Selling a Boston Bib?

There are races with transfer policies, but in general it is a huge pain in the ass for the race. So, all the other races, anticipate, budget, and expect a certain percentage of drop-outs and that's what they base all sorts of thing on. They have their rules and if you don't like them, don't sign up in the first place.

Marathon RD wrote:

They have their rules and if you don't like them, don't sign up in the first place.

You must not hang around here a lot. See, rules don't apply to letsrun guys, they make up the rules according to what is convenient for them.

As a guy posted earlier: "He rejects the rule, as do many."

If you want to break a rule, and someone disagrees with what you are doing just say: "Don't be so sanctimonious, haven't you ever driven over the speed limit?"

Marathon RD wrote:

There are races with transfer policies, but in general it is a huge pain in the ass for the race. So, all the other races, anticipate, budget, and expect a certain percentage of drop-outs and that's what they base all sorts of thing on. They have their rules and if you don't like them, don't sign up in the first place.

What everyone is either forgetting or choosing to ignore is the easy solution to eliminating the need for people like the OP to consider selling their bib. Instead of setting up transfer procedures and policies, just let the runner do the race next year with the fee they have paid for this year's race. Boston, for instance, is already record-keeping this, as they allow for an injury exemption. So, they don't need to set up new procedures; they don't need to add responsibilities or staff; and they don't need to do anything drastic. If they just change their injury exemption rule to allow someone in next year's race, without paying a fee a 2nd time, no one will need to seek alternate ways of recovering their lost entry fee. (An added benefit of this for the BAA, is more entrants, in an effort to further ensure getting to race day healthy, would not wait until the last-minute to register.)

wow, im a regular poster and ive never gotten this many responses on any tread haha.

Some good points but let me clear a few things up.

1) I don't care about the rules not to transfer bibs. I signed up and paid and I think it's a rip off that they will make me pay twice to run while openly allowing bandits and all that nonsense. I signed up the same day as my injury, by the time I got in touch with them to say I needed to cancel they had processed my entry and wouldnt reverse it.

2) 99% who would buy a Boston bib will never run the 2:50 I ran to get qualified so I'm not too worried about someone winning an age group or something like that.

3) I'm NOT trying to profit. I'm offering the bib at cost. The money isnt the issue, I just want to give someone else the chance. Hell, I will give it away if it doesnt sell.

injured wrote:

1) . . . I think it's a rip off that they will make me pay twice to run while openly allowing bandits and all that nonsense.

They don't "openly allow bandits", the sad fact is that it isn't practical to police everyone who thinks they are above the rules.

2) 99% who would buy a Boston bib will never run the 2:50 I ran to get qualified so I'm not too worried about someone winning an age group or something like that.

99% who would buy a Boston bib probably haven't run the qualifying standard, so you're probably safe on that point.

3) I'm NOT trying to profit. I'm offering the bib at cost. The money isnt the issue, I just want to give someone else the chance. Hell, I will give it away if it doesnt sell.

In recent years, Boston has not filled until a week or two before the race. Therefore there is no reason that anyone who has met the qualifying standard would pay "cost" to buy the bib from you rather than entering legitimately. Hence your market, and I don't doubt you can sell it, is people who haven't met the qualifying standard.

Steve Hoag wrote:

cereal(as in flake?): people warned me a few weeks ago, when i started participating in this forum: there will be total idiots, losers, wannabe's, etc out there. Don't count on getting meaningful dialog with alot of these types. YOU, flake, take the all-time prize in all of the aforementioned categories, hands,f-----g down. Since you most-likely have never won anything in your miserable "life", please give me your name, and I will have a trophy made up for you! I know that wallowing in anonymity is more your style, I can have it engraved: "Anonymous Ass----". You and I aren't friends?! Thank God. My friends are all reasonably intelligent and articulate; that would definitely rule you out! We do agree on one thing: mattress tags should be torn off.

ok, now you have confirmed it--you're a huge dork.

yeah, but he was one fast motherf***ing dork.

Thanks!quote]MN guy wrote:

yeah, but he was one fast motherf***ing dork.[/quote]

Just cuz you're fast and scream the loudest and use exclamation points like a 14 year old girl does not make you smarter than everyone else...yes you're fast, still a huge dork but fast.

Do you stupid runners really think anyone else in the world really cares about your little running competitions?

