Australian Competitions Club

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Top Dog Auction dollars will appear in The Sunday Mail and The Courier-Mail from Sunday 18 July to Sunday 1 August, 2010. Daily online bidding is open from Sunday 25 July to Sunday 7 August 2010.

Entry is open to Queensland Residents only. Only original Top Dog Auction dollars from The Courier-Mail and The Sunday Mail are eligible

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

1. Information on how to enter, how to claim, how to play, and prizes form part of these Terms and Conditions. Participation in this promotion is deemed acceptance of these Terms and Conditions. There will be a maximum total prize pool of $220,000.00. There will be a maximum of 170 Auction items offered for this promotion.
2. Entry is only open to residents of Queensland, Australia aged 18 or over who purchase a copy / copies of The Courier-Mail or The Sunday Mail between Sunday 18 July and Sunday 1 August.  This promotion is not open to residents of New South Wales, A.C.T., Tasmania, Victoria, Northern Territory, Western Australia or South Australia and is not being conducted in these States/Territories.  Employees and the immediate families of Queensland Newspapers Pty Ltd, participating newsagents, subagents, and any agencies associated with this promotion are ineligible. Immediate family means any of the following: spouse, ex-spouse, de-facto spouse, child or step-child (whether natural or by adoption), parent, step-parent, grandparent, step-grandparent, uncle, aunt, niece, nephew, brother, sister, step-brother, step-sister or first cousin.

3.Promotion commences Sunday 18 July 2010 and closes Saturday 7 August 2010 (“Promotional Period”).  Entries for the Second Chance Draw and Subscriber Advantage draws close at 5pm on Saturday 7 August 2010. All times listed are local time in Queensland

4. Top Dog Auction Dollar tokens of various denominations will be published every day in The Sunday Mail and The Courier-Mail from Sunday 18 July 2010 to Sunday 1 August 2010.  Readers need to collect and save their Auction Dollars.  The more Auction Dollars the readers collect, the more they have to play with.

5 . Readers will be able to use their Top Dog Auction dollars to bid on a variety of daily Top Dog Auctions which will be available online at www.couriermail.com.au/topdogauction between Sunday 25 July 2010 and Saturday 7 August 2010.

6. Before readers can bid on a Top Dog Auction, they need to complete the online registration process by completing each of the required fields and update their savings account.  The users will be required to assign themselves a “User Name”.  The promoter may disqualify registered users if they feel their “User Name” is offensive or inappropriate in any way.

7. If there is a dispute as to the identity of an entrant, the Promoter reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to determine the identity of the entrant.

8. There is no limit to the number of Top Dog Auctions the registered user may bid on at any one time.  However registered users may only bid to the maximum face value of the Auction Dollars they have collected and placed into their savings account.

9. Users are allowed a maximum of three (3) bids per Auction Item.

10. The registered user with the highest bid at the time each Top Dog Auction closes will be deemed the winner. The first bid logged by the system of each amount will be the accepted bid. If a registered user bids the same amount as another registered bidder then the first registered user’s bid will be accepted, and any subsequent registered users who bid the same amount will be required to resubmit a higher amount than their original bid.

11. The winner will receive a notification email which will be sent to their registered email address.  However, the winner will be required to send their original Top Dog Auction Dollars for verification by the promoter before the prize will be officially awarded.  Winning entrants must send:

•their original Top Dog Auction dollar tokens equalling or exceeding the amount of their Top Dog Auction;
•the name of their winning Top Dog Auction; and
•the claimant’s name, address, daytime telephone number and date of birth written on the back of an envelope;
to The Courier-Mail & The Sunday Mail Top Dog Auction Promotion, Locked Bag 8882, Brisbane Qld 4001 so that it is received by last mail on Tuesday 17 August 2010.
12. Photocopies and counterfeit Top Dog Auction Dollars will not be accepted.   No change will be given should a greater amount of Auction Dollars be given as payment by the successful bidder.  Proof of identity may be required when claiming Auction items.  Should any winner be unable to provide an equal or greater amount of official Top Dog Auction Dollars, the prize will be awarded to the second highest bidder, where the same verification will take place.  This will continue until the third highest bidder.  If the third highest bidder is unable to provide an equal or greater amount of Top Dog Auction Dollars, the prize will go into a Second Chance Draw.

13. All entrants who register in the Top Dog Auction will be placed in the Second Chance Draw.  If necessary, the second chance draw/s will take place at 10am Friday 17 September 2010 at Queensland Newspapers, 41 Campbell St, Bowen Hills, Queensland. Prizes in the Second Chance Draw will be awarded in descending order of value. Winners in the Second Chance Draw will be notified by mail, and any winners of prizes over $250 will be published on www.couriermail.com.au by Tuesday 21 September 2010.

14. All registered users who are 7-day home delivery subscribers of The Courier-Mail and The Sunday Mail will be eligible to win one of 14 prizes in the Subscriber Advantage draw.  To enter the draw, 7-day home delivery subscribers must tick the appropriate box at the registration process to verify their entry.  A random draw of all entries received will take place at 10am Thursday 12 August.  The first 14 valid entries drawn will be deemed winners.  Winners will be cross-checked to verify they are 7-day home delivery subscribers.

15. Any disputes regarding the winning bid will be referred to the Promoter and where required server records will be reviewed to resolve disputes.  The Promoters decisions are final and no correspondence will be entered into.

16. With the exception of immediate family (living at the same address), Top Dog Auction Dollar tokens are not transferrable and pooling of Auction Dollar tokens between friends, club members or any groups of people is NOT PERMITTED.  The promoter may request proof of purchase.

17. The Auction Items are not redeemable for cash and are not transferrable.

18. Some prizes may require collection from their nearest retail outlet.

19. Prizes will only be awarded where the entrant has fulfilled all of the requirements of the Promoter’s verification tests and procedures. The Promoter reserves the right to verify the validity of all claims/entries and claimants/entrants (including a claimant’s/entrant’s identity, age and place of residence) and to disqualify any claimant/entrant who tampers with the claim/entry process or who submits a claim/entry that is not in accordance with these Terms and Conditions. The verification tests and procedures shall be determined by the Promoter in its absolute discretion. Failure by the Promoter to enforce any of its rights at any stage does not constitute a waiver of those rights.

20. The Promoter’s decision in relation to all aspects of this promotion is final and no correspondence will be entered into.

21. No responsibility will be accepted for late, lost or misdirected mail/entries/claims including, but not limited to electronic messages not received by the Promoter due to technical disruptions, network congestion or any other reason.  The use of any automated entry software or any other mechanical or electronic means that permits any person to enter the Promotion repeatedly is prohibited.

