Halloween Prizes Rip-off!!! - Page 2 - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Nancy1999 · 11-04-2010, 06:24 PM

First of all ,the member did contact the vendor and the vendor told them that they must spend $75.00 to recieve the $25.00 worth of free merchandise. In other words, the certificate is more like a coupon worth $25.00, if you buy $100 worth of products. The Room Store gives these out weekly in the mail, these are not prizes. I feel strongly that this type of gift should not be allowed, and wanted to know how others felt. If enough people believe this is wrong, maybe admin will change the policy and only allow prizes that people don't have to buy.

DvlshAngel985 · 11-04-2010, 06:24 PM

I think it's very misleading for someone to "donate" a gift certificate, but really you have to spend money to redeem. To me, that's just not fair and is misleading not only to the members, but to Admin as well.

Ladymom · 11-04-2010, 06:31 PM

That is truly horrible.

I guess I missed about donating a prize for the contest or I would have donated. I would be happy to donate a $25 gift certificate to M'Lady's Dog Bows to any winner who got one of the bogus prizes.

No strings attached.

ladyjane · 11-04-2010, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by smallmans

Maybe this should be handled in PM format. I think we should give the administrators a chance to verify the prize format before we all comment. Maybe there was a misunderstanding. If you won a prize contat the vendor and ask for clarification. I am sure they will work something out to be FAIR. I have had nothing but OUTSTANDING customer service in every way from YT vendors.
I'd hate to see prizes disappear because of this. I'll just sit back and wait to see what happens. Oh, by the way, Congratulations to all of the winners. The photos were incredible. I just wish we could get our Bella to sit still long enough to get any kind of picture.

I use Krazy Glue!

Ok....just kidding!

ladyjane · 11-04-2010, 06:39 PM

Has anyone PMd the admin? This is so sad....I really hate to see anything negative with regards to the Halloween contest. It is one of my favorite things on YT.

FlDebra · 11-04-2010, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Ladymom

That is truly horrible.

I guess I missed about donating a prize for the contest or I would have donated. I would be happy to donate a $25 gift certificate to M'Lady's Dog Bows to any winner who got one of the bogus prizes.

No strings attached.

What a very generous offer to make! Your bows are gorgeous too! You made Ben some sports bows even my sons were okay with. (They were anti-bow for boys -- but you won them over!)

Now this is a classy vendor!

Nancy1999 · 11-04-2010, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ladyjane

Has anyone PMd the admin? This is so sad....I really hate to see anything negative with regards to the Halloween contest. It is one of my favorite things on YT.

Yes they have, but I don't know admin's policy on this, and wanted to know if others felt this was wrong too. Like you, the Halloween contest is one of my favorite things, and I realize no one does it for the prize, but it does make it more exciting. I just think this isn't fair to the prizewinners and the other vendors who actually give out what they say they will.

Nancy1999 · 11-04-2010, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Ladymom

That is truly horrible.

I guess I missed about donating a prize for the contest or I would have donated. I would be happy to donate a $25 gift certificate to M'Lady's Dog Bows to any winner who got one of the bogus prizes.

No strings attached.

LOL, I hope there's a band attached! That's very generous of you! Perhaps this thread may change the vendors mind.

RachelandSadie · 11-04-2010, 06:51 PM

i think that's awful! i hope that's fixed and soon. my prize comes free of all charges and it comes to them shipped for free too...and on top of that she gets to pick out the fabric she wants to have used to make it....that's a prize...a coupon is not a prize donation.

ladyjane · 11-04-2010, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Nancy1999

Yes they have, but I don't know admin's policy on this, and wanted to know if others felt this was wrong too. Like you, the Halloween contest is one of my favorite things, and I realize no one does it for the prize, but it does make it more exciting. I just think this isn't fair to the prizewinners and the other vendors who actually give out what they say they will.

It is very disappointing.

megansmomma · 11-04-2010, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Ladymom

That is truly horrible.

I guess I missed about donating a prize for the contest or I would have donated. I would be happy to donate a $25 gift certificate to M'Lady's Dog Bows to any winner who got one of the bogus prizes.

No strings attached.

