Atlus8
Smash Master
My hype for Genesis 2 has just dropped astronomical.
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Genesis 2 Bus (July 14th - July 18th) - Cancelled (Again)
- Thread starter Cheeri-Oats
- Start date
Lovage
Smash Hero
the saddest atlus post
i've ever seen
Andymosity
Smash Journeyman
Especially because there's no exclamation point. look at what you've done, oats
baka4moé
Smash Champion
holy crap atlus posted without an exclamation point. omg.
Atlus8
Smash Master
Hmmmm . . . I'm looking at the old charter bus thread and I think you pulled the plug a little too soon on this one! The old thread wasn't created until late in the month of May and people didn't start paying until mid June! You know how smash players procrastinate the **** out of life! I think you could've stuck with this until the end of this month to see if people were really gonna hop on board with this or not! Sad **** though!
baka4moé
Smash Champion
^ that is true though, smashers tend to procrastinate/not decide on going until way close to the deadline. iono, its true not many ppl posted after the tickets were available however...
also yeah, what hugo said, i got an email but money isn't back yet?? =[
also yeah, what hugo said, i got an email but money isn't back yet?? =[
Cheeri-Oats
Smash Lord
A Little Reasoning and A Little Math
To Answer Your Question Atlus:
You're absolutely right. I was looking at the paypal history from last year's bus and I was able to do it in a month and a half. I was extremely proud of the Smasher turn-out and commitment and all that jazz. Everyone that hopped on was a blessing. But, there was a huge level of stress going into the last couple of days trying to fill up those seats that I just wanted to avoid, especially with the potential risk of losing money I don't have.
I think you may be right, I think I may have pulled the plug too soon because some of the brawl peeps on AllisBrawl were all saying, "I was going to do it when I was a 100% confirmed, I was going to do it, yadda yadda yadda." But with a charter bus, I needed to provide half of the final price by May 20th, or else I was going to lose the reservation.
The price of the bus is/was $5000, so that means 25 people needed to buy their tickets in full by May 20th for the bus to work out. Not including the layaways. Waiting for Smashers to procrastinate til the last minute and then risk the investment of others is not how I like to do business.
And with people I was asking, that used be 100% (even people from San Diego) giving me half-answers or outright telling me they couldn't do it for a variety of legitimate reasons (i'm not blaming them), PLUS no one responding to any of my updates or even really communicating back to me, I was a little discouraged and I was losing mad hype, motivation, and patience.
I provided a lot of options for payment, and I am an open and communicative guy about this whole thing, but if anyone, that did not purchase their ticket or sign up for layaway or private messaged me (3 people), was interested in taking the bus, they were not showing it. I did not want to have to threaten people, and I don't like looking weak and begging for guilt tickets.
Ideally, I would have liked for bus tickets to be $80-$90 per person. I would have liked a $15-$20 Genesis 2 entrance discount for all riders. And I would have liked free In N Out Lunches for the trips there and back.
It's just a little difficult to do it on my own, and maybe I should have been a little more patient or asked for a little more help.
@HugQ (I love this man) @Baka4moe (I like saying your name)
The e-mail notifications were to let you know that the refunds were coming in. Depending on the bank or method of payment, you'll money will be returned in 2-3 business days. Just takes a little time to process. (Took a little time to process for the purchase.)
To Answer Your Question Atlus:
You're absolutely right. I was looking at the paypal history from last year's bus and I was able to do it in a month and a half. I was extremely proud of the Smasher turn-out and commitment and all that jazz. Everyone that hopped on was a blessing. But, there was a huge level of stress going into the last couple of days trying to fill up those seats that I just wanted to avoid, especially with the potential risk of losing money I don't have.
I think you may be right, I think I may have pulled the plug too soon because some of the brawl peeps on AllisBrawl were all saying, "I was going to do it when I was a 100% confirmed, I was going to do it, yadda yadda yadda." But with a charter bus, I needed to provide half of the final price by May 20th, or else I was going to lose the reservation.
The price of the bus is/was $5000, so that means 25 people needed to buy their tickets in full by May 20th for the bus to work out. Not including the layaways. Waiting for Smashers to procrastinate til the last minute and then risk the investment of others is not how I like to do business.
