Digital Press' FLY A FORUM MEMBER TO CGE (2003)

**digitalpress** · 06-13-2003, 06:56 PM

OK here we go!

You're already aware of video gaming's most prestigious event: Classic Gaming Expo. A place where you can mingle with the legends of yesteryear, find that out-of-print game you've always wanted, play classic arcade and console systems from your youth, stroll through an unbelievable museum of rare and unusual vintage gaming items, and generally relax in an atmosphere that is decidedly retro. There is only ONE Classic Gaming Expo.

The trouble is, it's far away. And times are tough. And there are other more pressing things to spend our hard-earned cash on. Well... how about if you could enjoy everything there is to enjoy at Classic Gaming Expo for just ten dollars?

That's right. $10.

We are now opening the gates to a very special contest where fifty "players" go in, and one comes out. That one goes to Las Vegas for Classic Gaming Expo with no additional out-of-pocket expenses:

- The entry fee of $10 x 50 entrants will cover the cost of air fare and the hotel for Friday and Saturday night (August 8th and 9th). Any additional money for plane and room fare is YOURS to spend.

- You will receive a free weekend pass to the show.

- You will receive $100 of "spending money" at the Expo. Buy that game of your dreams!

- Here's perhaps the best part. On Friday night before the show, CGE Services hosts an "alumni dinner", where the very gaming legends who will be on hand for keynote speeches throughout the weekend gather for a special gathering. YOU will be at that dinner. The meal is free but most importantly, you'll be rubbing elbows with this year's alumni. Trust me, this is worth way more than any dollar value.

That's right. $10.

HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO DO.
1. The first 50 entrants who are PAID IN FULL qualify. Only ONE entry per family, please.
2. You must be a forum member - new or old - to qualify. Payments from unidentified parties will be immediately returned (it might be a good idea to post here that you're IN once your payment is sent).
3. PayPal to digitalpress@email.com is accepted. You CAN send a money order but this could harm your chances should the entries fill up quickly. See item #1 above.
4. A list of members whos payment has been received will follow in the next post so you can keep track of who's in.
5. The contest ends at 11:59pm EDT on Sunday, June 29th. If the list fills before then, we'll move the drawing up to an earlier date (watch this thread).
6. The drawing will be webcam-displayed soon after the contest closes, with all names clearly shown and the drawing done publicly.
7. If you already have plane tickets or hotel fare, we will re-imburse your costs. Thus, if you're "already going to CGE", you are still qualified to play.

GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE HERE!

Game ON.

**digitalpress** · 06-13-2003, 06:57 PM

LIST OF FORUM MEMBERS WHO HAVE PAID AND ARE OFFICIALLY "ENTRANTS":

01. Stargate
02. Achika
03. le geek
04. Autobotracing
05. oesii
06. Packman75
07. Needle
08. SoulBlazer
09. Kid Ice
10. NESCollector75
11. TVsHasselhoff
12. Queen of the Felines
13. cschell
14. Masco73
15. Atar1g1rl
16. Ed Oscuro
17. Norkusa
18. evg2000
19. K3V
20. YoshiM
21. Sylentwulf
22. Coleco_Chris
23. Sniderman
24. mcgrail0007 @ netzero.net
25. Darth Vader
26. Punkoffgirl
27. l_lamb
28. anotherfluke
29. ghsqb
30. VideoGameMaster
31. Boboduo
32. JagMod
33. Mayhem
34. Super Bagman
35. Postermen
36. fcw3
37. Tetsu
38. mikeetler
39. kevates
40. DREW
41. xertcev
42. Phosphor Dot Fossils
43. God-Zilla
44. bargora
45. AltairBoy
46. retrotaku
47. asharru
48. y-bot
49. Raedon
50. drumguy79

**digitalpress** · 06-13-2003, 06:59 PM

As a bonus, our member "Darth Vader" has contributed a few extra goodies to the winner of this contest:

- 12 pack of beef jerky
- case of potato chips
- a brand new Atari 7800 controller (new in box)
- a brand new Atari joypad (in bubble wrap)

Thanks again, Darth!

**Achika** · 06-13-2003, 07:36 PM

I have put up my $$

**stargate** · 06-13-2003, 07:48 PM

OK, I paid.

**le geek** · 06-13-2003, 07:59 PM

Great idea Joe!

I've paid!

Cheers,
Ben

**autobotracing** · 06-13-2003, 08:01 PM

sent payment via paypal

I HOPE I WIN THAT BEEF JERKY>

NOTE: WILL TRADE GAMES FOR BEEF JERKY

**oesiii** · 06-13-2003, 08:05 PM

I sent in some $.

thanks Joe.

**JasonMewes2001** · 06-13-2003, 08:15 PM

I'd totally do this, but my mom is like "yadda yadda yadda you're not going to vegas..."

I'll post if anything comes up and I DO enter.

**SoulBlazer** · 06-13-2003, 08:16 PM

Well, I never win anything and it's probaly allready too late -- but I sent in my $10.

**digitalpress** · 06-13-2003, 08:21 PM

Uh oh, I just got my first "unidentified".

Gregory Polander, if you're reading this - I need your handle please! Thanks.

**Needle** · 06-13-2003, 08:27 PM

The money has been sent!

**SoulBlazer** · 06-13-2003, 08:29 PM

That would be me, dear Sir.....I forgot to include my handle with my payment, silly me.

**Kid Ice** · 06-13-2003, 08:30 PM

10 bucks? Alumni dinner? No brainer. I'm IN.

the kid

**NESCollector75** · 06-13-2003, 08:43 PM

Payment sent!

**SoulBlazer** · 06-13-2003, 08:47 PM

Thanks, DP. I'm still ashamed in my rush to send in a entry fee I forgot my real name is'nt linked to my handle here. x_x

I gotta agree with you, Kid Ice -- I can't recall the last time I ever won anything, but for only $10 it's worth a shot. And at least one of us will become a very happy camper.

**Quintracker** · 06-13-2003, 08:59 PM

I'm guesing this is enough money for only one person to fly there? I'd probably go for it, but I'm not so sure about going alone. Could anyone estimate what it would cost for 2 people? (I've never flown before, hence why I have no idea)

**Queen Of The Felines** · 06-13-2003, 10:16 PM

Paid!

Kristine

**Anonymous** · 06-13-2003, 10:24 PM

You would have to start right after I've run out of money for the week!

**evg2000** · 06-14-2003, 12:12 AM

I sent my $10.00!

see you all at the show!

later,
charles
www.evg2000.com
charles@evg2000.com

**Masco73** · 06-14-2003, 12:22 AM

I'm in. Money Sent!!

**Ed Oscuro** · 06-14-2003, 12:36 AM

Sending my money, but I had $8.58 in my PayPal account...that means it'll take four days to clear! Oof.

**norkusa** · 06-14-2003, 12:58 AM

I'm in too! Forgot to include my handle with my payment though (Anthony Norkus = norkusa).

**digitalpress** · 06-14-2003, 04:43 AM

Originally Posted by Quintracker

I'm guesing this is enough money for only one person to fly there? I'd probably go for it, but I'm not so sure about going alone. Could anyone estimate what it would cost for 2 people? (I've never flown before, hence why I have no idea)

The contest is for only ONE winner, but if you decide to bring someone along with you, that's great - just keep in mind that your guest may not be covered by the $500 travel and hotel cost, nor will they be given a free pass or entry to the alumni dinner. You can share the beef jerky and potato chips with them though, I suppose

If you're uncertain about the costs of flying from your area, check any of the many airlines that offer service from your area to Las Vegas (LAS). You can also use Expedia.com or Orbitz.com to estimate fares.

Good luck!