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Post by PokerKitten on Dec 30, 2003 1:42:42 GMT
I reckon this Con needs its own thread now, as more info is coming in.
Vulkon is pleased to announce the only scheduled West Coast convention appearance of James Marsters in 2004. Held in Oakland, California on August 27-29, James will be appearing on Sunday, only.
The band Ghost of the Robot will appear as special guests in concert on Saturday night.
All Tickets will go on sale online January 1st at 5 PM Eastern Standard Time. Prices will be posted within the next 10 days as we are still working out all the details - as we anticipate no less than 10-15 stars will be attending!
Attendance will be very limited at only 1700 total patrons (of which only 700 tickets will include autographs) so those of you purchasing: Platinum, Gold, and Silver tickets will have plenty of access to most of our guests all weekend long.
ALL Platinum, Gold, and Silver seating at this event is RESERVED, so you don't have to "camp out" to get a good seat and you can come and go as you please knowing that your seat is there for you all weekend.
Note: Seats numbered after #701 will be open seating.
Special Events:
In addition to our famous Cocktail Party and Banquet, there will be the Ghost of the Robot Concert on Saturday Night, plus a very special "Platinum Ticket" is being created for this event.
This Platinum ticket will be extremely limited (25 tickets Only) as it will include: Front Row seating ALL weekend, an "All Access" pass that will grant you access to hang with James & Ghost of the Robot backstage, invitation to a special "Evening with James Marsters Reception" on Saturday Night after the concert (which will include
open bar and food), autographs from all our headliners, plus the Platinum ticket will include tickets to the regular Cocktail Party, and the Banquet with uaranteed seating with one of our guest stars!
The Platinum ticket will be pricey: but will be the experience of a lifetime for those lucky few who can get one, as it will give you unprecedented access to James and Ghost of the Robot, with the best seats in the house, the incredible private Reception with James, the backstage pass, the best seats for the Banquet, and admission to the regular Cocktail Party.
Professional Photo Sessions
By popular request: In order to satisfy those fans that just "have" to have an in-person (cheek-to-cheek) photo taken of them with James Marsters, and our numerous other guests: Vulkon has arranged a special professional photo session with our guest stars. (Each patron will have about 30 seconds total with each guest).
Time, place and prices to be announced.
Please Note: That like all other Vulkon activities, you must have a Vulkon admission ticket to use your photo session ticket and refunds for will not be given for unused photo session tickets.
You may email Fernando Martinez prior with any questions at: nagus39@bellsouth.net
Hotel Info:
The Oakland Marriott City Center will host our event. Roomrate is $115 and rooms are expected to sell quickly, so please make your reservations as soon as possible.
The hotel address and phone number is:
Oakland Marriott City Center
1001 Broadway
Oakland , California 94607
Phone: 510-451-4000
Admission / Autographs / Photos:
Prices will be posted within 2 weeks.
Other Guests:
We have invited a number of other "Buffy" and "Angel" guests for this event. These guests will be posted on the website as they are confirmed.
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Post by PokerKitten on Dec 30, 2003 1:44:08 GMT
Ticket prices etc, and gig details:
There will be 5 levels of admission to our Super SlayerCon in Oakland California (across the bridge from San Francisco) as follows:
Platinum - price $1,000 : limited to 25 people, includes front row seating,Special VIP reception with James Marsters, cocktail party ticket, banquet ticket (with guaranteed seating with a star), admission to our dances, Ghost of the Robot concert ticket, an autograph from James Marsters and at least 3-4 of our other headliners.
Gold - price $275: limited to 286 people, includes seating in rows 2-12,
multiple autographs, dances.
Silver - price $225 limited to 286 people, includes seating in rows 13-23,
multiple autographs, dances.
Deluxe One day ticket - price $125 limited to 104 people per-day (Saturday or Sunday)
includes seating in rows 24-27, autographs from that days headliners, access to that days activities.
General admission - price $50 per-day: no reserved seating,no autographs, limited access to that days activities.
Ghost of the Robot Concert Tickets: $30. Yes you may attend "just the concert" if we have any un-sold tickets left, (as patrons buying any of the above tickets to this event - get first crack at them online), any remaining concert tickets will be sold only at the door - just before the concert.
Platinum tickets will go on sale online January 1st at 5 PM - 8 PM Eastern Standard Time, by phone order only @ 954-441-8735. All other tickets will go on sale online at 7 PM that same day.
Note: Paypal is the best and fastest way to pay for Gold, Silver and Deluxe On-day tickets and to assure the quickest processing of your orders for best possible seating.
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Post by PokerKitten on Dec 30, 2003 1:59:50 GMT
Oops, I also should have posted the important amendments to the original con details:
*Please note: due to circumstances beyond our control, the Backstage pass to hang with Ghost of the Robot is no longer available due to some security issues that we were unable to resolve.
Also: to stop any kind of re-sale abuse of our tickets, Platinum tickets are sold NON-Refundable and Non-Transferable. So you may not re-sell this ticket - it stays in the buyers name only. If you are not able to attend,you may contact us and ask us to try to resell it for you, you will only be given a refund on Platinum tickets if we are able to sell it on your behalf.
As Platinum tickets are expected to sell out within minutes, we have reserved a couple of tickets to sell on Ebay as a "Second Chance" for those of you who may miss out on buying one. Ebay item # 2213780590
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Post by PokerKitten on Dec 30, 2003 2:09:37 GMT
This is very perplexing, but there is a ticket on Ebay already... I thought it was meant to be a second chance, not a first chance?!  And look at the bid! Ticket on ebayAnd what a nerve - This is a very special "Platinum" ticket* which was limited to only 25 total tickets! And is SOLD OUT ! They haven't gone on sale yet, so WTF is going on?! |
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Post by Incogni2 on Dec 30, 2003 2:45:30 GMT
For a $1000 bucks you ought to get la...ok, I will not say that here...  |
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Post by nightnurse on Dec 30, 2003 3:01:20 GMT
;D The bidder on e-bay..at over $2000.. must be thinking thats what her ticket will include!
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Post by azazel on Dec 30, 2003 3:18:18 GMT
At least three times a night for that eh I2?   So looks like someone has well and truly put the con in Convention |
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Post by Incogni2 on Dec 30, 2003 3:19:32 GMT
You gotta be kidding...well, didn't James say something last year about being a whore? Maybe he wasn't kidding.
Sorry, but I think this is just all a bit obsene. Ya know they just pulled a 12 yr old girl out of the rubble in Iran and could be upwards of 40,000 perished in the earthquake. I don't know, guess I'm just being wierd.
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Post by azazel on Dec 30, 2003 3:27:50 GMT
He may be a bit of alright, but thats way beyond the joke and I have to agree with I2 on the better causes for all that money, but each to their own I suppose
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Post by PokerKitten on Dec 30, 2003 12:45:32 GMT
Apparently Vulkon have been getting a lot of "feednack" about this! They have added the following to the ebay page:
And apparently they have held back 5 of the 25 tickets to be sold in this way, so just 20 tickets are up for grabs on the phone. Apparently they have advance private offers for above the telephone selling price, but they wwon't succumb to that.
I am not sure I find it obscene exactly... yes, if you juxtapose this madness against the need for aid in Iran, or any number of other places in the world, it looks a bit sickening. but come on, we all have just been through the most over-the-top commercialised orgy of self-indulgence and haven't commented on how guilty it makes us feel in light of world events. Probably because it doesn't. People are either of a giving nature or not. So if you spend $1000+ on getting to sit by James for a few minutes, you might still very well donate blankets or cash to some charity if you were already so inclined. And then again, you might not.... but then probably never would no matter what the circumstances.
