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IccyV2 wrote: Tue May 12, 2026 8:06 am Surely you enter competitions for mind blowing stuff that you wouldn’t normally be able to own?

And then you can win a Volvo…
Indeed! I do normally go for things with big cash alternatives for myself, but cars that are all in like the Volvo, would be gifted to one of my kids, which would take a load off of them while they have to pay all their other bills. That said my daughter has just got herself a nice Merc, so probably wouldn't want it. My Son has no interest in cars at all, and he has now paid off his Fiesta, but he would probably would be glad of anything that stopped him paying tax and insurance on a car?
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Why not both? Chuck a few quid at something you wouldn't buy then spend money on tax, insurance, servicing or chuck a few quid at something you're likely to buy/need and get it for (nearly) free?

It would be interesting to know if the odds of winning are higher on a 'sensible' car or whether it's all adjusted so it generally works out at the same chance/£.
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Taipan wrote: Tue May 12, 2026 8:26 am
IccyV2 wrote: Tue May 12, 2026 8:06 am Surely you enter competitions for mind blowing stuff that you wouldn’t normally be able to own?

And then you can win a Volvo…
Indeed! I do normally go for things with big cash alternatives for myself, but cars that are all in like the Volvo, would be gifted to one of my kids, which would take a load off of them while they have to pay all their other bills. That said my daughter has just got herself a nice Merc, so probably wouldn't want it. My Son has no interest in cars at all, and he has now paid off his Fiesta, but he would probably would be glad of anything that stopped him paying tax and insurance on a car?
Fair play, that's exactly what I did earlier this year, we've already moved quite a lot of money over to them but we don't need all the money I earn now so I got them a new car each all paid for by me.

They're all doing well to be fair and keep telling me to stop it, but I worked hard so I can do this, so it's more for me than them.
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How about this for an all in! :thumbup:


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Ho hum. It's not a Duster is it ? :(
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Taipan wrote: Tue May 12, 2026 2:46 pm How about this for an all in! :thumbup:


Win a 2025 (75 Plate) Land Rover Defender 90 D250 Obsidian Conversion
(Woolstone Green • 2,200 Miles • Ultimate Modern Defender)
This is the Defender — turned all the way up.
A 2025 (75 plate) Land Rover Defender 90 D250, finished in stunning Woolstone Green, with a full Obsidian conversion and just 2,200 miles on the clock.
Basically brand new, seriously high spec, and built to stand out — this is one of the best-looking modern Defenders you’ll see.

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Everyone knows I generally like fugly bikes and even cars - but good grief that is just horrible !!!!!
this is one of the best-looking modern Defenders you’ll see.
If that's one of the best they can do, I'll go with a Dacia !!
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Oi, Tiepin.

'Prize draw addiction left me hungry and using tissues for tampons'

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c86e7yv6en6o

Just sayin, like.... ;)
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Noggin wrote: Tue May 12, 2026 5:34 pm
Taipan wrote: Tue May 12, 2026 2:46 pm How about this for an all in! :thumbup:


Win a 2025 (75 Plate) Land Rover Defender 90 D250 Obsidian Conversion
(Woolstone Green • 2,200 Miles • Ultimate Modern Defender)
This is the Defender — turned all the way up.
A 2025 (75 plate) Land Rover Defender 90 D250, finished in stunning Woolstone Green, with a full Obsidian conversion and just 2,200 miles on the clock.
Basically brand new, seriously high spec, and built to stand out — this is one of the best-looking modern Defenders you’ll see.

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Everyone knows I generally like fugly bikes and even cars - but good grief that is just horrible !!!!!
this is one of the best-looking modern Defenders you’ll see.
If that's one of the best they can do, I'll go with a Dacia !!
The never did anything for me tbh, and initially they reminded me of a big Suzuki Vitara :D but when i watched celebrity traitors i started to like them. When you see the LWB ones on the road they're big and actually ahve great prescence. There was a point the Tesla nearly got shown the door... :?
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gremlin wrote: Wed May 13, 2026 9:28 am Oi, Tiepin.

'Prize draw addiction left me hungry and using tissues for tampons'

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c86e7yv6en6o

Just sayin, like.... ;)
TBH the gambling issue was raised on here before, and i was going to stop adding replies on here, but I never like the thought of the innocent paying for the crimes of the guilty, iyswim? Happy for the thread to be deleted if people do think its an issue though?
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Taipan wrote: Wed May 13, 2026 10:05 am
gremlin wrote: Wed May 13, 2026 9:28 am Oi, Tiepin.

'Prize draw addiction left me hungry and using tissues for tampons'

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c86e7yv6en6o

Just sayin, like.... ;)
TBH the gambling issue was raised on here before, and i was going to stop adding replies on here, but I never like the thought of the innocent paying for the crimes of the guilty, iyswim? Happy for the thread to be deleted if people do think its an issue though?
Nah, it's cool.
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It would look very out of place if 'my next military reenactment' was from the English Civil War. :wtf:
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Taipan wrote: Wed May 13, 2026 10:05 am
gremlin wrote: Wed May 13, 2026 9:28 am Oi, Tiepin.

'Prize draw addiction left me hungry and using tissues for tampons'

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c86e7yv6en6o

Just sayin, like.... ;)
TBH the gambling issue was raised on here before, and i was going to stop adding replies on here, but I never like the thought of the innocent paying for the crimes of the guilty, iyswim? Happy for the thread to be deleted if people do think its an issue though?
I've mentioned it before after I looked at the terms for a couple of these companies. They are legally and morally dubious but I've little objection as they aren't as bad as the National Lottery.
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Taipan wrote: Wed May 13, 2026 10:05 am Happy for the thread to be deleted if people do think its an issue though?
Do that and how else would we be able to mock your iffy taste in vehicles? :D
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gremlin wrote: Wed May 13, 2026 3:09 pm
Taipan wrote: Wed May 13, 2026 10:05 am Happy for the thread to be deleted if people do think its an issue though?
Do that and how else would we be able to mock your iffy taste in vehicles? :D
Enjoy my new bike threads! :thumbup:
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I can hear a barrel being scraped in the distance...
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gremlin wrote: Thu May 14, 2026 12:32 pm I can hear a barrel being scraped in the distance...
Day aint over yet...

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Maybe this would be more to a financiers liking! :thumbup:


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