22. Prizes to be won during the Promotional Period:

  Prize
 Total maximum prize value
 
Trip to NRL Grand Final in Sydney for 2
 Total max value $2,500
 
Trip to Quarter Final Australian Open in Melbourne for two
 Total max value $2,500
 
Trip to Melbourne Cup for two in Melbourne
 Total max value $2,500
 
1 x 2010 Brisbane Lions team signed Guernsey and Brisbane Lions behind the scenes tour for two (2) people.
 $1,000
 
1 x signed Brisbane Roar shirt and one on one lesson with favourite Roar player
 $1,500
 
1 x Giraffe Encounter at Australia Zoo for family of 4 plus park admission.
 $568
 
1 x Elephant Encounter at Australia Zoo for family of 4 plus park admission.
 $808
 
1 x Rhino Encounter at Australia Zoo for family of 4 plus park admission.
 $548
 
1 x signed framed Broncos jersey
 $1,250
 
1 x signed framed Broncos jersey and BBQ & ‘Meet & Greet” with the Broncos Team after training for 4 people (or a family) – photos with team & posters signed.....
 $1,750
 
1 x J50 Neo Scooter (value $3,200)
 $5,550
 
1 x Nope bicycle (value $2,250)
 
15 x Fernwood Opal memberships valued at $1040 each
 $15,600
 
5 x double passes to the exclusive ‘Valentino Retrospective: Past/ Present/ Future’ official exhibition opening on Friday August (Money can’t buy) and exhibition publication ($400.00) and 5 x in season double passes to ‘Valentino Retrospective: Past/ Present/ Future’ ($40 ea) and 5 x Up Late double passes ($60)
 $8,000
 
20 x Birch Carroll and Coyle Gold Class cinema double passes ($39 ea)
 $1,560
 
13 x My Fun Theme Park VIP Passes for four people value $99.99 each
 $10,028.40
 
1 x Family Holiday consisting of 5 nights at Sea World Resort & Water Park in a double room (two superior rooms adjoining) value = $3,200.00; 4 x VIP Passes @ $99.99 each = $399.96; Breakfast daily in Shoreline (buffet breaky at the Resort) @ $107.96 per day x five days = $539.00; Australian Outback Spectacular ‘Heroes of the Light Horse’ dinner and show @ $99.99 each = $399.96; 4 x tropical Reef Snorkel (participants must be over 10) @ $60.00 each = $240.00; $50 retail merchandise pack.

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Fetch as many copies of The Sunday Mail and The Courier-Mail as you can, look for the Top Dog Auction Dollars inside and bid online for great prizes. There are Top Dog Auction Dollars to collect every day of the week and the more you’ve got – the more you’ve got to play with.

Start collecting your Top Dog Auction Dollars in The Sunday Mail and The Courier-Mail from July 18.

Register and start bidding online Sunday July 25.
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1. Information on how to enter, how to claim, how to play, and prizes form part of these Terms and Conditions. Participation in this promotion is deemed acceptance of these Terms and Conditions. There will be a maximum total prize pool of $220,000.00. There will be a maximum of 170 Auction items offered for this promotion.
2. Entry is only open to residents of Queensland, Australia aged 18 or over who purchase a copy / copies of The Courier-Mail or The Sunday Mail between Sunday 18 July and Sunday 1 August.  This promotion is not open to residents of New South Wales, A.C.T., Tasmania, Victoria, Northern Territory, Western Australia or South Australia and is not being conducted in these States/Territories.  Employees and the immediate families of Queensland Newspapers Pty Ltd, participating newsagents, subagents, and any agencies associated with this promotion are ineligible. Immediate family means any of the following: spouse, ex-spouse, de-facto spouse, child or step-child (whether natural or by adoption), parent, step-parent, grandparent, step-grandparent, uncle, aunt, niece, nephew, brother, sister, step-brother, step-sister or first cousin.

3. Promotion commences Sunday 18 July 2010 and closes Saturday 7 August 2010 (“Promotional Period”).  Entries for the Second Chance Draw and Subscriber Advantage draws close at 5pm on Saturday 7 August 2010. All times listed are local time in Queensland.

4. Top Dog Auction Dollar tokens of various denominations will be published every day in The Sunday Mail and The Courier-Mail from Sunday 18 July 2010 to Sunday 1 August 2010.  Readers need to collect and save their Auction Dollars.  The more Auction Dollars the readers collect, the more they have to play with.

5 . Readers will be able to use their Top Dog Auction dollars to bid on a variety of daily Top Dog Auctions which will be available online at www.couriermail.com.au/topdogauction between Sunday 25 July 2010 and Saturday 7 August 2010.

6. Before readers can bid on a Top Dog Auction, they need to complete the online registration process by completing each of the required fields and update their savings account.  The users will be required to assign themselves a “User Name”.  The promoter may disqualify registered users if they feel their “User Name” is offensive or inappropriate in any way.

7. If there is a dispute as to the identity of an entrant, the Promoter reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to determine the identity of the entrant.

8. There is no limit to the number of Top Dog Auctions the registered user may bid on at any one time.  However registered users may only bid to the maximum face value of the Auction Dollars they have collected and placed into their savings account.

9. Users are allowed a maximum of three (3) bids per Auction Item.

10. The registered user with the highest bid at the time each Top Dog Auction closes will be deemed the winner. The first bid logged by the system of each amount will be the accepted bid. If a registered user bids the same amount as another registered bidder then the first registered user’s bid will be accepted, and any subsequent registered users who bid the same amount will be required to resubmit a higher amount than their original bid.

11. The winner will receive a notification email which will be sent to their registered email address.  However, the winner will be required to send their original Top Dog Auction Dollars for verification by the promoter before the prize will be officially awarded.  Winning entrants must send:

•their original Top Dog Auction dollar tokens equalling or exceeding the amount of their Top Dog Auction;
•the name of their winning Top Dog Auction; and
•the claimant’s name, address, daytime telephone number and date of birth written on the back of an envelope;
to The Courier-Mail & The Sunday Mail Top Dog Auction Promotion, Locked Bag 8882, Brisbane Qld 4001 so that it is received by last mail on Tuesday 17 August 2010.
12. Photocopies and counterfeit Top Dog Auction Dollars will not be accepted.   No change will be given should a greater amount of Auction Dollars be given as payment by the successful bidder.  Proof of identity may be required when claiming Auction items.  Should any winner be unable to provide an equal or greater amount of official Top Dog Auction Dollars, the prize will be awarded to the second highest bidder, where the same verification will take place.  This will continue until the third highest bidder.  If the third highest bidder is unable to provide an equal or greater amount of Top Dog Auction Dollars, the prize will go into a Second Chance Draw.

13. All entrants who register in the Top Dog Auction will be placed in the Second Chance Draw.  If necessary, the second chance draw/s will take place at 10am Friday 17 September 2010 at Queensland Newspapers, 41 Campbell St, Bowen Hills, Queensland. Prizes in the Second Chance Draw will be awarded in descending order of value. Winners in the Second Chance Draw will be notified by mail, and any winners of prizes over $250 will be published on www.couriermail.com.au by Tuesday 21 September 2010.

14. All registered users who are 7-day home delivery subscribers of The Courier-Mail and The Sunday Mail will be eligible to win one of 14 prizes in the Subscriber Advantage draw.  To enter the draw, 7-day home delivery subscribers must tick the appropriate box at the registration process to verify their entry.  A random draw of all entries received will take place at 10am Thursday 12 August.  The first 14 valid entries drawn will be deemed winners.  Winners will be cross-checked to verify they are 7-day home delivery subscribers.

