Go Congress 2013

Gary · #1

Well this question is directly about the game, but is about Go so I assumed it was alright.
I'm unsure on how much it costs to go, flight estimates and ect, however I can get the registration prices and stuff off the website, I just need help totaling everything so I know how much to save. I know it may seem like I should be able to do this myself but I'm just wanting to make sure I don't make any mistakes and would enjoy someone helping me add all this up.
Flight costs, Congress fees, anything else I may be forgettting.
Thanks.

(edit) just to clarify this will be the first time I'm going to being flying and will be the furthest away from home I've ever been, I'm from Charleston WV.

Uberdude · #2

You haven't said which Go Congress you mean, American, European, or some other. So it's probably safe to assume you are from the country whose inhabitants tend to assume it is the only country in the world in which case it is the American. ;-)

Gary · #3

Sorry I could have sworn I said US Go Congress.

scsfello · #4

Costs for single person:

Flight: $412 (obviously this will vary - typically lowest flights to seatac book 6-8 weeks prior)
Room : $256 (double occupancy dorm room, per person)
Registration: $360 (discount for child, teenager and those able to vote but not drink)
Food: $210
Banquet: $32
AGA Dues: $30
Transport to and from airport: $11 (taking Sound Transit 574 to SR 512 Park & Ride then 204 to PLU)
or somewhere 50 to 100 for shuttle (40 minutes faster each way)
Go Books and extra T-Shirt : $77 (this is optional once you own Invincible)
Beer and Pizza Money $42 (again optional)

Total: $1430

Direct Congress Costs: $858 *

* Excluding Beer, Pizza, Go Books, extra-T Shirt, Airport Transport, AGA Dues, Plane Flight

Gary · #5

Wow that's a bit more than I expected lol. Thanks.

Gary · #6

Is there no way to bring that number down?

scsfello · #7

Gary wrote:

Is there no way to bring that number down?

Contact the congress director and see if you can trade some work for the congress for a reduced registration. director2013@gocongress.org You are not obligated to stay on campus but it is hard to find an alternative cheaper near Tacoma than $58.75 per day for room and board.

SoDesuNe · #8

Uberdude wrote:

You haven't said which Go Congress you mean, American, European, or some other. So it's probably safe to assume you are from the country whose inhabitants tend to assume it is the only country in the world in which case it is the American. ;-)

:p

wineandgolover · #9

Gary wrote:

Wow that's a bit more than I expected lol. Thanks.

I suspect the airfare estimate above may be optimistic.

Still, $1500 all-in for a one week vacation is amazingly cheap, IMHO. And don't forget, they throw in a nice t-shirt (this year's design is great), too. ;-)

Hope to see you there!

Uberdude · **#10**

@SoDesuNe, yes I realised that after I wrote it. My aunt is Argentinian and gets annoyed by that. Even "US" has the problem it might upset inhabitants of the United States of Mexico.

Uberdude · **#11**

My 2 trips to the (2 week) European Go Congress were both cheaper than those suggested above due to:
- Cheaper congress fee
- Budget airlines
- Sharing a room in budget hotel with 3 friends
- Free accommodation in Bordeaux (thanks dmg!)

Poland this year looks to be cheap, though of course getting there for USAians is expensive.

Bill Spight · **#12**

Uberdude wrote:

@SoDesuNe, yes I realised that after I wrote it. My aunt is Argentinian and gets annoyed by that. Even "US" has the problem it might upset inhabitants of the United States of Mexico.

How about Los Estados Unidos del Norte? (Mexicans would probably find that even more annoying.)

Joaz Banbeck · **#13**

Do they have room and board figures for a partial stay? I may only be able to be there for 3 days.

Gary · **#14**

Uberdude wrote:

My 2 trips to the (2 week) European Go Congress were both cheaper than those suggested above due to:
- Cheaper congress fee
- Budget airlines
- Sharing a room in budget hotel with 3 friends
- Free accommodation in Bordeaux (thanks dmg!)

Poland this year looks to be cheap, though of course getting there for USAians is expensive.

Can you not drive? Would it not be cheaper?

Uberdude · **#15**

I have learned to drive, but haven't for years and don't have a car and never even considered driving. Flying is much more convenient (cars have trouble on water), and cheaper too. Maybe a car with 5 people in it is cheaper.

scsfello · **#16**

Joaz Banbeck wrote:

Do they have room and board figures for a partial stay? I may only be able to be there for 3 days.

Typically partial stays are allowed, near the pro-rated rate. Partial stays are arranged on an individual basis with the Registrar. The Registrar's email is on the contact page, see http://www.gocongress.org/2013/contacts

Joaz Banbeck · **#17**

Uberdude wrote:

I have learned to drive, but haven't for years and don't have a car and never even considered driving. Flying is much more convenient (cars have trouble on water), and cheaper too. Maybe a car with 5 people in it is cheaper.

But it sinks faster. :cool:

Gary · **#18**

Uberdude wrote:

I have learned to drive, but haven't for years and don't have a car and never even considered driving. Flying is much more convenient (cars have trouble on water), and cheaper too. Maybe a car with 5 people in it is cheaper.

I was under the impression there is a tunnel from England to France

Uberdude · **#19**

Gary wrote:

I was under the impression there is a tunnel from England to France

Which costs almost as much as a budget flight to use.

billywoods · **#20**

"Budget" might be culturally defined, though. I spent a weekend in Sweden (including flights, accommodation, etc.) on less than the cost of that flight scsfello mentioned above. It would be cheaper to drive five people to Poland than to buy five flights if they were $412 each, but I doubt they'll be any more than a quarter of that.

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