Comments on: Bigfooting for Cash: Capitalizing on Bigfoot

By: Linda

Linda — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 19:27:39 +0000

Thanks for an insightful posting, Greg, and for the links… which I’m following up on as I write. I think any money directed at the Bigfoot Discovery Project is well-spent. I wasn’t aware there is a membership fee there, but I would like to contribute that way. From my perspective, being ensconced in this small town in the Klamath River Valley, not going anywhere, I just don’t get out enough to experience these things. But I’ve read a lot of Mike’s site and know the Discovery Project is doing good work in compiling Bigfoot information and memorabilia. I’ve seen some of your videos… and will check out the rest. I see there are more than 100 videos now, and I’ve missed a lot. Thanks for the heads-up and the perspective on Bigfoot income potentials. As for my POV, I honestly could use some income around now. I’ve been unemployed since last September.

By: Greg

Greg — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 05:07:21 +0000

I direct, produce, film, edit, upload and “market” the video blog for the Bigfoot Discovery Museum in Felton, CA. We just posted our 107th episode. I am a museum member that pays dues and I do the video blog for free as a service to the Museum. All proceeds from the videos (i.e. advertising) goes to the museum. However, we have yet to make any proceeds. People think that the Museum is raking in the cash, but as you can see the reality is far from that, as Mike explains in this blog post: http://hairybiped.blogspot.com/2009/04/curse-of-bigfoot.html

I do believe there is “real money” in the Bigfoot phenomena, as shows like Monster Quest prove, but for the average researcher, it is almost impossible to “make a living” at.

I think it would only benefit the Bigfoot community if folks started making money off of Bigfoot. For this reason, I don’t think any of your listed ways to make money off of Bigfoot should be discounted. I know many folks will possibly frown on #3 (charging for expeditions), however, if charging for expeditions did turn out to be profitable, and became popular, this would bring money into the Bigfoot community, and I don’t think that would be a bad thing.

Speaking of making money, if you do want to check out our video blog, please use this link below, as we have an advertising revenue with blip.tv, and maybe we will finally get enough views to have blip.tv cut us an check. http://bigfootmuseum.blip.tv/

Thanks!

By: Tim Jones

Tim Jones — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 20:23:22 +0000

Referring back to the comment I left, I hope it’s not being blown out of preportion. I used the fishing reference as to say I love to fish but there isn’t any need to pay any dues when you can go fish any lake for free. $60.00 is a fair price to join any club if you love doing it and you can tell by what all the TBRC does that it all goes toward research. It’s funny Craig brought up Grand Prairie because that is where I was born and raised, matter of fact graduated SGP High School. Craig used Vought bas club to make a point and yes it may be only $18.00 to join and then another $40.00 for their one day Big Bass. The problem is, if they fish 20 tournaments a year then that $40.00 turns into $800.00. I am not saying that’s how it is with TBRC because Craig clearly stated TBRC doesn’t charge anything to join them on any expaditions. My only point was that why pay any type of dues if you can do it for free. I do have a question for Craig if you don’t mind. You made the comment you don’t charge the general public and you don’t take the general public. So what advantages is there to paying the membership dues, besides the annual dues are there any other charges and what are the chances of getting to go on a weekend search. I am pretty much asking and I am sure you get this a lot, what’s the advantages of joining?

I also really enjoyed Denny’s comments about doing it in small groups and without a lot of fancy equipment.