What Would You Buy First After Winning Big

Reply #63

Guru101 — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 13:48:58 GMT

A car definitely.

Reply #62

GamerMom — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 12:57:00 GMT

exactly. I'm a claim it the next day kinda gal....A piece of paper is very fragile; I want mine cashed and in the bank asap. My luck I would quit my job, go on vacation and like you something happen to it. Then I would be with no job and a hefty vacation bill

Reply #61

myturn08 — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 11:40:10 GMT

I agree with you there, i would just tell no one. People do go crazy when they know how much money you have. Then you have to be bombarded with business proposals that make no sense and stupid ideas given by others...

I know a lady in GA who won a lot of money and her sister attacked her cause she thought she wasnt getting enough money. Now she never leaves the house. And I know there are countless other stories out there. ( now that would make a good forum topic ;-)...

Reply #60

savagegoose — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 05:50:11 GMT

you know when something lucky happens, some people say, you should buy a lotto ticket ?

well 1st thing id buy would be a lotto tickets, .

Reply #59

BobP — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 05:33:56 GMT

Not exactly.

All the others asked what would you buy?

This poll asks, What would you buy first?

A small yet interesting difference, don't you agree?

BobP

You could say the same for adding one of these thingies to a post.

Reply #58

LottoLin — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 23:38:39 GMT

How do you go about finding a trust worthy Trust Attorney? If you won a large lottery like Jack Whittaker sp? did

Wouldn't you worry that the Attorney would rip you off? I've heard of Attorneys ripping off the clients because they

didn't have a clue what the attorney was doing for them so he just kept skimming money off the top for him self.

So how do you protect your self from something like this from happening

Reply #57

pacattack05 — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 22:56:48 GMT

I hate to ruin everyone's party, but isn't this like the 17th version of what would you buy post

Reply #56

blackblue — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 20:58:30 GMT

After I have my panic attack, I would Buy a house and car.

I wouldn't tell much people I won...ESPECIALLY if it is a big jackpot.

The most I would say: I came into some money and direct the conversation elsewhere if they ask how.

I would never disclose the amount.

I've watched unsolved mysteries before, I know how psychotic people can be lol.

Reply #55

RJOh — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 20:31:58 GMT

Having a lottery ticket worth millions on your person or in your home and friends and strangers knowing about it can be dangerous. My first object would be to get some financial advice and claim my prize before anyone other than my immediate family knew I was the winner.

Reply #54

BobP — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 20:09:01 GMT

I know . . . I always worry about how I would keep the ticket safe, even overnight. Who in my family would spill the beans (only to their best friend) after promising to keep mum? How to explain quitting work and going on an impromptu vacation without notice? You can come back from vacation to find the house ransacked even without telling people there is a winning lottery ticket hidden in it. Take it with you, have your pocket picked, bag stolen. The one time I photocopied a winning ticket I lef... [ More ]

Reply #53

GamerMom — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:24:59 GMT

why not after, so your $$ can be earning interest while you vacation

Reply #52

myturn08 — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 12:12:18 GMT

First thing for me would be a house...i found the perfect one on the market...even if it is sold by the time i win, i will make an offer the current residence couldnt refuse ;-)...then i would take a trip abroad to relax and reevaluate what i need and really want out of life..

Reply #51

Tenaj — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 05:03:46 GMT

That's exactly what I did Jxp the first 15 minutes after I had for the first time laid eyes on a slot machine in Atlantic City. I won $450 and i didn't know what I had done and asked the lady beside me what was going on with my machine. I went in the bar and had a rum and coke to calm down. Haven't been that lucky with a slot machine since.

Reply #50

Old Eagle — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 04:56:04 GMT

First, a nice new sailboat, like a Hunter 49DS. Already have a nice house,paid for; already have two vacation homes, paid for; already have 2 cars, paid for; already have lots of electronic toys; don't need to take a vacation, have been travleling all over the world for years; don't want another airplane. Perhaps a vacation home in Hawaii. It might be nice to just give to my favorite charities.

Reply #49

psykomo — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 22:21:49 GMT

JPX......A DRINK g@@d idea!!!!!!!!

