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Re: SDCC 2018 Hotel Request Form Lottery - Submission Times
« Reply #30 on: April 04, 2018, 09:52:56 AM »
For Safari on Macs, I found this online, and am in no way an IT person but  I was able to find my cache on my Mac so maybe worth a try

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But my Mac only showed the minute not seconds so I changed time display here

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Re: SDCC 2018 Hotel Request Form Lottery - Submission Times
« Reply #31 on: April 04, 2018, 09:54:09 AM »
What time were you given access to the form?  I can only guess.  My iPad was the first to get in.  I know my second computer to get in, got in at 9:04.  So, I'm guessing the iPad got in at 9:01 (?)  If anyone knows how to check a cache on an iPad, let me know.  I can't find anything on line.  EDITED:  I went back to my browser history and clicked on the link.  A "You Lost Your Place In Line" box came up that had details that I entered at 9:00:59.  I don't really think I lost my place in line because I saw the "Successfully Submitted" Screen.  But that time may be correct.

What time did you submit the form?  Typing on an iPad is harder than a computer.  I took my time and double checked.  I would guess it took six minutes.  9:08 (?)

How certain are you about the times?  Not certain.

What hotel was your top choice?  Pendry - Grand King

How many downtown hotels did you choose (0-6):  6

How many non-downtown hotels did you choose (0-6):  0

How many rooms did you request?  2

What was the earliest arrival date and latest departure date requested?  Wednesday, Sunday

What option did you pick if your preferred hotels weren't available? (closest to the convention center, lowest available rate, shuttle route,  disregard my request if choices aren't available)  Closest to CC

What waitlist preference did you pick? (yes, no)  Yes

Did you enter a Member ID?  Yes

If you get a notification, what group were you in? (April 9, April 16.)  April 9

What was your result? (#1 choice, Other downtown hotel on your list, other downtown, Top choice non-downtown, other non-downtown, waitlist, nothing.)  # 6 Choice

If applicable, what hotel did you receive? Hotel Indigo

Was there anything odd or unexpected about your results? (Random roommates, a different room type, etc.)  Nothing odd.
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Re: SDCC 2018 Hotel Request Form Lottery - Submission Times
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Re: SDCC 2018 Hotel Request Form Lottery - Submission Times
« Reply #32 on: April 04, 2018, 09:54:30 AM »
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When I follow directions for Firefox cache, it doesn't seem to find the search terms.

I do about:cache, then click on "List Cache Entries" and then CTRL F for the two terms and neither are there. 

Any ideas?  Perhaps my settings doesn't save the cache?   :'(

Do you happen to use private browsing mode on Firefox?
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Re: SDCC 2018 Hotel Request Form Lottery - Submission Times
« Reply #33 on: April 04, 2018, 09:57:51 AM »
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Thanks! If you used a chrome or firefox browser you can check your cached timestamps using the instructions above, but we appreciate you sharing whatever you can.

Also, as I go through this thread I will use likes to keep track of whose posts I have recorded, so if I've liked everyone else's post besides yours, or I suddenly unlike something you've edited, that's why :)
I'm getting a weird timestamp from Chrome for my submission, I took a screenshot of my confirmation message at 9:09 pst but when I looked up my timestamp it says 16:34:23 gmt?! Almost a 30 minute difference, have you had anyone else mention something like this?

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Re: SDCC 2018 Hotel Request Form Lottery - Submission Times
« Reply #34 on: April 04, 2018, 09:59:44 AM »
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Do you happen to use private browsing mode on Firefox?

Oh no!  I remembered to turn off incognito and enable everything else, except for private browsing.   :-[  I'm guessing that's it - sorry guys.

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Re: SDCC 2018 Hotel Request Form Lottery - Submission Times
« Reply #35 on: April 04, 2018, 09:59:56 AM »
My second request was in at 16:03:36 according to chrome, but my Ipad was a minute or so faster.

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Re: SDCC 2018 Hotel Request Form Lottery - Submission Times
« Reply #36 on: April 04, 2018, 10:01:23 AM »
Entry #1 (laptop) -
Entry time: 9:09:08am
Submission time: 9:11am

Entry #2 (phone) -
Entry time: 9:05:49am
Submission time: 9:07am

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Re: SDCC 2018 Hotel Request Form Lottery - Submission Times
« Reply #37 on: April 04, 2018, 10:02:26 AM »
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Oh no!  I remembered to turn off incognito and enable everything else, except for private browsing.   :-[  I'm guessing that's it - sorry guys.

