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Now, I know this decreases everybody's chances of winning a fiver, but could you tell me where I have to put in my codes, as I've gotten rid of the piece of packing where it presumably says I have to go.
I am dumb.
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Oh, there's a page 3.
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Looking like 0/3 for me now...
17 to go.
17 to go.
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1/7 now after forgetting to check for a couple of days.
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I saw these at the checkouts in Asda yesterday (30p a pack) so not wanting to miss out on the excitement (and big money prizes of course) I picked up five packs. I entered the code from the first one last night and returned today to find that I'd only fucking won! So that's 1/1 so far and a profit of £3.50 already (assuming they do send the cheque).
Anyway, my next question is should I enter the other four codes under the same name and address, or use four different names and addresses instead? Call me suspicious, but I've a funny feeling that a lot of people will win at their first attempt and then not win again using the same details for subsequent attempts. Or is it a legal requirement that the codes on the packets must be unique and the winning ones tied to actual prizes?
Anyway, my next question is should I enter the other four codes under the same name and address, or use four different names and addresses instead? Call me suspicious, but I've a funny feeling that a lot of people will win at their first attempt and then not win again using the same details for subsequent attempts. Or is it a legal requirement that the codes on the packets must be unique and the winning ones tied to actual prizes?
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I think whether a code wins or not is predetermined, but even if it isn't they have to give you a 1 in 10 chance of winning (I am not a lawyer, but that would surely be clear cut false advertising if they didn't).JimBentley wrote:I saw these at the checkouts in Asda yesterday (30p a pack) so not wanting to miss out on the excitement (and big money prizes of course) I picked up five packs. I entered the code from the first one last night and returned today to find that I'd only fucking won! So that's 1/1 so far and a profit of £3.50 already (assuming they do send the cheque).
Anyway, my next question is should I enter the other four codes under the same name and address, or use four different names and addresses instead? Call me suspicious, but I've a funny feeling that a lot of people will win at their first attempt and then not win again using the same details for subsequent attempts. Or is it a legal requirement that the codes on the packets must be unique and the winning ones tied to actual prizes?
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I got a t-shirt in H&M today for £3.99. With it I got a £5 H&M Gift Voucher.
I think I win!
0/1 on the tooth fairy btw.
I think I win!
0/1 on the tooth fairy btw.
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w00t!
1 in 4 for me now!
Collectively we're actually doing pretty well at this aren't we? By the law of averages there must be other daytime gameshow forums where they're all sitting around cursing their bad luck, and theorising that it's all a big fix. Tossers.
1 in 4 for me now!
Collectively we're actually doing pretty well at this aren't we? By the law of averages there must be other daytime gameshow forums where they're all sitting around cursing their bad luck, and theorising that it's all a big fix. Tossers.
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Poor bastards. In many respects.Jon Corby wrote:w00t!
1 in 4 for me now!
Collectively we're actually doing pretty well at this aren't we? By the law of averages there must be other daytime gameshow forums where they're all sitting around cursing their bad luck, and theorising that it's all a big fix. Tossers.
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I did think of using the DOND forum as an example, but then realised that they would all be experts in proability, statistics and random chance, so would be unlikely to leap to any daft conclusions.Jon O'Neill wrote:Poor bastards. In many respects.Jon Corby wrote:w00t!
1 in 4 for me now!
Collectively we're actually doing pretty well at this aren't we? By the law of averages there must be other daytime gameshow forums where they're all sitting around cursing their bad luck, and theorising that it's all a big fix. Tossers.
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Finally back on the wagon after remembering to pick up some more the other day. Now on 2/11.
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1/11 here. You're twice as lucky damn you!
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Lucky? Or skilful?Ian Volante wrote:1/11 here. You're twice as lucky damn you!
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Hmm, good question...I've not managed to work out what the winning codes look like yetMichael Wallace wrote:Lucky? Or skilful?Ian Volante wrote:1/11 here. You're twice as lucky damn you!
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Dammit, my winning streak is over. 1 in 5 now.Jon Corby wrote:1 in 4 for me now!
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2/5 bitches.Jon O'Neill wrote:1/4
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We're still only half way through our first packet which we bought a week ago. You guys go through chewing gum at a seriously worrying rate.
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Nah. I have those pots of 60 or whatever which I'm just filling up with gum.Matt Morrison wrote:We're still only half way through our first packet which we bought a week ago. You guys go through chewing gum at a seriously worrying rate.
