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Comic-Con International => SDCC Registration and Badges => Topic started by: Transmute Jun on September 27, 2016, 04:02:43 PM
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It's the question that's on everyone's minds! When will SDCC 2017 returning registration (formerly known as pre-registration) be held? Given that we're almost into October and there has been no sign of badge validation (or any word from CCI) I assumed that the first possible date might be October 15.
UPDATE - poll has been redone to reflect the recent announcement that returning registration will be held in 'early 2017'.
So let the guessing games begin!
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I went with 11/12, since that's the same weekend it was last year. But of course, that logic doesn't always pan out in these instances ;)
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I went with 11/12, since that's the same weekend it was last year. But of course, that logic doesn't always pan out in these instances ;)
Great minds think alike! That was my thought as well!
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My guess is November 5th.
It would have been November 12th, but Veterans Day is the 11th and I don't think the CCI people want to work on a 3-day weekend. And then the 19th pushes up too close to Thanksgiving with follow up work after the sale.
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I always forget about Veteran's Day since I've never ever had a job that gave it to me as a holiday. My husband is a teacher and every year I'm confused when he doesn't get up to go to work that day, lol.
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+1 for Nov 12th
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I pick Nov. for sure. My guess will be the 12th.
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I'm going with the 19th only because I get paid on the 18th and it would be nice having the extra money to purchase for others
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Went with Nov 5, just because :-\
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I chose after American Thanksgiving because CCI tends to be all over the place with everything every year.
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I picked the 5thNov , I hoping for it not being the 12 Nov
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I chose after American Thanksgiving because CCI tends to be all over the place with everything every year.
I do recall that there was one year they said that it would be 'after you carve the turkey, but before you open gifts under the tree', or something like that.
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I went with November 12th as well! I'd love for them to keep it to November as I work weekends during December so this is mostly wishful thinking for me.
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i went with Nov 12th as well, since the 19th is too close to thanksgiving and the 5th is a bit early.
hopefully they announce soon when it will be.
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I went with the 12th :)
I'm going on the assumption they don't need us to validate since we scanned in.
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I went with the 12th :)
I'm going on the assumption they don't need us to validate since we scanned in.
I'm hoping that's the case, since it's so late already. Last year there was over a month of validation period, well into September! If they're going to do that again, they're getting an awfully late start.
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I'm hoping that's the case, since it's so late already. Last year there was over a month of validation period, well into September! If they're going to do that again, they're getting an awfully late start.
Aside from it being late, it would also be kind of frustrating to have to validate when we spent all that time tapping in and out at con :D.
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I really hope the majority on the poll's right and it ends up being November 12. Or at least that it will be no earlier than November 12 because I will be out of the country on vacation during the first four choices!!! ???
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This is my first time to be able to participate in pre-registration. Has it happened in the past where it took place in October?
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This is my first time to be able to participate in pre-registration. Has it happened in the past where it took place in October?
There isn't enough of a history to say 'always'. The first year of online pre-reg, it was held in August. IIRC, after that it is been in November... I think?
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Here are all the dates for the badge sales since CCI switched Preregistration to an on-line sale.
Comic-Con | | Pre Reg | | Open Reg |
SDCC 2013 | | 08/04/2012 | | 02/16/2013 |
SDCC 2014 | | 02/08/2014 | | 03/15/2014 |
SDCC 2015 | | 11/08/2014 | | 02/21/2015 |
SDCC 2016 | | 11/14/2015 | | 02/20/2016 |
The last two years CCI has held the preregistration on-line sale on the second Saturday in November.
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Here are all the dates for the badge sales since CCI switched Preregistration to an on-line sale.
Comic-Con | | Pre Reg | | Open Reg |
SDCC 2013 | | 08/04/2012 | | 02/15/2013 |
SDCC 2014 | | 02/08/2014 | | 03/15/2014 |
SDCC 2015 | | 11/08/2014 | | 02/21/2015 |
SDCC 2016 | | 11/14/2015 | | 02/20/2016 |
I appreciate the stats, Steve! I love how when my memory fails, someone in this forum steps up and provides the necessary info. Thank you!
The last two years CCI has held the preregistration on-line sale on the second Saturday in November.
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Here are all the dates for the badge sales since CCI switched Preregistration to an on-line sale.
Comic-Con | | Pre Reg | | Open Reg |
SDCC 2013 | | 08/04/2012 | | 02/15/2013 |
SDCC 2014 | | 02/08/2014 | | 03/15/2014 |
SDCC 2015 | | 11/08/2014 | | 02/21/2015 |
SDCC 2016 | | 11/14/2015 | | 02/20/2016 |
The last two years CCI has held the preregistration on-line sale on the second Saturday in November.
Thanks for the info! So chances are good that it should be similar to last year's.
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I voted November 12, mainly because I want it to be on that date and I'm hoping for a bit of consistency.
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https://secure2.comic-con.org/memberid/
W A R N I N G !
Member ID Closing for Routine Scheduled Maintenance
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https://secure2.comic-con.org/memberid/
W A R N I N G !
Member ID Closing for Routine Scheduled Maintenance
The Member ID system will go offline beginning at 1:35PM Pacific Time today for some routine scheduled maintenance. Please exit the system by that time.
Interesting.... It *may* just be scheduled maintenance, but it's also possible that some kind of update/information will be in there once it reopens...
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Just logged into my member ID after AzT's post and now I see this "OK CCI'17 Returning Reg"
and under registration:
"You are eligible to participate in
Comic-Con 2017 Returning Reregistration"
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Not a drill, this is :) Very interesting developments.
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So I guess the language is changed? Returning ReRegistration isn't as easy to say as Pre-Reg. :P
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Looks like our poll is way out of date. I'll be adjusting it shortly.
Announced today:
Comic-Con 2017 Returning Registration
Returning Registration for Comic-Con 2017 will occur sometime in early 2017.
You will not need to validate your Comic-Con 2016 badge number to participate. You can buy badges for up to three people — yourself included — during Returning Registration. Each person must have their own 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.
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And now my anxiety can truly begin because I'm out of the country from January 14th-21st. (I know my group can handle the buying. The anxiety if it falls on those dates is that I will be in Cuba with ZERO cell service and very little internet access. I might not even know until I get home!) Please dear Odin make this the first week of January.
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In a way, this is sort of relieving for me, since I have been applying for seasonal work on the weekends, and the thought of having to work around pre-reg was giving me anxiety. I guess that worry is gone...although now, I have the anxiety of waiting until 2017 for the sale! Sigh... ;)
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My new vote of January 7th is 100% wishful thinking. My best guess would be January 14th on account of I will be on a plane.
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Not a drill, this is :) Very interesting developments.
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It looks like that even though it was required that 2016 paid pro guests had to have member IDs - that doesn't qualify for returning registration. :(
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The new date I pick is Feb. 11. Why pick that date? Well it is my bday! Lol! That's why! :P
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The new date I pick is Feb. 11. Why pick that date? Well it is my bday! Lol! That's why! :P
Mario, I hope you have a Comic COn badge for your birthday.
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Oof, checked in as I have 40 minutes more at the office and saw this. Headache just increased substantially. I was really hoping for a November Pre-Reg to get things out of the way and so that gen reg would possibly still be in February/late-January next year. Also to maybe get some more consistency going, but alas.
Wishful thinking as always.
It looks like that even though it was required that 2016 paid pro guests had to have member IDs - that doesn't qualify for returning registration. :(
Yeah, in general if you were a guest badge (even if paid) you didn't get pre-registration status in past years as well. It's happened different friends of mine multiple times where they went as a guest, and then only had a shot during gen reg. They probably just wanted guests to have a Member ID because of the RFID tap-in purpose where you may need an ID.
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Just got an official email from SDCC with that same info that was in our Member ID registration info page today.
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Forgot to put, my new vote is for January 21, 2016... only reason I really have is CCI seems to enjoy putting gen reg around my birthday (2/23) and I'm hoping that can somehow stay that way (if only because it means things aren't dragged out too long.)
They did a February pre-reg and March gen-reg one year, so a month apart isn't completely unfeasible. So I'm hoping if we are putting everything out to 2017 it can be mid-late-January pre-reg, mid-late February gen-reg, followed by a mid-late March hotel lotto.
Plus January 21 will be two days before my brother's birthday, might as well keep it around memorable dates in my mind, right? Seeing as they often do it with my own birthday (which usually means I completely forget about my own birthday and if they do this, his present can be me organizing his SDCC badges for him, hopefully because I do everything. I kid about that being his only present.)
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Forgot to put, my new vote is for January 21, 2016... )
It could definitely be on the 21st since I'm on a plane that day too! That's sort of how my luck has been going lately. Maybe 2017 will reset it.
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I just hope it's far enough after the holidays that everyone is settled back at home so we don't have a lot of flakey travel internet happening during the sale. For some reason, I'm a little nervous about the extended uncertainty of it all. Oh well, looking forward to it regardless!
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It could definitely be on the 21st since I'm on a plane that day too! That's sort of how my luck has been going lately. Maybe 2017 will reset it.
Yeah honestly, normally I try to put some extra logic into my reasoning... but I'm too tired, it's been a long day, and it being near a big birthday is good enough reasoning in my books at this point.
Hopefully it won't be while you're on a plane! Though, depending on where you're flying a lot of planes do have pretty reliable wi-fi now, and it may be worth to pay for access for a bit for SDCC. The only issue my friend had in the last reg (maybe hotel lotto?) while she was flying was she was flying internationally, so they couldn't actually put the wi-fi up until they hit US airspace (she was headed back into the country from Costa Rica.)
I just hope it's far enough after the holidays that everyone is settled back at home so we don't have a lot of flakey travel internet happening during the sale. For some reason, I'm a little nervous about the extended uncertainty of it all. Oh well, looking forward to it regardless!
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I feel you, I was considering scheduling a trip out east to visit family in early-mid January and now I'm like "Well... that's out now." Not sure I want to make the trip during the holiday season either to go earlier.
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while she was flying was she was flying internationally, so they couldn't actually put the wi-fi up until they hit US airspace (she was headed back into the country from Costa Rica.)
I'll be flying back from Cuba so it'll be a similar situation. If it was that day my flight would actually be after registration time but there's not really reliable internet there either so I couldn't even sit in the hotel and do it. ( I have a great group though and I'm sure they can handle it.)
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I wonder why so late? Making some changes to the system maybe?
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[member=314]Transmute Jun[/member] , can you change my vote to Feb. 11? I voted Feb. 4 by accident. I believe it's the second Saturday of February because that's what it was in 2014.
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I'm guessing January 21 as well. Part of it is wishful thinking, because that would be a very convenient weekend for me. But there's logic too. January 7 is still part of the school holidays for many people, since it's the week of New Year's. And the 14th is the MLK long weekend, and historically SDCC has avoided long weekends for badge sales. So the 21st is next up.
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T.J., can you change my vote to Feb. 11? I voted Feb. 4 by accident. I believe it's the second Saturday of February because that's what it was in 2014.
Andrew, I looked and I don't seem to be able to change an individual vote. I'm sorry.
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Looks like our poll is away out of date. I'll be adjusting it shortly.
Announced today:
Comic-Con 2017 Returning Registration
Returning Registration for Comic-Con 2017 will occur sometime in early 2017.
You will not need to validate your Comic-Con 2016 badge number to participate. You can buy badges for up to three people — yourself included — during Returning Registration. Each person must have their own 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.
This really bums me out!
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I'm guessing January 21 as well. Part of it is wishful thinking, because that would be a very convenient weekend for me. But there's logic too. January 7 is still part of the school holidays for many people, since it's the week of New Year's. And the 14th is the MLK long weekend, and historically SDCC has avoided long weekends for badge sales. So the 21st is next up.
This was exactly my reasoning (except for convenience, I don't have any January plans yet).
I'm really bummed they pushed it back. I hate having to worry about it for months and months.
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I chose Feb 11 based on past history. Although the arguments for Jan 21 are compelling. I am glad that Gally One is on Presidents Day weekend, since they shy away from long weekends. I have been at a con when they went on sale before, Would rather avoid it.
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I voted Feb 11 that's around when it was in 2015
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I'm going with my gut and saying January 21, because the post-holiday logic makes sense. I'd like to think that that way, they could potentially keep Open Reg in mid-February and have Hotelpocalypse in mid-April, with Wondercon news being the focus in March (through the con at the end of the month).
But, you know...who knows? ;)
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I'm guessing January 21 as well. Part of it is wishful thinking, because that would be a very convenient weekend for me. But there's logic too. January 7 is still part of the school holidays for many people, since it's the week of New Year's. And the 14th is the MLK long weekend, and historically SDCC has avoided long weekends for badge sales. So the 21st is next up.
I always forget that there's the MLK long weekend in there too, so I guess my random guess makes a bit more sense then.
I'm going with my gut and saying January 21, because the post-holiday logic makes sense. I'd like to think that that way, they could potentially keep Open Reg in mid-February and have Hotelpocalypse in mid-April, with Wondercon news being the focus in March (through the con at the end of the month).
But, you know...who knows? ;)
That's exactly my hopes, except maybe a late-March hotel lotto, but I always forget that Wondercon is around then (March 31-April 2) so late March and Early April are out for that lotto.
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I'm going with January 21st, for the same reasons many of you listed above (not a holiday weekend, gives time to do Gen Reg in Feb., etc.).
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I'm going with my gut and saying January 21, because the post-holiday logic makes sense. I'd like to think that that way, they could potentially keep Open Reg in mid-February and have Hotelpocalypse in mid-April, with Wondercon news being the focus in March (through the con at the end of the month).
But, you know...who knows? ;)
I'm thinking this time scale as well
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I'm a little worried that open registration may interfere with some of the spring cons... :-[
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I guessed January 21st and I'm really hoping it's no later than that. January 14th would have been my guess but I think a lot of people may be traveling over that long weekend!
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Those of you looking at the poll, subtract one vote from Feb. 4 and add one vote to Feb. 11. I clicked the wrong date by mistake. :(
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Those of you looking at the poll, subtract one vote from Feb. 4 and add one vote to Feb. 11. I clicked the wrong date by mistake. :(
[member=460]Andrew Costa Mesa[/member] I changed the settings to allow folks to change their vote.
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[member=460]Andrew Costa Mesa[/member] I changed the settings to allow folks to change their vote.
Thanks!
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SDCC reg will be held 2017 no sooner for those who did not get the email.
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I can't get over the fact that I have to wait until next year for RR. I voted Jan 21st - I really hope it's not later than that! If they push everything back to February and March I might have a heart attack.
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My only issue is with the timing. People need to request vacation time and budget for the trip. The sooner we know if we have badges and hotel rooms, the sooner we can make plans.
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My only issue is with the timing. People need to request vacation time and budget for the trip. The sooner we know if we have badges and hotel rooms, the sooner we can make plans.
I ask for it off and then hope for the best. I figure better safe then sorry.
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I ask for it off and then hope for the best. I figure better safe then sorry.
I'm hoping its as early as possible in January. I'd be coming from Ireland and while I'd a great time at SDCC last year and I'd love to go back again for 2017 if I didn't get a badge for 2017 I'd plan a safari or something else for my holidays. The delay is annoying as it means I can't make definite plans for another holiday but its a first world problem so I can't complain too much.
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I ask for it off and then hope for the best. I figure better safe then sorry.
Yup, I always ask for the dates off way before pre-reg even happens. If I don't get a badge, then I'll just do something else with the time!
When are we thinking they'll actually tell us when returning registration is?
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When are we thinking they'll actually tell us when returning registration is?
Less than a week before the big day.
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Yeah, that's what I was thinking.
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This is killing me. Do you think they'll ever go back to doing RR in August?
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This is killing me. Do you think they'll ever go back to doing RR in August?
I'd like to think so. I hate the wait, and this is the second time I've been burned, planning a short trip in January and then discovering that RR will be in January, hence freaking out that I'll miss it.
But realistically, it's been getting later and later, and this may be (unfortunately) the new norm.
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I'd like to think so. I hate the wait, and this is the second time I've been burned, planning a short trip in January and then discovering that RR will be in January, hence freaking out that I'll miss it.
But realistically, it's been getting later and later, and this may be (unfortunately) the new norm.
You'd think January would be safe. :/
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You'd think January would be safe. :/
You would! But this is the second time I've been burned on it!
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Less than a week before the big day.
Good ol SDCC timing lol
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I voted January 21, 2017 but said I was hoping it might be a bit sooner (but doubted it would be) now I'm REALLY hoping it'll be after the 14th, for entirely selfish reasons. I have a major surgery scheduled for January 11 and will likely be hospitalized for at least a few days for post-observation then two weeks before returning to normal activities.
Of course, I really, really hope regardless that it'll still be in January and not pushed out further. The hospital has excellent wi-fi so if I have to, I will absolutely be on my laptop organizing a group buy with my friends. Even if my nurses and doctors are begging me to not stress myself out, let's be honest.
Edited for my slightly addled brain, putting the wrong month, from all the meds.
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I voted December 21, 2017 but said I was hoping it might be a bit sooner (but doubted it would be) now I'm REALLY hoping it'll be after the 14th, for entirely selfish reasons. I have a major surgery scheduled for January 11 and will likely be hospitalized for at least a few days for post-observation then two weeks before returning to normal activities.
Of course, I really, really hope regardless that it'll still be in January and not pushed out further. The hospital has excellent wi-fi so if I have to, I will absolutely be on my laptop organizing a group buy with my friends. Even if my nurses and doctors are begging me to not stress myself out, let's be honest.
Did you mean January 21, 2017? instead of December? Can't imagine going through "Blue-spinning circle of stress" while in the hospital.
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Did you mean January 21, 2017? instead of December? Can't imagine going through "Blue-spinning circle of stress" while in the hospital.
I absolutely did mean January, sorry about that I'll edit the post.
Haha yeah it would be pretty horrible to do from the hospital especially as we get such short notice of the date so I'd have to arrange some parts from the hospital too for last minute preps. But I'll probably start confirming asap who all from last year is joining in and if there are others and collecting their preferences re. Badge type in the next week or so.
The lengths people, and especially me, will apparently go to for sdcc lol.
Edit: Just remembered that I'll be scheduled for another surgery likely in February, March, or April. Dear Comic-Con gods, please don't let these somehow interfere with the badge sales and the hotel lotto.
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Im on vacation the 21st, so kind of sweating this announcement. Definitely wish it was still in nov
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Im on vacation the 21st, so kind of sweating this announcement. Definitely wish it was still in nov
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Me too. I'm free basically every other Saturday morning, but I'll be in DC the 21st. I know my husband can handle it, but he's never had to do it by himself before... I'm hoping any day but that one.
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Any Saturday but January 21st!!! Maybe they will hear our cry, like Horton finally hears the Whos.
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I'd like it to be soon. So then gen Reg will be close after.
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*fingers crossed for the 28th!*
I'm thinking the 7th might be too early given that tomorrow is the New Year's day holiday observed for a lot of businesses.
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I agree re the 7th but, that said, folks need to get their groups sorted because CCI isn't following the normal schedule. We can't predict when things will happen.
certain things have to happen, pre & gen reg, press reg, vol reg, hotels. There's a lot to do & I can't help but thinking they've got to start knocking some of the tasks off the list. it's up to us to be ready.
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I agree. There's so much that needs to happen. I have to think it'll be January. I'm out of the country with no internet the 14th and 21st so that's why I'm pushing the 28th.
I'm sure my group has got it, but I'm such a control freak about pre-registering that it has me freaking out.
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I agree re the 7th but, that said, folks need to get their groups sorted because CCI isn't following the normal schedule. We can't predict when things will happen.
certain things have to happen, pre & gen reg, press reg, vol reg, hotels. There's a lot to do & I can't help but thinking they've got to start knocking some of the tasks off the list. it's up to us to be ready.
^^^^This!^^^^
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I agree re the 7th but, that said, folks need to get their groups sorted because CCI isn't following the normal schedule. We can't predict when things will happen.
certain things have to happen, pre & gen reg, press reg, vol reg, hotels. There's a lot to do & I can't help but thinking they've got to start knocking some of the tasks off the list. it's up to us to be ready.
