SendaBall Review & Giveaway [5 Winners]

SendaBall Review & Giveaway

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I watch a lot of DVR’d shows because of my busy schedule.. and as they end, I almost always catch a glimpse of the show after it. Many times, I start watching in.. and it shuts off.. darn. Well, I recently saw a segment of the show “Shark Tank” that featured Melisa and Michele, the creators of Sendaball. I was so intrigued that I immediately looked them up.. and I fell in LOVE this the idea!

Sendaball is a family business created by sisters Michele and Melisa , with is official headquarters in Melisa’s Chicago basement! The idea is quite simple, yet so much fun!

“I come from the direct mail world, so I knew the mailing rules. I made a practice of sending silly things in the mail over the years. One day I was in Osco, saw a BIN of bouncy balls, grabbed one and thought “I can mail this”. Took a sharpie, addressed it to my BFF Sharon, wrote “Have BALL with your new baby”, went to the post office and mailed it. Sharon loved it so much, my sister and i sent them again and again to other friends. A few years later while standing in line at the post office, a guy behind me asked about the balls and asked if I could send one for him. Initially I instructed him in the steps to do it himself, but by the time we got to the front of the line, he had given me the info and $5. Laughing, I called my sister and told her how funny that just was. She said, ” MICH, I THINK WE ARE ONTO SOMETHING”.” — Melisa

Their idea has skyrocketed in the last year with appearances on the Today Show, CNBC, Good Morning America, and even Oprah! If you are in a pinch and really want a unique greeting idea.. or are looking to send a gift to a child in your life, Sendaball has the solution. You can create your own saying, or of theirs. Chose a color. Fill in the shipping information and for only $19.95 [that includes postage] you can send a smile via the US Postal Service!

The balls are about 10 inches in diameter and are sent fully inflated! There are no boxes, wrapping paper, bubble wrap, or string. What you see is what you get! Orders are generally shipping within one business day and are shipping First Class mail. A Sendaball is treated as if it were a package, so be aware that they may not be shoved into your mailbox. This is a patent pending idea!

So what did we really think?

OMG! THE COOLEST THING EVER!!!

I am totally in love with the idea.. and I cannot believe that someone did not think of this sooner. Really.. I would have loved to get one of these in the mail as a kid. My mail lady was NOT pleased.. but then again.. she doesn’t like the fact that I get so many packages. She made a comment about having to lug it around and it rolling around in her truck.. I just laughed! It is really magical for Serenity to get anything in the mail, but this truly took the cake… she was ECSTATIC for the ball. Both kids love their ball which is of course a summertime staple.

My only concern came about as I was reading over their FAQ section. I noticed a piece saying, “As hard as we may try, we cannot always honor your color requests, but we do try to find something comparable.” I was a little shocked to see that, and I know that I would be disappointed to receive something other than I requested. At the same time, this is a business run out of their home and you can only do what you can do!

I really feel the prices is reasonable and along with the truly unique idea… it really cannot be beat as far as a gift idea. Kids love getting mail.. and getting a fully inflated ball delivered by the post man.. well.. it can’t be beat.

Giveaway

** You do not need a blog or website to enter this giveaway. You only need a VALID email address. **

**Open to US and Canada**

Buy It: Can’t Wait?! You can send your ball greating today at www.sendaball.com

Win It: FIVE lucky winners will receive a gift certificate for one ball. Send it to your kids, you friends, or yourself.. you will have a ball! Hahaha!

To Enter: Please visit the sponsor site, Sendaball , then, come back here and tell me what your ball would say!

Additional Entries

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(All additional entries are optional and worth 1 additional entry each)

Post: Post a Blog about this giveaway

Purchase: 10 additional entries : Make a purchase during the contest period

Email: Send and email to your friends.. please also include me [countrygirlcitylife@countrygirlcitylife.com]

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Twitter: Follow me at @BHBarbie AND @HeySENDaBALL AND tweet about this giveaway (once per day)

You will have until 3/21 to enter this contest.

The winner will be announced using random.org shortly after! No entries will be accepted after midnight ET on 3/21. Winners will have 48 hours to claim their prize or a new winner will be selected.

Get your entries in, and be sure to spread the word!

** I was given review item free of charge for review on my blog. No cash compensation was received. All items have been used by myself and my family to ensure that an honest, quality review was composed. All ideas and opinions in this review are my own, unless otherwise stated. Information about the company may be paraphrased or quoted. I AM an ethical blogger **