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COCA COLA `BUY A PLAYER`
24th January 2007 21:23


Coca Cola 'Buy A Player'

The Buy a Player promotion is back from Coca Cola.

Mansfield Town are currently struggling in the Coca Cola Football League ' Buy A Player ' promotion, standing just 2nd bottom of the League 2 table on Wednesday 24th January 2007.

If you want to enter and try and help the Stags gain extra transfer funds, you can either see promotional packs of Coca Cola, or visit the website at:

http://www.coca-cola.co.uk/football/Default.aspx

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Some Questions that might help you !

http://www.coca-cola.co.uk/football/Default.aspx

What is the Promotion?
To celebrate Coca-Cola Great Britain's sponsorship of the Football League, we are offering football fans the chance to Buy a Player for their club. This season every fan has the opportunity to raise money for their club's transfer fund. We've hidden prizes worth £10million, ranging from 50p to £100k in promotional packs. Fans that find a £100k prize will also win £10k for themselves! There is also the chance to win an additional £1/4million for their club and £10k for themselves. The winner is announced live on SoccerAM on 10th February 2007! The fan that earns the most amount of money for their club will be crowned Superfan and receive a fantastic prize from their club.

What product is the promotion available on?
This promotion is communicated on special promotional packs of 'Coca-Cola' and 'Coca-Cola' Zero.

Where can I find promotional packs?
Promotional packs should be available in supermarkets and other outlets between 15th January and April 2007.

Is there any age restriction to enter the promotion?
This promotion is only open to fans aged 12 years or over. All prize winners aged under 16 years will require parental consent before claiming their prize.

How to Enter

What product is the promotion available on?

This promotion is communicated on special promotional packs of 'Coca-Cola' and 'Coca-Cola' Zero.

Where can fans find promotional packs?
Promotional packs should be available in supermarkets and other outlets between January 15th and April 2007.

When can fans enter the promotion?
The promotion is open to the 25th April 2007

How many times can fans enter per day?
Fans can enter as many times as they like each day.

When will fans be notified if they are a winner?
Prize winners will be informed of their win moments after entry. If they have won £100,000 for their club they will receive a £10,000 personal reward prize. The draw for £1/4 million prize will take place on 7th February 2007 and the winner will be announced live on Soccer AM on 10th February 2007.

What if the fan cannot answer their phone when contacted?
Unfortunately The Promoter cannot take responsibility for not being able to contact the potential prize winner. If the promoter is unable to contact the winners within 30 working days, the prize will be forfeited. The Promoter reserves the right to redraw if the prize winner cannot be contacted.

Does the fan need to keep the packaging from the product?
The winners of the £100,000 prizes will also receive £10,000 cash for themselves but will be required to verify their claim by retaining the original promotional packaging which has the unique code printed on it. If this cannot be provided, then the winner risks the prize being forfeited.

How to enter via text message

How can fans enter the promotion via text message?
To enter, simply text your unique code and the name of your Football League or Scottish Premier League club, to 80094.

How will fans know if their entry has been received?
Fans will receive a confirmation message by return text thanking them for their entry and if they have won or lost. Sending a text message is not proof of receipt of entry. The Promoter accepts no responsibility for any messages that are lost and/or delayed or which cannot be sent due to lack of network coverage, or for any other reason beyond our control.Fans will receive a confirmation message by return text thanking them for their entry and if they have won or lost. Sending a text message is not proof of receipt of entry. The Promoter accepts no responsibility for any messages that are lost and/or delayed or which cannot be sent due to lack of network coverage, or for any other reason beyond our control.

How much will the text messages fans send to Coca-Cola cost them?
Text messages will cost no more than 12p. Fans will only be charged for text messages they send.

How to enter via the website

How can fans enter the promotion via the website?
To enter via the website, fans should log on to http://www.coca-cola.co.uk/football and select a club, then enter their code to donate to the club of their choice.

How will fans know if their entry has been received?
Fans will receive a message on screen informing them of the result of their entry. They are then encouraged to enter their personal details in order to “bank” their winnings into their chosen club transfer fund. They will also receive a message on screen thanking them for their entering the £1/4million prize draw. The Promoter accepts no responsibility for any messages that are lost and delayed or which cannot be sent due to bad connection, or for any other reason beyond our control.

Do fans need a mobile phone number to enter on-line?
Yes. To enter on-line fans must have a valid mobile phone number. Fans will need to be contactable on this mobile phone for the duration of the promotion.

No Purchase Necessary

Do fans need to purchase a promotional pack to enter the prize draws?
No. To enter with the same chance as purchasing, send your name and address and telephone number to Buy a Player Promotion, PO Box 100, Blackburn, BB0 1GR. Only one entry per stamped envelope. No bulk or third party entries accepted. Winners only will be notified within 14 days.

What is the closing date for No Purchase Necessary entries for this promotion?
The closing date for the promotion is 25th April 2007. See http://www.coca-cola.co.uk/football for full terms and conditions.

The Prizes

What are the promotional prizes?
The main prize consists of £10million worth of transfer funds hidden in participating packs:

Fans can win prizes ranging from 50p to £100,000
Fans that find a £100,000 code will receive a personal reward prize of £10,000 (subject to Terms and Conditions)
There is also a prize draw of £1/4million for their club and £10,000 for themselves
The fan that has raised the most for their chosen club will be crowned Superfan and will receive a fantastic prize from their club.


 

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