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Title: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: AzT on February 18, 2019, 11:39:42 AM
Sequel to: https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?topic=8985.0

Now updated for 2019 (**moderator edit**)
Still set to 2018:

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

https://www.comic-con.org/cci/parking

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Parking
Comic-Con International 2019 will be held July 18–21 (with Preview Night on July 17) at the San Diego Convention Center … check back for more information as we get closer to the show!

**moderator edit**
Adding 2019 info-many thanks to SamTurtledove (also, put strikethroughs on 2018 info)

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San Diego Comic-Con 2019 Parking Related Information

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

Ace Parking will be running the same lottery process we ran last year and the lottery registration period is now open. If you are not familiar with the lottery process, more information is provided below.

Entries for the lottery will be accepted until May 5th. We will hold the lottery drawing on May 6th and divide the selected entries into groups.

On May 13th the system will be opened and restricted to the people in group 1 only. Each week thereafter the system will be opened to the next group until all groups have had a chance to purchase their permits. At the end of the group sales, the system will be opened to the general public.

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

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

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

If you have an existing account on our system, please log into it first before you click on the link for the below.

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

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

Thank you,
The Ace Parking Team


Comic-Con 2019 FAQ

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Q: Can I register multiple times for the lottery?
A: Yes and no, the system will accept your entries, but the drawing will be restricted to one entry per email address.



https://twitter.com/Comic_Con/status/1115699077121966080

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from https://www.comic-con.org/cci/parking

Please note: Comic-Con does not receive any revenue from the sale of these parking stalls, nor has any input on how the parking stalls are allocated or what rates are charged. This service is provided entirely by the parking companies themselves. Comic-Con provides this information as a courtesy to our attendees only.

**moderator edit**
May 3, 2019 update:

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Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: AzT on March 21, 2019, 11:33:13 AM
8) (bold = mine)

https://twitter.com/AceParking/status/1108797614625968128

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We will have an update in April.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: ALF on March 21, 2019, 01:04:12 PM
Another Year.. Another way for scalpers to make money off Comic Con Attendees. Until they fix their crappy "Lotto" not going to bother....
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Doc Savage on April 03, 2019, 11:23:23 PM
Hi guys, I wanted to make sure everyone knew that the ACE Parking lottery for Comic Con 2019 is up and available for all to enter the lottery, not sure if this link was already posted or not but here it is;

https://space.aceparking.com/site/comicConSignup

Thanks,
Dave
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: SamTurtledove on April 04, 2019, 12:07:23 AM
While the link above says 2019, I'd wait for an official update from Ace Parking or a page update.  Just to make sure all entries fall in the authorized submission time period and not get invalidated.

Meanwhile, may be a good time to review account emails and check on credit card info.

Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: alyssa on April 04, 2019, 07:09:08 AM
argggg......
the dreaded lotto parking gauntlet is almost upon us
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: SamTurtledove on April 04, 2019, 09:03:56 AM
Looks like they took the page down, shows a 404 error. 
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Doc Savage on April 04, 2019, 09:10:30 AM
Great catch guys, I was hoping to help the group
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 04, 2019, 09:35:23 AM
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Great catch guys, I was hoping to help the group

It was a great catch that you found it! Thank you for sharing!
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Louie_rob_m on April 04, 2019, 02:15:53 PM
Looks like things will be in full swing soon. Thanks for the heads up, parking is super important for me!

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Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Andrew Costa Mesa on April 05, 2019, 10:45:42 AM
I'm ready to help as well as looking for a couple of spots myself.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: mattytreks on April 06, 2019, 05:17:39 AM
Securing under-convention center parking is so important for me that I will gladly drop $300 again this year on the secondary market (eBay) if I can’t score them myself during the general sale.

I live in San Diego and don’t need a hotel – thus, the convenience factor of being able to do quick drop-offs and get back to the hall cannot be overstated.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: alyssa on April 06, 2019, 06:50:21 AM
We will be doing the parking threads like we did last year for folks who happen to get spots and would like to pay it forward to someone else on the board.
The parking will be in the open area. As always long time folks tend to favor folks who've been around here for a while

I've almost been a resident of SD for a year so, yeah parking is KEY

i will be curious to see if Ace has implemented anything new this year. I throw that out there so folks aren't surprised if there are changes.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Brian.A on April 08, 2019, 01:03:16 PM
Hopefully, what ever their issue was last year doesn't repeat itself.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: mattytreks on April 08, 2019, 01:16:35 PM
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Hopefully, what ever their issue was last year doesn't repeat itself.

For those of us who don't know, what was the issue last year with Ace?
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Mel on April 08, 2019, 01:26:43 PM
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For those of us who don't know, what was the issue last year with Ace?
Convention Center was sold out in like an hour.....the previous year it lasted through the first 2 groups. It worked for me though, I was forced to Bayfront and actually liked it more than Convention Center

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Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: mattytreks on April 08, 2019, 01:28:07 PM
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Convention Center was sold out in like an hour.....the previous year it lasted through the first 2 groups. It worked for me though, I was forced to Bayfront and actually liked it more than Convention Center

Thanks for the explanation!

Curious, what did you like more about HBF parking?  I may consider that as an option, as well!
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: alyssa on April 08, 2019, 03:21:59 PM
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Convention Center was sold out in like an hour.....the previous year it lasted through the first 2 groups. It worked for me though, I was forced to Bayfront and actually liked it more than Convention Center
I believe the underground sold out so quick because the sale opened early and there where suggestions that other groups were able to buy. That was never proven to ACE tho, since i suspect, no one in group 2 who had gotten a spot wanted to draw attention to the fact that they got in early.

^^^^ that is speculation to as we don't know how many people are in group 1 etc
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Doc Savage on April 08, 2019, 03:49:52 PM
Is underground great to park in or is it really hard to get in and out of with traffic coming and going? I used 6th and K last year which is very close and easy to get in and out of.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: alyssa on April 08, 2019, 03:55:40 PM
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Is underground great to park in or is it really hard to get in and out of with traffic coming and going? I used 6th and K last year which is very close and easy to get in and out of.
it depends on when you arrive and where you're coming from/going to. The key is drive as little as possible in the gaslamp area
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Andrew Costa Mesa on April 08, 2019, 05:45:26 PM
I was in Group 1 last year and, on a hunch, I attempted to purchase parking spaces 15 minutes before they said they would open and was successful. 
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Doc Savage on April 09, 2019, 11:44:38 AM
Ok guys, now the ACE Parking Lottery link is up;

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

Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: DriverJC on April 09, 2019, 11:53:17 AM
Signed up three emails hoping to get a good group.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Mel on April 09, 2019, 12:18:35 PM
I guess I forgot my password at Ace and I'm asking it to reset and it says it's emailing me, but I am not getting the email. When I tried to set up a new account, it tells me I already have one, so that's a bust too I guess.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: mattytreks on April 09, 2019, 12:53:31 PM
Got signed up, but there seems to be a glitch with the “account settings”.  After creating an account I’m trying to update my address info, and it keeps prompting me to enter a new password...oh well.

Guess I either don’t need to enter address info in at all, or perhaps they’ll ask for it during the point-of-sale.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: mark on April 09, 2019, 01:15:11 PM
I forget, was there the credit card requirement last year?
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: SteveD on April 09, 2019, 01:15:52 PM
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I forget, was there the credit card requirement last year?
Yes, they did the same thing last year.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 09, 2019, 03:27:23 PM
They said that this year they were going to authorize the cards, to make sure that they were valid.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Andrew Costa Mesa on April 09, 2019, 05:02:22 PM
Being that I have six credit cards and one debit card and that you're not allowed to enter more than two for each, I only entered 14 E-mail addresses.  Worse gets to worse, I'll use either Uber or Lyft.  The upside with ride-sharing is they can let me off anywhere in the event of road closures.  I just need one for myself and one for my sister-in-law.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: chocolateshake on April 09, 2019, 06:45:13 PM
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I only entered 14 E-mail addresses.

I hope you took advantage of sub-addressing introduced with RFC 5233. It makes doing that much more manageable.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Andrew Costa Mesa on April 09, 2019, 08:33:13 PM
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I hope you took advantage of sub-addressing introduced with RFC 5233. It makes doing that much more manageable.

I didn’t, sorry.  It’s not something I know how to do.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: alyssa on April 09, 2019, 10:55:54 PM

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I hope you took advantage of sub-addressing introduced with RFC 5233. It makes doing that much more manageable.
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I didn’t, sorry.  It’s not something I know how to do.

https://datatracker.ietf.org/doc/rfc5233/?include_text=1
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: chocolateshake on April 10, 2019, 12:05:50 AM
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I didn’t, sorry.  It’s not something I know how to do.

It allows you to make as many email addresses from a single email account as you want.  So instead of having 14 different accounts to manage, you can have 14 different email addresses all delivering email to one account.  Say your address is [email protected].  Email sent to addresses like [email protected], [email protected] to [email protected] would all be delivered to [email protected].  The special character can be different for different email providers.  For gmail it's the plus sign.  What is after the plus sign can be anything.  It can be [email protected] for example.  It's a convenient way to have multiple email addresses for signing up for things or for disposable email addresses to avoid spam.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: SamTurtledove on April 10, 2019, 04:01:37 AM
ICYMI

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Ok guys, now the ACE Parking Lottery link is up;

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


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San Diego Comic-Con 2019 Parking Related Information

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

Ace Parking will be running the same lottery process we ran last year and the lottery registration period is now open. If you are not familiar with the lottery process, more information is provided below.

Entries for the lottery will be accepted until May 5th. We will hold the lottery drawing on May 6th and divide the selected entries into groups.

On May 13th the system will be opened and restricted to the people in group 1 only. Each week thereafter the system will be opened to the next group until all groups have had a chance to purchase their permits. At the end of the group sales, the system will be opened to the general public.

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

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

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

If you have an existing account on our system, please log into it first before you click on the link for the below.

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

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

Thank you,
The Ace Parking Team


Comic-Con 2019 FAQ

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Q: Can I register multiple times for the lottery?
A: Yes and no, the system will accept your entries, but the drawing will be restricted to one entry per email address.


https://twitter.com/Comic_Con/status/1115699077121966080

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from https://www.comic-con.org/cci/parking

Please note: Comic-Con does not receive any revenue from the sale of these parking stalls, nor has any input on how the parking stalls are allocated or what rates are charged. This service is provided entirely by the parking companies themselves. Comic-Con provides this information as a courtesy to our attendees only.

Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Angology on April 10, 2019, 04:42:51 AM
Forum housekeeping: Original post updated with 2019 information for easier reference. Many thanks to [member=1732]SamTurtledove[/member] and [member=2163]AzT[/member]

Also-calendar links added.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: kula on April 10, 2019, 08:22:34 PM
Since Ace has yet to allow the option to remove our credit card info from our account I opted to use visa gift cards instead.  Yes, I know I'm paranoid.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: mattytreks on April 10, 2019, 08:43:40 PM
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Since Ace has yet to allow the option to remove our credit card info from our account I opted to use visa gift cards instead.  Yes, I know I'm paranoid.

If needed, are you able to modify your payment method at the time of actual sale?
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: kula on April 10, 2019, 10:40:03 PM
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If needed, are you able to modify your payment method at the time of actual sale?
We were able to modify the payment at the time of sale but I can only speak from my experience with the lottery from last year.  Actually, I let my sister use my Group 1 email so she could use her cc to pay for her parking, while on the other hand, I opted for using public transit.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: fdiskmbr on April 13, 2019, 12:44:42 PM
Who remembers last year when Hilton bayfront parking sold out.  Last year I was in group 2 and that parking worked good for me.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: mattytreks on April 13, 2019, 01:13:30 PM
On the off chance I can’t get under-con parking this year, HBF will definitely be my second choice.  It’s a very pleasant walk from the exhibit hall, and I can get some much needed sunshine :)
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Brian.A on April 15, 2019, 04:09:15 PM
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Who remembers last year when Hilton bayfront parking sold out.  Last year I was in group 2 and that parking worked good for me.

 That was weird. I lucked out, when I first opened the page it was sold out. I refreshed the page a couple times and all days popped back up so I grabbed them real quick.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: jnyama on April 17, 2019, 02:22:36 AM
Ok, I'm mildly confused.  On the SDCC blog, it states that you can sign up two times per email.  On the ACE site, it says you can sign up twice with each credit card.  Does this mean that you can put in the identical email/credit card information twice for two entries?  Or does one of them have to be different for each entry?

Thanks.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: twiley79 on April 17, 2019, 07:44:32 AM
If you get a parking permit and your plans change, is there any way to get a refund?
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Louie_rob_m on April 17, 2019, 10:40:21 AM
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Ok, I'm mildly confused.  On the SDCC blog, it states that you can sign up two times per email.  On the ACE site, it says you can sign up twice with each credit card.  Does this mean that you can put in the identical email/credit card information twice for two entries?  Or does one of them have to be different for each entry?

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

^from Ace's website.   Although SDCC blog is normally reliable,  I would take direction from the source

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Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Louie_rob_m on April 17, 2019, 10:44:10 AM
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If you get a parking permit and your plans change, is there any way to get a refund?
Ace usually allows refunds. Or you can see if someone on the forum needs it.  One kind soul helped me get a parking pass I needed last year

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Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: alyssa on April 17, 2019, 01:59:06 PM
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If you get a parking permit and your plans change, is there any way to get a refund?

there is but as [member=2173]Louie_rob_m[/member] said, if you've got underground or Hilton parking, you should have NO problem finding someone to take it off your hands on this site- we have a lot of locals/commuters here.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: SamTurtledove on April 22, 2019, 12:17:43 PM
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"You can sign-up two times per valid credit card using the same or different email addresses"

^from Ace's website.   Although SDCC blog is normally reliable,  I would take direction from the source

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I'm gonna do it twice based on the tweet from Ace. So have Two accounts, two emails. Same credit card on both. Four entries. Max two winning spots?

https://twitter.com/AceParking/status/1115735612764483584

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Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Andrew Costa Mesa on April 22, 2019, 02:20:49 PM
I've signed up all my credit and debit cards twice.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Louie_rob_m on April 22, 2019, 04:01:44 PM
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I'm gonna do it twice based on the tweet from Ace. So have Two accounts, two emails. Same credit card on both. Four entries. Max two winning spots?

https://twitter.com/AceParking/status/1115735612764483584

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I'm not reading it the same way, to me it seems like the credit card is the unique factor. e.g. 1 credit card = 2 entries.  The 2 entries can be dealer's choice, same/different accts, email addys, etc.