15. Any disputes regarding the winning bid will be referred to the Promoter and where required server records will be reviewed to resolve disputes.  The Promoters decisions are final and no correspondence will be entered into.

16. With the exception of immediate family (living at the same address), Top Dog Auction Dollar tokens are not transferrable and pooling of Auction Dollar tokens between friends, club members or any groups of people is NOT PERMITTED.  The promoter may request proof of purchase.

17. The Auction Items are not redeemable for cash and are not transferrable.

18. Some prizes may require collection from their nearest retail outlet.

19. Prizes will only be awarded where the entrant has fulfilled all of the requirements of the Promoter’s verification tests and procedures. The Promoter reserves the right to verify the validity of all claims/entries and claimants/entrants (including a claimant’s/entrant’s identity, age and place of residence) and to disqualify any claimant/entrant who tampers with the claim/entry process or who submits a claim/entry that is not in accordance with these Terms and Conditions. The verification tests and procedures shall be determined by the Promoter in its absolute discretion. Failure by the Promoter to enforce any of its rights at any stage does not constitute a waiver of those rights.

20. The Promoter’s decision in relation to all aspects of this promotion is final and no correspondence will be entered into.

21. No responsibility will be accepted for late, lost or misdirected mail/entries/claims including, but not limited to electronic messages not received by the Promoter due to technical disruptions, network congestion or any other reason.  The use of any automated entry software or any other mechanical or electronic means that permits any person to enter the Promotion repeatedly is prohibited.

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22. Prizes to be won during the Promotional Period:

  Prize
 Total maximum prize value
 
Trip to NRL Grand Final in Sydney for 2
 Total max value $2,500
 
Trip to Quarter Final Australian Open in Melbourne for two
 Total max value $2,500
 
Trip to Melbourne Cup for two in Melbourne
 Total max value $2,500
 
1 x 2010 Brisbane Lions team signed Guernsey and Brisbane Lions behind the scenes tour for two (2) people.
 $1,000
 
1 x signed Brisbane Roar shirt and one on one lesson with favourite Roar player
 $1,500
 
1 x Giraffe Encounter at Australia Zoo for family of 4 plus park admission.
 $568
 
1 x Elephant Encounter at Australia Zoo for family of 4 plus park admission.
 $808
 
1 x Rhino Encounter at Australia Zoo for family of 4 plus park admission.
 $548
 
1 x signed framed Broncos jersey
 $1,250
 
1 x signed framed Broncos jersey and BBQ & ‘Meet & Greet” with the Broncos Team after training for 4 people (or a family) – photos with team & posters signed.....
 $1,750
 
1 x J50 Neo Scooter (value $3,200)
 $5,550
 
1 x Nope bicycle (value $2,250)
 
15 x Fernwood Opal memberships valued at $1040 each
 $15,600
 
5 x double passes to the exclusive ‘Valentino Retrospective: Past/ Present/ Future’ official exhibition opening on Friday August (Money can’t buy) and exhibition publication ($400.00) and 5 x in season double passes to ‘Valentino Retrospective: Past/ Present/ Future’ ($40 ea) and 5 x Up Late double passes ($60)
 $8,000
 
20 x Birch Carroll and Coyle Gold Class cinema double passes ($39 ea)
 $1,560
 
13 x My Fun Theme Park VIP Passes for four people value $99.99 each
 $10,028.40
 
1 x Family Holiday consisting of 5 nights at Sea World Resort & Water Park in a double room (two superior rooms adjoining) value = $3,200.00; 4 x VIP Passes @ $99.99 each = $399.96; Breakfast daily in Shoreline (buffet breaky at the Resort) @ $107.96 per day x five days = $539.00; Australian Outback Spectacular ‘Heroes of the Light Horse’ dinner and show @ $99.99 each = $399.96; 4 x tropical Reef Snorkel (participants must be over 10) @ $60.00 each = $240.00; $50 retail merchandise pack
 
14 x 1 years worth of Stefan hair care services and Stefan and Jaeger products valued at $2,400 each.
 $33,600
 
3 x accommodation packages made up of 4 nights accommodation at Mantra on Salt Beach, Kingscliff for two people in a One Bedroom Apartment including full buffet breakfast daily  Value per prize package is $948 ($2,844 in total)
 $7,628
 
1 x 4 nights accommodation at Mantra on Salt Beach, Kingscliff for four people in a Two Bedroom Apartment including full buffet breakfast daily Value per prize package is $1,356
 
2 x 4 nights accommodation at Peppers Salt Resort & Spa, Kingscliff for two people in a One Bedroom Suite including full buffet breakfast daily Retail value per prize package is $1,016 ($2,032 in total)
 
1 x 4 nights accommodation at Peppers Salt Resort & Spa, Kingscliff for four people in a Two Bedroom Suite including full buffet breakfast daily Value per prize package is $1,396
 
14 x 25 packs of Sony CDs (valued at $750 each)
 $10,500
 
2 x Fridge (Samsung)
 $1,798.00
 
2 x Washing Machine (Samsung)
 $1,398.00
 
4 x iPod with docking station (iPod / Cygnett)
 $1,675.80
 
2 x Vacuum (Samsung)
 $978.00
 
2 x Laptop (Asus)
 $2,799.90
 
2 x Blu Ray DVD  (Samsung)
 $458.00
 
3 x Air-conditioner (Fujitsu)
 $5,097.00
 
3 x Digital camera (Nikon)
 $899.85
 
3 x Plasma TV (Samsung)
 $2,997.00
 
2 x BBQ (Beefeater)
 $1,698.00
 
3 x GPS (Tom Tom)
 $899.85
 
2 x PS3 (Sony)
 $1,199.90
 
3 x Slow Cooker (Breville)
 $329.85
 
3 x Handy cam (JVC)
 $1,887.00
 
2 x Printer (HP)
 $999.90
 
3 x Coffee Machine (Saeco)
 $2,397.00
 
1 x Home Theatre System (Samsung)
 $999.00
 
1 x 3D TV (Samsung)
 $2,899.00
 
5 x $250 voucher
 $1,250.00
 
3 x $250 voucher
 $750.00
 
1 x Whipper snipper
 $440.00
 
6 x $250 voucher
 $1,500.00
 
2 x Fishing package
 $2,000.00
 
2 x Camping package
 $2,000.00
 
1 x Camper trailer
 $3,500.00
 
1 x Hyundai i30 CRDi SX Hatch Diesel
 $25,715.00
 
1 x Family holiday for 4 in to Disneyland
 Total max value $17,500.00
 
1 x Holiday for 2 to Fiji
 Total max value $7,500.00
 

 

23. Vehicle prize is a Hyundai i30 1.6CRDi Manual Hatch Diesel valued at AUD RRP $$25,715.00 and including on-road costs (MLP, Dealer Delivery, Stamp Duty, Registration and Compulsory third-party insurance) but excluding comprehensive car insurance. The colour of the vehicle prize will be at the discretion of the Promoter. Additional insurance, options including metallic paint, petrol and all other ancillary costs are the responsibility of the winner. The winner must collect the prize from their nearest authorised Hyundai dealership.