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Cool plan. Guess that should have been obvious really, didn't think of that. That said, I bet there is still a couple of people going through chewing gum at a seriously worrying rate here.Michael Wallace wrote:Nah. I have those pots of 60 or whatever which I'm just filling up with gum.Matt Morrison wrote:We're still only half way through our first packet which we bought a week ago. You guys go through chewing gum at a seriously worrying rate.
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Nor me - the packets I got from Morrisons which were £1 for 5 were spearmint only, which I hate.Michael Wallace wrote:Nah. I have those pots of 60 or whatever which I'm just filling up with gum.Matt Morrison wrote:We're still only half way through our first packet which we bought a week ago. You guys go through chewing gum at a seriously worrying rate.
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Got a tub on my desk at work!
Anyone received a cheque yet?
Anyone received a cheque yet?
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I've had one so far, no sign of the second one thoughIan Volante wrote:Got a tub on my desk at work!
Anyone received a cheque yet?
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I have one of these. But I do go through chewing gum at an alarming rate - like 6 pieces a day I think.Michael Wallace wrote:Nah. I have those pots of 60 or whatever which I'm just filling up with gum.Matt Morrison wrote:We're still only half way through our first packet which we bought a week ago. You guys go through chewing gum at a seriously worrying rate.
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1 in 6 now. I really thought I was getting the hang of it too.
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I know, I'm 1 from 4 now. I've just entered the last of the five I have but am confidently predicting it'll be 1 from 5 tomorrow. I hope everyone's been keeping detailed stats on their entries so that Michael can make some startling statistical findings once this whole thing plays out.Jon Corby wrote:1 in 6 now. I really thought I was getting the hang of it too.
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1/14. Meh. New supplies this weekend.
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As predicted, I end up 1 from 5. I entered all of them with the same details (email, name, address) and all at much the same time of day (if I was doing it again I'd try to do a spread of times). Anyway, here's the final details (entry number - date entered - time entered - code - result):
#1 - Wednesday 05/10/11 - 6.56pm - KWKW7G9CHPFM - Winner
#2 - Monday 10/10/11 - 8.26pm - 5XPKJZWR9R9F - Loser
#3 - Tuesday 11/10/11 - 7.36pm - LHRWTJGFJTWG - Loser
#4 - Wednesday 12/10/11 - 7.49pm - LK9JH5PFTLXJ - Loser
#5 - Thursday 13/10/11 - 7.56pm - Z5JH5TWP9P9G - Loser
Whilst I reckon we're never going to have enough data to even attempt to see if there's any sort of pattern anywhere, I'd been noting this down as I entered them so figured I might as well throw it out there.
#1 - Wednesday 05/10/11 - 6.56pm - KWKW7G9CHPFM - Winner
#2 - Monday 10/10/11 - 8.26pm - 5XPKJZWR9R9F - Loser
#3 - Tuesday 11/10/11 - 7.36pm - LHRWTJGFJTWG - Loser
#4 - Wednesday 12/10/11 - 7.49pm - LK9JH5PFTLXJ - Loser
#5 - Thursday 13/10/11 - 7.56pm - Z5JH5TWP9P9G - Loser
Whilst I reckon we're never going to have enough data to even attempt to see if there's any sort of pattern anywhere, I'd been noting this down as I entered them so figured I might as well throw it out there.
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Good work, I've been doing the same. (Well, just the win/loss order.) I'm currently on 2/13 with my wins coming on codes 1 and 9.JimBentley wrote:As predicted, I end up 1 from 5. I entered all of them with the same details (email, name, address) and all at much the same time of day (if I was doing it again I'd try to do a spread of times). Anyway, here's the final details (entry number - date entered - time entered - code - result):
#1 - Wednesday 05/10/11 - 6.56pm - KWKW7G9CHPFM - Winner
#2 - Monday 10/10/11 - 8.26pm - 5XPKJZWR9R9F - Loser
#3 - Tuesday 11/10/11 - 7.36pm - LHRWTJGFJTWG - Loser
#4 - Wednesday 12/10/11 - 7.49pm - LK9JH5PFTLXJ - Loser
#5 - Thursday 13/10/11 - 7.56pm - Z5JH5TWP9P9G - Loser
Whilst I reckon we're never going to have enough data to even attempt to see if there's any sort of pattern anywhere, I'd been noting this down as I entered them so figured I might as well throw it out there.
