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Comic-Con International => SDCC Registration and Badges => Topic started by: AzT on August 28, 2017, 05:34:18 PM

Title: SDCC 2018 All Sweepstakes/Contests for Badges/Hotels/Flights
Post by: AzT on August 28, 2017, 05:34:18 PM
https://twitter.com/Comic_Con/status/902318486835384325

We're SUPER excited to celebrate Comic-Con Day at Petco Park on September 4! Join us! Click the link below for more!

http://m.mlb.com/padres/tickets/offers/comiccon?partnerId=sf61847596&sf61847596=1

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Super Friar is taking over Petco Park on Comic-Con Day®! Get your costumes ready for Comic-Con Day on Monday, September 4 when the Padres take on the Cardinals at 1:40 p.m. The day includes a ticket to the Padres game, pre-game costume contest in Park at the Park, themed in game entertainment and a limited-edition Padres-themed Comic-Con Day t-shirt. Tickets are only $25!

All fans are eligible to participate in the pre-game Comic-Con Day costume contest in Park at the Park. There are four costume contest categories: 1) Best/Most Original Sci-Fi, 2) Best/Most Original Fantasy, 3) Best/Most Original Comic Book Character and 4) Best/Most Original Kids Costume. The winner of each category will receive a pair of four-day passes to 2018 Comic-Con in San Diego! Sign up for the costume contest from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. in Park at the Park on September 4. Only one category entry per person. The contest will begin at 12:00 p.m.
 
Only the first 500 fans who purchase the dedicated Comic-Con Day ticket pack for September 4 will receive the themed t-shirt. Shirt sizes are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
 
Note: Giveaway is included in special ticket package only. Must purchase ticket package from dedicated offer link above. Available on a first-come first-served basis. Subject to availability. This is not an all fan giveaway and the giveaway will only be provided to those who purchase the special ticket package. Those who purchase the package will receive more information via email on how to redeem item.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 All Sweepstakes/Contests for Badges/Hotels/Flights
Post by: Michaelnaut on August 28, 2017, 05:37:20 PM
It's not Comic Con Day unless they sell those tickets via a lottery :)
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 All Sweepstakes/Contests for Badges/Hotels/Flights
Post by: AzT on October 25, 2017, 07:47:38 PM
https://www.comic-con.org/toucan/badge-auctions-unicef-usa

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All of us at Comic-Con International and WonderCon Anaheim are thankful for the continued support of our amazing fans and friends. As Comic-Con 2018 Returning Registration approaches, we want to give back to communities struggling to rebuild in the wake of devestating weather events. Today, nearly 3 million residents of Puerto Rico are without electricity and 1 million children in Texas are unable to start school as they struggle to rebuild damaged education and daycare facilities.
 
Starting Thursday, October 26, and Saturday, October 28, visit eBay and bid on one of ten pairs of Comic-Con 2018 badges. All badges are good for all 4 days of Comic-Con 2018 plus Preview Night! 100% percent of auction proceeds will be donated to UNICEF USA, a non-profit organization leading disaster response, delivering supplies, and creating child friendly spaces for those communities impacted by the storms. UNICEF USA helps save and protect the world’s most vulnerable children.
 
Auctions for the first four pairs of badges will open on Thursday, October 26 at 3:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time (PDT). These are short, 24-hour auctions, that will end on Friday, October 27. Eight lucky, and generous, fans will sleep soundly on Friday night knowing that they won't need to wake up early for Returning Registration!
 
Not eligible to participate in Returning Registration? Having RetReg FOMO? Join the #RR2018 party by logging on to eBay on Saturday, October 28 at 9:00 AM (PDT) to bid on six more pairs of 4-Day badges with Preview Night! These badge auctions will be up for 72 hours to also allow people participating in Returning Registration an opportunity to bid.
 
All badges will be auctioned off on the official Comic-Con eBay account: sdcomic-con. Do not purchase badges from any other seller! Sdcomic-con is the only authorized seller of Comic-Con badges, and all other auctions are not associated with our event. Winners will have 10 days from the end of the auction to submit their Comic-Con Member ID information to Comic-Con for each registrant.  A Member ID is not required to bid on the auction, but all winners must sign up for a free Member ID in order to complete their registration. For more information about UNICEF USA, please click here.
 
