Sweet Pete Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 I think also the shock of it all would play a part as well and when asked if they wanted to go public they would be so over the moon they wouldn't think straight. Bet most of them regret it once reality kicks in as strangers would start contacting them with sob stories and people would recognise you in public and expect hand outs. It's a pretty poisonous thing tbh. I could quite easily disappear and start living the millionaire life with only a handful of people noticing but there are certain individuals who I don't think I will ever shake off who would genuinely expect me to hand them over money because they knew me when I was younger. Aye that's a point. Imagine how shite it would be having total strangers from around the country sending you begging letters describing how little Courtney needs a new face and your generosity could change her life and shite like that. I'd have a great time replying to them all with a gift voucher for £1 that's redeemable at WHSmith. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grim O'Grady Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Aye that's a point. Imagine how shite it would be having total strangers from around the country sending you begging letters describing how little Courtney needs a new face and your generosity could change her life and shite like that. I'd have a great time replying to them all with a gift voucher for £1 that's redeemable at WHSmith. Or B&Q would be funnier. Btw what's wrong with fucking off on a cruise? Grimbo (cruise type idiot) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet Pete Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Or B&Q would be funnier. Btw what's wrong with fucking off on a cruise? Grimbo (cruise type idiot) Purely personal, but I just feel it's a really predictable thing to say when the press hold a mic up to you and ask how you'll spend your winnings. No-one ever says "Well I'll tell my boss to f**k off, burn my ugly house to the ground, buy all the houses in my street and turf the residents out as I hate my neighbours and do all the coke that Colombia can produce. Cheers!". 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smurph Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 (edited) You give yourself time to get your shit in order, get over the initial shock/scenes, get a lawyer, financial planner, get everything mapped out, thought through, safety nets put in place, strategy to deal with the inevitable moochers that crawl out of the woodwork, strategy for dealing with family and friendships, etc. Financial panther, eh? Edited February 24, 2016 by Smurph 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banana Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 You are, coincidentally enough, one of the biggest idiots on this site, so I guess it's appropriate that you tried to have a dig at me by neglecting to quote the part of my post where I said "cash it in and work out the details while you wait for it to clear", not simply "don't bother to strategise!". Fanny. Rough morning, chief? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Sanchez Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 I think, especially for amounts as large as 32 million, that Camelot has financial planning and lawyers and stuff that the winners can use. I'd assume 99% of people winning that amount have absolutely no experience with that sort of money, so to just hand it out with no subsequent service to make sure they don't ruin themselves within six months would be a bit... foolish. Also, not a chance I'd go public. If anyone asked how I was suddenly rich: internet millionaire. Easy. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet Pete Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 I think, especially for amounts as large as 32 million, that Camelot has financial planning and lawyers and stuff that the winners can use. I'd assume 99% of people winning that amount have absolutely no experience with that sort of money, so to just hand it out with no subsequent service to make sure they don't ruin themselves within six months would be a bit... foolish. Also, not a chance I'd go public. If anyone asked how I was suddenly rich: internet millionaire. Easy. Anything over £500k Camelot offer automatic legal, financial, media and planning help. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightswoodBear Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Its good fun to watch though. It was fun while it lasted. And don't post my picture again without my express permission. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grim O'Grady Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 (edited) Anything over £500k Camelot offer automatic legal, financial, media and planning help.SP, you'd either be belting on pointless or you've cracked £500,000+ on the lotto, how do I claim my £1 WHS voucher? Grimbo Edited February 24, 2016 by Grim O'Grady 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet Pete Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 SP, you'd either be belting on pointless or you've cracked £590,000+ on the lotto, how do I claim my £1 WHS voucher? Grimbo It was in that same Bidness Insider article I mentioned earlier. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grim O'Grady Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 It was in that same Bidness Insider article I mentioned earlier. I've got goldfish attention spanism, ta. Stick yer voucher up yer erse then. Grimbo 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Sanchez Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Apparently this is Pete: 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deeboy Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Pete has a cracking tan for being brought up in Kilmarnock. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hk blues Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 I reckon winning an amount like £32m would be no problem to deal with...that's at least £13k a week interest alone if you stick it in the Nationwide for example. If you can't live off that then give the money to someone who would enjoy it. No, the challenge would be winning something like £2m - not enough to go fucking crazy but too much to hide, and with the same amounts of hangers on you'd get with a much higher amount. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honest_Man#1 Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 It was fun while it lasted. And don't post my picture again without my express permission. I'm afraid that can't be you, as even that guy doesn't look enough of a tit to wear a hand-knitted R2D2 hat in public. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightswoodBear Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 I'm afraid that can't be you, as even that guy doesn't look enough of a tit to wear a hand-knitted R2D2 hat in public. The jealousy at my hat is glorious. Glorious, I tell you. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raidernation Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 No choice here, if you win big you HAVE to declare it. If I ever did, and got the begging letters from folk I don't know, I'd be kind and send them a lottery ticket, it'll have worked for me! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet Pete Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 I've also heard the same. I also don't play it. If you would permit me to quote Bidness Insider: "It is a common misconception that National Lottery winners are given more money if they decide to go public. Camelot confirmed that this has never been a policy, though the question is often asked." http://uk.businessinsider.com/what-lotto-winners-go-public-2016-1 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet Pete Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Stop saying bidness. No. Now get your nose out of my bidness, M2. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightswoodBear Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Is BidNess the member of the Family Ness that's addicted to those penny auction sites? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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