I think you actually mean at that crappy park called Chessington... 3 at Towers, 2 at Thorpe (along with 1 major dark ride investment) is more than acceptable for investment.
It's a shame there's not much interest now because this meet had potential. Maybe more constant reminders (I completely forgot about this meet) would've gathered more interest and driven the price down.
Perhaps for future "paid meets" we could have a deadline that everyone must pay a deposit towards (further in advance than a few days before) along with reminders about it?
Probably because AP holders moaned too much about stuff not being ready. At least making it later gives them time to iron out any creases before the Annual Problem day event.