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Buster Dog BBQ · 01-06-2009, 08:38 AM

There is a new contest in my state and I just saw the entry form yesterday. $250 entry includes power and water. $10k in prize money but payouts only through the top 5 in each category. This contest is a first year and expects to draw 48 teams. The entry is $250 which is about $50-100 more than all the other contest in the state. Heck, they even have a backyard that is $150 entry and only the first two places pay out more than the entry fee.

Personally I think the entry fee is too high and I was considering contacting the organizer and telling them this. Has anyone ever done that? Just curious. what was the response like? Is it worth it? I would like to see this contest succeed because there are no other ones in the vicinity.

Ashmont · 01-06-2009, 08:53 AM

I am sure they will get the picture when they dont reach 15 teams.

Way to high for me!

HoDeDo · 01-06-2009, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Buster Dog BBQ

There is a new contest in my state and I just saw the entry form yesterday. $250 entry includes power and water. $10k in prize money but payouts only through the top 5 in each category. This contest is a first year and expects to draw 48 teams. The entry is $250 which is about $50-100 more than all the other contest in the state. Heck, they even have a backyard that is $150 entry and only the first two places pay out more than the entry fee.

Personally I think the entry fee is too high and I was considering contacting the organizer and telling them this. Has anyone ever done that? Just curious. what was the response like? Is it worth it? I would like to see this contest succeed because there are no other ones in the vicinity.

I think you just nailed it... there are no other ones in the vicinity... So a couple things may be going on:
1. He may be testing the supply/demand waters - to see what the market will bear, knowing he is the only game in vicinity.
2. He may need the extra entry money to help boost the prize pot... depends on his sponsors and what they are providing.
3. His venue.... are they donating it? is it given to him at a reduced cost... or is he having to pay full tilt for the location, (folks may be charging him more based on the economy as well)

I think this year will be really interesting in general to see how contests are impacted both in prize $$ and entry costs.

KC_Bobby · 01-06-2009, 09:06 AM

Is this cook KCBS sanctioned?

Buster Dog BBQ · 01-06-2009, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by KC_Bobby

Is this cook KCBS sanctioned?

Yes it is sanctioned

HoDeDo · 01-06-2009, 09:44 AM

IT doesn't hurt to call him... but I would look for some of his drivers for the price... vs. just telling him to drop it. You might share with him the disparity between his and other Iowa events as well...
AG

Buster Dog BBQ · 01-06-2009, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by HoDeDo

IT doesn't hurt to call him... but I would look for some of his drivers for the price... vs. just telling him to drop it. You might share with him the disparity between his and other Iowa events as well...
AG

Thanks Andy. I don't want to tell someone how to run a contest but that just jumped out at me. Who knows, the venue could be top notch and worth every penny.

G$ · 01-06-2009, 10:13 AM

I am not sure I have ever paid less than 250 inclusive. That seems right in line to me.

Dale P · 01-06-2009, 10:58 AM

200 is just a real nice round #. JMHO

watertowerbbq · 01-06-2009, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Buster Dog BBQ

There is a new contest in my state and I just saw the entry form yesterday. $250 entry includes power and water. $10k in prize money but payouts only through the top 5 in each category. This contest is a first year and expects to draw 48 teams. The entry is $250 which is about $50-100 more than all the other contest in the state. Heck, they even have a backyard that is $150 entry and only the first two places pay out more than the entry fee.

Personally I think the entry fee is too high and I was considering contacting the organizer and telling them this. Has anyone ever done that? Just curious. what was the response like? Is it worth it? I would like to see this contest succeed because there are no other ones in the vicinity.

Buster Dog,

I thought the exact same thing when I got the e-mail. $150 to cook ribs in the backyard division!

Will be interesting to see how many teams head down there.

KC_Bobby · 01-06-2009, 08:02 PM

Is the the new one in SouthCentral/East IA?

Buster Dog BBQ · 01-06-2009, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by KC_Bobby

Is the the new one in SouthCentral/East IA?

Yes, that is correct.

Jeff_in_KC · 01-06-2009, 11:20 PM

Wow! And here I was thinking the $180 for St. Joseph, MO is too rich for my blood with all the $150 contests around KC!

Gowan · 01-07-2009, 04:39 AM

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Originally Posted by G$

I am not sure I have ever paid less than 250 inclusive. That seems right in line to me.

Yep. A perfect example of how different things are in each region. The Midwest cooks get spoiled by the lower costs to organizers and high density of contests. Move away from the heartland and we're thrilled to see a new contest within a four hour drive, regardless of the entry fee!