Thank you again for your continued support and follow us on Twitter this Saturday for live updates during Returning Registration! #RR2018 #SDCC
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 All Sweepstakes/Contests for Badges/Hotels/Flights
Post by: mark on October 25, 2017, 08:18:15 PM
Will be interesting to see what these go for.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 All Sweepstakes/Contests for Badges/Hotels/Flights
Post by: marcia29 on October 26, 2017, 10:21:12 AM
Very interesting. I wonder if they will keep this up after Open Registration, too?  A nice way to raise funds for good things.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 All Sweepstakes/Contests for Badges/Hotels/Flights
Post by: Angology on October 26, 2017, 03:07:15 PM
They opened 13 minutes ago, and are already at $6200 (probably more by now)! Crazy!
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 All Sweepstakes/Contests for Badges/Hotels/Flights
Post by: cabler30 on October 26, 2017, 04:04:12 PM
It has surpast that now at like 7k or more now, they gonna raise alot bank for unicef seeing how this is going so far. shows u how bad people wanna go for next year. i not be shocked if it went any higher.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 All Sweepstakes/Contests for Badges/Hotels/Flights
Post by: SteveD on October 26, 2017, 08:05:06 PM
I'd like to know which one of you keeps outbidding me.  :D

Seriously, it's amazing how much some people will pay for these badges.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 All Sweepstakes/Contests for Badges/Hotels/Flights
Post by: Transmute Jun on October 26, 2017, 08:21:49 PM
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Seriously, it's amazing how much some people will pay for these badges.

Sad thing is, you would think that people would give the badge sale a chance before throwing money at this...
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 All Sweepstakes/Contests for Badges/Hotels/Flights
Post by: marcia29 on October 27, 2017, 11:24:26 AM
These prices are totally out of the reach of most fans.  Good grief!  Well, at least they won't be sold on the 'black market' for even higher prices...or will they?? :(
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 All Sweepstakes/Contests for Badges/Hotels/Flights
Post by: dkd on October 27, 2017, 11:45:57 AM
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These prices are totally out of the reach of most fans.  Good grief!  Well, at least they won't be sold on the 'black market' for even higher prices...or will they?? :(

It would be interesting if the people bidding for this are doing it for "scalper" reasons.

But, I could see a person who has been shut out in the open registration a few times might be interested in getting a guaranteed badge and a tax deduction for a charitable donation.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 All Sweepstakes/Contests for Badges/Hotels/Flights
Post by: Transmute Jun on October 27, 2017, 12:37:51 PM
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and a tax deduction for a charitable donation.

That's a good point. If you live in a high-state-income-tax state, your taxes are approximately 50% of your income. So if you pay $8,000 for 2 badges, that's an $8,000 tax deduction, which means it's only a $4,000 after-tax impact.

Still way too much money, but it does bring a different perspective.

Interestingly, my husband and I discussed one year what we would pay for a SDCC badge if they ever raised them to 'market' prices. I think we capped out at $1,000 for a 4 day badge. But we wouldn't bring the kids. ;)   That's about what we felt the experience was worth: $250 per day.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 All Sweepstakes/Contests for Badges/Hotels/Flights
Post by: cabler30 on October 27, 2017, 01:27:35 PM
Seeing how the event hows grown over the years, and so many try to go but so few feel shut out cause the same people try go every year and it no promise u can go at open reg since only so many are left after return reg and all other areas are coverd for different reasons from what i read. i learned alot that past few or so years that more volunteer or try to save and somewhat easier chance to get in since they do need the help in so many different jobs to get done over the 4 or more days that they need volunteers. either way u get reg badge , or other badges, it still one of the most crazy and busiest events i been to over the years i try go to any really.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 All Sweepstakes/Contests for Badges/Hotels/Flights
Post by: mark on October 27, 2017, 04:09:41 PM
I have a friend who bid on these but dropped out around 5000 or so. He's a regular SDCC attendee and has had a lot of luck in startup/IPO stuff so he's in a somewhat different financial position compared to me. His reasoning was that he might as well bid around what he might donate to charity anyway, especially since you would get to participate in returning registration for 2019.

As for me, I saved over $6000 dollars today :)
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 All Sweepstakes/Contests for Badges/Hotels/Flights
Post by: susanml10881 on October 27, 2017, 06:32:48 PM
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Sad thing is, you would think that people would give the badge sale a chance before throwing money at this...

Might be worth it to avoid the stress and time wasted, especially if they don't qualify for preregistration. And it's before the sale. More likely if it was after the sale, people shut out and realize how hard it was, would be bidding more?

