Corvette raffle
Racer
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^^^ A fellow in our club won a GS in 2011 or 2012.
Our club in Houston had a member win a C6 years ago, then another member won a 2015 Shark Grey in October 2014. I bought tickets for about six months, then just bit the bullet and ordered a 2016 LBR.
Our club in Houston had a member win a C6 years ago, then another member won a 2015 Shark Grey in October 2014. I bought tickets for about six months, then just bit the bullet and ordered a 2016 LBR.
Last edited by Steve Garrett; Jan 30, 2017 at 10:46 PM.
Burning Brakes
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From: Keller Texas
My cousin's wife won a C7 two years ago. I have a friend that won a C6 Indy Pace Car 'vert' back in 2007. Real people win Corvettes at the NCM raffles. They always post the winners names on their website. Go for it. You're supporting a very good cause.
Burning Brakes
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From: Greater Cincinnati Area
One could have roughly a 50% chance of winning if they spent the same amount on raffle tickets as they would buying the actual car. This applies to the drawings that have a fixed number of tickets available...assuming all tickets sell.
If one likes lottery tickets, the odds of winning the raffle might be acceptable. It supports a good cause, but from a risk/reward perspective, it's not the best economic choice - especially once one considers there will be income taxes assessed on the prize.
If one likes lottery tickets, the odds of winning the raffle might be acceptable. It supports a good cause, but from a risk/reward perspective, it's not the best economic choice - especially once one considers there will be income taxes assessed on the prize.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Georgetown CA
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I just won a 2017 Grand Sport Collectors Edition a few weeks back, will be picking it up on Feb 9th.
I had purchased a few tickets over about a year for various ones they were giving away. I always went for the ones that were limited to 1,000 tickets. I purchased over the Internet and always wondered if they really made it into the raffle :-) I can say, they do, totally legit, super excited to be picking it up in a few weeks time.
Definitely give it a try.
I had purchased a few tickets over about a year for various ones they were giving away. I always went for the ones that were limited to 1,000 tickets. I purchased over the Internet and always wondered if they really made it into the raffle :-) I can say, they do, totally legit, super excited to be picking it up in a few weeks time.
Definitely give it a try.
Drifting
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From: Atlanta, GA
Congrats on your GS win!! I watched the replay.
I had the same game plan...bought into the limited ticket raffles. I eventually bought a gently used Z51. But while I was waiting for $ and timing to be right, I figured I'd give it a shot.
I had the same game plan...bought into the limited ticket raffles. I eventually bought a gently used Z51. But while I was waiting for $ and timing to be right, I figured I'd give it a shot.
Race Director
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From: Santa Rosa Beach FL
One could have roughly a 50% chance of winning if they spent the same amount on raffle tickets as they would buying the actual car. This applies to the drawings that have a fixed number of tickets available...assuming all tickets sell.
If one likes lottery tickets, the odds of winning the raffle might be acceptable. It supports a good cause, but from a risk/reward perspective, it's not the best economic choice - especially once one considers there will be income taxes assessed on the prize.
If one likes lottery tickets, the odds of winning the raffle might be acceptable. It supports a good cause, but from a risk/reward perspective, it's not the best economic choice - especially once one considers there will be income taxes assessed on the prize.
I once entered a Corvette raffle where 3 prizes were awarded. I won 3rd prize which was only $100. Point is...had the awards been in reverse I would have won the car instead. It's always a gamble but all for a good cause with everyone coming out a winner.
Melting Slicks
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From: Georgetown CA
2018 Corvette of Year Finalist
2017 C7 of Year Finalist
Honestly, in my head this was the last one I was going to enter! IMHO it's the best car that they have raffled in quite a while and I didn't think something would come close to it. I am still in quite a bit of shock!
Melting Slicks
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From: Georgetown CA
2018 Corvette of Year Finalist
2017 C7 of Year Finalist
I will gladly pay my share of IRS taxes unlike some person we know. Got the money ready on a days notice. I highly recommend ticket buyers to consider worthy causes for the raffles. NCM among them. Just google NCM, Shop, Corvette raffle.
I once entered a Corvette raffle where 3 prizes were awarded. I won 3rd prize which was only $100. Point is...had the awards been in reverse I would have won the car instead. It's always a gamble but all for a good cause with everyone coming out a winner.
I once entered a Corvette raffle where 3 prizes were awarded. I won 3rd prize which was only $100. Point is...had the awards been in reverse I would have won the car instead. It's always a gamble but all for a good cause with everyone coming out a winner.
Agreed! I played it to win it, I was able and willing to pay the IRS to take this car and drive it!
Last edited by mountainears; Jan 29, 2017 at 12:27 PM.
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Melting Slicks
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Oh, I'm not making fun of Vegas though I do prefer Reno. I'm just saying the NCM is more worthy.