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We have a last second opening in a shared bed at the Marriott.

One more $100 spot has opened up in a room at the Marriott.  We are staying from Thursday to Tuesday.

Name: Freight
Hotel: Marriott
Dates: Thursday, May 21 to Tuesday, May 26 (6 days/5 nights)
Rate: $100.00
Spaces Available: 1 (Updated 5/14/15)
Room Type: Standard - Dual beds
Smoking or Non-Smoking: Definitely non-smoking
E-Mail: [email protected]
AIM: blackfreight03
Twitter: TheRolling20s

Details about me: I'm a 38-year old male who will be attending Fanime for the 5th time. I've gone to the Anime Expo from 1993 to 2010 and 2012 to 2014, and ALA from 2010 to 2014, AM2 2011, and Fanime in 2011 to 2013 with other odd conventions here and there.

My simple philosophy about rooms is that if you go, you should only have to pay the money requested and show up. I'll take care of getting the rooms squared away. At AX 2005, the Hilton at Anaheim said they were overbooked and I had to take a set of smaller rooms. I managed to talk them into giving us a suite parlor to replace one of the rooms for no extra cost.

I've also led a suite full of otaku at AX 2006, and I still look at that as the most fun I've had for a convention. If I can get enough people together to do that again at another hotel, I would do it in a heartbeat.

I'm bringing my Xbox360 with me. I have several games including UMvC3, Halo 4 and Anniversary, X-Men Arcade, and Castle Crashers.

I'm called a fair and attentive leader, and I will be available for any questions.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What rooms do you have? Double bed room at quad occupancy.

How long is the stay? Day 0 to Day 5.

Are the rates per night or for the whole stay? It's for the whole stay. I do not have a per night rate.

When would payment be due? I ask that payment be sent about a month prior to the convention. This gives me time to turn payments into cash for the hotels, as well as weed out any last second drop-outs. Besides, it makes it easier to keep other people's money separate from mine until necessary.

How do you like payment? I prefer checks or money orders. If cash is sent in the mail and the postman loses it, it's lost for both you and me. Checks or money orders can be traced by the sender, or cancelled and retrieved, if necessary.

Do you accept Paypal? Yes. We have to be careful about that since they can take a chunk of the hotel monies out in fees.

What do we do about food? I have three things I'm doing to help with that:
1.First, I'm arranging optional group dinners so everyone can meet, sit, and eat. No one has to attend, but it's a great way to meet other fans and make friendships. I'll do my best to avoid major gatherings and events when I schedule them.
2.I also have an optional $30.00 buy in for communal water, chips, Chex Mix, Pretzels, Kool-Aid and other things. For that $30, you'll also get a personal supply of Pocky and Ramune you don't have to share. That money will also help buy shampoo and soap for the rooms.
3.If you don't want snacks, but water sounds good, I will accept $5.00 for water only.
4.Finally, I am also offering a $5.00 buy in which is used for communal water only.

Aren't you a bit... um... old? That's a fair question. Simply answered, my inner child and I get a long pretty well, so I still collect anime and comic books, watch professional wrestling, cosplay, and hang out with a lot of younger people. If you see me talking to a bunch of 20-somethings, I'm not having a mid-life crisis. I just relate well.

Is there a Girls Only room? Yes! Mention that you are interested in this room specifically when you message me, and we will talk.

I'm under 18... Can I still go? Sure. I'll take people as young as 14, but if you are between 14 and 17, I HAVE TO SPEAK TO YOUR PARENTS FIRST. This is non-negotiable. It sounds very over-bearing, but if you're a minor, you lie to your parent/guardian about where you are, and you're found with me and/or my friends, that's a potential kidnapping charge on the adult(s) you're found with, and that's a great way to ruin a convention.

What is your cancellation policy? I totally get life happens and unexpected things pop up like money troubles or friends suddenly inviting you to go. If you can decide if you're cancelling by the end of May, I'd appreciate it. Though, I'll accept your cancellation up to a week before the convention. However, it's very hard to guarantee a full refund within a week of the convention. The reason for this is there's other people counting on everyone paying their fair share.

