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  • TheGreat2ndTheGreat2nd Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    There just aren't any conventions like PAX :(

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  • StericaSterica Yes Registered User, Moderator mod
    edited April 2010
    Oh, I know. It was only on Sunday when I really got a handle on things. Being able to go again in five months is pretty damn awesome, but that is contingent on convincing my brother and/or friends to come.

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  • cuennascuennas Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    i kno hence why im hitting prime cause i feel the same way oh man ticket bought hotel booked

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  • nemaihnenemaihne Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    The problem with registering now is that then you just have to wait! ;)

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    I *think* that's what I meant to say...
  • sergeminatorsergeminator Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    The Sergeminator will be on PAX 2010!!! I wonder how fast PAX 2010 will sell out

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  • ransimransim Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    TheGreat2nd wrote: »
    Coldbrew wrote: »
    Tavataar wrote: »
    http://www.southwest.com/flight/select-flight.html?int=GNAVBOOKAIR&companyName=&cid=&alaCarteItemInShoppingCart=false&memberName=&disc=0%3A19%3A1270233488.509000%3A7608%40B9A345DBF223AC9DEF74DAFAF652A6334BBABA7F&ss=0&dest=

    Currently about $420 dollars round trip using Southwest (LaGuardia to Seattle/Tacoma).

    I would jump on that deal if I were you, TheGreat2nd.

    That price is only going to go up as PAX gets closer, and considering how expensive it can be to fly out of Seattle (within a month prior to PAX EAST, cheapest tickets from Seattle-Boston were $300+), it's not bad at all. Plus, SouthWest is awesome, they don't charge for checking bags. :P
    Welp, guess I'm waiting for PAX East again :/
    I don't got $500 + change to blow.
    I only spent about $250 altogether, for everything PAX East. Hotel, bus, ticket, swag, food.
    Thanks for the quick answer though, wish I had the money :(

    Does anybody know of any other local east coast cons? Maybe in the NYC area?

    There is the NY Comic Con which I've heard great things about, Otakon in Baltimore if you like anime.

    As for me, two 3 day passes procured along with hotel and Airfare from DC to Seattle. Looking forward to my second trip of the year to Seattle.

    As a note I managed four nights at a hotel (Red Lion on 5th) and round trip air fare for two people for $1,064. So make sure you check around for prices before settling on one.

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  • SrolSrol Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    ashridah wrote: »
    That's what they said last year about buying tickets on the day.... :P
    If they're sold out by next Friday, I deserve to not go.

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  • StericaSterica Yes Registered User, Moderator mod
    edited April 2010
    Does Prime seriously sell out that fast? I bought my tickets to East two months after pre-reg, but East is obviously newer.

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  • ASimPersonASimPerson Cold... ... and hard.Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    Last year they sold out in August. You have time.

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  • MJPMMJPM Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    Phase 1 is complete.

    Now, if only they would put out the Enforcer applications now...

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  • GundabadGundabad PAX East & Unplugged Tabletop Manager NJRegistered User regular
    edited April 2010
    Rorus Raz wrote: »
    I'm very tempted to do this, even though I live in Virginia and PAX East was created to alleviate any PAX pains.

    But...after PAX East, it's hard to resist. A whole year without PAX is just so hard to accept!
    In the words of MC Frontalot: "first world problems" 8-)

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  • TimeCruiserMikeTimeCruiserMike Past Organizer of the West Coast Train Trip San Fernando ValleyRegistered User regular
    edited April 2010
    woot! <_< people still say woot right?

    anyway just bought my 3day passes and my train tickets now i just have to figure out who i'm rooming with and i'll be all set!

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  • BlackDragon480BlackDragon480 Bluster Kerfuffle Master of Windy ImportRegistered User regular
    edited April 2010
    Pre-reg, done. Flight, booked.

    Now, do I get a hotel room myself, of throw my hat in the room-share ring, once it gets going?

    Decisions, decisions.

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  • VThornheartVThornheart Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    Booked and ready to go!

    I wasn't sure if I'd be able to do it, but when Calli pointed out that it's during our anniversary and it could be our anniversary trip... well, I pulled out the plastic. ;)

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  • KrathoonKrathoon Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    Yep. Southwest Airlines seems to be the way to go on the plane tickets. I do believe I got ripped off going through American last time. That Ramada looks good, but the cheap deal doesn't seem to give your money back on a cancellation. Still, I am not too keen on hoofing 5+ blocks back to the hotel at night. I'll probably snag a bus if I go this route. I did the Sheraton last time, but I just don't like that price.