24. The ModCon Ecomate9 Camper Trailer comes with Aluminium Panelling, All Gal Chassis ALKO Full Shackle Springs, 500mm Deep Sides, NEW 15” Rims & Tyres, 1 x Gas Bottle Holder, Rear Wind down Caravan Stabilisers; and 12 months warranty.  The winner must collect the prize from ModCon Campers, 4 Veronica Street, Capalaba QLD 4157.

25. The Samsung Fridge, Washing Machine, Vacuum, Blu Ray DVD, Plasma TV, Home Theatre System and 3D TV; Saeco Automatic Coffee Machine, HP Printer, JVC Handy Camera, Breville Slow Cooker, Sony PS3, Tom Tom GPS, Beefeater BBQ, Nikon Digital Camera, Fujitsu Air-conditioner, Asus Laptop and Apple iPod with Cygnett Docking Station will need to be collected from the winner’s nearest Harvey Norman store in Queensland.  The prizes are as stated and do not include any additional inclusions.  In the event that a prize(s) is/are not available, the Promoter reserves the right to substitute prize(s) in its discretion to the same and equal recommended retail value and/or specification.

26. The BCF Camping and Fishing packages will be sent to the winners.

27. The Ryobi Whipper Snippers will be sent to the winners.

28. The Bunnings Gift Vouchers will be sent to the winners.  Bunnings conditions and exclusions apply.

29. The Coles Group & Myer Gift Cards will be sent to the winners.  Coles Group & Myer Gift Cards conditions and exclusions apply. For full Terms of Use visit giftcards.com.au or phone 1300 304 990.

30. Caltex Star Cash Cards will be sent to the winners.  Caltex Star Cash Cards are subject to Caltex terms and conditions.

31. The Courier-Mail/The Sunday Mail subscription prize consists of a 52-week subscription to The Courier-Mail/The Sunday Mail. This offer is only available to areas where normal home delivery exists.

32. The Sony CD packs will be mailed to the winners.

33. The Mantra on Salt Beach, Kingscliff and Peppers Salt Resort and Spa travel is valid to 30 June 2010.  The voucher is subject to availability at the time of bookings and not available in school holidays, long weekends, or during special events.  Voucher is valid for 1 booking only.  Voucher is not redeemable for cash and must be presented on arrival.  Other conditions may apply.

34. The Stefan vouchers will be mailed to the winners.  Each winner will receive 12 x vouchers for $166.00 for hair care services and one voucher for $400 for Stefan and Jager products.  The vouchers will be valid for 12 months.

35. The family holiday to Sea World Resort and Water Park has the following conditions:

•Notice of intent to travel must be received at least 30 days prior to proposed travel dates. Any alterations to confirmed flight details will be at the expense of the prize winner.
•The prize cannot be taken during gazetted school holiday periods in any Australian State or Territory.
•Meals, transport and other incidentals are not included except where specifically stated.
•The prize is not transferable or redeemable for cash and all components of the prize must be taken together.
•If the winner is under 18 years the prize may at the absolute discretion of the Promoter be awarded to the winner’s parent or guardian.
•Holiday valid from August 1st 2010.(for a period of 12 months)
•No extension of the validity date of this prize will be permitted.
•The prize is subject to availability at the time of booking.
•The promoter reserves the right to announce or publish the winner’s name and/or photograph for publicity purposes.
•The Promoter shall not be liable for any loss or damage suffered (including but not limited to indirect or consequential loss) or for any personal injury suffered or sustained as a result of the prize except for liability that cannot be excluded by law.
•Winners are responsible for their own travel insurance.
•Accommodation at Sea World Resort & Water Park must be taken in its entirety and is for two adjoining superior rooms (two double beds in each room) for five (5) nights for up to four (4) adults.  Accommodation can not be booked for Saturday nights, public holidays, gazetted school holiday periods in any Australian State or Territory, ‘Surfer’s Paradise Race Week’, ‘Chinese New Year’, ‘GC 600’ or any special events as defined by Sea World Resort & Water Park. Accommodation is subject to availability.
36. The My Fun VIP passes include unlimited entry to Movie World, Sea World & Wet’n’Wild valid until 30th June 2011.

37. The Birch Carroll and Coyle Gold Class tickets will be sent to the winners.  Birch Carroll and Coyle terms and conditions may apply.

38. Further terms and conditions may apply to the GOMA Valentino prizes.

39. The following terms and conditions apply to the Fernwood Opal memberships.  Each membership is valid for the club specified as part of the prize.  The offer applies to 12 month gym membership at the nominated club only.  Not available with any other offer, not transferable or redeemable for cash. Membership must be activated by 31 December 2010.

40. The NOPE Electric Bike and Electric Scooter will be provided with all on-road costs.  Additional insurance, options, petrol and all other ancillary costs are the responsibility of the winner. The winner must collect the prize from the NOPE dealership in Fortitude Valley, Qld.  Further terms and conditions may apply.

41. The signed framed Broncos jerseys will be mailed to the winners.  The BBQ and Meet and Greet with the Broncos team after training for four people component will take place at a location in Brisbane, Queensland during the 2011 NRL season at a time mutually agreed upon between the Broncos and winner.


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42.The following terms and conditions apply to the Australia Zoo Animal Encounters:


GIANT GIRAFFE Terms and Conditions

•There is no age restriction on Giraffe Tours, however, children 14yrs & under must be accompanied by a paying adult.
•Sensible footwear must be worn during the encounter.
•All participants must agree to follow all instructions given by the handlers at all times.
•Participants that use wheelchairs or walking aides must advise staff upon booking.
•Participants may be asked to cease the tour at any time for whatever reason at the handler's discretion.
•Daily interaction with Giraffes may vary.
•No personal items or food are permitted during the tour with the exception of cameras.
•Australia Zoo does not take any responsibility for any injuries that are received during the tour. First Aid will be called if required.
•Australia Zoo reserves the right to cancel the encounter due to an animal welfare or staffing issue. A full refund will be given.
•An Australia Zoo photographer will be present during the tour to capture the action. Photos taken will be available to be viewed at the Fuji Photography lab 30 minutes after the encounter. One 6"x8" photo is included in the cost. Any extra photos are available to be purchased.
GORGEOUS ELEPHANT Terms and Conditions

•Elephant encounters are available to participants who are 8 years of age and above only. All children 8-14yrs must be accompanied by a paying adult.
•Enclosed footwear must be worn during the encounter.
•Participants must agree to follow all instructions given by the handlers.
•Participants must have full motor skill and intellectual capacities.
•Participants may be asked to cease the encounter at any time for whatever reason at the handler’s discretion.
•No personal items are permitted into the enclosure with the exception of cameras.
•Daily interaction with the Elephants may vary.
•Australia Zoo does not take any responsibility for any injuries that are received. First Aid will be called if required.
•An Australia Zoo photographer will be present during the encounter to capture the action. Photos taken will be available to be viewed and purchased at the Photography lab 30 minutes after the encounter. Six photos of your choice are included in the package.
•The Elephant Encounter may be cancelled if the weather is bad and a refund given.
•Australia Zoo reserves the right to cancel the encounter due to an animal welfare or staffing issue. A full refund will be given.
•Giant Giraffe Tours may be subject to the weather. If the tour is cancelled a full refund will be given or alternative encounter offered.
RIPPER RHINOS Terms and Conditions

