Playing the "Steps" on Stars but can't go on the trip

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Well, I'm on Step 5 of the Stars step tourneys for the Sydney Package, but I can't go if I do win. There are 6 steps so I'm not there yet, but want to figure out the best way to handle this.

The package can not be transferred or sold to another player and it must be used or forfeited. I asked support what they do with unused tickets to the different steps as the event is in early Dec. and this is what I received:



<font color="blue"> We haven't decided (yet) what to do about leftover APPT Steps tickets once qualifying is over. I can tell you two things:

1. It's very unlikely that we'll simply convert the tickets to cash.

2. It's quite likely that we'll roll the tickets over into Steps tickets for one of our other satellite series (EPT Season 4, APPT Season 2, PCA, etc.).

If you require any further assistance please do not hesitate to contact us again. </font>



They haven't decided yet? What's with that, the event start in a matter of days.


Anyway, it seems my best bet is not to complete the steps and hope my step ticket will get transfered over to another step event that I can attend. If I actually complete step 6 and win a seat, I'll just have to forfeit it according to PokerStars support.

Does this sound about right to you guys? Should I just not play the ticket I have for step 5 and hope they decide to do the right thing with my unused step ticket?

What would you do in this situation?

Thanks.