What's the rule about drinking? I don't mind social drinking or fun drinking, but I don't condone getting fall-down drunk. Also, NO MINOR DRINKING, PERIOD. If you're an adult who gives a minor alcohol, we'll have a few unkind words, and I won't hesitate to involve the authorities.

Someone in the room is getting on my nerves... Bring anything like this to me. I'm a decent negotiator and I will handle all issues like this. Few things can make a weekend more tense than people irritating each other and drawing lines in the sand. Even if it doesn't get to fighting, you're giving the cold-shoulder to someone else, and everyone else in that room will get frustrated and caught up in it. That's not fair to everyone in that situation.

"Um... I broke something in the room." This should be a no-brainer, but be prepared to pay for it. I also inspect rooms quickly before I check them out. The reason for that is if these things are reserved with my credit card and something comes up broken, I have to pay for it. I limit my risks by being careful.

What happens if I break "the rules?" I escort you out. Not out of the hotel or the convention, but out of my room block. No refunds and no arguments. You're out.

Any other questions, please feel free to ask.

UPDATE - 4/29/15 at 10:34 a.m. (All of the spots were taken.)

Hey, all.

FULL UP

The stay is from Day 0 to Day 5 (Thursday to Tuesday)

$100 for the floor spot. 

If you accept the spot, I am requesting that payment be received by me at least 2 weeks ahead of the convention, and I can send you that info when you accept.

Any questions or RSVPs can be sent to [email protected]

Question:

We plan on getting a table.  What are the rules regarding adult material?  One of us has some yaoi they plan on selling.

Hi, everyone.

I have rooms at the Courtyard by Marriott/Residence Inn.  The shares are $340 / $170 for a 6 day/5 night stay from July 1 to July 6. 

You can email me about it at [email protected]

Yeah, I put down a credit card.  My understanding at the front desk was that there was no hold, they just needed it for incidentals and a backup payment.  I've stopped using debit cards because of hold rules and the varying times of getting the holds taken off.  I either use a credit card or cash since 2002.

The Hilton deposit is not $50 per night.  It's the cost of one night's stay, plus tax, so if you have quad occupancy, it's $122.00 plus tax, but that's not per night, that deposit is for your stay.

Did they change the deposit amount recently?  Because up until last year their deposit WAS $50 per night of your stay.  I might have to call them, since that amount is very different from how it was last year.

Actually, I had NO deposit at the Hilton last year.  The fact that they have a deposit at all this year is technically new.

I called them directly after my waitlists were filled and I was moved to the Hilton.  The lady in the Group Events and Sales department was very specific when we spoke yesterday.

The Hilton deposit is not $50 per night.  It's the cost of one night's stay, plus tax, so if you have quad occupancy, it's $122.00 plus tax, but that's not per night, that deposit is for your stay.

[Freight]

Name: 

Freight
Hotel: San Jose Hilton
Dates:  Thursday, May 23 to Tuesday, May 28 (6 days/5 nights)
Rate: $180.00
Spaces Available:  1 Girls Only Spot
Room Type:  Double-Queen Rooms
Smoking or Non-Smoking:  Definitely non-smoking
E-Mail:  [email protected]
AIM:  blackfreight03

Details about me:  I'm a 36-year old male who will be attending Fanime for the third time.  I've gone to the Anime Expo from 1993 to 2010 and 2012, and ALA 2010 to 2012, AM2 2011, and Fanime in 2011 to 2012 with other odd conventions here and there.

My simple philosophy about rooms is that if you go, you should only have to pay the money requested and show up.  I'll take care of getting the rooms squared away.  At AX 2005, the Hilton at Anaheim said they were overbooked and I had to take a set of smaller rooms.  I managed to talk them into giving us a suite parlor to replace one of the rooms for no extra cost. 

I've also led a suite full of otaku at AX 2006, and I still look at that as the most fun I've had for a convention.  If I can get enough people together to do that again at another hotel, I would do it in a heartbeat. 

