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Quote: exosquad

yeah i only won once on the 866, because i only called it once. i told all my friends about it and they all won yesterday too. but today is a different story.
now that we know/believe the 866 number isnt paying out. people should report if their entry cards from the bag of chips are still paying out (i bought 2 bags, the 1 dollar off and the win a skylander one, not the flocked one) i won with that card.
also, i went to the store today to see if they had any promo bags of the chips, and nothing. they were all just regular bags. this promotion probably sold out in record time.

Agreed!!

866: tried calling once, when i tired to press 1 to play it said my input was invalid. when i tried to enter my DOB the call suddenly ended for no reason(?)
tried calling again and it said i'd already played for the day. who programmed their system, yikes

800: "due to system difficulties..." on the first try
on the second try it automatically kicked me after entering DOB like the 866 number
on the third try it thinks i already entered for the day

did they purposefully go into the server room and start smashing things with hammers, or what

^ I didn't have any trouble.... On either today.

FYI, when calling the toll free numbers, if you originate the call from a "private" or unlisted landline phone....I say that because my cell and landline are both "private" numbers, and it only worked on the landline......they ask you to enter your 10 digit phone number, and then your birthdate. You can keep calling from the same line, and just type in different phone numbers when it asks, it will allow the entry...as long as you key in a different number each time!! Hope this helps!!

Wait mine never asks for a phone number just birthdate

I just posted a comment on Frito Lay's Facebook page, hoping to get some more info, let's see if they reply!!

Yea let's see what happenes maybe they will give answers

Quote: Postalgoddess

I just posted a comment on Frito Lay's Facebook page, hoping to get some more info, let's see if they reply!!

My post is gone! Hmm...it went up, but when I went back it was gone. I think I am gonna call their customer service number tomorrow....see what I can come up with.

Quote: StormbringerGT

Holy **** just won the Flocked Stump Smash! Been calling since the promo started on 4 different phone lines!

It didn't say when he comes out though, so as soon as I get mine I'll take pics.

Congrats!

Now all of us know it is possible to win with the 800 - thank goodness! I was starting to get a little worried! Lol

I can't find any of the promotion bags in WA. Has anyone found any on the West Coast or at Albersons. I just checked Albertsons and they had normal bags but not the promotion ones, I wonder why because doesn't Supervalu own Albertsons? It looks like I'm not able to get a flocked Stump Smash here.

I looked all over today and couldn't find any of the ones with Stump Smash, but saw the ones that mention just the free figure and the 866 number. I've been calling once every day to the 800 number though, so I'm hoping I'll win one hopefully.

Quote: Madel

Quote: StormbringerGT

Holy **** just won the Flocked Stump Smash! Been calling since the promo started on 4 different phone lines!

It didn't say when he comes out though, so as soon as I get mine I'll take pics.

Congrats!

Now all of us know it is possible to win with the 800 - thank goodness! I was starting to get a little worried! Lol

Yeah when you win The Flocked Stump smash its definitely different than when you win the 866 number. For one they say you won a Flocked Stump Smash lol.

oh....

so are people actually buying them or are they just phoning up those different number? i am really confused but i do live in australia and have no what "Frito Lay" is

Anyone find a promotion in the south? What grocery stores besides acme has these? Pleasehelp

Quote: Themrmusicman14

so are people actually buying them or are they just phoning up those different number? i am really confused but i do live in australia and have no what "Frito Lay" is

Frito Lay is a potato chip brand. I believe they're owned by Pepsi, but don't hold me to that.

And people are doing both, in all honesty. Unfortunately, the promotion is limited to the US.

I played again today and lost both contests. So maybe the 1866 number is out of prizes, or "fixed"

Ok...saw something interesting, looks like the chain where I bought my stump smash bags includes Acme, Albertson's, and Shaw's. Anyone have an Albertson's to check??? The other two stores have been confirmed to have the bags.

wait so what did you win?

No shaws, acme or albertsons in TN

I've only seen Albertson's in the Pacific Northwest. I think someone said they checked and no dice.

I'll say this...I went to the Virginia Safeways and they had the promo bags (yellow) but I didn't bother to check the blue label because at the time, I didn't know there were 3 different promos.

I checked Maryland Safeway and no dice. Giants in both Virginia and Maryland don't seem to have the bags. My buddy also checked the Harris Teeter and no dice. I may check Bloom later today. Maybe Weis Market.

^ Yeah, I checked my Albertsons in WA and there was only normal, non-promotional 20 pack bags. I'm thinking that this is only a promotion for the east coast?

Omg!!! I found some stump smash bags!!!

^ Man...you're lucky! Hopefully I'll find some but I doubt it.

i cant find any here either ive been search all over now back to this evil presenation due in 5 hours

Quote: Postalgoddess

Omg!!! I found some stump smash bags!!!

Still winning these every time?

Quote: Postalgoddess

Omg!!! I found some stump smash bags!!!

They had purple flavor mix bags, and blue classic mix bags...both with the stump smash promo. I bought a bunch, left behind more than 30 bags!! Wish I could invite you all to the store I found them at....cause they have plenty to purchase!

Has anyone seen these bags in the Midwest yet? Haven't seen anything in WI, except for the WM $1 off bags.

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Quote: Postalgoddess

Omg!!! I found some stump smash bags!!!

Still winning these every time?

I tried one code, and when I submitted it, it said unable to process my request...server error. When I tried to resubmit the page, it said the code had already been used. What a waste!!

Does anyone have a spare Stump smash code please! THX if you do or PM me it!

Tried another code and got same internal error. Those codes are no good now. That is not right!!!

