Thanks for all the replies.
I am just disappointed none of our group decided to go by the coach for the good of everyone in the group this year. And once again showed no care for us.
We do have others interested this year too so a commitment from 4 in the group to try to go via coach would have helped immensely all of our chances.
Once upon a time they were never interested, this year I will just be trying for me, my gf and 2 newcomers. Sounds selfish but I would be upset if the rest got tickets and we did not.
I thought friends as close as we all are would make sacrifices for each other from time to time.