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Re: 2020 SDCC is officially cancelled until 2021
« Reply #15 on: April 17, 2020, 11:03:55 AM »
Just cancelled my backups

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Re: 2020 SDCC is officially cancelled until 2021
« Reply #16 on: April 17, 2020, 11:04:31 AM »
Agree, transfer to 2021 is a very good option.  Although, this was the first year of my 3 year pro eligibility, I'm kind of hoping they don't count this year.  Either way, i'm just very happy to (hopefully) be going next year.

And yes, like many, I'll have to see what SW is doing about cancelling flights.

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Re: 2020 SDCC is officially cancelled_POLL _Transfer or Refund?
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Re: 2020 SDCC is officially cancelled until 2021
« Reply #17 on: April 17, 2020, 11:05:07 AM »
Not unexpected, though I was hoping they might still have some online panels or other online events as an alternative (and maybe they will announce such closer to the date?). Or maybe it's not economically feasible.

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Re: 2020 SDCC is officially cancelled until 2021
« Reply #18 on: April 17, 2020, 11:07:44 AM »
just cancelled my backup hotels. Will check back later in the year to see if I can get it again at a same or better rate.

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Re: 2020 SDCC is officially cancelled until 2021
« Reply #19 on: April 17, 2020, 11:08:07 AM »
Currently looking at 3rd party sites to reserve a room for 2021, just in case.
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Re: 2020 SDCC is officially cancelled_POLL _Transfer or Refund?
« Reply #20 on: April 17, 2020, 11:12:26 AM »
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Currently looking at 3rd party sites to reserve a room for 2021, just in case.
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Re: 2020 SDCC is officially cancelled_POLL _Transfer or Refund?
« Reply #21 on: April 17, 2020, 11:14:54 AM »
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Funny, but you know people have to jump on this now before any loopholes are closed.   :)

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Re: 2020 SDCC is officially cancelled until 2021
« Reply #22 on: April 17, 2020, 11:16:16 AM »
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I cancelled my backup hotel.  Now to see how SW handles flight cancellations...

They sent an email yesterday, they are going to allow people to transfer travel funds into points.   Though it's going to take them a bit to get the technology working.

Still, I am going to have $1,000 in travel funds for 5 canceled trips.  Points are a good option.
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Re: 2020 SDCC is officially cancelled_POLL _Transfer or Refund?
« Reply #23 on: April 17, 2020, 11:19:29 AM »
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They sent an email yesterday, they are going to allow people to transfer travel funds into points.   Though it's going to take them a bit to get the technology working.

Still, I am going to have $1,000 in travel funds for 5 canceled trips.  Points are a good option.
as long as there isn't an expiration date on them
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Re: 2020 SDCC is officially cancelled_POLL _Transfer or Refund?
« Reply #24 on: April 17, 2020, 11:20:17 AM »
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as long as there isn't an expiration date on them

Their points don't expire.
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Re: 2020 SDCC is officially cancelled_POLL _Transfer or Refund?
« Reply #25 on: April 17, 2020, 11:22:13 AM »
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You're welcome  ;D

I had a look on 3, and they are all mostly listing apartments and condos (which will certainly change in price between now and then once the owners realize it is SDCC week)
But still, if folks want to take advantage of no prepayment and free cancellation for peace of mind, there are a few listings out there to be had.
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Re: 2020 SDCC is officially cancelled_POLL _Transfer or Refund?
« Reply #26 on: April 17, 2020, 11:28:24 AM »
So happy that we can tranfer to next year. No stress with lottery for that madness. Now to make sure I dont get charged with a hotel stay. Booked via expedia and it says refundable till July 18, but hilton app is showing non refundable.

For anyone requesting a refund and was in a buying grp might want to get in contact with who brought badges. If some one wants the refund will that affect everyone else's order? Or make sure they communicate to get the refund since it will probably go to the original buyer.

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Re: 2020 SDCC is officially cancelled_POLL _Transfer or Refund?
« Reply #27 on: April 17, 2020, 11:30:50 AM »
As sad as I am about this, this is a MAJOR financial hit for...

San Diego
Hotels
Employees of the Hotels and Restaurants and retailers
Con Vendors

This will continue to ripple out
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Re: 2020 SDCC is officially cancelled until 2021
« Reply #28 on: April 17, 2020, 11:35:57 AM »
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i added a poll to this thread.

tbh, i have not heard of **anyone** who wanted a refund. Even folks in my classes who aren't con fanatics are holding their badges

Two of my friends are, but they only had badges for 1 day.

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Re: 2020 SDCC is officially cancelled_POLL _Transfer or Refund?
« Reply #29 on: April 17, 2020, 11:42:45 AM »
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As sad as I am about this, this is a MAJOR financial hit for...

San Diego
Hotels
Employees of the Hotels and Restaurants and retailers
Con Vendors

This will continue to ripple out
especially with Pride cancelling the weekend before too...
we got 'budget talk' from the Mayor a day or 3 ago.
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