(For those of you expecting for a CSS technique called "Wheel of Fortune", you will be disappointed. It does sound like a cool CSS technique name, though.)
I grew up watching America's favorite gameshow, Wheel of Fortune. Within the past couple of years they've introduced something called a Spin ID that anybody in the United States can get. During the show, if they call your Spin ID, you can contact them within 24 hours and win whatever prize they happen to be giving away (the times I watch, it's usually a trip of some sort).
The chances of me winning are next to nothing, and that makes keeping up with this nonsense kind of boring and fruitless.
I thought it would be a lot more fun if I were watching on behalf of a hundred other people, or even a thousand or more. The probability of me seeing someone actually win these things is greatly increased.
So I introduce: Ask the CSS Guy to Watch Wheel of Fortune For You.
For people who don't watch the show and don't care to, this is for you. You can still win their prizes without watching or even thinking about the show. Sign up for a Spin ID, let me know what it is, and forget about it. If they call your ID, I'll notify you.
Unfortunately, getting a Spin ID is not an intuitive process. Here's how to do it.
- Go to http://www.sonyrewards.com/wof/
- Click the 'Sign Up Now' link in the login section at the very top of the page.
- Once you're done, let me know what it is.
Good luck. I'll let you know if anyone on my list wins.
Comments (10)
Neat idea - thank you!
Posted January 1, 2007 6:25 PM | #
Hey thanks for watching for me! I never get to watch WoF but I sure wouldn't mind winning something from there.
Posted January 5, 2007 4:49 PM | #
We have a similar website however we do watch the show everyday and post the winning numbers as well as we check our database against the winning id so that if you win we send an email automatically. Additionally, we send out a daily newsletter which has the information for each day. We provide a link and an easy way to solve the final puzzle.
Check us out
http://www.clubwheelwatchers.com
We are FREE as well.
Thanks
Sean
http://www.clubwheelwatchers.com
Posted January 18, 2007 5:46 AM | #
@ Sean,
I think we're targeting two different demographics.
That site targets people who want to receive daily email from clubwheelwatchers.com and will also log in to the site at least 8 times a month.
My form is for people who want no obligation to do anything, from watching a show to signing in to a web site.
It sounds like the site has a more automated approach, though. Readers - I guess it's up to you whether you want to sign up for both!
Posted January 18, 2007 7:29 AM | #
I agree they probably are two approaches but if you look at the fine print your spin id will not be called unless you visit the site at least 8 times daily and enter the final puzzle. It was a new addition to the rules. So people who want to sit around and be notified if they will can't and won't win.
"By completing eight (8) Bonus Round Puzzles per month, you’ll attain Free SPIN Level status, entitling you to all of the basic Wheel Watchers Club benefits which include:
* Eligibility for SPIN ID prizes which may include Dream Vacations to destinations around the world, cars, and cash"
http://www.osp.sonyrewards.com/Tierwof/
Sean
http://www.clubwheelwatchers.com
Posted January 25, 2007 11:30 AM | #
Sean:
Why would we want to do all that extra work on your website, when all we want is to just sit back and have someone track our spin ID and notify us if we win. CSS Guy, you clearly have the right idea and, hence, the better site. THANKS!
Posted January 31, 2007 6:52 PM | #
@Eric:
I don't think it's Sean that is pissing on our parade. He's just the messenger. I checked out the new addition to the rules and it looks legit. I'm glad Sean brought this to my attention, otherwise I'd be doing this for nothing for the rest of eternity.
I'll need to close the form and notify those who have sent me their spin id.
I never liked Sajak anyway.
Posted January 31, 2007 7:55 PM | #
LOUIS & MARY DEJULIA
WANT TO SIGN IN FOR THE SONY REWARDS
DREAM SWEETSTAKE .
PIN NO. 03223 ( italio3 )
PIN. NO 04726 ( polish29 )
Posted March 13, 2007 2:06 AM | #
Here's my wheel of fortune spin id "LF0008223"
Please let me know if i win
THKS
Posted September 26, 2007 3:12 PM | #
I think after they solve the puzzle it should go to the next person
Posted January 29, 2008 6:48 PM | #