I don't think it's tax deductible? The money is going to cci through eBay. They're giving proceeds to UNICEF, not the buyer? Usually for auctions, you can write off anything above the value.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 All Sweepstakes/Contests for Badges/Hotels/Flights
Post by: mark on October 27, 2017, 06:49:25 PM
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Might be worth it to avoid the stress and time wasted, especially if they don't qualify for preregistration. And it's before the sale. More likely if it was after the sale, people shut out and realize how hard it was, would be bidding more?

I don't think it's tax deductible? The money is going to cci through eBay. They're giving proceeds to UNICEF, not the buyer? Usually for auctions, you can write off anything above the value.


That's a good question. They were listed as "Official eBay for Charity listings" and I found this:

Tax deductions for buyers

Donations made using Give At Checkout and Donate Now are tax deductible. Generally, you can't claim a tax deduction for eBay for Charity items you buy. You should consult a tax professional with questions about your specific circumstances.


https://pages.ebay.com/help/buy/buying-nonprofit.html (https://pages.ebay.com/help/buy/buying-nonprofit.html)

I would have thought it would be tax deductible but maybe not?
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 All Sweepstakes/Contests for Badges/Hotels/Flights
Post by: RighteousRita on November 14, 2017, 03:55:14 PM
Want to go to Comic-Con International, New Jersey Comic Expo Attendees!?!?!?? We're excited to announce, we've partnered up with Comic-Con to give one of our guests a chance to win two 4-day badges to #SDCC2018!

ENTER-TO-WIN two 4-day badges to COMIC-CON 2018 here today. Winner will be announced on December 11, 2017.

For official rule, please visit: http://woobox.com/offers/rules/9jg39q
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 All Sweepstakes/Contests for Badges/Hotels/Flights
Post by: AzT on December 01, 2017, 06:04:22 PM
https://twitter.com/RoseCityCC/status/935225131420360704

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The folks at @Comic_Con think we're alright! So, anyone who purchases one of our #RCCC 2018 sneak peek Fast Passes will be entered to win a pair of tickets to #SDCC 2018. Neat!

https://rosecitycomiccon.com/news/rose-city-comic-con-gets-san-diego-comic-con-seal-approval/
Title: SDCC Contests 2018
Post by: alyssa on February 23, 2018, 06:47:14 PM
Please post all contests for badges here

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Diamond Comic Distributors Presents: The San Diego Comic-Con® Total Prize Pack

One lucky winner and a friend will receive round trip airfare, 5 night hotel stay and 4-day passes to San Diego Comic-Con the biggest Comic Convention in the united states.  See the Official Rules for more details!

https://youtu.be/ek8ykv7Y4Yg

https://gleam.io/u8ZJS/diamond-comic-distributors-presents-the-san-diego-comiccon-total-prize-pack
Title: Re: SDCC Contests 2018
Post by: AzT on February 23, 2018, 08:05:30 PM
Merge? ;) http://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?topic=8710.0
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 All Sweepstakes/Contests for Badges/Hotels/Flights
Post by: alyssa on February 24, 2018, 07:47:18 AM
i'm surprised you guys let me have adminy privileges LOL

thx AzT-
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 All Sweepstakes/Contests for Badges/Hotels/Flights
Post by: mark on April 13, 2018, 07:44:29 AM
Saw this on [member=10]ukdeejay[/member] 's blog.

http://www.anenglishmaninsandiego.com/connews/sdccnews/sdcc-2018-traveling-stories-idw-publishing-team-up-for-another-incredible-san-diego-comic-con-sweepstakes (http://www.anenglishmaninsandiego.com/connews/sdccnews/sdcc-2018-traveling-stories-idw-publishing-team-up-for-another-incredible-san-diego-comic-con-sweepstakes)

https://travelingstories.tapkat.org/win2018comic-conexperience (https://travelingstories.tapkat.org/win2018comic-conexperience)

Prize is:

Enties require a donation, basically $1 per entry, $10 minimum and bonuses for contributing more. Traveling Stories is a nonprofit that promotes literacy, I first heard about them through SDCC. I should mention that we have donated to them in the past but I don't know any of the people there personally and I have no connection with them. They had something similar last year.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 All Sweepstakes/Contests for Badges/Hotels/Flights
Post by: dkd on May 01, 2018, 08:19:57 AM
This is not a contest, but a Charity Auction of badges:

https://www.charitybuzz.com/catalog_items/four-1-day-passes-to-comic-con-july-19-22-in-san-diego-1521500?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=050118_CB_Email_Buzzworthy&utm_content=050118_CB_Email_Buzzworthy+CID_29d29d9b359add490418e266ee787d7e&utm_source=Campaign%20Monitor&utm_term=GEEK%20OUT

