Checks Not Cash At The Open

Johnnyt

Johnnyt

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Barry called Johnny A. up to the mic on the stream yesterday to tell everyone that they will get checks instead of cash as promised because the money the APP had in escrow couldn't get there on time. How much time do you need to wire money now a days? Johnnyt
 
Johnnyt said:
Barry called Johnny A. up to the mic on the stream yesterday to tell everyone that they will get checks instead of cash as promised because the money the APP had in escrow couldn't get there on time. How much time do you need to wire money now a days? Johnnyt
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last one i did took a couple minutes
 
I like how they have all year to plan every little detail and then suddenly forget THE MOST IMPORTANT DETAIL that you have to set up a transfer with the bank, or go there and withdraw the money to pay players in cash. Sigh....
 
And hererrreeeeeeeee we go.

I am curious.... Does Barry "own" the U.S. Open? Or can someone else decide to hold a tournament named the "U.S. Open 9 Ball Championship" and schedule on top of him?

At this point, I think one more pay snafu, and Barry Behrman's U.S. Open is dead in the water.

How many players didn't come his year because of his tomfoolery?

Short Bus Russ
 
Please, it's just Barry being Barry. There is absolutely nothing to worry about. Remember he just told everyone yesterday the money was good. And Johnny vouched for him! :cool:
 
ShortBusRuss said:
And hererrreeeeeeeee we go.

I am curious.... Does Barry "own" the U.S. Open? Or can someone else decide to hold a tournament named the "U.S. Open 9 Ball Championship" and schedule on top of him?

At this point, I think one more pay snafu, and Barry Behrman's U.S. Open is dead in the water.

How many players didn't come his year because of his tomfoolery?

Short Bus Russ
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Down by 48 players from last year and 88 from the peak four years ago.
 
Johnnyt said:
Barry called Johnny A. up to the mic on the stream yesterday to tell everyone that they will get checks instead of cash as promised because the money the APP had in escrow couldn't get there on time. How much time do you need to wire money now a days? Johnnyt
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jay helfert said:
Please, it's just Barry being Barry. There is absolutely nothing to worry about. Remember he just told everyone yesterday the money was good. And Johnny vouched for him! :cool:
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rivercitysledge said:
him and johnny kept handing the mic back and forth shifting responsibility
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Here we go again!!!
 
jay helfert said:
Please, it's just Barry being Barry. There is absolutely nothing to worry about. Remember he just told everyone yesterday the money was good. And Johnny vouched for him! :cool:
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The money has to be there, if Barry B escrowed the added $$ with ABP and attorney and all the entries went into that account then there is no way that it can't be there right? Also I really don't think that JA would and up there and say its there if he knows it isn't. He just would not get up there imo.

Actually I just thought of how it might not be there. I guess if the prize fund isn't supposed to be dependent on entries and they announced the prize fund based on lets say 200 player then they would be short. However, all the money from added and entries is what its supposed to be. Just not enough to cover the advertised payouts. Hope that makes sense. am I right jay? You know tourney stuff as good as anyone.
 
crying about The Us Open

Guys your talking about the prize money being paid this or that way. All the crap You all are talking about. First show up and support it or Kay in it. Barry has put this Tournament on 38 years. He has paid late in payments But has paid. 171 people showed up and plsyed . Did you? Let the tournament end the champion win and see. You all talk as if he's doing something to hurt the game. You just asked if he owns the open............ Another fool making a comment against the tournament that had been run 38 years by Barry and company. First where would you get the first Dollar or connection to put on this International Tournament. You all talk as if Barry is getting rich or robbing the funds. With "Any" support from the pool players that post on this Forum it could be a great success..... Just keep crying about the open you weren't even at. You'll get wish and one the last Tournaments left in the US that's not a local will be gone like all the others from lack Of Player support . No on has supported the game as Barry B has done and tried. I didn't notice any if you when I looked up from a pool table and I saw very few if you in the stands. O by the way the checks paid out so far have cashed............And when is your open event that added anywhere what Barry just did with 171 players.....oh yeah and played entry for past Champions.............O yeah I Expect you'll have hate messages back for this post but Barry B and family have given us a place to any for 38 years and counting
 
I concur with Buska95. All the *****ing and moaning but no actual support for Barry. You guys should be there and see how much he has tried this year to make things better for everyone. There will always be some glitches but Barry and Shannon are doing their best. It it wise to pay with checks. Cash payments only helps to avoid paying taxes due on winnings.
 
Johnnyt said:
Barry called Johnny A. up to the mic on the stream yesterday to tell everyone that they will get checks instead of cash as promised because the money the APP had in escrow couldn't get there on time. How much time do you need to wire money now a days? Johnnyt
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There's really no excuse, but in all reality it can take up to 3 business days to complete a bank wire transfer depending on how much is being transfered and from what bank to bank. My guess is that it couldn't be withdrawn until the final day anyway as to make sure it was not used for any other reasons other than to pay the players. One day early and it could have come up a little short...not saying that would have happened this year...just saying. So, my guess is that it'll be in the bank on Monday, in order to cover any checks wrote to the players.

Glen
 
Blah blah blah.. Yackety schmackety..

I've attended something like 5 of the last 7 Derby City Classics.. And paid for my wife to come every time.. I support pool just fine, thanks..

I support DCC over the Open because with the DCC, I have never heard of the players getting paid late. Heck, at this point, I'd even support Diamond Billiards taking over the U.S. Open, because I feel they would never fail to meet financial obligations, and on time, to boot!

I am sure the pros who foot the bill to come spend a week at the Open are keeping a smile on their face while waiting for Barry to put the money up to pay prize monies.. Even though they are missing their rent/mortgage payments..

Hey, but Barry has held this tournament for 38 years, so that'll make up for a missed mortgage, right??

Short Bus Russ


buska95 said:
Guys your talking about the prize money being paid this or that way. All the crap You all are talking about. First show up and support it or Kay in it. Barry has put this Tournament on 38 years. He has paid late in payments But has paid. 171 people showed up and plsyed . Did you? Let the tournament end the champion win and see. You all talk as if he's doing something to hurt the game. You just asked if he owns the open............ Another fool making a comment against the tournament that had been run 38 years by Barry and company. First where would you get the first Dollar or connection to put on this International Tournament. You all talk as if Barry is getting rich or robbing the funds. With "Any" support from the pool players that post on this Forum it could be a great success..... Just keep crying about the open you weren't even at. You'll get wish and one the last Tournaments left in the US that's not a local will be gone like all the others from lack Of Player support . No on has supported the game as Barry B has done and tried. I didn't notice any if you when I looked up from a pool table and I saw very few if you in the stands. O by the way the checks paid out so far have cashed............And when is your open event that added anywhere what Barry just did with 171 players.....oh yeah and played entry for past Champions.............O yeah I Expect you'll have hate messages back for this post but Barry B and family have given us a place to any for 38 years and counting
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juegabillar said:
I concur with Buska95. All the *****ing and moaning but no actual support for Barry. You guys should be there and see how much he has tried this year to make things better for everyone. There will always be some glitches but Barry and Shannon are doing their best. It it wise to pay with checks. Cash payments only helps to avoid paying taxes due on winnings.
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Checks or cash, don't matter....it's still on the books with the IRS;) or Barry would have to pay the taxes due on the wire transfer as income, instead of paid out as a deduction passing the taxes to the recieving parties;)
 
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