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€25k invested in prize bonds

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  • #5902
    tropicalbeach
    Registered Users Posts: 13 ✭tropicalbeach


    Marcus_Crassus wrote: »
    I have 8000 euro in prize bonds -- they've been sitting there for a year -- and I have won 75 twice and 250 once.

    decent..more than a bank etc.


  • #5903
    John arse
    Registered Users Posts: 2,076 ✭✭✭John arse


    tropicalbeach wrote: »
    decent..more than a bank etc.
    but those prize values don't exist?


  • #5904
    Kavrocks
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,345 ✭✭✭Kavrocks


    John arse wrote: »
    but those prize values don't exist?
    The quoted post is from 2011.


  • #5905
    John arse
    Registered Users Posts: 2,076 ✭✭✭John arse


    Kavrocks wrote: »
    The quoted post is from 2011.
    not really relevant in 2020 then?


  • #5906
    tuisginideach
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,086 ✭✭✭tuisginideach


    Ah here - what's going on - that's a great glitch in the system!
    27 March 1 X €50
    3rd April 2 X €50
    9th April 1 X €50

    Long live the glitch! Hope the glitch works positively for you all today and for all the months ahead!

    Happy and safe Easter to all.


  • #5907
    Cork Lass
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,896 ✭✭✭Cork Lass


    Well done tusiginideach - it’s great to see someone on a good run. Nothing for us this week. Happy Easter to all.


  • #5908
    carrickbawn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 296 ✭✭carrickbawn


    tuisginideach wrote: »
    Ah here - what's going on - that's a great glitch in the system!
    27 March 1 X €50
    3rd April 2 X €50
    9th April 1 X €50

    Long live the glitch! Hope the glitch works positively for you all today and for all the months ahead!

    Happy and safe Easter to all.
    Would appreciate if you could direct that glitch in my direction. 0 again today.
    Think I will cash in and buy back 1 large batch to see if the new ones will change my luck.
    Stay safe everyone.


  • #5909
    tuisginideach
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,086 ✭✭✭tuisginideach


    Your lack of luck in these, carrickbawn, is incredibly disappointing - I'd say all the regulars here would love to see good news for you!


  • #5910
    Andrew Flexing
    Registered Users Posts: 657 ✭✭✭Andrew Flexing


    No Glitch for me today!

    Jan::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:
    Feb::D:mad::mad::mad:
    Mar::mad::mad::mad::D
    Apr::D:mad:

    #PrayForCarrick

    my URBAN EXPLORATION YouTube channel: https://www.facebook.com/ASMRurbanexploration/



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  • #5911
    dxhound2005
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,388 ✭✭✭✭dxhound2005


    €50 for me today from my Big Bunch.

    Prize Value Winning Prize Bond Location
    €50 MC927809 Louth

    My last win was 13 March, including a very close number to today's winner.
    €50 MC927658 Louth
    €50 MC937587 Louth

    Newest winning number this week ARM085800. Last week it was ARJ638567. Difference 2,447,233, sales of approx €15,295,200. That's another 2.5 million new bonds chasing the extra 100 or so prizes added last week.

    I counted the number of winners in each of the million bonds in the ARA to ARL series, total of 12 million bonds. Total 100 wins, best ARD 13, worst ARG 4. Anyone thinking of getting new bonds for old in the expectation that they will perform better, my advice don't bother.


  • #5912
    Thargor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,964 ✭✭✭✭Thargor


    Nothing today on 100k, nothing for 3 weeks now, expecting a massive wave of inflation after the current crisis aswell, WTF are you supposed to do?


  • #5913
    PB2018
    Registered Users Posts: 272 ✭✭PB2018


    It seems that Tuisginideach and I are subject to the same glitch - another win yesterday - don't think I've ever had two in a row let alone three in a row!