EVEN a PSYKO can get EXCITED over a JACKPOT

THE FIRST thing I would want to BUY would be a BANK

TRANSLATION:

A REAL BANK (no not piggy bank)$$

LOL

PSYKOMO

Reply #48

tntea — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 15:17:52 GMT

I plan to vacation quite a bit before turning in the ticket. Good way to get away.

Reply #47

dingo — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 10:41:29 GMT

MY mother wants a 4 bedrooms house we can live together.

Reply #46

lottocalgal — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 13:20:39 GMT

The first thing I'd buy is a 3 hour consultation with a top Trust Attorney.

Reply #45

savagegoose — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 07:49:05 GMT

well it wont be shares in fannie may or freddie mac, or interest rate securities. mostly cuz i dont live in usa, but man what if u had won big and decided to invest what once was a safe investment, now they worthless or next to worthless? i dont even think finnancial planners would have saves you form the credit crunch

Reply #44

DC81 — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 09:09:18 GMT

When did they win? Was it in the last 5-10 years? Well, ten years might be stretching it, I've never bothered to see how far back stories and press releases actually go. Ever looked up their name in a search engine? Are their names common? Obviously if it was a long time ago their names wouldn't have been put in the online press releases or news stories though unless they were huge wins no one cares that much. Your examples are extremes that have nothing to really do with what I said, obviously... [ More ]

Reply #43

DC81 — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 08:58:20 GMT

I think you are underestimating the number of people who will put the names of others, mainly new faces that they meet or people whom move into their neighborhood into google just to see what they find. Millions or millions and millions, there will be people out there who view lottery winners as undeserving and a stigma that goes with it. As for people on the richest people in the world list, sure you might not recognize them but that doesn't mean that they're not endlessly bothered, though they... [ More ]

Reply #42

BobP — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 06:32:43 GMT

Businesses that are interested in targeting a certain clientel subscribe to a clipping service that finds the information they are looking for and sends it to them. Used to be they sent actual clipping from the newspapers, now it's electronic. Anyway, there are all sorts of companies who want to know who just got rich and will need everything from a swimming pool to a fancy tomb stone. Charities are always interested as are con artists. You can be sure lottery winners are included on the sucker... [ More ]

Reply #41

Uff Da! — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 05:35:40 GMT

guesser said:

. . . and someone may very well call the police. Why ? Because they may think you are hiding something: you have all these nice neat things, but don't work . . .

I have yet to hear of anyone getting suspicious of people not working when they are of retirement age, regardless of how many nice things they may have. Many retired business and professional people have nice things and travel. It is typically assumed that they have made good investments.

Reply #40

guesser — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 16:51:19 GMT

As is common knowledge here, I know two Powerball jackpot winners - each from a different state, and about 12 years apart between wins.

Neither of them have ANY problems with being bugged by anyway EXCEPT FOR getting more junk mail from 'charities' wanting money. Nobody is knocking at their doors, calling them, or chasing them through the stores begging.

I have stayed in contact with both, I have introduced some of my friends to them - we golf - but I don't tell them they are meeting a mul... [ More ]

Reply #39

justxploring — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 07:37:34 GMT

I disagree with you DC81. I mean, who remembers the names of most lottery winners? The only people who will recognize your name will be those who already know you. Most people really don't care. Except for the people on boards like this, very few people even heard of Jack Whittaker, and he's been in the news many times. I think if you hit the largest PB or MM jackpot ever won, there might be a lot more publicity, but millions of dollars just doesn't mean the same as it used to. Just go to the li... [ More ]

Reply #38

DC81 — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 07:01:20 GMT

As I've said many times before, my main goal of anonymity is keeping my name out of the news, specifically the lottery press release. It isn't like even a 15 years ago where it would may be in the paper due to the press release and after a few weeks everyone (at least everyone but people who might try to find you and rob you) would pretty much just forget you. Today though with how much the internet and search engines have progressed in the last decade, once your name is out there and in that pr... [ More ]

Reply #37

guesser — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 05:37:11 GMT

I would do the opposite - a missile silo in Western Kansas, Missouri, or some place like that.

30 years ago the gov't couldn't GIVE them away, now they are worth MILLIONS.

Reply #36

guesser — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 05:35:25 GMT

You don't need cosmetic surgery, you DO need the ability to not draw attention to yourself, and also the ability to say NO.

You are not a sports superstar, nor a rock star, few will recall your face, aside from those that live close to you, so don't worry about it. Wear a hat and different glasses, drive a Ford not a Ferrari when running errands or shopping, and you will be fine, Trust Me.

