Mailing in..Here is how we won!

cpdwiz

Mike & Jessica YOAMD Winners
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Ok, here is what I did....And it must have been right, because we won the DVC through the mail!!!

For 2007, I used 3x5 postcards. I used mailing labels, and used my PC to print the labels with our names, address, and birthdays. I put them on the 3x5 cards, and put them in the envelope. Then, I printed postage mailing labels with JUST the PO BOX, and Elmhurst IL. I did not put my return info on the label, and, just for luck, I bought Disney stamps, and mailed ONE PER DAY for me and Jessica.

For 2008, I used a business card maker program. I printed out our information on a "business card" and printed it out 9 times per sheet of paper. I then cut them into squares, put them into envelopes (security, smaller type) and printed mailing labels and put disney stamps, and mailed ONE per day for Jess and myself. I won for 2007, so what I did then worked. Nothing for 2008 yet, but, I stopped sending mine in, and just send Jessica's in......Oh, and we did spring Pixie Dust on each envelope before mailing

One cool thing that happened the other day. The Fedex guy who delivered my winning package drove by. I had called fedex after we had won, as he had said good luck, hope its big, when he delivered it. I made sure to thank him for doing that. Well, he drove by the house, and we were outside, he yells GRAND PRIZE WINNERS AT DISNEY YAHOOO!!! Thought that was pretty cool!!!

Thats all you need to do to mail in. Nothing fancy. I dont think the writing/typing matters much, just as long as it can be read. I dont know about postcards, I dont think I would do that, thats just me personally.

Good luck everyone, and remember, dreams can come true, as Jess and I learned, if you wish hard enough!!!!
 
WOW.. where you just in so much shock??? Did you have any idea besides getting something in the mail from fedex? What did you have to do next?? I am so happy for you!
 

WOW.. where you just in so much shock??? Did you have any idea besides getting something in the mail from fedex? What did you have to do next?? I am so happy for you!

Fedex brought the box in early march. It was heavy, and a return address from elmhurst. I opened it, and the first thing to come out was a blue DREAMS book. So, I figured I had won books. I started looking through it, and its a nice book. NEXT, a 08/09 vacation planning book came out, and I thought, whoa, I won a trip?? THEN, I started reading the paperwork, and saw that upon verification, I would be awarded membership in the DVC. I died. I flew to where my fiance was, and showed her what we won. We were reading the paperwork, and saw our prize was worth $88,800!!!! We both broke into tears. I signed all my paperwork, called the company, was told it was no hoax, fedexed it back, talked to Carrie from the dreamsquad, and waited to be verified. That was a long, sleepless week. Once verified, my DVC person called, set up EVERYTHING, and now we are proud owners. I have my membership card, just waiting for the deed, and we are going in 20 days. It sure was nice to sign everything and see $0 next to ALL amounts!!!

This is just simply amazing. I get goosebumps typing this again :wizard:
 
Wow! That's wonderful!!! Congratulations and have a wonderful time!!
 
WOW... that is so amazing... thanks for telling us... dreams do come true... especially with the postcards entries!:goodvibes
 
I was wondering how the taxes work out for this. I know they give a certain amount to try and cover the taxes, but when I was reading the rules it did say that it has to be reported by the winner and that there is some money given to those winning the bigger prizes for tax purposes but that it didn't mean taxes would be covered in full, but in the end how does this really work out???
BTW! Congrats!!!!!! This is totally amazing!


Fedex brought the box in early march. It was heavy, and a return address from elmhurst. I opened it, and the first thing to come out was a blue DREAMS book. So, I figured I had won books. I started looking through it, and its a nice book. NEXT, a 08/09 vacation planning book came out, and I thought, whoa, I won a trip?? THEN, I started reading the paperwork, and saw that upon verification, I would be awarded membership in the DVC. I died. I flew to where my fiance was, and showed her what we won. We were reading the paperwork, and saw our prize was worth $88,800!!!! We both broke into tears. I signed all my paperwork, called the company, was told it was no hoax, fedexed it back, talked to Carrie from the dreamsquad, and waited to be verified. That was a long, sleepless week. Once verified, my DVC person called, set up EVERYTHING, and now we are proud owners. I have my membership card, just waiting for the deed, and we are going in 20 days. It sure was nice to sign everything and see $0 next to ALL amounts!!!


This is just simply amazing. I get goosebumps typing this again :wizard:
 
How amazing! I am so happy for you and your family! You still must be so excited! Congrats!!
 
I was wondering how the taxes work out for this. I know they give a certain amount to try and cover the taxes, but when I was reading the rules it did say that it has to be reported by the winner and that there is some money given to those winning the bigger prizes for tax purposes but that it didn't mean taxes would be covered in full, but in the end how does this really work out???
BTW! Congrats!!!!!! This is totally amazing!

Not sure yet. According to Disney and the sweepstakes company, I am given enough money to cover all taxes ($25,000)

I cannot keep any leftover cash. Everyone was pretty sure I am all set in the tax department. You figure the actual prize amount is around $60K, the $25K should cover it.
 
You'll have to keep everyone posted on how this happens. It's amazing that you won this. I'm hoping we will be the next winners! :lovestruc So I really need to know how it will work, when we win the next DVC membership being given away I'll know exactly what to expect, so like I said keep us posted, your paving the way for those of us out here still waiting to get our notice of our winnings. ;)


Not sure yet. According to Disney and the sweepstakes company, I am given enough money to cover all taxes ($25,000)

I cannot keep any leftover cash. Everyone was pretty sure I am all set in the tax department. You figure the actual prize amount is around $60K, the $25K should cover it.
 
Are you the 2nd winner for DVC. I can't remember. Did you post awhile ago and tell us about it or are you updating?
 
Are you the 2nd winner for DVC. I can't remember. Did you post awhile ago and tell us about it or are you updating?

someone was asking how we mailed in and won, actually, a lot of people asked, so I posted it here.
 
How cool!! Have a wonderful trip. I never thought anything like that exsisted. Disney truely is magical.
 
Wow aftering reading this post, I'm going to start mailing some entries in! I just put 3 in the mail ( one for each of us ).
 


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