John's Direct tv/PayPerView show

[SVMAXX]

This was just announced on John's website. Sounds interesting!



John Edward Live!

December 7, 2003
7:00 PM - 9:30 PM (ET)

In an effort to reach millions of people who have been touched by his work,
DIRECTV and iNDEMAND have teamed up with John Edward to bring you:



JOHN EDWARD LIVE - Afterlife: Answers from the Other Side.

For one night only...Sunday, December 7, 2003

John will be taking YOUR calls LIVE in studio from

7:00PM to 9:30 PM (Eastern Time).



This is similar to what you see John do on Larry King Live,

with the exception that John won't have to cut and go to a commercial, giving YOU more time with John.



In order to participate and watch this extraordinary event, you would have to order the event from

DIRECTV, iNDEMAND or TVN.*



Once you have selected John Edward's live event, you will receive the phone number to possibly connect you

with John LIVE in studio.



Those who get through, will have a chance to talk with John.



* Please call your local cable or satellite company to order.

[teresa02]

I've just seen that too!

We never get to see any of the non CO things that John does, it's SO unfair!!!!:(

[smkymtngrl]

Yet another reason to get DirecTV! I've been asking hubby about it for a while now. Looks like I'll have to up the nagging a notch or two! :lwink:

Heather

[Hiddendepths]

Kool, only problem is im in the uk?:( Wonder if they will show it on any channel over here?

[teresa02]

Hi Hiddendepths

I've never seen anything about John over here other than Crossing Over. Have you seen Angelinas site? There are quite a few interviews and things on there, it's really good. I was listening live the other week to John on a "Jam" radio station - even had my email read out to John on air! (nearly fainted!!!!)

I wouldn't have known about it if I hadn't got the Tip off from Angelina!

[Hiddendepths]

Whats her website address? Thanks

[Jude]

You can find the website address by clicking on forgiveness' (Angelina's) Profile. It is listed there.

[teresa02]

Hiddendepths - there you go, then!

Teresa

[Margie's Girl]

So..........is anyone else doing it??????
We are throwing a JE party for all our friends and relatives.....on both sides!
I figure if we don't get through via phone, we can all sit, talk, eat and reminisce!!!
Party at Pammie's house!
I am sooooooooo excited!!!!
:jumper:

[Amy Rose]

i have regular cable, so does that mean i can just order pay-per-view since you have to pay for it? thats what my neighbor told me but i wasnt sure. monday my mom said she'll call our cable provider to ask, but do you think having regular cable you can order it? :confused:

[capistrano]

Hi Amy
I have regular cable too and checked out my pay-per-view channel. They were advertising for John's event, so I can order it!
More than likely, you should be able to order as well. But definetely call your cable company and check.
capistrano

[Amy Rose]

hey that's great news capistrano!! thank you for telling me!
:lwink: :jumper:

[smkymtngrl]

Wow, I just got some good news! I was under the impression that only people with DirecTv or digital cable could order it. But I just logged on to the Comcast website, and they say that you don't have to have Directv or digital, that you can call up and order it even if you only have basic cable, like me. Yipee! :jumper:
FYI, for those who have Comcast, the pay-per-view number is 1-888-comcast to order.

Heather:)

[Amy Rose]

hey that is wonderful news!!! i have comcast so thank you for posting that number! cant wait!!! :jumper: :lwink:

[smkymtngrl]

Well I am thoroughly frustrated :( . I had checked the Comcast website to see if basic cable subscribers can order ppv events. The website says yes. If you have digital cable, you order with your remote; if you have basic cable, you call the customer service number to order. So I just called Comcast to make sure, and to go ahead and order if I could, and they informed me that pay per view can only be ordered by digital customers! So I ask her, why is it being advertised on my tv guide channel, if it isn't available to me, and why does the website contradict what you just told me? I didn't get an answer; she basically said she didn't know, and it sounded like she didn't know her own company's products and line up very well. So I sent an email to customer service with my questions, so hopefully they will get back to me soon. It really isn't that big of a deal if I don't get to see it; I've missed many of his tv appearances. It's just the whole thing with Comcast. Their customer service is terrible. Ever since they took over AT&T cable, we've had nothing but rate increases and poor customer service. Oh well, sorry to go on a rant; just needed to vent:D . I feel much better now!!;)

Heather

[Antsmom]

I think you can order it on pay per view. I'm going to call my cable company tomorrow and check into it. That's a great idea to have a 'John Party', I was actually thinking the same thing. Great minds really do think a like! I'm so glad it's after the call in time this weekend for those Bridges subscribers that missed the last boat! I'll be hitting redail this week-end! he he

Much Love,
Veronica

p.s. my mom worked for Direct TV and it's not that great there is a contract and you have to keep it for a certain period of time. I feel it's better to stick to your local cable company and go month to month. And there you have no equipment to buy. Just my opinion.

[postal2]

Hi! I have ordered the show on direct tv, but they said they don't have the phone number I call into the show. Does anyone know if it is the stations that are supposed to give it out, or when the show starts? I know I read somewhere that the direct tv or cable or whatever company you buy it from are supposed to tell you the number....?????? Help! Gail :shrug:

[Gail]

I may be wrong but I believe they are supposed to give you the number when you order the show. Here's what it says on John's site...http://www.johnedward.net/live_afterlife.htm


Gail :)

[smkymtngrl]

I just got an email reply back from my cable company. They said that some areas can order pay per view with basic cable, but in my town, you must have a digital cable box, not an analog. They apologized, and said that their website contains general info. for the Chicago area, so it may vary for us suburbanites. Oh well. You win some, you lose some. :) To all of you who will be watching, enjoy, and good luck on getting through!

