In August 2000, Carlsen presented two covers and asked readers to vote on their favourite. This was the cover that was not selected.

In August 2003, Carlsen presented two OTP covers by Sabine Wilharm and asked readers to vote on which they preferred; this is the cover that was not selected.

In August 2005, Carlsen presented two covers for Order of the Phoenix and asked readers to vote on their favourite. This is the cover that was not chosen.

In July 2007, Carlsen presented two covers for the DH and asked readers to vote on their favourite. This was the alternate that was not chosen.