Make a Living from Winning Sweepstakes
Believe it or not, there are many people who make decent side money from winning sweepstakes and contests. Some people who devote enough time entering contests can actually make this their primary source of income! Whether the prizes are cash or products, your winnings can help you pay off bills or build up savings. Here's get started.
Instructions
1. Set up a free email account to keep your sweepstakes correspondence separate from your other business and personal accounts. Receiving more spam is a side effect of entering contests. You may also want to consider renting a separate PO box to contain all the junk mail you're about to get!
2. Use internet search engines to find contests online. Google key words and phrases such as "sweepstakes," "enter to win," "no purchase necessary," "promotional giveaway," and "contest" to find sources of prizes. The more you enter, the higher your chances of winning, so make sure to enter many many contests!
3. Don't forget to enter contests whose prizes are not cash. If you win a product, you can sell it on ebay or amazon for good money, especially if it is a new item.
4. You have a better chance of winning a more obscure contest than a well known one, say Publisher's Clearing House for example. Also read the fine print to make sure no purchase or other obligation is required. You want to make money, not spend it.
5. Look for promotional giveaways that offer products or free samples without a contest. If you collect 10-15 free samples of a similar product, cosmetics for example, you can sell the bundle of samples on ebay for $$.
6. Besides finding sweepstakes and contests online, you can often find offers and prize drawings in grocery stores, malls, and fairs. Fill out all the cards you see, especially the ones for big ticket items. Think of what you could do if you won a new car or dream vacation. Remember, if you don't have a use for the items you win, you can sell them.
7. Another source of prizes is radio contests. If you have a radio station in your area that does a lot of drawings, give them a call between filling out forms.
8. Remember that many contests are just an attempt to collect names and addresses, that's why it's important to have a separate email and PO box. Don't give out any personal info besides your first and last name, email, and PO box address. Avoid giving your phone number if you can, or use your work phone. When you win, you will most likely be contacted by email or mail.