Heather

[postal2]

I just spoke to my Direct Tv people and they say they do not have the number! :confused: I e-mailed John Edward's site, and I hope they can tell me something. Anyone else have this happen?
Maybe they will show it the evening of the show, but I sure would like to know. Thanks for the reply Gail, ...Gail :daisy:

[Margie's Girl]

No number available, maybe closer to show time. Pam - Pennsylvania

[Namaste]

hmmm I just orderd through my cabel company and I got it through pay per view, however they did not have a number either???

Namaste

Please let me know if anyone has it, or can help a gal out

[Antsmom]

:( Those of you who can get it, have to share after watching it. I called my cable company and I can't get it. So, I won't be able to watch it.

Much Love,
Veronica

[Gail]

I just checked Suzane Northrop's website and it appears she will be joining John on Sunday. She and John are the best of friends.

[doodledink]

I received a request from John's office today to let everyone know that the number will not be provided when you sign up for the event with your TV pay-per-view service. The phone number will be shown on the screen at the time of the airing.

Hope this information puts everyone's mind at ease. I would suggest that you not miss the first few minutes and make sure to have your dialing fingers ready...Iwould love to hear the subscriber count after the fact.

Enjoy everyone!:D

[LauraD]

Yes, I am going. I just signed up today and I will try and call in to see if I will be one of the lucky ones. I understand that John will also have Suzane Northrup on with him for this event. Saw this on Suzane's site.
LauraD:lurker:

[starlasue]

Doodledink - Thanks - I figured that might be the answer, but I didn't check on it b/c I figured one our faithful members would!

Gail & Laura - Hey, having Suzane on is too cool - thanks for letting us know.

I have a couple of friends coming over :jumper: to watch with me since hubby has to work. :(

Besides with 3 of us dialing, maybe one of us will get through. I am looking forward to a fun evening with friends and the event.

Peace

starlasue

[Amy Rose]

now do you have to order "JE Live" a day before the show or can u buy it a few minutes before it starts? i never really order anything from pay per view so i wasnt sure.. thanks so much.:)

[mystic8425]

Amy,
I believe you can order it ANY time before, but don't quote me on it. However, I'm pretty sure that I'm right because I've ordered everything from boxing events to movies on Pay Perview and most of the time I ordered them an hour or less before the actual event....

Dusty

[Amy Rose]

thanks so much dusty! i appreciate it! :)

[capistrano]

Yes you can order at any time. With Comcast digital, I ordered using my remote control. I don't have to call Comcast at all. And it is advertising the event starting at 6:30 to 9:30.
capistrano

[mystic8425]

I'm not sure it's the same with cable, but I know that with direcTV, the event is replayed a couple of times after the original event. So it makes it really nice if you miss the first one, you can always catch one of the other ones. You basically pay the $25.00 and get to see the event over and over again for a few hours. That will be good for me since I'm not sure if I'll be home at the first airing of it, so I'll just have to catch the next one.... Also, with direcTV, you get a free autographed copy of "Afterlife" which is really cool...I'm sure they have a few thousand of those stashed away for events like this. He can probably sign about 15 of those a minute which breaks out to about 900 or so an hour. Heck, for those who don't want to keep their book, they can turn around and auction it off on ebay for about $50.00 or so, which more than pays for the event.... I use to sell autographed books on ebay, so I know :). That might be a good incentive for those who want to see John who have direcTV but say they can't afford it :)..... .John Edward is in demand on ebay that's for sure.
Dusty

[Amy Rose]

thanks capistrano for posting that. i have comcast digital cable at my dad's house so im praying he will let me use it since he isnt the craziest for john edward..so prayers that he lets me! :)

so thanks again:jumper:

[irene461]

Well, after struggling with Adelphia's digital cable box's impossible interface with my vcr yesterday, I've given up! :(

But....if anyone is willing to tape the show for me, I'd be glad to send them $20 to cover the cost of a tape, mailing it to me in LA, and sharing the pay per view cost 50/50. I'd really like to see this, if at all possible.

[Margie's Girl]

:jumper: Hubby wired me new phone lines, so I can actually have three phones in case we do get through and someone else here needs to listen. I am having him hook up two VCR's too, so hopefully we will get one taped! IF (now I say if because every time Survivor has come on, and I am at Scouts, I need to watch it at 11 because hubby messed it up LOL) so, IF I get a tape (which I think I can using my son's tv, has VCR built in) I can copy for others if you need one. My profile has my email.

With Directv (not Direct TV - only one T) the lady said that the number will be displayed when the show starts, at the bottom. She also said the program will be on again at 10:30 so those of us calling and not being able to watch it all will get to see the whole thing again.

We (Directv Subscribers) also receive a Signed Copy of the new book After Life.

Now, don't know about anyone else but to NOT MISS a thing! :angel: I already have my channel on and have been watching John talking all morning. This was pre-taped as I have heard the same thing over and over, but some how I find something new EVERY TIME he talks. Love this man!

My computer will be off the rest of the day (till after the show) as I am charging one phone and do not like to have the lines off all day (still in the boonies here so we deal with dial up!)

I am so excited, but even if we do not get a reading, the process to this has been awesome. My aunt, on my bio father's side is coming tonight and needless to say there is a relationship here with him like John and his father so been interesting catching up on that side of the family lately. I also went through my mom's family chain letters from 13 years ago and needless to say, quite amazing to re-read through them all.

Heading off to meditate...........

[carolee]

:jumper: :lwink: :jumper: :D
Im so looking forword to the show tonight, anyone else going to see it? I'm recording it

[mystic8425]

Margie,
that's awesome! I really hope nobody gets too upset if they aren't able to get through. There very well may be hundreds of people trying to get through at the same time. I can't say for sure as I'm not sure how large the subscription pool will be. Other than my grandparents, I don't really have anyone that has passed, so I'm not going to be calling. I feel that there are others that need it more than I do....Nonetheless, I'm excited about watching the program. I love the aspect that it's live and without commercials. It's the next best thing to being at a seminar. I know that on Larry King, John never seems to do quite as well on the phones there, but I"m thinking that maybe it's because of the environment he's in...I'm assuming they he should do just as well tonight as he does on Crossing Over, so it will be a joy to listen to :)
Dusty

[forgiveness]

From suzanes site
I guess she in doing the event too???


