Purchase is not the same as a paid raffle
Many promotions run on packaging or a receipt: you buy a product, then enter a code or upload a ticket for a chance to win. That is different from a raffle where you pay for the entry itself. In a purchase promotion the product is what you were going to buy anyway, and the rules should say whether there is a free way to enter. Giveario labels listings that require a purchase and describes exactly what has to be bought.
What counts as a qualifying purchase
Rules name the product, the pack size, the shops or channels and the dates when the purchase must be made. A qualifying purchase can be limited to a particular flavor or to a promotion printed on the pack. Some rules set a minimum spend on a ticket. Check these details before you buy, because a similar product from a different range may not count.
Keep your proof
Keep the receipt, the original packaging and any code until the prize is awarded, and take a clear photo of each. Winners are often asked to send photos of the pack or the ticket, within a short time, to claim. A receipt that is faded or cut may be rejected, so photograph it as soon as you buy.
Free entry routes
Some purchase promotions also offer a free route, such as a postal entry or an online form without a code. The rules explain how to use it and the entry limits. A free route does not always give the same number of entries, but it means the promotion does not depend on spending.
Before you spend money
Decide whether you want the product regardless of the promotion. Check the closing date, the entry limit per person and the territory. Do not pay a fee to claim a prize or to join a promotion. If something about the entry seems unclear, use the organizer's contact route in the rules. Our guide to no-purchase entry methods explains how those routes work.