A Beechworth mum has shown that online shopping can pay – after winning $50,000 and the title of Click Frenzy’s first Ironshopper.
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Katie Skinner, who is on maternity leave from her job teaching at Melrose Primary School, said she was buying nappies when she discovered she was tens of thousands of dollars richer.
“I’m at the cash register at the supermarket, but I am so excited,” she said.
“My heart is racing, I’m so over the moon! I’m shaking!”
Ms Skinner said contestants were judged on their online shopping speed, discovery ability, brand knowledge and creativity on November 13.
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Each finalist in ‘Australia’s biggest online shopping event’ had access to $1000 to spend on a shopping haul as they faced a series of challenges during the 24-hour competition.
Ms Skinner said the $50,000 prize would make a huge difference to her life.
“I think I’ll spend the money on a new car as it’s in desperate need of replacing,” she said.
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