I'm bringing my Xbox360 with me.  I have several games including the latest WB Batman games, UMvC3, Halo 4 and Anniversary, and I have Rock Band 3 with over 600 available songs.

I'm called a fair and attentive leader, and I will be available for any questions.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS - Updated 4/24/13

What kind of room do you have? - Updated 4/24/13  Double-Queen rooms.

How long is the stay? Day 0 to Day 5.  I like to get in to a convention before it starts and leave after it's done.

Are the rates per night or for the whole stay?[/B]  It's for the whole stay.  I do not have a per night rate.

When would payment be due?  I ask that payment be sent about a month prior to the convention.  This gives me time to turn payments into cash for the hotels, as well as weed out any last second drop-outs.  Besides, it makes it easier to keep other people's money separate from mine until necessary.

How do you like payment?  I prefer checks or money orders.  If cash is sent in the mail and the postman loses it, it's lost for both you and me.  Checks or money orders can be traced by the sender, or cancelled and retrieved, if necessary.

Do you accept Paypal?  I avoid it unless I have no other choice.  I ask that you send it as a "gift" to so the fees associated with it are handled on your end.  Any other way, and they can take a serious chunk out of the hotel monies.

What do we do about food?  I have three things I'm doing to help with that:

• First, I'm arranging optional group dinners so everyone can meet, sit, and eat. No one has to attend, but it's a great way to meet other fans and make friendships. I'll do my best to avoid major gatherings and events when I schedule them.
  
• I also have an optional $30.00 buy in for communal water, chips, Chex Mix, Pretzels, Kool-Aid and other things.  For that $30, you'll also get a personal supply of Pocky and Ramune you don't have to share.  That money will also help buy shampoo and soap for the rooms.
  
• Finally, I am also offering a $5.00 buy in which is used for communal water only.
  

I'm a girl and I don't want to room with guys...  Not a problem.  I have one girls only room currently set up.  When you contact me, please mention you're interested in this specific set-up, and I'll give you the details.

I'm under 18... Can I still go?  Sure.  I'll take people as young as 14, but if you are between 14 and 17, I HAVE TO SPEAK TO YOUR PARENTS FIRST.  This is non-negotiable.  It sounds very over-bearing, but if you're a minor, you lie to your parent/guardian about where you are, and you're found with me and/or my friends, that's a potential kidnapping charge on the adult(s) you're found with, and that's a great way to ruin a convention.

What's the rule about drinking?  I don't mind social drinking or fun drinking, but I don't condone getting fall-down drunk.  Also, NO MINOR DRINKING, PERIOD.  If you're an adult who gives a minor alcohol, we'll have a few unkind words, and I won't hesitate to involve the authorities. 

Someone I'm rooming with is getting on my nerves...  Bring anything like this to me.  I'm a decent negotiator and I will handle all issues like this.  Few things can make a weekend more tense than people irritating each other and drawing lines in the sand.  Even if it doesn't get to fighting, you're giving the cold-shoulder to someone else, and everyone else in that room will get frustrated and caught up in it.  That's not fair to everyone in that situation.

"Um... I broke something in the room."  This should be a no-brainer, but be prepared to pay for it.  I also inspect rooms quickly before I check them out.  The reason for that is if these things are reserved with my credit card and something comes up broken, I have to pay for it.  I limit my risks by being careful.

What happens if I break "the rules?"  I escort you out.  Not out of the hotel or the convention, but out of my room block.  No refunds and no arguments.  You're out.

Any other questions, please feel free to ask.

[Freight]

   
• I had some people back out, so I need to put this back up.
  
  

Name:  Freight
Hotel: San Jose Hilton
Dates:  Thursday, May 23 to Tuesday, May 28 (6 days/5 nights)
Rate: $170.00
Spaces Available:  0
Room Type:  Hosptiality Suite
Smoking or Non-Smoking:  Definitely non-smoking
E-Mail:  [email protected]
AIM:  blackfreight03
FULL AS OF 3/30/13

Details about me:  I'm a 36-year old male who will be attending Fanime for the third time.  I've gone to the Anime Expo from 1993 to 2010 and 2012, and ALA 2010 to 2012, AM2 2011, and Fanime in 2011 to 2012 with other odd conventions here and there.

