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Title: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Angology on December 25, 2017, 07:10:40 PM
AzT put up the ABM parking post, and that reminded me that the Ace thread is not up yet. This post will be updated as information becomes available. (Last year, the first inklings were around Feb 22). Feel free to ask your questions here!

https://www.aceparking.com/comic-con/

Follow them on twitter: https://twitter.com/AceParking (always a good way to get info)

San Diego Comic-Con 2017 Parking Related Information

Customer Service Contact Information
P: 855.Ace-Park (223-7275)
Support Email: [email protected]

2017 thread, for reference: http://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?topic=7677.0

Dates from last year:
SDCC Ace Parking Lottery deadline: April 24, 2017
Ace Parking Group 1: May 01, 2017 - May 07, 2017
Ace Parking Group 2: May 08, 2017 - May 14, 2017
Ace Parking Group 3: May 15, 2017 - May 21, 2017
Ace Parking Group 4: May 22, 2017 - May 28, 2017
Ace Parking Group 5: May 29, 2017 - June 04, 2017
Ace Parking Group 6: June 05, 2017 - June 11, 2017
Ace Parking open to public: June 12, 2017
Ace Parking refund cutoff: June 29, 2017



Global Moderator's Note (by Zero): Added this information from [member=1732]SamTurtledove[/member]'s post below detailing the parking permit FAQs.

4/14/2018: Updated lottery submission deadlines to match the information on the Ace Parking website.


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https://www.aceparking.com/comic-con/

Ace Parking will be running the same lottery process we ran last year and the lottery registration period will be open starting April 1st. More information and a link to this years sign-up form will be provided the last week in March.

Entries for the lottery will be accepted until the 22nd of April. We will hold the lottery drawing on the 23rd of April and divide the selected entries into groups.

On May 1st the system will be opened and restricted to the people in group 1 only. Each week thereafter the system will be opened to the next group until all groups have had a chance to purchase their permits. At the end of the group sales, the system will be opened to the general public.

Each group will have a full week to purchase their permits. Last year there were still plenty of permits available in the system when it opened for the general public. Everyone that participated in the lottery was able to get a permit for parking. We cannot guarantee a spot at any particular location and some locations are a lot more popular than others, however, all locations are within easy walking distance of the Convention Center.

If you have any questions, please send them to [email protected]

Thank you,
 The Ace Parking Team


Comic-Con 2018 FAQ

Q: What locations will be included in the sale this year?
A: The locations participating in this year’s sale are included below.

Q: What is the link to the site selling the permits?
A: https://space.aceparking.com/events We are releasing the link to the site that will be selling the permits ahead of time so you will be able to get familiar with the site and set up an account in the system, if you so choose. The permits will be sold by our reservation website at space.aceparking.com. The link to the page that will be selling the permits in the system is: https://space.aceparking.com/events/. Credit cards are not stored on the site and the site is fully PCI compliant.

Q: What are the operating hours for the lots?
A: Most lots will open for drive up business at the times below, however, there may be cases when the lots open for permit holders only and do not open for drive up sales until later in the morning. Each lot is different and works to maintain a balance between the reserved spaces and extra inventory.

-Convention Center, Hilton Bayfront garage, Padres Parkade, Diamond View Towers: 5am — 2am
-Tailgate Park, Triangle, MTS: 5am — 2am
-707 Broadway: 4pm on Friday until 6am on Saturday. Saturday 6am — 12am and Sunday 6am — 6pm. No overnight camping.

Q: What is the decal number field in the user account setup?
A: The decal number field is for Associates of Ace Parking Only and you can leave it blank.

Q: Do the lots offer over-sized vehicle parking?
A: No, vehicles over 18 feet will be turned away and not allowed to park even with a valid permit. Sorry.

Q: Does my permit include in-and-out privileges for the day?
A: No, in-and-out privileges are not allowed. If you leave the lot your space will become available for another drive-up customer to park in. Sorry.

Q: Does the online system require me to set up an account to purchase my permits?
A: Yes. You will need to set up an account during the checkout process. Your account will enable system features such as the ability to print your permit in the future, and tie all purchased permits to a single barcode that you can carry on your smart device for use at scanner equipped lots. Your account will be available for future purchases for parking at next year’s Comic-Con and other events with the same barcode assigned to you which will be replenished with future permit purchases as they are made.

Q: Will the system allow me to purchase multiple permits per day?
A: No. Each account is restricted to one permit per day for Comic-Con. If you need to purchase more than one permit, you will need to set up multiple accounts.

Q: Is there a way to purchase Comic-Con permits other than online?
A: The only way you can purchase advance parking permits for Comic-Con from Ace Parking is through the online system. However, the majority of the lots included in the online sale and others that are not included will be available for drive-up parking the day of the event. Drive up availability will be first come, first served for the remaining spaces not reserved online. The lots are expected to fill up fast. If you are planning to find parking the day of the event, you should get there early.

Q: Can cars be parked overnight? Or just during the hours of the event?
A: Overnight parking is not permitted. The lots close at 2 am and reopen at 6 am (Convention Center opens at 5 am). They close so they can be prepared for the next day. Most lots are pre-sold to full capacity each day, so any cars on the lot after 2 am, will be towed at the owner’s expense.

Q: What if I drive a different car the day of the event?
A: This year there is no need to enter details about your vehicle when you purchase your permit. The program doesn’t even prompt for them. We only request that you place a copy of your printed permit on your dashboard so it can be scanned by our lot enforcement personnel.

Q: Can I make a copy of my permit and give it to my friend?
A: No. The permits are lot specific and can only be redeemed once. If a copy is found, the vehicle will be ticketed. If you’ve copied your permit and given it to a friend, the second permit scanned will be in violation and that may end up being your car. The permits are barcoded and lot enforcement personnel will be making the rounds scanning/redeeming them.

Q: Handicap Parking?
A: ADA spaces are first come first served. The Convention Center and Hilton Bay Front are the best choices for ADA parking.

Q: Will the passes sold online include a fee?
A: Yes, a convenience fee will be added per permit per day at checkout.

Q: Why am I being charged a convenience fee?
A: Yes, we do our best to make pre-purchasing parking as easy as possible so that fans can reserve parking ahead of time online. The convenience fee covers resources spent on making this option available and include, web hosting, ticketing hardware, customer support, training, credit and debit card processing services, merchant fees, computer hardware and software, telephone lines, labor and more.

Q: If I send in multiple entries from multiple email accounts that I own and win one of them, can I purchase my permit with any of the emails I registered with or only the one that won?
A: Only the one that won. Your winning email address must be registered in the account you are going to use to purchase the permits. The purchase process will require you to log into your account first and will validate your email address. If your email address matches one on the selected list, you will be given the option to purchase a permit at the lot your name was drawn for. If there is no match, the option to purchase a permit will not be available to you.

Q: Can I register for the drawing with an email address that I haven’t registered an account within the permit system?
A: Yes. Accounts in the permit system are separate from the registration emails. If one of the email accounts you entered from is selected to purchase a permit, you have the option to create an account for that email address or update your existing account with that email address to qualify for the purchase option.

Q: If my entry is selected for a lot, can I purchase a permit for multiple days, or just a single day?
A: When you enter the system to purchase your permit, you will have the option to purchase permits for all five days during the show (preview night and four show days.)

Q: Can I register multiple times for the lottery?
A: Yes and no, the system will accept your entries, but the drawing will be restricted to one entry per email address.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: GusGus23462 on February 28, 2018, 10:09:20 AM
http://sdccblog.com/2018/02/ace-parking-san-diego-comic-con-sale-set-for-lottery-based-system-in-2018/

The lotto entry period begins the last week of March!
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: RSilvaConFan on February 28, 2018, 02:41:59 PM
According to ACE the email submissions for the parking lottery start on April 1st - I think I will wait until April 2nd - you never know what can happen online on April 1st!
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: SamTurtledove on February 28, 2018, 02:43:34 PM
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http://sdccblog.com/2018/02/ace-parking-san-diego-comic-con-sale-set-for-lottery-based-system-in-2018/

The lotto entry period begins the last week of March!


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According to ACE the email submissions for the parking lottery start on April 1st - I think I will wait until April 2nd - you never know what can happen online on April 1st!


https://www.aceparking.com/comic-con/

Ace Parking will be running the same lottery process we ran last year and the lottery registration period will be open starting April 1st. More information and a link to this years sign-up form will be provided the last week in March.

Entries for the lottery will be accepted until the 23rd of April. We will hold the lottery drawing on the 24th of April and divide the selected entries into groups.

On May 1st the system will be opened and restricted to the people in group 1 only. Each week thereafter the system will be opened to the next group until all groups have had a chance to purchase their permits. At the end of the group sales, the system will be opened to the general public.

Each group will have a full week to purchase their permits. Last year there were still plenty of permits available in the system when it opened for the general public. Everyone that participated in the lottery was able to get a permit for parking. We cannot guarantee a spot at any particular location and some locations are a lot more popular than others, however, all locations are within easy walking distance of the Convention Center.

If you have any questions, please send them to [email protected]

Thank you,
 The Ace Parking Team


Comic-Con 2018 FAQ

Q: What locations will be included in the sale this year?
A: The locations participating in this year’s sale are included below.

Q: What is the link to the site selling the permits?
A: https://space.aceparking.com/events We are releasing the link to the site that will be selling the permits ahead of time so you will be able to get familiar with the site and set up an account in the system, if you so choose. The permits will be sold by our reservation website at space.aceparking.com. The link to the page that will be selling the permits in the system is: https://space.aceparking.com/events/. Credit cards are not stored on the site and the site is fully PCI compliant.

Q: What are the operating hours for the lots?
A: Most lots will open for drive up business at the times below, however, there may be cases when the lots open for permit holders only and do not open for drive up sales until later in the morning. Each lot is different and works to maintain a balance between the reserved spaces and extra inventory.

-Convention Center, Hilton Bayfront garage, Padres Parkade, Diamond View Towers: 5am — 2am
-Tailgate Park, Triangle, MTS: 5am — 2am
-707 Broadway: 4pm on Friday until 6am on Saturday. Saturday 6am — 12am and Sunday 6am — 6pm. No overnight camping.

Q: What is the decal number field in the user account setup?
A: The decal number field is for Associates of Ace Parking Only and you can leave it blank.

Q: Do the lots offer over-sized vehicle parking?
A: No, vehicles over 18 feet will be turned away and not allowed to park even with a valid permit. Sorry.

Q: Does my permit include in-and-out privileges for the day?
A: No, in-and-out privileges are not allowed. If you leave the lot your space will become available for another drive-up customer to park in. Sorry.

Q: Does the online system require me to set up an account to purchase my permits?
A: Yes. You will need to set up an account during the checkout process. Your account will enable system features such as the ability to print your permit in the future, and tie all purchased permits to a single barcode that you can carry on your smart device for use at scanner equipped lots. Your account will be available for future purchases for parking at next year’s Comic-Con and other events with the same barcode assigned to you which will be replenished with future permit purchases as they are made.

Q: Will the system allow me to purchase multiple permits per day?
A: No. Each account is restricted to one permit per day for Comic-Con. If you need to purchase more than one permit, you will need to set up multiple accounts.

Q: Is there a way to purchase Comic-Con permits other than online?
A: The only way you can purchase advance parking permits for Comic-Con from Ace Parking is through the online system. However, the majority of the lots included in the online sale and others that are not included will be available for drive-up parking the day of the event. Drive up availability will be first come, first served for the remaining spaces not reserved online. The lots are expected to fill up fast. If you are planning to find parking the day of the event, you should get there early.

Q: Can cars be parked overnight? Or just during the hours of the event?
A: Overnight parking is not permitted. The lots close at 2 am and reopen at 6 am (Convention Center opens at 5 am). They close so they can be prepared for the next day. Most lots are pre-sold to full capacity each day, so any cars on the lot after 2 am, will be towed at the owner’s expense.

Q: What if I drive a different car the day of the event?
A: This year there is no need to enter details about your vehicle when you purchase your permit. The program doesn’t even prompt for them. We only request that you place a copy of your printed permit on your dashboard so it can be scanned by our lot enforcement personnel.

Q: Can I make a copy of my permit and give it to my friend?
A: No. The permits are lot specific and can only be redeemed once. If a copy is found, the vehicle will be ticketed. If you’ve copied your permit and given it to a friend, the second permit scanned will be in violation and that may end up being your car. The permits are barcoded and lot enforcement personnel will be making the rounds scanning/redeeming them.

Q: Handicap Parking?
A: ADA spaces are first come first served. The Convention Center and Hilton Bay Front are the best choices for ADA parking.

Q: Will the passes sold online include a fee?
A: Yes, a convenience fee will be added per permit per day at checkout.

Q: Why am I being charged a convenience fee?
A: Yes, we do our best to make pre-purchasing parking as easy as possible so that fans can reserve parking ahead of time online. The convenience fee covers resources spent on making this option available and include, web hosting, ticketing hardware, customer support, training, credit and debit card processing services, merchant fees, computer hardware and software, telephone lines, labor and more.

Q: If I send in multiple entries from multiple email accounts that I own and win one of them, can I purchase my permit with any of the emails I registered with or only the one that won?
A: Only the one that won. Your winning email address must be registered in the account you are going to use to purchase the permits. The purchase process will require you to log into your account first and will validate your email address. If your email address matches one on the selected list, you will be given the option to purchase a permit at the lot your name was drawn for. If there is no match, the option to purchase a permit will not be available to you.

Q: Can I register for the drawing with an email address that I haven’t registered an account within the permit system?
A: Yes. Accounts in the permit system are separate from the registration emails. If one of the email accounts you entered from is selected to purchase a permit, you have the option to create an account for that email address or update your existing account with that email address to qualify for the purchase option.

Q: If my entry is selected for a lot, can I purchase a permit for multiple days, or just a single day?
A: When you enter the system to purchase your permit, you will have the option to purchase permits for all five days during the show (preview night and four show days.)

Q: Can I register multiple times for the lottery?
A: Yes and no, the system will accept your entries, but the drawing will be restricted to one entry per email address.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: RSilvaConFan on February 28, 2018, 02:49:37 PM
If anyone already has an ACE parking account (say from last or past years) - you might want to check to make sure your logins for emails you plan to submit again are still working, just in case - I just checked mine and they all worked.

Any new email addresses you submit for this year will require a new account setup in order to purchase your passes, should any of those emails win in the lottery.

You can check your logins or set up a new account at: http://space.aceparking.com
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: ALF on February 28, 2018, 04:38:33 PM
I never really understand this horrible lotto system.
1.)They let you create unlimited amount of emails to enter into this "lotto".
2.)They let scalper return their tickets if they can't sell it on ebay.

Just my 2 cent..
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: ALF on February 28, 2018, 04:41:48 PM
I guess if you can beat them join them.. Any idea what kinda software to use for an auto email generator? >:D
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Angology on February 28, 2018, 05:33:21 PM
Calendar links added for the lottery registration. I think they are off on the dates for the groups, since Group 1 shows on a Tuesday (I suspect they copied last year's verbiage). I will add those links as we get closer. I will also update the OP once the dates are more solidified.
Title: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: cire_raeb on March 01, 2018, 09:48:46 AM
Note- Save your $$$ on Sunday as the parking meters on the streets are not enforced.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: AzT on March 28, 2018, 10:01:48 AM
Looking at you, Ace:

https://www.aceparking.com/comic-con/

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More information and a link to this years sign-up form will be provided the last week in March.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: SamTurtledove on March 30, 2018, 03:16:27 PM
https://twitter.com/SD_Comic_Con/status/979825435981828096Ml

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180330/83bcccedd8ce3e81d36234971870edfa.jpg)


UPDATE: 3/30/18

Due to the upcoming holiday weekend, we have decided to push the announcement to Monday, April 2nd.

We have made this decision so our team can be available to field calls and social media questions about the sign-up process if any confusion should occur.

Look for another announcement in this spot on Monday morning. There is not a set time for the announcement and we’d like to emphasize that the sign-up period will be open for over three weeks so there is no need to rush the doors when the announcement is released.

Have a great Holiday weekend!

The Ace Parking Team.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Andrew Costa Mesa on March 31, 2018, 02:46:28 PM
I'm willing to help and of course, I'll need two (one for myself and the other for my sister-in-law to be).
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: cire_raeb on March 31, 2018, 04:27:44 PM
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https://twitter.com/SD_Comic_Con/status/979825435981828096Ml

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180330/83bcccedd8ce3e81d36234971870edfa.jpg)


UPDATE: 3/30/18

Due to the upcoming holiday weekend, we have decided to push the announcement to Monday, April 2nd.

We have made this decision so our team can be available to field calls and social media questions about the sign-up process if any confusion should occur.

Look for another announcement in this spot on Monday morning. There is not a set time for the announcement and we’d like to emphasize that the sign-up period will be open for over three weeks so there is no need to rush the doors when the announcement is released.

Have a great Holiday weekend!

The Ace Parking Team.

This could be an April Fools' prank.  Ace could at least post the lots participating in the lottery on April 1.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: cabler30 on April 01, 2018, 12:24:51 PM
If not said already, there are like parking garages or places close to petco park which has a trolley stop and is pretty close to the center as well. depending on how many days u going u can try park at a garage for a small fee and then walk rest of way if not mind walking so much and not gotta carry alot ea day.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: AzT on April 02, 2018, 09:01:18 AM
GO!

https://www.aceparking.com/comic-con/

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UPDATE: 4/2/18

The sign-up period is now open. In an effort to stop the sign-up spamming that we have experienced in the past, this year, we are requiring that you enter a valid credit card as part of the sign-up process. YOUR CARD WILL NOT BE CHARGED, however, we will run a pre-authorization against it to ensure it is valid.

You can sign-up two times per valid credit card using the same or different email addresses.

You can find the sign-up form here: https://space.aceparking.com/site/comicConSignup
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: BenEatsRice on April 02, 2018, 09:17:34 AM
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In an effort to thwart sign-up spamming this year, you will be required to enter a valid credit card to complete the sign-up.

You can sign-up two times per valid credit card using the same or different email addresses.

I thought this was quite interesting. Maybe it will help with people using bulk email addresses. I guess technically people could register with each one of their credit cards if they wanted, too. They're slowly getting better.

Edit: Oh, just noticed the second line there stating you can use the same credit card with the same name twice. Weird. So I suppose I will go back and submit a second entry now.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: semigeekgirl on April 02, 2018, 09:28:50 AM
I do think this is somewhat fairer. Their old method was basically guaranteed to get them thousands of entries from only a few people. It was really a test of who could manage the most email addresses, not a true lottery.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Matryoshka on April 02, 2018, 09:37:33 AM
Interesting. I assume that you will be able to change the credit card to a different one to actually purchase the permit though? If not that throws a new wrinkle into helping other folks get spots.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: SteveD on April 02, 2018, 09:38:19 AM
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GO!

https://www.aceparking.com/comic-con/

UPDATE: 4/2/18

The sign-up period is now open. In an effort to stop the sign-up spamming that we have experienced in the past, this year, we are requiring that you enter a valid credit card as part of the sign-up process. YOUR CARD WILL NOT BE CHARGED, however, we will run a pre-authorization against it to ensure it is valid.

