What is a buyback in a survivor pool?
The short answer
A survivor pool rule that lets an eliminated entry pay to re-enter, often only in the early weeks. The price, the deadline, and whether used teams stay used vary by pool.
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In plain English
Lost early? Some pools let you pay again to get back in.
What to remember about Survivor Buyback
The definition
A survivor pool rule that lets an eliminated entry pay to re-enter, often only in the early weeks. The price, the deadline, and whether used teams stay used vary by pool.
In plain English
Lost early? Some pools let you pay again to get back in.
Example in context
Your pool allows one buyback through Week 3. You lose in Week 2, pay the entry fee again, and keep playing with the teams you have not used.
Questions about Survivor Buyback
- What is a buyback in a survivor pool?
- A survivor pool rule that lets an eliminated entry pay to re-enter, often only in the early weeks. The price, the deadline, and whether used teams stay used vary by pool.
- What does survivor buyback mean in plain English?
- Lost early? Some pools let you pay again to get back in.
- Can you give an example of survivor buyback?
- Your pool allows one buyback through Week 3. You lose in Week 2, pay the entry fee again, and keep playing with the teams you have not used.
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