Suzane Northrop/John Edward Live on DirectTV and iNDEMAND or TVN - LIVE!
Sunday, December 7th, 2003 watch Suzane on the "John Edward Live" - Afterlife: Answers from the Other Side. Please look on John Edward's site for information regarding how to participate and watch this extraordinary event. DIRETTV,iNDEMAND or TVN. www.johnedward.net

[teresa02]

Good luck everyone! Don't forget to post about it later!!!

Teresa

[mystic8425]

I find it strange that DirecTV says nothing about Susan Northrop for tonight's payperview. I really hope that John is the one that does most if not all of the readings etc...Nothing against Susan, but I'm paying for the payperview for John Edward, so I hope that's what I get...............
Dusty

[LauraD]

I understand where you are coming from, however, our family has been read by both and they are both great. I paid too, and I think they will be terrific together. I am looking forward to this, in about 45 minutes.
LauraD

[Donna Maria]

I am on hold!!!! I have been on hold since they first gave the phone number out, I hope that I am able to get through.

Please say some prayers!

Donna Maria

[Donna Maria]

Oh well, I didn't get a reading, but that is truly all right. The possibility of getting one was very exciting and hopeful!

I'll just try for the Bridges call-in !

Donna Maria

[capistrano]

I was on hold too! I got through at 7:05 and hung on till the end of the show. It was exciting to think I might connect but I'm OK with it. I did miss a lot of the show with the phone in one ear playing music and a recording coming on every 10 minutes or so. But I did tape it, so I can watch it later. Great show!
capistrano

[starlasue]

Great show!

Hope he does it again! I have Suzane's book that he showed, but I've only had it a few weeks and haven't gotten into it yet - so much to read - so little time! LOL

I had three friends over. We had four phones going but none of us got through. But we enjoyed the show and called out for Chinese - how can you beat that. Nice night!

I thought the last one where they had to call the friend was awsome! Some of the Austraila footage was fantastic and the young girl who lost her childhood friend really got my eyes leaking!

Curious if any our JEFriends got through.

Peace
starlasue

[Amy Rose]

wow. i was this close to talking with him!!!!

so its 6:45 and i have my brother order the program since i dont know how to work my dad's digital cable. so we were watchin the preview part about australia and i was getting all my phone lines ready. so it begins and john is as down to earth like always. so once the number appeared i had my brother dial on 2 phones while i dialed on my cell. busy busy busy. so then i was like wait let me run on the computer to write an email! so i quickly did that while dialing and asked him my question about what i expereinced at the AC seminar the other night--how i was picking up on the same energy--he literally asked the girl what is signicant about the 28 and i swear in my head appeared the word very clearly "May 28" and i also heard it in my head and i was like what? i dont have any significance to that date..moments later the girl says "ohh may 28!" so i was like whoaaa. and then that happened a few other times to me so i was wondering was i connecting with the same energy that john was? and i really didnt know how i was doing that! so anyway i write him that and i told him how he is my angel..

so i go back to the couch and i start dialing again. this time instead of using the redial function on my cell i did it a different way and that it started to ring!! i was like OMG!!! and then they were like please hold. so now im listening to this saxophone music play on and every 5 or 10 min or so the recording comes on, "Thank you for calling. please stay on hold we are taking calls in order as we received them so you can talk to Mr. Edward" or something like that. so this at like 7:15 so i have no idea what to expect so i continued to watch the show--i really enjoyed the australian parts i am def going to buy that when it comes to dvd i think someone on here had mentioned about that..so anyway he was getting readings and at one point what he was saying i was like whoa that sounds like my Poppy who had passed in july and what he was saying i could have validated so maybe that was just his way of saying hello even though i wasnt able to get through. so who knows.

so im waiting constantly and i was so nervous and i was like shaking i was so excited!!!! then at the end of the show suzane northrop came on to talk about her book and after that there werent any readings--it ended with the music of Linda Edner.

so i waited exactly 2 hours and 30 seconds on hold listening to the faint music. but hey at least i got through like that! yesterday which was the first sat of the month it was busy busy busy so just to get through really thrilled me! i take it as a to be continued..so when its meant to be it will happen. im not gonna give up hope--i believe one day when the time is right i will get my chance--and i had a taste of it the other night when john told me i was going to europe! so i feel very happy and blessed and more encouraged to follow in the spiritual path that i am on.

until next time! :lwink:

[starlasue]

Jinx - amyrose - we posted at the same time - you owe me a coke!

:D

starlasue

[Margie's Girl]

Got through very first call and were put on hold, just thinking about it was awesome though! We too waited the entire time, now to sit back, drink some Mt. Dew and watch the show :)

Very fun night with my aunt and cousins, my aunt surprised me with bringing my FAVORITE cousin ever, in from the STATE of Washington, so the hug from Tommy was worth it all :)

Pammie aka Margie's Girl

[Amy Rose]

hehehehe starlasue-- i noticed that after i finished posting!

didnt know about the coke thing..but ok i owe you one! lol :)

so what will it be..diet? vanilla? lol


hey its good to see that other JEFriends were on hold but didnt get through--but just the thought of being on hold was wonderful! lol :cuser:

[starlasue]

AmyRose

You are on a psychic roll tonight - How could you know I defintely need DIET? although diet :pepsi: is my usual fare! I'll collect when we get a chance to meet! :D

Peace
thirsty starlasue

[Amy Rose]

lol thats so cute you said psychic roll-- dont ask me why i said diet it just popped into my head and i was like huh? ill just go with it then i was like well there are other flavors too lol

yeah this whole week has been psychic for me. i think i need to zipper up tonite because i am so tired lol:)

but yes the next seminar dont u worry ill have that diet coke for u! :D

[forgiveness]

I have to admit...it was Linda Eders Song "let him fly" that made me lose it. When ever they played the song and showed John reading people in slow motion ..I cried like a baby.

