I’m surprised the rule is still in place, but I guess there was no going back
Honestly I think it's a good idea and wish more game shows would adopt the practice. They still have discretion on who they pick, after all.
One cool thing about the new PYL is that Tomarken-era contestants have returned for the current version. I love "Where are they now?"-type interviews, so this is always fun IMO.
Joel McHale's Card Sharks did that too I believe at least a couple of times.
As for the original question, I would rather be called down 9th than not at all.
Win or lose, to have the joy and thrill of being on national TV and something that could be shared with family and friends would be awesome.
When opportunity knocks, answer, because it may never come a knockin' again.
And I too would try my best to make a good bid to get up on stage, regardless of the pricing game or prize involved as I'd get to spin the wheel and maybe win some bonus cash and a crack at one or even two showcases of prizes as well.
