Im sure most of the previous groups will reform. You will likely see a new 2016 pre reg thread start in a few days
All of the previous groups will reform, so if you were in a group previously, then you will be in that same group again. One or two of these groups may have new leaders, as people step down, but the people involved should be the same. Right now I am in the process of confirming group leaders.I wasn't in a pre-reg buying group (was out of town and pretty useless during the sale) but I was in a buying group during the regular sale. I'd like to be in a pre-reg group this year, what's the best way to participate?
I suspect that Louie_Rob is right, and that there will be enough interest to set up at least one new buying group. So if people are interested in running a buying group, please PM me and let me know! We will help with suggestions, advice and a sample spreadsheet to assist, but leaders are free to run their groups as they see fit.
I wasn't in a pre-reg buying group (was out of town and pretty useless during the sale) but I was in a buying group during the regular sale. I'd like to be in a pre-reg group this year, what's the best way to participate?
I wasn't in a pre-reg buying group (was out of town and pretty useless during the sale) but I was in a buying group during the regular sale. I'd like to be in a pre-reg group this year, what's the best way to participate?
I may be able to assist, at what level depends on date of sale as I have a business conference around the same time as last year's sale which could impede my abilities.
I'm definitely going to be watching these forums like a hawk this year for Pre-Reg news and buying groups :)
If help is needed, I could probably help lead a group as well
I'm already fretting over not knowing the pre-reg date. Trying to plan a small trip for the first weekend of November but thinking of when it fell last year I don't think I want to be away from my reliable internet!And I'm already fretting over not knowing if I'll be able to get badges for next year (even though I have two chances, lol).
My son and I were in San Diego this year, but weren't lucky enough to get tickets to attend SDCC - had 2 computers on the go during registration but no luck. We came all the way from the UK, and had a great time at the offsite events, but really, really would like to attend the main event next year. Could anyone please help me get 4 day tickets for the 2 of us for 2016? I'm willing to pay for the persons own tickets if that is allowed.
My son and I were in San Diego this year, but weren't lucky enough to get tickets to attend SDCC - had 2 computers on the go during registration but no luck. We came all the way from the UK, and had a great time at the offsite events, but really, really would like to attend the main event next year. Could anyone please help me get 4 day tickets for the 2 of us for 2016? I'm willing to pay for the persons own tickets if that is allowed.
This board does not allow any kind of payment for badges, or for assistance in obtaining badges, other than reimbursement of actual cost.
However, we do organize buying groups to increase chances of being able to get a badge. I presume you are already registered for a member ID (if not, now if the time to do so). Early in the new year we will be organizing buying groups for open registration. You will be able to join a group and have all of you work together to help each other.
I can't make this pretty but there's a new tucan blog post re pre regIs it too soon to hit refresh on my email?
Two thing I noted
First the word "soon " was used when referring to when we'd hear abt prereg
Second the word "short " was use when referring to the window for badge verification
Make sure you have your stuff in order and in a safe place
First the word "soon " was used when referring to when we'd hear abt prereg
thanks all - appreciate it, really, really want to attend Comic Con next year - staying outside this year, after flying over from the UK was so frustrating - we still had a great time with walking dead escape and the activities on the street
Hi everyone! SDCC 2015 was my first time attending and I CANNOT WAIT to go back! I was actually told to join this forum by someone I met in the Hall H line, so here I am! 8)
Validated! I am surprised it went live before they sent out an e-mail. I assume they will send one out at some point during the validation period.
It's killing me that I can't validate for six hours as I am at work and my badge is at home...
Still annoyed that it's 5 weeks of validation......
Still annoyed that it's 5 weeks of validation......
So my dad's badge was lost after Comic Con this year and we havent been able to find it. Is there a way he can still retrieve his badge number for pre registration this year. I still have my badge. I'm guessing i wont be able to buy a badge for him without his badge number.
You can email them. They might make you pay for a new badge. The whole point of this was so people didn't sell their badges and then claim they "lost" them after in order to qualify for pre-reg. They were very diligent in making sure BEFORE con in a couple emails in letting people know you must keep your badge after SDCC. I really wouldn't expect too much leniency, but you never know.
On our drive home my dad realized he didnt have his badge. We called the hotel and they said they didnt see one. I emailed them the same day we called the hotel. At this time SDCC was going on and we were already home. I emailed them again today as i never got a reply.
So the code can be validated with any badge? Scary!I would assume they created the system so that code is tied uniquely to my member id. So hoping it's some type of system error.
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I would assume they created the system so that code is tied uniquely to my member id. So hoping it's some type of system error.
Just went to validate mine and recd error that says it's already been used and may not be used again. Super fun!! Just contacted cci.
I swear I'm a magnet for cci system errors.
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A friend on Twitter had the same happen to her.Good to hear! Sounds like they have a glitch out there
I swear I'm a magnet for cci system errors.
Does your code have ambiguos letters as 0 or L that can be mistaken depending of the font? I don't remember right now the type of font they used in the badge code. Hope it works out for you.I tried it twice and was super careful the 2nd time, so i definitely entered the right number. Part of the error msg states that your acct will be locked if u enter the wrong one too many times, so i just stopped and emailed them.
A friend just messaged me that a friend of hers got that number already used message. He waited a bit and tried again and his validation went through.Thanks for the tip! If i dont hear back tomorrow, i may just try again
I'm glad to hear that they are helping people work through the kinks. I wonder what was wrong?They didnt provide me any additional detail. So I will just assume it's a minor glitch. Just glad it got resolved quickly!
They didnt provide me any additional detail.
This is better, now we can come up with conspiracy theories.I forgot, they did mention something about a security concern regarding my secret identity. so they disabled my badge id until they heard from me directly.
I'm going with Aliens. Area 51 was clearly concerned your attendance to SDCC in 2016 would alert the world to the alien presence here on earth. Therefore. they were trying to block you from attending.
I forgot, they did mention something about a security concern regarding my secret identity. so they disabled my badge id until they heard from me directly.
But i dont believe them, probably aliens!
Did you get the appropriate clearance from the Men In Black?Actually, i just ran into a few guys in black suites. Now i have no idea what we were talking about, and suddenly feel like seeing the fantastic four. What did they do me?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?
Actually, i just ran into a few guys in black suites. Now i have no idea what we were talking about, and suddenly feel like seeing the fantastic four. What did they do me?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?
So the code can be validated with any badge? Scary!
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and investing in some better sunglasses.
Whew! Glad to hear my future looks bright!
You don't have a code. You never had a code. You will participate in open registration.
For everyone in my group during pre-reg/gen reg, we will be reforming :) I'll send an email out to our group this weekend!
sorry when i hit the wrong thread!
im from germany and would like to visit with friend the sdcc. i have totally no clue how it works to get a ticket... i registered on the page for the raffle to be able to purchase a badge (my friend did the same).
but when can i expect to get a notification? i only want too book all the flights and hotel when i have a badge... or im forced to book everything and when i don't get a ticket i need to bit the bitter apple and eat all the fees for canceling the flights and stuff.
also another friend send me the link for this board and hey say there where also another possibility to get a ticket online?! and through the raffle?! can some one help me or can give me an advice???
thx in advanced!
thx for the fast answer... until spring i have already booked my flight and hotel... is it hard to get a ticket??? would be really pissed if i booked all that stuff and in the end i would not get any ticket! because i fly only for the convention to the us.
and yes it was the member id!
I guess you must be all tired of this but I'm a newbie in the UK and having already registered with SDDC I was hoping to find guidance on getting tickets for the event.
By the looks of it I may have to wait until the new year but can a newbie join a 'buying group' and if so how does one go about it?
T I A for all who have patience with such questions...
This year's Con was my first ever and I had a blast! I am curious though, for the people who've gone multiple years on end, how easy is it to get passes for the next year if you've already gone before? I've seen many mention they've been every year since its inception, or for the last x amount of years in a row.
Last year was my 16th in a row. In the early years, it was fairly easy to get a badge. You could even get them pretty close to the event. After a few years, when it became obvious I was going every year, I bought the next year's badge while at the con. They used to allow you to do that.
Then, one year they sold out ALL of the next year's advance badges that way. Advance badges didn't represent all of the badges, though. The following year, they moved where you got the advance badges to the Marriott and a huge line formed for the first time. You had to basically lose most of a day getting the advance badge. That was the last year they sold advance badges at the con. I can't remember exactly what year it was.
The online method began the next year. Since it's been done online, I've just had good luck. It's only been the last two years that I paired with a friend and both years, I've been the one called up first and I got us either 4-day or 4-day with preview night.
I'm not participating in the advance sale this year because I've gone "pro". Next year will be #17.
This is my first year having to fly into SDCC. when should I buy my flight? After pre-reg? Before?
This is why I sometimes wish they still offered on-site pre-registration at Comic-Con, for the next year. Then it would be done and settled :)Yeah, even the last year they offered on-site Pre-Reg. I preferred that I think. It was nice to be at current year's Comic-Con and know I was all set for next year's Comic-Con. I know this is all 'Days Gone Bye' stuff, and pointless to reminisce about the craziness of it all (I can't imagine how much it would suck to miss a day at Comic-Con waiting in line for a full 24 hours or more for next year's passes).
other alternatives...?! possible to score tickets on eBay if ur not able to get one during the common process or all the tickets are connected to your id???You cannot get tickets through ebay. You have to show ID when picking up your tickets. Ticket pickup occurs during the show.
other alternatives...?! possible to score tickets on eBay if ur not able to get one during the common process or all the tickets are connected to your id???
Seriously ever time some one tweets a pre-reg reminder I have to log into my account to make sure it's still has the verification check mark
Go to your Member ID account and take a screenshot of the verification. (If you can show the desktop clock with the date in the screenshot as well, that would be even better.) By doing this, at least you'll have proof that your Member ID has been verified for pre-registration for Comic-Con 2016 at the time.That is a really good suggestion and one I will be doing tonight.
Perhaps it will be a little piece of mind... ^__~
The cancel my member ID button scares me. Make it go away!!!!Totally agree! Why in the world does that need to exist? And why does it need to be so prominent on the page? Do they encourage it? Lol
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Totally agree! Why in the world does that need to exist? And why does it need to be so prominent on the page? Do they encourage it? LolConspiracy
I'm okay if other people want to cancel their member IDs. Fewer people competing for badges... ;)Want is the key word. I have nightmares of accidently hitting it.
Seriously ever time some one tweets a pre-reg reminder I have to log into my account to make sure it's still has the verification check mark
Woah! I clicked it and it gave me a lifetime badge!
The cancel my member ID button scares me. Make it go away!!!!I'm always anxious when I check it in my phone as sometimes static gets the screen clicked unintentionally.
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Remember. today is the last day to validate for pre-reg!
Remember. today is the last day to validate for pre-reg!One thing is that I don't see is a specific time and date posted for the deadline. So before 09/15 can have have different interpretations in peoples minds.