Angelina

[juie]

Wow!! What a night! I am surprised at how many of us got through only to hold the 21/2 hours!!:( I know,"those who are meant to get the reading will"..... But gosh to come so close is so disappointing!! I got through ten minutes into the program and was put on hold for the whole show. I kept thinking surely they will stop showing the phone number if they have enough calls through already. As it got closer to the end of the program, I thought well if he can't get to all of the callers that got through within the 21/2 hrs. surely he will answer the calls off the air. If that wasn't possible (maybe John can only do so many readings at a time-I know it has to be draining on him.) I thought maybe they would take names and numbers and we would get a chance for a reading later. I'm sorry, but I think whoever handeled the phones did not do it fairly. After all, the recording said "your call WILL BE ANSWERED in the order in which it was received." I am disappointed obiviously because I did not get a chance to be read, but also because I missed so much of the show because I was anchored to the phone. I hope they handle the call ins in a better manner next time.
Other than that, what I saw of the show was great! Sorry if I seem to sound negative here-just frustrated! :confused:

[JoDi]

Hey all, I got through and waited on the phone for most of the 2 1/2 hours and they never even got to take my name!!! I guess it wasn't my time yet.

Did anyone on the board get read on air??

Grandma JoAnn

[penielayne]

Hi JoDi,

I called as soon as the number appeared and got through on my first try. I was also on hold for 2 1/2 hours.

This is the second time I've ben able to get through during one of John's call-in tv/radio shows and havent connected with him after hours of anxious anticipation.

Talk about DejaVu!

Maybe third times the charm??:shrug:

[mystic8425]

Yea, there's just too many people trying to call at once. Can you imagine all of the people that probably gave the phone number out to others during the show who didn't have payperview? I imagine there were thousands and thousands of people trying to get through, so the odds would be extremly slim....
I think the payperview show was good. I never like phone readings though, and for some reason they just aren't near as good as readings in person. I don't think that it's John's fault. I just think that too many things can affect it, such as too many people on hold who may be trying to come through at the same time, etc... His phone readings aren't near as good as those on Crossing Over and at his seminars. At least that's from what I've seen, and I'm thinking that there must be a reason for it, such as perhaps what I stated above.
Dusty

[powerfulpug]

If those who recorded the pay per view could make copies, I would really appreciate a copy. With everything that has taken place in my llife these last few days it would be a help and a comfort to see JE in action. Thaanks in advance!
Sheila

[Irish140]

Add my name to the list of people who got through and waited on hold for over two hours. 866...is that a toll-free exchange?

Suzane Northrop seemed like a very knowledgeable and competent woman. But really, her appearance amounted to little more than a free commercial for her book.Very frustrating when you're into your second hour on hold!This is not a criticism, just a very human and predictable response. Actually ,yes it is a criticism.

I thought John shined, and came across as truly sensitive, warm, and caring. Same goes for his wonderful producer...she was great.


Irish140

[Gail]

I enjoyed seeing the clips from the Australian tour. The friendly, warm hearted Australians accept John as strongly as we do here.

Gail :)

[Karn]

I too got through last night on my first call, right at 7:00, and missed much of the show just in anticipation of being read. The thing that I didn't understand was I heard a woman from Ontario, Canada say she had to get the number through a friend in the US, so if that was the case wouldn't she have called after those of us that got right through??? I know if you're suppose to get a reading you will, but I also think the phone system was handled unfairly. Just like Juie I hung on for a good 15 minutes after the show ended thinking I might get a quick reading off the air, but nothing. I too would love to purchase a copy of the show if anyone has it available. I love John, and the work he does, so I don't mean to be a nay sayer, I'm just very disappointed :(

Love and light,
Karn :daisy:

[Dawn]

I love John, I love his work. It is out of this love that I must say my part on last night's event.

I, too, got through last night and was on hold for the majority of the show. "Ladies and Gentlemen, thank you for your patience. Your calls will be taken by Mr. EDWARDS (can't they get it right?) in the order in which they were received. Thank you for your patience. Please continue to hold." This would make the average, prudent person think that they were actually going to get through to John and get a reading, right? Nope. :( For this reason, I think that AT&T needs some training. IMO, they should have only taken as many calls as they could reasonable assume that he'd be able to take and put them on hold, releasing the rest of them so people wouldn't have to sit there through the whole show with their phone glued to their heads (like me).

ALSO, I loved the clips about the aussie tour (roses on the pillow, how sweet that was!), but I really, really wish that this event was strictly dedicated to readings and readings alone. This was my first opportunity to watch John "do his stuff" live and it was so exciting! I guess too much John will never be enough for me...but I am truly so grateful that he took the opportunity (once again, with so many people poo-pooing his decision) to do the pay-per-view event. Did any JEFriends get through last night? :confused:

[Karn]

That is exactly what I kept thinking the entire time Mrs Jones, is that if I kept getting that message I would get through! I also felt that they would only take the calls they thought they could handle. Had it just been a few of us that didn't get to speak to John, I could live with that, but it seems the majority of us sat on hold! It felt like a cruel joke to me ( I know it wasn't), but after not even getting a shot at tickets for Westbury, NY, then the call in time for Bridges tickets being changed to days during the week when I can't call, as I'm sure so many others can't , I just felt defeated and disappointed. I don't like feeling this glum......it is so not my norm!

Love and light,
Karn :daisy:

[ScubaCat]

I have Dish Network satellite which did not have John's pay-per-view. They are bitter rivals with DirectTV. Could y'all elaborate a little more on the content of the show for those of us who didn't get to watch it?