    Wins on 9th April 2020: €50
    Previous last win - 3rd April 2020: €50
    Weeks since last win: 1
    €134k invested in prize bonds since July 2017
    Win ratio: 18 wins in 145 weeks (12%)
    2017 (Jul-Dec): 5 x €50 = €250
    2018 (Jan-Dec): 4 x €50 = €200
    2019 (Jan-Dec): 5 x €50 = €250
    2020 (Jan-date): 4 x €50 = €200


  • #5914
    Sligo Quay
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 734 ✭✭✭Sligo Quay


    Forgot about yesterday's draw, anyway login today and congratulations, won €50euro, first win in 2020 after months of nothing, now it's going to be interesting as this is first win since I signed up to payment into bank account as cheques are no longer issued. I received a letter stating that all my bonds have been included in all draws since purchase, eh very reassuring lol


  • #5915
    tuisginideach
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,086 ✭✭✭tuisginideach


    Your money was prob in your bank account last night!


  • #5916
    Sligo Quay
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 734 ✭✭✭Sligo Quay


    tuisginideach wrote: »
    Your money was prob in your bank account last night!
    Just checked my accounts online and nothing there yet, I'II check it after the weekend and if still nothing I'II ring them.


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  • #5917
    dxhound2005
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,388 ✭✭✭✭dxhound2005


    The notice which I linked to in my post of 25 March is still there on the Prize Bonds site. State Savings would be very busy all round.

    https://www.statesavings.ie/help-support/help-articles/coronavirus-(covid-19)-message-from-state-savings

    https://www.irishtimes.com/business/financial-services/an-post-sees-big-jump-in-people-opening-new-current-accounts-1.4219273


  • #5918
    masculinist
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,616 ✭✭✭masculinist


    Sligo Quay wrote: »
    Forgot about yesterday's draw, anyway login today and congratulations, won €50euro, first win in 2020 after months of nothing, now it's going to be interesting as this is first win since I signed up to payment into bank account as cheques are no longer issued. I received a letter stating that all my bonds have been included in all draws since purchase, eh very reassuring lol

    I was given a 10 punt prize bond by my grandmother that shes held since the 70s or 80s with zero wins.

    You can login online these days and check ?
    Im assuming it never won because they never sent us any check or letter.
    They never had bank details.


  • #5919
    jrmb
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 706 ✭✭✭jrmb


    masculinist wrote: »
    I was given a 10 punt prize bond by my grandmother that shes held since the 70s or 80s with zero wins.

    You can login online these days and check ?
    Im assuming it never won because they never sent us any check or letter.
    They never had bank details.
    Yes, you just need the serial numbers.


  • #5920
    pbwinner
    Registered Users Posts: 833 ✭✭✭pbwinner


    That glitch seems to be catching! :-)

    Winnings on 9th April 2020: €50
    Last win 23rd August 2019: €50
    Total winnings on €25k from Feb 2011 to date: €2950
    2011: €75 x 4 €300
    2012: €75 x 6 €450
    2013: €50 x 12 €600
    2014: €50 x 9 €450
    2015: €50 x 5 €250
    2016: €50 x 5 €250
    2017: €50 x 4 €200
    2018: €50 x 2 €100
    2019: €50 x 6 €300
    2020: €50


  • #5921
    Thargor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,964 ✭✭✭✭Thargor


    Can someone with the glitch meet up and cough and spit on me please?


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  • #5922
    dxhound2005
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,388 ✭✭✭✭dxhound2005


    I got my new bond today for the 09 April draw ARM601402 to 409. The last one I got for the 13 March draw was AQZ313996. That is over 13 million new bonds in less than a month, around €81 million sales.

    We had a discussion before about the phasing out of letters. This link may have been on the website at the time, or it could be newer.

    https://www.statesavings.ie/help-support/help-articles/what-happens-if-i-choose-automatic-reinvestment-of

    What is a Winning Leaflet?
    A Winning Leaflet is enclosed with all new Bond Certificates and serves as confirmation that the Bond Certificate is the result of a prize win. The Winning Notice provides information on prize payment methods and how to find winning Bond Numbers.

    Why do I not get letter with my winning Bond Number?
    In line with cessation of prize cheques in February 2020, Prize Bonds took the opportunity to reduce the amount of post being issued to customers by replacing the prize notification letter with a ‘Winning Leaflet’ enclosed with the new Bond Certificate.
    The introduction of the ‘Winning Leaflet’ reduces the amount of post you receive when you win a prize while still letting you know efficient and sustainable ways of finding your winning Bond Number i.e. our online prize checking facilities and by phoning us.


  • #5923
    PB2018
    Registered Users Posts: 272 ✭✭PB2018


    Unfortunately it seems that the "glitch" has been fixed!