•There is no age restriction on the Rhino encounter, however, all children 14yrs and under must be accompanied by a paying adult.
•Sensible footwear must be worn during the encounter.
•All participants must agree to follow instructions given by the handlers at all times. Participants may be asked to cease the encounter at any time at the handler’s discretion.
•Please ensure that your hands are clean prior to the encounter.
•No personal items are permitted into encounter area during the encounter with the exception of cameras.
•Daily interaction with the Rhino may vary.
•Australia Zoo does not take any responsibility for any injuries that are received. First Aid will be called if required.
•An Australia Zoo photographer will be present during the encounter to capture the action. Photos taken will be available for viewing and purchase from the Photography lab 30 minutes after completion.
•The Rhino Encounter may be cancelled if weather is bad and a refund given.
•Australia Zoo reserves the right to cancel the encounter due to an animal welfare or staffing issue. A full refund will be issued. We will endeavour to contact pre-booked guests before they arrive at the zoo if this should happen.
43. The signed Brisbane Roar shirt will be sent to the winner.  The one on one lesson with favourite Roar player will take designated place in Brisbane, Queensland at a time mutually agreed upon between Brisbane Roar and the winner.

44. The signed Brisbane Lions Guernsey will be sent to the winner and the behind the scenes tour for two people will run for 1.5 hours approximately.  The tour will run after hours on a weekday between 5pm – 10pm – subject to mutual availability.  No photos will be allowed within certain areas of the Football Department during the tour.

45. The trip to NRL Grand Final includes return economy flights from Brisbane, Townsville or Cairns to Sydney, applicable taxes and one night’s accommodation for two people at Mantra Parramatta and tickets to the NRL Grand Final on Sunday 3 October 2010.  Meals, insurance and transfers are not included.  If for any reason the winner does not take the prize or any element of the prize at the time stipulated by the promoter, then the prize or any element of the prize will not be redeemable for cash.  The prize flights and accommodation will not accrue points in either Qantas Club/Frequent Flyer points or associated airlines reward programs.  The prize is valid for Qantas mainline service only.  Valid for identified cities or product only.  Passengers must travel together. Qantas Club Members may use the Qantas Club facilities. Certificate expiry date is strictly as per above identified date. Not valid for ground content (ie, Qantas Holidays bookings). Certificate must be used in full for one booking only. Any funds remaining or sectors remaining cannot be kept in credit.  .  The prize is strictly as stated above.  Any additional charges including travel insurance, spending money, entertainment, meals, beverages or any other extras including hotel room extras.  Any costs incurred by the winner/s other than those, which form part of the prize, are the responsibility of the winner/s.  Valid for 12 months.  Not valid on Jetstar products or services.  Subject to booking availability.

46. The trip to the Australian Open (Quarter Final) includes return economy flights from Brisbane, Townsville or Cairns to Melbourne, applicable taxes and two night’s accommodation for two people at the Mercure Melbourne Spring Street and tickets to the Australian Open (Quarter Final) on 25 or 26 January.  Meals, insurance and transfers are not included.  If for any reason the winner does not take the prize or any element of the prize at the time stipulated by the promoter, then the prize or any element of the prize will not be redeemable for cash.   The prize flights and accommodation will not accrue points in either Qantas Club/Frequent Flyer points or associated airlines reward programs.  The prize is valid for Qantas mainline service only.  Valid for identified cities or product only.  Passengers must travel together. Qantas Club Members may use the Qantas Club facilities. Certificate expiry date is strictly as per above identified date. Not valid for ground content (ie, Qantas Holidays bookings). Certificate must be used in full for one booking only. Any funds remaining or sectors remaining cannot be kept in credit.  .  The prize is strictly as stated above.  Any additional charges including travel insurance, spending money, entertainment, meals, beverages or any other extras including hotel room extras.  Any costs incurred by the winner/s other than those, which form part of the prize, are the responsibility of the winner/s.  Valid for 12 months.  Not valid on Jetstar products or services.  Subject to booking availability.

47. The trip to the Melbourne Cup include return economy flights from Brisbane, Townsville or Cairns to Melbourne, applicable taxes and two night’s accommodation for two people at The Crossley Hotel and GA tickets to the Melbourne Cup on Tuesday 2 November 2010. Meals, insurance and transfers are not included.  If for any reason the winner does not take the prize or any element of the prize at the time stipulated by the promoter, then the prize or any element of the prize will not be redeemable for cash.  The prize flights and accommodation will not accrue points in either Qantas Club/Frequent Flyer points or associated airlines reward programs.  The prize is valid for Qantas mainline service only.  Valid for identified cities or product only.  Passengers must travel together. Qantas Club Members may use the Qantas Club facilities. Certificate expiry date is strictly as per above identified date. Not valid for ground content (ie, Qantas Holidays bookings). Certificate must be used in full for one booking only. Any funds remaining or sectors remaining cannot be kept in credit. The prize is strictly as stated above.  Any additional charges including travel insurance, spending money, entertainment, meals, beverages or any other extras including hotel room extras.  Any costs incurred by the winner/s other than those, which form part of the prize, are the responsibility of the winner/s.  Valid for 12 months.  Not valid on Jetstar products or services.  Subject to booking availability.

48. The family trip to Disneyland includes return economy airfares for four people from Brisbane, Townsville or Cairns to Los Angeles, applicable taxes, seven night’s accommodation at Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites plus a 3 day Disneyland passes for four and return airport transfers.  Insurance and meals are not included.  If for any reason the winner does not take the prize or any element of the prize at the time stipulated by the promoter, then the prize or any element of the prize will not be redeemable for cash.  If the prize is not utilised by April 30, 2011 it will be forfeited.  The prize-winner’s choice of dates of travel are subject to space availability at the time of flight and accommodation booking.  The prize will be forfeited if the winner is unable to use within specified period and must be booked before July 1, 2010.  The prize flights and accommodation will not accrue points in either Qantas Club/Frequent Flyer points or associated airlines reward programs.  The prize is valid for Qantas mainline service only.  Valid for identified cities or product only.  Passengers must travel together. Qantas Club Members may use the Qantas Club facilities. Certificate expiry date is strictly as per above identified date. Not valid for ground content (ie, Qantas Holidays bookings). Certificate must be used in full for one booking only. Any funds remaining or sectors remaining cannot be kept in credit. The prize winner/s must have/organise a current valid passport before taking receipt of the prize.  The prize is strictly as stated above.  Any additional charges including travel insurance, spending money, entertainment, meals, beverages or any other extras including hotel room extras.  Any costs incurred by the winner/s other than those, which form part of the prize, are the responsibility of the winner/s.   Valid for 12 months.  Not valid on Jetstar products or services.  Subject to booking availability.

