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Title: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: mllNY on October 10, 2018, 08:27:41 AM
Start making your 2019 plans

Right in between the two big Jewish holidays!
Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: AzT on January 21, 2019, 08:31:29 AM
https://twitter.com/NY_Comic_Con/status/1087378887259103232

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Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: JerseyGirl317 on January 21, 2019, 11:56:42 AM
Roughly 2 months until Press and Pro applications open up based on previous years.
Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: geek_girlie on February 21, 2019, 03:52:48 PM
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Start making your 2019 plans

Right in between the two big Jewish holidays!

Very excited! Last year was our first time, and we can't wait for this year  ;D
Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: AzT on March 08, 2019, 12:34:26 PM
Leading off today's survey invitation:

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We know, we know. You were hoping this email would tell you when NYCC badges are going on sale. We promise we'll be sending out that information soon.
Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: jamiesugah on April 02, 2019, 01:09:08 PM
It looks like they're bringing back 4-day passes. https://twitter.com/NY_Comic_Con/status/1113170499343912962

Possibly another announcement related to tickets coming tomorrow. Fan verification dates, maybe? Press/pro still hasn't opened up yet.

Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: AzT on April 02, 2019, 01:11:59 PM
https://www.instagram.com/p/BvxBJDfnkH2/
Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: SamTurtledove on April 03, 2019, 09:14:15 AM
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It looks like they're bringing back 4-day passes. https://twitter.com/NY_Comic_Con/status/1113170499343912962

Possibly another announcement related to tickets coming tomorrow. Fan verification dates, maybe? Press/pro still hasn't opened up yet.
$190 for 4-day, in presale only.

https://twitter.com/NY_Comic_Con/status/1113471306425671680

https://www.newyorkcomiccon.com/Attend/Badges/

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Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: mllNY on April 03, 2019, 09:22:13 AM
thats odd since Press/Pro hasn't opened up yet, usually they open Press/Pro up so we know if we need to buy
Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: debster on April 03, 2019, 10:02:15 AM
Hooray, 4 day passes! I was always so paranoid about putting on the wrong badge but also didn’t want to lug around all of them with me every day.

Boo, more lotteries! I guess that means they’re cleaning Madison Sqaure Garden and Hammerstein after each panel like they do with Main Stage. Will we be running all over the place to get swipes for panels if we don’t win the lotteries?
Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: mark on April 03, 2019, 10:04:10 AM
Refundable tickets, wow!
Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: mllNY on April 03, 2019, 10:11:46 AM
[member=3593]debster[/member] I think the letter says they won't be clearing those rooms except the reserved section
Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: NCDS on April 03, 2019, 10:31:54 AM
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[member=3593]debster[/member] I think the letter says they won't be clearing those rooms except the reserved section

It did, and I think people can move from the reserved to the regular?  I'm not sure how this will work out. 
Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: debster on April 03, 2019, 10:58:08 AM
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It did, and I think people can move from the reserved to the regular?  I'm not sure how this will work out.

Ok, thanks! I missed that part. I wonder how efficient that’s going to be and how they’ll make sure only the people who get to sit in the reserved seats sit there.
Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: NCDS on April 03, 2019, 11:16:46 AM
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Ok, thanks! I missed that part. I wonder how efficient that’s going to be and how they’ll make sure only the people who get to sit in the reserved seats sit there.

Usually, you check in a certain entrance, you get a wristband, and they walk you in and to that section.   I only had it once and it was annoying, they walked us in after the panel started and it was dark.
Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: Transmute Jun on April 03, 2019, 11:51:58 AM
Here's a summary of the announcements.

https://www.friendsofcc.com/2019/04/03/changes-coming-for-nycc-2019/

What I don't understand is how they will only clear part of Hammerstein/MSG. What if the non-reserved seats are full? Could someone 'go to the bathroom' and then come back and be in the room, even if there isn't a seat for them? I foresee a lot of issues.

