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Subject: Question about funding Author: No name [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] Date Posted: Saturday, March 10, 11:57:48am My daughter is thinking of competing next year as a teen. We are new to this. If she wins a local pageant, who pays for her gown and interview clothing for state? Do parents pay or do the local sponsors pay? [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]

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[> Subject: For the most part, parents pay. There might be times that a sponsor offers a dress, but I wouldn’t go into it with the expectation that will happen. Author: No name [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: Sunday, March 11, 08:24:14am >My daughter is thinking of competing next year as a >teen. We are new to this. If she wins a local pageant, >who pays for her gown and interview clothing for >state? Do parents pay or do the local sponsors pay?

[> [> Subject: Re: Author: No name [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: Sunday, March 11, 01:25:40pm Thank you for your honesty, It seems like a very expensive endeavor. I know the stories about buying from thrift stores and borrowing from friends, but the truth is, i look at most of the girls who make it to state and their gowns alone look like they cost thousands. Not to mention,the interview and talent clothing, the cost of coaches, etc. My daughter has a very strong talent and I think she would do well, but I really don't think I want to go down this road. Seems like so much money that we don't have.

[> [> [> Subject: Re: Author: Why'd you ask? You seem to act like you know anyway? Betcha I know who this is posting, always trying to stir up trouble. Stay away please! [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: Monday, March 12, 05:37:33pm >Thank you for your honesty, It seems like a very >expensive endeavor. I know the stories about buying >from thrift stores and borrowing from friends, but the >truth is, i look at most of the girls who make it to >state and their gowns alone look like they cost >thousands. Not to mention,the interview and talent >clothing, the cost of coaches, etc. My daughter has a >very strong talent and I think she would do well, but >I really don't think I want to go down this road. >Seems like so much money that we don't have.

[> [> [> [> Subject: Re:and who do you think this is? Author: No name [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: Monday, March 12, 06:05:10pm

[> [> [> Subject: Speaking for many. I get concerned when people are trying to figure out who it is. It sounds a little stalker-ish. You posted something that people talk about every year in every state even on the MAO board. The costs are high. Author: No name [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: Sunday, June 03, 11:17:19am >Thank you for your honesty, It seems like a very >expensive endeavor. I know the stories about buying >from thrift stores and borrowing from friends, but the >truth is, i look at most of the girls who make it to >state and their gowns alone look like they cost >thousands. Not to mention,the interview and talent >clothing, the cost of coaches, etc. My daughter has a >very strong talent and I think she would do well, but >I really don't think I want to go down this road. >Seems like so much money that we don't have.

[> Subject: Re: Question about funding Author: No name [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: Friday, June 08, 04:42:50pm Good grief. You SC biddies are NUTS.

[> [> Subject: Re: Question about funding Author: No name [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: Friday, June 08, 07:35:22pm Please delete this. This same person posts this same message on the NC board.

[> Subject: Re: Question about funding Author: No name [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: Sunday, June 10, 11:46:08am What does the production fee cover and is it mandatory?

[> [> Subject: if you are referring to opening number outfit, shoes and swimsuit, yes it is mandatory. Author: No name [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: Sunday, June 10, 01:31:10pm >What does the production fee cover and is it mandatory?

[> Subject: Save your hard earned money for college. Author: Been there. Spent that. [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: Sunday, June 10, 08:56:32pm

[> [> Subject: Agree wholeheartedly. Author: No name [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: Sunday, June 10, 10:59:08pm

[> [> Subject: Third in line to agree. It has become the pageant for the rich. I have seen some families borrow money in order to compete. Author: No name [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: Monday, June 11, 08:19:38pm

[> [> [> Subject: Re: Third in line to agree. It has become the pageant for the rich. I have seen some families borrow money in order to compete. Author: No name [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: Monday, June 11, 10:22:32pm Then those families have mis-placed priorities. But more often than not, the mom is living through the daughter. Sad.