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Title: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: Meka on February 06, 2017, 01:01:28 PM
Hi folks, newbie trying to get to SDCC for the first time and had a few questions about groups and the badge buying. I know it's a very low chance to get a badge in open registration so want to make sure I'm doing everything right. Sorry in advance for being long-winded and hopefully I posted in the right place :-P

1) I hear that it is better to be part of a group for badge buying, and the bigger the group the better. However, I can't understand how it would help to have more than three people in a group. While I know that each group may have its own rules, I was hoping someone could give me an example to understand how it works? The way I see it, since each person can buy three tickets, it makes sense to be in a group of three. However, say you have a group of 12 people, while there are more people who would likely get the chance to buy tickets, each of those people can only buy tickets for two others. If the other people they buy for are chosen at random, then its the same chance as a group of three. However, if there is some list or priority system, then the people in the top half of the list are better off but the people in the bottom half of the list are worse off than a group of three. So I'm lost! Am I better off in a large group (vs forming a group of three) and, if so, could someone please explain why?

2) If I organize a group of 4 but one of us is ambivalent about going, let's say Ms. Ambivalent gets the first chance to buy badges. Could she buy badges for the other three of us and not herself as she would be more ok with not going (for this example let's say that badges then sell out before the other three of us have a chance to buy, so she would end up with no badge)? Would this be ok or would it cause a problem? As we are all non-US people, and will therefore be picking up our badges on site, would Ms. A be needed to pick up our badges onsite as the buyer or would it be fine for the three badgeholders to show up? Would be rather difficult to persuade Ms. A to fly to SD to pick up badges for a con she can't attend... On a related note, could Ms. A use my credit card to buy the badges? My address and name on/linked to my credit card are of course different to her name/address.

3) Just want to confirm that I'm correct in my understanding that a returning reg person can't buy a badge for a newbie like me?

4) Is it important to have the name on the badge exactly match my legal ID? I have a long name and use one of my middle names as my given name. When I registered for a member ID I used that middle name as my 'first' name. In real life this is normally not an issue (except at airports and in legal documents where I use my full legal name). If I got a badge, would I run into an issue picking it up / at security if my legal ID has extra names before and after the one on my badge? I have a credit card and business cards with my name exactly how I registered on my member ID if that makes any difference. Am I being paranoid or should I try to get the name changed on my member ID and/or make a new one with my full legal name?

Thanks in advance for any responses!
Title: Re: Newbie here - questions about badge buying
Post by: Transmute Jun on February 06, 2017, 01:09:19 PM
1)   You're correct in that a group of 3 is the simplest group. Adding more people means that there will have to be a priority list of some sort. However, even with 3 people in a group, there is still a large degree of randomness. All 3 people could get unlucky and not get selected. The larger the group, the more likely that your group results will approach the average (some people getting in early, others getting in later, others not getting in at all). So being in a bigger group means you are more likely to achieve the 'expected' results, while being in a group of 3 means that you could possibly get 'outlier' results.

2)   No, Ms. Ambivalent would not have to buy for herself. She could buy for the other 3.

3)   Correct, you can only buy for people who are already eligible for returning registration. You cannot buy for a new person who did not attend on a paid badge last year.

4)   You should ask that question of CCI, but from my experience, as long as the name is similar, to the point that it's clear that you're the same person, you should be fine. In the days of picking up badges on site with ID, I know people who go by their middle names who had no problems. Same for people who use common abbreviations/nicknames, such as 'Bill' for William, 'CJ for 'Charles Junior', etc.
Title: Re: Newbie here - questions about badge buying
Post by: Meka on February 06, 2017, 02:42:12 PM
Awesome, thank you very much! That's all very helpful! And I appreciate the very prompt reply!

I see what you are saying about a larger group being more likely to achieve the average result, good point. Too bad the average for open registration is so low! A couple of follow-ups:

5) After open registration groups are formed, if one applies for a group that is organized on FoCC is it typical for the group you apply to to disclose how they assign 'priority'? Assuming I get the opportunity to join an open registration group here, knowing how they assign priority would help me decide if I wanted to join. E.g. if first-timers got a low priority in a particular group then I may prefer to try for another group or accept the extra randomness and just do a group of 3.

6) If during open registration someone in the group I am part of buys me a ticket, will I normally get an instant confirmation (e.g. an email)? Asking because if I then get the chance to buy tickets, I would be buying for three people that are not me, and at that point I'm wondering if I'm taking on faith that the other person has in fact actually bought my ticket?

Thanks again!
Title: Re: Newbie here - questions about badge buying
Post by: alyssa on February 06, 2017, 03:12:43 PM
just popping in to say welcome to the forum [member=6685]Meka[/member]  !

we will be forming a buying groups once returning reg is complete. some of our groups have been around for 4+ years- Those group rules are very different then a newly formed group where security is more critical since folks don't know each other as well.  The older groups know each other, have met irl & worked together on other projects, Hotels, exclusives etc.
[member=314]Transmute Jun[/member] (our way of tagging/notifying) or one of the other group leaders will be along in a bit to answer your questions.
Title: Re: Newbie here - questions about badge buying
Post by: Transmute Jun on February 06, 2017, 04:06:07 PM
Meka, as Alyssa, said, every group does things a bit differently, based on the group leader's preference. However, there will be a clear statement as to how priority is determined, and the priority list will be available. You will know this well before the sale.

The person who BUYS badges gets an 'instant' confirmation by email. It usually comes within a couple of hours. Generally, it is courteous to remove all credit card information and then forward that confirmation to the people for whom you have purchased badges, so that they can see it for themselves. A few days later, CCI should email all attendees individually with their barcodes.

Yes, there is definitely a degree of trust involved in a buying group. You have to trust that someone who is supposed to will buy a badge for you, and that if you buy a badge for others, that they will pay you back promptly. While obviously we cannot force people to do things, these things are made clear when people join buying groups, and we take a dim view of those who would break the rules by not making payment or not following the prescribed priority buying order. There are consequences for those who take advantage of others' trust.

Also keep in mind that everyone in a new buying group has to make that big step to trust the others. But you will be with each other (hopefully) for a long time, and after a couple of sales, you should know each other and be more comfortable. This is why more established buying groups often change their formats/priority rules over time.
Title: Re: Newbie here - questions about badge buying
Post by: Meka on February 06, 2017, 04:15:01 PM
Ah awesome, thank you both! Very helpful!
Title: Re: Newbie here - questions about badge buying
Post by: LaMaestra on February 06, 2017, 06:03:08 PM
Newbie here as well for sdcc and never knew that being part of a group would be more stressful than the act of getting badges haha.  But it is understandable. I will def have to join a group but i dont see any announcements yet so I'll have to keep my eyes open, keep my money for sdcc to the side, and pray for a chance to score a badge lol.
Title: Re: Newbie here - questions about badge buying
Post by: alyssa on February 06, 2017, 06:20:29 PM
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Newbie here as well for sdcc and never knew that being part of a group would be more stressful than the act of getting badges haha.  But it is understandable. I will def have to join a group but i dont see any announcements yet so I'll have to keep my eyes open, keep my money for sdcc to the side, and pray for a chance to score a badge lol.
we've got a couple of new group leaders in training through the returning reg. They should be opening up once we get past pre-reg.
Title: Re: Newbie here - questions about badge buying
Post by: Zero on February 09, 2017, 05:44:17 AM
Forum Housekeeping:

Renamed this thread from "Newbie here - questions about badge buying" to "Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying" just to clarify the name of the convention in the title and to let people know that they can ask their questions about SDCC registration here.

As a heads-up, please note that this may possibly be designated as the "SDCC 2017 General Registration FAQs/Discussion Thread" (depending on forum activity and lines of conversation in this thread). 

Thanks!
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: Deose on February 09, 2017, 11:06:41 AM
So I get that during checkout you may only buy tickets for up to three people. I am planning on joining a buying group for pre-reg. Let's say I am lucky and get chosen. I buy 4 days for myself, and badges for 2 other people (doesn't matter the amount of days). According to the rules, I am maxed out on how many badges I an buy for pre-reg.

Now, my girlfriend wants to go, but she's never been before. She can only get tickets during open registration. Open-reg comes around. Since I didn't buy myself a ticket for preview night, I can still requeue. Say I am double lucky and get chosen again. Can I now buy her a ticket? Technically, she will be the fourth person I buy tickets for, but this is a whole new registration. (if it helps, I am not buying myself a preview night ticket, just used that to get into the queue for her [She also has her own member ID and is trying, but isn't lucky enough to get selected]).
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: Angology on February 09, 2017, 11:11:00 AM
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So I get that during checkout you may only buy tickets for up to three people. I am planning on joining a buying group for pre-reg. Let's say I am lucky and get chosen. I buy 4 days for myself, and badges for 2 other people (doesn't matter the amount of days). According to the rules, I am maxed out on how many badges I an buy for pre-reg.

Now, my girlfriend wants to go, but she's never been before. She can only get tickets during open registration. Open-reg comes around. Since I didn't buy myself a ticket for preview night, I can still requeue. Say I am double lucky and get chosen again. Can I now buy her a ticket? Technically, she will be the fourth person I buy tickets for, but this is a whole new registration. (if it helps, I am not buying myself a preview night ticket, just used that to get into the queue for her [She also has her own member ID and is trying, but isn't lucky enough to get selected]).
It resets for open registration. You can buy for three people in Returning Reg, and three more in Open Reg (if you are still eligible).
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: NoOtherOptions! on February 09, 2017, 11:11:27 AM
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So I get that during checkout you may only buy tickets for up to three people. I am planning on joining a buying group for pre-reg. Let's say I am lucky and get chosen. I buy 4 days for myself, and badges for 2 other people (doesn't matter the amount of days). According to the rules, I am maxed out on how many badges I an buy for pre-reg.

Now, my girlfriend wants to go, but she's never been before. She can only get tickets during open registration. Open-reg comes around. Since I didn't buy myself a ticket for preview night, I can still requeue. Say I am double lucky and get chosen again. Can I now buy her a ticket? Technically, she will be the fourth person I buy tickets for, but this is a whole new registration. (if it helps, I am not buying myself a preview night ticket, just used that to get into the queue for her [She also has her own member ID and is trying, but isn't lucky enough to get selected]).

If you bought 4 days plus PN night you will NOT be eligible for open reg.  Anything short and you can get another spin on the ticket wheel (not literal wheel).  So say you get drawn the second time again, you can remove your name on the reg form and insert anyone else. It's any 3 eligible people not you (or whoever gets drawn) plus two.
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: Deose on February 09, 2017, 11:16:06 AM
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Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: NoOtherOptions! on February 09, 2017, 11:21:26 AM
To be clear, those 3 people need to have been registered prior to closure of the registration system whenever open reg is.  So even if your friends are a "maybe" make them a name. 
Title: Re: Newbie here - questions about badge buying
Post by: jristen on February 10, 2017, 03:39:34 PM
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6) If during open registration someone in the group I am part of buys me a ticket, will I normally get an instant confirmation (e.g. an email)? Asking because if I then get the chance to buy tickets, I would be buying for three people that are not me, and at that point I'm wondering if I'm taking on faith that the other person has in fact actually bought my ticket?


