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2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz + 1972 Volkswagen Bus (Classic) giveaway from VanLife US
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VanLife US giveaway

2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz + 1972 Volkswagen Bus (Classic)

2025 VW ID. Buzz or 1972 Classic VW Bus (Two Winners)

$76,000
What you'd owe in tax if you win
Closed Oct 2, 2026
Free entry by mail

Official rules archived Sep 20. No purchase necessary.

Prize value
$76,000
Paid entries
1 entry per $1
Free mail-in
10 entries
Free entry worth
$10
Drawing
~Oct 8
Winners
2

How to enter

Buy entries

1 entry per $1

  • Packages from $50 to $75
  • Doesn't count: Based on the pre-tax amount of the eligible purchase, excluding shipping/handling charges, less any discounts.

Free entry

10 entries per card

  • 3" x 5" card or paper inside a #10 business envelope
  • Mail by Oct 2, 2026
  • Same entries would cost $10 to buy
Step-by-step mail-in
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No purchase necessary

How to enter free by mail

Second-checked Sep 21
MAIL BYOCT 22026

Mail by Oct 2, 2026

Oct 2

Postmarked by Oct 2, and it must arrive by Oct 7.

Write on the card

  1. 1full name
  2. 2complete mailing address
  3. 3phone number
  4. 4date of birth
  5. 5email address

Mail to

VanLife US SweepstakesPO Box 230Macedon, NY 14502-0230

Exactly as printed in the rules. A different address can void the entry.

The mail piece

What to mail
3" x 5" card or paper inside a #10 business envelope
Each mail-in is worth
10 entries
Card writing
Handwritten only
Envelope writing
Handwritten only
Written by you personally
Required
Cut printer paper
Allowed
One entry per envelope
Each envelope mailed separately
Return address
Not stated in rules
Metered postage
Not stated in rules

Worked example

A mocked-up entry built from this giveaway's rules, with made-up details. Match the layout, not the ink color, unless one is specified.

Card · 3" x 5"

John Doe

123 Main Street

(555) 555-5555

01/01/1990

john.doe@example.com

Handwritten only · cut printer paper OK

Envelope

John Doe

123 Main Street

Anytown, ST 12345

Forever stamp

VanLife US Sweepstakes

PO Box 230

Macedon, NY 14502-0230

Write the current Bonus Entry Pe…

Handwritten only

The mark in the bottom-left corner is an example from this giveaway's rules. Check the sponsor's site before writing any of them, since booster windows are sponsor-announced and change.

What you'll need

Supplies guide
  • 3 x 5 index cardsThe size most mail-in rules ask for. A 500-pack costs a few cents a card.Amazon
  • #10 envelopesStandard business size; fits a folded or flat 3 x 5 card. Buy security-tint so the card isn't visible.Amazon
  • Black gel pensSome rules require black ink, and legible handwriting is what gets a card counted.Amazon
  • Envelope moistenerA sponge-tip moistener seals a stack of envelopes in minutes.Amazon

Forever stamps are cheapest at the post office or usps.com.

Extra entries on the same card

  • Write the current Bonus Entry Period multiplier on the backside of the envelope, matching the period you are actually postmarking during.

    The mail-in entry receives the same entry multiplier as a purchase made during that Bonus Entry Period, instead of the flat base of 10 entries.

    Risk: If the multiplier written on the envelope doesn't match the entry's actual postmark date, the entry is disqualified.

    Show the rules' wording

    “If a mail-in entry is postmarked during a Bonus Entry Period, it will receive the equivalent multiplier of entries provided to purchases made at the Sponsor’s website. For bonus entries to be valid, the Entrant must write the corresponding multiplier on the backside of the envelope to signify what Bonus Entry Period they are entering during. If an Entrant lists a Bonus Period that is inaccurate with the postmark date, the entry will be disqualified.”

What it costs, and what it's worth

Per mail-in
$0.86
stamp and materials
Per entry, mailed
$0.0864
Per entry, bought
$1.00
One mail-in equals
$10
in purchases; $1.50 at the top multiplier

Pro members see where this mail-in ranks against every other one by value per card.

