Comments on: Another Win a House Failure http://www.onelittleduck.co.uk/web-stuff/another-win-a-house-failure-208.htm Online blog of Jason Dale, co-director of Loquax. My views on affiliate marketing, running a website and anything else that seems appropriate! Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:57:40 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: John http://www.onelittleduck.co.uk/web-stuff/another-win-a-house-failure-208.htm/comment-page-1/#comment-51966 John Mon, 13 Jul 2009 14:29:52 +0000 http://www.onelittleduck.co.uk/2007/01/another-win-a-house-failure.html#comment-51966 I'm now having to take winalondonpad to the small claims court, as they have completely altered the competition and constantly postponed doing any further draws, and refused to refund me my money. Although they did respond to emails, they hardly ever addressed any of my questions or concerns. I enjoyed the Wiltshaws winadevonpropertywithfishing competition which I had a ticket for, but after this winalondonpad one I'll not be entering any more win a house competitions. I’m now having to take winalondonpad to the small claims court, as they have completely altered the competition and constantly postponed doing any further draws, and refused to refund me my money. Although they did respond to emails, they hardly ever addressed any of my questions or concerns. I enjoyed the Wiltshaws winadevonpropertywithfishing competition which I had a ticket for, but after this winalondonpad one I’ll not be entering any more win a house competitions.

]]> By: Jason http://www.onelittleduck.co.uk/web-stuff/another-win-a-house-failure-208.htm/comment-page-1/#comment-51711 Jason Fri, 15 May 2009 07:44:18 +0000 http://www.onelittleduck.co.uk/2007/01/another-win-a-house-failure.html#comment-51711 "which goes to prove house prize competitions can work if given a chance" It doesn't prove anything - when several competitions complete then it'll prove that these can work. These kind of competitions have been running for 5/6/7 years. The Wilshaws one is the only UK one to complete. Winalondonpad gave away a property without reaching it's required quota as a "gesture" (marketing ploy). It's not the negative attitude of "don't buy a ticket" that kills the competitions - it's the fact that most of the time people just don't want to enter them! And at least say you're running your own win a house competition in reply - surely that influences your opinion some what? “which goes to prove house prize competitions can work if given a chance”

It doesn’t prove anything – when several competitions complete then it’ll prove that these can work.

These kind of competitions have been running for 5/6/7 years. The Wilshaws one is the only UK one to complete. Winalondonpad gave away a property without reaching it’s required quota as a “gesture” (marketing ploy).

It’s not the negative attitude of “don’t buy a ticket” that kills the competitions – it’s the fact that most of the time people just don’t want to enter them!

And at least say you’re running your own win a house competition in reply – surely that influences your opinion some what?

]]> By: Lorraine http://www.onelittleduck.co.uk/web-stuff/another-win-a-house-failure-208.htm/comment-page-1/#comment-51710 Lorraine Fri, 15 May 2009 06:01:55 +0000 http://www.onelittleduck.co.uk/2007/01/another-win-a-house-failure.html#comment-51710 The Wilshaws have announced their draw date for the 19th May which goes to prove house prize competitions can work if given a chance. Ticket sales are vitally important from the offset. The negative attitude of don't buy a ticket until somebody else does is what kills the competitions. For such a tiny outlay compared to the value of the prize it is surely worth a go!! Far better odds than any lottery. The Wilshaws have announced their draw date for the 19th May which goes to prove house prize competitions can work if given a chance. Ticket sales are vitally important from the offset. The negative attitude of don’t buy a ticket until somebody else does is what kills the competitions. For such a tiny outlay compared to the value of the prize it is surely worth a go!! Far better odds than any lottery.

]]> By: Jason http://www.onelittleduck.co.uk/web-stuff/another-win-a-house-failure-208.htm/comment-page-1/#comment-50592 Jason Sat, 18 Oct 2008 19:45:27 +0000 http://www.onelittleduck.co.uk/2007/01/another-win-a-house-failure.html#comment-50592 The 46000 ticket competition has been delayed in announcing a winner due to an enquiry by The Gambling Commission. It's totally possible that all entrants will have their cash refunded. These competitions are not as straightforward as those running them think. The 46000 ticket competition has been delayed in announcing a winner due to an enquiry by The Gambling Commission.

It’s totally possible that all entrants will have their cash refunded.

These competitions are not as straightforward as those running them think.