ReedPop used the Lyte badge resale system at ECCC this year and it was very well received.
Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: mllNY on April 03, 2019, 12:43:18 PM
they are using lyte for celebration as well
Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: Andrew Costa Mesa on April 03, 2019, 01:24:11 PM
I won't be going this year due to the fact I have no family members living in New York and finances are tight, so staying at paid accommodations is off the table.  I was bummed that I missed seeing Michelle Rodriguez last year!
Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: friedminded on April 03, 2019, 05:22:20 PM
Those are some nice changes, especially the use of Lyte, which I've never heard of until now. I wish SDCC could use that.

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What I don't understand is how they will only clear part of Hammerstein/MSG. What if the non-reserved seats are full? Could someone 'go to the bathroom' and then come back and be in the room, even if there isn't a seat for them? I foresee a lot of issues.

Institute the use of bathroom passes, like in school. ;)
Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: WonderTwin93 on April 03, 2019, 07:35:21 PM
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Here's a summary of the announcements.

https://www.friendsofcc.com/2019/04/03/changes-coming-for-nycc-2019/

What I don't understand is how they will only clear part of Hammerstein/MSG. What if the non-reserved seats are full? Could someone 'go to the bathroom' and then come back and be in the room, even if there isn't a seat for them? I foresee a lot of issues.

ReedPop used the Lyte badge resale system at ECCC this year and it was very well received.

I have mixed feelings on the seat reservations for MSG. Hypothetically it could eliminate some of the folks who camp out all day for end of the day panels like The Walking Dead, but I would also assume the reserved seating is the closer seats? So if you don't win the lottery, you automatically have to sit further back? You can pretty much always get into MSG if you come a panel ahead, but I don't know if that will be the case in this new system.
Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: debster on April 04, 2019, 04:40:57 AM
I got an email this morning asking me to confirm my fan verification info, and when I did, I also got a confirmation email to say I was all set for the presale. Check your inboxes!
Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: jamiesugah on April 04, 2019, 06:20:29 AM
It seems like they're making things needlessly complicated. Par for the course.
Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: geek_girlie on April 04, 2019, 07:26:11 AM
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I got an email this morning asking me to confirm my fan verification info, and when I did, I also got a confirmation email to say I was all set for the presale. Check your inboxes!

We got our emails to verify our Fan Accounts as well :) Really simply - took maybe 30 seconds.
Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: RighteousRita on April 29, 2019, 03:58:05 PM
Emails are going about verification being successful. You'll get an email link 48 hours before the sale.
Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: Michaelnaut on April 29, 2019, 04:27:31 PM
Presale on May 5!
Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: SamTurtledove on May 02, 2019, 12:43:03 PM
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Presale on May 5!

10:00 AM ET


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Q: Hello @NY_Comic_Con do you know when the pre-sale emails with link will be sent?
A: Tomorrow

https://twitter.com/NY_Comic_Con/status/1123991247000150019
Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: debster on May 03, 2019, 06:13:12 AM
The emails with the presale link are going out!
Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: marcia29 on May 03, 2019, 07:05:15 AM
Yep...just got mine!
Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: mllNY on May 03, 2019, 07:37:01 AM
my account from years ago keeps getting rolled over so I got one too
Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: jazzyj on May 03, 2019, 07:48:53 AM
Got my link too! I know I said last year that I wasn't planning on going back anytime soon but man, I really love the cosplay scene at NYCC more than SDCC and would want to be part of that crowd again. Hmmmm decisions.....
Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: marcia29 on May 03, 2019, 08:07:21 AM
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Got my link too! I know I said last year that I wasn't planning on going back anytime soon but man, I really love the cosplay scene at NYCC more than SDCC and would want to be part of that crowd again. Hmmmm decisions.....

