What's up with Stagecoachs' prize money?

Diva · 03-03-2010, 09:46 AM

A buddy of mine that was at Havasu told me that they're changing the prize money to $5,000 and are limiting the contestants????

$25,000 advertised prize money to $5,000 is a pretty big drop.

Jorge · 03-03-2010, 11:22 AM

Thom?

HoDeDo · 03-03-2010, 06:32 PM

May be what some other contests are doing -- which is only "guaranting" $5000 -- to avoid having to put up a huge bond for something they may not have yet or just to keep ahold of the cash...

Plowboy · 03-03-2010, 06:44 PM

Good luck on the event, Thom.

U2CANQUE · 03-03-2010, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Plowboy

Good luck on the event, Thom.

A great reputation.....but, yeah, what is up?....was thinking about it, but.......

Coz · 03-03-2010, 08:23 PM

Thom has made a statement on the other place and I imagine he will here in time.

bbqczar · 03-03-2010, 08:57 PM

2 words cluster-F*%K ! For one thing they couldn't get many people to sign up at either $750 entry or the vending $1250 price ! We did it 3 years in a row,it used to be good,not anymore.Anyone want to do it better do it,it won't be there next year !

ThomEmery · 03-03-2010, 09:32 PM

The "Mane Stage" was moved to the space our contest has been in the last two years
due to the Cities safety concerns for the crowd, 65,000 each day last year.
They tried to fit us into an area along side on the food court and general admission seating. The contest just would not fit in there. Complete cancelation was considered,
I presented a proposal to refund ALL the teams entry fees and modify the event plan.
We are now in the same location we were at during SC One. Tomorrow we will measure the area to see exactly how many teams will fit in that space. I know 15 will,
our goal is 25 plus and keep our qualifier for the Sunday KCBS Championship Series
CBBQA ToY contest. Saturday we will do the KCBS Competitor Series Sanctioned Western Rib Championship.
ALL the teams that had already paid have decided to compete in the new lower cost cook offs.

Gowan · 03-04-2010, 03:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThomEmery

The "Mane Stage" was moved to the space our contest has been in the last two years
due to the Cities safety concerns for the crowd, 65,000 each day last year.
They tried to fit us into an area along side on the food court and general admission seating. The contest just would not fit in there. Complete cancelation was considered,
I presented a proposal to refund ALL the teams entry fees and modify the event plan.
We are now in the same location we were at during SC One. Tomorrow we will measure the area to see exactly how many teams will fit in that space. I know 15 will,
our goal is 25 plus and keep our qualifier for the Sunday KCBS Championship Series
CBBQA ToY contest. Saturday we will do the KCBS Competitor Series Sanctioned Western Rib Championship.
ALL the teams that had already paid have decided to compete in the new lower cost cook offs.

Best of luck to you Thom. Believe me I know from first-hand experience how unpleasant it is to have the rug pulled out from under you as a contest organizer! It sounds to me like you are handling things professionally and doing your damndest to make the best out of the situation. No KCBS cook or judge could ask for more.
California is lucky to have you, sir.

03-03-2010, 09:46 AM	#1
Diva is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 05-30-07 Location: Kansas City, MO	What's up with Stagecoachs' prize money? A buddy of mine that was at Havasu told me that they're changing the prize money to $5,000 and are limiting the contestants???? $25,000 advertised prize money to $5,000 is a pretty big drop.

03-03-2010, 11:22 AM	#2
Jorge somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 01-23-04 Location: DFW, San AntonioTx	Thom? __________________ You can't be a real country unless you have a beer and an airline - it helps if you have some kind of a football team, or some nuclear weapons, but at the very least you need a beer. --Frank Zappa Keeping Valspar in BBQ, one cook at a time. Recipient of a Huggies box! Shut up, and cook!!!!

03-03-2010, 06:32 PM	#3
HoDeDo Babbling Farker Join Date: 02-19-06 Location: Kansas City	May be what some other contests are doing -- which is only "guaranting" $5000 -- to avoid having to put up a huge bond for something they may not have yet or just to keep ahold of the cash... __________________ Andy /Smoke on Wheels Competition BBQ - www.smokeonwheels.com

03-03-2010, 06:44 PM	#4
Plowboy somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 10-09-06 Location: Blue Springs, MO	Good luck on the event, Thom. __________________ Pork Pullin Plowboys (and Smoke on Wheels) Save a hog, ride a plowboy! www.plowboysbbq.com Todd Johns (me); Blue Springs, MO Randy Hinck (PigBoy); Concordia, MO Andy Groneman (Hodedo); KC, KS (Cameo Appearances) FEC-500SS; FEC-100 (Right handed); FEC-100 (Left handed); Country Smoker Tailgater; Big Green Egg (2-large, small, mini); Cookshack Pellet Fired Charbroiler

03-03-2010, 08:23 PM	#6
Coz is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 10-05-07 Location: Georgetown , Ky	Thom has made a statement on the other place and I imagine he will here in time. __________________ Stumps Clone "RAINMAKER" Stumps Clone RIP 9-20-08 Stumps Clone "LIL RAIN " Stumps Clone " CHRISTINE " ONE Evil Biotch and another in process BRINGIN' THE HEAT BBQ Team just Cloning around

03-03-2010, 08:57 PM	#7
bbqczar Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 03-15-07 Location: phoenix,az.	2 words cluster-F*%K ! For one thing they couldn't get many people to sign up at either $750 entry or the vending $1250 price ! We did it 3 years in a row,it used to be good,not anymore.Anyone want to do it better do it,it won't be there next year ! __________________ BBQ Bullies competition BBQ team Phoenix,Az.

03-03-2010, 09:32 PM	#8
ThomEmery Babbling Farker Join Date: 08-20-05 Location: Indio Ca.	The "Mane Stage" was moved to the space our contest has been in the last two years due to the Cities safety concerns for the crowd, 65,000 each day last year. They tried to fit us into an area along side on the food court and general admission seating. The contest just would not fit in there. Complete cancelation was considered, I presented a proposal to refund ALL the teams entry fees and modify the event plan. We are now in the same location we were at during SC One. Tomorrow we will measure the area to see exactly how many teams will fit in that space. I know 15 will, our goal is 25 plus and keep our qualifier for the Sunday KCBS Championship Series CBBQA ToY contest. Saturday we will do the KCBS Competitor Series Sanctioned Western Rib Championship. ALL the teams that had already paid have decided to compete in the new lower cost cook offs. __________________ Catering, Contests, and Community Service Team What Wood Jesus Que? Www.bbqthom.com

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