Now that NYCC is over, I am currently going into planning mode for prereg. Already getting hyped up and extremely nervous at the same time! ;)The Excitement is shared.
The Excitement is shared.
***Badge price list, please*** :) :) :) :) :) :)
They may also shut down the Member ID system before the sale. It's not necessary for pre-reg, but IIRC, it has been done before.
To me its just priorities,but I may have a dilemma, my daughter got a job at Hot Topic and so I am hoping and praying that she doesn't get an opening shift on a Saturday :'(
Yes she is really excited, this is her first job and she loves HT, been shopping there for years which really helped her during the interview, she knows the merchandise and Pop Culture.She should love it then, all the reasons i wanted to work there. Plus, i recall how much easier it was to work w customers in my own age group (at the time, now I'm one of those old cranky customers)
Most of my friends think I'm crazy because I won't plan anything for any of the Saturdays in November before 12:00. To me its just priorities,but I may have a dilemma, my daughter got a job at Hot Topic and so I am hoping and praying that she doesn't get an opening shift on a Saturday :'(
....but I may have a dilemma, my daughter got a job at Hot Topic and so I am hoping and praying that she doesn't get an opening shift on a Saturday :'(
Yes she is really excited, this is her first job and she loves HT, been shopping there for years which really helped her during the interview, she knows the merchandise and Pop Culture.Plus discount for the whole family (I hope) ;)
Plus discount for the whole family (I hope) ;)
Actually she does get a 40% discountHope you are going to make good use of it :)
Im ready! Im dying to start the planning process
As October quickly turns to November, Comic-Con International would like you to update your autumn to-do list! Somewhere between “Knit a new Jayne beanie” and “Practice lightsaber moves for the December 18th premiere,” please add “Update your Comic-Con mailing address” to the most critical tasks of fall 2015!
As we continue to evaluate our registration and badge fulfillment process, we are constantly on the lookout for ways to make the experience easier and more enjoyable for our attendees. We are currently researching the option of mailing out Comic-Con and WonderCon badges prior to the event, which should make your arrival at the Con fast, easy, and convenient. No more waiting in line to pick up your badge!
To ensure we have your most current information on file, please log in to your Comic-Con Member ID account today and confirm your mailing address. This information is found on the “My Account” tab under the “ADDRESS/PHONE” section. If your address is incorrect, simply click the “ADDRESS/PHONE” link, enter your password and new zip code, then complete the address update process.
If you are eligible to participate in Comic-Con 2016 Attendee Preregistration, we strongly encourage you to update your address today! The Member ID system will close for changes-without notice-in advance of Attendee Preregistration. Make sure you have updated your mailing address before you participate in preregistration.
I'd pay extra to have a USPS tracking number.That is a must
I agree, tracking is a must. I do wonder how they will fit badge holders in the envelope, as they are somewhat bulky. And the issue of scalpers is a big one: mailing badges makes it easier for scalpers to operate.I would rather check in them encourage scalpers.
How are they going to handle mailing badges overseas? Figures they look like trying to mail badges when we are in the process of moving overseas. The city where we will be living doesn't really have mail service. Only a PO box and then you just have to hope no one in customs holds the item (if it even makes it to the PO Box). Yes Abu Dhabi really doesn't have street addresses that are unique. There are several streets with the same name. They are trying to make them all unique but it is nowhere near done. Might have to beg hubby to let us use his work address LOL. I'm sure they will be like what the heck is a Comic Con??
How are they going to handle mailing badges overseas? Figures they look like trying to mail badges when we are in the process of moving overseas. The city where we will be living doesn't really have mail service. Only a PO box and then you just have to hope no one in customs holds the item (if it even makes it to the PO Box). Yes Abu Dhabi really doesn't have street addresses that are unique. There are several streets with the same name. They are trying to make them all unique but it is nowhere near done. Might have to beg hubby to let us use his work address LOL. I'm sure they will be like what the heck is a Comic Con??I could see them not offering a mailing option to overseas addresses. Even if all of they could accommodate all of the different address formats, I think the cost of shipping a traceable package would be very high. Plus, people might run into all sorts of customs issues like you said.
If you are eligible to participate in Comic-con 2016 Attendee Preregistration, we strongly encourage you to update your address today! The Member ID system will close for changes - without notice - in advance of Attendee Preregistration. Make sure you have updated your mailing address before you participate in preregistration.
Noticing related bread crumbs around the main CCI site, this is still up (emphasis mine) ->
http://comic-con.org/cci/terms-and-conditions
"PLEASE NOTE:
Badges will not be mailed out in advance. Please bring your barcode confirmation and a photo ID onsite to receive your badge. Badges will not be provided without a printed barcode confirmation and a valid photo ID."
but my instinct is saying 'no mailing'
i am not convinced there will be a mailing- i really don't think cci will mess with a working system.....
i'd put more money on an RFID system or an additional layer of traceable data on scalpers, then a mailing.
just to be clear, i don't know, but my instinct is saying 'no mailing'
Precisely. I'm of the same mind in that I'm skeptical about the idea of CCI mailing out (attendee) badges for Comic-Con or even WonderCon. I actually believe it might be more trouble than it is worth in the long run, especially due to scalping and counterfeiting.
Yep. There is a huge benefit in preventing scalpers when they haven't seen what badge looks like.
i am not convinced there will be a mailing- i really don't think cci will mess with a working system.....
i'd put more money on an RFID system or an additional layer of traceable data on scalpers, then a mailing.
just to be clear, i don't know, but my instinct is saying 'no mailing'
Every time I heard "RFID system" the first thing that comes to my mind is SDCC implanting chips on our arms instead of giving us a paper badge or bracelet. xD
Do you think the address update is another way to cut down scalping? Like if the addresses don't match on ID's and the printed forms people will be questioned at check in?
Also, your address on your ID isn't necessarily the same as where you live. As a student I moved every year and had a new address. As an adult, I got a new driver's license a year before I moved, and the license was for 5 years. That means I spent 4 years wandering around with an incorrect address on my ID. It happens, and it happens legitimately.
In CA, at least, though, you can change your address with the DMV online and get a printout confirming your correct addressI wish! Here (New Orleans) you have to go to the DMV to make any changes. And, they closed a bunch of DMV locations so the nearest one requires a car to get to and I don't actually drive or have a car. I just have an ID. I moved last spring and my address on the ID doesn't match my mailing address now. Anyway, its a big pain in the ass. (Also, our ID's are still not compliant with the Homeland Security requirements so I might have to start using my passport for domestic flights. uggh.)
Personally, I long for the day that CCI just decides to put a chip into my skin.I would never let my government do this, but CCI? Absolutely.
Also, your address on your ID isn't necessarily the same as where you live. As a student I moved every year and had a new address. As an adult, I got a new driver's license a year before I moved, and the license was for 5 years. That means I spent 4 years wandering around with an incorrect address on my ID. It happens, and it happens legitimately.
Also, since it is Summer, some people may be traveling before coming to comic-con and may not be home to get mail before getting to San Diego.
Most of my friends think I'm crazy because I won't plan anything for any of the Saturdays in November before 12:00. To me its just priorities,but I may have a dilemma, my daughter got a job at Hot Topic and so I am hoping and praying that she doesn't get an opening shift on a Saturday :'(Yeah I feel your pain. I teach HS band and we have a marching band schedule of Saturday rehearsals 8:30-2:30 until the week before Thanksgiving. I was able to work it out last year with limited issues but it's not easy
It is interesting that Comic-con is considering mailing out badges - CES (which is an even larger convention) used to do that - but within the past couple of years changed to on-site badge pick-up as there were too many instances of attendees not getting badges on time (especially overseas ones) or not getting them at all (the post office does misplace mail - sometimes even I have received mail late) - and, of course, even an organized person can misplace their badge (or it is mistakenly misplaced or tossed by a not-so-attentive family member).
Also, would the badge come in large envelop with the Quick Guide in it? The larger the envelope, the better chance of it being noticed properly.
Also, since it is Summer, some people may be traveling before coming to comic-con and may not be home to get mail before getting to San Diego.
I hope they reconsider this - although I understand that they need to find ways to speed up the entry process and the could use that space in the Sails Pavilion for other purposes (like more tables to sit down and relax!).
If they do mail out badges - I hope they have a help area setup for those that claim they didn't get theirs on time - they could cancel that badge number that was mailed and create a new one for those attendees. However, that could cause more confusion if some of the claimnants aren't truthful. Then it is back to square one on potential duplicate or fradulent badges unless they do implement chips in the badges that can be scanned upon entry.
2. People talk about scalped badges and such as if it is a huge problem, but I honestly am not sure it is. Obviously every year the last five + summers there are people hocking badges for huge profits online (with some getting busted & some getting away with it). But in the grand scheme of logistics and such, I wonder if it's a big enough problem to eliminate discussion & thought into mailing badges. I
Personally I think that scalped badges are not a huge problem at the moment, but if CCI switched to mailing them out ahead of time, I think they would become a large problem very very quickly. Right now the difficulty level of scalping a badge keeps a lot of people from doing it - and also severely limits the pool of buyers, since everyone knows the risk of being scammed is high. But mail them out, no ID required, and I'm afraid we'll find out the "market price" for a badge in short order.
I'd be okay with showing ID at every door, but I don't think CCI would go for it. Also, it would be kind of a nightmare with cosplayers. I think RFID is a simpler way to go, and has more benefits. Maybe they could mail RFID badges and then you'd have to show up with ID to activate them?
Can someone who went to NYCC maybe fill us in on:
* do you need ID at any point to get in once you have your badge? If so, in what capacity?
* did you notice people scalping badges?
* how is the in/out process at NYCC compared to SDCCI, is it easier/harder, why, etc?
Are scalped badges a big problem for NYCC? I honestly have no idea whatsoever, but folks that go to NYCC and pay attention to that convention might have a better grasp about the amount of scalped badges be sold, NYCC's policy/stance/enforcement of scalped badges, etc.
Maybe I'm being naive, but over the 15+ years of going to SDCCI I honestly have faith that CCI generally knows what they're doing, is good (generally) at problem solving, and may be thinking of solutions in ways we're not really thinking about at this time. I would LOVE to see CCI change their badge policies a bit, and at the very least I think the fact that CCI seems to at least be exploring alternatives is exciting.
I honestly think counterfeit would be more of a problem. I know someone who was attending and hanging out with vendors/exhibitors and here what they told me.
They made fake badges so they could get more of their party inside the door, all they had to do was get the plastic holder, which since they all know each other and the volunteers so well I guess wasn't a problem.
If they didn't have enough fake badges/real badges they would get one person in and then that person would take it off and they would go out to get another person in. Apparently playing dumb about losing your badge works they pretend to trace their steps to the vendor table where a badge happens to be.
They also said that they were able to walk up with the people who got them in and get both Funko and Hasbro without waiting in line. They just have certain times set up that they all know are good times.
