zeitheist Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 Aarrr, thanks ever so, guys! I'm not a huge fan of drinks receptions, but then again, I'll probably regret not going gold when SM announce somebody really, really awesome. Seems I've got a difficult decision to make, and fast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timecake Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 Aarrr, thanks ever so, guys! I'm not a huge fan of drinks receptions, but then again, I'll probably regret not going gold when SM announce somebody really, really awesome. Seems I've got a difficult decision to make, and fast! I feel your pain bb. I really do. I'm going to have to do lots of creative saving to be able to afford this one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators etmuse Posted December 9, 2009 Moderators Share Posted December 9, 2009 Basically it comes down to whether the drinks reception (and seats nearer the front in talks) would be worth the extra £60 to you to go Gold. And whether you think you will want a photoshoot with every guest doing one, which would make silver more cost effective than standard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absinthefairy88 Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 And whether you think you will want a photoshoot with every guest doing one, which would make silver more cost effective than standard. I can second that. Had to go Standard at Hub3 and literally spent all my money (and some of my Mum's too) getting the photoshoot tickets. When you add it all up, it's a lot better paying that bit extra for a Silver to begin with Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BYNSIS Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 me and my mate have gone gold, we debated on the silver for a bit but thought we may aswel go for the top one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators etmuse Posted December 10, 2009 Moderators Share Posted December 10, 2009 And whether you think you will want a photoshoot with every guest doing one, which would make silver more cost effective than standard. I can second that. Had to go Standard at Hub3 and literally spent all my money (and some of my Mum's too) getting the photoshoot tickets. When you add it all up, it's a lot better paying that bit extra for a Silver to begin with Yep, you usually end up paying MORE by getting standard and then individual photoshoots than you would just getting silver. Of course, if you aren't going to want photos with everyone, then standard can still work out better. (I like the photoshoots, even if I normally hate pictures of me...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timecake Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 I went Silver for the first time at The Hub 3 and it was infinitely better value than going standard! I would have saved tons of money if Kai Owen hadn't turned up lol! (Not that I'm complaining!) So I'm definitely going Gold for Roadhouse <3! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pez Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 i'll be getting a silver as soon as i get the ok ,,,emmah i got your roomie offer your on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vampiric_kitten Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 I will be getting a silver I just can't afford it right now. If it comes to it and they start selling fas I may have to make the credit card cry again!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingsnvagabonds Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 I would buy mine this instant but I can't afford it right now. Unless.................do you think I can survive a month without food? Well considering I've been living on mostly pasta lately I'm pretty sure you could I'm just wondering if it's worth buying a silver now and then finding out there's only 2 people I'd want a photoshoot with (atm I'd be happy if only Misha and AJ Buckley turned up. I'd probably freak if I ever met Jensen so idk if I'd actually even want a pic with him =/) There's just the cost of it & what if noone that I *really* want turn up (or people that I could just see at collectormania) That said though I want to be at least silver seats for the talks. IDK someone choose for me! And one other thing people, what's the benefit of staying at the hotel vs kipping on my mates sofa in Brum? Cause I know I can't afford that on top yet (unless I start saving now and just don't spend any money except on food and rent til the code goes up) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Showmasters Admin Too Tall Posted December 10, 2009 Showmasters Admin Share Posted December 10, 2009 (edited) And one other thing people, what's the benefit of staying at the hotel vs kipping on my mates sofa in Brum? Cause I know I can't afford that on top yet (unless I start saving now and just don't spend any money except on food and rent til the code goes up) Here's 8 off the top of my head....... 1: Once you're there you're there, no travel time each morning and night. 2: Also you save (a small amount) by not paying for travel to and from your friends place. 3: You get to stay in bed longer. 4: Will your friend cook you a full English breakfast? 5: You have somewhere to crash during the day if you need to. 6: You have somewhere to get changed for the parties (and keep your party clothes during the day). 7: You have somewhere to take your signed stuff so you don't have to carry it with you all day. 8: It's only a 2 minute stagger to your bed at the end of the night. Edited December 10, 2009 by Too Tall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingsnvagabonds Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 And one other thing people, what's the benefit of staying at the hotel vs kipping on my mates sofa in Brum? Cause I know I can't afford that on top yet (unless I start saving now and just don't spend any money except on food and rent til the code goes up) Here's 8 off the top of my head....... 1: Once you're there you're there, no travel time each morning and night. 2: Also you save (a small amount) by not paying for travel to and from your friends place. 3: You get to stay in bed longer. 4: Will your friend cook you a full English breakfast? 