whyndman5

I just registered for Bloomington Gold and was surprised at the $600 cost. Is this in line with past years and do you think this is a little steep? I did it but just wanted a reality check. Thanks. Bill

Alan 71

Hi Bill,
It's easy to check. Just Google BG registration.
You'll see previous years' forms.
Fot instance Gold Certification for 53-72 was $575, 73 to present $450, in 2012.
The price depends on what you registered for.
Regards,
Alan

Don Rickles

Nothing $$$ wise, in the Corvette hobby is related to reality!

It's a great show, with great cars, enjoy yourself, Bill. The 68 is the registered car? Yes, I know the car, too!

WB

jaxlt1

I did the SURVIVOR Certification with my 68 in 2009. Well worth the experience. It was one of those Bucket List items.

joewill

Bloomington Gold is a 'For Profit Organization' whereas NCRS is not.
A lot of money to get your car judged...

bondoboy

The previous owner of my car had it judged for survivor status in '91. I have the cancelled check. It was $125 back then. Kind of a neat deal. Just wish it still looked like a survivor!

Bocaguru

It cost me $221.00 to Join NCRS (had to join both National and Regional) and to register my 1973 LS4 Convertible for Flight Judging. Not to mention driving to Kissimmee, FL ( 200 miles) and back at 12 MPG!

Paul Borowski

...I was "contemplating" on going in 2014 for the last few years. Still have my Orange '74 coupe that got Survivor in '94(first year '74s could get judged)and again in '04. Kinda thought it'd be cool to have done it 3x over a 20yr period, same owner, same car. You're supposed to "be there" Thursday to register, display & do Road Tour on Friday, Saturday I guess is a "do whatever" day-not sure what you're supposed to do with the car for Sat. Survivor judging on Sunday. With those four days for the show, plus one travel day BEFORE & AFTER the show turns it into a 6 Day Event!!! The two other times I did it I got there Thurs evening, Road Tour & display Friday, judged Saturday, headed & got home very late Sat night-not bad. 3 Day Event for me. It was also only $165 the first time, I believe $215 in '04.

now it's $500!!!! As much as I really wanted to do it this year and there is a small remote chance I still might but highly doubt it, six days and $500 registration most likely will not happen for me. It'd probably end up being $1700 over six days and I have better ways now to enjoy that money.

Sorry for the rant.

exposingtime

I am trying to figure things out now to see if I can do bloomington. I am already registered for NCRS nationals which is like 10 days later. I already need to find a way to get my car from Miami to Kansas, which is only 500 miles away from Champlain. If I can somehow pull off convincing the wife that it's a better idea to do both Bloomington and Duntov judging I will do it.

Don Rickles

Paul, Sorry to hear this! We spoke of this not too long ago, I remember how excited you were about your third Survivor!But, I agree there are "better" ways to spent it!

Not that this really relates but I thought I would compare the price of a gallon of gas to your 94,04,14 dates. In 1994 a gallon of gas average was 1.11, in 2004 it was up to 2.01, and now the average is 3.69. Quite a difference huh?

Some really enjoy Bloomington, but I wish I had the chance to go to the early shows...........

Easy Mike

A minor correction. Joining NCRS costs only dues for a year. Your $221 costs stem from events judging.

Bocaguru

Mike, you did not read the rest of my post... In order to have my car Flight Judged ( and ultimately get Second Flight ribbon) I had to join both National and Regional NCRS and pay for the Flight Judging.. the total hit was $221. Was it worth it to me? Yes, it was a very informative and fun experience.. I gave copies of my judging sheets to my mechanic and we will endeavor to get Top Flight next time.

Don Rickles

I believe Mike did finish reading your post.......... This is steering the thread sideways but........to join the NCRS National it only cost one year membership or 35.00. No need to join a chapter if you choose not to. The additional related cost you mention were for "Judging" just as Mike states.

Easy Mike

There is no regional or national NCRS - it's one organization. There ARE regional and national NCRS events. Having a car flight judged at a regional or national event requires paying the event fees.

Mike Ward

While we're nit-picking, it cost only $75 to have the car judged at Kissimmee. It's not quite fair to add annual membership fees etc. to imply that judging costs $221.

There again, if the only reason a person joins is to get a ribbon, that's a waste in itself.

Don Rickles

National
Corvette
Restorers
Society

I pay dues to the "National CRS" (one year 35.00)
I pay dues to the "Chapter" NCRS (just payed last night, 30.00)

Bocaguru

Mike, you are mis-informed:

To Join NCRS national org = $35

https://www.ncrs.org/shop/index.php?...ex&cPath=65_34

To Join FL Regional Chapter = $10

http://www.ncrsfl.org/member.html

Judging fees are of course extra.

Mike Ward

There is no obligation to join a chapter to have a car judged.

Bocaguru

Mike, when you register for NCRS Regional flight judging:

Charges are
1. $80.00 registration (I was late to register, so $80 instead of $75)
2. $75.00 Flight Judging
3. $56.00 Awards Banquet
4. $35.00 NCRS National membership
5. $10.00 NCRS FL regional membership

Grand Total = $256

Mike Ward

Yes, I'm aware of how you 'spun' the high costs. Still misleading.

A person that's already an NCRS member and didn't just join to get a one-shot judging award and would have attended the meet whether having a car judged or not, like the majority of attendees, would only pay the $75 extra for judging. Adding in the cost of your dinner ($56) is a bit of a stretch.