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yup brand new, ive had the roo page up and just refreshin it as the day goes, thats new...and they keep movin the roots around, and added the mardi gras indians.
Maybe I'll throw myself to the dogs, but my back's not to the wall Maybe I'll lay some bricks for the man, but the days just aren't that long So if I settle back and chill will I see far enough to feel the angel's dream? I thought it was the Story of the World!
Post by HoodooOperator on Feb 21, 2007 19:57:26 GMT -5
this is a great idea, if i didnt have this $$ set aside already, i would prolly do this, the only bummer is that you only get the $200 tickets not the first round of cheaper ones.
Post by imsquare17 on Feb 21, 2007 20:11:43 GMT -5
Yeah, it's a bummer tha it costs a little more. I'm sure this will help a lot of people to afford a ticket, but the initial bill is only something like $60 less than just buying the first tickets. If I didn't already have funds for my ticket, I'd like to see a plan with a lighter initial charge, maybe a third payment? I dunno, but this is definitely an excellent improvement compared to the old "one choice" plan.
Yeah it really sucks that they don't have a plan for VIP. I have the money to get my half of the ticket right now, but my buddy doesn't, and I definitely don't have the money to cover him. I'm sure it's because they know that VIP will sell out quickly without a payment plan, whereas GA will take alot longer.
I'm a little confused about this whole payment plan. I attempted to do the math(some one correct me if I'm wrong), and it seems as though people doing the payment plan are getting screwed. It all comes down to the meaning of the *asterisk.
The 1st payment is $144.10*. [*Additional charge will be incurred for international shipping.] Is this the amount with the additional charge or will they add more to this for international shipping? It seems if the payment plan was based on the "$214.50 tickets", then the 1st payment would only be $107.25 like the second payment to equal $214.50. +The 2nd payment is $107.25. +The service charge is $24.85($3 more than regular). +And the only shipping option is $12.00($2 more than the cheapest for regular). =This comes to $288.20
Here's the total I got for the $214.50 tickets $214.50(ticket) $21.85(service charge) $10.00(cheapest shipping) ...which comes to $246.35
I can't remember how fast Roo sold out last year, but I think I remember tickets being available in April or May(Please tell me if you know for sure). Maybe those were just VIPs or something. IF that's the case, instead of buying your ticket in the first weeks, just hold off until you have all of the money. I was pretty excited when I saw the Payment Plan Option, because my friends are kind of on a tight budget, but once I saw they might be getting screwed out of $40+, I thought twice. And when you're already on a tight budget, that extra 40 could really come in handy. There's a really good possibility that I'm a complete moron, and I missed something obvious, but from what it looks like to me, it just doesn't seem like that great of a deal.
Post by imsquare17 on Feb 21, 2007 22:13:48 GMT -5
bradaroo said:
The 1st payment is $144.10*. [*Additional charge will be incurred for international shipping.] Is this the amount with the additional charge or will they add more to this for international shipping? It seems if the payment plan was based on the "$214.50 tickets", then the 1st payment would only be $107.25 like the second payment to equal $214.50. +The 2nd payment is $107.25. +The service charge is $24.85($3 more than regular). +And the only shipping option is $12.00($2 more than the cheapest for regular). =This comes to $288.20
This is what I had thought at first as well, but on the Payment Plan page it is stated that the first payment includes service charge and shipping, so together the two payments would equal the cost of a $214.50 ticket plus the service fee and shipping. Well, nearly, I guess the service fee is $3 more because they have to pay people to deal with this new payment plan.
Maybe I'll throw myself to the dogs, but my back's not to the wall Maybe I'll lay some bricks for the man, but the days just aren't that long So if I settle back and chill will I see far enough to feel the angel's dream? I thought it was the Story of the World!
Kinda............so you think people should be punished if they live paycheck to paycheck? Or if they found out about Roo 2 or 3 months ago and don't have the money? Or if they didn't feel like budgeting for Roo tickets?
I don't mean to sound harsh, but what business is it of yours if oeople budget their money?
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they're called 'options' and not everybody needs them, but its nice to know they're available.
it's a good business plan by SF. both parties win: people get to buy a ticket sooner than they might have been able to, and SF gets to force them to pay the highest tier pricing.
bug512 said:
So from June of 06 to now you couldn't have saved $200?? Thats around $28 per month..
sure could've, but as huge a fan as i am, and as much time as i spend here talking about it & thinking about it in general, there's more to life than bonnaroo.
Maybe I'll throw myself to the dogs, but my back's not to the wall Maybe I'll lay some bricks for the man, but the days just aren't that long So if I settle back and chill will I see far enough to feel the angel's dream? I thought it was the Story of the World!
Kinda............so you think people should be punished if they live paycheck to paycheck? Or if they found out about Roo 2 or 3 months ago and don't have the money? Or if they didn't feel like budgeting for Roo tickets?
I don't mean to sound harsh, but what business is it of yours if oeople budget their money?
I live paycheck to paycheck with 3 kids - ya never know what life is gonna throw at you - if it was not for income tax refunds - I would be using the payment plan
Post by melikecheese on Feb 22, 2007 10:29:53 GMT -5
kimmy417 said:
bug512 said:
Personally I think if you need a payment plan for either GA or VIP you probably shouldn't be going to Bonnaroo.
Personally thats one of the dumbest things I've ever heard.
Actually that makes perfect sense. Kinda like if you need to use your credit card to buy a new TV you probably just shouldn't buy the TV. Some people are just a bit wiser when it comes to there finances.
I understand some people may not have the 200 bucks to drop at once and the payment plan is a cool idea, I think some people will benefit from it. And yes some people who shouldn't go because they are already in debt will use this plan and go to Bonnaroo. But hey its only money.
Sorry but here it goes.... If you are living paycheck to paycheck and you are in your 20's well so be it..but with three kids you should not be going to bonnaroo..
