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I finally got in also - and completed checkout with 20 secs to spare! They didn't give much time to do everything!
Yeah, I dunno if I just type really fast (I know I type pretty fast), or what: I didn't feel any rush to complete things. Conversely, seeing the 5 mins click by while the system was screwed up felt like _FOREVER_
If they stick with Five (5) minutes for the Saturday badge sale.... Yeesh....
Has anyone who couldn't get their guest verified and registered yesterday had any luck with getting a response from anyone at Pro Reg yet? I've only received automated responses. They say to let them know if you still have further issues, which I have, but nobody has responded yet.
I had to contact the Pro Department a few years ago to have a name on a badge corrected and it took a bit of time for them to get back to me. Patience is the key for communicating with them. It looks like they still have Pro spots still available, so I'm sure you they will get you sorted eventually.
Emails with link to the badge sale are going out now.
Of note, unlike with the earlier volunteer registration, they are advising people not to check in early. Check in to the waiting room is between 10-11am, but there is no advantage to do it at 10am as oppose to 10:45am. They are advising people to do it 10-15 minutes before 11am. The way they emphasized there was no need to rush in at 10am makes me think that a lot of people were trying to get in at 10am on the dot which was a problem.
With current COVID-19 restrictions and guidelines, Comic-Con Special Edition is not intended to be the large gathering reflective of the summer event. Reduced in attendance, shorter in the number of days, and purposefully smaller in scope, this convention is meant to be a more intimate gathering while still evoking the fun community feeling our conventions are known for, including great exhibits, programs, cosplay, gaming, and other events, but also addressing the desire from fans to have an in-person show. If that weren’t enough, while your friends may be out battling the crowds on Black Friday, you can enjoy your very own Fannish Friday Shopping at Special Edition.
Long-time attendees may find some aspects of Special Edition to be reminiscent of our convention from years past. Halls G and H, for example, will be the staging area for Attendee Registration, and with the exception of some events at the Marriott Marquis Hotel, the majority of Special Edition will be held within the walls of the San Diego Convention Center.