Showmasters Admin showmasters Posted September 21, 2011 Showmasters Admin Share Posted September 21, 2011 Unfortunately Buzz has had to pull out of this years event. We tried incredibly hard to come up with a solution to the problems but were unable to overcome them. Buzz has now agreed to come over next year and attend the Autographica in Birmingham. Below is Buzz,s official statement . We hope you all understand and please be aware that we are working hard to add astronaut guests to the show. Please keep checking the forum for updates on guests and information about the show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timelord81r Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Massive blow, & I'm glad I'd held off On deciding a ticket option Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Count Fooku Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Mixed feelings on this, obviously gutted he's cancelled because I was looking forward to meeting him but on the other hand the finance side was causing me a bit of a headache after spending out quite a lot on home improvements in recent months so from that perspective a postponement has its plus points. One question, did he charge you for the signature on the letter?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Showmasters Admin showmasters Posted September 21, 2011 Author Showmasters Admin Share Posted September 21, 2011 Morning Paul Yes i guess you could say that. A lot !!!!!!!! I guess you are right the plus point being we know we have him confirmed for next year and it will give everyone a lot more to spend on the others. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wortsie Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Non-refundable hotel booking, and a ruined 40th birthday treat for my wife. (Was going to be our first Autographica), guess I'll now be going on my own (unless Susan Hampshire cancels, in which case, nada!) Very disappointed. Would appreciate the photoshoot refund as soon as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gosh Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 He was he only reason I was flying dwn from newcastle...... Thought Buzz would be a dead cert to turn up So what is this conflicting obligation.... Very disappointed. Would appreciate the photoshoot refund as soon as possible. putS a real damper on autographic. BUT EVERYTHING IS PAID UP Non-refundable hotel booking, If I had known this soon would have done EMS in stead george Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donkey Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 This is an amazing blow. I'm so disappointed. We've been discussing having all the eggs in one basket for a few weeks now, and this then happens. No disrespect to the other two, but they are hardly replacements for the two we've lost. Can you open up discussions about making this evet twice a year again?. To think we're going to have this happen again on the one weekend next year is quite worrying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gosh Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 One question, did he charge you for the signature on the letter?! How about a free raffle for those who have bought phot tickets for buzz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sagart Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 First Aer Lingus cancel my return flight forcing me to book another expensive one way flight and return from Gatwick instead of Heathrow, now this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Showmasters Admin showmasters Posted September 21, 2011 Author Showmasters Admin Share Posted September 21, 2011 First Aer Lingus cancel my return flight forcing me to book another expensive one way flight and return from Gatwick instead of Heathrow, now this. Hello everyone Just wanted to clear up a few points that have been raised so far. I know a lot of you are disappointed but believe me when i say none more so than all of us here. We have a signed legally binding contract that is an indisputable fact. Buzz cannot come now so we have had to accept that. When we found this out we did what i consider the sensible thing to have done that is book him for next year and try to find some replacement astronauts. People who have purchased photoshoots with him will be contacted by mail shortly and offered what i consider to be a more valuable alternative shoot. This will only be available to those who pre booked Buzz photoshoots and will be exclusive to them. Deluxe pass holders who have their photoshoots included will also take part. We are working flat out to ensure that everyone enjoys the show and of course we have had to make a few changes to the programe. Bear with us and we will make a great show. Dave Phillips Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aldrin Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 It's a bitter one to take Dave, but out of your hands - chin up! Nice one with the shuttle astro's - will be meeting both - and if you can somehow (!) pull a last minute Apollo astro out the bag, that'd dampen the disappointment! All the best mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Showmasters Admin showmasters Posted September 21, 2011 Author Showmasters Admin Share Posted September 21, 2011 It's a bitter one to take Dave, but out of your hands - chin up! Nice one with the shuttle astro's - will be meeting both - and if you can somehow (!) pull a last minute Apollo astro out the bag, that'd dampen the disappointment! All the best mate Hi There Thanks Still working on others as we speak. Best Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indio Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 hey dave, the letter he sent alone with his sig will be a collectors item lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debs & Kurtis Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 (edited) Can't be helped lads, still got a great space line up this year. And I will get my buzz auto & photo next year. Edited