There are few things in life that are as thrilling as winning something.
Games of chance often feel like they’re rigged against us, so winning can be a real treat.
Winning on TV in front of countless viewers seriously ups that thrill-factor.
We see it so often in the reactions of big winners on some of our favorite game shows.
(Who can forget John Carpentercalling his fatheras he wonWho Wants to be a Millionaire?)
Of all the game shows on TV right now, few are as iconic asThe Price Is Right.
Throughout the years,Price Is Rightwinners have opened up about what it’s like to be a contestant.
It turns out they too have a price, after all.
There’s a process behind collecting your prizes on a game show.
And then after the show airs, you’re able to send in your certified check.
And then after that, they will contact a local … car dealership."
That means you have to fork over a check before you get your prize.
But what if you’re free to’t afford the taxes, or don’t want the prize?
Believe it or not, it’s happened before.
“Taxes and title are due at time of pickup,” he explained of the car.
So for me, its 2018 taxes for a car and some jewelry."
The winner went on to use the cash from that to pay taxes on some of the other prizes.
Few contestants get to take advantage of such a situation.
