Does “The Price Is Right” Pay Contestants Who Lose? A Guide to Show Prizes, Travel, and Hidden Costs: A Complete Guide Every day, many people tune in to watch enthusiastic contestants rush down to "Come on down!" on The Price Is Right. It is hard not to be enticed by the prospect of turning the Big Wheel, trying to guess the precise retail cost of a treadmill, or even winning a new car. However, one often-overlooked query that pops up is whether or not contestants who show up