    Wins on 17th April 2020: €0
    Last win - 10th April 2020: €50
    Weeks since last win: 1
    €134k invested in prize bonds since July 2017
    Win ratio: 18 wins in 146 weeks (12%)
    2017 (Jul-Dec): 5 x €50 = €250
    2018 (Jan-Dec): 4 x €50 = €200
    2019 (Jan-Dec): 5 x €50 = €250
    2020 (Jan-date): 4 x €50 = €200


  • #5924
    carrickbawn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 296 ✭✭carrickbawn


    No glitch here. Nothing again.


  • #5925
    pbwinner
    Registered Users Posts: 833 ✭✭✭pbwinner


    Yup, glitch fixed for me too.

    Winnings on 17th April 2020: €0
    Last win 9th April 2020: €50
    Total winnings on €25k from Feb 2011 to date: €2950
    2011: €75 x 4 €300
    2012: €75 x 6 €450
    2013: €50 x 12 €600
    2014: €50 x 9 €450
    2015: €50 x 5 €250
    2016: €50 x 5 €250
    2017: €50 x 4 €200
    2018: €50 x 2 €100
    2019: €50 x 6 €300
    2020: €50


  • #5926
    tuisginideach
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,086 ✭✭✭tuisginideach


    Yes, it appears to have been fixed - :(

    We'll have to get a special glitch for you carrickbawn


  • #5927
    Cuir_Cosc_Orm
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 68 ✭✭Cuir_Cosc_Orm


    This is a SCAM!


  • #5928
    pbwinner
    Registered Users Posts: 833 ✭✭✭pbwinner


    I noticed that the winning notification letter has changed it's return address from Killorglin to Killarney.
    Presumably because there's sweet f.a. in Killorglin. With 'Killarney', at least you could make the excuse you're booking a holiday :-P


  • #5929
    Andrew Flexing
    Registered Users Posts: 657 ✭✭✭Andrew Flexing


    Glitch is fixed.

    No Joy.

    my URBAN EXPLORATION YouTube channel: https://www.facebook.com/ASMRurbanexploration/



  • #5930
    Jim2007
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators Posts: 10,423 Mod ✭✭✭✭Jim2007


    Cuir_Cosc_Orm wrote: »
    This is a SCAM!

    What scam exactly are you talking about and what evidence do you have supporting it?


  • #5931
    Cork Lass
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,896 ✭✭✭Cork Lass


    Nothing for us this week.


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  • #5932
    Hibernicis
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,621 ✭✭✭Hibernicis


    Cuir_Cosc_Orm wrote: »
    This is a SCAM!

    Welcome to the thread and thank you for your invaluable insight.


  • #5933
    dxhound2005
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,388 ✭✭✭✭dxhound2005


    Nothing for me. Blank week today for us regulars after 5 wins last week?

    Newest winner today ARO727492, last week ARM085800, difference 2,641,692, sales of about €16.5 million. The first 524,000 of the ARO's won nothing, but someone in Kerry got a very quick return on their new bonds.

    Prize Value Winning Prize Bond Location

    €50 ARN997970 Dublin
    €50 ARO524550 Roscommon
    €50 ARO619068 Meath
    €50 ARO633200 Dublin
    €50 ARO725731 Kerry
    €50 ARO727492 Kerry
    €50 AS233954 Dublin

    14 million new bonds ARA to ARN won 121 prizes. Best ARK 15, worst ARI 3.


  • #5934
    Sligo Quay
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 734 ✭✭✭Sligo Quay


    tuisginideach wrote: »
    Your money was prob in your bank account last night![/QUOTE

    Yes €50 arrived into my account after 2 working days and also a letter in the post.
    Nothing this week after last week's €50


  • #5935
    tuisginideach
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,086 ✭✭✭tuisginideach


    As per usual .... :(:(


  • #5936
    PB2018
    Registered Users Posts: 272 ✭✭PB2018


    Wins on 24th April 2020: €0
    Last win - 10th April 2020: €50
    Weeks since last win: 2
    €134k invested in prize bonds since July 2017
    Win ratio: 18 wins in 147 weeks (12%)
    2017 (Jul-Dec): 5 x €50 = €250
    2018 (Jan-Dec): 4 x €50 = €200
    2019 (Jan-Dec): 5 x €50 = €250
    2020 (Jan-date): 4 x €50 = €200