Hi [member=6685]Meka[/member]: Just thought I'd pop in (really late) and provide my 2 cents on this as a group leader (and someone who is overly paranoid about my own badge): If you get out of the waiting room and someone has already bought your badge in the group, you can always verify the purchase by plugging in your CCI ID and seeing if you can buy anything for yourself. If someone has already bought your badge, it will return an error saying you can't buy another badge for that CCI ID (or that you can only buy whatever days weren't bought/are still available if you didn't want a full badge).

Buyers can screenshot their confirmation page and send them asap to the badge holders, as opposed to waiting for the confirmation email. I require that in my group - but I'm not sure about others. Also, FOCC (and all the group leaders) takes the trust aspect of these groups really seriously and does their best to protect all their group members from anyone that has behaved shadily in the past.

Good luck to you in Open Reg!
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: Meka on February 13, 2017, 03:09:15 PM
Thanks! That's actually very helpful! Nice to know there is a way to check.

Also, in my book, 4 days definitely doesn't count as late! Ha ha ha
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: batman_maybe on February 13, 2017, 04:12:38 PM
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On a related note, could Ms. A use my credit card to buy the badges? My address and name on/linked to my credit card are of course different to her name/address.


I didn't see this part answered. Can anyone verify if "Ms. A" could use someone else's credit card info to purchase for them? Thanks!!
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: Jonathan on February 13, 2017, 05:06:35 PM
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On a related note, could Ms. A use my credit card to buy the badges? My address and name on/linked to my credit card are of course different to her name/address.

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I didn't see this part answered. Can anyone verify if "Ms. A" could use someone else's credit card info to purchase for them? Thanks!!

Last year, my lady friend got in and was able to buy badges for two other people. She used her own CC, but didn't buy badges for herself, and only for her friends. So IF, and that's a big if, the system is like last year, then yes "Ms. A" can use someone else's CC. I think the badges were even shipped to my lady friend, but that I don't remember, and would have to ask her to confirm.
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: Transmute Jun on February 13, 2017, 06:17:54 PM
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I didn't see this part answered. Can anyone verify if "Ms. A" could use someone else's credit card info to purchase for them? Thanks!!

Yes. I have used someone else's dd info for payment, and someone I know has used my cc info for payment.
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: catvonawesome on February 15, 2017, 12:47:16 PM
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I didn't see this part answered. Can anyone verify if "Ms. A" could use someone else's credit card info to purchase for them? Thanks!!

Also verifying this. For a while, I had the biggest open credit on my card so we always put our badge purchase on my card no matter who in the group got in or which badges we were buying. Of course, this is barring any changes. I wouldn't see that option changing though because there are so many families purchasing badges.
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: batman_maybe on March 13, 2017, 08:35:23 AM
Hey guys! Looking for some clarification on CC's verbiage regarding "multiple browser tabs" vs "multiple browser sessions" during registration.

If I have multiple family members all trying to purchase badges (each with their own Member ID), can they use multiple sessions of the same browser on the same computer? For example, could they have 4 different Firefox windows open, each logged into the waiting room with their own ID on a single computer?
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: SteveD on March 13, 2017, 08:46:21 AM
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Hey guys! Looking for some clarification on CC's verbiage regarding "multiple browser tabs" vs "multiple browser sessions" during registration.

If I have multiple family members all trying to purchase badges (each with their own Member ID), can they use multiple sessions of the same browser on the same computer? For example, could they have 4 different Firefox windows open, each logged into the waiting room with their own ID on a single computer?
You would need to use different browsers.  One Firefox, One IE, One Edge, One Chrome, etc.
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: TravT77 on March 28, 2017, 05:56:36 AM
Can someone "legally) use more than one Member ID in Open Reg, using 2 email accounts but the same name and mailing address on both accounts. I ask because my son already had an account, then I unknowingly created him a new account using an email I setup just for CCI. Will there be a conflict in the system if we try to use both during registration?
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: Devorah on March 28, 2017, 06:47:02 AM
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Can someone "legally) use more than one Member ID in Open Reg, using 2 email accounts but the same name and mailing address on both accounts. I ask because my son already had an account, then I unknowingly created him a new account using an email I setup just for CCI. Will there be a conflict in the system if we try to use both during registration?

The short answer is no this is not allowed. I don't think the "system" will kick you out but worst case scenario if CCI discovers the issue they could end up canceling both member IDs and any badges associated with them.
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: TravT77 on March 28, 2017, 06:54:57 AM
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The short answer is no this is not allowed. I don't think the "system" will kick you out but worst case scenario if CCI discovers the issue they could end up canceling both member IDs and any badges associated with them.

That's kinda what I was thinking. Seems weird they even allowed the second one to be created, as that allows people to "cheat" the system.  Thanks for the advice, we will only use one of the accounts to avoid any issues.
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: Devorah on March 28, 2017, 07:08:06 AM
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That's kinda what I was thinking. Seems weird they even allowed the second one to be created, as that allows people to "cheat" the system.  Thanks for the advice, we will only use one of the accounts to avoid any issues.

It likely will get canceled at some point. Here are CCI's rules on the matter: http://www.comic-con.org/cci/comic-con-member-id

They state "Duplicate Member ID registrations will be automatically cancelled."

Also: "Comic-Con will periodically review all Member ID accounts and if duplicates are found, they will be automatically deleted. You may not register for more than one Member ID account. If a deleted account had an associated Comic-Con Badge, that badge will be automatically canceled, less a 10% processing fee."

So if I were you I would just cancel the second one that was created and use the first one.
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: TravT77 on March 28, 2017, 07:11:29 AM
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It likely will get canceled at some point. Here are CCI's rules on the matter: http://www.comic-con.org/cci/comic-con-member-id

They state "Duplicate Member ID registrations will be automatically cancelled."

Also: "Comic-Con will periodically review all Member ID accounts and if duplicates are found, they will be automatically deleted. You may not register for more than one Member ID account. If a deleted account had an associated Comic-Con Badge, that badge will be automatically canceled, less a 10% processing fee."

So if I were you I would just cancel the second one that was created and use the first one.
Ah! Will do. Thanks again! :)


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Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: Cres on March 28, 2017, 12:39:14 PM
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Hey guys! Looking for some clarification on CC's verbiage regarding "multiple browser tabs" vs "multiple browser sessions" during registration.

If I have multiple family members all trying to purchase badges (each with their own Member ID), can they use multiple sessions of the same browser on the same computer? For example, could they have 4 different Firefox windows open, each logged into the waiting room with their own ID on a single computer?


I'm kind of surprised this hasn't come up anywhere (or that I've missed it), but I would assume that different sessions (in the software meaning of session) would actually do the trick and work as expected - I do not mean different instances of the same browser on the same computer, but rather actual sessions meaning the use of Incognito / private-browsing etc.
Does anyone know this not to work? I.e. using two Chromes one in normal mode and the other in Incognito mode?

(If anyone does try this, please note that multiple Incognito windows in Chrome do share a session between them, so do not try to have multiple incognito ones).

Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: mark on March 28, 2017, 04:10:36 PM
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I'm kind of surprised this hasn't come up anywhere (or that I've missed it), but I would assume that different sessions (in the software meaning of session) would actually do the trick and work as expected - I do not mean different instances of the same browser on the same computer, but rather actual sessions meaning the use of Incognito / private-browsing etc.
Does anyone know this not to work? I.e. using two Chromes one in normal mode and the other in Incognito mode?

(If anyone does try this, please note that multiple Incognito windows in Chrome do share a session between them, so do not try to have multiple incognito ones).

I would think you should also be able to use multiple profiles if your browser supports it. I haven't tried it though.
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: Angie on March 29, 2017, 08:42:20 AM
I have to do open reg for the first time since 2010 (when you could just buy tickets later...imagine that!) so I have a questions.

When I got into the buying page for Ret Reg, it had me enter in my member ID (or it was already there...I don't remember exactly) on a landing page before I got the actual buying portion. It already had my member ID as one of the options for badge buying. With Gen Reg, if I enter in with my member ID on the landing page, will I then have to buy myself a badge no matter what? I think it was locked in and I couldn't change it...Although again I may remembering it wrong. I am trying to buy for someone else - I don't need any more badge days.

Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: SteveD on March 29, 2017, 10:09:11 AM
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I have to do open reg for the first time since 2010 (when you could just buy tickets later...imagine that!) so I have a questions.

When I got into the buying page for Ret Reg, it had me enter in my member ID (or it was already there...I don't remember exactly) on a landing page before I got the actual buying portion. It already had my member ID as one of the options for badge buying. With Gen Reg, if I enter in with my member ID on the landing page, will I then have to buy myself a badge no matter what? I think it was locked in and I couldn't change it...Although again I may remembering it wrong. I am trying to buy for someone else - I don't need any more badge days.
If you don't want to buy for yourself, enter the Member ID and last name of the person you wish to buy for on the initial buying page.  After that, you can buy for two more ID's if necessary.
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: AzT on March 29, 2017, 10:20:21 AM
Additional walk-through resources from 2016 badge sales that might be helpful; hey Professor Toucan: please post a 2017 updated version before the open reg sale!

http://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?topic=5630.msg137624#msg137624

http://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?topic=5877.msg143746#msg143746

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtUmJr_JF_8

https://vimeo.com/155788282
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: Cut That Meat on March 30, 2017, 07:55:02 PM
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If you don't want to buy for yourself, enter the Member ID and last name of the person you wish to buy for on the initial buying page.  After that, you can buy for two more ID's if necessary.

I believe you also need to make sure the person you enter on the initial buying page hasn't already had badges bought for them earlier in the sale. Otherwise it kicks you out.
Title: English Newbie wanting advice
Post by: cwooldridge on April 06, 2017, 04:59:14 AM
So me and the hubbie have both registered and have received our codes for the waiting room. He says that just one of us goes in and attempts to get badges. But I reckon that we both go in and try for badges. Which one of is correct?
Title: Re: English Newbie wanting advice
Post by: Devorah on April 06, 2017, 05:20:33 AM
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So me and the hubbie have both registered and have received our codes for the waiting room. He says that just one of us goes in and attempts to get badges. But I reckon that we both go in and try for badges. Which one of is correct?

You both need to try to increase your odds of success. Whoever gets in first can buy for both of you. :)

Forum Housekeeping:
Merged this new "English Newbie wanting advice" thread with our already established thread "Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying".
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: Kruczkowska on April 06, 2017, 07:51:56 AM
Hi. I try to buy a ticket for the first time so there is a question - is there any sites or groups where people usually sell tickets if the can't attend Comic Con or just want to sell them for higher price?
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: Devorah on April 06, 2017, 07:59:43 AM
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Hi. I try to buy a ticket for the first time so there is a question - is there any sites or groups where people usually sell tickets if the can't attend Comic Con or just want to sell them for higher price?

