For the first time since the end of Season 24, Rod's opening spiel is the same as the one that originated with Johnny back in 1977, and it will remain so until the 5,000th show.
First Four: Nichelle, Bryan, Maria, Colin
IUFB1: Zenith 32-inch Stereo Color TV
Nichelle: $900
Bryan: $1200*
Maria: $1100
Colin: $1
ARP: $1800
PG1: Make Your Move--Played for a Libman Wonder Mop, Oneida Silversmiths Serving Pieces and a Trip to Nova Scotia (Halifax)
SETUP:
620103743
Bryan's guesses: 620103743
WIN!
Second Calldown: Elaine
IUFB2: Knight His & Hers Golf Equipment
Elaine: $800
Maria: $850
Colin: $1085
Nichelle: $1086*
ARP: $1110
PG2: One Away--Played for a Ford Taurus G
Wrong price: $28,324
Nichelle changes price to $17,435
Ladies, how many numbers are right? 2
Nichelle changes price to $19,215
ARP: $19,215
WIN!
Third Calldown: Ricky
IUFB3: Hickory White Mirror
Ricky: $600
Elaine: $800
Maria: $601
Colin: $801*
ARP: $1349
PG3: Hit Me--Played for a Largo International Queen Bed ($2,599)
House opens with Queen
GP1: All Detergent, marked at $40.48
GP2: Dial Ultra Skin Care Body Wash, marked at $37.90
GP3: Elite Air Fresheners, marked at $6.99
GP4: Turtle Wax, marked at $7.00
GP5: Sue Bee Honey, marked at $11.94
GP6: Garlique, marked at $39.96
First draw: Body Wash--$3.79, gets 10
Second draw: Air Fresheners--$6.99, gets Ace for 21
House's draws: King for 20
WIN!
SCSD1
Colin: .90
Bryan: .45+.55=1.00
Nichelle: .95+.45=OVER
BONUS SPIN
Bryan: .45
Bryan is going to the Showcase, with $1,000 in his pocket!
Fourth Calldown: Kim
IUFB4: Alan White Company Chair with Ottoman
Kim: $875
Ricky: $900
Elaine: $901*
Maria: $1000
ARP: $948
PG4: Swap Meet--Played for a Honda Elite 50 SR Motor Scooter, plus a Rustic Crafts Fireplace, Ashley Buffet Hutch and Amana Washer/Dryer
Elaine's pick: Hutch
ARP of Hutch: $1,599
ARP of Motor Scooter: $1,599
Other ARP's: Fireplace--$1,177, Washer/Dryer--$978
WIN!
Fifth Calldown: Latesa
IUFB5: S-K Tool Set
Latesa: $475
Maria: $700
Kim: $501*
Ricky: $250
ARP: $615
PG5: Punch-a-Bunch
SP1: Hoover Steam Vac Jr., wrong price--$151 (guesses lower, ARP: $130)
SP2: Cardinal Glass Chess Set, wrong price--$41 (guesses higher, ARP: $60)
SP3: Conair Big Curls Roller Set, wrong price--$62 (guesses lower, ARP: $41)
SP4: Cuisinart Food Processor, wrong price--$191 (guesses lower, ARP: $160)
Kim wins four punches on the punchboard
First punch: $50, continues
Second punch: $1,000, continues
Third punch: $250, continues
Fourth punch: $250
LOSS
Well, Maria has been in Contestant's Row since Bob entered through the Big Doors, and this next One-Bid represents her last chance to win her way up on stage.
Final Calldown: Kari
IUFB6: Couristan Area Rug
Kari: $899
Ricky: $1100
Latesa: $1150*
Maria: $1101
ARP: $1699
Unfortunately, Maria's efforts were for naught, so she is now in the FFBC.
PG6: Safe Crackers--Played for a Geo Tracker and 2 Jules Jurgensen Pocket Watches ($14,755)
Numbers in price of watches: 0, 4, 5
Latesa sets combination at $540, and opens safe
WIN!
SCSD2
Kim: .15+.15=.30
Elaine: .05 .95
Latesa: .90+.55=OVER
Elaine is going to the Showcase!
SHOWCASES
Top Winner: Bryan
Runner-Up: Elaine
SHOWCASE 1
O.W. Lee Patio Furniture, San Diego, Electracraft Party Cruiser
Bryan bids $22,000
SHOWCASE 2
Hickory White Settee, Hickory White Bar Server, Arctic Cat Cougar Snowmobile
Elaine bids $10,000
ARP of Elaine's Showcase: $11,842 (Difference: $1,842)
ARP of Bryan's Showcase: $21,687 (OVER)
Elaine wins her Showcase, and takes home $18,143 in cash and prizes!
