The thing is, people play sats for the GUKPT, UKIPT, etc to have a chance of getting into something they wouldn"t usually play. For most people, £75 (or even £100) is affordable, so their participation in an APAT event is not dependent on winning a seat. So they"re not that bothered whether they play them or not. That"s what the thing is. I often play the satellites, but mainly cos I enjoy them and can have a chat with some of the guys.
PS - When is the ECOAP freeroll? I"m not missing that.