What they are not saying is what happens if you overdo it.  does the system stop counting after the first 2? flag them all and throw them out? do nothing?  does it matter?  would love to know!
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: semigeekgirl on April 22, 2019, 04:17:28 PM
[member=2173]Louie_rob_m[/member] You just get an automated message saying you've already used that card or email twice. I got it bc Chrome accidentally autofilled my default card once when I was trying to input a different one.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Louie_rob_m on April 22, 2019, 04:27:51 PM
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[member=2173]Louie_rob_m[/member] You just get an automated message saying you've already used that card or email twice. I got it bc Chrome accidentally autofilled my default card once when I was trying to input a different one.
Good to know! Thanks!

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Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: SamTurtledove on April 22, 2019, 04:59:23 PM
Well, then, back to two entries, same as last year (and I got a Group 3 last year out of two entries).
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: SteveD on April 23, 2019, 04:58:41 PM
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If we are lucky enough to get chosen in the lottery, can we switch cards when we actually pay for the parking?
Yes, you can charge a different card when you pay for the parking.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: comicconfamily on April 24, 2019, 05:09:24 PM
I'm confused on this -- it says in their FAQ:

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Q: Can I register multiple times for the lottery?
A: Yes and no, the system will accept your entries, but the drawing will be restricted to one entry per email address.

But it also says you can use the "same or different emails" with a card.

Don't those two things contradict each other? Or am I reading it wrong?
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Brian.A on April 24, 2019, 05:57:22 PM
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I'm confused on this -- it says in their FAQ:

But it also says you can use the "same or different emails" with a card.

Don't those two things contradict each other? Or am I reading it wrong?

I've wondered the same thing.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Car_Low on April 25, 2019, 12:13:06 AM
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I'm confused on this -- it says in their FAQ:

But it also says you can use the "same or different emails" with a card.

Don't those two things contradict each other? Or am I reading it wrong?

I think they're trying to say that the system will accept multiple entries from the same email but when it comes to drawing that email only counts for one no matter how many times you enter with it. You can enter multiple emails for multiple entries however.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: comicconfamily on April 25, 2019, 08:28:05 AM
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I think they're trying to say that the system will accept multiple entries from the same email but when it comes to drawing that email only counts for one no matter how many times you enter with it. You can enter multiple emails for multiple entries however.

Ah...thanks. I think I'm getting it. They are just saying that a single email can only win the drawing once. Totally confused me.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: cciveg on April 25, 2019, 11:55:45 AM
Yes, I was trying to pair my credit/debit card with specific emails but accidentally used one card across two emails so instead of a hoped for 6 entries total it only came out to 5. Ah well. At least the paring of car and email cuts down on the the spoof emails that were used tom enter the first couple of years.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: AzT on May 01, 2019, 09:05:40 AM
Bump for reminder, from: https://aceparking.com/comic-con/

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Entries for the lottery will be accepted until May 5th. We will hold the lottery drawing on May 6th and divide the selected entries into groups.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: lawhoo on May 02, 2019, 07:33:09 AM
For those of us who are newbees to the SDCC and SD generally, any tips as to what lots are better than others?  I hate traffic.  So easy in and out would be ideal.  I'm staying in the Mission Valley area.  Thanks.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Transmute Jun on May 02, 2019, 12:04:37 PM
The convention center and Hilton Bayfront garages are usually the most desirable/closest to the action. After that, the PetCo lot is a good choice.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Louie_rob_m on May 02, 2019, 12:41:14 PM
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The convention center and Hilton Bayfront garages are usually the most desirable/closest to the action. After that, the PetCo lot is a good choice.

Agreed with a word of caution on conv center parking - they close exits after a certain time of night and the only exit is the one that is shared with Marriott, so all of their traffic and Ubers are trying to leave too.  I have waited 45 mins to get out of that parking lot after Fundays
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: sylent_asassin on May 02, 2019, 02:31:58 PM
I just signed up for parking for a few friends.

Last year, I met up with another friend by chance and he told me that he was sleeping in his car for SDCC to save money for exclusives. I was shocked! He had parking for all days, so he would get to the con first thing in the morning, stay until it closed, then drive around to a supermarket and sleep for a few hours, wake up early and do it all over again the next morning. I asked if he wanted to stay with me, but he politely declined. I don't know where he was showering or freshening up (maybe a local gym), but I thought it was a crazy story to save money.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Cut That Meat on May 02, 2019, 10:54:46 PM
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The convention center and Hilton Bayfront garages are usually the most desirable/closest to the action. After that, the PetCo lot is a good choice.

I’ve really been a fan of the 6th and K Parkade across from the Omni after the big two. It’s not currently listed on the ACE SDCC page yet (under the question regarding lot operating hours), but in years past that list hasn’t been exhaustive so I’d expect it to show up along with several others when they release the table with the daily pricing.

And to answer a previous post that I don’t think had been answered yet: you can change the payment method to any credit card if chosen.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: susanml10881 on May 04, 2019, 04:24:17 PM
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I just signed up for parking for a few friends.

Last year, I met up with another friend by chance and he told me that he was sleeping in his car for SDCC to save money for exclusives. I was shocked! He had parking for all days, so he would get to the con first thing in the morning, stay until it closed, then drive around to a supermarket and sleep for a few hours, wake up early and do it all over again the next morning. I asked if he wanted to stay with me, but he politely declined. I don't know where he was showering or freshening up (maybe a local gym), but I thought it was a crazy story to save money.

That’s not too bad. I thought people camping out by Hall H or in the everything else line instead of getting a hotel was crazy. Many people do that. At least a car is a step up.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: alyssa on May 04, 2019, 06:48:52 PM
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Bump for reminder, from: https://aceparking.com/comic-con/

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Entries for the lottery will be accepted until May 5th. We will hold the lottery drawing on May 6th and divide the selected entries into groups.


at least it's almost over........ //stressMuch
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Angology on May 04, 2019, 07:06:57 PM
There is an update dated May 3

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UPDATE: 5/3/19

The lottery sign-up will be ending this Sunday at midnight. Emails will be sent to all emails registered in the system with either group assignment or the not drawn message.

The entries will be organized into four groups. Group 1 will be able to purchase their parking reservations on May 13th and will have the whole week to do so. Group 2 will gain access to the system on May 20th and have the whole week to do so. We will continue in this fashion through Group 4 and then the system will be opened to the public. The group 3 sale will be moved to Tuesday, May 28th due to the holiday weekend.

eta: OP updated
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: SamTurtledove on May 04, 2019, 08:44:53 PM
Update also showed a price list for 2019

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compare to last year's price list posted by [member=5914]jacmaryang[/member] at https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?topic=8985.msg238050#msg238050



Google Map from links in price list  https://www.google.com/maps/d/embed?mid=1JLTFf_o_bhLeCMqeVXFmZYD69YI



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Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: mattytreks on May 05, 2019, 08:12:03 AM
Good luck to everyone who entered!  For many, procuring parking can be the final logistical hurdle.

I imagine we'll be getting emails tomorrow or Tuesday.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: RSilvaConFan on May 05, 2019, 10:25:04 AM
Does anyone have experience with 6th and K? Is it easy to get in and out?
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: mattytreks on May 05, 2019, 10:28:34 AM
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Does anyone have experience with 6th and K? Is it easy to get in and out?

It's one of the closer lots to the convention center, so in that regard it is convenient.  In terms of getting in and out of the garage, it's pretty straightforward.

The only thing worth mentioning is that it is on the other side of the train tracks from the convention center...so if for any reason there's a trolley or train coming through, you'd need to wait -- or walk the long detour over to the Harbor Drive pedestrian bridge.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: GusGus23462 on May 05, 2019, 06:32:55 PM
So we are thinking if Ace is doing the drawing tomorrow that we may also know the results tomorrow?
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: jnyama on May 05, 2019, 08:31:51 PM
I actually find this part more stressful than the hotel part.  A good parking location can save a crappy hotel, but unless you're at Bayfront or Gaslamp or something, your hotel won't save you from crappy parking.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: f22raptor on May 06, 2019, 08:27:29 AM
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So we are thinking if Ace is doing the drawing tomorrow that we may also know the results tomorrow?

Last year Ace accepted entries into the  parking lottery until April 22 with the results emailed out  on April 24.  Hope that helps.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: comicconfamily on May 06, 2019, 09:10:13 AM
One thing to consider about which lot to select -- assuming that Harbor is closed again in front of the convention center -- if you are coming from the Embassy Suites, Shelter Island/Harbor Island, Liberty Station, Residence Inn Downtown/Bayfront, etc (would this be northwest of convention center? ), you won't be able to use Harbor to get to Hilton Bayfront, lots near Petco, etc. You'll have to take some of the other roads around to get to these. Not necessarily a huge deal but no one had this info (about Harbor being closed) prior to last year's parking selection. In our case last year, we purposely pick Hilton Bayfront when we could have picked convention center parking and it did add to our travel time coming in each morning.

Of course, picking a lot depends heavily on which group you're in and what's available, but if you're lucky to get group 1 or group 2, it's good to keep which direction you're coming from in mind.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: SamTurtledove on May 06, 2019, 09:19:47 AM
Harbor Drive closure times from the shuttle pdf

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Please note that Harbor Drive, between Park Blvd and 1st Avenue will be closed at the following times:

Wednesday, July 17th 2:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. |

Thursday, July 18th 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. |

Friday, July 19th 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. |

Saturday, July 20th 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Sunday, July 21st 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: alyssa on May 06, 2019, 09:37:55 AM
anyone remember if and when we were notified last year?

I'm thinking around lunch time PT....
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: comicconfamily on May 06, 2019, 09:56:43 AM
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anyone remember if and when we were notified last year?

I'm thinking around lunch time PT....

I received group 1 last year and got it 9:26 AM PT (Tues April 24)
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: madfly on May 06, 2019, 10:14:17 AM
Got an email from Ace...Group 1
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: mattytreks on May 06, 2019, 10:14:25 AM
Just got an email from Ace -- Group 1!  I am ecstatic!
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: comicconfamily on May 06, 2019, 10:20:48 AM
Group 1 here too!

For future reference, email hit at 10:12 AM PT
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Transmute Jun on May 06, 2019, 10:25:23 AM
A Group 1 here as well!
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: DriverJC on May 06, 2019, 10:27:46 AM
Yeah, Baby, Yeah!!!!

Group one here as well.

Joel
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Doc Savage on May 06, 2019, 10:29:03 AM
Group 1 here too!
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: pyxidis on May 06, 2019, 10:30:47 AM
So group 1 has already gone out...man that sucks.  :(
If I make it into group 2, what are the chances of getting the convention center or the hilton for parking?
Also, does anyone know what the convenience fee is?
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: SteveD on May 06, 2019, 10:31:09 AM
I got a group 2.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Transmute Jun on May 06, 2019, 10:32:41 AM
Yay for the Group 1s!

A friend just got a Group 2.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: mattytreks on May 06, 2019, 10:34:17 AM
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So group 1 has already gone out...man that sucks.  :(
If I make it into group 2, what are the chances of getting the convention center or the hilton for parking?
Also, does anyone know what the convenience fee is?

Your chances of nabbing HBF parking in Group 2 should be pretty good, I surmise.

Certainly some -- but possibly not all -- days, at the very least.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: comicconfamily on May 06, 2019, 10:35:17 AM
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So group 1 has already gone out...man that sucks.  :(
If I make it into group 2, what are the chances of getting the convention center or the hilton for parking?
Also, does anyone know what the convenience fee is?

We've had that group in the past and we were able to get it (for at least some of our days) and Hilton Bayfront for the rest.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Doc Savage on May 06, 2019, 10:37:28 AM
If we get Convention Center parking what's the best time to arrive / leave each day?
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Transmute Jun on May 06, 2019, 10:44:16 AM
Group 3s are going out.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Nyjin on May 06, 2019, 10:46:16 AM
I have a Group 3 email. I will not be needing parking, so will most likely be giving whatever I get away if needed.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: DriverJC on May 06, 2019, 10:47:49 AM
Last year I had 2 group 1's

This year 1ea Group 1 and 1ea Group 3
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: ToryRoxx on May 06, 2019, 10:48:23 AM
I got group 2 parking but dont need it because we are staying at the Omni  ;D
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: pyxidis on May 06, 2019, 10:54:24 AM
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I got group 2 parking but dont need it because we are staying at the Omni  ;D

So why sign up if you don't need the parking?  I have my little one going with me this year. I need the parking.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: rabbitwarren on May 06, 2019, 10:58:05 AM
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So why sign up if you don't need the parking?  I have my little one going with me this year. I need the parking.

Perhaps she signed up just in case she was staying far away.  I signed up to help others out.  Anyway, got group 3.  Not sure how much help I'll be.   
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Nyjin on May 06, 2019, 10:58:17 AM
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So why sign up if you don't need the parking?  I have my little one going with me this year. I need the parking.

Maybe they signed up for the lottery before they got their Hotel results? Or maybe they entered the lottery to help out somebody else?

Not sure why the accusatory tone is necessary here.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Vapors on May 06, 2019, 10:58:21 AM
I got Group 3, I'm hoping there will be Convention or Hilton parking left, but I'm doubtful about those prospects.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: kamisbutterfly on May 06, 2019, 11:01:12 AM
Got group 2! Hoping for Hilton parking!
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: pyxidis on May 06, 2019, 11:01:25 AM
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Maybe they signed up for the lottery before they got their Hotel results? Or maybe they entered the lottery to help out somebody else?

Not sure why the accusatory tone is necessary here.

Your interpretation says more about you than me. You cannot tell tone from words. I asked a question. Simple as that.

