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Re: Registration Opens For BricksWest™ 2002
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lugnet.events.brickswest
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Sun, 2 Dec 2001 22:27:24 GMT
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In lugnet.events.brickswest, Matthew Gerber writes:
> :::::IMPORTANT BRICKSWEST INFORMATION:::::
>
> In lugnet.events.brickswest, Mark Sandlin writes:
> > In article <Gnpqp4.3HD@lugnet.com>,
> > "Matthew Gerber" <matthew@digitaliris.com> wrote:
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> >
> > SEVENTY FIVE DOLLARS?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!!!!!!!!!!!
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> <sarcasm> Hmmm...didn't see THIS coming at all... </sarcasm>
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> > > Each paid BricksWest registration includes:
> > > -3 day full access to all BricksWest events, conference sessions, tracks and
> > > talks.
> >
> > How much does it cost for just this portion?
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> I'm loathe to break down registration into multiple packages/levels, as we
> have certain commitments to our venues and sponsors for attendance levels
> and such.
>
> Also, tracking who is allowed to do what and when would be a full time job
> during the event, and as a volunteer effort, I don't feel that is fair to
> those who will be actually working during BricksWest...if everyone is
> accorded the same level of event, no one has to deal with this hassle.
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> I can't say that this option will/will ever be made available for 2002,
> though if enough people are vocal on this issue, I suppose it's something
> we'll have to discuss...perhaps for next year, once we see how this first
> event comes off.
>
> > I probably wouldn't have blinked if it had been as much as 40 or 50, but
> > $75 is a lot of bones.
>
> I'll provide a rough breakdown of the related costs (i.e. "Where do your
> registration dollars go?").
>
> Keep in mind that we are PAYING for our venue...the ballrooms and conference
> rooms and hotel services do come at a premium. However, compare the $75.00
> cost (and that's for three days of conference, plus LEGOLAND and catered
> reception and dinner, plus goodies...it's really only $25.00 per day) with
> what you'd pay just to get into the park for a day, and I think you'll find
> that the cost is really quite reasonable.
>
> Also, please keep in mind that since there really is no entity called
> BricksWest paying for this event (we ae operating as an informal
> non-profit), that I personally have guaranteed/signed contracts for venues
> and services for the event (i.e. I'm personally liable for all uncovered
> costs related to the event...unpaid BricksWest bills come to me in my
> name...). Trust me when I say that I would love to charge double or triple
> this just to cover my butt.
>
> $30.00 LEGOLAND California-half day pass, exclusive catered reception,
> exclusive catered dinner -PLUS- exclusive full-time in-and-out access to
> LEGOLAND to assist/play with the Expo layout and displays in the Pavillion
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> $10.00 Exclusive event shirt-this may actually be as much as $15.50 per
> shirt...we're working on this still...final cost will determine actual
> dollar amount left for event costs (see next)
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> $35.00 Event costs-24 hour access to conference and ballrooms to hold
> sessions, plus use of tables/chairs/services/etc., event insurance, guest
> support, decorations, goodies, printing, advertising, etc.
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> I hope this information will aid anyone skittish about the $75.00
> registration in justifying the cost. Further questions may be posted here,
> to me via e-mail at my address or at registration@brickswest.com.
>
> Matt
Matt,
Don't worry about it, the price is great. Come on people you spend
$75.00 on one set without blinking and you won't spend as much to hang out
with the BEST of the BEST of Lego building. Matt is taking a big risk by
putting on this event.
Paul Thomas
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| (...) Actually, I don't. If something costs more than $50 I wait until it goes on sale. I typically spend less than $25 a month on LEGO. But I suppose others spend a lot more than myself. (...) Hanging out with people costs nothing. (...) I think (...) (25 years ago, 2-Dec-01, to lugnet.events.brickswest)
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| :::::IMPORTANT BRICKSWEST INFORMATION::::: (...) <sarcasm> Hmmm...didn't see THIS coming at all... </sarcasm> (...) I'm loathe to break down registration into multiple packages/levels, as we have certain commitments to our venues and sponsors for (...) (25 years ago, 2-Dec-01, to lugnet.events.brickswest)
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