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Title: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Chris on July 23, 2017, 05:20:55 PM
Yup, I did it 2 minutes after SDCC ended and would do so again. :)
Title: Re: SDCC 20218 Pre Registration
Post by: Car_Low on July 23, 2017, 05:25:32 PM
Con is getting rediculous now. We have to plan 18,200 years in advance to go.  ;D
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: chocolateshake on July 24, 2017, 02:05:48 PM
Did I miss it already? Where do I pre-register? Was it at the con?
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: meecheles on July 24, 2017, 03:01:47 PM
Wow! I guess I'd better pre-register right now. This process is crazy but I'm willing to go through it again for SDCC 2018.  ;)
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Chris on July 24, 2017, 05:32:20 PM
Nothing has been announced.  Just getting this thread in place waaaaaaAaaay to early.  :)
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: meecheles on July 24, 2017, 07:29:41 PM
Whew! Thank you.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: garry.quigley87 on July 26, 2017, 03:43:21 AM
Was there any indication given at the Talkback panel as to why Returning Registration - and General Registration for that matter - took place so late in the convention calendar? Is a February/March badge sale the now agreed process for CCI to undertake?
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Transmute Jun on July 26, 2017, 06:50:02 AM
Yes. They said that they had wanted to institute a new system, but it wasn't working and they had to eventually go back to the old system.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: sessionka on July 26, 2017, 01:08:27 PM
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Yes. They said that they had wanted to institute a new system, but it wasn't working and they had to eventually go back to the old system.

I had a feeling that was the reason.  Thanks for the info.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: TheNeck on July 26, 2017, 03:04:18 PM
so this year's SDCC was the last year my son is free since he is 13. So i was wondering, can he participate in pre-reg or do i have to wait till open registration to get him a badge? the back of the child badge has no information about this.

Thanks
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Transmute Jun on July 26, 2017, 03:21:37 PM
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so this year's SDCC was the last year my son is free since he is 13. So i was wondering, can he participate in pre-reg or do i have to wait till open registration to get him a badge? the back of the child badge has no information about this.

Thanks

He can participate in pre-reg. Keep an eye on this page:

https://www.comic-con.org/cci/2017/child-badge-policy

They will update it soon with 2018 information. When they make an announcement about returning registration happening 'soon', they will also announce that if your child attended on a free cild badge last year but needs a junior badge this year, then you should contact them. They will set your child up to be eligible for returning registration. If your child is already 13, make a member !D account for them now as it will save time later on. If they are not yet 13, you canmake a member ID account on the first day of the month AFTER they turn 13. So for example, if your child's birthday is in July, you can make a member ID account for them as of August 1.

This is an article I wrote about transitioning to a junior last year. The information should still be applicable.

http://www.friendsofcc.com/2016/10/03/sdcc-2017-children-transitioning-to-juniors/
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: TheNeck on July 26, 2017, 03:41:55 PM
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He can participate in pre-reg. Keep an eye on this page:

https://www.comic-con.org/cci/2017/child-badge-policy

They will update it soon with 2018 information. When they make an announcement about returning registration happening 'soon', they will also announce that if your child attended on a free cild badge last year but needs a junior badge this year, then you should contact them. They will set your child up to be eligible for returning registration. If your child is already 13, make a member !D account for them now as it will save time later on. If they are not yet 13, you canmake a member ID account on the first day of the month AFTER they turn 13. So for example, if your child's birthday is in July, you can make a member ID account for them as of August 1.

This is an article I wrote about transitioning to a junior last year. The information should still be applicable.

http://www.friendsofcc.com/2016/10/03/sdcc-2017-children-transitioning-to-juniors/
Thanks i will keep on eye on that page.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: AzT on August 10, 2017, 04:12:47 PM
Early Toucan speaks!

https://www.comic-con.org/toucan/child-junior-validation-%E2%80%A6-and-beyond

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Comic-Con 2018 Returning Registration is open to all Comic-Con 2017 paid attendees. First-time attendees, professionals, guest of professionals, trade professionals, exhibitors (and exhibitor-purchased attendee badges), volunteers, staff, complimentary passes, and press are not eligible to participate in Returning Registration.

Returning Registration for Comic-Con 2018

You will not need to validate your Comic-Con 2017 badge number to participate. You may purchase badges for up to three people-yourself included-during Returning Registration. Each person must have their own valid and confirmed Comic-Con Member ID, and must be eligible to participate in Returning Registration. You may not purchase badges for others using your own Member ID.

If you did not purchase an attendee badge for Comic-Con 2017, you may participate in Open Registration

To participate in Open Registration, you must have a valid and confirmed Comic-Con Member ID. The Member ID system will close-without notice-in advance of Open Registration. Make sure you and anyone you wish to purchase a badge for has their own confirmed Member ID well ahead of Open Registration, or you may be left at the edge of the galaxy with Emperor Zurg! Not all badges are sold during Returning Registration-there will be badges available during Open Registration.

Did your child attend Comic-Con 2017 and would like to be eligible for Comic-Con 2018 Returning Registration?

Children who attended Comic-Con 2017 with a paid adult attendee that were age 13 or older by September 30, 2017 are eligible to participate in Comic-Con 2018 Returning Registration! To register for eligibility, click here and complete the child-to junior process by September 20, 2017. You will need the physical Comic-Con 2017 child badge to complete the validation process. But you can forget about The Claw, Pizza Planet, and the mystic portal!

Tour Guide Barbie is on vacation, but never fear! Professor Toucan is here to help you through another year of Comic-Con badge sales, so make sure to bookmark Toucan, the official blog of Comic-Con and WonderCon, and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest registration updates.

As always, we are sincerely grateful for your continued support and interest in our event. We will continue to offer deeply discounted rates for juniors, seniors, and active duty members of the military, as well as one of the most generous free child badge policies in the industry. And remember, you’ve got a friend in us!

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Comic-Con 2018
Returning Registration
Returning Registration is open to Comic-Con 2017 paid attendees only. Please visit our website frequently for updates about Returning Registration. You will not need to validate your Comic-Con 2017 badge number to participate. You may purchase badges for up to three people -- yourself included -- during Returning Registration. Each person must have their own valid and confirmed Comic-Con Member ID, and must be eligible to participate in Returning Registration. You may not purchase badges for others using your own Member ID.

Did your child attend Comic-Con 2017 and would like to be eligible for Comic-Con 2018 Returning Registration? Children who attended Comic-Con 2017 with a paid adult attendee who will be age 13 or older by September 30, 2017, are eligible to participate in Comic-Con 2017 Returning Registration! Click here for instructions on how to complete the child-to-junior validation process before September 20, 2017. You will need the physical Comic-Con 2017 child badge to complete the validation process.

Open Registration
If you did not purchase an attendee badge for Comic-Con 2017, you may participate in Open Registration. To participate in Open Registration, you must have a valid and confirmed Comic-Con Member ID. The Member ID system will close -- without notice -- in advance of Open Registration. Make sure you and anyone you wish to buy a badge for has their own confirmed Member ID well ahead of Open Registration or you may be left out! Please keep in mind that not all badges are sold during Returning Registration. There will be badges available during Open Registration.

Comic-Con Professional Registration
Comic-Con 2018 Professional Registration
The Comic-Con and WonderCon Anaheim 2018 professional application period is now OPEN! All applications and verification materials are due by August 16, 2017. Please allow 6 - 8 weeks for a reply. For more information on the professional application process, please click here.

Comic-Con Professional Registration
Comic-Con 2018 Press Registration
The Comic-Con 2018 press application period will open on a later date. Please visit our website frequently for updates about Press Registration. For more information on the press application process, please click here.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: catvonawesome on August 11, 2017, 07:50:51 AM
Whew..on one hand I was annoyed at the lateness of the sale last year (mostly because of flights) but on the other I was sort of hoping, this year in particular because of work stuff, that it would be January or later.  But, it is what it is and I just know to always be prepared for registration at any minute anyway haha
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: hikanteki on August 11, 2017, 11:25:00 AM
Since the deadline for child verification is 9/20, the earliest pre-registration can be is 9/23. Usually it's held fairly soon after a deadline. They also might hold it on 9/30 just because they set that as the cut-off point for age.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: FBS on August 11, 2017, 11:39:58 AM
I'm guessing November.

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Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: NCDS on August 11, 2017, 11:44:16 AM
I'll just cancel all plans for the next 10 months to be safe.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Transmute Jun on August 11, 2017, 12:00:19 PM
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I'm guessing November.

Do we need to start a poll?  >:D

Actually, I'm reluctant to start a poll, given the mess that occurred last year. I had to change that poll so many times as returning registration got delayed and delayed and delayed.... I'm not sure I want to tempt fate until we get some more concrete information form CCI.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: TheNeck on August 11, 2017, 01:01:22 PM
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Do we need to start a poll?  >:D

Actually, I'm reluctant to start a poll, given the mess that occurred last year. I had to change that poll so many times as returning registration got delayed and delayed and delayed.... I'm not sure I want to tempt fate until we get some more concrete information form CCI.
start a poll with just 2 choices, 2017 or 2018. LOL ;)
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: FBS on August 11, 2017, 01:07:50 PM
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Do we need to start a poll?  >:D

Actually, I'm reluctant to start a poll, given the mess that occurred last year. I had to change that poll so many times as returning registration got delayed and delayed and delayed.... I'm not sure I want to tempt fate until we get some more concrete information form CCI.
Start the pole! Start the pole! Start the pole!
Hahahahaha.

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Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: chaosdreamer on August 11, 2017, 02:23:08 PM
I'm guessing whenever I will not have a decent internet connection available to me...  ???
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: alyssa on August 11, 2017, 02:34:40 PM
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Start the pole! Start the pole! Start the pole!
Hahahahaha.


Go ahead.... lol
I'm a little busy this weekend

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Do we need to start a poll?  >:D

Actually, I'm reluctant to start a poll, given the mess that occurred last year. I had to change that poll so many times as returning registration got delayed and delayed and delayed.... I'm not sure I want to tempt fate until we get some more concrete information form CCI.

They said in the fall right?

I'm anticipating that it won't be around the holidays so mid nov to end of dec may be out for dates. That leaves the end of sept. to mid nov. imo as a reasonable time frame.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Transmute Jun on August 11, 2017, 03:06:38 PM
Okay, I will make a general poll.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: SamTurtledove on August 11, 2017, 06:04:00 PM
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Early Toucan speaks!

https://www.comic-con.org/toucan/child-junior-validation-%E2%80%A6-and-beyond

Member ID Notices updated:

(https://secure2.comic-con.org/memberid/layout/tick.png)  OK CCI'18 Attendee Return Reg
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Mario Wario on August 11, 2017, 06:38:23 PM
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I'm guessing November.

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Likewise.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: cabler30 on August 11, 2017, 06:49:00 PM
I know they was late this year cause they tried use a new system, but it didnt go as planned so it delayed badge buying i guess so everything else was delayed unless im wrong idk. so here hoping all goes better next year if not before.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Transmute Jun on August 11, 2017, 07:14:03 PM
We'll see if they use the new system for returning registration this year!

I am happy to hear that it's still purchasing up to 3 badges per person.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Miclpea on September 18, 2017, 02:19:14 PM
October 14 or 21.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: NCDS on September 18, 2017, 02:24:57 PM
It was this past Saturday, where were you guys?
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Transmute Jun on September 18, 2017, 03:42:30 PM
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It was this past Saturday, where were you guys?

You got my badge for me, right?
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: NCDS on September 18, 2017, 09:17:53 PM
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You got my badge for me, right?


Duh, I can't believe you even had to ask  :-*
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Transmute Jun on September 19, 2017, 05:51:51 AM
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Duh, I can't believe you even had to ask  :-*

Whoo hoo! Nothing better than a real friend getting me an imaginary badge...  :-*
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: SamTurtledove on October 05, 2017, 06:42:32 PM
http://sdccblog.com/2017/10/san-diego-comic-con-2018-badge-prices-revealed/

Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: SamTurtledove on October 05, 2017, 06:48:12 PM
2018 SDCC Badge Prices

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compare SDCC 2017 Badge prices at http://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?topic=7693.msg191993#msg191993
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: SamTurtledove on October 05, 2017, 07:52:13 PM
Member ID

Contact info tab

The Badge Shipping Address is open for changes.

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Change My Badge Shipping Address

PLEASE NOTE: The deadline to change your Comic-Con 2018 shipping address is May 14, 2018. Badges will only be shipped to addresses within the United States.

Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Angology on October 10, 2017, 03:46:14 PM
Looks like they are sticking with Expo Logic waiting room. No new system yet.

https://www.comic-con.org/toucan/great-scott-comic-con-2018-returning-registration-way

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The Returning Registration badge sale will once again take place through the Expo Logic waiting room. Look for an email at least 48 hours prior to the sale with a link to the Expo Logic waiting room and a registration code that is unique to you. At that time you will also be able to access your personal registration code in your Comic-Con Member ID account under the “Registration Info” tab.
 
You can purchase badges for up to 3 people — yourself included! Each person must have their own valid and confirmed Comic-Con Member ID, and must also be eligible to participate in Returning Registration.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Transmute Jun on October 10, 2017, 04:04:00 PM
LOL, I like how the link in the article isn't working. This page gives me an error message.

https://www.comic-con.org/cci/2018/returning-registration
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Miclpea on October 10, 2017, 04:30:46 PM
Any guesses on the date?


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Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Transmute Jun on October 10, 2017, 04:32:57 PM
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Any guesses on the date?

Try here. ;)

http://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?topic=8678.0
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: SamTurtledove on October 10, 2017, 06:16:28 PM
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LOL, I like how the link in the article isn't working. This page gives me an error message.

https://www.comic-con.org/cci/2018/returning-registration

Page is up now,

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We will post helpful Returning Registration blogs as we get closer to the sale!
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Transmute Jun on October 10, 2017, 06:38:08 PM
Good to see the page up!
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: AzT on October 10, 2017, 07:11:14 PM
Commence e-mail watch!


From https://www.comic-con.org/cci/comic-con-cancellationrefund-policy

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The Comic-Con 2018 badge refund deadline is May 14, 2018. After this date your Comic-Con badge purchase is non-refundable. All refunds are subject to a 10% processing fee.
 
To submit a refund request, please send an email to [email protected]. You must include your Comic-Con Member ID, first name, last name, confirmation number, and the day(s) you want refunded. Failure to include this information may delay your refund processing time.
 
Pending refund requests are at the sole discretion of SDCC. Sending a refund request  does not guarantee you a refund. No refunds will be issued for any convention prior to Comic-Con 2018. Comic-Con 2018 badges are not transferable for use at any other SDCC convention. Please note that in some cases refund requests may not be processed until after Comic-Con 2018.
 
SDCC reserves the right to change their Cancellation and Refund Policy at any time, without notification. Comic-Con reserves the right to refuse admission, to refuse service and/or to cancel/revoke your Member ID and/or badge at Comic-Con’s discretion.Comic-Con badges are NON-TRANSFERRABLE. No refunds will be given after May 14, 2018.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: SchoolboyQ on October 18, 2017, 05:19:32 PM
October 28 at 8AM PDT

https://www.comic-con.org/toucan/blinking-lights-are-sending-message-%E2%80%A6-comic-con-2018-returning-registration-coming
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: joyful_314 on October 18, 2017, 05:30:37 PM
ITS HERE!!!


ARGGHHHH

*COMMENCE PANIC*
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Transmute Jun on October 18, 2017, 05:33:38 PM
We have a date! Yay!