I think going to RFID would eliminate some of this. Plus hard plastic badges are harder to replicate.
I don't see how any of this would be different with mailing badges: based on what you're saying this is a seemingly systemic problem with CCI being lax with policy in regards to vendors. I agree hard plastic badges would maybe be better for counterfeit reasons; I admittedly don't know enough about RFID chips to have a strong opinion on whether or not they would curb scalping. It wasn't too long ago where a guy I know went to Comic-Con for the week with a female name on his badge and no one seemed to care about it, so short of CCI making a strong effort to enforce ID matching name on badge, I don't know what would curb the seemingly minor problem of scalping.
i have a funny feeling CCI has figured that by mailing badges nay free up space and money to be used at the convention centre
WHAT!!! Rushes to computer, dinner can wait, hope it doesn't burn.
Unfortunately, I don't have access to the e-mail address I've used in past years for SDCC. But I feel like reg codes were sent out/available around the time the pre-reg date was announced last year? (I believe there was the issue of people posting the link in their e-mail online and they were somehow tied with their reg code. I may be mixing up sales and such though.)
So despite giving up on it being this Saturday because no one received e-mails... Saturday, Nov. 7th may still be a good bet?
According to the notification e-mails from last year:
In 2014, pre-registration for Comic-Con 2015 was announced on November 4th, 2014, and the actual pre-registration sale date was November 8th, 2014.
If they're going by last year's timeline, I would say they're very, very close. Ha ha.
I generally remember them sending out the code(s )in an e-mail too
I generally remember them sending out the code(s )in an e-mail too. Was that in the initial announcement e-mail or did that come later? Or am I just mixing up everything at this point haha.
At this point, I'm just hoping it is like last year's timeline. I want to know how stressed I need to be about Gen Reg.
I flipped through last years emails and what I have is an email announcing the date that came at 4:27 on 11/4. And then a link that came on 11/6 and said that we would need the code from our member ID page and then it links to the page. But they did not actually send the codes.
Not that they announced pre-reg would happen but I had called my daughter to tell her I wouldn't need her help on Sat morning that she could sleep in AND see what happens. If I would have known I would have made the call earlier. Lol
I flipped through last years emails and what I have is an email announcing the date that came at 4:27 on 11/4. And then a link that came on 11/6 and said that we would need the code from our member ID page and then it links to the page. But they did not actually send the codes.
Based on the e-mails from the last pre-registration sale for Comic-Con 2015, they only sent one notification e-mail to announce the registration date (announced on November 4th, 2014) and then second notification e-mail for the "landing page" link. The link for the landing page for Comic-Con 2015 pre-registration was sent out on November 6th, 2014, two days before pre-registration the last time around.
For Comic-Con 2014, they did send out the registration codes within the notification for the landing page link. This was the year when pre-registration was on February 8th, 2014 though.
My friends probably think I'm losing it. They would probably be right.
Thanks so much for checking guys! (I'm really regretting not forwarding all the SDCC e-mails to myself before I lost access.) I knew I remembered them sending out the codes at some point, in e-mails, but I wasn't completely sure if it was last year or the year before. I remember people panicking because they didn't receive the e-mail and so they had to go check their Member ID page for the codes.
We'll just have to wait and see if we get anything tomorrow or Thursday I suppose.
Anyone recall of cci provided more pre reg process info by this point? I recall how-to videos and stuff posted on toucan blog before the sale
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Said video was two years ago. Last year they posted an FAQ on Nov 6 - two days before the sale, and two days after they announced the date.Good info! Thanks!
Last year, they uploaded Member ID codes and closed the system 4 days before the sale. In 2014 Open Reg, they closed Member IDs 10 days before (and presumably uploaded codes, but I didn't dig THAT deep on Twitter). So, it's still anyone's guess.
Anyone recall of cci provided more pre reg process info by this point? I recall how-to videos and stuff posted on toucan blog before the sale
I actually recommend telling people in your group of family and friends (who are eligible for pre-registration) to go into their Member ID accounts as soon as possible and copy and paste their "registration codes" so that they have it before the actual day, in case the Member ID system crashes on the day of the pre-registration sale.
Just to have it as a back-up, it would be a good idea to have it saved somewhere else. ^__~ (Go forth, my fellow forum members!)
I make a Google survey every year that I have my group members take. Pops all the info into an organized spreadsheet. That way reg codes, usernames, etc. are all readily available and organized before the sale. Especially in case something comes up for someone at the last minute.
They previously announced that it would be between Halloween and Thanksgiving.
They previously announced that it would be between Halloween and Thanksgiving.where did they say 'before thanksgiving"? i don't recall that....
where did they say 'before thanksgiving"? i don't recall that....
They previously announced that it would be between Halloween and Thanksgiving.
This year, they almost scared me with the lightsaber mention! Well, it is lightsaber season.
"Somewhere between “Knit a new Jayne beanie” and “Practice lightsaber moves for the December 18th premiere,” http://comic-con.org/toucan/confirm-your-mailing-address-our-member-id-system
Oooooooooh my gosh, this is so exciting. It could still be this weekend!
Then, CCI throws us a curve ball and says it's in January. Bwuhahahahahah. :X *faints*
It could be that they are moving general registration to before the end of the year.
So based on that, it could still be early December? My bet is still November though.
It could be that they are moving general registration to before the end of the year.
The 14th would be better for me money-wise. So it will be on the 7th. :)
It could be that they are moving general registration to before the end of the year.
I'm canceling all holidays until we get badges. Except December 18th, that holiday is sacred.Something familiar about that date..... Lol. I am planning contingencies where I can.
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They've said in multiple places it will "likely be early 2016". They even said that on Twitter a few days ago.
Cancellation / Refund Policy section updated ->
From http://comic-con.org/cci/cancellationrefund-policy
The Comic-Con 2016 badge refund deadline is June 6, 2016. After this date your Comic-Con badge purchase is non-refundable. All refunds will be subject to a 10% handling fee.
Pending refund requests are at the sole discretion of SDCC. Sending a refund request or submitting a refund request form does not guarantee you a refund. No refunds will be issued for any convention prior to Comic-Con 2016. Comic-Con 2016 badges are not transferable for use at any other SDCC convention. Please note that in some cases refund requests may not be processed until after Comic-Con 2016.
Click here for the the online Refund Request Form
SDCC reserves the right to change their Cancellation and Refund Policy at any time, without notification. Comic-Con reserves the right to refuse admission, to refuse service and/or to cancel/revoke your Member ID and/or badge at Comic-Con’s discretion.Comic-Con badges are NON-TRANSFERRABLE. No refunds will be given after June 6, 2016.
Revised to May 13, 2016 ->
http://www.comic-con.org/cci/cancellationrefund-policy
The Comic-Con 2016 badge refund deadline is May 13, 2016. After this date your Comic-Con badge purchase is non-refundable. All refunds will be subject to a 10% handling fee.
Pending refund requests are at the sole discretion of SDCC. Sending a refund request or submitting a refund request form does not guarantee you a refund. No refunds will be issued for any convention prior to Comic-Con 2016. Comic-Con 2016 badges are not transferable for use at any other SDCC convention. Please note that in some cases refund requests may not be processed until after Comic-Con 2016.
Yes, I was thinking that it was about a month earlier than usual. I wonder if this means that they're actually going to try to have a resale this year? Why else would they need the extra time?
Could it be because they might mail out the badges this year?Seems logical
I wouldn't be too quick to conclude that they're thinking of having a resale just yet, especially since pre-registration hasn't occurred. It could just be that they want more time to process refunds and then use those badges as complimentary badges or the like.
Oh, I'm not concluding, just speculating. Yes, pure speculation. Just speculation! No official word on having a resale at this time. (Are those enough disclaimers for you, Zero? ;) )
IF (big IF) they are going to mail badges for 2016, I hope for the first year they offer an option..get your badge in the mail or pick it up at SDCC.
As anxious as I get for all the other processes (pre reg, gen reg, hotelapocolypse) I can't deal with the anxiety of checking the US Mail every day for our badges.
Could it be because they might mail out the badges this year?I also vote for this theory
If not a date, how about prices, just any tidbit will do.
If it were me, I would personally rather pick up an attendee badge at the convention center during Comic-Con, which still has a fast and efficient badge pick-up process as it is...
ok just to get the emails flowing... 'cuz the min i make a guess i get proved wrongI'm fairly confident it is not this week, hopefully next week.
given the fact that we don't have pricing, i'm thinking ..... dare i say it? we're looking at the 14th as the next opportunity
ok just to get the emails flowing... 'cuz the min i make a guess i get proved wrong
given the fact that we don't have pricing, i'm thinking ..... dare i say it? we're looking at the 14th as the next opportunity
Is this what it looks like when hope dies :(till next week ;)
Is this what it looks like when hope dies :(
Aw, ha ha. Hope never dies! It just procrastinates.Krampus is coming!
The 14th really isn't good for me. Neither is the 21st. But I guess my luck has nearly run out.
I'm going to keep hope alive until Friday morning.
Your group has got your back Tardis Mom!
9:00am PST has officially passed with no word on 11/7. "And now my watch has ended..."
...for this weekend ;D
*All together*rotfl!!!!
"And now her watch has ended..."
I'm keeping move on high, they could change the day on us. Surprise Sunday sale.
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Is there anywhere on CCI's website where it's written that is HAS to be on a Saturday? Or is that just the day sales tradtionally fall on? I would be totally fine with a Sunday. But I would not enjoy it being some random day of the week - i.e. a Tuesday, for instance. Can you imagine the mass chaos that would ensue? :oIt use to be during the week, past few years it is always Saturday. I don't think they would change it, but they can.
It use to be during the week, past few years it is always Saturday. I don't think they would change it, but they can.
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Me too! *Never give up! Never surrender!*
I think ticketleap is considered a bad word on the forum.I honestly don't remember TicketLeap
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I honestly don't remember TicketLeapMemory recall failure can be a blessing.
I think ticketleap is considered a bad word on the forum.
Ah-hahahahaha.It will save many forum members from twitching.Should I put in a request to censor it as an inside forum community joke?:X
The Great Fail of 2011 was my first time getting SDCC tickets. Everything else has been a dream compared.Yeah those earlier days of Internet sales crush were rouuuuuuugh
Ah-hahahahaha.No no no no.Should I put in a request to censor it as an inside forum community joke?:X
I really did want it to happen this weekend, but yes I will actually have my Christmas Club money deposited into my checking account by the time Pre-Reg does happen :)
Yes it is hard, especially since my daughter has a job but only works weekends, but as soon as she gets her schedule I check to see if I have to make alternate plans to get her to work
"Sorry daughter, it looks like you're walking to work today"At least let her ride a bike to work
Con is life
;)
Uber is your friend. ;)That is a possibility that I will keep in mine.
