[ShaneP]

First, thanks all, I appreciate the information--it was exactly what I was looking for, I wanted to know and think about how to play before I got there. Didn't want to assume one thing and halfway through the first level or so realize people were doing something I wasn't expecting.

As far as the %age they take, the other (fairly random) website that I referred to earlier said that the Sahara returned 66% of the buyin, but they were only using a $42 buyin with a $15 fee as part of that. If everyone instantly rebuys for $20 more, it seems they return about 81%, which seems to be fairly consistant with other tournies of that length/buyin range. But I'm also making assumptions there, though it seems logical... (The Orleans one I was going to do as well was right at 81% as well).

Thanks again all,

Shane