You can sign-up two times per valid credit card using the same or different email addresses.

You can find the sign-up form here: https://space.aceparking.com/site/comicConSignup
So I guess I need to create a whole bunch of virtual credit card numbers to go with all my email addresses. ;)
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: RSilvaConFan on April 02, 2018, 11:21:38 AM
I sent this question to ACE - but wanted to know if any here has the answer also - I signed up for the Comic-con Parking lottery using two of my current ACE parking accounts – each with a different credit card and email address, but with the same name.

Can I enter a third time with my third Ace Parking account that has a different email address, but same name, and use one of my credit card numbers again - that would still be just two credit card numbers for all three entries – one number for two entries and the other number for a third entry.

The reason I ask is that when I logged in using my 3rd ACE account - it didn't show the form with my account info already in the boxes like the other two entries so all I would need to do is fill out the credit card info.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: archenemy on April 02, 2018, 12:25:22 PM
While I'm not completely comfortable giving them my CC info in advance, I'm glad they addressed last years problem by doing this. Also just an FYI that you now get a confirmation to your email that you submitted the form. If I remember correctly last year that wasn't the case.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: ALF on April 02, 2018, 03:59:40 PM
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So I guess I need to create a whole bunch of virtual credit card numbers to go with all my email addresses. ;)

All you need to do is to  buy some prepaid credit cards...
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: ALF on April 02, 2018, 04:05:15 PM
Still a little confuse... Can't you attached the same credit card to multiple email addresses or i assume its 2 identical emails per a credit card?
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: ALF on April 02, 2018, 04:08:35 PM
Nevermind  one credit card.. two entries regardless of emails... got it.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: ALF on April 02, 2018, 04:12:00 PM
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Interesting. I assume that you will be able to change the credit card to a different one to actually purchase the permit though? If not that throws a new wrinkle into helping other folks get spots.

Yea i think I like the idea of charging the credit you submit. So no one can buy 100 one dollar prepaid cards...
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Andrew Costa Mesa on April 02, 2018, 10:25:39 PM
I have six credit cards, so I submitted 12 entries.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: jimy on April 03, 2018, 10:37:12 AM
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I have six credit cards, so I submitted 12 entries.

For the second email with the same credit card, do they also attempt a $0.00 charge and attempt to verify the card again for the second email address?
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: f22raptor on April 03, 2018, 10:48:15 AM
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For the second email with the same credit card, do they also attempt a $0.00 charge and attempt to verify the card again for the second email address?

Most likely.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Andrew Costa Mesa on April 03, 2018, 12:01:37 PM
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For the second email with the same credit card, do they also attempt a $0.00 charge and attempt to verify the card again for the second email address?

I only checked my one credit card with the two E-mail addresses, all I got for both was a confirmation that they received my entry, nothing more.  I also did not see anything on that card plus another card.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: SamTurtledove on April 03, 2018, 05:05:10 PM
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Interesting. I assume that you will be able to change the credit card to a different one to actually purchase the permit though? If not that throws a new wrinkle into helping other folks get spots.

https://twitter.com/SD_Comic_Con/status/980852086547021824


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Q: (SDCCUnofficialBlog)

Pretty sure you can use a different when paying for the actual order. This is mostly just to prove you're a human. But @AceParking can clarify.



A: (Ace Parking)

Yes, This is correct. You don't have to use the same card to pay.


Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Andrew Costa Mesa on April 03, 2018, 06:51:37 PM
Good to know!

So now that our entries are limited based on how many credit cards we have, does this decrease our chances of landing in the top group or any group for that matter?  Last year I submitted 25 entries and I only got one Group 3 and one Group 4.  Don’t remember how many 5s and 6s I got.  Most of my entries got nothing.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: lilredrubi74 on April 04, 2018, 07:20:30 AM
I only submitted one form but now after reading this thread I’m wondering if I should submit another form.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Brian.A on April 04, 2018, 07:32:23 AM
I don't see much of a problem with this. It should probably cut down on people making random emails just to sign up. Ease the crazy amount of entries they probably get. If someone has 6 or 8 emails and can back it up with credit cards to sign up, I don't see a problem with that either. Last year, I think we got nothing out of 9 emails, so hopefully this helps with the odds a little.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: SamTurtledove on April 04, 2018, 11:50:50 AM
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All you need to do is to  buy some prepaid credit cards...

Yeah, did that for two entries, one prepaid card!  I have two Ace accounts and felt better submitting the prepaid # than my own credit card.


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I don't see much of a problem with this. It should probably cut down on people making random emails just to sign up. Ease the crazy amount of entries they probably get. If someone has 6 or 8 emails and can back it up with credit cards to sign up, I don't see a problem with that either. Last year, I think we got nothing out of 9 emails, so hopefully this helps with the odds a little.

from Ace

https://twitter.com/AceParking/status/981575751777492993

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Q: Seems like you are basing the lotto on cc# and not emails as you only allow 2 entries per cc#. That true?

A: The credit card is only to verify its a valid credit card and to avoid spammers from registering.


Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: AzT on April 07, 2018, 11:04:17 AM
E-mailed Ace reminder (bold = mine):

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In case you haven't heard the news, the Ace Parking 2018 lottery sign-up period is now open.

Entries will be accepted until the 22nd of April. We will hold the lottery drawing on the 23rd and divide the selected entries into groups for the sale in a similar fashion as last year.

You can find the sign-up page here: https://space.aceparking.com/site/comicConSignup

Sincerely,

-The Ace Parking Team
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: kiddo235 on April 07, 2018, 12:06:59 PM
Are you sure you can use a pre-paid credit card?  I just looked at the site and there's a space you have to fill out for Name on Credit Card *
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: semigeekgirl on April 07, 2018, 12:57:07 PM
Just put your own name. I can confirm, I just signed up using a prepaid card.

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Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: jnyama on April 07, 2018, 11:35:13 PM
So just to check before I screw this up, if we have like three credit cards, we can submit 6 entries with the same email, as long as we don't use the same credit card more than twice? Do we think there is any advantage to changing the emails for each entry?  Thanks.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Zero on April 08, 2018, 12:42:17 AM
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So just to check before I screw this up, if we have like three credit cards, we can submit 6 entries with the same email, as long as we don't use the same credit card more than twice? Do we think there is any advantage to changing the emails for each entry?  Thanks.

For me personally, I would err on the side of caution, so I used a different e-mail for each entry, just in case something goes wrong (or Ace pulls a fast one).  Others may have only used one e-mail address, however.  If you use the same credit card more than twice, then you'll get an error message telling you that on the sign-up page.  (Out of curiosity, I tested this out too, ha ha.)

There doesn't seem to be much of an advantage as far as we can tell at this time, since they're basing their lottery system on the credit card numbers this year, but they said they would automatically make a new "guest" account on their website for each entry in the lottery.

From the lottery sign-up page on Ace's website:
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A guest account will be created for you automatically, you can use this for future purchases if you choose.

Hope that helps!
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: semigeekgirl on April 08, 2018, 11:32:39 AM
The rules SAY you can use the same email, but you can't. If you try you get an error message. You can remain signed into the same Ace account, though, weirdly. But you can only enter an email into the form twice.

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Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: SamTurtledove on April 08, 2018, 11:51:20 AM
That "use same email" kinda explains this confusing tweet.




https://twitter.com/AceParking/status/981926705043357696

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Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Iris on April 08, 2018, 03:10:12 PM
So, out of curiosity, if we put a card down, does that have to be the card used to buy the permits?

For once, I don't need to participate in the parking sale, but this forum has helped me multiple times before to get parking for my brother. So, I would like to help out, I can put my cards down but I'm wondering if that's been answered yet? All else fails, if I get a good spot the person on the receiving end of an account could just pay me back I suppose.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: SteveD on April 08, 2018, 03:53:22 PM
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So, out of curiosity, if we put a card down, does that have to be the card used to buy the permits?

For once, I don't need to participate in the parking sale, but this forum has helped me multiple times before to get parking for my brother. So, I would like to help out, I can put my cards down but I'm wondering if that's been answered yet? All else fails, if I get a good spot the person on the receiving end of an account could just pay me back I suppose.
According to what we've heard from Ace Parking, you don't need to pay with the same credit card used for signing up.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Iris on April 08, 2018, 04:02:37 PM
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According to what we've heard from Ace Parking, you don't need to pay with the same credit card used for signing up.

Oh nice, I'll go ahead and sign up for a few to hopefully help people.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: cire_raeb on April 08, 2018, 04:06:05 PM
When will Ace Parking post the list of lots participating in the lottery?
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Zero on April 08, 2018, 05:43:52 PM
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When will Ace Parking post the list of lots participating in the lottery?

It's actually already been posted on their website.  Hope this helps!  ^__^d

https://www.aceparking.com/comic-con/

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Q: What are the operating hours for the lots?
A: Most lots will open for drive up business at the times below, however, there may be cases when the lots open for permit holders only and do not open for drive up sales until later in the morning. Each lot is different and works to maintain a balance between the reserved spaces and extra inventory.

-Convention Center, Hilton Bayfront garage, Padres Parkade, Diamond View Towers: 5am — 2am
-Tailgate Park, Triangle, MTS: 5am — 2am
-707 Broadway: 4pm on Friday until 6am on Saturday. Saturday 6am — 12am and Sunday 6am — 6pm. No overnight camping.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: cire_raeb on April 08, 2018, 05:53:26 PM
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It's actually already been posted on their website.  Hope this helps!  ^__^d

https://www.aceparking.com/comic-con/

Seriously,  I don’t see it. I am referring to the list with over 10 lots, not a mere mention of the three most popular ones.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Zero on April 08, 2018, 05:54:40 PM
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Seriously,  I don’t see it. I am referring to the list with over 10 lots, not a mere mention of the three most popular ones.

Just in case you missed it.  This is the list below once again, as mentioned on their website.

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Q: What are the operating hours for the lots?
A: Most lots will open for drive up business at the times below, however, there may be cases when the lots open for permit holders only and do not open for drive up sales until later in the morning. Each lot is different and works to maintain a balance between the reserved spaces and extra inventory.

-Convention Center, Hilton Bayfront garage, Padres Parkade, Diamond View Towers: 5am — 2am
-Tailgate Park, Triangle, MTS: 5am — 2am
-707 Broadway: 4pm on Friday until 6am on Saturday. Saturday 6am — 12am and Sunday 6am — 6pm. No overnight camping.





Forum Housekeeping:

For easier reference and quick FAQ answers on Ace Parking's Comic-Con parking permits, I have added [member=1732]SamTurtledove[/member]'s quoted post (as linked here: https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?topic=8985.msg229934#msg229934) to the first post of this thread.

^__~
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: SamTurtledove on April 08, 2018, 06:22:15 PM
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When will Ace Parking post the list of lots participating in the lottery?

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Just in case you missed it.  This is the list below once again, as mentioned on their website.


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Q: What are the operating hours for the lots?
A: Most lots will open for drive up business at the times below, however, there may be cases when the lots open for permit holders only and do not open for drive up sales until later in the morning. Each lot is different and works to maintain a balance between the reserved spaces and extra inventory.

-Convention Center, Hilton Bayfront garage, Padres Parkade, Diamond View Towers: 5am — 2am
-Tailgate Park, Triangle, MTS: 5am — 2am
-707 Broadway: 4pm on Friday until 6am on Saturday. Saturday 6am — 12am and Sunday 6am — 6pm. No overnight camping.


Forum Housekeeping:

For easier reference and quick FAQ answers on Ace Parking's Comic-Con parking permits, I have added [member=1732]SamTurtledove[/member]'s quoted post (as linked here: https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?topic=8985.msg229934#msg229934) to the first post of this thread.

^__~


I think every year Ace gives that list of the same 8 sites on their website...

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Convention Center

Hilton Bayfront garage
 
Padres Parkade
 
Diamond View Towers

Tailgate Park
 
Triangle
 
MTS

707 Broadway

and update a full location and price list about 4-5 days before registration closes!

From  [member=2163]AzT[/member] post 2017 https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?topic=7677.msg198631#msg198631 on April 20. 2017


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2017 price list


Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Zero on April 08, 2018, 07:47:51 PM
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Forum Housekeeping:

For easier reference and quick FAQ answers on Ace Parking's Comic-Con parking permits, I have added [member=1732]SamTurtledove[/member]'s quoted post (as linked here: https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?topic=8985.msg229934#msg229934) to the first post of this thread.

^__~



I think every year Ace gives that list of the same 8 sites on their website...

and update a full location and price list about 4-5 days before registration closes!

From  [member=2163]AzT[/member] post 2017 https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?topic=7677.msg198631#msg198631 on April 20. 2017

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2017 price list


Certainly indeed, [member=1732]SamTurtledove[/member].  Thanks for tracking that post down for us! 


It's also good to note that pricing may change for this year, so for those of you watching this thread, please be aware that the pricing from 2017, as mentioned in Sam's post, may not be accurate for 2018.  We'll all have to stay tuned for more details from Ace as it gets closer to the lottery draw.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: cciveg on April 09, 2018, 12:12:48 PM
Yes, it seems like prices have gone up about $5 a day. But still a good price.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: joey125 on April 10, 2018, 06:38:10 AM
Hi there.

This will be our 12th year at SDCC. In the past we've always had a hotel, but I'm not sure that's going to work out this year. I've signed up a few times using different emails and credit cards, but I was wondering if anyone has any opinions on lots. Easy in/out? Obviously close is nice, but if something is easier to get into/our of, I don't mind the walk.

Thank you for any suggestions!   
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Brian.A on April 11, 2018, 08:04:25 AM
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Hi there.

This will be our 12th year at SDCC. In the past we've always had a hotel, but I'm not sure that's going to work out this year. I've signed up a few times using different emails and credit cards, but I was wondering if anyone has any opinions on lots. Easy in/out? Obviously close is nice, but if something is easier to get into/our of, I don't mind the walk.

Thank you for any suggestions!

We have parked in the Hilton lot for the past few years. It’s my favorite lot. It’s the closest aside from the convention center, and traffic is never too bad going in. If you leave right when the floor closes you’ll probably wait a little while to get out of the structure but it’s not too bad.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Miss Kitty on April 11, 2018, 11:33:36 AM
If all else fails, park blocks away or even more and just Lyft/Uber. It's way cheaper
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Applescruff on April 12, 2018, 08:35:21 AM
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We have parked in the Hilton lot for the past few years. It’s my favorite lot. It’s the closest aside from the convention center, and traffic is never too bad going in. If you leave right when the floor closes you’ll probably wait a little while to get out of the structure but it’s not too bad.
Yeah, I like the Hilton lot too.  The only problem I've found is that if you arrive later in the morning , it's difficult to find a spot.  You can spend valuable time driving around and around trying to find a spot.  Usually have to stalk someone leaving. But it's great proximity to the convention center!
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Andrew Costa Mesa on April 12, 2018, 06:21:26 PM
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Yeah, I like the Hilton lot too.  The only problem I've found is that if you arrive later in the morning , it's difficult to find a spot.  You can spend valuable time driving around and around trying to find a spot.  Usually have to stalk someone leaving. But it's great proximity to the convention center!

That’s why I prefer the convention center.  I can arrive late in the morning and still find parking.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: joey125 on April 12, 2018, 06:33:10 PM
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That’s why I prefer the convention center.  I can arrive late in the morning and still find parking.

thanks for sharing all this info. if we are forced to stay outside and drive in is it easy to get into the convention center from harbor drive?

Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: ALF on April 14, 2018, 03:33:45 PM
Happy they are linking the lotto to credit card numbers..
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: ALF on April 14, 2018, 03:35:40 PM
Also like the Uber Idea.. might uber from LaJolla..
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Iris on April 14, 2018, 06:46:24 PM
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If all else fails, park blocks away or even more and just Lyft/Uber. It's way cheaper

On that note for a similar idea. You can consider airport, secure parking structures that are quite cheap if you're not staying overnight OR even overnight (say if you need two cars but your hotel only lets you get one spot). Use that and then lyft/uber/taxi over to the con/your hotel. One of my group did that once. It was like $15/nightly, not sure what a day rate would be.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: joey125 on April 15, 2018, 06:42:44 AM
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On that note for a similar idea. You can consider airport, secure parking structures that are quite cheap if you're not staying overnight OR even overnight (say if you need two cars but your hotel only lets you get one spot). Use that and then lyft/uber/taxi over to the con/your hotel. One of my group did that once. It was like $15/nightly, not sure what a day rate would be.

That’s a great idea!
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 16, 2018, 10:46:52 AM
Remember, this is the last week to submit your entry into the parking lottery!
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: SamTurtledove on April 17, 2018, 10:18:10 AM
SDCCBlog has an update on the new parking purchase procedures for 2018!

https://twitter.com/SD_Comic_Con/status/986267903505977344?s=19

http://sdccblog.com/2018/04/guide-to-parking-at-san-diego-comic-con-2018/


I don't think the service fee will be that low for SDCC, but would be nice!
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Mel on April 17, 2018, 11:54:21 AM
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SDCCBlog has an update on the new parking purchase procedures for 2018!

https://twitter.com/SD_Comic_Con/status/986267903505977344?s=19

http://sdccblog.com/2018/04/guide-to-parking-at-san-diego-comic-con-2018/


I don't think the service fee will be that low for SDCC, but would be nice!

Their info is confusing b/c Ace made you create an account to enter the lotto. You won't be creating a new account, I'd think.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: cire_raeb on April 17, 2018, 12:02:20 PM
If the email address is not already in the system, Ace will have you create a new account.  However if your address is already in the system from prior sales, you just need to confirm your credit card data and click on submit to sign up for the lottery.


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Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Mel on April 17, 2018, 04:02:33 PM
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If the email address is not already in the system, Ace will have you create a new account.  However if your address is already in the system from prior sales, you just need to confirm your credit card data and click on submit to sign up for the lottery.


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Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: semigeekgirl on April 17, 2018, 04:15:41 PM
Yes, [member=2226]Mel[/member] is correct... it forced you to set up an account to enter. Or at least it forced me.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: BHart on April 19, 2018, 01:17:05 AM
Question: It's my first year attending SDCC and I had signed up for the parking lottery in case I didn't get a hotel from the lottery. I was fortunate enough to receive a hotel, so I technically don't need the parking permit anymore. My question is, how hard is it to get a permit through the lottery? Should I still go through the process so I can give my pass to someone on the forum? Or maybe I should only do it if I am in an early group?
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 19, 2018, 05:50:21 AM
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Question: It's my first year attending SDCC and I had signed up for the parking lottery in case I didn't get a hotel from the lottery. I was fortunate enough to receive a hotel, so I technically don't need the parking permit anymore. My question is, how hard is it to get a permit through the lottery? Should I still go through the process so I can give my pass to someone on the forum? Or maybe I should only do it if I am in an early group?

