For years, there’s been chatter about the prizes that winners receive after appearing on The Price Is Right – some people believe they have inflated values – now, former contestants are strengthening that theory by making some shocking claims about what they received, including some exciting vacationsThe Price is Right‘s been airing since 1972, and it’s an American institution. Therefore, the remarks of disappointed former The Price is Right‘s contestants need to be taken seriously.

The series has a legacy which can be tarnished by this type of gossip.

Season 1 aired back in 1972. A game show with such a long and storied history is bound to have a few scandals, so the fact that former contestants are complaining about their experiences after the show isn’t that surprising, but some of their comments are shocking. When it comes to valuations for trips and other prizes, game show production teams should be honest and above board. While there’s no proof that anything these contestants are saying is true, this isn’t the first time that “overvaluation” talk has surfaced.

Redditors Spilled Some Tea About The Price Is Right

Are Show Producers Inflating The Value Of Some Prizes?


At Reddit, on a thread started by Medium_Pickle6174, as seen above, someone claiming to be a former The Price Is Right contestant talked about the fact that their trip to “San Francisco” was great. However, they felt that the getaway wasn’t really worth the value it was given.

I won a trip to San Francisco which was lovely, but considering I’m from Southern CA and have been to SF several times, it wasn’t as exciting as the trip I didn’t win to Montenegro, lol.

Tip: the trips are extremely overpriced/overvalued. So if you’re on the show, estimate the cost as if the most expensive travel agent in the world was booking it for you.

The thing is, contestants have to pay taxes on what they win. In fact, some contestants choose to decline their prizes because they don’t want the tax burden. So, the question of what the real value of The Price Is Right trips should be does have tax ramifications. If the trips appear to be overvalued, perhaps so the prizes look more impressive, it means that contestants might, in theory, be paying more in taxes than they should have to.

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It’s fair enough that former The Price is Right players are speaking out – they have every right. However, there’s absolutely no proof that they really were on the show. Since this kind of gossip impacts a series’ reputation, it’s important to keep that in mind. Anyone can go on Reddit and say anything.

These Stories May Not Be True

However, It’s Possible Redditors Are Truthful

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That being said, people on the thread did provide a lot of details about their prizes, making their stories seem authentic. Nonetheless, there’s no concrete evidence that the trips and other prizes given to contestants should have lower values than they’re given by the production team.

The Price Is Right is exciting – the little games, including spinning the big wheel, create so much suspense. Occasionally, new games are added to spice things up, but the vibes remain the same. It’s about giving everyday people the chance to win luxury prizes, or smaller-ticket items that make their lives better. It’s a show that’s so easy to watch – getting emotionally invested in what’s happening on screen is almost guaranteed.

Producers May Address The Allegations

However, They’re Silent For Now


The Price Is Right producers haven’t addressed these Reddit-based rumors, but maybe they should. If former contestants are complaining, and word is getting around, the show’s higher-ups could step in to clear the air. That might be the best way to reassure loyal viewers that contestants don’t get hit with higher tax bills than they should. Contestants love playing the game, even though they lose sometimes, as seen above, via The Price Is Right on Instagram.

The Price is Right airs on CBS and streams on Paramount+.