Presumptuous.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Transmute Jun on May 06, 2019, 11:01:33 AM
Many of us enter the parking lottery to help others.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: pyxidis on May 06, 2019, 11:02:28 AM
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Many of us enter the parking lottery to help others.

Thank you.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: pyxidis on May 06, 2019, 11:05:38 AM
Does anyone remember what the convenience fee is? I'm assuming it's the same across all the parking lots.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Mel on May 06, 2019, 11:11:14 AM
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Does anyone remember what the convenience fee is? I'm assuming it's the same across all the parking lots.
I think it was $7/day last year. It goes up every year though.

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Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Nyjin on May 06, 2019, 11:21:41 AM
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Your interpretation says more about you than me. You cannot tell tone from words. I asked a question. Simple as that.

Presumptuous.

If I can't tell tone from words, then my years spent analyzing literature at University sure was useless!   ;D

Anywho, not here to start arguments.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Undead Stephanie on May 06, 2019, 11:24:28 AM
Wow, shut out of parking, too. Me and CCI lotteries are not a good combination.


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Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: stadiumarcadia on May 06, 2019, 11:27:23 AM
Anyone with any extra Group 1? I’m disabled and the underground certainly helps with my electric scooter.


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Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: pyxidis on May 06, 2019, 11:27:52 AM
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If I can't tell tone from words, then my years spent analyzing literature at University sure was useless!   ;D

Anywho, not here to start arguments.

I don't want a argue either :). With a light-hearted tone: It's one line on a forum post, not a work of literature. Which, btw, would have other factors that would hint to tone...the whole show don't tell thing. The actions of the characters, etc. But I'm assuming you know that ;).

I did roll my eyes, though. Lol.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Thereisanother on May 06, 2019, 11:28:16 AM
Sorry if I missed this, but what’s the easiest way to transfer parking to someone else?
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: madfly on May 06, 2019, 11:30:45 AM
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Sorry if I missed this, but what’s the easiest way to transfer parking to someone else?
Thanks for asking...I am wondering, too. :)
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: pyxidis on May 06, 2019, 11:31:56 AM
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I got Group 3, I'm hoping there will be Convention or Hilton parking left, but I'm doubtful about those prospects.

I'm reading through some of the old posts from last year. It looks like group 4 had some limited choices for close parking. So group 3 may still have a chance at a decent selection.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: stadiumarcadia on May 06, 2019, 11:44:17 AM
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Sorry if I missed this, but what’s the easiest way to transfer parking to someone else?
Last year when I had extras, I went into the actual account, removed my cc info, and temporarily changed the password. Then gave email address and password to the person that was buying it.


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Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Thereisanother on May 06, 2019, 11:49:44 AM
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Last year when I had extras, I went into the actual account, removed my cc info, and temporarily changed the password. Then gave email address and password to the person that was buying it.


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Thank you for the quick reply!
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: vwphibs on May 06, 2019, 11:50:58 AM
So I was unlucky with the parking lotto. Will there be a separate page to sign up on for people that need parking?


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Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Transmute Jun on May 06, 2019, 11:53:07 AM
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So I was unlucky with the parking lotto. Will there be a separate page to sign up on for people that need parking?

Yes, we are in the process of setting up a parking exchange thread, so that people who need parking can request a slot.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Ndjustice on May 06, 2019, 11:55:58 AM
Shut out for parking. Anyone with extra group 1-3 parking they are willing to pass on. Lmk thank you
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: RSilvaConFan on May 06, 2019, 11:58:39 AM
I got a group 1 for the first time ever! Now I have to decide between the Convention Center and HBF - I like both - driving from La Mesa or Normal Heights.  Convention Center is more convenient for dumping purchase loads - but HBF is closer to the morning lines.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: v1ral on May 06, 2019, 12:02:28 PM
So I've never done this before but I wanted to try and help out anyone on the forums with getting a parking spot. I just got an email saying that I got into group 3, but I'm going to be traveling on the sale date for that group. Is there any way I can give someone else my slot before the sale? How does exchanging parking spots work?
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Transmute Jun on May 06, 2019, 12:09:59 PM
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So I've never done this before but I wanted to try and help out anyone on the forums with getting a parking spot. I just got an email saying that I got into group 3, but I'm going to be traveling on the sale date for that group. Is there any way I can give someone else my slot before the sale? How does exchanging parking spots work?

To exchange a parking spot, you have to give the account login information to the recipient. They will have to login to the account and purchase the parking.

Keep in mind that the credit card used to enter the lottery will be on the account. The recipient needs to ensure that they enter THEIR OWN credit card information to make the purchase.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: lostninja on May 06, 2019, 12:24:14 PM
The hard part this year, is even if you wanted to transfer, there's already your credit card info in the system, so being a nice guy could really backfire.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: mattytreks on May 06, 2019, 12:25:46 PM
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The hard part this year, is even if you wanted to transfer, there's already your credit card info in the system, so being a nice guy could really backfire.

But, you can change the credit card info during the point-of-sale.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: alyssa on May 06, 2019, 12:26:26 PM
the 2019 parking exchange area is open

it's rough and changes area being made
we'll get it stable in a few hours
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Transmute Jun on May 06, 2019, 12:31:18 PM
The official FoCC Parking Exchange thread is open to everyone. There are no eligibility requirements. If you need a group buying spot, please post in this thread, following the format described in the first post.

https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?topic=10490.0
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: jacmaryang on May 06, 2019, 12:33:39 PM
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I think it was $7/day last year. It goes up every year though.

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I checked my email and it was $7.95 last year. But like Mel said, it seems to go up every year.  IIRC, we won't know the convenience fee until the sale starts since they don't announce it ahead of time.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Andrew Costa Mesa on May 06, 2019, 12:47:05 PM
Of the 14 E-mails I sent out, I got two Group 2s, two Group 3s, one Group 4, nothing in six E-mails and locked out of three other E-mails.  I'll need both of my Group 2s for myself and my sister-in-law.  Sorry I don't have any additional Group 1s or Group 2s to share.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: ALF on May 06, 2019, 01:26:21 PM
Wow 14 credit cards?  ;)
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Transmute Jun on May 06, 2019, 01:26:59 PM
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Wow 14 credit cards?  ;)

Actually, you could enter twice per credit card, so it would be 7.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: LaMaestra on May 06, 2019, 01:31:02 PM
If anyone has any group 1 or 2 that don't need parking but we're signing up to help out, please send to me and I'll return the favor with whatever u need.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Andrew Costa Mesa on May 06, 2019, 01:35:51 PM
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Wow 14 credit cards?  ;)

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Actually, you could enter twice per credit card, so it would be 7.

Exactly!
In an ideal world, I should only have one credit and one debit card, nothing more.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Transmute Jun on May 06, 2019, 01:39:25 PM
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If anyone has any group 1 or 2 that don't need parking but we're signing up to help out, please send to me and I'll return the favor with whatever u need.

It is against FoCC forum policy to offer any compensation other than cost. However, there is a parking exchange where you can ask for available spots.

https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?topic=10490.0

Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: LaMaestra on May 06, 2019, 01:48:01 PM
It is only for cost. I also just meant if they needed help with lines for hall h or if they need something that I may have I'd give it to them (ie. An exclusive thst I may have)
But if it's against policy, my bad.


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It is against FoCC forum policy to offer any compensation other than cost. However, there is a parking exchange where you can ask for available spots.

https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?topic=10490.0
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: ALF on May 06, 2019, 01:49:14 PM
"Whatever you need "can mean lots of things...  Like watering your lawn or babysitting your 2 year old baby or even an extra kidney..=)
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: fdiskmbr on May 06, 2019, 04:09:36 PM
Quote
UPDATE: 5/3/19

The lottery sign-up will be ending this Sunday at midnight. Emails will be sent to all emails registered in the system with either group assignment or the not drawn message.

The entries will be organized into four groups. Group 1 will be able to purchase their parking reservations on May 13th and will have the whole week to do so. Group 2 will gain access to the system on May 20th and have the whole week to do so. We will continue in this fashion through Group 4 and then the system will be opened to the public. The group 3 sale will be moved to Tuesday, May 28th due to the holiday weekend.

Only 4 groups this year?  Past years I think they had 6 groups.  I wonder if the group sizing is bigger this year meaning CC and BF will sell out faster. 
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: SamTurtledove on May 06, 2019, 04:41:45 PM
Update

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UPDATE: 5/6/19

All emails have been sent out including those that were not selected for the sale. The group 1 sale starts on May 13th at 10 AM.

Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: v1ral on May 06, 2019, 05:14:05 PM
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To exchange a parking spot, you have to give the account login information to the recipient. They will have to login to the account and purchase the parking.

Keep in mind that the credit card used to enter the lottery will be on the account. The recipient needs to ensure that they enter THEIR OWN credit card information to make the purchase.

Arrgggh, I just logged in and checked and there really is no way to remove my credit card info. Bummer. But it also looks like you have to re-enter the credit card info anyway on check-out, there is no "use saved CC info" option. Looks like email address can also be changed. I think I'm willing to try giving someone else my account login info and just having them change the email and password on it.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Transmute Jun on May 06, 2019, 05:56:20 PM
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Arrgggh, I just logged in and checked and there really is no way to remove my credit card info. Bummer. But it also looks like you have to re-enter the credit card info anyway on check-out, there is no "use saved CC info" option. Looks like email address can also be changed. I think I'm willing to try giving someone else my account login info and just having them change the email and password on it.

Keep in mind that there is a little 'leverage'. While the recipient can potentially use the donor's credit card to purchase parking, the donor could log back into the account and cancel the parking passes.

But yes, there is definitely personal information being exchanged, and everyone should be sensitive to that. Only offer/accept a parking pass from someone you trust.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Andrew Costa Mesa on May 06, 2019, 05:58:33 PM
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Only 4 groups this year?  Past years I think they had 6 groups.  I wonder if the group sizing is bigger this year meaning CC and BF will sell out faster.

That really sucks.  Having Group 2 is now like having Group 3.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: jnyama on May 06, 2019, 06:08:44 PM
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Only 4 groups this year?  Past years I think they had 6 groups.  I wonder if the group sizing is bigger this year meaning CC and BF will sell out faster.

Uggggh.  I got group 3 and like 9 nothings, so basically like group 4.  [Sad trombone]
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: fdiskmbr on May 06, 2019, 06:36:31 PM
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Uggggh.  I got group 3 and like 9 nothings, so basically like group 4.  [Sad trombone]

I also have group 3  :(  My cousin got group 4 so is that an equivalent of group 5/6 if this was last year  ???
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: LaMaestra on May 06, 2019, 06:39:47 PM
Damn..... I better pray someone is nice enough to get me a Hilton in the parking exchange thread.
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I also have group 3  :(  My cousin got group 4 so is that an equivalent of group 5/6 if this was last year  ???
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: stadiumarcadia on May 06, 2019, 07:24:09 PM
People that aren’t even going probably entered lottery because of greed.


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Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: puppy on May 06, 2019, 07:53:20 PM
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It allows you to make as many email addresses from a single email account as you want.  So instead of having 14 different accounts to manage, you can have 14 different email addresses all delivering email to one account.  Say your address is [email protected].  Email sent to addresses like [email protected], [email protected] to [email protected] would all be delivered to [email protected].  The special character can be different for different email providers.  For gmail it's the plus sign.  What is after the plus sign can be anything.  It can be [email protected] for example.  It's a convenient way to have multiple email addresses for signing up for things or for disposable email addresses to avoid spam.

That's so cool.  Do OnPeak and Ace Parking recognize all those as separate email addresses?
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: jnyama on May 06, 2019, 07:56:57 PM
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That's so cool.  Do OnPeak and Ace Parking recognize all those as separate email addresses?

I did it and got like 10 different emails back from them, so I think so.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: handelacruz on May 06, 2019, 08:14:33 PM
I signed up for parking, but turns out I don't need it. I got into group 4. I doubt I'll get anything good, but I'm willing to try if anyone's interested!
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Transmute Jun on May 07, 2019, 05:53:28 AM
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That's so cool.  Do OnPeak and Ace Parking recognize all those as separate email addresses?

A few years ago, OnPeak mistakenly forgot to BCC the email addresses on the parking lottery emails. On the Group 1 emails, there was one guy who had 20-30 emails that were all practically identical (something like [email protected], [email protected], etc.). There was a lot of flak on social media, and the next year Ace started the 'must have a credit card attached' method. I don't think they really care themselves, but they want the appearance of not having too many entries per person.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Doc Savage on May 07, 2019, 08:34:39 AM
If I'm able to purchase parking at the Convention Center what are the best times to arrive / leave each day? I've been a 6th and K and it's pretty easy to get in an out of.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: alyssa on May 07, 2019, 08:44:07 AM
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If I'm able to purchase parking at the Convention Center what are the best times to arrive / leave each day? I've been a 6th and K and it's pretty easy to get in an out of.
i usually get there when they open... but last year i messed up (adult bevys one or two nights) and got there later,
come in from the north, go past the hyatt, traveling south, it's usually the best way :)
it wasn't bad at all -
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Brian.A on May 07, 2019, 08:54:20 AM
Actually got a group 1 for the first time this year!
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: jacmaryang on May 07, 2019, 09:14:00 AM
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Only 4 groups this year?  Past years I think they had 6 groups.  I wonder if the group sizing is bigger this year meaning CC and BF will sell out faster.

Man... only 4 groups.  Will be interesting to see how this plays out this year.  CC and BF seem to sell out faster every year.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: dcol on May 07, 2019, 10:39:46 AM
Question. Does anyone know how the Hilton Bayfront handles separate parking for guests? Obviously I will do overnight parking since I am a guest, but Ace says no overnight parking.

I did get a group 1 selection for the ACE parking, which I entered before the hotel lottery in which I got the Hilton Bayfront.

Thanks all, starting to get Con-excited.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: semigeekgirl on May 07, 2019, 10:43:20 AM
Parking at the Hilton Bayfront is all part of your reservation. They will check your name against a guest list when you arrive (or you can show them your reservation on paper or your phone). Then you just inform the front desk that you have a vehicle in the parking garage when you check in. Guests can absolutely park overnight (I never move my car at all for the duration). The parking charges will appear on your bill when you check out.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: dcol on May 07, 2019, 10:49:05 AM
Do you know what the Hilton Bayfront charges for guest parking?
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: mattytreks on May 07, 2019, 11:07:14 AM
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Do you know what the Hilton Bayfront charges for guest parking?

