Big Bucks

[Steve]

This week's Topic Of The Week question is:

What was the most money you spent on one single purchase in Las Vegas. This could be a gift, a hotel room, a meal in a gourmet restaurant, show tickets ...or anything else.

Steve

[mamatee]

During our first trip, we were up quite a bit. We would put our money in a magazine and at the end of the trip, we went to Emeril's New Orleans Fish House for dinner.

I'm not a whale, just a teacher married to a radio DJ. We don't normally spend too much when we go out - about $120 with tip when we have a nicer meal. Well, I was allowed to choose any bottle of wine I wanted which was quite fun! For a full dinner - drinks, wine, apps, dinner and dessert - it was $400! What fun to be able to give our server a lovely tip and not have to worry about whether we could afford milk and bread for the kiddies when we got home. Needless to say, we were complete gluttons that night and it was sooo much fun to pretend we had money!

[JVegas]

Dinner at the former Baccannal at CP: $200
Windshield on rental car: $300 (buy the insurance)
"High Roller" men's ring from Rio store $700 ..

$2100 slot win: Priceless
Jim

[marmirdc]

About 5 years ago, we had the most expensive dinner of our 18 yr marriage. We ate at the Top of the World and it came to over $250 :eek: for the both of us, so I guess $125 each. We enjoyed it and said it was worth every penny.
At the time, we didnt' have much money, so it was really quite a sacrafice, but we still talk about that dinner and the view.


marmirdc

[talanhart]

I am going to Vegas in two weeks and meeting a friend. He asked me to go see "Love" with him and it is costing me $140.00. Yikes, that's half my budget for a three day trip.

[flamingofun]

Great Question----$176.50 Barry Manilow----$198.50 Barry Manilow & both shows worth every penny!! Viva Las Vegas

[cindyinnj]

$450 on a very small Prada pocketbook at Bellagio shops

$500 on dinner for two at Michael's in Barbary Coast (was worth every penny)

$275 tix for two for Celine Dion

$399 per night at Bellagio

[QueenofDiamonds]

:rolleyes:$450 on a very small Prada pocketbook at Bellagio shops

$500 on dinner for two at Michael's in Barbary Coast (was worth every penny)

$275 tix for two for Celine Dion

$399 per night at Bellagio

[sinkhole]

I lost $1600 gambling and spent another $750 for a helicopter ride to grand canyon landing, box lunch, and boat ride in the canal. FUN!:D

[YSinAppleton]

We spend the most money on show tickets including "LOVE", "O", "Mystere", Celine etc. Have also spent over 100.00 per person for dinner on occasion, but usually don't eat in the high end restaurants.

[Blackjack]

:cool: Last year to see Celine Dion - $141.00. Great show!

[CassidyDiva]

I needed a dress for a show & ended up spending $120 for a designer (betsey Johnson) dress from the Sahara shops (the casino had just opened & they were still putting in the shoppes). I got the most conservitive dress I could find for the money & have only worn it once since (on a cruise). The most I spent for a show was nose-bleed tickets for C. Dion, but I managed to get moved (comped) to the main floor due to my disability -- I panic at high places when I have to look straight down!:eek:

[hho47]

In 1990 after a nice win on a Keno ticket I purchased a $4000 Leroy Neiman Painting titled "Irish American Bar"

[MHIROTSU]

A Chanel purse for Suzy: $1,500. That was a year ago, and got credit for every present that needed to be purchased for her for the past year. But I think my credit is up, so Valentine's Day might set me back a few dollars. If it helps, I saved money on the tax.

I'll need a loan from Doris to buy the ring ....

Mike

[iam4nd]

Two up close tickets to "Phantom" were close to $300.

Helicoptor ride for two over the Strip was near $200.

Have no regrets about either one---money well spent!:)

[randy24g]

February '07 Dinner at Nobhill with friend for his 40th birthday about $350. Classic Cheese Fondue & Lobster Pot Pie to die for.

November '07 Elton John's last show at Ceasar' for 2007 with my Sister (her 1st trip) was $280 per ticket on the stand by line. The show was great but I'm not sure it was $280 good.

O at Bellagio with my Sister again $165 per ticket. My treat for her birthday. So worth the price. I would pay that again and more. It was the most spectacular Cirque show I have seen so far (saw Zumanity & Mystere previously).

[Steve]

I paid $800 for two tickets to see Rod Stewart at The Rio on NYE 1999. The money was later refunded to my credit card as they made it a free concert due to lack of ticket sales.