Here is CCI's rule on scalping:
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To prevent scalping, badges for Comic-Con are non-transferable. Each badge features a unique barcode and RFID card registered to the badge holder.

Here are our forum rules regarding discussions of scalping:
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No discussions about violating a convention's Code of Conduct.
No discussions that would result in a violation of a convention's Registration Terms and Conditions.
Do not willingly circumvent the rules or policies as stated by CCI, ReedPop, or another convention organizer.

Our full forum rules of conduct can be found here: http://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?topic=178.0
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 06, 2017, 01:33:28 PM
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Hi. I try to buy a ticket for the first time so there is a question - is there any sites or groups where people usually sell tickets if the can't attend Comic Con or just want to sell them for higher price?

In short, no. There is no reselling of Comic Con badges. They are attached to your Member ID and cannot be transferred.
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: michelleeddington0523 on April 11, 2017, 02:45:46 PM
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Hi folks, newbie trying to get to SDCC for the first time and had a few questions about groups and the badge buying. I know it's a very low chance to get a badge in open registration so want to make sure I'm doing everything right. Sorry in advance for being long-winded and hopefully I posted in the right place :-P

1) I hear that it is better to be part of a group for badge buying, and the bigger the group the better. However, I can't understand how it would help to have more than three people in a group. While I know that each group may have its own rules, I was hoping someone could give me an example to understand how it works? The way I see it, since each person can buy three tickets, it makes sense to be in a group of three. However, say you have a group of 12 people, while there are more people who would likely get the chance to buy tickets, each of those people can only buy tickets for two others. If the other people they buy for are chosen at random, then its the same chance as a group of three. However, if there is some list or priority system, then the people in the top half of the list are better off but the people in the bottom half of the list are worse off than a group of three. So I'm lost! Am I better off in a large group (vs forming a group of three) and, if so, could someone please explain why?

2) If I organize a group of 4 but one of us is ambivalent about going, let's say Ms. Ambivalent gets the first chance to buy badges. Could she buy badges for the other three of us and not herself as she would be more ok with not going (for this example let's say that badges then sell out before the other three of us have a chance to buy, so she would end up with no badge)? Would this be ok or would it cause a problem? As we are all non-US people, and will therefore be picking up our badges on site, would Ms. A be needed to pick up our badges onsite as the buyer or would it be fine for the three badgeholders to show up? Would be rather difficult to persuade Ms. A to fly to SD to pick up badges for a con she can't attend... On a related note, could Ms. A use my credit card to buy the badges? My address and name on/linked to my credit card are of course different to her name/address.

3) Just want to confirm that I'm correct in my understanding that a returning reg person can't buy a badge for a newbie like me?

4) Is it important to have the name on the badge exactly match my legal ID? I have a long name and use one of my middle names as my given name. When I registered for a member ID I used that middle name as my 'first' name. In real life this is normally not an issue (except at airports and in legal documents where I use my full legal name). If I got a badge, would I run into an issue picking it up / at security if my legal ID has extra names before and after the one on my badge? I have a credit card and business cards with my name exactly how I registered on my member ID if that makes any difference. Am I being paranoid or should I try to get the name changed on my member ID and/or make a new one with my full legal name?

Thanks in advance for any responses!
Yeah, I hope to try the group thing 2018. This was my third year attempting to buy badges solo.

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Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: TravT77 on April 11, 2017, 03:16:48 PM
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Yeah, I hope to try the group thing 2018. This was my third year attempting to buy badges solo.

I definitely recommend joining one of the buying groups! This year was my first ever attempt at getting badges and even though I had 4 family members all trying, none of us got selected to buy badges.  Thanks to the [member=4801]BenEatsRice[/member] buying group my son and I still managed to score 4 days each. 

Groups work. Period.
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: michelleeddington0523 on April 11, 2017, 03:17:42 PM
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Yeah, I hope to try the group thing 2018. This was my third year attempting to buy badges solo.

I definitely recommend joining one of the buying groups! This year was my first ever attempt at getting badges and even though I had 4 family members all trying, none of us got selected to buy badges.  Thanks to the [member=4801]BenEatsRice[/member] buying group my son and I still managed to score 4 days each. 

Groups work. Period.
Thanks.

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Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: meecheles on July 27, 2017, 02:56:22 PM
I'm still trying to figure out this whole badge buying thing. If I'm lucky enough to join a group during Return attendee badge buying session and I don't receive a badge.  Could I join another group during the open session in hopes of getting a badge?
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: Transmute Jun on July 27, 2017, 03:22:45 PM
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I'm still trying to figure out this whole badge buying thing. If I'm lucky enough to join a group during Return attendee badge buying session and I don't receive a badge.  Could I join another group during the open session in hopes of getting a badge?

Actually, if you join a group, you will remain in that group. Every group is working during every sale. For example, let's say that in my buying group I have about 50 people. Of those, 45 are eligible for pre-reg/returning registration. During the returning registration sale, 20 of those people get 4 days+PN. 20 more get 4 days or less, and 5 get nothing. Then during open registration, the 20 people who got 4 days or less will be participating (even if they're happy with what they got, they will participate to help others) and the other 10 people who have nothing will be participating. Some groups also take on new members at open registration.

Hope that makes sense. Please feel free to ask questions if it does not.
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: bennyb86 on July 28, 2017, 11:21:15 AM
I hope this is not a silly question (newbie here) so if I join a buying group (just made a member id) and someone in the group is eligible to do returning registration can I possibly get a badge then even if I have never gone before?
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: Transmute Jun on July 28, 2017, 11:36:44 AM
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I hope this is not a silly question (newbie here) so if I join a buying group (just made a member id) and someone in the group is eligible to do returning registration can I possibly get a badge then even if I have never gone before?

No. Only people eligible for returning registration can have badges purchased for them in returning registration. If someone tried to buy for you, it would show an error.

But it's great that you made a member ID! You wouldn't believe how many people put this off until it's too late.
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: Zero on July 28, 2017, 12:34:45 PM
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I hope this is not a silly question (newbie here) so if I join a buying group (just made a member id) and someone in the group is eligible to do returning registration can I possibly get a badge then even if I have never gone before?

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No. Only people eligible for returning registration can have badges purchased for them in returning registration. If someone tried to buy for you, it would show an error.

But it's great that you made a member ID! You wouldn't believe how many people put this off until it's too late.

[member=7547]bennyb86[/member]: That's not a silly question at all! 

I would like to add to Transmute's answer by saying that there may be openings in the currently established buying groups for open/general registration (for people who are not eligible to participate in returning registration) after returning registration. 

At the moment, the buying group leaders are focusing on getting things organized within their groups for returning registration.  Once returning registration happens, they will have a better idea if they can or cannot accept any new members for open/general registration.  (Each leader runs their group a little differently, and they are the ones that set the maximum number of people in their groups to help make it easier for group members to coordinate during the badge sales.)  After that, the buying group coordinator, Transmute Jun, will provide updates, guidelines, and information in a designated open/general registration buying group thread. 

Please keep a lookout on the forums for that sometime later in the year!  :]
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: rocki09 on July 29, 2017, 06:14:53 PM
Hi
Im new to this board and buying groups. I went into open registration this year for the first time and got tickets and would seriously love to go again.  I loved SDCC. Way different to the ones I've been too. I tried to read up on so many things beforehand but it doesn't matter once you get there lol.  Took some time to get some bearings. Need more practice ;)
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: cabler30 on July 29, 2017, 07:02:52 PM
I made sure to have a backup so not to stress about getting a badge. since didnt get in the year before and all went right and was able to enjoy and see how con has changed by traffic and more. had my own game plan what i wanted to do ea day or do what possible cause so much more traffic then years past. so year to plan again and be ready to go to check in and all next year. just hope badge sales and all are not so delayed as things did this time as everyone was shocked they was late on things but all got done asap.
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: rocki09 on July 29, 2017, 09:04:47 PM
It takes a while to get organised that's for sure. I didn't do much off site. Would of like to have known where all the freebies were.  Though can't complain with what I got.  Just trying to organise a lot earlier for next year (fingers crossed). 

I thought the badge sales were later than usual. 

Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: cabler30 on July 30, 2017, 11:06:10 AM
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It takes a while to get organised that's for sure. I didn't do much off site. Would of like to have known where all the freebies were.  Though can't complain with what I got.  Just trying to organise a lot earlier for next year (fingers crossed). 

I thought the badge sales were later than usual.

Freebies were like random except for ones i read or watched videos about before went to con, so i had some clue where to go and other stuff if i wasnt sure i just asked cause i have read some booths if not all expect u to ask for any freebies at anytime or just be aware who passing out anything and also the swarm or vultures crowding a person or booth for stuff at anytime. i tried offsites kinda but was too early i guess cause tried check some stuff before con opend for the day. and people had compalined that badge sales was kinda late so caused other stuff to be late as well.
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: rocki09 on July 31, 2017, 03:52:24 PM
Thanks for that.  Where did you read about the freebies. I've looked at a few posts from this SDCC to see who had the best swag lol. 
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: cabler30 on July 31, 2017, 04:03:30 PM
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Thanks for that.  Where did you read about the freebies. I've looked at a few posts from this SDCC to see who had the best swag lol.

SDCC unofficial blog has posts on their site months or weeks leading up to con and provide many links and info about freebies and all.

Parks and Con on youtube offer tips-https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=parks+and+con+sdcc

besides reading or searching about freebies at sdcc , then u get many articles about how to ask by chance any cause not all booths have freebies just gotta be aware and ask at random. sometimes saw signs and otehr times saw them passing out flyers, books , comics, etc. just dont always assume but u can always ask if any if u think u see some at time.
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: Villann1938 on August 08, 2017, 10:35:23 AM
When do buying groups start forming for 2018? I would really like to go this year and I'm hoping I can join a group to increase my chances  ;D

Is there a certain person I should message about this?
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: cabler30 on August 08, 2017, 11:44:38 AM
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When do buying groups start forming for 2018? I would really like to go this year and I'm hoping I can join a group to increase my chances  ;D

Is there a certain person I should message about this?

I personally dont do buying groups but here i page of links might help - http://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=search2

And i tried open reg before and used volunteering as back up because i learned u can get badge for days u want and can volunteer on the other days u dont.
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: Transmute Jun on August 08, 2017, 11:48:11 AM
We should be opening buying groups shortly after Labor Day (that is the aim right now). At the moment, the leaders of the groups are assessing their current members and trying to see how many new members they can accept.
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: Villann1938 on August 08, 2017, 11:56:09 AM
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I personally dont do buying groups but here i page of links might help - http://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=search2

And i tried open reg before and used volunteering as back up because i learned u can get badge for days u want and can volunteer on the other days u dont.

