tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897977369843314519.post392303795154120841..comments2023-10-19T11:52:20.119-04:00Comments on Coffee, Cats & Retail: When Entering Giveaways Just Ain't Worth It lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04565375199798738463noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897977369843314519.post-40159257972512861932015-06-02T09:35:15.142-04:002015-06-02T09:35:15.142-04:00Thanks for all the great comments. @Deborah I thi...Thanks for all the great comments. @Deborah I think the entry form you are referring to is Gleam, a lot of folks like it, but the problem is, Gleam automatically selects a winner without verifying entries. That's a big problem for bloggers that verify that tasks were actually completed to prevent cheaters from winning. Although I could be mistaken. lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04565375199798738463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897977369843314519.post-78049046541427716982015-06-01T13:13:54.444-04:002015-06-01T13:13:54.444-04:00I am behind on reading a lot of posts and just rea...I am behind on reading a lot of posts and just read this one. I was so relieved to see one of my favorite bloggers bringing all the problems with giveaways out in the open. I too have had problems with not receiving items I have won, but I contined to email until I received my prize. I never got a box of cat litter, but I didn't pursue that one. really like how a lot of bloggers have started asking for your full mailing address. I love that because then you don't have to worry about missing a notification email (which I have done). However, the blogger gives you a choice not to disclose your address if you prefer not to, and they will just email you that you've won. I like the GT much better than rafflecopter too. There is another one that I like but can't remember the name of it. Thanks again for your post.Deborah Caudillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11484530040876649924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897977369843314519.post-10282028207029984712015-04-06T16:55:58.409-04:002015-04-06T16:55:58.409-04:00I am not a blogger but I enter a lot of blog givea...I am not a blogger but I enter a lot of blog giveaways. That was an awesome post. I agree with every single word. I've encountered each and every problem and situation that you've touched upon. I don't do daily comments or enter if everything is mandatory. Rafflecopter went from being my favorite to my least favorite. I enjoyed reading your post.wen budrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02294485304089277003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897977369843314519.post-36258590011858952872015-04-06T07:24:40.999-04:002015-04-06T07:24:40.999-04:00Thanks for the interesting post. I'm just star...Thanks for the interesting post. I'm just starting to notice more and more blog contests and yes, there are some that seem to require more effort (in terms of time etc) than the product is worth. BUT I have to say, that it's also the blog that would make it seem worthwhile. redleafhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06389384507883139798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897977369843314519.post-86896613628974308242015-04-05T13:22:03.943-04:002015-04-05T13:22:03.943-04:00Like lUminous, I HATE going back to a Rafflecopter...Like lUminous, I HATE going back to a Rafflecopter the next day and finding that most of my daily entries have been wiped out and I have to start over again - ie, it doens't seem that my entries accumulate, so why bother? Also, I cannot stand 15 daily comment requirements! Too many! Better to require 3 or 4 comments per blog over the period of the contest when it is a big prize.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09583658284308465283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897977369843314519.post-34734096335259485582015-04-03T14:37:17.235-04:002015-04-03T14:37:17.235-04:00I've done quite well over the last year and a ...I've done quite well over the last year and a half in winning some great stuff for my kids, but recently I've noticed all the changes you've mentioned. What really gets me tho, are the handful of sponsors that are NOT following thru in sending out prizes. In a couple of cases, I had to initiate contact otherwise they would have just not sent anything hoping I would let it go. So discouraging....<br />and a HUGE put off, making me not want to following/purchase certain products from certain businesses. P&G being the most recent. Totally surprised by that one. They are a corporation. A great company, very reputable....so I think someone along the way made an error. I won't hold that against them. Laurie Pnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897977369843314519.post-16318336483989497862015-04-03T11:26:55.244-04:002015-04-03T11:26:55.244-04:00I so agree with everything you've said here, e...I so agree with everything you've said here, especially bloggers offering way too many options to enter a giveaway! It's a turn off for me and I end up not entering. Also, there are many blogs where I enter giveaways that require you to check back to see if you've won because they don't post the winner and it really makes me wonder...Rosahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10404153374417708379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897977369843314519.post-49134356845367013252015-04-03T11:19:29.144-04:002015-04-03T11:19:29.144-04:00I have been entering contests for many years and e...I have been entering contests for many years and everything you said is true. I have also become more selective on what I enter as you can end up with cheap prizes you have no use for. If it is something I can not use or gift to someone I just do not enter. I would also like if blogger run contests who want you to come back to tweet daily would make it worth your while and not just 1 entry. 5 or more for a tweet has me coming back daily. pinksuzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16707480103092042921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897977369843314519.post-12027853747658792802015-04-02T16:52:25.037-04:002015-04-02T16:52:25.037-04:00I have had mostly great experiences. I have had a...I have had mostly great experiences. I have had a few prizes that I never received and I contacted the blogger and still never received. One was a $100 prepaid Visa card. I was looking forward to that one. Most bloggers have been very kind and try to help speed the process. I like to enter things I like even if they are low value items. It is a lot of fund.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05022702081544701030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897977369843314519.post-83062017526348088282015-03-31T23:47:50.367-04:002015-03-31T23:47:50.367-04:00I'm a newbie, but after keeping careful track ...I'm a newbie, but after keeping careful track of my daily entries, I have noticed that sometimes there are less entries when I return??luminoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00950905144342536407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897977369843314519.post-57940896376005397522015-03-30T16:25:56.786-04:002015-03-30T16:25:56.786-04:00Im still grateful for giveaways....one day I'l...Im still grateful for giveaways....one day I'll win something!! Alexandria Snoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897977369843314519.post-91654821050056378102015-03-27T23:55:55.259-04:002015-03-27T23:55:55.259-04:00You lose a lot of people with mandatory entries fo...You lose a lot of people with mandatory entries for things like instagram - if you don't have instagram, you can't participate. It sucksKierstenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04651489179834307112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897977369843314519.post-8167890010931884292015-03-26T20:38:40.925-04:002015-03-26T20:38:40.925-04:00Wow, this is really good information. I have neve...Wow, this is really good information. I have never used the mandatory entry because I felt I didn't want anyone to HAVE to do anything. I didn't realize how it could appear you must complete all entries to get any. Great info!!! Thank youDebbie Tomhttp://www.heartbeatssoulstains.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897977369843314519.post-52647924639899514962015-03-26T16:15:53.512-04:002015-03-26T16:15:53.512-04:00I totally agree with what you had to say.
