM » |
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Fantastic win! I have had to fill out those forms and what they usually want to know is that you are over 18 (or 21), that you are not affiliated with the sponsor (i.e. you don't work for Sears) and you will need to give them your social security number for the tax documents (the money will be counted as income.) Depending on the contest, you may also have to sign a waiver allowing the sponsor to reveal your name as the winner (on their website or wherever.) If you provide that information to them, you should be good to go! Congrats and enjoy!!  |
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« Reply #11 on: January 06, 2012, 09:27:14 AM » |
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Congrats...huge win! Just fill out the paperwork and and you should be fine. They usually just want to make sure you are 18, US resident, etc...
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« Reply #12 on: January 06, 2012, 09:29:37 AM » |
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CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOW! That is a HUGE win!!!!!!  |
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laylabean
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« Reply #13 on: January 06, 2012, 09:41:07 AM » |
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Thanks so much everyone you guys make me feel alot better about these forms! its going to take awhile to get over the shock, im soooo happy i found this site! good luck to everyone else!!!
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« Reply #14 on: January 06, 2012, 09:44:27 AM » |
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Woo! Hoo! Congratulations!  |
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« Reply #15 on: January 06, 2012, 09:55:10 AM » |
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awesome i'm sure it will work out done a few and they still make me nervis
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« Reply #16 on: January 06, 2012, 09:58:13 AM » |
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I just sent in my forms for my $2500 win and I'm still feeling a little nervous too. $25,00 is really awesome! Let us know when it all works out!
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« Reply #17 on: January 06, 2012, 10:10:14 AM » |
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Wow. That's a fantastic win! Congradulations and may everyone here win "the big one" this year
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« Reply #18 on: January 06, 2012, 10:12:51 AM » |
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Just read everything carefully... and you probably need to get the forms notarized. Your bank should have a notary. And make sure you send things by the date specified. I always make copies for my own records. And then be really, really happy!!!!!! Congrats!
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« Reply #19 on: January 06, 2012, 10:18:29 AM » |
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« Reply #20 on: January 06, 2012, 10:25:13 AM » |
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OMG! I would still be in shock! A Big congrats from me |
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« Reply #21 on: January 06, 2012, 10:32:42 AM » |
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outstanding exciting win!!!big congrats!! |
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« Reply #22 on: January 06, 2012, 10:39:43 AM » |
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Congratulations on a great win! I just won a grand prize of a trip to Hawaii and they sent an affidavit and travel release forms that had to be signed and notarized. I went to my bank and their notary helped me for free. There was a W-9 form that is for tax purposes. That was a bit confusing but the bank helped out.
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« Reply #23 on: January 06, 2012, 10:40:47 AM » |
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WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That is awesome!!!!!!!!! |
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« Reply #24 on: January 06, 2012, 10:42:19 AM » |
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What a wonderful way to start the year!
Just remember to make a copy of the forms for yourself and send them registered mail or some way that there is a tracking system.
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