Magpas Quizzes

[quizmouse]

I am really debating about the subject of making the quizzes available via email. Its really the first time I have done this and tho it saves me a lot of paper and time, I have found that of all the email requests, I have not even received a quarter of them back. So, I am not really sure its worthwhile. I wonder how many people ask for an email copy and use it as a free quiz, never intending to send it in and pay the charity its money.....or is thatjust me being sceptical? How have other setters found this???

[crossmother]

Hi, I set Dave's logo competition and made it available by e mail. I too was worried how many I would actually have returned from those I sent out by e mail but the response was very positive with about 80% being returned. I have decided to make my new quiz "A Night at the Movies" available by e mail too. Hope this helps.

[Ouzel]

I set quizzes for Cats Protection (Moray) which are available by email and whilst some don't get sent back, the return rate has tended to be quite high.

Give it another try and if the same thing happens with your next quiz, you can always revert to postal requests only.

[margaretrae]

With the price of postage now I have been only getting quizzes which are available on email. I do send them back.

[furrypusscat]

One way around this is to open a paypal account and sell via paypal. You get the money up front before the quiz is sent as an attachment. It can also be returned the same way. I usually sell about 60% of the total of Buxton Mountain Rescue quizzes that way. It costs a little more to buy but is far less than the postage that would be required. Another way is through 'Just Giving' but I am not sure how that is set up although I have purchased quizzes that way.

[Norfolk-Lass]

My quizzes go out by email to those on my group email list marked "to pay", but I also send out a copy to everyone who has included a SAE with their previous entry. I only get a couple of dozen new quizzers each time now. I am a bit reluctant to send an emailed copy "to pay" to everyone else who may request it, for the reasons you have stated.
I did receive an email from one guy who said he had enjoyed my quiz and could he have some older ones so he could get into my mind set, which I was pleased to post out to him free of charge. I didn't even get a thank you from him, never mind about a donation, so I won't be doing that again!

[Spotty Dog]

If you register with Paypal, you can take payment and still send them out by e-mail. Personally, I think this site has destroyed your quiz. I reckon there are 80% of your answers on here.

[Famous5]

Out of interest, have you got any stats for the paid quizzes you don't get back?

I set quizzes and send out by email and get about 80 - 85% of them back. No problem to me if they aren't returned.

Like margaretrae I only get quizzes which I can get on line or by email

Keep on making available by email - it'll work out in the end

[quizmouse]

Thanks all for your comments. I am not awfully good with the PC!! so not sure what is involved in setting up paypal, but sounds like a good idea. Might get my kids on t it.
There are far more of the postal paid ones returned. probably nearer 60%, but again if they are paid for its up to the individual then.
I agree the quiz has been spoiled on here but without dragging it all up again,really dont see a solution, apart from the 'no asking' policy.
Anyway will give it another go and see what happens I suppose.
I wouldnt fancy the answers being sent back via email, seems a lot harder work marking them, but i expect it may come to thast if postage costs keep increasing. i do try to keep cost down by offering to send out a follow on back with their marked sheet, but quite a lot dont take up the offer.

[roopower]

I don't set quizzes but I do enjoy doing them! I've recently become a pensioner and can't afford all the postage costs of stamps going to and fro, so I appreciate the e-mail option. I can't remember not sending a sheet back. I used to pay for Richard's by Just Giving, though it took me a while to work out how to do it. I've also paid for one quiz by Paypal, but I'm not very computer literate and did struggle. I also don't really understand how that works.
I have added my twopenn'th before that I think a few people give up on their own research for answers too soon and ask for help, which I know does put some people off returning their sheets. It's great fun, looking for the answers and the excitement when I crack a hard question is well worth the effort, but that's just me - a lady who enjoys simple pleasures.
Please carry on sending quizzes out by e-mail - I don't send for any others now and I enjoy them so much.