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"PayPal Winter Windfall Promotion" Sweepstakes (Buyers)

  1. How do I enter the sweepstakes?
  2. Do I need to bid and purchase to enter the sweepstakes?
  3. Who may participate?
  4. What is the Promotional Period?
  5. When is the draw?
  6. What are the prizes?
  7. How will I know if I have won?
  8. Can I enter more than once?
  9. What if I don't have a PayPal account?
  10. How do I pay with PayPal?
  11. Where can I get a Winners List?
  12. I still have questions. Who do I contact?
  13. Who is the sponsor of the promotion?
  14. Who is the administrator of the promotion?
  1. How do I enter the sweepstakes?
    There are two ways to enter. [1] To enter Online: You will be entered into the sweepstakes when you complete the following: (A) Place a bid on any item on ebay.co.uk, (B) Win the listing in which you bid, (C) Pay for your item using PayPal. [2] To enter by post without bidding or purchasing an item: print on a 3"x 5" card, your name, address, postcode, email address, eBay user ID (optional) and on the outside of the envelope, indicate the subsequent day during the promotion for which you want to enter, and mail to: "Winter Windfall Promotion!" Dept B, P.O. Box 540 Crawley, West Sussex RH11 7YS. For the first draw, mail-in entries must be postmarked by 25 November 2003 and received by 3 December 2003. For the second draw, mail-in entries must be postmarked by 25 December 2003 and received by 4 January 2004.


  2. Do I need to bid and purchase to enter the sweepstakes?
    No, you may enter without bidding or purchasing on an item by: hand printing on a 3"x 5" card, your name, address, postcode, email address, eBay user ID (optional) and on the outside of the envelope, indicate the subsequent day during the promotion for which you want to enter, and mail to: "Winter Windfall Promotion!" Dept B, P.O. Box 540 Crawley, West Sussex RH11 7YS. For the first draw, mail-in entries must be postmarked by 25 November 2003 and received by 3 December 2003. For the second draw, mail-in entries must be postmarked by 25 December 2003 and received by 4 January 2004. Limit one entry per stamped outer envelope. No mechanical reproductions permitted.


  3. Who may participate?
    Sweepstakes open to all United Kingdom residents, 18 years or older whose PayPal and eBay accounts (where applicable) are in good standing throughout the Promotional Period. Employees of PayPal Inc., PayPal Europe Limited, eBay Inc., eBay International A.G. and their respective subsidiaries, affiliates, advertising and promotion agencies, including Marden-Kane, Inc., and their immediate families (spouse, parents, children, siblings and their respective spouses) and individuals living in the same household as such employees are ineligible to win. Void where prohibited by law. This Sweepstakes is subject to the
    terms and conditions and laws and regulations applicable to the UK.

  4. What is the Promotional Period?
    A) Daily Draw: Potential daily prize winners will be determined in two random draws, from among all eligible entries received (transactions and mail-ins) for each day throughout the entire Promotional Period. First draw will include entries from 23 October 2003 until 25 November 2003 and will occur on or about 3 December 2003. Second draw will include entries from 26 November 2003 until 25 December 2003 and will occur on or about 5 January 2004. Draws will be conducted under the direction of Marden-Kane, Inc., an independent judging organisation whose decisions are final in all matters relating to the Sweepstakes. One winner will be selected for each day of the promotion. Only one prize per person, email address or household. B) Grand Prizes: Grand Prize winners will be determined in two random draws, from among all eligible entries received (transactions and mail-ins). First draw will include entries from 23 October 2003 until 25 November 2003 and will occur on or about 3 December 2003. Second draw will include entries from 26 November 2003 until 25 December 2003 and will occur on or about 5 January 2004. Draws will be conducted under the direction of Marden-Kane, Inc., an independent judging organisation whose decisions are final in all matters relating to the Sweepstakes. One winner will be selected for each draw period of the promotion. All entrants are eligible to win a grand prize. Only one prize per person, email address or household.


