€25k invested in prize bonds

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?

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

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

tuisginideach

Your money was prob in your bank account last night!

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.

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

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.

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.

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

Thargor

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

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.

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

carrickbawn

No glitch here. Nothing again.

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

tuisginideach

Yes, it appears to have been fixed -

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

Cuir_Cosc_Orm

This is a SCAM!

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

Andrew Flexing

Glitch is fixed.

No Joy.

Jim2007

Cuir_Cosc_Orm wrote: »

This is a SCAM!

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

Cork Lass

Nothing for us this week.

Hibernicis

Cuir_Cosc_Orm wrote: »

This is a SCAM!

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

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.

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

tuisginideach

As per usual .... :(

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

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

noodler

Not a single win in 2020 so far.

Thargor

Nothing here again either, serious drought.

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!

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.