Anothe...I totally agree with what you had to say. <br /><br />Another couple of things I don't like about some blog giveaways is requiring instagram follows because I don't have an instagram account.<br /><br />I don't mind following on twitter, but I really appreciate when the blogger follows me back. Twitter has a limit of 2,000 follows unless you also have a lot of people following you. It really helps with that when bloggers and sponsors follow back. Alison Tolarnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897977369843314519.post-24345487889077057422015-03-26T15:54:38.213-04:002015-03-26T15:54:38.213-04:00You have great choices in your giveaways, keep it ...You have great choices in your giveaways, keep it up!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18125894443610272781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897977369843314519.post-80320980670665350222015-03-26T14:38:08.909-04:002015-03-26T14:38:08.909-04:00I appreciate all of your information!I appreciate all of your information!Charice Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00369225178377878537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897977369843314519.post-15792730419668181702015-03-24T18:33:19.485-04:002015-03-24T18:33:19.485-04:00tannawings thanks for your comment. I think you...tannawings thanks for your comment. I think you're smart for being discerning with regard to sticking with certain bloggers and nixing the lame giveaways. lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04565375199798738463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897977369843314519.post-41867539238388785842015-03-24T14:16:55.989-04:002015-03-24T14:16:55.989-04:00Rafflecopter... it has changed. It used to be if y...Rafflecopter... it has changed. It used to be if you accidently input say an insatgram follow into a pinterest you could correct it. Now you cant. I am starting to dislike rafflecopter.<br />Bloggers not following the rules-this is getting to be a real problem. I was on one the other day ALL entries were mandatory.ummm no thanks.<br />Not verifying winners entries- I know this is happening and that s pure laziness on the bloggers part. I have seen some posted right after the contest ended and there is no way they could have verified- there was a mandatory comment and low and behold the person never commented at all.<br />Blogger events for low prizes or pizes which seem to get passed around. (by this I mean I have seen certain blogs who are connected offer the same prize within a week of it being 'awarded' elsewhere) <br />Like you I play to win, I m one person I dont have time to comment on 50 peoples instagram accounts or blog posts for a box of cereal. Anymore I stay with the blogs I know and have followed for sometime.tannawingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10940879210907665715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897977369843314519.post-51453015955383068402015-03-24T10:27:21.378-04:002015-03-24T10:27:21.378-04:00Laurie, it's one extreme to the next. I have ...Laurie, it's one extreme to the next. I have a minimum of $25.00 for a giveaway. lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04565375199798738463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897977369843314519.post-929518521330563062015-03-24T00:28:25.439-04:002015-03-24T00:28:25.439-04:00I agree with completely. I have entered giveaways ...I agree with completely. I have entered giveaways where their is 10 blogs on one giveaway and the prize is a $10 prize, what the ? does it take ten blogs to give away a $10 gift? then I have had blog that have 5 enteries for a prize over $100. I like you enter and it drives me crazy how these are run, I'm not a blogger but they way some blogs do this is crazy. I use to enter all the time but anymore it crazy and I like you have a lot ask me to like them on facebook and I'm afraid I might get into trouble doing this? thanks for the article and letting me vent to you<br /><br />I wish all blogs would realize what we are saying and change things<br /><br /><br /><br />lmurley2014@yahoo.com<br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16390455802408353681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897977369843314519.post-25840971992909580492015-03-23T16:52:00.819-04:002015-03-23T16:52:00.819-04:00I won't lie, many times I have passed on one b...I won't lie, many times I have passed on one because I felt that it wasn't worth itAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00127793666538983430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897977369843314519.post-14007497473403315322015-03-23T13:46:09.850-04:002015-03-23T13:46:09.850-04:00Thanks Lisa for your comment. It would be nice to...Thanks Lisa for your comment. It would be nice to see a focus on quality as opposed to quantity. <br />lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04565375199798738463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5897977369843314519.post-87356263357116764562015-03-23T12:41:47.771-04:002015-03-23T12:41:47.771-04:00I agree with all you've said regarding giveawa...I agree with all you've said regarding giveaways.<br /><br />The many daily comments, on multiple blogs, I just don't have time for and don't do.<br /><br />I agree: if the prize is small why have umpteen entries? I either don't enter or only do a few entries for those.<br /><br />Yes, why use Rafflecopter? I don't like it any more; they changed it to the point it makes entering giveaways a hassle and a half. I love Giveaway Tools, though. Great post :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13115730343687745202noreply@blogger.com