  5. When is the draw?
    A) Daily Draw: Potential daily prize winners will be determined in two random draws, from among all eligible entries received (transactions and mail-ins) for each day throughout the entire Promotional Period. The first draw will include entries from 23 October 2003 until 25 November 2003 and will occur on or about 3 December 2003. The second draw will include entries from 26 November 2003 through 25 December 2003 and will occur on or about 5 January 2004. Draws will be conducted under the direction of Marden-Kane, Inc., an independent judging organisation whose decisions are final in all matters relating to the Sweepstakes. One winner will be selected for each day of the promotion. Only one prize per person, email address or household. B) Grand Prizes: Grand Prize winners will be determined in two random draws, from among all eligible entries received (transactions and mail-ins). First draw will include entries from 23 October 2003 until 25 November 2003 and will occur on or about 3 December 2003. The second draw will include entries from 26 November 2003 until 25 December 2003 and will occur on or about 5 January 2004. Draws will be conducted under the direction of Marden-Kane, Inc., an independent judging organisation whose decisions are final in all matters relating to the Sweepstakes. One winner will be selected for each draw period of the promotion. All entrants are eligible to win a grand prize. Only one prize per person, email address or household.


  6. What are the prizes?
    Two (2) Grand Prizes awarded: £10,000 (ten thousand Pounds Sterling). The £10,000 will be deposited in the winner's PayPal account. Prizes will be awarded on or about 18 January 2004.


    Sixty-four (64) Daily Prizes (one prize awarded per day): Winners will receive the cash amount equivalent to the final selling price of the item purchased (excluding postage and packing charges, insurance, VAT where applicable or any other charges, including all PayPal fees). The maximum prize amount awarded will be £1,000. The total winning amount will be credited in Pounds Sterling to the winner's PayPal account.

  7. How will I know if I've won?
    Marden-Kane will notify potential winners by mail or email.


  8. Can I enter more than once?
    Limit 1 entry per eligible person per day, regardless of entry method.


  9. What if I don't have a PayPal account?
    It's easy to sign up. Just go to
    https://www.paypal.co.uk for more information or to get started.

  10. How do I pay with PayPal?
    You can pay by PayPal by clicking on a PayPal payment logo inserted in the listing, through PayPal's Winning Buyer Notification (WBN) emails, or through eBay Checkout. You can also make a payment from the Send Money tab on the PayPal website, as long as the eBay Item Number is included.


  11. Where can I get a Winners List?
    For the names of the winners, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to: "Winter Windfall" Winners, Dept B, P.O. Box 540 Crawley, West Sussex RH11 7YS. Requests must be received by 2 March 2004.


  12. I still have questions. Who do I contact?
    You can contact us by email at uksupport@paypal.com.


  13. Who is the sponsor of the promotion?
    The Sponsor of this Sweepstakes is PayPal Inc, P.O. Box 7022 Mountain View, CA 94039.


  14. Who is the administrator of the promotion?
    The Administrator of this Sweepstakes is Marden-Kane, Inc., 36 Maple Place, Manhasset, NY 11030.




"PayPal Winter Windfall Promotion" Seller Sweepstakes

  1. How do I enter the sweepstakes?
  2. Do I need to list an item to be entered into the sweepstakes?
  3. Who may participate?
  4. How do I encourage my buyers to pay with PayPal?
  5. What is the Promotional Period?
  6. What if my buyer doesn't have a PayPal account?
  7. When is the draw?
  8. What are the prizes?
  9. How will I know if I have won?
  10. Can I enter more than once?
  11. Where can I get a Winners List?
  12. I still have questions. Who do I contact?
  13. Who is the sponsor of the promotion?
  14. Who is the administrator of the promotion?
  1. How do I enter the sweepstakes?
    There are two ways to enter. [1] To enter online: You will be entered into the sweepstakes when the following conditions are satisfied: (A) You list an item for sale on eBay.co.uk, (B) You identify PayPal as a method of payment, (C) The winning bidder pays for their item using PayPal and (D) You do not surcharge the winning bidder. [2] To enter by post: (without the need to satisfy the conditions applicable to online entry) print on a 3"x 5" card, your name, address, postcode, email address, eBay user ID (optional) and on the outside of the envelope, indicate the subsequent day during the promotion for which you want to enter, and mail to: "Winter Windfall Promotion" Dept S, P.O. Box 540 Crawley, West Sussex RH11 7YS. For the first draw, mail-in entries must be postmarked by 25 November 2003 and received by 3 December 2003. For the second draw, mail-in entries must be postmarked by 25 December 2003 and received by 2 January 2004.


