Barry Behrman Makes Statement About U.S. Open Prize Fun
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It is with regret that I have to announce that due to a lack of seating (that I admit I did not properly envision) that I am having to delay the prize payments to my top 6 finishers at the U.S. Open. Shannon and I had many extra expenses this year such as building the wooden risers for the seats, and that along with the large storm that forced many to leave the event early and many more not to come at all for the final three days caused a major problem with our receivables. We were unable to provide proper seating for many fans and this caused us to come up between $20-30,000 short of our projections in the $10 all day and $10 all night ticket category alone. This was a major source of the shortfall. Another source is my insistence on adding the full $60,000 that I promised to add prior to having the difficulties explained above.
We expect all debts to be covered within the next two weeks. We still have sufficient revenues coming in from the event and will pay the money out as quickly as it comes in.
Finally, we hear you and agree with you. Next year we will be in one big room for the whole tournament again. It just works better for everyone and we have learned from our mistakes.
By Barry Behrman - 2012-10-31
It is with regret that I have to announce that due to a lack of seating (that I admit I did not properly envision) that I am having to delay the prize payments to my top 6 finishers at the U.S. Open. Shannon and I had many extra expenses this year such as building the wooden risers for the seats, and that along with the large storm that forced many to leave the event early and many more not to come at all for the final three days caused a major problem with our receivables. We were unable to provide proper seating for many fans and this caused us to come up between $20-30,000 short of our projections in the $10 all day and $10 all night ticket category alone. This was a major source of the shortfall. Another source is my insistence on adding the full $60,000 that I promised to add prior to having the difficulties explained above.
We expect all debts to be covered within the next two weeks. We still have sufficient revenues coming in from the event and will pay the money out as quickly as it comes in.
Finally, we hear you and agree with you. Next year we will be in one big room for the whole tournament again. It just works better for everyone and we have learned from our mistakes.
By Barry Behrman - 2012-10-31
This thread is the solution to Barry's problems! Instead of money, give out fun prizes!
First place wins a giant novelty check suitable for framing!!!
Here's my open letter to Barry Behrman:
" Barry, the prize winner's aren't a BANK. They have no interest in financing your business ventures.
Oh yes and let me add, sign a personal note of guarantee NOW to each one of them. Add 1.5% per month interest.
One more thing - find a bank.
One more thing - find some self respect, beause no self-respecting businessman would expect their customers to finance their pathetic, habitually crappy, cash flow planning.
One more thing - why mention Shannon's name in the such a negative announcement? "
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This really is sad.
Even more sad for foreign based players who had to pay some $1000 and up for plane tickets.
Can't blame them for incorporating/saver deals in smaller tournaments before they all went to USO tournament.
I wouldn't be shocked if half of them don't show up next year.
Even more sad for foreign based players who had to pay some $1000 and up for plane tickets.
Can't blame them for incorporating/saver deals in smaller tournaments before they all went to USO tournament.
I wouldn't be shocked if half of them don't show up next year.