Since you have entered the parking lottery, you are entered. You can't really get out of it. If you win, you will receive an email that gives you a buying group with an assigned time to buy parking. You can either ignore it, or you can allow someone else to access the parking account that you set up and buy at that time. The choice is up to you. We will have a parking exchange thread set up on this site to make it easier to give away parking spots to those who need it.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Andrew Costa Mesa on April 20, 2018, 03:53:47 PM
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We will have a parking exchange thread set up on this site to make it easier to give away parking spots to those who need it.

Thanks, I'll definitely be needing that.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: AzT on April 22, 2018, 07:45:07 AM
Bump since today is 4/22 (bold = mine)

https://www.aceparking.com/comic-con/

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Entries for the lottery will be accepted until the 22nd of April. We will hold the lottery drawing on the 23rd of April and divide the selected entries into groups.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: cire_raeb on April 22, 2018, 06:45:32 PM
The results of the lottery should be emailed to us by Wednesday afternoon.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 23, 2018, 08:53:36 AM
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The results of the lottery should be emailed to us by Wednesday afternoon.

Yowsa, it already feels like it's taken forever....
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: GusGus23462 on April 23, 2018, 08:57:36 AM
Where did we see that we will be notified on Wednesday? On the FAQ it says the drawing will be held on 4/23. Either way, I’m hoping for a good result. This is the last piece of the puzzle!
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: cire_raeb on April 23, 2018, 09:40:59 AM
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Where did we see that we will be notified on Wednesday? On the FAQ it says the drawing will be held on 4/23. Either way, I’m hoping for a good result. This is the last piece of the puzzle!

Last year’s lottery occurred on Monday and the notification were sent out by Wednesday.  Good luck.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: alyssa on April 23, 2018, 10:39:29 AM
playing catch up here

we're thinking notification on Wed. because of last years timing?
wasn't there a problem getting the notification emails out- or am i conflating last year with a previous year?
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: karatekid on April 23, 2018, 10:47:04 AM
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Last year’s lottery occurred on Monday and the notification were sent out by Wednesday.  Good luck.
Great recall! I'll keep my fingers crossed on Wednesday!
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 23, 2018, 11:12:28 AM
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playing catch up here

we're thinking notification on Wed. because of last years timing?
wasn't there a problem getting the notification emails out- or am i conflating last year with a previous year?

There was a problem last year. If I recall, there were only a few sent out at first, and they have everyone's email addresses visible. In other words, they didn't use a 'blind' list to send out the emails, so you could see other people who had gotten the same result as you. They had to stop sending out the emails and fix it before resuming.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: cciveg on April 23, 2018, 12:10:33 PM
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There was a problem last year. If I recall, there were only a few sent out at first, and they have everyone's email addresses visible. In other words, they didn't use a 'blind' list to send out the emails, so you could see other people who had gotten the same result as you. They had to stop sending out the emails and fix it before resuming.

I remember that. All those spam emails...
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 23, 2018, 12:11:10 PM
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I remember that. All those spam emails...

Yep. I think that one guy being exposed to the 'world' was what prompted Ace to change the system to credit card verification this year.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: GusGus23462 on April 23, 2018, 12:15:35 PM
The amount of spam accounts was OUT OF CONTROL last year haha
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: cciveg on April 23, 2018, 01:05:59 PM
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The amount of spam accounts was OUT OF CONTROL last year haha

I was really upset about that when I heard about the site/app/program that allowed people to create 100 email addresses. I only entered my home and work email and was really fortunate to get in round 1. I was amazed considering what I was up against.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: semigeekgirl on April 23, 2018, 01:08:36 PM
Weren't like 50 of the first-round winners all variations of the same email last year? Joey1234 or something? I remember people making jokes about wanting to be friends with Joey.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 23, 2018, 01:10:15 PM
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Weren't like 50 of the first-round winners all variations of the same email last year? Joey1234 or something? I remember people making jokes about wanting to be friends with Joey.

Yeah, it was something like that...
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: GusGus23462 on April 23, 2018, 01:10:46 PM
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Weren't like 50 of the first-round winners all variations of the same email last year? Joey1234 or something? I remember people making jokes about wanting to be friends with Joey.

That’s pretty much exactly what happened! It was kinda funny, BUT also kind of a pain since I needed parking!
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: The Gossamer on April 23, 2018, 01:12:13 PM
Yeah...Joey. I remember him and all of his clones...
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: cire_raeb on April 23, 2018, 02:53:37 PM
Think Joey has 50 cards to put through? :P
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: GusGus23462 on April 23, 2018, 02:57:38 PM
Knowing Joey he probably does! Haha  ;D
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: fdiskmbr on April 24, 2018, 08:03:50 AM
UPDATE: 4/24/18

The lottery sign-up period is now closed. Emails will be going out today to the entries that were selected in the drawing. The entries will be organized into five groups. Group 1 will be able to purchase their parking reservations on April 30th and will have the whole week to do so. Group 2 will gain access to the system on May 7th and have the whole week to do so. We will continue in this fashion through Group 5 and then the system will be opened to the public.

Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: jacmaryang on April 24, 2018, 09:30:40 AM
Group 1 emails going out!  I just got one!  First time ever getting group 1.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: LaMaestra on April 24, 2018, 09:36:22 AM
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Group 1 emails going out!  I just got one!  First time ever getting group 1.

Is it going by group or is everyone getting an email? I would assume emails are going out today to everyone who got lucky and telling us what group we are in.
Also, congrats!!
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: cire_raeb on April 24, 2018, 09:37:13 AM
Got a Group 1!!!
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: jacmaryang on April 24, 2018, 09:45:31 AM
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Is it going by group or is everyone getting an email? I would assume emails are going out today to everyone who got lucky and telling us what group we are in.
Also, congrats!!
I believe in the past they did them in batches.  Group 1, then group 2 but all within 1-2 days.  Not sure how they're doing it this year, but I guess we'll find out based on people's responses.

Thanks!  Super stoked!   :)
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: perc2100 on April 24, 2018, 10:08:23 AM
I'm going to need parking fairly close taking my youngin' more this year.  If anyone gets an extra #1 or 2 I'd love to help: Of course I'll do the same if I'm on the lucky side of the lotto  8)
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: SkyHawk0404 on April 24, 2018, 10:50:52 AM
Hey first ever group 1 parking!
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: archenemy on April 24, 2018, 10:53:48 AM
Group 2's are going out now.  Just got one. :)
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: RSilvaConFan on April 24, 2018, 10:57:51 AM
I hope the emails they are sending out are correct - because I got a Group 1 for the first time :)
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: chunks on April 24, 2018, 10:58:53 AM
My brother and I both got group 1!









chunks  :)
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: fdiskmbr on April 24, 2018, 11:12:05 AM
Just got in for group 2, now I can breath.  Good luck everyone.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: cire_raeb on April 24, 2018, 11:22:06 AM
Now they can publish the list of lots participating in the sale.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: comicconfamily on April 24, 2018, 11:25:14 AM
Group 3 emails now going out.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: RSilvaConFan on April 24, 2018, 11:38:21 AM
Has anyone noticed the link they provide in the confirmation email that goes through the purchasing instructions only has the first two pages of the instructions? Is anyone else seeing the same result when clicking the link:   https://goo.gl/5WptiD   
Shouldn't it go through the entire process? I sent an email to ACE to find out. 
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Cut That Meat on April 24, 2018, 11:42:40 AM
Looks like it's the season to dust off this account and start posting again 8)

I got group 3. If they allocated the groups like last year, only Convention Center fully sold out in the first 2 groups based on last year's parking thread. Hilton Bayfront availability seemed to start filling somewhere between groups 3/4.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Andrew Costa Mesa on April 24, 2018, 11:43:04 AM
I submitted 12 entries and for the first time, I got, not one, but TWO Group 1s!  I also got two Group 3s.  I will need both of my Group 1s for myself and my sister-in-law-to-be.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: kula on April 24, 2018, 11:44:31 AM
Got Group 1.
For cc info I used a $10 prepaid VISA from Ralphs.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: madfly on April 24, 2018, 11:52:42 AM
[member=460]Andrew Costa Mesa[/member] - Lucky Duck!! I got zip :-[
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: SamTurtledove on April 24, 2018, 12:15:10 PM
Got a Group 3, one winner out of two entries, used the same prepaid card to enter. Better than last two years!

Edit to add dates:

"Your sale date is currently set to start 05/14/2018 at 10am PDT and end at midnight on 05/20/2018."
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 24, 2018, 12:24:09 PM
I got a group 3.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: comicconfamily on April 24, 2018, 12:29:29 PM
And now Group 4 emails - looks like emails started going out at 12:18pm PT
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: SamTurtledove on April 24, 2018, 12:30:19 PM
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Now they can publish the list of lots participating in the sale.
Hopefully soon! The email pdf, incomplete at 2 pages as cited above, said 19 lots and a map image with price bubbles.



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Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 24, 2018, 12:30:50 PM
One of my accounts just got a Group 5.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: perc2100 on April 24, 2018, 12:34:18 PM
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I submitted 12 entries and for the first time, I got, not one, but TWO Group 1s!  I also got two Group 3s.  I will need both of my Group 1s for myself and my sister-in-law-to-be.
SCORE!

Congrats (er...double congrats)! 8)
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: tb-1599 on April 24, 2018, 12:35:40 PM
So far I have scored 2 group 1's and one group 4. I have to do some txting and emailing if they are taken up I will offer the extra here.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Iris on April 24, 2018, 12:56:30 PM
Rejection emails are going out! Just got one at 12:54 PT
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: jamespapetoo on April 24, 2018, 12:57:51 PM
Anyone have an extra Group 1 parking that I could use?

Thanks,

jim
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: perc2100 on April 24, 2018, 12:59:00 PM
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Rejection emails are going out! Just got one at 12:54 PT
Yep: rejections emails coming into my email accounts currently  :-[

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So far I have scored 2 group 1's and one group 4. I have to do some txting and emailing if they are taken up I will offer the extra here.
Double Score!!  Congrats!!!!
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: jamespapetoo on April 24, 2018, 01:09:09 PM
Anyone know if group 3 has been able to get parking at convention center or bayfront in the past?
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: indiglow on April 24, 2018, 01:10:29 PM
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Anyone know if group 3 has been able to get parking at convention center or bayfront in the past?

Bayfront, for sure. Not sure about CC. There might be like 1 or 2 days left at CC.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: jamespapetoo on April 24, 2018, 01:12:13 PM
Thanks
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Icywits on April 24, 2018, 01:12:34 PM
Looks like the parking exchange thread is still locked so posting here for now. 0-fer in my group in the parking lotto, could use some help:

Status of Request: NEED PERMIT
Date of Last Edit: 4/24/18
Forum Username: Icywits
Parking Lot(s) Desired: Convention Center, Hilton Bayfront Garage
Day(s) Desired: Wed-Sun
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: jamespapetoo on April 24, 2018, 01:18:28 PM
I did not even see a thread for the parking exchange.  I have two group 3 and one group 5 that I would like to exchange for one Group 1

Status of Request: NEED PERMIT
Date of Last Edit: 4/24/18
Forum Username: jamespapetoo
Parking Lot(s) Desired: Convention Center, Hilton Bayfront Garage
Day(s) Desired: Wed-Sun
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Andrew Costa Mesa on April 24, 2018, 01:24:10 PM
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Rejection emails are going out! Just got one at 12:54 PT

The eight E-mails out of 12 that got nothing are also getting rejections.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: DriverJC on April 24, 2018, 01:42:31 PM
Submitted 3 email addys. 2ea Group #1's and 1ea Group #2.

I think we are going for Hilton Bayfront parking this time.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Iris on April 24, 2018, 01:44:18 PM
[member=3705]jamespapetoo[/member] [member=4145]Icywits[/member]

I do believe the request post will be opened up again once the sale itself actually opens (like how the Hotel Swap didn't start until after all the e-mails were out for the first wave.) So ideally, wait until further notice to post requests as this is just a discussion post ^^;

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We will open up this thread *after* Ace Parking's Permit Lottery is over and people have started to receive notifications for group 1 buying slots.

^ from the parking request post. Zero probably just hasn't had a chance to open it up.

Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 24, 2018, 01:46:00 PM
The Parking Exchange has just been opened. Please move all requests there. They will get buried in this thread and no one will see them.

Make sure to read all of the instructions in the thread!

https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?topic=9178.0
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: perc2100 on April 24, 2018, 01:49:09 PM
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Submitted 3 email addys. 2ea Group #1's and 1ea Group #2.

I think we are going for Hilton Bayfront parking this time.
TRIPPLE Score!!  Congrats!
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: jacmaryang on April 24, 2018, 01:59:24 PM
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Anyone know if group 3 has been able to get parking at convention center or bayfront in the past?

I was in group 3 last year and was able to get Bayfront. 
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Iris on April 24, 2018, 02:03:41 PM
Yes, last year someone gave me a Group 3 (I believe) and I easily got the Bayfront for my brother.

Well, the three of the e-mails I submitted got rejections. Oh well.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: madfly on April 24, 2018, 02:06:03 PM
Just realized I got a Group 4 email :) What are my chances of getting a close lot like Bayfront? Thanks!
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: ChocolateGeek on April 24, 2018, 02:17:17 PM
Lucky in badges....
Unlucky in hotel lottery....
Lucky in parking lottery...

I entered the lottery using 4 of my personal emails and got three Group 1s and one Group 2.
And, yes, I will help with the parking exchange program.

Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: jamespapetoo on April 24, 2018, 02:24:18 PM
Looks like the odds be ever in your favor :)
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Andrew Costa Mesa on April 24, 2018, 02:26:48 PM
Just rechecked all 12 of my entires:

Two 1s
Two 3s
One 4
Three 5s
and four rejections.

Didn't get any 2s.

I won't be needing the parking exchange, I'll be using both my 1s for myself and my sister-in-law-to-be.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: perc2100 on April 24, 2018, 02:31:12 PM
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Just realized I got a Group 4 email :) What are my chances of getting a close lot like Bayfront? Thanks!
Bayfront?  No.
Close, like, Petco Park lots?  Definitely
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Applescruff on April 24, 2018, 02:38:50 PM
I got one group 3, but I haven't checked all my email contacts. Pending...
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: jnyama on April 24, 2018, 05:03:54 PM
Got a group 1 for the first time!  Of course this means there's probably like a million people in group 1, lol.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Andrew Costa Mesa on April 24, 2018, 06:02:41 PM
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Got a group 1 for the first time!  Of course this means there's probably like a million people in group 1, lol.

Hopefully not!  I hope they didn’t issue more 1s than there are parking spaces at both the CC and Bayfront!
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Jonathan on April 24, 2018, 06:16:42 PM
Does anybody know what the prices are? Is it the same as previous years? Or more expensive?
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: SamTurtledove on April 25, 2018, 12:46:59 AM
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Does anybody know what the prices are? Is it the same as previous years? Or more expensive?

https://twitter.com/AceParking/status/988893398194008064

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Q: Any word on how much each lot will cost? Will they do transaction fee for EACH day or just one total fee at checkout?

A: The transaction fee is per reservation purchased (per day). The lot info will be posted on the FAQ page, once we get all the information from each lot.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: perc2100 on April 25, 2018, 09:33:25 AM
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Hopefully not!  I hope they didn’t issue more 1s than there are parking spaces at both the CC and Bayfront!
Ha; that seems implausible.  But, ACE has never struck me as super competent so that maybe wouldn't surprise me  :-X
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: jacmaryang on April 25, 2018, 02:31:05 PM
ACE website updated to include prices.  We probably won't know the convenience fees until the sale starts.

(https://i.imgur.com/UwwrLUN.png)

Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Mel on April 25, 2018, 02:35:27 PM
I believe CC and Bayfront are same price as last year.

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Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Cut That Meat on April 25, 2018, 02:49:26 PM
Booooo, 6th and K doubled in price on Thu-Sun from last year. Ugh. It's such a great spot though, IMO...
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: madfly on April 25, 2018, 03:10:08 PM
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ACE website updated to include prices.  We probably won't know the convenience fees until the sale starts.

(https://i.imgur.com/UwwrLUN.png)

Thanks for this! Is there a map of the parking lot locations somewhere?
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: cire_raeb on April 25, 2018, 03:13:12 PM
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Booooo, 6th and K doubled in price on Thu-Sun from last year. Ugh. It's such a great spot though, IMO...

Still $15 on PN....
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: SamTurtledove on April 25, 2018, 04:34:45 PM
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ACE website updated to include prices.  We probably won't know the convenience fees until the sale starts.

(https://i.imgur.com/UwwrLUN.png)

UPDATE: 4/25/18

All emails have been sent out including those that were not selected for the sale. The group 1 sale starts on Monday the 30th at 10 AM.
Thanks for this! Is there a map of the parking lot locations somewhere?

Ace website chart includes map links

One View/Map link for 9 lots https://mapsengine.google.com/map/edit?mid=zQfEAO3ch_mI.k4xdoZBEiHx0

(Convention Center, Hilton Bayfront Garage, Tailgate Park, MTS Lot, Padres Parkade, Diamond View Towers,  Gaslamp City Square,  707 Broadway, and 701 B Street.)


Individual map links

701 B Street   https://goo.gl/maps/NPA2sHwBMpK2

6th & K Parkade  https://goo.gl/maps/v9c86Rt1s7o

Park it on Market  https://goo.gl/maps/1mGhHm74GRr

6th & A  https://goo.gl/maps/mgMN2ojKqBJ2 


edit: [member=1429]madfly[/member] last year Ace had a few more $10 lots that weren't on the page list, located further out.  Here's the inventory from last year's Group 4 from [member=1256]Iris_aya[/member] https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?topic=7677.msg207763#msg207763
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: ChocolateGeek on April 25, 2018, 06:08:43 PM
Those of you that won extra permits from the lottery, this will probably seem like a silly question but:

Are you just buying all 5 days, then searching for people that request that?
Or are you first searching the request thread, then buying based on the results?

Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: alyssa on April 25, 2018, 06:13:25 PM
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Those of you that won extra permits from the lottery, this will probably seem like a silly question but:

Are you just buying all 5 days, then searching for people that request that?
Or are you first searching the request thread, then buying based on the results?


i don't think anyone is buying a spot for someone else unless they are buddies

i believe folks are passing along access the winning account
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: cire_raeb on April 25, 2018, 06:19:30 PM
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Those of you that won extra permits from the lottery, this will probably seem like a silly question but:

Are you just buying all 5 days, then searching for people that request that?
Or are you first searching the request thread, then buying based on the results?
I just buy what I need and let the Inventory God take care of rest. Too much hassle buying all the days and distributing it from one email.