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  • circeramonecirceramone Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    Got my 3 day pass, and reserved my hotel room. Now begins the brainstorming for my Buttoneer buttons...and then the begging someone who has graphic-skills to make them for me.

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  • RiusRius Globex CEO Nobody ever says ItalyRegistered User regular
    edited April 2010
    VThornheart wrote: »
    Booked and ready to go!

    I wasn't sure if I'd be able to do it, but when Calli pointed out that it's during our anniversary and it could be our anniversary trip... well, I pulled out the plastic. ;)

    That is awesome! Are you taking the CCST?

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  • JonnyNeroJonnyNero Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    ASimPerson wrote: »
    Last year they sold out in August. You have time...maybe

    Fix'd :p

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  • VThornheartVThornheart Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    Sadly, I can't go on the CCST this time Rius. =( I just can't get the time off I'd need. =( But I encourage everyone who's thinking about doing the CCST and can to do so! =)

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  • Robert KhooRobert Khoo Registered User, ClubPA staff
    edited April 2010
    Sorry for the confusion guys. Those that prereg before X date (not sure when X is yet - it'll be sometime in August) will have their badges mailed to them. The only exception to this is if you live internationally and don't select fed-ex shipping.

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  • LigerLiger Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    Hotel sorted! Augh, I've barely unpacked from East. Can't an Enforcer catch a break? :lol:

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  • WingedillidanWingedillidan Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    Liger wrote: »
    Hotel sorted! Augh, I've barely unpacked from East. Can't an Enforcer catch a break? :lol:

    Just wait until after they smooth out East.. PAX Euro anyone (not confirmed, also not denied)? You'll have to enforce all 3 of the cons every year if you want to be TRUELY dedicated ;p

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  • LigerLiger Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    Wingedillidan wrote: »
    Liger wrote: »
    Hotel sorted! Augh, I've barely unpacked from East. Can't an Enforcer catch a break? :lol:

    Just wait until after they smooth out East.. PAX Euro anyone (not confirmed, also not denied)? You'll have to enforce all 3 of the cons every year if you want to be TRUELY dedicated ;p

    They'll have to pay me to go to Euro PAX, or at least give me some extreme discounts/reimbursements. :( Or convince my boss to give me a raise and extra vacation.

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  • IcedhopeIcedhope Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    Bought my 3 day badge, and well get the hotel sorted and the plane tickets...then all I have to do, is do the whole spending money thing.

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  • MrDoctorProfessorMrDoctorProfessor Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    I asked in the other hotel thread but no one seems to know. Using the pax hotel reservation system, do I have to put down a deposit? I want to make my reservations but I dont have the cash for a 200$ deposit right now if thats the case.

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  • parabolaparabola Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    Yes you do have to put down a deposit. (pretty sure I answered this in the thread) ...

    If you call the hotels directly you may be able to book without a deposit. I know Homewood Suites is one of the hotels you can book without a deposit, as well as get bigger rooms for the same rate.

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  • RiusRius Globex CEO Nobody ever says ItalyRegistered User regular
    edited April 2010
    parabola wrote: »
    Yes you do have to put down a deposit. (pretty sure I answered this in the thread) ...

    If you call the hotels directly you may be able to book without a deposit. I know Homewood Suites is one of the hotels you can book without a deposit, as well as get bigger rooms for the same rate.

    I'm pretty sure that's misinformation, dude. The hotels do have a deposit policy which requires the first night's stay paid in advance or a credit card guarantee.

    This is the way it was last year and I don't think anything's changed.

    Edit: Some details from the booking website's main page;
    Book now, pay later. No upfront cost.

    Here's a line from the Sheraton Hotel's details, which is what it says on the other hotels as well I believe;
    Deposit Policy
    First night's room and tax by check (made payable to onPeak Event Services) or a credit card guarantee is required.

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  • ashridahashridah Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    Rius wrote: »
    parabola wrote: »
    Yes you do have to put down a deposit. (pretty sure I answered this in the thread) ...