My simple philosophy about rooms is that if you go, you should only have to pay the money requested and show up.  I'll take care of getting the rooms squared away.  At AX 2005, the Hilton at Anaheim said they were overbooked and I had to take a set of smaller rooms.  I managed to talk them into giving us a suite parlor to replace one of the rooms for no extra cost. 

I've also led a suite full of otaku at AX 2006, and I still look at that as the most fun I've had for a convention.  If I can get enough people together to do that again at another hotel, I would do it in a heartbeat. 

I'm bringing my Xbox360 with me.  I have several games including the latest WB Batman games, UMvC3, Halo 4 and Anniversary, and I have Rock Band 3 with over 600 available songs.

I'm called a fair and attentive leader, and I will be available for any questions.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS - Updated 1/26/13

What kind of room do you have? - Updated 1/26/13  Due to a glitch in the CMR computer, they left me on hold for 30 minutes and the top three hotels filled up their blocks.  So, I'm on a priority waitlist for the Hilton in the meantime, but I do not plan on keeping rooms at the Double Tree.  Instead of sitting on my hands, I have booked a 1,200 sq. ft. hospitality suite.

How long is the stay? Day 0 to Day 5.  I like to get in to a convention before it starts and leave after it's done.

Are the rates per night or for the whole stay?[/B]  It's for the whole stay.  I do not have a per night rate.

When would payment be due?  I ask that payment be sent about a month prior to the convention.  This gives me time to turn payments into cash for the hotels, as well as weed out any last second drop-outs.  Besides, it makes it easier to keep other people's money separate from mine until necessary.

How do you like payment?  I prefer checks or money orders.  If cash is sent in the mail and the postman loses it, it's lost for both you and me.  Checks or money orders can be traced by the sender, or cancelled and retrieved, if necessary.

Do you accept Paypal?  I avoid it unless I have no other choice.  I ask that you send it as a "gift" to so the fees associated with it are handled on your end.  Any other way, and they can take a serious chunk out of the hotel monies.

What do we do about food?  I have three things I'm doing to help with that:

   
• First, I'm arranging optional group dinners so everyone can meet, sit, and eat. No one has to attend, but it's a great way to meet other fans and make friendships. I'll do my best to avoid major gatherings and events when I schedule them.
• I also have an optional $30.00 buy in for communal water, chips, Chex Mix, Pretzels, Kool-Aid and other things.  For that $30, you'll also get a personal supply of Pocky and Ramune you don't have to share.  That money will also help buy shampoo and soap for the rooms.
• Finally, I am also offering a $5.00 buy in which is used for communal water only.

I'm a girl and I don't want to room with guys...  Normally, I have a girls only room set up, but I can't quite do it with this configuration.  If I get rooms of the waitlist, I'll put one together very quickly.

I'm under 18... Can I still go?  Sure.  I'll take people as young as 14, but if you are between 14 and 17, I HAVE TO SPEAK TO YOUR PARENTS FIRST.  This is non-negotiable.  It sounds very over-bearing, but if you're a minor, you lie to your parent/guardian about where you are, and you're found with me and/or my friends, that's a potential kidnapping charge on the adult(s) you're found with, and that's a great way to ruin a convention.

What's the rule about drinking?  I don't mind social drinking or fun drinking, but I don't condone getting fall-down drunk.  Also, NO MINOR DRINKING, PERIOD.  If you're an adult who gives a minor alcohol, we'll have a few unkind words, and I won't hesitate to involve the authorities. 

Someone I'm rooming with is getting on my nerves...  Bring anything like this to me.  I'm a decent negotiator and I will handle all issues like this.  Few things can make a weekend more tense than people irritating each other and drawing lines in the sand.  Even if it doesn't get to fighting, you're giving the cold-shoulder to someone else, and everyone else in that room will get frustrated and caught up in it.  That's not fair to everyone in that situation.