Just Smokin' Around · 01-07-2009, 09:20 PM

$200 - $250 is what I normally see. This one includes electric. I see a lot of contest where electric is an additional $25 (the ones with the $200 entry fee). $150 for the backyard comp seems a bit steep. $75 is more in line with what I see in the mid-Atlantic for BY.
Gettin' ready to mail a form for the first contest of the year - $250 and includes electric and water.

01-06-2009, 08:38 AM	#1
Buster Dog BBQ is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-20-08 Location: Clive, IA	Organizer Feedback There is a new contest in my state and I just saw the entry form yesterday. $250 entry includes power and water. $10k in prize money but payouts only through the top 5 in each category. This contest is a first year and expects to draw 48 teams. The entry is $250 which is about $50-100 more than all the other contest in the state. Heck, they even have a backyard that is $150 entry and only the first two places pay out more than the entry fee. Personally I think the entry fee is too high and I was considering contacting the organizer and telling them this. Has anyone ever done that? Just curious. what was the response like? Is it worth it? I would like to see this contest succeed because there are no other ones in the vicinity. __________________ FEC-100 Right Handed, FEC-100 Left Handed, Large BGE x2, Mini BGE Buster Dog BBQ - [url]http://www.busterdogbbq.com[/url]

01-06-2009, 08:53 AM	#2
Ashmont Babbling Farker Join Date: 12-13-05 Location: St. Louis MO	I am sure they will get the picture when they dont reach 15 teams. Way to high for me! __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Ashmont Proud member of Brethren Weber's for life (Rescued 7 kettles in 2007, 1 in 2008, 2 in 2009 and 1 in 2010 Three of which I have and 8 that have gone to Brethren. PM me to get on the waiting list) Weber Kettle Dabomb Weber Kettle Justintime Weber Kettle (Yet to be named by Daughter) Evil Twin Suggested! Weber Kettle Grace WSM "Winni" WSM "Dumas" One Smokey Joe UDS "Peggy Sue" http://ashsmoderndayclubhouse.blogspot.com/

01-06-2009, 09:06 AM	#4
KC_Bobby Babbling Farker Join Date: 05-03-07 Location: Olathe KS	Is this cook KCBS sanctioned? __________________ Boondoggle BBQ Country Smokers 450 Weber Smokey Mountain 18" Proud KCBS Member & Certified Judge

01-06-2009, 09:44 AM	#6
HoDeDo Babbling Farker Join Date: 02-19-06 Location: Kansas City	IT doesn't hurt to call him... but I would look for some of his drivers for the price... vs. just telling him to drop it. You might share with him the disparity between his and other Iowa events as well... AG __________________ Andy /Smoke on Wheels Competition BBQ - www.smokeonwheels.com

01-06-2009, 10:58 AM	#9
Dale P is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 12-28-06 Location: Porkbutt Ky	200 is just a real nice round #. JMHO __________________ Spicewine Turbo 2007 model Perry Brothers & Sons Bar-B-Q

01-06-2009, 10:13 AM	#8
G$ is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 01-01-05 Location: Southern Arizona	I am not sure I have ever paid less than 250 inclusive. That seems right in line to me.

01-06-2009, 08:02 PM	#11
KC_Bobby Babbling Farker Join Date: 05-03-07 Location: Olathe KS	Is the the new one in SouthCentral/East IA? __________________ Boondoggle BBQ Country Smokers 450 Weber Smokey Mountain 18" Proud KCBS Member & Certified Judge

01-06-2009, 11:20 PM	#13
Jeff_in_KC somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 01-04-05 Location: Pleasant Hill, MO	Wow! And here I was thinking the $180 for St. Joseph, MO is too rich for my blood with all the $150 contests around KC! __________________ KCBS Member #14287

01-07-2009, 09:20 PM	#15
Just Smokin' Around Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 11-13-07 Location: Frederick County, MD	$200 - $250 is what I normally see. This one includes electric. I see a lot of contest where electric is an additional $25 (the ones with the $200 entry fee). $150 for the backyard comp seems a bit steep. $75 is more in line with what I see in the mid-Atlantic for BY. Gettin' ready to mail a form for the first contest of the year - $250 and includes electric and water. __________________ Bill Just Smokin' Around Competition BBQ Team BWS Fatboy, BWS Competitor Medium BGE, Weber Kettle and gasser, other toys

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