[member=1908]jazzyj[/member] - Curious - what about the NYCC cosplay scene do you like even more than the one at SDCC?  I haven't been to NYCC...yet.   :)
Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: jazzyj on May 03, 2019, 08:41:32 AM
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[member=1908]jazzyj[/member] - Curious - what about the NYCC cosplay scene do you like even more than the one at SDCC?  I haven't been to NYCC...yet.   :)

[member=352]marcia29[/member] Yeah! I just think there's a higher percentage of cosplayers present at NYCC rather than SDCC (maybe it's because NYCC is a bit more condensed compared to SDCC?) That and also the weather is a bit more tolerable to cosplay in.

But yeah, the Javits Center has a nice general area both inside the con and outside the con where a lot of cosplayers hangout so it's easier to spot them. Also if you're a cosplayer it's easier to meet up with other cosplayers in your fandom.
Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: marcia29 on May 03, 2019, 08:44:43 AM
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[member=352]marcia29[/member] Yeah! I just think there's a higher percentage of cosplayers present at NYCC rather than SDCC (maybe it's because NYCC is a bit more condensed compared to SDCC?) That and also the weather is a bit more tolerable to cosplay in.

But yeah, the Javits Center has a nice general area both inside the con and outside the con where a lot of cosplayers hangout so it's easier to spot them. Also if you're a cosplayer it's easier to meet up with other cosplayers in your fandom.

[member=1908]jazzyj[/member] - Makes sense.  I am hoping to make it to NYCC this year!
Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: SamTurtledove on May 03, 2019, 08:47:45 AM
From the video

https://twitter.com/NY_Comic_Con/status/1124337352862785537


Price for Shipping of badges will be $11.50


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NYCC Presale Assigning Badges Walkthrough



https://www.newyorkcomiccon.com/Badges/Presale-Assigning-Badges-Walkthrough/

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For the presale, you can only assign someone whose 2018 Fan Ver account was rolled over for 2019.

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After you've assigned the badge to your friend or family member and have completed your checkout, they'll receive an email notifying them that they've been transferred a NYCC badge. They must go into their Fan Verification account through ShowClix's My Tickets page (henceforth known as Fan Ver Hub) to accept the transfer.

NYCC Manage Badges Walkthrough



https://www.newyorkcomiccon.com/Badges/Managing-Your-NYCC-Badges/

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For presale only: If the friend you're trying to transfer the NYCC badge to is not Fan Verified (not eligible for the presale), you'll get the following error:

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Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: marcia29 on May 03, 2019, 09:13:31 AM
Very helpful!  Thank you. I was wondering what the shipping would be, too.
Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: SamTurtledove on May 05, 2019, 12:48:45 AM
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Can't find your unique #NYCC presale link? We got you, fam. Follow these directions below to find the link in your Fan Ver Hub. https://bit.ly/2JgHzFA


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https://www.showclix.com/my-tickets/login





https://twitter.com/NY_Comic_Con/status/1124827731919814661
Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: debster on May 05, 2019, 06:56:13 AM
Good luck in the presale, everyone!
Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: alyssa on May 05, 2019, 07:21:07 AM
very curious .... how's everyone doing ???
Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: sefton42 on May 05, 2019, 07:25:28 AM
Still i the queue, same with everyone else in my group.
Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: RTFirefly on May 05, 2019, 07:26:08 AM
We clicked on the link at 10 and we are still in the queue too.
Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: rabbitwarren on May 05, 2019, 07:26:44 AM
Still in the queue
Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: mdla on May 05, 2019, 07:27:00 AM
Still in the queue here as well
Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: smiley424 on May 05, 2019, 07:31:14 AM
I'm still in queue but my buddy got in and got me a 4 day.
Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: RighteousRita on May 05, 2019, 07:34:31 AM
I've never been in the Q this lone before.
Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: rabbitwarren on May 05, 2019, 07:38:13 AM
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I've never been in the Q this lone before.