Just called them and overnight parking for guests is $35 (self-park) or $50 (valet).
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: mattytreks on May 07, 2019, 11:09:03 AM
Can someone please remind me...is there a special link Ace sends out specifically to reserve parking during SDCC dates?

Or is it simply a matter of logging into their main site below, being sure to do so with the winning email address?
https://space.aceparking.com/site/login?redirect=%2F

Thanks!
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: dcol on May 07, 2019, 11:09:26 AM
Thanks, I can live with that. Actually, don't have a choice.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: dcol on May 07, 2019, 11:11:09 AM
Group 1 Ace parking sale starts next Monday the 13th.
https://aceparking.com/comic-con/
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: stadiumarcadia on May 07, 2019, 11:46:58 AM
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Question. Does anyone know how the Hilton Bayfront handles separate parking for guests? Obviously I will do overnight parking since I am a guest, but Ace says no overnight parking.

I did get a group 1 selection for the ACE parking, which I entered before the hotel lottery in which I got the Hilton Bayfront.

Thanks all, starting to get Con-excited.
Don’t forget if you don’t end up using your Group 1 if you are using hotel parking, you can help out others on the parking request thread.


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Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: dcol on May 07, 2019, 12:17:13 PM
I plan on it.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Transmute Jun on May 07, 2019, 12:33:38 PM
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Can someone please remind me...is there a special link Ace sends out specifically to reserve parking during SDCC dates?

Or is it simply a matter of logging into their main site below, being sure to do so with the winning email address?
https://space.aceparking.com/site/login?redirect=%2F

Thanks!

The second. Login to the parking account that won the spot and you will be able to purchase.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Miterin on May 09, 2019, 05:19:59 PM
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Parking at the Hilton Bayfront is all part of your reservation. They will check your name against a guest list when you arrive (or you can show them your reservation on paper or your phone). Then you just inform the front desk that you have a vehicle in the parking garage when you check in. Guests can absolutely park overnight (I never move my car at all for the duration). The parking charges will appear on your bill when you check out.

So a couple years ago we stayed at the Hilton Bayfront and we also got parking for the Bayfront( I think that year the parking was done before hotels? Im not sure) so we told them at check in that we had a car. When we checked out we told them that we had Ace parking pass and they took the parking charged off our bill. I hope it still works the same lol. We are staying there agin this year also and got group 2. I know Id rather pay $20 instead of $35 lol.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: semigeekgirl on May 09, 2019, 05:29:26 PM
That's risky, though, since people using an Ace permit are not allowed to park overnight. The Bayfront would have been within its rights to charge you anyway.

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Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Miterin on May 09, 2019, 05:32:49 PM
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That's risky, though, since people using an Ace permit are not allowed to park overnight. The Bayfront would have been within its rights to charge you anyway.

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Well we parked with the hotel guests but had the parking code because we already had it. Never actually scanned it and the hotel never asked to see it just removed the parking from our bill.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: dcol on May 10, 2019, 07:56:37 AM
So how does the hotel differentiate between a guest and ACE parking? Is there something the hotel has you put in the window?
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: semigeekgirl on May 10, 2019, 08:10:49 AM
The hotel makes you show your reservation (or get checked off a list they have) to get into the hotel guest section of parking. Ace permit holders are required to display their permits on their dashboards. So technically Miterin used the hotel guest parking but only paid for the Ace permit area (and should have been required to take the car out of the garage every night for whatever hours the permit doesn't cover). It's low risk, but since they actually used the "guest" parking if the hotel had wanted to make an issue of it they could have refused to remove it from the bill and been in the right. Which would have brought the cost up to $55/night if you had to pay for both.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: dcol on May 10, 2019, 10:06:02 AM
So then it is a different section in the garage. I have group 1 ACE and probably could get the Hilton parking, but I don't think it is worth the risk.
Maybe they made an exception because he got the packing before the hotels were offered. That does make a good argument.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: comicconfamily on May 11, 2019, 10:52:32 AM
Is anyone else having issues logging into their Ace Parking account? Getting a message that the password is wrong (it's 100% not) and sometimes I'm getting "Error 400 The CSRF token could not be verified."
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: mattytreks on May 11, 2019, 10:55:30 AM
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Is anyone else having issues logging into their Ace Parking account? Getting a message that the password is wrong (it's 100% not) and sometimes I'm getting "Error 400 The CSRF token could not be verified."

Tried a few times just now with a few different accounts, and it seems to be working fine.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Cut That Meat on May 12, 2019, 12:21:38 AM
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Is anyone else having issues logging into their Ace Parking account? Getting a message that the password is wrong (it's 100% not) and sometimes I'm getting "Error 400 The CSRF token could not be verified."

Apologies in advance, the writing will be a little dense because I'm going to use the words password, update and link about a million times.

I was running into the same exact issue. I received two error messages even though I am certain I am using the correct password. The first was "This password did not match the password store on the ace parking app. Please reset your password." After hitting submit again, the second error message was "Error 400. The CSRF token could not be verified."

Basically, I came up with two options to get around this issue, neither of which seem super ideal (or airtight...):

1. You get logged in if you generate a "Forgot Password?" link (https://space.aceparking.com/site/requestLogin) and update the password through the subsequent link you're e-mailed. However, each time I logged out and tried to log back in to test the updated password, I get the two error messages above. So, since the Space website logs you out automatically after a certain time - at least it does for me - use the link in the password reset e-mail you receive just before your group goes on sale (it says one-time link, but I'm pretty sure you can use it over and over again); if you want to be certain, generate another "Forget Password?" e-mail just before the sale and use that link. You should then be fine until/unless you log out again :(

2. So #1 was going to be my original plan, such as it is. However, After a series of e-mails, I finally got a hold over the phone of an Ace employee to help me out. If you're in Group 1, it's unlikely you'd be able to get someone to resolve the issue in time (I'll PM you the contact info if you want to try Monday morning). The employee was able to eliminate the error messages, but for fear of triggering them again, I am not changing my password.

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NOTE: Something I've experienced: If you try to change your info under "Edit Account" (https://space.aceparking.com/site/updateAccount) it won't let you save/update your address without updating your password, just enter the current password again in all the password fields ("Existing Password," "New Password" and "Verify New Password"). You're allowed to "update" your password without actually changing it.

If you're trying method #1, the "update your password without actually updating it" on the Edit Account page may also work on the password reset link you get e-mailed after hitting "Forgot Password". You may be able to "reset" your password through the link without actually resetting it. I haven't actually tried that method yet (only thought of it as I type this up), but I also don't want to risk breaking my account again.

Fun times!
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: RSilvaConFan on May 12, 2019, 07:28:01 AM
I am in Group 1 and I checked my Ace Parking log in this morning on two browsers and it seems to work - here's hoping that it works this coming week.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: comicconfamily on May 12, 2019, 11:08:29 AM
Thank you [member=4905]mattytreks[/member] and [member=823]RSilvaConFan[/member] for checking on your accounts. And thank you @Cut That Meat the ideas & help...will be trying those. This is for group 1, so feeling quite anxious!
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: mattytreks on May 12, 2019, 11:33:24 AM
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Thank you [member=4905]mattytreks[/member] and [member=823]RSilvaConFan[/member] for checking on your accounts. And thank you @Cut That Meat the ideas & help...will be trying those. This is for group 1, so feeling quite anxious!

Please do post here if you have any issues tomorrow morning!  We’re all here to help each other out :)
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: stadiumarcadia on May 12, 2019, 04:34:00 PM
Since Ace reduced the number of parking groups this year, what do you think the chances of group 2 or 3 even getting parking at the Convention Center or Bayfront Hilton is?


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Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: LaMaestra on May 12, 2019, 04:38:23 PM
I feel like group 2 may have a chance, but group 3? Doubt it. I think group 3 would be equivalent to group 4 or 5 of Last yr. I'm hoping that I'm wrong.


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Since Ace reduced the number of parking groups this year, what do you think the chances of group 2 or 3 even getting parking at the Convention Center or Bayfront Hilton is?


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Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Kylo on May 12, 2019, 10:30:59 PM
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Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
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Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: lostninja on May 12, 2019, 11:02:04 PM
Thanks bought my parking and hope it doesn't come back and bite me,I heard 1 year same thing happened,
that another group was able to buy with another group and they accepted it, hopefully no issues.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: jnyama on May 12, 2019, 11:07:34 PM
Man, I really wish I had gotten group one.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: freem118 on May 12, 2019, 11:27:07 PM
Can confirm. Oops. Ace opened up a few hours early last year and honored early purchases so here's hoping they will do the same this year *fingers crossed*

At least my group 2/3/4 can't purchase currently so Ace did something right at least.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: puppy on May 12, 2019, 11:31:44 PM
OMG.  You guys are the bomb.  If not for you, I don't know what I'd do.  Can confirm that I got parking for Group 1.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Jekecy on May 12, 2019, 11:35:49 PM
Strange, I’m accessing the direct link for the group 1 email (https://space.aceparking.com/events/results?address=&city=San%20Diego) and I don’t see any events up for order yet. How did y’all access it?
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: puppy on May 12, 2019, 11:38:05 PM
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Strange, I’m accessing the direct link for the group 1 email (https://space.aceparking.com/events/results?address=&city=San%20Diego) and I don’t see any events up for order yet. How did y’all access it?

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Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: freem118 on May 12, 2019, 11:39:43 PM
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Strange, I’m accessing the direct link for the group 1 email (https://space.aceparking.com/events/results?address=&city=San%20Diego) and I don’t see any events up for order yet. How did y’all access it?

Login and hit reserve parking; change the dates to desired SDCC dates and the lots should pop up as available. No Hilton but most other lots, including Con Center, are available. You obviously have to have Group 1 parking on the account.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Jekecy on May 12, 2019, 11:52:16 PM
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Login and hit reserve parking; change the dates to desired SDCC dates and the lots should pop up as available. No Hilton but most other lots, including Con Center, are available. You obviously have to have Group 1 parking on the account.
Thanks, that did the trick! I was relying on the Upcoming Reservations tab per the instructions, didn’t think to just manually look up the dates.

Nabbed the convention center as desired. Glad I checked this forum before the morning rush. ;D
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Katamari13 on May 13, 2019, 05:07:51 AM
I just purchased Convention Center parking. I did it in a rush without looking at the other ones.

Afterwards I went back to see what is still available. I noticed many lots not available yet like Hilton Parking. The ones posted are sold out now. Those ones are: Park It on Market, Gaslamp City Square, 6th and K Parkade, and Convention Center.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: LaMaestra on May 13, 2019, 05:21:33 AM
How are u seeing it?? I can't. And I'm group 1


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I just purchased Convention Center parking. I did it in a rush without looking at the other ones.

Afterwards I went back to see what is still available. I noticed many lots not available yet like Hilton Parking. The ones posted are sold out now. Those ones are: Park It on Market, Gaslamp City Square, 6th and K Parkade, and Convention Center.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Katamari13 on May 13, 2019, 05:34:22 AM
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How are u seeing it?? I can't. And I'm group 1

You have to be logged in. And you have to search by date in Upcoming Events.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: LaMaestra on May 13, 2019, 05:40:06 AM
Got it! Thank you so much for the help. Sucks there's no Hilton but I snagged the convention center. Better than nothing.



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You have to be logged in. And you have to search by date in Upcoming Events.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: SteveD on May 13, 2019, 06:00:15 AM
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I just purchased Convention Center parking. I did it in a rush without looking at the other ones.

Afterwards I went back to see what is still available. I noticed many lots not available yet like Hilton Parking. The ones posted are sold out now. Those ones are: Park It on Market, Gaslamp City Square, 6th and K Parkade, and Convention Center.
The way I believe it works is that once you complete your purchase, you will need to login with a different account to still see available inventory.

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Got it! Thank you so much for the help. Sucks there's no Hilton but I snagged the convention center. Better than nothing.
I would think that HBF should be available once the official sale opens up.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: puppy on May 13, 2019, 06:22:15 AM
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The way I believe it works is that once you complete your purchase, you will need to login with a different account to still see available inventory.
I would think that HBF should be available once the official sale opens up.

You can still see availability if you've bought.  I bought for 7/20 and 7/21, but I logged back in and right now I see North Park Garage and 1245 Garnet Ave. as the only two available lots for 7/14 to 7/21.


Convention center is available for 7/14 to 7/16.

6th and K Parkade is available for 7/14 to 7/16.

Gaslamp City Square is available for 7/14 to 7/16.

Park It on Market is available for 7/14 to 7/16.

HBF is not on the list.

Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Transmute Jun on May 13, 2019, 06:33:05 AM
Why am I surprised that Ace screwed up access again this year? I really should just be expecting this...
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: puppy on May 13, 2019, 06:34:46 AM
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Why am I surprised that Ace screwed up access again this year? I really should just be expecting this...


I bought the parking for my friend who wanted convention center parking.  Even though I got Group 1, my first question to her is what if Ace screws up and I don't get convention center?  If I had waited until today, I would have not gotten anything for the days she needed.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: alyssa on May 13, 2019, 06:37:44 AM
given the fact it's been open for a good chunk of time... i can't see ace returning all the passes bought

i just hope the regulars in this thread check the board early this am!! tag folks who you've been chatting with
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Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: SteveD on May 13, 2019, 06:47:02 AM
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You can still see availability if you've bought.  I bought for 7/20 and 7/21, but I logged back in and right now I see North Park Garage and 1245 Garnet Ave. as the only two available lots for 7/14 to 7/21.


Convention center is available for 7/14 to 7/16.

6th and K Parkade is available for 7/14 to 7/16.

Gaslamp City Square is available for 7/14 to 7/16.

Park It on Market is available for 7/14 to 7/16.