Very good points.
Those are a lot of sales to get through before even thinking about actually attending.
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Anybody else excitedly look at CCI's tweet today, hoping for registration news? Denied! LOL!
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Anybody else excitedly look at CCI's tweet today, hoping for registration news? Denied! LOL!
Glad I wasn't the only one lol
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Glad I wasn't the only one lol
And they tweeted again, and I thought for sure it would be about SDCC, but it was the same exact tweet (or my phone acting up). Talk about getting your hopes up!
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Can we assume no Returning Reg this weekend?
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Can we assume no Returning Reg this weekend?
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Barring a flurry of posts / updates in the next day or two...
Looking at you: http://www.comic-con.org/toucan/categories/registration-update and https://secure2.comic-con.org/memberid/ and http://www.comic-con.org/cci/comic-con-cancellationrefund-policy
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Can we assume no Returning Reg this weekend?
In general do we think the day we'll be notified is a Tuesday or a Wednesday? Anyone remember the day of the week for last years pre & gen reg?
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Tuesday but Monday was not a holiday.
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in general, i don't think they'd shorten the notice time for us due to a earlier holiday.
iirc, we were calling it around noon PT last year. so if it was indeed on a Wednesday then we could call it a 'no sale weekend' at noon PT today ? is this the general consensus?
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I have last year's email announcement on 11/10/15 which was a Tuesday. I think noon today is a good cutoff for calling "Not this weekend."
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Then do we assume 21st to avoid holiday weekend?
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I don't think we rule out the 14th. MLK Day isn't a *major* holiday like New Year's or Memorial Day. And they need to get crackin' if they want to get Gen Reg and Hotel Sale done soon! At least, I hope they have the same sense of urgency I do... ;)
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I was thinking the same thing about MLK day because it isn't a big travel holiday. But, it is a bank holiday which means if there were issues with payments people might not be able to address it until Tuesday.
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The irony of us attendees waiting for the CCI site to F5 ;)
Other areas to monitor: http://www.comic-con.org/cci/purchase-badges for a price list; no new notices within https://secure2.comic-con.org/memberid/ since 12/6
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I think we're looking at the 21st, guys.
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NOOOO, not the 21st. Any Saturday but the 21st. Please please please please please!
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NOOOO, not the 21st. Any Saturday but the 21st. Please please please please please!
The 14th?
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While I don't think that January 14th/21st/28th are out of the question (I actually voted for the 21st in the poll), I'm starting to think that Returning Registration *could* be in February, with Open Registration in March and the hotel sale in April - i.e. kind of following the same pattern as 2014. Looking back thru Toucan's archives, those sale dates were as follows:
2014 Pre-Registration: Saturday, February 8 (link: http://comic-con.org/toucan/wait-over-preregistration-coming (http://comic-con.org/toucan/wait-over-preregistration-coming))
2014 Open Registration: Saturday, March 15 (link: http://comic-con.org/toucan/surviving-open-online-registration-10-tips-better-experience (http://comic-con.org/toucan/surviving-open-online-registration-10-tips-better-experience))
2014 Hotel Sale: Tuesday, April 8 (link: http://comic-con.org/toucan/comic-con-international-2014-hotel-reservations-open-tuesday-april-8 (http://comic-con.org/toucan/comic-con-international-2014-hotel-reservations-open-tuesday-april-8))
So, I'm thinking that for 2017, perhaps we're looking at Returning Reg for 2/11 (one weekend after the Super Bowl), and maybe Open Reg for 3/11 or 3/18. And then, they likely won't want the hotel sale to interfere with WonderCon, so it's possible that it will be on Tues. 4/11 for this year.
The dates could differ a bit, but that basic timeframe is my current guess: Returning Reg in February, Open Reg in March, and the hotel sale in April :)
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Makes sense so it won't happen.
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I think we can go ahead and call it for this weekend: No Returning Reg.
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im hoping for the 14th or 28 of this month.
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Well, evidently my surgery for next week is being cancelled, but it's completely up in the air as to when it'll be and I'll still need a second surgery after the one that'll be scheduled shortly. But most likely this month is no longer of issue. Of course it's likely when my surgery is scheduled it'll be out of SD this time (my mother is demanding another opinion from another top US neuro clinic in NorCal) so who knows how that'll affect things.
I just really hope Returning Reg is still this month, because then you run the risk of potential delays pushing the other sales back even further.
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*still praying for the 28th*
Of course, now there is a possibility that I will be moving that weekend. But, I can make that work.
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hopeing for any date in feb
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It's tomorrow ???
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*still praying for the 28th*
Of course, now there is a possibility that I will be moving that weekend. But, I can make that work.
Just make sure your internet is set to start at the new place in advance. When I was doing my undergrad, we always made sure internet service started on a business day before we moved in (if at all possible) so there'd be no harrowing time without internet.
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The move would be a literal half block away! So I'll do what I did the last time I moved on a registration Saturday and just leave my internet on in my current place for that weekend and start moving after registration. (Did this 2 years ago after gen reg when we were getting my bf's first timer badge!)
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The move would be a literal half block away! So I'll do what I did the last time I moved on a registration Saturday and just leave my internet on in my current place for that weekend and start moving after registration. (Did this 2 years ago after gen reg when we were getting my bf's first timer badge!)
At least that's not too bad then. I just tend to be paranoid because who knows what could come up. At least I'm not prepping for Gen Reg from the hospital internet... yet.
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I'm more worried about it being the 14th or the 21st. I'll be out of the country with no internet or cell service available. I won't even know the outcome until I land in Atlanta the afternoon of the 21st.
*Fingers crossed for no hospital reg for you!*
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What are the signs we should be looking for? Doesn't something happen with the website a few days before a sale?
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What are the signs we should be looking for? Doesn't something happen with the website a few days before a sale?
Yes, various areas in need of F5:
http://www.comic-con.org/toucan/categories/registration-update
https://secure2.comic-con.org/memberid/ (no new notices within since 12/6, plus it's still accessible) --
The Comic-Con Member ID system will close, without prior notification, in advance of any badge sale event. Please be sure to register for a Member ID as soon as possible. If you do not register for a Member ID prior to closure, you will not be eligible to participate in badge sale events.
http://comic-con.org/cci/comic-con-member-id
http://www.comic-con.org/cci/comic-con-cancellationrefund-policy
http://www.comic-con.org/cci/purchase-badges (for a price list)
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at this point any of the following would bring me joy
WC-press reg
WC-hotels
SDCC pre-reg
and the holy grail; SDCC press reg
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Yes, various areas in need of F5:
http://www.comic-con.org/toucan/categories/registration-update
https://secure2.comic-con.org/memberid/ (no new notices within since 12/6, plus it's still accessible) --
The Comic-Con Member ID system will close, without prior notification, in advance of any badge sale event. Please be sure to register for a Member ID as soon as possible. If you do not register for a Member ID prior to closure, you will not be eligible to participate in badge sale events.
http://comic-con.org/cci/comic-con-member-id
http://www.comic-con.org/cci/comic-con-cancellationrefund-policy
http://www.comic-con.org/cci/purchase-badges (for a price list)
That's right, there is lots of excitement when the Member ID system closes. Thanks for reminding me :). Now we need that to happen asap!
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Testing us with tweets about the Eisners and Art Show, they are >:D
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Looks like my neuro-surgeries are going to be closer together now, and not in SD where I knew that the hospital wi-fi would be great. So I'll more than likely be out of town for them from January 18-February 7 to head up to NorCal.
Still waiting to see when the Member ID system will close and don't they usually start putting up tutorials regarding how registration will work beforehand?
Either way, I'm now fairly concerned I'll be doing Returning Reg. 2017: Hospital Edition and hoping it's not January 28 (I'll definitely be hospitalized that day) or February 4 (I'll definitely be hospitalized that day too.) If I have to, and the internet isn't reliable up there, I'll use my 4G mobile data as a tether if need be and just pay for any possible overages on data.
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Every day I check multiple times... and every day I'm disappointed multiple times. Hurry up SDCC! This is killing me!
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People... please enjoy your free time. No need to be stressing now when this will happen. It will be announced, the years of the surprise ticket sale are long gone. Once the announcement is made, it is non stop till July.
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Well seeing as the Hotel Lotto is set for April 6, 2017, I imagine Returning Reg needs to be either late January-early February so there's time for processing/to resolve potential issues and then have Gen. Reg. followed by a time period for processing/to resolve potential issues before the Hotel Lotto. Plus, isn't CCI usually "not in the office?MIA" (meaning not doing reg/etc. events) in the week/weekend prior to WCA, which is March 31-April 2.
Source: http://sdccblog.com/2017/01/san-diego-comic-con-general-hotel-sale-2017-set-for-april-6/
We have confirmed with the Comic-Con hotel sale vendor, onPeak (who merged with Travel Planners), that the General Hotel Sale will take place on Thursday, April 6, 2017 - and while we couldn’t confirm a time, the sale historically happens at 9AM PT/12PM ET. There’s no official word from Comic-Con International, so it’s possible that the date could change (and it’s interesting to note that the sale is moving from a traditional Tuesday date to a Thursday one) — but as of now, onPeak is able to confirm the April 6 date for the San Diego Comic-Con General Hotel Sale.
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Let's not be too surprised. I feel like the same thing happens every year. Yes, granted pre-reg is later this year, but i expect that it will be similar to 2 years ago (which worked pretty well) when pre-reg was in late Jan/ Early Fed and then Gen Reg was 2 weeks after or so.
Happy to see they announced the hotel sale, it's pretty much the same time every year (no surprise at all). The surprise is the early announcement. CCI should just make a press release on Jan 1st every year...
1. Pre-rer date
2. Gen reg date
3. Pro/Press reg date(s) etc...
4. Hotel date
5. Parking date
This way we don't have to sit around wondering if our vacation plans will be effected by the sale dates.. it's just not nice.
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Your suggestion makes so much sense!
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Returning Registration better be announced soon or I swear to God I'll keep waiting.
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Returning Registration better be announced soon or I swear to God I'll keep waiting.
Its probably safe to stop waiting this week at least!!
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hopefully it's not next weekend the 21st. fingers crossed ;)
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hopefully it's not next weekend the 21st. fingers crossed ;)
Same! Come on 28th!!!
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hopefully it's not next weekend the 21st. fingers crossed ;)
I doubt they want to compete with the inauguration, women's walk, and all that happening that weekend. They'd be getting a lot of complaints. Earliest would be the weekend after. It'll most likely be Feb though.
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What if they do something wonky like returning reg from 10-12 and open from 12-2? One day of pure chaos and turmoil but then, tranquility until the hotel sale. I can't decide if I'd like that more or less than the current stress between the two sale dates. It would be nice for those who don't get in during returning reg because their next chance would be immediately after - or even the week following - ans so there wouldn't be a lot or what if time to worry.
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They certainly *could* do that, but I suspect they own't. One sale is a lot of stress for both CCI and Epic, but 2 in one day seems like asking for trouble. Plus, returning registration has a lot fewer people, so it's a perfect test run for any tech changes, before a million people crash the system in open registration.
Does that make you feel better? ;)
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I wonder if the delay has something to do with the new RFID process. Last year that told us that we didn't need to keep our badge for Returning Reg, as they have no code on them as they have in the past.
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Indeed. There always were a few issues that needed to be resolved when you had the complications of emails with codes that needed to be emailed and entered. And there was a time where they needed to answer emails from international attendees who wouldn't have badges mailed to them, before everybody would be "happy" that it was safe to proceed to General Registration. (Some of the "issues" came from attendees who didn't understand the posted rules, and they want to make sure there were minimal hard feelings.) With computer confirmation that badges had been used last year, the process should be streamlined; and it should have been fairly easy to beta-test the software if the waiting room glitches have gone away. So CCI could conclude that they didn't need excessive time between Returning and General for issue resolution.
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They certainly *could* do that, but I suspect they own't. One sale is a lot of stress for both CCI and Epic, but 2 in one day seems like asking for trouble. Plus, returning registration has a lot fewer people, so it's a perfect test run for any tech changes, before a million people crash the system in open registration.
Does that make you feel better? ;)
You bring up a very valid point, with returning registration having a lot less people, it is the perfect time to do a test run on any system changes and to take the results of that to fine tune the process before the general sale.
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All,
for previous years, who remembers when during the week of Pre-Reg Buying Saturday did we actually find out that it would be occurring that Saturday? Meaning when did we actually get an email from CCI indicating that Pre-Reg would be on Day/Date xx? Also, were there any other dependable indicators that Pre-Reg would be coming on a giving Saturday (i.e. Member ID Registration web site is locked-down on Monday so Pre-Reg must be this coming Saturday)?
Just looking to be ready once we get that advanced notice.
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All,
for previous years, who remembers when during the week of Pre-Reg Buying Saturday did we actually find out that it would be occurring that Saturday? Meaning when did we actually get an email from CCI indicating that Pre-Reg would be on Day/Date xx? Also, were there any other dependable indicators that Pre-Reg would be coming on a giving Saturday (i.e. Member ID Registration web site is locked-down on Monday so Pre-Reg must be this coming Saturday)?
Just looking to be ready once we get that advanced notice.
The shortest notice ever was waaaaaay back when they were doing badge resales in June, and there was one sale where they gave a one hour notice. That was a crazy year! They never did that again.
Some of the sales have had a 24 hour notice, but as CCI moved to the randomized waiting room, they have given more and more notice (especially as sometimes it takes a few hours for the emails to be sent out). Based on the past couple of years, CCI might send out a notice of a badge sale on Tuesday or Wednesday, and possibly as late as Thursday. For myself, if I don't hear of a badge sale by 6 pm Pacific Wednesday, I consider it unlikely for that weekend, and I feel certain of it if I don't hear anything by noon Pacific on Thursday.
But unfortunately (as with everything) there is no hard and fast rule and CCI likes to change things up without telling us, so it could be anything. But the short of it is that around Wednesday you'll see a lot of people on this board speculating that there won't be a badge sale over the coming weekend (if no email has yet been received).
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The shortest notice ever was waaaaaay back when they were doing badge resales in June, and there was one sale where they gave a one hour notice. That was a crazy year! They never did that again.
I remember trying to help some friends that year. It WAS and STILL IS the craziest sale I've ever been a part of. I don't think they will ever do another badge resale again. Nowadays nobody would give up their golden ticket (badge.) Sadly, many people who doesn't use their badges or all the days, find people and scalp them. Last year I was apart of a SDCC FB group, and some guy tried to scalp his badge for $500. Ridiculous.
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I remember trying to help some friends that year. It WAS and STILL IS the craziest sale I've ever been a part of. I don't think they will ever do another badge resale again. Nowadays nobody would give up their golden ticket (badge.) Sadly, many people who doesn't use their badges or all the days, find people and scalp them. Last year I was apart of a SDCC FB group, and some guy tried to scalp his badge for $500. Ridiculous.
I know there are a few people who do refund their badges. In fact, I know some personally who have had to do so. But I think that these days CCI holds onto those badges and quietly redistributes them behind the scenes.
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I remember trying to help some friends that year. It WAS and STILL IS the craziest sale I've ever been a part of. I don't think they will ever do another badge resale again. Nowadays nobody would give up their golden ticket (badge.) Sadly, many people who doesn't use their badges or all the days, find people and scalp them. Last year I was apart of a SDCC FB group, and some guy tried to scalp his badge for $500. Ridiculous.
Yeah, like Transmute, I've known plenty of people who had to refund their badges, usually due to things suddenly coming up. A lot of people don't want to risk being blacklisted from further sales and more probably refund than you think.
Edit: In more returning reg news, my mother and I leave for Palo Alto, CA for 21-22 days on Jan. 19 to have both surgeries done in that period. As such, I've been bothering my buying group nonstop to get their info together because even if I am drugged out of my mind post-surgery I will be on my laptop during reg if it happens during that time (which covers 3 Saturdays.)
So I am now partially hoping it'll be the 21st (though not really because it's bad for so many people.) But maybe the 28th will okay because I'll hopefully be discharged to rest at our Airbnb between surgeries with wi-fi then.) Right now, I'm just hopng it's SOON ongroguergoer.
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I remember trying to help some friends that year. It WAS and STILL IS the craziest sale I've ever been a part of. I don't think they will ever do another badge resale again. Nowadays nobody would give up their golden ticket (badge.) Sadly, many people who doesn't use their badges or all the days, find people and scalp them. Last year I was apart of a SDCC FB group, and some guy tried to scalp his badge for $500. Ridiculous.
500? That's it? I feel like I saw badges going for 1k+ online.
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We could actually get some news today. Tuesdays are now my favorite.
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We could actually get some news today. Tuesdays are now my favorite.
Unless we hear news on Wednesday. Then Wednesdays are my favorite. ;)
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I'd be happy with a you will get further information soon email or tweet at this point lol
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Got home from Cuba late last night and I'm so happy nothing happened while I was gone!
But also feeling super tense that we haven't heard anything!!!
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I am convinced now they will be encorporating what they did 2 years ago... pre-reg will be early Feb and gen reg will be a couple weeks after.
Heck, they could save themselves time and man power if they held both sales the same day... after all the badges will sell out in about 45 minutes... so 1st sale at 9am pst and the 2nd at 11am pst...LOL. doesnt leave much room for error though... stir the pot stir the pot...hehehe
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While I don't think that January 14th/21st/28th are out of the question (I actually voted for the 21st in the poll), I'm starting to think that Returning Registration *could* be in February, with Open Registration in March and the hotel sale in April - i.e. kind of following the same pattern as 2014. Looking back thru Toucan's archives, those sale dates were as follows:
2014 Pre-Registration: Saturday, February 8 (link: http://comic-con.org/toucan/wait-over-preregistration-coming (http://comic-con.org/toucan/wait-over-preregistration-coming))
2014 Open Registration: Saturday, March 15 (link: http://comic-con.org/toucan/surviving-open-online-registration-10-tips-better-experience (http://comic-con.org/toucan/surviving-open-online-registration-10-tips-better-experience))
2014 Hotel Sale: Tuesday, April 8 (link: http://comic-con.org/toucan/comic-con-international-2014-hotel-reservations-open-tuesday-april-8 (http://comic-con.org/toucan/comic-con-international-2014-hotel-reservations-open-tuesday-april-8))
So, I'm thinking that for 2017, perhaps we're looking at Returning Reg for 2/11 (one weekend after the Super Bowl), and maybe Open Reg for 3/11 or 3/18. And then, they likely won't want the hotel sale to interfere with WonderCon, so it's possible that it will be on Tues. 4/11 for this year.
The dates could differ a bit, but that basic timeframe is my current guess: Returning Reg in February, Open Reg in March, and the hotel sale in April :)
I picked Feb 4 for RR, Super Bowl weekend.
I liked your idea that RR could be the weekend after the Super Bowl, like 2014. I think CCI, for the last two years, has scheduled the Gen Sale to finish before the daylight savings time zone changes (DST happens on 3/12/17), which could mean an earlier Gen Sale, probably the weekend before?
I am convinced now they will be encorporating what they did 2 years ago... pre-reg will be early Feb and gen reg will be a couple weeks after.
In 2014 and 2015, the span between Priority Volunteer registration and the Gen Sale was about five weeks apart. Last year, that Volunteer registration and Gen Sale span was shorter, about 3.5 weeks apart, showing CCI can amp up the schedule.
In 2014, after the Super Bowl, Priority Volunteer Registration http://comic-con.org/toucan/comic-con-international-returning-volunteer-registration-opens-tomorrow occurred on the same day that CCI announced the date for the Pre Reg sale http://comic-con.org/toucan/wait-over-preregistration-coming for the following Saturday. Shows CCI can do two "events" in one week.
So I'm in agreement that this could all happen very quickly once Volunteer Registration gets announced.
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Changing my vote to February 4th. I'm really feeling that date now. Plus, I have a big work event and won't be online all day so of course.
