I saw another thread where a guy had set some of these up. He said the best way to ensure a good show is to have guys sign up and PAY ahead of time. Even if they only pay half up front - talking at least a few days or more ahead of time - it ensures you know who is coming and how many. If guys are serious, they'll pay. This helps with planning, room reservations, and any no shows lose their deposit. Originally Posted by ethorn
This is 100% accurate. One GB I did was pre-pay only and it was the only one where I didn't have to invite double the attendees. Of course no one wants to lose their hard earned money!