Hi. I'm new to this forum but I heard about it from a great guy at SDCC. I am confirmed for pre-reg this year but due to issues with my child transitioning to a junior, she is not! I tried last year to change her and it wouldn't let me because her BD was after the cutoff! I was told by SDCC she could go as a child for 2015. So we did. When I went to confirm her for pre reg this year, her profile said she was now a junior and was not eligible to pre reg as she should have done it last year!!! I contacted them and explained what happened and provided them with backup and they don't care. They won't let me purchase a badge for her at pre reg. So is the chance of getting a badge at open reg as impossible as I know it is? Any suggestions? I won't go without her.
Hi. I'm new to this forum but I heard about it from a great guy at SDCC. I am confirmed for pre-reg this year but due to issues with my child transitioning to a junior, she is not! I tried last year to change her and it wouldn't let me because her BD was after the cutoff! I was told by SDCC she could go as a child for 2015. So we did. When I went to confirm her for pre reg this year, her profile said she was now a junior and was not eligible to pre reg as she should have done it last year!!! I contacted them and explained what happened and provided them with backup and they don't care. They won't let me purchase a badge for her at pre reg. So is the chance of getting a badge at open reg as impossible as I know it is? Any suggestions? I won't go without her.
Sharp, there is a way to officially transition your child to a junior through their system, but the deadline to do so was October 15, 2015. Have you created a Member ID for your daughter?
is nov 11 a holiday in the US, if so how would that effect pre-reg
For general registration this past year, CCI announced the sale date on the day before Valentine's Day. So maybe smaller holidays (i.e. not on the scale of Christmas) will prove to be good luck? ;)
I'm really hoping it's the weekend.
I'm just keeping my fingers crossed we hear something soon, prices, dates, anything, I'm not picky.i'm just gonna start in with the random quotes like
My bad luck is continuing to flow out at work today - my open water bottle just fell off of my desk (I had no idea that the bottom was warped) and half of its contents spilled out onto the floor, narrowly missing my computer's wires. The sale has to be Saturday, guys :DMy good luck last week didn't help so I'll go with your bad luck being the main driver.
k at the risk of being horrifically wrong
maybe we'll get an announcement of either pricing or tech check's late in the day. here's my rational, they did the mem id update late in teh day. 8)
big thinking going on here
k at the risk of being horrifically wrong
maybe we'll get an announcement of either pricing or tech check's late in the day. here's my rational, they did the mem id update late in teh day. 8)
big thinking going on here
When they updated the member IDs to reflect the registration codes last week, it was around 5:10 PM PST (or 8:10 PM EST)... it wasn't that late for CCI, ha ha.
Either way, it's possible that it could still happen in a similar way, if they choose to announce pricing and/or the pre-registration sale date this week.
Just any little tidbit of information, though I REALLY would like pre-reg to happen this weekend.
I'm thinking the same way. When they announced the open reg sale this past February, it was after 6pm EST where I am - so after 3pm PST. I think that they tend to make these types of announcements at the end of the business day on the west coast. Though I could be wrong, because just when you think you know what CCI is going to do, they seem to switch it up ;)
Could it be, could it be; maybe when it comes back up they will announce pricing, and then on Thursday give us 48 hr notice of sale.
Could it be, could it be; maybe when it comes back up they will announce pricing, and then on Thursday give us 48 hr notice of sale.
We're such a jaded lot are we not. This will happen this weekend. Fear not.
Hope is born againOr, rather, "A New Hope"?
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Or, rather, "A New Hope"?
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I want to say notices.
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This one is definitely old and worn out. I think it has also been stomped on a few times. It seems the dark side is a force to be reckoned with.umm. sorry. whimper, sniff.
thx for the heads up LeonardIt says now
http://www.comic-con.org/cci/2016/preregistration-walk-thru
guesses on when it's updated......?
If pre-reg happens this weekend, I won't have access to a computer but will have my Iphone. Has anyone used their iphone and/or Ipad to purchase badges in past sales and did it work the same as when using a pc? I probably will have to be connected through the cell signal and not wifi. Thanks.I got badges for a friend one year awhile back with my cellphone: before the current method (maybe the older crazy program). Also got badges for a friend one year via Resale in June with an iPad.
If pre-reg happens this weekend, I won't have access to a computer but will have my Iphone. Has anyone used their iphone and/or Ipad to purchase badges in past sales and did it work the same as when using a pc? I probably will have to be connected through the cell signal and not wifi. Thanks.
If pre-reg happens this weekend, I won't have access to a computer but will have my Iphone. Has anyone used their iphone and/or Ipad to purchase badges in past sales and did it work the same as when using a pc? I probably will have to be connected through the cell signal and not wifi. Thanks.
Man, badges shipped to buyer only! I guess if someone messes you over you can cancel and reissue at the con, but still...
Do you know what this will mean for people who are in buying groups?
Do you know what this will mean for people who are in buying groups?
Seems like the buyer will have to mail the extra badge(s) to those that they bought for. Shipping charges should be calculated and added on to the amount that you Paypal the person. Of if you really trust the person you could meet right before Con and get it, but big fat no on that one for me, I want it in my hands! :)
Did you guys notice that the waiting room opens at 8 am and not 7am? An extra hour to sleep in!
Not that I can sleep the night before badge sales anyway...
Has something happened? ;)
With the new RFID badges, do you think they will the have scanners just to get in, or do you think they will use them on some of the larger panels like Hall H
With the new RFID badges, do you think they will the have scanners just to get in, or do you think they will use them on some of the larger panels like Hall H
Where does it say there will be RFID badges? I missed that.
It's on the Toycan Blog post.
One thing I just realized: this completely eliminates Town & Country from the mix. Even with international attendees and child badges, there will be far fewer people going to registration and so everyone should be able to do it at the convention center.
It snuck up on me this year!!!
Was it the same time last year?
I don't remember last year, did the prices go up for 2016?
I believe PN and Sunday were $35 each and Thursday-Saturday were $50 each (I may be wrong on the exact numbers.)
A 4-day with Preview Night badge cost $220 last year and a 4-day badge was $185. So the prices have definitely gone up. (I checked one of my google docs from last year that had the cost laid out. But it could still be off. Please correct me if I'm mistaken ^^;)
we're starting the talk now, give us a bitVery interested to hear the solution, due to this new rule by CCI. It does put unnecessary added pressure for all buying groups, especially for the bigger ones. Good luck this Saturday all!
I believe PN and Sunday were $35 each and Thursday-Saturday were $50 each (I may be wrong on the exact numbers.)
A 4-day with Preview Night badge cost $220 last year and a 4-day badge was $185. So the prices have definitely gone up. (I checked one of my google docs from last year that had the cost laid out. But it could still be off. Please correct me if I'm mistaken ^^;)
I can see them doing this in order to get into the convention center (ie the first sets of doors in the outer areas) since they have always seemed to want to control flow in and out of certain doors.This. If NYCC can do it this way, I think SDCC can too. And SDCC is in a larger space so there shouldn't be any major concerns about bottlenecks.
This. If NYCC can do it this way, I think SDCC can too. And SDCC is in a larger space so there shouldn't be any major concerns about bottlenecks.
Seems like the buyer will have to mail the extra badge(s) to those that they bought for. Shipping charges should be calculated and added on to the amount that you Paypal the person. Of if you really trust the person you could meet right before Con and get it, but big fat no on that one for me, I want it in my hands! :)
well this place has really come to life!
I'm not in pre reg but finding all this interesting so can't wait for open reg.
My take on the International shipping is where the buyer is an international address then the group would still need to wait until comic con to pick up the badges. e.g. if I was in and bought a badge for myself and 2 American addresses because I'm an International address I would only be able to pick up the 3 badges in person which means at comic con. Where as if I was bought a badge by some one with an American address they would receive it but I'd need them to hold on to it until Comic Con and meet them there (or cancel it and get it reissued)!
That's my take on it but as always I'm open to someone correcting me.
I didn't know that NYCC used the RFID system this year. Did they use it for programs as well or just to get in?
At NYCC, they just used it for entering/leaving the convention center. BUT NYCC didn't seem to have any name or ID checks, etc. I'm quite curious to see how SDCC will be dealing with that this year!
Also, another quick reminder (double-posting is bad, but this is an exception):
Log into your Member ID account to copy and paste your registration code RIGHT NOW. Make sure you have it saved somewhere other than on the Member ID page and that you have it with you on the day of the pre-registration sale.
In this way, you won't have to log into your Member ID account to get it or wait for the e-mail with your code to be sent to you.
Is is better to copy and past from the Member ID account rather than using the code they send you in the email?
Did anyone notice this tidbit on the pre-registration walk-through that CCI has on their website?I don't remember this either. This is the way it should be instead of going to the back of the line. I wonder if you maintain your position now even if you refresh your browser?
"If you are accidentally removed from the waiting room or lose connectivity, simply return to the registration code entry page (found in your email or Member ID account) and enter your registration code again. You will be put back with the same group you were previously. This only applies to registration codes that were authorized prior to 9:00 AM."
Interesting. I don't recall them mentioning this in the past... Hmmmmm.
I don't remember this either. This is the way it should be instead of going to the back of the line. I wonder if you maintain your position now even if you refresh your browser?
Did anyone notice this tidbit on the pre-registration walk-through that CCI has on their website?
"If you are accidentally removed from the waiting room or lose connectivity, simply return to the registration code entry page (found in your email or Member ID account) and enter your registration code again. You will be put back with the same group you were previously. This only applies to registration codes that were authorized prior to 9:00 AM."
Interesting. I don't recall them mentioning this in the past... Hmmmmm.
Did anyone notice this tidbit on the pre-registration walk-through that CCI has on their website?
"If you are accidentally removed from the waiting room or lose connectivity, simply return to the registration code entry page (found in your email or Member ID account) and enter your registration code again. You will be put back with the same group you were previously. This only applies to registration codes that were authorized prior to 9:00 AM."
Interesting. I don't recall them mentioning this in the past... Hmmmmm.
From 2/7/14 http://comic-con.org/toucan/important-technical-information-preregistration-tomorrow for 2014 pre-registration ->
"If for any reason your browser crashes or you leave the waiting room before 9:00 AM Pacific Time, you will still be able to log back in using your registration code."
Good gravy, I paid $175 in 2013 for 4 days + PN.
Still worth it.
I remember $45 total for all days.
I am almost positive this wording was there last year. My guess is that they handle a refresh within the waiting room differently from a disconnect then a reentry though the landing page?
EDIT: here's last year's toucan post http://comic-con.org/toucan/open-online-registration-2014-you%E2%80%99ve-got-questions-we%E2%80%99ve-got-answers (http://comic-con.org/toucan/open-online-registration-2014-you%E2%80%99ve-got-questions-we%E2%80%99ve-got-answers)
they probably wont reveal the tech/logic behind it all but here is my theory.