Were you able to get into open reg? It's a group of me and two others trying to go. I haven't read any success stories of people trying to get in open reg. The only ones I've seen are on here when people enter a buying group.
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: Transmute Jun on August 08, 2017, 12:40:54 PM
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Were you able to get into open reg? It's a group of me and two others trying to go. I haven't read any success stories of people trying to get in open reg. The only ones I've seen are on here when people enter a buying group.

Anyone can get in during open registration. However, it is much more difficult to do so, and that chances are lower, simply because there are many more people participating than in returning registration.
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: cabler30 on August 08, 2017, 12:56:39 PM
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Anyone can get in during open registration. However, it is much more difficult to do so, and that chances are lower, simply because there are many more people participating than in returning registration.

Yes, as if able to get into return reg then u might have a better chance to get one any day. but as they sale during the wondow of time to sale then any left are sold during open reg so the pile is like alot smaller to try for any days cause some days sale sooner then others. so if u get past waiting room, it shows what still open for a badge and u can get for just one day or more but depends on what is not sold out. so i made sure to have a back up and things went better that way. so heres hoping all goes right and do again next year.
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: Lavendar on August 08, 2017, 04:32:00 PM
I am still having dreams/nightmares about needing my badge for something.
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: cabler30 on August 08, 2017, 04:50:37 PM
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I am still having dreams/nightmares about needing my badge for something.

Why would needing it cause u dream it or nightmares ? not sure u try be funny or serious seeing no faces to know of what is wrong.
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: sessionka on August 08, 2017, 07:56:42 PM
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Were you able to get into open reg? It's a group of me and two others trying to go. I haven't read any success stories of people trying to get in open reg. The only ones I've seen are on here when people enter a buying group.

My first year (2015) I got in by myself during open reg.  I didn't know anything about this forum or buying groups or even how difficult it was supposed to be.  I guess ignorance is bliss.  Second year (2016) by myself again during pre-reg (still ignorant).  Nothing during pre-reg for 2017 (devastated).  Then I joined a buying group on this forum, and I was the one picked to buy badges during open registration.  I also got in as a volunteer this year.  I definitely want to be in a buying group for next year.
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: Villann1938 on August 08, 2017, 08:45:42 PM
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My first year (2015) I got in by myself during open reg.  I didn't know anything about this forum or buying groups or even how difficult it was supposed to be.  I guess ignorance is bliss.  Second year (2016) by myself again during pre-reg (still ignorant).  Nothing during pre-reg for 2017 (devastated).  Then I joined a buying group on this forum, and I was the one picked to buy badges during open registration.  I also got in as a volunteer this year.  I definitely want to be in a buying group for next year.

At least you were able to get in the first two years! Ill definitely try to get into a buying group here on FOCC. The people I'm going with have created an account already so we can try to get in one together. Hopefully we get lucky for 2018!

I'm already really nervous about the process :( I know some people say the "no badge experience" is fun. If we end up not getting badges we will try that.
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: Tenraii on August 10, 2017, 12:13:52 AM
Hi folks.

I'm a newbie too and I'm interested getting into buying group. there ae 4 people in the group I want to get in. (I now that it is unlikely to get badges for 4 people) so each of the for of us shouldbe in one buying group? would that make sense?

concerning the pick up of the badges:

if let's say my mom tries to get a badge for me.. and buys one but she is not attending herself. will she need to come to pick the badge up for me?(would be crazy.. maybe a stupid question... but how is it?)
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: rocki09 on August 10, 2017, 03:51:22 AM
I'm not that knowledgeable and someone can correct me if I'm wrong but your mum just have to buy a badge in her name.  You can sign up and create a member id. When the badges go on sale you will receive a 'authorization code'.  As long as your mum knows your code she can buy a badge for you
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: rocki09 on August 10, 2017, 03:55:35 AM
I'd love to know more about how buying groups work. Still new to all of it.  I was incredibly lucky that this year was the first year I went for tickets and got them in the open registration so I can try in returning rego and open rego this year (hope that is correct) but would love to go again and try as many opportunities as possible :). Loved my first time
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: Tenraii on August 10, 2017, 04:07:09 AM
thanks! I'm very excited about all of this and do not wnat to make any mistake ;-(  (San diego is quiet far away from my home country so I will have to spent a lot of money to go and I really do not wnat to miss the chance to attend... but in case I'm not getting a badge I think it will be great anyway.


so how does it work concerning the buying groups? just gather or pm some people? really have no clue ;D
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: sessionka on August 10, 2017, 07:32:12 AM
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thanks! I'm very excited about all of this and do not wnat to make any mistake ;-(  (San diego is quiet far away from my home country so I will have to spent a lot of money to go and I really do not wnat to miss the chance to attend... but in case I'm not getting a badge I think it will be great anyway.


so how does it work concerning the buying groups? just gather or pm some people? really have no clue ;D

Check out the buying group thread on the forum.  It's locked for posting comments or questions, but you can read the information.
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: Transmute Jun on August 10, 2017, 08:14:45 AM
[member=5302]Tenraii[/member]  Everyone who wants a badge needs to have their own member ID account. Only those member ID accounts who had paid badges for 2017 will be eligible. So if you went this year, you could buy your badge in returning registration, but you would have to make a new member ID for your Mom and she would have to buy during open registration.

The way that buying groups work is that a number of people get together. Let's say it's 12 people (most buying groups are bigger than this, but it's just for illustration). These 12 people are completely unrelated and otherwise wouldn't know each other or work together. That means all 12 of them would be trying individually to buy badges, and all 12 of them would have to get in to ensure that they all go to SDCC.

However, each person who gets into the buying screen can buy for 3 people. So if the group of 12 work together, then only 4 of them have to get in to buy badges for the entire group of 12. The first person in buys for people 1, 2 and 3, the next person in buys for 4, 5 and 6, etc.

This works even if someone has already purchased your badge. For example, suppose person 1 gets in and buys for people 1, 2 and 3. Then later, person 3 gets in. They can still buy (even though their badge has already been purchased) for people 4, 5 and 6. This is the power of the group: helping each other to ensure that everyone has a better chance of getting a badge.

Those are the basics. Every group has slightly different rules, but they are all set up around this kind of ystem.
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: TardisMom on August 10, 2017, 08:44:07 AM
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concerning the pick up of the badges:

if let's say my mom tries to get a badge for me.. and buys one but she is not attending herself. will she need to come to pick the badge up for me?(would be crazy.. maybe a stupid question... but how is it?)

[member=5302]Tenraii[/member] Badges are mailed to the badge holder, so it doesn't matter who buys your badge, it will be mailed to you.
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: cabler30 on August 10, 2017, 11:37:22 AM
As said above , badges are mailed to u if u are in the usa. but if u are international by chance then u will go to con and pick up ur badge at registration area. hope i right on the last part but i do remember reading international badge buyers are to pick up badge at the con. i had to do the same as volunteer cause had to then be assigned a job and time slot at the time. Only reg attendees and i guessing exhibitors, pro, etc get badge sent to the house in mail.
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: TardisMom on August 10, 2017, 04:29:53 PM
Yes, thanks for the clarification, International Attendees do need to pick up their badges on site.
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: Tenraii on August 11, 2017, 12:42:31 AM
okay thank you for the information ^^ (I have not attended SDCC before which means I 'm not pre registered ... pre-registration will start in September this year for 2018 right?)

concerning the picking up or shipping I also was told that it is possible to give the SDCC a US shipping address in case you are an international attendee?


I will check out the group thread. and hopefully figure out how to get into one ^^° thank you!
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: ROBYN on August 11, 2017, 03:22:20 AM
ok, so here goes nothing - I would like to take my daughter (turning 21 in November ) to SDCC 2018 as i know its on her bucket list
problem is, I am Technologically challenged so i need things explained to me slowly ???

I read that joining a group might increase your chances of getting a ticket ( We have member ID's already) so where exactly would I find these groups

we are coming from South Africa
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: sessionka on August 11, 2017, 06:31:25 AM
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ok, so here goes nothing - I would like to take my daughter (turning 21 in November ) to SDCC 2018 as i know its on her bucket list
problem is, I am Technologically challenged so i need things explained to me slowly ???

I read that joining a group might increase your chances of getting a ticket ( We have member ID's already) so where exactly would I find these groups

we are coming from South Africa

Robyn,

The beginning of this thread has good information on group buying.  Keep an eye on this forum.  The notifications for group buying will pop up on the forum before the actual registration date and/or right after CCI announces the registration date.
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: TardisMom on August 11, 2017, 09:23:13 AM
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ok, so here goes nothing - I would like to take my daughter (turning 21 in November ) to SDCC 2018 as i know its on her bucket list
problem is, I am Technologically challenged so i need things explained to me slowly ???

I read that joining a group might increase your chances of getting a ticket ( We have member ID's already) so where exactly would I find these groups

we are coming from South Africa

You won't be able to participate in Returning Registration since you didn't attend in 2017.  So you will want to watch for the General Registration sale.  Having your Member ID is the first step, and next is to watch for Buying Group sign up here and try to get into a group.  Then you participate in GenReg. And then, assuming you get badges, you watch for the Hotel Sale (all hotels take reservations through this sale).

Keep checking back!

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okay thank you for the information ^^ (I have not attended SDCC before which means I 'm not pre registered ... pre-registration will start in September this year for 2018 right?)

concerning the picking up or shipping I also was told that it is possible to give the SDCC a US shipping address in case you are an international attendee?

I will check out the group thread. and hopefully figure out how to get into one ^^° thank you!

Since you haven't attended you won't be able to participate in Returning Registration (could be in November), but will participate in General Registration (will be held a few weeks after RetReg).  Make sure to make your Member ID soon!
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: Ginas_place on August 27, 2017, 07:35:15 AM
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My first year (2015) I got in by myself during open reg.  I didn't know anything about this forum or buying groups or even how difficult it was supposed to be.  I guess ignorance is bliss.  Second year (2016) by myself again during pre-reg (still ignorant).  Nothing during pre-reg for 2017 (devastated).  Then I joined a buying group on this forum, and I was the one picked to buy badges during open registration.  I also got in as a volunteer this year.  I definitely want to be in a buying group for next year.