Even the years shut out of SDCC, Ive never been in the queue this long
Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: alyssa on May 05, 2019, 07:46:51 AM
wow
....... [member=1222]mllNY[/member] ?
Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: mdla on May 05, 2019, 07:51:32 AM
Finally got through like 5 mins ago... everything was still available
Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: Roshawn on May 05, 2019, 07:51:54 AM
Approaching 1 hr.
Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: mllNY on May 05, 2019, 07:52:14 AM
not in yet...
Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: Michaelnaut on May 05, 2019, 07:59:31 AM
crazy queue
Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: RighteousRita on May 05, 2019, 08:12:02 AM
If you've been waiting in the virtual queue for longer than an hour, stay with us. Our team had to slow down letting people through the queue to checkout when some fans were experiencing a checkout error.
Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: smiley424 on May 05, 2019, 08:12:16 AM
Twitter posts from Reedpop and regular folk saying all badges still available.
Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: RighteousRita on May 05, 2019, 08:13:21 AM
We started letting people back through the queue as soon as it was resolved, but this is why there's a longer wait time than previous years. Hang tight! You'll get through. There are still all badge types available. (2/2)
Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: mllNY on May 05, 2019, 08:19:28 AM
only 50% sold out of 4 and saturday tix
Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: marcia29 on May 05, 2019, 08:23:31 AM
Kinda miss the little running man. :D
Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: RighteousRita on May 05, 2019, 08:24:22 AM
Because no one could get in
Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: Michaelnaut on May 05, 2019, 08:24:38 AM
Finally got in.  All tix available as well.  Picked up my 2 for Saturday.
Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: blainewad on May 05, 2019, 08:26:14 AM
finally got through at 11:18am for friday and sunday badges.! checked out using Paypal without any problems. good luck, everyone!!

- P
Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: rabbitwarren on May 05, 2019, 08:27:37 AM
Got in at about 11:23 and got my Saturday and Sunday badges. The queue said there were about 50% of inventory left so good luck.
Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: jazzyj on May 05, 2019, 08:33:41 AM
Got mine 15 mins in. There was an error message being thrown at checkout and I had to re-enter some fields a few times but was able to get through after the third attempt.
Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: RighteousRita on May 05, 2019, 08:39:08 AM
75% sold out 4 Day and 50% sold out Saturday
Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: sefton42 on May 05, 2019, 08:40:42 AM
Around 11:35 I finally got in.
Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: backseat on May 05, 2019, 08:42:03 AM
just got in, all ticket types still available.
Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: SamTurtledove on May 05, 2019, 08:43:05 AM
75% 4 days sold out, 50% Friday, 75% Saturday, 50% Sun kids sold out

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Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: RighteousRita on May 05, 2019, 09:13:59 AM
Saturday & 4-Day SOLD OUT
Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: marcia29 on May 05, 2019, 09:18:32 AM
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Saturday & 4-Day SOLD OUT


A lot of unhappy people still in the cue.  Oh well, that is the way it goes. :(
Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: Michaelnaut on May 05, 2019, 09:23:28 AM
Hope all folks got in.
Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: RighteousRita on May 05, 2019, 09:37:18 AM
Friday badges are 75% sold. Sunday badges are 50% sold
Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: Michaelnaut on May 05, 2019, 09:40:20 AM
They must really throttle the entries here...entire inventory was available 75 min after entry.
Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: RighteousRita on May 05, 2019, 09:47:18 AM
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They must really throttle the entries here...entire inventory was available 75 min after entry.
If it wasn't for a friend, I wouldn't have been able to get my 4-day since they are not available for general sale.

This was another RP moment.
Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: SamTurtledove on May 05, 2019, 10:15:04 AM
Sunday Kids badges (presale allotment) sold out.

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Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: Michaelnaut on May 05, 2019, 10:19:40 AM
Is it me, or are the NYCC shirts kinda meh?
Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: rabbitwarren on May 05, 2019, 11:52:57 AM
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Is it me, or are the NYCC shirts kinda meh?