When you enter your pre-reg code the first time, a session is created on the server, and that code is randomly placed into a batch (bucket, box, however you want to envision it) with several hundred other people. That is YOUR batch for the rest of the sale, no way to switch. Your IP address is used to connect to your session. If you lose connection, and have to switch to another device or whatever, all existing connections (ip addresses, to keep it simple) to your "session" are severed and a new one is made. Your session or code is still in the same batch you were from when you first used that code.
Now at 9am, the batch's are randomized and placed into a virtual line/queue. When your batch gets to the front of the line, everyone in your batch gets to enter the purchase screen.
Just wondering, if you don't get all days you want, but get some, but then you later get additional days during open reg, how will they handle that? What if one buyer gets certain days but then another buyer during open reg gets it?Good question
Easiest thing to do would be to mail after open reg and mail to the last buyer, but the FAQs don't address this. Anyone else know?
They probably won't ship until a few weeks before con.
If anything, I think it might make it easier to scalp if you don't physically need those members in person to receive their badges with ID
I know that's a problem for NYCC, not that there are restrictions on scalping there
One thing that occurred to me...
If the badges are being mailed and are RFID, will they be personalized? Will they have names on them?
More importantly, will they have a pre-reg verification code on them? I thought it was great that they were requiring people to attend the previous year, as evidenced by picking up their badges to get that code. Is that still going to happen? If not, then we'll run into the problem, of people buying badges even if they don't plan to attend, just to keep their pre-reg space open for the following year.
One thing that occurred to me...
If the badges are being mailed and are RFID, will they be personalized? Will they have names on them?
More importantly, will they have a pre-reg verification code on them? I thought it was great that they were requiring people to attend the previous year, as evidenced by picking up their badges to get that code. Is that still going to happen? If not, then we'll run into the problem, of people buying badges even if they don't plan to attend, just to keep their pre-reg space open for the following year.
For NYCC were they the wrist badges that don't come off?
Nope - they were plastic badges that you attached to a lanyard. That does make me curious as to what SDCC will do this year, though - surely the paper badges won't survive the mailings? :o
they probably wont reveal the tech/logic behind it all but here is my theory.
When you enter your pre-reg code the first time, a session is created on the server, and that code is randomly placed into a batch (bucket, box, however you want to envision it) with several hundred other people. That is YOUR batch for the rest of the sale, no way to switch. Your IP address is used to connect to your session. If you lose connection, and have to switch to another device or whatever, all existing connections (ip addresses, to keep it simple) to your "session" are severed and a new one is made. Your session or code is still in the same batch you were from when you first used that code.
Now at 9am, the batch's are randomized and placed into a virtual line/queue. When your batch gets to the front of the line, everyone in your batch gets to enter the purchase screen.
two codes from the same ip address aren't in the same batch tho.....if i'm understanding your analogy correctly
I also think this rfid system and mailing the badges, is going to see hundreds of badges scalped on eBay.How so?
Similar to NYCC
How so?All you have to do is activate it and then sell it.
one (ACTIVE) IP per code. Code is tied to a batch upon first use and can never change to a different batch. If you login from another device (or IP) using the same code, the previous ACTIVE sessions using that same code are ended, and your new IP is linked to your code instead.
You can use the same IP to connect to multiple codes (different computers sharing same internet, both using unique pre-reg codes).
make sense? again this is all theory.
IP -> Code -> Batch
(SAME)IP -> Different Code -> Batch
Ah, i just understood your question...
You could get incredibly lucky (or unlucky) and both your codes could get you into the same batch lol.
If your code hasent been used before, it gets put through a randomizer and placed into a random batch of buyers. You COULD end up in the same batch as others in your house (sharing your same IP), but its highly unlikely.
If your code HAS been used before, the previous ACTIVE sessions logged in with that code are ended, and your new login takes over.
If anything, I think it might make it easier to scalp if you don't physically need those members in person to receive their badges with ID
I know that's a problem for NYCC, not that there are restrictions on scalping there
Ohhhh muh gad. I have so much to go back and read! I couldn't come and dissect every word from SDCC this evening because we had tickets to see NDGT tonight! Its been a good day for nerding.
Flipping through everything now. So much anxiousness for the rest of this week now. (Mostly because for at least 2 days this week I will be whacked out on painkillers from teeny surgery and I'm worried I'll forget something.)
do you think we'll be able to put in a different address than the one associated with our member ID?
Question about the mailing address: do you think we'll be able to put in a different address than the one associated with our member ID? I'm moving in 2 weeks - I went in to change my address and it says it's locked until after pre-reg. I assume USPS will continue to forward any mail I receive at my old address, but eeeeek!
Time to compile all of the necessary information (Member IDs, credit card information, addresses, etc.) before the big pre-registration sale day. It's going to be chaotic. This pretty much applies to everyone reading this thread, ha ha.
Flipping through everything now. So much anxiousness for the rest of this week now. (Mostly because for at least 2 days this week I will be whacked out on painkillers from teeny surgery and I'm worried I'll forget something.)
It's probably time for me to really start kicking butt with my group. So far only 4 of the 13 people in my group have submitted the basic information (name, member ID, code for safe-keeping, badge selections [first, second, and final choices], etc.) I'll probably be breathing fire if it's not all in by tomorrow night.
Breathing fire like a dragon who hoards information (not gold, like Smaug, even though that would be cool too). Yes, definitely get prepared as much as you can. The more information you have in one place, the easier it will be when it's time to type in all that information during a time of stress.
So if you get four individual days, that means you get four individual badges sent out?
Also,how do you merge the four days into a 4-day badge from pre-reg to open gen-reg?
I'm a little bit confused and while the walkthrough was great, their example is a bit different from my hypothetical situation.
If I'm in the badge selection and/or checkout phase (thinking optimistically, hehe!) and a friend of mine has purchased my badges for me immediately before then... what happens?
Do I get an error about duplicates? Can I clear my own member ID and selections and proceed with checkout? Likewise, does that mean someone eligible can purchase tickets for three people without including themselves?
Surely this has happened to someone before in more complicated buying groups. I've usually been the only to make it past the waiting room in my usual crew of three, so I have no idea.
If you're at the badge type selection page and you try to get a badge for yourself (but someone else already did):To add on to this: if you get chosen for a buying session after someone else has already bought you a badge, you cannot log into your buying session with your own MemberID, but you can use the MemberID and last name of someone you are going to buy for to log in. That's what you would want to do in your case, lunate.
"If they have already purchased a badge during the sale, their Member ID will not validate."
(This is from Step 4 of the walk-through, under the second screenshot image.)
Hrm. I'm failing the cookies part of the test...but everything is enabled. grr.
*edit. I think I got it. Use the link http://aprs16landing.cloudapp.net/Home instead of the one posted and it starts the test over.
I am failing the cookies too, and I don't have them disabled. Tried it on two different browsers.I failed on windows but when I tried chrome it passed, try another browser
All links work fine for me on Firefox but failing the cookies test on chrome. (includes that last link posted by Devorah)
No email yet today. I thought I'd find it in my inbox when i woke up.
Yes. Everything is in order. But, still no epic landing page email in my inbox. Has everyone else gotten theirs already?
All working well. Originally failed cookies test when clicked link on forum... but when i retested directly through CCI page and link, i passed.
Just received my email, my heart is pounding a little faster...
Landing page received, buying group all set, plans set in place...
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-v3m71LSDTQ8/VN5IREmAoXI/AAAAAAAAZh0/xciA6bzKsS8/w360-h198/AliensLetsRock.gif)I love this gif!!!!!!
Anyone looking for a partner/group still for pre-reg?
I have access to pre-reg but I am only able to purchase 1 badge (since we can't purchase for those not eligble for pre-reg) so if I get in early, I will be leaving two badges there.
Let me know if anyone is interested.
Anyone looking for a partner/group still for pre-reg?
I have access to pre-reg but I am only able to purchase 1 badge (since we can't purchase for those not eligble for pre-reg) so if I get in early, I will be leaving two badges there.
Let me know if anyone is interested.
I believe our buying group still has a couple of slots available. Please contact @mlgagne our group leader and check with her
With our last practice run tonight and everything seeming to be in order, I think that it's a good time to close the Mlgagne group to new members. However, we will very likely open up again for general registration! :)
LOL...as always, I'm a little behind the times or forum updates :D
Q: I usually go to San Diego a week before Comic-Con to vacation with my family, how far in advance will you be shipping badges?
A: The exact badge shipping time frame is still in development, but we hope to ship badges about 4 weeks prior to Comic-Con 2016. During check out, make sure to enter a shipping address that would be valid for you in June 2016.
http://comic-con.org/toucan/comic-con-2016-attendee-preregistration-faq-part-deux#sthash.ngwz2OLS.dpuf
I know this question has to have been answered somewhere but for the life of me I can't find an unambiguous answer.
If you are doing prereg and get selected does one of the people you purchase for have to be yourself or can you purchase tickets for 3 different people, none of whom match the member id for the session or the name on the credit card making the purchase?
I think the answer is No, that you can purchase for 3 other people but it's never come up for us, someone just asked me and I want to be able to give them the right answer.
You can clear your own Member ID and purchase for three other people (again, not including yourself). The name on the credit card doesn't have to match the name linked to the Member ID account you used to access the waiting room.
Hope that helps! ^__^d
its cool that they mention buying groups! i wonder if other communities are doing groups as well..
Q: I am working with a buying group, how does Comic-Con ensure that my buyer gives my badge to me and doesn’t keep my money and badge?
A: Comic-Con will ship all badges purchased during a registration session to the buyer only. If the buyer does not give you your badge, Comic-Con is unable to intervene on your behalf or send you a new badge. Make sure that you personally know and trust the people you are working with in a buying group.-
See more at: http://comic-con.org/toucan/comic-con-2016-attendee-preregistration-faq-part-deux#sthash.xPMKFEzL.dpuf (http://comic-con.org/toucan/comic-con-2016-attendee-preregistration-faq-part-deux#sthash.xPMKFEzL.dpuf)
yes, i zero'ed in on that too
i'm sure there are other places where groups are in play but we were first and have the longest running & therefore most trustworthy groups. Regardless it is interesting to see an acknowledgement of large groups by CCI. I wonder what they are thinking long term but they are right to caution people. I have to admit I am concerned abt Gen Reg. Not for the existing groups who have trust but for the newer groups who haven't worked together before.
If anyone has idea's on how we can make the process more secure please PM me!
At least it did say (somewhere? I am terrible at citation) that a confirmation email (presumably sans barcode) would go out to each member ID email that had a badge purchased, within 72 hours. So at least in three days you'll know for certain - and if someone does abscond with you badge, you'll have that email and your ID to take to the Con and get CCI to reissue your badge.
Thanks Zero!
Who's ready?!?! :)
For what?? :PStar Trek Beyond??? I am!
Star Trek Beyond??? I am!
Oh, oh, oh! Is that what everyone has been fussing about? Is it coming out this Saturday at 9:00 AM PST?! ;p Ha ha.Nah. .. they are talking about the new episode of Ash vs The Evil Dead. It is going to be hilarious.
I'm aware we're not to have multiple browsers trying to get into the waiting room (Attempting to access the waiting room using multiple browser tabs will confuse the process and cause your transaction to fail.)They mean using the same registration code
But does anyone know of any technical reasons why I can't have a browser open for group spreadsheet access and a different browser for the waiting room?
My knowledge of browser tech is nil.
I'm playing it safe...one laptop for the pre-reg browser session, another laptop for the buying group spreadsheet...I may do the same but three computers since I'm going to be a proxy
My coffee table is gonna feel like the batcave with all these monitors :)
I'm aware we're not to have multiple browsers trying to get into the waiting room (Attempting to access the waiting room using multiple browser tabs will confuse the process and cause your transaction to fail.)
But does anyone know of any technical reasons why I can't have a browser open for group spreadsheet access and a different browser for the waiting room?
My knowledge of browser tech is nil.
They mean using the same registration code
Nah. .. they are talking about the new episode of Ash vs The Evil Dead. It is going to be hilarious.
I think I've heard that somewhere before.Nice to know is so late, guess I can sleep in tomorrow.
It's definitely Ash vs. Evil Dead, on at 9 PST tomorrow.
Is there any indication that the process for running credit cards has changed? I have nightmares about my session timing out due to entering the info wrong or accidentally using the wrong card without a high enough balance. In the past the transaction would go through and they would give you a day or two to update it after if there was a problem. Do we think that is still the case, or are they running cards live?
Good luck everyone!What debster said!
ohmigod. I feel unprepared because I was knocked out in bed from pain med nausea since 2pm yesterday. But, I'm taking this leftover nausea as a good sign as last year I had gone out the night before and was dumb hungover during the whole pre-sale process.I had that happen when I had surgery. I hope it passes soon. If not call the doctor they have medication that will help. It saved me.
Good luck everyone! May the force be with you!
I also hear getting a badge helps!That will be the best medicine I can get!!
Do I get dressed to go get Starbucks or Starwars pj's to celebrate the day
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You must authorize your registration code before 9:00 AM PST. The waiting room will open at 8:00 AM and close at 9:00 AM PST. ‪#‎SDCCPrereg‬
This just means clicking the link they emailed you, right?
This just means clicking the link they emailed you, right?
Almost 8am. Is everyone logging in right at 8am or waiting?
Yes. Means CCI is awake at their end!
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I'm wearing my Marvel pajama pants, my SDCC classic eye logo t-shirt and I'm drinking my coffee from my Muppets mug. There's no way I can lose out today right?
Trying to enter my registration code at the waiting room login page. Anybody else having trouble getting in?
Trying to enter my registration code at the waiting room login page. Anybody else having trouble getting in?
All set to go and wearing my SDCC t-shirt from this year :D Good luck today, everyone!Oooh-good idea-thanks for the reminder!
Yes. Everyone seems to be trying to get in at once. Loading is taking a while.
If the blue circle keeps disappearing, should we refresh (even though it says not to)?If you got to the point of the blue circle, the CCI server knows you're in the waiting room. If they get cut off from heavy traffic, it "knows" to look for your connection and will refresh automatically. Or at least that's what it's supposed to do.
Looks like they are having technical issues.
If that yellow banner changes, that means you're refreshing, so no matter what it changes to, it's a good sign.
Crap I have an emergency and have to go! Can I come back in an hour to the registration and get my badges? Or will the window to buy close by then?????? :( :(
Crap I have an emergency and have to go! Can I come back in an hour to the registration and get my badges? Or will the window to buy close by then?????? :( :(
All badge will be gone in about 30 min
Boo. It's almost 10am. looking pretty dire? :(
Never got in. SolCal not calling me for 2016.There is always gen reg.
There is always gen reg.
Never got in >:( >:(
My group managed 6x4-day badges, 3 Thursday/Sunday, and 1 Sunday. At least I got my 4-day (though I'll probably try to upgrade Preview Night) but onto Gen Reg to try and complete those last four badges and for other people @.@
At least the intense stress about my personal badge is over? I did have to refresh one session though as it never switched from the pre-9am message but otherwise no other technical issues for my group.
There is always gen reg.Yes. True.
Was your session that you had to refresh, one that actually got in to make a purchase?
Yes. True.
However, it puts us at a disadvantage in getting cheap flights from the UK.
I wasn't able to get in at all, but thanks to the buying group, I got a badge. :)^ *this* is why this place rocks!
I know this is a new system this year, but I hope someone will know what to do if the person who bought my badge is international. I know we'll have to pick them up onsite, but can I pick up my own? Or does the person who bought them have to pick them up, then give it to me?
You should be able to pick up your own badge.
I feel like with this one mailing address crap, they are going to end up with a lot of on-site pickup. All because they are seemingly too cheap to just mail the badges to the address in your Member ID. Why they won't do this, I do not know. ESPECIALLY since they aren't mailing them out til 4 weeks before Con. So that's plenty of time for Members with badges to update their mailing address. Is saving on postage really worth all the headaches this will eventually cause us AND them?I suspect it is because a different company handles badge sales than CCI, which complicates the matters. It's likely not a financial issue and more of a logistical one: perhaps CCI can't 100% dictate their terms when it comes to sales and Epic has say in how they are handled
So happy to see all of the buying groups do so well this year! I think most everyone in ours got 3-4 days, though a few of the last may have just gotten two.OH man, I've done that double take every single registration since it's it's computer only! It's always the amazing feeling of excitement and relief (especially for my son)!!
As for me, this was the first time I've made it in to the buying screen since pre-reg for 2013! I had to do a double take when the screen actually updated. I must have made it in right after preview sold out, but I got 3 others 4-Day passes at least.
Were you in a buying group? All the buying groups were very successful. It looks like 100% (meaning that everyone got something, even if they're missing days).I wasn't.
I wasn't.
I know what you will say - You should be as it raises you chances :)
So what will happen with shipping in cases where people were bought a few days in this pre reg, and then someone else buys the rest/upgrade for them in gen reg? Who would their badge(s?) ship to?
For example, I was able to buy 3 group members a 4 day today. But what if someone else gets them PN in gen reg? That should consolidate it into one badge, so who would it ship to? Same goes for any people who only got a couple days and will upgrade to 4 days in general.
If they really aren't shipping until June then they have plenty of time to figure out how to get each badge to its respective owner, that would make the most sense!
You don't get press badges FBS? I thought you were a journalist?Yep, jurno. Never applied for press though. Previously always paid my way. Maybe I should apply next year.
Yep, jurno. Never applied for press though. Previously always paid my way. Maybe I should apply next year.
You definitely should and I'm sure you'd be accepted. Best of all, the badge is FREE. Hopefully General Reg pans out for you, if you are able to wait that long. I didn't get Saturday and am just gonna have to hold out hope for General and if I don't get it, I won't die.....but the thought of missing a Lego or Mondo release on Saturday is killing a small part of me inside. How lucky to have such problems though.I need to speak to the boss (the better half) and see where we go from here. Couple of days before really deciding.
This is precisely why they should just mail badges to the address in the Member ID.I think that in part is a security meassure. Shipping to the address put at purchase they are assuring that the badges get delivered to the person buying instead of a maybe stale address in the member ID. Also maybe they are cutting costs shipping 3 badges to only one address.
I guessing they are more supportive of families buying together rather than buying groups. This begs the obvious line here that we ARE family, but you get the gist.
Wonder how they are going to treat the mail out of badges with days added during the general sales this year as some of the folks will be vying for PN. ? Keep the Preregistration badges separate?
Since they're moving toward an RFID badge system, it's possible that the additional days purchased during general registration could be coded on the RFID chip to include all days, even if they were purchased in separate occasions on two different dates.Yeah they could be radically changing a lot of things and right now we don't know a lot about how they're changing logistics for 2016.
The reality is that we won't know until it gets closer to the badge shipment date approximately four (4) weeks from Comic-Con.
Time for a forum group hug? ^__^ Tee-hee.My little one's favorite saying is "Your Con, My Con, COMIC CON"
We're all members of a "Comic-Con family" so to speak, and while we start out as strangers, some people end up being really good friends, possibly life-long.
So what will happen with shipping in cases where people were bought a few days in this pre reg, and then someone else buys the rest/upgrade for them in gen reg? Who would their badge(s?) ship to?
For example, I was able to buy 3 group members a 4 day today. But what if someone else gets them PN in gen reg? That should consolidate it into one badge, so who would it ship to? Same goes for any people who only got a couple days and will upgrade to 4 days in general.
If they really aren't shipping until June then they have plenty of time to figure out how to get each badge to its respective owner, that would make the most sense!
http://sdccblog.com/2015/11/san-diego-comic-con-2016-preregistration-recap-i-wanna-be-in-the-room-where-it-happens/
Our buying group was amazing! So many thanks to the organizers and everyone who participated. I didn't get in until way at the end, and I think I could have only gotten Sunday, but thanks to others my son and I have Four Day Badges plus Preview Night. Fingers crossed I am able to return the favor to someone else during General Registration!
Already got barcodes. Wasn't expecting that!
And they're sent to CCI Member email address (not just to buyer email)
It doesn't cost extra $$$ to send them to everyone's email....
I think they're only saying this to discourage groups and fend off liability if something goes wrong in a group. I will bet you anything they just send the domestic ones out to the address on file for the user name. Otherwise they are going to have a clusterduck on hand when people pick up additional days with a different buyer in the next sale. The headache will far outweight their shipping costs.
My young niece was helping me watch screens.
She asked me"why is it called the epic waiting room, it doesn't seem epic?"
I think they're only saying this to discourage groups and fend off liability if something goes wrong in a group.
In such a case (i.e. A purchased B's badges, B paid A for them, B got a barcode e-mail - but A never shipped them out for any number of reasons), at least B has that barcode e-mail.
She asked me"why is it called the epic waiting room, it doesn't seem epic?"
My son made a similar comment and we determined that 'Epic Waiting Room' was an oxymoron.Now I'm singing songs in my head from the band Oxymoron.
My son made a similar comment and we determined that 'Epic Waiting Room' was an oxymoron.
Since they didn't have an option to consolidate badges this year due to the RFID change, I am going to assume 1 of 2 things:
1: That 4 day only and 4 day w/ PN are automatically consolidated. Any others are sent as individual days with the RFID programmed on each badge for admittance.
2: Only 1 badge is being sent to anyone who purchased and the RFID will be programmed for the total days purchased during both registrations.
But it's a good question to pose to EPIC or CCI (facebook or twitter) since the whole RFID situation is pretty vague at the moment.
Cheers,
~S
Very interesting question since I've noticed buying groups are including an extra $10 (priority mail with tracking and insurance) to the buyers of their badges.
If CCI is consolidating all days onto 1 badge, who will they send the final badge to: the buyer at Pre-Reg or the buyer at Open-Reg.
This is directly from Attendee Preregistration FAQ: Part Deux, which I find very disturbing and unsettling:
http://comic-con.org/toucan/comic-con-2016-attendee-preregistration-faq-part-deux
Q: I am working with a buying group, how does Comic-Con ensure that my buyer gives my badge to me and doesn’t keep my money and badge?
A: Comic-Con will ship all badges purchased during a registration session to the buyer only. If the buyer does not give you your badge, Comic-Con is unable to intervene on your behalf or send you a new badge. Make sure that you personally know and trust the people you are working with in a buying group.
This does not give me confidence in SDCCI. This opens a can of worms.
Yeah. It goes beyond the forum buying groups. What if your significant other buys your badge for you and then you have a nasty break up before the con? You could "personally know and trust" that person at the time of the sale, but things could change in 7 months. Maybe it's an extreme example, but it's certainly possible.
This is directly from Attendee Preregistration FAQ: Part Deux, which I find very disturbing and unsettling:
http://comic-con.org/toucan/comic-con-2016-attendee-preregistration-faq-part-deux
Q: I am working with a buying group, how does Comic-Con ensure that my buyer gives my badge to me and doesn’t keep my money and badge?
A: Comic-Con will ship all badges purchased during a registration session to the buyer only. If the buyer does not give you your badge, Comic-Con is unable to intervene on your behalf or send you a new badge. Make sure that you personally know and trust the people you are working with in a buying group.
This does not give me confidence in SDCCI. This opens a can of worms.
Did CCI ever get involved in disputes with buying groups before? When the barcodes went directly to each person what if someone didn't pay the person who paid for the tickets, did CCI get involved? I don't think they could or even should really get involved. Them getting involved in these type of disputes could open up a whole can of worms. How do they decide who to believe?
Did CCI ever get involved in disputes with buying groups before? When the barcodes went directly to each person what if someone didn't pay the person who paid for the tickets, did CCI get involved? I don't think they could or even should really get involved. Them getting involved in these type of disputes could open up a whole can of worms. How do they decide who to believe?I suppose in that case, the buyer would refund the badge of the non-payer to get his/her money back.
I suppose in that case, the buyer would refund the badge of the non-payer to get his/her money back.
I guess it's more of an issue because we used to pick up our badges in person. Our "buyers" didn't pick up our badges for us.
So what would of stopped someone from getting paid and then putting in for a refund? If someone wanted to rip someone off they could have and still can. I just don't see how CCI can get involved in these type of disputes. Basically the bottom line is you need to have trust on both sides if you get involved in a buying group.
So what would of stopped someone from getting paid and then putting in for a refund? If someone wanted to rip someone off they could have and still can. I just don't see how CCI can get involved in these type of disputes. Basically the bottom line is you need to have trust on both sides if you get involved in a buying group.Very true that trust is involved. And the forum buying groups are awesome.
There's a new thing this year where the buyer has to enter a code sent only to the buyee to get a refund.
This causes another issue where if they buyee doesn't pay the buyer and doesn't give the buyer a code, the buyer can't get a refund.
I think that covers it, but this gives me an Icee headache like Back to the Future time paradoxes.
This number is available on the person's badge bar code e-mail, so in this example, the buyer would not have to wait for a code from the buyee. Each attendee gets his or her own badge bar code e-mail.
No, this means the buyer WOULD have to wait for the code from the buyee/attendee. It's a required field on the form - without the barcode-code, the buyer can't even submit the refund form.
It does have all the codes listed! Sorry, I did not see that originally. You're correct.
Did CCI ever get involved in disputes with buying groups before? When the barcodes went directly to each person what if someone didn't pay the person who paid for the tickets, did CCI get involved? I don't think they could or even should really get involved. Them getting involved in these type of disputes could open up a whole can of worms. How do they decide who to believe?
You know, I always thought these kinds of issues weren't really that big a deal if CCI had to get involved. I mean all CCI has to do is refund the portion for the badge buyer and allow the badge owner to call them up and pay for the badge with his own credit card. Even with the new shipping complication, the same principle applies. If there's a dispute between the badge buyer and the badge owner, and for some reason the badge buyer doesn't want to ship the RFID badge, then the badge owner can call CCI and say I never got my badge and CCI would just cancel the original RFID badge and issue a new one to the badge owner and have him pick it up in person. It may be a slight hassle for CCI but frankly they chose this extra hassle themselves by deciding to ship our badges instead of sticking with the onsite pickups.
You know, I always thought these kinds of issues weren't really that big a deal if CCI had to get involved. I mean all CCI has to do is refund the portion for the badge buyer and allow the badge owner to call them up and pay for the badge with his own credit card. Even with the new shipping complication, the same principle applies. If there's a dispute between the badge buyer and the badge owner, and for some reason the badge buyer doesn't want to ship the RFID badge, then the badge owner can call CCI and say I never got my badge and CCI would just cancel the original RFID badge and issue a new one to the badge owner and have him pick it up in person. It may be a slight hassle for CCI but frankly they chose this extra hassle themselves by deciding to ship our badges instead of sticking with the onsite pickups.Then we get into a he said/she said situation: and with third parties no less (since CCI doesn't sell badges themselves and instead has EPIC handle them). I imagine provide CCI/EPIC gets their money they don't care about group squabbles & it's a 'buyer beware' type of situation as far as CCI is concerned
Then we get into a he said/she said situation: and with third parties no less (since CCI doesn't sell badges themselves and instead has EPIC handle them). I imagine provide CCI/EPIC gets their money they don't care about group squabbles & it's a 'buyer beware' type of situation as far as CCI is concerned
I don't think it needs to be that complicated for CCI. As a badge buyer who owns the credit card, that person has a right to cancel the purchase he made for a particular badge. It doesn't matter if the badge buyer got reimbursed or not, that's not CCI's problem. On the other side, if a badge is cancelled by the badge buyer, it seems fair to the badge owner that CCI contact that person and allow them to pay for the badge as opposed to cancelling it without any further notice. Again CCI doesn't have to but they seem like they would be fair enough to do so. So if it ends up the badge buyer is ripping the badge owner off (badge cost was reimbursed by the badge owner tries to cancel the badge anyway), then the badge owner should go through PayPal and get refunded through that method. But all of this should have nothing to do with CCI. They don't need to take sides. They just need to take the appropiate course of action and be fair to both parties.
I just don't see how CCI can get involved in a dispute between a buyer and a buyee. They would have to take the side of one or the other and how do they decide who is right. If a buyer claims that they were not paid and the buyee claims that they did pay what does CCI do? Do they refund the money to the buyer and let the buyee pay them directly for a new badge? Well if the buyee actually did pay then the buyer now has the money from the buyee and the refund from CCI and the buyee paid double for the badge. Do they just cancel the original badge and send the buyee a new badge? What if the buyee didn't pay the buyer. Now the Buyer is out the money for the badge and the Buyee gets a free badge. Just too many issues that i really doubt CCI wants to get involved in.
I'm not seeing how any course of action they take isn't taking sides and how it would be fair to both parties. CCI would be taking sides depending on which course of action they take and if they pick the wrong side then someone is getting ripped off. And trying to get a refund through Paypal doesn't always work. If the person pulls the money out of the paypal account before the refund is requested then paypal has no way to give a refund.I agree 100%, and I suspect we are right on in regards to CCI's views of badge buying groups is: buyer beware, essentially.
I don't think CCI wants to get involved in these type of disputes as they said in the answer to the question in the FAQ they provided. I just think that people need to only work in buying groups that they trust and/or need to accept that there could be a small risk involved in working in a group with people you may not know.
I agree 100%, and I suspect we are right on in regards to CCI's views of badge buying groups is: buyer beware, essentially.
I agree with this as well. I feel like - regardless of whether or not it's complicated - this is a headache CCI would rather not take on. Which I don't really blame them for.Yeah it's kind of a bummer because it seems the RFID/mailing of badges throws a bit of a kink into sales groups. But I guess thinking big-picture, there wouldn't be much more of a hassle this way than the old way: group buying is at least somewhat of a leap-of-faith type thing in a lot of circumstances and we just have to minimize our worries and do our personal best to vet group 'members' to make sure the process is as smooth as possible. CCI sending out bar codes goes a long way, IMO, to minimizing group hassles with mailing badges as it gives the Member ID buyer the physical 'receipt' and proof of 2016 CCI attendance in case of any dispute; CCI can always cancel the RFID badge, scan the ID bar code and give a new badge, and at least the person is not out of a badge. CCI is covering their bases, helping attendees out a bit, and making this transition seemingly as painless as possible for us.
Remember that although the forum mods are NOT responsible for any buying group transactions gone wrong, DO be sure to let them know if you have a bad experience with your buyer/seller so they can assess that person's eligibility to participate in buying groups going forward.
I suspect we are right on in regards to CCI's views of badge buying groups is: buyer beware, essentially.
I completely agree. It seems clear that CCI is trying to warn people about participating in buying groups (perhaps even trying to discourage/scare off' buying groups). Obviously I don't know this for certain, but this is how it feels to me.Yeah, when I first read that a few weeks ago that was my initial take and I though maybe I was reading too much into things. W/CCI changing their logistics to mailing badges that may seemingly make buying in groups a riskier proposition on its face; I can see why CCI would be more hesitant to endorse that type of 'policy' with the different logistics, even though the group buying helps everyone in the long run. My group-buying is pretty "vetted," so to speak, and this forum seemingly does a good job also to make things as smooth as possible for all. I'll be curious to see if there are minimal issues with this logistical setup of mailing badges
I worry a bit that now that CCI has acknowledged the buying group phenomenon and it becomes more and more popular, that we might start getting a few "bad apples" in some of our groups. Maybe not folks who are full on scammers (although that may happen), but folks who don't really understand the "pay it forward" nature of the groups and might log off their open waiting room sessions once their badges are bought elsewhere, or are not actually willing to buy badges for three relative strangers if they get a session after their tickets are taken care of. Laying out over $600 for other folk's badges is easy to agree to in theory, but might be hard for some people to actually do in practice.
So far we have done very well, and I think everyone in the groups now fully participates. I know I have benefited from our group when I didn't get a session and was able to pay that forward the next two times when I did get in.
I don't think we should stop what we are doing or anything, just expressing a general worry about the future I guess.
--Having a presence on the forum that is not necessary post count, but rather being helpful, being friendly, having good insights/information, etc.
I do notice some people only show up when it's time for buying groups. However, I guess that's ok as long as they really are helping. I once suggested we could keep track of folks who have helped others as a way to track helpers and pay it forward and it was shot down. People were afraid it would make unlucky folks look bad, but at this point through all the different sales (pre-reg, gen reg, hotels, ace) over the past three years if you have NEVER been lucky enough to help anyone else even once, it does start to look fishy.
