Text Promo

I just visited Manila this weekend. I was supposed to go trekking at Pinatubo but hell broke loose somewhere out there, plus my adventure-mates were not as adventurous after all, so it was cancelled.

So instead of heading North, my family and I went shopping. I was the “tourist”, the “OFW” so I shouldered everything (which, surprisingly, was fine by me). I was swiping my card like crazy. And then on my way home, I realized there are some perks that go with using your plastic.

So I spent the next hour collecting all the receipts and was kinda happy that I get to have a couple of freebies after spending a fortune. Then my sister mentioned that I can actually join the Presyo sa Resibo contest via text. I just have to text the transaction details and I can win a cool million. My mom even interjected and said one of her former colleagues actually won 1M from the same promo.

I’m not really a fan of these games but I don’t know what got into me. My sis and I even googled the promo details for crying out loud. I texted my first entry using the first receipt I grabbed. After a few seconds, I got a reply about my ticket #s etc. And that the text cost me P155.00. What the …..???!!!!

As always, I missed reading the small print in the ad., and that’s the most important stuff esp when you’re dealing with charges. Although I texted only once, P100 receipt would mean P2.50. The receipt I texted was for P6200, and although I have 62 raffle ticket entries, it f**ing cost me P155.00! This is one of my idiotic moments --- again! I knew there’d be a catch. Oh well, that’s the last text EVER for that promo! I mean for ALL text promotions!

Truth (from a John Grisham Novel): In order for you to earn money, you have to shell out money.

Truth (from my Sister): Ate, get over it!