R Kings and other car raffles

punisher5112 wrote: »

No harm in doing so as they get the money either way... Draw goes ahead when sold out.

I entered via Facebook like and share for a free entry. I will report back if I was added to the list

waxmelts2000 wrote: »

They pick just 3 of those I think for the free entry , definitely worth a shot

Yep it is only a chance to win a free entry.

mojesius wrote: »

I've entered a few of the McKinney competitions recently, just saw today that in the terms and conditions, under 'eligibility', it states that you must be a UK resident to win: https://mckinneycompetitions.com/terms/

The whole thing is a bit confusing and misleading as you can see loads of ROI winners in the previous winners section and each competition on fb post highlights 'free delivery to UK and Ireland'.

I wonder if this is a recent change due to Brexit or something.

I contacted them and got this in reply


Due to new FB regulations we have to make some slight changes to our Ts & Cs to satisfy their marketing content. We are working with our legal teams in the ROI to have this content authorised to suit FB rules for advertising in ROI. we still take entrants from ROI and still deliver to ROI. it’s just a temporary status and you will not be affected by it.

Unknownability wrote: »

How do people enter the RKings draw?

It won't take payment from me, I've tried various different cards and none seem to be working.

Message them on FB, they'd be better to sort this for you

The_B_Man wrote: »

McKinneys with some good raffles lately. They gave away £250k and now they've a 3 bed apartment in Belfast + a range rover (or cash of £400k). Only a matter of time before we have a million pound giveaway, I'd say.

I saw that alright they are making almost 300 grand if it sells out. £99.97 per ticket.

If you won a car, to avoid VRT could you sell it in the North? And then is that not taxed?

As I pointed out before. I won in December. I valued the car at £14k. They offered my £9k. Serious low ball figure, less than trade price. So anyone thinking of winning a £40k car and getting £35k is not going to happen.

I could have took the car, duty paid it, advertised it etc

BUT

With 2 phone calls and a text I had £9k in my bank account within 24 hours with a £2 entry!!! (No brainer really)

I subsequently found the car online for sale in a dealer or £12500.

No doubt they make good money doing what they do but it is a business.

iwillhtfu wrote: »

Won't happen. A friend won a €45k car they offered him £21k sterling. We buy any car were offering him more.

A lot of cars that are €45k here are low to mid 20’s in the UK.

iwillhtfu wrote: »

Won't happen. A friend won a €45k car they offered him £21k sterling. We buy any car were offering him more.

For fluck sake I was giving an example......

Of course they will low ball.....

maddness wrote: »

A lot of cars that are €45k here are low to mid 20’s in the UK.

What did he eventually get for it?
As in didn't d he go down the we buy any car route?
Thanks

iwillhtfu wrote: »

Relax there kid I was giving a real example that's all.

You wrote smart highlighting my comment...

Ain't no kid and very much relaxed hence why I wasn't attacking anyone's post but you on the other hand....

Please don't try to be such a smart arse it doesn't suit you at all....

iwillhtfu wrote: »

I was correcting your post where as you seem to be intent on attacking the poster because I gave an actual example as opposed to a guess. Calm yourself there you're making yourself look foolish over nothing. Go for a walk or something :rolleyes:

What are you on about, I attacked nobody.

Oh dear lord Jebus

California Dreamer wrote: »

As I pointed out before. I won in December. I valued the car at £14k. They offered my £9k. Serious low ball figure, less than trade price. So anyone thinking of winning a £40k car and getting £35k is not going to happen.

I could have took the car, duty paid it, advertised it etc

Could you have just put in on Done Deal or something (I am not sure if they use that in NI, but something similar anyway) and sold it yourself in NI without paying any VRT?

Bodjhrjekekr wrote: »

Could you have just put in on Done Deal or something (I am not sure if they use that in NI, but something similar anyway) and sold it yourself in NI without paying any VRT?

Of course you could. You could do anything you want.

BUT in my case, 2 phone calls and a text and 24 hours later the money is in my account!

All that for a few £2 entries.

corks finest wrote: »

Happy days

I researched it all.
Value of the car in the north,
Value of the car in the south.
VRT pre and post 31/12/20

All told I could have held on and tried to sell it and make an extra 2-3k but the hassle factor was enough for me to just take the money and run!