Wow you were lucky!  I tried and failed the last three years.  I found out about buying groups last year and still my small group did not get in.  I am hoping to join a buying group this year. Fingers are crossed!
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: Emerald_Mom on August 27, 2017, 08:52:48 AM
My daughter and I knew it was difficult to get passes too.... but I was lucky enough to get in and get 4 days for us the 1st year we tried. Being the compulsive organizer that I am... did some research and found FoCC....and have been lucky enough (due to the buying group) to have gotten tickets for the past couple of years. This is an amazing group of people!
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: cabler30 on August 27, 2017, 01:16:55 PM
I learned to have a backup always, try for reg badge and volunteer. so u can use reg badge and volunteer days u not got and stil get in for other days depends how many days u wanna go or can go for the days it running.
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: laomatt on September 03, 2017, 10:10:05 AM
Hey guys for couple a few weeks I've been developing an independent app to help people create an organize buying groups for next years tickets,  it's still in the stress test phase, but I can use people using the app here http://sdcctickets.herokuapp.com/ and letting me know what works (and what doesn't), what could be better, etc.  Keep in mind:  I only have this in hobby mode for now, so no more than 7 people can be on at one time, so if you can't get in try again later, also this is the stress test phase, so none of the groups and data here will be here post October 1st, i'm going to reset can let people make their groups and memberships again, if all goes well I might redeploy to its own server, or even upgrade my heroku server to production mode. I'm working on getting comic con to give me access to their API, but that will probably not happen in all honesty.

Also if there are any rails devs out there that might want to volunteer time to help me out with features and such, I would be more than happy to work and collab with you guys.  It's not the prettiest code in the world (I only used a few controllers) but I made this pretty quickly.

http://sdcctickets.herokuapp.com/
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: Undead Stephanie on September 05, 2017, 02:26:32 PM
So great to see everyone on here planning so early! Good luck to all.
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: Tenraii on September 12, 2017, 07:12:23 AM
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Hey guys for couple a few weeks I've been developing an independent app to help people create an organize buying groups for next years tickets,  it's still in the stress test phase, but I can use people using the app here http://sdcctickets.herokuapp.com/ (http://sdcctickets.herokuapp.com/) and letting me know what works (and what doesn't), what could be better, etc.  Keep in mind:  I only have this in hobby mode for now, so no more than 7 people can be on at one time, so if you can't get in try again later, also this is the stress test phase, so none of the groups and data here will be here post October 1st, i'm going to reset can let people make their groups and memberships again, if all goes well I might redeploy to its own server, or even upgrade my heroku server to production mode. I'm working on getting comic con to give me access to their API, but that will probably not happen in all honesty.

Also if there are any rails devs out there that might want to volunteer time to help me out with features and such, I would be more than happy to work and collab with you guys.  It's not the prettiest code in the world (I only used a few controllers) but I made this pretty quickly.

http://sdcctickets.herokuapp.com/ (http://sdcctickets.herokuapp.com/)


unfortunately not working yet . It says " If you are the application owner check the logs for more information."
Title: Returning badge buying for newcomers
Post by: Darklind on October 08, 2017, 10:32:35 AM
I was at SDCC '17 and plan to go again in 2018. When I purchase that badge it will be during returning registration. But I want to bring a bunch of people with me. I know they need their own member IDs and that I can't get badges for them during returning reg since they don't/wont qualify. Here's the question: Can I use the same ID to purchase my ticket during returning reg, and those of my friends during open reg (assuming I have their member id's)?

tldr; can i use the same account twice , once for returning, once for newcomers?
Title: Re: Returning badge buying for newcomers
Post by: Loliiz on October 08, 2017, 10:57:38 AM
Yes, as long as you haven't buy the 4 days and preview night, you can participate in open registration too

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Title: Re: Returning badge buying for newcomers
Post by: TardisMom on October 08, 2017, 04:55:46 PM
Yes.  If you have whatever day sells out first (usually Preview Night) then your Member ID isn't eligible to try again. 

So if you get 4 Day no PN you can participate in Open Reg.

If you get PN, Thu/Fri/Sat you can NOT participate (because you got the the first badge to sell out).
Title: Re: Returning badge buying for newcomers
Post by: AzT on October 08, 2017, 06:05:55 PM
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Yes.  If you have whatever day sells out first (usually Preview Night) then your Member ID isn't eligible to try again. 

So if you get 4 Day no PN you can participate in Open Reg.

If you get PN, Thu/Fri/Sat you can NOT participate (because you got the the first badge to sell out).

From open registration earlier this year (Toucan 4/4/17, bold = mine):

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Q: How do I know if I am eligible for Comic-Con 2017 Open Registration?

A: Open Registration is open to anyone who has not purchased or registered for the Comic-Con 2017 Preview Night option. You must have a valid and confirmed Comic-Con Member ID account, created prior to 6:30 PM Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) on March 24, 2017, to participate.
Title: Re: Returning badge buying for newcomers
Post by: Darklind on October 09, 2017, 01:22:48 PM
Thanks all. Much appreciated.
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: ZombieCats212 on October 11, 2017, 02:04:47 PM
Hey everyone newbie here been to other conventions just never SDCC. Decided I wanted to try this year. I'm really glad I found this forum. It's been really helpful so far!
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: Transmute Jun on October 11, 2017, 06:02:22 PM
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Hey everyone newbie here been to other conventions just never SDCC. Decided I wanted to try this year. I'm really glad I found this forum. It's been really helpful so far!

Glad we can help! If you have any questions, please feel free to ask!
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: Angel_ on October 12, 2017, 11:37:40 AM
Hello friends.  I wrote up a San Diego Comic-con Badge Newbie Guide (http://thegeekiary.com/san-diego-comic-con-badge-sales-guide/47148) that some people in this thread might be interested in.  I wrote it up because I had many friends express interest in coming to the con in 2018 and I was repeating myself a lot.  It felt helpful to put all the information I was repeating all in one place for my friends and hey, maybe someone here can benefit from it as well :)

Edit: I put in a special part about y'all:

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Get active in Comic-Con communities before the sale!  My go-to community is Friends of Comic-Con.  They’ve become family to me and seeing them every year has become more important than seeing any panel.  I’ve legitimately skipped events to attend meet ups and say hello.  Find your community and get social.  It’ll not only enhance your SDCC experience, but give you a group of knowledgeable people that can help you understand any changes that happen during registration.  We may be old timers, but we love newbies.  We’re happy to help you get to the convention in any way we can.
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: cabler30 on October 12, 2017, 01:23:51 PM
I can see how comic con can be like a reunion event even if u cant get in, cause can always try and meet at certain location or place and hang out for eats or whatever. so this once a year event helps alot besides all the bs we read about that some how stuff cant control ruins for the rest sometimes.
Title: Re: Returning badge buying for newcomers
Post by: Zero on October 12, 2017, 01:32:26 PM
Forum Housekeeping:

Merged "Returning badge buying for newcomers" into our established "Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying" thread to keep similar lines of discussion together.

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Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: pinniped on October 27, 2017, 04:38:47 PM
Here's my dilemma: my husband, myself, and a friend have helped each other buy badges every year for 6 years. One of us always manages to get in and buy for the others. But this year, our friend will be on the road and can't physically participate. He's given us his code and we will use a second computer so that "he" can still participate. The complication is that he has asked 2 separate people who are also eligible for returning registration to buy for him in the event they make it in. So my question is, what happens if one of them gets in first, buys for him (as one of the 3 badges they can buy), then "he" gets in on our computer and we use his account to try to buy badges for ourselves and him? Isn't that a second badge for him? Will the system allow it? If "he" gets in but neither me or my husband do, are we out of luck? Just such a nail biter of a situation but that's the worst case scenario. Thanks in advance for any advice.


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Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: BenEatsRice on October 27, 2017, 06:32:00 PM
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Here's my dilemma: my husband, myself, and a friend have helped each other buy badges every year for 6 years. One of us always manages to get in and buy for the others. But this year, our friend will be on the road and can't physically participate. He's given us his code and we will use a second computer so that "he" can still participate. The complication is that he has asked 2 separate people who are also eligible for returning registration to buy for him in the event they make it in. So my question is, what happens if one of them gets in first, buys for him (as one of the 3 badges they can buy), then "he" gets in on our computer and we use his account to try to buy badges for ourselves and him? Isn't that a second badge for him? Will the system allow it? If "he" gets in but neither me or my husband do, are we out of luck? Just such a nail biter of a situation but that's the worst case scenario. Thanks in advance for any advice.
Based on this (http://sdccblog.com/2017/10/san-diego-comic-con-faq-how-do-i-purchase-a-badge-for-someone-else/) article I saw today, if you try to enter the room using your friend's MemberID and his badge has already been purchased, you would get kicked out. My suggestion would be that if his Registration Code gets in, you still use one of you or your husband's MemberID upon first entering. Then when you are in the buying stage, you can stick in your friend's MemberID and if it has already been bought for, it will just state that it is ineligible (instead of kicking you out).
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: Devorah on October 27, 2017, 07:26:43 PM
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Based on this (http://sdccblog.com/2017/10/san-diego-comic-con-faq-how-do-i-purchase-a-badge-for-someone-else/) article I saw today, if you try to enter the room using your friend's MemberID and his badge has already been purchased, you would get kicked out. My suggestion would be that if his Registration Code gets in, you still use one of you or your husband's MemberID upon first entering. Then when you are in the buying stage, you can stick in your friend's MemberID and if it has already been bought for, it will just state that it is ineligible (instead of kicking you out).

This is correct. Use your friend’s registration code to get in the waiting room. If someone else buys for him it will not affect your session. If the session gets into the buying screen, don’t use his User ID. Enter a User ID you know hasn’t been purchased for yet (yours or your husbands).


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Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: pinniped on October 27, 2017, 09:56:38 PM
Thanks! This helps so much. I'm so relieved.
Title: Returning Registration VS Open Registration
Post by: Kmids on October 28, 2017, 10:54:38 PM
I have a question, so if I got badges for 3 days in Returning Regustration can I still participate in Open Registration in hopes for the missing days?
Title: Re: Returning Registration VS Open Registration
Post by: accelerate on October 28, 2017, 10:56:38 PM
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I have a question, so if I got badges for 3 days in Returning Regustration can I still participate in Open Registration in hopes for the missing days?

Yup. The only time you can not participate in Open Reg (provided you already have a Member ID) is if you bought all four days AND Preview Night. If you have anything less than that, you can be in Open Reg.

Me, I have four days and will be trying for Preview Night during Open Reg.
Title: Re: Returning Registration VS Open Registration
Post by: Michaelnaut on October 29, 2017, 06:12:31 AM
Note, if you got the badges you wanted but could still participate in Open, you can help out others in a buying group as you still can purchase full badges for others.  I got a 4-Day badge and as I can participate in Open I'll try and help out a buying group.  Food for thought :)
Title: Re: Returning Registration VS Open Registration
Post by: Zero on October 29, 2017, 02:18:02 PM
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I have a question, so if I got badges for 3 days in Returning Regustration can I still participate in Open Registration in hopes for the missing days?


Forum Housekeeping:
Merged this "Returning Registration VS Open Registration" into our established "Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying."

This is where we keep maintain our FAQs for newcomers to help each other better understand the nuances of registration for Comic-Con.  Similar questions, as listed below, were asked and answered in that established thread as well, so feel free to ask more questions there if you need help. ^__~

(Also the time stamps won't overlap, so this newer thread will just be at the bottom of the older thread.)


