The Big "I Hate Artist Arena" Topic

[ludovica64]

Is Dave the only person who has had this ominous phone call Vikki?

I cannot stress how important it is for me to know exactly whats occurring or I really cannot commit literally vast sums of money to a trip that wont be happening at all if this all goes wrong. Seriously isn't there some consumer watchdog that can be appealed to? Seems to me this company should have been carpeted already by Jay etc for what happened last tour. I could *sort of* understand it if this were bargain bucket prices, but when its supposed to be VIP and you're paying way over the odds anyway, you should expect and demand a premium quality super-fast and hassle free service!

[TMBJon]

Can't imagine it would change your travel plans, Ludo. At worst you would still be going to the show the day after.

[ludovica64]

Can't imagine it would change your travel plans, Ludo. At worst you would still be going to the show the day after.

Believe me it really does make a difference. I'm this close to completely giving up the whole trip. Its been nothing but grief so far and a disappointment over the tickets would be the absolute last straw.
With an income as absolutely minuscule as mine is, even though I set my heart on seeing Al again in 2010 way back on the last tour, this time its more than an uphill struggle finding additional money for accommodations and travel. Even something like the Cali sales tax could put even the cheapest hotel well out of my budget. I'm really starting to wonder if its even worth bothering

[TMBJon]

Haha that would sort of be ironic if your cancellation ended up being more of an inconvenience for Vikki than Artist Arena's has been.

[ludovica64]

Haha that would sort of be ironic if your cancellation ended up being more of an inconvenience for Vikki than Artist Arena's has been.

I beg your pardon? I would never inconvenience Vikki. I resent that implication exceedingly.

[TMBJon]

Oh, I thought she bought you tickets.

[ludovica64]

Oh, I thought she bought you tickets.

I'm paying my own way obviously!! I would hardly be complaining of my costs otherwise!

[TMBJon]

Right, I know you're paying your own way, but if you canceled your trip to the US altogether you would end up leaving Vikki with the extra ticket, which is the irony I was pointing out to begin with.

[ludovica64]

Right, I know you're paying your own way, but if you canceled your trip to the US altogether you would end up leaving Vikki with the extra ticket, which is the irony I was pointing out to begin with.

I would pay for my ticket whether I came over or not.. I can assure you. I insist upon it

[TMBJon]

Well I hope you come because it would be nice to see you.