Four 1-Day Passes to Comic-Con, July 19-22 in San Diego, CA
Your bid supports: Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - Palm Beach Chapter

Current bid is $3,250.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 All Sweepstakes/Contests for Badges/Hotels/Flights
Post by: marcia29 on May 02, 2018, 03:39:49 AM
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This is not a contest, but a Charity Auction of badges:

Four 1-Day Passes to Comic-Con, July 19-22 in San Diego, CA
Your bid supports: Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - Palm Beach Chapter

Current bid is $3,250.

Wow...that is a LOT for a 1 day pass, even if you get 4 of them.  I wonder if you could use one for each day for yourself?  The estimated value listed is $2,000.  Isn't that like 8 times what 4 single day badges would cost?  Ah well...it is for a good cause.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 All Sweepstakes/Contests for Badges/Hotels/Flights
Post by: dkd on May 02, 2018, 03:46:42 AM
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Wow...that is a LOT for a 1 day pass, even if you get 4 of them.  I wonder if you could use one for each day for yourself?  The estimated value listed is $2,000.  Isn't that like 8 times what 4 single day badges would cost?  Ah well...it is for a good cause.

I wondered where they got them.  Does SDCC give out badges to charitable organizations for this purpose?
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 All Sweepstakes/Contests for Badges/Hotels/Flights
Post by: marcia29 on May 02, 2018, 07:36:58 AM
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Saw this on [member=10]ukdeejay[/member] 's blog.

http://www.anenglishmaninsandiego.com/connews/sdccnews/sdcc-2018-traveling-stories-idw-publishing-team-up-for-another-incredible-san-diego-comic-con-sweepstakes (http://www.anenglishmaninsandiego.com/connews/sdccnews/sdcc-2018-traveling-stories-idw-publishing-team-up-for-another-incredible-san-diego-comic-con-sweepstakes)

https://travelingstories.tapkat.org/win2018comic-conexperience (https://travelingstories.tapkat.org/win2018comic-conexperience)

Prize is:
  • 2 four-day passes to SOLD OUT San Diego Comic-Con®
  • Round trip airfare for 2 within the continental United States
  • Hotel accommodations for 2 at Wyndham San Diego Bayside
  • Personal tour of the San Diego Comic Art Gallery with Ted Adams, CEO of IDW Publishing
  • Airport pickup by Traveling Stories with a quick detour to sample a delicious assortment of San Diego treats

Something interesting I read while looking at the fine print for the Traveling Stories drawing.  There is a minimum of $10,000 in donations required before the above prizes are awarded.  From their website..the bold is mine:

"Prize:

Subject to a minimum of $10,000 in donation proceeds received during the Drawing Period, the Grand Prize is a 2018 San Diego Comic-Con® Experience by Traveling Stories. In the event less than $10,000 in donation proceeds are received during the Drawing Period, the Organization will split the net donation proceeds from the donations on a 50/50 basis with the qualified Grand Prize ticket holder. As used herein, the term “net donation proceeds” means the gross proceeds received by the Organization from donations for tickets in the Drawing less payment of all Drawing related expenses as determined by the Organization.

Current donations stand at: $3,930   contest ends on June 13, 2018

More money stuff from their website:
"With respect to a non-cash prize, Applicable Law requires that the winner of a non-cash prize valued at $5,000.00 or more pay 25% of the fair market value of the prize to the Organization, which will remit such payment to the IRS. "
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 All Sweepstakes/Contests for Badges/Hotels/Flights
Post by: mark on May 02, 2018, 08:04:53 AM
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Something interesting I read while looking at the fine print for the Traveling Stories drawing.  There is a minimum of $10,000 in donations required before the above prizes are awarded.  From their website..the bold is mine:

"Prize:

Subject to a minimum of $10,000 in donation proceeds received during the Drawing Period, the Grand Prize is a 2018 San Diego Comic-Con® Experience by Traveling Stories. In the event less than $10,000 in donation proceeds are received during the Drawing Period, the Organization will split the net donation proceeds from the donations on a 50/50 basis with the qualified Grand Prize ticket holder. As used herein, the term “net donation proceeds” means the gross proceeds received by the Organization from donations for tickets in the Drawing less payment of all Drawing related expenses as determined by the Organization.