49. The trip to Fiji includes return economy airfares for two people from Brisbane, Townsville or Cairns to Nadi, applicable taxes, four nights accommodation at Sheraton Fiji Resort and return airport transfers.  Insurance and meals are not included. If for any reason the winner does not take the prize or any element of the prize at the time stipulated by the promoter, then the prize or any element of the prize will not be redeemable for cash. If the prize is not utilised by April 30, 2011 it will be forfeited.  The prize-winner’s choice of dates of travel are subject to space availability at the time of flight and accommodation booking. The prize will be forfeited if the winner is unable to use within specified period and must be booked before July 1, 2010.  The prize flights and accommodation will not accrue points in either Qantas Club/Frequent Flyer points or associated airlines reward programs.  The prize is valid for Qantas mainline service only.  Valid for identified cities or product only.  Passengers must travel together. Qantas Club Members may use the Qantas Club facilities. Certificate expiry date is strictly as per above identified date. Not valid for ground content (ie, Qantas Holidays bookings). Certificate must be used in full for one booking only. Any funds remaining or sectors remaining cannot be kept in credit.  The prize winner/s must have/organise a current valid passport before taking receipt of the prize.  The prize is strictly as stated above.  Any additional charges including travel insurance, spending money, entertainment, meals, beverages or any other extras including hotel room extras.  Any costs incurred by the winner/s other than those, which form part of the prize, are the responsibility of the winner/s.  Valid for 12 months.  Not valid on Jetstar products or services.  Subject to booking availability.

50. Any ancillary costs associated with redeeming any voucher/gift card/movie ticket prize are not included. Any unused balance of the voucher/gift card/movie ticket will not be awarded as cash.  Redemption of the voucher/gift card/movie ticket is subject to any terms and conditions of the issuer including those specified on the voucher/gift card/movie ticket and/or referenced in these Terms and Conditions.

51. The Promoter accepts no responsibility for any variation in the prize values.

52.

Prizes, or any unused portion of a prize, are not transferable or exchangeable and cannot be taken as cash (unless expressly specified as a cash prize).

53. In the event that a prize(s) is/are not available, the Promoter reserves the right to substitute prize(s) in its discretion to the same and equal recommended retail value and/or specification.

54. Allow 28 days for delivery of prizes (unless expressly specified otherwise in these Terms and Conditions).

55. Except for any liability that cannot be excluded by law, the Promoter, its promotional agency and the various prize suppliers (including their respective officers, employees and agents) exclude all liability (including negligence), for any personal injury; or any loss or damage (including loss of opportunity); whether direct, indirect, special or consequential, arising in any way out of the promotion, including, but not limited to, where arising out of the following: (a) any technical difficulties or equipment malfunction (whether or not under the Promoter’s control); (b) any theft, unauthorised access or third party interference; (c) any entry/prize claim that is late, lost, altered, damaged or misdirected (whether or not after their receipt by the Promoter) due to any reason beyond the reasonable control of the Promoter; (d) any variation in prize value to that stated in these Terms and Conditions; or (e) use of any prize. It is a condition of accepting certain prizes (as determined by the Promoter and/or prize suppliers, in their absolute discretion) that the winner may be required to sign legal documentation as and in the form required by the Promoter, including but not limited to a legal release and indemnity form, in a form determined by the Promoter in its absolute discretion.

56. Any costs associated with accessing the promotional website is the entrant’s responsibility and is dependent on the Internet service provider used.  Any contact details entered incorrectly on the website or on any required promotional material shall be deemed invalid.

57. The Promoter is not responsible for any incorrect or inaccurate information, either caused by the phone user or for any of the equipment or programming associated with or utilised in this competition, or for any technical error, or any combination thereof that may occur in the course of the administration of this competition including any omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operation or transmission, communications line or telephone, mobile or satellite network failure, theft or destruction or unauthorised access to or alteration of entries.

58. If for any reason this competition is not capable of running as planned (including but not limited to) technical failures, unauthorised intervention, fraud or any other causes beyond the control of the Promoter which corrupts or affects the administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper conduct of this competition, the Promoter reserves the right in its sole discretion to disqualify any individual who tampers with the entry process, and to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the competition.

59. Entrants consent to the Promoter using the entrant's name, likeness, image and/or voice in the event they are a winner (incl. photograph, film and/or recording of the same) in any media for an unlimited period of time without remuneration for the purpose of promoting this competition (including any outcome), and promoting any products manufactured, distributed and/or supplied by the Promoter.

60. Privacy Statement: The Promoter collects entrants’/claimants’ personal information in order to conduct the promotion. If the information requested is not provided, the entrant/claimant may not participate in the promotion. The Promoter may share entrants’/claimants’ information with persons or entities assisting in the conduct of the promotion and with companies who are prize partners. By participating in the promotion, unless otherwise advised, each entrant/claimant also agrees that the Promoter may use this information to contact the entrant/claimant by any means (including SMS or e-mail) at any time in the future to let them know about goods, services and promotions which may be of interest to them without any further reference, payment or other compensation to the entrant/claimant. The Promoter (Queensland Newspapers Pty Ltd) is part of a global media and entertainment company. We would like to share your information with these overseas-related companies so that they can contact you with special offers.  By participating in the promotion, unless otherwise advised, each entrant/claimant also agrees that the Promoter may share their information with these overseas-related companies.  If you would prefer us not to, please contact our privacy officer on 07 3666 6902, or write to The Privacy Officer, Queensland Newspapers, GPO Box 130, Brisbane Qld 4001. The Promoter adheres to a strict privacy policy. Should you require further information on our privacy policy or access to your personal information please contact the Privacy Officer as above.

61. If an entrant marks the "opt-in" boxes as part of the registration process on the couriermail.com.au/topdogauction, the entrant consents to the storage of their personal information on the Promoter’s or a prize partner’s database and (depending which "opt in" box(es) have been marked) the Promoter and/or the relevant prize partners may (depending which "opt in" box(es) have been marked) use this information at any time in the future for  promotional and marketing purposes regarding their respective products or services including contacting the entrant via electronic messaging.

62. A bid may be rendered void if Top Dog Auctions dollars are stolen, pooled, forged, or the like or if the website, auction and registration process is mutilated or tampered with in any way or if they fail the Promoter’s validation test. Only Top Dog Auction dollars for this “Top Dog Auction 2010” Promotion will be accepted. Promotional materials from any other promotion, including any previous ‘The Courier-Mail/The Sunday Mail Competitions’, will not be accepted.

63. Printing and other quality control errors will not invalidate an otherwise valid prize claim.

64. If for any reason this Promotion is not capable of running as planned as a result of any (including but not limited to) technical failures, unauthorised intervention, computer virus, mobile phone failure, tampering, fraud or any other causes beyond the control of the Promoter which corrupts or affects the administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper conduct of this Promotion, the Promoter reserves the right (subject to State regulations) to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Promotion and/or any draw/s or judging related to the Promotion and/or to disqualify any individual who (whether directly or indirectly) causes the same.

65. The Promoter accepts no responsibility for any tax implications that may arise from the prize winnings.  Independent financial advice should be sought.

66. Subject to the unclaimed prize draw clauses, if for any reason a winner does not redeem the prize or an element of the prize by the time stipulated by the Promoter, then the prize or that element of the prize will be forfeited.