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Feb. 11th is my guess.
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I'm starting to think it will definitely be in February. I'll go with the 11th.
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That's what I'm thinking. February for early registration, March for open Registration.
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I'm starting to think it will definitely be in February. I'll go with the 11th.
My birthday. Hehehe! (I, too, picked that date b/c of my b-day; nothing more.) I do like how that date has 30 votes! ;)
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I'm starting to wonder if maybe I should add March dates onto the poll!!!!! ???
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For open registrations, yes.
I'll take a guess at that being on March 18th. A month and a week after pre registration
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For open registrations, yes.
I'll take a guess at that being on March 18th. A month and a week after pre registration
Oh definitely. Open registration is usually around March (late Feb to mid April) so March is on the list for that. But we're running out of January and there's been no word, so who knows if February is even long enough for returning registration? Sigh...
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I can get wait that long for open Reg. I. Just. Cannot.
Arrrrrggghhhh
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Changed my vote to Feb 11th, because that's the feeling I had a few weeks ago ;D
I picked Feb 4 for RR, Super Bowl weekend.
I liked your idea that RR could be the weekend after the Super Bowl, like 2014. I think CCI, for the last two years, has scheduled the Gen Sale to finish before the daylight savings time zone changes (DST happens on 3/12/17), which could mean an earlier Gen Sale, probably the weekend before?
In 2014 and 2015, the span between Priority Volunteer registration and the Gen Sale was about five weeks apart. Last year, that Volunteer registration and Gen Sale span was shorter, about 3.5 weeks apart, showing CCI can amp up the schedule.
In 2014, after the Super Bowl, Priority Volunteer Registration http://comic-con.org/toucan/comic-con-international-returning-volunteer-registration-opens-tomorrow occurred on the same day that CCI announced the date for the Pre Reg sale http://comic-con.org/toucan/wait-over-preregistration-coming for the following Saturday. Shows CCI can do two "events" in one week.
So I'm in agreement that this could all happen very quickly once Volunteer Registration gets announced.
This is an interesting idea! I'm feeling like this is probably close to the time frame we are looking at for this year.
Oh definitely. Open registration is usually around March (late Feb to mid April) so March is on the list for that. But we're running out of January and there's been no word, so who knows if February is even long enough for returning registration? Sigh...
Oh dear, I certainly hope Returning Reg won't be in March! That would make everything too chaotic... ???
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Oh dear, I certainly hope Returning Reg won't be in March! That would make everything too chaotic... ???
I think that sentence right there made it March :(
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I'm starting to wonder if maybe I should add March dates onto the poll!!!!! ???
I want to say no. But logically...maybe? Is March "early" in the year? I just don't know anymore!
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I want to say no. But logically...maybe? Is March "early" in the year? I just don't know anymore!
This reminds me of the big debate a couple of years ago as to whether or not March was 'spring'. ;)
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This reminds me of the big debate a couple of years ago as to whether or not March was 'spring'. ;)
And when does "Early 2017" not become early anymore Feb., March?
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Early 2017, to me at least, suggests Jan or Feb.
By March I'm thinking it's hitting Spring and that eight weeks have gone of the year already.
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This reminds me of the big debate a couple of years ago as to whether or not March was 'spring'. ;)
The seasons change when CCI tells them to, not when the calendar - or Punxsutawney Phil - says, period. #CCIFact ;)
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The seasons change when CCI tells them to, not when the calendar - or Punxsutawney Phil - says, period. #CCIFact ;)
"CCI is never late, or is it early. Registration arrives PRECISELY when it means to..." :D :P
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"CCI is never late, or is it early. Registration arrives PRECISELY when it means too..." 😂😂
I'm sure it does. I just wish they'd let us in on 'when it means to'!!!!!
(Although in the case of hotels... it seems like 'the date it means to' might have changed, thanks to the leak... >:D )
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After owning my old iMac since November 2007, I just bought a new iMac today, so hopefully it'll be up and running in time for pre-reg!
Features:
2.8 GHz Quad-core Intel Core i5 processor, Turbo Boost up to 3.3 GHz
16GB memory cards
1TB Fusion drive
and
Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200
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Sounds like you got a nice machine, Andrew!
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"CCI is never late, or is it early. Registration arrives PRECISELY when it means to..." :D :P
Bwuhahahahahaha! Absolutely. Registration seems to be as sneaky as Gandalf sometimes...
Thanks for the laugh, [member=2264]RustyPonds[/member]. Definitely needed that on a rainy Monday. ^__^/
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After owning my old iMac since November 2007, I just bought a new iMac today, so hopefully it'll be up and running in time for pre-reg!
Features:
2.8 GHz Quad-core Intel Core i5 processor, Turbo Boost up to 3.3 GHz
16GB memory cards
1TB Fusion drive
and
Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200
So that ran you like...600 bucks right? That's what it'd cost to build a PC with equivalent specs. :)
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This reminds me of the big debate a couple of years ago as to whether or not March was 'spring'. ;)
I remember that chaos. It was fun to debate the minutiae of it then. Not so fun this year!
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Also, all of these tweets this week from SDCC Unofficial Blog talking about badge sales is going to give me a heart attack. They push to my phone and every time I see one I'm like "this is it". But it's never it.
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Also, all of these tweets this week from SDCC Unofficial Blog talking about badge sales is going to give me a heart attack. They push to my phone and every time I see one I'm like "this is it". But it's never it.
Same with @WonderCon and @Comic_Con tweets...
#ConTwitterJitters
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So that ran you like...600 bucks right? That's what it'd cost to build a PC with equivalent specs. :)
Actually the cheapest Apple desktop isn't cheap. A 21.5" iMac will run you about $1,099 and that's minus extras. A 21.5" iMac Retina 4K is $1,499, again minus extras. Extras like the 2.8GHz processor is $200, 16GB memory cards another $200 and the 1TB Fusion Drive is $100.
But yes, building your own computer is much cheaper. I bought this iMac because I also need to buy the Avid editing system as well.
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Actually the cheapest Apple desktop isn't cheap. A 21.5" iMac will run you about $1,099 and that's minus extras. A 21.5" iMac Retina 4K is $1,499, again minus extras. Extras like the 2.8GHz processor is $200, 16GB memory cards another $200 and the 1TB Fusion Drive is $100.
But yes, building your own computer is much cheaper. I bought this iMac because I also need to buy the Avid editing system as well.
1. I'm just poking at you I realize what macs cost, my gf's laptop was nuts.
2. I'm still shocked that Apple is able to hustle people into thinking their editing suites vary greatly from PC's.
3. Glad you enjoy it!
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1. I'm just poking at you I realize what macs cost, my gf's laptop was nuts.
2. I'm still shocked that Apple is able to hustle people into thinking their editing suites vary greatly from PC's.
3. Glad you enjoy it!
From 1996 to 2004, I used PCs, then during the 00s, I went to film school and they used macs. I switched to a mac in 2004 because I wanted to get Apple's Final Cut Pro, which could only be used on macs. In 2007, I switched to Avid, which, by the way, can also be used on PCs.
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From 1996 to 2004, I used PCs, then during the 00s, I went to film school and they used macs. I switched to a mac in 2004 because I wanted to get Apple's Final Cut Pro, which could only be used on macs. In 2007, I switched to Avid, which, by the way, can also be used on PCs.
I'm in the computer industry and your history sounds like my own. I've been using PCs since I was a little boy, and then continued so until the middle 2000's. Then I went to Apple, and have never looked back. As a computer engineer, it's now nice that I own a Mac, since I tend to work on so many Macs now. It used to always be PCs, but now I tell most people it's near 50/50 on what hardware I have to work with.
P.S. I also had to reply cause you're a fellow OC-er. (I'm assuming based on your username)
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Alright. A quick reminder: Let's stay on topic in regards to returning registration.
(Feel free to continue the computer conversation in a new thread in the Off-Topic Chat area, if you so desire. ^__~)
Thanks!
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Sorry Zero, didn't mean to hijack this thread.
Have buying groups been set up yet, or is it too soon?
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Yes, all of the same buying groups from previous sales are continuing to this sale.
Sorry Zero, didn't mean to hijack this thread.
Have buying groups been set up yet, or is it too soon?
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The time for my first surgery has been confirmed (and that they'll keep me at least one full night in the ICU eep) which is tomorrow at 7:15AM PST meaning I'll have to be there and checked in by 5:15AM. Looking at ~7 hours plus recovery time, so I'll be both relieved AND horrified if when I wake up I don't see any news about Returning Reg as soon as I grab my phone. I just want it over with!
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The time for my first surgery has been confirmed (and that they'll keep me at least one full night in the ICU eep) which is tomorrow at 7:15AM PST meaning I'll have to be there and checked in by 5:15AM. Looking at ~7 hours plus recovery time, so I'll be both relieved AND horrified if when I wake up I don't see any news about Returning Reg as soon as I grab my phone. I just want it over with!
I'm glad the timing is finally settled, and even better, it's not a time when it will interfere with a sale, even if it is announced for this coming weekend. I'm sure it feels much better to know that it will happen and that it won't mess too much with your life.
Good luck with the surgery. *hugs*
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Good luck with the surgery!!!
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I'm glad the timing is finally settled, and even better, it's not a time when it will interfere with a sale, even if it is announced for this coming weekend. I'm sure it feels much better to know that it will happen and that it won't mess too much with your life.
Good luck with the surgery. *hugs*
Exactly, and thanks! I generally knew it would be Wednesday, now here's just hoping I'll be released on Friday sometime so I can be in our apartment for the sale (if it happens) and same for next week lol. I was legitimately more worried about missing Returning Reg (at least in terms of anxiety levels.)
I also discovered (finally) the hospital's wi-fi connection, at least I think it'll be the one IN the hospital and my mum is bringing my laptop on Thursday lol. Thank you to everyone for all the well wishes here and elsewhere.
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Superbowl Weekend.. In Melmac...instead of a football we play with an inflated cat.... works the same... just more hair.
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Superbowl Weekend.. In Melmac...instead of a football we play with an inflated cat.... works the same... just more hair.
You're 229 years old and you think that's funny? ;)
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So I take it that we've scratched of this week for returning reg.
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My mother has been begging me for years to do that best in show case at AMC theaters with her. Just saw that it is Feb 18th and 25th (both Saturdays). How do you say "sure mom I'll go as long as there is no registration" without your mother slapping you? (please keep in mind she would never really slap me, I know I tested that theory in my teenage years)
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My mother has been begging me for years to do that best in show case at AMC theaters with her. Just saw that it is Feb 18th and 25th (both Saturdays). How do you say "sure mom I'll go as long as there is no registration" without your mother slapping you? (please keep in mind she would never really slap me, I know I tested that theory in my teenage years)
A nice bouquet in advance for Valentine's Day?
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A nice bouquet in advance for Valentine's Day?
You know I thought I was being crafty and sweet when I bought her a bouquet on my birthday to thank her for having me and she wasn't impressed. I can't blame her though I would rather have action figures than flowers :)
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You know I thought I was being crafty and sweet when I bought her a bouquet on my birthday to thank her for having me and she wasn't impressed. I can't blame her though I would rather have action figures than flowers :)
I hear you! I've never been one for flowers and fancy jewelry. In fact, I told this to my husband (then fiance) when we were looking at engagement rings. He said, "I knew I made the right choice marrying you!" and promptly got me the new computer I had said I would prefer to a fancy diamond. ;D I am still the only person I know who got an 'engagement computer'.
That being said, I find that my Mom is getting very picky about gifts as she gets older, because she says she doesn't 'need anything'. So I often send food-based gift baskets (like a basket of teas with a nice pot, wine and cheese, British chocolates, Edible Arrangements, etc). Once I got her a massage at a local spa. For those gifts, she only complains that I 'spent too much', so I presume that means she likes them. ;)
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You know I thought I was being crafty and sweet when I bought her a bouquet on my birthday to thank her for having me and she wasn't impressed. I can't blame her though I would rather have action figures than flowers :)
Haha, it's all about finding the right gift etcetc. They she'll always be happy with. I've taken to getting my mum nice teacups for holidays etc. Because she always I'd happy to have more lol
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Let's get back on track:
Yep, it's definitely not this weekend for returning registration. What's your new guess as it inches closer and closer to February?
(If you would like to continue the gift conversation or discuss anything else, check out our "Random Chat" thread in the "Off-Topic Chat" section:
http://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?topic=5712.0
^__~)
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My Guess is april 4th, with open reg april 5th and hotel april 6th. Just to really make everyone take a week off just to attend.
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My Guess is april 4th, with open reg april 5th and hotel april 6th. Just to really make everyone take a week off just to attend.
And just to top it all off with, the notification email would come out just a few days before on the first of April (April Fool's Day).
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I'm sticking with February 11th. Mark your calendar now.
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I'm sticking with February 11th. Mark your calendar now.
Same! I'm getting strong vibes for that day :)
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The force is strong with 2/11.
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The sooner the better, I am tired of waiting. So I'm throwing my vote for Feb 4th.
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I'm with you, Wolfgirl! I keep changing my vote for the next weekend. Then the next weekend. Then the next weekend... sigh...
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I'm still predicting the 11th but I won't complain about the 4th.
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Why are they waiting so long? I hope it's because you will be able to get a hotel room as soon as you have bought the ticket.
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Why are they waiting so long? I hope it's because you will be able to get a hotel room as soon as you have bought the ticket.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! ;)
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Part of me feels a little cursed, just got discharged after the first surgery. If thispace happens again I'll definitely be hospitalized in Feb. 4th.
I'm basically now just "please any day but Feb. 4. I'm probably looking at another month or so of decorum tint before returning to work, so literally anything else would be better than the 4th.
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I've made it through 2 Saturdays on vacation and a Saturday moving houses. The 4th is an all day work event. I'm starting to wonder if SDCC will actually schedule this on a Saturday that I'm free and available! Come on 11th!!
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Part of me feels a little cursed, just got discharged after the first surgery. If thispace happens again I'll definitely be hospitalized in Feb. 4th.
I'm basically now just "please any day but Feb. 4. I'm probably looking at another month or so of decorum tint before returning to work, so literally anything else would be better than the 4th.
Decorum tint? Honestly I'm hoping for the 4th. But I might be the 11th. I want to go snowboarding the 11th, and the following weekend is Pres day which will totally screw me up for boarding (I avoid mountains busy days). So that'd b e okay too but I know SDCC usually avoids holiday weekends.
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Just sent an email about rescheduling a lease signing to the afternoon of the 11th JUST in case it happens that day. Hope they understand the circumstances here ;p
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Another week, another possibility. Come on 2/4.
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In 2014 the Super Bowel was on 2/2/2014 and registration was on 2/8/2014. Therefore, with the super bowel being this Sunday registration will be 2/11/2017.
I have spoken, so it shall be.
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Sure is taking a long time this year, ain't it? :P
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In 2014 the Super Bowel was on 2/2/2014 and registration was on 2/8/2014. Therefore, with he super bowel being this Sunday registration will be 2/11/2017.
I have spoken, so it shall be.
You tell 'em! What a great Valentine's Gift for us all.
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they are waiting for the batman Lego movie to be released on Feb 10....its true really
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they are waiting for the batman Lego movie to be released on Feb 10....its true really
If you play the Batman Lego movie backward, it gives secret instructions for bypassing the waiting room during returning registration. >:D
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Could really do with both pre & gen Reg happening soon. Flights from the UK to L.A. are at a good price now and I don't want to miss it.
Im sure they will go up in price the week before gen reg just to annoy me.
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off topic a bit
i just locked in **fantastic** prices to Vietnam. it does seem to be a good time to buy flights. I even think South West is running a sale- which reminds me i need to book some domestic flights....
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So whens the toucan posts if there is one?
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So whens the toucan posts if there is one?
my remembrance is that they published on Tuesday afternoon last year-- I could be wrong-- we usually call it Thursday morning. I loose faith in the current 'this weekend' by Wednesday at 3pm PT
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my remembrance is that they published on Tuesday afternoon last year-- I could be wrong-- we usually call it Thursday morning. I loose faith in the current 'this weekend' by Wednesday at 3pm PT
Same. For me, if we hear nothing by noon, I assume it's not happening this weekend.
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Yes, as much as I wanted it to happen this weekend (just want it over with) I've realized it probably won't happen this weekend and now it is time that I make Saturday plans.
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OMG they tweeted! "Were diligently working on registration for SDCC 2017. Please stay tuned and be sure your MemberID is up to date".
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An actual reply from CCI, bravo!!!!!!!!!!!
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did anyone else **run** to their member id to see if it was still up? LOL
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Wow, now I'm all excited!!!!!! ;D
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did anyone else **run** to their member id to see if it was still up? LOL
Checked mine a few days ago, also made a spread sheet with all my groups info too. I am set. I think the 11th is going to be the best bet. Which annoys me.
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IIRC, when SDCC issues these announcements about checking your Member ID, it's usually about a week or two away from registration. So...the 11th is looking very possible! [member=2339]NCDS[/member], you seem to be one with the force ;D
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Same post on their FB page too:
https://www.facebook.com/comiccon/posts/10155047879212375
We’re diligently working on registration for #SDCC 2017. Please stay tuned and be sure your MemberID is up to date
https://secure2.comic-con.org/memberid/
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so next week the 11th I'm guessing after that tweet
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The "diligently working" part; is this what they usual say for pre-reg? Am I reading too much into it or could there be changes to how we go through the sale process this year?
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i'm going to chat with my boss & start the convo about working all day friday vs. saturday
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The "diligently working" part; is this what they usual say for pre-reg? Am I reading too much into it or could there be changes to how we go through the sale process this year?
Diligently working could be as simple as "we're making sure the systems don't crash". I think you're reading too much into it. It's not all of a sudden going to NOT be a lottery. That said, I really do get sick of CCI's vagueness. They know damned well when the date is. Just say it.
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Diligently working could be as simple as "we're making sure the systems don't crash". I think you're reading too much into it. It's not all of a sudden going to NOT be a lottery. That said, I really do get sick of CCI's vagueness. They know damned well when the date is. Just say it.
Ok, good, I'm not a fan of changes at this moment in my life. Ha. :) Agreed; vagueness adds to the stress.
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Just get on with it, I am ready, willing and YES, my member id is up to date, so I am able!!! ;D
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I chose Feb 11 based on past history. Although the arguments for Jan 21 are compelling. I am glad that Gally One is on Presidents Day weekend, since they shy away from long weekends. I have been at a con when they went on sale before, Would rather avoid it.
Well, if it is Feb 11, then my first pick was actually right. Of course, I didn't vote until after we found out it would be "early 2017". I almost changed it to Jan 21, but just felt like February would be the month, so I stuck with it.
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did anyone else **run** to their member id to see if it was still up? LOL
I did! it was still up. Glad to be getting some news, though, finally! Looks like 2/11 is the most likely.
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Next week will be great. Payday that Friday.
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*votes for February 11th* Feeling confident O0
It doesn't affect me as I already have a press badge but I'm still stressed lmao.
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*votes for February 11th* Feeling confident O0
It doesn't affect me as I already have a press badge but I'm still stressed lmao.
I'm not eligible for pre-reg but it's making me stress-y too.
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Friggin comic con cuide thinks itll be the weekend of President's Day..which is sort of funny to me. I don't think they've ever held it on a holiday weekend right?
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Friggin comic con cuide thinks itll be the weekend of President's Day..which is sort of funny to me. I don't think they've ever held it on a holiday weekend right?
They held gen reg on Presidents Day weekend a few years ago. :(
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It's not a HUGE deal, but President's Day weekend my handicapped sister is here visiting me and that's gonna be a real b***h dealing with the craziness that is me and 3 computers going by myself while she distracts me and needs things and doesn't understand what in the hell is going on.
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Friggin comic con cuide thinks itll be the weekend of President's Day..which is sort of funny to me. I don't think they've ever held it on a holiday weekend right?
