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Helene718 Posted: Oct 21, 2002 08:51 PM+

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Posted: Oct 21, 2002 08:51 PM

Is this legit?

I just got a phone call from 21st Century Concepts in Huntington letting me know that I won some drawing that I entered at a bridal expo. (Not sure if I remember entering it.) She said that there is no obligation to buy anything, but I will get 4 days/3 nights at a hotel in either Hawaii, Las Vegas, Orlando, or Cancu. Also a certificate for US Express (a kodak lab) that gives me 100 free rolls of film, and up to a 40% discount in the 21st Century showroom. We have to go to their showroom either tomorrow or the next day and sit through an hour and a half cooking demonstration and tell them what we think of their products. I'm definitely more than a little skeptical, as is my FH. Has anyone else heard anything about this? What do you all think?

abc7077 Posted: Oct 21, 2002 08:53 PM+

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Posted: Oct 21, 2002 08:53 PM

Re: Is this legit?

Do a search for this, I know someone posted about this a few months ago. I don't remember all of it but I am pretty sure it was a scam. Be careful

LisaT Posted: Oct 21, 2002 08:55 PM+

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Posted: Oct 21, 2002 08:55 PM

Re: Is this legit?

its not neccessarily a scam, but they try to strong arm you into buying things, and make it nearly impossible to use the prizes.

If you have time, can say NO a million times and can travel with flexibility, it may be worth doing. Just know, the whole point is for you to buy their stuff.

Jenny5150 Posted: Oct 21, 2002 08:55 PM+

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Posted: Oct 21, 2002 08:55 PM

Re: Is this legit?

I got the same phone call a half hour ago.

Miro127 Posted: Oct 21, 2002 08:56 PM+

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Posted: Oct 21, 2002 08:56 PM

Re: Is this legit?

here is a link to a post i had written about the same exact thing:

http://www.liweddings.com/chat/topic.asp?ID=37929

6-21-03 Posted: Oct 21, 2002 09:01 PM+

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Posted: Oct 21, 2002 09:01 PM

Re: Is this legit?

I also got the same phone call a couple of months ago. I didn't even bother calling back. I don't see how it is possible for us all the have 'WON' this contest.

Helene718 Posted: Oct 21, 2002 09:05 PM+

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Posted: Oct 21, 2002 09:05 PM

Re: Is this legit?

I am laughing hysterically right now! After reading the posts, I am definitely not wasting my time. I really should have done a search before posting this. You ladies are so great. Glad I can use my time doing something more productive tomorrow night. Thanks again everyone!

jennbaby Posted: Oct 21, 2002 10:15 PM+

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Posted: Oct 21, 2002 10:15 PM

Re: Is this legit?

scam

Samanthas Mom Posted: Oct 21, 2002 10:34 PM+

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Posted: Oct 21, 2002 10:34 PM

Re: Is this legit?

THEY called me like three times after I said Not interested
dont get involved
they will annoy u till no end

wedbabe Posted: Oct 22, 2002 01:11 AM+

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Posted: Oct 22, 2002 01:11 AM

Re: Is this legit?

Phonecalls like this make me nervous. I don't trust anyone out there that is calling me that I know I didn't personally give my # out to. Just be cautious.

cecil Posted: Oct 22, 2002 08:00 AM+

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Posted: Oct 22, 2002 08:00 AM

Re: Is this legit?

We went to check it out and it seemed like a scam. The man was obnoxious, the pots and pans were expensive yada yada yada. we laughed about it because a store asked us to go to check it out. Do not waste your time!

Sassy Posted: Oct 22, 2002 08:15 AM+

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Posted: Oct 22, 2002 08:15 AM

Re: Is this legit?

I got this call on my cell phone once

Saying I entered at the bridal expos that I NEVER attended !!!!

I dismissed them, It's all a scam

Latina511 Posted: Oct 22, 2002 09:32 AM+

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Posted: Oct 22, 2002 09:32 AM

Re: Is this legit?

My friends that also got married this past summer and I also received the same phone in the same week. After that we completely knew that it was not legit.

Betty Posted: Oct 22, 2002 10:07 AM+

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Posted: Oct 22, 2002 10:07 AM

Re: Is this legit?

DON'T DO IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! TOTAL SCAM!!!!! Unfortunately my FH and I got scammed!! We drove all the way there and was put into a TINY room where you have to sit for 1 1/2 and listen to scome guy talk about CRAP!! They say you don't have to buy but who knows. We walked out before he started!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and now they STILL call me!!!!!!!!!

Samanthas Mom Posted: Oct 22, 2002 10:18 AM+

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Posted: Oct 22, 2002 10:18 AM

Re: Is this legit?

lol
yeah, I won like four times LOL

OctBride03 Posted: Oct 22, 2002 10:48 AM+

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Posted: Oct 22, 2002 10:48 AM

Re: Is this legit?

Scam!! A friend of mine one a couple of months ago... Completely BOGUS!! I won a few months ago as well... They kept calling me until they got the picture I'm not falling for it!