BOOSTER EVENTS RELAUNCHED THEIR SITE
POSTED BY: Chindi
UPDATED: Thursday, December 14, 2006 15:11
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Anyone know the status on a class-action suit or have the proper authorities been contacted by someone who actually lost money?
Los Angeles Better Business Bureau, Los Angeles Convention & Visitors Bureau, City of Burbank police department, maybe?
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Originally posted by DonCoat:
As one who DID plunk down a lot of hard-earned cash for Flanvention 2, I would certainly agree that a full explanation is in order. Undoubtedly it won't be forthcoming, however, since there would be legal ramifications.
I think there will certainly be lawsuits as a result of this fiasco. Failure to deliver on a fully prepaid event seems to me to be at the very least gross mismanagement. Then again, IANAL.
As far as BE's future, I think it's pretty obvious there isn't one, except as respondent in various court proceedings. Who in their right mind would trust these people with a red cent after this?
I feel for you, fellow Browncoat, and for my dear friends who invested so much hope in this. It's hurtful even to read it.
Far as I see it, you people have been given the shortest end of a stick ever offered a human soul in this crap-heel 'verse.
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"Mei-mei, everything I have is right here." -- Simon Tam
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*tries very very hard not to explode....and fails*
.........damn.
ok, now that that tirade is out of the way, I only have 5 words for them:
*holds up fingers and counts them off*
You.
Are.
Total.
Scum.
(and with only one finger left:)
ok that last one wasnt a word but it was as good as one.
*hugs all the browncoats put in the horrible position by BE* sorry guys :( wish i could do more, but I'm here for ya... *hugs again and walks off thinking a storm of curses BE's way*
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bumping to keep this in everyone's sight
I aim to misbehave!
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For helping people obtain those refunds from credit car agencies, don't forget about the internet archives or wayback machine.
Here is a link to all of BE webpages in the archive:
http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.boosterevents.com
Do not take no for an answer from Paypal or Credit Card issuers. Keep pounding on them asking for supervisors, managers, etc. 'No' is the easy way out and if they value customer service, then they will help you get a refund. If they don't value their customers, then it is time to switch to another service.
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I aim to misbehave!
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I've been slowly slogging through the forum that BE set up, (it's at over five pages).
It's no sort of explanation or apology.
Word on refunds is that 'they have to check their paypal status'.
I am disgusted.
BoosterEvents started as by fans for fans.
Now, it's just a total screw.
They took money.
They didn't deliver.
And we, as responsible rebel Browncoats, need to get the word out to folks who may be tempted to sign up for activities that they're still advertising.
I know we all got on this boat for different reasons, mine being Adam Baldwin's biceps, but no more running.
I aim to misbehave.
Where's Mr.Universe? Lets get this broadcast to all the fandoms that B.E. deals with. Folks need to know that they aren't on the up and up.
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According to the Flanvention Helpline blog:
"We have help now from legal and financial advisors, and are exploring any options available to see what the best course of action is in each situation."
and Boosters will be issuing a more complete statement on Monday, December 18th:
"The current planning, according to Boosters, is to issue a statement by Monday 18th December. The statement will cover these issues:
- What happened?
- Refunds- what's up?
- Is Boosters going bankrupt?
- Is Boosters going to continue to have conventions?
- Why would anyone ever trust Boosters again?"
Sounds like some people are pursuing this, trying to get their money back, and letting know Booster Events can't do this and get away with it. Good luck, Browncoats!
http://flanventionhelpline.blogspot.com/2006/12/whats-going-on-with-bo
oster.html
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I hope everyone gets their money back.
And also, that Booster explains to everyone's satisfaction what the hell happened.
I personally believe that if it takes them almost 10 days to come up with a reasonable explanation, that some tale-spinning is taking place...
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