September 21, 2011 by APOLLO 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timelord81r Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 (edited) First Aer Lingus cancel my return flight forcing me to book another expensive one way flight and return from Gatwick instead of Heathrow, now this. People who have purchased photoshoots with him will be contacted by mail shortly and offered what i consider to be a more valuable alternative shoot. This will only be available to those who pre booked Buzz photoshoots and will be exclusive to them. Dave Phillips I know it says exclusive, but will this alternative shoot be avaliable to purchase if we were yet to buy the buzz or deluxe ticket? thanks Edited September 21, 2011 by timelord81r Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmut Heisig Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 It's a bitter one to take Dave, but out of your hands - chin up! Nice one with the shuttle astro's - will be meeting both - and if you can somehow (!) pull a last minute Apollo astro out the bag, that'd dampen the disappointment! All the best mate Hi There Thanks Still working on others as we speak. Best Dave Of course,it`s a great disappointment,that Buzz (and Scott) will not attend at the show.And for Dave and his team it will be a great challenge now,to find alternative Apollo-astronauts until the event.I hope they will have success,I`ll keep my fingers crossed. My personal suggestions for alternatives are astronaut Alan Bean astronaut Gene Cernan astronaut Walt Cunningham astronaut Jack Lousma cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova flight controller Sy Liebergot Best Helmut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gosh Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova now that would be nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackAubrey Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 This is a real real shame I bought the delux ticket for Buzz and Scott (and Edgar) I really hope there will be a new photoshoot that would match the £50 Buzz photoshoot. Also, I have been emailing Dave about a previous order with no reply - I know you are very busy - just a quick acknowledgment would be fantastic. I look forward to the fantastic astronaut guest about to pulled out of the bag, JA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
90degnorth2010 Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 The best replacement for Buzz would have to be Valentina Tereshkova. I have hotel and flights booked and cannot get a refund and for me this would be a ideal guest in my opnion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Showmasters Admin showmasters Posted September 22, 2011 Author Showmasters Admin Share Posted September 22, 2011 This is a real real shame I bought the delux ticket for Buzz and Scott (and Edgar) I really hope there will be a new photoshoot that would match the £50 Buzz photoshoot. Also, I have been emailing Dave about a previous order with no reply - I know you are very busy - just a quick acknowledgment would be fantastic. I look forward to the fantastic astronaut guest about to pulled out of the bag, JA Hi There Not sure about the emails can you call me as i have not been getting them. I always reply no matter how busy. There is a great photoshoot coming up trust me. Still working on guests. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leacroft Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 a great shame, been looking forward to meeting Mr Aldrin & his photoshoot for months. Never mind...onwards and upwards. I look forward to hearing about the 'alternative' to the Buzz photoshoot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulWeston Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Autographica back in Birmingham in 2012? Brilliant! I thought you guys had decided that Autographica was once a year and a London event? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donkey Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Autographica back in Birmingham in 2012? Brilliant! I thought you guys had decided that Autographica was once a year and a London event? Yeah, it's good to see its back to Birmingham. The dates suggest that it still is a once a year event. I hope we can convince Dave to make it twice a year again. This once a year format seems too long, given the age of these guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackAubrey Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Hi There Not sure about the emails can you call me as i have not been getting them. I always reply no matter how busy. There is a great photoshoot coming up trust me. Still working on guests. Dave Thank you I will try emailing again. All the best JA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lallen Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Hello everyone Just wanted to clear up a few points that have been raised so far. I know a lot of you are disappointed but believe me when i say none more so than all of us here. We have a signed legally binding contract that is an indisputable fact. Buzz cannot come now so we have had to accept that. When we found this out we did what i consider the sensible thing to have done that is book him for next year and try to find some replacement astronauts. Hi Dave Personally I think, as always you have done the right thing, you could have pressed the legal thing bu thty ehave a habit of turning nasty and by rebooking I am sure if anything else arises you wil lbe given priority, and more importantly everybody remains friends. Also, you have now proved beyond doubt how reasonable you are and I am sure that will go a long way when booking more astronauts. Personally, in one way I am disappointed as I only live down the road from Heathrow but had over commitments so couldn't go in October, now I can go to Birmingham and meet the man. Keep up the good work, as always Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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