Contests are a Fun, Frugal & (Possibly) Fruitful Hobby!

[happyslob]

Hey all,

Years ago I entered contests as a fun hobby, that reaped some pretty decent rewards: I won movie tickets, a jacket, a pricey jersey for my husband, etc.

I generally now only enter online one-time entry contests. That cuts down on the amount of time that I'm entering. I thought: this is a fun, frugal hobby that can have amazing rewards! I know people who have won vehicles, amazing vacations, cash, etc.

Who else enters contests? What amazing things have you won?

Hugs,
Christina

[pearlieq]

DH seems to have the touch when it comes to contests. He keeps a stash of business cards for those "fishbowl" type. In recent memory he's won at least 2 pizzas and lunch for his office.

He also enters a lot at conventions and trade meetings. He's constantly coming home with polo shirts and gadgets.

[happyslob]

That's awesome, pearlieq!

One thing I wanted to mention too - make sure you know the source of the contest. Some online 'contests' seem to just be a way for marketers to get your email address.

Christina

[frugalmomof1]

I enter a lot of online contests and I win a lot of little things here and there. My biggest win so far was a $100 gift card from Best Buy.

[GoodBuyGirl]

I like to play the instant win games online. I hate waiting to see if I've won. I have won a lot of small prizes like T-shirts, hats, a cooler, Coupons for free products, $25 visa card, $25 circuit city card, some toys. I even won a car unfortunatly it was a matchbox. lol
I have all girls so If I win toys for boys I donate them to Toys for Tots at Christmas time because there are no boys in the family to give them to as gifts.