Other than that I made a losing $450 bet on the Jets years ago. My friend asked me to go halfs and I said OK..he came back with a $900 win bet. :eek:

Steve

[Tweeets]

I spent 13000 on a Watch

;) Is it $130.00 or $13,000? Inquiring minds want to know.
-T

[Golddigger007]

Big weekend in Vegas with my 2 best friends. We were celebrating 40 years of life and adventures (we all met each other when we were 5 years old). We pooled our money together and spent $10K on a weekend to remember:


$900 on Elton John Tickets (3@$250 a piece plus taxes)-- we got on stage with him and got a backstage tour

$2500 (split by the 3 of us) - VIP suite at Bellagio (along with limo service daily)
$1000 (spa day at Caesars for 3 of us)
$1000 (split by the 3 of us) on the "eye candy guys" at Olympic Gardens followed by another $1500 spent at Pure niteclub
$1000 (Prince Tickets & Dinner)
$1000 donation (we attend Sunday church services and we donated the money in memory of our missing "fourth" - Carla, a childhood friend who passed away 24 years ago from AIDS - I still miss her.)

We each took $500 to the casino floor and we won big .. ($10,000 and $7800) and other little ones so combined so we actually brought back money.

[cjm051]

Went to "Top Of The World" restaurant around $250 last October.:)

[egglady]

Spent $300 on tickets to Blue Man Group when it was at the Luxor. I loved it and have since taken my son to the concert tour (he loved it, too). Hubby hated the show and I never told him how much it cost.

[BlingBling1]

I'm really a low roller, but I "visiting" Caesar's high limit area (passing through) and dared to put $10 in a $5 slot machine. I played two tokens at once and hit 7's. Payoff was $1,500 for $10. The next morning I ordered room service breakfast for two at what was then Aladdin's (now Planet Hollywood). Fresh tropical fruit, bagels and croissants with cream cheese, marmalades and butter, gourmet coffee and a bottle of Dom Perignon. Price tag, $368.00. Woo - whoo! I spent $500 buying Christmas gifts at a mall off Maryland Avenue and used the rest to payoff my VISA. My husband will NEVER get over the amount I paid for breakfast. I did learn anytime you order libation in a room, it's double the actual retail. That bottle of chamagne was $240.00. I don't drink, so I wasn't impressed with the taste and had nothing to compare, but overlooking the strip at the Bellagio fountains with my cushy robe and champagne glass was priceless.

[BlingBling1]

What was your game for the big wins?

[AppleGreenJade]

A Chanel purse for Suzy: $1,500. That was a year ago, and got credit for every present that needed to be purchased for her for the past year. But I think my credit is up, so Valentine's Day might set me back a few dollars. If it helps, I saved money on the tax.

I'll need a loan from Doris to buy the ring ....

Mike

Mike,

I might consider a loan after I finish having my coronary! $1500 for a Chanel purse? Will the real Mike please write in this space?

Doris

[monsterpocket]

I spent 13000 on a Watch

7777 I collect watches would you mind sharing what you bought? I collect mostly Corum and Hublot

[vegasbabe]

I spent the $187, and it was worth every penny. I kept the light sticks, and streamers from the show as souvenires.

I did not keep the "toilet paper" from Blue Man Group though. That show did not impress me either!

I'm looking forward to purchasing stage seats for Barry's show. When my investment pays off, I'll fly my folks out here, and we'll have a grand ole time. I just hope Barry's still around by then!

[MHIROTSU]

Mike,

I might consider a loan after I finish having my coronary! $1500 for a Chanel purse? Will the real Mike please write in this space?

Doris

Doris,

Now now, Doris. But don't forget that I'm amortizing it over a year, so if you consider, her birthday, Christmas, Valentine's Day, Labor Day, Independence Day, Flag Day, and all the other days in which Suzy thinks she deserves a present, my money was well spent.

And I saved about 1.5% on tax, if that's any consolation.

Mike

[hambone]

Why splurge? `When we hit big we take most of it home. After paying federal, state, and city taxes we have some left over for the next Vegas trip.

[gntleblonde3]

My partner and I were in the 11th row for the Barbra Streisand Millennium Show at the MGM Grand in 2000. Tickets were $2,500 apiece! Yes, we were nuts, but we just HAD to see her. And the next night, we saw Bette Midler at Mandalay Bay....quite an expensive weekend, but one we'll never forget!

[AppleGreenJade]

Doris,

Now now, Doris. But don't forget that I'm amortizing it over a year, so if you consider, her birthday, Christmas, Valentine's Day, Labor Day, Independence Day, Flag Day, and all the other days in which Suzy thinks she deserves a present, my money was well spent.

And I saved about 1.5% on tax, if that's any consolation.