  2. Do I need to list an item to be entered into the sweepstakes?
    No, you may enter without listing an item by: hand printing on a 3"x 5" card, your name, address, postcode, email address, eBay user ID (optional) and on the outside of the envelope, indicate the subsequent day during the promotion for which you want to enter, and mail to: "Winter Windfall Promotion" Dept S, P.O. Box 540 Crawley, West Sussex RH11 7YS. For the first draw, mail-in entries must be postmarked by 25 November 2003 and received by 3 December 2003. For the second draw, mail-in entries must be postmarked by 25 December 2003 and received by 4 January 2004. Limit one entry per stamped outer envelope. No mechanical reproductions permitted.


  3. Who may participate?
    The Sweepstakes are open to all United Kingdom residents, 18 years or older. Employees of PayPal Inc, PayPal Europe Limited, eBay Inc., eBay International A.G. and their respective subsidiaries, affiliates, advertising and promotion agencies, including Marden-Kane, Inc., and their immediate families (spouse, parents, children, siblings and their respective spouses) and individuals living in the same household as such employees are ineligible to win. Void where prohibited by law. This Seller Sweepstakes is subject to the
    terms and conditions and laws and regulations applicable to the UK.

  4. How do I encourage my buyers to pay with PayPal?
    Both eBay and PayPal have a number of helpful tools to help communicate your payment preference to buyers. Be sure to:


  5. What is the Promotional Period?
    Promotion runs from 00:00:01 hours BST on 23 October 2003 and ends at 23:59:59 hours GMT 25 December 2003 ("Entry Period").


  6. What if my buyer doesn't have a PayPal account?
    Your buyer may sign up for a PayPal account at any time, even once the listing has closed. Have your buyer visit www.paypal.co.uk to register.

  7. When is the draw?
    A) Daily Draw: Potential daily prize winners will be determined in two random draws, from among all eligible entries received (transactions and mail-ins) for each day throughout the entire Promotional Period. First draw will include entries from 23 October 2003 until 25 November 2003 and will occur on or about 3 December 2003. Second draw will include entries from 26 November 2003 until 25 December 2003 and will occur on or about 5 January 2004. Draws will be conducted under the direction of Marden-Kane, Inc., an independent judging organisation whose decisions are final in all matters relating to the Sweepstakes. One winner will be selected for each day of the promotion. Only one prize per person, email address or household. B) Grand Prizes: Grand Prize winners will be determined in two random draws, from among all eligible entries received (transactions and mail-ins). The first draw will include entries from 23 October 2003 until 25 November 2003 and will occur on or about 3 December 2003. The second draw will include entries from 26 November 2003 until 25 December 2003 and will occur on or about 5 January 2004. Draws will be conducted under the direction of Marden-Kane, Inc., an independent judging organisation whose decisions are final in all matters relating to the Sweepstakes. One winner will be selected for each draw period of the promotion. All entrants are eligible to win a grand prize. Only one prize per person, email address or household.


  8. What are the prizes?
    Two (2) Grand Prizes awarded: £10,000 (ten thousand Pounds Sterling). The £10,000 will be deposited in the winner's PayPal account. Prizes will be awarded on or about 18 January 2004.


    Sixty-four (64) Daily Prizes (one prize awarded per day): Winners will receive the cash amount equivalent to the final selling price of the item purchased (excluding postage and packing charges, insurance, VAT where applicable or any other charges, including all PayPal fees). The maximum prize amount awarded will be £1,000. The total winning amount will be credited in Pounds Sterling to the winner's PayPal account.

  9. How will I know if I have won?
    Marden-Kane will notify potential winners by mail or email.


  10. Can I enter more than once?
    Limit one entry per eligible person per day, regardless of entry method.


  11. Where can I get a Winners List?
    For the names of the winners, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to: "Winter Windfall" Winners, Dept B, P.O. Box 540 Crawley, West Sussex RH11 7YS. Requests must be received by 2 March 2004.


  12. I still have questions. Who do I contact?
    You can contact us by email at uksupport@paypal.com.


  13. Who is the sponsor of the promotion?
    The Sponsor of this Sweepstakes is PayPal Inc, P.O. Box 7022 Mountain View, CA 94039.


  14. Who is the administrator of the promotion?
    The Administrator of this Sweepstakes is Marden-Kane, Inc., 36 Maple Place, Manhasset, NY 11030.



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