I've been entering contests it seems like forever and I have never received anything.  I enter everyday.  I'm a redheaded Irish, but believe you me, I have never had any good luck when it comes to contests and giveaways.  I HAVE wonderful kids though, so guess I AM lucky after all.  Thanks for letting me vent.

Well, a LOT of people have noticed how slow April was.  Just keep on keeping on and hopefully one day soon you'll get something really cool.  BTW - griping usually does the trick 

Oh no globe1trotter - do NOT believe you CAN'T win!!!  You HAVE to believe you CAN win for it to work!!! 

Seriously, 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.   

The sweepers credo? Enter and forget it. Always be happy for those that win - even when they win "your" prize    - and be positive you will win.
 
Reminding myself of the sweepers credo is how I keep my positive attitude, and my sanity.

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!!! 


Hang in there - and enter, enter, enter - you'll be posting a win before you know it!!! And remember - every day brings new opportunities to win!!! 

Plus, as already mentioned, whining does help 

Okay, out of the 200 plus sweeps I enter a day, I finally won a car!!!!!

Dodge Journey of a Lifetime Sweepstakes.  It's going to cost me a fortune though to claim it.  GA is a killer on taxes, plus whatever I'm going to owe the Federal gov.  So I'll end up paying about 13,000 for a 31,000 car.  Not bad I guess.  Thanks to all who read my vent. 

If you don't really want the car and just want the cash, you can sell it back to the dealership.  There was another option that had a better payout for selling the car, but I can't remember what it was.  Maybe, someone else would remember what it was.  I remember someone posting it somewhere.  Congrats!

You won a $31,000 car!
You are a lucky Irish man.
Congratulations.

WOWSA globe1trotter , talk about a GREAT return on a whine!!! 

CONGRATS!!!

I used to avoid sweeps for cars because of taxes/hassle, but as LDS points out, you can sell it back to the dealer, get an adjusted 1099 and pay taxes on that - I really don't recall the other option she mentions, but will be watching this thread in the hopes that someone else does & will post it!!!

From this one, right? 

People.Com - Dodge Journey of a Lifetime Sweepstakes
Not Quite Roughing It Dodge Journey Prize: A trip for winner and one guest to Lake Tahoe, California (Approximate Retail Value ("ARV"): $6,580.00); plus winner will get a 2009 Dodge Journey RT vehicle (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price ("MSRP"): $28,000.00). Total prize value: $34,580.00. Journey to Indulgence Dodge Journey Prize: A trip for winner and one guest to a spa in California (ARV: $9,000.00); plus winner will get a 2009 Dodge Journey RT vehicle (MSRP: $28,000.00). Total prize value: $37,000.00.Gridiron Greatness Dodge Journey Prize: A trip for winner and one guest to watch the FedEx BCS National Championship in Miami, Florida (ARV): $5,500.00); plus winner will get a 2009 Dodge Journey RT vehicle (MSRP: $28,000.00). Total prize value: $33,500.00.Road To The Red Carpet Dodge Journey Prize: A trip for winner and one guest to a Warner Brothers Hollywood movie premiere in Hollywood, California (ARV: $8,000.00); plus winner will get a 2009 Dodge Journey RT vehicle (MSRP: $28,000.00). Total prize value: $36,000.00. 
Restrictions : 21+ US, DC *Each winner must provide proper documentation including but not limited to a valid U.S. driver's license and proof of vehicle insurance which must be in good standing issued in his/her state of residency at time of prize notification. | Hits : 6905 | Added : 05-05-08 | Expired : 05-31-2008 | Rules

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  I am so happy for you and so envious.  I have been sweeping for 2 years and I so hope to win a new car.  I have won alot of nice things, including a couple of trips and a new TV, but I so need a new car.  I think it pays to whine a little.  So here I go.  I am whining to the Sweepstake Gods.  I really need a new car!!       Please!  Good luck to all!