They seem to think it's because it might ruin Valentine's day? They held it a week before in the past. I didn't think they gave consideration to Valentine's Day, since it isn't a holiday where people might have the day off. I hope they do give consideration to not having it President's day weekend. Not only do I have the day off, but will be at Gallifrey One. Of course-whatever date the do it-someone will be unhappy. I have done it before while at another con-I can do it again. Others have much more compelling reasons for not wanting it on certain weekends.
Link to the article in question:
http://www.comicconguide.com/2017/02/sdcc-registration-hangs-tantalizingly.html
They held gen reg on Presidents Day weekend a few years ago. :(
Yikes! You are right. Now I am nervous again.
Just as a refresher from earlier in this topic:
Here are all the dates for the badge sales since CCI switched Preregistration to an on-line sale.
Comic-Con | | Pre Reg | | Open Reg |
SDCC 2013 | | 08/04/2012 | | 02/15/2013 |
SDCC 2014 | | 02/08/2014 | | 03/15/2014 |
SDCC 2015 | | 11/08/2014 | | 02/21/2015 |
SDCC 2016 | | 11/14/2015 | | 02/20/2016 |
The last two years CCI has held the preregistration on-line sale on the second Saturday in November.
So-looking at that, it does seem they are never close to Valentine's day, except for pre-reg in 2014. Although open reg in 2013 was Feb 16 (a Saturday), not Feb 15 (a Friday). That was President's day weekend though. :(
I guess we will all keep speculating until they announce the darn thing!
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Although open reg in 2013 was Feb 16 (a Saturday), not Feb 15 (a Friday). That was President's day weekend though. :(
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You are correct, Saturday was Feb 16 in 2013, that's what I get for quickly cutting and pasting. :(
Now to see if I can fix my post...
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Well if it's not next weekend, I hope it's Pres day. Sorry, the weekend after I have plans. I'm really getting sick of constantly juggling my life because CCI thinks 4 days notice is cool.
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Fingers crossed its sooner than later. My wife is due on the 20th, so the closer we get the worse my chances are for being able to try for tickets.
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technically i think cci says 48 hr notice. iirc, that was done to reduce stress on the system, that's no longer an issue due to the randomization. For that reason, and consideration of it's fans, i think cci is streatching it out to 4 days notice i.e. tuesday's before the sale.
i went through the posts by cci in our area-interestingly for teh 2016 show,
the notice for pre-reg went out on Tuesday Nov 10th for a sale on the 14th (4days)
the notice for gen-reg went out on Friday Feb 12th for a sale on the 20th (8days)
OH WAIT, today is Friday..... /blink blink/ it could happen *any time*- now I'm really gonna get nothing done at work today. /sarcastic/
I **hate** badge season!! It's second only to hotel season.
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I **hate** badge season!! It's second only to hotel season.
I love badge season, but I hate the stress of this waiting! Just start already! It's bad enough that it wasn't last fall, when it should have been held, but then to say 'early 2017' and not give us any notices in January is really pushing it! I will definitely be bringing this back up at Talkback this year!!!!
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I really do miss the days of getting a bathroom pass during one of Fox's Saturday animation panels, heading over to the Sails Pavilion, securing my badges for the next year, and making it back to Ballroom 20 before the end of the panel. It seems like so long ago now.
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2nd surgery was delayed until Feb. 8 due to complications. I am now just hoping R.reg. happens after I return home for out-o-hospital recovery.
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2nd surgery was delayed until Feb. 8 due to complications. I am now just hoping R.reg. happens after I return home for out-o-hospital recovery.
Why not join a buying group or something? I'm sure if there's someone you trust they'd happily log in for you. I already discussed the possibility with some buddies because we're all various levels of busy this month on the weekends.
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:) [member=1256]Iris_aya[/member] runs a buying group http://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?topic=7356.msg188595#msg188595 and her participation during the forum's Shoutbox's 'buying group' portion of the sales are more eventful with her!
2nd surgery was delayed until Feb. 8 due to complications. I am now just hoping R.reg. happens after I return home for out-o-hospital recovery.
Godspeed on a quick recovery!
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Notices tab within member ID updated today with already mentioned WC press application news; Comic-Con 2017 sections still read:
Comic-Con 2017 Returning Registration
Returning Registration for Comic-Con 2017 will occur sometime in early 2017. You will not need to validate your Comic-Con 2016 badge number to participate. You can buy badges for up to three people — yourself included — during Returning Registration. Each person must have their own 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.
Comic-Con 2017 Open Registration
If you did not attend Comic-Con 2016, you may participate in Open Registration shortly after Returning Registration is complete. 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 2017 Professional Registration The Comic-Con 2017 professional application period is now closed. If you have submitted an application and verification materials, please allow 6 - 8 weeks for a reply. For more information on the professional application process, please click here.
Comic-Con 2017 Press Registration
The Comic-Con 2017 press application period is not yet open. If you are a returning member of the press, please check your email frequently for the open application announcement. If this is your first time applying as a member of the press, click here for a helpful FAQ outlining the application process.
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I find the wording "shortly after pre-reg" as quite significant for gen-reg. I'm guessing it will be four or less weeks after.
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agreed
the question is 1 or 2 weeks..... imho
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agreed
the question is 1 or 2 weeks..... imho
The better half has spoken and she says 2 weeks.
I have to agree as she is more intelligent than I am 😉
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It will be two weeks even though I have spoken that it will be 2/11. I have tentative plans for the 18th and so do a lot of people that have posted in this thread, so it stands that they wouldn't have it on the weekend that works better for all of us.
However I still say 2/11/2017, it's just not right for me to back down on that date now.
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Two weeks between returning and general sounds right to me, especially if returning reg is 2/11. That skips the holiday weekend but keeps both in February.
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I am sure I am reading in to this too much - but "shortly after" seems like a strange way to describe the period of time between Returning and Open registrations. Normally, when someone tells me something will happen "shortly after", my brain defines that time period as something that will happen within the same day, or at least within 24 hours.
Past posts have noted several reasons as to why Returning and Open registrations should never be on the same day, but I believe at some point CCI will consolidate both sales into one day. Even though it has potential drawbacks - I think it is inevitable. As SDCC continues to grow in popularity, they [wisely] have been implementing features that simplify the process every year [last year, introducing RFID which cut out the process of "verifying" badges for Returning Reg].
I think pushing back Returning Reg [and even renaming it] and scheduling it closer to Open Reg is a clear sign of this. I expect "shortly after" to be at most two weeks, probably the week after - with same day registration happening sometime in next two years.
...or maybe they will just throw caution to the wind and do same day this year. :P
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I am sure I am reading in to this too much - but "shortly after" seems like a strange way to describe the period of time between Returning and Open registrations. Normally, when someone tells me something will happen "shortly after", my brain defines that time period as something that will happen within the same day, or at least within 24 hours.
Past posts have noted several reasons as to why Returning and Open registrations should never be on the same day, but I believe at some point CCI will consolidate both sales into one day. Even though it has potential drawbacks - I think it is inevitable. As SDCC continues to grow in popularity, they [wisely] have been implementing features that simplify the process every year [last year, introducing RFID which cut out the process of "verifying" badges for Returning Reg].
I think pushing back Returning Reg [and even renaming it] and scheduling it closer to Open Reg is a clear sign of this. I expect "shortly after" to be at most two weeks, probably the week after - with same day registration happening sometime in next two years.
...or maybe they will just throw caution to the wind and do same day this year. :P
One thing I can tell you for sure is that every-time CCI has used "shortly" It has never been under a week. There version of shortly is not to the normal standard of mankind.
I don't ever see two sales in one day. CCI has had too many crashes and now side on the caution side. After the first sale they have to process everything and switch their system over to determine all those eligible for the next sale. While this is done in the system they want to ensure they have done it correctly and are not going to rush this. It can take up to 72 hours before badge holders get their emails. The most I could see is the sales being 1 week apart.
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One thing I can tell you for sure is that every-time CCI has used "shortly" It has never been under a week. There version of shortly is not to the normal standard of mankind.
I don't ever see two sales in one day. CCI has had too many crashes and now side on the caution side. After the first sale they have to process everything and switch their system over to determine all those eligible for the next sale. While this is done in the system they want to ensure they have done it correctly and are not going to rush this. It can take up to 72 hours before badge holders get their emails. The most I could see is the sales being 1 week apart.
I agree with [member=2339]NCDS[/member]. Logistically, two badge sales in one day (one for returning registration and another for general/open registration) would be very challenging for CCI and their registration system. I see it as very unlikely to happen in the future.
In addition to what NCDS mentioned above, they do have to take into account how many people purchased badges and if they would be eligible for the general registration sale. Remember that if you are able to get a 4-day badge with Preview Night, then that also means that you won't be allowed (by CCI's registration system) to participate in the general registration sale with that Member ID. Their system would need time to process this and make sure all the ducks are lined up in order to prepare properly for general registration. Payments for those badges need at least 48 to 72 hours to be processed via credit card as well, so that may be another factor that they take into account for how many badges and individuals are able to be a part of the general registration sale. (If for some reason, a person wasn't able to pay for the badges, like having credit card issues or the like.)
Additionally, I think one other major factor is the notification e-mails that have to be sent out to at least let people know that returning registration and general registration will be on a certain date. I wonder if there has to be some sort of a time gap between the two sales to legally cover themselves from people trying to sue them for not providing advanced notification that a sale is happening, especially because their badge sales are only available online. (I'm not familiar with their legal contracts and the like, but I think part of it probably comes into play at some point.) Think of the potential outrage and backlash they could potentially get if both sales happened on the same day if this were the case. The people eligible for returning registration would probably do well enough to get most, if not all, their desired badge types and days (the odds are better in returning registration, of course), but most people who have never attended Comic-Con before know by now that there's always two separate sales on two different dates. The people who are only eligible for general registration for that year may be at a disadvantage due to the timing of the notifications.
Some food for thought, perhaps... :]
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It's now late Sunday and CCI's registration page is still not disabled. Does that mean February 11 is off?
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It's now late Sunday and CCI's registration page is still not disabled. Does that mean February 11 is off?
No because according to them it can shut off "at any time" or "abruptly." That said, this is all unprecedented so we have no clue how it's gonna turn out.
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Have they disabled registrations the week before pre reg before? New member IDs wouldn't be eligible to purchase badges, but I guess they could do that to reduce stress on the member ID system for those looking up their pre reg code the morning of the sale.
I think we'll see an announcement today or tomorrow for returning registration sale for this Saturday
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Have they disabled registrations the week before pre reg before? New member IDs wouldn't be eligible to purchase badges, but I guess they could do that to reduce stress on the member ID system for those looking up their pre reg code the morning of the sale.
I think we'll see an announcement today or tomorrow for returning registration sale for this Saturday
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I thought the reason they shut it down was to upload those alphanumeric access codes into our profiles?
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I thought the reason they shut it down was to upload those alphanumeric access codes into our profiles?
I think you are correct! IIRC (but someone please let me know if I am misremembering things!), they actually did this the same day of the Pre/Returning Reg announcement last year - i.e. the Member ID system went down for access code entry, and we got the sale announcement an hour or so later. Which could mean that we might see it happen again in the same day this year!
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I've learned to just say Yes/OK when [member=1233]jopari[/member] talks technical.... >:D
and accept his explanations
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I've learned to just say Yes/OK when [member=1233]jopari[/member] talks technical.... >:D
and accept his explanations
A point well made. ;)
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AAAARRRRGGGG
/teasing us with the tweets abt member id's/
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https://twitter.com/Comic_Con/status/828696994654728192/photo/1
https://secure2.comic-con.org/memberid/
And them red text reminders >:D
http://www.comic-con.org/cci/comic-con-member-id
The Comic-Con Member ID system will close, without prior notification, in advance of any badge sale event. Please be sure to register for a Member ID as soon as possible. If you do not register for a Member ID prior to closure, you will not be eligible to participate in badge sale events.
https://www.facebook.com/comiccon/posts/10155062834617375
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Definitely a tease!
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Lol! But perhaps the sale is getting closer. Beyond that, idk...
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CCI just tweeted about signing up for a Member ID
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Professor Toucan warming up in the bullpen hopefully O0
http://comic-con.org/toucan/categories/registration-update
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I think that's their way of warning that tomorrow it's gonna get shut off. We are all eyeing the 11th, that gives them ret reg 11th, week off for Pres Day, then Open Reg.
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I think that's their way of warning that tomorrow it's gonna get shut off. We are all eyeing the 11th, that gives them ret reg 11th, week off for Pres Day, then Open Reg.
I hope you're right! They sure are gearing up for something.
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I think for right now, this is best:
(https://media2.giphy.com/media/lj9Co2asi8esw/giphy.gif)
...Until more updates pop up. Btw, if both sales are happening before I go to ECCC, that would be great! Or after ECCC works too--mainly, the main sale by then. Be nice if vol. opens up soon as well.
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Lol! But perhaps the sale is getting closer. Beyond that, idk...
No perhaps about it - the sale is literally always getting closer, we just don't know how far away it started, lol...
Crossing all my digits for the 11th. I just want this DONE.
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This thread is making me anxious! Know it is so close! I will be glued to my email tomorrow, since that is when we are getting the email!
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Watching for updates here:
http://comic-con.org/cci/purchase-badges
http://comic-con.org/cci/badge-faq
http://comic-con.org/cci/comic-con-cancellationrefund-policy
http://comic-con.org/toucan/categories/registration-update
And here:
https://www.youtube.com/user/ComicCon
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We're counting on you, AzT! You'll be our Early Warning System! ;D
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You rock AzT!
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Since they posted this today I know that I am in the clear for the rest of today, now tomorrow my phone will be RIGHT next to me so I can watch for notifications.
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Why not join a buying group or something? I'm sure if there's someone you trust they'd happily log in for you. I already discussed the possibility with some buddies because we're all various levels of busy this month on the weekends.
I generally run a group for 20-30 people and I already released the spreadsheet of secrets to two very close friends to finish organization as needed as I know I can trust them to not botch it and keep eveyone from losing it from panic
It's just difficult knowing I might not be right there with my group for the stressful morning and to help keep an iron hold on things. I'll probably be at least available by phone though. I will probably drive my nurses insane from just my anxiety lol, as they have to checkmy BP etc every hour post-surgery to be safe. Of course today my phone started acting up...
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Btw, if both sales are happening before I go to ECCC, that would be great! Or after ECCC works too--mainly, the main sale by then. Be nice if vol. opens up soon as well.
I prefer a 2/18 sale for RR, now that the 4th has passed, but, yeah, even having volunteer sale after both sales would be a neat change. Hoping the only changes we see concern new sale dates and not newer sale formats!
I read on SDCCblog's tweets https://twitter.com/SD_Comic_Con/status/827639144289562624 that Member ID was down for routine maintenance this past Friday, maybe dealing with Press registration problems, or maybe a hint that we missed?!
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I have but rarely wear my smart watch. The time when we're on the 'CCI badge sale watch' is the exception These days it's on my wrist all the time.
......., but, yeah, even having volunteer sale after both sales would be a neat change.
you're being sarcastic? right
it's hard for me to tell sometimes......
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you're being sarcastic? right
it's hard for me to tell sometimes......
I'm just giving up on the idea that vol will be first, before RR (but hopefully not last!).
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I generally run a group for 20-30 people and I already released the spreadsheet of secrets to two very close friends to finish organization as needed as I know I can trust them to not botch it and keep eveyone from losing it from panic
It's just difficult knowing I might not be right there with my group for the stressful morning and to help keep an iron hold on things. I'll probably be at least available by phone though. I will probably drive my nurses insane from just my anxiety lol, as they have to checkmy BP etc every hour post-surgery to be safe. Of course today my phone started acting up...
Oh man, I know those feels. Last year for general reg I was out of town doing a half marathon I didn't even want to do (half way through, got the sad news no one was able to get through, lol.. that made the day ... awesome....).
Best of luck with your surgery though, I hope you're able to maintain calmness even with how these registrations go ~
(This is also why I'm hoping it's not the 18th.. since that's my birthday and that would be a rough start to the day xD;)
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I'm just giving up on the idea that vol will be first, before RR (but hopefully not last!).
call me an optimist but vol reg could still be before gen reg
/yes, do always try and turn things into a win, look at my sig/
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I'm hoping to hear something today. And watching the CCI Member ID page like a hawk.
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Me every time I get a notification from CCI that isn't RR: "You're killin me smalls!"
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Me every time I get a notification from CCI that isn't RR: "You're killin me smalls!"
Ditto..
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as of noon today the member ID system was working i made a change on my account
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It has come to my attention that there is a lunar eclipse this Friday, If you did not calculate that into your guess for registration you could have guessed wrong.
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i still the Lego batman movie is released on feb 10 and there will be a super under cover code as to when and where
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It's now Tuesday 4:35pm PST, no E-mail from CC and Member ID is still not disabled. You think RR this Saturday is still possible at this point?
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It's now Tuesday 4:35pm PST, no E-mail from CC and Member ID is still not disabled. You think RR this Saturday is still possible at this point?
I don't think it is but I would love to be wrong!
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Personally I'm not giving up until 12pm PST tomorrow.
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Personally I'm not giving up until 12pm PST tomorrow.
I won't give up until noon on Thursday!
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48 hour notice
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48 hour notice
A 48 hour notice would suck! I need at least 96 hours! And on top of that, a one week notice of a 96 hour notice! With a 48 hour notice, there is a risk I won't know about it until it's too late.
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If they could just give me a detailed time table of the sale dates for the next ten years it would be greatly appreciated.
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There is no reason for them to give more than 48 hours' notice. In prior years, they had to give time for people to login to their Member IDs and get their registration codes. That's no longer necessary.
The bad thing about a short notice is we have to move fast once we know. But the good thing is that people who are on the ball (as we are) will have an advantage over those who let things slip by or freak out with minimal notice.
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If they could just give me a detailed time table of the sale dates for the next ten years it would be greatly appreciated.
"Hello, this is *mumblemumble* pest control. We're scheduled to come in and fumigate your offices this month, are there any weekends that would be problematic for you?" O:-)
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There is no reason for them to give more than 48 hours' notice. In prior years, they had to give time for people to login to their Member IDs and get their registration codes. That's no longer necessary.
The bad thing about a short notice is we have to move fast once we know. But the good thing is that people who are on the ball (as we are) will have an advantage over those who let things slip by or freak out with minimal notice.
You make a good point. I remember as recently as 2011 they would announce it on the morning and the sale would start in an instant. Those who knew right away benefitted the most because it would still be a few minutes until the website is jammed.
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This is how I looked when my email didn't come today:
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So I'm hoping for next Saturday.
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I'm not counting this weekend out until late Wednesday evening.
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I really thought it was going to be this weekend. I was so sure. I'm at a loss for words. And while an email could come today or tomorrow the fact that no information came yesterday has me a bit rattled where comic con is concerned.
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I really thought it was going to be this weekend. I was so sure. I'm at a loss for words. And while an email could come today or tomorrow the fact that no information came yesterday has me a bit rattled where comic con is concerned.
Rattled? DOn't be. It's not like you're the only one alone in this. Community! Remember!
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i've been saying for months- something is up with CCI,
it could be as simple as a major tech overhall OR a major re-think of how they're doing stuff. Keep in mind a lot of the upper level CCI folks are not as in tune with technology (and what it can do) as many of our forum members. We forum folks tend to be adept at the tech.
the only thing i am sure about is they'll follow the mission statement & be true to those values
^^
I may be too esoteric - ^^ i'm just trying to say "it'll happen soon, it has too'
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Rattled? DOn't be. It's not like you're the only one alone in this. Community! Remember!
God help us. ;)
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I felt it was going to be one of the first two weekends in Feb, but now I'm not too sure :(
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I felt it was going to be one of the first two weekends in Feb, but now I'm not too sure :(
I was convinced it would be in November. Then I was convinced it would be January. Now I'm just at a loss.
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Exactly. I think what's bothering me SO much about the possibility of it not being this weekend - besides the incredible annoyance of having to keep all my Saturday mornings free for the forseeable future - is that 2/11 really felt like the last reasonable date. If it's not 2/11, it will be the latest returning registration ever, correct?