And with people I was asking, that used be 100% (even people from San Diego) giving me half-answers or outright telling me they couldn't do it for a variety of legitimate reasons (i'm not blaming them), PLUS no one responding to any of my updates or even really communicating back to me, I was a little discouraged and I was losing mad hype, motivation, and patience.
I provided a lot of options for payment, and I am an open and communicative guy about this whole thing, but if anyone, that did not purchase their ticket or sign up for layaway or private messaged me (3 people), was interested in taking the bus, they were not showing it. I did not want to have to threaten people, and I don't like looking weak and begging for guilt tickets.
Ideally, I would have liked for bus tickets to be $80-$90 per person. I would have liked a $15-$20 Genesis 2 entrance discount for all riders. And I would have liked free In N Out Lunches for the trips there and back.
It's just a little difficult to do it on my own, and maybe I should have been a little more patient or asked for a little more help.
@HugQ (I love this man) @Baka4moe (I like saying your name)
The e-mail notifications were to let you know that the refunds were coming in. Depending on the bank or method of payment, you'll money will be returned in 2-3 business days. Just takes a little time to process. (Took a little time to process for the purchase.)
Atlus8
Smash Master
I understand what you're saying! I'm sure if you gave people a heads up about holding down the reservation, some would have gotten off their ***3$! Also, s*** happens! I have no doubt that some carpools going to Genesis are gonna fall through and that's gonna leave at least 3 people (per car) searching for a way to get up there! Genesis is still two months away, so much can happen!
TheLifeRuiner
Smash Lord
I am so sad
i lost all my hype
you're still amazing marceux
i lost all my hype
you're still amazing marceux
Slhoka
Smash Lord
This.
I wish I could have paid earlier.
But enven without the bus, I'm still coming to SoCal.
Cheeri-Oats
Smash Lord
Help Me Out
Alright,
I'm going to keep this short and sweet. All final payments for the bus will be due on July 1st, instead of any previous deadline I had. With more time, and a strong push from people that held me accountable (thank you, you jerks) I'm going to give it another try.
Previous Ticket Purchases
If you are one of the 9 that purchased the ticket before, and if you are the individual that signed up for layaway, please e-mail me at sdsmash@gmail.com. I will re-sell you the tickets at a discounted price of $80 Dollars. This is my way of making it up to you all for the inconvenience.
New Pricing Structure
There will be a new pricing structure.
Through today all the way to June 15th, tickets will be $100. This is to keep the bus affordable.
After June 15th, tickets will be $120. All ticket sales will close on the last day of June. And that's that.
Hotels
When I have a chance to breathe today, I'll put up the hotel information up. At the latest, tomorrow.
Helping Me
So I don't get discouraged and I don't lose faith, please help me. Advertise for me. Bug your friends. Bug DBR and beg for a Genesis discount for bus riders. Look for sponsorships. ANYTHING!
I'm looking at some sponsorships and I'll open a donating page for people that are not riding, they can still donate. So hopefully we raise enough to hit our goal.
I'll also quickly be bringing back some things I did last time that I thought I didn't need but apparently I do. Look out for updates and KEEP THE CONVERSATION GOING! Don't stop hyping it up! Every little bit helps!
Questions? Comments? Concerns?
www.marceux.com
Visit the Smashboards Thread or Post on this All is Brawl Blog. E-mail me at sdsmash@gmail.com.
Best,
Oats
Alright,
I'm going to keep this short and sweet. All final payments for the bus will be due on July 1st, instead of any previous deadline I had. With more time, and a strong push from people that held me accountable (thank you, you jerks) I'm going to give it another try.
Previous Ticket Purchases
If you are one of the 9 that purchased the ticket before, and if you are the individual that signed up for layaway, please e-mail me at sdsmash@gmail.com. I will re-sell you the tickets at a discounted price of $80 Dollars. This is my way of making it up to you all for the inconvenience.
New Pricing Structure
There will be a new pricing structure.
Through today all the way to June 15th, tickets will be $100. This is to keep the bus affordable.
After June 15th, tickets will be $120. All ticket sales will close on the last day of June. And that's that.