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Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: SteveD on April 25, 2018, 06:27:28 PM
You can check out this post (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?topic=9178.msg233111#msg233111), which contains instructions on the different ways you can transfer a parking permit to another person. 
There are varying degrees of trust involved so you should read through all your different options and decide how you want to handle the transfer.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: AreTwo on April 25, 2018, 07:02:16 PM
First time getting Group 1

So, is it basically a live inventory, first-come, first-serve situation on Monday?
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: alyssa on April 25, 2018, 07:19:19 PM
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First time getting Group 1

So, is it basically a live inventory, first-come, first-serve situation on Monday?
last year there seemed to be underground spots available until the beginning of group 2
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Mel on April 25, 2018, 07:26:05 PM
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last year there seemed to be underground spots available until the beginning of group 2

Correct.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: jnyama on April 25, 2018, 10:21:09 PM
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You can check out this post (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?topic=9178.msg233111#msg233111), which contains instructions on the different ways you can transfer a parking permit to another person. 
There are varying degrees of trust involved so you should read through all your different options and decide how you want to handle the transfer.

If you want to transfer the login to someone else, is your credit card information still tied to it?  Do you have to go in and delete it somehow?
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: SteveD on April 26, 2018, 03:26:14 AM
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If you want to transfer the login to someone else, is your credit card information still tied to it?  Do you have to go in and delete it somehow?
Yes, your credit card information remains connected to your account.
Even though there is no way to view more than just the name and last 4 digits, it is the default payment method and could be used to purchase parking.
There is no easy way to have the card removed, so you will have to trust that the person you transfer the space to enters their own payment method and not use the default card.
If you are uncomfortable with this, you can always have the person PayPal you the money and then you purchase the space yourself and forward the voucher email to them.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: comicconfamily on April 26, 2018, 05:29:26 AM
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last year there seemed to be underground spots available until the beginning of group 2

We were in group 3 last year and we were able to get some convention center parking. I logged in right at the start time and was able to get a combo of that and the Hilton Bayfront. If I remember right, it may have been posted here that convention center was gone (or nearly gone?), but when I logged in, I was able to grab it for multiple days. And I should mention...we only got group 3 because of wonderful [member=314]Transmute Jun[/member] helping us out. We had struck out in the parking lotto and didn't get placed into any parking groups.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 26, 2018, 06:01:00 AM
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We were in group 3 last year and we were able to get some convention center parking. I logged in right at the start time and was able to get a combo of that and the Hilton Bayfront. If I remember right, it may have been posted here that convention center was gone (or nearly gone?), but when I logged in, I was able to grab it for multiple days. And I should mention...we only got group 3 because of wonderful [member=314]Transmute Jun[/member] helping us out. We had struck out in the parking lotto and didn't get placed into any parking groups.

Hopefully you did better this year, Comicconfamily!

There are people who prefer the Hilton to the Convention enter. The Hilton garage is more convenient to a lot of the offsites, and Hall H. And it's easier to get out of at the end of the day when traffic is at a standstill in the Gaslamp.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: comicconfamily on April 26, 2018, 06:14:18 AM
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Hopefully you did better this year, Comicconfamily!

There are people who prefer the Hilton to the Convention enter. The Hilton garage is more convenient to a lot of the offsites, and Hall H. And it's easier to get out of at the end of the day when traffic is at a standstill in the Gaslamp.

YES! We did much better this year -- group 1. And I plan to help out some FOCC members too.  :)

And I would agree on preferring Hilton Bayfront. We wanted that or convention center but totally didn't expect to get any for convention center. When I saw it available, I was so surprised and grabbed all that I could. BUT after the fact, while at SDCC, we had wished I had picked more Hilton Bayfront parking. Probably going to do a mix this year.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 26, 2018, 06:35:46 AM
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YES! We did much better this year -- group 1. And I plan to help out some FOCC members too.  :)

And I would agree on preferring Hilton Bayfront. We wanted that or convention center but totally didn't expect to get any for convention center. When I saw it available, I was so surprised and grabbed all that I could. BUT after the fact, while at SDCC, we had wished I had picked more Hilton Bayfront parking. Probably going to do a mix this year.

Glad you got Group 1 this year!

I have a friend who got Group 1 and she plans on buying convention center for PN, but Hilton for the other days.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: AzT on April 26, 2018, 08:07:28 AM
https://www.aceparking.com/comic-con/

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UPDATE: 4/25/18
All emails have been sent out including those that were not selected for the sale. The group 1 sale starts on Monday the 30th at 10 AM.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: ALF on April 26, 2018, 09:25:49 AM
Just asking for advice.
I got group 4 for parking. I know I probably will not get Convention or Hilton.
I was wondering what is the best alternative for my cat who will pregnant at the time.
What is the closest parking to the con besides the convention and Hilton?

Thanks.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: alyssa on April 26, 2018, 11:07:08 AM
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Just asking for advice.
I got group 4 for parking. I know I probably will not get Convention or Hilton.
I was wondering what is the best alternative for my cat who will pregnant at the time.
What is the closest parking to the con besides the convention and Hilton?

Thanks.


wait,,,, WHAT?
cat? you're bringing a pregnant cat to Con?
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: alyssa on April 26, 2018, 11:07:50 AM
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Yes, your credit card information remains connected to your account.
Even though there is no way to view more than just the name and last 4 digits, it is the default payment method and could be used to purchase parking.
There is no easy way to have the card removed, so you will have to trust that the person you transfer the space to enters their own payment method and not use the default card.
If you are uncomfortable with this, you can always have the person PayPal you the money and then you purchase the space yourself and forward the voucher email to them.

this is worth repeating!
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: ALF on April 26, 2018, 11:48:30 AM
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wait,,,, WHAT?
cat? you're bringing a pregnant cat to Con?

Of course what would I be munching on? But lets not get off topic. heard 6th and K is a good alternative?
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: cire_raeb on April 26, 2018, 11:59:27 AM
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Just asking for advice.
I got group 4 for parking. I know I probably will not get Convention or Hilton.
I was wondering what is the best alternative for my cat who will pregnant at the time.
What is the closest parking to the con besides the convention and Hilton?

Thanks.

6th & K may be available as it got bumped up tp $30  this year.  It is probably #3 on everyone’s list.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Andrew Costa Mesa on April 26, 2018, 02:33:55 PM
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Hopefully you did better this year, Comicconfamily!

There are people who prefer the Hilton to the Convention enter. The Hilton garage is more convenient to a lot of the offsites, and Hall H. And it's easier to get out of at the end of the day when traffic is at a standstill in the Gaslamp.

I'm seriously considering trying out the Hilton this year, as opposed to CC, as I have been in past years.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: jnyama on April 26, 2018, 03:54:35 PM
I've done the Hilton when I couldn't get CC in the past--I actually never found it any less traffic-y to get into, but I was always coming from the west side.  The main disadvantage for me is that it takes so long to cross the street from CC that there's a slim chance I'd ever pop over to get food or dump swag in the middle of the day as I would if it was just downstairs.  On the upside, I usually get there so late I have to part on the top, and at the end of the day when I'm sitting slumped over exhausted in the car having my post-con Diet Dr. Pepper, it's a lot nicer to be up there than sucking in the carbon monoxide below CC.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: flyt2b0ston on April 27, 2018, 01:32:05 PM
I've never gotten convention center before but have done hilton, are there reasons to prefer hilton over convention center?
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Andrew Costa Mesa on April 27, 2018, 02:54:24 PM
Actually, I now recall someone said the Hilton was a little more difficult to get into if you arrive late in the morning and I haven't had that problem with CC so maybe I'll stick with CC.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: comicconfamily on April 27, 2018, 03:11:35 PM
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I've never gotten convention center before but have done hilton, are there reasons to prefer hilton over convention center?

For us, if we are going to be doing anything Hall H related (waiting in line or attending a lot of panels), Indigo Ballroom (or anything else happening at the Hilton) or stuff over in Gaslamp, we like to park in the Hilton. I think it's just easier to get to. For example, if we know we're going to do a bunch of stuff in Gaslamp, it's less congested to walk along the front of Petco Park and take the stairs (or elevator) to the pedestrian bridge, which puts you right onto the 3rd floor of the Hilton parking garage (if I remember right).

The convention center parking elevators & stairs are near lobby B and C, and with the congestion in front of the convention center, it can take some time to get from lobby E-H to get to the parking garage elevators/stairs. Also, if you like to go back to your car to rest, eat lunch, or whatever, the Hilton can be cooler (especially if there is a breeze) and better air quality than being contained under the convention center. Ease of getting in and out when arriving and leaving -- I feel they are both comparable.

Overall, both are our top picks...we'll probably do a mix of both this year.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Mel on April 27, 2018, 03:41:21 PM
It does get really stuffy down under the convention center, you got me thinking now.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: cire_raeb on April 27, 2018, 06:43:05 PM
Not a fan of breathing auto exhaust while waiting in line to get out of the Con Center.


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Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: alyssa on April 27, 2018, 06:46:45 PM
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Not a fan of breathing auto exhaust while waiting in line to get out of the

Oddly I don’t ever remember having that problem but I don’t usually leave at 7
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: cire_raeb on April 27, 2018, 06:55:47 PM
PN and Sunday when there are limited shuttle services and everyone (including the vendors) are trying to get out.


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Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: alyssa on April 30, 2018, 07:59:29 AM
so... does a parking link magically appear?
any idea when it goes live

yeah- migrain & dealing with packing ... and packing ... and packing LOL
thx in advance
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: SteveD on April 30, 2018, 08:15:32 AM
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so... does a parking link magically appear?
any idea when it goes live

yeah- migrain & dealing with packing ... and packing ... and packing LOL
thx in advance
Should be active at 10AM PDT.

Eta: Fix time.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 30, 2018, 08:17:38 AM
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Should be active at 11AM PDT.

I thought it was 10 am Pacific?
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: SteveD on April 30, 2018, 08:22:48 AM
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I thought it was 10 am Pacific?
You are correct. I fixed my post. Thanks for noticing. :(
Should be 10AM PDT.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: lostninja on April 30, 2018, 08:36:29 AM
I was able to buy my parking for all days at 8 Am this morning, maybe opened early to prevent too much traffic at once. 8)
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: flyt2b0ston on April 30, 2018, 08:47:09 AM
Do we just go to the main ace parking website at 10? Someone was kind of enough to transfer me a group one but didn’t say if there was a specific link to follow


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Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: jnyama on April 30, 2018, 08:48:05 AM
Yeah, link’s live now. Hopefully this means the group is small enough to not sell out of any one lot in two hours...
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: ALF on April 30, 2018, 08:56:47 AM
Also hopefully the addition of tying your credit card to the lotto deter some scalpers..
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: flyt2b0ston on April 30, 2018, 09:02:39 AM
Are people seeing Hilton? I only see convention center, Hyatt and gas lamp city square


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Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Jonathan on April 30, 2018, 09:04:59 AM
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so... does a parking link magically appear?
any idea when it goes live

yeah- migrain & dealing with packing ... and packing ... and packing LOL
thx in advance

Go https://space.aceparking.com (https://space.aceparking.com), enter the dates you want, then type in convention center san diego. Then drop-down pick san diego again. Then you'll see a list of lots. Click on convention center and it'll be available. You of course need to be logged into the account that won the lottery. :)

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Are people seeing Hilton? I only see convention center, Hyatt and gas lamp city square


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Might be because its not yet 10am PDT
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: comicconfamily on April 30, 2018, 09:10:09 AM
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Are people seeing Hilton? I only see convention center, Hyatt and gas lamp city square

Yes, I saw Hilton...was able to select it.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: comicconfamily on April 30, 2018, 09:14:50 AM
For those that purchase parking today -- did you have to re-enter your card info at checkout? It had the little checkbox that says "Use Previous Stored Credit Card Information" (which was already checked), but it still made me reenter my card info. Which is totally fine, but wondering if everyone had to re-enter their card info?
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: flyt2b0ston on April 30, 2018, 09:17:13 AM
They updated all 3 options I saw to “sold out” hopefully everything works out at 10am


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Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Nyjin on April 30, 2018, 09:22:31 AM
Yes, I'm seeing Convention Center and Hilton Bayfront all as sold out as well.

Other slots like Tailgate Park and MTS are still showing as available, though.

It's possible they mistakenly opened them too early and are trying to correct it.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: CarrieD on April 30, 2018, 09:29:31 AM
My friend just got in and got the Hilton Bayfront.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: SteveD on April 30, 2018, 09:30:03 AM
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For those that purchase parking today -- did you have to re-enter your card info at checkout? It had the little checkbox that says "Use Previous Stored Credit Card Information" (which was already checked), but it still made me reenter my card info. Which is totally fine, but wondering if everyone had to re-enter their card info?
This is good information.  I had asked Ace Parking about this and I was told that it would charge the stored card.  Maybe, hopefully, that has been changed.  Thanks.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: perc2100 on April 30, 2018, 09:40:07 AM
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Actually, I now recall someone said the Hilton was a little more difficult to get into if you arrive late in the morning and I haven't had that problem with CC so maybe I'll stick with CC.
I come up to the Convention Center from the south, and I've found getting in & out of Hilton really easy: especially leaving (if you leave going south).  The later, the worse, though
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: flyt2b0ston on April 30, 2018, 09:50:10 AM
I figured it out I was searching by date not event, everything seems to be up, just got Hilton and convention center. Also, I used my own CC, not the one that was saved and the charge definitely went to my card, not previous stored card.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: perc2100 on April 30, 2018, 10:02:06 AM
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This is good information.  I had asked Ace Parking about this and I was told that it would charge the stored card.  Maybe, hopefully, that has been changed.  Thanks.
You can use a different credit card to pay
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: perc2100 on April 30, 2018, 10:04:17 AM
Somehow screwed up and forgot to click Saturday parking for Hilton and now everything is sold out for all days Hilton & Convention Center?  Seems implausible
WTF Ace?!
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: comicconfamily on April 30, 2018, 10:05:47 AM
Yes, I was able to pay with a different card too, but what I'm hoping to figure out is if it requires everyone to re-enter info. I'd like to pass on a couple parking groups to others, but am hoping they won't be able to charge the parking to the stored card.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: perc2100 on April 30, 2018, 10:08:33 AM
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Yes, I was able to pay with a different card too, but what I'm hoping to figure out is if it requires everyone to re-enter info. I'd like to pass on a couple parking groups to others, but am hoping they won't be able to charge the parking to the stored card.
Yes, someone donated their Group 1 spot to me and I had to type in all my own info: there wasn't a requirement to re-enter a new cc, just the option.  One COULD try to charge it to the stored credit card if they're jerks.  Or maybe you could retype a bogus credit card as saved?  Or maybe you could delete the 'saved credit card' option and NOT have a credit card on file?  IDK
If they're people you trust than no worries
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: cciveg on April 30, 2018, 10:19:14 AM
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For those that purchase parking today -- did you have to re-enter your card info at checkout? It had the little checkbox that says "Use Previous Stored Credit Card Information" (which was already checked), but it still made me reenter my card info. Which is totally fine, but wondering if everyone had to re-enter their card info?

I used new cards.
Wow, that was fast. Is most everything gone, gone?
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: cciveg on April 30, 2018, 10:23:53 AM
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I figured it out I was searching by date not event, everything seems to be up, just got Hilton and convention center. Also, I used my own CC, not the one that was saved and the charge definitely went to my card, not previous stored card.
It looks like that method is still showing as sold out.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: DriverJC on April 30, 2018, 10:25:15 AM
I had to re-enter my credit card numbers. It told me the stored one was invalid.

No problem, I still got Bay Front for all 4 days as well as Bay Front for another member here for Thursday thru Sat.

I do wonder how long it will take to "Sell Out". lol
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: karatekid on April 30, 2018, 10:37:02 AM
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Somehow screwed up and forgot to click Saturday parking for Hilton and now everything is sold out for all days Hilton & Convention Center?  Seems implausible
WTF Ace?!
Something is off. It shows the Convention Center as completely sold out. Last year it took several days. There must be a glitch or someone hacked it and bought up all the Convention Center Days!
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: JenM on April 30, 2018, 10:38:24 AM
Looks like it's only allowing one purchase order per account. After purchasing mine for Thursday and going back to the lot listing, everything is showing up as sold out. Was going to help someone else buy for the other days but I guess I can't anymore.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: cciveg on April 30, 2018, 10:45:05 AM
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Looks like it's only allowing one purchase order per account. After purchasing mine for Thursday and going back to the lot listing, everything is showing up as sold out. Was going to help someone else buy for the other days but I guess I can't anymore.
It looks like everything is sold out.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: cciveg on April 30, 2018, 10:46:10 AM
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Looks like it's only allowing one purchase order per account. After purchasing mine for Thursday and going back to the lot listing, everything is showing up as sold out. Was going to help someone else buy for the other days but I guess I can't anymore.

I tried CC and Bayfront on a whim and it said "only one per day".
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: comicconfamily on April 30, 2018, 10:48:20 AM
I think somethings off too.  While I did purchase for all 5 days and it's showing me most things as sold out, but it's not showing everything as sold out. For example, it's showing me some for Padres Parkade, Tailgate Park (all days) and MTS (all days).
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: perc2100 on April 30, 2018, 11:11:21 AM
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I tried CC and Bayfront on a whim and it said "only one per day".

I have 4+PN and I somehow accidentally didn't click Saturday to purchase parking: got Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sun.  Now I can't buy Saturday and I'm getting the 'Sold Out.'  Hopefully I can rectify soon: maybe it'll not be sold out tomorrow for Bayfront & Convention Center (I actually want Bayfront for Sat)?
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Miterin on April 30, 2018, 11:36:09 AM
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For those that purchase parking today -- did you have to re-enter your card info at checkout? It had the little checkbox that says "Use Previous Stored Credit Card Information" (which was already checked), but it still made me reenter my card info. Which is totally fine, but wondering if everyone had to re-enter their card info?

No I didn’t have to re enter any info. Signed in and selected parking and my last four cc info showed up with address so I just purchased
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: alyssa on April 30, 2018, 11:49:45 AM
i am not convinced they are limiting a certain amt per group- i think there's a hickup happening-
I've got a call & a tweet out
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: karatekid on April 30, 2018, 11:55:05 AM
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i am not convinced they are limiting a certain amt per group- i think there's a hickup happening-
I've got a call & a tweet out
Yeah there has to be some glitch or issue because literally every lot is showing sold out and there's just no way based on past experiences that even BOTH the Convention Center and the Hilton would be sold out within 20 minutes on the very first day.