67. The promoter and associated companies with this promotion will not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever which is suffered (including but not limited to indirect or consequential loss) or for any personal injury suffered or sustained as a result of the auctioned item except for any liability which cannot be excluded by law.

68. The Promoter reserves the right to request winners to provide proof of age, identity and residency prior to awarding a prize.  Identification considered suitable for verification is at the discretion of the Promoter.

69. The Promoter is Queensland Newspapers Pty Ltd, 41 Campbell St, Bowen Hills. GPO Box 130, Brisbane Qld 4001, ABN: 61 009 661 778.

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Collect. Bid. Win!Fetch as many copies of The Sunday Mail and The Courier-Mail as you can, look for the Top Dog Auction Dollars inside and bid online for great prizes. There are Top Dog Auction Dollars to collect every day of the week and the more you’ve got – the more you’ve got to play with.

Start collecting your Top Dog Auction Dollars in The Sunday Mail and The Courier-Mail from July 18.

Register and start bidding online Sunday July 25.


Top Dog Auction Dollars will be published in The Sunday Mail and The Courier-Mail everyday between Sunday July 18 and Sunday August 1.  The more you get your paws on, the better chance you have of winning one of over 150 prizes.

 

Can I use photocopied Top Dog Auction Dollars?No, photocopied and counterfeit Top Dog Auction Dollars will not be accepted.  Only original newspaper Top Dog Auction Dollars will be accepted.

 

Can I use real money to bid?No, real money can’t be used to bid on the Top Dog Auctions.  Only original newspaper Top Dog Auction Dollars will be accepted.

 

How do I enter The Courier-Mail and The Sunday Mail Top Dog Auction promotion?

Step 1:  Collect and save the Top Dog Auction dollars which will be printed in The Sunday Mail and The Courier-Mail every day from Sunday July 18 through to Sunday August 1.  The more Top Dog Auction dollars you get your paws on, the more chance you have to win one of over 150 fantastic prizes!

 Step 2:Bid on the Top Dog Auctions everyday from Sunday July 25 to Saturday August 7.  There will be 11 new auctions each day.  All Auctions will be online at couriermail.com.au/topdogauction.  You only get three bids per item so be strategic!  And don’t forget to keep an eye on your Auction Items to see if you have been outbid.


Before you can start bidding on the auctions, you will need to set up a Top Dog Auction Account.  You will need to set up an account by completing the registration page. 

Once you have completed your registration in the Top Dog Auction, you will need to update your Top Dog Auction bank balance with the correct amount of Auction Dollars you have saved before you get bidding. 



Step 3:Win! The highest bidder at the time each Top Dog Auction closes will be deemed the winner.  However, the winner will be required to supply original Top Dog Auction Dollars for verification before the prize will be officially awarded.  Photocopies and counterfeit Top Dog Auction Dollars will not be accepted. 


Should any winner be unable to provide the correct amount of official Top Dog Auction Dollars, the prize will be awarded to the second highest bidder, where a stringent verification will also take place.  This will continue until the third highest bidder.  If the third highest bidder is unable to provide the correct amount of Top Dog Auction Dollars, the prize will go into a Second Chance Draw.

If you miss out on a Top Dog Auction item, have a look around and bid on another one!  There are over 150 fantastic prizes up for grabs.

 

Is there an element for 7-day Home Delivery Subscribers?All registered users who are 7-day home delivery subscribers of The Courier-Mail and The Sunday Mail will be eligible to win one of 14 prizes in the Subscriber Advantage draw.  To enter the draw, 7-day home delivery subscribers must tick the appropriate box at the registration process to verify their entry.  A random draw of all entries received will take place at 10am Thursday 12 August.  The first 14 valid entries drawn will be deemed winners.  Winners will be cross-checked to verify they are 7-day home delivery subscribers.

 

What happens if I am the top bidder at the end of the auction?
The registered user with the highest bid at the time each Top Dog Auction closes will be deemed the winner.  The winner will receive a notification email which will be sent to their registered email address.  However, the winner will be required to send their original Top Dog Auction Dollars for verification by the promoter before the prize will be officially awarded.  Winning entrants must send:

•their original Top Dog Auction dollar tokens equalling or exceeding the amount of their Top Dog Auction;
•the name of their winning Top Dog Auction; and
•the claimant’s name, address, daytime telephone number and date of birth written on the back of an envelope;
to The Courier-Mail & The Sunday Mail Top Dog Auction Promotion, Locked Bag 8882, Brisbane Qld 4001 so that it is received by last mail on Tuesday 17 August 2010.

 

Is bidding only online? Is there another way I can bid if I don’t have a computer?Bidding can only be done online. You can access the internet free of charge at any library in Queensland.

 






1. Information on how to enter, how to claim, how to play, and prizes form part of these Terms and Conditions. Participation in this promotion is deemed acceptance of these Terms and Conditions. There will be a maximum total prize pool of $220,000.00. There will be a maximum of 170 Auction items offered for this promotion.
2. Entry is only open to residents of Queensland, Australia aged 18 or over who purchase a copy / copies of The Courier-Mail or The Sunday Mail between Sunday 18 July and Sunday 1 August.  This promotion is not open to residents of New South Wales, A.C.T., Tasmania, Victoria, Northern Territory, Western Australia or South Australia and is not being conducted in these States/Territories.  Employees and the immediate families of Queensland Newspapers Pty Ltd, participating newsagents, subagents, and any agencies associated with this promotion are ineligible. Immediate family means any of the following: spouse, ex-spouse, de-facto spouse, child or step-child (whether natural or by adoption), parent, step-parent, grandparent, step-grandparent, uncle, aunt, niece, nephew, brother, sister, step-brother, step-sister or first cousin.

3. Promotion commences Sunday 18 July 2010 and closes Saturday 7 August 2010 (“Promotional Period”).  Entries for the Second Chance Draw and Subscriber Advantage draws close at 5pm on Saturday 7 August 2010. All times listed are local time in Queensland.

4. Top Dog Auction Dollar tokens of various denominations will be published every day in The Sunday Mail and The Courier-Mail from Sunday 18 July 2010 to Sunday 1 August 2010.  Readers need to collect and save their Auction Dollars.  The more Auction Dollars the readers collect, the more they have to play with.

5 . Readers will be able to use their Top Dog Auction dollars to bid on a variety of daily Top Dog Auctions which will be available online at www.couriermail.com.au/topdogauction between Sunday 25 July 2010 and Saturday 7 August 2010.

6. Before readers can bid on a Top Dog Auction, they need to complete the online registration process by completing each of the required fields and update their savings account.  The users will be required to assign themselves a “User Name”.  The promoter may disqualify registered users if they feel their “User Name” is offensive or inappropriate in any way.

7. If there is a dispute as to the identity of an entrant, the Promoter reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to determine the identity of the entrant.

8. There is no limit to the number of Top Dog Auctions the registered user may bid on at any one time.  However registered users may only bid to the maximum face value of the Auction Dollars they have collected and placed into their savings account.