Sorry so many of you had a frustrating experience.

[Vanessa]

I thought the event was great. He did great readings. I loved the Aussie tour clips. I attempted to get through but not for long. I was pretty sure the phone lines would be out of controll and that my odds where against me.

I really just wanted to watch and give my support to John. Suzane's book looks great. I think it'll be my next purchase. "Everything Happens for a Reason" is a line I either think to myself or say everyday, so it looks like something I'll enjoy.

I though the reading when the caller had to get her friend on the line with a gunshot wound was interesting. She immediatly noted that she didn't believe in that "stuff". John made a sarcastic comment saying great, I'm glad your on the phone then. I couldn't stop laughing. But she recieved an awesome reading. I'm sure her jaw was on the ground when she hung up the phone!! lol I think it was a great opportunity to allow people who wouldn't normally be able to get to a seminar a chance for a reading.

ttyl~ Nessa

[Karn]

Hi ScubaCat!

It came on at 6:30, and for the first half hour they ran what must have been a promo repeatedly every 2-3 minutes, until 7:00. Then John came on, with a reporter or newswcaster who's name I didn't catch, because the phone number came right up, and as I said, I got through. I was so excited I couldn't tell you what happened during the first 10 minutes, it took me that long to get my heart to stop beating in my throat, LOL! He then layed out the how to's of his readings, ie above, to the side, etc... He stated that he was not a DeeJay, and couldn't dial up specific relatives, who ever came through, came through and started taking calls. Only a few stand out in my mind, as I was wrapped up in the phone, so someone else can probably fill you in better on that part. What I found interesting was after the first few callers the reporter/newscaster would ask people as they called in who they were looking to connect with and John would go from there. I think he was just going with the flow. I felt like he was a little disappointed he didn't get more questions, those mostly came from people that were emailing in during showtime. I did have a question or two myself, perhaps I'll take that avenue next time! There were clips of him on his Aussie tour, two reading segments that were beautiful, and some of John arriving and sightseeing. All of which I personally enjoyed. As previously mentioned Suzane Northrop came on for the last 10-15 minutes, and it seemed like a plug for her book. The last reading John did was really neat as a woman called in and started getting a great deal of info for a friend who lived in another state(I think). But the woman had told her friend to be on stand by in case she got through because she was going to connect with her relatives, and that's what she did! John was good enough to give her the time to call her friend and they put her through to John so she could get the reading first hand. I thought that was beautiful. I really am sorry I missed so much of it because of sitting on hold, and getting fustrated, as the show itself was well worth the time/money, John's work is always a blessing. Hopefully other's will fill in the blanks for you.

Love and light,
Karn :daisy:

[Namaste]

I am on board with Mrsjones totally.
I support John totally, and I did enjoy it all but I was on hold for the entire show, which I understand the ment to be thing. But I wish that the assuie thing either would have been advertised that it would take up that much time of the show etc... Also if Suzane was going to be on, maybe he could have had her add to the readings and not just talk about her book.

Namaste

[teresa02]

Sorry to ask............. is it safe to presume that this was a free call????

[Karn]

Yes it was free, every cloud has a silver lining, doesn't it? LOL!

[Namaste]

that is what I thougth as well, but it was 866, my hubby will kill me if it was not

[teresa02]

It's a shame that you couldn't give your full attention to the programme with a phone stuck to your ear!!!

Imagine the cost if I'd have called LOL!!!!

rofl

[Karn]

OMG! It would have been cheaper for you to have come back over probably, LOL!

I really am hoping someone tapped it, cuz I did miss so much. I remember (hindsight is always 20/20) him doing 3 or 4 readings in a row where I really felt like there were messages wrapped up in there for me. The first of which was when he mentioned the name "Blake", which is my little boy dog's given name. I've been concerned about his health, and right before that I was thinking, I wonder if when he reads me he'll give me some info on his health as I was sitting there petting him through the entire show. You'd think that would have gotten me out of that funk, but nooooo!!! I guess now I'm a little ashamed of myself for missing the messages that I could have gotten. I should know better, just color me human!

:o

[Dawn]

Well, gals (and guys), I know that John NEVER, EVER reads this site. But if he did, I sure do hope that he eventually reads this thread because of all of the constructive criticism he'd get from us, his loyal supporters. Should we maybe send his office some letters letting them know what we thought? :hmm:

[teresa02]

I posted something similar after that 20/20 stuff.

When John has questioned why he does what he does, he says that he usually receives a letter that convinces him he is doing exactly what he's meant to do!
:)
If a letter can do that, what about a whole thread??:cuser:

[Karn]

Has a copy of an entire thread ever been sent to John with a letter? Being a Newbie here I wouldn't know! I tried to send an email this morning, but it came back that the box was full, so I would imagine snail mail is the way to go.

[starlasue]

You can bet if his e-mail was "full" that he got a LOT of feedback already! I enjoyed the show and it went sort of as I expected. I was glad to be able to watch him work real time without getting cut off for commercials.

One lady asked about Spirit Guides and the Producer asked after if John ever connects and identifies with someone else's guides. That was going to be my question if I had gotten through. The answer BTW was no he doesn't connect with others' Spirit Guides and he can't get their names for us.

Since this was his first time doing this, I am sure his staff will look at pros, cons, ups, downs, and any other constructive comments that could help them improve it. But with 6000 on this Board and how many 10's of thousands more out there, I don't see how the phones could have been done any differently. Unless they took them in batches of 10 and then when 5 of those were read, take 10 more. That's a more systematic way.

But then we'll all be dialing the whole time -like I did. (one CAN hope):lwink:

Sorry there were so many diasappointed folks. I thought that one Aussie was gonna faint when he found out his half brother was there in front of him and then when his mum told him to tend to the taxes!

