Who has won anything from FT contests? A show of hands please.
Oct 25, 2014, 5:55 am
#691
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Florida
Posts: 2,872
Haven't had much time to sweep in 2014 (sorry for the limited activity here), but I did manage to get some runner-up prizes in two contests posted here.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/free-...1-void-pr.html
got me a case of 24 bottles of Fiji Water, and
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/free-...1-void-pr.html
got me a pretty sweet "home margarita kit", including a Cuisinart juicer. Of course, I would have preferred the grand prizes (especially the trip to Fiji!), but I'll take what I can get
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/free-...1-void-pr.html
got me a case of 24 bottles of Fiji Water, and
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/free-...1-void-pr.html
got me a pretty sweet "home margarita kit", including a Cuisinart juicer. Of course, I would have preferred the grand prizes (especially the trip to Fiji!), but I'll take what I can get
It's always good to hear someone is winning. (Sorry, whine coming here: I haven't won a decent prize in so long I've almost forgotten what it's like.)
Oct 27, 2014, 12:42 pm
#692
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: CT
Programs: A3 Gold
Posts: 182
The Fiji Water one got me so excited because the letter arrived in a very official rushed envelope with sealed envelope inside. I started reading, thinking I might have won the grand prize, until I read about the case of water and my hopes sunk. Still, something else will come along.
Jan 5, 2015, 7:51 pm
#693
Join Date: Aug 2006
Programs: United (Silver), Marriott (Silver), Starwood
Posts: 47
Just won my first "big" prize, compliments of Canyon Ranch Resort & Spa's Inspiration Awards: a 4-night inclusive stay at Canyon Ranch for my mother; three gourmet meals daily; $670 spa and wellness service allowance; access to spa and resort facilities; complimentary fitness classes, sports activities, wellness presentations and cooking demonstrations; $300 travel gift card; and round-trip transfers. ARV: $3,900. Value on resort website: $5,800.
About the Contest: For its 35th anniversary, Canyon Ranch awarded luxury vacations to 70 individuals whose essay nominees demonstrated how the individual has shown selfless generosity of spirit, served as a mentor, sacrificed for others’ well-being, shared personal gifts, overcome adversity in health or circumstances, helped young people thrive or made a real difference for the community.
Other recent prizes:
- Samsung Galaxy S5 Phone (All You America's Smartest Shopper sweepstakes) (thanks, SkiAdcock!)
- $100 Piperlime Gift Card and Manicure Kit (Essie Color Spotlight sweepstakes)
About the Contest: For its 35th anniversary, Canyon Ranch awarded luxury vacations to 70 individuals whose essay nominees demonstrated how the individual has shown selfless generosity of spirit, served as a mentor, sacrificed for others’ well-being, shared personal gifts, overcome adversity in health or circumstances, helped young people thrive or made a real difference for the community.
Other recent prizes:
- Samsung Galaxy S5 Phone (All You America's Smartest Shopper sweepstakes) (thanks, SkiAdcock!)
- $100 Piperlime Gift Card and Manicure Kit (Essie Color Spotlight sweepstakes)
Last edited by thestarrynight; Jan 8, 2015 at 2:01 pm
Jan 5, 2015, 9:31 pm
#694
Suspended
Join Date: Jan 2013
Programs: AA, HH, UA, Marriott, SW, Club Carlson, IHG
Posts: 202
Hilton Weekender
It has just ended, so I thought I'd ask: did anyone here win any of the Hilton Weekender sweepstakes that went on all through 2014? I now have an extra free 30 seconds every day since I don't have to enter that each week day.
No wins for me despite lots of entries...
No wins for me despite lots of entries...
Jan 6, 2015, 7:06 pm
#696
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: CT
Programs: A3 Gold
Posts: 182
I also entered this one regularly for months. Nothing to show for it. :shrug:
Jan 7, 2015, 5:32 am
#697
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Florida
Posts: 2,872
https://hilton.promo.eprize.com/week...ment/rules.pdf
And ePrize, which is not the most efficient JA, could be running behind on selecting and/or notifying the weekly winners.
Jan 8, 2015, 2:01 pm
#699
Join Date: Aug 2006
Programs: United (Silver), Marriott (Silver), Starwood
Posts: 47
SanDiego1K, thank you! I'm excited and grateful that my mom's hard work and sacrifices are being recognized. If you've been to Canyon Ranch, any advice you could share on which resort to visit (Tucson AZ or Lenox MA)/activities/best spa treatments would be greatly appreciated.
pipervali, I'm excited by Zozi's 12 Days of Discovery sweepstakes too! Based on the partners involved in the giveaway (Runner's World, Intrepid, airfarewatchdog, BottleNotes, epicurious are co-branded in emails I received about the sweepstakes), the sweepstakes seems legit. Per the contest terms, the drawings are being held Jan 2-20. Best of luck to everyone who entered!
pipervali, I'm excited by Zozi's 12 Days of Discovery sweepstakes too! Based on the partners involved in the giveaway (Runner's World, Intrepid, airfarewatchdog, BottleNotes, epicurious are co-branded in emails I received about the sweepstakes), the sweepstakes seems legit. Per the contest terms, the drawings are being held Jan 2-20. Best of luck to everyone who entered!
Mar 7, 2015, 8:18 pm
#700
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Miami, FL
Programs: UA 1MM, AA Plat, Marriott LT Titanium, Hyatt Glob, IHG ♢ Amb, Hilton ♢, Hertz Pres
Posts: 6,018
I won 100,000 Starpoints via an Audience Rewards promo a few years ago. I thought it was a scam when they emailed me saying I won... but it was legit. Not sure how I found out about the promo.
Many years ago when Orbitz was just starting out, I won a free domestic roundtrip flight from them as well.
Many years ago when Orbitz was just starting out, I won a free domestic roundtrip flight from them as well.
Mar 8, 2015, 11:19 pm
#701
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 4,166
I won 100,000 Starpoints via an Audience Rewards promo a few years ago. I thought it was a scam when they emailed me saying I won... but it was legit. Not sure how I found out about the promo.
Many years ago when Orbitz was just starting out, I won a free domestic roundtrip flight from them as well.
Many years ago when Orbitz was just starting out, I won a free domestic roundtrip flight from them as well.
Mar 10, 2015, 1:22 pm
#702
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Miami, FL
Programs: UA 1MM, AA Plat, Marriott LT Titanium, Hyatt Glob, IHG ♢ Amb, Hilton ♢, Hertz Pres
Posts: 6,018
Mar 10, 2015, 2:33 pm
#703
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 4,166
Mar 11, 2015, 8:44 am
#704
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Miami, FL
Programs: UA 1MM, AA Plat, Marriott LT Titanium, Hyatt Glob, IHG ♢ Amb, Hilton ♢, Hertz Pres
Posts: 6,018
I did not dispute as I didn't know I was allowed to. I assume they claimed the broadway tickets were worth $1k of it (also ridiculous)... so it's more like $.03 per... but still, high imo.
Mar 11, 2015, 11:09 am
#705
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 4,166
Yes, you can definitely dispute the value. Gary has a post on his blog explaining the process.