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Re: SDCC 2018 Pro Registration
« Reply #120 on: October 30, 2017, 04:43:54 PM »
So today I have been approved as a Trade Pro. However, I bought a Thurs/Sun badge in Returning Reg on Saturday...good timing SDCC!

I contacted CCi and they said I have to get a refund for the two days I bought, then buy a trade badge when that sale opens. I am a little concerned because it says that all Pros are not guaranteed to get badges...so what if I ask for the refund and get shut out? Anyone have experience with this?
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Re: SDCC 2018 Pro Registration
« Reply #121 on: October 31, 2017, 10:26:09 AM »
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So today I have been approved as a Trade Pro. However, I bought a Thurs/Sun badge in Returning Reg on Saturday...good timing SDCC!

I contacted CCi and they said I have to get a refund for the two days I bought, then buy a trade badge when that sale opens. I am a little concerned because it says that all Pros are not guaranteed to get badges...so what if I ask for the refund and get shut out? Anyone have experience with this?

I once held onto overlapping badges because I was afraid that if I asked for the refund, they'd cancel the wrong badge.  It didn't matter.  When their records showed I had two overlapping badges, THEY refunded me and canceled my regular badge without even telling me.  I found the refund in my credit card records.  If your member ID's are the same on your badges, they'll catch that you have two badges.

Even though they say badges aren't guaranteed, I have not had any issues getting my Trade badge.  But, if it makes you feel better, hold onto your regular badges as long as you can.  When you get your trade badge, cancel your other badges for a refund.

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Re: SDCC 2018 Pro Registration
« Reply #122 on: October 31, 2017, 10:27:03 AM »
Good news for me.

I got approved for Trade Professional.  Very relieved.

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Re: SDCC 2018 Pro Registration
« Reply #123 on: October 31, 2017, 11:36:11 AM »
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I once held onto overlapping badges because I was afraid that if I asked for the refund, they'd cancel the wrong badge.  It didn't matter.  When their records showed I had two overlapping badges, THEY refunded me and canceled my regular badge without even telling me.  I found the refund in my credit card records.  If your member ID's are the same on your badges, they'll catch that you have two badges.

Even though they say badges aren't guaranteed, I have not had any issues getting my Trade badge.  But, if it makes you feel better, hold onto your regular badges as long as you can.  When you get your trade badge, cancel your other badges for a refund.

Thanks for the info. I am also thinking maybe if I get the badges I need for myself and my friends in open reg I won't even have to buy a trade badge.

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Re: SDCC 2018 Pro Registration
« Reply #124 on: October 31, 2017, 12:19:30 PM »
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Thanks for the info. I am also thinking maybe if I get the badges I need for myself and my friends in open reg I won't even have to buy a trade badge.

That's always an option.  Last year, I got two days in the Open Registration and I was going to use them.  But, then, a friend needed a badge and her only option was to be my guest.  So, I ended up canceling and getting refunded for the 2-days.  The reason I participated in the first place was because I was concerned I might not get renewed and wanted to become eligible for pre-reg again.

Assuming, you are going for Friday and Saturday, those are the hardest to get in Open Registration.  I was in a buying group and only got Thursday and Sunday.

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Re: SDCC 2018 Pro Registration
« Reply #125 on: October 31, 2017, 03:48:23 PM »
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Good news for me.

I got approved for Trade Professional.  Very relieved.

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Re: SDCC 2018 Pro Registration
« Reply #126 on: November 01, 2017, 03:54:23 AM »
Quick question.  If you bought your badge during creative pro registration are you supposed to get a confirmation email?  I don't recall getting anything and it's not something I would intentionally delete.  Just wondering.  I remember seeing a message at the end of the process saying the purchase was complete and they'd see me in San Diego in July, but was wondering if I was supposed to also get an email confirmation.

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Re: SDCC 2018 Pro Registration
« Reply #127 on: November 01, 2017, 01:52:23 PM »
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Quick question.  If you bought your badge during creative pro registration are you supposed to get a confirmation email?  I don't recall getting anything and it's not something I would intentionally delete.  Just wondering.  I remember seeing a message at the end of the process saying the purchase was complete and they'd see me in San Diego in July, but was wondering if I was supposed to also get an email confirmation.

I did not get a confirmation email. I just printed my confirmation screen in case I needed proof at any point.
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Re: SDCC 2018 Pro Registration
« Reply #128 on: November 01, 2017, 01:58:58 PM »
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Quick question.  If you bought your badge during creative pro registration are you supposed to get a confirmation email?  I don't recall getting anything and it's not something I would intentionally delete.  Just wondering.  I remember seeing a message at the end of the process saying the purchase was complete and they'd see me in San Diego in July, but was wondering if I was supposed to also get an email confirmation.
Yes, my husband received both a comp and paid badge for our adult children.   He was sent 1 email  with all 3 of their registrations.   It was sent out October 11.

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Re: SDCC 2018 Pro Registration
« Reply #129 on: November 02, 2017, 11:00:04 PM »
It must only send you confirmation if you used up all your badges.

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Re: SDCC 2018 Pro Registration
« Reply #130 on: November 02, 2017, 11:15:53 PM »
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It must only send you confirmation if you used up all your badges.

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Makes sense,  they probably only need to send it because of the credit card receipt

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Re: SDCC 2018 Pro Registration
« Reply #131 on: November 04, 2017, 02:01:12 PM »
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Good news for me.

I got approved for Trade Professional.  Very relieved.

That's awesome. Congratulations, [member=3221]dkd[/member]!  ^__^/
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Re: SDCC 2018 Pro Registration
« Reply #132 on: November 08, 2017, 11:25:04 AM »
Just got an email to purchase my Trade Pro badge
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Re: SDCC 2018 Pro Registration
« Reply #133 on: November 08, 2017, 11:34:18 AM »
Quick Question regarding guest on Pro Registration:

If I buy JUST my Trade Pro badge today, can I add a guest later (obviously pending availability)

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Re: SDCC 2018 Pro Registration
« Reply #134 on: November 08, 2017, 11:40:59 AM »
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If I buy JUST my Trade Pro badge today, can I add a guest later (obviously pending availability)


I went to the SDCC site and answered my own question (things move quickly when badge buying is concerned!)
"Guest badges in each category are very limited, and not all professionals will be able to register a guest. Be sure to register your guests at the same time you register for your own badge, as guest badges may not be available at a later date."

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