Sorry, but I think I'll pass. Paying to enter a competition is pretty lame. I couldn't care less in regards to the publisher's breakdown of costs, etc. I see enough of that in the music industry where middle-men make money of the gullible/desperate. Personally given the other publications out there that don't charge you for submitting your work (some with MUCH greater exposure), I think this is kinda ridiculous and somewhat offensive. Like LillianH, I can respect that other people's opinions may differ - however I do not have to respect the offer itself shrug