HBF is not on the list.
You can currently see North Park Garage and 1245 Garnet Ave without even having an account, that's why those are showing up.
You should also see availability at all lots for any of the days that you did not purchase.  I expect you won't see parking available for the days that you've already purchased.
At least this is how it worked last year.  Remember, the official sale has not started yet, so results may vary right now.

Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: puppy on May 13, 2019, 06:57:19 AM
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You can currently see North Park Garage and 1245 Garnet Ave without even having an account, that's why those are showing up.
You should also see availability at all lots for any of the days that you did not purchase.  I expect you won't see parking available for the days that you've already purchased.
At least this is how it worked last year.  Remember, the official sale has not started yet, so results may vary right now.

True, there is still hope.  However, some dates that I did not purchase (7/17 to 7/19) are showing sold out, while other dates I did not purchase (7/14 to 7/16) are showing available.  So, it looks like it might be that the sold out dates are for real. 
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: RSilvaConFan on May 13, 2019, 07:22:25 AM
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I just purchased Convention Center parking. I did it in a rush without looking at the other ones.

Afterwards I went back to see what is still available. I noticed many lots not available yet like Hilton Parking. The ones posted are sold out now. Those ones are: Park It on Market, Gaslamp City Square, 6th and K Parkade, and Convention Center.

I thought the sale wasn't supposed to start until 10AM today!
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: dcol on May 13, 2019, 07:38:38 AM
Yes I also was advised that the sale started at 10AM. But I went in as suggested, and there they were. Convention parking 7/17-7/21. Just reserved all days.
Man that was blooper from ACE. No mention of Comic-Con. I think they messed up.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: puppy on May 13, 2019, 07:41:42 AM
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Yes I also was advised that the sale started at 10AM. But I went in as suggested, and there they were. Convention parking 7/17-7/21. Just reserved all days.
Man that was blooper from ACE. No mention of Comic-Con. I think they messed up.

I don't think a year goes by without some sort of glitch from Ace or OnPeak.  Get ready for a lot of upset people this morning.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: comicconfamily on May 13, 2019, 07:42:59 AM
Thank you for tagging me, [member=1]alyssa[/member]! I got mine!
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: alyssa on May 13, 2019, 07:44:21 AM
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..... No mention of Comic-Con. I think they messed up.
CCI has *VERY VERY* little control over what vendors do...and ACE is a completely autonomous organization from cci!
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: RSilvaConFan on May 13, 2019, 07:45:04 AM
Anyone Call ACE on the HBF? Maybe they will add it at 10AM.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Ptbnl on May 13, 2019, 08:12:28 AM
Once I saw that these were up and might of been available for 5+ hours already we booked the Convention Center parking all 5 days. First time ever parking around the downtown area. Does anyone have experience with this spot and can tell me about how they liked it?




Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: freem118 on May 13, 2019, 08:26:06 AM
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Once I saw that these were up and might of been available for 5+ hours already we booked the Convention Center parking all 5 days. First time ever parking around the downtown area. Does anyone have experience with this spot and can tell me about how they liked it?

I personally LOVE the CC parking... literally just exit and take the elevator down. Perfect to escape the large crowds and drop off purchases. Depending on what time you arrive, it shouldn't take too long to get in and park, especially if they implement the street closures again.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: RSilvaConFan on May 13, 2019, 08:27:11 AM
To use the Direct Link - do you login first and then paste the link in your search bar? - or put the link in the search bar first and then log in when prompted?
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: alyssa on May 13, 2019, 08:29:27 AM
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To use the Direct Link - do you login first and then paste the link in your search bar? - or put the link in the search bar first and then log in when prompted?
once logged in, select the reserver parking tab, enter the correct dates, select the parking location...etc
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: mattytreks on May 13, 2019, 08:35:58 AM
Shall we now expect Ace to “open the city gates” early for each round?

Cersei Lannister would not approve!
 
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: puppy on May 13, 2019, 08:56:19 AM
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Once I saw that these were up and might of been available for 5+ hours already we booked the Convention Center parking all 5 days. First time ever parking around the downtown area. Does anyone have experience with this spot and can tell me about how they liked it?


It's the only place I want to park.  The only problem is getting out at night because of the traffic, but so cool to be able to just go straight downstairs to get to the car.  Now that they close the street out front, traffic might not be such a big deal.  I didn't try it last year.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: kula on May 13, 2019, 09:07:37 AM
I purchased convention center parking 7/17 - 7/21 but it's strange how it then showed that the "Service Fee" for each day went down to 95 cents after making the purchase.  Another glitch?

Edit:

I clicked on "Purchased Reservations" and in there it shows that the Service Fee was supposed to have been $7.95.  I don't have a good feeling about this... but I've always been a worrywart by nature :P
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: puppy on May 13, 2019, 09:15:02 AM
When I purchased the parking permits, it said we could get a refund if we return them before a certain date.  The emailed receipt says no refunds after we buy the permits.  I see that I can get a refund under my account.  Not that I want a refund, but what was the refund by date? 
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: SamTurtledove on May 13, 2019, 09:16:42 AM
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I purchased convention center parking 7/17 - 7/21 but it's strange how it then showed that the "Service Fee" for each day went down to 95 cents after making the purchase.  Another glitch?
Yes, lots for non-Comic Con days are also showing that low service fee.

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Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: alyssa on May 13, 2019, 09:19:48 AM
has anyone checked their cc to verify that the low service fee is in place or the higher rate?
iirc, i was quoted the lower then got the higher ... i can't check now tho
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: freem118 on May 13, 2019, 09:23:32 AM
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has anyone checked their cc to verify that the low service fee is in place or the higher rate?
iirc, i was quoted the lower then got the higher ... i can't check now tho

It'll always be the higher rate. $7.95 service fee per day is standard (same as last year).
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: mattytreks on May 13, 2019, 09:24:09 AM
Ace charging an eight-dollar per-day service fee is not unlike an eBay seller charging $250.00 in shipping costs for a single pokemon card.

It amazes me the lengths to which online retailers go to find as many creative ways as possible to pad in profits in seemingly every way.

That fee couldn't even be per-transaction -- they had to make it per-day to squeeze a few more bucks out of each purchaser.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: freem118 on May 13, 2019, 09:24:33 AM
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When I purchased the parking permits, it said we could get a refund if we return them before a certain date.  The emailed receipt says no refunds after we buy the permits.  I see that I can get a refund under my account.  Not that I want a refund, but what was the refund by date?

There's not an actual date to my knowledge but returned/refunded dates incur a $10 service charge.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: kula on May 13, 2019, 09:37:07 AM
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has anyone checked their cc to verify that the low service fee is in place or the higher rate?
iirc, i was quoted the lower then got the higher ... i can't check now tho
That's the first thing I tried checking to verify but my cc company's website is slow and doesn't post/refresh cc activity until the next day. Sometimes they even take 2-3 days for some reason.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: MrFunGuy on May 13, 2019, 09:40:31 AM
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That's the first thing I tried checking to verify but my cc company's website is slow and doesn't post/refresh cc activity until the next day. Sometimes they even take 2-3 days for some reason.

I just checked my CC app.  I have a pending charge of $139.75, which means the $7.95 service charge.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Old Man Grey on May 13, 2019, 09:44:57 AM
I didn't get any emails from Ace if I was in the lottery or not. Just for fun I logged in to my account and was able to buy all 5 days at the Convention Center ;D. I don't know how it happened but I'm one happy and blessed fella.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: alyssa on May 13, 2019, 09:46:07 AM
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I just checked my CC app.  I have a pending charge of $139.75, which means the $7.95 service charge.
that's my feeling, regardless of the lower cost quoted, the 7.95 rate is charged. let us know anyone if you've got something different
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: alyssa on May 13, 2019, 09:48:39 AM
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I didn't get any emails from Ace if I was in the lottery or not. Just for fun I logged in to my account and was able to buy all 5 days at the Convention Center ;D. I don't know how it happened but I'm one happy and blessed fella.
YAY!!! the parking gods smiled upon u
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Transmute Jun on May 13, 2019, 09:49:50 AM
So happy for all of the people who were able to get the convention center parking they needed!
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: flyt2b0ston on May 13, 2019, 10:00:25 AM
Damn I should have been monitored this thread I missed it and my lottery is group 3
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: alyssa on May 13, 2019, 10:01:26 AM
both underground and Hilton bayfront are available 10:01

all tho the system is running sssssllllloooooowwwww
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: MrFunGuy on May 13, 2019, 10:03:56 AM
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both underground and Hilton bayfront are available 10:01

Man, I actually wanted HBF, but when Ace opened early, I freaked out and bought CC.

Looks like the Ace site is getting hammered.  Getting 504 errors now - their servers are getting toasted!
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Cut That Meat on May 13, 2019, 10:07:08 AM
Picked up CC for Thu-Sun and 6th and K for Wed (no PN badge for me). Site crashed when I hit submit on the checkout page, but it still shows up under Purchased Reservations, so I assume I'm good...
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: jnyama on May 13, 2019, 10:31:08 AM
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Damn I should have been monitored this thread I missed it and my lottery is group 3

If it makes you feel better, I tried many times last night with my crappy group 3 login, and wasn’t able to buy anything.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: RSilvaConFan on May 13, 2019, 10:35:05 AM
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I didn't get any emails from Ace if I was in the lottery or not. Just for fun I logged in to my account and was able to buy all 5 days at the Convention Center ;D. I don't know how it happened but I'm one happy and blessed fella.

It looks like ACE has really screwed up those that signed up.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: flyt2b0ston on May 13, 2019, 10:41:33 AM
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If it makes you feel better, I tried many times last night with my crappy group 3 login, and wasn’t able to buy anything.
Thank you, this will be the first year I don’t get Hilton or convention center for any day, so will have to figure it out


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Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: DriverJC on May 13, 2019, 10:41:54 AM
It's saying the HBF/CC/MTS are all sold out.

Frackin' bites. I had HBF in my cart until the system crashed.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Cut That Meat on May 13, 2019, 10:43:58 AM
Anyone know if Ace will do exchanges? My friend bought 6th and K because they thought HBF was sold out, but wants to try to switch to HBF since it is now showing as available (assuming it stays available after this initial rush).
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: mattytreks on May 13, 2019, 10:45:07 AM
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Thank you, this will be the first year I don’t get Hilton or convention center for any day, so will have to figure it out


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You always have the option of paying flipper prices for convention center parking on eBay.

That’s what I did last year – because parking is that important to me.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: alyssa on May 13, 2019, 10:45:18 AM
underground on sunday seemed to be sold out
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: flyt2b0ston on May 13, 2019, 10:46:13 AM
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You always have the option of paying flipper prices for convention center parking on eBay.

That’s what I did last year – because parking is that important to me.
Yeah good point I’ll probably have to do that for at least 2 days


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Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: shavri on May 13, 2019, 10:47:18 AM
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It's saying the HBF/CC/MTS are all sold out.

Frackin' bites. I had HBF in my cart until the system crashed.

Check your Purchased Reservations.  If it's saying everything is sold out--your "failed" purchase may have gone through.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Matryoshka on May 13, 2019, 10:48:03 AM
Sweet merciful crap that was ridiculous! Got in with the site running slow, got 4 days of HBF in my cart, entered my CC info and basically crashed out. Refreshed the page and reentered CC info and got some motion that indicated something must be happening, and then crashed out again. Checked my CC and have a pending charge, and then my Ace account and the order is there. Yay, I guess? I'm going to worry about it until the charge clears...
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: agent00dragon on May 13, 2019, 10:50:17 AM
I tried to get parking, and I managed to put in my all my payment info to check out, and the site crashed. I checked, and my card has been charged, but I have nothing in my reservations on my Ace account, and haven't gotten a confirmation email o.O
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: DriverJC on May 13, 2019, 10:51:26 AM
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Check your Purchased Reservations.  If it's saying everything is sold out--your "failed" purchase may have gone through.

I checked that.  There isn't an entry on that page.  and I have three charges for $111.00 on my credit card.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: ratcub on May 13, 2019, 10:52:00 AM
whoo... just looked at ebay and there are several listings:

NEW LISTING
SDCC San Diego Comic Con CONVENTION CENTER Parking Pass All 5 Days 7/17-7/21
$285.00 or Best Offer

bollocks!
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: shavri on May 13, 2019, 10:54:29 AM
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I checked that.  There isn't an entry on that page.  and I have three charges for $111.00 on my credit card.

Oof--what a nightmare...Sorry to hear.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: comicconfamily on May 13, 2019, 10:57:19 AM
Just a heads up -- if you had parking in your cart and it crashed during check out, be sure to check your "purchased reservations" - you might find it there.
And, if everything is showing sold out for you (not just convention center and hilton bayfront), you probably already have parking purchased.
Also, emails with barcodes are definitely going out slower than people who purchased before the sale started.

[member=6788]DriverJC[/member]  ugh...that horrible. I would contact them ASAP - maybe even tweet them?
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: SamTurtledove on May 13, 2019, 10:57:47 AM
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I checked that.  There isn't an entry on that page.  and I have three charges for $111.00 on my credit card.
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I tried to get parking, and I managed to put in my all my payment info to check out, and the site crashed. I checked, and my card has been charged, but I have nothing in my reservations on my Ace account, and haven't gotten a confirmation email o.O
May have to log out then log back in to see the reservations?
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: RSilvaConFan on May 13, 2019, 11:03:14 AM
I just got my email confirmation from ACE - 5 days at Hilton Bayfront :)
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: DriverJC on May 13, 2019, 11:07:44 AM
I've logged out and logged back in several times.  Nothing.  I've tried calling, No answer, I've tried tweeting... Nothing.

Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: LaMaestra on May 13, 2019, 11:08:08 AM
Not to panic but do names matter? My friend got parking but the original owner of group 1 forgot to change her name to his. Will it cause a problem?
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: kula on May 13, 2019, 11:13:27 AM
My brother's "failed attempt" after hitting the submit button also went through.  I guess logging out and logging back in helped to refresh the purchase info under "Purchased Reservations"  Also received confirmation email.