The one Aussie gentleman who lost his wife 10 months ago was so shocked when John mentioned that there was something under the pillow daily. Here this man puts a red rose on his wife's pillow each day to let her know that he still loves her! Talk about leaky eyes. And then - they followed him home and showed the rose laying there on her pillow. I was a puddle by then!

I did miss some parts b/c I was busy dialing. Perhaps they could flash up that there are enough people on line and no more calls will be taken. That might help too.

All in all though I thought my money was well spent.

Peace
starlasue

[unicorn91432]

For those who missed John Edward Live...Have you checked your cable menu?

My cable is showing it all day today and until 6:00 tomorrow morning. Not live, of course, but a chance to at least see it.

Unicorn

[mystic8425]

Then John came on, with a reporter or newswcaster who's name I didn't catch, because the phone number came right up, and as I said, I got through.

Karn
Actually that lady who was sitting with John is the producer of Crossing over. John mentioned it at the beginning of the show, but yea, he only mentioned it once.....

Dusty

[Namaste]

Hey guys, I have talked to Pam an awesome webmaster in the past about sending threads to people in regards to feedback and she has related to me that she wants people to feel comfortalbe posting anything they want here and knowing that it is not going to go anywhere else. If someone wants to email or mail JE what they posted I think that is fine, or if someone wants to send a couple peoples threads I would contact them via their user link and ask them permission first :) Or go to Pam or a moderator, Gail, TXJUDE ect...

Namaste

[Karn]

Hi Dusty!

Thanks for letting me know, I was curious as to who she was. Now I find it even stranger that she was asking people who they wanted to connect with! But like many others mentioned, with this being John's first time doing such an event he has to sort out what does and doesn't work also. I did notice how much John appreciated the people that called in and said whoever you have coming through for me would be great. Was it me or did the readings seem to get longer/more intense as the night went on? My perception may have been off with having a telephone for a permanent earring, LOL!

Love and light,
Karn :daisy:

[teresa02]

Originally posted by Namaste
she has related to me that she wants people to feel comfortalbe posting anything they want here and knowing that it is not going to go anywhere else.
Namaste

Well I emailed Johns site at the weekend after that 20/20 twodddle. Does anyone know if our emails are even read??

I also wrote a letter after the workshop.

Teresa

[Namaste]

I know all letters are read, not as sure about the emails. I usually address my letters to Carol and John and Carol usually gets back to me, Isabelle is helpful there as well. But if you really want to hear back you should most likely follow up with them with an email or letter. Hope that helps

Namaste

fyi they love chocolate with their letters :)

[mystic8425]

Now I find it even stranger that she was asking people who they wanted to connect with

I think she was just doing that to innitiate conversation.

As far as the phone readings go, I usually don't watch events that have phone readings. I just decided to purchase this one since I knew that I could sell the autographed book(for DirecTV customer) on ebay and get all my money back(sneaky I know) :).....I think that's great marketing by the John Edward show however. It's just that I'm unemployed right now, and I couldn't afford to order the show without selling the book once I get it. The show was good enough though to add to my JE collection, and there were some good parts to it. I especially liked the Aussie readings. Those people are a hoot and so good natured.... Anyway, as I was saying about phone readings, I usually don't like them because they always seem far less impressive than readings in person. I think that's just because it's very difficult for John to know if the reading is for the person he's talking to or the next person on hold. Perhaps that's why the accuracy is lower.... I think that's also why you don't see much excited about this payerview show on here. I expected a bunch of threads with a ton of talk about it, but I think people in general don't get too excited about phone readings. Maybe some day he will have a seminar or two live in payperview, now THAT would be totally worth it....
Anyway, just my thoughts :)
Dusty

[Namaste]

Dusty just an FYI, even though I understand the being out of work thing, that JE will sign any book that is sent to his office, if you put return postage on it. He has made several comments in the past about his tickets etc being sold on ebay and how he does not want people to pay those prices. I hope at least that you would not charge someone a crazy price to read about his work. I would rather have the person get the book at the normal price and send it in to get signed.

Do not mean to affend, but I just do not want people making money off of him.

Namaste

[mystic8425]

Namaste,
Actually, when I put ANY books online, John Edwards included, I start them off at $5.00, so no, I don't start them out at high prices at all. There is nothing wrong with doing that as long as you are completely 100% honest about what you are auctioning off. Remember, what people decide to pay for an item on ebay is depending upon what it is worth to THEM. It's kind of like when someone charges super high for a reading. I may think that the price is too high, but others think that you can't put a price on the information that one can get through a reading.... :)....

I think Ebay actually HELPS John Edward, because there are many who are just browsing and find products by him and that introduced him to them when they may not have known about him before. As they say, everything happens for a reason, and that includes buying John's books on ebay :)...But again, to answer your initial question, no, I would never start off an autographed book by John at an absurd price. If it's a regular book with no autograph, I usually start it off at a price where I'd break even if it only received one bid.....This one I'd just start out at $5.00. So no worries....:)
Dusty

[Namaste]

I kinda see your point Dusty, the one about people finding out about JE, but I would think they would not pay for a signed book when they can get one signed for free. I mean JE does not even ask for money for a singed book and he is the one signing them.

Namaste

[daisy]

I was VERY disappointed last night. I was also on hold for over two hours, waiting to talk to "Mr. Edwards". I wish they would have quit taking calls when they got enough.

[Amy Rose]

i know how misleading it was to be on hold for 2 1/2 hours but i was just happy that i got that far. i too waited after the announcement on the phone said "the show has now concluded" thinking maybe he would take calls. i really hope he does something like this again and maybe next time the people dealing with the phone lines will be more organized.

namaste- i have always wanted to write them a letter so you say it is best to write it in care of Carol or John? is the address to send it to the one on the website? i just feel the urge to write him a letter because of the positive impact he has had on my life this year. so you send chocolate with yours? I gave him chocolate at the freehold book signing.:) thanks..