Reply #35

guesser — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 05:30:37 GMT

'Vacation Holiday' doesn't make a lot of sense because we would be on 'Vacation' for the rest of our lives.

I can tell you the first thing I would do is sign my ticket, second would be disconnect all phones and buy those 'disposable' cell phones you can buy at the Mi-T-Mart, third thing is rewrite my Will, fourth thing is open multiple accounts at several DIFFERENT Banks and Investment houses.

Reply #34

grengrad — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 13:52:17 GMT

I would by a vacation just for myself.

Nothing too fancy, just a trip to some distant island for a few weeks, where I can sit and think about how I want to invest and spend my money, without any pressure from other people.

Reply #33

Lotto*Love — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 05:56:58 GMT

I know I was wondering about the whole kids thing if you won. I think I'm just very paranoid, but to be on the tv or newspapers with my kids.......some lunatic out there would be like ahhhh! Kidnapping score! Heck, I'd fear for my animals too lol. Did you ever see the article about some guy who used a sharpie marker to apply a fake mustache? He also wore sunglasses, a hat, and alot of baggy clothes for his conference. Can't recall where he was from. haha. We can all go in disguise... [ More ]

Reply #32

Lotto*Love — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 05:44:57 GMT

That would be most awesome. Party at your place....I'll bring the cheetos.

Reply #31

GamerMom — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:30:00 GMT

I know me too. I also would not take my kids with me to claim my prize. There is a picture of a winner on the Fla Lotto website holding her baby. No way in H E double hockey sticks would I do that.

Reply #30

ohiopick3 — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:28:41 GMT

A HOUSE

Reply #29

Lotto*Love — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:27:34 GMT

True, but hopefully if I ever win...it will be in the summer time.

if not.......

I think the school could understand having the kiddies on the downlow for a week .....IN FLIPPIN PARADISE! haha.

I would be very scared if I won and the whole town found out and just handed my kids a sack lunch and said have a good day honey. lol

Reply #28

GamerMom — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:22:18 GMT

I would love to do that but unfortunately having kids in school limits your travel

Reply #27

Lotto*Love — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:19:52 GMT

STRESS IS KILLING ME! So..that said....I would have to buy a new mini van and pack it up with what little clothes I own and take a vacation somewhere tropical with my whole family (buy clothes while on vacation haha). I've had so much bad luck and stress lately that I just need to get away and relax. Then when I'm calm......my family and I will sit along the beach in those chairs and umbrellas drinking a nice chilled beer......just like in the commercial. No words said..just silence. Well at lea... [ More ]

Reply #26

Elizabeth03 — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:10:42 GMT

I would go away first, I really need to get away, I've been too stressed out about things.. Then I would get a house, far away from where I live now, and get another car. And figure out the rest along the journey.

Reply #25

One2Adore — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 14:19:36 GMT

If that's your only big splurge, I wouldn't worry to much about losing it all. In the long run it will appreciate and provide you with even more money. Now, if you go out and buy one for each of your family members... that's a whole other story. LOL

Reply #24

hearsetrax — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 14:12:39 GMT

nice house ....... I hope U got plans for an equally impressive security plan to protect yer castle

( lookin at and though all the windows

Reply #23

GamerMom — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 14:12:32 GMT

wow. I was thinking I was spending too much! I'm VERY paranoid about losing it all.

Reply #22

One2Adore — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 14:11:04 GMT

Very nice indeed. Love the pool area.

That house in my area would probably cost 2 - 3 times that amount. Possibly even four times the amount.

Reply #21

GamerMom — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 13:59:24 GMT

I already have my house picked out:

http://www.homesbyowner.com/dothan/home_view.asp?whichpage=3 pagesize=1 snippet=1466416769771619893 MinBedrooms=4 City=Dothan%7CAL PhotoNo=0 GBTotal=6

Reply #20

One2Adore — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 13:28:33 GMT

Now that's funny

Reply #19

djklaugh — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 12:22:14 GMT

Reply #18

justxploring — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:07:39 GMT

Oh, boy! Can I relate to that! Just be careful you choose the right dentist. I've spent so much on my teeth, if I kiss a man goodnight, I have to charge him a bridge toll.

