Reading Time: 3 minutesQuestion:
I REALLY would love to go to the National Festival, but times are tough. My bills are piled up. The holiday gift giving season is upon us and I spent what money I had on Black Friday sales. Now, I have no money. My wallet is so empty that it's full of spider webs.
And now, I see this bidding thing that could bring the National Festival right into my Region if enough of us in my Region bid for it. AND I also hear the Technical Advisory Committee is launching an exciting new sparring format. Man! That will be great if the National Festival is near me! Then I would not need to spend the $1000+ dollars that it would normally cost to attend like when I hafta fly and rent a car and all that jazz.
Only problem is... 
I have no money to bid with right now.
The National Festival is a looooong time away and I just can't afford it right now.
Sooooooooooo I was wondering... can I bid on the National Festival destination without money?
You know I am good for it! 
Answer:
Today is your lucky day!
Before bidding ends you can PLEDGE the amount you plan to bid without any cash out of pocket.
We know you are good for it!
Simply email bid@soobahkdo.com the amount that you are pledging to bid and then you will have until just before the National Festival to submit your pledged bid amount!
When you email your pledge amount, then we'll update the Region bidding page for your preferred destination with the amount that you pledge and we'll also update your member ledger at National Headquarters with your pledge amount; however, you won't earn the 25% additional credit on your ledger for pledges like you do for real cash bids.**
How easy is that!?
So "YES," you can bid on the National Festival destination without Money!
WHY would you NOT pledge RIGHT now?
Well... do you have any other reasons why you can't pledge your bid right now?
What's that you say? You are only a Gup and you heard Gups can't come?
Then you need to read this post and submit your pledge.
Click to email bid@soobahkdo.com right now and do it! Time's a wastin!
If you have additional questions call National Headquarters (888) SOO-BAHK for assistance.
** Pledges do not earn 25% additional credit like cash bids do in the bidding policy