It puts us in entirely new territory, and given CCI's record with change, that doesn't inspire confidence.
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Exactly. I think what's bothering me SO much about the possibility of it not being this weekend - besides the incredible annoyance of having to keep all my Saturday mornings free for the forseeable future - is that 2/11 really felt like the last reasonable date. If it's not 2/11, it will be the latest returning registration ever, correct?
It puts us in entirely new territory, and given CCI's record with change, that doesn't inspire confidence.
This. This is what's bothering me. Skipping a holiday weekend, there is only one remaining weekend until March. MARCH.
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WHAT IF cci has decided they don,t need as much lead time between badge sales and the show
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WHAT IF cci has decided they don,t need as much lead time between badge sales and the show
That's their prerogative. But if that's the case they should now say something, indicating that "early 2017" is no longer the projected timeframe for badge sales.
Also, though, I doubt they would decide that. They've always reiterated that they have a very small permanent staff and a lot to deal with. Five months to accomplish professional registration, press registration, volunteer registration, returning registration, general registration, and a massive hotel-room allocation process - not to mention the operations required to actually put on the convention! - doesn't sound like a lot of time with even the most efficient processes.
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That's a really good point, Semigeekgirl.
It occurred to me that people who have to fly to SDCC are at a real disadvantage with returning registration being so late. People in the US can book Southwest and then try to cancel/rebook to something else if they don't get badges. But international attendees do not have this luxury. What if they have to wait until April to buy plane tickets for July? The cost will be much higher for them.
It's also much tougher for hotels. You can try to book out of block, but if you're looking at a non-refundable situation, you don't even know if you're attending the con until March-ish?/ You can imagine the scramble for those rooms once returning reg takes place. We're all used to looking at out-of-block rooms in November.
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That's a really good point, Semigeekgirl.
It occurred to me that people who have to fly to SDCC are at a real disadvantage with returning registration being so late. People in the US can book Southwest and then try to cancel/rebook to something else if they don't get badges. But international attendees do not have this luxury. What if they have to wait until April to buy plane tickets for July? The cost will be much higher for them.
It's also much tougher for hotels. You can try to book out of block, but if you're looking at a non-refundable situation, you don't even know if you're attending the con until March-ish?/ You can imagine the scramble for those rooms once returning reg takes place. We're all used to looking at out-of-block rooms in November.
I'm like the opposite of that. If I lived internationally, I'd still come, even without badges. Just too much going on offsite. It sucks if you can't buy badges, but SDCC has so much outside the convention, you can still come and have a blast. Plus half the people I know, all they do is drink, drink, and drink some more. So it doesn't matter if they don't have badges haha,
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It occurred to me that people who have to fly to SDCC are at a real disadvantage with returning registration being so late. People in the US can book Southwest and then try to cancel/rebook to something else if they don't get badges. But international attendees do not have this luxury. What if they have to wait until April to buy plane tickets for July? The cost will be much higher for them.
i forget what year it was when sdcc was in just after the 4th. booking flights into SDCC was expencive due to the holiday. I spoke at the talk back and asked them to not book around the fourth again due to the added flight costs - they replied that was the only date they could get the convention ct for. BUT i did get the idea they heard me & may not have taken that into consideration. I know Leonard has brought up the cost of international flights a number of times. Plus the international folks are up in arms about the possibility of added time to get through customs
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i forget what year it was when sdcc was in just after the 4th. booking flights into SDCC was expencive due to the holiday. I spoke at the talk back and asked them to not book around the fourth again due to the added flight costs - they replied that was the only date they could get the convention ct for. BUT i did get the idea they heard me & may not have taken that into consideration. I know Leonard has brought up the cost of international flights a number of times. Plus the international folks are up in arms about the possibility of added time to get through customs
There's been a couple of instances of SDCC around the 4th. In 1996, I think July 4th was that Thursday of SDCC. I know there's one even before then, like 1991 or something, which I didn't get to go to due to my age.
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someone needs to stand up at the talk back panel & ask cci to not tweet when we're waiting for a badge sale to be announced..... I about had a car wreck when they tweeted abt WC guests.... <not really>
There's been a couple of instances of SDCC around the 4th. In 1996, I think July 4th was that Thursday of SDCC. I know there's one even before then, like 1991 or something, which I didn't get to go to due to my age.
it was the weekend after the 4th, like in '15 i think
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someone needs to stand up at the talk back panel & ask cci to not tweet when we're waiting for a badge sale to be announced..... I about had a car wreck when they tweeted abt WC guests.... <not really>
Right?!? It is really kind of mean spirited of them.
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someone needs to stand up at the talk back panel & ask cci to not tweet when we're waiting for a badge sale to be announced..... I about had a car wreck when they tweeted abt WC guests.... <not really>
It could happen though, LOL. My phone is literally right next to me all day long. Thankfully, I have a semi-understanding boss and co-workers.
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I woke up to a hang out chat asking me if I got my CCI email, I'm more worried about my friends being mean spirited :)
Agreed though I only turn alerts on for a short time but they drive me crazy when I'm waiting for something.
You know like when Preregistration is going to be held (see [member=317]Zero[/member] I brought it back!) :)
I would hate to only get two days notice but if it means the sale is this Saturday then I'm okay with it.
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it was the weekend after the 4th, like in '15 i think
It was 2015! I remember because it was my first SDCC, and I was packing while everyone else was going to barbecues and whatnot. #WorthIt ;)
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That's a really good point, Semigeekgirl.
It occurred to me that people who have to fly to SDCC are at a real disadvantage with returning registration being so late. People in the US can book Southwest and then try to cancel/rebook to something else if they don't get badges. But international attendees do not have this luxury. What if they have to wait until April to buy plane tickets for July? The cost will be much higher for them.
It's also much tougher for hotels. You can try to book out of block, but if you're looking at a non-refundable situation, you don't even know if you're attending the con until March-ish?/ You can imagine the scramble for those rooms once returning reg takes place. We're all used to looking at out-of-block rooms in November.
The flights are ridiculously priced coming from the UK.
That's why I wish CCI did both badge sales before the new year then we could all take advantage of the New Year sales.
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I'm like the opposite of that. If I lived internationally, I'd still come, even without badges. Just too much going on offsite. It sucks if you can't buy badges, but SDCC has so much outside the convention, you can still come and have a blast. Plus half the people I know, all they do is drink, drink, and drink some more. So it doesn't matter if they don't have badges haha,
If I'm coming all that way I want to get in the building. I'm not paying over 4k to do off site stuff only.
As Lester Freemon says "If I'm going to the dance I wanna rub a little tit"
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I'm actually getting really depressed. I thought for sure it was this weekend.
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It's just frustrating, you gear yourself up in prep only to rinse and repeat and still no further forward
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Ugggggh. I just want this over with already.
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I'm actually getting really depressed. I thought for sure it was this weekend.
I completely understand. I gave up OT because I felt positive it was going to be this Saturday. Lets just get this done and over with.
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I'm so stressed out because my next four Saturdays are literally:
Work
Work
Mardi Gras/Carnival parades
Moving
I'm just really frustrated.
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I'm so stressed out because my next four Saturdays are literally:
Work
Work
Mardi Gras/Carnival parades
Moving
I'm just really frustrated.
That was my last few weekends work, work, travel, move, work. I finally have a reprieve this weekend but then Mardi Gras. Which I'm ignoring this year as much as I can because I'm friggin tired and we've got the stress of having a Jazz fest booth for two weekends coming up. I want registration done and out of my life.
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I'm actually getting really depressed. I thought for sure it was this weekend.
I empathize. Every day that passes without news brings more anxiety and agitation. Maybe it's because I've already booked my flights, maybe it's because my friends won't stop asking me, but it feels stressful.
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Wait??
You guys didn't see the soft preregistration last sat?
J/k...
Please don't ban me :-[
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Wait??
You guys didn't see the soft preregistration last sat?
J/k...
Please don't ban me :-[
No worries, whiskey is always welcome during the waiting-for-SDCC-badge-sales period.
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I suppose we can call it late this afternoon. Maybe around 4pm is when I'll give this weekend up for good.
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I suppose we can call it late this afternoon. Maybe around 4pm is when I'll give this weekend up for good.
4pm EST or PST?
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If it is 48 hours warning before the. Sale PST, we are past that time.
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4pm EST or PST?
PST. And even that seems very late. But I'll give them until to close of business today.
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At this point I'm just gonna take it as it comes
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I've already called it for my group for this week, now I'm keeping my fingers crossed for next week.
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I'd really prefer it NOT be President's Day weekend, since I'm supposed to be traveling that Saturday morning. But I'll make it work if it is. Ugh. I really really wanted it to be this weekend.
I wish they would just announce a date, at least for returning reg, so we could plan our lives. This first sale has a fixed number of possible participants, so announcing it more than a few days in advance wouldn't appreciably change the load on their servers. I'm so @#$^%&% tired of having my weekends held hostage to this sale.
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I'd really prefer it NOT be President's Day weekend, since I'm supposed to be traveling that Saturday morning. But I'll make it work if it is. Ugh. I really really wanted it to be this weekend.
I wish they would just announce a date, at least for returning reg, so we could plan our lives. This first sale has a fixed number of possible participants, so announcing it more than a few days in advance wouldn't appreciably change the load on their servers. I'm so @#$^%&% tired of having my weekends held hostage to this sale.
Everyone's got plans at some point. I just want it done. So, yeah...just...do it.
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I'd really prefer it NOT be President's Day weekend, since I'm supposed to be traveling that Saturday morning. But I'll make it work if it is. Ugh. I really really wanted it to be this weekend.
I wish they would just announce a date, at least for returning reg, so we could plan our lives. This first sale has a fixed number of possible participants, so announcing it more than a few days in advance wouldn't appreciably change the load on their servers. I'm so @#$^%&% tired of having my weekends held hostage to this sale.
I'm the same way with 2/25 (I'll be traveling in the afternoon but since I'm on the east coast, the sale is usually at 12pm here). I'll be able to make it work if need be, but I had really hoped (and believed!) it would be this weekend, too :(
Everyone's got plans at some point. I just want it done. So, yeah...just...do it.
Agreed!
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Don't fret it guys! The sale will happen :)
I mean yes my prediction was wrong and now we have to worry about the world ending!
So my new theory is it will be 2/18. This is because my mom wants me to do the two day marathon at AMC of Oscar movies and 2/18 has more movies I want to see/haven't seen than 2/25.
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So my new theory is it will be 2/18. This is because my mom wants me to do the two day marathon at AMC of Oscar movies and 2/18 has more movies I want to see/haven't seen than 2/25.
This is a very valid scientific method. I agree.
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Another tweet from CCI complete with CAPS and exclamation points. I'm starting to feel like they're trolling me.
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Did anyone else's heart skip a beat when they saw an email today from Comic Con HQ? I didn't notice the HQ at first. LOL! Womp womp!!
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Another tweet from CCI complete with CAPS and exclamation points. I'm starting to feel like they're trolling me.
Let me translate their tweet for you.
" I can't believe you want to talk about badge sales, what we should be talking about is the billions of people who were forced to watch Suicide Squad after they were promised it would be a better film."
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I already called it as of 9am PST this morning. I'm 100% sure RR will be February 18 now.
February 4 was my second guess and February 18 my third guess.
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Going by some replies to that last tweet, they haven't even done pro registration for WC yet. Returning registration might be further off than we expect
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Let me translate their tweet for you.
" I can't believe you want to talk about badge sales, what we should be talking about is the billions of people who were forced to watch Suicide Squad after they were promised it would be a better film."
Ha!
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I hope that you're not going to need to add the Saturday's in March to your Poll... please make it Feb. 25, since Feb. 18th is the President's Day Holiday weekend.
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Yeah the thought occurred to me that I should adjust the poll /sigh/
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I hope that you're not going to need to add the Saturday's in March to your Poll... please make it Feb. 25, since Feb. 18th is the President's Day Holiday weekend.
I know! I asked a while ago if I should add March dates to the poll and I was pooh-poohed... and now I'm scared.
I'm hoping that by keeping the poll this way, karma will ensure that it's before the end of February.... *crosses fingers*.
I'm not ready to give up on February yet. But if it becomes clear that I should, I'll change the poll dates.
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I bet it will indeed be President's Day Weekend when I'm already double-booked at Gallifrey One and Long Beach Comic Con.
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I bet it will indeed be President's Day Weekend when I'm already double-booked at Gallifrey One and Long Beach Comic Con.
Yeah, we've got a couple people in our group doing Gallifrey One next week. So, I'm leaning next week.
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Yeah, we've got a couple people in our group doing Gallifrey One next week. So, I'm leaning next week.
I am one of those that will be at Gally! Already planning on bringing a laptop.
Although-if we don't hear by Wednesday afternoon, will I need to? If they announce on Thursday, it will be too late. Decisions, decisions...
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Hmmm..I don't think they've, in recent history anyway, ever announced past a Tuesday. You might be good. We're just working on a plan to cover the two at Gallifrey. Though, one is on her first year not doing a press pass so I think she's not in until Gen Reg anyway.
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The 18th?
Member ID is offline
https://twitter.com/sdccgotgirl/status/830509257330040832
Thanks [member=3724]jristen[/member] for letting me know
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It does say for maintenance, though.
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It does say for maintenance, though.
It always says that.
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It does say for maintenance, though.
It always says for maintenance......
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I'm sure they have, but CCI has been playing games so far, things been different, so until they say something, I'm on yellow alert still. Lol Overall, we shall see! (What happens if it is tomorrow?! Nah, Feb. 18th probably.)
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I am hoping that this is a sign, really just want this sale to happen.
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I'm hoping this is it but surprised that they are doing it over a holiday weekend.
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Hmmmm, you think the sale could happen in the next 24 hours? I think no but you never know. As I said, CCI been acting different so far.
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Mid week sale?
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::Paging Professor Toucan::
http://comic-con.org/toucan/categories/registration-update
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Hmmmm, you think the sale could happen in the next 24 hours? I think no but you never know. As I said, CCI been acting different so far.
I doubt CCI would do that, the outcry would be heard around the world. Okay, so I exaggerate slightly.
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Crap. The holiday weekend really sucks for me.
Ah well, if it's on the 18th, I'll make it work...
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Member ID system is back up, and i'm not seeing anything different. My money's still on the 25th...
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Of course.
Yeah, Feb. 25th seems best now. Just want the sales and return vol. stuff to be before ECCC or after. That's all I am asking CCI. Lol
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Yeah, I'm thinking it has to be the 25th, but then again, that is wishful thinking on my part.
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Mid week sale?
That happened in 2012 when CCI held the "Second chance sale."
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Has anyone thought that there might be something terribly wrong wit the CCI system.... most years the general sale would be happening this week. Seems odd the there has not even been info released for pre-reg yet.
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Here's a timeline from last year (nervous energy):
Oct 27, 2015-Tweet from CCI reminding everyone to make sure that their mailing address was up to date.
Nov 10, 2015-PreReg emails, tweets, and blog post announce Nov 14 date
So, if we extrapolate from that:
Feb 1, 2017-Tweet from CCI saying that they are working on Returning Reg
That would put Returning Registration at this coming weekend. With emails, etc. coming out this Tuesday, if we are following the same timeline.
This is very unscientific, I know (even with big words like extrapolate). I hope that I am wrong, because it just seems wrong putting it on a holiday weekend (although it is not one that everyone has off), but that is biased opinion.
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Yeahhhh let's get that return reg this week and open the week after the 25th (march 2nd?). Or really, I'll take ANY news.
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I really really really hope it will not be this weekend. So it definitely will. ::)
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I really really really hope it will not be this weekend. So it definitely will. ::)
Problem is everyone has plans now, with the delay in announcement from what we expected it's lose/lose. All we can ask if for them to move the needle at all so we can look towards open reg and hotelpocalypse in April.
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I really really really hope it will not be this weekend. So it definitely will. ::)
I just don't think it'll be next weekend with all the other conventions & the holiday weekend-
My guess is that we'll see the notice on or before mon/tues preceding the saturday sale.
I'm changing my vote to Feb 25th for pre-reg & March 11th for gen-reg
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Just changed my vote for the 3rd time....
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Just changed my vote for the 3rd time....
We can change them????? If I keep changing it until I'm right does that mean I was never wrong?
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I'm just going to wait for them to post the date of the sale then work on switching shifts at work. I already used up asking for Saturdays off this month.
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This suspense is killing me. Everytime I see a tweet from CCI and its not the badge dates, a small piece of me dies lol
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At what point do we add "Never" to the poll choices?
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At what point do we add "Never" to the poll choices?
Preview Night?
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Maybe they'll just accept payment at the door. Day of badge sales only.... >:D
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on April 1st they will have a surprise Lottery , you will get an email saying you won
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on April 1st they will have a surprise Lottery , you will get an email saying you won
with a link to an infinite spinning blue circle ;D
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Problem is everyone has plans now, with the delay in announcement from what we expected it's lose/lose. All we can ask if for them to move the needle at all so we can look towards open reg and hotelpocalypse in April.
I have no plans. So I'm good to go :)
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You KNOW its bad when you start to look forward to seeing the spinning blue circle
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You KNOW its bad when you start to look forward to seeing the spinning blue circle
Maybe that was their plan all along! Bwaaaaa haaaaa haaaa...... >:D
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Along with the plan to make us wait so long that maybe some people lose interest (hahaha.. ha) or maybe get frustrated enough to give up hope (might also be a hahaha ... ha.. response). I guess we'll see what dastardly plotting they have ahead for us ~
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I'm sort of feeling like this today
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not this Saturday
https://twitter.com/Comic_Con/status/831627034979819521
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Roses are red,
Violets are blue,
Don't worry registration
We haven't forgotten you.
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CCI's internet troll game is very strong. They probably aren't trying to come off that way, but they are failing.
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Roses are red,
Violets are blue,
Don't worry registration
We haven't forgotten you.
Other roses are white
Even black if they're dyed
We love you too CCI
But we're all crying inside :(
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Other roses are white
Even black if they're dyed
We love you too CCI
But we're all crying inside :(
I cannot go out
I must stay inside
Waiting for news
And my brain is fried
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I've officially revoted for February 25th. That's Mardi Gras weekend here so traffic will be horrendous and super annoying for my local group members to get to and from my house so that seems like a convenient time for SDCC to throw this at us. (The local people in my group like to come over for my sweet, sweet super fast internet and breakfast. We feel better together.)
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I just put my vote for February 25 and that is my fourth guess.
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4th? It's my 5th!
Yep, apparently I suck at guessing... or CCI sucks at scheduling. Still trying to figure out which it is...
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Instead of continuing to be annoyed, I'll just shrug and laugh. This is ridiculous. :P
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Yep, apparently I suck at guessing... or CCI sucks at scheduling. Still trying to figure out which it is...
I'm just gonna vote every week until I'm correct! ;)
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I never thought it would be in January, so I'm not that frazzled yet but I do like a little separation between badge and hotel sales. That makes things a bit easier and I never thought it was too much to ask for.
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just letting everyone know, when the date for RR/pre-reg is announced, we'll be closing this thread since we will know when RR is.
[member=317]Zero[/member] [member=283]Devorah[/member]
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If we do not hear by 5 pm PST, does that mean Feb 25?
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Totally thought CCI would keep the 4 year trend of having reg on one of my kids' birthday weekends going, BUT NO. So, I guess it won't be until March. I wonder what registration system they're using this year? Postcards? Smoke signals? Bonfires like in LoTR?
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MEMBER ID is closed
Oh now, that is interesting.
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Uh oh.... Could be this week!
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Didn't member ID close not too long ago? Could it be for maintenance again?
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"Member ID system is closed for routine system maintenance."
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RIIIIIIIIIGHT.
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soooooo...how many now think it might be this weekend?
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This is the first time they gave us a warning.
Could be we are going to see it down a lot if they are testing.
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at this point I'm beyond reading tea leaves... idk, i just dk
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Could be we are going to see it down a lot if they are testing.
