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Won a jackpot

Posted on 2/22/20 at 7:17 am
Posted by greygoose
Member since Aug 2013
15176 posts
Posted on 2/22/20 at 7:17 am
I won a slot jackpot that gives me a significant amount of money to spend at a powersport dealership. I don't want/need anything they have. What's the best way to cash this in? Dealer said they'd buy back at $.50 on the dollar.
Posted by CHEDBALLZ
South Central LA
Member since Dec 2009
23353 posts
Posted on 2/22/20 at 7:18 am to
Buy something right at the limit and immediately resale it?
Posted by jbgleason
Bailed out of BTR to God's Country
Member since Mar 2012
20406 posts
Posted on 2/22/20 at 7:24 am to
Look at the tax implications either way. But if I was you, I would find out if the jackpot is transferable and then sell it to someone who wants something for .70 on the dollar cash. No taxes that way either.
Posted by HogBalls
Member since Nov 2014
9346 posts
Posted on 2/22/20 at 7:26 am to
How much you win baw?
Posted by ezride25
Constitutional Republic
Member since Nov 2008
26806 posts
Posted on 2/22/20 at 7:26 am to
Learn to ride a motorcycle
Posted by greygoose
Member since Aug 2013
15176 posts
Posted on 2/22/20 at 7:28 am to
quote:

Buy something right at the limit and immediately resale it?



That's the obvious solution, but that puts the ball in my court on what to buy. This place has all the usual stuff. Motorcycles, UTV, ATV, Jet ski, etc. What do you think is the most popular item with the largest potential to sell quickly?
Posted by TideSaint
God's country
Member since Sep 2008
85186 posts
Posted on 2/22/20 at 7:28 am to
Get a jet ski.

They are a blast and fairly easy to maintain.
Posted by Catahoula20LSU
Louisiana
Member since Oct 2011
3036 posts
Posted on 2/22/20 at 7:31 am to
Resale in Louisiana? I would go with an ATV
Posted by greygoose
Member since Aug 2013
15176 posts
Posted on 2/22/20 at 7:31 am to
quote:

Look at the tax implications either way. But if I was you, I would find out if the jackpot is transferable and then sell it to someone who wants something for .70 on the dollar cash. No taxes that way either.



I'm pretty sure it's not transferable. The dealership has to provide a purchase order to the the casino to get paid, and it has to be in my name. I wanted to for go the purchase, get the dealership to cut me a check for less, and they get the full amount. They wouldn't go for that. Said the documentation they have to supply to the casino has to include a specific item(s) with serial numbers, etc.
Posted by TigerTatorTots
The Safeshore
Member since Jul 2009
82341 posts
Posted on 2/22/20 at 7:32 am to
I will give you 55 cents on the dollar and go with you to pick out what to buy
Posted by greygoose
Member since Aug 2013
15176 posts
Posted on 2/22/20 at 7:32 am to
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How much you win baw?


$15K
Posted by greygoose
Member since Aug 2013
15176 posts
Posted on 2/22/20 at 7:35 am to
quote:

Get a jet ski.

They are a blast and fairly easy to maintain.


I've had two. Sold both. The last one was a high-end, supercharged Yamaha. Got bored with it and never rode it. I don't have a need for a UTV, ATV, I don't want/need to ride a bike. If only they sold tractors!
Posted by greygoose
Member since Aug 2013
15176 posts
Posted on 2/22/20 at 7:36 am to
quote:

I will give you 55 cents on the dollar and go with you to pick out what to buy



Bump it to 80 cents and we have a deal!
Posted by FLBooGoTigs1
Nocatee, FL.
Member since Jan 2008
59577 posts
Posted on 2/22/20 at 7:37 am to
Definitely go with the Ford three fiddy and see if they will throw in a set of truck nuts also
Posted by SuperSaint
Sorting Out OT BS Since '2007'
Member since Sep 2007
151580 posts
Posted on 2/22/20 at 7:40 am to
Playing slots is trashy



Do they sell ATV nuts to put on your new side by side Baw?
Posted by VernonPLSUfan
Leesville, La.
Member since Sep 2007
17966 posts
Posted on 2/22/20 at 7:47 am to
Buy a ATV. Get insurance on it and have it stolen off the trailer attached to your truck. Then get insurance pay off and sell the not really stolen ATV to someone in Bumfrick Alaska. Profit, profit.
Posted by Nado Jenkins83
Land of the Free
Member since Nov 2012
66559 posts
Posted on 2/22/20 at 7:50 am to
Buy something and sell it. I wouldnt take .50 on the dollar. Then again it may not be worth the hassle to you

Eta: just saw 15k. What brands does the dealer sell?
This post was edited on 2/22/20 at 7:51 am
Posted by jbgleason
Bailed out of BTR to God's Country
Member since Mar 2012
20406 posts
Posted on 2/22/20 at 7:50 am to
Be aware you are going to get a tax form 1099-G on the $15k. It is a significant tax rate and you should factor that into things.
Posted by Athos
Member since Sep 2016
11878 posts
Posted on 2/22/20 at 7:50 am to
Insurance fraud FTW!
Posted by greygoose
Member since Aug 2013
15176 posts
Posted on 2/22/20 at 7:52 am to
quote:

Be aware you are going to get a tax form 1099-G on the $15k. It is a significant tax rate and you should factor that into things.



Exactly why I'm balking at the 50 cents on the dollar offer!
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