Showmasters Admin showmasters Posted July 19, 2015 Showmasters Admin Share Posted July 19, 2015 Unfortunately due to the length of time it takes to prepare the Freddy Krueger make-up for the diamond pass photo shoot Robert Englund will not be signing autographs today. Both photo shoots and the talk will still be taking place. Any diamond pass holders who still have not collected their autographs on Friday or Saturday, there are two options. You can either take your pass to the sales desk and receive a £25 autograph voucher, or alternatively you can keep your pass and use it at another event where Robert Englund is appearing to receive a free day entry and autograph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinkxxl Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 Would have been nice to have had a heads up before now as. As carrying a sodding heavy resin glove around now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 Crikey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyfilm_1 Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 There maybe trouble ahead............ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A007 Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 There maybe trouble ahead............ Indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andallthatjazz1984 Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 I had a feeling this would happen. 😒 sigh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinkxxl Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 I'm struggling where to pick diamond pass up?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amd-man Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 I'm struggling where to pick diamond pass up?? Near super stage has been collection point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RacheyTink Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 Prior warning that this may be the case would have been nice. Other half has missed out. Ridiculous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosco Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 This is bad form. They should've known how long it takes to do the make-up before the Con even started. Diamond pass holders won't be happy after shelling out big money for the Pass and not getting an autograph. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulWalker1972 Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 Its a shame but understandable. Glad the photo shoots are happening. Im booked for Sheffield. I just hope diamond passes are given autograph priority there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazbrown Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 Stuff happens, what can you do ? To be honest, the resolution offered is fairly decent, unless of course anyone has a magic wand or an actual delorean. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louisemarie80 Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 My boyfriend has just called to tell me this as I brought him the pass as a gift. He can't use the voucher as I prepaid for all of the autographs. As I paid £135 in cash it's only fair to reimburse us £25 in cash. This is very disappointing to the fans who paid and have only found that out today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louisemarie80 Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 As for saying to use a voucher for him to sign at another venue is not acceptable for us as we have to pay to travel again as you don't have a venue by me so we would be out of pocket again by paying to travel there which isn't our fault. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coles84 Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 I have to admit this is shocking to be only told on the day. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gmorris2504 Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 Yet again showmasters over selling themselves and ending up not delivering on their promises. Kinda glad I didn't come this year. i feel incredibly sorry for all of those who shelled out hundreds of pounds on diamond and gold passes only to be let down. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elf-soup Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 Wow. Seriously? You should get what you pay for its as simple as that. Really sorry for the fans affected by this. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superman01 Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 Its a shame what we re reading here on the forums. I was there yesterday and only had 2 people to meet which abled me to help brother an cousin run round and get there autos. It was the first time ive seen full size off olyimpia which is very impresive and should remain in this building in future. The negatives for me where the guests scattered all over which added to the problems on the stair cases which we all no where overly crowded and a sevear hazard!! The only guest we couldnt meet was robert englund but since we ve met many times b4 and he will be attending glasgow nxt month me didnt mind. Saded to here people wont be able to get autos today (sunday) should this have been known sooner? I think so. That said this has been a very impressive show with great guests this year!! I look forward to hearing from sm and there thoughts and over all numbers that attended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MLP* Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 This news has put me off ever buying a Diamond Pass. I thought the whole point of buying a Diamond Pass was that it guaranteed that at least a small number of fans who could afford it would get their autograph / photo / talk. Now it transpires that they failed to take into account how long it would take to get Englund into make-up. So you are now offered credit which you'll need to use by travelling to another Showmasters event at your own expense ! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrJayC Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 Farcical!!! He was the reason I came today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graphic_Delusions Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 (edited) Robert's photoshoot finished at 11.30am and Robert Kurtzman said it will take about 2.5hrs to do the makeup. There was definitely enough time for him to do a small session for Diamond Pass holders only. I'm not too bothered as the vouchers have helped me spend less, however, I do feel sorry for those who have travelled far to meet him. Edited July 19, 2015 by Graphic_Delusions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Pinkman Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 Yeah I must admit I'm surprised they didn't just allow diamond pass holders to get their autographs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulWalker1972 Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 I got to meet him for the standard shoot and the fx shoot later. Id have loved to have been able to have a conversation but c'est la vie. After all the worrying about queues etc following posts yesterday I have to say its been a doddle. Im very happy but sad for those that arent. I will see Robert at Sheffield but I would like to know if Diamond passes get priority so that I know we wont miss out again. I can only do 1 day at Sheffield and have a few photoshoots already booked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giuseppe1969 Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 Among the possibilities, Showmasters should offer a £25 refund. They wrongly assume that one wants to get more autographs or even travel to go and attend another convention in the future. Many do but to those who don't, a refund option should be available, especially when the word "guaranteed" is used. From now on, I would use, instead, "there is a really high chance to". 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firecracker Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 Kind of curious as to how no-one saw this coming...? I mean you factor in time for lunches and to get from signing to photos, or from hotel to event for the guests... how did no-one think to ask Robert "Hey, how long's it take to do make up, we need to factor this in?" People accept unforeseen problems happen, guests are ill, etc. - but you try to control what you can so it's only the things you really couldn't see coming that have to be dealt with. I can only imagine how frustrated some people are right now... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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