It's a hack job or a Bot job or something. As it stands anyone in group 2 gets NOTHING!!! And anyone in group 1 who did not log in within the first 10 minutes gets NOTHING! Something has to be off. Another ACE Parking debacle! YIKES! So sad.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: vwphibs on April 30, 2018, 12:08:51 PM
I just need Sunday for the Convention Center. I was able to get Wed-Sat but it was saying Sunday was sold out which was weird. I'm wondering if I should cancel the order and try to re-order.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: alyssa on April 30, 2018, 12:11:56 PM
ace responded to my tweet- to make sure i'm in event parking... i sent a screen cap to that effect- waiting on a reply


call did nothing

and now i'm booted and my password doesn't work....
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: DriverJC on April 30, 2018, 12:15:16 PM
Wow, all these problems makes me glad I got in and got what I wanted when I did.

Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: cciveg on April 30, 2018, 12:19:22 PM
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Wow, all these problems makes me glad I got in and got what I wanted when I did.
Indeed!
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: lostninja on April 30, 2018, 12:43:46 PM
At 8:30 AM I posted on this site the link is open, and no one read my post or missed it, so it's possible 8-10 Am many were checking in case it went up early as this happens to ease traffic or by mistake and it was selling from at least a little after 8 am this morning when I bought my convention center parking, on my log in it says Hilton is open for all days, maybe log out then back in? :o
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: DriverJC on April 30, 2018, 12:48:27 PM
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At 8:30 AM I posted on this site the link is open, and no one read my post or missed it, so it's possible 8-10 Am many were checking in case it went up early as this happens to ease traffic or by mistake and it was selling from at least a little after 8 am this morning when I bought my convention center parking, on my log in it says Hilton is open for all days, maybe log out then back in? :o

I got in at 9:45am and was able to get Bayfront for 4 days, and then again at 9:55am to get Bayfront for 3 Days (different log in).
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: SchoolboyQ on April 30, 2018, 01:07:42 PM
Ace has confirmed that convention center parking is sold out
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: vwphibs on April 30, 2018, 01:17:51 PM
So Group 2 will be unable to purchase Convention Parking or is it just sold out for Group 1?
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Andrew Costa Mesa on April 30, 2018, 01:30:07 PM
I was able to get everything I needed.  However I signed on at 9:55am, I was not aware it had been opened at 8:30am.  I would have been pissed had all my first choices sold out before 10am.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Andrew Costa Mesa on April 30, 2018, 01:40:11 PM
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Got a group 1 for the first time!  Of course this means there's probably like a million people in group 1, lol.

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Hopefully not!  I hope they didn’t issue more 1s than there are parking spaces at both the CC and Bayfront!

Based on the feedback on this forum, it looks like that is exactly what is happening.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: ALF on April 30, 2018, 01:54:52 PM
Hmmm..
Here is my deduction Watson.
It seems like there were two possible ways of getting into the purchase point.
1.)Through the event parking page where you select the city and the comic con event pops up.(For people in Group 1 at 10am)
2.)By putting the date you want to purchase your parking pass(Early Access for everyone before ten.. i.e screw up by ACE)

This is purely hypothetical and is up for debate.
 

Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Jonathan on April 30, 2018, 02:04:24 PM
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Hmmm..
Here is my deduction Watson.
It seems like there were two possible ways of getting into the purchase point.
1.)Through the event parking page where you select the city and the comic con event pops up.(For people in Group 1 at 10am)
2.)By putting the date you want to purchase your parking pass(Early Access for everyone before ten.. i.e screw up by ACE)

This is purely hypothetical and is up for debate.

I would want clarification on your second point. But what happened for me, I was able to buy my friend parking. I had gotten a Group 1 email, and was able to buy it early. I had to input in the date and so forth, but until I logged in, it showed Convention Center as sold out. Once I logged in (after entering dates) it showed available.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: ALF on April 30, 2018, 02:05:05 PM
Also looking at Ebay.. the lowest scum on earth is already selling convention pass.


Comic Con 2018 Convention Center Parking Pass 5 day 7/18 to 7/23 $300
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: ALF on April 30, 2018, 02:08:44 PM
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I would want clarification on your second point. But what happened for me, I was able to buy my friend parking. I had gotten a Group 1 email, and was able to buy it early. I had to input in the date and so forth, but until I logged in, it showed Convention Center as sold out. Once I logged in (after entering dates) it showed available.

Yea i guess you still had to login.
If there are any scenario from anyone else please chimp in.
Also the quick sold out can attribute to the fact that there are less fake emails winning this year.(Joey..looking at you)
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Jonathan on April 30, 2018, 02:11:53 PM
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Yea i guess you still had to login.
If there are any scenario from anyone else please chimp in.
Also the quick sold out can attribute to the fact that there are less fake emails winning this year.(Joey..looking at you)

From rumors on Twitter...it looks like Group 2 people were able to buy parking today. I will say, I'm just glad this is something that nobody can blame CCI for. This is all on Ace Parking.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Andrew Costa Mesa on April 30, 2018, 02:16:51 PM
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From rumors on Twitter...it looks like Group 2 people were able to buy parking today. I will say, I'm just glad this is something that nobody can blame CCI for. This is all on Ace Parking.

That alone would explain why CC and Bayfront sold out quickly.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: DriverJC on April 30, 2018, 02:17:17 PM
I have a group 2 parking slot I tried to look up parking information with it's credentials and it told me that there was no event scheduled. lol
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: AzT on April 30, 2018, 02:18:34 PM
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From rumors on Twitter...it looks like Group 2 people were able to buy parking today. I will say, I'm just glad this is something that nobody can blame CCI for. This is all on Ace Parking.

Is Ace sophisticated enough to trace the "early" group 2 (or later) purchasers, refund them and then reset the lot inventories for next week? 
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: DriverJC on April 30, 2018, 02:19:40 PM
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Is Ace sophisticated enough to trace the "early" group 2 (or later) purchasers, refund them and then reset the lot inventories for next week?

Yea.... Not going to happen. ROFLOL...
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Jonathan on April 30, 2018, 02:19:55 PM
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I have a group 2 parking slot I tried to look up parking information with it's credentials and it told me that there was no event scheduled. lol

I had a Group 2 email as well, and tried, and it worked for me. (I didn't buy anything, but was able to get in and see parking available.) This was hours ago though.

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Is Ace sophisticated enough to trace the "early" group 2 (or later) purchasers, refund them and then reset the lot inventories for next week?

They could. Will they though? I doubt it. What sucks is they're charging $8 a day for fees. You'd think with over 33% in fees alone going to them, Ace Parking would not mess this up. I'm too tired to scour the internet, but this is where a "You Had One Job!" meme would be quite fitting.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: SteveD on April 30, 2018, 02:22:41 PM
I tried with a group 2 and was not able to get in.  I got a message that there were no events scheduled.
I could put in the dates and see parking, but everything showed as sold out.

eta:sp
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Mel on April 30, 2018, 02:24:25 PM
I was a Group 1 who was busy at work this morning and didn't buy in time. I am pretty pissed. I still got Bayfront, but preferred Convention Center. They need to weed out everyone who wasn't Group 1.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: SDCCgal2015 on April 30, 2018, 02:26:04 PM
I have to ask where is this concention center parking? Not that I drive there but I’m curious
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: tb-1599 on April 30, 2018, 02:27:25 PM
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Is Ace sophisticated enough to trace the "early" group 2 (or later) purchasers, refund them and then reset the lot inventories for next week?

I doubt it. They cant even keep the different groups separate.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Dubb on April 30, 2018, 02:29:51 PM
UGH, THESE GUYS ARE WORSE THAN ONPEAK.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: ALF on April 30, 2018, 02:31:45 PM
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I doubt it. They cant even keep the different groups separate.

Are you suggesting those fine people at Ace Parking cannot count to 6? that's ridiculous, ludicrous, and preposterous..
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Jonathan on April 30, 2018, 02:41:13 PM
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Are you suggesting those fine people at Ace Parking cannot count to 6? that's ridiculous, ludicrous, and preposterous..

Counting to 6? They've shown us they can't count to 2.....cough. Or actually, maybe they've shown us they can count to 2....and only 2.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: AzT on April 30, 2018, 02:48:51 PM
Dear Ace, how about a 4/30 "update" posted on this page, maybe? https://www.aceparking.com/comic-con/
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: RSilvaConFan on April 30, 2018, 02:51:18 PM
I am in Group One and just logged in and purchased 5 Days at the Hilton Bayfront and my credit card was charged - and I printed out my confirmation - so ACE better have this right! I also got an email confirmation as well.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: RSilvaConFan on April 30, 2018, 02:56:44 PM
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I have to ask where is this concention center parking? Not that I drive there but I’m curious

The convention center has two underground parking levels - in other words for those that get convention parking they will be parking underneath.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: SDCCgal2015 on April 30, 2018, 02:59:10 PM
My mind is blown lol
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Mel on April 30, 2018, 03:00:08 PM
They need to shut down the sale. Refund everyone who bought today. Get their s**t together and start over and do this the right way tomorrow or next week.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 30, 2018, 03:02:37 PM
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They need to shut down the sale. Refund everyone who bought today. Get their s**t together and start over and do this the right way tomorrow or next week.

Not likely to happen. Ace has a history of honoring passes that were purchased ‘incorrectly’ regather than canceling and refunding. I remember a few years ago the parking link was available (but not advertised) before the parking sale date. But it was the same link as the previous year, so a number of people found it and bought their parking before the sale day. All of those passes were honored, even though Ace sent them a ‘you shouldn’t have done that’ email.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Jonathan on April 30, 2018, 03:06:24 PM
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Not likely to happen. Ace has a history of honoring passes that were purchased ‘incorrectly’ regather than canceling and refunding. I remember a few years ago the parking link was available (but not advertised) before the parking sale date. But it was the same link as the previous year, so a number of people found it and bought their parking before the sale day. All of those passes were honored, even though Ace sent them a ‘you shouldn’t have done that’ email.

Exactly. Plus considering they'll probably say there is a low number of people who bought passes that weren't in Group 1. They already get their fees, why re-do everything? It'll just cost them time and money. Easier just to honor all the passes and be done with it.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Louie_rob_m on April 30, 2018, 03:07:42 PM
Guess after 2 smooth years, i forgot how badly Ace used to drop the ball.  I logged in about 5 after and events link on FAQ wasn't working, even though it clearly states that is the correct link.  Then i found the direct link in the pdf instruction in the email, which worked. To my chagrin, conv center already sold out a few days.

I can't complain with having HBF parking, and guess i should be kicking myself for not checking early assuming their system would work.  But between them opening early, the link on their FAQ not working, and (possibly) letting other groups buy early - I am pretty frustrated since these were not in my control.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Andrew Costa Mesa on April 30, 2018, 05:47:04 PM
Click photos to enlarge.

From Ace's Facebook account.
(https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fthumbs2.imagebam.com%2Fd8%2Fcf%2Fc9%2F9b16ee841703333.jpg&hash=9148f71b7de87e11ab3aa96f320f75ed2bfbebeb) (http://www.imagebam.com/image/9b16ee841703333)

From Ace's Twitter account.
(https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fthumbs2.imagebam.com%2F57%2F4f%2Ff2%2Feace44841702433.jpg&hash=65f7de938783c75dd4978f54ef74b86961d1be20) (http://www.imagebam.com/image/eace44841702433)

Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: puppy on April 30, 2018, 06:16:23 PM
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I tried with a group 2 and was not able to get in.  I got a message that there were no events scheduled.
I could put in the dates and see parking, but everything showed as sold out.

eta:sp

OMG.  I have group 3 email and I was able to log in and see that all spaces are sold out.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: kula on April 30, 2018, 07:55:59 PM
It's possible that those parking lots are showing as "sold out" because you're not on the correct web page (URL) to purchase parking vouchers.  After logging in to your ACE Parking account that was designated for Group 1 you then have to use the "Direct Link" that ACE sent everyone via email, which was posted in their instruction document:

https://goo.gl/5WptiD


This is what it looked like for me after using the direct link:

(https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi66.tinypic.com%2Fdup1y.jpg&hash=3786479105f34469a7fc863859242e278bc5983d)

Parking was purchased at the Hilton around 8pm;  it was still available.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Nyjin on April 30, 2018, 08:24:10 PM
EDIT: Given away to the person below me. Cheers!

Anyone want a Wednesday Convention Center spot? Mistakenly bought 5 days when only 4 were needed. Be happy to send you the printout for Barcode + Permit for Wednesday at cost. Otherwise, I'll just refund and eat the $10 fee.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: cire_raeb on April 30, 2018, 08:37:52 PM
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Anyone want a Wednesday Convention Center spot? Mistakenly bought 5 days when only 4 were needed. Be happy to send you the printout for Barcode + Permit for Wednesday at cost. Otherwise, I'll just refund and eat the $10 fee.

I will take it!  Sent you a PM.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: cciveg on April 30, 2018, 10:17:26 PM
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It's possible that those parking lots are showing as "sold out" because you're not on the correct web page (URL) to purchase parking vouchers.  After logging in to your ACE Parking account that was designated for Group 1 you then have to use the "Direct Link" that ACE sent everyone via email, which was posted in their instruction document:

https://goo.gl/5WptiD


This is what it looked like for me after using the direct link:

(https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi66.tinypic.com%2Fdup1y.jpg&hash=3786479105f34469a7fc863859242e278bc5983d)

Parking was purchased at the Hilton around 8pm;  it was still available.

I'm still seeing most everything sold out. Sat and Sun open at parkade.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: MochiMonster on May 01, 2018, 06:14:21 AM
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OMG.  I have group 3 email and I was able to log in and see that all spaces are sold out.

So disappointed in how ACE has handled this. I have Group 2 email and cannot access the event page through the direct link even when logged in. So some users are able to access the event page regardless of their group assignment and some cannot. They're not even consistently inconsistent with their announced lottery system.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: RSilvaConFan on May 01, 2018, 07:27:25 AM
I notice that this year when printing the parking vouchers - the letters "WEB" is included below the parking lot designation on the left side of the printed voucher page - I am assuming that means that the tickets were purchased via the ACE parking website - does anyone has any additional info on this? Since that was not included in past years, I just to make sure that there is nothing wrong with "WEB" showing up on the vouchers. UPDATE: Ace says that WEB does mean that the tickets were purchased on their site.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: tb-1599 on May 01, 2018, 09:36:29 AM
What bothers me is that Ace hasn't even done a Mea Culpa yet. Admitting that they screwed up.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: puppy on May 01, 2018, 09:47:11 AM
Is everything totally gone, then?
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: SteveD on May 01, 2018, 09:54:03 AM
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Is everything totally gone, then?
Convention Center parking is sold out.
Hilton Bayfront parking is still available.
I'm not sure about the other lots.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: alyssa on May 01, 2018, 10:38:02 AM
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What bothers me is that Ace hasn't even done a Mea Culpa yet. Admitting that they screwed up.
They may not know what happed and why yet. I can understand not wanting to do a miacupa untill they now what happened
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: tb-1599 on May 01, 2018, 10:41:48 AM
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They may not know what happed and why yet. I can understand not wanting to do a miacupa untill they now what happened

Very true.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: semigeekgirl on May 01, 2018, 10:44:31 AM
"Mea culpa" is the correct spelling. And I mostly doubt Ace is going to offer a satisfying one if they apologize at all. I'm sure it will be something like "Oops, our system had a loophole we hadn't discovered and we've fixed it now. Sorry if anyone didn't get what they wanted." Shrug.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: SamTurtledove on May 01, 2018, 05:41:34 PM
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"Mea culpa" is the correct spelling. And I mostly doubt Ace is going to offer a satisfying one if they apologize at all. I'm sure it will be something like "Oops, our system had a loophole we hadn't discovered and we've fixed it now. Sorry if anyone didn't get what they wanted." Shrug.

https://www.aceparking.com/comic-con/



Comic-Con 2018 FAQ

Your assigned group number does not guarantee specific locations. The probability of getting parking at your ideal location is dependent on a variety of factors, including:
 1. The amount of inventory given to us to sell to the public by the venue. This may change year to year.
 2. The number of vendors who purchase parking. This may change year to year.
 3. The amount of people who participate in the lottery and allocated to each group. This changes year to year.
 4. The time at which you log in to the system compared to others and secure parking.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180502/e086ac166af16f482d15ec3463d0c6d9.jpg)
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: tb-1599 on May 01, 2018, 09:38:00 PM
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https://www.aceparking.com/comic-con/



Comic-Con 2018 FAQ

Your assigned group number does not guarantee specific locations. The probability of getting parking at your ideal location is dependent on a variety of factors, including:
 1. The amount of inventory given to us to sell to the public by the venue. This may change year to year.
 2. The number of vendors who purchase parking. This may change year to year.
 3. The amount of people who participate in the lottery and allocated to each group. This changes year to year.
 4. The time at which you log in to the system compared to others and secure parking.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180502/e086ac166af16f482d15ec3463d0c6d9.jpg)


This is all true. But what happened Monday. Should not have happened..
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: cciveg on May 01, 2018, 11:30:54 PM
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https://www.aceparking.com/comic-con/





Comic-Con 2018 FAQ

Your assigned group number does not guarantee specific locations. The probability of getting parking at your ideal location is dependent on a variety of factors, including:
 1. The amount of inventory given to us to sell to the public by the venue. This may change year to year.
 2. The number of vendors who purchase parking. This may change year to year.
 3. The amount of people who participate in the lottery and allocated to each group. This changes year to year.
 4. The time at which you log in to the system compared to others and secure parking.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180502/e086ac166af16f482d15ec3463d0c6d9.jpg)

As with badges and hotels, sorry.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: kula on May 02, 2018, 12:13:44 AM
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I'm still seeing most everything sold out. Sat and Sun open at parkade.
Even though you didn't mention it I assume you're using a Group 1 email when logged in?  If that's the case then I don't know what happened.


I did notice that after parking was purchased with my Group 1 email it now shows that everything is sold out for me as well.   But I think it only shows that to prevent me from making a 2nd purchase on the same account.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: fdiskmbr on May 02, 2018, 07:26:08 AM
Hmmmm, this sucks. I'm in group 2.  Anybody have an update on what's available and if the Hilton Bayfront is sold out, what's the next best parking.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: SteveD on May 02, 2018, 07:31:47 AM
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Hmmmm, this sucks. I'm in group 2.  Anybody have an update on what's available and if the Hilton Bayfront is sold out, what's the next best parking.
I haven't seen anything about the HBF being sold out.
We're going to need someone who has a group 1 that hasn't been used already to check the availability and report back.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: The Gossamer on May 02, 2018, 08:58:27 AM
I checked this morning and Hilton is still wide open.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: cciveg on May 02, 2018, 10:58:29 AM
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Even though you didn't mention it I assume you're using a Group 1 email when logged in?  If that's the case then I don't know what happened.