And this is the earliest it's ever been since the first year it went online (when it was held in August).
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: vegasndn on October 18, 2017, 05:37:13 PM
Received the email and let’s get ready to get our tickets Yay


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Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Angology on October 18, 2017, 05:37:23 PM
Woo hoo! Calendar link added!!!

Nobody panic!!! :o :o ??? ??? :'( :'(
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Michaelnaut on October 18, 2017, 05:37:26 PM
coffee...munchkins...laptop...rock 'n' roll!!
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Michaelnaut on October 18, 2017, 05:39:03 PM
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Woo hoo! Calendar link added!!!

Nobody panic!!! :o :o ??? ??? :'( :'(

Tool late!!
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: debster on October 18, 2017, 05:41:39 PM
Bring it! (I'm scared)
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Miclpea on October 18, 2017, 05:46:54 PM
I can’t help but think about Etta James and “At Last.”


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Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Stephanie on October 18, 2017, 06:04:07 PM
Really not happy about this. The date is way too soon, and I'll be going out of town in early November, so I may not even have the money for this.

It's really poor planning on CCI's part. And oh, as a bonus, they're doing it while a con is happening too.

What great planning on your part CCI / s
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: jazzyj on October 18, 2017, 06:16:09 PM
I still haven't emotionally recovered from last year's pre-reg (even though I was able to attend this year). This is going to be the longest week and a half ever.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Angel_ on October 18, 2017, 06:38:12 PM
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Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: catvonawesome on October 18, 2017, 07:19:46 PM
ha! [member=4434]Angel_[/member]  I just used that exact gif replying to a friend on FB about pre-reg! hah
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Andrew Costa Mesa on October 18, 2017, 07:25:43 PM
And it's so soon right after NYCC!
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: cabler30 on October 18, 2017, 07:31:47 PM
Guessing they doing it so soon cause this past year alot was delayed cause they tried a new way and it failed so they went back to old way and now they try get ahead of the things so no late stuff happens like before. but can already see some are frustrated since it happen sooner then later now. heres hoping everyone finds a way to check in and get a badge some how.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Angie on October 18, 2017, 07:36:00 PM
"If you are unable to purchase a badge during Returning Registration, you will be able to participate in Open Registration later this year. Yup, you heard that right. Open Registration will occur sometime in late 2017. Stranger things have happened!"

Oh my...!
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: SamTurtledove on October 18, 2017, 07:50:23 PM
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https://www.comic-con.org/toucan/blinking-lights-are-sending-message-%E2%80%A6-comic-con-2018-returning-registration-coming

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"If you are unable to purchase a badge during Returning Registration, you will be able to participate in Open Registration later this year. Yup, you heard that right. Open Registration will occur sometime in late 2017. Stranger things have happened!"

Oh my...!

That should be the first post of the 2018 Open Reg thread!
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Stephanie on October 18, 2017, 08:01:37 PM
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"If you are unable to purchase a badge during Returning Registration, you will be able to participate in Open Registration later this year. Yup, you heard that right. Open Registration will occur sometime in late 2017. Stranger things have happened!"

This is ridiculous.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Andrew Costa Mesa on October 18, 2017, 08:35:31 PM
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Bring it! (I'm scared)

Me too.  I'm always scared when it's registration time.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: zuko3984 on October 18, 2017, 11:19:56 PM
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Really not happy about this. The date is way too soon, and I'll be going out of town in early November, so I may not even have the money for this.

It's really poor planning on CCI's part. And oh, as a bonus, they're doing it while a con is happening too.

What great planning on your part CCI / s

I actually feel the exact opposite. The earlier the better. No reason to drag it out and wait. I actually wish it was even earlier. The earlier i know if i have tickets or not the easier it is to plan out everything else. If i get badges i can start looking for air and book it so i can get the best price. every year that it was later i always ended up having to pay more for air because i didn't want to book non refundable air if i wasn't sure i was going. And if i don't end up getting badges this year i can start planning what i want to do instead and get a good deal on whatever that vacation will be.
And as far as them doing this when another con is happening, there is a con almost every weekend these days. The convention business is booming right now so there is basically no weekend when some convention isn't happening.

 
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Iris on October 18, 2017, 11:42:18 PM
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"If you are unable to purchase a badge during Returning Registration, you will be able to participate in Open Registration later this year. Yup, you heard that right. Open Registration will occur sometime in late 2017. Stranger things have happened!"

Oh my...!

I audibly gasped, I'm so happy (and of course really anxious.)

[member=5455]Stephanie[/member]

They usually give pretty short notice of the badge sales. So it's not surprising at all. Also, the general idea is that they were moving the date back in past years (shorter time between the sales and the con) was because they were testing out new systems. Looks like they might be generally satisfied with how it works and feel safe moving forward earlier.

Edit: Meant to say, earlier, that I didn't receive my email until 11-ish PM Pacific. That was odd, my friends told me about it before I even received my email, for once.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Stephanie on October 19, 2017, 12:06:14 AM
Anyways, you might like it, but I and quite a few others don't because we were only given one week's notice to prepare for returning reg, and we all have our various reasons for not liking it.

For me, it's because I'll be going out of town for business and won't have enough money to buy all of the badges I need until after the sale is over.

So while it might be convenient for you, please remember that it's not convenient for everyone else and please keep that in mind in when replying to someone.

And from what I can gather elsewhere, I'm not the only one who feels this way and has complained about it too.

(Also, I should change my settings so that I won't get an email whenever someone mentions me. I don't know why I didn't do that before.)
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: zuko3984 on October 19, 2017, 12:33:35 AM
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Anyways, you might like it, but I and quite a few others don't because we were only given one week's notice to prepare for returning reg, and we all have our various reasons for not liking it.

For me, it's because I'll be going out of town for business and won't have enough money to buy all of the badges I need until after the sale is over.

So while it might be convenient for you, please remember that it's not convenient for everyone else and please keep that in mind in when replying to someone.

And from what I can gather elsewhere, I'm not the only one who feels this way and has complained about it too.


(Also, I should change my settings so that I won't get an email whenever someone mentions me. I don't know why I didn't do that before.)

Have they ever given given more then a weeks notice about badge sales? I don't remember them giving much more notice but maybe I'm not remembering. And no one is saying you have to like that they are having it early this year but really no matter when they have it some people are going to not like it. There is no perfect date to have it. It's always going to be inconvenient for someone. I just feel like the earlier they have it people can move on with their lives. I know a lot of people in this forum pretty much plan the weekends around the possibility of badge sale happening until it finally does.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: blackjet on October 19, 2017, 03:02:34 AM
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"If you are unable to purchase a badge during Returning Registration, you will be able to participate in Open Registration later this year. Yup, you heard that right. Open Registration will occur sometime in late 2017. Stranger things have happened!"

Oh my...!

This is amazing news for people who need to travel from afar to attend comic con!  I know most people who are in close proximity to San Diego would probably prefer a later date, but coming from overseas, it really helps to know if you get tickets as early as possible to make vacation arrangements at work and to be able to get available plane tickets.

I am pretty psyched that Pre-reg and Open reg will be much earlier for '18.  This year was quite a nightmare with the super late registrations and hotel sales.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Transmute Jun on October 19, 2017, 05:53:13 AM
Yes, it seems like CCI heard all of the complaints about open reg being so late and people not having time to make travel arrangements. While I am surprised by the hurry on this, I am pleased that it will be settled in a reasonable amount of time.

Okay, just stirring the kettle on this one... but with so much time between badge sales and the con, do you think they might have more badge cancellations? And if so, would they possibly have a returned badges sale again in the spring? This is purely speculation on my part.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: sessionka on October 19, 2017, 06:31:33 AM
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"If you are unable to purchase a badge during Returning Registration, you will be able to participate in Open Registration later this year. Yup, you heard that right. Open Registration will occur sometime in late 2017. Stranger things have happened!"

Oh my...!

Yowza!!!!

Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: sessionka on October 19, 2017, 06:33:57 AM
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I actually feel the exact opposite. The earlier the better. No reason to drag it out and wait. I actually wish it was even earlier. The earlier i know if i have tickets or not the easier it is to plan out everything else. If i get badges i can start looking for air and book it so i can get the best price. every year that it was later i always ended up having to pay more for air because i didn't want to book non refundable air if i wasn't sure i was going. And if i don't end up getting badges this year i can start planning what i want to do instead and get a good deal on whatever that vacation will be.
And as far as them doing this when another con is happening, there is a con almost every weekend these days. The convention business is booming right now so there is basically no weekend when some convention isn't happening.

 

From what I understand.  In the days before Expo Logic, people used to register for the next year on the last day of Comic Con.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Transmute Jun on October 19, 2017, 06:34:59 AM
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From what I understand.  In the days before Expo Logic, people used to register for the next year on the last day of Comic Con.

You could just walk up and pre-register any day of the con. It was nice and easy. I miss those days.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Old Man Grey on October 19, 2017, 09:12:06 AM
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You could just walk up and pre-register any day of the con. It was nice and easy. I miss those days.
I used to register for the next con on preview night. Of course you used to be able to walk in to Hall H and Ballroom 20 whenever you wanted too. Those golden days are gone forever.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: jimy on October 19, 2017, 09:24:43 AM
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I used to register for the next con on preview night. Of course you used to be able to walk in to Hall H and Ballroom 20 whenever you wanted too. Those golden days are gone forever.

Hey, what about those pre-golden days when there was no Hall H or Ballroom 20... my has the Convention Center grown, wish it could have another growing spurt.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: stl_ben on October 19, 2017, 09:40:00 AM
Why didn't CCI call me directly to make sure I didn't have any plans on this day?
...it's OK I don't!
STOKED
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: zuko3984 on October 19, 2017, 09:51:40 AM
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You could just walk up and pre-register any day of the con. It was nice and easy. I miss those days.

I'm sure it was nice to be able to just walk up and register for the next year but wasn't that also before they were getting the super big TV and Movie panels they get now? It's kind of a Catch 22 situation to me, the larger the attendance the better the panels and guests they get which makes the crowds larger and makes it harder to get in but makes the convention more exciting which draws more people which draws better celebrity guests and panels which makes attendance larger and makes it harder to get in to everything.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Angology on October 19, 2017, 11:03:42 AM
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I'm sure it was nice to be able to just walk up and register for the next year but wasn't that also before they were getting the super big TV and Movie panels they get now? It's kind of a Catch 22 situation to me, the larger the attendance the better the panels and guests they get which makes the crowds larger and makes it harder to get in but makes the convention more exciting which draws more people which draws better celebrity guests and panels which makes attendance larger and makes it harder to get in to everything.
There were big movies and television guests in the years before online registration (of course, my first two years were right at the end of walk up registration, so those who have been attending longer may have better data to draw from). In my mind, it's the ability to register online that has lead to a wider pool of attendees. That, and the fact that we are a more mobile society. If anything, big movie panels seemed to have decreased a bit in the past few years. There are more television panels, but I think that is a reflection of all of the expanding choices we have these days in television/streaming. Also-the explosion of social media also has probably had significant impact.

eta: I do think that there have been ever expanding off-sites, and that is definitely due to the larger attendance-the studios (TV or movies) want more eyes on their product. I didn't want anyone to think I didn't think the larger attendance had no impact! :)
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: cabler30 on October 19, 2017, 12:46:59 PM
Alot of mixed comments i always say because sometimes anyone goes from topic and beyond which is cool. and yes if by chance u cant do return reg u still have chance at open reg for any badges that are left by which from what i have read is like less then return reg. that whi i learned and took chance to volunteer and so far all has gone rite for the most part. it not for everyone as to say more would rather have a reg badge then be or feel limited which u are not cause it just has u do a job for 3 hr a day and have fun either before or after job. i just be happy i am close so able to save more and not stress so much as others do about things over time to go to con every year.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: kihou on October 19, 2017, 01:04:04 PM
I wonder if they moved it up so soon because they want more time to try a new system, and getting the 2018 reg out of the way now means more time to try new things for 2019. 

Personally I am good with the date, but totally understand that it is short notice especially for those organizing the buying groups, and anyone else who is traveling or going to other cons!  I hope everyone is able to attend or get a proxy.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: sessionka on October 19, 2017, 01:29:01 PM
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I wonder if they moved it up so soon because they want more time to try a new system, and getting the 2018 reg out of the way now means more time to try new things for 2019. 

Personally I am good with the date, but totally understand that it is short notice especially for those organizing the buying groups, and anyone else who is traveling or going to other cons!  I hope everyone is able to attend or get a proxy.

I have to say, it appears to me that the focc groups are on top of things. 
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Angel_ on October 19, 2017, 02:05:13 PM
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Anyways, you might like it, but I and quite a few others don't because we were only given one week's notice to prepare for returning reg, and we all have our various reasons for not liking it.

For me, it's because I'll be going out of town for business and won't have enough money to buy all of the badges I need until after the sale is over.

So while it might be convenient for you, please remember that it's not convenient for everyone else and please keep that in mind in when replying to someone.

And from what I can gather elsewhere, I'm not the only one who feels this way and has complained about it too.

(Also, I should change my settings so that I won't get an email whenever someone mentions me. I don't know why I didn't do that before.)

I feel you.  I really do. But to be fair, it's never going to be convenient for everyone.  It's been during work hours for me before. Another friend was running a marathon DURING the sale (pulled over during the marathon to a coffee shop, got badges, and then kept running).  It's always going to suck for someone.

10 days is a generous amount of time compared to some leeway I've seen in the past.  If I recall way back in 2011 when I was doing the second chance sale (which they don't even do anymore) I only had 3 days notice.

I hope I didn't word this offensively at all, because I really really feel your frustration. I've been in your shoes. But unfortunately that's just the way it is.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: vegasndn on October 19, 2017, 02:44:20 PM
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I feel you.  I really do. But to be fair, it's never going to be convenient for everyone.  It's been during work hours for me before. Another friend was running a marathon DURING the sale (pulled over during the marathon to a coffee shop, got badges, and then kept running).  It's always going to suck for someone.

10 days is a generous amount of time compared to some leeway I've seen in the past.  If I recall way back in 2011 when I was doing the second chance sale (which they don't even do anymore) I only had 3 days notice.

I hope I didn't word this offensively at all, because I really really feel your frustration. I've been in your shoes. But unfortunately that's just the way it is.
Didn’t CCI give us 48 hr notice for a couple of years? I remember getting email on a Thursday with a surprise badge sale is this weekend . I think ten days is more than enough time. I’m glad my daughter has no XC meet on the 28th.


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Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: kremss on October 19, 2017, 02:54:49 PM
Wifey and I are ready. Trying to make this 8 in a row and 11 out of 12.

Good luck everyone to everyone at LACC battling for good data or wifi connections.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: LB42 on October 19, 2017, 04:23:17 PM
I'm just wondering if the very early sale, which conflicts with LACC, is a direct attempt to reduce LA/local attendance and increase out of state attendance. This would bring more $ to San Diego and make hotel draw even worse? Now, having said that as an out-of stater - I'm happy to see the early draw because it does give me more time to plan, I'm just surprised, and of course neither my anxiety level, or my blood pressure will be normal for the next 8 days. Gah!


Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Angel_ on October 19, 2017, 04:25:39 PM
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Didn’t CCI give us 48 hr notice for a couple of years? I remember getting email on a Thursday with a surprise badge sale is this weekend . I think ten days is more than enough time. I’m glad my daughter has no XC meet on the 28th.


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I recall that yes but I can't remember what years.  I'd assume 2013 since that was the only year I did open reg.  2011 was the resale reg.  I skipped 2012 (biggest mistake eeeveeerrr), and I've been press since 2014.  I remember 2013 being hecka stressful for many reasons though. Including the infamous white screen issues  :'(

Edit: No I lied. I participated in 2014 returning reg as well, but the press approval came after and I had to refund my badge.  That was only 4 years ago and it's already a blur.

