I thought the big pull of this con was a 10th year anniversary reunion of the Atlantis cast?...seems there's only three of them there now?....
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Originally posted by iheartcam View PostI second that! I keep telling myself that it will be worth it because the room rate is good, and either way it's a vacation in Hawaii!
But I am definitely frustrated with the organizers. I backed the Kickstarter campaign, and a big part of my decision to do so was based on the Stargate lineup. In fact, I chose Hawaiicon over the Chicago con because I could have a relaxing vacation AND attend a rockin' con. Now, I am wholeheartedly regretting that decision. If I could go back in time, knowing what I know now, I would definitely give my money to Creation over the Hawaiicon organizers.
I feel like the organizers bit off more than they could chew, and the fans ended up paying the price by being treated to a bait and switch.
Okay, rant over.
Originally posted by Vecturist View PostI am hoping that this con does succeed - simply because it would be great to have another alternative, but I agree, it seems like the con organizers bit off more than they could chew, starting with the Hawaii location. If they wanted a con with resort features, there are plenty of places on the mainland. I'm also of the opinion, you start small and build.
It also seems the con organizers aren't communicating much - either on the con page or on FB.John Sheppard - thunkable, whumpable but absolutely NOT shippable - he's mine and I'm keeping him.
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Originally posted by Vecturist View PostI saw one tweet in response to a cancellation from Hawaii Con and wasn't too impressed.
"we've posted individually when guests aren't able to come. Some issues are personal, and we are not able to go into further detail."
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Coming from Western Australia, this trip was already costing a bomb. It is sad to hear of so many cancellations. I thought that using kickstarter was to make sure they could afford to follow through with what they promised. I guess they underestimated. Such a shame.
I am still looking forward to visiting Hawaii though. It has been on my listed for over 30years. 16 days and counting.Where there's a will there's an or.....
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Wow, with all these cancellations I'm glad I decided on the Chicago con now. I've always wanted to go to Hawaii but the cost consideration for convention budget overrode this wish.
I hope it does still succeed with the guests they do have left and there will be some good moments for all of you who are going to make it worthwhile in the end. At least you are all in Hawaii and that will soften the disappointment of the disappearing SGA guests off the guest list.
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I asked around at Chicago con about what was going on. It turns out because the group running the con is new, one of the credit card processors is withholding the money until after the event to ensure people get what they paid for. That's why they're looking for sponsors for specific actors (did anyone else get that email?).
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Originally posted by jo2y View PostI asked around at Chicago con about what was going on. It turns out because the group running the con is new, one of the credit card processors is withholding the money until after the event to ensure people get what they paid for. That's why they're looking for sponsors for specific actors (did anyone else get that email?).
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Originally posted by jo2y View PostI asked around at Chicago con about what was going on. It turns out because the group running the con is new, one of the credit card processors is withholding the money until after the event to ensure people get what they paid for. That's why they're looking for sponsors for specific actors (did anyone else get that email?).
Also, if funding really is the issue then why are they continuing to announce new guests! I feel like they should put their money and energy into trying to secure the guest lineup that was "sold" to us during the Kickstarter campaign.sigpic~~sig created by bailey1ak~~
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Originally posted by Krisz View PostWow, with all these cancellations I'm glad I decided on the Chicago con now.Originally posted by mamasue9 View PostI'm glad I hadn't bought plane tickets.
I hope it succeeds, too and does eventually work out all the wrinkles. However, based on this year's performance I don't think I could recommend the 2015 con to anyone.sigpic~~sig created by bailey1ak~~
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Originally posted by jo2y View PostI asked around at Chicago con about what was going on. It turns out because the group running the con is new, one of the credit card processors is withholding the money until after the event to ensure people get what they paid for. That's why they're looking for sponsors for specific actors (did anyone else get that email?).
I am not going, but I hope this con is a success. However, it seems like they've dug themselves quite a hole to start and their communication could be much better.sigpic
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