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gsgalaxy82

Nov 27 2007, 02:08 AM

I'm converting a bunch of shows to DVD from VHS. I happen to be watching the premiere week of TPIR right now, and was wondering, when did the Double Showcase rule start? Only reason I ask, is because I have a bit of a "theory." During one of the showcases from the premiere week, a lady purposely bids $500, because she knows her opponent had overbid. Could this possibly have been a reason to bring in the DSW rule, to prevent having people bid low amounts purposely? I know people have purposely bid low a FEW times.

clemon79

Nov 27 2007, 02:12 AM

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Could this possibly have been a reason to bring in the DSW rule, to prevent having people bid low amounts purposely? I know people have purposely bid low a FEW times.

If it was, it sure as hell didn't work, since $1 Showcase bids aren't exactly totally uncommon.

Casey Buck

Nov 27 2007, 02:25 AM

From Steve Gavazzi's Golden-Road.net FAQ:

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The Double Showcase rule is believed to have been created sometime in Season 2, probably in the spring of 1974. It was changed from “less than $100 away” to “$250 or less away” on the first show of Season 27, probably because no one had won both showcases during Season 26.

tpirfan28

Nov 27 2007, 09:42 AM

I don't see why lowballing a showcase is such a bad thing...if I'm given the opportunity to virtually guarantee a showcase win, I'm gonna take it. Better than bidding $14,200 or $42,000 on a showcase. :)

The DSW is just a bonus for bidding very well.

SRIV94

Nov 27 2007, 10:26 AM

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QUOTE(gsgalaxy82 @ Nov 26 2007, 11:08 PM) [snapback]170599[/snapback]

Could this possibly have been a reason to bring in the DSW rule, to prevent having people bid low amounts purposely? I know people have purposely bid low a FEW times.

If it was, it sure as hell didn't work, since $1 Showcase bids aren't exactly totally uncommon.

And, of course, it could certainly backfire. I do recall at least one instance where a guy bid $1, only to find that not only didn't his opponent overbid, but they came within $100.

Kevin Prather

Nov 27 2007, 08:10 PM

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And, of course, it could certainly backfire. I do recall at least one instance where a guy bid $1, only to find that not only didn't his opponent overbid, but they came within $100.

If I remember the Price is Right FAQ correctly, that player was only $9 off. To be perfectly honest, I don't feel too sorry for the lowballer, because it's not like he would have beat $9 with a legitimate bid.

Steve Gavazzi

Nov 27 2007, 09:19 PM

If anyone happens to know a more specific timeframe for the Double Showcase rule than "spring of '74," please let me know. I'd love to get that pinned down one of these days.

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And, of course, it could certainly backfire. I do recall at least one instance where a guy bid $1, only to find that not only didn't his opponent overbid, but they came within $100.

You've got to admit it makes the whole thing funnier, though.

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