Prize Money/ Entry Fees

ThomEmery · 01-23-2008, 08:30 AM

Question
Prize Money and Entry Fees are both going up
In the west we have a semi standard set up of
$150 ish for less than $5000 prize money
$300 ish for more than $10,000 ish

Would you go $450 ish at $30,000 ish?
Get them ishs in line

YankeeBBQ · 01-23-2008, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by ThomEmery

Question
Prize Money and Entry Fees are both going up
In the west we have a semi standard set up of
$150 ish for less than $5000 prize money
$300 ish for more than $10,000 ish

Would you go $450 ish at $30,000 ish?
Get them ishs in line

No that's scary. Pine Bluff is doing 50K with a $300 entry fee. $300 is probably my limit and I wouldn't do many at that price. Of course if the contest was local to me that might be a different story....

Paola Greg · 01-23-2008, 08:39 AM

The entry fee for Pine Bluff, AR last summer was $300. Prize money was $50,000. It drew 108 teams.

Scottie · 01-23-2008, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by YankeeBBQ

No that's scary. Pine Bluff is doing 50K with a $300 entry fee. $300 is probably my limit and I wouldn't do many at that price. Of course if the contest was local to me that might be a different story....

Wanna sell that Lake Placid entry? ;-)

Wizards of 'Que · 01-23-2008, 10:07 AM

The Great American depends on lot size, but a 25x50 is $290 for $17,500 in prize money. I don't think 300 for a 10000 contest would draw very well around here, but you California folks are all rich.

TOPS BBQ · 01-23-2008, 10:10 AM

Thom,

You do that in Fresno and I am so there. You do that in your neck of the woods, I'll have to think about it and convince my team to come along. Of course, if I did, then I would have to cut out another contest from my list. Of course, if I won, then I would be able to compete in additional comps.

TOPS BBQ · 01-23-2008, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Wizards of 'Que

The Great American depends on lot size, but a 25x50 is $290 for $17,500 in prize money. I don't think 300 for a 10000 contest would draw very well around here, but you California folks are all rich.

Yeah, we rich folks are spoiled. Our comps are beautiful with sunny temps in the 70's and cool beach breezes.

That's why we pay what we pay.

Bigmista · 01-23-2008, 02:14 PM

That's exactly how it was in Victorville in June.

Not.

Podge · 01-23-2008, 02:19 PM

If I felt i had a decent chance of recouping my expenses, I'd pay higher entry fees.

Dale P · 01-23-2008, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Podge

If I felt i had a decent chance of recouping my expenses, I'd pay higher entry fees.

Coming from the MAN who won the Jack.

Calcutta brother, calcutta. That is how little guys like me is going to get some money back.

swamprb · 01-24-2008, 03:30 AM

Just starting out-too rich for my blood

bigabyte · 01-24-2008, 07:21 AM

I signed up for the Great American as a newbie, but because of the size and reputation of hte event. Had nothing to do with the extended purse. I mkae no assumptions I will take GC, but will of course do my very best to try and win it. For a smaller contest, there is no way I would pay that much money. I look at the GAB as similar to the AR in a way, it is a chance for me to see how I stack up against many of the top teams in the country.

Rolling Smoke · 01-24-2008, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Dale P

Coming from the MAN who won the Jack.

Calcutta brother, calcutta. That is how little guys like me is going to get some money back.

Sounds like he's wanting a handicap doesn't it Dale?

Calcutta might be the way to go and while I'd never be able to buy Podge, I did get to hold his jugs at the awards in Lynchburg. Wait a minute......that didn't sound right did it?

ChipotlePat · 01-24-2008, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Paola Greg

The entry fee for Pine Bluff, AR last summer was $300. Prize money was $50,000. It drew 108 teams.

This year it is $75,000 and a lot money comes from the sponsers. It is a fun one to go to they even have good live bands there.

Dale P · 01-24-2008, 10:33 AM

You got that right Jim. Poor Podge, claimed he made a bad brisket. HA! Setting us up.

Its gonna be a fun year.

01-23-2008, 08:30 AM	#1
ThomEmery Babbling Farker Join Date: 08-20-05 Location: Indio Ca. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Prize Money/ Entry Fees Question Prize Money and Entry Fees are both going up In the west we have a semi standard set up of $150 ish for less than $5000 prize money $300 ish for more than $10,000 ish Would you go $450 ish at $30,000 ish? Get them ishs in line __________________ Catering, Contests, and Community Service http://bbqthom.ning.com/video/our-wells-cargo-trailer Serving Jesus and great BBQ :) Team What Wood Jesus Q?

