ZeroTolerance 582 Posted February 27, 2007 Alright, based on how much interest we can generate I am ready to run a board pool for the tourney. I'll use something simple (ESPN) for rules and scoring. $10 or $20 was what I was thinking but that is open for debate. I'd prefer to use Paypal for payments as that will avoid any bs regarding 'lost' checks, and give people a little more protection against QLIAFT-like situations (I'm not a welcher/thief but I think people need something more than simple trust when it comes to online pools/leagues). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jocstrap 8 Posted February 27, 2007 March Madness gambling I'm in! Can you still use paypall? Sign me up, tell me the site, as long as someone else organizes! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZeroTolerance 582 Posted February 27, 2007 I'm going to let this thread run for a week to figure out whether we can get enough interest. If by next Monday there is solid interest in it, I will start organizing payment, Paypal details, etc. ESPN usually lets people start making tournament entries/groups around Selection Sunday so that would be when I e-mail out the group name/pass. As for Paypal.. www.paypal.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jocstrap 8 Posted February 27, 2007 I'm going to let this thread run for a week to figure out whether we can get enough interest. If by next Monday there is solid interest in it, I will start organizing payment, Paypal details, etc. ESPN usually lets people start making tournament entries/groups around Selection Sunday so that would be when I e-mail out the group name/pass. As for Paypal.. www.paypal.com looks like there are three of us so far - how many do you need? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmh6476 780 Posted February 27, 2007 how bout $5? count me in regardless Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FranksTanks 0 Posted February 27, 2007 Danzone usually shows up to put a good $5 pool together and uses paypal. I've done that the last two years and there hasn't been any problems (except my poor picking..). I'm not sure if he plans on that this year or not, just thought I would throw that out there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmh6476 780 Posted February 27, 2007 Danzone usually shows up to put a good $5 pool together and uses paypal. I've done that the last two years and there hasn't been any problems (except my poor picking..). I'm not sure if he plans on that this year or not, just thought I would throw that out there. sent him a PM Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KSB2424 3,087 Posted February 27, 2007 Count me in! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZeroTolerance 582 Posted February 27, 2007 Danzone usually shows up to put a good $5 pool together and uses paypal. I've done that the last two years and there hasn't been any problems (except my poor picking..). I'm not sure if he plans on that this year or not, just thought I would throw that out there. If he pops in here and says he is doing his again this year then I have no problem just letting him run the show and directing everyone to do it through him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hellothere 1 Posted February 27, 2007 im in, whoever runs it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RLLD 3,582 Posted February 27, 2007 This is interesting, I might just throw my hat in on this one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rusty Syringes 478 Posted February 27, 2007 I'm in, depending on who is collecting the money. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,775 Posted February 27, 2007 I'm in, depending on who is collecting the money. I collected the money for a college bowl we ran at TDZ and also ran the secret santa in which 7 people sent me gifts and then I re-routed them. I'm sure than can vouche for me. People even sent me checks. Id rather paypal, but not everyone has it. jjsparty won the college bowl pool, bastard If he pops in here and says he is doing his again this year then I have no problem just letting him run the show and directing everyone to do it through him. yes, he did it last year, there was maybe 20 people and it was 5 bucks and oh yeah. I WON! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZeroTolerance 582 Posted February 27, 2007 Apparently TDZ has been doing it the last couple years so he must be legit (not even Geeks would be dumb enough to get ripped off twice...well, most geeks). If he says he is doing it again then we can just join his. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,775 Posted February 27, 2007 Apparently TDZ has been doing it the last couple years so he must be legit (not even Geeks would be dumb enough to get ripped off twice...well, most geeks). If he says he is doing it again then we can just join his. He does it on ESPN too, it worked quite well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FranksTanks 0 Posted February 27, 2007 Apparently TDZ has been doing it the last couple years so he must be legit (not even Geeks would be dumb enough to get ripped off twice...well, most geeks). If he says he is doing it again then we can just join his. Yeah, that's the only reason I brought it up, just to put everyone's minds at ease considering what has gone on around here lately. It can only help get more people. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,775 Posted February 27, 2007 Yeah, that's the only reason I brought it up, just to put everyone's minds at ease considering what has gone on around here lately. It can only help get more people. AND I WON LAST YEAR!! I WON Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZeroTolerance 582 Posted February 27, 2007 Yeah, that's the only reason I brought it up, just to put everyone's minds at ease considering what has gone on around here lately. It can only help get more people. Yeah thats fine. I just need to get in a pool somewhere..no pool around here, and an NCAA tourney without gambling is..is.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,775 Posted February 27, 2007 DID I MENTION I WON LAST YEAR? TEAM PTS PCT RK edjr 690 86 387430 fftoday Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlackClouds 24 Posted February 27, 2007 I'll donate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cdub100 3,470 Posted February 27, 2007 Everyone send me the money my paypal email address is Qdub@welch.