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skogstokig said:
this event is a helluva proposition.. travel to the philippines on your own dime, have one barrel, play these monsters..

flip side of the coin, it's not as expensive for the filipino entrants, and the prize money is worth more for them
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I don't mind the occasional single elimination format, but I'd like also like to see a major matchroom event with a true double elimination format. I'm not sure it's appreciably better in the US open that you can win your first matches, then once it becomes single elimination you draw Aloysius Yapp in the round of 64 who was jet lagged and lost his 1st round match to Brandon Shuff or someone like that.

The real issue is, like always, the prize funds are embarrassingly small.

The prize fund is $100,000 - the total travel costs paid by the players to even get to the event is probably close to twice as much - how is that sustainable?
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Chopdoc said:
Interesting thought.

I guess it depends on what finishes they are set up to do. I haven't noticed makers offering finish options but it sure can't hurt to ask.

The type of finish will have a lot to do with the immediate results but also durability and simple age related changes like oxidation. We all know how glassy old McDermott finishes were, we also know that if damaged that finish peeled because it did not adhere.

Different finished require different prep and can require a lot more than simply different materials. If we want a better finish we certainly should be prepared for an upcharge.

Good thought. Thank you. 👍
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You should be able to ask, what coating, how many coats, the process? I was able to ask these things and even make some request for my cues.
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Scmelke quality

Chopdoc
JS858 said:
The cost of refinish materials has more than doubled since the pandemic.
Lower VOC, lower grade clear, and applying less mils. So thin you’ll burn thru it if polished. Keeps production costs in line and avoids having to substantially raise prices on cues.
Which they have not done, smart business decision.

It’s likely that if customers reached out and asked, they would shoot whatever you wanted on it, and then charge accordingly, just like any other upgrade.
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Interesting thought.

I guess it depends on what finishes they are set up to do. I haven't noticed makers offering finish options but it sure can't hurt to ask.

The type of finish will have a lot to do with the immediate results but also durability and simple age related changes like oxidation. We all know how glassy old McDermott finishes were, we also know that if damaged that finish peeled because it did not adhere.

Different finishes require different prep and can require a lot more than simply different materials. If we want a better finish we certainly should be prepared for an upcharge.

Good thought. Thank you. 👍
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