[mystic8425]

Namaste,
I guess I just don't understand why it bothers some people(not specifically john edward) when items are being auctioned off and they happen to auction off at a high price. I'm talking about when one starts off the price low to begin with. The reason I don't understand it is that when people win something off of ebay, they are paying a price of what it's worth to THEM.

I often shake my head in disbelief when I sell stamps on ebay because some of my stamps will sell alot higher than they are worth, but THEY are the ones willing to pay that amount. I didn't twist their arm to bid it that high, They made that decision. I remember I bought a concert ticket for a band for quite a bit on ebay, but that's the amount I was willing to pay for it because it had sold out...I didn't care that the person who sold it to me made more money off of it. He allowed me to see a band that I really wanted to see, so I was very thankful of that. :)

Take John Edward for example regarding the tickets. He's already made money off of the original purchase of the ticket/book, so he should be pleased about that :)....Alot of the time though, those tickets you see selling so high on ebay are for sold out shows and some people are willing to pay alot to see the band/event of their dreams....

Not saying that your point is wrong Namaste, just trying to give my point of view on it :)
*love and light*.............. Dusty

[mystic8425]

I'm actually glad that I didn't try and call into the show last night, because I heard John mention during the show that sometimes when someone is metaphysically developed that they may be less needy and may not receive a message(such as one of the callers last night). I've been meditating on a daily basis now for about 21 years and have had my own contact with my grandmother and grandfather, as well as well as the side benefits that raising consiousness brings through meditation. So anyway, I'm very doubtful that anyone would come through for me because of that...I just find the process fascinating, and I think he brings awareness to thousands of people which is what I think is needed if science / religion and metaphysics are to eventually merge, which I believe will happen in time.
Dusty

[teresa02]

Well, a bit spooky to see this after I posted my thread this morning about Ebay Scalpers!!!

I personally don't think that Johns message about Ebay has much to do with the money he does or doesn't get from the tickets.

It's just that these scalpers take away the chance of everyday folk going to see John because they gulp all of the tickets and make a few bucks themselves. John keeps his prices affordable, and because of the scalpers, regular folk end up paying 4 times the price that John intended.

How many JEFriends tried to get tickets for Westbury and couldn't? How does that help anyone? Now if they want to go they would be forced to support the very people who have stolen that chance away from them. (if they were so inclined!!)

I don't want to upset anyone, but I personally don't see how Ebay helps any John Edward follower. His books are not that expensive in the first place.

That's just my opinion and not meant to offend anyone.

Teresa

[irene461]

I would think they would not pay for a signed book when they can get one signed for free
Well, of course the sig's free, but they still have to pay for the price of the book either way (and that's about the same cost as DirectTV was).

At least selling the book isn't like selling seminar tickets on ebay--not like where the seller has intentionally taken a seat from someone who really wants to be there--and has taken it --only--in order to be able to sell it later on at a much higher price.

If someone pays for John's program, is given a free gift in the process, can't use it and then decides to sell it, well, I'm not sure there's anything so bad about doing that.

[mystic8425]

It's just that these scalpers take away the chance of everyday folk going to see John because they gulp all of the tickets and make a few bucks themselves.


Teresa,
I can see your point here, and yes, that is WRONG. I'm talking about the people that perhaps buy a ticket and find out that they aren't able to go at the last minute and decide to put it up on ebay..... but yes, you are correct in that scalping like you mentioned above is absolutely wrong....It keeps alot of people ticketless and being forced to have to pay higher prices if they can only find them on ebay....

Dusty

[mystic8425]

At least selling the book isn't like selling seminar tickets on ebay--not like where the seller has intentionally taken a seat from someone who really wants to be there--and has taken it --only--in order to be able to sell it later on at a much higher price.

Very true. I hope I didn't mislead anyone in thinking that I was saying that it's okay to scalp. That wasn't my intention at all. Scalping is totally wrong!!! In fact, I've probably missed a couple of seminars due to scalpers hogging up all the tickets to sell them at $200.00 on ebay. I'm speaking of the person who finds he/she is unable to go to the seminar and needs to get their money back, and I like I stated before, if one does that, start it out REALLY low at what you bought it for or just use the "buy it now" feature and put a set price, such as $50.00 or whatever else you pay for it...The hard part of course is that it's very difficult to enforce which ones are truthful and which ones are scalpers....



If someone pays for John's program, is given a free gift in the process, can't use it and then decides to sell it, well, I'm not sure there's anything so bad about doing that.

Exactly. There is NOTHING wrong with that at all. Especially since alot of people either don't want the book or already have a copy of it. Again, it's up to the bidder to decide what THEY are willing to pay for it on ebay.....

[Amy Rose]

Originally posted by mystic8425
I'm actually glad that I didn't try and call into the show last night, because I heard John mention during the show that sometimes when someone is metaphysically developed that they may be less needy and may not receive a message(such as one of the callers last night).

very well put mystic!!! you said what i was thinking! :)

i think that is very true that many times those of us that are more metaphysically and spirtiually in tune with the otherside already KNOW that our dearly departed are ok and that we dont need a medium to validate it. as much as we would love to hear a message from john edward, we know the truth just as well as he does that they are still with us and that their love never ends. its the people that dont know that or are no reassured that receive the message during a gallery, seminar or phone reading.

as much as we want it, we know that there is someone else out there that needs it. and i also take to heart what he says about how its so much more priceless to him to receive a validation on his own then have a medium relay the message. its really true that we dont need a medium when we can be the medium ourselves...:)

[teresa02]

Originally posted by mystic8425
Very true. I hope I didn't mislead anyone in thinking that I was saying that it's okay to scalp. That wasn't my intention at all. Scalping is totally wrong!!!


Apologies if I seemed to jump to conclusions! I didn't - pretty much guessed that you were talking of spare tickets etc. There is a section on this board where people can ask for tickets and expect to pay face value for them.

Is there an area on this site that you could sell your book, does anyone know??

