If I run a second MS Photo Tournament...

05/06/2006 02:54:32 PM · #1

...I'm considering three options. Each is open to 64 entrants.

FORMAT 1: $10 entry fee. Total of 4 winners, total of $200 in prizes, approximately $402 raised for MS. $100 prize for winner, $50 for 2nd place, $25 to each of 2 semifinalists.

FORMAT 2: $20 entry fee. Total of 4 winners, total of $400 in prizes, approximately $824 raised for MS. $200 prize for winner, $100 for 2nd place, $50 to each of 2 semifinalists.

FORMAT 3 $25 entry fee. Total of 8 winners, total of $500 in prizes, approximately $1034 raised for MS. $200 prize for winner, $100 for 2nd place, $50 to each of 2 semifinalists, $25 to each of 4 semifinalists.

If you would enter this tournament, please indicate which formats you would be willing to enter. For ease of tallying, pleast list the numbers of the formats you would enter at the beginning of your posts (for example, "1 and 2", "3 only" or "1, 2 and 3") but feel free to follow up with whatever discussion or explanation you like.

Thanks!

~Terry

Rikki

Canon EOS-20D

05/06/2006 02:56:08 PM · #2

Either way terry, it's all going to a great cause ;) Kudos to you ;)

soup

Canon EOS-30D

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

05/06/2006 02:58:56 PM · #3

i'd probably do either 1 or 2 or 3

i'd like a 2nd chance ;}

tinky2

Nikon D7100

05/06/2006 03:03:40 PM · #4

1, 2 and 3

I would participate regardless of entry fee, all for a good cause!

Neuferland

Google Pixel 2

05/06/2006 03:05:04 PM · #5

Count me in, if it's one, short on funds, can't afford much but will help where I can.

Deannda

fotomann_forever

05/06/2006 03:05:27 PM · #6

Originally posted by Rikki:

Either way terry, it's all going to a great cause ;) Kudos to you ;)

Agreed! Keep up the great work, man.

Format 1 probably works the best, if ya want to keep up a chain of these fund-raisers. Works best for me, anyway.

Cam

Sony DSC-F717

05/06/2006 03:12:41 PM · #7

Yeah, it might be tough to get 64 peeps for two or three. But maybe you can.

I will do whatever one you decide.

Artan

Canon Digital IXUS v3

Sony 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 E-mount

05/06/2006 03:12:44 PM · #8

1,2 or 3 for me.

jmsetzler

Sony Alpha a6000

05/06/2006 03:18:37 PM · #9

1, 2, and 3

I would enter any of them but I would prefer to see you raise the most money possible for your cause by doing it again.

Message edited by author 2006-05-06 15:19:37.

Judi

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

05/06/2006 03:19:02 PM · #10

Yep...I am in.

Rikki

Canon EOS-20D

05/06/2006 03:22:03 PM · #11

I think it would be tough getting a field of 64 in as much as I would like to see Terry raise more money. A few of us actually had donated "bonuses" to the cause by going to Terry's site. If we go with the format 3 then I suggest maybe getting a pulse and seeing if we should narrow the field down to 32 perhaps as 64 might be too much for the $25 registration ;)

I think 1 works best. Either way, it not only raises funds for e great cause but also promotes an active participation on the site ;) We're seeing folks that enter week after week and they normally don't do that ;)

Kari48

Google Pixel 8

05/06/2006 03:23:18 PM · #12

either 1, 2 or 3

and count me in.

ShutterPug

Canon EOS-6D

05/06/2006 03:35:41 PM · #13

you can count me in (1,2,or3)- I'm a glutton for punishment. Besides - this is raising money for a very good cause.

Message edited by author 2006-05-06 15:36:04.

DrAchoo

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5

05/06/2006 03:57:03 PM · #14

I'm happy to come play this time.

Judi

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

05/06/2006 03:59:25 PM · #15

Originally posted by DrAchoo:

I'm happy to come play this time.

Yeah...after I kick your butt in the showdown!!

David.C

05/06/2006 04:03:38 PM · #16

Any of the listed formats is fine.

I would be glad to be humiliated in the first round again for a good cause. :\

David

banmorn

Nikon D750

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR

05/06/2006 04:08:10 PM · #17

1,2 or 3. 1 and 2 and 3. ah 1 ah 2 ah 3. 1 or 2 and 3. 1 and/or 2 and/or 3. any 1 of the 3 or 2......sorry which way was it supposed to go? I guess I ought to RTFM! LOL!

Bear_Music

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

Sony 24-70mm F4 Vario-Tessar T* FE OSS

05/06/2006 04:10:26 PM · #18

1, 2, and 3 suit me fine. Count me in for the 2nd round of this worthwhile fundraiser!

R.

shanksware

Canon EOS-5D

Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

05/06/2006 06:08:27 PM · #19

I'd go for any of them, though 3 raises you the most money.

Elvis_L

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

05/06/2006 06:16:58 PM · #20

I would be in for 1 and I'm sure my wife Jaded_youth would be too.

scalvert

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

05/06/2006 07:54:42 PM · #21

Why not do 1 and add one more bracket? More money for MS, and more people can participate.

ClubJuggle

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

05/06/2006 08:02:57 PM · #22

Originally posted by scalvert:

Why not do 1 and add one more bracket? More money for MS, and more people can participate.

I don't think I can get 128 people. Also, 2 and 3 each earn more than twice what 1 does (note the estimated amounts raised for each option).

~Terry

Message edited by author 2006-05-06 20:03:35.

sfalice

Canon PowerShot SX60 HS

05/06/2006 08:28:26 PM · #23

Well, here are my 2Â¢s on the issue:

Some thoughts on how to raise money for MS:

Create some Bleacher Creatures (Bleacher Bums?) to root for Team Canon, or (er) the other teams competing. But itâ��ll cost ya a donation to the MS tourney to be an Official Bleacher Creature. (self policing)

Offer Virtual Dollars for Rewards. In other words, require $10, $25, (whatever) real money entry fees, but everything goes to MS; only Very Big Virtual Dollars (can be redeemed for 2Â¢ actual cash) to the winners. No real money prizes. But incredible bragging rights.

But I wish you'd wait until I get back from my big trip to France & Greece before you start. I wanna play this time!

Alice

ClubJuggle

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi