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Re: SDCC 2016 GENERAL REGISTRATION Discussion Thread
« Reply #360 on: February 22, 2016, 09:30:17 AM »
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Re: SDCC 2016 GENERAL REGISTRATION Discussion Thread
« Reply #361 on: February 22, 2016, 10:04:58 AM »
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Someone asked about the buying groups and the odds of how successful they were. Below is a summary of the one I was in. open to correction on any mistakes, our group did really well though. In all we had 25 people split in to 6 groups. We had about 30 codes that I'm aware of though as some people had multiple codes that others weren't using.

The buying group I was in had 6 groups. Not all people needed badges so groups were split up with
Group 1-4 Five people in each group - 3 in each needed badges (all days + pn) the other 2 people just helping out.
Group 5 Three people in the group - 2 in needing badges (1 all days + pn and 1 Sunday only).
Group 6 two people in the group looking for PN only.

Our success: excellent 4 days & pn for most, everyone in the groups got at least 3 days but no one with 4 nights already was able to also get the PN.

Group 1 - Success 4 days & PN for all. (bought by a member in group 3 who got in but had already been bought for by another session in group 3.)
Group 2 - Success but mixed - 3 days for all.
Group 3 - Success 4 days & PN for all.
Group 4 - Success 4 days & PN for all.
Group 5 - Success people got what they were looking for which was 1 person 4 day and PN and 1 person Sunday only.
Group 6 - No Luck with PN but already had 4 days.

This is awesome! Congrats to all!

I already had my 4-days w/Preview, and decided to log on and help a friend. I was only able to get Sunday, but that's all he wanted as he plans on exploring the city during the other days.

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Re: SDCC 2016 GENERAL REGISTRATION Discussion Thread
« Reply #362 on: February 22, 2016, 10:34:57 AM »
I was successful getting badges this year! Two of us went a few years in a row before losing at Pre-Reg and Open Reg in 2014. 

This year with 2 codes/2 computers (no buying group), we managed to get 4 days w/o preview night. Just got confirmation a few minutes ago.

Another blog  (You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login) pegged the Open Reg odds at around 6-7%, which feels really low to me and pretty discouraging. I wonder what they really are.  Of course, situations like buying groups would alter those by quite a bit. 
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Re: SDCC 2016 GENERAL REGISTRATION Discussion Thread
« Reply #363 on: February 22, 2016, 11:30:13 AM »
So due to some unexpected events that came up last minute, S.O. and I missed general reg completely. I'm happy that it looks like everyone in my buying group who did show up ended up getting what they wanted. But I'm a little unsure of how things will work out for us this year (and a little disappointed in myself for not planning better). Currently, I have 4 days and S.O. has Sunday only. I know that there are plenty of off-sites to take part in, but I feel like my badges for the other 3 days won't be used to the fullest since we tend to do things together. How have others handled this situation in the past?

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Re: SDCC 2016 GENERAL REGISTRATION Discussion Thread
« Reply #364 on: February 22, 2016, 11:51:06 AM »
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(sigh) The nativist bullies are at it again.  I had a snappy comeback for him.



Weird.  I too live in San Diego (which is why I started going to SDCCI in the first place in 2000 - just another cool thing to do in the summer), and supply/demand is what it is.  Only thing that I think would be cool is if CCI maybe sold badges in conjunction with a local comic book store (which I know would be VERY difficult logistically).
But yeah: finding excuses to whine/be bitter is not a great way to go through life.

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Re: SDCC 2016 GENERAL REGISTRATION Discussion Thread
« Reply #365 on: February 22, 2016, 01:01:18 PM »
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They're also straight up ignoring what this con has become.  The studios and big companies that make this particular con so much bigger than others are not orchestrating these huge interactive "wow" events so that the people in San Diego can express their love of comics.  They aren't loading everyone up with free swag so San Diego citizens can advertise to each other for the next year.  Those companies are specifically investing in people from around the globe that will Tweet about their exclusives, and swag, and screenings, and cool interactive off site experience.  They are specifically giving out stuff advertising their product because they know it will end up all around the globe.   This hasn't been a convention with the same goals as a normal convention in a very very long time.  I'm betting half of the people complaining wouldn't even want to go to a convention missing the elements that have made this global anyway.

Very well said!

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Re: SDCC 2016 GENERAL REGISTRATION Discussion Thread
« Reply #366 on: February 22, 2016, 01:08:47 PM »
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Very well said!

This so much!

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Re: SDCC 2016 GENERAL REGISTRATION Discussion Thread
« Reply #367 on: February 22, 2016, 08:43:19 PM »
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Weird.  I too live in San Diego (which is why I started going to SDCCI in the first place in 2000 - just another cool thing to do in the summer), and supply/demand is what it is.  Only thing that I think would be cool is if CCI maybe sold badges in conjunction with a local comic book store (which I know would be VERY difficult logistically).
But yeah: finding excuses to whine/be bitter is not a great way to go through life.

Here's the thing... what would the economy be like if tickets to events were only sold locally and then only after they sell to outsiders? Could you imagine if they did that for the Super Bowl which brings in millions and millions of tourist dollars each year? Just because they live in an area (in this case San Diego) what makes them any more deserving then someone who doesn't?

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Re: SDCC 2016 GENERAL REGISTRATION Discussion Thread
« Reply #368 on: February 22, 2016, 10:46:29 PM »
We see the same complaints year in and year out especially right after the open registration .. lots of people are shut out and what some preference. It doesn't and can't work that way.

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Re: SDCC 2016 GENERAL REGISTRATION Discussion Thread
« Reply #369 on: February 23, 2016, 05:36:45 AM »
Member ID system open for changes.  Registration codes removed from Registration tab.

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Re: SDCC 2016 GENERAL REGISTRATION Discussion Thread
« Reply #370 on: February 23, 2016, 08:43:30 AM »
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(sigh) The nativist bullies are at it again.  I had a snappy comeback for him.



Let's see...  San Diego Comic Con "INTERNATIONAL"  So how is this a local convention for them?...lol

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Re: SDCC 2016 GENERAL REGISTRATION Discussion Thread
« Reply #371 on: February 23, 2016, 09:04:15 AM »
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First look at the RFID badge appearance through a cute toucan sketch

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Re: SDCC 2016 GENERAL REGISTRATION Discussion Thread
« Reply #372 on: February 23, 2016, 09:16:26 AM »
Awwwwww , what a cute badge <3

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Re: SDCC 2016 GENERAL REGISTRATION Discussion Thread
« Reply #373 on: February 23, 2016, 09:20:27 AM »
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Awwwwww , what a cute badge <3

But is the Toucan carrying a valid ID with him as well, just in case?

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Re: SDCC 2016 GENERAL REGISTRATION Discussion Thread
« Reply #374 on: February 23, 2016, 09:57:18 AM »
So, is it time to panic yet if a bar code email hasn't arrived? Anyone else NOT gotten theirs yet?