€25k invested in prize bonds

dxhound2005

The big one was sold in 2019. Edit: Just noticed it says €50K instead of €250K. Press release sent out must have been wrong.

https://www.corkbeo.ie/news/local-news/lucky-cork-prize-bond-winner-20901776

Lucky people also in France and Carlow. Nothing for me.

Prize Value Winning Prize Bond Location

€50.00 ATL445304 France
€50.00 ATL445674 France

€50.00 ADZ507771 Carlow
€50.00 ADZ508163 Carlow

Agent Smyth

Hibernicis wrote: »

Half Year Comparison:

2018 (Jan-June) - €200k – 9x€50 = €450
2019 (Jan-June) - €250k – 13x€50 = €650
2020 (Jan-June) - €252k - 12x€50 = €600
2021 (Jan-June) - €257k - 1x€50 = €50

Wow, that's some run of bad luck you're having ATM
For comparison my €250K for the same period had 5x€50 and the €1K wins
Hopefully your next six months are better

dxhound2005

dxhound2005 wrote: »

Six months of the year gone and I have 8 wins. 2 each in Jan, Feb, March, 1 each in April and May. At the same stage in 2018 I had 6 wins, in 2019 it was 11. Both years finished up with 15. June 2018 4 wins, June 2019 4 wins, June 2020 no wins.

This was my half year report from 2020. I finished up with 11 wins in 2020.

2021 so far 7 wins. Two in January together on the 4th. Three in Feb, two together on the 26th. None in March or April. One each in May and June.

Sligo Quay

dxhound2005 wrote: »

Nothing for me today. The €50K and a €50 went to Greece. That person has a very large holding, and they feature regularly in the €50 winners. See my post #5748 on page 384. They also won €1,000 in June 2018.


Prize Value Winning Prize Bond Location

€50,000.00 ZH784006 Greece
€50.00 ZH778808 Greece

Another €50 gone to this Greek holder today ZH792304, I'm assuming it's the same holder, ZH series and similar serial number in same range and Greece, too much of a coincidence, they are very lucky bagging €50,000 few weeks ago, dead curious what their holding is.
Anyway back to my unlucky self, nothing today, last win April 9th, total wins in 2021 €150.

pbwinner

Winnings on 25th June 2021: €0
Last win 18th December 2020: €100
Total winnings on €25k from Feb 2011 to date: €3150
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 x 5 = €250
2021: €0

dxhound2005

Sligo Quay wrote: »

Another €50 gone to this Greek holder today ZH792304, I'm assuming it's the same holder, ZH series and similar serial number in same range and Greece, too much of a coincidence, they are very lucky bagging €50,000 few weeks ago, dead curious what their holding is.
Anyway back to my unlucky self, nothing today, last win April 9th, total wins in 2021 €150.

It could be €250K. If you Search this Thread for "Greece" you will see winning numbers I posted about, ranging from ZH778808 to ZH816762, going back a few years. That is a difference of 37,855 x €6.25 = €236,593.75.

It would be easy enough to narrow it down by examining the results for the last six months (which I am not going to do) and keeping an eye on future results. I did look at all the draws in June and the nearest is bonds in Cavan ZH854xxx and Waterford ZH674254 €50 today, and ZH674178 €50 last week, which is remarkable enough in itself. Also fairly remarkable no ZH winners at all on 11 June.

Sligo Quay

dxhound2005 wrote: »

It could be €250K. If you Search this Thread for "Greece" you will see winning numbers I posted about, ranging from ZH778808 to ZH816762, going back a few years. That is a difference of 37,855 x €6.25 = €236,593.75.

It would be easy enough to narrow it down by examining the results for the last six months (which I am not going to do) and keeping an eye on future results. I did look at all the draws in June and the nearest is bonds in Cavan ZH854xxx and Waterford ZH674254 €50 today, and ZH674178 €50 last week, which is remarkable enough in itself. Also fairly remarkable no ZH winners at all on 11 June.

You are one of the most useful contributors to this thread, your posts are always an interesting and knowledgeable read, most of the regular posters appreciate your input, thank you.

B.A._Baracus

I usually lurk in this thread but Greek holder?
I know this is a silly question but someone who has bonds but lives in Greece or are Irish bonds apart of some European pool?

A stupid question as I say :pac:

dxhound2005

B.A._Baracus wrote: »

I usually lurk in this thread but Greek holder?
I know this is a silly question but someone who has bonds but lives in Greece or are Irish bonds apart of some European pool?

A stupid question as I say :pac:

If you had some bonds and you emigrated, what would you do? The advice from Prize Bonds is to always update your address. In case you don't know, go to the map and click on the Global icon to see all the foreign winners.

Taylor365

pbwinner wrote: »

Winnings on 25th June 2021: €0
Last win 18th December 2020: €100
Total winnings on €25k from Feb 2011 to date: €3150
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 x 5 = €250
2021: €0

Chickens finally coming home to roost after 2 years of incredible luck.




Now that i've mentioned it, you'll have €200 by September!


:pac:

hblock21

Little confused by exactly how long you have to wait before funds are deposited back with you after requesting drawdown.
I know that for initial sums it is 3 months but then? Is it always 3 months?

sportsfan90

hblock21 wrote: »

Little confused by exactly how long you have to wait before funds are deposited back with you after requesting drawdown.
I know that for initial sums it is 3 months but then? Is it always 3 months?

You can't cash in bonds in the first 3 months after buying them.

