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Dear Abby advises a man who planned a bachelor party, who now has to deal with the financial burden after three people tapped out of going because of not being able to cover their costs.

DEAR ABBY: I helped plan a 12-guy bachelor party in Boston. The best man’s initial email outlined the itinerary — two nights away and a Bruins game — and included a link to the Airbnb. Everyone RSVP’d with an enthusiastic “yes.” With headcounts locked, we booked the lodging and group-rate tickets. The total came to $565 per person (including covering the bachelor).

Once the price was announced, three guys backed out. I offered installment plans, but they refused. We filled one spot but were still left holding a huge deficit. While on the trip, the remaining attendees agreed that the dropouts should help cover the nonrefundable losses. We asked them for a reduced fee of $200 each. One of them paid, one sent half and the third has gone silent. They are all furious.…