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I'm just wondering if the very early sale, which conflicts with LACC, is a direct attempt to reduce LA/local attendance and increase out of state attendance. This would bring more $ to San Diego and make hotel draw even worse? Now, having said that as an out-of stater - I'm happy to see the early draw because it does give me more time to plan, I'm just surprised, and of course neither my anxiety level, or my blood pressure will be normal for the next 8 days. Gah!

Super interesting theory. I have a friend that'll be at LACC and he's mildly stressed about it.  He has as shot at both press and pro, though, so only... mildly... stressed.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: SamTurtledove on October 19, 2017, 04:33:21 PM
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[member=314]Transmute Jun[/member]  just a quick note.  The CCI https://www.comic-con.org/cci/2018/returning-registration page added the following

All purchases are subject to a $5 handling fee per member.

So if buying three badges, factor in the cost of each member's handling fee.

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Aaargh! Hulk smash! I hate hate hate hate hate hate hate added fees. They're deceptive and smarmy. I understand CCI has costs, but if they need a $5 processing fee per member, then they should just work it in to the badge price. So many people will not see this note and then will just get hit with a random fee at the end, with no choice but to pay it. It leaves a bad impression right when you should be celebrating successfully getting a badge.

Ugh, seriously, I am deeply angry about this. Off to go readjust my budget spreadsheet...

ETA: Also, can [member=1]alyssa[/member] or another mod add this note to the official "2018 Badge Prices" thread? I'd like fellow FoCC members to be prepared for it, at least...

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So a full-on 4-Day + PN = $281...if you're trying to get two others in as well that $281 x 3 = $843...holy !@#$%

FYI

recap from BG thread:

2017 4-Day + PN = $265
2018 4-Day + PN = $276 + $5 handling fee per member = $281

No idea if the handling fee is one time fee/per member badge purchase or a transaction that will occur per sale event.

Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Angel_ on October 19, 2017, 04:37:38 PM
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FYI

recap from BG thread:

2017 4-Day + PN = $265
2018 4-Day + PN = $276 + $5 handling fee per member = $281

No idea if the handling fee is one time fee/per member badge purchase or a transaction that will occur per sale event.

I don't remember this shipping and handling being a thing last year.  Is this new? Or did I just not pay attention? Wonder if press and pro will need to pay it as well?
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: semigeekgirl on October 19, 2017, 04:40:12 PM
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No idea if the handling fee is one time fee/per member badge purchase or a transaction that will occur per sale event.


Ugh, so a badge *could* cost up to $286 if it's a per-sale charge and you were unable to get all five days in RetReg and had to pick the rest up in Open.

[member=4434]Angel_[/member]  That's an interesting point. None of the creative pros mentioned a fee for the "paid" badge.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: DaveG on October 20, 2017, 03:15:03 AM
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Ugh, so a badge *could* cost up to $286 if it's a per-sale charge and you were unable to get all five days in RetReg and had to pick the rest up in Open.

[member=4434]Angel_[/member]  That's an interesting point. None of the creative pros mentioned a fee for the "paid" badge.

I could be wrong, but I don't remember them charging anything during pro reg.  It seemed to go pretty fast and smooth and I'm pretty sure I didn't have to enter any type of payment information.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: marcia29 on October 20, 2017, 03:38:02 AM
Ugh is right!  I totally missed that $5 added fee note on the SDCC website.  That should be in bold and larger print!
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Michaelnaut on October 20, 2017, 05:30:05 AM
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Ugh is right!  I totally missed that $5 added fee note.  That should be in bold and larger print!
Don't forget to add the +2.9% if you're reimbursing someone who bought you tix.  So that $286 + ($286 x 2.9%) = $294.29

Wow, we're getting into 3-bill territory here...
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: marcia29 on October 20, 2017, 05:53:04 AM
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Okay, just stirring the kettle on this one... but with so much time between badge sales and the con, do you think they might have more badge cancellations? And if so, would they possibly have a returned badges sale again in the spring? This is purely speculation on my part.

Hmmm...certainly food for thought.  I might have some of what you're stirring in that pot.   :) 
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Michaelnaut on October 20, 2017, 05:54:53 AM
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Hmmm...certainly food for thought.  I might have some of what you're stirring in that pot.   :)
Oh wow...*great* point...assuming you get done both badge sales this year (actually, not assuming, cause they stated it), you *could* have a last chance sale if returned badges were due back say...February?  Hmm...
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Blubutterfly505 on October 20, 2017, 08:02:31 AM
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I could be wrong, but I don't remember them charging anything during pro reg.  It seemed to go pretty fast and smooth and I'm pretty sure I didn't have to enter any type of payment information.

I just looked at my receipt for Pro Badges and I wasn't charged a $5 dollar handling fee.  My total was $276. 
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: semigeekgirl on October 20, 2017, 08:17:59 AM
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I just looked at my receipt for Pro Badges and I wasn't charged a $5 dollar handling fee.  My total was $276.

Thanks for checking!
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: rabbitwarren on October 20, 2017, 08:30:52 AM
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Anyways, you might like it, but I and quite a few others don't because we were only given one week's notice to prepare for returning reg, and we all have our various reasons for not liking it.

For me, it's because I'll be going out of town for business and won't have enough money to buy all of the badges I need until after the sale is over.

So while it might be convenient for you, please remember that it's not convenient for everyone else and please keep that in mind in when replying to someone.

And from what I can gather elsewhere, I'm not the only one who feels this way and has complained about it too.

(Also, I should change my settings so that I won't get an email whenever someone mentions me. I don't know why I didn't do that before.)

Maybe you give your login details to someone who can sit in the waiting room for you?  My brother has rarely been available for any Reg but he's always given me his logins. 
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: zuko3984 on October 20, 2017, 09:03:11 AM
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Oh wow...*great* point...assuming you get done both badge sales this year (actually, not assuming, cause they stated it), you *could* have a last chance sale if returned badges were due back say...February?  Hmm...

Have till May 14th 2018 to to return badges for a refund. I guess they could still have a last sale in ealry June if they get enough returned badges to make it worth the time and effort. 
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Transmute Jun on October 20, 2017, 09:14:43 AM
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Have till May 14th 2018 to to return badges for a refund. I guess they could still have a last sale in ealry June if they get enough returned badges to make it worth the time and effort.

That's about the timeframe they used to use, back when they previously had returned badges sales.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Miclpea on October 20, 2017, 09:22:05 AM
Guess: they oversell the tickets anticipating a certain number of no shows based on previous data.



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Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: rabbitwarren on October 20, 2017, 09:56:34 AM
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Guess: they oversell the tickets anticipating a certain number of no shows based on previous data.



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Correct me if I'm wrong but I know they had cut back on pro and press badges to give more opportunity for regular attendees.  And it seemed to me that the leftovers were given to the pros and press. 
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: mattytreks on October 20, 2017, 10:01:22 AM
The OCD in me would like to have the Subject of this thread changed to SDCC 2018 Returning Registration :)
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: BenEatsRice on October 20, 2017, 10:19:23 AM
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The OCD in me would like to have the Subject of this thread changed to SDCC 2018 Returning Registration :)

I'm the same way. When did they start calling it Return Registration instead of Pre-Registration?
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: SamTurtledove on October 20, 2017, 10:22:44 AM
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I'm the same way. When did they start calling it Return Registration instead of Pre-Registration?

[member=3]Chris[/member] got it right for 2017 though!

RR renamed a year ago Toucan (https://www.comic-con.org/toucan/attendee-preregistration-reboot)

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2018 Faqs

https://www.comic-con.org/toucan/returning-registration-2018-faq

"Professor Toucan is back to tackle your most burning questions regarding our first attendee badge sale of the year"

We should call the thread The first sale!



Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: mattytreks on October 20, 2017, 10:28:00 AM
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I'm the same way. When did they start calling it Return Registration instead of Pre-Registration?

I think two years ago.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Transmute Jun on October 20, 2017, 10:28:16 AM
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I'm the same way. When did they start calling it Return Registration instead of Pre-Registration?

Last year. It's up to [member=3]Chris[/member]  , since it's his thread.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: accelerate on October 20, 2017, 11:20:59 AM
Question about getting into the buying room after the waiting room.

Let's say both me and a friend are in the waiting room, and he gets in first. So he buys himself and me a badge. Since my badge has now been purchased, do I get kicked out of the waiting room? Or can I still get into the buying room and buy for 3 others?
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Angology on October 20, 2017, 11:37:31 AM
I believe [member=3]Chris[/member] was being rebellious and refusing to change to the new name (Have we tagged him enough times?)
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: sessionka on October 20, 2017, 11:48:35 AM
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Question about getting into the buying room after the waiting room.

Let's say both me and a friend are in the waiting room, and he gets in first. So he buys himself and me a badge. Since my badge has now been purchased, do I get kicked out of the waiting room? Or can I still get into the buying room and buy for 3 others?

I believe you stay in the waiting room and can also buy for someone else as long as you use one of the other 3 member id and last name if you get into a buying session.  Don't use your member id.  Those were the instructions I got from the buying group I am in.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: accelerate on October 20, 2017, 11:53:51 AM
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I believe you stay in the waiting room and can also buy for someone else as long as you use one of the other 3 member id and last name if you get into a buying session.  Don't use your member id.  Those were the instructions I got from the buying group I am in.

Oh, good to know. For some reason, I mis-remembered you put in your ID to get into the waiting room, but if you only enter it after you get into the buying room, things make much more sense.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: sessionka on October 20, 2017, 12:01:49 PM
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Oh, good to know. For some reason, I mis-remembered you put in your ID to get into the waiting room, but if you only enter it after you get into the buying room, things make much more sense.

If I remember correctly, you don't put in your member ID to get into the waiting room.  You put in the Registration Code that Comic Con sends you 48 hours before the sale.  You don't use the member ID until you get into a buying session.  Someone else can verify if what I'm saying is correct.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Transmute Jun on October 20, 2017, 12:20:00 PM
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Question about getting into the buying room after the waiting room.

Let's say both me and a friend are in the waiting room, and he gets in first. So he buys himself and me a badge. Since my badge has now been purchased, do I get kicked out of the waiting room? Or can I still get into the buying room and buy for 3 others?

You can still buy. However, when you get the the buying screen, it will ask you for a Member ID and last name. You MUST use the member ID and last name of someone who has NOT had a badge purchased for them (and for whom you would like to purchase a badge). If you try to use one that already has a badge (including yourself) you will get an error message. This is why it is very important to be in contact with your buying group throughout the sale, so that you will know who needs a badge still, and have their information available once you hit that buying screen.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: cabler30 on October 20, 2017, 06:35:32 PM
Alot good info has been posted or mentioned above. so plan ahead and be prepared so not gotta deal with any last min hic ups so to speak and by chance loose a chance to get a badge for u or anyone at time u are at the screen to buy badges. i still debate to buy any myself since i get another chance volunteer and save at the same time, but time will tell and do what i can or want at the time.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Iris on October 20, 2017, 08:09:25 PM
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I'm just wondering if the very early sale, which conflicts with LACC, is a direct attempt to reduce LA/local attendance and increase out of state attendance. This would bring more $ to San Diego and make hotel draw even worse? Now, having said that as an out-of stater - I'm happy to see the early draw because it does give me more time to plan, I'm just surprised, and of course neither my anxiety level, or my blood pressure will be normal for the next 8 days. Gah!

There has been some speculation by TJ that they could, potentially, try to get a least one of their badge sales done before November 28, 2017. That date happens to be the first date scheduled (unless it gets continued) for the SLCC v. CCI/SDCC trial.

Though honestly I'd doubt that they would be particularly concerned about the numbers of other conventions either way. This is closer to some online years when they did the pre-reg/returning reg in October-November. It's probably a lot easier for them to have it sorted out earlier, as it gives them a lot more time to deal with potential issues and move onto the hotel lottery and the other logistics.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Angology on October 21, 2017, 04:40:08 PM
I also just realized that returning reg is on Halloween Comic Fest day. I guess I will have to go to my LCS in the afternoon. Either in celebration, or for consolation.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: cabler30 on October 21, 2017, 06:59:29 PM
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I also just realized that returning reg is on Halloween Comic Fest day. I guess I will have to go to my LCS in the afternoon. Either in celebration, or for consolation.

I gotta work that day by chance and debate to go get free comics or not depends since not drive and what time it takes to get to a shop lol will determine alot lol.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: rushfanyyz on October 22, 2017, 07:55:52 AM
Hamilton St. Louis tickets are tomorrow (Monday) and then pre-reg Saturday.  I'm just a big ball of nerves at this point!

More worried about Hamilton right now because that's a refresh refresh refresh refresh headache, and there isn't anything in place to fight the scalpers.  At least with SDCC we know the process and can control as much of it as possible, even if it still comes down to luck in the end.  That said, after Monday I'll still be super nervous about SDCC too, ha!
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: mark on October 22, 2017, 10:27:43 AM
Before the madness starts, want to wish everyone going for pre-reg (and Hamilton tickets :) ) the best of luck! We'll be cheering from the sidelines this year.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: TardisMom on October 22, 2017, 02:28:08 PM
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Hamilton St. Louis tickets are tomorrow (Monday) and then pre-reg Saturday.  I'm just a big ball of nerves at this point!

More worried about Hamilton right now because that's a refresh refresh refresh refresh headache, and there isn't anything in place to fight the scalpers.  At least with SDCC we know the process and can control as much of it as possible, even if it still comes down to luck in the end.  That said, after Monday I'll still be super nervous about SDCC too, ha!

For Hamilton I had good luck with phoning.  Yes, phoning.  I'd been on my computer repeatedly adding tickets to my cart and having it time out for over an hour and tried calling.  To my surprise it was quick and easy and you don't even have to talk to a person.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Chris on October 23, 2017, 06:46:59 AM
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I believe [member=3]Chris[/member] was being rebellious and refusing to change to the new name (Have we tagged him enough times?)

The Rebellion against The Empire?  :)
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: AzT on October 24, 2017, 04:01:10 PM
Beginning, the code war is:

W A R N I N G !
Member ID Closing for Routine Scheduled Maintenance
The Member ID system will go offline beginning at 4:15PM Pacific Daylight Time today for some routine scheduled maintenance. Please exit the system by that time.

https://secure2.comic-con.org/memberid/
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: SamTurtledove on October 24, 2017, 08:23:45 PM
Member ID Changes

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Members who are eligible for Attendee Returning Registration will not be able to make changes to some information in their account until after Returning Registration is completed.

  My Account tab: (https://secure2.comic-con.org/memberid/layout/btn_edit_sm_off.jpg)Membership Type is locked

Contact Info tab: (https://secure2.comic-con.org/memberid/layout/btn_edit_sm_off.jpg) email address is locked



Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Zero on October 24, 2017, 08:26:37 PM
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Member ID Changes

  My Account tab: (https://secure2.comic-con.org/memberid/layout/btn_edit_sm_off.jpg)Membership Type is locked

Contact Info tab: (https://secure2.comic-con.org/memberid/layout/btn_edit_sm_off.jpg) email address is locked

The day (of destiny) draws near... Dun dun dunnnnn. 
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: NCDS on October 25, 2017, 08:22:32 AM
Logged into my member ID, registration codes are there! 
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Blubutterfly505 on October 25, 2017, 08:24:04 AM
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Logged into my member ID, registration codes are there!

I just checked mine, and its there as well..YAY!!!!!!
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: sessionka on October 25, 2017, 08:27:51 AM
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I just checked mine, and its there as well..YAY!!!!!!