Current donations stand at: $3,930   contest ends on June 13, 2018

More money stuff from their website:
"With respect to a non-cash prize, Applicable Law requires that the winner of a non-cash prize valued at $5,000.00 or more pay 25% of the fair market value of the prize to the Organization, which will remit such payment to the IRS. "

Good points, last year they stated the same thing and still gave out the prize even though they didn't hit the 10K mark. 
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 All Sweepstakes/Contests for Badges/Hotels/Flights
Post by: marcia29 on May 02, 2018, 08:11:33 AM
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Good points, last year they stated the same thing and still gave out the prize even though they didn't hit the 10K mark.

That is really good to know!  Sounds like they are good people.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 All Sweepstakes/Contests for Badges/Hotels/Flights
Post by: Angology on May 18, 2018, 07:35:34 PM
Contest on Instagram run by animetasia

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bi79HHShC46/?taken-by=animetasia

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Animetasia Mega-Giveaway Revealed. One lucky follower will have a chance to get the full San Diego Comic Con Experience..... Rules & conditions:
1. Must be following @animetasia
2. Like the photo & tag 3 friends
3. Repost the photo using #comicconwithanimetasia

Winner will be drawn and announce on June 1, 2018 via Instagram. Good Luck 🙏🙏. #animetasia #giveaway #megagiveaway #sdcc #comiccon #sandiegoconventioncenter #july #comiccon2018 #sandiegocomiccon
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 All Sweepstakes/Contests for Badges/Hotels/Flights
Post by: AzT on July 02, 2018, 11:22:34 AM
101.5 KGB, from https://101kgb.iheart.com/contests/-443190/

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SWEEPSTAKES DETAILS:

Sweepstakes begins on July 2, 2018 at 12:00am (PT) and ends on July 17, 2018 at 12:00am (PT).

This Sweepstakes is open only to individuals who (i) are legal U.S. residents of the state of California residing within San Diego County, and (ii) who are 18 years of age or older at the time of entry.

This sweepstakes is limited to one entry per person per day.

(1) winner will be notified via e-mail on July 17, 2018.

Prize must be claimed at station during regular business hours: Monday - Friday from 8am to 6pm.

Station is located at: 9660 Granite Ridge Drive, Suite 100, San Diego CA 92123

Prize: (2) one-day admission tickets to COMIC-CON International at the San Diego Convention Center July 19-22, 2018.  Passes are not transferable.  They will be registered in winner's name.

Prize Value: $126.00

Title: Re: SDCC 2018 All Sweepstakes/Contests for Badges/Hotels/Flights
Post by: AzT on July 06, 2018, 03:04:37 PM
https://twitter.com/DCComics/status/1015354767999164416

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US ONLY: Don't miss your FINAL chance to win badges to #SDCC courtesy of the DC Super Heroes x Snap Lens Studio Competition! Head here for more information on the Snapchat Lens contest rules and how to enter: http://bit.ly/2Ma3WM0  #DCSDCC


https://www.dccomics.com/blog/2018/06/07/dc-super-heroes-x-snap-lens-studio-competition
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Create a Snapchat Lens for a Chance to Win Badges to San Diego Comic-Con®!
 
Are you a DC fan? Do you have a creative streak? Still need badges to San Diego Comic-Con®?
 
Then the DC Super Heroes x Snap Lens Studio Competition is for you!
 
DC is partnering with Snap Inc’s Lens Studio to ask fans to create the ultimate DC-themed Snapchat Lens celebrating Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman. In return, the winner and one guest will receive a three-night trip to San Diego Comic-Con®, July 19-22! The full prize includes roundtrip airfare, a hotel room, two Comic-Con International® badges, wristbands for comic talent signings at the DC booth, $500 for expenses, and swag from DC and Snapchat
 
Enter by July 8 at lensstudio.snapchat.com/challenges where you'll find the entry instructions and free downloadable Lens Studio software. This competition is only open to United States residents who are 13 or older; competitors under 18 will need permission from a parent or legal guardian. The winner will be notified by email on or about July 12.
 
Be sure to click here for the full contest details, and good luck!

https://lensstudio.snapchat.com/challenge-rules/