Are Meetup group dues worth the expense? A Reddit post sparks debate among pickleball enthusiasts about the fairness of annual fees for organized play.
Summary
- Opinions vary on whether the $30 annual fee for a Meetup group is justifiable.
- Some feel the dues cover necessary costs, while others question the transparency of expenses.
- Debates arise over the value of paying for organized play versus forming independent groups.
Tsubotai’s Perspective
Tsubotai highlights the benefits of paying for organized play, emphasizing the cost-effectiveness compared to other sports leagues. Forming independent groups is suggested as an alternative for those hesitant about dues
yosoyfiesta92’s Critique
yosoyfiesta92 questions the validity of complaints about the $30 annual fee in a community accustomed to spending on high-end equipment. The post challenges the notion that organized sports should be exempt from membership costs
Alak-huls_Anonymous on Time Value
Alak-huls_Anonymous highlights the value of organizers’ time and suggests distancing from the group if the fees seem unreasonable
$30 fee considered reasonable