ME TOO!!!!! :) :) :) :)
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: NCDS on October 25, 2017, 08:28:14 AM
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I just checked mine, and its there as well..YAY!!!!!!

I like it when things work as they should!
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: BenEatsRice on October 25, 2017, 08:28:30 AM
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Logged into my member ID, registration codes are there!
It's starting to get real, folks!
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Blubutterfly505 on October 25, 2017, 08:41:21 AM
And just for fun, I clicked on the link and checked my browser settings....I PASSED ;)

Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Transmute Jun on October 25, 2017, 09:07:32 AM
Ours are there too! I just copied and pasted them all into a doc...
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: SteveD on October 25, 2017, 09:40:28 AM
Sitting at the airport, checked to make sure my code was there also.  Yes it was.  Now hoping for decent WiFi at the hotel on Saturday.

ETA: Registration code email just received from CCI
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Blubutterfly505 on October 25, 2017, 10:04:16 AM
I received my email at 10:00am PST.  Now I feel its official  ^-^
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Mario Wario on October 25, 2017, 10:06:01 AM
All set and ready for Saturday (and Monday for priority volunteer reg., too).
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: lilredrubi74 on October 25, 2017, 02:04:15 PM
We got ours this morning! Checked the browsers & passed. Good luck everyone!


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Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Iris on October 25, 2017, 03:07:33 PM
Just checked and recorded my code.

Edit: A reminder to do a check that your browser passes the pre-checl for the sale, by going to the link in advance and selecting to do the test (a paragraph at the bottom.) You never know if a new plugin/extension you have will interfere. It's best to identify it ASAP. Last time my anti-virus extension was blocking one part completely so I had to disable it for the sale. So you never know what an update to an extension could do it too.

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Sitting at the airport, checked to make sure my code was there also.  Yes it was.  Now hoping for decent WiFi at the hotel on Saturday.

ETA: Registration code email just received from CCI

Another option, if you don't mind having to potentially pay data fees, if you have a good connection on your phone at the hotel and you don't trust the wifi, you could use your phone to tether to your laptop for the sale. Just make sure to put a password on the resulting connection. I did that once lol.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: SamTurtledove on October 25, 2017, 04:30:23 PM
Toucan

Registration Codes are Happening

https://www.comic-con.org/toucan/registration-codes-are-happening

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And finally, here is a list of what you’ll need when Returning Registration begins:

- Personal registration code
- Expo Logic waiting room link
- Comic-Con Member ID
- Member IDs AND last names of those you plan to purchase for
- Visa/MasterCard/American Express payment information*
- Ice cream. It’s never too early for ice cream…

*We do not accept PayPal, Schrute Bucks, or coupons for Pizza by Alfredo.

Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Kmd2103 on October 26, 2017, 09:34:53 AM
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Toucan

Registration Codes are Happening

https://www.comic-con.org/toucan/registration-codes-are-happening
<3 The Office references
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: BenEatsRice on October 26, 2017, 09:49:49 AM
Two more sleeps (unless you take naps)!!!

Here's the standard wish of luck to everyone...
https://youtu.be/_s7qgNMqDJI
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: marcia29 on October 26, 2017, 10:18:11 AM
And that is exactly what if feels like!  LOL.

Hungry for SDCC tickets!!!  Feed me, Seymour.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Transmute Jun on October 26, 2017, 11:57:30 AM
It's the most wonderful time of the year.....
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: catvonawesome on October 26, 2017, 11:58:19 AM
I am feeling so mentally unprepared for this!!
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: SamTurtledove on October 26, 2017, 02:40:53 PM
Toucan

Travel to Tech and Back Again

https://www.comic-con.org/toucan/travel-tech-and-back-again

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Picture it - Sicily, 2017 ... Two friends, Dorothy and Rose, each get into the Expo Logic waiting room ...

Rose, in a moment of excitement, posts a photo of her session online as soon as she enters the waiting room, not knowing that her person registration code is embedded in the URL. Do not post pictures of your waiting room or registration session online, or someone (probably Sophia) will be able to use your code to enter and your session will expire.

As they say in St. Olaf, “Don’t post any photos of your registration session online!”
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Mel on October 26, 2017, 03:33:06 PM
Well this was sobering. What's worth doing in life if you can't post pics of it on the internet?
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: hipchick on October 26, 2017, 06:15:49 PM
I’m so freaked out about returning registration this year, heh. I missed out on plugging into a buying group, so our group of four will be winging it. Time to go outside and wave the sacrificial Ewok plush in the air three times on the hour every hour to generate good luck from the SDCC Gods!
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: archenemy on October 26, 2017, 08:50:14 PM
Has anyone had issues with one of their group member's passwords not working in the MemberID system? We had them all saved from last year and one isn't working. We tried resetting but we never got a password reset email. She received the email from Comic Con with the reg code for Saturday but we're concerned with the fact that she can't log in to the Member ID system.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: sessionka on October 27, 2017, 06:12:43 AM
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Has anyone had issues with one of their group member's passwords not working in the MemberID system? We had them all saved from last year and one isn't working. We tried resetting but we never got a password reset email. She received the email from Comic Con with the reg code for Saturday but we're concerned with the fact that she can't log in to the Member ID system.

We don't have member id passwords.  We only have the id and the member's last name.  That's all we need to buy badges.

Your worst case scenario is someone used the password to log into the member id, and then changed the contact information.  (YIKES!!!)
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Mario Wario on October 27, 2017, 09:34:52 AM
Almost here!

(https://media0.giphy.com/media/Px2Zu55ofxfO0/giphy.gif)
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Transmute Jun on October 27, 2017, 09:48:55 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/kM3ewfy.gif)
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: QTkeylala on October 27, 2017, 10:07:29 AM
Anyone else have the sucky issue where you are not eligible for pre-registration but you did purchase, paid, and attended 2017 comic con.  I bought me, my sister, and husband's passes together.  We all went together.  BUT, his Member ID says he is not eligible for pre-registration.  But me and my sister are.  So stupid.  I contacted Comic Con and asked why he is not eligible as he is a PAID 2017 attendee, but we got a generated email reply stating they won't get back to us until 3-4 business days, so basically after the sale on Saturday.  This sucks!
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: marcia29 on October 27, 2017, 11:20:20 AM
That dolphin thingy is making me twitch.  At first I thought my eyes were going wacky!!
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: accelerate on October 27, 2017, 11:27:40 AM
Three alarms set for tomorrow. Considering adding a fourth just in case.


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Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: marcia29 on October 27, 2017, 11:29:34 AM
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Anyone else have the sucky issue where you are not eligible for pre-registration but you did purchase, paid, and attended 2017 comic con.  I bought me, my sister, and husband's passes together.  We all went together.  BUT, his Member ID says he is not eligible for pre-registration.  But me and my sister are.  So stupid.  I contacted Comic Con and asked why he is not eligible as he is a PAID 2017 attendee, but we got a generated email reply stating they won't get back to us until 3-4 business days, so basically after the sale on Saturday.  This sucks!

Not fun..I am sending out good vibes that you are able to get what you need!
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: SamTurtledove on October 27, 2017, 11:38:50 AM
Unless there's a last minute video or changes, hopefully 2018 Returning Registration will follow the steps from earlier this year:

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Comic-Con 2017 Attendee Open Registration clip:

https://youtu.be/DfhU9g4e3_k
Tutorial Video on YouTube
EDIT: http://comic-con.org/toucan/comic-con-2017-open-registration-tutorial-video

COMIC-CON INTERNATIONAL REGISTRATION UPDATE Comic-Con 2017 Open Registration Tutorial Video

 
Click Here for Tutorial Video on Vimeo https://vimeo.com/212205046
Click Here for Tutorial Video on YouTube [already above]
 
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Mel on October 27, 2017, 11:41:05 AM
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Three alarms set for tomorrow. Considering adding a fourth just in case.


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You mean you are going to be able to sleep? That's new!
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: accelerate on October 27, 2017, 11:54:40 AM
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Unless there's a last minute video or changes, hopefully 2018 Returning Registration will follow the steps from earlier this year:

At 3:05, it states: "Badge inventory will not change while you are on this page"

does that mean you don't have to rush? ie, if it shows Preview is still available, it will still be available even if you for some reason take the full 15 minutes to go through registration?

I ask because I'm in a group, so I'll need to be IM'ing with some folks to see who's already purchased a badge. So I don't want to lose out on available days because I'm still figuring it out.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: BenEatsRice on October 27, 2017, 12:01:51 PM
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At 3:05, it states: "Badge inventory will not change while you are on this page"

does that mean you don't have to rush? ie, if it shows Preview is still available, it will still be available even if you for some reason take the full 15 minutes to go through registration?

I ask because I'm in a group, so I'll need to be IM'ing with some folks to see who's already purchased a badge. So I don't want to lose out on available days because I'm still figuring it out.

You are correct. You could take 14:59 and the badge inventory on that page will be the same. But, be swift so you aren't risking the time factor. :)
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: accelerate on October 27, 2017, 12:40:07 PM
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You are correct. You could take 14:59 and the badge inventory on that page will be the same. But, be swift so you aren't risking the time factor. :)

Thanks! I thought I recalled hearing about people who couldn't purpose a given day even though it said it was available. I hope those were one-time minor hiccups.

But yeah, it's best to be as quick as possible.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: BenEatsRice on October 27, 2017, 12:42:43 PM
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I thought I recalled hearing about people who couldn't purpose a given day even though it said it was available. I hope those were one-time minor hiccups.
I've seen this happen in Open Registration for people who have already purchased a specific day and need to fill in the rest of their days. Even though a day has plenty of inventory, the person buying may already have it and so the option will be grayed out.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: accelerate on October 27, 2017, 01:16:12 PM
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I've seen this happen in Open Registration for people who have already purchased a specific day and need to fill in the rest of their days. Even though a day has plenty of inventory, the person buying may already have it and so the option will be grayed out.

Actually I'm referring to something slightly different. Nothing is greyed out or shown as unavailable when a user first gets to the page, but when the user tries to buy a particular day, the UI returns an error saying that day is no longer available.

I don't know if this is what actually happened, but I seem to recall this happening to a couple people. And this was in PreReg.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: cabler30 on October 27, 2017, 01:31:29 PM
All i can say even though u try to get ready to run for a badge, so many around the world try to do the same unless there is a ban do to gov changes then it just leaves some left for anyone who is able to come to usa to enjoy event. Good Luck and follow steps so all goes rite the first time.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: chaosdreamer on October 27, 2017, 01:48:50 PM
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Toucan

Travel to Tech and Back Again

https://www.comic-con.org/toucan/travel-tech-and-back-again

Anyone else got the Golden Girls theme song stuck in their head now?  :D
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: marcia29 on October 27, 2017, 02:29:06 PM
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Anyone else got the Golden Girls theme song stuck in their head now?  :D

Well I didn't before, but now.... :D
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Angology on October 27, 2017, 02:29:28 PM
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Actually I'm referring to something slightly different. Nothing is greyed out or shown as unavailable when a user first gets to the page, but when the user tries to buy a particular day, the UI returns an error saying that day is no longer available.

I don't know if this is what actually happened, but I seem to recall this happening to a couple people. And this was in PreReg.
I believe, in previous years-I don't remember how long ago, badges were held for 5 minutes on the purchase page, and then when you got to the payment page, you had 15 minutes. So, someone could select the badges, wait too long and when they went to the payment page, they may have not been available any longer. Or am I remembering incorrectly?
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: pinniped on October 27, 2017, 05:16:53 PM
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Here's my dilemma: my husband, myself, and a friend have helped each other buy badges every year for 6 years. One of us always manages to get in and buy for the others. But this year, our friend will be on the road and can't physically participate. He's given us his code and we will use a second computer so that "he" can still participate. The complication is that he has asked 2 separate people who are also eligible for returning registration to buy for him in the event they make it in. So my question is, what happens if one of them gets in first, buys for him (as one of the 3 badges they can buy), then "he" gets in on our computer and we use his account to try to buy badges for ourselves and him? Isn't that a second badge for him? Will the system allow it? If "he" gets in but neither me or my husband do, are we out of luck? Just such a nail biter of a situation but that's the worst case scenario. Thanks in advance for any advice.


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Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Iris on October 27, 2017, 07:25:50 PM
I almost never sleep the night and morning before any badge sale or hotel lottery etc... but I might just sleep tonight by virtue simply because I've slept about 3 hours in two days at this point.

Good news, my entire group has gotten all of their info into me, or the most part I'm not terribly worried about some of the very minor info because it's not crucial right now. I already have all my sheets ready to go for tomorrow, we'll just see if everyone makes it online by 8:30AM Pacific as I requested, at the latest. I'll probably be up by 7AM on here panicking with you all.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: SamTurtledove on October 27, 2017, 07:26:56 PM
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Here's my dilemma: my husband, myself, and a friend have helped each other buy badges every year for 6 years. One of us always manages to get in and buy for the others. But this year, our friend will be on the road and can't physically participate. He's given us his code and we will use a second computer so that "he" can still participate. The complication is that he has asked 2 separate people who are also eligible for returning registration to buy for him in the event they make it in. So my question is, what happens if one of them gets in first, buys for him (as one of the 3 badges they can buy), then "he" gets in on our computer and we use his account to try to buy badges for ourselves and him? Isn't that a second badge for him? Will the system allow it? If "he" gets in but neither me or my husband do, are we out of luck? Just such a nail biter of a situation but that's the worst case scenario. Thanks in advance for any advice.


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If they have already bought his badge before any of your registration sessions open, his registration code will still be valid, but his Member ID won't be open for a second purchase.  The system will show a red error message similar to

(https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F14%2F03%2F01%2Fjabu2eny.jpg&hash=9b75c6273ec6e7b26f45291a610f1ffebebd3f7c) from 2015


Communication will be the key, as that error will also be seen if his Member ID is "locked" in either group's purchase pages http://sdccblog.com/2017/10/san-diego-comic-con-faq-how-do-i-purchase-a-badge-for-someone-else/ .


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* When the first session (out of your three available registration codes) opens up, you will be prompted to enter an eligible Member ID to begin the purchase pages.

                                         from http://sdccblog.com/2017/10/san-diego-comic-con-faq-how-do-i-purchase-a-badge-for-someone-else/

(https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fsdccblog.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2017%2F10%2Fscreenshot.png&hash=13e33032e9455fbec4aae678c9350cd85cfb1c35)
"Your Member ID will not work if you have already purchased a badge today or if your ID is being used in another registration session "


* If you select three, the third slot could be used to double check if they actually did buy your friend's badge and maybe make a screen shot for him!
                                            from 2016 Walkthrough http://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?topic=5630.0
(https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcomic-con.org%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Fstyles%2Fw720%2Fpublic%2Fdrupal_upload%2Fcontent_section%2Ffield_full_width_image%2FSelect-Members-3-Flatten-Blurred.jpg%3Fitok%3DtAP49JFa&hash=501bc09433b87d3b2689921d15756c514b554ddc)



                                         from https://www.comic-con.org/cci/2018/returning-registration

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Do not refresh while you are in the Expo Logic waiting room! The Expo Logic waiting room will automatically refresh every 120 seconds. If the blue circle is spinning, your page is active! Refreshing your browser in the waiting room may cause technical difficulties or remove you from the waiting room.

 

If at any time you are disconnected from the Expo Logic waiting room, simply return to the landing page and enter your personal registration code again. You will be put back in the same random group you were assigned. This only applies to registration codes that were authorized prior to 9:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time (PDT).

