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Re: SDCC 2018 Open Registration Buying Groups
« Reply #15 on: November 06, 2017, 07:11:47 PM »
Keeping my fingers crossed. I've got myself and 4 other registered people (Wife, Mother, Sis-in-law and Nephew) trying to go. Hope that the extra 15 slots that i have to share will help me get into one. Totally new to this too. Haven't been this stressed in a while.
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Re: SDCC 2018 Open Registration Buying Groups
« Reply #16 on: November 07, 2017, 12:05:59 PM »
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Keeping my fingers crossed. I've got myself and 4 other registered people (Wife, Mother, Sis-in-law and Nephew) trying to go. Hope that the extra 15 slots that i have to share will help me get into one. Totally new to this too. Haven't been this stressed in a while.
Well, good luck.

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Re: SDCC 2018 Open Registration Buying Groups
« Reply #17 on: November 11, 2017, 07:48:56 AM »
I wanted to post this:

Based on reading older threads on here, please do NOT keep waiting to join a group.  Many times I read the onslaught if people wanting in a group the last week or a couple of days before only to have the groups shut down....  If you are interested in joining one, DO IT NOW and don’t wait!  Make it easy on yourself and the leaders :) 

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Re: SDCC 2018 Open Registration Buying Groups
« Reply #18 on: November 11, 2017, 08:50:16 AM »
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I wanted to post this:

Based on reading older threads on here, please do NOT keep waiting to join a group.  Many times I read the onslaught if people wanting in a group the last week or a couple of days before only to have the groups shut down....  If you are interested in joining one, DO IT NOW and don’t wait!  Make it easy on yourself and the leaders :) 

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Good advice.  I know it took me a bit longer to pull the trigger on joining a group; it made it easier that it was also from the Line Group that I joined last year, so I already knew most of the members going into Pre-Reg.  While no one of us can vouch for everyone on here (or maybe someone can?!), in my experience over the nearly 20 years going to SDCCI Comic-Con attendees are generally more helpful, trustworthy, friendly, etc. than many other large groups of fans (like sports fans, concert goers, etc).  I'm generally the type of person where one has to earn my trust, and it's difficult for me to let my guard down for anything/anyone.  But over the years of placing trust in strangers at Comic-Con, I've never had a bad experience (whether it's the group thing, asking strangers to hold a spot in line or watch my stuff when I run to the bathroom, help purchase an exclusive, etc).
Basically, if you're thinking of joining a group it's worth the risk: especially in Gen Reg. where there are INFINITELY more people trying to get a badge!

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Re: SDCC 2018 Open Registration Buying Groups
« Reply #19 on: November 11, 2017, 10:19:27 AM »
I signed up but haven't heard back yet. lol. still keeping my fingers crossed

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Re: SDCC 2018 Open Registration Buying Groups
« Reply #20 on: November 11, 2017, 10:22:03 AM »
A lot of the group leaders are still trying to figure out how many of their returning members will be participating in open registration, so they haven't yet determined how many people they can add. But people who signed up should start hearing soon!

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Re: SDCC 2018 Open Registration Buying Groups
« Reply #21 on: November 11, 2017, 10:23:32 AM »
That's awesome.  Thanks for the info

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Re: SDCC 2018 Open Registration Buying Groups
« Reply #22 on: November 11, 2017, 11:13:33 AM »
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A lot of the group leaders are still trying to figure out how many of their returning members will be participating in open registration, so they haven't yet determined how many people they can add. But people who signed up should start hearing soon!
Yeah our group leader put out an email in the last week or so reminding folks that if anyone needs added (like family, for example) by us to get them on the list ASAP so he could start figuring out how many 'slots' he has to fill for new folks.
I got the feeling he was wrapping that up and close to being able to move on to slot newbies/contact them fairly soon

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Re: SDCC 2018 Open Registration Buying Groups
« Reply #23 on: November 17, 2017, 12:03:16 PM »
I didn't know for the FOCC name, if I was supposed to put my name or a groups name so I put a random group name...

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Re: SDCC 2018 Open Registration Buying Groups
« Reply #24 on: November 17, 2017, 12:12:46 PM »
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I didn't know for the FOCC name, if I was supposed to put my name or a groups name so I put a random group name...

Are you already in a group?  If so your group leader will be in contact with you.  This is just for new people looking for a group.
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Re: SDCC 2018 Open Registration Buying Groups
« Reply #25 on: November 17, 2017, 12:15:04 PM »
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I didn't know for the FOCC name, if I was supposed to put my name or a groups name so I put a random group name...
You should put your FOCC forum name, [member=7738]soniakn1998[/member] , on the form.

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Re: SDCC 2018 Open Registration Buying Groups
« Reply #26 on: November 17, 2017, 12:21:16 PM »
no im not in a group yet! Should I fill out the form again?

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Re: SDCC 2018 Open Registration Buying Groups
« Reply #27 on: November 17, 2017, 12:37:04 PM »
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no im not in a group yet! Should I fill out the form again?

Nope! I see your information in the system. You are good!

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Re: SDCC 2018 Open Registration Buying Groups
« Reply #28 on: November 17, 2017, 01:28:34 PM »
UPDATE:  The form is now closed. We will not be accepting any further submissions for SDCC 2018.

Those of you who have already signed up, we may be contacting you over the next few days. I will post again when we are done contacting people.

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Re: SDCC 2018 Open Registration Buying Groups
« Reply #29 on: November 29, 2017, 08:00:56 AM »
I think I'm confused about the number of windows you can have open at one time during open reg. I always thought it was one window per computer. I know that may sound dumb. I have two member id numbers and plan on using two computers during open reg. I'm correct in assuming one pc per member number?