How much does it cost to advertise on ET? I could tell you hadn't paid as there aren't 500 + threads, 9/10 ths of them created by you. In other words the idiots at Puretick. LOL
I was the candidate selected. I was not asked for any kind of contribution or money. You would be surprised. If he comes back looking for another candidate I encourage you to listen. He will never ask you for anything but hard work. When the plan is explained to you it makes sense. I'll be expecting some people to shout now. Have fun!
P.S the post about being too scared to take a chance fits perfectly here. Sometimes it really pays off.