If you’ve ever read sweepstake rules, you might come across a point that said that you need to submit your entry using an OEB. If you’re wondering what an OEB is, and how it can help you win sweepstakes more often, read on…..
What Are OEBs? OEB stands for Official Entry Blank. OEB is a pre-printed form with room for all of the info that you need to enter a giveaway. Depending on the sweepstake, that info might include your name, email address, phone number, an opt-in box to receive marketing emails or promos, and more. Some states require additional info to be included. Info like the full or summarized giveaway rules and the submission dates can be in the OEB too. This can help to ensure that the entrants have a fair chance to read the rules and that they aren’t giving out their info blindly to the company.
Tips and Tricks to Winning With OEBs Using an OEB to enter sweepstakes gives participants a few additional ways to increase their odds of winning compared to entering online.
Crumple The OEB Before You Put It In The Collection Box With smaller sweepstakes drawings, an employee of the sponsor reaches into the collection box to pull out an OEB at random and selects the winner. When someone reaches their hand into a ton of slippery slips of paper, the ones that are crumpled, will stand out. This is because it’s natural to grab the one that feels a little different. Try giving your OEB texture by crumpling it up and then smoothing it out before dropping it into the box. You could also bend the corners or try anything else that could possibly make the OEB take up a little more space; without damaging it of course.
Decorate Your OEB Decorate your OEB with bright stickers. This will make your entry stand out in the collection box.
