TPiR Recap - 8/29/2013

[Roadgeek Adam]

Episode #6294K
Aired – 8/29/2013; Taped – 2/19/2013
Models: Manuela Arbelaez, Amber Lancaster, Rob Wilson
Microphone Handoff: Manuela
First Four Contestant Seating: Left to Right

First IUFB: Selection of iPods (Apple: Pair of 2GB shuffles, 64GB Touches); ARP: $896 (Rob)

VERONICA	BRANDON	ELLEN	LUIS
1000	1700	599	601

The winner is...
LUIS

Luis, a bartender and medical biller from Orange County, California, is playing LUCKY $EVEN for a 2013 Chevrolet Cruze LS (1.8L engine, power windows, 6-speaker audio system, AT, paint/fabric protection) (Amber).

First number is...

$

1

Remaining: $7

Guess: 7

$

1

9

Remaining: $5

Guess: 6

$

1

9

5

Remaining: $4

Guess: 4

$

1

9

5

9

Remaining: $0

$

1

9

5

9

2

LOSS

Second IUFB: Video Game Package (Nintendo Wii U with controller, 6 action-filled games); ARP: $620 (Rob)

VERONICA	BRANDON	ELLEN	AMEERIS
775	521	792	575

The winner is...
AMEERIS

Ameeris, from Northridge, California, is playing One Wrong Price for a new television (55in 3D LED Smart HDTV, Wifi, Skype, 2 pairs of 3D glasses) (Manuela), front-load washer and dryer (Amber) and a new off-road motorcycle (Honda: CRF-50F with 49cc 4-stroke engine, automatic clutch) (Rob).

$973	$2498	$1540
3-D HDTV	WASHER/DRYER	OFF-ROAD BIKE

Ameeris picks the television...

$973	$2498	$1540
$3149	$2498	$1540
WIN

Third IUFB: Turqouise and Diamond Ring (Dovesjewlery.com: 18ct white gold and turqouise ring with .44ct black accents); ARP: $3,000 (Amber)

VERONICA	BRANDON	ELLEN	PAMELA
799	1221	1222	1214

The winner is...
ELLEN

Ellen is playing Bonus Game for a new hot tub (Beachcomber: high-performing water cleaner, seats 6-8 adults) and a new grill (Dimplex: Electric grill; ARP: $6,513) (Manuela).

First prize: Potato Masher
Price: $49
Guess: Lower
ARP: $20 (Correct)

Second prize: Wine Opening Set
Price: $35
Guess: Higher
ARP: $24 (Wrong)

Third prize: Fortune Cookie Maker
Price: $40
Guess: Higher
ARP: $30 (Wrong)

Fourth prize: Blender
Price: $39
Guess: Higher
ARP: $55 (Correct)

$20 LOWER	BONUS!	←
*		←
*		←
$55 HIGHER		←

WIN (Total Winnings: $6,588)

SCSD #1

Contestant	Winnings	Spin 1	Spin 2	TOTAL	RESULT
Luis	$896	95	STAY	.95
Ameeris	$7,807	80	70	1.50	OVER
Ellen	$9,588	100	–	1.00	*$1,000*

Bonus...

Contestant	Winnings	Spin	Result
Ellen	$10,588	35	*SHOWCASE*

Fourth IUFB: Waterproof Camcorder and Camera (Waterproof Camera with 1080P video, Camera 12.1MP camera with 32GB memory card); ARP: $743 (George)

VERONICA	BRANDON	LINCOLN	PAMELA
800	801	375	1400

The winner is...
LINCOLN

Lincoln is playing SIDE BY SIDE for a trip to Fiji (RT Coach to Fiji for a 6n stay in a beachfront hotel room at the Sonaisali Island Resort Fiji with daily breakfast + day of snorkeling on sailing adventure) (Rob).

The ARP is either $XXYY or $YYXX.

	BY
SIDE	68	SIDE
	75

He picks...

	BY
SIDE		SIDE
	75	68
WIN	75	68

Fifth IUFB: Electric Guitar (ESP Guitar Company: Phoenix 2 electric guitar); ARP: $2,179 (Amber)

VERONICA	BRANDON	MARGARET	PAMELA
1700	1	800	1350

The winner is...
VERONICA

Veronica, from Oceanside, California, is playing Stack The Deck for a 2013 Fiat 500 Pop Hatchback (1.4L engine, remote keyless entry, electronic stability control, full car cover, premium carpeted floor mats) (Rob).

STACK THE DECK

1

2

3

4

6

7

8

1) Aspercreme Pain Relief Cream

 

$5.49

$7.19

2) Gorton's Simply Bake Tilapia

3) Zest Soap Bars

$2.49

$3.49

4) Fruit-Roll Ups

5) Schiff Digestive Advantage Supplement

$16.99

$6.47

6) Allegra Allergy Relief Tablets

STACK THE DECK

1

7

4

6

2

3

8

1

6

4

2

8

1

7

4

6

2

3

8

LOSS

Brandon's been in bad luck all day, not 1-upping or $1 bidding. He is still in Contestant's Row. If He doesn't get out here, a trip to Pickerington, Ohio is in his future.

