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Pros and Cons of Decorating Mail-In Sweepstakes Envelopes

By Sandra Grauschopf, About.com

Decorated Sweepstake Entry Envelope

Decorated Sweepstakes Entry Envelope

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Should you decorate your mail-in sweepstakes envelopes, or should you simply send in plain envelopes? What are the pros and cons of each method of entering sweepstakes? Find out here.

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What's at Stake?

Anyone who enters sweepstakes wants to hone their chances to give themselves the best odds of winning. Some mail-in sweepers believe that decorating envelopes helps them win more prizes, while others stick only to white envelopes. Because people win with plain and with decorated envelopes, it's hard to do a scientific analysis of which group is right. By covering the pros and the cons of each side of the argument, you can make your own decision about which method is best for you.

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