Reply #17

djklaugh — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 23:50:00 GMT

The very first thing I'd buy is the services of a good financial advisor and a good attorney ...

Then new teeth

Reply #16

ConstantlyB — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 23:28:31 GMT

the house...now just where to buy it...MOVING......u know....

Reply #15

DC81 — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 17:21:16 GMT

A car just replace the one I currently have and I'd be moving ASAP and yeah medical/health insurance would be a good thing too. I wouldn't probably start up the advisors until I get settled, a few months later and have myself prepared to be able to not only know what they're talking about and not come off as someone who's clueless. Financial planning shouldn't be too complicated in the first place, but it's good to know all the options.

Actually, maybe I should have sad gas... Since I'd... [ More ]

Reply #14

justxploring — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 15:32:32 GMT

Smart thinking! However, if you currently are enrolled in a health plan through your company, as long as you continue to pay for it, you are covered by COBRA. It's often expensive, but it will make getting other insurance a little easier. You never want to have a gap in coverage when applying for new insurance.

Reply #13

JAP69 — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 15:11:36 GMT

Maybe you would not need a facelift or cosmetic surgery.

I was looking at before and after photos of makeovers they do on that morning show. They do quite an awesome job on the makeovers.

Reply #12

GamerMom — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 15:11:32 GMT

medical insurance. I wouldn't have any after I quit my job

Reply #11

JAP69 — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 15:07:52 GMT

I just read on my homepage about lighthouses being sold .

Maybe I would buy one of those on the east coast somewhere. Preferably New England area.

Reply #10

Uff Da! — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 15:02:42 GMT

If I were required by the state to appear for a news conference, the first thing I'd do AFTER the conference would be to get a facelift and other cosmetic surgery. Then no one would recognize me from the picture they'd have posted of me on the state lottery website. With a fairly common name like mine plus cosmetic surgery, all I'd need do would be to move to a larger city and I should be able to easily disappear from the public eye.

Reply #9

angelm — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 14:33:27 GMT

vacation-really need one

Reply #8

rcbbuckeye — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 13:36:51 GMT

My wife and I have had this discussion.... I dream of buying a private island somewhere in the Carribean, she wants a log home in Colorado.

Really, I think I just want financial peace of mind, not a lot of stuff . Maybe that would change if I won a huge jackpot, but not a day goes by that I wish I could quit work and just have fun for the rest of my life and be out of debt, get the kids thru college, etc. So, I voted vacation. A BIG vacation from selling furniture. LOL.

Reply #7

hearsetrax — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 12:13:10 GMT

biggest truck I could find and haul me my belongings as far away as I could get from this town

Reply #6

ambelamba — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 08:21:07 GMT

My legal and financial advisors. Then I will go on to buy at least a couple of income properties. I will certainly not buy a house soon. I will build up the money stash from the incomes streaming from my income properties. Then I will buy a house for me.

Reply #5

sirbrad — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 07:52:59 GMT

First thing I would buy is a financial adviser, and lawyer/tax attorney. Then a house, big time. Then 1 or 2 vehicles. One car and one Ranger, or similar small truck for hauling the new 50 inch plasma TV I would be going to pick up. Then buy a nice diversified investment portfolio. Then start on the toys for in the house.

Reply #4

Jimhowlett — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 07:51:23 GMT

A house of course my good friend. It would be newly-built by my own specifications, right down to the electrical outlets and window tint. And it would be on at least five acres.

Reply #3

Piaceri — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 05:33:39 GMT

I would have to say a car - or at least three. All to replace aging and/or gas hogs for myself and my two college age kids.

After that is remodel the house, which was not included - only remodel kitchens and baths. Those are fine - I need to replace carpeting and finish the basement. Then I'll go on vacation while the contractors remodel. When I get back, I'll buy new furniture.

Reply #2

ThatScaryChick — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 05:31:23 GMT

I think I would probably go out and pay to have a nice, expensive dinner to celebrate with my family. However, my first major purchase would probably be a car.

Reply #1

justxploring — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 05:16:43 GMT

A drink to calm me down! LOL

I should have checked house. Prices are still dropping quite a bit here, but a house would be my next big purchase.

What Would You Buy First After Winning Big

BobP — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 05:10:41 GMT

We all have a mental list of what we need, but what would be FIRST?

BobP