 Charging for a party? |
| Charging for a party? |
 Feb 26 2006, 04:22 PM
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 Group: Admin Posts: 3,403 Joined: 23-February 06 From: PDX/TXL Member No.: 35  |
Alright, I was wondering what you all thought about this...
I have been to parties where they charge the guys $5 for a cup for the keg. Well, I am having a party for my birthday next week and I was going to get a keg, make some BBQ, and just have a good time. However, I cannot afford to feed and provide beer for 100+ people (and yes y'all are invited), so is it ok for me to charge $5-6 in general for food and beer? -------------------- "There is a level of cowardice lower than that of the conformist: that of the fashionable non-conformist." |
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Feb 26 2006, 04:23 PM
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 New son Donovan Charles Mummert born July 17, 2008 Group: Members Posts: 8,635 Joined: 22-February 06 From: Port Wentworth, GA Member No.: 15 |
sure, but try to get definite yes's from people who are going. That way you know people will still show up even though there is a charge.
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Feb 26 2006, 04:25 PM
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CHEE CHEE Group: Members Posts: 5,026 Joined: 23-February 06 From: trapped in the hoezone layer Member No.: 39 |
yeah if you are having that much stuff provided for them by you most definitely. and they would probably be expecting to help out financially or they wont be suprised or offended. ive never charged and i usually buy alcohol for free use but i cant imagine anything ive had was 100 people friendly much less all that food
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Feb 26 2006, 04:25 PM
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Gonna have any gummi burgers?
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Feb 26 2006, 04:26 PM
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if they know there's a charge they won't show up, just tell them it's free then when they get there tell them it's five bucks... they'll probably be ready for alcohol and won't wanna drive anywhere else so they'll cough it up
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Feb 26 2006, 04:29 PM
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New son Donovan Charles Mummert born July 17, 2008 Group: Members Posts: 8,635 Joined: 22-February 06 From: Port Wentworth, GA Member No.: 15 |
plus, its a birthday party. people are going to be more willing to pay. i think you should be ok. Some people will even throw in more money since they know its your bday. Make sure you let people know that the reason for the party is your birthday.
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Feb 26 2006, 04:30 PM
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 ROCKPACALYPSE NOW Group: Members Posts: 1,519 Joined: 22-February 06 From: Dallas, TX Member No.: 13 |
Its pretty damn hard to not get screwed when it comes to hosting parties. If you are going to have that many people, you'll probably want 3 kegs or so I'd imagine ?
If you tell people you have 2 or 3 kegs on site, and they see them, they are generally more likely to pay. You will also have lots of people who conveniently forget to bring cash. I think you have every right to request 5 bucks or so. Shit, beer ANd some food ? That's a good deal. Not everybody else will see it like this though. -------------------- QUOTE (Lance) now we have some dude from argentina wondering how to fuck dogmeat |
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Feb 26 2006, 04:41 PM
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Group: Admin Posts: 3,403 Joined: 23-February 06 From: PDX/TXL Member No.: 35 |
Most of my friends are cool enough to bring money and don't mind chipping in, but there are always a few that you just want to hit for being retarded.
-------------------- "There is a level of cowardice lower than that of the conformist: that of the fashionable non-conformist." |
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Feb 26 2006, 04:53 PM
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 Eric The Sexy Group: Moderators Posts: 831 Joined: 23-February 06 Member No.: 30 |
QUOTE (Hartmann @ Feb 26 2006, 04:41 PM) Most of my friends are cool enough to bring money and don't mind chipping in, but there are always a few that you just want to hit for being retarded. don't let those bitches in |
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Feb 26 2006, 05:12 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 101 Joined: 23-February 06 Member No.: 34 |
QUOTE (Hartmann @ Feb 26 2006, 04:41 PM) Most of my friends are cool enough to bring money and don't mind chipping in, but there are always a few that you just want to hit for being retarded. I ain't going then. 
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Feb 26 2006, 05:16 PM
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 FFFFFFFUCKKKKKKKKKKKK Group: Members Posts: 1,673 Joined: 22-February 06 Member No.: 11 |
hope u got 5 bux
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Feb 26 2006, 06:06 PM
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 Group: Members Posts: 56 Joined: 23-February 06 From: Dallas Member No.: 36 |
Yea, 5-6 bucks is a good deal, and to prevent getting screwed just have 1 person hold the cups. That way people have to go through that 1 person for a cup.
