Yakezie.com - Topic: Giveaway hot-to?

FamilyMoneyValues on Giveaway hot-to?

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 13:23:28 +0000

Jason@LiveRealNow said:

FamilyMoneyValues said:

Kay Lynn Akers said:

It really doesn't take long at all to get accepted. Sign up now so you have your account when you're ready for the next giveaway.

Thanks for the tip...I just signed up so we'll see how long it takes.

I got approved in less than a week.

Two days for me!

Jason@LiveRealNow on Giveaway hot-to?

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 05:58:52 +0000

FamilyMoneyValues said:

Kay Lynn Akers said:

It really doesn't take long at all to get accepted. Sign up now so you have your account when you're ready for the next giveaway.

Thanks for the tip...I just signed up so we'll see how long it takes.

I got approved in less than a week.

FamilyMoneyValues on Giveaway hot-to?

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 17:30:42 +0000

Kay Lynn Akers said:

It really doesn't take long at all to get accepted. Sign up now so you have your account when you're ready for the next giveaway.

Thanks for the tip...I just signed up so we'll see how long it takes.

MoneyIsTheRoot on Giveaway hot-to?

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 12:35:54 +0000

Sustainable PF said:

I asked this elsewhere but I don't recall a response.

Why do people giveaway so many Amazon gift cards instead of cash from Paypal?

As stated, the fees are a big reason. But also the search engine potential. Every month I have run a giveaway, my biggest SE hits were "july amazon giftcard", "august amazon giftcard", "september amazon giftcard"...so I just kept rolling with it. Referral traffic from sweepstakes/giveaway sites are still the biggest driver, but I get some SE traffic that signs up this way as well.

Jeff @ Sustainable Life Blog on Giveaway hot-to?

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 09:31:53 +0000

Interesting SPF - I never thought of the canadian issues with amazon during giveaways.

Sustainable PF on Giveaway hot-to?

Sun, 09 Oct 2011 18:44:46 +0000

My Personal Finance Journey said:

Oh wow. Thanks for sharing that SPF. I didn't know about the restrictions on giveaways for non-US readers. Will take that in to consideration.

I can buy SOME stuff from amazon.com, but other items not allowed. And Amazon.ca leaves a LOT to be desired.

My Personal Finance Journey on Giveaway hot-to?

Sun, 09 Oct 2011 18:40:55 +0000

Oh wow. Thanks for sharing that SPF. I didn't know about the restrictions on giveaways for non-US readers. Will take that in to consideration.

Sustainable PF on Giveaway hot-to?

Sun, 09 Oct 2011 09:58:00 +0000

My Personal Finance Journey said:

I usually go with Amazon gift cards because I feel like it's more of a "novelty" than just getting cash which can go in the winner's bank account and be spent or saved. If they get an Amazon gift card, there's more likelihood that they can buy something they want. Just my personal preference

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Sustainable PF said:

I asked this elsewhere but I don't recall a response.

Why do people giveaway so many Amazon gift cards instead of cash from Paypal?

This works well for American readers. Amazon.com won't let me buy all sorts of things (esp. electronics but even baby gear!) as I don't live in the U.S. Paypal is universal :). When I give a Paypal prize I just eat the fees and make sure the winner gets the fully promised amount.

My Personal Finance Journey on Giveaway hot-to?

Sun, 09 Oct 2011 08:22:17 +0000

I usually go with Amazon gift cards because I feel like it's more of a "novelty" than just getting cash which can go in the winner's bank account and be spent or saved. If they get an Amazon gift card, there's more likelihood that they can buy something they want. Just my personal preference

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Sustainable PF said:

I asked this elsewhere but I don't recall a response.

Why do people giveaway so many Amazon gift cards instead of cash from Paypal?

Shannyn @FrugalBeautiful.com on Giveaway hot-to?

Sun, 09 Oct 2011 08:02:29 +0000

Kay Lynn Akers said:

It really doesn't take long at all to get accepted. Sign up now so you have your account when you're ready for the next giveaway.

I took your advice and just signed up. I'm doing a giveaway this week so I doubt I'll be able to get accepted by then so I'll just stay with the ol' comment+random number generator for now. Thanks for the heads up!

sooverthis on Giveaway hot-to?

Sun, 09 Oct 2011 07:46:59 +0000

I'm going to be doing a cash giveaway soon, and the one thing I don't like about using Paypal is the possibility of fees. If the winner is in another country, they'll be hit with a fee no matter how I classify the money sent. Also, some people may not have a Paypal account (which I find hard to imagine) and would be stuck with no way to claim the money.

Sustainable PF on Giveaway hot-to?

Sun, 09 Oct 2011 06:58:40 +0000

I asked this elsewhere but I don't recall a response.

Why do people giveaway so many Amazon gift cards instead of cash from Paypal?

Kay Lynn Akers on Giveaway hot-to?

Sun, 09 Oct 2011 04:52:42 +0000

It really doesn't take long at all to get accepted. Sign up now so you have your account when you're ready for the next giveaway.

Shannyn @FrugalBeautiful.com on Giveaway hot-to?

Sat, 08 Oct 2011 21:31:57 +0000

I really need to get in on this Rafflecopter stuff! I had never even heard of it!

sooverthis on Giveaway hot-to?

Sat, 08 Oct 2011 20:11:58 +0000

If you mention them on Twitter while talking about HOW MUCH you want to use Rafflecopter for your upcoming giveaway, they'll put you through faster. :)