5: You have somewhere to crash during the day if you need to. 6: You have somewhere to get changed for the parties (and keep your party clothes during the day). 7: You have somewhere to take your signed stuff so you don't have to carry it with you all day. 8: It's only a 2 minute stagger to your bed at the end of the night. Well okay then! You've got me convinced. I guess I need to badger someone into being my roomie or something. I admit I had forgotten about the parties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragonsanddaffodils Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 I was gold at the last con, but am going to go standard for this, only cos I have to buy four tickets. Plus I am not a big fan of photoshoots and dont think i am going to want pics with everyone anyway, so I dont mind buying the odd ones Will definitely stay at the hilton though, stayed there in september, and its a lovely hotel having stayed only down the road from a con before an found that a pain, I would rather stay in the con hotel from now on just got to wait a bit before I can get tickets, but jola usually gives us updates. Nice already having the party themes etc too cant wait, it is going to be fantastic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators etmuse Posted December 10, 2009 Moderators Share Posted December 10, 2009 Staying in the con hotel definitely makes things easier. The ability to just nip up to your room to pick stuff up/drop stuff off throughout the day and evening is a bigger bonus than you'd expect! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_mk Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 Well okay then! You've got me convinced. I guess I need to badger someone into being my roomie or something. I admit I had forgotten about the parties. If you can share a room with one or two other people, it really makes a lot of sens to stay at the hotel! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainpixie Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 It's gunner take me 3 months to save up for Silver so I may end up going for standard if their sold out by then :/ but I aim to have brought said tickets by the end of February at the very latest, then pay for the hotel by the end April, then all I have to do it save up for travel and spending cash I really want to do this with my best friend, I may end up convincing her yet but I'm not holding my breath as she's a single Mum of four and the kid's would LOVE to come along to this as well poor buggers! Still if I have to go it alone....so be it, I really wanner go dammit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonniesrg Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 As soon as I get paid I'll be buying a silver [if it's still available] cause I usually want all the photoshoots and that makes it slightly cheaper in the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uninv1ted Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 Just bought a Gold ticket for me and my friend. We went Standard at The Hub 2 and two of the signings on the Sunday clashed with the talks, which was a little awkward (although I have to say Showmasters did a fabulous job of getting us through Burn's queue as quickly as possible so in the end I didn't miss anything). But at Hub 3 and Hallowhedon we went Gold and we'll now always go Gold for a fandom we're crazy about. I like the reception, I like getting into the hall earlier, I loved the group shot at Hallowhedon and I even love the mug and t-shirt, lol. For anyone that's still not sure if they want to come and have never been to a Showmasters event before, don't worry, just get your ticket and trust Showmasters to put on one hell of a weekend. No matter who the guests are, it's going to be unmissable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timecake Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 I just bought my Gold pass! \o\ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitheist Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 After spending most all of last night trying to decide between standard and silver, I ended up giving my friend the go-ahead to buy me a gold pass, with the agreement that I'd pay her back later. I don't know how. A WINNER IS ME! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elaine 123 Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 Im gonna play the waiting game and see whos announced in the upcoming months, which gives me time to work on my mates and convince them to go lol not that they will need much persuading (im sure Elaines already packed lol..sorry babe) Still thinking about it hun x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pez Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 silver tic bought and paid for by my mother... i owe her a new kitty. now where are my drunken cohorts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hils Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 Just bought a Gold ticket for me and my friend. We went Standard at The Hub 2 and two of the signings on the Sunday clashed with the talks, which was a little awkward (although I have to say Showmasters did a fabulous job of getting us through Burn's queue as quickly as possible so in the end I didn't miss anything). But at Hub 3 and Hallowhedon we went Gold and we'll now always go Gold for a fandom we're crazy about. I like the reception, I like getting into the hall earlier, I loved the group shot at Hallowhedon and I even love the mug and t-shirt, lol. For anyone that's still not sure if they want to come and have never been to a Showmasters event before, don't worry, just get your ticket and trust Showmasters to put on one hell of a weekend. No matter who the guests are, it's going to be unmissable. EEEEE!!!! I'll be seeing you there! Might actually make an effort to talk to the guests at the reception this time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gemma85 Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 Me and my sis just bought gold, so excited!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heavenly Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 Finally I wouldn't come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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