I received some interesting info from frito lay, as to why everyone was winning...basically due to the fact that the promotion was just getting started, and the number of entries were minimal. They claim any and all wins were legitimate, and there were no hacks or bugs in the system. Two bags from Walmart, no codes just coupons...and now two stump smash codes wasted, I give up.....good luck guys. I'll check back to see how you're all doing, but for now....I give up! Tired of wasting money for a system error or rather, failure!

Quote: Postalgoddess

I received some interesting info from frito lay, as to why everyone was winning...basically due to the fact that the promotion was just getting started, and the number of entries were minimal. They claim any and all wins were legitimate, and there were no hacks or bugs in the system. Two bags from Walmart, no codes just coupons...and now two stump smash codes wasted, I give up.....good luck guys. I'll check back to see how you're all doing, but for now....I give up! Tired of wasting money for a system error or rather, failure!

Oh, and they say you will get any actual skylander, not a coupon. They said what you get depends on what you won...limited edition one, or random one. They claim they do not know what the limited edition one is...and that is why it is worded as such.

I just walked in to a grocery store on a lark and found 9 of the blue stump smash bags sitting there. I left with five of them. I really want me a furry stump smash.

itsjustme where did you find them at since i am looking for them as well

I actually begged a frito-lay vendor for some. Then I discovered he only had the random skylander bags. He claimed that he thought the stumps were store exclusives to the Albertson chain. They are called Shaws in this part of the country and sure enough there they were. Hope this helps. The chain also includes Acme's and Osco's.

nope dosent help none of those store are in michigan

None in FL either! RAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!iyjthrfuxdgjryiaduzf,.

Quote: Madel

Quote: zap18

Woot! i won one!

A random Skylander or the flocked Stumpy?

By the way, I've been trying at least four lines the past three days to try to get a flocked Stumpy and am having no luck. I'm thinking the key way of winning one is by buying the chips, which sound like they're out of stock everywhere. This whomps.

I won a random one. Trying
for stumpy

Quote: Postalgoddess

Quote: Tashiji

Quote: Postalgoddess

Omg!!! I found some stump smash bags!!!

Still winning these every time?

I tried one code, and when I submitted it, it said unable to process my request...server error. When I tried to resubmit the page, it said the code had already been used. What a waste!!

OK folks, I just had this happen as well. Enter code...submit...internal error...retry entering code...code has already been used. So I checked out the "support" number on the website and it is the same as the contest line. I thought that maybe I hadn't been listening long enough to options on the phone menu and hadn't heard the option for support. WRONG! There is no option for support on the call-in line. So I decided to go old school and press 0 for the operator right as the menu options started...It worked! The rep said he had no idea why I got the server error and that I should try entering via the 800 number. To which I told him that I've been trying the 800 number to no avail, which is why I had to call a friend 2 states away to buy me some da** chips from his local Acme. The rep then told me that he would send an email to his manager and see if there was any way to get me a replacement code. I had to give him the email, the zip, and the code that failed. I'm eagerly awaiting a response....

So, long story short, if you get the internal server error when trying to enter a code call 1-800-646-2904 and press 0 as soon as the menu items start being listed. That'll take you to customer support where you can complain. PLEASE CALL!!! (be nice, please!) If nothing else, they will be more likely to figure out what the problem is if they are bombarded with a slew of complaints, and it might net you a replacement code! Good luck Skylanders fans!

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Quote: Postalgoddess

Quote: Tashiji

Still winning these every time?

I tried one code, and when I submitted it, it said unable to process my request...server error. When I tried to resubmit the page, it said the code had already been used. What a waste!!

OK folks, I just had this happen as well. Enter code...submit...internal error...retry entering code...code has already been used. So I checked out the "support" number on the website and it is the same as the contest line. I thought that maybe I hadn't been listening long enough to options on the phone menu and hadn't heard the option for support. WRONG! There is no option for support on the call-in line. So I decided to go old school and press 0 for the operator right as the menu options started...It worked! The rep said he had no idea why I got the server error and that I should try entering via the 800 number. To which I told him that I've been trying the 800 number to no avail, which is why I had to call a friend 2 states away to buy me some da** chips from his local Acme. The rep then told me that he would send an email to his manager and see if there was any way to get me a replacement code. I had to give him the email, the zip, and the code that failed. I'm eagerly awaiting a response....

So, long story short, if you get the internal server error when trying to enter a code call 1-800-646-2904 and press 0 as soon as the menu items start being listed. That'll take you to customer support where you can complain. PLEASE CALL!!! (be nice, please!) If nothing else, they will be more likely to figure out what the problem is if they are bombarded with a slew of complaints, and it might net you a replacement code! Good luck Skylanders fans!

I posted on their fb page, I plan on calling tomorrow. The have a customer service line 1-800-352-4477. I will try whatever works.

finally found some bags at Jewel-Osco type the code in internal error what **** servers they must be using. Will be calling customer server tomorrow morning and complaining

Tried calling in today and lost to both 800 and 866. My boyfriend, sister, and her boyfriend tried and they lost, too. Looks like things are really cracking down.

Finally found them at Albertsons, they just put them out so they were probably in the back before. Should I wait until I enter the code because of the server issue?

I would but how will we know if the servers are working correctly unless people type the codes in?

I would wait until a few folks have a chance to call into support tomorrow and gather some more info.

^Okay, I'll wait until tomorrow and I'll also call customer support then.

I think that would be the best option. I know that the second code I was able to find wil be entered once I can confirm that their servers aren't still wonky, and not a moment sooner.

I bought 5 codes today and wasted one about five hours ago. I was very sad and angry. I am definately waiting on the last 4.

On a side note I called the 866 number twice today and lost both.

time for more fun with busted servers

866: oh hey i actually lost and it didn't bug out on me, this is a first

800: "due to system difficulties" on the first, second tries. on the third it automatically hung up when i entered my DOB. on the fourth try it thinks i already entered for the day

i have no idea how you people deal with the 800 number