Sixth IUFB: Collection of Power Saws (Evolution: Rage); ARP: $600 (Rob)

GRETEL	BRANDON	MARGARET	PAMELA
615	280	565	2

The winner is...
MARGARET

Brandon heads off to Pickerington, Ohio, while Margaret, a retired bartender from Corona, California, is playing Take Two for:

1. Designer Handbags (Marc by Marc Jacobs: Messenger bags, small totes and large tote) (Manuela)
2. Atomic Air Hockey Table (Escalade Sports) (Manuela and Rob)
3. Computer (Asus: Touschreen computer with 4GB RAM, 1TB HD, and printer) (Rob and Amber)
4. Home Gym (Avanti Fitness: Cardio Gym 3500) (Amber)

The target price is $4,449.

$4449

HANDBAGS

*

AIR HOCKEY TABLE

*

COMPUTER

*

HOME GYM

*

Margaret picks the handbags and the gym.

$4449

$5659

HANDBAGS

$2160

AIR HOCKEY TABLE

*

COMPUTER

*

HOME GYM

$3499

Lisa changes to the handbags and computer.

$4449

$3110

HANDBAGS

$2160

AIR HOCKEY TABLE

*

COMPUTER

$950

HOME GYM

*

LOSS (The winning combination was the computer ($950) and the home gym ($3,499), adding up to $4,449.)

SCSD #2

Contestant	Winnings	Spin 1	Spin 2	TOTAL	RESULT
Margaret	$600	90	STAY	.90	*SHOWCASE*
Veronica	$2,179	25	50	.75
Lincoln	$8,311	15	45	.60

THE FABULOUS SHOWCASES

Ellen has the honors...

SC1 - Margaret

SPICE UP YOUR LIFE

• Outdoor Furniture (Outdoor Sectional Sets: Paprika-colored with seectional set with two arm chairs, love seat, ottoman and coffee table + 55in all-weather outdoor HDTV) (Amber)
• Trip to Morocco (RT Coach to Marrakech, MO for a 6n stay in garden room at the Jnane Tamsna with daily breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 dinner) (Manuela)

Bid: $26,300

SC2 - Ellen

A SMOOTHCASE

• Kitchen Appliances (3-piece stainless steel set, 30in gas range, 25.1cuft side by side fridge, 24in built-in dishwasher) (Rob)
• $2,500 in cash (Rob)
• 2013 Dodge Dart SE (2L engine, value group, All-speed traction control, power windows, paint/fabric) (Manuela)

Bid: $23,650

Margaret

$26,300

MOROCCO

$22,417

MOROCCO

Ellen

$23,650

CAR

$23,314

CAR

Results: 3 out of 6
Winnings: $30,381
Biggest Winner: Ellen ($10,588)

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[Wayoshi]

The first half-hour was OK. I was glad to see Bonus actually did return quickly after its debut with the new set. OWP and Bonus were blatantly easy, maybe a bit too much so, while L7 had two 9s. :/

Then it all went to hell again... so frustrating!

-Absolutely Holey should have been played today with a GP/car slotting in. This lineup was SHORT, 26.5. Hole makes it 28 and a decent-good lineup. Hole ended up going from 6231 to 6341, it would have fit right into 6/5 instead of 11. Stack could have used the 7 week break instead of 3/4 as well (626x, 633x). It's a god damn 16k Fiat. Discouraging and disgusting. Although I will say the Allegra D shouldn't be tricky enough that a supplement is being guessed for 6.47 compared to it, but when you have the random high Gorton's and that soap again, it's all a lost cause anyways. That was at least the best shot in the dark guess I've seen on a 0/3 playing, heh.
-I'm looking at this from acing T2 with the right prices before any choices today, but keeping the Marc Jacobs crap? Very poor choice.
-...Were these episodes delayed because they had DOBs? Because looking at the DOB dates this season, was it really a big deal to avoid a DOB every week for 7-8 weeks in a row? And if so, shameful for letting DOBs take away Goldy, new Bonus, and a T2 (and maybe more on September 11th) from the regular rotation. I don't see any risk of too many back-to-backs anywhere, but it certainly has been an epidemic this season.
-As for the DOB itself, Margaret just failed (seen too much of that), but Ellen at least had a great bid. Needed to switch those endings on the bids today.

Somewhat below average today because of Mike's Favorite Game. Bonus, T2 and a good SC results can't really make up for that.

EDIT: And to clarify, Hole isn't coming on 6301, trust me on that one.

EDIT2: You know what's also lazy? Having Stack-T2 end two shows in a row that they show up, this one and 6332. Adam, do better.