"Um... I broke something in the room."  This should be a no-brainer, but be prepared to pay for it.  I also inspect rooms quickly before I check them out.  The reason for that is if these things are reserved with my credit card and something comes up broken, I have to pay for it.  I limit my risks by being careful.

What happens if I break "the rules?"  I escort you out.  Not out of the hotel or the convention, but out of my room block.  No refunds and no arguments.  You're out.

Any other questions, please feel free to ask.

[Driver or passenger?]

Driver or passenger?
Driver

Name:
Freight

Contact:
PM

Location:
San Fernando Valley, CA

The link wasn't functioning, and I called CMR directly.   I got in to talk to them by 12:12, but due to a computer error on their part, I was on hold for almost 30 minutes.  By that time, the only thing left was the Doubletree.  I was actually screwed by a computer error by the housing bureau.

Yes, pizza delivery occurs at the Hilton.  You may have to go to the lobby to get it, but I've done it 2 years in a row and haven't had any real issues with it.

[Freight]

Name: 

Freight
Hotel: San Jose Hilton
Dates:  Thursday, May 23 to Tuesday, May 28 (6 days/5 nights)
Rate: $170.00
Spaces Available:  FULL AS OF 2/17/03
Room Type:  Hosptiality Suite
Smoking or Non-Smoking:  Definitely non-smoking
E-Mail:  [email protected]
AIM:  blackfreight03

Details about me:  I'm a 36-year old male who will be attending Fanime for the third time.  I've gone to the Anime Expo from 1993 to 2010 and 2012, ALA 2011 to 2013, AM2 2011, and Fanime in 2011 to 2012 with other odd conventions here and there.

My simple philosophy about rooms is that if you go, you should only have to pay the money requested and show up.  I'll take care of getting the rooms squared away.  At AX 2005, the Hilton at Anaheim said they were overbooked and I had to take a set of smaller rooms.  I managed to talk them into giving us a suite parlor to replace one of the rooms for no extra cost. 

I've also led a suite full of otaku at AX 2006, and I still look at that as the most fun I've had for a convention.  If I can get enough people together to do that again at another hotel, I would do it in a heartbeat. 

I'm bringing my Xbox360 with me.  I have several games including the latest WB Batman games, UMvC3, Halo 4, and I have Rock Band 3 with over 600 available songs.

I'm called a fair and attentive leader, and I will be available for any questions.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS - Updated 2/5/13

What kind of room do you have? - Updated 1/26/13  Due to a glitch in the CMR computer, they left me on hold for 30 minutes and the top three hotels filled up their blocks.  So, I'm on a priority waitlist for the Hilton in the meantime, but I do not plan on keeping rooms at the Double Tree.  Instead of sitting on my hands, I have booked a 1,200 sq. ft. hospitality suite.

How long is the stay?  Day 0 to Day 6.  I like to get in to a convention before it starts and leave after it's done.

Are the rates per night or for the whole stay?[/B]  It's for the whole stay.  I do not have a per night rate.

When would payment be due?  I ask that payment be sent about a month prior to the convention.  This gives me time to turn payments into cash for the hotels, as well as weed out any last second drop-outs.  Besides, it makes it easier to keep other people's money separate from mine until necessary.  I normally send an e-mail to let everyone know when to send their shares.

How do you like payment?  I prefer checks or money orders.  If cash is sent in the mail and the postman loses it, it's lost for both you and me.  Checks or money orders can be traced by the sender, or cancelled and retrieved, if necessary.

Do you accept Paypal?  I avoid it unless I have no other choice.  I ask that you send it as a gift to so the fees associated with it are handled on your end.  Any other way, and they can take a serious chunk out of the hotel monies.

What do we do about food?  I have three things I'm doing to help with that:

[LIST=1]

• First, I'm arranging optional group dinners so everyone can meet, sit, and eat. No one has to attend, but it's a great way to meet other fans and make friendships. I'll do my best to avoid major gatherings and events when I schedule them.
  
• I also have an optional $30.00 buy in for communal water, chips, Chex Mix, Pretzels, Kool-Aid and other things.  For that $30, you'll also get a personal supply of Pocky and Ramune you don't have to share.  That money will also help buy shampoo and soap for the rooms.
  
