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Offline littlelostrobot

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Re: 2014 Press Registration
« Reply #270 on: June 17, 2014, 10:31:07 AM »
I'm not annoyed as much as I'd just like closure, you know?

I got backup tickets and can still work outside the convention on the days I can't get in, but I'm definitely losing some freelance work by not hearing back yet. That said, a colleague I know just got his badge approved on Thursday (6/19) so there's still some movement.

I can't imagine the amount of people they need to verify. I'm just hoping they're not completely burned out when they get to my application!

Best of luck!

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Re: 2014 Press Registration
« Reply #271 on: June 18, 2014, 07:05:15 AM »
Okay I just got an email with approval. They are requesting I get a refund, and after it's processed, I'll get my press badge.
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Re: 2014 Press Registration
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Re: 2014 Press Registration
« Reply #272 on: June 18, 2014, 07:17:04 AM »
i really think the  returned badges are going to press hence the length of time it's taking to approve folks
and it also says something abt the number of returned badges they expected/got
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Re: 2014 Press Registration
« Reply #273 on: June 18, 2014, 07:42:51 AM »
It's funny how we always talk about more people wanting to attend as just attendees, it's almost like we forget about the amount of new press that probably wants to cover the show every year.

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Re: 2014 Press Registration
« Reply #274 on: June 19, 2014, 10:05:03 PM »
Success!
I just got my press badge approval this evening, as well. This is my first year registering as a press freelancer, so it's a relief that everything worked out. Next time, I'm definitely not waiting until the last week to submit my verification materials.

See y'all in San Diego!


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Re: 2014 Press Registration
« Reply #275 on: June 20, 2014, 01:34:39 AM »
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I just got my press badge approval this evening, as well. This is my first year registering as a press freelancer, so it's a relief that everything worked out. Next time, I'm definitely not waiting until the last week to submit my verification materials.

See y'all in San Diego!

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Okay I just got an email with approval. They are requesting I get a refund, and after it's processed, I'll get my press badge.

@bettiebloodshed and littlelostrobot: Congratulations!  That's wonderful news.

It sounds like things are finally coming together for the rest of the Press badges.  It's time to get those interview questions ready...  *laughs*
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Re: 2014 Press Registration
« Reply #276 on: June 20, 2014, 05:13:22 AM »
Congratulations Bettie and Littlelostrobot! I am so glad everything worked out for you guys. At leafs this frustrating process had a positive ending!

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Re: 2014 Press Registration
« Reply #277 on: July 10, 2014, 03:35:20 PM »
So I know some badge types have limitations when it comes to things like purchasing exclusives - is there anything along those lines for press badges? Specifically I'm wondering about autographs...

Since my podcast only covers one TV show, for most of the weekend I'll be doing my own thing instead of working. And there are some signings I'd love to try my luck at, but I don't want to spend hours in a line only to find out I can't pull a raffle ticket because I'm press.

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Re: 2014 Press Registration
« Reply #278 on: July 10, 2014, 03:36:35 PM »
I've never had that problem.

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Re: 2014 Press Registration
« Reply #279 on: July 10, 2014, 04:03:15 PM »
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I've never had that problem.

Awesome, thanks for the reply!