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I was at SDCC '17 and plan to go again in 2018. When I purchase that badge it will be during returning registration. But I want to bring a bunch of people with me. I know they need their own member IDs and that I can't get badges for them during returning reg since they don't/wont qualify. Here's the question: Can I use the same ID to purchase my ticket during returning reg, and those of my friends during open reg (assuming I have their member id's)?

tldr; can i use the same account twice , once for returning, once for newcomers?

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Yes.  If you have whatever day sells out first (usually Preview Night) then your Member ID isn't eligible to try again. 

So if you get 4 Day no PN you can participate in Open Reg.

If you get PN, Thu/Fri/Sat you can NOT participate (because you got the the first badge to sell out).
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: thewiredknight on July 16, 2018, 03:47:11 PM
Fast question for a friend.

I  have a friend who has a one day badge for this year but can no longer attend due to work.  He's less worried about attending than he is with being eligible for the pre-reg first round for 2019.  Does his badge have to be scanned in AT ALL for him to be eligible for that?  Because he's not going to be able to get to san diego at all so he's worried now that he will lose out on a 2019 pre-reg opportunity.
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: SamTurtledove on July 16, 2018, 04:08:56 PM
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Fast question for a friend.

I  have a friend who has a one day badge for this year but can no longer attend due to work.  He's less worried about attending than he is with being eligible for the pre-reg first round for 2019.  Does his badge have to be scanned in AT ALL for him to be eligible for that?  Because he's not going to be able to get to san diego at all so he's worried now that he will lose out on a 2019 pre-reg opportunity.

An answer from https://www.comic-con.org/toucan/comic-con-2018-open-registration-faq

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Q: If I buy an attendee badge for Comic-Con 2018 but cannot attend, will I qualify for Comic-Con 2019 Returning Registration?

A: Historically, attendees who purchased a badge for the previous year qualify for Returning Registration the following year. However, Comic-Con reserves the right to change eligibility requirements at any time, without notice. For more information please review the Comic-Con Terms and Conditions.

No changes have been announced so far!
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: lordmats0o on July 25, 2018, 04:05:39 AM
Hey guys new to the forums as well. I am aware of how hard it is to get into SDCC and I've failed two years in a row. I've always been skeptical about buying groups but I'm tired of not being able to buy passes. When do buying groups generally form and how can I go about joining one? Am very serious, very determined to go next year. Not sure how it works I'm willing to accept any terms the group has, thanks!
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: TardisMom on July 25, 2018, 08:05:46 AM
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Hey guys new to the forums as well. I am aware of how hard it is to get into SDCC and I've failed two years in a row. I've always been skeptical about buying groups but I'm tired of not being able to buy passes. When do buying groups generally form and how can I go about joining one? Am very serious, very determined to go next year. Not sure how it works I'm willing to accept any terms the group has, thanks!

Welcome to the FoCC!  Buying groups for Returning Registration (for people who attended in 2018) will likely open in a couple months.  You didn't attend, though?  If not, you'll be trying for a badge in Open Registration, which probably won't happen until first quarter of 2019.  There will be an additional opening time between the sales.  Space is limited so keep an eye on the forum over the next few months.  You'll want to do that anyway!!   ;)
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: chocolateshake on July 25, 2018, 08:19:16 AM
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Hey guys new to the forums as well. I am aware of how hard it is to get into SDCC and I've failed two years in a row. I've always been skeptical about buying groups but I'm tired of not being able to buy passes. When do buying groups generally form and how can I go about joining one? Am very serious, very determined to go next year. Not sure how it works I'm willing to accept any terms the group has, thanks!

I would suggest you try volunteering as well.  First step in that process is to get on the volunteer interest list.  That should be opening up in a couple of months or so.
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: sessionka on July 25, 2018, 09:30:21 AM
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Welcome to the FoCC!  Buying groups for Returning Registration (for people who attended in 2018) will likely open in a couple months.  You didn't attend, though?  If not, you'll be trying for a badge in Open Registration, which probably won't happen until first quarter of 2019.  There will be an additional opening time between the sales.  Space is limited so keep an eye on the forum over the next few months.  You'll want to do that anyway!!   ;)

Although...  Open Reg for 2018 occurred last quarter of 2017.

Keep checking the Comic-Con site.
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: lordmats0o on July 25, 2018, 03:05:21 PM
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Although...  Open Reg for 2018 occurred last quarter of 2017.

Keep checking the Comic-Con site.

Hey there! Thanks, yes I plan on definitely volunteering, I've been actively checking on the volunteers tab. Hope I get selected!

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Welcome to the FoCC!  Buying groups for Returning Registration (for people who attended in 2018) will likely open in a couple months.  You didn't attend, though?  If not, you'll be trying for a badge in Open Registration, which probably won't happen until first quarter of 2019.  There will be an additional opening time between the sales.  Space is limited so keep an eye on the forum over the next few months.  You'll want to do that anyway!!   ;)

I'll be trying for open registration again this year as I'm not not a returning member but I really prefer not to try by myself this time. I'm very familiar with how registration works but this time I'd rather operate with a group. I checked these forums and I saw a thread for 2018 buying groups but didn't get much info on upcoming SDCC. I've been looking for buying groups on Reddit but some of the people there seems sketchy, I was recommended by a few people to look for groups here on this site but I have no idea how to go about it. Thanks for all the help btw guys.
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: Transmute Jun on July 25, 2018, 03:21:33 PM
We will be organizing the 2019 open registration buying groups once pre-registration has been completed. We will do our best to add new people, however our technology is limited. In order for the buying groups to work, they have to all be connected during the sale. Our current platform limits the number of groups. We are exploring new ways to expand the buying groups. If anyone has technical skills in app development, we'd love some assistance!

But for the moment, we will do our best with what we have.

I am hoping to make announcements for pre-registration buying groups toward the end of August.
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: clambert1273 on August 28, 2018, 09:51:26 AM
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We will be organizing the 2019 open registration buying groups once pre-registration has been completed. We will do our best to add new people, however our technology is limited. In order for the buying groups to work, they have to all be connected during the sale. Our current platform limits the number of groups. We are exploring new ways to expand the buying groups. If anyone has technical skills in app development, we'd love some assistance!

But for the moment, we will do our best with what we have.

I am hoping to make announcements for pre-registration buying groups toward the end of August.

The new technology should be up and running by the end of the year so will have plenty of test time before 2020 registrations start :)

I think people will like it


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Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: Transmute Jun on August 28, 2018, 12:19:09 PM
Sounds great, Clambert1273! I am looking forward to it!
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: Cender26 on March 01, 2019, 07:35:14 AM
Has anyone ever had to return a badge and how smooth was that process? Are there stipulations for returning a badge?
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: semigeekgirl on March 01, 2019, 08:32:11 AM
[member=1612]Cender26[/member] It's usually pretty smooth, although they do keep 10% as a processing fee. You can find all the information here: https://comic-con.org/cci/comic-con-cancellationrefund-policy
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: Cender26 on March 01, 2019, 08:40:53 AM
Okay thanks [member=1291]semigeekgirl[/member], Good to know about that processing fee too. I didn't even think about that.
Title: Re: Newbie here - questions about badge buying
Post by: saintdiego90 on September 09, 2019, 12:22:40 PM
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we've got a couple of new group leaders in training through the returning reg. They should be opening up once we get past pre-reg.

Hi! I'm a newbie as well. Will there be posts about the new groups forming? I just want to make sure I know how it functions so I don't miss my chance to join a group.
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: Transmute Jun on September 09, 2019, 01:10:08 PM
Unfortunately, we are having issues accommodating all of the people who are already part of buying groups. As such, we are unable to accept new members into the buying groups for 2020.
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: Brody038 on September 25, 2019, 02:31:31 AM
Hey guys I'm new to the forum and I want to join a  badge buying group. This will be my 1st SDCC EVER 😁😁😁. Who do I speak to here on the forum about this?
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: Transmute Jun on September 25, 2019, 06:58:00 AM
Welcome to the forum, Brody! Unfortunately, due to issues accommodating our current groups, we are not accepting new members into buying groups at this time.
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: perc2100 on November 10, 2019, 09:40:26 AM
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Hey guys I'm new to the forum and I want to join a  badge buying group. This will be my 1st SDCC EVER . Who do I speak to here on the forum about this?
I’d check out some of the Comic-Con Facebook groups. There seem to be a plethora of people looking to form groups right now and you can maybe hop in and find some people to help out


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Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: Islander009 on November 11, 2019, 08:03:39 AM
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Hey guys I'm new to the forum and I want to join a  badge buying group. This will be my 1st SDCC EVER . Who do I speak to here on the forum about this?
Welcome to the forum! Lee your eyes out on this forum as occasionally members will add in buying group forums of openings or know of other places to join buying groups.


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Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: Mistborn on May 06, 2022, 08:01:08 AM
Hey guys! This is my first year going: any advice on what NOT to do? We got our hotel and plane tickets but what are something you’ve learned from going to SDCC?
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: Transmute Jun on May 06, 2022, 08:41:00 AM
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Hey guys! This is my first year going: any advice on what NOT to do? We got our hotel and plane tickets but what are something you’ve learned from going to SDCC?

What NOT to do... ignore this site in the days leading up to the con. ;)

I know, that sounds facetious, but there really is a lot of good information here, and you may find out about things of which you would not have been aware otherwise.

You're likely to get a lot of advice such as 'Don't miss ***' or 'Make sure you do ***' or 'Don't overplan' or 'Don't underplan'... these are difficult things, because every person is different and has a different approach to the con. One thing about SDCC (at least, the pre-COVID version) is that there is SO much to do that if you miss out on something, you will find something else to do. Even just walking around can lead to so many interesting experiences. Really, the only thing you can do wrong is stay in your hotel room.
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: Mistborn on May 06, 2022, 08:51:07 AM
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Really, the only thing you can do wrong is stay in your hotel room.

Thats great! We are part of a big group and do a lot of shifts depending on what we want to see. I’m excited but really just overwhelmed by the sheer excitement of finally going!! I gotta get a “go bag” together!!!
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: puppy on May 06, 2022, 01:45:50 PM
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Hey guys! This is my first year going: any advice on what NOT to do? We got our hotel and plane tickets but what are something you’ve learned from going to SDCC?

Be prepared to sit on the ground to eat or wait in lines. If you don't want to do that, bring a small stool or cushion. Bring an umbrella and sunscreen if you plan to wait in long lines outside. Bring a power bank in case your phone dies. Bring snacks and water or be prepared to spend money.
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: Iris on May 06, 2022, 08:45:20 PM
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Be prepared to sit on the ground to eat or wait in lines. If you don't want to do that, bring a small stool or cushion. Bring an umbrella and sunscreen if you plan to wait in long lines outside. Bring a power bank in case your phone dies. Bring snacks and water or be prepared to spend money.

