Submitted by Scott Tumperi
District 7 has developed an entry voucher that can be used at multiple tournaments. A watermark has been added to them for security. This watermark was the District’s solution to the ACBL Bridge Bucks which can be counterfeited very easily. Perhaps this type of voucher could be used nationally as a replacement for Bridge Bucks.
Are there any other Districts using this type of entry voucher system? If so, how do your players like them. Does it speed up your sale time?
Let me hear from you!
3 responses to “Entry Vouchers Solution”
Hi Scott, thanks for your post. I have only the following comment: there are no other voucher programs of which I am aware, (solely from travelling to the vast, vast majority of districts during each year).
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If they become mainstream enough (D7 has seen >25% already I think) then the lines at purchase time may dwindle. This is the time when most directors are needed. People talk about TPD (Tables per Director) and talk about mid-session when there are extra bodies around. Until entries get to $15 (or maybe even $20 in many years) the line length will significantly be based upon making change. Higher TPD = cost savings, negating the cost of allowing players to use credit cards, etc.
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Scott, you are right about the making change taking the time in line. It would help if only one member of a team or pair would come up to make the purchase, and “Oh my,” haven’t you hated the $12.50 entry with the quarters flying back and fourth! It seems like a loyalty card with a chip should purchase an entry with a mere swipe. ….. but, i am sure that the pair and team variations make it more complicated than I presume.
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