I let him use my Ace account but with his billing info; we didn't have to change account info.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: DriverJC on May 13, 2019, 11:15:19 AM
I just sent them an email explaining the situation. however, their reply says it will take up to 48 hours for them to respond.



joel.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: SamTurtledove on May 13, 2019, 11:16:46 AM
Email  [email protected]


Ace's response to the day's events.



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Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: DriverJC on May 13, 2019, 11:20:21 AM
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Email  [email protected]


Ace's response to the day's events.



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I saw that. Hopefully they will fix my issue and give me the parking I purchased.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: stadiumarcadia on May 13, 2019, 11:25:55 AM
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I didn't get any emails from Ace if I was in the lottery or not. Just for fun I logged in to my account and was able to buy all 5 days at the Convention Center ;D. I don't know how it happened but I'm one happy and blessed fella.
You are beyond lucky! I use a scooter and every year Ace seems to get worse. I’m in group 2 and it feels hopeless now to even get CC or HBF.


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Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: DriverJC on May 13, 2019, 11:36:54 AM
Apparently, there are several people in the same boat I am in.  They were charged 2 or more times and never received their passes.

Hopefully this gets fixed quickly.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Transmute Jun on May 13, 2019, 11:42:55 AM
This happened a number of years ago, before the lottery. I remember being charged 10 times for parking passes ($1,000) before I was able to check out.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: LaMaestra on May 13, 2019, 11:46:24 AM
Holy canolli!!! Hopefully this doesn't happen to anyone else.



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This happened a number of years ago, before the lottery. I remember being charged 10 times for parking passes ($1,000) before I was able to check out.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: mattytreks on May 13, 2019, 11:47:50 AM
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This happened a number of years ago, before the lottery. I remember being charged 10 times for parking passes ($1,000) before I was able to check out.

LOL!  This made me laugh out loud at work!

Hey, nothing comes cheap at Comic-Con...
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Mel on May 13, 2019, 11:52:05 AM
All those charges will eventually drop off. Same thing happened to me that year before the "lottery"

Looks like they made Group 1 too big this year and the system could not handle it.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: lawhoo on May 13, 2019, 11:57:48 AM
Sounds like Group 2 is going to be out of luck for the prime spots if the system is already showing HBF and CC as sold out.  This is only first day for Group 1.   :(
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: kula on May 13, 2019, 12:00:07 PM
The only way to be sure is if someone from Group 1 (who hasn't made a purchase yet) checks to see what's still available and posts it here.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Transmute Jun on May 13, 2019, 12:01:30 PM
Yes, eventually 9 of the 10 charges were reversed, but I had to jump through some hoops and Ace took a few weeks to get it done.

The sad thing is, this was the last year before the parking lottery. Theoretically, they started the lottery to pace out the people going onto the system, to prevent it crashing like this... but it's the same thing all over again.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: mattytreks on May 13, 2019, 12:03:43 PM
I wonder why they felt the desire to condense from five groups to only three this year.

Overconfidence in their software infrastructure perhaps?
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Transmute Jun on May 13, 2019, 12:06:40 PM
I believe that they condensed form 6 groups last year to 4 this year.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: DriverJC on May 13, 2019, 12:32:57 PM
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The only way to be sure is if someone from Group 1 (who hasn't made a purchase yet) checks to see what's still available and posts it here.
Any purchases I "MAY HAVE" made are not listed in the system and it is still showing that there are some sites with openings. See below
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Joel.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: SamTurtledove on May 13, 2019, 12:34:35 PM
Ace went down to 5 Groups last year.

https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?topic=8985.msg237585.msg#237585


Maybe 4 Groups this year was needed to keep a consistent public sale date in mid-June.

Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: RSilvaConFan on May 13, 2019, 12:51:10 PM
 Geez!  :o Are all those lots really sold out on the first day of Group 1? This is getting just as bad as Comic-con Pre and Open Reg!
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: karatekid on May 13, 2019, 01:08:14 PM
I feel the worse for anyone who followed with the actual 10 am time and did not get their preferred parking. I totally feel for anyone in that spot since that happened to me last year. Sadly I learned and this year basically banked on some glitch, mistake, short cut or early release. That's really a sad state when that's what it's come to. It's sad that those who end up playing by the rules often come up short so you are always looking for some angle or loop hole or back door but the reality is it almost seems like this is what you have to do now   :(
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Mel on May 13, 2019, 01:40:51 PM
There is NO WAY all of those lots are sold out. Something is messed up at the moment.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Cut That Meat on May 13, 2019, 01:43:12 PM
I am logged in on a friend's account (not purchasing, just checking inventory). As of this writing, CC is showing sold out all days, but HBF all days are still available for purchase (along with presumably the other lesser in-demand lots I am too lazy to individually check :P).
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: fdiskmbr on May 13, 2019, 01:44:17 PM
Wow, so many places sold out already.  I thought slim pickings was going to happen group 3-4, but nope its group 1 who ever showed up late I guess. 

Anybody park in Balboa park and then taking a uber/Lyft the rest of the way?
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: DriverJC on May 13, 2019, 01:46:01 PM
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I am logged in on a friend's account (not purchasing, just checking inventory). As of this writing, CC is showing sold out all days, but HBF all days are still available for purchase (along with presumably the other lesser in-demand lots I am too lazy to individually check :P).

Then maybe there is some hope that my situation will be rectified correctly and I will get the spots I paid for.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: SamTurtledove on May 13, 2019, 01:47:00 PM
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I am logged in on a friend's account (not purchasing, just checking inventory). As of this writing, CC is showing sold out all days, but HBF all days are still available for purchase (along with presumably the other lesser in-demand lots I am too lazy to individually check :P).
Current Ace comment on missing confirmations/reservations

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Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: DriverJC on May 13, 2019, 01:50:34 PM
That would be nice. Here's hoping they make it right.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: comicconfamily on May 13, 2019, 02:05:19 PM
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I feel the worse for anyone who followed with the actual 10 am time and did not get their preferred parking.

All lots were available at 10am though. The only way someone didn't end up with their preferred parking is if there were site issues, but then that wouldn't be because of those who bought before 10am.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Cut That Meat on May 13, 2019, 02:12:02 PM
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All lots were available at 10am though. The only way someone didn't end up with their preferred parking is if there were site issues, but then that wouldn't be because of those who bought before 10am.

Yeah, I'm hoping they will allow exchanges since (it appears) you only get to make one purchase per account. My friend was able to get CC for Thu/Fri and wanted HBF on Sat/Sun, but HBF was showing as sold out so they bought 6th and K instead to secure Sat/Sun parking without losing their Thu/Fri CC. Hoping ACE allows a make good since it was the website's error for showing HBF as sold out when it wasn't.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: freem118 on May 13, 2019, 02:38:04 PM
Confirming as of now - 2:37pm pacific that Convention Center parking is sold out for ALL days. Hilton is still available for ALL days.
(viewed from my unused Group 1 acct)
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: lostninja on May 13, 2019, 02:38:22 PM
Still has HBF open all days, same price as convention center and right next to it, this would always be my second choice.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: ratcub on May 13, 2019, 02:38:45 PM
HBF could have shown sold out if people were holding parking in their carts.  I see some people were "just looking" to see what was available.  It happens all the time with concert tickets.  People just grab onto something, then let their cart expire (after a set period of time) and the seats go back into inventory.  I don't know how long a "timer" ACE has to finish your purchase... or if this could be the case with parking
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: comicconfamily on May 13, 2019, 02:47:16 PM
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HBF could have shown sold out if people were holding parking in their carts.  I see some people were "just looking" to see what was available.  It happens all the time with concert tickets.  People just grab onto something, then let their cart expire (after a set period of time) and the seats go back into inventory.  I don't know how long a "timer" ACE has to finish your purchase... or if this could be the case with parking

YES! And Ace Parking lets you sit with the passes in your cart for 30 minutes. That's a long time compared to many online purchases with a countdown. I usually feel panicked to get all my info added, but with them, you can sip your coffee and take your time.  ;D
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: agent00dragon on May 13, 2019, 02:51:55 PM
HBF is what I tried to purchase when the site crashed and I was charged for it with no confirmation email or anything listed under purchased reservations. When I log in, it says Sold Out for almost all the lots so I can't try to repurchase anything.

Has Ace contacted anyone yet that has had this glitch? I know they responding to people on twitter saying someone will contact them via email, me included. So I was just curious if anyone has had this issue resolved yet.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: DriverJC on May 13, 2019, 02:54:25 PM
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HBF is what I tried to purchase when the site crashed and I was charged for it with no confirmation email or anything listed under purchased reservations. When I log in, it says Sold Out for almost all the lots so I can't try to repurchase anything.

Has Ace contacted anyone yet that has had this glitch? I know they responding to people on twitter saying someone will contact them via email, me included. So I was just curious if anyone has had this issue resolved yet.

I'm in the same boat even got charged three times for it. Been checking emails and twitter for most of the day and nothing.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: agent00dragon on May 13, 2019, 02:56:41 PM
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I'm in the same boat even got charged three times for it. Been checking emails and twitter for most of the day and nothing.

Man, that's unfortunate...This is my first year getting Group 1 parking. I didn't expect it to be this crazy :/
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: DriverJC on May 13, 2019, 03:10:09 PM
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Man, that's unfortunate...This is my first year getting Group 1 parking. I didn't expect it to be this crazy :/

I had two group ones last time and I had no troubles at all for either of my accounts.  This year... not so much...

Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: SamTurtledove on May 13, 2019, 03:20:45 PM
When they've fixed glitches last year, Ace asked folks to close and restart their browsers to see the "software" update.

Meanwhile,  Ace tweets a timeline for end of week emails.

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Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: DriverJC on May 13, 2019, 03:40:20 PM
Just received an email from Ace Parking.

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This email confirms you were charged for reservations but did not receive them due to a system issue.

Your preferred parking location is still available (including the Convention Center and Hilton Bay Front). Due to system constraints we cannot re-book for you. We will be refunding your purchases this morning and have established a new opportunity for you to complete your reservation. We will have a special reservation session available on Friday, May 17th between 10 AM until 5 PM (PST) to re-select the location of your choice.

Note it is very important you use the email account that received this message when logging in to the system. Failure to do so will result in you not being able to purchase your parking permits.

For more information about the daily rates and convenience fees for each lot, please visit our Comic-Con FAQ page at http://www.aceparking.com/comic-con

Sincerely,

-The Ace Parking Team

So does this mean that I can't purchase my parking pass until Fri May17th, and what happens if the HBF (the one I purchased) is sold out by then?

FYI: I cleared my browser history and cookies after getting this email and HBF is still saying it's sold out for me.

If all else fails I guess I'll at least get my money back.

Joel.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: agent00dragon on May 13, 2019, 03:42:22 PM
Yeah, same. It sounds like we can't rebook until Friday, but what happens if the lots we wanted sell out by then by other Group 1 people that didn't get the glitch?
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: DriverJC on May 13, 2019, 03:44:28 PM
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Yeah, same. It sounds like we can't rebook until Friday, but what happens if the lots we wanted sell out by then by other Group 1 people that didn't get the glitch?

That's the question I asked them when I replied to their email.  However, I'm not hopeful of a response.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: AreTwo on May 13, 2019, 03:52:13 PM
I was in group 1 both last year and this year and something was amiss besides just the site crashes.  Last year, it was remarkably easy to get CC parking.  I didn't even really have to rush.  This year, I logged in immediately at 10 and CC was listed as available but then the site crashed momentarily and then several of the days were gone. 

Then it was at least 20 minutes of refreshing, backing up, putting new locations in the cart, getting denied because it didn't clear out the old locations, etc.  Tried to pay 4 separate times with the site timing out each time.  Finally, we looked at the Purchased tab and it showed barcodes for HBF, so I'm presuming we're good to go now.

But if the rumor is true that the site actually opened last night and people started snatching up spaces, that's infuriating and frankly, smacks of corruption/favoritism rather than just a "glitch."  Hasn't this sort of thing happened before?  I guess Ace doesn't really care because they get their money either way.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: SamTurtledove on May 13, 2019, 04:16:29 PM
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Yeah, same. It sounds like we can't rebook until Friday, but what happens if the lots we wanted sell out by then by other Group 1 people that didn't get the glitch?
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That's the question I asked them when I replied to their email.  However, I'm not hopeful of a response.

They did a special sale in 2014

https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?topic=2649.msg72448#msg72448

https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?topic=2649.msg73026#msg73026

in which Ace offered an inventory (of Convention Center lots) just for those folks on that "special sale" list.

Guessing they're gonna offer you CC or HBF if you want it, a separate inventory from all the current Group 1 purchasers.

edit: reposted links of the 2014 Redux Sale
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: agent00dragon on May 13, 2019, 04:30:49 PM
Yeah, that makes sense and seems fair to make up for the glitch. I hope that's the case!
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: puppy on May 13, 2019, 06:24:31 PM
Quote

But if the rumor is true that the site actually opened last night and people started snatching up spaces, that's infuriating and frankly, smacks of corruption/favoritism rather than just a "glitch."  Hasn't this sort of thing happened before?  I guess Ace doesn't really care because they get their money either way.


I wouldn't call it corruption and favoritism.  After all, who exactly are they favoriting?  I would say it is incompetence more than anything.  They seem to have glitches every year, so I'm ready for it.  Wish I didn't have to be.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Mel on May 13, 2019, 07:21:09 PM
It is definitely incompetence, and I believe totally unintentional. They will hold spots for everyone that got messed up today, like they did a few years ago. They just need time to weed through it all. I assume they don't enjoy trying to clean up these messes and taking all the s**t thrown at them. Apparently, it's not so unpleasant that it finally forces them to get their act together either.

Oddly, the first year of this lotto system, things went fine. The only thing people b***hed about was that you could just spam the hell out of them for entries, so they tried to fix that part, but have botched the "on sale" for 2 years straight, both years with it going live early and this year added on the old issue of the site not being able to handle traffic and charges going through but no passes issued.

Either way, last time this happened, they took care of everyone it happened to and I know because I was one of the people. I had 8 charges go through.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: puppy on May 13, 2019, 07:46:00 PM
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It is definitely incompetence, and I believe totally unintentional. They will hold spots for everyone that got messed up today, like they did a few years ago. They just need time to weed through it all. I assume they don't enjoy trying to clean up these messes and taking all the s**t thrown at them. Apparently, it's not so unpleasant that it finally forces them to get their act together either.

