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Originally posted by chaos021:
$75 to get into a GP sounds ridiculous.

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And stupid auto correct. It was supposed to be Las.

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Originally posted by chaos021:
$75 to get into a GP sounds ridiculous.

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however $100 sounds a lot better. $25 to not have to register a sealed pool? DEAL!

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Originally posted by dwiz:
Then you get to enjoy the worst run GP version 2.0.

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You mean the GP Madrid where the first day finished at 2 AM, with no public transport available at the time? Or the one in Bochum where people were told just before the tournament "Sorry, there won't be any cash prizes, but you might win a TV or a Playstation"? Or, perhaps, the one in Vienna where they didn't bother to inform that players under 18 won't be allowed to play in the event?

Oh no, I guess you're talking about the Modern Masters GP in Las Vegas... which was less expensive than the M14 sealed GP Prague that took place two months later.

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Originally posted by caquaa:
however $100 sounds a lot better. $25 to not have to register a sealed pool? DEAL!

Just registered... guess I'm going

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Agreed, but the price for that has always been the same as far as I know. So why did they jack up the base entrance fee?

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Originally posted by Leeroy:
You mean the GP Madrid where the first day finished at 2 AM, with no public transport available at the time? Or the one in Bochum where people were told just before the tournament "Sorry, there won't be any cash prizes, but you might win a TV or a Playstation"? Or, perhaps, the one in Vienna where they didn't bother to inform that players under 18 won't be allowed to play in the event?

Oh no, I guess you're talking about the Modern Masters GP in Las Vegas... which was less expensive than the M14 sealed GP Prague that took place two months later.

You seriously have no idea what's a poorly run GP. Ever wondered why a US organizer runs European GPs now?

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I've read stuff about European GPs, but I never knew if the stories were overblown by internet sensationalism or something of the sort.
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Originally posted by Leeroy:
You mean the GP Madrid where the first day finished at 2 AM, with no public transport available at the time? Or the one in Bochum where people were told just before the tournament "Sorry, there won't be any cash prizes, but you might win a TV or a Playstation"? Or, perhaps, the one in Vienna where they didn't bother to inform that players under 18 won't be allowed to play in the event?

Oh no, I guess you're talking about the Modern Masters GP in Las Vegas... which was less expensive than the M14 sealed GP Prague that took place two months later.

You seriously have no idea what's a poorly run GP. Ever wondered why a US organizer runs European GPs now?

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Originally posted by hilikuS:
Man, I bet you could make money selling deodorant at one of these.

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Originally posted by dwiz:

Don't get me started with the judges. For these big events they'll take anybody who doesn't wear deodorant, put them in a black shirt and call them a magic judge.

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Originally posted by coasterdude84:
Nah, they haven't been wearing it so far in life, why start now? Now, if you're selling body spray or something I can hose stinky people down with, then you might be on to something.

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Originally posted by choco man:
I have witnessed a dq over this.

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Yet I saw a guy at GP Montreal, must have been at least 400 pounds, who **** himself, which bled down his leg and through his gray sweatpants, and he continued playing all day.

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Originally posted by dwiz:
Yet I saw a guy at GP Montreal, must have been at least 400 pounds, who **** himself, which bled down his leg and through his gray sweatpants, and he continued playing all day.

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That is legitimately horrifying.

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Originally posted by coasterdude84:
Nah, they haven't been wearing it so far in life, why start now? Now, if you're selling body spray or something I can hose stinky people down with, then you might be on to something.

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Originally posted by dwiz:
Yet I saw a guy at GP Montreal, must have been at least 400 pounds, who **** himself, which bled down his leg and through his gray sweatpants, and he continued playing all day.

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I guess I would also make an example of the kid, going through all of fat jokes, the diaper and potty training jokes and sh*t jokes. If they said that I was exhibiting poor sportsman ship, I guess I would say hey tell me one thing I said that was a lie...and I want you to do it sitting next to him on that side of the table...and shake his hand afterwards...

Back on topic of sorts it saddens me as events like this are meant to grow the game. Encourage others to play who may have given up or just plain fun. When you see 75-100 a piece for product that cost them 25.00 it saddens me. Sure there is a cost for the event, but they make that up on vendor space fees. At an event that has 5k (4k have already registered) people and 25 vendors at 4k or more a pop and you are talking about serious profit. Not saying this should be break even, but I never fee like it is right when the host makes that much profit. I am sure other people would have stepped up if channel fireball hadn't. I feel like the playmats and promos were provided by Wizards and so those don't add to the cost.

sht look what you get for 250.00 (one event)
Our most luxurious registration package ever! Supplies are limited - get your spot before we run out!

The Platinum Planeswalker Registration package includes the following:
-Entry into Grand Prix Las Vegas – build a sealed deck with 6 packs of Modern Masters 2015!
-Exclusive Grand Prix Ultra-Pro Playmat featuring art from Modern Masters 2015!
-Grand Prix Foil Promo Griselbrand
-Set of ChannelFireball Tokens
-ChannelFireball lifepad and pen
-Exclusive Grand Prix Las Vegas 2015 Token signed by Luis Scott-Vargas!
-Sleep-In Special
-Sealed Pool Pre-Registration
-Access to the Planeswalker Lounges
-Exclusive Grand Prix Las Vegas Deck Box featuring art from Modern Masters 2015!
-Exclusive Grand Prix Las Vegas Sleeves featuring art from Modern Masters 2015!
-ChannelFireball Stainless Steel Water Bottle
-ChannelFireball Drawstring Bag
-Access to the Platinum Planeswalker Lounge
-Exclusive Meet & Greet on Friday evening with artists and members of Team CFB!
-A ChannelFireball Playmat signed by members of Team CFB!
-A second Grand Prix Las Vegas Deck Box!
-A second set of Grand Prix Las Vegas Sleeves!

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Originally posted by slurpee:
I feel like the playmats and promos were provided by Wizards and so those don't add to the cost.

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1. It's Vegas. People just pay stupid money for stuff in Vegas because it's either their vacation, or $250 is nothing to them.

2. It's like all inclusive. You can just show up and everything is provided for you. That sleep-in special part sounds like the most appealing, especially if you waited in line to try and register for the last GP Vegas event. People put the horror stories up here on the boards. Pay the $250, guarantee to avoid that nonsense. The event is $75 regularlly for 6 packs of Modern Masters, a Griselbrand and prize support, so you're paying $175 for the rest. I definitely wouldn't be interested, but it's something I could see people buying, and doesn't seem outrageous.