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

Reviewers highlight ambiguous aspects of the website, with some praising its ease of use and navigation for... See more

Customer communications

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Social media

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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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TrustScore 3 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I rate Bear Competitions 5* as their…

I rate Bear Competitions 5* as their website is straight forward, competitive ticket prices & most of all the prizes are fantastic. I purchased a ticket and won an amazing prize instantly. I didn’t check my emails until i got the phone call from bear competitions and I couldn’t believe that I had won. Thanks to everyone at Bear Competitions😁

2 November 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best in buisness

Iv been lucky enough to win twice in the last year!! Bear was in contact straight away. Loads different competitions to suit everyone and a decent amount of numbers for draws.

29 October 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Have been a customer years

Have been a customer years. The latest competition was false advertising.
“1700 INSTANT WINNERS – £250,000 PRIZES – £10,000 END DRAW”
Only a fraction of prizes were actually won. You have to check through each prize to see if your name is against it. Last time buying from Bear.

29 October 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Instant win competition

I done the instant win competition and the email was there straight away.. it definitely does everything it says.. they got in contact and my prize was sorted out very pleased with everything

11 October 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Entries not processed

Unfortunately I join the other reviews in highlighting that they do not comply with requirements and process postal entries. Don't numerous (with paid!) And not one accepted, even if sent on day of competition going live

7 September 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Postal entries not being processed. :(

Another online competition company that DOES NOT process postal entries. I have sent several postcards (all correctly written and with right postage stamps) to numerous competitions but none of them were processed and given competition numbers. I have also e-mailed their customer service department several times but received no response. The availability of a free entry route to enter each competition means that the competition does not fall within the definition of gambling under the Gambling Act 2005 and can be operated legally in Great Britain without any need for a licence. This competition website certainly does not have any transparent way of processing postal entries. Really poor performance Bear Competitions :(

23 March 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I like the odds with Bear…

I like the odds with Bear Competition... for the winning tickets you should put the ticket numbers up after the competition is finished..just making it easier to find the winning numbers rather than checking trough the live draw next morning ..

30 June 2023
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Postal Entry

I sent a postal entry on 14.05.23 per the details on the website for the GBP10,000 Tax Free Cash competition. However I never received my ticket number for this draw and I emailed them a few times regarding this, before the draw date on 21.05.23, but no reply or ticket number was received.

I also posted an entry for a competition in a nearby location on the same day, but I received a ticket number for this draw.

This leads me to question if postal entries are just disgarded and not entered into the competition. I believe that this Bear Competitions postal entry route is just false advertising and not a legitimate way of entering competitions.

21 May 2023
Unprompted review

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