Do you think they are testing to sell the badges internally?
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soooooo...how many now think it might be this weekend?
i still don't think it'll be this weekend- but what do i know LOL
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Has anyone been to Delphi lately? What did the Oracle say?
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Has anyone been to Delphi lately? What did the Oracle say?
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When they shook their magic 8 ball the answer was "Reply hazy try again"
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http://www.comic-con.org/cci/comic-con-member-id
The Comic-Con Member ID system will close, without prior notification, in advance of any badge sale event.
https://secure2.comic-con.org/memberid/
W A R N I N G !
Member ID Closing for Routine Scheduled Maintenance
The Member ID system will go offline beginning at 11:00AM Pacific Time today for some routine scheduled maintenance. Please exit the system by that time.
Hmmmm...
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http://www.comic-con.org/cci/comic-con-member-id
The Comic-Con Member ID system will close, without prior notification, in advance of any badge sale event.
https://secure2.comic-con.org/memberid/
W A R N I N G !
Member ID Closing for Routine Scheduled Maintenance
The Member ID system will go offline beginning at 11:00AM Pacific Time today for some routine scheduled maintenance. Please exit the system by that time.
Hmmmm...
Wasn't this done earlier in the week as well?
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I still think it is this week, with Open being next week. I just expected more tutorials and info to be posted by now if this system is indeed new.
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I still think it is this week, with Open being next week. I just expected more tutorials and info to be posted by now if this system is indeed new.
That's a fair point. *If* they are doing a tech upgrade, that might require us to learn a new system.
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I'm thinking CCI knew how we all reacted when they closed it last time, so they though they would give us warning this time, but what they don't know is we will still react,analyze, and try to guess if it is really maintenance or something else, we are very suspicious of every thing they say, tweet, or do.
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I'm thinking CCI knew how we all reacted when they closed it last time, so they though they would give us warning this time, but what they don't know is we will still react,analyze, and try to guess if it is really maintenance or something else, we are very suspicious of every thing they say, tweet, or do.
Required >:D (any load test ****frog apologies vets aboard today?)
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I agree with everyone that this is most likely for testing. I'm still feeling returning reg 2/25, and open reg 3/11. But all of my other guesses have been incorrect, so what do I know? ;)
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looks like the last day to register your pro badge with wondercon is 2/24, might further substantiate the 2/25 guess for returning reg.
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so member id is back up with the addition of the pro information for WonderCon?
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so member id is back up with the addition of the pro information for WonderCon?
Yes - so that's why they went down.
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I had guessed it would be 2/25, but at this point who knows. Soooo... ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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I had guessed it would 2/25, but I know the user ID creation is down again. Soooo... ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
I just clicked through and it seems fine.
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Yes - so that's why they went down.
thx stuck at work with a slow computer
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Last year, the notification for genreg went out on 2/12 (Friday) for a registration date of 2/20 (I still have the email). I'm thinking we are getting a notification this Friday.
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Last year, the notification for genreg went out on 2/12 (Friday) for a registration date of 2/20 (I still have the email). I'm thinking we are getting a notification this Friday.
For Pre-Reg (or Returning Reg) for the last few years the email went out on Tuesday for the Saturday Pre-Reg Date. So for Pre-Reg they only did a 4 day notice for the last 2 years, not sure about before that.
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Last year, the notification for genreg went out on 2/12 (Friday) for a registration date of 2/20 (I still have the email). I'm thinking we are getting a notification this Friday.
From my emails last Pre:
Sale announced: 11/10/2015
Code Sent: 11/12/2015
Sale: 11/14/2015
There is always a difference in notifications for general and Pre.
They like to make it unpredictable.
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For Pre-Reg (or Returning Reg) for the last few years the email went out on Tuesday for the Saturday Pre-Reg Date. So for Pre-Reg they only did a 4 day notice for the last 2 years, not sure about before that.
I think Pre-Reg was announced on a hump day for '13 and on Tuesdays for '14-'16. I registered at the beginning of '12 but I don't remember exactly when CCI started using EPIC online.
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I really hate that SDCC is making registration later and later. I hope they move it back to Nov or Dec for earlier peace of mind.
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I'm just getting worried about flight costs. I know I'll come in Tues-Sunday, but I need to book my gf too if she gets tix and it'll be harder the longer I wait. Arghhh.
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I really hate that SDCC is making registration later and later. I hope they move it back to Nov or Dec for earlier peace of mind.
i personally think they'd rather have returning reg earlier- i don't think this was a planed choice. unfortunately we won't know until they either tell us or when next years RR is announced
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I'm just getting worried about flight costs. I know I'll come in Tues-Sunday, but I need to book my gf too if she gets tix and it'll be harder the longer I wait. Arghhh.
That's where I'm at right now. The more days pass, the higher the flight prices creep. Throw us a bone CCI!!!
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That's where I'm at right now. The more days pass, the higher the flight prices creep. Throw us a bone CCI!!!
Have you considered booking on Southwest? Then you can always cancel and use the funds for a different trip.
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Have you considered booking on Southwest? Then you can always cancel and use the funds for a different trip.
As a side note on that: You have 1 year from Purchase date (not flight date) to use any canceled Southwest funds. I learned that the hard way a few years ago.
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Have you considered booking on Southwest? Then you can always cancel and use the funds for a different trip.
I usually fly SW anytime I fly. I'm gonna wait to see if the sale is next weekend first. Thats as long as I can wait w/o buying airfare
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I'm not that worried about airfares yet. Last year I booked in June. I was keeping track of airfares, but they didn't vary that much from March until I finally booked.
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As a side note on that: You have 1 year from Purchase date (not flight date) to use any canceled Southwest funds. I learned that the hard way a few years ago.
You can also just update your flight if the price decrease then use that credit for a later flight
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Chiming in to say yes the flight costs are going to suck for us. We are flying from overseas and the costs are high as heck. Normally people living here leave in the summer so the timing sucks since we also are flying out early. The airline profits big time from the mass exodus. They know they are the only non stop for a 16.5 hour flight so they really don't care. Either way son and I are planning on being in Cali end of June. The international part of CCI seems to be a part that really stresses over the badge sales. We will book plane ticket no matter what. Son will volunteer so he has that option. If I don't get a press badge I'll be there no matter what. Keeping fingers crossed for all. Oh and yes may the plane ticket prices be favorable!!
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Who voted February 25 back in November?
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Damn! Just seen the return flight costs from the UK have dropped by £300. They are now the cheapest I've ever seen them.
Of course I can't book them because we have no idea if we are going to SDCC.
So frustrating.
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Who voted February 25 back in November?
not me!
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I am hoping for a new system that is really efficient!
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I am hoping for a new system that is really efficient!
Indeed. As we all are as well. Whatever system, software, or server they will be using, here's to hoping things will run smoothly for returning registration! :]
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Damn! Just seen the return flight costs from the UK have dropped by £300. They are now the cheapest I've ever seen them.
Of course I can't book them because we have no idea if we are going to SDCC.
So frustrating.
Believe.
You will get it.
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Who voted February 25 back in November?
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I did! Had a sinking suspicion that with having their own in-house system, doing the first SDCC registration with it, and trying to avoid the major crashes Epic had in the past that it was going to take a very long time to get it actually up and running.
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Was hoping that CCI might take pity on us and announce the sale today, but thought again, its a holiday for a lot of businesses so they are probably off :(
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I did! Had a sinking suspicion that with having their own in-house system, doing the first SDCC registration with it, and trying to avoid the major crashes Epic had in the past that it was going to take a very long time to get it actually up and running.
Wow! Do you have any lottery numbers you want to share?
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Wow! Do you have any lottery numbers you want to share?
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Ha! Sadly my skill set only allows for guessing things based on the technical difficulty of their achievement. If only it stretched to guessing random numbers correctly too. :(
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Was hoping that CCI might take pity on us and announce the sale today, but thought again, its a holiday for a lot of businesses so they are probably off :(
Agreed. They're probably out-of-office today. The awesome-but-pesky-at-the-same-time holidays when you're in anticipation for something. @__@
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Here's a live glimpse of me waiting for further information from CCI...
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If it was me I'd tweet out a series called "Tips on Waiting: with Rory the Centurion." One of any number of reasons you should never hire me to do PR :)
I've been extremely critical of the badge and hotel sales in the past, and with the hotel sale 2 years ago my main complaint was that the company involved had not done enough to test the system, and that the failure to do so resulted in a lot of grief, both for the customers and for the staff that had to deal with the mess. So if part of the reason for this year's delay is so they can take the time needed for testing and for making changes based on the testing then, while we'd all rather have had a smooth sale months ago, maybe it's a positive step overall?
Meanwhile, "Amy Amy bo bamy, bananafana fo famy, fee fie ...."
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Well, "Nostradamus" no more. At this point, it seems safe to say it will not be this weekend. So... apparently March??
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Honestly, I've generally been pretty go with the flow concerning badge sales. But now I'm legitimately getting pissy and anxious. Airfare is all over the place and it's looking like this might be the first year we just come down for the con and don't add extra days in.
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Here's a live glimpse of me waiting for further information from CCI...
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Anyone else concerned about doing Returning Registration at ECCC next week?
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Anyone else concerned about doing Returning Registration at ECCC next week?
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Glad you brought that up Michael, I'm going to check and see if anyone in our group is attending ECCC.
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If this weekend is out for RR I am going to be well and truly bewildered.
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I've added in more dates to the poll, all the way to WonderCon.
This year is just batsh*t crazy!!!!!! :o :o :o
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The only thing to say right now. Once CCI is ready, they will let us know.
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The only thing to say right now. Once CCI is ready, they will let us know.
I LOVE. LOVE, LOVE Bruce but he can't even make me feel better right now. This is insane.
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I LOVE. LOVE, LOVE Bruce but he can't even make me feel better right now. This is insane.
I hear ya. But look at this way, IF they are testing a new system out like crazy, then less likely a bug or a glitch will happen. Good for all of us. No one should get a rushed product, never. Look at video games, the longer it takes for a game to come out, while it sucks to wait even longer, usually it comes out good. Rushing a game out, most likely it won't come out good.
I understand every situation is different, especially when you have to fly, just keep hanging on. The sale will happen.
That said, I do wish that CCI would do a better job updating us instead of leaving us in the dark wondering how the sales/registrations will go. That needs to change pronto.
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Makes you wonder if that hotel sale date was genuine. They then had problems with this new system and weren't confident to get all tickets done before that date so denied it was real.
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That said, I do wish that CCI would do a better job updating us instead of leaving us in the dark wondering how the sales/registrations will go. That needs to change pronto.
Love the Bruce gif, Mario!
The thing is though, we don't actually *know* there is a tech upgrade. That's entirely a *guess*. They haven't told us ANYTHING. There has been ZERO explanation as to the reason for the delay. If the sale is not this coming weekend, they can't even say that it is 'early' 2017 any longer. I get that CCI likes to hold things close to the vest, but they're being extraordinarily inconsiderate leaving us hanging like this.
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I've added in more dates to the poll, all the way to WonderCon.
This year is just batsh*t crazy!!!!!! :o :o :o
Maybe CCI will be sadistic and hold RR the same weekend as WonderCon. >:D
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Love the Bruce gif, Mario!
The thing is though, we don't actually *know* there is a tech upgrade. That's entirely a *guess*. They haven't told us ANYTHING. There has been ZERO explanation as to the reason for the delay. If the sale is not this coming weekend, they can't even say that it is 'early' 2017 any longer. I get that CCI likes to hold things close to the vest, but they're being extraordinarily inconsiderate leaving us hanging like this.
Hehe, glad you like the gif! Btw, I agree. As I said, how they operate here, it needs to change quickly. I know CCI has been doing this for quite some time now, but it is getting tiresome and annoying. It sucks when we, the community, don't get any news on what is going on or get pointless updates. For example, that Valentine's Day tweet...why even bother? Plus as you pointed out, if early 2017 is not possible now, I don't get why they don't say something about it. It won't hurt anything.
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We could know as late as tomorrow evening about this Saturday.
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But if it is a new system you think they'd issue instructional early in the week and not as late on in week as possible. I'm thinking this week is out
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I thought a new system would warrant a special period of tutorials as well, but who knows this year. If it is indeed a new system, maybe they are under the assumption that the system is so streamlined and self-explanatory it doesn't need any instruction...
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Btw, I agree. As I said, how they operate here, it needs to change quickly. I know CCI has been doing this for quite some time now, but it is getting tiresome and annoying. It sucks when we, the community, don't get any news on what is going on or get pointless updates. For example, that Valentine's Day tweet...why even bother? Plus as you pointed out, if early 2017 is not possible now, I don't get why they don't say something about it. It won't hurt anything.
if they give us any little bit of information, it'll just act as chum and start a feeding frenzy-
if they give us all the information they'll be telling their competition exactly what they're up to
ncds is accurate tho, we don't know that they are developing a new program. We do know they are not using epic.
what else do we know?
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what else do we know?
We know that 'early 2017' is fast slipping away.
To which 'competition' are you referring, Alyssa? AFIK, SDCC isn't 'competing' against anyone. After all, they have far more people who want badges than they can handle.
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But if it is a new system you think they'd issue instructional early in the week and not as late on in week as possible. I'm thinking this week is out
One possible scenario is that they could announce a new system this week and announce RR next week.
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if they give us any little bit of information, it'll just act as chum and start a feeding frenzy-
I don't think a "feeding frenzy" is any worse than all of us spinning our wheels like this. It's not like people aren't tweeting at them and posting on their FB page begging for information now, in addition to all of our speculation here and the several rant threads on Reddit.
I hesitate to say they "owe" us anything, but I do think it's somewhat dismissive of their loyal fans that they haven't released any information at all by now. This is the latest returning registration has ever been - it's unprecedented. People need to book vacation days (not everyone can afford to 'waste' their vacation days if they can't get a badge) and flights. It's also not thrilling to know I'm going to need to fork over the price of the badge and then then massive hotel deposit in a much shorter window than usual.
No other event of this size has such a massively variable timeline, and frankly not knowing what to expect really sucks. I'm really disappointed in CCI this year.
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If we don't hear anything from CCI and/or the Member ID page isn't disabled by 6pm PST tomorrow (Wednesday), this weekend is off. Which is just as well because I will have no visitors after a week from this Friday and I will be out late this Friday evening.
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We know that 'early 2017' is fast slipping away.
To which 'competition' are you referring, Alyssa? AFIK, SDCC isn't 'competing' against anyone. After all, they have far more people who want badges than they can handle.
i probably used the wrong word there, more like not wanting to lay out the details about the roll out or features.
I don't think a "feeding frenzy" is any worse than all of us spinning our wheels like this. It's not like people aren't tweeting at them and posting on their FB page begging for information now, in addition to all of our speculation here and the several rant threads on Reddit.
I hesitate to say they "owe" us anything, but I do think it's somewhat dismissive of their loyal fans that they haven't released any information at all by now. This is the latest returning registration has ever been - it's unprecedented. People need to book vacation days (not everyone can afford to 'waste' their vacation days if they can't get a badge) and flights. It's also not thrilling to know I'm going to need to fork over the price of the badge and then then massive hotel deposit in a much shorter window than usual.
No other event of this size has such a massively variable timeline, and frankly not knowing what to expect really sucks. I'm really disappointed in CCI this year.
worse for who?? LOL
i agree this is putting a lot of us fans in a lot of stress. we all know the stress and you lay out our case very well. I would guess that CCI is under a lot of stress too.
while i do not speak for cci (!!!) having spoken with staff in the past, they really care about the fans and seem genuinely hurt by the (sometimes extreme) frustration we voice. While i can not say this is the case, when i'm hurt by someone i tend to be less then open with that person.
i don't agree with the decision but i understand the motivation.
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i probably used the wrong word there, more like not wanting to lay out the details about the roll out or features.
worse for who?? LOL
i agree this is putting a lot of us fans in a lot of stress. we all know the stress and you lay out our case very well. I would guess that CCI is under a lot of stress too.
while i do not speak for cci (!!!) having spoken with staff in the past, they really care about the fans and seem genuinely hurt by the (sometimes extreme) frustration we voice. While i can not say this is the case, when i'm hurt by someone i tend to be less then open with that person.
i don't agree with the decision but i understand the motivation.
They are a company that asks for ALOT from their patrons/fans. If they aren't communicating because their "feelings are hurt" that's ridiculous. If Best Buy told me they canceled my order because I said something mean to them I'd never spend a dollar with them again. I guess you are much more patient with companies (SDCC specifically) than I am (which is good we need balance here) but I'm with semigeekgirl here but I think I've made my stance clear on that previously. I'm less annoyed now than weeks past, mostly because I've just accepted that they don't care as much as they claim and it'll happen when it happens. "early 2017" is gone in another 5 days though. March isn't early anything.
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If I'm correct someone told me the old method was you just filled in a form at end of sdcc and you got the days you wanted, correct?
For me it's more financial than stress, watching flight prices rise. But CCI if you're reading this, to make up for it go back to mix the old with the new this year and give returnees whatever days they want ;D
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If I'm correct someone told me the old method was you just filled in a form at end of sdcc and you got the days you wanted, correct?
For me it's more financial than stress, watching flight prices rise. But CCI if your reading this, to make up for it go back to mix the old with the new this year and give returnees whatever days they want ;D
HEAR HEAR, give returnee's ALLLLLL we want lol. That won't cause ANY problems. >:D
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They are a company that asks for ALOT from their patrons/fans. If they aren't communicating because their "feelings are hurt" that's ridiculous. If Best Buy told me they canceled my order because I said something mean to them I'd never spend a dollar with them again. I guess you are much more patient with companies (SDCC specifically) than I am (which is good we need balance here) but I'm with semigeekgirl here but I think I've made my stance clear on that previously. I'm less annoyed now than weeks past, mostly because I've just accepted that they don't care as much as they claim and it'll happen when it happens. "early 2017" is gone in another 5 days though. March isn't early anything.
I think you illustrate the difference between a board run non-profit and a for profit large organization very well.
.. If they aren't communicating because their "feelings are hurt" that's ridiculous.
look at any announcement regarding registration, the min they say anything they get pounced on- the valentines day tweet and the one before both were meant to let us know that they are aware of our situation and are working on it. yet we speak of those tweets disparagingly instead of taking encouragement that they are indeed aware & are working on it.
believe me- I'm frustrated too. I've got a the forum to run with all the buying groups, tech stress, blog & CupOTea hangouts & impending hotel crazyness PLUS I'm heading out of the country with dodgy wifi for 3 weeks between ECCC & WC. Plus I have a job & teenager who decided to cut off all his hair last night after midnight. so yeah- i get the stress thing.
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I think you illustrate the difference between a board run non-profit and a for profit large organization very well.
look at any announcement regarding registration, the min they say anything they get pounced on- the valentines day tweet and the one before both were meant to let us know that they are aware of our situation and are working on it. yet we speak of those tweets disparagingly instead of taking encouragement that they are indeed aware & are working on it.
believe me- I'm frustrated too. I've got a the forum to run with all the buying groups, tech stress, blog & CupOTea hangouts & impending hotel crazyness PLUS I'm heading out of the country with dodgy wifi for 3 weeks between ECCC & WC. Plus I have a job & teenager who decided to cut off all his hair last night after midnight. so yeah- i get the stress thing.
Technically the NFL was a non profit until the past few years. Non profit vs for profit isn't a clear distinction. Re-tweeting themselves was a mistake. Potential snark in the valentine's day "don't worry we havnt forgotten about you" was a mistake. Just my two cents. But it's nice to have some people keeping us positive. I'm really hoping for news today. I have a hectic day of work ahead a pick me up would be nice.
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I look at all of us (the forum and CCI) as one big comic con family: we always love each other even if we don't always like each other.
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Technically the NFL was a non profit until the past few years. Non profit vs for profit isn't a clear distinction.
Perhaps a sports team analogy isn't the best. ;)
my experience with Non-profits was primarily in performance settings during the 70's -90's. Herding cats come to mind. the organizations i was involved with were much much smaller then cci tho, and not nearly as organized.
