We've got some big cash prizes up for grabs - and they could be yours for just mere PENNIES!
We're spreading our usual cheer across Reading with the return of our popular 'Reverse Auction'
And it all begins again on Monday 15th of June.
Here's how a 'Reverse Auction' works - it's the person with the lowest unique bid that will walk away with the auction item. So, if two people bid 1p, one person bids 2p, and two people bid 3p, the person who bid 2p grabs the cash as they have the lowest unique bid.
To make a bid, just text READING then a space then your bid in pence to 80876 - so to bid £4.53, you'd text the message READING 453 to 80876.
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Reading 107's Reverse Auction - terms and conditions
1.0 Reverse Bidding Terms and Conditions.
1.1 Auction entry is open to everyone, excluding employees or, subsidiary companies or contracted clients, their families, agents or anyone else connected with this promotion.
1.2 For the avoidance of doubt, the winning bid will be the lowest bid in whole pence that is closest to 1 pence that has not been matched by another bidder. In the event of there being no unmatched bids, we reserve the right to award the prize to the lowest paired bid received first.
1.3 Each auction is open for the period stipulated in each individual promotion.
1.4 Each bid made costs £1.50 + your standard network charges unless otherwise stated in each promotion. The entry fee is payable directly from your phone bill via SMS
1.5 Each bid made implies acceptance of these terms and conditions.
1.6 No responsibility is accepted for entries delayed or lost. Only a confirmation text is accepted as proof of receipt.
1.7 Bids are limited to a maximum of 500 bids per bidder per auction.
1.8 No lot includes travelling expenses incurred by successful bidders.
1.9 Any charges incurred in delivering the lot to the winning bidder will be the responsibility of the auction promoter. However, the promoter reserves the right to cancel delivery arrangements should three unsuccessful attempts be made to deliver the lot. Subsequent delivery charges shall be the responsibility of the winning bidder.
1.10 The reverse auction service is not guaranteed to be provided free from any interruptions, faults or inaccuracies and we will not therefore be liable for any loss or damages arising there from; and we reserve the right unilaterally to terminate transmission of all or any part of the reverse auction for whatever reason without notice. We will make all reasonable endeavours to ensure the uninterrupted and timely supply of the service and will take all reasonable steps to correct any error, omission or mistake, but for the avoidance of doubt, we shall not have any liability in connection therewith.
1.11 This contest is conducted by text communication. We will attempt to confirm whether your bid is the lowest unique bid, or when it is no longer the lowest unique bid via text. However once a response has been sent to your mobile service provider for delivery, we accept no responsibility should any text not be received.
1.12 We will make the results of the auction available as soon as the lowest unique bidder is confirmed, or at the time advertised.
1.13 In order to participate entrants must be over 16 years old and be able to form a legally binding contract. If they do not qualify under these Terms and Conditions they are not eligible to participate. We reserve the right to invalidate an entry if we find that a winner is in breach of these Terms and Conditions.
2. Bidding and Winning
2.1 to be eligible as a winner, confirmation must be received from the mobile phone network that the winning bid has been successfully paid for by the entrant.
2.2 We reserve the right in our absolute discretion to change items and/or to substitute alternative items and to increase the number of items available in each Lot and/or amend the descriptions at any time.
2.3 We reserve the right to award the Lot to the lowest unmatched bid received. In the event the lowest unique bidder cannot be contacted, within 60 minutes of the auction closing, we reserve the right to award the lot to the next lowest unmatched bid.
2.4 For any item requiring delivery, unless otherwise stated, please allow 30 days from the date that we receive payment. Items such as motor vehicles, requiring registration, must be registered in the confirmed lowest bidder's name, and collection or delivery completed within 5 working days of notification that the item is available.
Note: We reserve the right to invalidate an entry if we find that a winner is in breach of any of these Terms and Conditions.
3.0. Opt Out.
3.1 By participating in our reverse auctions, you agree to receive messages advising you of your status in the auction, the status of the auction and of future auctions. In order to opt out from receiving promotional messages simply text STOP to 80876.
Here's what you could win during this fortnights competition:
Monday 15th: Xbox 360 60GB and Sega Superstarts Tennis, Project Gotham Racing 4, and 22" LG HD LCD TV
This package gives you everything you need for a great gaming experience: an Xbox 360 60GB console, two great games: ‘Sega Superstars Tennis' and ‘Project Gotham Racing'; and a 22-inch LG HD TV. Guaranteed to give you hours of entertainment and increase your popularity, you'll have your friends and family jumping for joy when they see what you've won.
