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I "won" an X too (Cobourg, Ont). Number to call on card is 905 233 2095. Don't waste your time....this is a scam  :(

i won x too     i called 9053935762 in hamilton on      they said wait for 5 to 7 weeks to receive  a prize   took my number     sounds scam

Ok. Got the card in the mail today... Of course, got the letter "X", like everyone else.
Just for giggles, the wife called, using her cell (blocked the number). Of course, matter what skill testing answer you give, you win. The receptionist(?) said that a person would be here in about an hour to verify the card, and bring the prize.
Just a little over an hour, the gentleman shows up. Brings in the prize with him. The chlorine-eliminating plastic showerhead. The one that everyone with an "X" wins. (If you ever see a "T", or an "L", call them!! Lol)
So anyways, it all boils down to a presentation about the hard water in your home as compared to the soft water that the system that they are trying to sell you is. He gave a few different (honest) examples, and then the soft pitch to get you to buy a system. I think there were 3 different systems, and varying prices.
After you decline, he calls his boss, lets him know your decision, gets you to talk to his boss, (again, not pushy...) and thanks you for your times, and gracefully leaves.
From what I can see, not really an outright "scam", because they are selling an honest product. But the price of the product is quite high...  Just like the old vaccuum cleaner salesmen of the 1950's that went door-to-door, that's what these guys are doing.
Conclusion; scam? Not really. There is a product.
                    Would you buy it? No.
                     Should you? Definitely. (If the price was right...)
...sorry for the long post, but if youu're here reading this, it's for a good reason.
Thanks!
Andrew.

I have never seen so many stupid people claiming things to be a scam and making ignorant statements.
let me stop this stupidty... The bingos are marketing tools.. Thats ALL... Its a Direct-to-cosumer marketing stradegy. Its all word of mouth advertising and they are only using the Bingos as "door openers". They are not "scamming people". They aren't stealing from you or making you buy something you don't want. You do have to qualify for the prizes.. as a renter can't modify the home...and as for speaking or seeing the homeowner.. doesn't that make sense? Would you want someone coming to your house that you owned without knowing about it?
Also,,, the company is probably licensed in order to send out marketing to the masses.... why don't people actually investigate instead of just spreading inaccurate info...  Aren't we all smarter than that.? Shame on you !

Got an "X" live in calgary!

I am embarrassed that I fell for this.  I am scheduled for then to come to my house tomorrow with my "prize".
I am canceling tomorrow.
In calgary
Got the X on middle card.
Thanks for the info everyone

Won an "X" they said they were on their way, more than an hour and no one has shown up. feel like an idiot for falling for this ;p

This is a marketing technique. It is not a scam. They just want to demonstrate water purification. The chemical tests on the water are legit. Chlorine does need to be removed from water before drinking. Leaving water in an open wide-mouth container over night will do the trick too. The prize is given out and I've appreciated showering without the post shower chlorine itch. We didn't buy the product but this marketing method is not a scam.

I also won an X, I think it's a SCAM

I live in Toronto (Scarborough) Ontario and I got the scratch card yesterday. I also won with an 'X' from the center bingo card. I was so excited to call because I never win anything. I thought it was a present from the universe getting a scratch card in the mail and being a winner! I did feel a little off about the legitimacy of getting it in the mail...well now I know for sure :(

Me and wife wife called the card in and we had a colum on the card. At the end of the presentation we did want the systems and loved everythin about it but at the present time we could not afford it. They matched my card up and won a 32 inch flat screen, and recieved it the next day. All you people that say its a scam the card says the ods on it and they give you a prize. Im not sure what the scam is.

X gonna give it to ya

The people who point out it is simply a marketing tool are correct. It's a very expensive water purification system -- $6,295 + HST -- which you can pay for over time -- via TD Bank -- at a minimum of $80 per month and 7% interest. The key pitch is that they will give you, free, environmentally sound soaps for all your needs -- dishes, laundry, bathing, etc. from the Healthy Living company -- for eight years. This is supposed to mean you save around $100 a month for all the soaps you don't buy. If the soaps, given in bulk, don'tl last eight years, they will replenish, and after that you can buy another eight years' worth for $1,000. BUT -- this deal is only available today, my friend. If you want to order tomorrow, it will be $7,490 and you won't get the freebies.

The brand name of the system, which they say is patented and used by the Canadian military, is Water Station. None of the claims can be checked while the sales guy is with you, of course, and the deal's off after midnight. This marketing system, basically a pressure tactic, is very like the system for time share sales. But they do note that there is a cooling off period under provincial law.

The real question is, and I can't answer -- Is the water purification system any good?

By the way, I should add that while I said no, much to the disappointment of the sales guy, I did get my prize -- the shower head -- which resulted from an X. If you scratch another strip at the left side, you'll see a long code of letters and numbers. The relevant part is the last two. If it's W2, it's the shower head....

Well, this looks like the answer. A ripoff, evidently exposed by CBC Marketplace. Haven't looked it up yet.


http://www.ripoffreport.com/asap-solutions/door-to-door-sales/markham-woodbidge-hamilton-0ed71.htm

I am in Edmonton alberta same thing i "won" with an x in the middle table phone number is 780 488 2854 didnt even waist my time calling thanks guys!

Yep me too, got an X in the middle game. Called and lady said I have definetly won a price but I'm not eligible if I'm not a home owner. She said I can give the card to someone who owns a house and they can call on my behalf and claim the price. Ph: 780488-2854 on card.

clearly you don't know your math so they obviously felt sorry for you and said yes

I had one of the sales rep come to my house today, the same sphiel as everyone else, how much chlorine and pollutants are in the water etc.  He was nice until I explained that I would not be buying the system.  Called boss, made changes in order to accommodate me, but to no avail.  He kept explaining that he was trying to help me and I was stubborn.  His demeanor changed and he was quiet and short.  He kept explaining to me that he was already paid for his time and not working on commission, but his behavior said otherwise.  Got the shower head and the cold shoulder along with it.

I got a x there doing something fishy to me.