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How to blow 30 mil (within the conditions)

posted 14 years ago by fistoffury
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Here is what Monty could've done, he could've spent the 30 million to buy yachts, jewelry, airplanes, and sports cars, and then before the 30 days is up he could sell them all for two cents apiece and then spend the loose change in vending machines. That way he will have no assets by the end of 30 days, and since he is getting money for them, even if its just two cents apiece, he is technically not giving them away and therefore falling within the conditions of the spending.

[–] clouseau-4 13 years ago

That would not be getting "value for money" since buying something for $1 million and then selling it for 2 cents is almost the same thing as throwing it away.

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[–] BigEasy1203 12 years ago

I keep seeing this answer, yet he bought a stamp for $1.2 million and mailed it, when he could have otherwise bought a regular stamp for a few cents. That's not getting value either, now is it?

I understood the "value for your money" as being some monetary amount. Otherwise, it's too arbitrary. At what point would you not be getting value for your money? Selling something at 50% discount? 60%?

[–] gabby_bm 12 years ago

Well, there HAS to be an element of choice involved otherwise the whole contest is for nothing. Why buy a $5 birthday card when a used one at a thrift store will do? Why buy a steak when a Big Mac will satisfy a hunger?

So he bought a stamp for a million dollars. he used it for its intended purpose and therefore got full value for his money. Had he used it to light a cigar, that would be a different story.

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[–] Littlebitsofgaming 11 years ago

That would not be getting "value for money" since buying something for $1 million and then selling it for 2 cents is almost the same thing as throwing it away.

"Value for money" is entirely dependent on the person(s) involved.
In fact "value for money" does not even exist, as an item is only "value" if the person buying is willing to pay for it.
Any item is only worth what an individual is willing to pay.

For instance, lets say a comic book collector pays $3000 for one (rare) comic book would be "value for money" to them.
However to a person that does not collect nor care about comic books. $3000 for one would certainly not be "value for money".

However let's use the OP's view in conjunction with the rules in the film.
It would have worked out fine.

The person buying the overtly expensive yacht, car, etc for pennies would be getting great "value for money".
Then from Brewster's POV, him selling the items at such a low price would net him the $300 million...so he would have got "value for money" too.

Perfectly well within the rules established.

Good film, but just like Gremlins, it does fall apart if you over analyse the rules. Brewster could have gotten that $300 million with ease..."realistically" speaking.
Best to just sit back and enjoy the ride.

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[–] rickb69 11 years ago

And so, God came forth and proclaimed widescreen is the best.
Sony 16:9

LOL

[–] offramp_tavanipupu 13 years ago

He should have financed another crappy film about Brewster's Millions.

[–] super-staff 12 years ago

zing!

[–] sajmeister2000 13 years ago

First give 1.5 million to charity and another 1.5 million to be gambled away. Throw some REAL lavish parties, the most expensive food (caviar etc), the most expensive drinks, most expensive entertainment, and just splash out without any worries of how much anything will cost.

Buy presents for EVERYONE I know and also buy food and drinks for people, and make friends with people who can eat like there is no bottom to their stomachs so yeah just all that!

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[–] msennel1 13 years ago

30 days at the bunny ranch. gone without a trace. simple as that.

[–] maliklockett 12 years ago

I would figure to just gather a huge entourage, lease a jet and travel around the world, renting out whole 5-star hotels along the way. Should be able to knock down $30 mil in no time.

I would have suggested stopping off at someplace like Dubai, but with the kind of money that changes hands down there, you might end up blowing the $30 mil and losing a part of that $300 mil along with it.

Can't we all just get along?

[–] gabby_bm 12 years ago

One month of free rock concerts would do the trick, with refreshments, venue, security and transportation. How much would it cost to rent the Rolling Stones for the weekend? A 30-day free Woodstock?

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