prairieguy:
I know asking questions gets some people upset. Again, that's not the intent, but I don't know how else to ask the question.
I read the ad about a match. Saw the cost and added it up. The ad said, we are going to collect between $16,000 and $25,000, and "go to a web site for the prize information". I went to the web site, it didn't work.
I've shot at a few different gun matches but haven't been involved in one where the match committee was employed by the match and as such paid. Pretty much everything I've shot at has had people volunteer their time.
However I have shot at matches where there was nothing posted what was done with the fees and subsequently there was nothing given for prizes. I'm simply trying to find out a bit, before committing my funds or as you've offered me as a new shooter to your area to, "stay home".
I see the mentioned web site 'to see for further information' on the prizes has been removed. You are now advising that there will be $2000 in prize money distributed to the competitors for prizes. Thank you for the information.
As mentioned, it is simply my opinion as to the largest prize and draw prizes. The sponsor has their wishes for their product and it is admirable. I thank them for their generous offer to shooters. My opinion is still the same, draw prizes suck. If it is discouraging to new shooters to have the top shooters win all the prizes, the new/less qualified shooters should practice more. But that is a whole other issue, not related to this match.
Any sponsor getting product to the shooters, is a good thing.
I knew my asking questions was going to be hard on someone's ego, therefore I prefaced it with my own observation. I ain't here to "rain on your parade" but I personally would like to have an idea where my money goes.
I've personally shot at matches with $75,000 worth of prizes, Governors as guest speakers at banquets, etc etc and matches where you get a hardy hand shake for being the Aggregate winner. They are all fun. But it appears you like asking for my money but you don't like telling me what I'm getting for it. My question wasn't a personal shot at anyone, but you are obviously taking it as one. I don't mind the fact that without pre-paid entry money or a pool of existing funds, it is extremely hard to budget for prizes. Like I mentioned, I've been there too. You posting the primary break down of, cash per X number of competitors is sufficient. I'm not asking for an accounting and cost estimate for port-a-potties.
The added, "Don’t ask for a more detailed breakdown, like it or not, I’m not going to provide one." isn't in the best spirit of a match program.
I guess, rather than explaining my reason for asking the question, I could have simply asked, "what's happening with the entry fee", and left my opinions about draw prizes to myself.
My "naysaying and complaining" could have been answered fairly easily.
Sorry for questioning 'you', and I promise not to bother you in the future.
I know asking questions gets some people upset. Again, that's not the intent, but I don't know how else to ask the question.
I read the ad about a match. Saw the cost and added it up. The ad said, we are going to collect between $16,000 and $25,000, and "go to a web site for the prize information". I went to the web site, it didn't work.
I've shot at a few different gun matches but haven't been involved in one where the match committee was employed by the match and as such paid. Pretty much everything I've shot at has had people volunteer their time.
However I have shot at matches where there was nothing posted what was done with the fees and subsequently there was nothing given for prizes. I'm simply trying to find out a bit, before committing my funds or as you've offered me as a new shooter to your area to, "stay home".
I see the mentioned web site 'to see for further information' on the prizes has been removed. You are now advising that there will be $2000 in prize money distributed to the competitors for prizes. Thank you for the information.
As mentioned, it is simply my opinion as to the largest prize and draw prizes. The sponsor has their wishes for their product and it is admirable. I thank them for their generous offer to shooters. My opinion is still the same, draw prizes suck. If it is discouraging to new shooters to have the top shooters win all the prizes, the new/less qualified shooters should practice more. But that is a whole other issue, not related to this match.
Any sponsor getting product to the shooters, is a good thing.
I knew my asking questions was going to be hard on someone's ego, therefore I prefaced it with my own observation. I ain't here to "rain on your parade" but I personally would like to have an idea where my money goes.
I've personally shot at matches with $75,000 worth of prizes, Governors as guest speakers at banquets, etc etc and matches where you get a hardy hand shake for being the Aggregate winner. They are all fun. But it appears you like asking for my money but you don't like telling me what I'm getting for it. My question wasn't a personal shot at anyone, but you are obviously taking it as one. I don't mind the fact that without pre-paid entry money or a pool of existing funds, it is extremely hard to budget for prizes. Like I mentioned, I've been there too. You posting the primary break down of, cash per X number of competitors is sufficient. I'm not asking for an accounting and cost estimate for port-a-potties.
The added, "Don’t ask for a more detailed breakdown, like it or not, I’m not going to provide one." isn't in the best spirit of a match program.
I guess, rather than explaining my reason for asking the question, I could have simply asked, "what's happening with the entry fee", and left my opinions about draw prizes to myself.
My "naysaying and complaining" could have been answered fairly easily.
Sorry for questioning 'you', and I promise not to bother you in the future.
I'm incredibly excited about this match and I don't even shoot F-Class!