 

Your personal registration code will only authorize one device and one browser to enter the Expo Logic waiting room. If you attempt to enter your registration code on a different device and/or browser, your registration code will authorize the NEW device and your old device and/or browser session will expire. You may not run multiple tabs or sessions of the waiting room within the same browser. We strongly recommend that you log in to the waiting room using only the computer and browser you plan to use on the day of the sale.

 

The Expo Logic landing page will open for registration code entry at 8:00 AM PDT on the day of the badge sale. You do not need to rush to the landing page at 8:00 AM PDT! Eligible attendees will have one full hour to enter their registration code and authorize their device/browser to enter the waiting room. Early arrival to the waiting room does not provide any advantage over those who arrive later than you.

 

Shortly after 9:00 AM PDT, Expo Logic will begin randomly moving groups from the waiting room to a registration session. It does not matter what time you entered the waiting room and entry to the waiting room does not guarantee you a registration session. Not all members will be selected for a registration session.

 

The Expo Logic waiting room will close for entry at 9:00 AM PDT. You cannot enter the waiting room after 9:00 AM PDT! Admittance to the waiting room does not guarantee you a badge or a registration session.

 

If you are selected for a registration session, you will need to enter an eligible Comic-Con Member ID and LAST NAME. Do not enter your Member ID and password. Only Member IDs that have not yet been used for a registration session will be eligible.

 

Once you have successfully logged in to a registration session, you will be prompted to select the number of people you are purchasing badges for during the sale: 1, 2, or 3. Pay close attention to the number of people you select, as you will not be able to return to this page.



You will have 15 minutes to complete your entire registration session and purchase! We strongly recommend having your credit card information ready and all of the Member IDs and last names of the people you are purchasing badges for. A delay in inputting this information may cause your session to expire.

 

*Important* It is critical that you do not use your browser’s back button during any step of your registration session! If you need to remove a badge selection, you will be given the option on the final review page. Comic-Con International cannot guarantee that your Expo Logic registration session will behave as expected if you use your back button during any step of the registration process.



 
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Miterin on October 28, 2017, 05:09:12 AM
Todays the day !!!!! Im so nervous  ??? ??? :o :o
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: rabbitwarren on October 28, 2017, 05:32:45 AM
Ok. I’ve got the browsers loaded.  My buying group spreadsheet open. The reg codes spreadsheet open. Ready to go.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: debster on October 28, 2017, 05:47:27 AM
Good luck to everyone! Hope we all get the badges we want!
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Iris on October 28, 2017, 06:10:10 AM
Well, apparently it's not officially a badge sale if I've actually slept and am not crazy sleep-deprived. I'll take 5 hours of sleep in about 48 hours I guess, pretty comparable with all past sales.

I am almost ready, pulling up my spreadsheets etc. to triple check, a final time, that everything is good to go. Four browsers pre-checked to make sure they're working, a handful in our group can't make the actual sale this morning due to work, so I and some other will be running multiple codes.

Steady supply of water available, I'm tempted to go out to get some coffee... and maybe a pastry or two. Either way, I probably need snacks of some form...

Finally, Xanax at the ready, if need be.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: catvonawesome on October 28, 2017, 06:34:45 AM
I actually slept super hard last night...but that's just an indication of how frigging exhausted I am from the past two weeks of work (hello 7 days of work in a row!) So, I guess that's the key to sleeping before pre-reg. Absolute exhaustion.

Good luck everyone!!! I need a "my body is NOT ready" gif.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Miterin on October 28, 2017, 07:48:17 AM
so we have 4 log ins and trying to figure out the best way time wise to log in. We usually stagger the times so we have a more broad chance of getting in.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: SamTurtledove on October 28, 2017, 07:53:35 AM
And it's open for code input!

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171028/1f1019b378c02841190c6a94e85a39e6.jpg)

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IMPORTANT: You must enter your registration code below before 9:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) to be eligible to participate in Returning Registration. The waiting room will CLOSE for entry at 9:00 AM PDT.

Only enter your registration code when you are on the computer/device you will be using for today's sale. Once your registration code has been entered, only that computer/device and browser will be authorized to enter the waiting room.

Registration Code

If you are disconnected from the waiting room at any point, please return to this page and log back in using your registration code. Only registration codes that were authorized before 9:00 AM PDT will be allowed re-entry to the waiting room.

If you are eligible to participate in Returning Registration and do not know your registration code, simply log in to your Comic-Con Member ID account at https://secure2.comic-con.org/memberid/ Your registration code and information can be found under the "Registration Info" tab. If no registration code is displayed, you are not eligible for today's sale.

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Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Iris on October 28, 2017, 08:07:01 AM
Time for the dance of the spinning blue wheel(s).
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Zero on October 28, 2017, 08:09:18 AM
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Time for the dance of the spinning blue wheel(s).

"Do.  Or do not.  There is no try." (Ha ha.) 

Here we go, folks.  Another round of pre-registration very soon.  May the gods of convention karma shine brightly upon us!
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Cut That Meat on October 28, 2017, 08:16:46 AM
I'M NOT FREAKING OUT, YOU'RE FREAKING OUT
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: appaloosafire on October 28, 2017, 08:18:00 AM
My group of four are in and ready to go! Good luck to everyone!!
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: lilredrubi74 on October 28, 2017, 08:19:48 AM
My nerves are shot this morning, almost had a heart attack for some reason my bank showed I had no money in it. Quick call to bank and it was fixed but darn if it didn’t make things worse.
Good luck to everyone!


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Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: marcia29 on October 28, 2017, 08:28:42 AM
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My nerves are shot this morning, almost had a heart attack for some reason my bank showed I had no money in it. Quick call to bank and it was fixed but darn if it didn’t make things worse.
Good luck to everyone!


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Thanks for the reminder...just checked!
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: jazzyj on October 28, 2017, 08:33:10 AM
It's almost time!
(https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10214721648503853&set=gm.1361564643971424&type=3&ifg=1)
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: hikanteki on October 28, 2017, 08:35:28 AM
15 minutes. Good luck everyone!
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Iris on October 28, 2017, 08:36:38 AM
Good luck all of you hanging out in the thread! I tend to be in the shoutbox so I can quickly switch between that and other chats.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: ALF on October 28, 2017, 09:03:30 AM
Holding my breath till I get in is not working... passing out.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: SamTurtledove on October 28, 2017, 09:05:01 AM
from Shoutbox 09:11 AM PDT

[28|Oct 09:02 am] edwinfabian: ooh one person in my group is in

28|Oct 09:02 am] Iris_aya: First person from my group is in

Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Miterin on October 28, 2017, 09:11:58 AM
anyone having any luck? Its really quite
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: SamTurtledove on October 28, 2017, 09:13:55 AM
from Shoutbox


[28|Oct 09:10 am] lauranna: my sister is in.  09:17 AM PDT

[28|Oct 09:11 am] edwinfabian: hooray all of my group got em! see everyone in July!  09:18 AM PDT

[28|Oct 09:16 am] sisustylegirl: One of our group is in!  09:23 AM PDT

[28|Oct 09:19 am] F8thful03: in! got preview night!  09:26 AM PDT

[28|Oct 09:19 am] sisustylegirl: Got tickets!!!  09:26 AM PDT

[28|Oct 09:21 am] justboogie: Wifey got in. See u guys in SD! 09:28 AM PDT
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: ComicConNewb on October 28, 2017, 09:18:32 AM
I got all days and preview night. I'm so happy to be able to go 2 years in a row. now I just need to save money and not go crazy waiting for july :)
Title: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Thereisanother on October 28, 2017, 09:22:50 AM
I got the badges I needed for my group. I have 2 more sessions in waiting room now. Anyone need a badge. Just got login. Got 10 min
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: lilredrubi74 on October 28, 2017, 09:25:09 AM
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I got the badges I needed for my group. I have 2 more sessions in waiting room now. Anyone need a badge. Just got login. Got 10 min
I need 2



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Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: lilredrubi74 on October 28, 2017, 09:32:46 AM
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Thank you so much!!


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Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: SamTurtledove on October 28, 2017, 09:34:55 AM
from Shoutbox

[28|Oct 09:26 am] force951: my whole group of 8 got preview night  09:33 AM PDT

[28|Oct 09:26 am] tb-1599: My buying group got me all four days but no PN  09:33 AM PDT

[28|Oct 09:29 am] Iris_aya: Okay, everyone in my buying group has managed 4 days except one set of 3   09:36 AM PDT

[28|Oct 09:33 am] Iris_aya: Okay, I have my 4-day now. We're just waiting on something for the 3 left...  09:40 AM PDT

[28|Oct 09:34 am] Iris_aya: OKAY, my buying group should be good  09:41 AM PDT

[28|Oct 09:36 am] Iris_aya: My friend just got in with it all available, except PN of course  09:43 AM PDT
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Miterin on October 28, 2017, 09:38:36 AM
we all got in!!!! 4 days no preview!!!! I was sooooooo nervous
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Angology on October 28, 2017, 09:40:36 AM
OMG-stop with the auction tweets (just for now-making me jump for nothing)


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Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: susanml10881 on October 28, 2017, 09:40:58 AM
I got in, 4 days with preview night! After not getting into the room at all last two years and four years without preview night! Persistence!
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: lilredrubi74 on October 28, 2017, 09:41:19 AM
Thanks to @Thereisanother
we got 4 days no preview but that’s ok we will try during open for it.
This forum is so awesome!


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Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: tweetygal on October 28, 2017, 09:44:19 AM
Made it in! 4 Days and PN! During Pre-reg too!

Over the moon about this. After benefiting from the kindness of others for years, I finally get to pay it forward.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Zero on October 28, 2017, 09:44:32 AM
[member=1732]SamTurtledove[/member] or [member=2163]AzT[/member]: If you have the yellow status messages saved, please feel free to post the rest of them in the status update thread.  Thanks!
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Mario Wario on October 28, 2017, 09:46:50 AM
Yay! I got all the days plus PN for me and two other family members! Also helped out another in the buying group, too. Good day! (Just hopefully the Dodgers win tonight...) Looks like overall the group I am in did good today. Though, still waiting for the final answer for that.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Iris on October 28, 2017, 09:47:32 AM
Holy crap- my buying group (22) literally all got in for 4-day badges. I'm going to go pass out in relief now. We just have 3 trying for PN in open reg and then one of my friends wants to go 1-2 days for open reg.

Badges check, back-up DT hotels, check... omg
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: catvonawesome on October 28, 2017, 10:05:13 AM
Our whole group of 15 got in, all for 4 day badges. A few of our members are double-dipped in groups so that upped our odds. But, this really is the most successful pre-reg we've had (breaking last year's most successful record!). We are doing Gen Reg for a few preview nights and for my bff's husband who had to skip last year.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: debster on October 28, 2017, 10:08:23 AM
6 of the 9 people we had in my group got 4-day badges, we just couldn't get one more person in to get the other 3. Will try in Open Reg.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Old Man Grey on October 28, 2017, 10:09:00 AM
All gone. Nothing for me. And then depression set in.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: tweetygal on October 28, 2017, 10:10:01 AM
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All gone. Nothing for me. And then depression set in.

Awww. There's still open reg. Looks like they're moving it up so you'll know sooner rather than later.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: agent00dragon on October 28, 2017, 10:10:44 AM
Nothing for us :( open registration it is

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Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: xandsfaith on October 28, 2017, 10:11:29 AM
Today was weird. Sis got us our badges at about 15 minutes in. Stayed in to help, but never got past the waiting room.

It took so much longer to sale out of Saturday. It took almost 15  AFTER 4 days with preview sold out.

Sunday was still available at 10:15.

I wonder if they might have put more badges towards this sale vs. what they plan to release for general?
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Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: catvonawesome on October 28, 2017, 10:12:53 AM
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All gone. Nothing for me. And then depression set in.

Don't despair! Gen reg is still to come.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: rabbitwarren on October 28, 2017, 10:13:02 AM
Someone in my group bought 4 days for us.  I am going to try preview night in Open Reg and help out anyone else.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: kaiju_lyssy on October 28, 2017, 10:22:13 AM
Despite my buying group having a slow start, I think we were the first to get 100% purchased (for our particular group out of all the linked groups). Someone in my group was able to get me 4 days, thankfully. I'm hoping to get preview night and help out in the group during open registration.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: David on October 28, 2017, 10:23:08 AM
I guess I got the last of the Sunday badges for my wife, son, and my brother. Hopefully I can get the rest of the days for them in open reg. Now it's time for the less stressful priority return volunteer sign ups for us on Monday.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: chirigami on October 28, 2017, 10:26:02 AM
My little buying group had moderate success ~ a few of us got 4 days, a few without Saturday and at least the rest got something so we can try filling in with open reg (haha... aa, thats so stressful).  And once again my account is cursed and didn't get in.  Randomization seriously hates me, thank goodness for friends who have better luck xD
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Vapors on October 28, 2017, 10:28:38 AM
I'll echo that I have a cursed account.  I think out of the years I have done this, only once have I actually gone through and purchased my own badge.  Every other time, someone buys mine, including this session.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Iris on October 28, 2017, 10:29:49 AM
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Today was weird. Sis got us our badges at about 15 minutes in. Stayed in to help, but never got past the waiting room.

It took so much longer to sale out of Saturday. It took almost 15  AFTER 4 days with preview sold out.

Sunday was still available at 10:15.

I wonder if they might have put more badges towards this sale vs. what they plan to release for general?
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According to SDCCBlog it took about 58 minutes to sell out last year, in returning reg. I think it's probably more likely that they adjusted the amount of people who got in, slightly or there was a bit slower on peoples parts to confirm through the check-out. I definitely know my entire group took longer for each session to confirm and get fully through than past years.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: catvonawesome on October 28, 2017, 10:32:22 AM
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According to SDCCBlog it took about 58 minutes to sell out last year, in returning reg. I think it's probably more likely that they adjusted the amount of people who got in, slightly or there was a bit slower on peoples parts to confirm through the check-out. I definitely know my entire group took longer for each session to confirm and get fully through than past years.

I think there's definitely a feel of not needing to rush so much once you get into that check out screen. I did it quickly but still felt better about watching each click carefully and taking my time so there's no mistakes.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Iris on October 28, 2017, 10:34:11 AM
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I think there's definitely a feel of not needing to rush so much once you get into that check out screen. I did it quickly but still felt better about watching each click carefully and taking my time so there's no mistakes.

Oh I know, but there was a bit of a panic with  payment on one or two transactions. Meaning, I told them to have their payment info ready and have it confirmed etc. and they didn't.

Didn't help that when I got to the actual payment screen, personally, the timer froze so I couldn't actually tell how much time I had left. That wasn't one of the payments that we didn't have the payment method ready. I already had my friend's CC info just in case, it was just very much "Oh great, I'll try and do this ASAP then."
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: catvonawesome on October 28, 2017, 10:35:51 AM
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Oh I know, but there was a bit of a panic with one payment on one or two transactions. Meaning, I told them to have their payment info ready and have it confirmed etc. and they didn't.

Didn't help that when I got to the actual payment screen, personally, the timer froze so I couldn't actually tell how much time I had left.
whew. oh no.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: RighteousRita on October 28, 2017, 10:37:51 AM
SDCC Tweeted that open reg will return later this year.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Iris on October 28, 2017, 10:38:34 AM
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whew. oh no.

Yeah, I had my friend's CC info ready for the transaction I personally did today, but it wasn't fun to suddenly realize it had frozen at... some mysterious point for which I had no idea. Then witnessing people fumble over the payment I was basically thinking "Dear SDCC gods, please let them NOT time out!" It worked out in the end though for the ones who were cutting it close trying to figure out the payment situation, and at least if someone mucked up a CC number or something they'll give you time to resubmit correctly or change the card.

