Hi Sonia, an ACC friend told me about your win/non-win as I haven't been on here for a week or so, I couldn't believe it, so sorry - I hope one day you will be able to look back and have a good laugh about it.
I have been caught out a few times in buying products to enter comps then discovering that the comp hasn't yet started. I don't know why comp-related stock is put on the shelf for sale before the comp commences, it seems wrong to me. I always read the fine print now when I buy something but even then I still caught out when I'm in a hurry and forget to check! Good luck for many future wins.