Dreaming of winning some goodies? Try sweepstakes! Most people think that sweepstakes are all about luck. Well, they are wrong! While luck plays a role in winning, you must also be prepared and organized. Let us take a look at how some expert sweepers (yes that is what they call themselves) take home more than their fair share of the loot.
Enter multiple contests
The first rule of winning is to enter more than one contest. Frequent sweepers devote lots of time to their hobby. So make sure you spend about an hour a day on contest entries. On busier days, you can try as little as 15 minutes, but what really counts is making entering a daily habit.
Get organized
To be a good sweeper, you must leave little to chance. Look at chat rooms, newsletters, or websites to find contests and sweepstakes that are worth your time. Consider subscribing to SweepSheet.com. This site is one of the oldest and most respected newsletters for finding sweepstakes.
Know where to look
At the heart of winning sweepstakes, is the art of knowing where to look for them. In addition to searching online for sweepstakes and contests, do not forget about grocery stores. Many manufacturers tout sweepstakes on the wrappings of their products or large product displays at the stores. Most consumers ignore the items, but sweepers recommended looking high and low for contests that casual shoppers might miss. Another great place to look for sweepstakes is blogs. Bloggers have many small and large giveaways. And since many blog-centric contests draw fewer entries, your chances are even better.
Play by the rules
All of the experts agree that you should not enter sweepstakes if you are not eligible. Read the rules carefully. If the rules state that you need to be in the military, fit a certain demographic, or be 21 years of age, then do not fudge. Even if you do win, you will not be able to accept the prize and you’ll have to forfeit it. So play by the rules!
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