Getting Started

Hello compers!  How is your week going, any nice wins to report?  Nothing new to report here unfortunately – still lean times!  January is just the worst month for me for comp wins, but I see from the Chatterbox forum that lots of our members are still managing to win big – well done guys!  I am still hopeful that my more selective approach to comping will pay off this year – that’s what I keep telling myself anyway haha!

Do you have a friend who you'd like to get into comping but who just doesn't get it yet?

It shouldn't be tricky to get someone excited about the prospect of enjoying a spot of comping if they're clued-in enough about the subject. So chances are, if your mate isn't enthusiastic yet, it might be that they're missing some key info!

Here are just four tips that we think could really help create a comping convert!

Tell them it's easy!

Entering the fast-paced world of comping for the first time is very exciting, but it can also be slightly overwhelming. There are plenty of questions you need answers to, such as: Which prizes should you go for? How much time should you spend entering draws? Which competitions are legitimate? 

To welcome you to the world of comping, and to help you get the most out of your new hobby, we've compiled a list of top tips for first-timers. 

Some of us have been comping for years and along the way it's more than likely we’ve picked picked up a lot of tips and advice about the world of competitions - especially if we're Compers News subscribers. 

Different Types of Competitions