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

Nancy1999 · 11-04-2010, 03:35 PM

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.

BaxtersMommy · 11-04-2010, 03:37 PM

That is totally wrong!! I can't believe a person would do that. Wow.

diannenet · 11-04-2010, 03:38 PM

I agree. That is so wrong. A prize is supposed to be just that, a prize. You should NOT be required to spend money to receive your prize.

jencar98 · 11-04-2010, 03:52 PM

Did the winner of the prize/coupon speak to the vendor about this and mention that this isn't a very nice way to handle their business here? Perhaps the vendor and prize winner can work something out, I would hope so. I hate to see more drama and members leave over another squabble that could possibly be worked out, if everyone uses some common sense and decency.

I am one of the vendors that donated a prize and will have to ship my "not so light/small prize to Canada., the shipping isn't going to inexpensive. Did I think about that possibility of the winner being from Canada, when I donated - No, I didn't....but, in no way do I expect my winner to incur any cost to receive her prize....it wouldn't be right!

MaddiesMommie · 11-04-2010, 04:19 PM

Nope, that does not sound fair to me.

FlDebra · 11-04-2010, 04:32 PM

Very unfair. Did the vendor make the stipulation ahead of time, when she donated the "so-called prize?" If it only is coming out after the prize was won, that is sort of false advertising and reneging on what was supposed to be a gift. I hope they just go ahead and make it right with the winner.

Britster · 11-04-2010, 04:40 PM

That's totally wrong! I have not been contacted by my prize donater yet, but I'm giving them more time.

lol.

manolos mom · 11-04-2010, 04:42 PM

Not Cool.

megansmomma · 11-04-2010, 04:43 PM

Quote:

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.

No that's a 25% off a $100 purchase. There are plenty of vendors on YT that give discounts and don't call them prizes.

So now I have to look see

JERSEY BOY · 11-04-2010, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Britster

That's totally wrong! I have not been contacted by my prize donater yet, but I'm giving them more time.

lol.

You shoud contact the donater. See below what Admin posted under the winner thread.

If you won a prize, please contact the member donating the prize via PM and they will let you know how to redeem your prize. If you won the YorkieTalk Prize Package, please PM us!

yorkiepuppie · 11-04-2010, 04:52 PM

uh....no, that doesn't sound fair to me...if i received a prize like that i would be pretty pissed. it's not a prize...

speleogirl37 · 11-04-2010, 04:57 PM

Wow...that is so wrong

I hope Admin fixes this for the winners!

Britster · 11-04-2010, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by JERSEY BOY

You shoud contact the donater. See below what Admin posted under the winner thread.

If you won a prize, please contact the member donating the prize via PM and they will let you know how to redeem your prize. If you won the YorkieTalk Prize Package, please PM us!

I did!

I'm thinking they just haven't checked yet.

JERSEY BOY · 11-04-2010, 05:10 PM

Oh I'm sure they will.

smallmans · 11-04-2010, 05:20 PM

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.

11-04-2010, 03:35 PM	#1
Nancy1999 I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 25,396 Blog Entries: 2	Halloween Prizes Rip-off!!! 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. __________________ 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, 03:38 PM	#3
diannenet Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 1,363	I agree. That is so wrong. A prize is supposed to be just that, a prize. You should NOT be required to spend money to receive your prize. __________________ *Dianne Toby Speedy*

11-04-2010, 03:52 PM	#4
jencar98 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 6,435 Blog Entries: 3	Did the winner of the prize/coupon speak to the vendor about this and mention that this isn't a very nice way to handle their business here? Perhaps the vendor and prize winner can work something out, I would hope so. I hate to see more drama and members leave over another squabble that could possibly be worked out, if everyone uses some common sense and decency. I am one of the vendors that donated a prize and will have to ship my "not so light/small prize to Canada., the shipping isn't going to inexpensive. Did I think about that possibility of the winner being from Canada, when I donated - No, I didn't....but, in no way do I expect my winner to incur any cost to receive her prize....it wouldn't be right! __________________ ~Ruby, Reno, Razz, & Jack~

11-04-2010, 04:32 PM	#6
FlDebra Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: FL Posts: 7,651	Very unfair. Did the vendor make the stipulation ahead of time, when she donated the "so-called prize?" If it only is coming out after the prize was won, that is sort of false advertising and reneging on what was supposed to be a gift. I hope they just go ahead and make it right with the winner. __________________ FlDebra and her ABCs Annie, Ben, Candy Promoting Healthy Breeding to the AKC Yorkshire Terrier Standard

11-04-2010, 04:40 PM	#7
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,815	That's totally wrong! I have not been contacted by my prize donater yet, but I'm giving them more time. lol. __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier

11-04-2010, 03:37 PM	#2
BaxtersMommy Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,362 Blog Entries: 1	That is totally wrong!! I can't believe a person would do that. Wow.

11-04-2010, 04:19 PM	#5
MaddiesMommie LoveMy2 Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 4,060	Nope, that does not sound fair to me.

11-04-2010, 04:42 PM	#8
manolos mom Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 7,982	Not Cool. __________________ Ethical Breeders follow and support http://www.ytca.org/

11-04-2010, 04:52 PM	#11
yorkiepuppie Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Jose, CA, USA Posts: 2,883	uh....no, that doesn't sound fair to me...if i received a prize like that i would be pretty pissed. it's not a prize... __________________ www.yenspiration.com i love milu

11-04-2010, 04:57 PM	#12
speleogirl37 ♥ Luv My Lil' M&M ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA Posts: 1,572	Wow...that is so wrong I hope Admin fixes this for the winners! __________________ Angie Madison Chance Our Future Baby Tatum

11-04-2010, 05:10 PM	#14
JERSEY BOY Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: sparta nj usa Posts: 3,800 Blog Entries: 1	Oh I'm sure they will. __________________ Laurie, Jersey Boy and Miss Brielle

11-04-2010, 05:20 PM	#15
smallmans YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mesa, Arizona Posts: 313	Let's Hold On a Minute 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.