    If you call the hotels directly you may be able to book without a deposit. I know Homewood Suites is one of the hotels you can book without a deposit, as well as get bigger rooms for the same rate.

    I'm pretty sure that's misinformation, dude. The hotels do have a deposit policy which requires the first night's stay paid in advance or a credit card guarantee.

    This is the way it was last year and I don't think anything's changed.

    Edit: Some details from the booking website's main page;
    Book now, pay later. No upfront cost.

    Here's a line from the Sheraton Hotel's details, which is what it says on the other hotels as well I believe;
    Deposit Policy
    First night's room and tax by check (made payable to onPeak Event Services) or a credit card guarantee is required.

    I've already booked my hotel at the Sheraton. No charges have appeared on any of my credit cards. The site says specifically that you'll only be charged a fee if you don't show up for checkin, and that the fee is 1 night plus a service charge or something. If you cancel 72 hours before checkin, they don't charge you anything. The mandatory deposit is only if you're paying by cheque, since they want at least one of the cheques to clear ahead of time.

    That said, the hotel may put a hold on your credit card, to ensure that you can pay for it, and that it's a valid card, etc.

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  • alegriaalegria Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    Got my 3-day pass. There wasn't an option to select for notification when BYOC opens up, unfortunately. Is there a way to add this in? Don't want to miss out on my BYOC pass! :D

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  • Jason00Jason00 Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    I bought my 3 day pass yesterday and got my plane tickets today, so it looks like I am officially attending my first PAX :D

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  • Moe FwackyMoe Fwacky Right Here, Right Now Drives a BuickModerator Mod Emeritus
    edited April 2010
    One of us, one of us.

    Too bad you already bought your plane tickets though. You could have joined the madness that is the Cross-Country Supertrip.

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  • Jason00Jason00 Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    Moe Fwacky wrote: »
    One of us, one of us.

    Too bad you already bought your plane tickets though. You could have joined the madness that is the Cross-Country Supertrip.

    My wife and I are going on vacation in July, so I won't have enough pto racked up by September to take more than a couple of days off, or I would probably consider it actually.

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  • polencepolence Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    I don't know if I would be breaking any rules for posting this, but I thought it would help some of you guys out.

    We got our 3-day passes already last Saturday, and we reserved a room at the Sixth Avenue Inn. It's a tolerable long walk to the convention center, but it's cheap. They gave us the room for $101, around $112 with tax, and that's for 4 people in a room with with 2 queen size beds. So for those who are just looking for a decent place to stay for the con, it's no Hilton but it's good enough to sleep in. The room is relatively small, but clean, no doorman or bellhops to assist you, but it's cheap. Hotel parking is $15 a day.

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  • crackgoblincrackgoblin Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    im embarassed to admit that this is the third time im purchasing pax tickets and the 4th time im planning a pax trip. every time, it seems like i (or the boyfriend) cant take time off of work or something comes up.

    must. get. to. pax

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  • Moe FwackyMoe Fwacky Right Here, Right Now Drives a BuickModerator Mod Emeritus
    edited April 2010
    Do what randomguy did back in 2007 and if they don't give you the time off, just quit your job :P

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  • crackgoblincrackgoblin Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    Moe Fwacky wrote: »
    Do what randomguy did back in 2007 and if they don't give you the time off, just quit your job :P

    hah, im a 4th year medical school student. the conversation would go something like this:

    Me - Hello Dr. X, is it ok if i get a day off to go to a convention.
    Dr- oh, whats the medical theme of the convention?
    Me - grumble mumble awkward silence ensues
    Dr - i see, i hear room three needs a rectal exam...

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  • Spokane_SnowManSpokane_SnowMan Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    Tickets and hotel done.

    There was no way I was going to wait until August and end up at a hotel miles away, waking up an hour earlier then required to catch a bus into Seattle each day.

    Being within a couple hundred feet is much more ideal.

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  • polencepolence Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    LOL so tempted to buy extra tickets to scalp :P Last year a 3 day pass went as high as $320+

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  • draklandraklan Chocobo in time the Frosty North... mmm FrostingRegistered User regular
    edited April 2010
    Badges bought , Hotel Booked, Flight Booked.
    Pax Prime is a go.

    Now i just need September to hurry up and get here!

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  • WingedillidanWingedillidan Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    Hey Look! A Magical Forum Button Has Appeared on the Main Site!

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