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Couple's March Madness Win Boosts Wedding Fund Amid Fee Dilemma

4/5/2026

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A couple is poised to win their friend group's March Madness pool, boosting their wedding fund.
The author realizes they have not collected entry fees for a fantasy football league and thus loses several hundred dollars.
They question whether it's appropriate to ask for the owed money after eight months.
Etiquette expert Thomas Farley says it's acceptable to request repayment, provided the request is tactful.

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Story summary

A couple is poised to win their friend group's March Madness pool, boosting their wedding fund.
The author realizes they have not collected entry fees for a fantasy football league and thus loses several hundred dollars.
They question whether it's appropriate to ask for the owed money after eight months.
Etiquette expert Thomas Farley says it's acceptable to request repayment, provided the request is tactful.