[MakeLV] Charter bus to NYC Make Fair 2012

[Ellis Farmer]

Huh, I hadn't even thought that might be fully booked... Do we need a
contact at Bieber?

I got a response from Amy of Maker Faire New York 2012 Customer Service.
"The service fee is for online purchases only."

But then she went on to say that the tickets "will soon be available at
various Whole Foods Markets in the area."  So, maybe you have to purchase
them in advance?  Still, they aren't even available yet, but at least we
know the fees are online only.

-Ellis


On Thu, Aug 23, 2012 at 10:34 AM, Rob Roschewsk <rob at pabut.org> wrote:

> After not getting replies to the online query I called both TRANSBRIDGE
> and EASTON COACH both are booked slid for the 29th.
>
> I think David mentioned he might have a contact at BIEBER ..... ????
>
>
> On Thu, Aug 23, 2012 at 1:55 PM, Ellis Farmer <saxywolf at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Oh, sorry.  The fee I mentioned was for the Maker Fair tickets<http://makerfairenyc.eventbrite.com/>.
>> I've sent an email to them this morning but haven't heard back if the fee
>> is only online.
>>
>> MakeLV hasn't chartered a bus... yet.  But now I'm pretty sure we will.
>>
>> I've spoken with Dave and he said that we could indeed use the Divinci
>> Center for parking and a launching spot for the bus.  And he'll advertise
>> there which (especially with LV Tech) I think will help fill the bus.
>>
>> I think we need to set ticket prices for the fair based on the Group
>> Discount.  But, I still don't know if the fees are extra.
>>
>> So, now *we need estimates for the bus* so we can set transportation
>> price.  Off the cuff I'm guessing an estimate of $15 for under 18 and $25
>> for 18 and up *for the bus*.  But, that is really just a vague guess.
>> Personally, I'm hoping for about ten dollars less, through five less would
>> be great.
>>
>> Total cost will include the maker fair tickets and the bus.
>>
>> -Ellis
>>
>>
>> On Thu, Aug 23, 2012 at 9:33 AM, Jeremy Sawruk <jeremy.sawruk at gmail.com>wrote:
>>
>>> I'm confused by your response. I don't know who "they" refers to.
>>>
>>> Did MakeLV charter a bus or is it still in discussion? I'm not sure if
>>> there was enough interest or not. I am trying to arrange
>>> transportation for LV Tech, and I would rather see if we can't pool
>>> our resources together. We certainly won't have as many people going,
>>> so we can't justify chartering a bus by ourselves (5 - 10 people, so
>>> probably just renting a van if we go it alone), but if MakeLV is
>>> serious about chartering a bus, then LV Tech certainly has some people
>>> who would be interested in joining you. I can get more exact numbers
>>> if you want, I only have estimates based on an LV Tech meetup from
>>> earlier this week.
>>>
>>> On Thu, Aug 23, 2012 at 6:36 AM, Ellis Farmer <saxywolf at gmail.com>
>>> wrote:
>>> > I don't have an updates, but I was trying to find out what the "fee"
>>> is that
>>> > they list... Anyone know if the "fee" is just an on-line fee and not
>>> paid if
>>> > bought at the door?
>>> >
>>> > Also, I just noticed their 25% group discount.  However, that discount
>>> is
>>> > off the on-site purchase price.  If the fee is an online thing, buying
>>> them
>>> > in a group at the door (scroll way down on their purchase page to find
>>> the
>>> > other prices) is almost as good as the early bird price.  The Education
>>> > discount is 35%, but I don't think we qualify for that since I bet
>>> they mean
>>> > traditional "teachers and their students and classes".
>>> >
>>> > At ~240miles, if your car gets 0.11 cents per mile, that's about $26
>>> plus
>>> > (maybe) 7.50 in tolls for ~$33.50 just in gas.  Of course, if you were
>>> to
>>> > car pool that gets split.  But, taking the bus means you don't have to
>>> drive
>>> > PLUS you get to hang out during the drive!
>>> >
>>> > -Ellis
>>>
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