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« on: December 27, 2009, 04:24:19 AM »

Stupid Question for you, but I've been experiencing a VERY long dry spell. Does the type of email provider matter with sweepstakes entries? I use gmail.com, does that have any effect at all?
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« Reply #1 on: December 27, 2009, 08:08:59 PM »

 Waving mz6877 - no question is stupid!!!  laughing


Sponsors {usually} don't tell us that the type of email provider matters, so no way to be sure.  scratch

I know from past experience that when we go though dry spells, we start to think that we have to be doing it wrong!  crazy tongue

I've found that the more I fret about my losing streak, the longer it lasts,  cry so I've learned to change my focus.  Smile

If you enter on a schedule {ie, can only enter in the am before work} try changing up the order you enter in - I usually save my IW's for "dessert"  laughing But I'll switch it around on occasion, sometimes even taking a break in between.

If you can, try changing the time of day you enter, along with the order in which you enter - if nothing else, it provides a change of pace!

I've also discovered slacking off really helps - keeps me from burning out {Feb will mark year 6 of online sweeps for me} and I used to enter every single day {150+ just on dailies} until I took a day off and realized it wasn't the end of the world, lol!!!  laughing

Taking the time to scan the forums to see if I can help another member before I enter my sweeps has resulted in wonderfully unexpected wins - see, timing does matter!!!  laughing
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« Reply #2 on: December 28, 2009, 01:44:17 AM »

Also, check the rules.  I remember, in the past, some sponsors not accepting entries using certain free emails like AOL for example.
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« Reply #3 on: December 28, 2009, 03:51:26 AM »

TY LDS - I meant to note that - that's why I put  {usually} but I kept rambling on & totally forgot!  nono  crazy tongue

btw mz6877 - it worked again for me {Taking the time to scan the forums...} I just won on:

MyCokeRewards.com - Give the Gift of Gaming Holiday Sweepstakes   
Grand Prize (120 - 1 awarded every 12 hours) an Xbox 360 Arcade Console (includes Xbox 360 console, wireless controller and memory unit), ARV $199.99. First Prize (2,880 - 1 awarded every 30 minutes) Winner's choice of either Guitar Hero or DJ Hero on a gaming platform of winner's choice, ARV $99.99. *Limit of one prize per person. **See Rules for Alternate Entry link.   
Restrictions : 13+ US | Limit : 2 Per Person / Per Day *Alt Entry In Rules. | Added : 07-31-09 | Expires : 12-31-2009 | Hits : 11468 | Rules
 
Entry Category : Instant Win
 


So keep trying!!!  sunny
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« Reply #4 on: December 28, 2009, 03:08:10 PM »

What do you mean by scanning the forums?
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« Reply #5 on: December 28, 2009, 04:38:59 PM »

What do you mean by scanning the forums?

Did you read Amy's responses to your original question?  They will explain what she meant.
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« Reply #6 on: December 28, 2009, 11:47:17 PM »

What do you mean by scanning the forums?


 Waving mz6877

I go through the forums here at SA to see if I can answer a question, post an encouragement, vote for a member. etc.  - you know - get outside of my head for a bit  laughing
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« Reply #7 on: December 30, 2009, 05:26:48 AM »

 Waving mz6877 - I completely forgot to add - try posting in 1 or all of these:

Whine Thread 2008
http://www.sweepsadvantage.com/smf/whine-thread-2008-t36469.30.html#top

Join the "Sweeps Slump" Club
http://www.sweepsadvantage.com/smf/join-the-sweeps-slump-club-t12735.0.html

CWI Club Can't Win Instants.... ;)
http://www.sweepsadvantage.com/smf/cwi-club-cant-win-instants-t12387.0.html
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« Reply #8 on: December 30, 2009, 12:44:20 PM »

I just think of the odds of winning- no wonder I don't win much! But it's fun to try anyway... in the words of Blondie- Dreaming is Free!
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