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FranksTanks 0 Posted February 27, 2007 Everyone send me the money my paypal email address is Qdub@welch.com Sent. I just forwarded my bank account info and routing numbers. Just pull out the 5 you need and we'll be set! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KSB2424 3,087 Posted February 28, 2007 Bump, in light of tdz's post. http://www.fftodayforums.com/forum/index.p...howtopic=267357 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FranksTanks 0 Posted February 28, 2007 I'm going to let this thread run for a week to figure out whether we can get enough interest. If by next Monday there is solid interest in it, I will start organizing payment, Paypal details, etc. ESPN usually lets people start making tournament entries/groups around Selection Sunday so that would be when I e-mail out the group name/pass. As for Paypal.. www.paypal.com Well, I guess the ball is in your court now. You still want to run it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cinciman7 2 Posted February 28, 2007 Apparently TDZ has been doing it the last couple years so he must be legit (not even Geeks would be dumb enough to get ripped off twice...well, most geeks). If he says he is doing it again then we can just join his. Ok....who do I make the check out to? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rallo 132 Posted February 28, 2007 i'd be interested Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mobb_deep 919 Posted February 28, 2007 I'm always down for donating my hard earned money to the latest and greatest geek scams. UCLA FTW Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZeroTolerance 582 Posted February 28, 2007 Alright then, I will do it. In light of how TDZ previously did it and what most posters seem to approve of, it will be a $5 entry fee. Please use this thread over the next few days to discuss how we should work payout (percent to winner/2nd/3rd, all to winner, etc). Also want to discuss method of payment over the next few days and get that settled. Paypal places limits on number of transactions one can receive and also charges a fee, so I'm not sure how well that would work. The other option would obviously be for me to email an address to everyone and have check/MO/cash mailed in (need to decide soon for this one to make sure everyone can get their payment sent in on time). While this isn't as secure (a big deal in light of QLIAFT) $5 should be a safe amount to send and everyone will have the option of posting my address for all to see and torment (I have no intention of screwing with people or taking my time sending out payment, but I fully understand that people will have some skepticism for all such deals on the board now). ETA: My e-mail is now available in my profile info but here it is anyway - metal_militia_x@yahoo.com Try to keep the porn submissions to a minimum, already get 250 spam mails a day (yes, I was pretty into Metallica when I signed up on Yahoo 8 years ago). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mobb_deep 919 Posted February 28, 2007 I could be wrong, but it's my understanding PayPal has a 500 dollar limit on accounts that aren't "business accounts" but nothing as far as the amount of transactions one could take in. Considering everyone is only paying 5$, even if 50 people played we would only be at 250. As for the fees, I believe it is something like 4% so it's not like anyone is going to be eating a big loss. We're talking about 4 bucks for every 20 people who play. We could always adjust the payouts taking into consideration the 4% PayPal would be taking from you (or whichever account we deposit into). Either way I don't care. It's only 5$ so nobody is going to lose the house over it. It just seems alot easier to go to a website instead of involving all this archaic paper nobody uses anymore. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZeroTolerance 582 Posted March 1, 2007 I could be wrong, but it's my understanding PayPal has a 500 dollar limit on accounts that aren't "business accounts" but nothing as far as the amount of transactions one could take in. Considering everyone is only paying 5$, even if 50 people played we would only be at 250. As for the fees, I believe it is something like 4% so it's not like anyone is going to be eating a big loss. We're talking about 4 bucks for every 20 people who play. We could always adjust the payouts taking into consideration the 4% PayPal would be taking from you (or whichever account we deposit into). Either way I don't care. It's only 5$ so nobody is going to lose the house over it. It just seems alot easier to go to a website instead of involving all this archaic paper nobody uses anymore. Then I am fine with paypal for everyone who can. I can add together the fees and subtract from the payout (and include documentation to keep it legit). ETA: Once we begin with collecting payments, make sure you clarify in the letter/Paypal payment what your forum name is so I can keep a running list of who is all set. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Giants Fan 85 Posted March 1, 2007 I'd be interestored. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zmanzzzz 1 Posted March 1, 2007 i'll give it a whirl. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,775 Posted March 1, 2007 No thanks, I'll run my own. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KSB2424 3,087 Posted March 1, 2007 No thanks, I'll run my own. So you are only gonna get in 1 NCAA pool? Shoot, I'm in like 4 or 5 every year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,775 Posted March 1, 2007 So you are only gonna get in 1 NCAA pool? Shoot, I'm in like 4 or 5 every year. Not giving anyone here my money, unless I know them. not even 5 bucks. I'm shocked how many are, it's not the money it's the principal. I Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZeroTolerance 582 Posted March 1, 2007 Not giving anyone here my money, unless I know them. not even 5 bucks. I'm shocked how many are, it's not the money it's the principal. I Thats fine, I actually expected more people to be reluctant after the QLIAFT incident. For the people who use paypal they at least have the option of opening a trouble ticket. Other than that and having my address I'm not sure what other security measures I can offer (but if you think of some let me know). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites