the way it's worded is if you cant make the trip, you can elect to take a cash option.
well, there's always a good excuse for not being able to make a trip
and for those of us going to live, this trip is for the latter part of live (for up to something like the 18th or 19th) and I cant make it to that, i have business obligations
best of luck to you and the rest of auctiva folks!