Before we all get too excited, I note that item #3 in "terms and
conditions" is:
3. Entry is only available to permanent residents of Australia
The rest of us will just have to watch wistfully...
At 10:49 PM 5/5/00 +0930, Scotty wrote:
>On Friday, 5 May 2000 Eric wrote
>
> > >From the "Adelaide Advertiser", Thursday May 4, 2000.
>
> >>>>>>>>>>>Huge snip<<<<<<<<<<<<
> > Yes... and that sales pitch is the lead up to a competition where they
> > are giving away... the Birthday Edition MGF :-)
> >>>>>>>>>>>>end of snip<<<<<<<<<<<
>
>The plot has been revealed, the give away is a promotion for a new Magazine
>called 'Inside Out'. It's all about interior decorating your home or
>apartment. Usual stuff in it, garden plans, furniture, peoples holiday
>homes and beach retreats. Costs $Aus5.50, it isn't my type of magazine, BUT,
>on page 98 a full double spread tells how to get the give away details for
>the MGF, I know, 'cuz I bought the mag so I can enter the competition for
>the MGF. The Ad reads:-
>
>Win a limited edition MGF VVC valued at $Aus59,900 *Price excludes dealer
>and statuary charges*.
>Imagine yourself owning a racy little number like this. You could be the
>lucky 'INSIDEout' reader to win this dream machine, simply by entering via
>phone or e-mail, it's that easy!
>
>[***Now here's the good bit***]
>
>MG has been building sports cars so addictive, so involving. That even the
>shortest journey is enough to make you tingle with anticipation. Now is
>your opportunity to experience the excitement of driving your very own MGF
>Limited Edition 75th Anniversary VVC.
>
>[That reads like the adverts the factory used to write, way back when.]
>
>We are directed to visit their web site and get the details of the
>competition and how to enter the draw. That's my next chore <BG>
>http://www.insideout.com.au is the place to visit.
>
>L8R.
>
>Scotty,
>Adelaide. Australia.
>
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