Oddly, the first year of this lotto system, things went fine. The only thing people b***hed about was that you could just spam the hell out of them for entries, so they tried to fix that part, but have botched the "on sale" for 2 years straight, both years with it going live early and this year added on the old issue of the site not being able to handle traffic and charges going through but no passes issued.

Either way, last time this happened, they took care of everyone it happened to and I know because I was one of the people. I had 8 charges go through.

When it went live early and I didn't get my spot because everyone else rushed in to book, they didn't take care of that for me.  I was still locked out.  Made me extra vigilant about glitches.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: SamTurtledove on May 13, 2019, 08:04:19 PM
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Yeah, I'm hoping they will allow exchanges since (it appears) you only get to make one purchase per account. My friend was able to get CC for Thu/Fri and wanted HBF on Sat/Sun, but HBF was showing as sold out so they bought 6th and K instead to secure Sat/Sun parking without losing their Thu/Fri CC. Hoping ACE allows a make good since it was the website's error for showing HBF as sold out when it wasn't.
Did your friend email Ace?  Not sure if that would get the account open for a redo or placed on the special sale.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Mel on May 13, 2019, 08:24:57 PM
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When it went live early and I didn't get my spot because everyone else rushed in to book, they didn't take care of that for me.  I was still locked out.  Made me extra vigilant about glitches.

You were locked out how? CC went within probably 15 minutes of 10am last year due to the early start, but I snoozed and logged in a couple hours late and still got HBF. No one in Group 1 was locked out of a parking spot.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: puppy on May 13, 2019, 09:09:58 PM
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You were locked out how? CC went within probably 15 minutes of 10am last year due to the early start, but I snoozed and logged in a couple hours late and still got HBF. No one in Group 1 was locked out of a parking spot.

I honestly don't remember details--not the day, not the year, not even the group I was in.  I remember being upset that others had gotten in early and nabbed it.  I wasn't upset with the people who got lucky.  They were smart.  I was upset with Ace for fowling it up, but I knew to be vigilant this year.  Learned my lesson and it paid off.  That's the important part.  I bought my spot last night at 11:30 pm.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: lostninja on May 13, 2019, 09:34:50 PM
Plenty of companies due a soft roll out, and don't tell anyone keeps it from getting flooded at once. And or test out the system right before the launch. I've learned the hard way and missed out on a bunch, but plenty of companies either due this, or use a random time that they put the item out for sale, for the same reason.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: semigeekgirl on May 13, 2019, 09:43:13 PM
A soft opening is valid if you don't announce a time at all. It's extremely inconsiderate to your customers if you've previously told them a specific time and you're selling a high-demand item.

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Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: SamTurtledove on May 13, 2019, 10:44:08 PM
Been 24 hours, Belated Thanks to [member=8775]Kylo[/member] and [member=4905]mattytreks[/member] for their alertness on the soft roll event!

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Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: DriverJC on May 14, 2019, 06:15:33 AM
Got to work this morning and checked my credit card and found that all three of the charges have been removed.

Here's hoping the "Special Event" on Friday does as smoothly for me as the charge backs.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Cut That Meat on May 14, 2019, 10:57:11 AM
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Did your friend email Ace?  Not sure if that would get the account open for a redo or placed on the special sale.

Yep, told them to e-mail Ace! We'll see how responsive they are .
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: fdiskmbr on May 14, 2019, 01:32:49 PM
Sdccblog updated their story regarding parking.  https://sdccblog.com/2019/05/guide-to-parking-at-san-diego-comic-con-2019/

Did many people who was in group 1 try to buy CC or HBF parking but because of the glitch showed sold out, so they ending up buying parking farther away?  Are they part of that resale on Friday?  Who is part of the resale, people who where charged multiple times and refunded?
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: DriverJC on May 14, 2019, 04:47:17 PM
I'm part of the resale.  I attempted to purchase HBF and had my card charged three times but never received the passes.  I'm not sure if there are any others in the resale other then those of us who were locked out of the sale.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: AreTwo on May 14, 2019, 05:00:31 PM
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I wouldn't call it corruption and favoritism.  After all, who exactly are they favoriting?  I would say it is incompetence more than anything.  They seem to have glitches every year, so I'm ready for it.  Wish I didn't have to be.

I'll admit my cynicism and paranoia may be playing into this and it may just be simple incompetence.  But the corruption/favoritism scenario would essentially be 1) Ace employee either opens the inventory early or is aware it's open to the public when it's not supposed to be, and 2) they simply give buddies/clients a heads up that they can swoop in and get what they need before it's closed again, but to keep quiet about it. 
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: AreTwo on May 14, 2019, 05:14:58 PM
Anyway, if it's been a couple years where they've quietly opened the inventory the night before the on-sale, it's worth making a note for next year to take advantage of that and look early, since apparently it's an open secret at this point and/or Ace simply doesn't learn from its mistakes.

I wonder what the turnover is at Ace.  It can't be a fun job dealing with clusterf*cks like this and I wouldn't be surprised if the people who experienced it last year flipped to other jobs this year and the people who took their place didn't know what the mistakes were.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: SamTurtledove on May 14, 2019, 06:19:59 PM
I think the email termed the upcoming sale Group 1 Redux but that name hasn't caught on as much as second chance, special sale, special reservation session, or resale! 

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Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: SamTurtledove on May 15, 2019, 12:57:14 AM
This interruption of the regular sale happened in 2014 as well


Update from https://aceparking.com/comic-con/


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UPDATE: 5/14/19

The reservation site will be unavailable on Friday so we can address a technical issue that we experienced on Monday.

Group 2 sale is scheduled for 5/20/19 at 10 AM.

Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: stadiumarcadia on May 15, 2019, 01:13:18 AM
ADA scooter dude here. I have two bad feet from years of conventions (standing in lines for long hours with bad shoes). Any help or advice is extremely appreciated. I’ve been attending SDCC since 2009. I’ve been fortunate enough to get at least four days passes for the Con each year. This year I wasn’t so lucky. I’m only going for Thursday and Sunday. I have a scooter rented inside the convention center. So at the very least I have to go to the convention center to pickup my scooter.

I’m having major anxiety about this. I’m just looking for some guidance. My family is staying further out about 30 minutes out from Gas Lamp so parking is key to my survival.

I didn’t make into round one for parking. Am I better off parking further out and catching an Uber/Lyft to get closer to the convention center and off-sites or do I just feed the scumbag eBay scalpers $289 for parking at the convention center?


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Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: ratcub on May 15, 2019, 06:09:56 AM
stadiumarcadia:
 "Am I better off parking further out and catching an Uber/Lyft to get closer to the convention center and off-sites or do I just feed the scumbag eBay scalpers $289 for parking at the convention center? "

I also requested parking (preferably convention center) in the parking exchange forum.  I'd give that option a coulple of weeks to see if you luck out, and someone offers you a parking pass.  For you and me, having that close parking is vital.  Although I sometimes have to wait for long periods of time to get on the elevator with my scooter, any saved steps, avoided ramps and no railroad track crossings, is a great plus.  I'm not sure where the uber/lyft/cab drop of was last year, or is this year; I guess you could go to the Hilton or Marriott to get one.  Or the trolley, train is still an option?  Getting my scooter on the trolley during any near peak time is a challange.  at 2 in the afternoon, not so bad, but hey, who wants to be on the trolley during CC hours?? 
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: stadiumarcadia on May 15, 2019, 08:02:14 AM
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stadiumarcadia:
 "Am I better off parking further out and catching an Uber/Lyft to get closer to the convention center and off-sites or do I just feed the scumbag eBay scalpers $289 for parking at the convention center? "

I also requested parking (preferably convention center) in the parking exchange forum.  I'd give that option a coulple of weeks to see if you luck out, and someone offers you a parking pass.  For you and me, having that close parking is vital.  Although I sometimes have to wait for long periods of time to get on the elevator with my scooter, any saved steps, avoided ramps and no railroad track crossings, is a great plus.  I'm not sure where the uber/lyft/cab drop of was last year, or is this year; I guess you could go to the Hilton or Marriott to get one.  Or the trolley, train is still an option?  Getting my scooter on the trolley during any near peak time is a challange.  at 2 in the afternoon, not so bad, but hey, who wants to be on the trolley during CC hours??
Thank you!


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Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: fdiskmbr on May 15, 2019, 04:19:22 PM
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ADA scooter dude here. I have two bad feet from years of conventions (standing in lines for long hours with bad shoes). Any help or advice is extremely appreciated. I’ve been attending SDCC since 2009. I’ve been fortunate enough to get at least four days passes for the Con each year. This year I wasn’t so lucky. I’m only going for Thursday and Sunday. I have a scooter rented inside the convention center. So at the very least I have to go to the convention center to pickup my scooter.

I’m having major anxiety about this. I’m just looking for some guidance. My family is staying further out about 30 minutes out from Gas Lamp so parking is key to my survival.

I didn’t make into round one for parking. Am I better off parking further out and catching an Uber/Lyft to get closer to the convention center and off-sites or do I just feed the scumbag eBay scalpers $289 for parking at the convention center?


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When I had convention parking, I think 4 years ago, I remember pulling in and another car tried to park showing their disabled parking.  They turned them away telling them they had to get there earlier.  So you might be able to park in the convention center without the permit IF you get there super early.  I would call Ace parking first if you plan on trying this.  If you have to have convention center and bayfront is too far, I think your only other option is evil bay, I mean ebay.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: DriverJC on May 16, 2019, 05:26:03 AM
I got a reply to me emailed question of "What happens if the selections we made when you had the glitch are sold out come Friday the 17th?".

Their response was short and to the point.

"If you want to purchase parking now you can, Friday you will participate in a separate sale. "

However, when I logged on to the website I found that HBF and CC was still blocked out for me. This kind of makes me leery that they will have my account unscrewed tomorrow morning to be able to purchase HBF parking.

Here's hoping everything goes well tomorrow.
Joel.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: stadiumarcadia on May 16, 2019, 09:19:29 AM
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I got a reply to me emailed question of "What happens if the selections we made when you had the glitch are sold out come Friday the 17th?".

Their response was short and to the point.

"If you want to purchase parking now you can, Friday you will participate in a separate sale. "

However, when I logged on to the website I found that HBF and CC was still blocked out for me. This kind of makes me leery that they will have my account unscrewed tomorrow morning to be able to purchase HBF parking.

Here's hoping everything goes well tomorrow.
Joel.
Typical response from Ace.

Their company motto is we are going to announce something, screw it up, never admit we can fix it or mitigate the error, and that is because we have everyone’s money already.


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Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Vapors on May 16, 2019, 09:54:21 PM
So I'm guessing after tomorrow we'll find out what's still left for Group 2?  Assuming everything goes well.

And I remember when they FUBARed that parking situation.  I recall some person had used a debit card and got charged like 8 times or something crazy.  Hopefully everyone who got affected got their charges dropped easy.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: ratcub on May 17, 2019, 10:09:03 AM
any word on how this Friday do-over is going??
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: SamTurtledove on May 17, 2019, 10:32:54 AM
Twitter reports include success with CC and HBF lots.

https://twitter.com/marybluefairy/status/1129432721405538304


https://twitter.com/neuroaxon/status/1129433931504205824

Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: ratcub on May 17, 2019, 10:40:18 AM
thanks.. I don't participate in twitter or facebook or myspace or six degrees...
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: agent00dragon on May 17, 2019, 10:42:29 AM
I was part of the redux today and it went really smoothly. I was able to get HBF with no site crashes or glitches and got my confirmation email almost immediately.

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Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: DriverJC on May 17, 2019, 10:47:15 AM
I just ordered my HBF for 5 Days.  No glitches and everything worked great.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: SteveD on May 17, 2019, 12:09:35 PM
Anyone have any updates on inventory for the Group 2 folks? 
You would need a group 1 that you didn't use to check.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: SamTurtledove on May 17, 2019, 04:51:36 PM
The special sale is due to end in 10 minutes.  Not sure how long Ace will take to open up the reservation site for group 1's who haven't previously bought their slots or see availability.

Congrats to [member=3375]agent00dragon[/member] [member=6788]DriverJC[/member] on the parking news!
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: freem118 on May 18, 2019, 10:36:37 AM
Anyone have an update on inventory? Curious to see what is available for Group 2.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: mattytreks on May 19, 2019, 10:41:07 AM
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Anyone have an update on inventory? Curious to see what is available for Group 2.

Curious about this, too. We’ve got another party in our group in Group 2 who was hopeful for HBF parking for at least some days...

I guess we’ll start checking to see if it opens up tonite around 10pm PST
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: stadiumarcadia on May 19, 2019, 11:22:16 AM
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Curious about this, too. We’ve got another party in our group in Group 2 who was hopeful for HBF parking for at least some days...

I guess we’ll start checking to see if it opens up tonite around 10pm PST
I’m going to cosplay the Ace parking idiot that screwed up the initial sale and instead of voiding all transactions kept the money


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Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: ratcub on May 19, 2019, 02:52:30 PM
what time did folks receive the email "password"/"code" to purchase in group one?  or could you enter automatically if your email was linked to the group one sale?
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Transmute Jun on May 19, 2019, 03:09:25 PM
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what time did folks receive the email "password"/"code" to purchase in group one?  or could you enter automatically if your email was linked to the group one sale?

You login to the Ace account that won the group slot. Then when the time begins, the event is viewable in that account for purchase.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: ratcub on May 20, 2019, 07:21:53 AM
Thanks T.J.
We'll see what happens at 10 today, just hope I didn't try to enter my info too many times last week, last night and this morning to see if early purchase was available, and now have ACE lock me out if I tried too much!!  ouch
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: alyssa on May 20, 2019, 08:05:46 AM
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Thanks T.J.
We'll see what happens at 10 today, just hope I didn't try to enter my info too many times last week, last night and this morning to see if early purchase was available, and now have ACE lock me out if I tried too much!!  ouch
i had something wonky like that happen to me-- try a different browser or a different machine- ie cookies may be the culprit
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: mattytreks on May 20, 2019, 08:23:06 AM
Another observation I’ve made is that with my Group 1 login, and now my Group 2 login, I do not see HBF as a selectable option, whatsoever.  Does that particular lot just magically appear, versus being there on the list but saying “sold out”?

