Hi Mike,
Welcome to the forum Mike. I am not a "comper" but my mother enters a lot of competitions and she wins regular prizes. She always enters the local paper competitions and wins three/four times a year. Nothing much meals out, an iphone, cases of wine etc. She gets a magazine that has winning catchphrases and lists of competitions, plus tips and tricks. For example, I know she uses old colourful greeting cards with a nice texture instead of small postcards when sending in postal entries.
Good luck
Tony |