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Yeah, they announced Late-November to Early-December after Returning Reg. was announced.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Zero on October 28, 2017, 10:42:34 AM
Late November or early December... whoa.  That's pretty early for open/general registration (at least by the previous years' standards, ha ha).
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: ripresa on October 28, 2017, 10:44:15 AM
I personally never went past the waiting room, but awesome Tardassauce got me a 3 day badge. THANK YOU.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Transmute Jun on October 28, 2017, 11:02:27 AM
Many thanks to [member=5]The Gossamer[/member] and [member=7683]alazo[/member]  who helped me and my family get badges, even though we had terrible luck getting in to buy. You are champions!

Overall, it seems as if the FoCC buying groups did very well. I still have to discuss the Mirror with Jristen, but it would appear that everyone got something. Congratulations to all of those on FoCC who got badges!
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: hipchick on October 28, 2017, 11:42:33 AM
Big thanks to the kindness of [member=4314]accelerate[/member] for helping me, my husband and friend get three 4-Day (no PN) badges! To me it seemed like the sale was slower this year. Here’s to trying for PN in open reg and helping others on FOCC get badges :)
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: AzT on October 28, 2017, 11:52:28 AM
http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/business/tourism/sd-fi-comiccon-sales-20171028-story.html

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It wasn’t quite a record, but badges for next year’s Comic-Con still sold out rapidly Saturday morning. Fans, though, need not despair because there will still be one more sale this year. Badges for all four days of the July convention, plus the preview night, were gone in a little more than an hour in an online sale that was reserved for those who had attended this year’s Comic-Con. A second and final sale will occur later this year for anyone wishing to attend the convention, which will be held between July 19 and 22.

The online sale opened at 9 a.m. and by 10:13 a.m. all badges were sold, with the Saturday admissions going the quickest. It was the tweet from Comic-Con International that purchasers were dreading all morning:

https://twitter.com/Comic_Con/status/924323408841662465

Convention organizers have not yet set a date for what is called open registration, which does not require purchasers to have attended previously. Comic-Con fans expressed their disappointment via Twitter but held out hope for the upcoming sale. Badge prices rose slightly this year, with admission for the most popular days - Thursday, Friday and Saturday - now $63, up from $60 this year. The cost of a Sunday admission is $42, up from $40. Comic-Con’s contract to operate out of the Convention Center had been due to expire next year, but earlier this year, agreement on a new three-year contract was reached that will keep the convention here through 2021.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Andrew Costa Mesa on October 28, 2017, 12:07:09 PM
Someone who already got a guest badge for herself bought me a 4-day w/Preview and my brother's fiancee a Saturday badge (her request).

Two of my three browsers' turns came up.  With the first browser (Chrome), I bought both of mllNY's friends 4-days w/out Preview, as well as Angology's friend a 4-day badge.  With the second browser (Safari), I bought AzT's sister a 2-day Thursday-Sunday badge even though she only wanted Saturday.  I tried to enter a second name, but for some reason, it wouldn't accept it even though I checked the spelling.

Once only Sunday badges were available and that we were taken care of, I closed my Firefox browser.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: perc2100 on October 28, 2017, 12:24:09 PM
Bad news: we had a pseudo-emergency with our toddler and had to take him to the ER early this morning.  I wasn't able to check in w/our group
Good news: my bro-in-law did me a HUGE solid and was able to procure badges for myself, 15 year old son, and my wife.  I was logged in on my phone but was never able to get through.

I hate feeling like I let the group down, especially since my phone never got through on the sales.  But myself, my wife, and a few others will have CCI ID's available for the group in the fight for General Reg. (which hopefully is NOT the last weekend of the month - teachers in CA generally get paid once a month, at the beginning, so by this point in the month finances are generally tight, though manageable).

Cheers to those who got through: MAD PROPS to groups that were able to excel and help each other out (the 35ish or so in our group that participated this am ALL were able to get at least a badge, with many seemingly able to get 4-Day).  Those those who were not chosen, maybe the luck be with you in General Reg; those in my group who might've missed out today I'll have your back at Gen. Reg!

Oh; any my kid is OK (albeit incredibly clutzy, he has no broken bones or stitches)
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Louie_rob_m on October 28, 2017, 12:26:29 PM
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Bad news: we had a pseudo-emergency with our toddler and had to take him to the ER early this morning.  I wasn't able to check in w/our group
Good news: my bro-in-law did me a HUGE solid and was able to procure badges for myself, 15 year old son, and my wife.  I was logged in on my phone but was never able to get through.

I hate feeling like I let the group down, especially since my phone never got through on the sales.  But myself, my wife, and a few others will have CCI ID's available for the group in the fight for General Reg. (which hopefully is NOT the last weekend of the month - teachers in CA generally get paid once a month, at the beginning, so by this point in the month finances are generally tight, though manageable).

Cheers to those who got through: MAD PROPS to groups that were able to excel and help each other out (the 35ish or so in our group that participated this am ALL were able to get at least a badge, with many seemingly able to get 4-Day).  Those those who were not chosen, maybe the luck be with you in General Reg; those in my group who might've missed out today I'll have your back at Gen. Reg!

Oh; any my kid is OK (albeit incredibly clutzy, he has no broken bones or stitches)
Sorry to hear, but glad your toddler is okay!

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Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Andrew Costa Mesa on October 28, 2017, 12:35:36 PM
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Bad news: we had a pseudo-emergency with our toddler and had to take him to the ER early this morning.  I wasn't able to check in w/our group
Good news: my bro-in-law did me a HUGE solid and was able to procure badges for myself, 15 year old son, and my wife.  I was logged in on my phone but was never able to get through.

I hate feeling like I let the group down, especially since my phone never got through on the sales.  But myself, my wife, and a few others will have CCI ID's available for the group in the fight for General Reg. (which hopefully is NOT the last weekend of the month - teachers in CA generally get paid once a month, at the beginning, so by this point in the month finances are generally tight, though manageable).

Cheers to those who got through: MAD PROPS to groups that were able to excel and help each other out (the 35ish or so in our group that participated this am ALL were able to get at least a badge, with many seemingly able to get 4-Day).  Those those who were not chosen, maybe the luck be with you in General Reg; those in my group who might've missed out today I'll have your back at Gen. Reg!

Oh; any my kid is OK (albeit incredibly clutzy, he has no broken bones or stitches)

The important thing is your baby is fine.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Transmute Jun on October 28, 2017, 12:44:03 PM
*hugs* Perc! This is what friends are for. I am so glad your son is okay!
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Andrew Costa Mesa on October 28, 2017, 01:33:48 PM
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http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/business/tourism/sd-fi-comiccon-sales-20171028-story.html

The article mentioned the price hike but didn't mention the five dollar handling charge.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Andrew Costa Mesa on October 29, 2017, 11:16:10 AM
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Someone who already got a guest badge for herself bought me a 4-day w/Preview and my brother's fiancee a Saturday badge (her request).

Two of my three browsers' turns came up.  With the first browser (Chrome), I bought both of mllNY's friends 4-days w/out Preview, as well as Angology's friend a 4-day badge.  With the second browser (Safari), I bought AzT's sister a 2-day Thursday-Sunday badge even though she only wanted Saturday.  I tried to enter a second name, but for some reason, it wouldn't accept it even though I checked the spelling.

Once only Sunday badges were available and that we were taken care of, I closed my Firefox browser.

I'm happy to confirm both my purchases went through.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Mario Wario on October 29, 2017, 04:24:10 PM
Got my barcode email just now. :)
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: TheNeck on October 29, 2017, 04:26:11 PM
got my barcode email already too
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: catvonawesome on October 29, 2017, 04:31:32 PM
Got my barcode too! whoohoo! Now the countdown can really start.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Andrew Costa Mesa on October 29, 2017, 04:36:59 PM
Let the barcodes fly in!  Mine hasn't arrived yet.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Zero on October 29, 2017, 05:12:19 PM
Minor forum housekeeping note:

Unstickied this thread in preparation for open registration later in this year.  (Of course, this thread will remain open until general/open registration is announced.)

^__~
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: debster on October 30, 2017, 04:12:22 AM
Still waiting for my barcode email, a couple of my friends have gotten them already.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: marcia29 on October 30, 2017, 04:39:54 AM
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Still waiting for my barcode email, a couple of my friends have gotten them already.

My sister got hers, but I have not seen mine yet.  I was surprised it came so soon.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: lilredrubi74 on October 30, 2017, 04:48:26 AM
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My sister got hers, but I have not seen mine yet.  I was surprised it came so soon.
Same here, my daughter got hers last night but I haven’t received mine yet. I did get the receipt that my credit card was charged.


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Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: TheNeck on October 30, 2017, 08:00:30 AM
3 of us got our barcode emails yesterday. the 4th one was purchased in the same transaction as one of the ones we already received a barcode email for. hopefully today we get the 4th persons barcode email, so i can relax and worry about open registration, and then hotelapocalypse.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: AzT on October 30, 2017, 09:50:33 AM
Member ID Notices updated:

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Returning Registration for Comic-Con 2018 is closed.

If you purchased an attendee badge during Returning Registration, you will receive a confirmation email within 72 hours of your purchase. If you do not receive your confirmation email by Wednesday, November 1, please use the "Contact Us" feature on the left.

Your badge will be mailed to the shipping address on file in your Comic-Con Member ID account. To update your shipping address, please select the "Contact Info" tab above and click the "Badge Shipping Address" option. The deadline to update your shipping address is May 14, 2018. We are unable to ship badges to an international address. International attendees may pick up their badge when they arrive onsite. Onsite pick-up hours and locations will be posted at www.comic-con.org/cci/badge-pickup at a later date. You will need your email confirmation and a photo ID to pick up your badge onsite.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Andrew Costa Mesa on October 30, 2017, 01:44:11 PM
This tweet makes me uneasy.  I'm sure this has been debated countless times over the years.  I understand the argument, but if everybody jumped in for one open registration, Epic's servers could crash.  Click photo to enlarge.

(https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fthumbs2.imagebam.com%2Fbc%2F55%2F46%2F94f79e642027073.jpg&hash=24a345d8c428d595254e3a68ca2c2fe1149a6b23) (http://www.imagebam.com/image/94f79e642027073)
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: sessionka on October 30, 2017, 01:55:59 PM
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This tweet makes me uneasy.  I'm sure this has been debated countless times over the years.  I understand the argument, but if everybody jumped in for one open registration, Epic's servers could crash.  Click photo to enlarge.

(https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fthumbs2.imagebam.com%2Fbc%2F55%2F46%2F94f79e642027073.jpg&hash=24a345d8c428d595254e3a68ca2c2fe1149a6b23) (http://www.imagebam.com/image/94f79e642027073)

The Demand outweighs the supply.  There's no way to make everyone happy!!!
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Louie_rob_m on October 30, 2017, 02:35:02 PM
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The Demand outweighs the supply.  There's no way to make everyone happy!!!
Very true! There is going to be sour grapes after every sale.  If  one believes "everyone should get a turn", then comic con generally is not the right event for that person.


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Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: CptMyCpt24 on October 30, 2017, 02:53:21 PM
We weren't planning on going but at the last minute decided to login to keep the streak alive and almost an hour in we got Thursday and Sunday. Almost missed login time too.

Just when I thought I was out...they pull me back in!

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Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: mattytreks on October 30, 2017, 02:55:09 PM
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We weren't planning on going but at the last minute decided to login to keep the streak alive and almost an hour in we got Thursday and Sunday. Almost missed login time too.

Just when I thought I was out...they pull me back in!

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If anything, you should always try and purchase at least one day per year so that you can keep your ability to participate in RetReg the following year.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: CptMyCpt24 on October 30, 2017, 02:59:30 PM
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If anything, you should always try and purchase at least one day per year so that you can keep your ability to participate in RetReg the following year.
True but with RFID could scanning in/out be the determining factor for RetReg?

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Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Chris on October 30, 2017, 03:32:47 PM
Random note:   I had a friend who said that for the first time with this year, his confirmation went to his spam folder in his email, so if you have not received yours, please be sure to check there.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: accelerate on October 30, 2017, 03:50:48 PM
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Random note:   I had a friend who said that for the first time with this year, his confirmation went to his spam folder in his email, so if you have not received yours, please be sure to check there.

That's good to know. I've been anxiously awaiting my barcode. My friends got theirs yesterday around 4pm PDT, and here I am constantly refreshing my Inbox and checking my Spam folder. I know they said up to 72 hours, but in my experience, it rarely takes that long. I just need to keep myself busy and not worry so much.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Andrew Costa Mesa on October 30, 2017, 04:15:39 PM
Yeah I noticed this year it's taking longer to receive our bar codes.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Michaelnaut on October 30, 2017, 04:57:11 PM
Still no barcode.  If I had hair I'd be pulling it out now!  O0 8)
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: rabbitwarren on October 30, 2017, 05:09:57 PM
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This tweet makes me uneasy.  I'm sure this has been debated countless times over the years.  I understand the argument, but if everybody jumped in for one open registration, Epic's servers could crash.  Click photo to enlarge.

(https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fthumbs2.imagebam.com%2Fbc%2F55%2F46%2F94f79e642027073.jpg&hash=24a345d8c428d595254e3a68ca2c2fe1149a6b23) (http://www.imagebam.com/image/94f79e642027073)

This is one of the frequent complaints / “suggestions” that comes up every year alongside “move to Vegas” and “make the convention longer”.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: GusGus23462 on October 30, 2017, 06:05:51 PM
Still no barcode email here either. Trying not to panic! Ha
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Devorah on October 30, 2017, 06:39:56 PM
I know someone whose barcode went to their spam folder. Check your spam folders!


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Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Andrew Costa Mesa on October 30, 2017, 06:42:42 PM
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Random note:   I had a friend who said that for the first time with this year, his confirmation went to his spam folder in his email, so if you have not received yours, please be sure to check there.

Yep, I've been checking that too.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Andrew Costa Mesa on October 30, 2017, 07:09:09 PM
One thing I noticed over the last several years is everytime the barcodes go out, there is this small minority that get theirs super early riight after registration, then there's a lull, after that most of us get ours much later.  I wonder why is that?
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: hipchick on October 30, 2017, 07:22:20 PM
I do not have my barcode yet. *paces back and forth*
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Andrew Costa Mesa on October 30, 2017, 07:50:28 PM
I predict when we wake up tomorrow morning (Tuesday morning), the barcodes will be in our inboxes by then.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: marcia29 on October 31, 2017, 03:20:29 AM
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We weren't planning on going but at the last minute decided to login to keep the streak alive and almost an hour in we got Thursday and Sunday. Almost missed login time too.

Just when I thought I was out...they pull me back in!

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The lure of the SDCC sirens strikes again! :)
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: BenEatsRice on October 31, 2017, 06:46:54 AM
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I predict when we wake up tomorrow morning (Tuesday morning), the barcodes will be in our inboxes by then.
Negative Ghost Rider, pattern is full. Now I'm starting to freak out a little...just a little.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: sessionka on October 31, 2017, 07:01:41 AM
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Negative Ghost Rider, pattern is full. Now I'm starting to freak out a little...just a little.

If you were in a group, and someone else bought your badge, their credit card may have been declined.  They should have gotten an email from Epic/Expo.  Check with your buyer.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Emerald_Mom on October 31, 2017, 07:09:11 AM
Haven't gotten mine either.... checked spam and went thru trash folder in case the hubster did something dumb.... nada
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: BenEatsRice on October 31, 2017, 07:17:48 AM
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If you were in a group, and someone else bought your badge, their credit card may have been declined.  They should have gotten an email from Epic/Expo.  Check with your buyer.

