Treasures of the Earth COMPETITON

1) How did you first hear about our website? (Please tick all relevant boxes.)

From the TV ad
From the subscription form
From the magazine
On the packaging that came with issue one
Other (please specify):

2) How did you find our website? (Please tick all relevant boxes.)

Typed in www.deagostini.co.uk
Through a search engine (please specify):
Saved as a favourite
Other (please specify):

3) Have you ever brought anything over the internet? (Please tick all relevant boxes.)

CDs
DVDs
Books
Magazine subscription
Holidays
Clothes
Food
Other (please specify)

4) How did you first become aware of Treasures of the Earth?

From the TV ad
Saw it displayed in my local shop
Saw it displayed at WH Smith
Recommended by a friend/family member
From searching the website

5) Which of the following minerals and gemstones would you like to receive as part of the Treasures of the Earth collection?

Amethyst
Tigers Eye
Azurite
Celestine
Galena
Carnelian
Turquoise
Gold
Aragonite
Smoky Quartz
Desert Rose
Chalcedony
Calcite
Jadeite

6) How long have you had an interest in the world of minerals and gemstones?

Less than 6 months
6 months - 1 year
1 - 2 years
2 - 4 years
More than 4 years

7) Where does your interest come from?

School
College/University
Club
Family
Friends
Other (please state)

8) What is the most convenient way for you to buy your issues of Treasures of the Earth?

I will get it every fortnight from the shop
I will ask the shop to reserve a copy every fortnight
I will look at each issue in the shop to see if I like it
I will take out a subscription and have it sent to me at home

9) If you intend to take out a subscription, please tell us what your main motivation is.(Please tick one box only.)

More convenient
Interested in the free gifts
Want to make sure I get the complete collection

10) If you do NOT intend to take out a subscription, please tell us why. (Please tick all relevant boxes.)

Would need to see more issues
Not attracted by the gifts offered
Don't understand the subscription form
More convenient to buy at the shop
Do not intend to buy future issues
Other (Please specify)

12) If you or any other members of your family ever regularly bought any "build-up" collectible series? Please indicate the title(s) of the magazine or card series that you have collected most recently?

13) Which daily and Sunday newspapers do you read regularly?

The Times
Daily Mirror
The Sun
The Guardian
Daily Express
The Independent
Daily Mail
Daily Telegraph
Local paper
Other (Please specify)

14) Which magazines do you read regularly?

15) Which of the following do you have in your home?

	Have	Considering
Computer (DVD-ROM)
Computer
Internet - dial up access
Internet - broadband access
Video recorder
Digital TV
Satellite / cable television
DVD player
Freeview
Freesat

16) If you have access to the Internet, where do you use it? (Please tick all relevant boxes)

Work
Home
College / University
Other

17) What are your five favourite websites (please specify).

1
2
3
4
5

18) What are your five most visited websites (please specify).

1
2
3
4
5

19) If you receive satellite or cable TV, which are your FIVE favourite channels? (Please write the channel name in full e.g Sky One, Sky Box Office.

1
2
3
4
5

20) If you own a DVD player, how many films do you rent or buy per month?

Rent
None
1
2 - 3
4 - 5
More than 5
Buy
None
1
2 - 3
4 - 5
More than 5

22) Are you:

Married
Single
Widowed
Living together
Divorced

23) How old are you?

Under 16
16-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
65+
If under 16, please state age:

24) Do you own any of the following?

	Yes	No
Debit card
Credit card
MP3 player
Phone with MP3 capability
Phone with Bluetooth capability

25) What is the occupation of the chief wage earner of your household? If they are retired or not working, please state previous occupation. (Please tick relevant box.)

Skilled worker
Retired
Professional
Self-employed
Director
Unemployed
Office worker
Public sector
Manager
Housewife/homemaker
Student
Armed forces
Manual worker
Shop worker

26) What is your approximate total family income each year?

Under £5,000
£5,000 - £9,999
£10,000 - £14,999
£15,000 - £19,999
£20,000 - £24,999
£25,000 - £29,999
£30,000 - £39,999
£40,000 - £49,999
£50,000 - £59,999
£60,000 - £69,999
Over £70,000

Although this survey is anonymous, if you would like to help us further with our research, or enter the competition, please supply your name and address, and, most importantly, a telephone number.

Name:
No. and Street:
Town:
County:
Telephone:
From time to time we would like to contact you with offers and information relating to this product or other DeAgostini titles. However, if you prefer not to receive such offers, please tick this box
From time to time we may also make your name and address available to other reputable businesses we think may be of interest to you. If you prefer not to receive such offers, please tick this box

THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP. THE WINNER WILL BE NOTIFIED BY TELEPHONE.

Which mineral is known as 'fools gold'?
Azurite:
Pyrite:
Galena:
Ruby:
Which of the following is a native element (made up of only one element)?
Amethyst
Silver
Turquoise
Amber
In 20 words or less, tell us what your favourite mineral/gemstone is and why.

COMPETITON RULES:

1. In order to be entered into the competition, please complete this questionnaire, the competition questions together with your name, address and if available a telephone number and return to the address provided.
2. The competition is open to anyone resident in the UK and Eire, excluding employees of the De Agostini group of companies, affiliated and associated companies, any employees of third party prize suppliers and promotional agencies and their families and anyone connected with the administration of this competition. Only one entry is permitted per person.
3. The closing date for entries is 12 noon (UK time) on 23rd May 2007. The winner will be judged by an independent person on 24th May 2007 and will be notified by telephone or post. The judge's decision is final.The name of the winner will be available upon receipt of an SAE marked Treasures of the Earth.
4. No purchase is necessary to enter the competition.
5. No correspondence will be entered into.
6. No responsibility can be accepted for entries lost, damaged or delayed in transit. De Agostini has the right to disqualify an entry in the event that it has reasonable grounds to believe the entrant has breached any of these Rules.
7. The prize must be taken as stated and is non-refundable, non-transferable, non-negotiable and has no cash alternative.
8. Entrants under the age of 16 must have their entry signed by a parent or guardian.
9. Any personal data relating to competition entrants will be used solely in accordance with current UK data protection legislation and will not be disclosed to a third party without the individual's prior consent.
10. Prizes unclaimed after 30 days will be deemed to have been forfeited and De Agostini reserves the right to select any alternative prize winner.
11. De Agostini will not be responsible for any inability of the prize winners to take up or use the prizes.
12. This prize competition is governed by the Laws of England and Wales.

Promoter - De Agostini UK Limited, Griffin House, 161 Hammersmith Road, London W6 8SD