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[would be closed because it would be brought to the attention of those in charge.]

And if there were a way to abuse the system, usually it's not something that people flash around everywhere because then the loophole would be closed because it would be brought to the attention of those in charge.

Well then that is just why there was no harm in the previous poster's suggestion because it has brought the subject to the present attention of the Fanime staff who will now be better prepared to handle any attempted fraudulent claims. They know now to closely monitor all of the chargebacks being made which makes attempting to "pull one over" on the convention next-to-impossible to pull off.

Because, like you said, if it was brought to staff attention they would seek to stamp it out before it became an issue. Which they are currently doing.

In summary, everyone in this thread agrees that it would be a very foolish and time-consuming error to try and attempt this suggestion as a "loophole".   :)

- Scott

I was searching through the pages and I couldn't seem to find any information on a Sherlock Holmes meetup. Is there one or will it be combined with some other non-anime related fandoms?

I'm going as Watson this year and was hoping to meet a few fellow cosplayers! If there is already a thread for this I sincerely apologize as I couldn't find the original. Thanks!

- Scott

I was looking around the forums and I couldn't seem to find a "Get To Know Me" or "Introduction" type of thread for new members to get to know each other. Is this something that can be created and pinned?

- Scott

I have a question in regards to adult items for the swap meet. So I see that it is specified to one container this year and, of course, the buyer's ID will need to be checked. What about buyer's who bring in fake ID's, will there be a briefing in regards to how to easily spot a fake ID.

I don't want to get in any trouble for accidentally selling to someone who is underage. Will the seller be responsible if another seller catches the same buyer's ID as fake or will it be seen as a mistake?

- Scott

Oh man! I hate to butt my way in here but I felt like making a contribution. I was browsing through the refund policies as I was wondering about if I have issues with my plane whatnot and I see that there is a no refunds policy which is good to know!

I work at Wells Fargo and our policy in regards to a customer disputing a charge for something like a "Double Charge" is to investigate the matter first. We don't just refund on the spot and we do need to see clear proof of transaction as well as substantial proof that the charge was in fact a duplicate.

Usually it is very easy to spot a genuine repeated charge as all the numbers and information will be pair identical and the time between them will be from a few seconds to a minute. Usually you get those from people who button smash the page refresh for an online transaction.

Even for those customers who are pushy over the matter, we make it a priority to first contact the seller/distributor when we suspect their claims are fraudlent. We make it a policy because at the bank we're here to protect businesses just as much as our customers. We don't lick the asses of every customer who walks in the door just because they bank with us just like a lot of businesses have the "Right To Refuse Service".

I am highly certain that there is no damage done, you guys really need to lighten up this is an Anime Convention hahaha. If the system was easy to abuse you would hear about it more often. Just my 2 cents!

   - Scott

I always get nervous when it comes down to arranging for Fanime housing. I live in Massachusets and I attend Fanime to visit my little sister and to take a vacation. I had a really hard time booking a hotel this year for the con and I'm on a wait list. I had a lot of trouble with the site and I am wondering if it is because of my location on the east coast?