Bumping this thread. We are 4 days away from Florida and I'm staring down a 40k hole. (56k total cost, ticket sales recoup on the rest you do the math)
This isn't unusual for away tailgates. Michigan sold 75% of the inventory in the final 3 days, but I'm feeling completely exposed - a lot like I'm in this by myself and really like I just don't wanna do any of this anymore. I read my first post in this thread and I'm literally just living that nightmare back in 2025.
I've had some really great help (financial) from some people that have really helped cover and make me want to commit to the home tailgates not even as investment just as wanting it to happen. What I need now is someone to help me share the mental load of these massive capital outlays and exposure that all end up coming together quickly.
There's no lack of demand for a really great party at away games, marketing is our main problem now, but also just the way people buy for these things is similar to tickets - 50% of people going to the away games dont get tickets until they arrive or feel like secondary is bottomed out. We are listed on stubhub, tailgreeter and have our own social following.
This is all amplified by the burnt ends starting this week and another big outflow for first payment there. 70k weeks are hard to shoulder by yourself especially with the exposure I have.
If you are interested in helping out with Florida on short notice I'm happy to cut you in on the profits, but also share in the losses if there are any (I don't think there will be). If you know anyone who wants to sponsor an event like this please let me know ASAP.