The Official Word on Mail-Ins
Hi folks!
I talked to the legal eagles here at HGTV and we’d like you to follow these directions when you send us mail-in entries:
Hand print your name, complete address, phone number (area code included) and date of birth either on a postcard or on a separate piece of paper no larger than 8½ x 11 inches, and mail the postcard or paper in an envelope with proper postage affixed to: HGTV Dream Home Giveaway, PO Box 53305, Knoxville, TN 37950 (the “Mail-In Address”). Entrants using U.S. mail may enter as often as they wish. Mail-in entries must be postmarked by February 19, 2009, and received by February 26, 2009. Limit one (1) entry per stamped outer envelope.
Postcards do not have to be placed inside envelopes.
Also, all mail-in entries sent to the address provided in on-air spots will be accepted. However, going forward, please use the mailing address listed above.
Thanks!
Mary
Alaska, Although I do not have knowledge of the HGTV process, one common process is to assign online entries a progressive number, scan mailed entries and also assign a progressive number to the scan. Picking a winner would consist of selecting a random number from 1 to the highest progression number, then matching up the selected number with the assigned progressive number and then verifying the person listed.
I just recieved answer from Scripps that said their understanding is that postcards need to be in an envolope. Mary is saying that postcards dont need to be mailed in an envelope. Which is it?
Also what about prepaid postcards or stamped postcards. The sweepstakes rules need to very clear!