Photography contest question

1ClickAway

I entered a contest at http://www.circleofphotographers.com/ . They emailed me back within about 3 days and told me I have been selected to be a finalist in the contest but in order to win I have to order the published book. The site still lets people enter so I'm wondering if this is legit or a scam?

Andy

stay away

1ClickAway wrote:

I entered a contest at http://www.circleofphotographers.com/ . They emailed me back within about 3 days and told me I have been selected to be a finalist in the contest but in order to win I have to order the published book. The site still lets people enter so I'm wondering if this is legit or a scam?

its a scam

1ClickAway

plain and simple, thanks Andy

tehltd

1ClickAway wrote:

I entered a contest at http://www.circleofphotographers.com/ . They emailed me back within about 3 days and told me I have been selected to be a finalist in the contest but in order to win I have to order the published book. The site still lets people enter so I'm wondering if this is legit or a scam?

probably a scam should not have to buy anything to enter.sorry for the bad news. Publishers are in business to make money for themselves, this helps them if you pay to get published, you are being used.

1ClickAway

kind of a let down, but at least im not out $40 US:D

Head in the Clouds

Howdy!

I did exactly the same thing! got an email back - was pretty happy about that, then thought .... hm.... might be a scam.
I entered a photo that was completely shit and got the same email back !!!!

100% scam.

Rienk Mebius

AussieKate wrote:

Howdy!

I did exactly the same thing! got an email back - was pretty happy about that, then thought .... hm.... might be a scam.
I entered a photo that was completely shit and got the same email back !!!!

100% scam.

I did exactly the same thing! got NO email back, but a database error, of which no chocolate can be made, as we say in Dutch. Tried to send this message to postmaster@circleofphotographers.com, for want of a better address, but no answer, so this site is to be let down.

Angelo

Total Scam-ola

read more:
http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=7161

J.I.T

Oh sure. NOW I find this link. After I spent money for 2 "manuscipts" and a plaque. I did recieve the manuscript with my picture in it. (I must say is wasn't a bad job). But have been trying to get the plaque that I paid for. The last response that I recieved from them, was that they would be shipping in March. Since that response in January, my emails have not been answered. This was the first contest that I ever entered, and was so thrilled to be chosen. I think I have been had.
I haven't really looked at this forum yet, but I love to take pictures. I look forward to comming back.

Jeffro

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1ClickAway wrote:

I entered a contest at http://www.circleofphotographers.com/ . They emailed me back within about 3 days and told me I have been selected to be a finalist in the contest but in order to win I have to order the published book. The site still lets people enter so I'm wondering if this is legit or a scam?

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