*wobbles off soapbox with some difficulty*
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Post by twistedspike on Dec 30, 2003 22:30:05 GMT
I have to say I'm shallow and if I had enough money I'd choose a few minutes with James over blankets and aid anyday  .....sorry just being honest!! |
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Post by PokerKitten on Dec 30, 2003 23:07:44 GMT
I really don't see why the two things are mutually exclusive. And as for Vulkon well, they are employing the laws of supply and demand. Give the punters what they want and you can make a good living. Fair enough. That's capitalism. It's the world we live in. And no-one forces folks to spend thousands of dollars on their obsession.
HOWEVER, the supplying party should give all the facts and tell the truth. Otherwise they get into a muddle and break the ebay rules. But things seem to be getting sorted out now.
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Post by PokerKitten on Jan 1, 2004 23:27:23 GMT
Well, needless to say, the Platinum tickets sold out within minutes today. James has some fairly comfortably off fans  And the first ebay ticket, which still has 4 days to go, is at US $3,050.00 at the moment...... |
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Post by PokerKitten on Jan 6, 2004 17:13:21 GMT
Now that the Platinum broo-ha-ha has died down a bit, time to announce more guests! The usual suspects ;D JCL, George, Julie Benz, Robia, and Iyari. www.vulkon.com/sanfranciscoslayer2004/Oh, and the winning bid for ebay ticket #1 was $3,400 |
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Post by PokerKitten on Jan 10, 2004 14:46:30 GMT
Fernando has been giving info on the vulkon forum about other stuff happening over the weekend: Yes we did throw in a free photo opp with James for Platinum ticket holders, to help make up for the backstage pass change.
Also as far as the schedule: this will NOT be a normal Vulkon event as we have a bunch of activities planned as the ticket prices are higher and we want to give everyone the most value for their convention dollar.
So, we will have programming and registration starting as early as Thursday afternoon and running straight through till Sunday night! Plus, we plan on having some activities with the actors starting on Friday afternoon as well. And (yes there is more !), in addition we will have more panels, more interactive presentations, Thursday night Karaoke, Friday Night concert with another band (Not telling who yet - sorry), a Friday night dance too!
Plus... all our regular programming and expanded Sunday evening programnming too!
Can I get a WooHoo?!
Fernando/ Vulkon Oh, and Julie B has *poofed* from the guest list at the site - www.vulkon.com/sanfranciscoslayer2004/index.html |
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Post by sunshine on May 26, 2004 16:57:38 GMT
Hi everyone
I was wondering if any of you guys will be going to the convention and if so would any of you mind if I sent along a birthday card for james and you could give it to him for me. I would be eternally greatful if you did thanks a bunch
sunshine
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Post by PokerKitten on May 26, 2004 20:40:33 GMT
Hi sunshine  SpikeJunkie is going, and maybe Allie as well. Junkie is working real hard to help fund the trip right now so doesn't spend too much time here at the moment - I'd send her an Instant Message if I were you. |
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Post by PokerKitten on May 28, 2004 17:49:59 GMT
Update from Vulkon: Can you believe it? This event is now only 3 months away! And the guest line-up just keeps getting better and better with 14 stars so far! Plus we have now confirmed Common Rotation as the band for the Friday Night Concert with tickets available both online and at the door for only $15 (Note: you must have ordered tickets to this convention in order to be able to order any concert tickets online. For those of you not attending the convention, concert tickets for both concerts can be purchased at the door).
Please Note: For those of you whom have not yet bought tickets to this convention -- be aware that they are going fast and few if any tickets, other than General Admission and concerts, may be available at the door. For ticket availability please visit: vulkontickets.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=1_25
We have also just added a professional photo opp with the Troika as a "group shot" with Adam Busch, Danny Strong & Tom Lenk. Tickets now available online.