I did notice that after parking was purchased with my Group 1 email it now shows that everything is sold out for me as well.   But I think it only shows that to prevent me from making a 2nd purchase on the same account.

Yes, it was a group 1 email.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: cciveg on May 02, 2018, 10:59:55 AM
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I checked this morning and Hilton is still wide open.
Hope!
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: RSilvaConFan on May 02, 2018, 11:17:04 AM
My bank is still listing the parking purchase as pending since April 30 - I hope it clears as I printed my vouchers and the ACE site lists them as purchased.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Mel on May 02, 2018, 03:36:47 PM
They should add to their FAQ that the time they say it will go on sale is a LIE

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Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: The Gossamer on May 03, 2018, 10:13:50 AM
As of this morning 5/3/18 @10:00 PST ACE parking still shows Hilton Bay parking all days available.



Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: AzT on May 03, 2018, 11:07:46 AM
>:(

https://www.aceparking.com/comic-con/

Quote
UPDATE: 5/3/18 The group 2 sale starts Monday the 7th at 10 AM PDT.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Louie_rob_m on May 03, 2018, 11:15:22 AM
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>:(

https://www.aceparking.com/comic-con/

I thought Group 2 already started??

Just wanted to be the first to make that joke  ;)
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Andrew Costa Mesa on May 03, 2018, 12:03:32 PM
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https://www.aceparking.com/comic-con/



Comic-Con 2018 FAQ

Your assigned group number does not guarantee specific locations. The probability of getting parking at your ideal location is dependent on a variety of factors, including:
 1. The amount of inventory given to us to sell to the public by the venue. This may change year to year.
 2. The number of vendors who purchase parking. This may change year to year.
 3. The amount of people who participate in the lottery and allocated to each group. This changes year to year.
 4. The time at which you log in to the system compared to others and secure parking.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180502/e086ac166af16f482d15ec3463d0c6d9.jpg)

Just like with stock mutual funds, past performance is no guarantee of future results.  I remember a couple of years ago some people in Group 2 were able to purchase CC parking and that Bayfront took forever to sell out.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: karatekid on May 03, 2018, 12:47:24 PM
I was able to connect with one of the supervisors for Ace to discuss this situation and so let me summarize ...

(1) No one was able to log in to purchase parking passes earlier than 10 am plus/minus a few minutes. So this statement we've heard about people getting in at 8 am PST to buy I'm being told is false. They insist this to be true. So can anyone factually confirm/dispute this? Can you provide your email receipt that time stamps you bought before 10 am PST?

(2) No one outside of Group 1 was able to log in to purchases passes during this exclusive Group 1 time. So the statements of Group 2 or Group XX got in is false. Again, can anyone factually confirm/dispute this with evidence?

(3) They state it's just gotten that much more competitive. To begin they state 65% of Convention Center parking is bought up by exhibitors so it's very limited and the demand keeps going up. This we all know of course is true.

So unless someone can factually with evidence prove otherwise I guess I'll believe them. What choice do I have?!
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: madfly on May 03, 2018, 01:03:59 PM
Not sure if this will help anyone but parking is available at the Solamar through Parking Panda for $10 a day during SDCC. 
The only thing is that you need to exit by 7pm.  :)
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Andrew Costa Mesa on May 03, 2018, 05:18:12 PM
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I was able to connect with one of the supervisors for Ace to discuss this situation and so let me summarize ...

(1) No one was able to log in to purchase parking passes earlier than 10 am plus/minus a few minutes. So this statement we've heard about people getting in at 8 am PST to buy I'm being told is false. They insist this to be true. So can anyone factually confirm/dispute this? Can you provide your email receipt that time stamps you bought before 10 am PST?

In response to 1, I can confirm I did log on and purchase passes at 9:54am with no problem.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: cire_raeb on May 03, 2018, 06:53:38 PM
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(3) They state it's just gotten that much more competitive. To begin they state 65% of Convention Center parking is bought up by exhibitors so it's very limited and the demand keeps going up. This we all know of course is true.

So unless someone can factually with evidence prove otherwise I guess I'll believe them. What choice do I have?!

I am not drinking the Kool-Aid as it makes no sense, since the numbers of exhibitors/vendors is almost the same every year.  No significant increase noticed.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Vapors on May 03, 2018, 08:49:47 PM
Part of me would not be surprised if some exhibitors sold their parking passes or used them as trade bait (ie I'll get you a parking pass if you help grab some exclusives for us).
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: cciveg on May 03, 2018, 08:59:50 PM
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I was able to connect with one of the supervisors for Ace to discuss this situation and so let me summarize ...

(1) No one was able to log in to purchase parking passes earlier than 10 am plus/minus a few minutes. So this statement we've heard about people getting in at 8 am PST to buy I'm being told is false. They insist this to be true. So can anyone factually confirm/dispute this? Can you provide your email receipt that time stamps you bought before 10 am PST?

(2) No one outside of Group 1 was able to log in to purchases passes during this exclusive Group 1 time. So the statements of Group 2 or Group XX got in is false. Again, can anyone factually confirm/dispute this with evidence?

(3) They state it's just gotten that much more competitive. To begin they state 65% of Convention Center parking is bought up by exhibitors so it's very limited and the demand keeps going up. This we all know of course is true.

So unless someone can factually with evidence prove otherwise I guess I'll believe them. What choice do I have?!
When did Sarah Sanders start working for Ace?
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: cciveg on May 03, 2018, 09:01:45 PM
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I thought Group 2 already started??

Just wanted to be the first to make that joke  ;)
Group 3 rubs hands in anticipation.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: cciveg on May 03, 2018, 09:08:28 PM
Just another example that CCI outgrew the convention center. No pie-in-the-sky expansion plans can help this.

Also, I got a call at 10 min before sale time to get in there because it had been live "for a while".
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Andrew Costa Mesa on May 03, 2018, 09:11:15 PM
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When did Sarah Sanders start working for Ace?

lol
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Jonathan on May 03, 2018, 09:13:15 PM
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I was able to connect with one of the supervisors for Ace to discuss this situation and so let me summarize ...

(1) No one was able to log in to purchase parking passes earlier than 10 am plus/minus a few minutes. So this statement we've heard about people getting in at 8 am PST to buy I'm being told is false. They insist this to be true. So can anyone factually confirm/dispute this? Can you provide your email receipt that time stamps you bought before 10 am PST?

(2) No one outside of Group 1 was able to log in to purchases passes during this exclusive Group 1 time. So the statements of Group 2 or Group XX got in is false. Again, can anyone factually confirm/dispute this with evidence?

(3) They state it's just gotten that much more competitive. To begin they state 65% of Convention Center parking is bought up by exhibitors so it's very limited and the demand keeps going up. This we all know of course is true.

So unless someone can factually with evidence prove otherwise I guess I'll believe them. What choice do I have?!

Suffice to say, 1 is definitely inaccurate. I have my parking purchase confirmation email that I bought for a friend, it shows 8:59am. Also, I was in the system much earlier than that. I just didn't buy cause I was doing things and didn't feel like there was a rush to buy (boy was I wrong, and yet lucky at the same time.)
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: SteveD on May 04, 2018, 09:56:13 AM
The Group 2 Parking sale will be opening up on Monday at 10AM PDT.
If you are still looking for a space, make sure to update/add your request to the Parking Exchange (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?topic=9178.0) thread.
This way any unused slots can be offered up to those who need them.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: comicconfamily on May 04, 2018, 10:52:55 AM
For those that have helped others get a parking group this year, how did you work it? Considering that it's different than last year with the CC being on the account.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Transmute Jun on May 04, 2018, 10:57:56 AM
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For those that have helped others get a parking group this year, how did you work it? Considering that it's different than last year with the CC being on the account.

It's tougher this year, because you have to 100% trust that the recipient won't use the credit card on the account.

For the places I gave away, I gave the login info to the recipient and warned them to check and make sure that they entered new credit card info instead of using the 'stored payment method'. But I am trusting them on this... I have no way of preventing them from using my credit card to pay for it.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Car_Low on May 04, 2018, 01:38:34 PM
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It's tougher this year, because you have to 100% trust that the recipient won't use the credit card on the account.

For the places I gave away, I gave the login info to the recipient and warned them to check and make sure that they entered new credit card info instead of using the 'stored payment method'. But I am trusting them on this... I have no way of preventing them from using my credit card to pay for it.

Would changing the payment method to a old prepaid visa gift card work to circumvent this? I used to do this to sign up for free trials in case I forget to cancel.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Transmute Jun on May 04, 2018, 01:49:35 PM
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Would changing the payment method to a old prepaid visa gift card work to circumvent this? I used to do this to sign up for free trials in case I forget to cancel.

Yes, but it's too late to change the default payment method now. To do it, you'd have to make another purchase.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: kula on May 05, 2018, 11:53:28 AM
*Nods*

The way they have payment method(s) set up leaves much to be desired.  >:(  But I assume ACE can't afford to revamp this system right now so there's not much we can do about it. 

Here's an excerpt from their privacy policy:
Quote
Our website is scanned on a regular basis for security holes and known vulnerabilities in order to make your visit to our site as safe as possible.We use regular Malware Scanning. Your personal information is contained behind secured networks and is only accessible by a limited number of persons who have special access rights to such systems, and are required to keep the information confidential. In addition, all sensitive/credit information you supply is encrypted via Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology. We implement a variety of security measures when a user places an order to maintain the safety of your personal information. All transactions are processed through a gateway provider and are not stored or processed on our servers.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: SamTurtledove on May 07, 2018, 09:49:35 AM


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It's possible that those parking lots are showing as "sold out" because you're not on the correct web page (URL) to purchase parking vouchers.  After logging in to your ACE Parking account that was designated for Group 1 you then have to use the "Direct Link" that ACE sent everyone via email, which was posted in their instruction document:

https://goo.gl/5WptiD


This is what it looked like for me after using the direct link:

(https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi66.tinypic.com%2Fdup1y.jpg&hash=3786479105f34469a7fc863859242e278bc5983d)

Parking was purchased at the Hilton around 8pm;  it was still available.

Bump for Group 2 for those who don't have their emails handy.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: karatekid on May 07, 2018, 10:04:00 AM
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Bump for Group 2 for those who don't have their emails handy.
So anyone in Group 2 can report what was left for them?
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: tjjmarshall on May 07, 2018, 10:04:48 AM
Group 2 still has Hilton Bayfront available to buy
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: DriverJC on May 07, 2018, 10:05:06 AM
All days are Hilton Bayfront and NONE at the convention center as of 3 minutes ago
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: fdiskmbr on May 07, 2018, 10:06:03 AM
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So anyone in Group 2 can report what was left for them?

Convention center sold out, everything else is open.  Just bought Hilton bayfront parking.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: SteveD on May 07, 2018, 10:11:12 AM
Saturday is now gone at HBF.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: rjsdguy on May 07, 2018, 10:13:03 AM
last year convention center was available well beyond group 1. what happened ace
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: SteveD on May 07, 2018, 10:16:52 AM
Friday is now sold out at HBF.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: rjsdguy on May 07, 2018, 10:17:26 AM
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I was able to connect with one of the supervisors for Ace to discuss this situation and so let me summarize ...

(1) No one was able to log in to purchase parking passes earlier than 10 am plus/minus a few minutes. So this statement we've heard about people getting in at 8 am PST to buy I'm being told is false. They insist this to be true. So can anyone factually confirm/dispute this? Can you provide your email receipt that time stamps you bought before 10 am PST?

(2) No one outside of Group 1 was able to log in to purchases passes during this exclusive Group 1 time. So the statements of Group 2 or Group XX got in is false. Again, can anyone factually confirm/dispute this with evidence?

(3) They state it's just gotten that much more competitive. To begin they state 65% of Convention Center parking is bought up by exhibitors so it's very limited and the demand keeps going up. This we all know of course is true.

So unless someone can factually with evidence prove otherwise I guess I'll believe them. What choice do I have?!

I bought at ten of in group 1. they're liars
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Nyjin on May 07, 2018, 10:22:16 AM
I was in Group 1 and was able to purchase before 10 AM. My confirmation e-mail is timestamped at 9:05 AM exactly, and I was able to browse/shop for ~10 minutes beforehand.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Brian.A on May 07, 2018, 10:24:29 AM
Logged in 10 minutes ago. Hilton said sold out for friday and saturday. I refreshed the page and all were available.

Its weird, every time I refresh, days switch between available and sold out.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: DriverJC on May 07, 2018, 10:25:52 AM
Thursday and Sunday available now for HBF
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: rjsdguy on May 07, 2018, 10:26:32 AM
ps last year when the intelligent intern sent out the notification email for Group 1 they did not blind copy. a large majority of those emails you could see in the list did not have accounts created.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Brian.A on May 07, 2018, 10:30:59 AM
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Thursday and Sunday available now for HBF

Sunday keeps switching between available and sold out.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: karatekid on May 07, 2018, 11:13:45 AM
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I was in Group 1 and was able to purchase before 10 AM. My confirmation e-mail is timestamped at 9:05 AM exactly, and I was able to browse/shop for ~10 minutes beforehand.
So I believe between this and several others have proven there was obviously an issue with people getting in before 10 am to buy. That likely explains at least part of the reason why by 10:20 am Convention Center was sold out.

However, it still doesn't explain it fully because historically Convention Center parking lasted at least a day or two of Group 1 so the bigger question now is WHO bought them all up?? The same ACE supervisor explained because they tied Credit Cards to the sign ups, more people who truly needed the parking got in vs a bunch of resellers or randoms who maybe didn't really need it or only needed one but entered like 50 times so the extra wins just never got used. Could that explain it? Maybe. I will say a quick look on resale market and I see sellers selling multiple sets (I saw one with 4 sets) but it's not totally flooded so maybe that's the answer. 

Anyways, at this point it's done, nothing is going to happen so you got the parking you got. However hopefully the feedback will help ACE moving forward. 
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: perc2100 on May 07, 2018, 11:22:47 AM
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I was in Group 1 and was able to purchase before 10 AM. My confirmation e-mail is timestamped at 9:05 AM exactly, and I was able to browse/shop for ~10 minutes beforehand.
I was in Group 1 and definitely got by Convention Center parking about 15 min. until 10am.  I always check 15 min. early, and then every couple minutes, because ACE is amateurish and often has weird glitches that can be exploited
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: perc2100 on May 07, 2018, 11:34:00 AM
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I was able to connect with one of the supervisors for Ace to discuss this situation and so let me summarize ...

(1) No one was able to log in to purchase parking passes earlier than 10 am plus/minus a few minutes. So this statement we've heard about people getting in at 8 am PST to buy I'm being told is false. They insist this to be true. So can anyone factually confirm/dispute this? Can you provide your email receipt that time stamps you bought before 10 am PST?

(2) No one outside of Group 1 was able to log in to purchases passes during this exclusive Group 1 time. So the statements of Group 2 or Group XX got in is false. Again, can anyone factually confirm/dispute this with evidence?

(3) They state it's just gotten that much more competitive. To begin they state 65% of Convention Center parking is bought up by exhibitors so it's very limited and the demand keeps going up. This we all know of course is true.

So unless someone can factually with evidence prove otherwise I guess I'll believe them. What choice do I have?!
#3 is interesting and could prove to be the answer depending on how many people are in each parking Group.  ACE likely doesn't care about quality parking, especially since (oddly enough) the closest parking is among the cheapest while further away is double or 50%+ more.  If ACE annually tweaks their systems in order to allow more sales at a time, then it's plausible they have a ton of attendees vying for a very limited number of Convention Center passes.

It seems based on replies that the window opened before 9am, more than a full hour early.  Meaning convention center really sold out in, like, 80 minutes vs. 20 or so.  If there were indeed other Groups allowed to buy early w/Group 1 then there were more customers thus more buyers.

Really, ACE Parking is (once again) a clusterbuss of a dumpster fire: benefiting some, screwing others.  Like, the Cenobites I guess
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: karatekid on May 07, 2018, 11:42:55 AM
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If there were indeed other Groups allowed to buy early w/Group 1 then there were more customers thus more buyers.

Really, ACE Parking is (once again) a clusterbuss of a dumpster fire: benefiting some, screwing others.  Like, the Cenobites I guess

I don't think anyone has been able to confirm with any real legitimacy that customers outside of Group 1 got in to buy. So it still begs the million dollar question of who bought up all the convention center parking and so fast ... even say in 80 minutes ... given historically convention center parking has lasted a day or two at least.

The answer could very well be only "real" buyers won this time because of the credit card info requirement so this year is actually more the true norm vs past years where a single buyer won 10 times but only needed one winning spot.

The other answer could be #3 where basically it's just that much more competitive like everything else SDCC now. Maybe we need to start calling this Parkpocalypse now!!!  :-[ :P
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Transmute Jun on May 07, 2018, 11:46:27 AM
It's also just possible that there were fewer convention center spots this year. I remember one year before the lottery started, convention center wasn't available on PN at all, because exhibitors had purchased all of the available spaces. Maybe more exhibitors got that parking this year over the whole event?

MMM also uses the convention center garage as parking overflow, ever since they demolished their parking area to build the extension. I've stayed at MMM and parked at the convention center lot for a couple of years now. Maybe they're taking a bigger share of the lot this year too?
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: perc2100 on May 07, 2018, 11:56:36 AM
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It's also just possible that there were fewer convention center spots this year. I remember one year before the lottery started, convention center wasn't available on PN at all, because exhibitors had purchased all of the available spaces. Maybe more exhibitors got that parking this year over the whole event?

MMM also uses the convention center garage as parking overflow, ever since they demolished their parking area to build the extension. I've stayed at MMM and parked at the convention center lot for a couple of years now. Maybe they're taking a bigger share of the lot this year too?
Great points, and you're right about MMM taking parking away from the general public.  I vaguely last year someone asking if I had a MMM parking pass or pre-paid one of the days so maybe that's it.

There's a "new normal" every year at SDCCI anyway, might as well bleed that into the parking situation!  And remember, most of this parking will absolutely not sell out prior to Comic-Con, so really only two lots will be full while most of the other ACE parking will be available after the last group buys parking.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Brian.A on May 07, 2018, 12:01:30 PM
Hilton sold out way faster this year than it ever has too.
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Post by: kula on May 07, 2018, 12:09:34 PM
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Hilton sold out way faster this year than it ever has too.
Indeed.  All I see now is Wednesday for Group 2 as of 12pm (May 07). 