Corky,cereal(flake), turn right..interesting, but your "brother, cousin,step- mom..., whatever" a few days ago referred to my use of exclamation marks as a"15 year old" Now, it's a "14year old girl"(Am I getting younger and changing gender?) Hmmm, do i smell something fishy here? Perhaps you in-breds should concentrate more on your NASCAR fantasy leagues, R.A.W. wrasslin', and fixin' up the old trailer than sittin' in front of your '98 PC, bashing individuals collectively. Not real bright, but would you expect anything less? Whether I am fast, slow,or in-between really shouldn't matter. I am not screaming, seldom do. (Also, ya'll seem to be fascinated with "huge dork"; cuz if you are, it's probably not healthy.There is help for that, even in your neck of the woods. I've told ya'll before only my wife knows 'bout that there private stuff. And it ain't that huge!) BTW, this is fun, a 180 degree turn from intelligent discussions on other threads!

Corky wrote:

Just cuz you're fast and scream the loudest and use exclamation points like a 14 year old girl does not make you smarter than everyone else...yes you're fast, still a huge dork but fast.

i can't believe you are so hypocritical. very funny.

Corky wrote:

Just cuz you...use exclamation points like a 14 year old girl does not make you smarter than everyone else...

That was pretty funny.

I am sick of this thread and need to end it.

injured, post your email so I can get in touch with you to buy your bib then we can all be done.

Cereal(flake), corky, turn right: First of all it's KATHRINE SWITZER (not Katherine Switzser). If you REALLY cared about this fine running pioneer, you would at least know how to spell her name correctly. She is one of the finest people alive, cares more about running than you or your bretheren combined can, and did more for women's running (and rights) in 1969 by her defiance of Jock Semple/BAA. It was truly a Boston "magic moment". Even K.Switzer and Jock made up, and in 1975 she was invited by Jock to run Boston. (Kathrine and I both had the dubious honors of being 2nd at Boston that year) She was kind enough to make several appearances at my running store, once bringing another female runner by the name of Grete Waitz. (Ever heard of her?) I have a picture of the famous Boston scene with K. Switzer, boyfriend, and Semple fighting during the race. It is autographed: To Steve, Happiest of Birthdays to a great friend. Go for it! (signed) Kathrine Switzer, 4/2/2000. I cheered for her in 1967, and I greatly admire her in 2007. Regarding Rosa Parks: Congrats, you spelled her name correctly, at least. Although I did not meet Ms. Parks, she likewise was a pioneer, in African-American history. I was too young in 1955 to remember her brave stand against bigotry, so can't comment, except to say I would have applauded it, had I known the significance. I was 8 years old. Flake, you are really stretching it (even by your standards) to make a "point". I am a proponent of civil disobediance when necessary. I hardly believe that letting a bunch of unqualified runners into the BAA Marathon equates with the heroic stands of Kathrine and Rosa Parks, who brought about LONG-OVERDUE SOCIAL CHANGES. I think you are even less intelligent than i gave you credit for, but your stupidity, Flake, IS entertaining! I will change your trophy to read: Stupid, Anonymous Ass----! When can you pick it up?

cereal? wrote:

Steve Hoag wrote:

All I can say to your reply is "WOW", I take everything on record:

Do you hold the same sentiment towards Katherine Switzser as you do the bib sellers...she broke a rule and after all, rules are rules?

Are you against Rosa Parks too?

Okay, that was 2 questions.

Steve, I'm reading all theses threads and I'm a bit suprised that someone would be so strongly against this. Sure it's not right, but for the most part, it's harmless. I don't think someone running 3:10 is going to bask in the glory too much. The only people who will NOTICE that person and time will be family and friends; those who probably know this person sold their number. There isn't much credit to be taken unless the person places high or something. Is that really enough of a fib to warrent a ticket to purgatory? I don't think so. I think it's a simple case of someone really wanting the chance to be a part of this spectacular event for their own satisfaction. I don't think anyone is out to dupe others. We're not talking about lying on a resume or something to get a job.

However, I didn't get through all the post, so I'm not sure this was mentioned. But for medical reasons, it seems dangerous to run with someone elses number. If you pass out, that's how they identify you and access medical records. In a marathon, lots of people have medical issues and this could be very dangerous. I'd say this is the only major concern.

My GF.... probably the most intelligent thing I've seen on this thread for awhile. I am a guilty party, and it has become ,pathetically, comical. It actually has been entertaining, but I've had enough "entertainment",and I think all points have been MORE THAN ADEQUATELY DISCUSSED. By all means buy and end it! class=SmallFont>My GF went to UMASS wrote:more

I am sick of this thread and need to end it.

injured, post your email so I can get in touch with you to buy your bib then we can all be done.[/quote]

Is that you Mr. Jurena?