Read the mail-in paragraph from the official rules
From the official rules
“V ia Mail - During the Sweepstakes Period, Entrants can obtain Sweepstakes entries by legible hand-printing, on a 3”x 5” card or paper, their full name, complete mailing address, phone number, date of birth, email address, and mailing the card in a #10 business-sized envelope, with proper postage affixed, to: VanLife US Sweepstakes, PO Box 230, Macedon, NY 14502-0230 (the “Mail-In Entry”). All entries must be postmarked by October 2, 2026, and received by October 7, 2026. Each mail-in entry received with be worth ten (10) Sweepstakes entries. If a mail-in entry is postmarked during a Bonus Entry Period, it will receive the equivalent multiplier of entries provided to purchases made at the Sponsor’s website. For bonus entries to be valid, the Entrant must write the corresponding multiplier on the backside of the envelope to signify what Bonus Entry Period they are entering during. If an Entrant lists a Bonus Period that is inaccurate with the postmark date, the entry will be disqualified. **NOTE: Mail-in entry card and envelope must be hand-printed by the Entrant only.”

From the fine print

What the rules say

12 notes

Disqualifiers5

Any one of these can void an entry or a win.

  • If the bonus multiplier hand-written on the back of the envelope doesn't match the entry's actual postmark date, the whole mail-in is disqualified.

    Show the rules' wording· How to Enter, Via Mail

    “If an Entrant lists a Bonus Period that is inaccurate with the postmark date, the entry will be disqualified.”

  • The mail-in card and envelope must be hand-printed by the entrant alone -- no third-party organization may help complete it.

    Show the rules' wording· How to Enter, Via Mail NOTE

    “Mail-in entry card and envelope must be hand-printed by the Entrant only. In addition, Entrants are not permitted to use any 3 rd party organization to assist with the entry process in any way (as determined by the Administrator).”

  • Every envelope must be mailed individually; bulk shipments of multiple entries together will not be accepted.

    Show the rules' wording· How to Enter, Via Mail NOTE

    “Each Envelope must be mailed individually. Bulk shipments of entries will not be accepted.”

  • A Canadian winner must correctly answer a mathematical skill-testing question, unaided, to claim the prize -- failing it disqualifies them and a new entrant is drawn.

    Show the rules' wording· ADDITIONAL PRIZE CONDITIONS

    “Should a selected Prize Winner be a Canadian citizen, the selected Entrant must answer correctly without assistance of any kind, whether mechanical, electronic, or otherwise, a mathematical skill-testing question posed by mail or telephone.”

  • Automated entry devices and mechanically reproduced entries are void and prohibited.

    Show the rules' wording· How to Enter, general

    “The use of automated entry devices is prohibited, and no mechanically reproduced entries are allowed; all such entries are void.”

Advantages2

Things in the rules that work in your favor.

  • This sweepstakes actually awards two separate vehicles to two separate winners (a Grand Prize winner and a First Prize winner) from one shared entry pool -- effectively double the chance of winning a vehicle versus a single-winner giveaway of the same size.

    Show the rules' wording· GRAND PRIZE section

    “There will be one (1) Grand Prize and one (1) First Prize available.”

  • No per-person or per-day cap is stated anywhere in the rules for mail-in entries (only that each envelope must be mailed separately) -- unlike some sibling giveaways, there appears to be no ceiling on how many postcards one person can mail in.

    Show the rules' wording· How to Enter, Via Mail

    “Each mail-in entry received with be worth ten (10) Sweepstakes entries.”

Extra free entries1

  • Leaving a review (positive or negative) of the Sponsor on Google and/or Facebook earns 30 entries each, up to 60 total, at no cost -- email a screenshot plus your name/address/phone/DOB to support@vanlife.us.

    Show the rules' wording· How to Enter, Via Review

    “Entrants can earn thirty (30) Entries for leaving a review of the Sponsor – positive or otherwise – per review site (Google and/or Facebook).”

Costs1

  • Winner pays all registration and licensing costs for the vehicle, plus any other acceptance/usage expenses not otherwise specified in the rules.

    Show the rules' wording· GRAND PRIZE section

    “Any costs associated with registration and licensing of the automobile are the sole responsibility of the Winner. All other expenses associated with Prize acceptance or usage not mentioned herein are the sole responsibility of the Winner.”