I don't think there would be anything wrong with requiring a minimum post count, possibly coupled with some other data such as how long they have been a member of the forum or some other.
Buying groups definitely require a degree of trust - but rest assured that the group leaders do their best to vet everyone involved as much as possible so that everyone has a good experience. That's why we do annoying things like having email check-ins and group dry-runs and encouraging people to post in our group's board.
And I echo what TJ and Devorah said, I definfiely want to know about any problems my group has with each other - so I can help resolve and also take action to remove anyone isn't being trustworthy.
I don't think it was there expectation that total strangers will increase their odds of scoring tickets by working together given the financial liability involved.
I've participated in three badge sales with my buying group, and I've struck out all three times. I feel bad about that. I wish I was luckier and that I could have helped out others. :-\
Though I feel I can help in other areas-- whenever I come across info about an off-site event I try to post it here. Stuff like that. :-\
Not getting in to buy is out of all of our control! If we started penalizing people for having bad luck then I might be in trouble. ::)
Not getting in to buy is out of all of our control! If we started penalizing people for having bad luck then I might be in trouble. ::)
Really? You had good luck at the last NYCC online sale, so I doubt that! :)
I've participated in three badge sales with my buying group, and I've struck out all three times. I feel bad about that. I wish I was luckier and that I could have helped out others. :-\
Though I feel I can help in other areas-- whenever I come across info about an off-site event I try to post it here. Stuff like that. :-\
Here's a story from FacebookThat's awesome; good for CCI for making good in their error!
Eric Bennett with Alexander Jahilian and 9 others.
7 mins · San Diego, CA ·
After a computer glitch destroyed our chance to buy badges to SDCC, we wrote a last-ditch, desperate letter to the registration folks with screenshots, hoping for a miracle. They crushed our pathetic, nerdy attempt, causing me to hide any sharp cutlery and cry all over my pit bulls' fur. Then, out of nowhere, the next day, they send another email saying they reviewed our transaction, decided it was in their error, and they gave us badges!!!! THE STREAK IS ALIVE!!! See ya next year, SDCC!
First badge on ebay has appeared. I hope that person gets banned for life.
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CCI should be notified.On it just had to get home.
First badge on ebay has appeared. I hope that person gets banned for life.
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$4400 for a four day ticket. Wowza.I reported them, hopefully that helps.
That's just gross.
With CCI, screenshots are your friend.
First badge on ebay has appeared. I hope that person gets banned for life.
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actually the 2016 badges posted on eBay could be guest badges from professionals or vendors.I don't think they are allowed to sell them either.
I have to admit as a relatively new member my forum presence isn't that great. I have met a member at the recent Comikaze so I am real. I'm just happy I was able to help and get another member a badge at this year pre-reg. I hope to be more active as the year progresses. Thankfully for the mobile app I hope to make this a reality.
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I have to admit as a relatively new member my forum presence isn't that great. I have met a member at the recent Comikaze so I am real. I'm just happy I was able to help and get another member a badge at this year pre-reg. I hope to be more active as the year progresses. Thankfully for the mobile app I hope to make this a reality.I think I have seen you watching Leonard's Sunday's hangout: Cup O' Tea with an Englishman.
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I think I have seen you watching Leonard's Sunday's hangout: Cup O' Tea with an Englishman.
$4400 for a four day ticket. Wowza.
That's just gross.
There's someone else selling 4 badges for nearly $1200. Providing they come with preview night, and being that a regular badge price is $250, that isn't too bad of a deal.
I imagine that a couple of months before the convention, these badges are going to pop up all over eBay.
I think that is the same seller. Each auction is for 4 one day badges, not 4 four-day badges.It is the same seller.
You know, that's not surprising at all given now CCI wants to ship our badges. If they didn't ship the badges and stuck to badge pick-up with ID instead, it'd be much harder to scalp the badges. But this is what CCI wanted so oh well. I have to say though that with ebay, I'm not sure who would bid for that auction right now seeing how ppl still have the opportunity to get a badge during gen reg and then there's the badge delivery wait until June.IDK; again without having much of a clue as to what CCI's badge policy may be for 2016, shipping badges might not matter. If they DO start checking ID & match it with badge name, scalping will pretty much end.
Seeing badges on eBay really bothers me, so I reported them to eBay itself. Who knows if it'll do anything, but I thought it couldn't hurt. Glad people are also reporting it to CCI. I do feel bad for the people who buy them, especially if they get deactivated after purchase.
And as for who can sell badges, before I was in the know about how to attend SDCC (like 5 years ago), I knew of both volunteers and professionals selling badges. It's definitely possible!
I think RFID, if implemented correctly, will stop this eBay scalping type of nonsense. No longer can someone pickup their badge onsite, immediately leave the convention center to meet their buyer, and then return to registration, claim loss and have it replaced, making a nice profit in the process. And if the illegal holder is stopped at the door due to RFID, they AND the legitimate badge holder could be permanently banned.Yeah the RFID would definitely help with folks who 'double dip' (sell badge, claim it was stolen or something, get it replaced while making profit off of scalping). It would benefit folks who just want to profit, as the badge is mailed to them already and it makes it easier to seem "legit." They could get whatever code SDCCI gives for Pre-reg. and then start the profiteering process over the next year if they get a badge.
Also, if CCI is smart (and they are), they will NOT mail general registration badges because they will be unable to do positive ID check on new attendees. Those sold in pre-registration have been vetted in previous years. This would be a HUGE security hole, and I think that unless you're a returning attendee, you'll have to pickup your badge onsite with ID.
Yeah the RFID would definitely help with folks who 'double dip' (sell badge, claim it was stolen or something, get it replaced while making profit off of scalping). It would benefit folks who just want to profit, as the badge is mailed to them already and it makes it easier to seem "legit." They could get whatever code SDCCI gives for Pre-reg. and then start the profiteering process over the next year if they get a badge.
Interesting if they mail out just to Pre-reg. folks; I guess that could be a sort of test-run for them, as it would effect about half of the attendees. I don't know if CCI has ever done anything like that, they're typically "all in." But like I said earlier, at this point we don't know what they're plans are completely at this time so who knows
I can see CCI taking this attitude: making sure badges can't be faked, and turning a blind eye to scalpers, as long as the percentage of scalped badges remains smallYeah that's what I'm feelin' in regards to this, and I think it's a great idea/change for CCI. I honestly have no legit idea how big a problem counterfeit badges or scalping badges is, but unique, hard-to-fake badges could at least minimize counterfeit badges and that's a great thing
Two years ago, I got SDCC badges for 3 days, but not Saturday in pre-reg. I whiffed in the general sale. I was very bummed. When the Con came, I made a good day of it anyway, mostly at Nerd HQ. At the end of the day, as I walked back to the Westin, a block from the hotel I found a very convincing counterfeit badge on the ground. I couldn't tell if the Gods were taunting me or just giving me a good laugh. I chose the latter.I don't think I've ever seen a counterfeit one before. That hard thing, I would think, would be to get the right lanyard.
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I don't think I've ever seen a counterfeit one before. That hard thing, I would think, would be to get the right lanyard.
But it must be some sort of problem or CCI wouldn't need to change anything, I guess
I can see CCI taking this attitude: making sure badges can't be faked, and turning a blind eye to scalpers, as long as the percentage of scalped badges remains small
I had never seen one either. I thought they would be too difficult to produce, so I was quite surprised when I found it. I thought it was real when it was laying there on the sidewalk, but when I picked it up, it was obviously faked. It was meant, I think, to walk by the guards quickly and in a crowd. It also was something that could have been mass produced, so I'm guessing it's a worse problem than we whose Con hearts are pure would suspect.I guess that makes sense: minimal supply + plethora of demand brings out the counterfeiters. I vaguely remember it wasn't super long ago when the badges had art work on 'em (I think I remember 2000 maybe having Dinosaurs or something on them from some book?). If CCI went the fancy-schmacy rout with their badges to make it harder to counterfeit, AND had a cool design, it's a win for all!
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When I travel, I put my cards in a scan proof wallet. I especially am careful at a big convention like SDCC. 125,000 mostly tech savvy people in one place. Evil geniuses abound (along with some chaotic good ones of course).
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I worked a game convention for a few days last week where they had to have both badges and a wrist band they had to wear the entire time. I talked to some who attend ComiCon and other larger conventions about the new RFID badges. Some were concerned that their credit cards could also possibly be read with scanners. Then I thought what's to stop some who illegally have the readers and can scan the badges, too, and create fakes somehow. (I had that happen once to a debit card.) Any thoughts on this or is this an overthink on my part? Thanks.I share some of your concerns about personal information encoded to the badge. SDCC has warned in previous years that any vendor you allow to scan your badge bar code would get your personal information. I don't recall them elaborating on the depth of that information, but I would hope that would NOT include credit card information. Presumably they get your name/badge type/email/mailing address for marketing purposes, which is why they want to scan your badge in exchange for a freebie.
I worked a game convention for a few days last week where they had to have both badges and a wrist band they had to wear the entire time. I talked to some who attend ComiCon and other larger conventions about the new RFID badges. Some were concerned that their credit cards could also possibly be read with scanners. Then I thought what's to stop some who illegally have the readers and can scan the badges, too, and create fakes somehow. (I had that happen once to a debit card.) Any thoughts on this or is this an overthink on my part? Thanks.
This discussion peaked my interest, so I went back and scanned all the badges I have going back eight years.Thanks for that! I always wondered but never bothered to find out. I never let vendors scan my badge.
What I found was that every badge, at least from 2008 and on, includes your name, full address, phone number, email address, and badge confirmation number.
Starting in 2012, the bar code also includes what looks like a public-key encryption string. I'm not sure what that was used for.
So yes, if you let a vendor scan your badge, they will have a lot of personal information about you.
As far as the RFID scanners at the event go, I suppose that could happen, but it depends on the amount of information they encode and how they secure it. I think using scanned information to create counterfeit badges would be unlikely because they not only need the chip information; they have to fabricate a plastic badge (presumably) with proper graphics and size which will not be known until just before the show.
Has anyone ever won anything from allowing vendors to scan your badge? I've gone for the last 10 or so years, and haven't met one person that won something. If anything, this is probably how we end up with spam emails.I have a few times; last time was a $250 gift card to a prop replica place (can't remember name right now)
I have a few times; last time was a $250 gift card to a prop replica place (can't remember name right now)
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Has anyone ever won anything from allowing vendors to scan your badge? I've gone for the last 10 or so years, and haven't met one person that won something. If anything, this is probably how we end up with spam emails.
Someone on a con group on fb won a huge prize a few years ago. I've never won though but so many people enter thoughI haven't won in a few years; the spam my CCI email is general my spam email account anyway, and at this point monitoring spam calls or mail isn't a problem.