Do you think with the new credit card requirement for the parking lottery it made people more nervous to lose their chance at parking thus more of them bought their parking earlier this year?  Kinda like when the Hall H line got more intense when they added the wristbands?  I'm not saying this is why but it could be an added factor that influenced people to scramble for their spots in line.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: jnyama on May 07, 2018, 12:11:22 PM
The first year of the lottery, I got group 3 and was able to get CC parking all days but Sunday. The next year I got group 2 and figured I was in like Flynn, but was only able to get Wed. at CC and the rest at Bayfront. I guess my interpretation, abetted by most of the people I know including me getting group 1 this year, was that for whatever reason ACE has been increasing the number of people in each group, making the parking run out faster. Just conjecture, tho.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: conventiongeek on May 07, 2018, 12:28:48 PM
Here's my theory...

1. Downtown hotels were harder to obtain then ever before.  I think partly because there were less rooms in the block. One thing I noticed was that more of the hotels were offering rooms during the convention at higher rates. Where in years past, they just showed no availability. It appears that less people got their #1 choice and likely more people then average had to take a room outside of downtown.
2. Due to the lack of downtown hotels, more people are going to have to drive in.
3. The new parking lottery system works as they expect, more people that really needed parking got it this year because there were less spammers, flippers, re-sellers who would send in 1000 emails to get as many parking spots as possible. I know people on this forum who sent in lots of emails last year and i am sure helped out people, but may not have used all the spots they won.
4. Hype - we the people of SDCC, continue to create ridiculous hype surrounding all things SDCC. This hype as it spread across social media creates mass hysteria and panic and people continue to come to this sales and lotteries as soon as humanly possible to make sure they secure they tickets.

In a nutshell... we (fans of SDCC) are to blame for these spaces selling out sooner, for the lack of downtown hotels and for the difficulties in obtaining a badge to this event.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Tomstsw on May 07, 2018, 02:59:16 PM
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Hilton sold out way faster this year than it ever has too.

It sure did. Hilton Bay Front was sold out by 10:35am this morning, except for Wednesday. On the 1st day of Group 2. I refreshed for a half hour, but nothing changed. It was very frustrating. :(

I wish Ace Parking would run this better!
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: perc2100 on May 08, 2018, 08:28:02 AM
I think it bears repeating that we are also collectively freaking out over TWO garages selling out: out of easily a dozen.  Not only will there still be PLENTY of parking by the time the last group has their week, there will still be lots of parking available the morning of, for the most part.  The trolley service drops you off right across the street from the Convention Center.  CCI has some great shuttle service.

We are definitely fanatical around here: we want to be as close to the action, as quickly as possible - be it hotels, parking, lines, etc.  I totally get that: I'm the same way, especially with a 3 year old (almost 4 by SDCCI 2018) in tow.  Sometimes it's prudent, though, to take a step back and remember there is still PLENTY of parking, even if it's not specifically where we want (MTS lot is really east to get in/out of if you know the 'back' way FWIW, and w/the bridge over Harbor there aren't any lights or trains to wait for to cross), and to try to remember to stay relaxed and enjoy yourselves. 

Also, 10 weeks from tomorrow = Preview Night!!
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: karatekid on May 08, 2018, 10:20:44 AM
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I think it bears repeating that we are also collectively freaking out over TWO garages selling out: out of easily a dozen.  Not only will there still be PLENTY of parking by the time the last group has their week, there will still be lots of parking available the morning of, for the most part.  The trolley service drops you off right across the street from the Convention Center.  CCI has some great shuttle service.

We are definitely fanatical around here: we want to be as close to the action, as quickly as possible - be it hotels, parking, lines, etc.  I totally get that: I'm the same way, especially with a 3 year old (almost 4 by SDCCI 2018) in tow.  Sometimes it's prudent, though, to take a step back and remember there is still PLENTY of parking, even if it's not specifically where we want (MTS lot is really east to get in/out of if you know the 'back' way FWIW, and w/the bridge over Harbor there aren't any lights or trains to wait for to cross), and to try to remember to stay relaxed and enjoy yourselves. 

Also, 10 weeks from tomorrow = Preview Night!!
However for those of us that have some extenuating circumstance or reason that really needs/requires that closer parking it is a total freak out. For me, I buy collectibles, a good amount and they can be heavy so to trek them even an additional block or two is a BIG deal! Especially when you have a mild case of scoliosis!
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Vapors on May 08, 2018, 10:35:51 AM
I will echo what karatekid has said.  I have no physical limitations, so doing the extra walking is not a big deal to me, but its such a time suck to bring collectibles or other items you get (especially books, which get heavy really quick) all the way to a further parking garage.  I've parked at MTS, which is not far, but can still take about 15-20 minutes each way to get there from the convention center so that's time that is spent when you could still be at the convention center.  I have done this a handful of times when the Hilton and Convention Center get full and I will just say, I make every and all efforts to avoid that when I can.  I typically leave later in the day, so traffic is never a big deal for me. 

Also, paying the extra cost for parking when you are further away, is another incentive to get the better two parking lots.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: cire_raeb on May 08, 2018, 01:56:50 PM
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I will echo what karatekid has said.  I have no physical limitations, so doing the extra walking is not a big deal to me, but its such a time suck to bring collectibles or other items you get (especially books, which get heavy really quick) all the way to a further parking garage.  I've parked at MTS, which is not far, but can still take about 15-20 minutes each way to get there from the convention center so that's time that is spent when you could still be at the convention center.  I have done this a handful of times when the Hilton and Convention Center get full and I will just say, I make every and all efforts to avoid that when I can.  I typically leave later in the day, so traffic is never a big deal for me. 

Also, paying the extra cost for parking when you are further away, is another incentive to get the better two parking lots.
Note that you could leave your purchases and exclusives by checking it in with the staff/volunteers at designated areas outside of the exhibit hall.  They will  hold onto it for a small fee


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Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: karatekid on May 08, 2018, 02:23:12 PM
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Note that you could leave your purchases and exclusives by checking it in with the staff/volunteers at designated areas outside of the exhibit hall.  They will  hold onto it for a small fee


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Thanks. That would help with not having to take valuable con time but it does not help the arduous task and trek to take them. So in that case t's just delaying when!
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Post by: Vapors on May 08, 2018, 03:38:16 PM
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Note that you could leave your purchases and exclusives by checking it in with the staff/volunteers at designated areas outside of the exhibit hall.  They will  hold onto it for a small fee


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This is a great service and I have used it a couple of times.  It does save on walking and dropping stuff off.  I frequently like to store heavier books and posters in my car for signings or sketches that will occur later in the day, so having my car underneath or at the Hilton is easy to do these switches.   Hence, why I always try for the two main parking structures.  But in the event I don't need to make any switches, then this is a great service to use.

I do wonder, what is going to be available for the later groups or if a lot of people even will purchase in the later groups?
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: perc2100 on May 08, 2018, 03:51:33 PM
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However for those of us that have some extenuating circumstance or reason that really needs/requires that closer parking it is a total freak out. For me, I buy collectibles, a good amount and they can be heavy so to trek them even an additional block or two is a BIG deal! Especially when you have a mild case of scoliosis!
I get that, and I understand that physical issues.  Have you tried the pedicabs?  I've used those before when I've parked fairly far away; IIRC they basically ask for tips so even on a budget one could utilize that service and not have to walk/drag stuff relatively far distances.  The shuttle buses usually also have stops pretty close to the further away lots.
I don't have any substantial health issues, but doing Comic-Con with toddlers and babies I 100% understand the desire to park as close as possible.  There were years over a decade ago when I was taking my oldest son (then 2 or 3 or 4) and parked a quarter a mile away or further, and at the end of a day dragging all sorts of 'stuff' back to the garage: one year I had freaking Jabba's Sail Barge LEGO set in one arm w/an FX lightsaber in the other arm, plus some stuff in more manageable bags (and my own backpack) while traveling with a young child who had just outgrown a stroller.  Definitely not ideal!

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I do wonder, what is going to be available for the later groups or if a lot of people even will purchase in the later groups?
I suspect pretty much all other parking lots but Hilton Bayfront & Convention Center.  Just like practically every year.  I honestly don't know if the other lots sell out in advance, but I know in past years if you didn't get any group in the Lotto you could still buy from a number of other parking options well into at least June.  I remember people buying parking for the non-premium close lots and trying to hawk them on eBay or elsewhere even though you could still literally buy parking from those same lots instead.
Again we're freaking out about the 'premium' close lots (which, oddly, are mostly the cheapest) while there will still be a myriad of lots available even until July.  No one else will see this as a big deal except for us fanatics: inconvenient? Of course.  Ideal? No But when there are still a dozen ACE lots plus at least a dozen or two more non-ACE lots still on the map it's really not a big deal to anyone else: especially with the Trolley, public transportation, pedicabs, free CCI shuttle service (there are a TON of shuttle stops, including many near the more out-of-the-way parking lots).

I mean, with a little bit of planning one could look at last year's shuttle map (easy to find via google, even though it's no longer on CCI's page), buy pre-paid parking at a lot right by a shuttle spot, and then you're good to go.  Not as convenient as going down some steps, or crossing at one light for Hilton: but workable
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: angi on May 12, 2018, 04:50:13 PM
If you're worried about parking, someone will let them go. I literally have tossed out convention center parking because it just went unused and I couldn't find a buyer.  Same with Chris Hardwick tickets. I couldn't give those away.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: perc2100 on May 15, 2018, 08:35:43 AM
Any parking updates from Group 3 folks?
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: jimy on May 15, 2018, 08:58:25 AM
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Any parking updates from Group 3 folks?

Logged in Monday morning at just before 10am, of course I checked the Convention Center and Hilton Bay Front first... both sold out for Thurs-Sunday, so I settled for the next closest: 6th & K Parkade (has anyone used that parking garage before? Anything to know about it? I'm assuming that they open promptly at 5 am and will allow us to part there until 2 am.)

Like others have reported, once my transaction was completed, now every lot for all days show SOLD OUT (although they aren't really sold out), so you do only get one chance to make all your purchases.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: cire_raeb on May 15, 2018, 09:18:49 AM
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Logged in Monday morning at just before 10am, of course I checked the Convention Center and Hilton Bay Front first... both sold out for Thurs-Sunday, so I settled for the next closest: 6th & Parkade (has anyone used that parking garage before? Anything to know about it? I'm assuming that they open promptly at 5 am and will allow us to part there until 2 am.)

Like others have reported, once my transaction was completed, now every lot for all days show SOLD OUT (although they aren't really sold out), so you do only get one chance to make all your purchases.

If you are not a Hall H person, 6th & K is a shorter walk to the Con Center than Hilton Bay Front. There are still  spaces available for  PN, Saturday, and Sun.  PN is  after 5p only, but the other days are for the entire  day.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: ALF on May 15, 2018, 09:30:49 AM
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If you are not a Hall H person, 6th & K is a shorter walk to the Con Center than Hilton Bay Front. There are still  spaces available for  PN, Saturday, and Sun.  PN is  after 5p only, but the other days are for the entire  day.


Can you clarified your Statement.
Is 6th and K sold out for Thursday,Friday?
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: cire_raeb on May 15, 2018, 09:38:27 AM
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Any parking updates from Group 3 folks?

It is a mixed bag when I logged in with my wife's  account.   Bay Front has only PN  available  and  6th & K have  PN (after 5p), Sat, and Sun.  All the other Tier 1 spots are gone.   Other popular sites like MTS and Tail-Gate Park have all 4 1/2 days opened.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: cire_raeb on May 15, 2018, 09:40:46 AM
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Can you clarified your Statement.
Is 6th and K sold out for Thursday,Friday?
Only Thursday and Friday are  sold out at  the  6th & K lot.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: ALF on May 15, 2018, 09:42:26 AM
 :(
Anyone know what is the next best option after 6th and K?
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Post by: cire_raeb on May 15, 2018, 09:48:02 AM
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:(
Anyone know what is the next best option after 6th and K?

 MTS and Tail-Gate are the Tier 2 locations that you might want to consider as everything else is sold out or further away.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: ALF on May 15, 2018, 09:58:54 AM
Thanks. I guess this year has been different compare to the previous years when it comes to parking.. Higher demand.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: SamTurtledove on May 20, 2018, 09:03:35 PM
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It is a mixed bag when I logged in with my wife's  account.   Bay Front has only PN  available  and  6th & K have  PN (after 5p), Sat, and Sun.  All the other Tier 1 spots are gone.   Other popular sites like MTS and Tail-Gate Park have all 4 1/2 days opened.
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Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: AzT on May 21, 2018, 09:27:09 AM
https://www.aceparking.com/comic-con/
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UPDATE: 5/21/18
The group 4 sale will be open this morning at 10 AM PDT. Do to the holiday weekend, next weekend, the group 5 sale will be held next Tuesday the 29th at 10 AM.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: ALF on May 21, 2018, 10:03:26 AM
Slim pickings.. =)
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Post by: jimy on May 21, 2018, 10:09:41 AM
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Slim pickings.. =)

True, at least for more of the closest lots. Looks like MTS and Tailgate Park 1046 still have all days available.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: perc2100 on May 21, 2018, 11:37:16 AM
GROUP 4 Parking Options (as of 11:15am Monday of Group 4):
* Tailgate Park 1046: all days (I use this one a lot for Padres games; isn't too far from the cross-bridge)
* Padres Parkade: Sat & Sun only (weird this is sold out 3/5 days while also being several blocks away - Tailgate is an open lot but MUCH closer)
* MTS Lot: Wed, Sat, Sun (this is slightly closer than Tailgate Park & is, IIRC, a garage - I've never parked here before for anything)
* Hilton Bayfront: Wed. only
* Gas Lamp City Square: Wed, Sat, Sun (never parked here before; I think it's a smallish garage several blocks from Convention Center)
* Diamond View Tower: Sat & Sun (on the other far side of Petco Park, north-east of the park-at-the-park area so fairly far away)
* 707 Broadway: all days (an indoor garage, maybe a mile away from Convention Center/20ish min. walk)
* 610 West Ash: Sat & Sun (smallish lot, the furthest away from ACE for the most part - around 1.25 miles/30ish min. walk)
* Park It on Market: all days (though after 5pm on Wed which could make things complicated for PN - fairly close walk, maybe around 10ish min)

Not going to list the further-away "After 5pm on PN) lots.

Still plenty of stuff left: buyers just need to determine on their own convenience/cost of parking vs public transportation.  It definitely seems like lots are selling out 'faster' this year than in past years: I suspect there were more folks in groups than in previous years though obviously that's just speculation.  I'm surprised Tailgate is still 100% available: it's one of the more expensive lots, for sure, but if you need "closest possible" this would be my way-to-go - you walk across the lot, cross one side(ish) street to get close to the cross-bridge, and then you're right by Hilton Bayfront and ready to tackle SDCCI.

Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: AzT on May 29, 2018, 08:40:32 AM
Bump for Group 5 today:

https://www.aceparking.com/comic-con/
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UPDATE: 5/24/18 Due to the holiday weekend, the group 5 sale will open on Tuesday the 29th at 10 AM.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Old Man Grey on May 29, 2018, 10:21:31 AM
It's odd that Thru / Fri are almost completely sold out while Sat/Sun are open. I don't have tickets so I just got Thur  at tailgate to see the outside attractions and shed a tear or two.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Transmute Jun on May 29, 2018, 12:08:40 PM
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It's odd that Thru / Fri are almost completely sold out while Sat/Sun are open. I don't have tickets so I just got Thur  at tailgate to see the outside attractions and shed a tear or two.

I think there is a lot more available for Saturday/Sunday, because many of these lots serve downtown offices and are already full on weekdays during business hours.
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Post by: Old Man Grey on May 29, 2018, 02:42:05 PM
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I think there is a lot more available for Saturday/Sunday, because many of these lots serve downtown offices and are already full on weekdays during business hours.
Well that makes sense. Nevermind. :-[
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: cire_raeb on May 30, 2018, 01:33:43 PM
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I think there is a lot more available for Saturday/Sunday, because many of these lots serve downtown offices and are already full on weekdays during business hours.

Not sure about Saturday, but the meters on the streets are not  enforced on Sundays.


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Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: AzT on May 31, 2018, 09:23:19 AM
https://www.aceparking.com/comic-con/

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UPDATE: 5/30/18
The Comic-Con parking sale will open to the public on Monday, June 4th, around 10 AM.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Batgirl on May 31, 2018, 04:46:53 PM
Got a friend HBF for Sat only to realize he only has Thur, Fri, and Sun. If someone needs HBF for Sat, please PM me.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Doc Savage on June 13, 2018, 12:32:54 PM
If anyone has extra or no longer needed parking passes for Padres Parkade for Thurs, Fri please let me know, [email protected]

They no longer request car information of the user,

I have Wed, Sat Sun covered,

Thanks!
Dave
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Icywits on June 19, 2018, 06:35:00 AM
Big changes to traffic flow this year.

https://sdccblog.com/2018/06/harbor-drive-closing-to-traffic-during-san-diego-comic-con-other-security-changes-announced/

My HBF parking just got a lot less convenient as I need to head West down Harbor. Anyone with Convention Center parking heading east want to swap? Have Wed-Sun at HBF.


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Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: jimy on June 19, 2018, 07:52:05 AM
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Big changes to traffic flow this year.

https://sdccblog.com/2018/06/harbor-drive-closing-to-traffic-during-san-diego-comic-con-other-security-changes-announced/

My HBF parking just got a lot less convenient as I need to head West down Harbor. Anyone with Convention Center parking heading east want to swap? Have Wed-Sun at HBF.


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Would you normally plan on getting there after 7 am? Sounds like these closures will only take place after 7 am, so if you're an Early-bird then you can drive in either direction that you want.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: comicconfamily on June 19, 2018, 08:05:02 AM
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Big changes to traffic flow this year.

https://sdccblog.com/2018/06/harbor-drive-closing-to-traffic-during-san-diego-comic-con-other-security-changes-announced/

I'm kind of glad to see them doing this because I see it improving the pedestrian flow to and from Gaslamp, plus possibly making shuttle timing faster. I imagine there is plenty of people who don't have badges or parking who are driving by just to get a peek of the action. But, I am totally regretting my parking choice now. :( 
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: mattytreks on June 19, 2018, 08:07:11 AM
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But, I am totally regretting my parking choice now. :(

What was your parking choice, and why the regret?
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: comicconfamily on June 19, 2018, 08:19:04 AM
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What was your parking choice, and why the regret?

I'm traveling from the west on Harbor to get to HBF on 3 out of 5 days. I could have chosen Convention Center all days.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: RSilvaConFan on June 19, 2018, 08:31:03 AM
Anyone know how we will be able to access HBF parking - it looks like the map shows that Convention Way is close to cars and that is how we need to access the HBF parking entrance. I sent an inquiry to the convention center - but also wanted to post here in case someone finds out sooner.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: madfly on June 19, 2018, 08:45:03 AM
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Anyone know how we will be able to access HBF parking - it looks like the map shows that Convention Way is close to cars and that is how we need to access the HBF parking entrance. I sent an inquiry to the convention center - but also wanted to post here in case someone finds out sooner.