Hotels
When I have a chance to breathe today, I'll put up the hotel information up. At the latest, tomorrow.
Helping Me
So I don't get discouraged and I don't lose faith, please help me. Advertise for me. Bug your friends. Bug DBR and beg for a Genesis discount for bus riders. Look for sponsorships. ANYTHING!
I'm looking at some sponsorships and I'll open a donating page for people that are not riding, they can still donate. So hopefully we raise enough to hit our goal.
I'll also quickly be bringing back some things I did last time that I thought I didn't need but apparently I do. Look out for updates and KEEP THE CONVERSATION GOING! Don't stop hyping it up! Every little bit helps!
Questions? Comments? Concerns?
www.marceux.com
Visit the Smashboards Thread or Post on this All is Brawl Blog. E-mail me at sdsmash@gmail.com.
Best,
Oats
mikeHAZE
Smash Legend
I think (at least) three from Florida will be riding!
mew2king too probably, he's coming out a week early.
mew2king too probably, he's coming out a week early.
Cheeri-Oats
Smash Lord
HELP ME HYPE IT UP, Mike.
Atlus8
Smash Master
I'm gonna make this **** happen!
Edit - Is the payment option gonna go up soon or am I looking at the wrong place?!
Edit 2 - Alright, I re-purchased my ticket!
Edit - Is the payment option gonna go up soon or am I looking at the wrong place?!
Edit 2 - Alright, I re-purchased my ticket!
![[FBC] ESAM](/data/avatars/l/92/92614.jpg?1365783210){kind=avatar}
[FBC] ESAM
Smash Legend
When does this **** leave Socal?
Cheeri-Oats
Smash Lord
July 14th, Thursday, morning.
[FBC] ESAM
Smash Legend
Well...can't do that then. We fly in at like 4. I guess we are getting Amtrak. :D
Cheeri-Oats
Smash Lord
ESAM, if you still can, check to see if you can change your flight tickets to arrive earlier or what not, because Amtrak from LA to San Francisco will be A LONG trip (around 12 hours), and not to mention a one-way from LA to SF is $56.00.
[FBC] ESAM
Smash Legend
Why would I go to san-fran when I could just go straight to Antioch? It's like 1 mile from the venue, and it'll be 106 per person there and back (from LAX) to antioch, which makes it cheaper than any flight + this bus.
Cheeri-Oats
Smash Lord
I wasn't aware of the AMTRAK station at Antioch, I thought you'd take the AMTRAK to SF and find a shuttle there. My bad.
This bus is $100 Round-Trip from LA to Antioch. The travel time will be significantly reduced, and you'll be riding with like-minded people that will probably WANT to talk with you because you're an OoS Smasher from Florida (along with the rest of your crew).
Using AMTRAK's website, it already looks like the only available travel options for the Thursday before Genesis are in the morning as well, or you can try the Friday 1am pick.
This bus is $100 Round-Trip from LA to Antioch. The travel time will be significantly reduced, and you'll be riding with like-minded people that will probably WANT to talk with you because you're an OoS Smasher from Florida (along with the rest of your crew).
Using AMTRAK's website, it already looks like the only available travel options for the Thursday before Genesis are in the morning as well, or you can try the Friday 1am pick.
Cheeri-Oats
Smash Lord
UPDATED BUS TICKETS + HOTEL INFORMATION PAGES!
Check them out! www.marceux.com!
Buy your Genesis 2 Bus Tickets Now!
If you already purchased them before they were cancelled, please e-mail me at sdsmash@gmail.com.
Thank you,
Oats!
Check them out! www.marceux.com!
Buy your Genesis 2 Bus Tickets Now!
If you already purchased them before they were cancelled, please e-mail me at sdsmash@gmail.com.
Thank you,
Oats!
Atlus8
Smash Master
Are you gonna bring up a list of people that have purchased a ticket?!
Cheeri-Oats
Smash Lord
Yes, once I get settled in LA.
baka4moé
Smash Champion
hey oats just want to make sure you have me signed up for a hotel room right? thanks!
