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#320
by
K8B
on 13 Jun, 2011 17:05
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I thought the placards say either West Causeway or Visitor Complex on them.
I've done this five times and have never seen a placard (for viewing @ VC or Causeway tics throu KSCVC) that says West Causeway. I'm sure this is for KSC workers & contractors to drive their cars out to the causeway- it was the west causeway- like they did for STS-134.
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#321
by
danduc
on 13 Jun, 2011 17:22
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I wasn't chosen (so far). I need 3 VC tickets. If it get scrubbed maybe we can get the chance of getting Causeway at the ticket booth. Anybody here would take some for me?? I can pay via Paypal! PM me.
dan
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#322
by
john_raiders
on 13 Jun, 2011 17:39
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Yo
I just got the 2nd chance email, might try a HOF in case it gets scrubbed.
Do we go straight to HOF or get bussed there from KSCVC ?
You really need to be at KSCVC for any chance of a Causeway ticket
Thanks
John
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#323
by
ShuttleShel
on 13 Jun, 2011 17:42
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i had congressional passes for 134. I actually go the letter from Nasa before I got notified by my senator. I'm still holding out and hoping for an invite in the mail. (but I have no idea how I will convince my wife to let me go)
For what it's worth, the email address to RSVP stays the same launch to launch.
Thank you!! I did get my invitation in the mail today from NASA. The email address is indeed the same as for STS-134. Since I emailed last Wednesday and they say you'd get a confirmation in 48 hours I sent another RSVP today. I would hate to lose my tickets based on email problems! And no it is not in a spam folder!
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#324
by
john_raiders
on 13 Jun, 2011 18:23
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Yo
Followed the link and answered my question, you go directly to HOF
John
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#325
by
MadameConcorde
on 13 Jun, 2011 19:12
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No KSC email here.
I suppose this was the last batch of tickets they sent emails for?
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#326
by
VicenteFox
on 13 Jun, 2011 19:42
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Can you buy tickets using someone else's invitation?
Say someone got a 2nd round lottery notice, but decided they cannot go. Could they supply the invite/password and I buy them? Or must I badger them to wake up at 6AM (Pacific) and sit in front of the computer?
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#327
by
LoveMrEd
on 13 Jun, 2011 19:47
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Can you buy tickets using someone else's invitation?
Say someone got a 2nd round lottery notice, but decided they cannot go. Could they supply the invite/password and I buy them? Or must I badger them to wake up at 6AM (Pacific) and sit in front of the computer?
"You must order tickets with the same name and address that you used to register. The mailing address you use to purchase must match the mailing address on your credit card statement. No changes of address or name are permitted."
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#328
by
VicenteFox
on 13 Jun, 2011 20:07
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"You must order tickets with the same name and address that you used to register. The mailing address you use to purchase must match the mailing address on your credit card statement. No changes of address or name are permitted."
Thanks so much for this reminder, I will badger/bribe my unlucky friend. They have been to 2 previous launches and planned to go to this one, but life does get in the way sometimes.........
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#329
by
Sarah
on 13 Jun, 2011 20:14
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Can you buy tickets using someone else's invitation?
Say someone got a 2nd round lottery notice, but decided they cannot go. Could they supply the invite/password and I buy them? Or must I badger them to wake up at 6AM (Pacific) and sit in front of the computer?
"You must order tickets with the same name and address that you used to register. The mailing address you use to purchase must match the mailing address on your credit card statement. No changes of address or name are permitted."
Let's not share this with the folks on Facebook who are convinced people have registered hundreds of times using whatever credit card they choose. I personally enjoy reading their ignorance. ROFL
Good luck to those going for second chance.
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#330
by
dougie69
on 14 Jun, 2011 00:36
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No KSC email here.
I suppose this was the last batch of tickets they sent emails for?
No email for me either. But my parents got one for the second round visitor centre tickets.
I'm making the trip from Australia so this is one less thing to worry about.
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#331
by
SkierDude
on 14 Jun, 2011 01:58
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Hi. A question about the placards, I know I get only one... If I get an extra ticket, I might sell it, but don't know if people will want it w/o the placard. Is there a place where I can tell the person we can meet and can carpool in with me? Or don't people generally do that. Otherwise, how do people get in w/o a placard... walk? I'd think not. Thanks.
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#332
by
sts126
on 14 Jun, 2011 02:09
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If you can get to kscvc day before launch, with ticket in hand for launch either causeway or visitor center, ive had the staff give me the vehicle placard free. They wont give it out however, without proof that you need it.
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#333
by
SkierDude
on 14 Jun, 2011 02:28
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Thanks. I didn't realize the staff will give them away. For 134 I struggled to get tix w/ a placard at a price I could afford. Ended up having to sell them due to the scrub(s).
Will the KSCVC still give out placards the day before? Is this something I can count on? If so, I'll wait to get a tic b/c there will certainly be single tics for sale later.
Also, I saw on eBay that VIP shuttle bus tix are on sale. I didn't think they were available yet? (Grayline, Gator tours). Could this be a scam?
thanks.
