ChainDog Posted October 31, 2013 Posted October 31, 2013 GOCC or CoasterBuzz? Opinions? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk - now Free Quote
The Interpreter Posted October 31, 2013 Posted October 31, 2013 I wouldn't putz around, I'd join GOCC. 8 Quote
thedevariouseffect Posted October 31, 2013 Posted October 31, 2013 Exactly...arguing with that guy over on pointbuzz as we speak.. Because it's ok for the CEO to get a 50k raise but ride ops and other seasonal workers it's ok to make min wage because they don't deserve anything more..just annoying 1 Quote
XGatorHead 8904 Posted October 31, 2013 Posted October 31, 2013 I've been a member of GOCC for three years now. Even though I haven't been to too many club events, it's a good group of people, they have a nice newsletter/magazine that they put out several times a year, it's pretty cheap to join in comparison to other clubs, and most of the events are within a reasonable distance of home. 7 Quote
The Interpreter Posted October 31, 2013 Posted October 31, 2013 They aren't within a reasonable distance of MY home! . I was one of the first members. I won't be unjoining any time soon. Now where did I put my Western New York Coaster Club renewal form? Gotta get that check in the mail.... 5 Quote
sikkinixx99 Posted October 31, 2013 Posted October 31, 2013 I'm going to join GOCC for the same reasons as mentioned above. Close to home Indiana. I really love this site here. Everyone is very friendly,funny and kind. I wanted to go to closing day just couldn't afford it. This is my 1st summer back on any coasters. And it has been great!! Cedar Point twice and Kings Island 4 times. So I bought a season pass for next year. My wife and I was married for 22 years and was regulars at Kings Island until 1997 had an incident on Adventure Express. She can't even look at them now coasters that is. Anyway we divorced a year ago so I wanted to get back to riding again. So that's what I did this past summer. Sorry for the life story there. I hope I get to know all of you and we have a great season next year. Now comes my dumb question. Is KIC a club itself? Thanks for your time. 6 Quote
jcgoble3 Posted October 31, 2013 Posted October 31, 2013 ^ No, KIC is a fansite, not a club. A club requires payment of a membership fee to join, which KIC does not. That said, KIC still sometimes has its own special events at Kings Island, but that does not make it a club. 3 Quote
elyk Posted November 12, 2013 Posted November 12, 2013 Do yall think I should get membership for ace or tpr? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk - now Free Quote
jcgoble3 Posted November 12, 2013 Posted November 12, 2013 Do yall think I should get membership for ace or tpr? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk - now Free Ugh. ACE is super-expensive, and TPR is just... no. I recommend GOCC. They get pretty much the same park-run events for about as cheap as you can get ($25/year covers an entire family). Quote
elyk Posted November 12, 2013 Posted November 12, 2013 Ok thanks jcgoble. I never realized how expensive ACE was. I am deciding between GOCC and TPR. I am leaning more towards GOCC because the events are more local plus the TPR people seem a little bit iffy. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk - now Free 3 Quote
The Interpreter Posted November 12, 2013 Posted November 12, 2013 Especially Bob Avery. Something about a donkey. How...appropriate. 8 Quote
thedevariouseffect Posted November 13, 2013 Posted November 13, 2013 I think the donkey is related to his arrest... Or his failing marriage(s) Maybe both :-P 5 Quote
elyk Posted November 13, 2013 Posted November 13, 2013 After seeing this, Im pretty much set on GOCC: http://s179.photobucket.com/user/jhbd99/media/robb_legal.jpg.html Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk - now Free 5 Quote
IBEW_Sparky Posted November 13, 2013 Posted November 13, 2013 I left GOCC, to join Coaster Crew. I am very happy with CC. Quote
jcgoble3 Posted November 13, 2013 Posted November 13, 2013 I left GOCC, to join Coaster Crew. I am very happy with CC. Why did you change clubs? Quote