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"early 2017" is gone in another 5 days though. March isn't early anything.
It seems like every day this year I've been hoping for news about the RR sale.
But I feel the need to point out that the entire month of March is *still* in Q1 of 2017 & the First Quarter is 'early' by definition.
If they really wanted to stick it to us they could do an April sale & call it "early" for being in the First Third of the year :( ???
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believe me- I'm frustrated too. I've got a the forum to run with all the buying groups, tech stress, blog & CupOTea hangouts & impending hotel crazyness PLUS I'm heading out of the country with dodgy wifi for 3 weeks between ECCC & WC. Plus I have a job & teenager who decided to cut off all his hair last night after midnight. so yeah- i get the stress thing.
You think you've got it bad.
Trying getting up at 4am, going to work for 32 hours, getting to bed after you've got up for the next days work ;)
N.B. For those who don't know, it's a Monty Python sketch. One of their greatest ever.
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You guys want to talk about problems I'll give you problems! This darn poll won't let me change my vote again and now I'm going down in the history books as being wrong!
I call for justice!
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Hey, it won't let me edit my vote either!
I could remove all votes and everyone could vote again. What do you guys think?
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Hey, it won't let me edit my vote either!
I could remove all votes and everyone could vote again. What do you guys think?
I'm in, part of the fun of this thread is changing you vote :)
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I'm good with that! I can't be on record as wrong!
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I don't understand the point of conducting a poll that allows you to change your answer when you're wrong. Seems stupid.
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I don't understand the point of conducting a poll that allows you to change your answer when you're wrong. Seems stupid.
Not stupid, just fun! We aren't trying to keep a statistical record here, just a place to chat and never be wrong :)
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I don't understand the point of conducting a poll that allows you to change your answer when you're wrong. Seems stupid.
Sure would be helpful if we could change our votes in "real life" too! Not to talk politics or anything, but maybe some voters in Pennsylvania or Florida or Michigan could be convinced to take a second look... :)
Now back to your lack-of-returning registration discussion.
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I don't understand the point of conducting a poll that allows you to change your answer when you're wrong. Seems stupid.
Previous polls were in different realities and we've came to CCI to bargain ;)
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If the poll shows I'm wrong, then i refuse to accept the results.
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You guys want to talk about problems I'll give you problems! This darn poll won't let me change my vote again and now I'm going down in the history books as being wrong!
I call for justice!
ok ok i'll look in to it but the week in tv article is going to be late....
eta: somehow a box got unchecked. folks should be able to change votes
btw, thx for defending the changeability of the poll- i agree- this is just for fun
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And with that, I have changed my vote... >:D
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I changed my vote to 3/11/17. Really, I'd be happy with any date but the 4th. So of course, thats the date that it will be :(
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I just changed my vote, too...again ;)
I went with 3/4 because I still think returning reg and open reg will be on separate days and, if they are a week apart, that puts open reg on 3/11. The next Saturday is 3/18, which is two weeks out from WonderCon - and usually, that's when CCI is dedicating their time to releasing schedules, etc.
Though I'd really prefer it to *not* be on 3/4 since so many people will be at ECCC :(
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Changed to 3/11. If there is a new system, I predict they'll want to give us more than the usual notice to prepare, which would make 3/4 too soon. And then since they're so late already I'd guess they'll maybe do open reg immediately the next week and still be done before Wondercon.
Also, the poll should have an I-don't-have-a-clue option. I'd've picked that if it was there, I have no pride in my prognosticating.
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Also, the poll should have an I-don't-have-a-clue option. I'd've picked that if it was there, I have no pride in my prognosticating.
I totally agree. This should be one of the options ;D ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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Also, the poll should have an I-don't-have-a-clue option. I'd've picked that if it was there, I have no pride in my prognosticating.
Done.
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Done.
I tried to change my vote, but it won't let me now :(
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I tried to change my vote, but it won't let me now :(
[member=314]Transmute Jun[/member] don't clear the check from the box "Allow users to change vote:"
it needs to stay checked to allow folks to be able to change their vote!
[member=2735]Blubutterfly505[/member] it should work now
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Okay, I would like to say that CCI wouldn't be mean and cruel and have it while ECCC is going on, but wait, this is the CCI that have been teasing us forever and did have a Pre-Reg during Blizzcon a few years back. While Blizzcon is a gaming convention it is a very popular convention that also sells out in less than an hour and they are a SDCC exhibitor and panelist, so yes, CCI would hold a sale during a major convention.
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Well the good news is they have to hold badge registration some time in the next five months, right?
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Well the good news is they have to hold badge registration some time in the next five months, right?
Maybe the plan is to have us camp out and just let the first 100,000 people in each day.
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Went with March 11th. Please happen after the 1st. please please please ...
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Oh what fun it must be to be the CCI Social Media Manager ;) Among the CCI FB comments:
https://www.facebook.com/comiccon/posts/10155111360232375
I swear the person in charge of their Facebook page is sitting there going "watch they'll think this notification is for badge sales..."
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But that would require CCI to not be sadistic. And clearly they are. 😆
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I feel like CCI is taking a page from the Apple and Blizzard playbook. All news will come "Soon" TM and no sooner.
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I choose the 11th. But God knows it'll end up being the 4th when I'm out of town and I'll be participating from a Starbucks or something.
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Ever since the "early 2017" announcement for Returning Registration, I get the impression CCI is "pushing" WonderCon. I wouldn't be surprised if SDCC badges don't go on sale until AFTER WonderCon, meaning April 2nd or later. I know it seems late but in reality, it's still 3.5+ months before SDCC. Plenty of time for flights, hotel lottery, etc.
The long-term goal of CCI may be to make WonderCon their #1 Event over SDCC. I hope not, as I love SDCC and SD in general, but I'm just looking at it and thinking from a different perspective. If they sell all the SDCC badges BEFORE WonderCon, many people will be so focused on SDCC that they'll have a "Well, I'm not going to WonderCon because I have an SDCC badge and that is a bigger event" attitude. If CCI waits until AFTER WonderCon, it may force people to buy WonderCon tickets because they don't know if they'll even get selected for SDCC. Make sense?
Of course this could all be for nothing if they announce SDCC badges in the next few weeks...just something to think about...
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Ever since the "early 2017" announcement for Returning Registration, I get the impression CCI is "pushing" WonderCon. I wouldn't be surprised if SDCC badges don't go on sale until AFTER WonderCon, meaning April 2nd or later. I know it seems late but in reality, it's still 3.5+ months before SDCC. Plenty of time for flights, hotel lottery, etc.
But not for international attendees.
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But not for international attendees.
With badge pick on preview night last year, international attendees are pretty much used to being an after thought
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True, but they know they're going to sell out regardless. So international vs. domestic may not be a big deal in their minds. That would suck for international attendees, I agree, but they may be looking big picture. Hard to say.
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Honestly, even as a domestic ticket buyer who needs flights, I'm getting antsy. I'm already getting priced out of certain connecting routes.
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True, but they know they're going to sell out regardless. So international vs. domestic may not be a big deal in their minds. That would suck for international attendees, I agree, but they may be looking big picture. Hard to say.
What big picture? Pimping Wondercon? Wondercon will never take over for SDCC. LA/Anaheim doesn't have the hotel concentration and real estate to do what SDCC does.
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I hear you. I fly often for business, so I know a lot about best prices, routes, etc. Right around 60 days before is historically the best time to buy, although that is up for some debate. The logic being, Airlines attempt to get the most $ well in advance, and as the flight dates get closer, they have a better estimate/analysis of how sales are going and how many seats are available. So, they lower prices around 60 days beforehand. On the flip side, as it gets even closer to the actual dates, they raise prices based on demand (ie. people trying to get last minute flights for whatever reason).
That being said, I used Southwest points to book my flight already, even though I don't yet know if I'll get selected during returning and/or open registration. With Points it's nice, because I can just cancel the flight and the points are returned to me almost immediately. If you book Southwest "Wanna get away?" fares, they are NOT refundable...BUT...they can be credited for future SW flights up to 6-months or 1-year (I can't remember which) from the time of booking. The other SW fares (Business select, etc.) are refundable when cancelled.
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I hear you. I fly often for business, so I know a lot about best prices, routes, etc. Right around 60 days before is historically the best time to buy, although that is up for some debate. The logic being, Airlines attempt to get the most $ well in advance, and as the flight dates get closer, they have a better estimate/analysis of how sales are going and how many seats are available. So, they lower prices around 60 days beforehand. On the flip side, as it gets even closer to the actual dates, they raise prices based on demand (ie. people trying to get last minute flights for whatever reason).
That being said, I used Southwest points to book my flight already, even though I don't yet know if I'll get selected during returning and/or open registration. With Points it's nice, because I can just cancel the flight and the points are returned to me almost immediately. If you book Southwest "Wanna get away?" fares, they are NOT refundable...BUT...they can be credited for future SW flights up to 6-months or 1-year (I can't remember which) from the time of booking. The other SW fares (Business select, etc.) are refundable when cancelled.
Problem is coming from the east coast it's already a 5ish hour flight. Unless you want to devote a whole day to flying it's a pain to wait 60 days out as you're either looking at booking an extra hotel night OR losing a day. Neither is fun. Another week of no actual news is just wearing thin.
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What big picture? Pimping Wondercon? Wondercon will never take over for SDCC. LA/Anaheim doesn't have the hotel concentration and real estate to do what SDCC does.
This article is a year or so old, but it's a good read. SDCC has been extended through 2018, but note the mentions of relocating to LA...
http://www.cinemablend.com/pop/WonderCon-Moving-Different-City-Could-Comic-Con-Next-71155.html
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Problem is coming from the east coast it's already a 5ish hour flight. Unless you want to devote a whole day to flying it's a pain to wait 60 days out as you're either looking at booking an extra hotel night OR losing a day. Neither is fun. Another week of no actual news is just wearing thin.
I hear you. I'm coming from the East Coast (well, Pittsburgh PA...close enough :-) ) and it does take 6 or so hours with connections (flew SW through Vegas last year). I flew in Wednesday AM and flew out Monday AM because of the time/distance. I guess I'm just spoiled having the airline points and the Wyndham points I used to make hotel reservation that I can easily cancel...LOL
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What big picture? Pimping Wondercon? Wondercon will never take over for SDCC. LA/Anaheim doesn't have the hotel concentration and real estate to do what SDCC does.
Don't get me wrong...I'm not saying SDCC is moving...I'm just saying that CCI wants to maximize attendance and profits at BOTH cons (for obvious reasons). Thus, they would market/pimp the hell out of WonderCon using the logic I posted above. For example, say you live on the East Coast, and you get badges to SDCC in February...why would you want to go to WonderCon in March/April if you're going to SD in July? On the flip side, you're taking a big risk NOT buying WonderCon tix IF the SDCC badge lottery doesn't happen until April. You say "Nah, I'll just wait until the SDCC lottery...screw WonderCon." So WonderCon comes and goes, and you don't get picked for SDCC. You missed out on both. It's a simple marketing strategy which I totally understand.
This registration has already been interesting...moving Pre-reg from Nov/Dec to "early 2017"...with March only a few days away, and no information yet...just seems like something bigger is "up"...hmmmm...
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Problem is coming from the east coast it's already a 5ish hour flight. Unless you want to devote a whole day to flying it's a pain to wait 60 days out as you're either looking at booking an extra hotel night OR losing a day. Neither is fun. Another week of no actual news is just wearing thin.
I'm coming from the Gulf Coast and we generally have to connect to get almost anywhere. We did get a direct SD flight a couple years ago but that's on SW and I know for sure the prices will hold or get higher as we get closer. I'm hesitant to go ahead and buy tickets with them despite the free change or cancel credit because I might not be travelling again until SDCC 2018 (big work stuff prevents planning ahead this year.)
Anyway, I don't travel a ton, but enough that I've got a pretty good hold on ticket prices out of this city and we're already getting priced out of the Atlanta connecting flights. I know I can probably get a cheapo last minute flight, but those are generally not great flight times for what will be a 6-8 hour journey in which we change time zones.
Plus I live in a big tourist town and despite the heat, July still has people coming in. Heavy travel time for summer vacas plus tourists coming into your own town can equal pricey flights.
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Problem is coming from the east coast it's already a 5ish hour flight. Unless you want to devote a whole day to flying it's a pain to wait 60 days out as you're either looking at booking an extra hotel night OR losing a day. Neither is fun. Another week of no actual news is just wearing thin.
Just the 5 hours??!!! ;)
Try a nice 11.5 hours from the UK.
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Just the 5 hours??!!! ;)
Try a nice 11.5 hours from the UK.
I did when I was coming back from seeing the Mighty Boosh! It was worth the long flight!
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Just the 5 hours??!!! ;)
Try a nice 11.5 hours from the UK.
i have an 11 hr flight with NO wifi.... I am speechless... i do not know how i'm going to be able to deal with this. /Yes, i was teasing [member=10]ukdeejay[/member] about his vaka with limited wifi/
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i have an 11 hr flight with NO wifi.... I am speechless... i do not know how i'm going to be able to deal with this. /Yes, i was teasing [member=10]ukdeejay[/member] about his vaka with limited wifi/
You download Kindle books and ComiXology comics and have some games you can play without internet. You can also use the time for sleeping, watching movies or writing.
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ik,ik.... just to be that disconnected.... ???
regardless, lets hope lots and lots of people have that problem next july
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ik,ik.... just to be that disconnected.... ???
Last month I did 8 days in a country with no cell/data plan available and the country itself only has internet access at a few wifi access points. In 8 days I was on the internet maybe 3 times. Just to check in and tell people all was well. I was worried I'd feel disjointed, but it actually felt pretty good. I used paper maps!
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I did when I was coming back from seeing the Mighty Boosh! It was worth the long flight!
It's the mighty Boooooooooooosh
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... I was worried I'd feel disjointed, but it actually felt pretty good. I used paper maps!
PAPER maps? But...how do you zoom in??!
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PAPER maps? But...how do you zoom in??!
You bring it closer to your face.
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Last month I did 8 days in a country with no cell/data plan available and the country itself only has internet access at a few wifi access points. In 8 days I was on the internet maybe 3 times. Just to check in and tell people all was well. I was worried I'd feel disjointed, but it actually felt pretty good. I used paper maps!
I love paper maps. I'll use my phone app for directions but I always carry a map when traveling. I have a map and a laminated wall map for our trip to Norway, and it's a cruise so I'm not even driving.
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.just seems like something bigger is "up"...hmmmm...
I can see the logic behind this but I don't think that's it at all. I honestly think that it's entirely to do with their new in house ticketing system and testing the hell out of it to make sure it doesn't crash during pre registration. That's my thought anyway. That and I can't fathom a situation where most people would think that Wondercon(cool as it is) should be there "safe bet" Con in case they don't get SDCC badges.
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Oh man, it looks like it's going to be on the 4th....so bummed 😞
😂 it looks like I jumped the gun. They just added Press info. My mini meltdown was over nothing 😂
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Man, the 4th is the worst case for me. There are probably 5-10 days the entire year when I'm out of town, staying with relatives who don't have internet, and March 4th happens to be one of those days.
I suppose I could try to find a Starbucks but is that a feasible way to participate in the process? Anyone else have experience using a cafe wi-fi connection for getting badges? If so, any constraints I need to keep in mind? (connections resetting, etc.).
Selfishly, I really hope it's not 3/4.
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i think we're at the point all of our guesses have been used & we just have to assume it's the next weekend.
I will say my sense is that they'll give us a bunch of notice, for example i'll be looking for an announcement on Mon/Tues for a sale on the following weekend. Remember there is a bit of information that still needs to be released, cost of the badges, perhaps a video if the buying process has changed, any codes/access links might need to be used & we'll need to be shown how to do that.
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i think we're at the point all of our guesses have been used & we just have to assume it's the next weekend.
I will say my sense is that they'll give us a bunch of notice, for example i'll be looking for an announcement on Mon/Tues for a sale on the following weekend. Remember there is a bit of information that still needs to be released, cost of the badges, perhaps a video if the buying process has changed, any codes/access links might need to be used & we'll need to be shown how to do that.
I just had a funny thought-there should be a "next weekend" option in the poll! LOL!
I agree that they can't just do the 4 day notice if everything has changed.
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Man, the 4th is the worst case for me. There are probably 5-10 days the entire year when I'm out of town, staying with relatives who don't have internet, and March 4th happens to be one of those days.
I suppose I could try to find a Starbucks but is that a feasible way to participate in the process? Anyone else have experience using a cafe wi-fi connection for getting badges? If so, any constraints I need to keep in mind? (connections resetting, etc.).
Selfishly, I really hope it's not 3/4.
A couple of years ago during SWCA I had to use the Starbucks at the Marriott to get Blizzcon tickets and I and others were successful
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Interestingly, I Do Not Have A Clue has really come up in the poll, despite only being implemented a couple of days ago.
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Interestingly, I Do Not Have A Clue has really come up in the poll, despite only being implemented a couple of days ago.
And just think, you really need to add all the votes for dates up through 25FEB to the "I Do Not Have a Clue" as well...
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https://secure2.comic-con.org/memberid/
W A R N I N G !
Member ID Closing for Routine Scheduled Maintenance
The Member ID system will go offline beginning at 1:30PM Pacific Time today for some routine scheduled maintenance. Please exit the system by that time.
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That's twice in the space of a few days, next weekend is looking possible
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For the archive:
https://secure2.comic-con.org/memberid/memberid_offline.php
System is Offline
The Comic-Con International Member ID system is temporarily offline for some routine scheduled maintenance. Please try us again later. Thank you for your patience.
Edit 2:03pm: system access restored; nothing to see here... yet >:D
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/sigh/
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Might need to upgrade to bourbon for this years anxiety.
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Man, the 4th is the worst case for me. There are probably 5-10 days the entire year when I'm out of town, staying with relatives who don't have internet, and March 4th happens to be one of those days.
I suppose I could try to find a Starbucks but is that a feasible way to participate in the process? Anyone else have experience using a cafe wi-fi connection for getting badges? If so, any constraints I need to keep in mind? (connections resetting, etc.).
Selfishly, I really hope it's not 3/4.
Another option is to use your cell phone's mobile data service and use your smartphone as a hotspot. I know it's free and works well with Verizon.
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For the archive:
https://secure2.comic-con.org/memberid/memberid_offline.php
System is Offline
The Comic-Con International Member ID system is temporarily offline for some routine scheduled maintenance. Please try us again later. Thank you for your patience.
Edit 2:03pm: system access restored; nothing to see here... yet >:D
You know, going by how early 2017 has gone so far with CCI, until these maintenances actually mean something when it comes to the badges sales and volunteer reg., all I see here is nothing. False hope you could say. Sure, you never know when going by past CCI actions, but if no new news pops up about the sales and volunteer reg. this upcoming week, there you go. Lol At least get volunteer going now, good grief. ::)
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You know, going by how early 2017 has gone so far with CCI, until these maintenances actually mean something when it comes to the badges sales and volunteer reg., all I see here is nothing. False hope you could say. Sure, you never know when going by past CCI actions, but if no new news pops up about the sales and volunteer reg. this upcoming week, there you go. Lol At least get volunteer going now, good grief. ::)
All these "routine scheduled maintenance" blips hopefully indicate some kind of internal (load testing?) progress is being made towards what they historically indicated: an imminent badge sale event. Professor Toucan: speak! Some news is better than no news teasing!
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Yup, changed my vote. kinda rediculous. No new info, no news, no updates? come on CCI.
I have to assume that they are doing this on purpose, they know it will see out, they know how fast. They might as well set up a new system, where they don't draw out preparation for 3 months and almost 6 months out from the convention. Imagine, Pre-reg at end of March, Gen Reg, first week in April. Week off for Easter, then hotels, then Parking....
They just completed the entire proces in less then 1 month... and it's only a 2 month wait from there. No more need to plan your SDCC trips 10 months in advance. Less cancellations this way fro sure!