I have a strong inkling it's because of private browsing mode.  (I think some other people have had this experience as well.) 

No worries though!  Whatever information you can provide about entering the form and then submitting it will help.  :]
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Re: SDCC 2018 Hotel Request Form Lottery - Submission Times
« Reply #38 on: April 04, 2018, 10:03:26 AM »
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Is there a way to get timestamp on Safari (MacOS)?

I have the same question. Anyone know?

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Re: SDCC 2018 Hotel Request Form Lottery - Submission Times
« Reply #39 on: April 04, 2018, 10:13:19 AM »
What time were you given access to the form?

9:00:53

What time did you submit the form?

9:05:37

How certain are you about the times?

Certain on the cache stamps. Only saw the running man bar go directly to full after auto-refreshing from the waiting room.

What hotel was your top choice?

Hilton Bayfront

How many downtown hotels did you choose (0-6)

6

How many non-downtown hotels did you choose (0-6)

0

How many rooms did you request?

1

What was the earliest arrival date and latest departure date requested?

7/18 - 7/22

What option did you pick if your preferred hotels weren't available? (closest to the convention center, lowest available rate, shuttle route,  disregard my request if choices aren't available)

Closest to the convention center

What waitlist preference did you pick? (yes, no)

Yes

Did you enter a Member ID?

Yes

If you get a notification, what group were you in? (April 9, April 16.)

Got an email 4/9

What was your result? (#1 choice, Other downtown hotel on your list, other downtown, Top choice non-downtown, other non-downtown, waitlist, nothing.)

Choice #4 (#1 Hilton Bayfront, #2 Marriott Marquis, #3 Omni, #4 Manchester Grand Hyatt)

If applicable, what hotel did you receive?

Manchester Grand Hyatt
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Re: SDCC 2018 Hotel Request Form Lottery - Submission Times
« Reply #40 on: April 04, 2018, 10:13:55 AM »
*Updated w/results*

What time were you given access to the form?
Can’t be 100% sure because my phone was the first device to get in, but it was nearly instantaneous. Definitely within first minute, most likely within first 30 seconds.

What time did you submit the form?  11:04 central time due to the fact that my phone didn’t have any auto fill stuff and I had to type all info in.

How certain are you about the times? As certain as I can be without being able to find the cache timestamp since I was on my phone. The form loaded so fast, I was shocked.

What hotel was your top choice? Bayfront

How many downtown hotels did you choose (0-6) 6

How many non-downtown hotels did you choose (0-6) 0

How many rooms did you request? 1

What was the earliest arrival date and latest departure date requested? Tuesday July 17th & Monday July 23rd.

What option did you pick if your preferred hotels weren't available? (closest to the convention center, lowest available rate, shuttle route,  disregard my request if choices aren't available) Closest to convention center.

What waitlist preference did you pick? (yes, no) Yes

Did you enter a Member ID? Yes

If you get a notification, what group were you in? (April 9, April 16.) April 9th

What was your result? (#1 choice, Other downtown hotel on your list, other downtown, Top choice non-downtown, other non-downtown, waitlist, nothing.) Got #3 choice on downtown list: MGH. Top 2 choices were Bayfront & MMM.

If applicable, what hotel did you receive? MGH

Was there anything odd or unexpected about your results? (Random roommates, a different room type, etc.) No.
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Re: SDCC 2018 Hotel Request Form Lottery - Submission Times
« Reply #41 on: April 04, 2018, 10:15:15 AM »
What time were you given access to the form?
9:00:55am

What time did you submit the form?
9:03:46am

How certain are you about the times?
100%

What hotel was your top choice?
MMM

How many downtown hotels did you choose (0-6)
6

How many non-downtown hotels did you choose (0-6)
0

How many rooms did you request?
1

What was the earliest arrival date and latest departure date requested?
arrival - Monday 7/16
departure - Sunday 7/22

What option did you pick if your preferred hotels weren't available? (closest to the convention center, lowest available rate, shuttle route,  disregard my request if choices aren't available)
closest to convention center

What waitlist preference did you pick? (yes, no)
yes

Did you enter a Member ID?
no

If you get a notification, what group were you in? (April 9, April 16.)
1 - April 9

What was your result? (#1 choice, Other downtown hotel on your list, other downtown, Top choice non-downtown, other non-downtown, waitlist, nothing.)
#2 choice downtown