The official shirts are always meh. Closer to the convention, they will have better designs
Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: f22raptor on May 06, 2019, 10:30:05 AM
I enter the queue exactly at 10am on the atomic clock by releasing the Enter key. Got in to purchase at 10:28 EST/7:30 PST. Everything was available.
Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: mllNY on May 30, 2019, 07:20:39 AM
Reminder Fan Verification closes in 3 days
Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: debster on June 10, 2019, 03:28:03 AM
Links were sent out for Wednesday’s general sale!
Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: RighteousRita on June 12, 2019, 07:28:00 AM
GENERAL SALE IS TODAY STARTING AT 12 NOON.

Good Luck to all.
Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: Blubutterfly505 on June 12, 2019, 09:06:22 AM
did anyone else have an issue getting into the queue? I clicked on my unique link and it kept stating I was too early. Finally at 12:03 I was able to get in. Fingers crossed I'll still be able to get tickets...
Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: debster on June 12, 2019, 09:10:30 AM
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did anyone else have an issue getting into the queue? I clicked on my unique link and it kept stating I was too early. Finally at 12:03 I was able to get in. Fingers crossed I'll still be able to get tickets...

Yes, I kept refreshing starting at 12 and kept getting that “You’re too early” page. I got in maybe at 12:01 and am now in the queue.
Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: Blubutterfly505 on June 12, 2019, 09:15:43 AM
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Yes, I kept refreshing starting at 12 and kept getting that “You’re too early” page. I got in maybe at 12:01 and am now in the queue.
At least you got in earlier than me. Its 12:14 and Im still waiting in the queue
Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: Xircuits on June 12, 2019, 09:17:17 AM
Good luck everyone!! It was pretty quick for me (Not sure if being in Manhattan helped). I clicked the link at 12:00:30 and got into the waiting room. I was only missing the Friday badge and was able to purchase that by 12:07pm.
Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: mllNY on June 12, 2019, 09:19:46 AM
I clicked my link at 12:11 just to see what happens when I get in. Will let you know
Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: jamiesugah on June 12, 2019, 09:20:57 AM
Good luck to everyone trying for badges today!
Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: Blubutterfly505 on June 12, 2019, 09:22:01 AM
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Good luck everyone!! It was pretty quick for me (Not sure if being in Manhattan helped). I clicked the link at 12:00:30 and got into the waiting room. I was only missing the Friday badge and was able to purchase that by 12:07pm.
Hmmmm I wonder if being closer to NYC helped. I'm in Santa Fe, NM so maybe that's why I wasn't able to get in until 12:03.

Congratulations on getting your missing days. That's Awesome

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Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: mllNY on June 12, 2019, 09:24:33 AM
Maybe being on the east coast helped a drop. RP is CT not NY based. I always do feel being on the coast may make a slight difference for when they make things active but could that also depend where the website servers sit?
Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: debster on June 12, 2019, 09:30:07 AM
I’m done, got one Saturday badge and three Sunday badges for my friends/family.
Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: Blubutterfly505 on June 12, 2019, 09:32:43 AM
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I’m done, got one Saturday badge and three Sunday badges for my friends/family.
Yay!!! I'm glad to hear you were able to get tickets

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Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: Blubutterfly505 on June 12, 2019, 09:37:30 AM
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Maybe being on the east coast helped a drop. RP is CT not NY based. I always do feel being on the coast may make a slight difference for when they make things active but could that also depend where the website servers sit?
All I know is that it is now 12:37 and I'm still in the queue. I think my chances of getting tickets are slim to none. But that's okay, I'll just head to Austin that weekend and go to the ACL festival

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Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: SamTurtledove on June 12, 2019, 09:39:52 AM
Saturday and Sunday Kids are 50% sold.

https://twitter.com/NY_Comic_Con/status/1138847668434870272
Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: Xircuits on June 12, 2019, 09:41:26 AM
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I’m done, got one Saturday badge and three Sunday badges for my friends/family.

Congrats!! We should try for a FOCC meetup. :-)
Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: Xircuits on June 12, 2019, 09:42:45 AM
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Maybe being on the east coast helped a drop. RP is CT not NY based. I always do feel being on the coast may make a slight difference for when they make things active but could that also depend where the website servers sit?