Edit: Actually it seems I'm on 2/12, how exciting. The only thing I'm pondering so far is that we're all above a 10% win rate, which seems a bit interesting. I imagine we'd have enough data to test whether our win rate is significantly greater if we keep posting our scores until we all get bored.
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Apart from Volante, the fucking loser. I reckon we should ban him from the forum so he doesn't ruin our record.Michael Wallace wrote:The only thing I'm pondering so far is that we're all above a 10% win rate, which seems a bit interesting.
In related news, I'm awaiting tonight on a code that I didn't even buy. While walking my dog this morning I found a dropped pack with one piece of gum left in it. That's gotta be lucky.
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1/15. Fuck you all.
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Heather did a code a couple of days ago and hasn't heard shit, how long does it take?
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Before midday the following day.Matt Morrison wrote:Heather did a code a couple of days ago and hasn't heard shit, how long does it take?
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1/8 for me now.
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2/15
(well not really since I'm still above expectation, I just feel like I haven't won in ages)
(well not really since I'm still above expectation, I just feel like I haven't won in ages)
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2/16 beeyatches. Back in profit. Almost.
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Allow approximately two weeks for delivery:
I'm wondering now whether I should reinvest my winnings (so that we can gather more statistical data of course, not because I'm an inveterate gambler).
I'm wondering now whether I should reinvest my winnings (so that we can gather more statistical data of course, not because I'm an inveterate gambler).
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Woohoooo!JimBentley wrote:Allow approximately two weeks for delivery:
I'm wondering now whether I should reinvest my winnings (so that we can gather more statistical data of course, not because I'm an inveterate gambler).
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Still no sign of my second fiver. Gutted.
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Actually Michael, I forgot to ask - if you've not cashed your first cheque yet, what's the date on it and what cheque number is it?Michael Wallace wrote:Still no sign of my second fiver. Gutted.
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Sorry, cashed it in a while back. I'd planned on letting a stack pile up but then got bored waiting for my second one to arrive.JimBentley wrote:Actually Michael, I forgot to ask - if you've not cashed your first cheque yet, what's the date on it and what cheque number is it?Michael Wallace wrote:Still no sign of my second fiver. Gutted.
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I'll check mine when I get home.
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1/11.
I must be the unluckiest person in the world.
I must be the unluckiest person in the world.
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3/15 now.Jon O'Neill wrote:2/5 bitches.Jon O'Neill wrote:1/4
Well, at least I've verified that it's a 1/10 chance, even if it wasn't at the start. I can't think what I've done to change my luck though. I haven't had a banana in a while, maybe that's the secret?
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Just got another one through today:Ian Volante wrote:I'll check mine when I get home.
10th Oct: 7043
28th Oct: 15674
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My second cheque was lurking at the bottom of the communal post pile. Date is 29-09-11 and number is 5263, not that I'm sure why we're collating this.
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Trying to gauge how much they're paying out, I guess?Michael Wallace wrote:My second cheque was lurking at the bottom of the communal post pile. Date is 29-09-11 and number is 5263, not that I'm sure why we're collating this.
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Ah, makes sense, so we've got:Jon Corby wrote:Trying to gauge how much they're paying out, I guess?Michael Wallace wrote:My second cheque was lurking at the bottom of the communal post pile. Date is 29-09-11 and number is 5263, not that I'm sure why we're collating this.
29/9: 5263
10/10: 7043
21/10: 14009
28/10: 15674
wish I'd kept my first one now, these datodes could be interesting if we get enough.
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Hmm, a clear (confidence intervals to follow) tailing-off of payouts. Some later points will be interesting to note.
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I haven't cashed my cheque yet, I'll post the details when I'm at home (and I remember).Michael Wallace wrote:wish I'd kept my first one now, these datodes could be interesting if we get enough.
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Hot.Jon Corby wrote:I haven't cashed my cheque yet, I'll post the details when I'm at home (and I remember).Michael Wallace wrote:wish I'd kept my first one now, these datodes could be interesting if we get enough.
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28th October: 014540
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1/13.
Forgot to look at cheque number/date.
Forgot to look at cheque number/date.
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1/15 now
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2/19. I haven't won for 10 codes now. Fix