Mike

Mike,

You forgot to mention Ground Hog Day. It might make your amortization more attractive.

Doris

[ladydiv42]

My largest ever purchase was a diamond ring which cost me $2,500.00. It was money from an inheritance so when I wear it I think of my mother.

[mamurn]

450 on a pair of chanel sunglasses. I thought the sales lady said they were 250 but when I looked at the receipt.... 450!!! :eek:Never buy anything after you had too many cocktails. Lesson learned but it was fun at the time!;)

[the dodger]

Just for the experience went to the Chicken Ranch. $300. She was good!

[MikeinChi]

Spent $750 for 3 tix to see Celine Dion - took my parents. They loved it so I guess it was worth it!

Almost bought an Italian leather jacket at The Venetian for $2,000. I had won a $4,000 royal flush and was feeling no pain. That jacket sure looked nice but my common sense got the better part of me so I didn't buy it.

[AppleGreenJade]

Spent $10,000 on 5 identical diamond bracelets in a jewelry store in the Forum Shops. I bought one for each of the women in my family, mother, myself, sister, and 2 sister in laws. I saw this as a sort of bond between the women and figured we can pass it onto the next generation. I had the bracelets sent to everyone, and so the next time I saw one of my sister in laws, I asked her why she wasn't wearing it and she gave me some flimsy excuse, and for the next six months (we lived in different states) every time I saw her, she didn't have it on. Finally the truth came out. She lost it on the very first day she wore it....I felt very sick. Trust me, I will never do that again. Imagine on the very first day!:mad::(

Additionally, the next time I was in the store (after my major purchase), one of the salesmen ignored me, didn't want to wait on me. I called the next day and complained to the store manager, and she said they have had their issues with him and apologized. I will never set foot in that store again.

[LAS VEGAS SPECIALIST]

Front row tickets for two to see Madonna last May at the MGM. 5300.00 plus the agency fees. It was something I had wanted to do in my lifetime but seats five rows back are just as good and go for about a third of the cost.

[Steve]

Just for the experience went to the Chicken Ranch. $300. She was good!

Surprised you didn't CHICKEN out :)

Steve

[luckyladyvegas]

I would say it is a toss up between dinner at Fix in Bellagio (which was worth every penny and more) and a front row couch to see Zummanity(worth almost all the pennies)

We will be dinning at Top of the World next month which I hear is pricey so that may be the new winner!!

For all the people who bought jewlery I always wondered if anyone went in those stores as they always seem empty. My husband said they must or they would not be there. I guess I should tell him he is right!!

[hanoscf]

I've purchased several slot machines over the years.......

[AppleGreenJade]

I would say it is a toss up between dinner at Fix in Bellagio (which was worth every penny and more) and a front row couch to see Zummanity(worth almost all the pennies)

We will be dinning at Top of the World next month which I hear is pricey so that may be the new winner!!

For all the people who bought jewlery I always wondered if anyone went in those stores as they always seem empty. My husband said they must or they would not be there. I guess I should tell him he is right!!

It's funny, I've always wondered the same thing myself, and then I ended up buying stuff. Weak moment I guess and a few jackpots doesn't hurt either.

[LJG0722]

The children and I were at the Venetian Memorial Day weekend 2007 and the suite for Saturday night was over $450 and I had two of them - ouch

[tracyfm]

I'd have to say it was dinner for 6 at Hugo's Cellar downtown. My hubby & I had a 2 appetizers, as did my brother & his wife. We all had amazingly tastely entrees. Only two drinks (hubby had wine) & one dessert. I think the total (not including tip) was around $500.

[Rgiffen2]

I treat myself when I win a jackpot (lately its been few and far between.)
I spent $320 on a pair of sandals. My father was on the trip and he nearly
had a heart attack over the price. I've worn them so much and they are the best shoes I've ever purchased.

I've bought a couple of designer handbags that seemed like such a good idea
in Vegas...until I got home. Then it was like what was I thinking?

We splurged on a penthouse suite at the Bellagio for three days for a special anniversary. We hardly spent any time in the room. That was a waste of money. I could have spent it in the casino!

Also spent $250 to see Ringo Starr and his all starr band at the Hard Rock.
Rose

[pennyslots717]

I saw Rick Springfield in EFX, & enjoyed it so much that I spent the money to see it again, with even better seats!:eek:

[VegasBride]

We spent around $500.00 at Michael's in the then Barbary Coast. It is really missed.

My husband bought a trinket at Excalibur for $100.00.

Everytime I hit a good jackpot we go to someplace nice. Have been to The Range, Voodoo Cafe and Bill's Steak House. I don't remember the cost, but it was more than we would usually spend for dinner.