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GARFIELDKOOL · 02-11-2005, 11:31 AM

I do bank deposits for my job dailey. I was in the bank yesterday and when the teller waited on me, she told me the customer that was ahead of me deposited $6,000 worth of winnings she won on a scratch off ticket. It was really $10,000 before taxes. Anyway, it was given to her for a birthday present from her best friend. When her best friend found out she won all that money, she wanted a cut. The birthday lady denied her, and the friend was mad that they aren't speaking to one another. Wow! The lady isn't entitled to give her anything because that was a gift. I guess she expected her to win a buck or something. Me personally, I would have gave the friend a few hundred because if she didn't buy me the scratch off, I wouldn't have won anything. What would you all have done?

Janice · 02-11-2005, 11:38 AM

I would have given her $1,000. I tend to be overly generous though.

This is a cautionary tale of what money can do to relationships. I never, ever give lottery tickets as gifts. I couldn't handle it if I made someone else rich.

A few years ago, my friend and her husband went to a holiday party. It had something to do with their kids sports, so they weren't personal friends with the other guests. Every couple had to bring a $10 dollar gift for a present swap. One couple brought a $10 scratch ticket. The couple who got this gift hit for a million dollars.

I'd be in a rubber room if I gave someone a winning ticket for a million dollars.

Georgia's on my Mind · 02-11-2005, 01:03 PM

i'd tell the bitch off, she doesnt deserve anything

GARFIELDKOOL · 02-11-2005, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Georgia's on my Mind

i'd tell the bitch off, she doesnt deserve anything

That was deep, Georgia! Ha Ha!

Mijada · 02-11-2005, 01:30 PM

I would have given her a little something. Technically she wasn't entitled to anything because it was a gift but I wouldn't want to lose a friendship over a few thousand bucks and if she could have rerally used the money I would have been happy to share it with her.

*MIBabe03* · 02-11-2005, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Mijada

I would have given her a little something. Technically she wasn't entitled to anything because it was a gift but I wouldn't want to lose a friendship over a few thousand bucks and if she could have rerally used the money I would have been happy to share it with her.

Well said. I would have given her some money.

Georgia's on my Mind · 02-11-2005, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by GARFIELDKOOL

That was deep, Georgia! Ha Ha!

i know, i dont know how i do it.

Sterling Holobyte · 02-11-2005, 03:28 PM

I wouldn't give her jack***. She gave it as a gift, if she didn't want her to win any money she shouldn't have given her a lottery ticket in the first place. What, if she would have bought her a new dress would she say, "here's your present, but can I wear it on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays?"! There used to be a name for people like that... Indian giver... is what they would call her.

x3 Taylor x3 · 02-11-2005, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Sterling Holobyte

I wouldn't give her jack***. She gave it as a gift, if she didn't want her to win any money she shouldn't have given her a lottery ticket in the first place. What, if she would have bought her a new dress would she say, "here's your present, but can I wear it on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays?"! There used to be a name for people like that... Indian giver... is what they would call her.

MandieR1980 · 02-11-2005, 04:02 PM

I would have given her something without her asking that's what a good friend would have done.

Belair · 02-11-2005, 04:28 PM

This post has just reaffirmed why i do not give scratchies to friends for their birthday

If i had won the money though,I'd give my friend about $1,000.Its only fair,I reckon.

Sterling Holobyte · 02-11-2005, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by MandieR1980

I would have given her something without her asking that's what a good friend would have done.

Well sure, I would have given her something if she hadn't demanded a cut of it. But she's not much of a friend if she drops you because you won't give her some money.

Dutabi84 · 02-11-2005, 05:20 PM

If I were the winner, I'd probably give a couple hundred to the person who gave it to me. If I were on the other side of it, there's no way in hell I'd ask for a cut of the winnings.

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Originally Posted by Janice

I'd be in a rubber room if I gave someone a winning ticket for a million dollars.

Yeah, I'd be happy for them if they won...but I'd be just sick to my stomach thinking all that dough could have been mine.

Dude111 · 05-20-2023, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Georgia's on my Mind

i'd tell the bitch off, she doesnt deserve anything

I dunbo what I would do...... Its hard for me to be mean to people..... I would probably give her $2000

02-11-2005, 11:31 AM	#1
GARFIELDKOOL Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 02, 2004 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 7,204	Money or friends? Listen to this story I do bank deposits for my job dailey. I was in the bank yesterday and when the teller waited on me, she told me the customer that was ahead of me deposited $6,000 worth of winnings she won on a scratch off ticket. It was really $10,000 before taxes. Anyway, it was given to her for a birthday present from her best friend. When her best friend found out she won all that money, she wanted a cut. The birthday lady denied her, and the friend was mad that they aren't speaking to one another. Wow! The lady isn't entitled to give her anything because that was a gift. I guess she expected her to win a buck or something. Me personally, I would have gave the friend a few hundred because if she didn't buy me the scratch off, I wouldn't have won anything. What would you all have done?

02-11-2005, 03:28 PM	#8
Sterling Holobyte Harper House Senior Member Join Date: Nov 07, 2002 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 2,896	I wouldn't give her jack*. She gave it as a gift**, if she didn't want her to win any money she shouldn't have given her a lottery ticket in the first place. What, if she would have bought her a new dress would she say, "here's your present, but can I wear it on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays?"! There used to be a name for people like that... Indian giver... is what they would call her.
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02-11-2005, 04:28 PM	#11
Belair Back@SO&Loveit! Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 13, 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 5,925	This post has just reaffirmed why i do not give scratchies to friends for their birthday If i had won the money though,I'd give my friend about $1,000.Its only fair,I reckon.
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02-11-2005, 11:38 AM	#2
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	I would have given her $1,000. I tend to be overly generous though. This is a cautionary tale of what money can do to relationships. I never, ever give lottery tickets as gifts. I couldn't handle it if I made someone else rich. A few years ago, my friend and her husband went to a holiday party. It had something to do with their kids sports, so they weren't personal friends with the other guests. Every couple had to bring a $10 dollar gift for a present swap. One couple brought a $10 scratch ticket. The couple who got this gift hit for a million dollars. I'd be in a rubber room if I gave someone a winning ticket for a million dollars.

02-11-2005, 01:03 PM	#3
Georgia's on my Mind Senior Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Aug 19, 2001 Posts: 25,054	i'd tell the bitch off, she doesnt deserve anything

02-11-2005, 01:30 PM	#5
Mijada Spencers mom Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 02, 2001 Location: eastern US Posts: 4,093	I would have given her a little something. Technically she wasn't entitled to anything because it was a gift but I wouldn't want to lose a friendship over a few thousand bucks and if she could have rerally used the money I would have been happy to share it with her.