Tuesday 16th: Acer Aspire 8.9" Wireless Netbook
The Acer Aspire netbook (or mini-notebook) is packed with fun and powerful computing features in a diminutive 8.9-inch form weighing as little as 2.2 lb. Aimed at business professionals, students and world travellers, it provides wireless connectivity, Internet access, built-in webcam and storage space for your digital photos.
Wednesday 17th: Nintendo Wii Console Ultimate Sports Package plus Wii Fit and EA Spors Active, and a 22" LG HD LCD TV
This prize has it all: a Nintendo Wii console ultimate sports package with Wii fit and EA Sports Active, plus a 22-inch LG HD TV. Now you don't have to step outside the door to stay in shape. Just plug in and play.
Thursday 18th: 50" LG HD TV
Described as the best big screen TV in its class this year, the LG 50-inch Plasma HD-ready TV has received rave reviews for its colour and image quality. With 100Hz technology for flicker-free pictures, it boasts a resolution of 1024 x 768 and a contrast ratio of 20,000:1. AV modes include music, cinema, sport and games. It has 3 HDMI sockets, 2 SCART sockets, 100Hz and SRS Trusurround. Can be mounted on the wall (bracket not supplied). H 32.2, w 47.9, d 12.1ins.
Friday 19th: £1,000 Cash
Today's auction is for a cool k. That's £1,000 in cash. If yours is the winning bid you can do your bit to boost the economy by going on a spending spree with this £1000 prize. £1k will buy you any of the other great prizes we've offered in this week's auction and you'll still have money to spare. We're sure you can think of plenty of things to do with £1000 - it's entirely up to you. That's the beauty of having the cash.
Monday 22nd: Sony Playstation 3 with Rock Band and New Infamous Game.
Today's auction is for a PlayStation 3 with two fantastic games: Rock Band and the newly released inFAMOUS, from game developer Sucker Punch, creators of the award-winning Sly Cooper series. The first open-world title exclusively for the PlayStation 3, infamous is a single player action/adventure that places you in the role of once regular guy, Cole, who in the aftermath of a horrific catastrophe finds himself not only alive, but developing a fantastic array of superpowers.
Tuesday 23rd: OPTOMA GT7000 HD Home Cinema Projector
The Optoma GT-7000 home cinema projector is designed to work with today's top HD consoles, as well as gaming PCs, to bring any game to life. With lightening response times, high contrast, vivid colours, and a possible 300 inch diagonal digital display area, the GT-7000 gets you closer to the action. Ideal for gaming, films, TV and more. Pack includes projector, speakers and backpack. Perfect partner for games consoles, set-top boxes, DVD players, PVRs & PCs.
Wednesday 24th: Sony BDVFS350FS 2.1ch Blu-Ray Home Cinema System wth 16cm Active Subwoofer.
Today's auction winner will walk away with the prized Sony BDVFS350FI 2.1 ch Home Cinema System with 16cm Active Subwoofer. A compact 2.1 channel High Definition Home Theatre system with slim line Blu-ray Disc player and S-Force PRO front surround, it is ideal for enjoying great sound in rooms where space is at a premium.
Thursday 25th: 50" LG HDTV
Described as the best big screen TV in its class this year, the LG 50-inch Plasma HD-ready TV has received rave reviews for its colour and image quality. With 100Hz technology for flicker-free pictures, it boasts a resolution of 1024 x 768 and a contrast ratio of 20,000:1. AV modes include music, cinema, sport and games. It has 3 HDMI sockets, 2 SCART sockets, 100Hz and SRS Trusurround. Can be mounted on the wall (bracket not supplied). H 32.2, w 47.9, d 12.1ins.
Friday 26th: £1,000 Cash
Today's auction is for a cool k. That's £1,000 in cash. If yours is the winning bid you can do your bit to boost the economy by going on a spending spree with this £1000 prize. £1k will buy you any of the other great prizes we've offered in this week's auction and you'll still have money to spare. We're sure you can think of plenty of things to do with £1000 - it's entirely up to you. That's the beauty of having the cash.