• Finally, I am also offering a $5.00 buy in which is used for communal water only.
  

I'm a girl and I don't want to room with guys...   Not a problem.  I have one girls only room currently set up.  Please PM or e-mail me about these rooms, and I'll give you the details.

I'm under 18... Can I still go?  Sure.  I'll take people as young as 14, but if you are between 14 and 17, I HAVE TO SPEAK TO YOUR PARENTS FIRST.  This is non-negotiable.  It sounds very over-bearing, but if you're a minor, you lie to your parent/guardian about where you are, and you're found with me and/or my friends, that's a potential kidnapping charge on the adult(s) you're found with, and that's a great way to ruin a convention.

What's the rule about drinking?  I don't mind social drinking or fun drinking, but I don't condone getting fall-down drunk.  Also, NO MINOR DRINKING, PERIOD.  If you're an adult who gives a minor alcohol, we'll have a few unkind words, and I won't hesitate to involve the authorities. 

Someone I'm rooming with is getting on my nerves...  Bring anything like this to me.  I'm a decent negotiator and I will handle all issues like this.  Few things can make a weekend more tense than people irritating each other and drawing lines in the sand.  Even if it doesn't get to fighting, you're giving the cold-shoulder to someone else, and everyone else in that room will get frustrated and caught up in it.  That's not fair to everyone in that situation.

"Um... I broke something in the room."  This should be a no-brainer, but be prepared to pay for it.  I also inspect rooms quickly before I check them out.  The reason for that is if these things are reserved with my credit card and something comes up broken, I have to pay for it.  I limit my risks by being careful.

What happens if I break "the rules?"  I escort you out.  Not out of the hotel or the convention, but out of my room block.  No refunds and no arguments.  You're out.

Any other questions, please feel free to ask.

I'd call the Housing Bureau.

New update!

I'm driving from Los Angeles on Wednesday Afternoon and staying a night with some friends in their pad in Merced, then on Thursday morning, we're going to the hotel and leaving the convention on Tuesday morning back to Los Angeles!

We've rented a full 12-passenger van because we like elbow and cargo room!  If interesed, I would ask $85 for a seat. 

Hey, I had a question - I sent an email to housing, requesting to be placed on the waitlist back on Feb 13th, then sent another email just generally asking about the lack of response on March 5th...all with absolutely no response.

Is this unusual? Should I begin worrying?
<<;

I'd say call them up.

Capital Corridor doesn't have sleepers and is a less entertaining trip, last that I knew.

Great question.
But its still cheaper. Gas over 3 days is less than $30, unless you drive a truck. But for a typical car its around that much.
Parking can be $5-7 a day, so around $15-20 for 3 days. So total around $50-60 for about 3 days.

Now consider now much the average room goes for, around $80-100 per night. Well no one will consider renting a room alone for the entire con, unless you have a lot of money.
Now like many people, you share a room but that's still around $80-100 total for the entire con. So in a way driving still comes out cheaper.

But I do understand you, it is a lot better to enjoy the con if you are there for the whole 4 days. That's why you have to save up for Fanime.

Yeah, I have rooms.  It wasn't a sales pitch.  I just have never really considered driving to and from a convention because I think staying at the hotel and losing yourself in a convention atmosphere for a few days is central to the experience.

But to each their own.  Either way, have a fun time!

Can I ask a question slightly off topic?

Why drive like this?  Gas isn't cheap and an hour and a have drive over 3 days in moderate traffic can cost a bit.  Why not stay in a hotel?  You're paying parking either way, and that gas money can be used toward your room share.  Then you're not running like crazy with no place to roost and recharge the batteries, not to mention visit any of the late night events.

I plan on renting a car and driving from Los Angeles's San Fernando Valley in the early morning hours of Thursday and returning on Tuesday.

If people are interested, I can change my rental size.  I'm sorry I don't have an exact guess on how much it is yet, but I would ask $45.00 for any riders for a share of gas and parking.