FULL RECAP - TPiR 01/06/2009

[Teddy]

Money Game: Once again, El Cheapo claims another victim. How sad!

Cliff Hangers: Well-played game here.

Clearance Sale: That one sucked big time!

Now...or Then: Nice to see it again, and a beautiful win to end it!

One Away: Damn, I wouldn't have gotten that one either.

Side by Side: Another great win to end the show. As much as I like Double Prices, that game needs some rest, and I hope they give this and other quickies some airtime.

Showcases: For the second day in a row, someone makes a stupid bid of $8,000 and loses because of it. I just hope tomorrow's show doesn't end in a trifecta, if you know what I mean. Come on, showcases worth less than $10,000 became less common in what, 1997???

[catdogwheel]

I have to admit that I'm getting annoyed seeing car games and cash games being played constantly in the first slot. It leaves little room for unpredictability.

[MrPlinko]

Come on, showcases worth less than $10,000 became less common in what, 1997???

Exactly,

Unless you are sure of the other contestant overbidding and you bid one dollar on your Showcase, you should not do a conventional Showcase bid of anything LESS than $10,000.  It just makes players look like they are stuck in the late 80's-90's.  You also won't see many IUFB's at less than $500 or greater than $3000.  (That Rolex watch valued at over $4000 was a historic exception for a daytime version.)  IUFB's between $3000-$4000 are more reserved for Special Edition shows.

We all know that horrible misfortune of the $11,999 Showcase Retail Price and some poor soul bid $12,000.   But again this is an exception rather than the rule.  In fact, even on a conservative bid, I would go at a MINIMUM of $14,000 in today's market for the Showcases.  I think there is a concern of over-bidding, but we are seeing more than a few contestants on Showcase rounds bidding far too low.  My general range of Showcase bids, would be between $14,000-$25,000 on the daytime shows.  Maybe an additional $10,000-$15,0000 if some real expensive car was offered.  However, only doing that if such a final prize was offered.

Joe

[CBS Page]

When I won my showcase I knew she was over, as soon as she bid I said and put up one finger to the crowd "one dollar drew" but just bid way under so I would be sure not to go over.

[BRB_TheFireball]

When I won my showcase I knew she was over, as soon as she bid I said and put up one finger to the crowd "one dollar drew" but just bid way under so I would be sure not to go over.

Welcome to our little insane asylum, CBS Page.

Since you're a former contestant, you'll get a spinning gold star within the next couple of days.

[edmojautis]

Money: I too am getting bored to my knees seeing this played first as well. Please enough already!!! Caren had "El Cheapo" on her mind, but the mothalovin' audience ruined it for her. 

Cliff: Very nice.

Clearance: Jeez!!!  That's one big freaking expensive set of luggage!!!!  I bet the "Greco" had her way on this one.

NowThen: Very nice.

One Away: A Jeep Wrangler on steroids!!!  Price left me agahast.

Side: No Double (Prices to be exact), YAYYYYY!!!!  Good job.

Showcases: The first did have kind of a ridiculous setup, but I'll give them credit for not putting in a lot more ridiculousness. Can somebody please tell some players that less-than-$10K showcase have long been out the door? 

A 3-star show.

[whinbaby]

Game #70 (#6,991)

Now...or Then
I feel ten years old again!  Here are some economy and prices from 1995.  Those in their 20s like me should remember that year.  This was the last full year The Price is Right had production numbers ending in "D".

Showcase #1
Bracelet - $1,700
Trip to Acapulco - $3,826
Ford Escape Hybrid - $30,327

Showcase #2
Victoria's Secret - It's $593, and it's also the first confirmed instance of Rich Fields saying "lingerie" on the air.
Bedroom, supposedly - $10,598
Spa - $14,320

Total show prize value:  $140,208 (24 prizes)

Your Modeling Scorecard for January 6, 2009
Daily Records
High:  $75,120 (Claudia Jordan, 2003)
Low:  $32,108 (Brandi Sherwood, 2004)

Rachel Reynolds
January 6
Total dollars:  $55,868
($15,133 won, $40,735 lost)
Total prizes:  8 (5-3)
Cars, Trips:  1, 0

After 56 shows
Total dollars:  $2,935,037
($1,395,281 won, $1,539,756 lost)
Total prizes:  483 (320-163)
Cars, Trips:  58, 41 (21-37, 26-15)

Amber Lancaster
January 6
Total dollars:  $39,624
($2,619 won, $37,005 lost)
Total prizes:  7 (3-4)
Cars, Trips:  1, 0

After 15 shows
Total dollars:  $783,359
($437,037 won, $346,322 lost)
Total prizes:  123 (88-35)
Cars, Trips:  15, 10 (8-7, 7-3)

Gwennie Osborne
January 6
Total dollars:  $71,005
($45,171 won, $25,834 lost)
Total prizes:  12 (10-2)
Cars, Trips:  2, 2

After 3 shows
Total dollars:  $152,685
($76,652 won, $76,033 lost)
Total prizes:  29 (19-10)
Cars, Trips:  4, 4 (2-2, 3-1)