UK.REC.COMPETITIONS - (FAQ)
(Frequently Asked Questions)

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FAQ
Q-01:- What does n/a, pc, cd and AIOE mean?
Answer-01:-
n/a = Name and address
pc = postcard
cd = closing date
AIOE = All in One Envelope - saves on the postage !!
For more Abbreviations / Acronyms

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Q-02:- What is the maximum weight allowed for a single first or second class stamped envelope?
Answer-02:-
Weight no more than 60gms first or second class.

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Q-03:- When a comp says N/A on plain piece of paper. Does this mean a plain piece of paper in an envelope or can I use a plain stuck down envelope/plain PC with my details on?
Answer-03:-
From Jane -
If it says plain paper I would always use a
sheet of paper in an envelope. It probably
means they won't bother to open the envelopes
until after the draw is made so if you are a
fan of homemade or decorated postcards it
might be worth decorating the envelope or
buying a pack of the striped fluorescent ones
from Sainsbury's - they seem to work wonders
in local paper comps for me!

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Q-04:- Can I enter free prize draws more than once when it does not say "one entry per household".
Answer-04:-
From Phil -
As far as I am concerned, when it doesn't state
one per household, or one per person, I tend to
send as many entries as I am able to....if I
want the prize .

I have won from many National Mags with multiple
entries ...eg. Woman, Woman's Own, Woman's Realm,
Chat, Family Circle, etc.

I regard draws as something like a Raffle, in
that the more entries I make (or tickets I buy)
the better my chance of winning.....Seems to
work for me:-)

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Q-05:- Just wondering.......can anyone tell me the average time in their opinion, it takes for a post card with a second class stamp to reach it's destination if posted on a Monday morning within the UK?
Answer-05:-
From Cascade -
Suspect Wednesday or Thursday, depends how much
first class post about, as it takes priority.
It makes no difference whether it is a postcard
or a letter, as long as it has correct postage
and a legible postcode.

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Q-06:- From Vicky - can anyone tell me the maximum weight allowed for am envelope for a single first class stamp?
Answer-06:-
From Anita - I know because i asked the very
same this week weight no more than 60gms first
or second class/at least 6-8 postcards.

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Q-07:- From Donna - When it says pc do they accept stuck down envelopes with the details on the back?
Answer-07:-
From Nita - My X-handling house friend was
quite pedantic in her job.
A Pc was NOT a stuck down envelope unless it
said. Like write your n & a - ie she rejected
rubber stamps & labels etc. If there are rules
I always try and follow.

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Q-08:- From Viv - Does anybody know how much the various numbers cost per minute, i.e those that start 0870 etc . I think somebody has listed phone charges before, but I'v lost my list.
Answer-08:-
From Lez - At the end of this document -
http://www.shop-athome.bt.com/home/pricing/uk.htm#How
there are pages and pages of specialised numbers
- each with their own charges!
(Didn't know there were so many!)

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Q-09:- From Geekay - I've seen some of you mentioning searching for old posts on Google. How do you do it? Every time I try "Find" on OE it finds the headings, then tells me the message is no longer available on the server!
Answer-09:-
From Keely - You can find old usenet posts via the
Google website using your browser, Glyn
Google archives old messages even after they
have long gone from your news server.

Click on this link: http://groups.google.com/advanced_group_search

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Q-10:- From KeefyD - Just wondering, is there a rogues gallery of pictures of people hanging about in here?. Just thought it might be fun to see what some of you look like :).
Answer-10:-
From Gill -
Sure is, Keefy:
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/chris.blackford/compers.html

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Q-11:- Form Wibble - how do you type the W to the power of 3 thing?
Answer-11:-
From Janette - watch very carefully cos I will show
you this only once...

Type W then hold down Alt and type on the Numeric keys on
the Right 0 1 7 9 and release the Alt and the ³ should appear.

NOTE: for MAC users at looks like this for mac users W3,
must be a Microsoft thing.

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