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Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: SteveD on May 20, 2019, 08:27:28 AM
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Another observation I’ve made is that with my Group 1 login, and now my Group 2 login, I do not see HBF as a selectable option, whatsoever.  Does that particular lot just magically appear, versus being there on the list but saying “sold out”?

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Most likely because the sale hasn't started yet.  All the lots should show up after 10AM PDT even if they are sold out.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: ratcub on May 20, 2019, 08:37:26 AM
mattytreks...
is that screen shot from today?  how on earth did you get those date into the "from" and  "to" fields?  i can't put change the "to" field as you did.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: mattytreks on May 20, 2019, 08:42:51 AM
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mattytreks...
is that screen shot from today?  how on earth did you get those date into the "from" and  "to" fields?  i can't put change the "to" field as you did.

Indeed, that is from today!

All you have to do is URL-hack the link. Simply put in some arbitrary dates in June, and then modify the first date in the URL to 07-17 and the second date in the URL to 07-21. Then press enter to reload the page -- and voila :)

https://space.aceparking.com/site/results?address=&city=San%20Diego&start_date=06-11-2019&end_date=06-15-2019
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: ratcub on May 20, 2019, 09:05:01 AM
WORKS - ACE UP NOW !!!
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: mattytreks on May 20, 2019, 09:09:48 AM
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WORKS - ACE UP NOW !!!

Not entirely sure this is accurate, as the HBF garage is still not showing up for our Group 2 login.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: ratcub on May 20, 2019, 09:13:35 AM
No but Convention Center did pop up, so i grabbed that.  I did not take time to look for anything else.  for me CC #1.
was able to print vouchers - wed,thur,sun on one page, with fri,sat on the second page. 
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: jnyama on May 20, 2019, 09:17:53 AM
Ugh. I get convention center sold out for all dates.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: mattytreks on May 20, 2019, 09:21:18 AM
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Ugh. I get convention center sold out for all dates.

Same here.

While I'm very happy ratcub just reported procuring CC parking, I'm going to remain cautious that Ace has actually opened up Group 2 until additional reports start coming in of other Group 2 folks getting spots.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: ratcub on May 20, 2019, 09:22:27 AM
I used that url technique.  I wonder if ACE again realized they opened the worm hole too early and shut down the portal again, like last week.  I hope at 10am PT that everything falls into place.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: mattytreks on May 20, 2019, 09:24:19 AM
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I wonder if ACE again realized they opened the worm hole too early and shut down the portal again, like last week.  I hope at 10am PT that everything falls into place.

Stranger things have certainly happened, and when it comes to Ace, the rulebooks can be thrown out :)
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: jnyama on May 20, 2019, 09:26:34 AM
Well, you can still book everything except convention center, so my optimism is fading.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: mattytreks on May 20, 2019, 09:28:09 AM
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Well, you can still book everything except convention center, so my optimism is fading.

Everything that is, except the HBF -- which still remains completely invisible.  And to reiterate, HBF was invisible for us during our Group 1 selection process, as well.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: jnyama on May 20, 2019, 09:31:54 AM
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Everything that is, except the HBF -- which still remains completely invisible.  And to reiterate, HBF was invisible for us during our Group 1 selection process, as well.
Yeah—I don’t know anything, but my guess is that HBF is a lot that they only book for events, so it only shows when the event goes up, versus the lots that they sell everyday.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: mattytreks on May 20, 2019, 09:33:09 AM
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Yeah—I don’t know anything, but my guess is that HBF is a lot that they only book for events, so it only shows when the event goes up, versus the lots that they sell everyday.

And I think you're onto something there -- perhaps (and let's hope), that the HBF becomes a bookable garage at 10am due to it being tied to an event (SDCC 2019) :)
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: jnyama on May 20, 2019, 09:52:59 AM
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And I think you're onto something there -- perhaps (and let's hope), that the HBF becomes a bookable garage at 10am due to it being tied to an event (SDCC 2019) :)
Really wanted Convention Center though--I guess my main hope at this point is to try for HBF and maybe someone who actually wanted that but got CC will feel like trading.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: mattytreks on May 20, 2019, 09:54:00 AM
Hey who knows.  Let's remain cautiously optimistic...at least for another 7 minutes, haha!
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: stadiumarcadia on May 20, 2019, 09:54:42 AM
I can’t figure out to manually change dates!


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Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: mattytreks on May 20, 2019, 09:55:58 AM
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I can’t figure out to manually change dates!

Just use this link:
https://space.aceparking.com/site/results?address=&city=San%20Diego&start_date=07-17-2019&end_date=07-21-2019
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: jnyama on May 20, 2019, 09:57:45 AM
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Hey who knows.  Let's remain cautiously optimistic...at least for another 7 minutes, haha!
Hope springs eternal! Plus, it's probably just as well since with my luck I would have screwed up and changed the link to 6/17-6/21 or something equally wrong, lol.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: mattytreks on May 20, 2019, 09:59:06 AM
It's definitely up now!  Go go go!

I just snagged CC parking.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Transmute Jun on May 20, 2019, 10:02:01 AM
HBF is available....
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: jnyama on May 20, 2019, 10:02:49 AM
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It's definitely up now!  Go go go!

I just snagged CC parking.
Me too!  Wow, how did that even happen?!
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: mattytreks on May 20, 2019, 10:03:32 AM
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Me too!  Wow, how did that even happen?!

Happy for you.  Congrats!
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: SamTurtledove on May 20, 2019, 10:09:04 AM
Yep,  CC was there!  I had it for just Wednesday, but when went to check out said was full.

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Permits can be cancelled/refunded unti 11:59pm on 07-06-2019. A processing fee of $10.00 will be applied to all refund requests.

Got HBF for a friend!

Update:  got my email confirmation at :17
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: MrFunGuy on May 20, 2019, 10:11:19 AM
Random question.  For your parking voucher barcodes, are you all showing the prices printed out?  For HBF today, I see prices printed directly on the voucher, but for CC last week, there were no prices on the voucher.  Not sure if it matters...
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: mattytreks on May 20, 2019, 10:12:14 AM
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Random question.  For your parking voucher barcodes, are you all showing the prices printed out?  For HBF today, I see prices printed directly on the voucher, but for CC last week, there were no prices on the voucher.  Not sure if it matters...

I am seeing prices directly on the vouchers for this Group's sale -- but you're right, during my Group 1 purchase, I do not see prices on the vouchers.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Andrew Costa Mesa on May 20, 2019, 10:27:37 AM
I'm in Group 2, bought my parking just now.  I was able to get everything in the Bayfront Hilton.  However, when I tried to buy parking for my sister-in-law using my other E-mail address that got Group 2, both Friday and Saturday for the Bayfront Hilton were sold out.  She only needed Saturday.  I got her the 6th and K Parkade.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Andrew Costa Mesa on May 20, 2019, 10:28:50 AM
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Random question.  For your parking voucher barcodes, are you all showing the prices printed out?  For HBF today, I see prices printed directly on the voucher, but for CC last week, there were no prices on the voucher.  Not sure if it matters...

I have both Bayfront Hilton and 6th/K parking, I'm showing prices on both.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: jnyama on May 20, 2019, 10:39:43 AM
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Happy for you.  Congrats!
Thanks—you too!  At last our long national nightmare is over.  :)
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: SamTurtledove on May 22, 2019, 09:52:50 AM
UPDATE: 5/20/19

The group 2 sale is currently underway.

Due to the holiday weekend, the group 3 sale will go live on Tuesday, May 28th at 10 AM.

Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: mattytreks on May 22, 2019, 12:24:33 PM
Best of luck to those still trying to secure parking!
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: lrdavis28 on May 23, 2019, 08:21:10 PM
still waiting for a chance
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: ratcub on May 27, 2019, 09:48:39 PM
Curious to see what parking is offered to Group Three in the morning... will Ace hold some spots in the different lots for group 3 ?
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: DriverJC on May 28, 2019, 09:13:42 AM
(https://www.dropbox.com/s/ti73bxlwof3lghi/parking.jpg?raw=1)

Doesn't look like it's going to be starting off too well.

Joel.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: ratcub on May 28, 2019, 09:29:10 AM
I just logged in, put in 07-17-19 to 07-21-19 in url and ACE shows
6th and K available Wed ($15), Sat($30), Sun($30)
Gaslamp City Square Sat ($50), Sun($50)
Convention Center sold out
Park it on Market, North Park Garage, and 1245 Garnet Ave -  all days available
I need to see what shows up at 10:00 PT

Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: LaMaestra on May 28, 2019, 10:00:37 AM
Except for Thursday, CC and HB are both sold out.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: shavri on May 28, 2019, 10:01:24 AM
Is anyone else seeing sold out for everything in Group 3?
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: LaMaestra on May 28, 2019, 10:03:25 AM
Refresh it. Majority is still available on my end.


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Is anyone else seeing sold out for everything in Group 3?
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: ratcub on May 28, 2019, 10:06:09 AM
GROUP THREE - 3

Find Parking  17 results for " Comic-Con-2019"

600 B street

610 West Ash

6th and K Parkade
289 6th Avenue

701 B Street

Cedar Gateway
1620 6th Ave

Civic Center
1200 Third Ave

Convention Center  SOLD OUT
111 W Harbor Dr

Diamond View Tower  SOLD OUT
View Hours
350 10th Ave

Evan V. J. Park
1265 1st Ave

Gaslamp City Square
421 4th Ave

Hilton BayFront Garage  SOLD OUT (except Wed)
1 Park Boulevard

MTS
1255 Imperial Avenue

Padres Parkade- Special Events
440 11th Ave

Park 12 The Collection
12 Park Blvd

Park It on Market
614 Market St

San Diego Central Library
330 Park Blvd

Tailgate Park 1046
1304 Imperial Ave

There's parking at all the other lots, except for a day here and there
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: shavri on May 28, 2019, 10:34:01 AM
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Refresh it. Majority is still available on my end.

Had to call them.  Tried to do the purchase on two separate credit cards to split the cost with a friend (2 days on one and 2 days on the other).  After the first, it locked me out--showing everything sold out.  Called them and they tried to tell me to send them an email which I refused to do....they then transferred me to someone that unlocked it and he asked why I didn't just do it all once.... ::)  At least they resolved it...but super frustrating.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: flyt2b0ston on May 28, 2019, 10:54:36 AM
Only able to get Wednesday Hilton, Wednesday/Thursday were the most important days for me to have close parking anyway though


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Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: AzT on June 04, 2019, 02:12:27 PM
From https://aceparking.com/comic-con/

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UPDATE: 6/4/19
The group 4 sale is currently underway. The system will open to the public on Monday. The opening time will be unannounced.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: dcol on June 08, 2019, 02:59:58 PM
I have Convention Center parking for July 17th-21st available. I scored the Hilton Bayside Hotel stay, so I will be parking there instead.
Willing to accept trade for an offsite evening event on Saturday. PM me.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: AzT on June 10, 2019, 09:23:32 AM
https://aceparking.com/comic-con/

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UPDATE: 6/10/19

The lottery sale is over and the system is now open to the public.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: squirrels17 on July 14, 2019, 12:17:49 PM
I have a 5-day Wednesday to Sunday permit for Convention Center I'm selling at cost ($140 total) if anyone's interested! DM me :)
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: mattytreks on July 14, 2019, 12:26:38 PM
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I have a 5-day Wednesday to Sunday permit for Convention Center I'm selling at cost ($140 total) if anyone's interested! DM me :)

I’ve already got 5 days at the Convention Center but I just want to say it’s people like you that make this forum great.  Thank you for being awesome.

Flippers are trying to sell these on eBay right now for $400 and sometimes more.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: flyt2b0ston on July 14, 2019, 12:31:23 PM
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I have a 5-day Wednesday to Sunday permit for Convention Center I'm selling at cost ($140 total) if anyone's interested! DM me :)

Hi I sent you a DM
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: alyssa on July 14, 2019, 12:38:29 PM
i have undercon parking to sell at cost for
wednesday, & Friday only
obviously i need to give this to someone i trust
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: squirrels17 on July 14, 2019, 02:00:16 PM
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I’ve already got 5 days at the Convention Center but I just want to say it’s people like you that make this forum great.  Thank you for being awesome.

Flippers are trying to sell these on eBay right now for $400 and sometimes more.

I'm very grateful for the kind folks on this forum who helped me find parking when I'd struggled before, so I'm glad that I was able to return the favor!
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: flyt2b0ston on July 14, 2019, 02:28:25 PM
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I'm very grateful for the kind folks on this forum who helped me find parking when I'd struggled before, so I'm glad that I was able to return the favor!
Thanks for the help, very appreciated!


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Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: harrid4 on July 14, 2019, 08:50:13 PM
I'm looking for help to find some parking on Thursday and Friday.  Any suggestions or help would be greatly appreciated.  Thank you.
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Kmd2103 on July 15, 2019, 04:34:32 PM
I have a 1-day Saturday pass for the 6th and Parkade garage (289 Sixth Avenue) available at-cost (my group no longer needs) ($30). Please DM if interested!
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: Megabuster8 on July 16, 2019, 09:34:13 PM
Might be posting in wrong thread but does anybody have overnight parking suggestions from wed to thurs? Thank you!
Title: Re: SDCC 2019 Ace Parking Discussion Thread
Post by: SamTurtledove on July 16, 2019, 10:20:17 PM
For Archive

Some Parking still available at https://space.aceparking.com/events/reserve/1551


Overflow Parking

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

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If you’re looking for parking during the event, here is some info about overflow parking during the show.

Overflow parking pdf link https://aceparking-images.s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/Comic+Con_2019+Overflow+Parking+Flyer_rev2_secured.pdf


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Tailgate Park

MTS Garage Saturday/Sunday Only

SDCCU Stadium Free Parking All Week


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