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The Reader's Digest has been offering me participation in numerous contests as I was/am a regular purchaser of their publications. The prizes are in cash and/or kind. Can I enter such contest?
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The Reader's Digest has been offering me participation in numerous contests as I was/am a regular purchaser of their publications. The prizes are in cash and/or kind. Can I enter such contest?
Answer
It is permissible to enter in such contests and accept the prices if one is not required to pay a separate fee to be a participant of the contest.
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