grumpy Posted August 24, 2012 Posted August 24, 2012 I would like to vent some steam over being ripped off. A few weeks ago I entered to do the MTN Gravel Travel MTB race.. driven by Nissan, the entry fee was R170 plus R30 for a CSA day license, being an early bird I managed to get a R30 discount bringing the total to R175.Nowhere was any mention made of addition fee's for number boards A few days ago I received an email from the organisers with the following statement. "Please bring your number boards with, these number boards are your personal boards to be used at all MTN, Nissan Series and SAS Seeding friendly events. Lost boards will be charged a replacement fee of R50. New boards will also be issued on the day if you do not yet have one." I took note of the statement and wrongly assumed that the cost of the board was covered in the entry fee. When I went to collect the race documents I was asked to pay R30 toward the cost of the board, when I pointed out that I was not interested in seeding for the MTN series and did not need the board I was told to pay or not race, I pointed out that they simply cannot add costs at the very end to which the lady replied that they can. To make a long story short I declined to do the race, I refuse to being ripped off, the MTN / Nissan series can do without my support ibruegge 1
Mads Posted August 24, 2012 Posted August 24, 2012 I think you misunderstood the concept. The board is like your racetec chip. And will be used over and over. I also last year rant over the price. But let me tell you, that there is no contest between this race and a ppa race or other races that I entered (excluding Dirtopia). From the start to the finish it is better and more value for money. Water tables is actually refreshment stations and the medal is just something worth keeping and we received a gym towel also. After the race I felt that I actually got value for my money and will gladly pay a bit more and receive such a high standard event than pay peanuts and feel cheated.
Pusher Posted August 24, 2012 Posted August 24, 2012 (edited) Have you paid R100+ for a RaceTec or Championchip chip which you have to have to get a time for road races? Had my board for two + years now. Works well and at R35 for the board pretty good value and the races are well organised. Edited August 24, 2012 by Pusher Mads 1
arendoog Posted August 24, 2012 Posted August 24, 2012 I would like to vent some steam over being ripped off. A few weeks ago I entered to do the MTN Gravel Travel MTB race.. driven by Nissan, the entry fee was R170 plus R30 for a CSA day license, being an early bird I managed to get a R30 discount bringing the total to R175.Nowhere was any mention made of addition fee's for number boards A few days ago I received an email from the organisers with the following statement. "Please bring your number boards with, these number boards are your personal boards to be used at all MTN, Nissan Series and SAS Seeding friendly events. Lost boards will be charged a replacement fee of R50.New boards will also be issued on the day if you do not yet have one." I took note of the statement and wrongly assumed that the cost of the board was covered in the entry fee. When I went to collect the race documents I was asked to pay R30 toward the cost of the board, when I pointed out that I was not interested in seeding for the MTN series and did not need the board I was told to pay or not race, I pointed out that they simply cannot add costs at the very end to which the lady replied that they can. To make a long story short I declined to do the race, I refuse to being ripped off, the MTN / Nissan series can do without my supportOnce you have a board you have a licence for that year that you use at all their events .Change the sticker only
Baster Brak Posted August 25, 2012 Posted August 25, 2012 Stop being such a wienner and just pay your entry dingbat, staging races is a very expensive excirsize and its assholes like you who whine about R30 that really amuses me, but you will spend hours on your phone and on the internet, you want to be timed and you just. Want ,want and again want, maybe you should be a ANC politician, you have the right attitude, You probably buy grey imported dvd's and branded sneakers made by some kid in either a Indian or Chinese sweatshop but you have the nerve to complain about R30 for a number boardm get a life I would like to vent some steam over being ripped off. A few weeks ago I entered to do the MTN Gravel Travel MTB race.. driven by Nissan, the entry fee was R170 plus R30 for a CSA day license, being an early bird I managed to get a R30 discount bringing the total to R175.Nowhere was any mention made of addition fee's for number boards A few days ago I received an email from the organisers with the following statement. "Please bring your number boards with, these number boards are your personal boards to be used at all MTN, Nissan Series and SAS Seeding friendly events. Lost boards will be charged a replacement fee of R50. New boards will also be issued on the day if you do not yet have one." I took note of the statement and wrongly assumed that the cost of the board was covered in the entry fee. When I went to collect the race documents I was asked to pay R30 toward the cost of the board, when I pointed out that I was not interested in seeding for the MTN series and did not need the board I was told to pay or not race, I pointed out that they simply cannot add costs at the very end to which the lady replied that they can. To make a long story short I declined to do the race, I refuse to being ripped off, the MTN / Nissan series can do without my support varkie 1
Helpmytrap Posted August 25, 2012 Posted August 25, 2012 (edited) Why worry about R30 when you threw away R175? It's one of those cut your nose off to spite your face scenarios. I know though that for the trailseeker entries, purchasing a number board is an option in the entering 'process'. Edited August 25, 2012 by Helpmytrap
ibruegge Posted August 25, 2012 Posted August 25, 2012 Dude, really. You spent the entrance fee, petrol to get there, probably had your bike services, bought gels and snacks, made piece with the fact you won't spend time with your loved ones, got up early to get there - and pussied out because of R30 bucks?!! varkie 1
'Dale Posted August 25, 2012 Posted August 25, 2012 Isn't there a Gravel Travel on in CT area today? It's storming here...
jannosmit Posted August 25, 2012 Posted August 25, 2012 Isn't there a Gravel Travel on in CT area today? It's storming here... Yebo ... Wellington
bradb Posted August 25, 2012 Posted August 25, 2012 Grumpy, by refusing to ride you really showed them pal. I am sure the organiseres were really sad when they did not see you line up on the start line. Naaa... not really. I have to agree with the others, that was doff bru. You probably missed out on a cool ride that you hade made all the effort to get to. R30 bucks is not bad for a number board that you can use over and over again. Now stop being such a bad ass.
BergForce Posted August 25, 2012 Posted August 25, 2012 (edited) They should obviously make mention of it in their marketing and when entering. Anyway I would pay not to ride in this weather. And what other events are there to use the board? I only know of the mud-travel. Edited August 25, 2012 by Berg Bok
Boobear Posted August 25, 2012 Posted August 25, 2012 30 bucks won't even get u a descent chow now u should have just done it but I get what u saying that they must make it clear before hand and they should not show attitude they not doing you a favour you have paid 4 ur entry
TexasRanger Posted August 25, 2012 Posted August 25, 2012 results of ultra-marathon any1?Max Knox was first across the line.
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