At least you know that it would be going to a good home and would be appreciated by the buyer. I'm sure not everyone has Johns autograph??

Teresa

[mystic8425]

Well, I have to make sure I get the book first :). I'm still a bit skeptical of that. I guess I'll have to wait and see if it shows up....

Dusty

[Gail]

So far as scalping tickets on Ebay, we have had some heated discussions about it. Here's the thread we had awhile ago...Scalping tickets on Ebay (http://www.johnedwardtalk.org/showthread.php?threadid=3101&perpage=20&highlight=ebay%20scalpers&pagenumber=1)

[mystic8425]

Hi Gail
I'm surprised anyone would agree on the idea of scalping tickets....It's just not fair to those who are on the phone trying to get tickets only to have someone ahead of us who's going to turn around and sell them for $150.00 on ebay... Oh well, nothing we can really do I guess. Ebay doesn't seem to enforce it....

[Pam]

Originally posted by mystic8425
<snip>Exactly. There is NOTHING wrong with that at all. Especially since alot of people either don't want the book or already have a copy of it. Again, it's up to the bidder to decide what THEY are willing to pay for it on ebay..... I hate to be a dissenting voice, but I have a problem with inflating the book price, when people don't realize they can get their book signed for free, (or let's say the price of the book and postage) by sending the book to John, and he'll sign it and send it back.

The only people who would pay an inflated price for a book already signed, are those aren't aware they can get it signed for free. Why else would someone pay such inflated prices? That seems unfair to me. Letting the bidder set the price seems as fair as running someone over with your car in the road, simply because they lay down in the middle of the street (sorry to be graphic.) If I'm wrong, please tell me, I'll listen.

[Pam]

re: sending this thread as a way of transmitting feedback to JE's staff

That would be very easy, but not very effective. Sure, they'd probably read it, but if I were in their shoes I would take a written letter sent in the mail more seriously than a bunch of posts on a discussion board.

It's easy to zip off a post, but it takes time and energy to write a letter (or type it and print it) and address an envelope, stamp it, and mail it.

I would encourage all of you who were frustrated, to write your letters to JE's office. And please, include suggestions for how to do it better, not just complaints about how it wasn't right. :)

AND... Namaste is 100% right about how we don't want this board to be perceived as a place where you can leave a message for John Edward to see. If we thought John were reading this board, we'd be posting at John, and we wouldn't be talking to each other. John assures me that he doesn't have time to read discussion boards ;)

[mystic8425]

Pam,
that sounds fair regarding the "AfterLife" book. I decide to abandon that idea and continue working on my ebook. What I am doing is writing a 200 to 300 page ebook on mediumship and John Edward and I'll be putting that up on ebay for about $5.00 a pop...With all the hard work and tons of research I'm putting into it, you bet I'm planning on making money off my hard work :)... I have alot of marketing experience, so marketing it will be no problem :). I'll be sending John a copy as I'm sure he will love it. I guarantee that this book will open up alot of eyes. I remember when I was reading the Afterlife Experiments, I kept thinking of the many more ways that the author could have made it better. It was a good book, but it could have been alot better and less drawn out.
Well, back to working on it.......... :cuser:

Dusty

[irene99]

"Have you checked your cable listings.
My cable is showing it all day today and until 6:00 tomorrow morning. Not live, of course, but a chance to at least see it.
-Unicorn"

You would not believe what I went thru when I tried to get this event...I actually upgraded to Digital Cable on Saturday then was unable to get the program...the menu online had the date wrong, the phone number gave a "Sorry we're closed. Office hours are Mon-Fri 8-5" message, and the on screen programming guide kept saying 'the program is not available for purchase yet, try back later'... until the show actually started; then it gave me no option to buy.
I got the cable problems straightened today at lunch and was just having a pity party when I saw your post and checked the menu only to see the show was just about to start. I only missed the opening title...how cool is that? I am watching it now and thinking it's actually better since I am not holding the phone anxiously anticipating getting through to talk to John live.

This place is great! Thanks for sharing, Unicorn

:daisy: Chris

[teresa02]

*** Bumped for Lisa

[MJH41]

Hi, I too got through on the first try and sat on hold for 2 1/2 hours....but while on hold some of the things coming through for people that did get a reading i know were meant for me. I am not stealing but i do think they were me toos... I was flying after especially since before i walked into my cousins house i looked up at the moon and said i just want to know everything happens for a reason!!! Well guess what validation by the title for Suzanes book!!!! I had no idea that she even had a new book out or the title so someone was listening to me.... I can home and bought the book and the Linda Eder cd on amazon. I had several things that could of been for me and like John says there are no coincidences!!!!

Mary Jo

[irene461]

I'm surprised so many people were on hold the whole time.

How many readings did JE do?

[giga2]

Has anybody received his free book yet? Do you guys know if it would be coming from Directv or John's office?

[Margie's Girl]

Haven't received the book yet in Northwestern PA

[mystic8425]

I'm starting to think that the autographed book idea was a scam by DirectTV. I haven't received the book either and it will be going on 2 months soon.....I'm sure if we were going to get the book that we would have got it by now. At this point I'm not expecting to ever receive it.

Dusty

[juie]

No book here in Texas either. I am going to the Bridges seminar coming up. If I can I will ask someone working for John if they know anything about the "missing books". :)

[giga2]

Yaaaaay, I've just received my book(now I have 2)They sent it out on the 20th. It took 10 days.Could it be the snow? My husband opened it, he said did you order a book, I said, no it was free from directv.He did not know I ordered that payperview. I am in trouble. But he did sign the petition.:)))Anyways I am excited, John' signature is on a piece of paper from "Princess Books" which is glued in the book. Thank you John.

[paula0405]

I also received my signed book yesterday. I thought it was cool w/ the "Princess Books" sticker on it w/ John's signiture.

Very nice:P