[bonusguy810]

Because it was a make-good episode, I caved in saw this one too. To the episode itself, it was decent. The line-up was fine, with some good games played. I was thrilled to see my favorite pricing game "Bonus Game" get played today. That was also a pretty lucky win right there. "One Wrong Price" was too easy today. The car games were their impossible selves today, "Lucky $even" and "Stack the Deck" were unwinnable ($16.99 product?!). Good to see "Take Two" again, but it was respectfully hard today. To be honest, "Side by Side" is better than "Double Prices", so I don't mind seeing that getting 30+ playings. One more thing, can we please stop the DOB's now? They're getting out of hand. Aside from that, not a bad now. Just a decent one.

[Bobby McBride]

It appears these last four episodes of the season are throwaways, save for a few moments. I really thought Ellen had her Showcase won- are we sure those kitchen appliances didn't come from The Dump?

[Wayoshi]

It appears these last four episodes of the season are throwaways, save for a few moments. I really thought Ellen had her Showcase won- are we sure those kitchen appliances didn't come from The Dump?

That was probably the cheapo $3097 kitchen which does exist along with a ~4k one, 5797 one, 6697 one

It was no surprise it was the cheapest one on a car SC.

[Mallory16]

There were a couple of funny moments during the contestants' row pans that happen right after an item up for bids is announced, which is unusual, since those are usually really uninteresting.  After the fourth item up for bids was announced, all of the contestants seemed completely lost, all of them looking around, trying to find where the item up for bids actually was.  And after the sixth item up for bids was announced, Gretel was still too busy still being excited for being called to come on down, and not really paying any attention to anything (and oddly enough, she still had the closest bid ).  They were small moments, but still pretty funny.

[PriceBusterXL]

I know that Mike didn't want any cars to be won on this episode (seeing that it is in his nature), but don't you think that putting Stack in that lineup was a little redundant, considering how he set up L7? That's one game that has one horrible track record, as of late. Also, Veronica really stepped on Manuela's toes when she wanted to put the numbers on the slot instead of Manuela. While as far-fetched as it sounds, was this Veronica's way of trying to get a modeling job if the rumors of Manuela getting the boot are true (I still think that Danielle is just a add-on)?

OWP, Side, and Bonus were just "gimmes".

Plus, AGAIN with these cheap and boring Showcases?!! That's the 3rd D.O.B. so far now.

It's funny that we call these leftover shows "make-goods", seeing that nothing "good" has come out of them. Not looking forward to the last one next month..............

[Swingbatta0]

It's funny that we call these leftover shows "make-goods", seeing that nothing "good" has come out of them. Not looking forward to the last one next month..............

You never know. It could be better.

[Kev347]

A totally frustrating show, for the most part. Stack the Deck was a great example of how I wish Drew would control things more. Let the model do her job and DON'T prolong the agony by letting the contestant do it that way, especially when it's fairly obvious the game will be lost. I was also frustrated he didn't do anything with Margaret's 35 year fandom. As for the car setups, same old same old - tough to watch as usual. I agree with the DOB theory as to why these got delayed - that's the only thing I can come up with. Which is so incredibly dumb to me - they don't ruin people's enjoyment of a show as much as people seem to think they do. Not sure how that first showcase was overbid anyway - that seemed like it was worth about $8,000, not 22

Timings:
Lucky $even (4.5) - 3:32
One Wrong Price (3.5) - 3:48
Bonus Game (5) - 4:47
Side By Side (3.5) - 3:20
Stack The Deck (5.5) - 6:30
Take Two (4.5) - 4:30
Total (26.5): 26:27

[Shaymin]

I think the winnings might have creeped over $30k today, actually (rough napkin calculations has $30,381).

Lucky 7: Luis almost had it with the first 9, but 2 9s is two too many.

Good on Ellen for hitting the tossup in Bonus Game, and I do appreciate being able to explain what a forced win looks like ($49 for a potato masher?)

Retire The Mess: Yet another unprintable reaction, yet another bad set of GPs and a nowhere-near pricing.

I might have paid more love to Margaret for being a LFaT (35 years definitely qualifies).

Does 21 DOBs (aired) represent karma for the 10 DSWs in S39?

[SteveGavazzi]

"Stack the Deck" [was] unwinnable ($16.99 product?!)

Please explain to me how this complaint is anything approaching sensible when the other item was over $10 cheaper.

[bonusguy810]

Please explain to me how this complaint is anything approaching sensible when the other item was over $10 cheaper.

Using expensive products like that in this game is just ridiculous, that's just asking for trouble there.

[Guint]

Having that wide a spread for Stack the Deck makes it EASIER, not harder.

[bonusguy810]

Well, doesn't matter, as the car wasn't going to be won anyway.

[SteveGavazzi]

Using expensive products like that in this game is just ridiculous, that's just asking for trouble there.

That's silly.  You can't judge the difficulty of a pair of products based on one of their prices.