theoden_of_rohan Posted September 17, 2005 Share Posted September 17, 2005 Just seeing how popular he'll be! Although, I can anticipate the response Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfy_sah Posted September 17, 2005 Share Posted September 17, 2005 yep surfy sah xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathan Posted September 17, 2005 Share Posted September 17, 2005 Im not a Star Trek fan but Shatner is one to get. For me it all depends on the situation. If its gonna be a horrible herd queue situation , which it proabably will be, I wont bother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colonel Jack O'Neill Posted September 17, 2005 Share Posted September 17, 2005 Definitley getting his auto even if I cant get it personalised or a posed photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ascal Elessar Posted September 17, 2005 Share Posted September 17, 2005 I'm not sure yet, not much of a Trek fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cher2a Posted September 17, 2005 Share Posted September 17, 2005 If it means getting within metres of an absolute LIVING LEGEND and getting an autograph that you really, really can't get unless you go to America, and even if it means spending £20-30, YES!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nosfer2 Posted September 17, 2005 Share Posted September 17, 2005 Assuming a) He doesn't cancel I can get there early enough to get to see him then yes, absolutely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liessa Posted September 17, 2005 Share Posted September 17, 2005 This is just about the only person I'd ever pay more than £20 for, so BIG YES! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeDonovan Posted September 17, 2005 Share Posted September 17, 2005 I am so getting the Shats autograph it's unreal. In fact, it's such a certainly that in some respects I've already got it on my wall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calumn Posted September 17, 2005 Share Posted September 17, 2005 I would like to but I will be arriving too late to get a VT so unless the queue goes open at the end of the day, I wont. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theentsrgoingtowar Posted September 17, 2005 Share Posted September 17, 2005 yes I will be deffinatly getting it he is such a great guy!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samwise Posted September 18, 2005 Share Posted September 18, 2005 Nope. I have absolutely no desire to meet the Shatner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mightymax Posted September 18, 2005 Share Posted September 18, 2005 Providing he is there on Friday then YES I will but not sure if it will be for Star Trek or TJ Hooker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butterscotch Posted September 18, 2005 Share Posted September 18, 2005 I will probably start queuing outside from about 08h00 as I did for Carrie Fisher. There were probably about 200 people in front of me. They then opened the door some 30 people behind me (which I didn't see at the time)(and all the other doors too) so all those people behind got to the ticket collection point before me as did people from all other entrances, and I got a ticket in the 900's - she stopped before that number, so I had to do it all over again the next day and thankfully got a ticket number about 360 so was successful. I hope it is more like with Spike where everyone was lead in through one door only and it was heavily supervised - but it was so annoying having to wait for so many hours outside in a queue just for the ticket (and I was just in the queue to keep the girlfriend company, I didn't want his autograph). In preference, I would like tickets to be handed out fairly to the queue while they are waiting outside or, if there is some legal reason why you can't give us the tickets outside - although why I don't know 'cause you're not actually selling anything, get the team helpers organised in advance and have one heavily guarded entrance and ticket distributers on either side, and let the queue pick up the tickets as they go through, rather than sending us down some long snaking queue to a more distant point to pick up tickets. and pre-prepare for the rush by having the helpers organised in advance so that ticket issuing can be done early in the morning and not as late as 10am, so that there isn't all that hanging about for hours and the stall holders can have our business from the start of the day. As he might only end up doing a couple of hours (as his contract, as I understand, has given him the option of choosing when and if he signs) that would seem the fairest way, and the most confortable way, otherwise we might end up having to stand in a queue in possibly bad weather, for several hours, with a negative conclusion. If he only gets through about 300 and goes, it'll only be the faithful overnight queuers and maybe those that join them in the very early hours who'll get his signature in the end. However, I shall remain positive and hopeful and I'm definately going to try to get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maegurwen Posted September 18, 2005 Share Posted September 18, 2005 im not really a trekkie fan ...but i have to agree that he is a legend, but me myself...its not a must do. i wish well everyone else who will que though .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliens vs predator Posted September 18, 2005 Share Posted September 18, 2005 I'm not a star trek fan so I won't be getting his. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeDonovan Posted September 18, 2005 Share Posted September 18, 2005 If he only gets through about 300 and goes, it'll only be the faithful overnightqueuers and maybe those that join them in the very early hours who'll get his signature in the end. 866283[/snapback] I can't see this happening to be honest. Reason being that SM have to get a return on their investment. Lets say he is £25 a shot. Average 2 items per person, that 600 x £25 = £15000. Now, you can bet that William Shatner is going to charge a lot more than £15k for an appearance, so SM wouldn't even break even. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockybalboa Posted September 18, 2005 Share Posted September 18, 2005 (edited) If he only gets through about 300 and goes, it'll only be the faithful overnightqueuers and maybe those that join them in the very early hours who'll get his signature in the end. 866283[/snapback] I can't see this happening to be honest. Reason being that SM have to get a return on their investment. Lets say he is £25 a shot. Average 2 items per person, that 600 x £25 = £15000. Now, you can bet that William Shatner is going to charge a lot more than £15k for an appearance, so SM wouldn't even break even. 866331[/snapback] Although SM are going to want to make money on the Shatner, and will keep him there as long as they can (obviously), I am led to believe (and this is a common business practice) that SM will make a lot of money on other Star Trek guests that are appearing. Customers will come to see Shatner, and these customers will then (hopefully!) be cashing in on the other Trek guests to accompany their Shatner signatures. So in a sense, having Shatner appear is going to boost sales of other guests, and that is where the money is made! Edited September 18, 2005 by Rockybalboa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mondasant63 Posted September 18, 2005 Share Posted September 18, 2005 This is one of the last major stars I've been waiting to meet. There's virtually nothing that will stop me seeing the man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeDonovan Posted September 18, 2005 Share Posted September 18, 2005 This is one of the last major stars I've been waiting to meet. There's virtually nothing that will stop me seeing the man. 866360[/snapback] How about wearing a balaclava helmet backwards? That would stop you seeing him for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shark Boy Posted September 18, 2005 Share Posted September 18, 2005 Got to be Star Trek!, got to make sure I dont get the auto wet though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurlyKirsty Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 Although SM are going to want to make money on the Shatner, and will keep him there as long as they can (obviously), I am led to believe (and this is a common business practice) that SM will make a lot of money on other Star Trek guests that are appearing. Customers will come to see Shatner, and these customers will then (hopefully!) be cashing in on the other Trek guests to accompany their Shatner signatures. So in a sense, having Shatner appear is going to boost sales of other guests, and that is where the money is made! 866340[/snapback] I was only going to get Majel`s auto and then they announced William Shatner so I figure I will try to get his, but then I am known for being "different" but I prefer to think of myself as "obscure". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebredy Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 Na Im gona get his when I see him next year, knowing showmasters it should be cheaper next year as well? LLAP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreakAccident Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 Yes i should be getting it, if i can make it there in time lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red8886 Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 If i can get near him i will defo get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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