Derby, CT
Quoted from SilverballSleuth:115*3 is 345, after taxes and fees probably $400.
LE badge is $175.
After food and beverage for the hotel room + a tank of gas we’re talking about $650, just to be at the show. That’s a lot of coin homie.
I’m not outraged, this is not what outrage sounds or looks like. It’s disappointment.
It’s not selfish, there are MANY people this effects.
You guys do an awesome job - I’ve never said otherwise. I’ve met Dave and Gabe, and I’ve seen first hand all the work that goes into the event.
Whether it be Nancy working at the show or someone like Andy S. bringing his entire collection or yourself with the tournament - I appreciate everyone.
I’m done mentioning it, the point I’ve wanted to make is across, and as usual, I’m regarded as the Pariah of Pinball, regardless of what I say, so I’ll say no more about this.
Excited for the show this year.
Room - $115x3= $345
LE pass - $175
Total: $520
Find someone to split your room with you and your total is down to about $350. Bring the games you intend to bring and use the complimentary admission you receive. At that point you're just paying for the hotel. Room split for three nights and you're down to $172. Spend two nights $115. Spend one and commute. Just commute because you are lucky enough to live within an hour of the show.
This whole $1k argument is BS.
I spent ~$700 total attending Replay/FX last year which is significantly farther away (and included tournament entry - i think $125) and a 4th night in a hotel. There's no way that Pintastic costs $1k to attend. If you voided every single crummy ticket you played buying your way into the finals of Silverball Rumble you'd still have a difficult time spending that much.
It's incredibly insulting to nitpick the organizers by arguing over minutiae of driving times while instead you could be thinking about how even though the show is a little farther away now, you're still local enough that you can bring games, contribute, and help it be a great event. There is much more gained in being positive.
You never "lost a great show." It just moved. Hopefully a great show lost you.