What a very kind thing to do to help raise the spirit of a disappointed coupon winner.

admin · 11-04-2010, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Nancy1999

I've heard that two of the prizes on the Halloween contest thread valued at $25.00 require the person to spend $75.00 to receive the "prize". This is not a prize, it's a coupon! Does this sound fair to other members? How many of you could afford to redeem your "prize?" I'm really disappointed that Yorkietalk Vendors would do such a thing, and hope admin doesn't allow it.

We have just been made aware of this. This was not our understanding at all when the member donated the prize. We certainly would not accept a coupon-type prize if we had known. If it is our fault, we will make it up to the prize winners.

We do believe all prizes should have no strings attached at all. We will be contacting this member that donated the prize. We will make it right for the members who won these prizes and will get it all straightened out as soon as we can.

DvlshAngel985 · 11-04-2010, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by admin

We have just been made aware of this. This was not our understanding at all when the member donated the prize. We certainly would not accept a coupon-type prize if we had known. If it is our fault, we will make it up to the prize winners.

We do believe all prizes should have no strings attached at all. We will be contacting this member that donated the prize. We will make it right for the members who won these prizes and will get it all straightened out as soon as we can.

That's very sweet of you admin.

FlDebra · 11-04-2010, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by admin

We have just been made aware of this. This was not our understanding at all when the member donated the prize. We certainly would not accept a coupon-type prize if we had known. If it is our fault, we will make it up to the prize winners.

We do believe all prizes should have no strings attached at all. We will be contacting this member that donated the prize. We will make it right for the members who won these prizes and will get it all straightened out as soon as we can.

Admin -- you're the best! Glad the winners won't be disappointed.

lil fu fu girl · 11-04-2010, 07:19 PM

I have been out of touch and did not get a chance to do the halloween prize thingy. But I do agree with the others, a prize is something won, not something you should have to pay for,jmo.
I am working on sweaters for next years raffle. Hopefully that will give me enough time to finish several sizes off. School has been beyond demanding, so a year should be enough time!

edited for : way to go Admin...

11-04-2010, 06:24 PM	#16
Nancy1999 I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 25,396 Blog Entries: 2	First of all ,the member did contact the vendor and the vendor told them that they must spend $75.00 to recieve the $25.00 worth of free merchandise. In other words, the certificate is more like a coupon worth $25.00, if you buy $100 worth of products. The Room Store gives these out weekly in the mail, these are not prizes. I feel strongly that this type of gift should not be allowed, and wanted to know how others felt. If enough people believe this is wrong, maybe admin will change the policy and only allow prizes that people don't have to buy. __________________ NancyJoey Proud members of the CrAzYcLuB and YAP! ** Just Say No to Puppymills – Join YAP! Yorkshire Terrier Club of America – Breeder Referrals

11-04-2010, 06:24 PM	#17
DvlshAngel985 Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Los Angeles, California, USA Posts: 12,693	I think it's very misleading for someone to "donate" a gift certificate, but really you have to spend money to redeem. To me, that's just not fair and is misleading not only to the members, but to Admin as well. __________________ Littlest JakJak We miss you Kaji

11-04-2010, 06:31 PM	#18
Ladymom Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 8,317	That is truly horrible. I guess I missed about donating a prize for the contest or I would have donated. I would be happy to donate a $25 gift certificate to M'Lady's Dog Bows to any winner who got one of the bogus prizes. No strings attached. __________________ http://www.myladysdogbows.com/ http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref...6213341?ref=nf

11-04-2010, 06:39 PM	#20
ladyjane Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27,493	Has anyone PMd the admin? This is so sad....I really hate to see anything negative with regards to the Halloween contest. It is one of my favorite things on YT. __________________ CLOUD NINE BEDS--YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE MY ETSY SHOP

11-04-2010, 06:51 PM	#24
RachelandSadie No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 5,748	i think that's awful! i hope that's fixed and soon. my prize comes free of all charges and it comes to them shipped for free too...and on top of that she gets to pick out the fabric she wants to have used to make it....that's a prize...a coupon is not a prize donation.

11-04-2010, 07:19 PM	#30
lil fu fu girl No Longer a Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,410	I have been out of touch and did not get a chance to do the halloween prize thingy. But I do agree with the others, a prize is something won, not something you should have to pay for,jmo. I am working on sweaters for next years raffle. Hopefully that will give me enough time to finish several sizes off. School has been beyond demanding, so a year should be enough time! edited for : way to go Admin...