]]> By: Andrea Compton http://www.onelittleduck.co.uk/web-stuff/another-win-a-house-failure-208.htm/comment-page-1/#comment-50591 Andrea Compton Sat, 18 Oct 2008 17:52:01 +0000 http://www.onelittleduck.co.uk/2007/01/another-win-a-house-failure.html#comment-50591 Why not buy a ticket we all buy lottery tickets and scratch cards so why not try win a house. One property advertised sold 46,000 tickets in 11 weeks one lucky winner will win a property worth 850,000 all for the cost of £25. As long as they are proven they have been run fairly in most of the cases i have been watching accountants and solicitors are involved and the money in secure bank accounts why not try your luck as I have done and if the tickets are not all sold then someone will win cash!. Why not buy a ticket we all buy lottery tickets and scratch cards so why not try win a house. One property advertised sold 46,000 tickets in 11 weeks one lucky winner will win a property worth 850,000 all for the cost of £25. As long as they are proven they have been run fairly in most of the cases i have been watching accountants and solicitors are involved and the money in secure bank accounts why not try your luck as I have done and if the tickets are not all sold then someone will win cash!.

]]> By: Scuttle http://www.onelittleduck.co.uk/web-stuff/another-win-a-house-failure-208.htm/comment-page-1/#comment-46322 Scuttle Mon, 01 Sep 2008 02:30:29 +0000 http://www.onelittleduck.co.uk/2007/01/another-win-a-house-failure.html#comment-46322 http://www.winadevonpropertywithfishing.co.uk/index.php This one appears to be doing rather well....46000 ish tickets need to be sold for the house to be won, 32,000 ish sold so far (including 2 to me!) It was on 22,000ish a couple of weeks ago and closing date is Decemeber, so looking promising...offering a 65% pot if the required number of tickets doesnt sell http://www.winadevonpropertywithfishing.co.uk/index.php

This one appears to be doing rather well….46000 ish tickets need to be sold for the house to be won, 32,000 ish sold so far (including 2 to me!)

It was on 22,000ish a couple of weeks ago and closing date is Decemeber, so looking promising…offering a 65% pot if the required number of tickets doesnt sell

]]> By: lewi http://www.onelittleduck.co.uk/web-stuff/another-win-a-house-failure-208.htm/comment-page-1/#comment-44396 lewi Thu, 07 Aug 2008 04:22:04 +0000 http://www.onelittleduck.co.uk/2007/01/another-win-a-house-failure.html#comment-44396 i heard about a site in the UK that are doing pritty well seeing as they have only been online for about a week now www.shropshirehouse.co.uk even if you dont buy a ticket or two like i have (actually brought 10 now i have a 1 in 3,333 of winning which is beta dan the lottery :D i heard about a site in the UK that are doing pritty well seeing as they have only been online for about a week now
http://www.shropshirehouse.co.uk
even if you dont buy a ticket or two like i have (actually brought 10 now i have a 1 in 3,333 of winning which is beta dan the lottery :D

]]> By: Win A House - Opinions wanted - Affiliate Marketing http://www.onelittleduck.co.uk/web-stuff/another-win-a-house-failure-208.htm/comment-page-1/#comment-30736 Win A House - Opinions wanted - Affiliate Marketing Wed, 06 Feb 2008 14:55:01 +0000 http://www.onelittleduck.co.uk/2007/01/another-win-a-house-failure.html#comment-30736 [...] no win a house competition has ever succeeded... and there's been many many attempts. Example... Another Win a House Failure | One Little Duck - Affiliate Blog My advice would be to sell the house via the usual channels Jason __________________ Loquax | [...] [...] no win a house competition has ever succeeded… and there’s been many many attempts. Example… Another Win a House Failure | One Little Duck – Affiliate Blog My advice would be to sell the house via the usual channels Jason __________________ Loquax | [...]

]]> By: Simon Cooper http://www.onelittleduck.co.uk/web-stuff/another-win-a-house-failure-208.htm/comment-page-1/#comment-13046 Simon Cooper Wed, 25 Apr 2007 15:43:16 +0000 http://www.onelittleduck.co.uk/2007/01/another-win-a-house-failure.html#comment-13046 I have seen a similar competition to win a house - entry is only £1 online and are offering a free route by post. Is it a lack of interest or fear of a con that stops people entering these competitions ? I have seen a similar competition to win a house – entry is only £1 online and are offering a free route by post. Is it a lack of interest or fear of a con that stops people entering these competitions ?

]]> By: Rich Danby http://www.onelittleduck.co.uk/web-stuff/another-win-a-house-failure-208.htm/comment-page-1/#comment-4993 Rich Danby Mon, 08 Jan 2007 09:10:24 +0000 http://www.onelittleduck.co.uk/2007/01/another-win-a-house-failure.html#comment-4993 Just saw on their blog (http://www.house4apound.tv/wordpress/?p=25) that they sold 5252 tickets and will be paying out £1000. Just saw on their blog (http://www.house4apound.tv/wordpress/?p=25) that they sold 5252 tickets and will be paying out £1000.

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