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Abound Owners Sweepstakes [MERGED]

I enter each day. After successfully solving the memory card instant game, I win 2 sweepstake entries. Are those entries automatic or do I have to enter the sweepstake separately? Looked but cant find!
 
Elcmax said:
I enter each day. After successfully solving the memory card instant game, I win 2 sweepstake entries. Are those entries automatic or do I have to enter the sweepstake separately? Looked but cant find!
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On the main sweepstakes page, it shows you the count of your entries. When you win those, it just increases the count.
 
Fi2 said:
That is odd. Are you scrolling down your home page? The dark blue attachment featured in post #1 appears on my home page, just after I log in.
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It finally showed up yesterday after trying in vain for weeks to "register" via the pdf link others provided (and repeatedly getting the invalid domain error message). It only shows up in Chrome and Safari. Still does not show up in Edge or Firefox. So, it's very sensitive to browsers and browser settings.
 
BigDawgTUG said:
It finally showed up yesterday after trying in vain for weeks to "register" via the pdf link others provided (and repeatedly getting the invalid domain error message). It only shows up in Chrome and Safari. Still does not show up in Edge or Firefox. So, it's very sensitive to browsers and browser settings.
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I don't know what you mean by "trying to register". In regard to the contest, there was nothing to register for.
 
dioxide45 said:
I don't know what you mean by "trying to register". In regard to the contest, there was nothing to register for.
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Since I had no link to the sweepstakes on any of the log in pages, I tried to "register" using the links provided on this or another TUG thread. I think it is actually just a way to enter the sweepstakes outside the log in page, but I always got the invalid email domain name error message. Ultimately, I think clicking repeatedly on that link is what caused the tile to finally show up on my log in page.
 
BigDawgTUG said:
Since I had no link to the sweepstakes on any of the log in pages, I tried to "register" using the links provided on this or another TUG thread. I think it is actually just a way to enter the sweepstakes outside the log in page, but I always got the invalid email domain name error message. Ultimately, I think clicking repeatedly on that link is what caused the tile to finally show up on my log in page.
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The link from the email and provided in other thread does work, but you would have to be logged into the MVC site in a browser before you clicked on it. The missing link when logged in is usually caused by ad blockers. They see the contest tile on the home page as an ad.
 
dioxide45 said:
The link from the email and provided in other thread does work, but you would have to be logged into the MVC site in a browser before you clicked on it. The missing link when logged in is usually caused by ad blockers. They see the contest tile on the home page as an ad.
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It is an ad.
 
I received an Email today from from the Hello World Experience Team saying that my eligibility has been Approved…I should be receiving my prize(500 Abound Plus Points) within 30days of this confirmation:banana:
 
32 days and counting for mine.
 
Didnt work when i first tried, but now I am in the game!
 
Safti said:
How do you find the link when you log in!
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It is on the main page, scroll down some. If you aren't seeing it, it could be because you have an Adblocker turned on. Whitelist the MVC website with your adblocker.
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gln60 said:
I received an Email today from from the Hello World Experience Team saying that my eligibility has been Approved…I should be receiving my prize(500 Abound Plus Points) within 30days of this confirmation:banana:
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it seems like a crazily complex process though since receiving my winning email, having to complete an IRS form (which as a Brit I was unfamiliar with), waiting for several follow up emails…

We're the Winner Experience Team at Merkle / HelloWorld! We're emailing you on behalf of your big win in the Abound by Marriott Vacations Sweepstakes and Instant Game!

CONGRATULATIONS!

You've won 500 PlusPoints or 11,200 Marriott Bonvoy® Points! How exciting!

If you are a US resident, no further action is required. If additional information is needed to fulfill your prize, we'll be sure to contact you at this email address. Be sure to check your folders often!

If you are a resident of Canada or the United Kingdom, you must also submit an IRS Form W-8BEN within five (5) calendar days via the DocuSign link
 
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So for those who have "won" the 500 PlusPoints of 11,200 Marriott Bonvoy Points, did you receive an email to select Plus Points or Bonvoy Points? I have yet to win anything other than Sweepstakes but by chance, I logged into my husband's MVC account and just won this yesterday. I helped him fill out the email that came, and it asked for his address and that was it. He didn't get an email with selection of the 2 options.
 
VacationForever said:
So for those who have "won" the 500 PlusPoints of 11,200 Marriott Bonvoy Points, did you receive an email to select Plus Points or Bonvoy Points? I have yet to win anything other than Sweepstakes but by chance, I logged into my husband's MVC account and just won this yesterday. I helped him fill out the email that came, and it asked for his address and that was it. He didn't get an email with selection of the 2 options.
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You don't get a choice based on this footnote from the page 9 of the official rules. If you own Club Points or are enrolled in Abound/VSN, you get PlusPoints.

*PlusPoints and Club Dues Credit: PlusPoints and Club Dues credit are only available as prizes, and will be awarded, to Owners of Club Points, Owners enrolled in the Abound by Marriott VacationsTM exchange program (“Abound”) and Members of the Vistana Signature Network (VSN) at the time of entry. Winners who are not Club Point Owners or Members of VSN or Abound will be awarded Marriott Bonvoy points. Owners may use PlusPoints to reserve accommodations and other exchange benefits within Abound, subject to terms and conditions of the Exchange Company documents. PlusPoints shall expire 24 months following their date of delivery to Owner, are nontransferable and may not be banked, borrowed, or traded for Marriott Bonvoy Points.
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My last email just confirmed that I had provided all the information required and I would receive my prize (no choice)
So as an enrolled member I expect to receive Plus Points in due course.
 
My last email just confirmed (no choice) that
“Congratulations on your recent win in the Abound by Marriott Vacations Sweepstakes and Instant Game!
We have received your information and your eligibility has been approved. No additional action is required from you at this time. You will either be contacted or receive your prize within the guidelines outlined within the official rules.”
So as an enrolled member I expect to receive Plus Points in due course.
 
bazzap said:
My last email just confirmed (no choice) that
“Congratulations on your recent win in the Abound by Marriott Vacations Sweepstakes and Instant Game!
We have received your information and your eligibility has been approved. No additional action is required from you at this time. You will either be contacted or receive your prize within the guidelines outlined within the official rules.”
So as an enrolled member I expect to receive Plus Points in due course.
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Should be within 30 days of that email…congrats
 
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