Bear Competitions Reviews 1,475

TrustScore 3 out of 5

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Review summary

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Considering 52 reviews, most reviewers were somewhat happy with their experience overall. Many customers appreciate the competitions, finding the prizes appealing and the odds of winning favorable. Reviewers also highlight the ease of navigating the website and entering competitions, with some even reporting instant wins and swift prize payments. However, some people were dissatisfied with the communication regarding draw results and winner announcements, noting that updates on the website and social media were often delayed or absent. There are also concerns about a lack of response to emails and messages, and issues with postal entries not being added to accounts.

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Competition

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Price

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Website

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Customer communications

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Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I like Bear Comps, I like the prizes and the fact that a lot of their comps are low odds, so realistically a much better chance of winning! However, I feel like they're not very transparent... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Still running an illegal lottery. I broached this subject back in September. They haven't replied to any of my emails. The latest postal entry was sent first class on the 7th January for a competition... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I entered the competition for the Audi Q8 due to be drawn on Friday evening. The draw was postponed until Saturday because of power issues (storm Amy). Fair enough. Saturday has since been and gone an... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Does not process postal entries. No reply to any emails or messages on social media. Entered to win a house with 100 postcards worth ticket price of £10,000. Will be contacting Advertising Stand... See more

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Here at Bear Competitions we offer the best odds on the best prizes allowing the little man to win big!! We run fast competitions with no messing!


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3.0

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TrustScore 3 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely great competition site

Absolutely great competition site, I won a Lake Garda holiday, was booked straight after, cannot recommend them enough, great prizes and great odds!

May 15, 2024
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Thanks Joanne hope you have a great time.

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Odds used to be great

Odds used to be great, now they are hilariously high.

April 30, 2024
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Reply from Bear Competitions

I'm with you the odds use to be better but running costs and advertising costs have went up meaning the odds increased but we still offer the best pound for pound comps about! Thanks Team Bear

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy easy to enterto enter and wonderful prizes

Easy to enter and wonderful prizes
You can’t beat at prices no where else can beat👍

March 31, 2024
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Reply from Bear Competitions

We're happy to hear that you found it easy to enter and that you appreciate the wonderful prizes and unbeatable prices. Thank you for your positive feedback!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

£1000 win

Won £1000 on my first entry and got a call minutes later to confirm my bank details. I had the money in my account the next day.

Very happy with Bear Competitions and will play again. Thanks

January 17, 2024
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Reply from Bear Competitions

We're happy to hear that you had such a positive experience with your first entry! It's great to know you received prompt confirmation and payment. Thank you for sharing your feedback; we appreciate it and are glad you enjoyed playing.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

BEWARE STAY CLEAR

Do not buy, took payment for tickets for the villa then cancelled the order, never issued tickets but took payment and now will not respond to any emails. Seems to be a con. STAY CLEAR.

March 3, 2024
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Reply from Bear Competitions

Paul we refunded the order as it processed after the draw had closed and we emailed you a few times. Thanks Tam Bear

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I’ve asked this company numerous times…

I’ve asked this company numerous times to stop sending me spam txt messages, it stops for a while and then starts up again.

February 17, 2024
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Reply from Bear Competitions

We regret that you keep receiving unwanted messages. We value your feedback and are committed to looking into this issue to ensure that these messages stop.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Really unsure about this.

Really unsure about this.
I've never won anything and I've entered a lot of the competitions.
Makes me wonder if the whole thing is legitimate or just an easy money making scheme.
I'd love to hear from genuine winners.

February 1, 2024
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Reply from Bear Competitions

We appreciate your feedback and understand your concern about the competitions. We assure you that they are legitimate. Your input is valuable, and we'll review our processes. We hope to regain your trust.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Crap.

Crap.! Bought a ticket for £199.00
No draw results
No winners announced
Feel I’ve been ripped off
WHO WON THE 2 SCANIA’S

January 31, 2024
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Reply from Bear Competitions

Darren i never raffled two scanias i feel you have mixed us up?

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Won a choice between Samsung TV or…

Won a choice between Samsung TV or 500£, chose the money, was surprised how fast the money was in my account, no more than 3 hours,👏 I'll definitely be purchasing more tickets!!!
Thank you all at bear competitions

December 27, 2023
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Reply from Bear Competitions

We're happy to hear that you were pleased with the prompt transfer after your choice! We appreciate your feedback and are glad you enjoyed your experience. Thank you for your support!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Won an instant win over prize and…

Won an instant win over prize and received it with no drama. Would definitely recommend.

Thanks again.

December 8, 2023
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Reply from Bear Competitions

We're happy to hear that you had a positive experience with our instant win prize! It's great to know everything went smoothly. Thank you for recommending us!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Instant Win

Bought a couple of tickets and won an instant prize, I went with the cash alternative & it was in my bank the same day. Very easy to deal with & genuine. Thanks 😀

December 22, 2023
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Reply from Bear Competitions

We're happy to hear that you had such a positive experience with your winnings! It's great to know the cash alternative was delivered promptly. Thank you for your feedback.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

In breach of their own Terms & Conditions

Despite the fact that they are legally obliged to accept free postal entries so that the don't have to apply for a licence for each raffle, they continue to ignore valid postal entries received. This is obviously strategic. Several other reviewers here have flagged the same issue. No customer service, no email responses.

UPDATE: they reply 18 months later to say they'll improve their response times! The irony of it!

December 23, 2023
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Reply from Bear Competitions

We appreciate you bringing this to our attention. We are concerned to hear that postal entries were not handled correctly and that you experienced a lack of communication. We'll investigate this issue to ensure all entries are processed properly and improve our response times.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Won on instant wins took cash…

Won on instant wins took cash alternative money in bank same day great company

December 20, 2023
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Reply from Bear Competitions

We're happy to hear that you had a positive experience with our instant wins and cash alternative process. Thank you for your great feedback!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Love bear competitions so easy to use…

Love bear competitions so easy to use and I won a 75inch tv first time I played. So easy to deal with got a phone call decided to take the cash value instead and had the money the following day. Highly recommend

December 6, 2023
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Reply from Bear Competitions

We're happy to hear that you found the competitions easy to use and that you had a positive experience! It's great to know you won and that you were able to quickly receive the cash value option. Thank you for your recommendation.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant

Brilliant! Bought 3 tickets in an instant win draw after a friend won a prize and I ended up winning £1000! Got an email straight away followed by a phone call. Money was in my account within 48 hours. Highly recommended!

November 10, 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Inexisting customer service.

Inexisting customer service.
Very hard to check your tickets and see if you've won.
Nobody answered my emails or instagram messages.
You should add a way of checking one's tickets without going through them all or waiting for an e-mail to prevent technical mistakes.

October 31, 2023

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