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#334
by
Sarah
on 14 Jun, 2011 03:39
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Also, I saw on eBay that VIP shuttle bus tix are on sale. I didn't think they were available yet? (Grayline, Gator tours). Could this be a scam?
thanks.
They aren't available yet. They are anticipating getting 6 tickets when they go on sale.
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#335
by
MadameConcorde
on 14 Jun, 2011 09:57
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They aren't available yet. They are anticipating getting 6 tickets when they go on sale.
Some outrageous launch ticket prices out there on fleabay already!
10 NASA CAUSEWAY Space Shuttle Atlantis Launch STS-135 $5,999.99
Free shipping
8 NASA CAUSEWAY Space Shuttle Atlantis Launch STS-135 $4,999.99
Free shipping
7 NASA CAUSEWAY Space Shuttle Atlantis Launch STS-135 $3,999.99
Free shippingThese are from the same seller and they have posted many more in the same price range.
How could they ever get so many?
No surprise some of us didn't get anything.
I expect the same will be done with the transport companies.
There is definitely something wrong somewhere along the line.
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#336
by
janmb
on 14 Jun, 2011 11:23
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The ebay resellers, just like everyone else, don't really get their tickets through the lottery either. Keep in mind that the lottery is just a relatively small portion of the total amount of tickets available, both regarding Causeway, VC and HOF. The majority by far is sold through tour companies - at more sensible rates - meaning more expensive - and to a much smaller market.
The main problem in all of this is the ridiculously low rates KSC is using for their direct sale tickets. With more sensible pricing (at least 10x of what they currently have), you wouldn't be facing the rate of 1000 buyers per available ticket
All of those ratios being imaginary examples obviously and far from actual fact, but the general picture is the main purpose here: Selling something which is in high demand at dumping rates means you get a lot of buyers for something which is in a very limited supply. Up the prices and the number of buyers drops. Very basic economy
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#337
by
debrarr
on 14 Jun, 2011 12:26
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Congratulations! A limited number of tickets to view the launch of STS-135 Space Shuttle Atlantis from Kennedy Space Center are still available for purchase. As a benefit to registering for the initial launch ticket opportunity, we are extending you the opportunity to purchase up to six (6) launch viewing tickets during a special one-day sale.
The launch is currently scheduled for Friday, July 8, 2011, at 11:26 a.m. ET. Launch time and date subject to change.
PLEASE DO NOT DELETE THIS EMAIL AS YOUR LOGIN INSTRUCTIONS AND PASSWORD ARE INCLUDED.
Please Note: Receiving this email does not guarantee that you will be able to purchase tickets. There are a limited number of tickets remaining and tickets may sell out quickly. You may receive a sold out message.
PURCHASE AND LOGIN INFORMATION
Launch viewing tickets will be available for purchase Wednesday, June 15 beginning at 9:00 a.m. and ending at 5:00 p.m. ET. THESE TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED ONLINE.
Beginning Wednesday, June 15 at 9:00 a.m. ET, click the BUY TICKETS button below and enter the following one-time use password. Clicking the BUY TICKETS button is the only way for you to enter the purchase
Not interested if I can't get causeway. I think I'm going t let this one pass.
I've never post here before - but have read whilst lurking in the Ihavenothingrelevanttoadd shadows..
But if you are honestly thinking about letting this oportunity slide - is there any way me +1 could use your chance for tickets? (I realise you will probably have to pay for them yourself at first)
We're from the UK and tried to see sts-134 and failed due to the scrub, and not being able to extend our holiday. No luck with the ksc ticket registrations or the tweetups (past or present).
We'll be coming anyway (and probably watching via kayak just north-west of the pads), but having seen how ace kscvc is, we were really hoping for that or causeway.
This also goes for anyone else who is thinking of not using the opportunity... blanket appeal!
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#338
by
MATTBLAK
on 14 Jun, 2011 12:35
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Matt from Auckland, New Zealand here: been confirmed & registered more than once for the **opportunity** to be in the draw for tickets, but so far have been neither denied, nor invited the chance to get tickets...
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#339
by
SkierDude
on 14 Jun, 2011 12:36
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The ebay resellers, just like everyone else, don't really get their tickets through the lottery either. Keep in mind that the lottery is just a relatively small portion of the total amount of tickets available, both regarding Causeway, VC and HOF. The majority by far is sold through tour companies - at more sensible rates - meaning more expensive - and to a much smaller market.
The main problem in all of this is the ridiculously low rates KSC is using for their direct sale tickets. With more sensible pricing (at least 10x of what they currently have), you wouldn't be facing the rate of 1000 buyers per available ticket
All of those ratios being imaginary examples obviously and far from actual fact, but the general picture is the main purpose here: Selling something which is in high demand at dumping rates means you get a lot of buyers for something which is in a very limited supply. Up the prices and the number of buyers drops. Very basic economy
Still doesn't explain how they get them (and so many) in the first place. The (bus) tour companies are reporting they didn't even get theirs yet. I understand how the tour companies get them, they have a relationship w/ NASA. But what about the eBay guys? NASA really knowingly sells tickets on eBay? Or are the eBay guys from tour companies and instead selling on eBay. Very interesting "behind the scenes" of the economy of launch viewing tickets.