Plus: One Final Platinum Ticket is now on eBay! That's right, the winning bidder was unable to complete this transaction so this ticket is once again up for grabs! If interested, please follow this link: cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=16122&item=2245070475
The Convention: Updated Info as of 5/27/04
Vulkon is pleased to announce the only scheduled West Coast convention appearance of James Marsters in 2004. Held in Oakland, California on August 27-29, James will be appearing on Sunday only. (Note: James will be available late Saturday afternoon for professional photo sessions, a private reception for Platinum Ticket holders, and the Ghost of the Robot Concert.)
The band Ghost of the Robot will appear as special guests in concert on Saturday night.
In addition to James Marsters and Ghost of the Robot, we will also have the following guests:
· Alexis Denisof who played Wesley on Angel appears Saturday only (Plus will attend Banquet)
· Anthony Stewart Head who played Giles on Buffy appears both Saturday & Sunday (Plus will attend Cocktail Party & Banquet)
· Andy Hallett who played Lorne on Angel appears both Saturday & Sunday (Plus will attend Cocktail Party & Banquet)
· Mercedes McNab who played Harmony on Buffy appears Saturday Only (Plus will attend Cocktail Party & Banquet)
· Juliet Landau who played Drusilla on Buffy appears Sunday Only (Plus will attend Banquet)
· Julie Benz who played Darla on Angel (Bonus Guest: appears Saturday Only. Plus will attend Cocktail Party & Banquet)
· James Leary who played Clem on Buffy (Bonus Guest: appears both days. Plus will attend Cocktail Party & Banquet)
· Robia LaMorte who played Jenny on Buffy (Bonus Guest: appears both days. Plus will attend Cocktail Party & Banquet)
· Tom Lenk who played Andrew on Buffy (Bonus Guest: appears both days. Plus will attend Cocktail Party & Banquet)
· Danny Strong who played Jonathan on Buffy (Bonus Guest: appears both days. Plus will attend Cocktail Party & Banquet)
· Adam Busch who played Warren on Buffy (Bonus Guest: appears both days. Plus will attend Cocktail Party & Banquet)
· George Hertzberg who played Adam on Buffy (Bonus Guest: appears both days. Plus will attend Cocktail Party & Banquet)
· Iyari Limon who played Kennedy on Buffy (Bonus Guest: appears both days. Plus will attend Cocktail Party & Banquet)
· More guests To Be Announced!
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Post by Cyrus on Jun 15, 2004 6:22:38 GMT
Update from Vulkon:
Latest News - Slayercon
/*The Official Vulkon "SlayerCon & SlayerCruise" Newsletter - 6/14/2004*/
Hello Everyone!
Well this is "knock you off your feet" news indeed! (See the personal note from James Marsters below).
Re: A personal Note from James Marsters to SlayerCon attendees...
Dear Fans of Vulkon SlayerCon Oakland:
I wanted to send a special message to my fans who will be attending the SlayerCon in Oakland, California, August 28-29. Ghost of the Robot will not be appearing at this event, however, I will be there for BOTH days to take photos with you, sign autographs and do two Q&A's. I appreciate your understanding about the changes with the band and look forward to seeing you all in Oakland.
James Marsters
So, in the best tradition of Hollywood "The Show Must Go On" and James will definitely be attending the Oakland event, and as a matter of fact has graciously agreed to do two Q&A sessions, so will be speaking now on Saturday as well! (Note that does not change the autograph sessions or any other event times).
However, it does leave us with an opening for another band to play on Saturday night. And what better band to fill those huge vacant shoes that GHOST left behind, than with Common Rotation and one more "special band" *!
Yes a dual-concert by two amazingly talented bands!
*(Please note: Another awesome band has been invited but we are still working out those negotiations and cannot announce who it is until we have a signed agreement. An official announcement will be made online this weekend at .
Plus I am working on another amazing band for the Friday night concert (since Common Rotation will now appear on Saturday night), and we have another very "special band" in mind!
We will announce all changes (and the new band) online by this weekend if possible! |
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Post by PokerKitten on Jul 6, 2004 11:00:21 GMT
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.....sorry just being honest!!