9. Users are allowed a maximum of three (3) bids per Auction Item.

10. The registered user with the highest bid at the time each Top Dog Auction closes will be deemed the winner. The first bid logged by the system of each amount will be the accepted bid. If a registered user bids the same amount as another registered bidder then the first registered user’s bid will be accepted, and any subsequent registered users who bid the same amount will be required to resubmit a higher amount than their original bid.

11. The winner will receive a notification email which will be sent to their registered email address.  However, the winner will be required to send their original Top Dog Auction Dollars for verification by the promoter before the prize will be officially awarded.  Winning entrants must send:

•their original Top Dog Auction dollar tokens equalling or exceeding the amount of their Top Dog Auction;
•the name of their winning Top Dog Auction; and
•the claimant’s name, address, daytime telephone number and date of birth written on the back of an envelope;
to The Courier-Mail & The Sunday Mail Top Dog Auction Promotion, Locked Bag 8882, Brisbane Qld 4001 so that it is received by last mail on Tuesday 17 August 2010.
12. Photocopies and counterfeit Top Dog Auction Dollars will not be accepted.   No change will be given should a greater amount of Auction Dollars be given as payment by the successful bidder.  Proof of identity may be required when claiming Auction items.  Should any winner be unable to provide an equal or greater amount of official Top Dog Auction Dollars, the prize will be awarded to the second highest bidder, where the same verification will take place.  This will continue until the third highest bidder.  If the third highest bidder is unable to provide an equal or greater amount of Top Dog Auction Dollars, the prize will go into a Second Chance Draw.

13. All entrants who register in the Top Dog Auction will be placed in the Second Chance Draw.  If necessary, the second chance draw/s will take place at 10am Friday 17 September 2010 at Queensland Newspapers, 41 Campbell St, Bowen Hills, Queensland. Prizes in the Second Chance Draw will be awarded in descending order of value. Winners in the Second Chance Draw will be notified by mail, and any winners of prizes over $250 will be published on www.couriermail.com.au by Tuesday 21 September 2010.

14. All registered users who are 7-day home delivery subscribers of The Courier-Mail and The Sunday Mail will be eligible to win one of 14 prizes in the Subscriber Advantage draw.  To enter the draw, 7-day home delivery subscribers must tick the appropriate box at the registration process to verify their entry.  A random draw of all entries received will take place at 10am Thursday 12 August.  The first 14 valid entries drawn will be deemed winners.  Winners will be cross-checked to verify they are 7-day home delivery subscribers.

15. Any disputes regarding the winning bid will be referred to the Promoter and where required server records will be reviewed to resolve disputes.  The Promoters decisions are final and no correspondence will be entered into.

16. With the exception of immediate family (living at the same address), Top Dog Auction Dollar tokens are not transferrable and pooling of Auction Dollar tokens between friends, club members or any groups of people is NOT PERMITTED.  The promoter may request proof of purchase.

17. The Auction Items are not redeemable for cash and are not transferrable.

18. Some prizes may require collection from their nearest retail outlet.

19. Prizes will only be awarded where the entrant has fulfilled all of the requirements of the Promoter’s verification tests and procedures. The Promoter reserves the right to verify the validity of all claims/entries and claimants/entrants (including a claimant’s/entrant’s identity, age and place of residence) and to disqualify any claimant/entrant who tampers with the claim/entry process or who submits a claim/entry that is not in accordance with these Terms and Conditions. The verification tests and procedures shall be determined by the Promoter in its absolute discretion. Failure by the Promoter to enforce any of its rights at any stage does not constitute a waiver of those rights.

20. The Promoter’s decision in relation to all aspects of this promotion is final and no correspondence will be entered into.

21. No responsibility will be accepted for late, lost or misdirected mail/entries/claims including, but not limited to electronic messages not received by the Promoter due to technical disruptions, network congestion or any other reason.  The use of any automated entry software or any other mechanical or electronic means that permits any person to enter the Promotion repeatedly is prohibited.

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Starts today and closes on August 7. :)  (The Courier-Mail is going up to $1.10c, starting from tomorrow, Monday 19th July). :(

Something I can't see covered in the terms and conditions?  Can you win more than won auction providing you have enough top dog dollars to cover all wins?

I notice gottawin that someone has won twice already. So I guess you can if you have enough auction dollars.

Has anyone had any luck with this at all? I'm wondering just how many auction dollars people have!  :shock:

I am wondering just how many dollars people have too!!

I have bid on most items and had no luck.  I bid between $500,000 and $850,000 per item.

I won the washing machine last night on a big of $1,000,000 (yes 1 million dollars!!) - and that was a "anger" bid as I was getting so frustrated at why I could not win anything!! Luckily I need a new one.

I have about $500,000 left.

I think after Sunday when there are no longer dollars available in the paper the bids might drop.  For the average person just collecting out of their daily paper they would have no chance at getting anything.

I would really like to know how much the car goes for on Saturday if I can't even get a $250 Coles Myer gift card for $850,000!

I reckon this is a SCAM!

Especially as it is set up Dutch Auction style where you can't even see what the winning bid is! How on earth are you supposed to compete with only 3 bids!

I remember they had this same type of thing back awhile ago and you had to go to Pacific fair to bid ,by the time it got to the car nobody had any auction dollars left and the car went for a ridiculous amount of about $20,000

I can't believe how naive I've been, begging relatives for their coupons, getting some from work, even buying 5 (yes FIVE) extra Sunday Mails the other week to take my stash to ....  wait for it ..... $42,000!!  When people are bidding in the millions, the average person has absoltuely no hope.  I won't be caught again anyway.  Very disappointing really.

This competition is the biggest scam ever!!! One person has won 8 auction items including the Disneyland holiday. I legitimately collected nearly $500 000 and cannot win a thing! Tell me how you could possibly win 8 auctions - the greedy thing! I think it's incredibly selfish to take so many prizes. I hope that when they verify their bid, that they lose out cause they need to be able to prove they bought that many newspapers. I have written to the Courier Mail using the Contact Us tab on the auction site and expressed my anger and disappoinment for running such an unfair competition. Judging by the reply I got, I am not the only person complaining.

thats really sad that someone would do that and not give others a chance , I didn,t even worry about it because I knew I could never get enough dollars , maybe hold onto them until the last moment when they might have none left

Yes I'm angry too!! Bought 5 extra papers each time and ended up with $113,000 and have had no luck at all. I had this feeling that people out there are cheating somehow. How could you possibly end up with millions without doing something wrong? Just dissapointed I bought so many papers and won't end up with a thing, when others with more than one, it's not right at all.

could it possibly be a newsagent getting the coupons from the unsold papers?

so ... this is a source of frustration for everyone .. as with all hot topics, it's running the risk of alienating people, so i'd just ask that you direct your frustrations to the courier mail?  thanks everyone

Yes I think some people may have got onto unsold newspapers. It's who you know, if you know what Mean.

Please remember people, on this forum, naming people - even with their comping names - and accusing them of cheating will not be tolerated. I've locked the thread now to prevent further posts being removed.

As Quickie has previously suggested, please refer your complaints to the promoter of the competition. :)

Cheers
Sylph