TheLifeRuiner
Smash Lord
holy **** this is back???
man oh man i am officially rehyped
now i just gotta get work off.......................****
man oh man i am officially rehyped
now i just gotta get work off.......................****
[FBC] ESAM
Smash Legend
I'm going on the one at 1AM Friday. It is my only option...I can't get there earlier, I already bought tickets (Plus I would be leaving obscenely early) and it isn't worth it. I'll be with Nick Riddle and MVD anyway. Thanks though!
Albert.
Smash Master
This is a quote from me that went un-noticed because there's TWO genesis 2 bus threads.
I don't actually care that there's two threads, but perhaps the close of one might lead to a more concerted flow of traffic for the other.
Atlus8
Smash Master
Send the tournament organizers a message and make sure to double check your numbers! If you have extra spending money then I would definitely take the bus!
Albert.
Smash Master
I'm probably doing this.
~automatic
Smash Legend
Marco, has Eddy Mexico talked to you about payments for people in Mexico? He wants to know what to do since WePay doesn't work outside of the US.
Also reply to my message ASAP plz.
Also reply to my message ASAP plz.
Eddy 007
Smash Apprentice
Don't worry Mario, i will pay this week with a friend's account (he has WePay).
Cheeri-Oats
Smash Lord
@Automatic: Answered your e-mail. You're still good!
@Eddy: Thank you!
@Atlus: Handle it lovely!
@Albert: Sorry for not being able to manage both threads, I wanted to expose the bus to a bigger audience because not everyone checks both forum areas. If you want, I can help you plan a travel course that will be as cheap as possible and utilize the bus. And the only reason the Genesis organizers might have said that it would be cheaper to take the bus, is because there are a greater range of flights going into LAX than Northern California.
@Eddy: Thank you!
@Atlus: Handle it lovely!
@Albert: Sorry for not being able to manage both threads, I wanted to expose the bus to a bigger audience because not everyone checks both forum areas. If you want, I can help you plan a travel course that will be as cheap as possible and utilize the bus. And the only reason the Genesis organizers might have said that it would be cheaper to take the bus, is because there are a greater range of flights going into LAX than Northern California.
Cheeri-Oats
Smash Lord
http://www.marceux.com
The Bus Roster Page
There is now a bus roster page that includes the list of all the people interested in taking the bus, and also lists everyone that has purchased a ticket. PLEASE FILL IT OUT! I brought the bus back because people wanted to make it happen, so put your mouse where your mouth is and SIGN UP!
Hotel Room List
On the Hotel Information page there is now a list of people that have signed up for hotel rooms, and you can sign-up for a room by contacting me!
Donation Page!
We now have a wonderful, new donation page! With a nifty widget, and a nifty DONATION REWARDS PROGRAM.
If you donate...
$1: You receive a "shout-out" and "thank you" in any Genesis Bus video footage.
$5: You receive free, unrestricted travel to-and-from Genesis and the Genesis Hotel during that weekend.
$10: You'll receive a Genesis 2 Bus Mix CD of our travel tunes!
$25: You'll get the opportunity to submit a personalized message that we will write on the Genesis Bus Windows (keep it clean!)
$50: You get to decide what movies / tv shows the bus riders watch during the ride!
$100: A super, secret, ultimate surprise!
For every level of donation you reach, you also get all the goodies of the previous levels.
Fundraising Programs
Got ideas on how to fundraise for the bus? Let me know at sdsmash@gmail.com! We'll make it happen!
http://www.marceux.com
If you didn't get the hint, go to the website!
http://www.marceux.com
The Bus Roster Page
There is now a bus roster page that includes the list of all the people interested in taking the bus, and also lists everyone that has purchased a ticket. PLEASE FILL IT OUT! I brought the bus back because people wanted to make it happen, so put your mouse where your mouth is and SIGN UP!
Hotel Room List
On the Hotel Information page there is now a list of people that have signed up for hotel rooms, and you can sign-up for a room by contacting me!
Donation Page!
We now have a wonderful, new donation page! With a nifty widget, and a nifty DONATION REWARDS PROGRAM.
If you donate...
$1: You receive a "shout-out" and "thank you" in any Genesis Bus video footage.
$5: You receive free, unrestricted travel to-and-from Genesis and the Genesis Hotel during that weekend.
