Have you ever registered to win a “prize,” actually “won” it, and then discovered that, in order for the thing to work, you have to make a purchase, usually substantial?

I hate sales gimmicks like that. So when I happen across a contest where (a) the prize is actually worth having, and (b) everything is included, I’m all over it.

Here’s the scoop on a very cool way to hopefully score yourself the hottest video game on the market right now. All you need to do is click here for a chance to win a Nintendo® Wii™! And if you win, you’ll only have to plug and play. The winner will receive a Nintendo Wii Console, a Wii Stand, five sports games (Boxing, Baseball, Tennis, Golf, and Bowling), a Remote Controller, a Nunchuk Controller, a Sensor Bar, a Wii AC Adapter, and a Wii AV Cable. You are ready to play, with no other equipment necessary as outlined in some fine print somewhere.

But the fun doesn’t stop there! By simply stopping by and registering to win the Wii, you’ll already be well positioned to check out the additional opportunity to bid on receiving Charter High-Speed® Internet for life. Why? Because bids on this fabulous service begin at just ten bucks! Can you believe that price?
Registration for bidding on the Charter High-Speed® Internet for Life offer will require that the visitor qualify for the offer by zip code – he or she must be in a Charter serviceable area. Unfortunately, Charter isn’t available where I live, but I hope one of my readers can win the bid. For complete auction and sweepstakes rules, go to: http://connect.charter.com/ForLife/