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Dec 2, 2013
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Anyone know what's up with goldfastpitch? They haven't updated their verbal list in several months or their content. I have a theory. I believe Flosoftball either bought them out or strong armed them to cease updating the site. Since Flo is now updating the master verbal list and a paid subscription is required to view the content, goldfastpitch was a natural barrier to the Flo of money. GFP is no longer updating their content shortly after Flo master verbal list started. Hmmm...conspiracy maybe? or a deal has been struck. That information is very useful to us parents trying to navigate the recruiting circuit. Now we have to pay for it. We should get an integrated paid subscription as part of the fees and kickbacks these TD's get from the Stay to play Hotel circus and inflated Showcase fees.
 
Dec 2, 2013
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Texas
I have a feeling that the person updating the site was radar grandpa's brother and didn't keep up with changes in commitments, de-commits, quit softball, etc. Garbage in Garbage out right? But there was some truth in there somewhere that was useful.
 
Feb 17, 2014
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Orlando, FL
I am sure there is some truth in there. Even a blind squirrel finds an acorn... The problem is and always will be that there is absolutely no way to verify the information.
 
Feb 17, 2014
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Just to be clear, we are talking about non binding oral agreements based on 3rd party conversations and hearsay. That said, I am sure it is every bit as reliable as most high school gossip heard around the lunch table. :)
 

JAD

Feb 20, 2012
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I am sure there is some truth in there. Even a blind squirrel finds an acorn... The problem is and always will be that there is absolutely no way to verify the information.

I think most of the information on goldfastpitch.com was self reported. I know when my DD verballed I sent them an email letting them know and they added her to the list. I guess I am just glad that I got through the process before I had to pay Flo Softball for the exact same information...
 

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Sep 11, 2014
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Anyone know what's up with goldfastpitch? They haven't updated their verbal list in several months or their content. I have a theory. I believe Flosoftball either bought them out or strong armed them to cease updating the site. Since Flo is now updating the master verbal list and a paid subscription is required to view the content, goldfastpitch was a natural barrier to the Flo of money. GFP is no longer updating their content shortly after Flo master verbal list started. Hmmm...conspiracy maybe? or a deal has been struck. That information is very useful to us parents trying to navigate the recruiting circuit. Now we have to pay for it. We should get an integrated paid subscription as part of the fees and kickbacks these TD's get from the Stay to play Hotel circus and inflated Showcase fees.
Despite the tinfoil hat, this ends up being a halfway good look you're sporting. It makes sense!

I miss it being updated. DD was waiting to see friends' names (and maybe hers) and kinda bummed when it never updated.
 
Feb 12, 2014
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I subscribed to Flo about a year ago (when the Florida documentary came out) and it was a good site. But, the fee was so much that I let it drop. I might think about it again at half the price but no more.
 
Apr 16, 2010
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I subscribed to Flo about a year ago (when the Florida documentary came out) and it was a good site. But, the fee was so much that I let it drop. I might think about it again at half the price but no more.

Same here. I subscribed for PGF this year and actually enjoyed the content but it is overpriced. Well maybe not overpriced because they do have to run a business and make a profit but it is more than I am willing to shell out most months of the year.
 

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