[Lucky]

As last year, league fee is $25. Like last year, Pay Pal is basically out for me. So check or money order seems to be the options.

Chris Lopez
259 Washington St
Tappan, NY 10983

Like last year we will use the minors as a motivator for quick payment. If you don't pay you won't be able to add anyone to your Minor League camp. If you haven't paid by July 1st you aren't eligible to win the Regular Season payoff. If you don't pay by August 1st you can't win anything and we reserve the right to kick you out of the league. Of course there's leeway as we're all buds and if you need to hold off just let me know.

But quick payment and getting it all resolved is best, especially since I'm kinda careless with book keeping and being able to just put 11 checks in the back in a short span and make clear note of that money being reserved is easier for me to keep track of and makes sure I don't accidentally sit on your check for weeks and you have IM me saying your book is all fucked up.


Also, I'm thinking of changing the payouts a bit. Right now its $150 for 1st, $75 for 2nd, $25 for 3rd, $50 for Regular Season. I'd kinda like to make it $50 for 2nd and $75 for Regular Season but I don't know how that will sit with the league (especially since I've won the Regular Season and it could look like me trying to throw more money at what I've been capable of winning. My thinking is just that 22 weeks of regular season > 3 weeks of playoffs. Paying off double for the Champ is fine and makes sense. 2nd > Regular Season? I'm inclined to think the reverse and doubling your money for 2nd place is still good, especially since you have a good chance of taking that regular season purse.

But I'll let you guys comment and see what you think. This setup is fine if we prefer it. The alternative would be to ditch the 3rd place prize and make it $75 for each. But I suspect 4 people possibly being paid would be preferable.

[Mikey]

What's a money order?

[DevSop]

I'd rather not take the money away from 2nd. I do think making the finals is worth the extra money. If I had to give an extra $25 to the regular season champ, I'd take it away from 3rd, but I'm not sure I'd want that. The best theory I can come up is something I doubt anyone would go for, the worst regular season team pays the best regular season team next year's buy-in

[Lucky]

Nah, that's kind of a lousy thing to stiff the losing guy with extra charges. He's taken his beating already.

Like I said, if people don't want to take away the 3rd place prize or take away the money from 2nd, that's cool with me. Its just the setup I did in the other keeper league I established this season and someone convinced me is a pretty good idea. But this setup was fine for me last year so it would be fine for me this. I like the idea of paying back the 3rd place guy's fee and I think $75 is reasonable for 2nd. I just also like the idea of equaling off Regular Season and 2nd or making Regular Season more. But you can't have everything.


Mike, a money order is basically a cashier's check or certified check. Go to your post office, hand them $25 (probably + $1 fee) and they hand you a "check" for $25. You don't need a checking account, you don't have to worry about your books, and whoever you're paying doesn't have to worry that your check will bounce since the money is already paid. Its basically just a useful tool for those who prefer to work in cash or don't have checking accounts. You can get them at the Post Office or a number of grocery stores or convenience stores, usually for a $1 fee. Your bank might do it for free.

[Mikey]

luckylopez said:

Mike, a money order is...

I should've added a [/Gimmick] on the end of that rhetorical question. My bad, boss.

[The Jewish Cunthead]

tarheelmike said:

What's a money order?

BAWHAHAHAHAHA! EXALT!

[National Champion Chris Cole]

I sent a check last week (or possibly the week before). Have you received it?

[Lucky]

I've been crazy and moving around a lot. I let my mail pile up. I'll check when I get home.

[Lucky]

Checked. MKid and Solly are paid. I'll get the checks in the bank by Saturday at the latest.

[Attitude Adjuster]

Mine is going in the mail tomorrow.

[Army Dice Clay]

I'm actually coming home in the next few days so I'm holding off sending the check until I get home. My Dad isn't doing well with the cancer stuff so the Army is sending me home on emergency leave for at least 2 weeks and I'll take care of sending the check then.

[Lucky]

Prayers with your family, big man.

Its no big rush, guys. I trust you all. Obviously I don't want to have to chase people and I have the payoff deadlines for a good reason (people don't hold out on paying until they see they have a chance). But I'm not annoyed that we have 3 paid at the moment or anything. I presume everyone will be paid relatively soon.

And I'm out of town for the next week so if you do send the check right away it will go in a big pile for at least a week and get held off even longer than my usual procrastination tends to hold off checks getting put in the bank.

And for the record, Pun and Solly have commish powers so if something needs to happen while I'm away, they're your men.

[Lucky]

Got AA's check. Will be in the bank in the next few days.

[Mikey]

I will be putting mine in the mail tomorrow.

[Army Dice Clay]

My check is on its way and should be to you very shortly.

[Jack Quinn]

mine went out today

[Army Dice Clay]

Just wanted to see the status of my payment and if you did receive it or not. Thanks.

And thanks for all the support, messages and well wishes from you folks during this shitty time. Its still the hardest thing I've ever had to deal with losing a parent, but it helps to see the support. Thanks again.

[Jack Quinn]

Yeah Lucky, did you ever get my payment?

[Lucky]

Sorry guys, I got a bunch of checks. I was just too stupid to say anything. I have everything written down at home so I'll give you the names later today. My bad.

[DevSop]

Wait, I have to pay to continue to get my ass kicked every week? Did I turn into Solly? WTF

[The Jewish Cunthead]

May 29, 2008 13:22:28 GMT -5 DevSop said:

Wait, I have to pay to continue to get my ass kicked every week? Did I turn into Solly? WTF

We're both 18.5 out but my team is starting to come together.

[Mikey]

May 29, 2008 13:27:06 GMT -5 The Jewish Cunthead said:

May 29, 2008 13:22:28 GMT -5 DevSop said:

Wait, I have to pay to continue to get my ass kicked every week? Did I turn into Solly? WTF

We're both 18.5 out but my team is starting to come together.

There's 2 or 3 potential all-stars here.

[The Jewish Cunthead]

Shit, I would kill for 60-61.

[DevSop]

Well this guy's dead.

[The Jewish Cunthead]

Cross him OFF then.