It’s not complicated, it’s not frustrating, it’s really not even that time consuming. So why don’t you do it? If you truly wish to embrace the couponing / frugal lifestyle, entering contests is something you should seriously consider doing! Here’s why!
You Can’t Win If You Don’t Enter
So many of us are guilty of this – we complain “why should I bother entering – I never will anything”. Well with that kind of attitude, what else do you expect! However, I do understand where you are coming from. I also used to be one of those types of people. Then I decided to turn my frown upside and try it out. And guess what – it worked! Over the last few months I have won a handful of contests! It took months of patients and many contests that I won nothing. There were a few times I almost gave up but if you enter enough contests you are bound to win something! Keep at it – a win will come your way soon enough!
The More You Enter The More You Win
It makes sense right? If you only enter one contest at a time it severely limits the likelihood that you will win something. There are hundreds of contests available all over the internet, in newspapers and magazines and in-stores. Enter every contest that you are eligible for. Just beware – don’t ever give your personal information out if you are not 100% comfortable with the source and you should never have to pay money to enter a contest. I especially like contests that you can enter every day! Some people say it’s too much work but I think it makes your odds better. If you are diligent and enter that contest every day then that means more chances for you to win!
There May Be More Prizes Than You Think
You may not realize it but many contests have multiple levels of prizes. You may only see big images and descriptions of the Grand Prize but chances are there are other prizes available to be won! Often times secondary prizes although not as grand, are more practical to everyday life!
You Could Hit It Big!
It’s wishful thinking and you should never base your life around the “what-ifs” but wouldn’t it be fantastic if one day you woke up and found out that you won $10,000 in a contest? I know so many of us could benefit from a prize like that! As I said above, if you don’t enter you will never win so it’s at least worth a shot right?
Extra Bonuses Just For Entering
Often times when you enter a contest there will be a coupon or sample offer involved along side of it. You may be offered the coupon when you enter or it may be sent to you via email or snail mail. These coupons are usually only available to those who enter the contest so even if you don’t win you can still save!
We have yet to win a big Grand Prize such as cash or a trip but between Ryan and I we have racked up some pretty decent prizes! Here are the ones I can think of in the last couple of years:
L’Oreal Volume Collagen Prize Pack
Jamieson Vitamins for Year
Nair Escape to Brazil Secondary Prize Pack
VH Skills to Grill Prize Pack
My First Clarins Prize Pack
20+ x M&M FPCs
Year’s Supply of Affresh
Snuggle FPC
3x Sunlight FPC
3 x Shirts from Cheer
2 x Hats from Cheer
1x Socks from Cheer
2x Tropicana BOGO Coupons
1 x $5 Majesta Coupon
Tupperware Prize Pack
Redpath Sugar Prize Pack
Lindt FPCs
Pepto-Bismol Prize Pack
K-Cup Sample Boxes
Full Size Garnier Body Oil
Wonder Bread FPC
Reynold’s Stay-Brite Sample Pack
Tabasco Sample Pack
Have you won any contests? Please share what you got in the comments below!
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