I'll add an edit to this for umbrellas. Bring a UV umbrella*

One year I used a normal umbrella in the Hall H line and while it helped immensely, I still got sunburned a bit in places that had definitely been covered because it couldn't completely stop the UV.

But to add to this, I know it's a SUPER long thread and don't feel like you need to read a ton of it, but just a few pages can give you great ideas of what to expect (as people say why.) There's a Useful items to take to SDCC thread in CCI General Discussion: https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?topic=354.0 (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?topic=354.0) People also discuss the best options in their opinion there. The first page hasn't been updated in quite a while, but it gives you some categories that might get you thinking too.

It also highly depends on what you're going for that changes what you might need! Most years, I camp for Hall H, so I keep a ton of camping stuff (that I use literally nowhere else as I'm not an outdoors person,) but someone who was going with the main purpose of shopping would (likely) need different things.
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: jacmaryang on May 06, 2022, 11:17:06 PM
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Hey guys! This is my first year going: any advice on what NOT to do? We got our hotel and plane tickets but what are something you’ve learned from going to SDCC?
You're going to have a blast! Be flexible! Things move and change quickly. I find it helpful to have one must do for each day and the rest is just icing. It can be overwhelming trying to do everything and you can end up rushing around and not soaking it all in.

I second bringing snacks! To save time, I usually bring my own food and snacks and eat standing in line.

Compression socks are a life saver for me and helps with the fatigue.

And most of all, have fun!

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Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: accelerate on May 06, 2022, 11:33:18 PM
Add with the above, make sure you have COMFORTABLE shoes that you can walk miles in. My first year, I made the mistake of wearing sandals. I had bloody feet by day's end. Second year, I wore a pair of worn down sneakers. And my feet were in pain. Now I make sure my walking shoes are in relatively good condition.

As for snacks, I used to pack a lot of snacks in my luggage. I still do pack some snacks, but now I always make it a point to drop by Ralph's supermarket (G & 1st St) when I first arrive and load up on drinks and snacks there.

If this is your first time going, I would honestly say, skip all the major lines (like Hall H & Ballroom 20 where the big panels are), at least for the first 1-2 days. Your first day should be just about exploring and taking it all in. It WILL be complete sensory overload, and you probably will feel overwhelmed. So I'd spend the first day just wandering around and exploring (both inside and outside the convention), getting familiar with the venue, where things are located, how things like lines are set up, gawking at coplayers, etc. Don't worry about "needing" to go to a panel or trying to catch a celebrity signing. Just go with the flow and let things come to you. In fact, this will be my 15th or 16th SDCC, and I still go by this mantra.
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: clambert1273 on May 07, 2022, 09:22:37 PM
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Hey guys! This is my first year going: any advice on what NOT to do? We got our hotel and plane tickets but what are something you’ve learned from going to SDCC?
I will go against the grain here, you couldn't pay me enough to wear sneakers.  I don't like my feet covered so I do just fine in really really good flip flops.   I have been with a broken ankle and then the next year brain surgery in May & was at con in July so it's completely doable.  What I have learned is know your limits & don't be afraid to just go sit & have a break outside by the water or back patio.  You won't miss anything major by taking a breather.  We usually come in on Tuesday & I immediately order instacart delivery to hotel for our snacks/waters/sodas. 

I actually have what my little group calls "awesome backpack cooler stool"  so I always have something to sit on when needed lol


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Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: Nimitz on February 28, 2023, 02:39:12 PM
My wife will no longer be going this summer due to a new job. I know badges are not transferable but can I pass her badge to a direct family member to use. Or is that also against the rules.
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: sessionka on February 28, 2023, 02:57:39 PM
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My wife will no longer be going this summer due to a new job. I know badges are not transferable but can I pass her badge to a direct family member to use. Or is that also against the rules.

That constitutes as "transferable", so no.  If it's caught, she would be banned.

Best to ask for a refund.

If the concern is giving up the chance to do pre-reg for 2024, refund all but one day.  For example, if she has thursday thru sunday.  request a refund for just thursday thru saturday, and keep sunday.
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: semigeekgirl on March 01, 2023, 10:17:09 AM
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If the concern is giving up the chance to do pre-reg for 2024, refund all but one day.  For example, if she has thursday thru sunday.  request a refund for just thursday thru saturday, and keep sunday.

They don't do partial refunds anymore, unfortunately. It's all or nothing. I believe that changed just before pandemic, in 2019.
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: sessionka on March 01, 2023, 10:37:44 AM
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They don't do partial refunds anymore, unfortunately. It's all or nothing. I believe that changed just before pandemic, in 2019.

Wow!!!  Really?  How did I miss that?   ???

I guess since I've never asked for a refund, I wouldn't know that. 

Thanks for that info. 
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: Old Man Grey on March 01, 2023, 02:39:11 PM
In 40 years of going, I've never had to show ID to match my badge. It's a risk but a small one.
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: perc2100 on March 02, 2023, 09:32:54 AM
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In 40 years of going, I've never had to show ID to match my badge. It's a risk but a small one.
Same (only having attended 20+ years).  Once they started mailing badges especially, there's zero ID verification on-site
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: marcia29 on March 02, 2023, 01:03:28 PM
If a badge malfunctioned and they have to tinker with it, that could be a risk. I do not know if they check ID in that case?
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: tsnyder on March 03, 2023, 08:03:02 AM
Yes if you have to go by the desk for help with your badge they asked for ID and wanted to confirm address and stuff from the badge.
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: Dubb on March 06, 2023, 01:08:53 PM
I have seen at least one ID check every year since I have been going, for over a decade. It happens.
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: stl_ben on March 07, 2023, 08:33:50 AM
Decade + going now.  Only ID checks I've seen were if the badge wasn't working (and of course the old ID check when you picked up your badge).  But 0 checks for regularly entry and leaving each day.
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: Zero on March 07, 2023, 09:16:46 AM
Regardless, if CCI checks badges and IDs onsite or not, our forum policies indicate the following:

"No discussions about violating a convention's Code of Conduct.
No discussions that would result in a violation of a convention's Registration Terms and Conditions.
Do not willingly circumvent the rules or policies as stated by CCI, ReedPop, or another convention organizer."

https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?topic=178.0

The moderating team and I kindly ask that we discontinue this line of discussion (referring to letting someone else use another's badges). Please also note that CCI does keep an eye on this forum community from time to time (it's very likely how they discovered the badge-buying groups back then in the first place), and sometimes, what we do here can make a difference, so let's move on.

Thank you for your understanding.
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: scottydizzy on April 12, 2023, 12:53:48 PM
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They don't do partial refunds anymore, unfortunately. It's all or nothing. I believe that changed just before pandemic, in 2019.

On the Comic-Con website, it has a form and it asks which days you'd like refunded as opposed to the all or nothing option in the Member ID portal.

~S
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: semigeekgirl on April 12, 2023, 12:55:56 PM
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On the Comic-Con website, it has a form and it asks which days you'd like refunded as opposed to the all or nothing option in the Member ID portal.

~S

Wow, that's great! Maybe the new Configlio system lets them do it that way again.
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: scottydizzy on April 12, 2023, 01:01:38 PM
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Wow, that's great! Maybe the new Configlio system lets them do it that way again.

Yeah, I would definitely go that route on the main site because in the Member portal it just has a single 'click here' to remove and refund and if you click it, it says "You're eligible for a 90% refund. Do you wish to continue?" and then a confirm or cancel option with no days to select. I did not attempt to see if there was another level beyond that for fear of losing all days.

Anyway, will try the form and hope for the best!

~S
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: chocolateshake on April 12, 2023, 01:05:14 PM
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Anyway, will try the form and hope for the best!

Please post how it goes.  I'm thinking about getting rid of preview night if I can.
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: Iris on April 12, 2023, 01:07:39 PM
Oh, I wonder if they updated the website form some time this year? My friend looked into refunding a single day not too long after the badge sales last year (somewhere in December 2022) and while the site said to state which days you wanted refunded, once you got into the form there was nowhere to put specific day(s) info. All the other fields were for specific contact/identification purposes so she didn't want to put it there and mess up the data for them. At the time, I was operating on the fact that you still couldn't refund specific days, so she didn't contact them or anything. It turns out that she doesn't need to refund that day anyway now, so it's fine.
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: scottydizzy on April 12, 2023, 02:17:25 PM
The only thing I'm confused about is they ask for the buyers information as well as the Member who is cancelling.

So in my scenario:
Member #1 bought themselves and Member #2 two days using Member #1 credit card for the full transaction and they have since been reimbursed.
Now Member #2 needs to cancel one of the days and all confirmations and information for Member #2 went to their email. Other than the credit card used, it's as if Member #2 made the purchase.

I just don't get why they need the buyers info if the badge info is connected to the other member. They aren't even asking for the card that was used, just the Member ID info. We're all fine putting in the buyers info as well as the other, it's just a curiosity other than making sure everything is on the up and up.

~S
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: scottydizzy on April 15, 2023, 11:16:51 AM
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Please post how it goes.  I'm thinking about getting rid of preview night if I can.

So using the form on the website, I sent in the request for just one of the days and got confirmation that the refund will be processed in 2-3 weeks. I logged into the account and it shows ONLY the one day as removed while the other day is still active.

Should be good to proceed with requesting individual days :)

~S
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: scottydizzy on April 16, 2023, 04:32:12 PM
Closing the loop here, the refund for the individual day has been completed. 2-3 weeks...more like 2-3 hours!

~S

Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: chocolateshake on April 16, 2023, 05:49:25 PM
Thanks for posting how it went.  That confirms that we can choose individual days to refund.  Which is what it sales on the refund page.

Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: Trueblue82 on October 21, 2023, 11:15:06 PM
My wife and I are keen to attend our first SDCC IN 2024! I have been reading up on the con and buying groups, and wanted to inquire if it looks like there might be arrangement of new buying groups this year for open registration? I saw that in the past few years new formation has been suspended.
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: hydrocap on October 31, 2023, 09:24:18 AM
I have a friend who is also looking for a buying group last minute (returning reg or open), are any taking new members?
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: NCDS on October 31, 2023, 09:49:25 AM
Hello,  at this time we are not taking new members, especially this close to the sale.

However, we are always in talks of making that an opportunity.  I suggest staying around and being part of the community.  Generally, if a group accepts new members they are looking for someone who has been active and part of the FOCC for a bit.

I look forward to getting to know everyone!
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: hydrocap on October 31, 2023, 10:33:21 AM
Will do, thank you!
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: Trueblue82 on October 31, 2023, 03:12:24 PM
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Generally, if a group accepts new members they are looking for someone who has been active and part of the FOCC for a bit.