  • #5937
    pbwinner
    Registered Users Posts: 833 ✭✭✭pbwinner


    Winnings on 24th April 2020: €0
    Last win 9th April 2020: €50
    Total winnings on €25k from Feb 2011 to date: €2950
    2011: €75 x 4 €300
    2012: €75 x 6 €450
    2013: €50 x 12 €600
    2014: €50 x 9 €450
    2015: €50 x 5 €250
    2016: €50 x 5 €250
    2017: €50 x 4 €200
    2018: €50 x 2 €100
    2019: €50 x 6 €300
    2020: €50


  • #5938
    noodler
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26,503 ✭✭✭✭noodler


    Not a single win in 2020 so far.


  • #5939
    Thargor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,964 ✭✭✭✭Thargor


    Nothing here again either, serious drought.


  • #5940
    Senature
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 349 ✭✭Senature


    I bought a chunk of these recently as I got frustrated with how low savings interest rates are. I'm thinking having a chance of a "prize" each week is a lot more fun than seeing a teeny bit of interest added to my account once a year.

    Will update here if I have any luck, fingers crossed!


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  • #5941
    dxhound2005
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,388 ✭✭✭✭dxhound2005


    Nothing for me. Two weeks in a row with none of the regulars here winning anything?

    Newest winner today ARQ745969, last week ARO727492. Difference 2,018,461, sales of around €12.6 million. Not much over normal times.

    16 million new bonds ARA to ARP won 141 prizes. Best ARC and ARM both 14, worst ARD 5.


  • #5942
    Cork Lass
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,896 ✭✭✭Cork Lass


    Nothing for us this week.


  • #5943
    carrickbawn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 296 ✭✭carrickbawn


    Nothing here again. Got another batch....really believed that a new lot would surely change the luck. They have now been in 2 draws as well as all the previous lots. Nothing. Have filled in the encashment form today for some of the smaller lots. Very disappointing.


  • #5944
    John arse
    Registered Users Posts: 2,076 ✭✭✭John arse


    i take it all the regular contributors on here have quite substantial investments,i had over 130k invested myself for a long time with mixed results ,i'm down to 66k at the moment and not really getting a sniff so be wary if you are thinking of a small sum invested ie 10/20k-you'll be disappointed!(but then again you never know )


  • #5945
    Essex Man
    Registered Users Posts: 34 ✭Essex Man


    noodler wrote: »
    Not a single win in 2020 so far.


    I can beat that , not a single win since june 2018 on 40k


  • #5946
    Taylor365
    Registered Users Posts: 2,994 ✭✭✭Taylor365


    Essex Man wrote: »
    I can beat that , not a single win since june 2018 on 40k
    You're singing from my hymn sheet! :pac:


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  • #5947
    John arse
    Registered Users Posts: 2,076 ✭✭✭John arse


    Essex Man wrote: »
    I can beat that , not a single win since june 2018 on 40k
    f#@k me!


  • #5948
    Essex Man
    Registered Users Posts: 34 ✭Essex Man


    John arse wrote: »
    f#@k me!




    No thanks John , I'll pass on that offer !


  • #5949
    dxhound2005
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,388 ✭✭✭✭dxhound2005


    pbwinner wrote: »
    I noticed that the winning notification letter has changed it's return address from Killorglin to Killarney.
    Presumably because there's sweet f.a. in Killorglin. With 'Killarney', at least you could make the excuse you're booking a holiday :-P

    I found some reinvestment letters going back to 2017 which I had put aside for shredding. No need to open them as the bonds arrive the same week. The return address on the outside of the envelopes is PO Box 501 Killarney.


  • #5950
    carrickbawn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 296 ✭✭carrickbawn


    Don’t know why I even check anymore. Nothing.


  • #5951
    pbwinner
    Registered Users Posts: 833 ✭✭✭pbwinner


    dxhound2005 wrote: »
    I found some reinvestment letters going back to 2017 which I had put aside for shredding. No need to open them as the bonds arrive the same week. The return address on the outside of the envelopes is PO Box 501 Killarney.
    Oh really? Funny all of mine had Killorglin on them.


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