$10: You'll receive a Genesis 2 Bus Mix CD of our travel tunes!
$25: You'll get the opportunity to submit a personalized message that we will write on the Genesis Bus Windows (keep it clean!)
$50: You get to decide what movies / tv shows the bus riders watch during the ride!
$100: A super, secret, ultimate surprise!
For every level of donation you reach, you also get all the goodies of the previous levels.
Fundraising Programs
Got ideas on how to fundraise for the bus? Let me know at sdsmash@gmail.com! We'll make it happen!
http://www.marceux.com
If you didn't get the hint, go to the website!
http://www.marceux.com
~automatic
Smash Legend
I just re-purchased my ticket. If you haven't bought your ticket do it soon.
You don't want to wait until prices go up or until the bus gets canceled again!
You don't want to wait until prices go up or until the bus gets canceled again!
Atlus8
Smash Master
We still have some ways to go until this bus is booked so let's get the word out! I'll be helping several people financially cause I really want this to happen! Also, prices go up on June 15th and tickets will be $120 a seat! Reserve sometime before then!
Checklist!
Atlus - Paid
JaimeHR- Paid
Pitbull - Paid
Nexus - Paid
TheLifeRuiner -Interested
Zekey- Interested
Razmakazi - Paid
Fox16 - Interested
Eddy Mexico - Paid
Sholka- Interested
Stridez- Interested
chookie - Interested
Paper - Interested
automatic - Paid
Grey - Paid
We still have a solid month to fill up the seats!
Edit - I just donated some money now, hopefully this will make tickets more affordable!
Checklist!
Atlus - Paid
JaimeHR- Paid
Pitbull - Paid
Nexus - Paid
TheLifeRuiner -Interested
Zekey- Interested
Razmakazi - Paid
Fox16 - Interested
Eddy Mexico - Paid
Sholka- Interested
Stridez- Interested
chookie - Interested
Paper - Interested
automatic - Paid
Grey - Paid
We still have a solid month to fill up the seats!
Edit - I just donated some money now, hopefully this will make tickets more affordable!
Slhoka
Smash Lord
I can almost confirm I'll be in the bus for the SD -> Antioch part.
I just need to plan my trip so I'm in SD when the bus leaves (and also buy my plane tickets).
I'm splitting the costs with Strong Dad, who'll be taking the bus after the tournament. He said he'd pay for both of us, and and I'll repay him at the tournament.
I'd also want to take a room, but I'll figure that out after I find who'll stay with me.
I'm so hyped to come back :D
I just need to plan my trip so I'm in SD when the bus leaves (and also buy my plane tickets).
I'm splitting the costs with Strong Dad, who'll be taking the bus after the tournament. He said he'd pay for both of us, and and I'll repay him at the tournament.
I'd also want to take a room, but I'll figure that out after I find who'll stay with me.
I'm so hyped to come back :D
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Strong Dad?
I payed for it and signed up for my end, you'll want to sign up on your end I guess? Just make sure that Oats gets your pickup info and ****. I put San Diego just in case.
I payed for it and signed up for my end, you'll want to sign up on your end I guess? Just make sure that Oats gets your pickup info and ****. I put San Diego just in case.
Cheeri-Oats
Smash Lord
Alright, I'll update the page right now.
UPDATE
PLEASE DO NOT WAIT ANY LONGER. PRICES ARE ABOUT TO GO UP!
Take advantage of the $100 ticket price before it goes up to $120!
http://www.marceux.com
UPDATE
PLEASE DO NOT WAIT ANY LONGER. PRICES ARE ABOUT TO GO UP!
Take advantage of the $100 ticket price before it goes up to $120!
http://www.marceux.com
nehinbin
Smash Apprentice
Looking through this thread, I would like to applaud Oats for all his hard work and dedication. It is really rare to find someone as generous as Oats in this community. He is spending so much time and effort in order to give people an incredible Genesis experience. If you live in Socal and have the money, show your appreciation and help this guy out. He's not doing this for himself; it's 100% for the community.
Atlus8
Smash Master
Oats left my place a little while ago, so I'll post this for him!
Donation Vid!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HaLy-HQh-c
Donation Vid!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HaLy-HQh-c