thedevariouseffect Posted November 13, 2013 Posted November 13, 2013 His legal stuff or whatnot I just nitpick him for Moreover it's his horde, his domination of his website, and his overall attitude (yelling wee, and twisties, and stuff, ect.) Plus there is a reason he wasn't allowed to have ERT w/ Cedar Fair for awhile and I believe was outright banned at CP at one point too 1 Quote
elyk Posted November 13, 2013 Posted November 13, 2013 It seems like he overprices his trips so he can earn money. For example, 1000$ for a trip that costs 700$. The 700 will be spent while the extra 300 will go straight to his bank account lol. Plus on his site, theres no sales tax for anything = illegal business. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk - now Free Quote
TTD-120-420 Posted November 13, 2013 Posted November 13, 2013 Just being around him for a few minutes at BGW this summer was enough for me. Quote
thedevariouseffect Posted November 13, 2013 Posted November 13, 2013 The trip thing yeah...as for no tax on the webite..I mean some websites still don't charge tax for merch, nor fall under the guidelines for taxation under Marketplace Fairness Act--2013 It's just him as a person and the ridiculousness that follows the guy... 1 Quote
The Interpreter Posted November 13, 2013 Posted November 13, 2013 He was also banned from Holiday World...and then, mysteriously wasn't. Quote
homestar92 Posted November 13, 2013 Posted November 13, 2013 I've just joined GOCC. The membership is a Christmas present from my parents, which makes it even better. The perks look very nice. I will be using, at the very least, the discounted admission to Dollywood. Now I have to ask, how do such perks work? Do I have to buy tickets at the park, or can I buy online and use some kind of access code? (Or should I say Accesso code! Ha! I'm funny... Right?) 3 Quote
ChainDog Posted November 13, 2013 Posted November 13, 2013 He was also banned from Holiday World...and then, mysteriously wasn't.What did he do?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
sheikra_rocks Posted November 13, 2013 Posted November 13, 2013 Who cares what he did? It is no ones business but his own. People need to worry about themselves. I will be renewing my Club TPR membership. I am extremely pleased with the last year being a member. Every few months they send out neat things to the members. When I signed up I got maps from Japan! Nagashima Spaland and Greenland. With sign up I got a TPR tote grip, a lanyard, member card, ink pen, and 6 maps from different parks in my welcome packet, and my favorite is my Nagashima map. I paid extra for a T-shirt. As I said before, I think the donkey thing comes from an inside joke. From what I gather, someone said "I love donkeys!" and it kind of stuck. So the question at hand is, will Kings Island require one to get a fluffy fluffy bunny filled with medicine and goo prior to riding Banshee? 1 Quote
coasterfanatic83 Posted November 13, 2013 Posted November 13, 2013 In most organizations the leader is supposed to set a standard. 7 Quote
thedevariouseffect Posted November 13, 2013 Posted November 13, 2013 I just can't stand him or a good bit of his supporters...ACE is still the worst for me, some of those people are just downright creepy. Theres dedication, but then there is ace watches, belt buckles, hoodies, ect. and endless coaster cred stats, ect...just...cringe TPR would be a good club, if it wasn't a dictator business, too many members have been banned for disagreeing with the head of the club. GOCC is pretty tame, small, enjoyable, and is my kind of atmosphere. Go in, talk with friends, go ride rides, grab food, head home, fun times. I think coaster crew would be the same way, but I can't get passed that ridiculously long and cheesy intro to all of their videos Quote
ChainDog Posted November 13, 2013 Posted November 13, 2013 I think I'm going to go with GOCC. It seems the simplest and it's a heck of a deal Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 4 Quote
LoraX Posted November 14, 2013 Posted November 14, 2013 If you love donkeys and are a roller coaster enthusiast, does that make you a jack-ast? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 4 Quote
The Interpreter Posted November 14, 2013 Posted November 14, 2013 Depends. If your name is Bob Avery. . . 5 Quote
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