We usually get to the HBF from the North...take 5 South then get off on Beardsley St.(exit 14B), right on Harbor Dr. then turn left on to Convention Way where HBF parking is. Not sure where you are coming from or if you need to get in and out but it looks like this way will work if you are leaving your car at the HBF for the duration of SDCC.

EDIT: Just read the "full announcement" form CCI- HBF parking will be accessible after 7am via Park Blvd. side of the convention center! Just let traffic controllers know you are a registered guest.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: rando on June 19, 2018, 08:56:12 AM
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Anyone know how we will be able to access HBF parking - it looks like the map shows that Convention Way is close to cars and that is how we need to access the HBF parking entrance. I sent an inquiry to the convention center - but also wanted to post here in case someone finds out sooner.

the "road closures" map (https://visitsandiego.com/sites/default/files/02_SDCCI_Closures_Map.pdf) seems to show that the convention way access from the south will be coned off but the "changes at the san diego convention center" map with traffic flows (https://visitsandiego.com/sites/default/files/01_SDCCI_TrafficFlow_Map.pdf) appears to show that regular traffic will be able to access convention way from the south.  I'll be interested to know what the convention center's response is. 
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: madfly on June 19, 2018, 08:58:13 AM
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the "road closures" map (https://visitsandiego.com/sites/default/files/02_SDCCI_Closures_Map.pdf) seems to show that the convention way access from the south will be coned off but the "changes at the san diego convention center" map with traffic flows (https://visitsandiego.com/sites/default/files/01_SDCCI_TrafficFlow_Map.pdf) appears to show that regular traffic will be able to access convention way from the south.  I'll be interested to know what the convention center's response is.

Just read the "full announcement" form CCI- HBF parking will be accessible after 7am via Park Blvd. side of the convention center! Just let traffic controllers know you are a registered guest.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: SteveD on June 19, 2018, 09:00:41 AM
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the "road closures" map (https://visitsandiego.com/sites/default/files/02_SDCCI_Closures_Map.pdf) seems to show that the convention way access from the south will be coned off but the "changes at the san diego convention center" map with traffic flows (https://visitsandiego.com/sites/default/files/01_SDCCI_TrafficFlow_Map.pdf) appears to show that regular traffic will be able to access convention way from the south.  I'll be interested to know what the convention center's response is.
I think those cones should be on the west side of Convention Way.  Not like it's shown on the road closure map.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: comicconfamily on June 19, 2018, 09:03:49 AM
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Anyone know how we will be able to access HBF parking - it looks like the map shows that Convention Way is close to cars and that is how we need to access the HBF parking entrance. I sent an inquiry to the convention center - but also wanted to post here in case someone finds out sooner.

We'll be coming from Embassy Suites direction, so I'm still not sure, interested in hearing other people's thoughts. Was thinking of maybe taking Market or G Street east to 16th Street, which runs into Logan, and then to Sigsbee to Harbor.

I see that Island will be open, but I expect it to be a bit more congested than Market or G Street. Could go even higher to Broadway.

EDIT: I completely misread your question [member=823]RSilvaConFan[/member] - sorry about that! I realize now you were asking how to get into the garage. Ooops!
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: madfly on June 19, 2018, 09:08:33 AM
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We'll be coming from Embassy Suites direction, so I'm still not sure, interested in hearing other people's thoughts. Was thinking of maybe taking Market or G Street east to 16th Street, which runs into Logan, and then to Sigsbee to Harbor.

I see that Island will be open, but I expect it to be a bit more congested than Market or G Street. Could go even higher to Broadway.

Or just take G St. to Park Blvd. ??
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: jimy on June 19, 2018, 09:12:56 AM
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Or just take G St. to Park Blvd. ??

Too bad Park doesn't go through to HBF, unless you can drive your vehicle over the bridge!
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: rando on June 19, 2018, 09:17:15 AM
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Just read the "full announcement" form CCI- HBF parking will be accessible after 7am via Park Blvd. side of the convention center! Just let traffic controllers know you are a registered guest.

yah I guess it's just an oversight or omission that they didn't include people with HBF parking permits with registered guests.  regardless there is another entrance/exit at the southeast corner of the parking structure but in the past iirc coming from the south you had to flip a u-ey at convention way to get to it.  so as long as they don't cone off convention way at the south side of the street we should be okay although traffic I assume will be much worse there than before. 
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: madfly on June 19, 2018, 10:18:30 AM
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Too bad Park doesn't go through to HBF, unless you can drive your vehicle over the bridge!

Oops... i guess you have to travel further south & come back up Harbor?
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: RSilvaConFan on June 19, 2018, 11:35:13 AM
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Just read the "full announcement" form CCI- HBF parking will be accessible after 7am via Park Blvd. side of the convention center! Just let traffic controllers know you are a registered guest.

Where is the full announcement from CCI posted? - The only thing I can find is the announcement by the convention center people.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Transmute Jun on June 19, 2018, 11:41:48 AM
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Where is the full announcement from CCI posted? - The only thing I can find is the announcement by the convention center people.

Official Info is here.

https://sdccblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/SDCC_FAQs_2018.pdf
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: SteveD on June 19, 2018, 11:43:39 AM
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Where is the full announcement from CCI posted? - The only thing I can find is the announcement by the convention center people.
Toucan Blog post: https://www.comic-con.org/toucan/harbor-drive-closure-planned-comic-con-2018 (https://www.comic-con.org/toucan/harbor-drive-closure-planned-comic-con-2018)
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: RSilvaConFan on June 19, 2018, 12:49:22 PM
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Toucan Blog post: https://www.comic-con.org/toucan/harbor-drive-closure-planned-comic-con-2018 (https://www.comic-con.org/toucan/harbor-drive-closure-planned-comic-con-2018)

It talks about access for registered guests - which I assume means those staying at the hotel - it doesn't say specifically those that have parking passes for the garage.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: RSilvaConFan on June 19, 2018, 01:02:17 PM
Also, has anyone addressed that situation where a long freight train blocks some of the streets at about  5 to 5:30pm every day? In other words, if you are trying to leave going south from the HBF and up Sigsby Street during that time by car, you might be blocked for 30 minutes or more! For pedestrians, they can use the bridge to get across during that time, but for cars, there is no way out unless you are able to via Harbor towards the Embarcadero.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: cire_raeb on June 19, 2018, 01:11:58 PM
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Also, has anyone addressed that situation where a long freight train blocks some of the streets at about  5 to 5:30pm every day? In other words, if you are trying to leave going south from the HBF and up Sigsby Street during that time by car, you might be blocked for 30 minutes or more! For pedestrians, they can use the bridge to get across during that time, but for cars, there is no way out unless you are able to via Harbor towards the Embarcadero.

If SDCC is coordinating with the Port Authority, I am confident there is a contingency plan in place.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: jimy on June 19, 2018, 01:16:10 PM
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Also, has anyone addressed that situation where a long freight train blocks some of the streets at about  5 to 5:30pm every day? In other words, if you are trying to leave going south from the HBF and up Sigsby Street during that time by car, you might be blocked for 30 minutes or more! For pedestrians, they can use the bridge to get across during that time, but for cars, there is no way out unless you are able to via Harbor towards the Embarcadero.

Oh yeah, I've heard of that, I think it happens again later in the night as well. Always attempt to leave at a time before that happens.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: RSilvaConFan on June 19, 2018, 02:47:24 PM
When I messaged the convention center on facebook, they said they would look into it - which, to me means they didn't even think about when drawing up their plans - be prepared for a huge traffic jam if you are planning to exit HBF between 5 and 5:30 (or maybe as late as 6pm) and plan to go east from south harbor into barrio logan to get into downtown or freeway as the train just sits there waiting for final clearance to move further.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: mattytreks on June 19, 2018, 03:44:20 PM
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I'm traveling from the west on Harbor to get to HBF on 3 out of 5 days. I could have chosen Convention Center all days.

Gotcha.  Yeah, that's a bit of an inconvenient detour, to say the least.

Either that, or plan on parking at HBF before they block it off each morning!
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: mattytreks on June 19, 2018, 03:52:22 PM
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When I messaged the convention center on facebook, they said they would look into it - which, to me means they didn't even think about when drawing up their plans - be prepared for a huge traffic jam if you are planning to exit HBF between 5 and 5:30 (or maybe as late as 6pm) and plan to go east from south harbor into barrio logan to get into downtown or freeway as the train just sits there waiting for final clearance to move further.

In this scenario, instead of trying to make that first left onto Sigsby, etc, the alternative for folks would be to continue on Harbor for a few more blocks, up to a few miles, and then enter 5/15 from a little beyond Barrio Logan.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Andrew Costa Mesa on June 24, 2018, 02:53:47 PM
I noticed there was a lot of activity in this thread, so I checked to see what’s going on.  Good thing I checked!

Both I and my future sister-in-law have convention center parking, so we should be OK.  I think our only challenge is that train that blocks traffic for almost a half-hour.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: RSilvaConFan on June 25, 2018, 06:05:24 AM
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I noticed there was a lot of activity in this thread, so I checked to see what’s going on.  Good thing I checked!

Both I and my future sister-in-law have convention center parking, so we should be OK.  I think our only challenge is that train that blocks traffic for almost a half-hour.

I have been trying to bring up the train issue with the convention center folks for over a week now - and not getting a lot of response from them or others, except saying that I might have to travel down a lot farther on Harbor South since I will be exiting from the HBF. Apparently, the Convention Center doesn't see it as major problem. I hope there isn't a big traffic jam as a result of Newbies or others not knowing about the train - since they wouldn't be able to go back and park due to re-entry restrictions, they will just have to sit there until the train moves.

Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Louie_rob_m on June 25, 2018, 07:37:19 AM
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I have been trying to bring up the train issue with the convention center folks for over a week now - and not getting a lot of response from them or others, except saying that I might have to travel down a lot farther on Harbor South since I will be exiting from the HBF. Apparently, the Convention Center doesn't see it as major problem. I hope there isn't a big traffic jam as a result of Newbies or others not knowing about the train - since they wouldn't be able to go back and park due to re-entry restrictions, they will just have to sit there until the train moves.
Is there a schedule the train follow so we know when to avoid it? Or just keep driving down harbor if u see a train?

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Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: RSilvaConFan on June 25, 2018, 08:04:54 AM
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Is there a schedule the train follow so we know when to avoid it? Or just keep driving down harbor if u see a train?

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I don't know if it will change any this year - but in past years it has shown up between 5 and 7 pm daily - and it appears to be a mile or so long - so it not only blocks foot traffic between the Convention Center and the Gaslamp (those on foot getting to the Gaslamp can use the crossing bridge that goes from HBF to Petco) but several cross streets (such as Sigsby street) that prevent you from going east from Harbor into downtown to eventually get on Park Blvd or the freeway. Once the train arrives it usually sits there for about 1/2 hour for what reason I do not know.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: AzT on July 06, 2018, 09:26:13 AM
Text of "Harbor Drive Closure Planned During Comic-Con" e-mail from Ace:

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Dear Parking Pass Holder,

We recently learned that Harbor Drive between First Ave and Park Blvd will be closed to vehicle traffic from 7:00 am to 9:00 pm during Comic-Con. If you have a parking pass for the San Diego Convention Center or Hilton Garage, follow the directions below to get there. See maps linked below.

To access the Convention Center:

From the North, East or South, take Front Street to Harbor Drive and go South.
From the West from Harbor Drive and from Pacific Highway to Harbor Drive.

The access the Hilton:

The only route avaliable will be traveling West on Harbor Drive from Via Caesar Chavez Parkway or through East Village via Sigsbee Street.

See official Statement below from the Port of San Diego.

The San Diego Convention Center, the City of San Diego, the Port of San Diego and the organizers of Comic-Con have announced a new traffic route that creates a pedestrian-only experience during Comic-Con International 2018.

Here what to expect during the event:
HARBOR DRIVE WILL BE CLOSED TO VEHICLE TRAFFIC (including bikes, scooters and skateboards) between First Avenue and Park Boulevard during Comic-Con International, with the exception of shuttle buses and emergency vehicles. Cars will be screened at First Avenue and Park Boulevard.
ONLY BADGED MEMBERS (attendees of Comic-Con International 2018) may access the front drive, stairs and surrounding sidewalks of the San Diego Convention Center.
By closing Harbor Drive, shuttles will be allowed to load and unload passengers directly from the street. One lane of Harbor Drive will be dedicated to shuttle loading and unloading for attendees.

Any exhibitor or attendee with a parking pass for the Ace Parking garage directly underneath the San Diego Convention Center will be allowed to drive through. All other drivers will be diverted away from the Convention Center.

WHEN IS THIS HAPPENING?

Harbor Drive will be closed to traffic (including bikes, scooters, and skateboards) on the following days and times:
WEDNESDAY, JULY 18 (3pm - 9pm)
THURSDAY, JULY 19 (7am - 9pm)
FRIDAY, JULY 20 (7am - 9pm)
SATURDAY, JULY 21 (7am - 9pm)
SUNDAY, JULY 22 (7am - 7pm)

All other times, Harbor Drive will reopen to traffic.

Please find the attached documents designed to assist you in understanding how the road closures will work. They include:

FAQ https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/aceparking-shared/SDCC_FAQs_2018.pdf

Simplified Map https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/aceparking-shared/Convention+Center.pdf

Changes at the San Diego Convention Center (map) https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/aceparking-shared/01_SDCCI_TrafficFlow_Map.pdf

Road Closures (map) https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/aceparking-shared/02_SDCCI_Closures_Map.pdf

Shuttle Routes at the San Diego Convention Center (map) https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/aceparking-shared/03_SDCCI_Shuttles_Map.pdf

More information is available on the San Diego Convention Center's blog: https://visitsandiego.com/2018/06/harbor-drive-closure-planned-during-comic-con.

-The Ace Parking Team
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: RSilvaConFan on July 06, 2018, 09:29:01 AM
 I haven't received that email yet - should I be concerned?
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: comicconfamily on July 06, 2018, 10:38:18 AM
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I haven't received that email yet - should I be concerned?

I wouldn't be concerned as long as you have your barcode. I thought I didn't have the email either (my inbox is a mess), but when I searched "Harbor Drive Closure Planned During Comic-Con" like [member=2163]AzT[/member] shared I was able to find it.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: RSilvaConFan on July 06, 2018, 10:54:51 AM
Thanks - the email finally came a short time after I left the forum.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: madfly on July 06, 2018, 01:01:13 PM
 I have Hilton Bayfront parking for Friday that I no longer need. Please message me if interested :)
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: dcol on July 07, 2018, 02:54:01 PM
If anyone has Hilton Bayside, Mariott, or Hyatt parking passes available for Wednesday-Thursday, PM me. I was in group 5 and am pretty far away and need ADA closer access.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: enderwill on July 19, 2018, 06:14:09 PM
Anyone have Marriott or convention center parking?
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: jnyama on July 23, 2018, 04:13:19 AM
So, in retrospect, I found that by closing Harbor in front of the convention center, they really increased the difficulty of getting into the parking there.  My experience was that waiting in the line of cars who each wanted to argue about being able to go through the coned-off section took an extra ~15 minutes each morning.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: mattytreks on July 23, 2018, 05:09:53 AM
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So, in retrospect, I found that by closing Harbor in front of the convention center, they really increased the difficulty of getting into the parking there.  My experience was that waiting in the line of cars who each wanted to argue about being able to go through the coned-off section took an extra ~15 minutes each morning.
So enter the garage via the side entrance by Marriott.  Problem solved.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: jimy on July 23, 2018, 05:59:39 AM
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So enter the garage via the side entrance by Marriott.  Problem solved.

Did they let you enter that entrance? I know that in past years that at least at 5am, they didn't want to let you in via that entrance.

I used the 6th and Parkade parking garage this year... a couple of good things about that location, even though they weren't supposed to open until 5 am, I was able to park there as early as 4:30 am, also it was on the other side of the tracks so if I was leaving while the train was stopped on the tracks then there was no issue getting into downtown. It was a bit of an extra walk across Harbor but only added 10 minutes or so of walking time each time we needed to get to the car. Still would've preferred to park in the Hilton.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Andrew Costa Mesa on July 23, 2018, 07:37:15 AM
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So, in retrospect, I found that by closing Harbor in front of the convention center, they really increased the difficulty of getting into the parking there.  My experience was that waiting in the line of cars who each wanted to argue about being able to go through the coned-off section took an extra ~15 minutes each morning.

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So enter the garage via the side entrance by Marriott.  Problem solved.

Being that I was at Hall H every day (except Sunday), I always had to be there at the crack of dawn before they closed off Harbor, so it was never an issue for me.  I was there in the early afternoon on Wednesday for Preview Night and I got stuck for 15 minutes.  Anticipating that, I gave myself extra time.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: dcol on July 23, 2018, 09:39:19 AM
Not sure how people did the overnights using the convention parking. Wasn't that closed at night?
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: jimy on July 23, 2018, 11:45:30 AM
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Not sure how people did the overnights using the convention parking. Wasn't that closed at night?

same was true for other ACE parking, we did overnights for Hall H and had to have our car out of the 6th & Parkade by midnight, so we moved it to street parking until about 5 am when we were able to pull pack into the ACE parking for the next day... what a pain, but it seemed to work.

Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: dcol on July 23, 2018, 12:43:14 PM
So 6th and Parkade was closed overnight? That's where I was, but I got there at 6AM
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: jimy on July 23, 2018, 01:32:13 PM
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So 6th and Parkade was closed overnight? That's where I was, but I got there at 6AM

they were supposed to be closed between the hours of midnight and 5 am, but we always moved the car before midnight, however even when I came back as early at 4:30 am for the next day, we were able to get in at that time...
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: dcol on July 23, 2018, 02:47:35 PM
So what ACE lots allow overnight? I know the hotels lots do. I want to know for next year. Like to get there at 3AM to line up.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Old Man Grey on July 23, 2018, 04:17:21 PM
I noticed big lines and people doing U-turns on Harbor by the Bayfront on Thur. On Friday when I parked there(Thanks Madfly) people had got the word and the line wasn't  bad.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Car_Low on July 23, 2018, 08:02:19 PM
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So what ACE lots allow overnight? I know the hotels lots do. I want to know for next year. Like to get there at 3AM to line up.

None of them do. You're gonna have to move your car by 2am then park it on the street until 5 or 6am.
Title: Re: SDCC 2018 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: jnyama on July 24, 2018, 02:36:48 PM
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So enter the garage via the side entrance by Marriott.  Problem solved.

I did that and sometimes it was much faster and sometimes it was the same.  The traffic police that were supposed to be stopping/starting the pedestrian traffic would occasionally just not let anyone turn right into the driveway for a couple signals, at which time it was about as slow as going straight.