I bought my own plus two others. One person got theirs. Weird.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: catvonawesome on October 31, 2017, 07:43:11 AM
I paid for 6 badges. Have been charged and got a receipt for everything. Some of us have barcodes, others don't (from both sales people have and don't have). But there's no reason to freak out, there is proof of badge purchases.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: erictsang on October 31, 2017, 07:47:20 AM
Has anyone's credit card not been charged yet?
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Miclpea on October 31, 2017, 07:58:14 AM
Are they doing it alphabetically by last name?


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Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: catvonawesome on October 31, 2017, 08:10:24 AM
I don't think it is alphabetical. The person in our group with a "B" last name hasn't gotten his, but I'm a "C" and our "S" person got hers.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: BenEatsRice on October 31, 2017, 08:27:00 AM
I think they are doing it by lowest level of anxiety to highest.
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Post by: sylent_asassin on October 31, 2017, 08:45:26 AM
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I think they are doing it by lowest level of anxiety to highest.

I wouldn't put it past CCI to have an anxiety switchboard.  ;D

My wife and I still haven't received our barcodes yet, but I'm not really worried about it. I'm more concerned about when the general registration will be. Like Christmas, SDCC comes earlier every year.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: perc2100 on October 31, 2017, 09:18:33 AM
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Are they doing it alphabetically by last name?


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No; my wife and teen son also get badges and they both got their bar codes Sunday.

The main thing, to quote a genius, is "DON'T PANIC!!" In my experience different email providers tend to be earlier or later.  I have road runner email account and it tends to be later than my son's iCloud or my wife's gmail.  Or maybe that's a coincidence.  IDK.  If the credit card charged with no problems it's just a matter of waiting for the email
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Andrew Costa Mesa on October 31, 2017, 09:43:11 AM
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If you were in a group, and someone else bought your badge, their credit card may have been declined.  They should have gotten an email from Epic/Expo.  Check with your buyer.

The person who bought our badges forwarded to us an E-mail last Sunday confirming the credit card was processed.  Confirmation numbers were assigned to us.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Andrew Costa Mesa on October 31, 2017, 10:21:25 AM
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I predict when we wake up tomorrow morning (Tuesday morning), the barcodes will be in our inboxes by then.

There goes my prediction, oh well.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: rushfanyyz on October 31, 2017, 10:51:29 AM
I don't have mine yet either, sounds like a large number don't, which makes me feel a little less anxious.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Kevin Rutan on October 31, 2017, 10:54:49 AM
Still haven't gotten a bar code yet either, seems like a lot of people might be contacting CCI come tomorrow.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: brand4d2 on October 31, 2017, 11:04:15 AM
No bar code but my card sent me a fraud alert and I had to resubmit payment.   Regardless, I have more pressing real life stuff at the moment (waiting to hear back from job interviews, preparing for a job fair tomorrow) and so the barcode is the least of my worries.   

Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: dolphina on October 31, 2017, 11:04:19 AM
I still have not received my bar code but the other 2 badges that were bought with mine have. I'll give it till Thursday and then contact CCI.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Miclpea on October 31, 2017, 11:09:27 AM
I wonder if the email provider is the key.


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Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: accelerate on October 31, 2017, 12:16:33 PM
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I wonder if the email provider is the key.


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I doubt it. Email providers may make a difference of 1-2 hours in delivery, not 1-2 days (barring extreme Internet / provider outage). Also, I'm still getting regular emails to my account, some clearly sent today or within past hour or so.

I'm less worried because it seems a few of you are in the same boat as I am.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Andrew Costa Mesa on October 31, 2017, 12:21:29 PM
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Still haven't gotten a bar code yet either, seems like a lot of people might be contacting CCI come tomorrow.

I'm definitely calling them tomorrow.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Emerald_Mom on October 31, 2017, 12:51:28 PM
Same person bought mine and my daughters.... daughter got her barcode, I haven't....
this is so CCI...
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: lilredrubi74 on October 31, 2017, 12:52:56 PM
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Same person bought mine and my daughters.... daughter got her barcode, I haven't....
this is so CCI...
My daughter got hers too but I have yet to receive mine. At least I have the receipt and the charge has gone through on my CC


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Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: perc2100 on October 31, 2017, 12:53:13 PM
Just a thought: is it possible they go out in waves?  Seems like this should be automated AF by this point in technological history. I.e. once the credit card runs through successfully the 'official confirmation & receipt' are automatically sent: you know, like how nearly every online retailer sells stuff nowadays (minus buying concert tickets where there can be a bit of a delay between buying tickets & receiving them).

I wonder why the credit card receipt doesn't also automatically come with the barcode confirmation but I don't know much about how to run online sales so I'm fine deferring
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: marcia29 on October 31, 2017, 01:08:58 PM
It is just so reassuring to get that bar code with the SDCC eye in the corner.  So darned official.  Nope, nothing yet for me either. 
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: accelerate on October 31, 2017, 01:16:43 PM
I wonder if they not only send in waves but also send by how many days you bought. My friends who have 4-day + Preview already got theirs, but I have 4-day No Preview.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: marcia29 on October 31, 2017, 01:25:46 PM
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I wonder if they not only send in waves but also send by how many days you bought. My friends who have 4-day + Preview already got theirs, but I have 4-day No Preview.

Hmmm....
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: bball2026 on October 31, 2017, 01:29:09 PM
Make me feel better knowing people are still waiting....
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: GusGus23462 on October 31, 2017, 01:29:36 PM
4 Days + preview here and no email. 😕
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: lilredrubi74 on October 31, 2017, 01:34:24 PM
So is everyone who is missing theirs the credit cardholder?


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Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: perc2100 on October 31, 2017, 02:38:32 PM
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So is everyone who is missing theirs the credit cardholder?


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Nope
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: lilredrubi74 on October 31, 2017, 02:39:43 PM
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Nope
How about the 1st name entered?


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Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Michaelnaut on October 31, 2017, 02:40:47 PM
Still waiting...argh!
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Post by: perc2100 on October 31, 2017, 03:14:35 PM
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How about the 1st name entered?


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hmmm....that's the case with me I think

How about people with dark brown hair w/blonde highlights and freshly trimmed goatees?  That's probably the hold up for us all, right?!  Or maybe drummers: CCI is prolonging letting drummers in the door as long as they possibly can?  :P :P
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Post by: lilredrubi74 on October 31, 2017, 03:20:52 PM
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hmmm....that's the case with me I think

How about people with dark brown hair w/blonde highlights and freshly trimmed goatees?  That's probably the hold up for us all, right?!  Or maybe drummers: CCI is prolonging letting drummers in the door as long as they possibly can?  :P :P
Well it’s not drummers because my daughter got hers already
I just want my barcode so I can start worrying about about a place to stay


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Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: perc2100 on October 31, 2017, 04:07:48 PM
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Well it’s not drummers because my daughter got hers already
I just want my barcode so I can start worrying about about a place to stay


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Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: accelerate on October 31, 2017, 04:22:54 PM
Has anyone here actually got their barcodes either yesterday or today? It seemed like there was a wave on Sunday, and then... nothing.


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Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Andrew Costa Mesa on October 31, 2017, 04:27:00 PM
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Has anyone here actually got their barcodes either yesterday or today? It seemed like there was a wave on Sunday, and then... nothing.


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One of my friend's friends got his Sunday.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: RighteousRita on October 31, 2017, 05:27:22 PM
Still waiting for my barcode
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Michaelnaut on October 31, 2017, 05:33:38 PM
Just for S&Gs I went back to the Returning Registration waiting room...

(https://svtkow.bn1304.livefilestore.com/y4mwMBJOVFd3qV758nqgPgg4544A3S94dXrZfp9PUGibNIjlrRYp4wi8ayKP4pIUdnpDeLPN7q8UTebH6Ox-Ze06jnj9NOyJCWrv6Ya2LOrmswPFi1oXyvv0kWtDmgcQG6STCMln0I_B0rIfELs6EwLBUEzHn3deMXtjmlppion6CnEJyDeoYvfCP2vPjoGKVx3pZ4nJKhokEbe7P1_WAu84w?width=660&height=355&cropmode=none)
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Andrew Costa Mesa on October 31, 2017, 08:05:18 PM
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I predict when we wake up tomorrow morning (Tuesday morning), the barcodes will be in our inboxes by then.

OK, this time I will make no such prediction over whether we'll find anything in our inboxes tomorrow morning (Wednesday morning).  I will be prepared to make a phone call first thing when I wake up (after I have my breakfast and my coffee).
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Andrew Costa Mesa on October 31, 2017, 08:12:01 PM
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Has anyone here actually got their barcodes either yesterday or today? It seemed like there was a wave on Sunday, and then... nothing.

I raised this issue in an earlier post on this thread.  It seems to fit a pattern they have been doing the last several years.

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One thing I noticed over the last several years is everytime the barcodes go out, there is this small minority that gets theirs super early right after registration, then there's a lull.  After that most of us get ours much later.  I wonder why is that?
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Michaelnaut on November 01, 2017, 04:00:36 AM
No barcode email this morning, so I sent an email through the "Contact Us" link about it.  Hopefully hear back soon.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Miclpea on November 01, 2017, 04:35:36 AM
It’s early on the West Coast. I would give it at least 5 hours before expecting an answer.


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Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Michaelnaut on November 01, 2017, 06:33:39 AM
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It’s early on the West Coast. I would give it at least 5 hours before expecting an answer.


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Yeah, I remember that, but then maybe that also means my email gets to them earlier when they get online :)
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Chris on November 01, 2017, 08:07:37 AM
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Negative Ghost Rider, pattern is full.

Nice.  :)
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Kevin Rutan on November 01, 2017, 08:36:33 AM
Sent support requests to CCI and Expo Logic's customer support. Already got an automated response from CCI that it would take 3 to 4 days to get an actual response due to the high number of requests. ???
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Miclpea on November 01, 2017, 08:44:29 AM
Is it anyone else's impression that the majority of barcodes have not been sent?
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Kevin Rutan on November 01, 2017, 08:52:55 AM
I'm not sure about it being the majority, but it is definitely a significant percent.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: perc2100 on November 01, 2017, 09:00:01 AM
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No barcode email this morning, so I sent an email through the "Contact Us" link about it.  Hopefully hear back soon.
We look forward to hearing the response.  I suspect calling may be quicker and after 3-4 days it seems plausible the barcodes will have arrived.  Also, I suspect the response will be "these things take time you should be receiving them withing x-number of days" or something.

While I'm def. an impatient person (right, anyone who's ever been in the car while I'm driving?!) IMO provided your credit card went through and you got the cc receipt email you're fine.  I'm like the rest of you (or "ya'll" if you prefer) where having that barcode printed out (for reasons that now make zero sense but whatevs) means a LOT of stress is alleviated (and, if I'm being honest, it's kind of like the 'trophy').  But in all the years I've been attending Comic-Con CCI hasn't let me down yet so I have faith: even if their timeline is not immediately gratifying for me  :P
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: SteveD on November 01, 2017, 09:13:50 AM
My guess is something got "stuck" in the sending process, and it will need to be reset for the balance of the emails to go out.

Perhaps they just tried to send too many out at one time and their account got flagged.  I seem to remember that something like this may have happened previously.

That said, I'm still waiting for my barcode email.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Miclpea on November 01, 2017, 09:25:25 AM
Everyone check your spam folder.


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Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: alyssa on November 01, 2017, 09:25:42 AM
i've posted a poll on Twitter re if folks have gotten their badge codes or not.
https://twitter.com/Friendsofcci/status/925754078839308289

boost and/or respond ... or not your call  ;)
Title: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: accelerate on November 01, 2017, 09:36:34 AM
SDCCBlog tweeted about it this morning, and from the responses, it definitely seems there's a significant percentage of people who have not received their barcodes. This makes me feel a lot better and much less antsy.


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Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Michaelnaut on November 01, 2017, 09:37:17 AM
Done and done!
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: SteveD on November 01, 2017, 09:40:32 AM
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i've posted a poll on Twitter re if folks have gotten their badge codes or not.
https://twitter.com/Friendsofcci/status/925754078839308289

boost and/or respond ... or not your call  ;)
I Voted.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: kremss on November 01, 2017, 09:47:24 AM
Mine was in my spam folder. Sent 10/29. My wife however still hasn't received hers and it was purchased at the same time.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: perc2100 on November 01, 2017, 09:48:43 AM
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SDCCBlog tweeted about it this morning, and from the responses, it definitely seems there's a significant percentage of people who have not received their barcodes. This makes me feel a lot better and much less antsy.


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That's what I figured.  And if this is the 'biggest' SNAFU from Pre-Reg Ret-Reg (can that be the acceptable verbiage/abbreviation from now on?) then CCI rocked this!!
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: rushfanyyz on November 01, 2017, 10:03:02 AM
I sent an email to expo support this morning and just received my barcode email and response from the support email saying they resent it and let them know if I didn't get it.  (I had checked my spam folder religiously before this, it wasn't there)
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: perc2100 on November 01, 2017, 10:09:01 AM
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I sent an email to expo support this morning and just received my barcode email and response from the support email saying they resent it and let them know if I didn't get it.  (I had checked my spam folder religiously before this, it wasn't there)
Can you please post the email addy so we can all bombard them with similar concerns  :P
(I'm being serious, albeit in a facetious way)
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: SamTurtledove on November 01, 2017, 10:10:24 AM
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SDCCBlog tweeted about it this morning, and from the responses, it definitely seems there's a significant percentage of people who have not received their barcodes. This makes me feel a lot better and much less antsy.


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I sent an email to expo support this morning and just received my barcode email and response from the support email saying they resent it and let them know if I didn't get it.  (I had checked my spam folder religiously before this, it wasn't there)

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Can you please post the email addy so we can all bombard them with similar concerns  :P
(I'm being serious, albeit in a facetious way)

The SDCC tweet https://twitter.com/SD_Comic_Con/status/925727553410732033

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Post by: rushfanyyz on November 01, 2017, 10:11:40 AM
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The SDCC tweet https://twitter.com/SD_Comic_Con/status/925727553410732033

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That's the one I used
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Miclpea on November 01, 2017, 10:23:32 AM
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I sent an email to expo support this morning and just received my barcode email and response from the support email saying they resent it and let them know if I didn't get it.  (I had checked my spam folder religiously before this, it wasn't there)
Same here.


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Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Kevin Rutan on November 01, 2017, 10:26:13 AM
Me as well, no to go stress out about other things.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Miclpea on November 01, 2017, 11:22:26 AM
If you have not received your barcode, I suggest you email them since they apparently thought they had already sent it.


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Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: debster on November 01, 2017, 11:30:35 AM
They had to send mine twice after I contacted them because the first try never made it to me.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: alyssa on November 01, 2017, 11:38:55 AM
here's a pure speculation theory
at time certain email hosts correctly or incorrectly identify email senders as 'spam'ers & blocks those emails. this can be at any service that the email goes through.
it is possible that epic got mis-labled as a spammer far before it ever got to our inboxes hence some emails got through & some did not.

that's not exactly technically accurate but i think the gist is correct
Title: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: lilredrubi74 on November 01, 2017, 12:13:54 PM
Never mind just got my barcode confirmation. Yes!!!!
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: marcia29 on November 01, 2017, 12:25:31 PM
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If you have not received your barcode, I suggest you email them since they apparently thought they had already sent it.


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This is a bit concerning.  If they think they sent them all out and by looking at our current poll, approximately 2/3 of folk have not received their code email, it looks like something went awry.  Ick.  Still don't have mine...
Title: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: dolphina on November 01, 2017, 12:27:11 PM
I'm still waiting on mine, my son's and my daughter's, oh and my card was charged for Kurt & Alexi and mine was purchased by someone else who received his code.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: lilredrubi74 on November 01, 2017, 12:35:06 PM
I had to email them 2x’s before I got mine.