If applicable, what hotel did you receive?
MGH

Was there anything odd or unexpected about your results? (Random roommates, a different room type, etc.)
no
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Re: SDCC 2018 Hotel Request Form Lottery - Submission Times
« Reply #42 on: April 04, 2018, 10:17:57 AM »
On roommate's google chrome: 

In:  9:02:09
Out:  9:03:36

On firefox, I got in slightly before him but there was a 15-20 second wait (same as others mentioning in big Housing thread), so I don't know if actual timestamp is with delay or without (since I forgot to take off private browsing).   At any rate, I'm noting here in case it's something others experienced on Firefox to watch out for in 2019.
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Re: SDCC 2018 Hotel Request Form Lottery - Submission Times
« Reply #43 on: April 04, 2018, 10:22:24 AM »
Entry 1 Surface Laptop
Entry time: 2.00am AEST (9.00PT)
Submission time: 2.04am AEST (9.04PT)
Browser: Microsoft Edge
How certain are you about the times? Was able to pull up time via history
What hotel was your top choice? Omni
How many downtown hotels did you choose (0-6): 6
How many non-downtown hotels did you choose (0-6): 0
How many rooms did you request?: 1
What was the earliest arrival date and latest departure date requested?: 7/17 - 7/23
What option did you pick if your preferred hotels weren't available? (closest to the convention center, lowest available rate, shuttle route,  disregard my request if choices aren't available):
Closest to the convention center
What waitlist preference did you pick? (yes, no): Yes
Did you enter a Member ID?: Yes
If you get a notification, what group were you in? (April 9, April 16.)  April 9
What was your result? (#1 choice, Other downtown hotel on your list, other downtown, Top choice non-downtown, other non-downtown, waitlist, nothing.) 1st Choice
If applicable, what hotel did you receive? Omni

Entry 2 Surface Pro

Entry time: 2.03am AEST (9.03PT)
Submission time: 2.08am AEST (9.08PT)
Browser: Microsoft Edge
How certain are you about the times?: Was able to pull up time via history
What hotel was your top choice? Courtyard Gaslamp
How many downtown hotels did you choose (0-6): 6
How many non-downtown hotels did you choose (0-6): 0
How many rooms did you request?: 1
What was the earliest arrival date and latest departure date requested?: 7/17 - 7/23
What option did you pick if your preferred hotels weren't available? (closest to the convention center, lowest available rate, shuttle route,  disregard my request if choices aren't available):
Closest to the convention center
What waitlist preference did you pick? (yes, no): Yes
Did you enter a Member ID?: Yes
If you get a notification, what group were you in? (April 9, April 16.) None, got a waitlist email
What was your result? (#1 choice, Other downtown hotel on your list, other downtown, Top choice non-downtown, other non-downtown, waitlist, nothing.) Waitlist
If applicable, what hotel did you receive? None

Entry 3 Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1
Entry Time : Approximately 2.04am to 2.08am AEST (9.04-9.08PT)
Submission Time : Approximately 2.14am AEST (9.14PT)
Browser: Chrome
How certain are you about the times? I have not been able to verify the times on the tablet yet.
What hotel was your top choice? Marriott Gaslamp
How many downtown hotels did you choose (0-6): 6
How many non-downtown hotels did you choose (0-6): 0
How many rooms did you request?: 1
What was the earliest arrival date and latest departure date requested?: 7/17 - 7/23
What option did you pick if your preferred hotels weren't available? (closest to the convention center, lowest available rate, shuttle route,  disregard my request if choices aren't available):
Closest to the convention center
What waitlist preference did you pick? (yes, no): Yes
Did you enter a Member ID?: Yes
If you get a notification, what group were you in? (April 9, April 16.) April 16
What was your result? (#1 choice, Other downtown hotel on your list, other downtown, Top choice non-downtown, other non-downtown, waitlist, nothing.) Other non-downtown
If applicable, what hotel did you receive? SpringHill Suites San Diego Mission Valley

Edit: To add additional info
Edit: Edited on the 9th to add hotel notification on entry 1
Edit: Edited on the 16th to add hotel notification on entry 3
Edit: Edited on the 23th to add waitlist notification on entry 2
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Re: SDCC 2018 Hotel Request Form Lottery - Submission Times
« Reply #44 on: April 04, 2018, 10:23:37 AM »
In: 9:01:40
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