Are Individual Lottery and Tiered Lottery the Same?
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Individual lottery and tiered lottery are not the same. Their main difference lies in the target groups. Individual lottery is for all people who want to buy a car, while tiered lottery is specifically held for individuals who have been unsuccessful in the lottery for a long time. Tiered lottery is based on the existing lottery system, where a certain number of additional quotas are allocated annually, organizing two separate lotteries for individuals who have been unsuccessful for a long time, with a tiered winning rate. The method for individual lottery to buy a car is: first register and queue up, then uniformly participate in the lottery, where the computer randomly generates 10 numbers, and the participant selects one from them. The procedure for organizations or individuals to apply for a quota: 1. Submit an application to obtain an application code; 2. After passing the review, confirm the application code as a valid code to participate in quota allocation; 3. After winning, receive the quota allocation confirmation notice.
I've been participating in the car license plate lottery for five years. The individual lottery is the most basic form, where anyone can apply for a chance to try their luck, with basically the same low probability for everyone. The tiered lottery is completely different—it specifically caters to people like us who have been trying for a long time without success. Each time you participate, your chances accumulate, increasing your probability of winning later on. In cities like Beijing, this policy has finally helped some friends win after many years. I think it's quite fair, balancing the odds for both newcomers and long-time participants. However, regulations vary greatly by location—for example, Shenzhen might add local household registration requirements. Before entering the lottery, it's best to check the official policy to avoid misunderstandings and missing the application deadline. In practice, I've seen people confuse the two types of lotteries, thinking they're the same, and end up waiting for the wrong opportunity. A little more understanding can save a lot of time.