Oddities3

  • VanLife also runs a separate, generic 'Promo Rules' loyalty program with its OWN mail-in method (a 'Request Card' worth 25 entries/day) sent to a DIFFERENT PO Box in New York, NY. That address is NOT for this vehicle sweepstakes -- mail for the Electric vs Classic giveaway must go to PO Box 230, Macedon, NY instead, or it won't count.

    Show the rules' wording· sweeps-rules-2026-09, General Entries

    “25 Entries per day if you mail a “Request Card” to PO Box 699, NewYork, NewYork, 10013 on a standard, unfolded, blank, lineless, legibly handwritten 4”x6” post card”

  • The site's checkout widget sells two paid add-ons literally labeled '200 Free Entries' ($50) and '500 Free Entries' ($75) -- despite the 'Free' label, both cost money. The only truly no-cost method is the hand-written mail-in card (or a review).

    Show the rules' wording· cart widget on the rules page

    “200 Free Entries + Add 500 Free Entries”

  • The rules page's cart widget also shows a 'Triple Your Entries For $10' checkout upsell, which is not described anywhere in the Official Rules text itself.

    Show the rules' wording· cart widget on the rules page

    “Triple Your Entries For $10”

Entering free by mail?What to buy, what the rules allow, and how to keep the cost of a card under a dollar.Mail-in supplies guide

What you win

Prize

Grand Prize

1 winner · pick in draw order
  • 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz$76,000
  • 1972 Classic Volkswagen$76,000
Value per winner
$76,000
Cash instead
Not offered

First Prize

1 winner
  • Whichever vehicle (2025 VW ID. Buzz or 1972 Classic VW) the Grand Prize Winner does not select$76,000
Value per winner
$76,000
Cash instead
Not offered
Delivery
Not stated in rules
Taxes
Winner responsible for all local, state and federal taxes; value is taxable income and an IRS Form 1099 (or W8-BEN for a Canadian winner) will be filed.
Winner must respond within
72 hours
Winner contacted by
phone, email, mail
To claim the prize
  • Sign an affidavit
  • Return a W-9
  • Answer a skill-testing question (Canada)

Who can enter, and when

Eligibility and dates

Minimum age
18+
Where
US and CA
Excluded
CA-QC
Driver's license
Not stated in rules
Past winners
No exclusion stated
Opens
Aug 13, 2026
Closes
Oct 2, 2026
Drawing
On or about Oct 8, 2026
Time zone
America/New_York
Administrator
American Sweepstakes & Promotion Co., Inc.

Before you enter

Is VanLife US legit?

What the public record shows. We list facts with sources rather than a rating, so you can judge.

  • 9 giveaways on record, the earliest from Nov 15, 2025
  • 7 published winners
  • Latest: Cristina E. (New Jersey) won Pink VW $85,000 Cash Alternative, announced Jun 17, 2026
  • A state business registration exists for the company named in the rules
  • Drawings administered by American Sweepstakes & Promotion Co., Inc
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2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz + 1972 Volkswagen Bus (Classic) giveaway: FAQ

How do I enter the VanLife US 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz + 1972 Volkswagen Bus (Classic) giveaway for free?

Mail 3" x 5" card or paper inside a #10 business envelope to VanLife US Sweepstakes, PO Box 230, Macedon, NY 14502-0230, postmarked by Oct 2, 2026 and received by Oct 7, 2026. Each mail-in is worth 10 entries, the same as $10 in purchases. Follow the exact card and envelope rules on this page; a missing field can void the entry.

When does the 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz + 1972 Volkswagen Bus (Classic) giveaway end?

Entries close Oct 2, 2026. The drawing is on or about Oct 8, 2026.

How much is the 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz + 1972 Volkswagen Bus (Classic) giveaway worth?

The official rules put the approximate retail value at $76,000. Prizes are taxable income at their value, so the winner owes income tax on it.

How many entries do you get per dollar?

The base rate is 1 entry per $1.

Who can enter?

Entrants must be 18 or older and live in US or CA. Excluded: CA-QC.

Has anyone actually won a VanLife US giveaway?

Yes. VanLife US has published 7 winners that we have recorded with links to each announcement, most recently Cristina E. (Pink VW $85,000 Cash Alternative).

Details on this page come from the official rules retrieved Sep 20, 2026 and second-checked Sep 21, 2026. If anything differs, the official rules govern. Report an error.