5 Months of waiting ?!?!? Is this not a little too long?

[M3boy]

Hi

Just wondering why you are selling the seats so early.

I want to play all the events, but not too keen on shelling out £200 for comps that do not start until August!

What is the reason for this?

[Mayfair]

Its a WSOP thing.

Its to give you a chance to get some sponsorship in place and get some
coaching from top class pros, up your profile etc... before the TV
cameras roll and someone has a life changing moment.  

[Jon MW]

Good answer Mayfair.

But I think it"s primarily for planning.

Most people can arrange time off, get good deals etc with 5 or 6 weeks notice.

But if you want a really good deal on travel and hotels then this lead in time is ideal.

There might be other reasons also.

[mal666]

The venue must have a say.

[M3boy]

To plan a weekend in Nottingham??

5 months is a little extreme.

Planning yes, but shelling out for a poker comp not starting for 5 months - am i the only one who thinks this is just wrong?

[APAT]

To plan a weekend in Nottingham??

5 months is a little extreme.

Planning yes, but shelling out for a poker comp not starting for 5 months - am i the only one who thinks this is just wrong?

We have a lot of people coming in from all over Europe for this event and we want to ensure that everyone has ample time to book flights, hotels, etc.  Also, we want to ensure we sell out every event.  This is the one event in our calendar that we sell early.

[tumblet]

Considering that APAT events sell out in 30 seconds, I would consider it good planning to have such a big event on sale so early. In terms of the money.

You sort of contradict yourself,

To plan a weekend in Nottingham??

5 months is a little extreme.

Planning yes

APAT events a played by people who dont have massive bankrolls and decide that they would liek to travel around the country next weekend. Have you tried booking a hotel close to DTD lately when there is a decent event on. Its always sold out, so APAT have given the opportunity to players to be able to sort out accomodation at the best price.

I take it what you are trying to say is that you have an objection to APAT having the money 5 months in advance?

I would have no problem with it (could i make it) to pay, and if it means I know i have a seat.

[Chipaccrual]

I would have no problem with it (could i make it) to pay, and if it means I know i have a seat.

And it would appear a couple of hundred others agree with you.  

[M3boy]

Fair points made.

[M3boy]

Jizzem

I play the £300 at DTD every month, and have only failed to secure hotel accomodation once, and thats because I left it until 4am AFTER day one.

I usually book the night before with no problem at all - Nottingham has plenty of hotels

APAT - thanks for the reply, didnt realise so many would travel from overseas - but as they do, I can see your reasons.

[Jon MW]

It"s not just about booking any hotel either.

It hasn"t been so much the case this time, but for last years event I booked a whole week in London for less than some people paid for one night - and that"s because I"d decided to go no matter what, so I was able to look for the sale/bargains several months in advance.

[mal666]

Fair points made.

If you have bought in M3 and subsequently cant make it your ticket will sell instantly on the transfer board.

[AMRN]

It"s not just about booking any hotel either.

It hasn"t been so much the case this time, but for last years event I booked a whole week in London for less than some people paid for one night - and that"s because I"d decided to go no matter what, so I was able to look for the sale/bargains several months in advance.

just how did you pay for that park bench then Jon?  

[BOINGBLITZ]

Pretty straightforward really......if you think 5 months wait is too longer....DON"T ENTER !!
  Seriously, the time to worry is when you can"t get a seat in one of these and only live down the road.......did I tell you about my problems with the Walsall event.................... (CENSORED DUE TO EXCESSIVE YAM-YAM WHINGEING )

[M3boy]

I have bought in.

I raised a question which was answered by APAT

Thread closed.