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Why nobody ever wins the car at the mall (2018)

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Re: Why nobody ever wins the car at the mall (2018)

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Post by vondro »

Gave me smile because I have a little anecdote that happened recently. My friend showed up for a B-day party, and after some time invited me and few other friends to have a look at his new car. I was thinking he must have gotten a raise at work, because the car was brand new Volvo V40, which is above average expensive in my country and also our income bracket.

Then it turned out he bought a new collar for his dog, and that the producer of the collar organized a prize lottery, where you could win a really nice backpack, and a car. And that my friend won the main prize, which was the brand new Volvo.

Now I know someone who won something really valuable, and also that these prize lotteries can sometime work.

Re: Why nobody ever wins the car at the mall (2018)

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Post by nulbyte »

sys_64738 wrote: post #114
nulbyte wrote: post #108

Earlier quoted context omitted.

How does this work, given there is no sale? Sales tax applies to the sale price paid, but there is no payment. I think the same is true for use tax, too.

Just like if somebody gifts you a car and you try to register. You need to pay the estimated value sales tax.

I don't think this is universal among all states. After a quick search, I found sales tax does not apply to gifted vehicles in a number of states: Kentucky, Tennessee, New York, Minnesota (between immediate family members). In Texas, it's a $10 gift tax in lieu of sales tax.

Re: Why nobody ever wins the car at the mall (2018)

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Post by Handytinge »

LilBytes wrote: post #73
ungamedplayer wrote: post #56

Earlier quoted context omitted.

When you say 'footie' that makes me think you are Australian. "Raffles" in australia have very specific legal requirements.

The Gold Coast and Queensland are in Australia, so you're 100% on the money. You see Surf Life Saving raffles for gorgeous homes and cars all the time. I imagine the laws in our country (I'm also in Australia, though not Australian) mean the advertised prizes have to be winnable.

Yep, I felt sad reading this article. Our sweepstakes and competition laws are quite strict and consumer focused.
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