Keep in mind there will probably be people that chip in more (close friends/etc) |
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Feb 26 2006, 06:08 PM
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DELETED Group: Members Posts: 350 Joined: 23-February 06 From: dallas Member No.: 38 |
QUOTE (Gert @ Feb 26 2006, 06:06 PM) Yea, 5-6 bucks is a good deal, and to prevent getting screwed just have 1 person hold the cups. That way people have to go through that 1 person for a cup. Keep in mind there will probably be people that chip in more (close friends/etc) where is Jud when u need him |
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Feb 26 2006, 06:56 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 10 Joined: 25-February 06 Member No.: 80 |
saying you do not provide food and say to bring your own meat, but still ending up with a bunch of hotdogs/burgers from sams as community food, should turn out pretty good.
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Feb 27 2006, 12:32 AM
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Group: Members Posts: 290 Joined: 23-February 06 Member No.: 59 |
If you got food too then most people will pitch in 5 or 6 bucks. But I hate these mother fuckers that get a keg of keystone (60$) and charge everyone 5$ for a cup and there's definately 30 people, and probably more. Fuck those bastards.
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Feb 27 2006, 12:45 AM
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Group: Members Posts: 170 Joined: 26-February 06 Member No.: 83 |
QUOTE (prefix @ Feb 27 2006, 12:32 AM) If you got food too then most people will pitch in 5 or 6 bucks. But I hate these mother fuckers that get a keg of keystone (60$) and charge everyone 5$ for a cup and there's definately 30 people, and probably more. Fuck those bastards. you realize that the people hosting the party have certain responsibilities beyond the keg itself they are burdening themselves with right? |
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Feb 27 2006, 12:51 AM
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 TANSTAAFL Group: Members Posts: 147 Joined: 22-February 06 From: The Woodlands, TX Member No.: 26 |
i dont mind paying... especially if theres food... i know all that stuff costs money... and if its a birthday i'll usually give more then what their asking.
make it 5 so people dont have to mess with dollar bills and make sure you have enough for all you expect and then some... its always a bummer to chip in and not get much. -------------------- ~Clatto Verata Nicto
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Feb 27 2006, 01:48 AM
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 Group: Moderators Posts: 2,499 Joined: 23-February 06 From: El Paso Texas Member No.: 32 |
i think most people expect to pay at parties...
and usually $5 is avg -------------------- |
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Feb 27 2006, 09:19 AM
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Group: Admin Posts: 3,403 Joined: 23-February 06 From: PDX/TXL Member No.: 35 |
The plan was to buy enough hamburgers and hot dogs for 100 people (more hamburgers than hot dogs) and two kegs. I was going to tell people to bring their own liquor if that's what they wanted and then a couple of bucks for the food.
-------------------- "There is a level of cowardice lower than that of the conformist: that of the fashionable non-conformist." |
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Feb 28 2006, 12:13 AM
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Group: Members Posts: 290 Joined: 23-February 06 Member No.: 59 |
QUOTE (hodge @ Feb 27 2006, 12:45 AM) you realize that the people hosting the party have certain responsibilities beyond the keg itself they are burdening themselves with right? Well if you don't want the responsibility don't throw a party. Every party we throw is free for everyone, always has been always will be. |
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Feb 28 2006, 04:10 AM
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 Group: Moderators Posts: 2,558 Joined: 22-February 06 From: Seoul, South Korea Member No.: 28 |
QUOTE (Hartmann @ Feb 27 2006, 09:19 AM) The plan was to buy enough hamburgers and hot dogs for 100 people (more hamburgers than hot dogs) and two kegs. I was going to tell people to bring their own liquor if that's what they wanted and then a couple of bucks for the food. i hope you're real sure that 100 people will be going, bc i know parties usually turn out a bit different than how the planners originally planned. but i guess too much food is better than too little. --------------------  |
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Feb 28 2006, 10:44 AM
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 Group: Members Posts: 1,761 Joined: 23-February 06 From: Lubbock/Dubai Member No.: 57 |
charge 5 bucks
get a keg of ziegen and a keg of keystone, people are more willing to pay if you have the ziegen. go out to waynes and get it, ziegen is only like 10 bucks more out there -------------------- bored...so i did this
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Feb 28 2006, 10:45 AM
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Group: Admin Posts: 3,403 Joined: 23-February 06 From: PDX/TXL Member No.: 35 |
Does Wayne's rent out taps and such?
-------------------- "There is a level of cowardice lower than that of the conformist: that of the fashionable non-conformist." |
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Feb 28 2006, 10:50 AM
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Group: Members Posts: 1,761 Joined: 23-February 06 From: Lubbock/Dubai Member No.: 57 |
QUOTE (Hartmann @ Feb 28 2006, 10:45 AM) Does Wayne's rent out taps and such? they do...but recomend finding one from a friend, just because they overcharge for "deposits" on taps and it is easier just to get it from a friend -------------------- bored...so i did this
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