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Yup, changed my vote. kinda rediculous. No new info, no news, no updates? come on CCI.
I have to assume that they are doing this on purpose, they know it will see out, they know how fast. they might as well set up a new system, where they don't draw out preparation for 3 months and almost 6 months out from the convention. Imagine, Pre-reg at end of March, Gen Reg, first week in April. Week off for Easter, then hotels, then Parking....
they just completed the entire proces in less then 1 month... and it's only a 2 month wait from there. No more need to pan your SDCC trips 10 months in advance. Less cancellations this way for sure.
Thereby more incentive 'glue' for hotels to stay in the reduced rate room block...
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They need to get ahead of the curve. Right now they have been reacting to the greater desire for badges and hotel rooms. Look how that has worked.
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[member=1527]dolphina[/member] time to change your vote? >:D
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https://www.comic-con.org/toucan/comic-con-2017-returning-registration-coming-soon
Comic-Con 2017 Registration Update
Greetings! Professor Toucan here. Thank you all for joining me. I have some important information about registering for and purchasing your Comic-Con 2017 attendee badges. Comic-Con International has been diligently working to get everything ready for you and ensuring the badge registration process is as easy and smooth as possible.
First, I’d like to let you know what will be the same about this year’s process for both Returning Registration and Open Registration. I know you all are quite savvy, but a quick refresher is always a good thing!
Only those that purchased a Comic-Con 2016 attendee badge are eligible to participate in Returning Registration.
First time attendees, professionals, guests of professionals, trade professionals, exhibitors (and exhibitor-purchased attendee badges), volunteers, staff, complimentary passes, and retailers are not be eligible to participate in 2017 Returning Registration for attendees. Online registration for these categories will occur at a later date.
Badge registration and purchasing will take place through the Expo Logic waiting room-the same as last year.
Depending on which sale(s) you are eligible for, you will receive an email with a link to the Expo Logic landing page and a registration code that is unique to you. You will still be able to access your personal registration code in your Comic-Con Member ID account. As always, you can register for and purchase badges for up to 3 people, including you!
Now it’s time for the good stuff … what is being updated for 2017? You will no longer need to input a buyer shipping address during badge purchase. We are shipping badges directly to the attendee associated with that badge, instead of the buyer. For example, Black Canary purchased a badge for herself, you, and Green Arrow during badge registration. Black Canary’s badge will be shipped to her, your badge will be shipped to you, and Green Arrow’s badge will be shipped to him. However, international attendees will still pick up their badges onsite.
Because your badge will be shipped to you (regardless of whom the purchaser is) it is important you log into your Comic-Con Member ID account as soon as possible to ensure your contact information is correct. The deadline to change the mailing address in your Member ID account is May 18, 2017. Your Comic-Con 2017 badge will be shipped to the address on file as of that date.
For more information about Comic-Con 2017 Returning Registration, please click here.
Make sure to bookmark me here at Toucan, the official blog of Comic-Con and WonderCon, and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, for the latest registration updates. As always, Comic-Con will continue to offer one of the most generous child badge policies in the industry. Children age 12 and under are free with a paid adult!
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At least we can breathe a tiny sigh of relief that this is the same system. Not that I'm against changing the system, I'm just against massive epic fails while everyone logs in. I could not handle any do over this late into it all.
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So is Return Reg. this weekend or March 11th? I say March 11th since no date was posted. Sounded as if one more week is needed but you never know. If it is this weekend, why keep the date a secret? Don't want the competition to know? Be weird on their part, if so.
Anyway, once this sale is done with, hopefully volunteer reg (return & new) comes shortly.
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At least we can breathe a tiny sigh of relief that this is the same system. Not that I'm against changing the system, I'm just against massive epic fails while everyone logs in. I could not handle any do over this late into it all.
they did not say the system hasn't changed, Just that there's a waiting room and once you're selected a last name and member id is required
We do not know what will happen after that
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So is Return Reg. this weekend or March 11th? I say March 11th since no date was posted. Sounded as if one more week is needed but you never know. If it is this weekend, why keep the date a secret? Don't want the competition to know? Be weird on their part, if so.
Anyway, once this sale is done with, hopefully volunteer reg (return & new) comes shortly.
all they need to drop now is the Code & video if a new process is happening. it can be next saturday, ... Plan on bringing a laptop to ECCC.
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So is Return Reg. this weekend or March 11th? I say March 11th since no date was posted. Sounded as if one more week is needed but you never know. If it is this weekend, why keep the date a secret? Don't want the competition to know? Be weird on their part, if so.
I really hope you're right, Mario!
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they did not say the system hasn't changed, Just that there's a waiting room and once you're selected a last name and member id is required
We do not know what will happen after that
I guess I meant more that Expo Logic is handling it and they have handled it pretty well the past couple years. The rest of the info didn't seem to indicate that things were deviating too much. Waiting room, member id, can buy for up to 3 people, we take the following cards.
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Did the time change for entering the waiting room (9:00 am PST) or am I losing my mind (very possible).
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Dropping this on a Monday has me thinking this weekend, codes Wednesday and video (if needed) Thursday.
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Wait a minute! I just thought about this...
You will still be able to access your personal registration code in your Comic-Con Member ID account.
If we have to login to our Member ID accounts to get the registration code (which is not up yet; I just checked) then we need to have time to do that. Yet the member ID system will 'close without notice' before returning registration. This means that we need time (a few days?) to retrieve the code from our member ID accounts, before the system closes (usually a couple of days before the sale).
This does imply that perhaps the sale might be next week. (Or maybe this is just wishful thinking on my part...)
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Wait a minute! I just thought about this...
If we have to login to our Member ID accounts to get the registration code (which is not up yet; I just checked) then we need to have time to do that. Yet the member ID system will 'close without notice' before returning registration. This means that we need time (a few days?) to retrieve the code from our member ID accounts, before the system closes (usually a couple of days before the sale).
This does imply that perhaps the sale might be next week. (Or maybe this is just wishful thinking on my part...)
In the past when it's closed, it's only closed to creating new Member IDs. You can still login (after the initial down time while they make their modifications in the back end, but that's like 2 hours tops).
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Wait a minute! I just thought about this...
If we have to login to our Member ID accounts to get the registration code (which is not up yet; I just checked) then we need to have time to do that. Yet the member ID system will 'close without notice' before returning registration. This means that we need time (a few days?) to retrieve the code from our member ID accounts, before the system closes (usually a couple of days before the sale).
This does imply that perhaps the sale might be next week. (Or maybe this is just wishful thinking on my part...)
I believe just the 'create new member id' area will be closed
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Wait a minute! I just thought about this...
If we have to login to our Member ID accounts to get the registration code (which is not up yet; I just checked) then we need to have time to do that. Yet the member ID system will 'close without notice' before returning registration. This means that we need time (a few days?) to retrieve the code from our member ID accounts, before the system closes (usually a couple of days before the sale).
"Your personal registration code will be sent to you via email at least 24 hours prior to Returning Registration. You will also be able to access your code in your Member ID account at that time." https://www.comic-con.org/cci/2017/returning-registration
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My notes say the codes appeared on Nov. 3rd. so it was a bit before they announced the sale. (for 2016 pre-registration)
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Makes sense, they want to give people plenty of time to check their email and give them the opportunity to contact them if they didn't receive it.
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Did the time change for entering the waiting room (9:00 am PST) or am I losing my mind (very possible).
They mentioned 9am, and it was a little confusing:
You must enter the waiting room before 9:00 AM Pacific Standard Time. To enter the waiting room you will need your personal registration code.
(emphasis mine)
They also mentioned this:
The Expo Logic landing page will open for registration code entry at 8:00 AM PST on the day of the badge sale. You do not need to rush to the landing page at 8:00 AM PST! 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.
(emphasis mine)
That seems to be the same timing as before. Open at 8am, be in before 9am (both PST)
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They mentioned 9am, and it was a little confusing:
(emphasis mine)
They also mentioned this:(emphasis mine)
That seems to be the same timing as before. Open at 8am, be in before 9am (both PST)
Yep:
http://comic-con.org/toucan/attendee-preregistration-frequently-asked-questions
Q: What time do I need to enter the waiting room? Is it 8:00 AM or 9:00 AM Pacific Standard Time (PST)?
A: The Expo Logic Registration waiting room will open at 8:00 AM PST for registration code entry. However, you do not need to arrive at 8:00 AM PST to participate. Sleep in! Take your time! Watch an episode of Hand of God on Amazon!
You do not need to arrive to the waiting room until about 15 minutes prior to 9:00 AM PST. Arriving early to the waiting room does not give you an advantage, so save yourself the wait and arrive shortly before 9:00 AM PST.
That said, please keep in mind that the waiting room will close at 9:00 AM PST sharp. You must arrive prior to 9:00 AM PST to participate in Attendee Preregistration.
http://comic-con.org/toucan/comic-con-badge-sale-your-most-burning-questions
Q: What time do I need to enter the waiting room? Is it 8:00 AM or 9:00 AM Pacific Standard Time (PST)?
A: The Expo Logic Registration waiting room will open at 8:00 AM PST for registration code entry and badges will go on sale shortly after 9:00 AM PST. However, you do not need to arrive at 8:00 AM PST to participate. Sleep in! Take your time! Arriving early to the waiting room does not give you an advantage. Save yourself the wait and arrive shortly before 9:00 AM PST.
That said, please keep in mind that the waiting room will close at 9:00 AM PST sharp. You must arrive prior to 9:00 AM PST to participate in Open Registration.
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Yup, it's close... and March 11th is gaining momentum!!!
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My bet is on next weekend. I don't think it's very typical that they make a blog post the same week as they announce the sale, but then again CCI is always coming up with new surprises. :P
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Some info from the Unofficial SDCC Blog
http://sdccblog.com/2017/02/details-about-san-diego-comic-con-returning-registration-emerge-but-still-no-date/
The biggest change this year is that badges will now be shipped directly to the badge holder, rather than the individual buyer (just make sure you’ve double-checked your mailing address in your Member ID by May 18, 2017). That’s good news for many, and should make group buying easier, as you won’t have to worry if your buyer is going to ship you your badge. However, just like last year, international attendees will still pick up their badges onsite.
We also now have badge prices for 2017 — with prices up $5 per day Wednesday-Saturday for adults compared to 2016, and Sunday staying flat to last year. If you choose to purchase all four days plus Preview Night, a badge will set you back $265. Here’s a look at this year’s prices:
(https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fsdccblog.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2017%2F02%2FScreen-Shot-2017-02-27-at-6.57.00-PM.png&hash=a32c535d6b94d0773e41e3d60bc6a5078932c39b)
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all they need to drop now is the Code & video if a new process is happening. it can be next saturday, ... Plan on bringing a laptop to ECCC.
No updates on their vimeo or YouTube channels just yet:
https://vimeo.com/user24482338
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnKFQ3qLokC-6OS3YHNgGpw
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Just changed my vote to March 11. As of Monday at 10:30pm PT, March 11 has 14 votes, March 4 has 13 votes.
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I changed my vote to 3/11/17. Really, I'd be happy with any date but the 4th. So of course, thats the date that it will be :(
Since you picked March 11 on February 22, you'll definitely win a prize if that is the date! I'm on my sixth or seventh vote already!
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You wrote on February 21:
If the sale is not this coming weekend, they can't even say that it is 'early' 2017 any longer.
In my opinion, I consider the first three months of the year the "early" part of the year. I will agree it's not "early" any more once you get to April.
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Since you picked March 11 on February 22, you'll definitely win a prize if that is the date! I'm on my sixth or seventh vote already!
Lol...I changed it to the "I do not have a clue" option. Id still be super happy if it wasn't this weekend though ;D
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It's always "next Saturday" until Wednesday then it's the following saturday
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I think it'll be this weekend if only because they're giving people 72 hours to check their login info before the date drops Weds. Just my two cents and wishful thinking because I'd like to hope open is in 2 weeks after this if pre is this weekend.
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Just changed my vote to March 11. As of Monday at 10:30pm PT, March 11 has 14 votes, March 4 has 13 votes.
And 'I Do Not Have A Clue' beats them both at 19. >:D
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I agree with this weekend but I've been wrong so many times this year all ready lol.
Either way I am starting to get excited again after being disenchanted with CCI for the past 5 weeks. I think it could be 3/11 but there're dropping a lot of information if it's still more than a week away!
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We've at least got it narrowed to the next two weekends, right? That's sort of something. I'm just going to go with that, though I'll probably be wrong again.
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i think it will be next week because CCI has so many things it has to tell us, Prices, if there are changes what are the changes
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i think it will be next week because CCI has so many things it has to tell us, Prices, if there are changes what are the changes
Prices have already been listed though. That's out of the way already.
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i think it will be next week because CCI has so many things it has to tell us, Prices, if there are changes what are the changes
Prices and changes have been told. The only change is that the badge is mailed directly to the address in the Member ID of each person who a badge was purchased for, which is a HUGE yaaaaaaay.
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i think it will be next week because CCI has so many things it has to tell us, Prices, if there are changes what are the changes
All those things were announced, the only change there could be is what's behind the expo logic splash page. BUt that literally doesn't matter because it's still a lottery based on an individual code (one use per login) anyway. Prices were announced, cancellation dates were announced, literally the only missing piece is the date. Which should be this weekend if they've put everything else in place.
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Professor Toucan: more to say have you?
Historically, several related posts have gone up in the days before the big show's badge sale events:
http://comic-con.org/toucan/categories/registration-update
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Yeah, I feel like it's going to be this weekend. They are pretty quick to move it after actually talking specifics as they did yesterday.
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Yeah, I feel like it's going to be this weekend. They are pretty quick to move it after actually talking specifics as they did yesterday.
Normally I would agree, but since they specifically withheld the date... I don't know, I feel like they're still scrambling. Especially if going back to Expo Logic was not the original plan, they might have a lot to go over internally with switching back to a system they thought they were done with. I'm leaving my vote on "don't have a clue", but at this point I'd be surprised if it's this weekend. March 11 seems more likely to me.
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Did everyone notice that Amazon is having cloud issues today?
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Did everyone notice that Amazon is having cloud issues today?
Yikes
We are on AWS....if we go down......
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how many people are going to be put out because they are going to eccc this weekend,how many people are going to complain because they did not get badges because of poor wifi at eccc or complain about tech issues,does anyone remember CCI having a badge sale during another major show
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They have had sales during SXSW in the past, which is a much bigger "show" than ECCC.
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I'm beginning to think since CCI hasn't said anything and the new member I'd is still up that it won't be till the 11th.
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They have had sales during SXSW in the past, which is a much bigger "show" than ECCC.
Yeah, but doesn't SXSW last for close to a month? Also, ECCC is a west-coast-based show, so there is a lot of crossover amongst attendees.
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There is always a big show going on every weekend. So it is a no win scenario.
Just wondering for international folks - I am debating changing my address to my US mail forwarding box so I can get it delivered rather than having to pick up. Any do something like that last year?
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And 'I Do Not Have A Clue' beats them both at 19. >:D
That will be my next pick if it isn't March 11.
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Looking like the ECCC folks are going to have a nice con with no badge sale.
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Looking like the ECCC folks are going to have a nice con with no badge sale.
Yeah, I'm about to change my vote to the 11th.
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Looking like the ECCC folks are going to have a nice con with no badge sale.
Don't jinx it! Lol
I think you're right. Too bad the weather can't be nice for ECCC...
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Don't jinx it! Lol
I think you're right. Too bad the weather can't be nice for ECCC...
ECCC is very much indoors, except for the brief walk from the hotel. The badge sale is much more of a disruption.
*crosses fingers*
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ECCC is very much indoors, except for the brief walk from the hotel. The badge sale is much more of a disruption.
*crosses fingers*
I know, just be nice if the weather wasn't so meh. Oh well, could be worse and indeed.
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Yeah, but doesn't SXSW last for close to a month? Also, ECCC is a west-coast-based show, so there is a lot of crossover amongst attendees.
Last week people did't want it to happen during GalliCon or whatever. There's something every weekend. Nothing to do be done about it. Someone mentioned before they've done it during major holiday weekends; etc.
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I know it's only Wednesday but I am about ready to call this weekend out. For some reason I am determined to believe that the same announcement will come on a Tuesday.
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I know it's only Wednesday but I am about ready to call this weekend out. For some reason I am determined to believe that the same announcement will come on a Tuesday.
I agree with you, when it didn't happen by 1 pm (pst) I pretty much called it then, but it hasn't prevented me from checking my notifications, especially when I saw one from them, but alas, it was Wondercon related, those swines LOL
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I'd love to call it, but I'm nervous... :o
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Call me crazy, but I feel like one of these past years they didn't announce it until a Thursday. Am I just nuts?
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Call me crazy, but I feel like one of these past years they didn't announce it until a Thursday. Am I just nuts?
Open Registration in 2013 was like that. We got the email Feb 14 and the sale was on Feb 16.
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I'd love to call it, but I'm nervous... :o
Second this!
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while i am not calling it, i will say I'm inclined to think they'll give us more notice then announcing it on a wednesday
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Didn't they specifically say this year they might only give 48 hours notice? Also, the news earlier this week was Monday at like 8pm EST. Why are people already calling it?
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Didn't they specifically say this year they might only give 48 hours notice? Also, the news earlier this week was Monday at like 8pm EST. Why are people already calling it?
http://comic-con.org/cci/2017/returning-registration (bold above and below = mine)
Your personal registration code will be sent to you via email at least 24 hours prior to Returning Registration.
This section is unchanged since that news... so far:
http://comic-con.org/cci/badge-faq
How will I know when badges go on sale?
Badges for attendees are sold during two events: Returning Registration and Open Registration. We strongly encourage you to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and bookmark Toucan - The official blog of Comic-Con and WonderCon - for badge sale date and time announcements. Both Returning Registration and Open Registration will occur in early 2017.
Comic-Con 2017 Returning Registration is open to all Comic-Con 2016 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.
If you did not attend Comic-Con 2016, you may participate in Open Registration shortly after Returning Registration is complete. To participate in Open Registration, you must have a valid and confirmed Comic-Con Member ID.
If you are a creative or trade professional, click here for information on Comic-Con 2017 professional registration.
If you are a member of the press, click here for information on Comic-Con 2017 press registration.
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So they have even cut it from 48 hours to 24 hours. Stay thirsty my friends!
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So they have even cut it from 48 hours to 24 hours. Stay thirsty my friends!
Thread won!!!!! :) :) :)
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So they have even cut it from 48 hours to 24 hours. Stay thirsty my friends!
What are you serving Mel?...whiskey perhaps to calm my nerves.
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Previous Twitter Announcements;
CCI Returning Reg FAQ posted @ 4:49 PM - 27 Feb 2017
CCI Pess Application Period posted @ 4:37 PM - 22 Feb 2017
I'm hesitant to "call" anything until after 8PM EST considering the last two related announcements have happened in the afternoon. Twitter doesn't say what time period those posts were, but IIRC those are stamped PST
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Just voted for march 18th but only since nobody else did so there's a chance I'll be the only one who guessed correctly.
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Yeah, I feel like it's going to be this weekend. They are pretty quick to move it after actually talking specifics as they did yesterday.
I hope! (Or I'll go insane... Insane-r.)
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11th March confirmed
https://twitter.com/Comic_Con/status/837103239279452160
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11th March confirmed
https://twitter.com/Comic_Con/status/837103239279452160
Beam us up Scotty! It’s time to announce the date for Returning Registration! Mark your calendars for March 11th #RETREG2017 #SDCCRR
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We have a date!!!!! Just announced on Twitter Returning Regis will be March 11 - whew, now we know! Everybody ready???
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AND SO IT BEGINS
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Hallelujah.
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just letting everyone know, when the date for RR/pre-reg is announced, we'll be closing this thread since we will know when RR is.
~Forum Housekeeping-locking this thread~
Please go to this thread to keep the discussion going.
SDCC 2017 Returning Registration
http://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?topic=7155.0