01-23-2008, 08:39 AM	#3
Paola Greg Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 11-14-05 Location: Paola, KS Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	The entry fee for Pine Bluff, AR last summer was $300. Prize money was $50,000. It drew 108 teams. __________________ Greg Ribs 4 U Last edited by Paola Greg; 01-23-2008 at 10:11 AM.. Reason: Corrected to $300

01-23-2008, 10:07 AM	#5
Wizards of 'Que On the road to being a farker Join Date: 01-06-08 Location: Hot Springs, AR Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	The Great American depends on lot size, but a 25x50 is $290 for $17,500 in prize money. I don't think 300 for a 10000 contest would draw very well around here, but you California folks are all rich. __________________ Fred [URL="http://www.wizardsofque.com"]www.wizardsofque.com[/URL] Home of Big Red, "the Manly Man" cooker and Ole Hickory SDL-x, FE 100, Backwoods Fatboy

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TOPS BBQ Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 10-01-07 Location: Fresno, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thom, You do that in Fresno and I am so there. You do that in your neck of the woods, I'll have to think about it and convince my team to come along. Of course, if I did, then I would have to cut out another contest from my list. Of course, if I won, then I would be able to compete in additional comps. __________________ www.TOPS-BBQ.com Diamond Plate FAT 50 Ultra 200-Gal Barrel 55-Gal Horizontal offset 2 55-Gal Vertical Barrels Bar-B-Chef Offset Anything worth fighting for is worth fighting for dirty!

01-23-2008, 02:14 PM	#8
Bigmista somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-24-04 Location: Long Beach, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	That's exactly how it was in Victorville in June. Not. __________________ Wait! Bigmista wrote a cookbook? Exodus 29:18 Then burn the entire ram on the altar. It is a burnt offering to the LORD, a pleasing aroma, a food offering presented to the LORD. God loves BBQ! Bigmista Custom Spicewine Trailer - Olivia J. PIMA Large and Medium Spicewines Weber Ranch Kettle - E.T. Remembering Scott

01-23-2008, 02:19 PM	#9
Podge is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-25-06 Location: Elk Creek, Ky. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	If I felt i had a decent chance of recouping my expenses, I'd pay higher entry fees.

01-24-2008, 03:30 AM	#11
swamprb somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 10-27-06 Location: Bothell WA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Just starting out-too rich for my blood __________________ Brian - Left Hand Smoke BBQ PNWBA 2010 Team of the Year BGE's/WSM's/BWS Gater/BDS Clones/Weber Performer w EZ-Que/Cajun Bandit/Rib-O-Lator Test Pilot/La Caja China/BBQ Guru/Weber 1000 RK Drum Coffee Roaster Follow Left Hand Smoke on Facebook!http://www.facebook.com/pages/Left-H...462391?sk=wall KCBS CBJ/PNWBA CBJ www.pnwba.com

01-24-2008, 07:21 AM	#12
bigabyte somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-10-06 Location: Overland Fark, KS Downloads: 1 Uploads: 1	I signed up for the Great American as a newbie, but because of the size and reputation of hte event. Had nothing to do with the extended purse. I mkae no assumptions I will take GC, but will of course do my very best to try and win it. For a smaller contest, there is no way I would pay that much money. I look at the GAB as similar to the AR in a way, it is a chance for me to see how I stack up against many of the top teams in the country. __________________ Chris Baker For great food and and an even better time join the BBQ Brethren Throwdowns *First ever recipient of the Silverfinger Award!* Yes, I own a whole bunch of BBQ crap also. *Certified MOINK Baller & IMBAS Certified MOINK Ball Judge #0003 - Get your MOINK Certification today!* The Secret Squirrel Society doesn't exist - Zero Club member

01-24-2008, 10:33 AM	#15
Dale P is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 12-28-06 Location: Porkbutt Ky Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	You got that right Jim. Poor Podge, claimed he made a bad brisket. HA! Setting us up. Its gonna be a fun year. __________________ Spicewine Turbo 2007 model Perry Brothers & Sons Bar-B-Q

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