Completely understood, I'll be around and continue going to cons, though in all honesty I'm more of a face-to-face than forum person. And there-in lies a little chicken-and-egg scenario, since not attending SDCC I don't have the connections there to join a buying group, but without a buying group it's less likely I'll attend and build connections. I'll certainly reach out to my connections from other cons, though my wife and I are a little older and don't connect as extensively as many of the folk we see, since we find a lot of stuff to do ourselves. Worse comes to worse, I'll just play the general admission lottery and see how it goes.
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: sessionka on October 31, 2023, 03:41:41 PM
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Completely understood, I'll be around and continue going to cons, though in all honesty I'm more of a face-to-face than forum person. And there-in lies a little chicken-and-egg scenario, since not attending SDCC I don't have the connections there to join a buying group, but without a buying group it's less likely I'll attend and build connections. I'll certainly reach out to my connections from other cons, though my wife and I are a little older and don't connect as extensively as many of the folk we see, since we find a lot of stuff to do ourselves. Worse comes to worse, I'll just play the general admission lottery and see how it goes.
Don't despair.  My first year to buy tickets, I got in by myself.  I joined the forum AFTER going to Comic-Con.  And it wasn't because I met people from the forum there.  It was because I was looking for a connection after having such a great time.  It wasn't until after I joined the forum, and participated in the discussions, that I met some of the members at the Con.  It's been a great ride.
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: NCDS on October 31, 2023, 03:49:36 PM
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Completely understood, I'll be around and continue going to cons, though in all honesty I'm more of a face-to-face than forum person. And there-in lies a little chicken-and-egg scenario, since not attending SDCC I don't have the connections there to join a buying group, but without a buying group it's less likely I'll attend and build connections. I'll certainly reach out to my connections from other cons, though my wife and I are a little older and don't connect as extensively as many of the folk we see, since we find a lot of stuff to do ourselves. Worse comes to worse, I'll just play the general admission lottery and see how it goes.

Trust me we have all been there.  I will say the forum really came together for me after I started going to meet-ups and met everyone, it really does help, so I do see your point.

You are already here having conversations!  Doesn't need to be every day, just keep popping in, saying hi, and connecting. 
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: jesusdude18 on November 04, 2023, 11:00:04 AM
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Don't despair.  My first year to buy tickets, I got in by myself.  I joined the forum AFTER going to Comic-Con.  And it wasn't because I met people from the forum there.  It was because I was looking for a connection after having such a great time.  It wasn't until after I joined the forum, and participated in the discussions, that I met some of the members at the Con.  It's been a great ride.

I feel your pain. This is all so overwhelming and confusing to me lol i got tickets last year somehow and was excited to have returning registration but that didn't pan out this morning. This all new and trying to navigate it can be daunting. I'm still hopeful as I continue to learn.
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: marcia29 on November 04, 2023, 11:21:37 AM
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I feel your pain. This is all so overwhelming and confusing to me lol i got tickets last year somehow and was excited to have returning registration but that didn't pan out this morning. This all new and trying to navigate it can be daunting. I'm still hopeful as I continue to learn.

Yes...we all started from zero.  It takes a bit to get the hang of things and even then..I learn so much with every go around!  This is a wonderful place to do that.
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: alyssa on November 04, 2023, 11:43:06 AM
i know I'm breaking the rules for cross posting .... bring it up to @Zero (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=317) and @SteveD (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=3710)

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Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: Zero on November 04, 2023, 11:45:17 AM
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i know I'm breaking the rules for cross posting .... bring it up to @Zero (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=317) and @SteveD (https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=3710)

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Hahahahahahahahaha, I think I can be lenient regarding cross-posting on different threads for something as important as this. ;p
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: blusurfer on November 04, 2023, 12:21:06 PM
Hope everyone had some good luck this morning - no matter how many years I do this, it is still so very nerve wracking!
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: jesusdude18 on November 04, 2023, 01:52:47 PM
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Yes...we all started from zero.  It takes a bit to get the hang of things and even then..I learn so much with every go around!  This is a wonderful place to do that.

Thank you for those encouraging and kind words.
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: Sakura17 on November 05, 2023, 09:09:50 PM
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Completely understood, I'll be around and continue going to cons, though in all honesty I'm more of a face-to-face than forum person. And there-in lies a little chicken-and-egg scenario, since not attending SDCC I don't have the connections there to join a buying group, but without a buying group it's less likely I'll attend and build connections. I'll certainly reach out to my connections from other cons, though my wife and I are a little older and don't connect as extensively as many of the folk we see, since we find a lot of stuff to do ourselves. Worse comes to worse, I'll just play the general admission lottery and see how it goes.

Don't give up. Originally when I started I wasn't in a buying group and I managed to get tickets for my family during open registration one year. Yes, it's easier to get tickets if you're in a buying group. But if you can get friends and family members to help during open registration by having them join the queue with their devices it will increase chances. Also now with the new queue it looks like you may be able to open different browsers on each device that might increase chances as well.

But definitely keep active on this site and forum because this is a great community where we share news and help each other out.
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: Transmute Jun on November 06, 2023, 07:46:33 AM
Everyone should also keep in mind that this site is not just about badges: we are about EVERYTHING SDCC (and other cons too). We share information about upcoming events. We have a hotel exchange for active members (after the hotel lottery gives results). We bring together information about panels and offsites. We have social get-togethers at the con itself (typically on Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday). People form friendships (and, so I understand, line groups) on this site and make valuable connections, so that when they get to con, they already know people.

if you're here to get help buying badges, that's understandable, but there is so much more to FoCC.
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: jesusdude18 on November 06, 2023, 10:09:28 AM
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Hello,  at this time we are not taking new members, especially this close to the sale.

However, we are always in talks of making that an opportunity.  I suggest staying around and being part of the community.  Generally, if a group accepts new members they are looking for someone who has been active and part of the FOCC for a bit.

I look forward to getting to know everyone!

Thanks for sharing with us newbies. I look forward to getting to know folks here. I live in San Diego and aside from last year when I actually had tickets, I usually enjoy all the free stuff and costumes downtown.
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: NCDS on November 06, 2023, 12:39:03 PM
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Thanks for sharing with us newbies. I look forward to getting to know folks here. I live in San Diego and aside from last year when I actually had tickets, I usually enjoy all the free stuff and costumes downtown.

Come by some of the meet-ups next year and say hi! 
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: jesusdude18 on November 06, 2023, 02:34:54 PM
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Come by some of the meet-ups next year and say hi!

Definitely!!! Would love to. Thanks so much!  :yahoo:
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: jesusdude18 on November 08, 2023, 07:46:37 AM
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Come by some of the meet-ups next year and say hi!

What do you all do at the meetups? What are they like?
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: Transmute Jun on November 08, 2023, 09:35:09 AM
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What do you all do at the meetups? What are they like?

Depends on the meetup. Tuesday afternoon (before the con starts) we have a small gathering outside the Hilton Bayfront Starbucks, where people just chat and connect. There are some snacks. Wednesday/PN morning we have a group breakfast at the Broken Yolk, so people order breakfast and chat/connect. Sunday night, we have a dinner (also at the Broken Yolk for 2024) where we relax after con, followed up by the SWAG table. Everyone brings their extra SWAG from the con and we take turns going through it and finding new treasures.
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: NCDS on November 08, 2023, 05:38:50 PM
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What do you all do at the meetups? What are they like?

We just chat and get to know each other, One is breakfast and the other a dinner (and swag trade).  It's probably a little awkward at first for anyone, chatting here and then say hi in person helps that.
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: jesusdude18 on November 08, 2023, 07:10:56 PM
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Depends on the meetup. Tuesday afternoon (before the con starts) we have a small gathering outside the Hilton Bayfront Starbucks, where people just chat and connect. There are some snacks. Wednesday/PN morning we have a group breakfast at the Broken Yolk, so people order breakfast and chat/connect. Sunday night, we have a dinner (also at the Broken Yolk for 2024) where we relax after con, followed up by the SWAG table. Everyone brings their extra SWAG from the con and we take turns going through it and finding new treasures.

I love this!!! SWAG table! Sounds like a lot of fun and good connecting! Would love to join. Walking distance from the Convention Center is a pizza place called Prince St. Pizza. I discovered it at the Con last year. It is easily one of the best pizza places in SD.
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: jesusdude18 on November 08, 2023, 07:11:57 PM
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We just chat and get to know each other, One is breakfast and the other a dinner (and swag trade).  It's probably a little awkward at first for anyone, chatting here and then say hi in person helps that.

swag trade sounds amazing!
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: Transmute Jun on November 09, 2023, 05:58:36 AM
Yes, the swag trade is a highlight for many. It's fun to see everyone leaving with new treasures.
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: tsnyder on November 09, 2023, 06:23:53 AM
Best part of the Wed meetup is the Iron Man Omelet Challenge.
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: marcia29 on November 09, 2023, 07:32:05 AM
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Best part of the Wed meetup is the Iron Man Omelet Challenge.

Ok, I need to hear more about the Iron Man challenge!
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: SteveD on November 09, 2023, 08:34:01 AM
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Ok, I need to hear more about the Iron Man challenge!

https://www.foodchallenges.com/challenges/broken-yolks-iron-man-omelet-challenge-downtown-gaslamp/ (https://www.foodchallenges.com/challenges/broken-yolks-iron-man-omelet-challenge-downtown-gaslamp/)
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: marcia29 on November 09, 2023, 09:06:10 AM
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https://www.foodchallenges.com/challenges/broken-yolks-iron-man-omelet-challenge-downtown-gaslamp/ (https://www.foodchallenges.com/challenges/broken-yolks-iron-man-omelet-challenge-downtown-gaslamp/)

That was an interesting watch!  Made me hungry for a much smaller portion.  Must be fun to see in person.
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: beadrbop on November 09, 2023, 12:10:01 PM
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That was an interesting watch!  Made me hungry for a much smaller portion.  Must be fun to see in person.

I can't even imagine eating all that and trying to walk the exhibit floor!! LOL
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: tsnyder on November 09, 2023, 07:46:17 PM
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I can't even imagine eating all that and trying to walk the exhibit floor!! LOL
Our friend Moose has tried it a couple years in a row......... unsuccessfully :)

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Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: accelerate on November 09, 2023, 07:50:51 PM
I feel like there was a time I could’ve made a good attempt. Maybe not the whole omelette, but I could’ve gone through at least half of it. But those days are loooooong behind me. And I’m getting a bit nauseated just thinking about doing it.
Title: Re: Newbie FAQs/Discussion for SDCC Badge Buying
Post by: jesusdude18 on November 11, 2023, 11:12:14 AM
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https://www.foodchallenges.com/challenges/broken-yolks-iron-man-omelet-challenge-downtown-gaslamp/ (https://www.foodchallenges.com/challenges/broken-yolks-iron-man-omelet-challenge-downtown-gaslamp/)

Holy wow! I don't think I have it in me to compete, but I would LOVE to watch! So down for a MUCH smaller portion.