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New league is forming and we're having an off-line draft.

Some labels would be nice but really $30-40 is more than people are going to want to pay (cheap-o undergrads). Are there really cheap ones out there or should we just go with markers?

 
Not sure if this is what you're looking for or not...

Draft Kit

It's cheap ($20) and effective... it was at my doorstep in a couple of days.

 
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New league is forming and we're having an off-line draft.

Some labels would be nice but really $30-40 is more than people are going to want to pay (cheap-o undergrads). Are there really cheap ones out there or should we just go with markers?
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1) Poster board from Staples / OfficeMax / your choice of stationery store.2) Avery 5160 mailing labels

3) 2 hrs of your time to type in entries

There's a lot of money to be made in fantasy football. But I am shocked that this labels niche is as widespread as it is. Not that much time and $$$ to put together a good draft board.

 
$20 ain't bad at all for the time-savings.

I actually found that site first and then got distracted looking at all the other places and didn't notice how cheap it is. How was the quality?

 
Also, do you think these guys pay royalties?

And, a related question: if they don't, should they be doing so from a legal standpoint?

 
I really can't imagine a need for draft boards anymore with the availability of places that have free online drafting. MFL offers one for its leagues (can be done without purchasing the league) that allows the draft room to be run off of one computer and announces each pick for you. Just about everyone has a computer--hold the draft someplace that has internet access and bring a computer with you.

If you must use a draft board, get some poster board a couple different color markers and get the hottest wife/girlfriend of the owners to play "Vanna White" for a few hours.

 
$20 ain't bad at all for the time-savings.

I actually found that site first and then got distracted looking at all the other places and didn't notice how cheap it is. How was the quality?
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The quality is fine... It's just a big sheet of grid paper. The color-coded labels make it easier to see how each team is drafting as well. Overall, the "board" itself could be a little thicker, but it'd be tougher to mail. Regardless, I've been a customer for a long time now...There's something to be said for a "live draft" atmosphere. I don't think my league would have it any other way. There's nothing better than teasing your buddies for some of the bone-headed picks they sometimes make. The draft kit makes it an easy way to keep track of those picks...

 
I had my first off-line draft last year and it was pretty crappy as far as off-line drafts go (no draft board, uptight commish, no food, no drinks) and it was still the best time I've ever had drafting.

This is a different league and I'm making sure we go all out.

 
I really can't imagine a need for draft boards anymore with the availability of places that have free online drafting. MFL offers one for its leagues (can be done without purchasing the league) that allows the draft room to be run off of one computer and announces each pick for you. Just about everyone has a computer--hold the draft someplace that has internet access and bring a computer with you.

If you must use a draft board, get some poster board a couple different color markers and get the hottest wife/girlfriend of the owners to play "Vanna White" for a few hours.
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No one brings a computer to our draft and we've been using a draft board for a few years now. I started by making by my own but CBS started sending one free a couple of years ago. We like it.
 
a Pad of Post its..and markers, use the savings for beer and pizza, seriuosly, you are in school, this should be simple... , just have one of your girlfriends, (presuming, since you are in school, you have more than 1) keep score on the PC, or pad of paper.. i would offer to come out and keep track for free food and beer. But I would be the 'old creepy guy'

jeesh... enjoy the season!!!

edited to add: I am the old creepy guy

 
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Are FBG's offering draft kits again this year? I didn't get one in the past, as I didn't have any "local" leagues. But from what I read in the past the price and product were both quite good.

 
Are FBG's offering draft kits again this year?
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I just checked with Joe. He tells me we're not doing it this year. Going to put a hold on it for 2006 and re-evaluate for 2007.
 
I've purchased labels from fantasylabels.com every year for the past 7 or so. They have great customer service, and every year they send out a 'reminder' with 10-20% off your order. It's right around $20 as well.

I almost switched to FBGs last year, but they kept putting off the date it would be ready and I couldn't wait any longer.

 
We had been using the " Draft Kit" for the last few years. It was a good product ( aprx $24 shipped). This year we are trying FJ Fantasy. Using the coupon from the FBG magazine. I went with the Jumbo size and it is on free standing cardboard. About double the price$ 51 with shipping and discount. With the regular size board, owners were having to stand up to read the players names. (Older guys league). From their web site, this jumbo board and labels look really big. I will give some feedback when i receive it.

 
We had been using the " Draft Kit" for the last few years. It was a good product ( aprx $24 shipped). This year we are trying FJ Fantasy. Using the coupon from the FBG magazine. I went with the Jumbo size and it is on free standing cardboard. About double the price$ 51 with shipping and discount. With the regular size board, owners were having to stand up to read the players names. (Older guys league). From their web site, this jumbo board and labels look really big. [b[i will give some feedback when i receive it.
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Please do. I was going to go with FBG again this year, but since they are not offering the product, I was looking at these guys. Let us know what you think of the board/labels. Thanks!
 
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