After that, it shouldn't take long. From memory the money was back in my bank account within a week or so.

hblock21

sportsfan90 wrote: »

You can't cash in bonds in the first 3 months after buying them.

After that, it shouldn't take long. From memory the money was back in my bank account within a week or so.

Perfect thanks. They do not say that on their website. Only the three month rule.

dxhound2005

It's on the repayment application form.

Repayment will be made as selected by you overleaf. This
application must be signed by the actual Bond Holder(s) named on
the Prize Bond. Repayments are subject to 7 working days notice
from the date of receipt.

tuisginideach

Nothing nothing nothing again

adox

tuisginideach wrote: »

Nothing nothing nothing again

Same same same!

PB2018

Wins on 2nd July 2021: €0
Last win: 18th December 2020: €50
Weeks since last win: 28
€134k invested in prize bonds since July 2017
Win ratio: 24 wins in 209 weeks (11%)
2017 (Jul-Dec): 5 x €50 = €250
2018 (Jan-Dec): 4 x €50 = €200
2019 (Jan-Dec): 5 x €50 = €250
2020 (Jan-Dec): 10 x €50 = €500
2021 (Jan-date): 0 x €50 = €0

Mantis Toboggan

No luck this week.

pbwinner

Taylor365 wrote: »

Chickens finally coming home to roost after 2 years of incredible luck.




Now that i've mentioned it, you'll have €200 by September!


:pac:

pbwinner

Winnings on 2nd July 2021: €0
Last win 18th December 2020: €100
Total winnings on €25k from Feb 2011 to date: €3150
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 x 5 = €250
2021: €0

pbtracker

Nothing for me today..

Winnings on 2nd July 2021: €0
Last win : €50 25th June 2021
Investment : €93K (€77K from Aug 2020, +€15K Apr 2021)
Winnings Total : €350
Pre 2020 : €50
2020 : €150
2021 : €150

dxhound2005

Nothing for me.

€50 prizes in July draws 4,110 up from 4,075 in June. Newest bond to win 04 June AWT270900, newest 02 July AXA607432. Sales of around €45 million.

dxhound2005

Our friend in Greece won again.

Prize Value Winning Prize Bond Location

€50.00 ZH788016 Greece

I used to post about the holder in Kildare with nearly all the SL bonds. 10 50's in one of the draws. They since moved to Dublin, and they finally won a big prize today €500. Anyone interested in more details can search the thread for "Kildare".

Prize Value Winning Prize Bond Location

€50.00 SK907688 Dublin
€50.00 SL544488 Dublin
€50.00 SL559597 Dublin
€50.00 SL649263 Dublin
€500.00 SL702709 Dublin
€50.00 SM549171 Dublin

carrickbawn

tuisginideach wrote: »

Nothing nothing nothing again

Same as that.

Atlantis50

Rate applied was as high as 7.5% in the early 1980s
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/1981-05-05/38/

Do we think 0.35% is 'rock bottom' or will they go lower?

One of my 20k batches will be 1 year old in two weeks and it has won a single €50 so far.

John arse

Atlantis50 wrote: »

Rate applied was as high as 7.5% in the early 1980s
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/1981-05-05/38/

Do we think 0.35% is 'rock bottom' or will they go lower?

One of my 20k batches will be 1 year old in two weeks and it has won a single €50 so far.

well your 20k is in line with the average(1 win a year)unless you're one of the 'lucky' ones,myself i'm counting down to going a year with f#*k all on 66k.as for the rate-if it goes down any more you'd be as well filling up the mattress(metaphorically speaking now) because it's a joke at the moment.all the best for the future and don't forget it's only money after all:D

scheister

Atlantis50 wrote: »

Rate applied was as high as 7.5% in the early 1980s
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/1981-05-05/38/

Do we think 0.35% is 'rock bottom' or will they go lower?

One of my 20k batches will be 1 year old in two weeks and it has won a single €50 so far.

I am coming up on a year with 25k worth no winner so far. Surely there has to be a €50 winner soon

Sligo Quay

pbwinner wrote: »

Winnings on 2nd July 2021: €0
Last win 18th December 2020: €100
Total winnings on €25k from Feb 2011 to date: €3150
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 x 5 = €250
2021: €0

This surely must be a record for you, €250 last year, I had €150 last year, but this year I've €150 so far and you've nothing, you got this year's winnings last year in advance:)
Nothing for me this week, last win 9th April, 3 wins this year
22nd January €50
19th March €50
9th April €50

Atlantis50

John arse wrote: »

well your 20k is in line with the average(1 win a year)unless you're one of the 'lucky' ones,myself i'm counting down to going a year with f#*k all on 66k.as for the rate-if it goes down any more you'd be as well filling up the mattress(metaphorically speaking now) because it's a joke at the moment.all the best for the future and don't forget it's only money after all:D

The chances of winning zero €50 prizes in a year on 66k is around 4%, so definitely lacking in luck for now at least if that transpires...

scheister wrote: »

I am coming up on a year with 25k worth no winner so far. Surely there has to be a €50 winner soon

29% chance of zero €50 prizes on 25k.
36% chance of one 50% prize.

Calculations are from that "Prize Bond Returns" Excel sheet that's been shared here and on askaboutmoney before, with the "G" value changed to 0.25% (not 0.35% because the balance would go on bigger prizes as one or two posters here calculated before).

tuisginideach

New Boards - same old message - zero zero zero.