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Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: TheNeck on November 01, 2017, 12:49:37 PM
i emailed them today just before lunch, about not receiving barcode email for 1 of us. hopefully we get an email later this afternoon. 3 of us got our email on Sunday.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: hipchick on November 01, 2017, 01:41:49 PM
I emailed and they sent my barcode! The email was all "Good news we have resent your confirmation." LOL, you mean SENT.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Andrew Costa Mesa on November 01, 2017, 01:45:52 PM
Called them this morning, they just told me to use their contact form on their website.  Sent several individual E-mails to them for each person I bought for, myself included.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: TheNeck on November 01, 2017, 01:53:15 PM
received confirmation email about an hour ago
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: AzT on November 01, 2017, 02:14:23 PM
Expo Logic Contact Us: http://ww2.expologic.com/contact-us

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Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Andrew Costa Mesa on November 01, 2017, 02:25:27 PM
Expo is on East Coast time and they close at 2pm PT, so I guess I won't hear from them until tomorrow at the earliest.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: accelerate on November 01, 2017, 02:26:32 PM
Which email have you guys been using? I sent one to [email protected] a few hours ago and haven't hear a response. I'm wondering if I should use the contact form at https://www.comic-con.org/contact
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: marcia29 on November 01, 2017, 02:27:43 PM
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Expo is on East Coast time and they close at 2pm PT, so I guess I won't hear from them until tomorrow at the earliest.

They close at 2pm?  That is a bit odd. Oh well, I gave up on waiting and just emailed them, too.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: RighteousRita on November 01, 2017, 02:32:40 PM
I emailed them today 12 west time.

Still haven't received anything.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Andrew Costa Mesa on November 01, 2017, 02:52:06 PM
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They close at 2pm?  That is a bit odd. Oh well, I gave up on waiting and just emailed them, too.

They close at 5pm East Coast time.  I live on the West Coast so I had until 2pm my time to contact them.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: marcia29 on November 01, 2017, 02:55:09 PM
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They close at 5pm East Coast time.  I live on the West Coast so I had until 2pm my time to contact them.

Ah..Gotcha.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: BenEatsRice on November 01, 2017, 03:01:19 PM
I emailed [email protected] ([email protected]) this morning at 11:13AM Pacific Time and got a response at 1:31PM shortly followed by my Barcode Confirmation :)

I feel complete now.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Michaelnaut on November 01, 2017, 04:07:28 PM
Got a response from support, as well as my barcode...Trophy 1 Unlocked, next Trophy: Hotelpocalypse!
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: TheNeck on November 01, 2017, 04:11:04 PM
i emailed [email protected] at 10:41am(PST) and got a reply back at 1:09pm(PST), i got the barcode email at 1:09 too.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: SteveD on November 01, 2017, 05:36:11 PM
This seems to be a very inefficient way of handling this.  If 2/3 of the emails didn't go out, Epic will need to manually receive and process thousands of resend requests to get everyone's barcodes sent back out.  It would probably be easier for them to just resend them all.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Andrew Costa Mesa on November 01, 2017, 05:47:21 PM
Just E-mailed Expo Logic with screenshots of our purchase pages.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: perc2100 on November 01, 2017, 05:47:39 PM
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Got a response from support, as well as my barcode...Trophy 1 Unlocked, next Trophy: Hotelpocalypse!
Good luck; I have never had the "pleasure" of working with that system so I can only imagine the...fun of having to 'fight' to get hotel accommodations after winning to badge lotto.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: kenshinfreak327 on November 01, 2017, 05:54:28 PM
Still no barcode on my end but the friend who bought for us got his. Email time. Glad I checked the forums because I was getting worried.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Andrew Costa Mesa on November 01, 2017, 08:02:35 PM
At least one person in my buying group got hers after she sent an E-mail this morning.  Don't know if she E-mailed CCI or Expo though.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Mel on November 01, 2017, 09:29:56 PM
Everyone knows we don't need barcodes anymore right?

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Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: accelerate on November 01, 2017, 09:32:39 PM
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Everyone knows we don't need barcodes anymore right?

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True, but it's just more peace of mind of, yes, we officially have badges to SDCC. Yes, most of us already have confirmation numbers, but there's still a step between receipt and CCI actually allocating a badge to us, which the barcode represents.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Andrew Costa Mesa on November 01, 2017, 11:37:47 PM
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Everyone knows we don't need barcodes anymore right?

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LOL!  That isn't lost on me!  Just that in case I don't get my badge in the mail, at least I will have something to bring to the convention center to get a new badge.  Plus it's official confirmation that, yes, I bought a badge.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: marcia29 on November 02, 2017, 03:37:41 AM
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LOL!  That isn't lost on me!  Just that in case I don't get my badge in the mail, at least I will have something to bring to the convention center to get a new badge.  Plus it's official confirmation that, yes, I bought a badge.

Tagging on this-- why does SDCC still send out barcodes, knowing that we don't really need them?  Things that make my head spin. :-X
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Emerald_Mom on November 02, 2017, 05:52:57 AM
Still haven't received my barcode; sent an email to Expo.... what should I have included in it?
Wondering now if I gave them enough of my info???
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Transmute Jun on November 02, 2017, 06:04:23 AM
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Tagging on this-- why does SDCC still send out barcodes, knowing that we don't really need them?  Things that make my head spin. :-X

You need them if you are international, or if they lose your badge in the mail. In these cases you would pickup onsite.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: marcia29 on November 02, 2017, 06:08:51 AM
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You need them if you are international, or if they lose your badge in the mail. In these cases you would pickup onsite.
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Ahh...right! Thanks for the reminder [member=314]Transmute Jun[/member]
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: GusGus23462 on November 02, 2017, 06:16:08 AM
Emailed them yesterday at 5 EST and got my barcode first thing this morning! Very fast turnaround and the customer service side of things!!
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Miclpea on November 02, 2017, 06:25:01 AM
If you have not received your barcode, you MUST EMAIL THEM. They are assuming that all emails have been sent and RECEIVED.


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Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Emerald_Mom on November 02, 2017, 06:27:53 AM
Just sent my email to them this morning.... hope to hear from them soon
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: GusGus23462 on November 02, 2017, 06:45:08 AM
They will. It seems to be taking about 2-3 hours on a reply!
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Emerald_Mom on November 02, 2017, 06:55:45 AM
Well that was faster then I thought it would be.... barcode arrived and tucked away for safe keeping
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Michaelnaut on November 02, 2017, 07:04:38 AM
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Well that was faster then I thought it would be.... barcode arrived and tucked away for safe keeping
Save it, "Star" it, print it and put it in a file folder, save it to your cloud drive, put it in a safe, take a picture of it...

I know I do at least 3 of the above :)
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Emerald_Mom on November 02, 2017, 07:21:07 AM
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Save it, "Star" it, print it and put it in a file folder, save it to your cloud drive, put it in a safe, take a picture of it...

I know I do at least 3 of the above :)
I saved it, printed it and sent a copy to my daughter to hang on to.... hopefully that is enough.... I seem to be a magnet for badge trouble... last year during open it gave the people trying to buy for me an error code.... fortunately they had a screen shot and I was able to get the badges.....
Oy!
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: accelerate on November 02, 2017, 07:23:00 AM
Finally got my barcode (emailed them yesterday at 11am PDT, so it did take awhile).

Can't wait to get the little blue box!


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Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: jazzyj on November 02, 2017, 07:49:54 AM
Emailed them yesterday at 11am PT and got mine this morning at 6am PT. I can finally breathe a sigh of relief.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: RighteousRita on November 02, 2017, 08:27:20 AM
Emailed them around 10 east coast time and just got my confirmation barcode @ 11:28.

Great customer service.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: perc2100 on November 02, 2017, 08:58:03 AM
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Everyone knows we don't need barcodes anymore right?

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True, but
1. Old habits die hard; this is only year 3 with the mailed out badges and the bar code was the ONLY acceptable way to 'check in' and claim a badge at Sails BITD
2. In the event of a SNAFU with badge mailing (or if you're an International attendee) you'll still need the bar code to check in
3. The bar code is clearly marked as the official receipt/confirmation and for those with OCD and/or an uber need to have redundancies for redundancies planning-wise, this is the big one
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Still haven't received my barcode; sent an email to Expo.... what should I have included in it?
Wondering now if I gave them enough of my info???
I sent a copy of my credit card receipt last night around 6pm PT (well after business close) and when I woke up this am a little before 6am it had already been sent to me (or "resent" as they say).

This is an EZPZ fix provided you send documentation of some sort.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: SteveD on November 02, 2017, 09:39:39 AM
Sent an email last night and got my barcode around Noon today.

I included my memberid, last name, and email address in my request.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Emerald_Mom on November 02, 2017, 09:44:10 AM
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Sent an email last night and got my barcode around Noon today.

I included my memberid, last name, and email address in my request.
That was what I included ..... tho I had a screen shot of the confirmation page that I could have sent too.... wasn't sure if that was enough. Obviously it was.... guessing all they really needed was the email address to match the one in their records.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: sessionka on November 02, 2017, 09:44:48 AM
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Everyone knows we don't need barcodes anymore right?

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My first year (2015), when you still had to pick up badges on site, I didn't have bar code email.  I mistakenly opted out on all emails, so I didn't get it or even know I might need it.  I got to the convention center with a copy of my credit card statement.  They let me in to go to Sails with no problem.  When I got there, they had my info, and I got my badge with no problems.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Emerald_Mom on November 02, 2017, 09:46:55 AM
I had a paypal receipt.... but guessing that wouldn't have been acceptable....
Now on to worrying about all the other things about Comic Con
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: marcia29 on November 02, 2017, 11:00:30 AM
Just got my "resent" email.  I think this is a bit hilarious.  Will everyone who didn't get one now need to email them?  Ah well.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: accelerate on November 02, 2017, 11:28:39 AM
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Just got my "resent" email.  I think this is a bit hilarious.  Will everyone who didn't get one now need to email them?  Ah well.

Honestly, at this point, CCI should just "resend" the barcode to everyone. I'm sure they've had a high volume of requests in the past day or so that instead of individually responding to every request, just do a mass send again.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Andrew Costa Mesa on November 02, 2017, 11:30:22 AM
YES!  Finally got my barcodes at 5:36 am PT this morning.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: brand4d2 on November 02, 2017, 11:31:50 AM
What about the thousands of barcodes for people who aren't FOCC members or even lurkers and aren't looking at this thread?

Anyhow, I sent my email a little over a hour ago and just received the barcode.   Also alerted the people I bought badges for to do the same.   
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Angology on November 02, 2017, 11:48:04 AM
My husband got his barcode email this morning (thank you [member=460]Andrew Costa Mesa[/member] for sending an email on his behalf). I still don't have mine, so I guess I better get off my backside and send an email. (LOL on the post about not needing them-I keep telling myself that, but old habits die hard!)
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Berts on November 02, 2017, 11:55:03 AM
I didn't receive my barcode e-mail either so I sent Expo a message yesterday around 3PM and woke up to my barcode e-mail and a personal e-mail from expo in my inbox.

I've never seen so many reports of missing barcode e-mails. Crazy year.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Andrew Costa Mesa on November 02, 2017, 11:57:01 AM
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My husband got his barcode email this morning (thank you [member=460]Andrew Costa Mesa[/member] for sending an email on his behalf). I still don't have mine, so I guess I better get off my backside and send an email. (LOL on the post about not needing them-I keep telling myself that, but old habits die hard!)

[member=364]Angology[/member] Contact Expo Logic directly rather than CC (thanks @AzT for the info!).  It was a pleasure to help out!   :)

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Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Angology on November 02, 2017, 12:03:48 PM
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[member=364]Angology[/member] Contact Expo Logic directly rather than CC (thanks [member=2163]AzT[/member] for the info!).  It was a pleasure to help out!   :)

Expo Logic Contact Us: http://ww2.expologic.com/contact-us

General Customer Support [email protected]

PHONE Toll Free: 1.877.354.3976 Phone: 484.751.5100 Fax: 866.443.5868
Thanks! I used the email. People on this thread seemed to get good results.

eta: And I have my barcode email already. Yay!!! (that was fast!)
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Matryoshka on November 02, 2017, 02:55:19 PM
Bought 3 badges on Saturday, and no one on my order has received a barcode as of this afternoon. I just emailed Expologic at about 2:30 pm Pacific time with the order number and IDs and email addresses and asked them to resend all 3 confirmations.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Andrew Costa Mesa on November 02, 2017, 03:36:02 PM
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Bought 3 badges on Saturday, and no one on my order has received a barcode as of this afternoon. I just emailed Expologic at about 2:30 pm Pacific time with the order number and IDs and email addresses and asked them to resend all 3 confirmations.

Based on my experience, you should get them early next morning (Friday).  They close at 2 pm Pacific time.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Matryoshka on November 03, 2017, 03:17:47 PM
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Based on my experience, you should get them early next morning (Friday).  They close at 2 pm Pacific time.

You’re totally right; we all got them first thing this morning!
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: hikanteki on November 04, 2017, 11:36:45 AM
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This tweet makes me uneasy.  I'm sure this has been debated countless times over the years.  I understand the argument, but if everybody jumped in for one open registration, Epic's servers could crash.  Click photo to enlarge.

(https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fthumbs2.imagebam.com%2Fbc%2F55%2F46%2F94f79e642027073.jpg&hash=24a345d8c428d595254e3a68ca2c2fe1149a6b23) (http://www.imagebam.com/image/94f79e642027073)

Since there are already far more people trying for open reg (and many of us who already have badges are still going to log on open reg to help others out), removing pre-reg is unlikely to make the servers more susceptible to crash during open reg. What is just comes down to is how CCI wants to deal with the supply/demand imbalance.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: cabler30 on November 04, 2017, 11:58:12 AM
The thing is that from what i know and seen, there are so many different badges so to speak and the place can only hold so much traffic that is why they have any possible offsite promotions. i kinda use metaphor and see badge sales like fishing, u toss ur line in water and wait for fish or a badge and if u get a pulled in to buy then u have a chance to catch so many at one time if others dont take any or all of them before u do. so u either catch a badge or just go home empty but know u can always enjoy any swag and events around the con.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Angology on November 04, 2017, 02:22:01 PM
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The thing is that from what i know and seen, there are so many different badges so to speak and the place can only hold so much traffic that is why they have any possible offsite promotions. i kinda use metaphor and see badge sales like fishing, u toss ur line in water and wait for fish or a badge and if u get a pulled in to buy then u have a chance to catch so many at one time if others dont take any or all of them before u do. so u either catch a badge or just go home empty but know u can always enjoy any swag and events around the con.
LOL-my husband, and avid fisherman, would approve of this metaphor! I am happy that someone in our boat snagged us a couple of 4 days (Thank you again [member=283]Devorah[/member] and [member=460]Andrew Costa Mesa[/member]!)
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: alyssa on November 29, 2017, 07:44:35 AM
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.... Or maybe drummers: CCI is prolonging letting drummers in the door as long as they possibly can?  :P :P

[member=380]perc2100[/member] how did i miss this slam on drummers? LOL
you know i worked in the music industry right?

It is every bit of self control i can muster to NOT post durmmer & musician jokes....

Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Pre Registration
Post by: Zero on December 09, 2017, 05:34:42 AM
Forum Housekeeping:

Now that open registration is finally here, perhaps it is time to close this thread.  ^-^d

Please carry on any registration-related discussion in the open registration thread.