Is that why I can never score SDCC badges on my own? Lol!
Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: debster on June 12, 2019, 09:47:45 AM
Saturday is sold out.
Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: Blubutterfly505 on June 12, 2019, 09:52:07 AM
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Saturday is sold out.

I wonder if my computer is not loading correctly. It's 12:51 and my blue banner just changed to all saturday tickets are currently being held.
Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: Xircuits on June 12, 2019, 09:54:23 AM
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I wonder if my computer is not loading correctly. It's 12:51 and my blue banner just changed to all saturday tickets are currently being held.

According to their official Twitter account, the Saturday badges are being held because other people are in the process of purchasing them. They'll become available if their cart times out or they delete them from their cart.
https://twitter.com/NY_Comic_Con/status/1138849733726920705 (https://twitter.com/NY_Comic_Con/status/1138849733726920705)
Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: Blubutterfly505 on June 12, 2019, 10:02:04 AM
Yay!! I was able to purchase Thursday, Friday and Sunday tickets. It let me put 1 Saturday ticket in my cart but when I clicked to go to the next page, it stated that Saturday was sold out.
Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: Xircuits on June 12, 2019, 10:04:12 AM
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Yay!! I was able to purchase Thursday, Friday and Sunday tickets. It let me put 1 Saturday ticket in my cart but when I clicked to go to the next page, it stated that Saturday was sold out.

Woohoo!! Congrats! Those are the exact days I'm going.  :)
Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: mllNY on June 12, 2019, 10:07:24 AM
just got in at 1:06, saturday are sold out

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Is that why I can never score SDCC badges on my own? Lol!

doubtful since SDCC randomizes people first, this is free-for-all
Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: Xircuits on June 12, 2019, 10:44:37 AM
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just got in at 1:06, saturday are sold out

doubtful since SDCC randomizes people first, this is free-for-all

If it makes it easier since I seem to be able to get into the shopping page faster, maybe I can help purchase badges for people next year.
Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: AzT on June 12, 2019, 10:58:50 AM
https://twitter.com/NY_Comic_Con/status/1138866517435723777
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#NYCC Update: Friday and Sunday Badges are 50% sold.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BynldzKI3mG/
Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: sessionka on June 12, 2019, 07:46:48 PM
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just got in at 1:06, saturday are sold out

doubtful since SDCC randomizes people first, this is free-for-all

As [member=1222]mllNY[/member]  said, tickets to SDCC are random.

I'm in NY,  and i've gotten SDCC tickets on my own.
Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: Xircuits on June 13, 2019, 09:36:04 AM
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As [member=1222]mllNY[/member]  said, tickets to SDCC are random.

I'm in NY,  and i've gotten SDCC tickets on my own.

Then I must have really bad luck with SDCC because I had been trying since 2014 with no luck on my own. XD
Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: sessionka on June 13, 2019, 01:22:37 PM
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Then I must have really bad luck with SDCC because I had been trying since 2014 with no luck on my own. XD

My advice...

1.  Sign up as a volunteer
     Last year I met a woman from Jersey who does that.  She does not do open registration.  It's my backup plan if I don't score a badge.

2.  Join or set up a buying group
Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: rabbitwarren on June 13, 2019, 02:39:26 PM
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Then I must have really bad luck with SDCC because I had been trying since 2014 with no luck on my own. XD

You have a 6% chance of getting a badge in the general sale. The odds are pretty low if you don’t work with other people.

For what it’s worth I have gotten through in the general sale and I’m a NY resident.
Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: Xircuits on June 13, 2019, 04:06:37 PM
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You have a 6% chance of getting a badge in the general sale. The odds are pretty low if you don’t work with other people.

For what it’s worth I have gotten through in the general sale and I’m a NY resident.

How did you figure out 6%? It's nice to know all the other NY residents can get in. LOL
Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: Xircuits on June 13, 2019, 04:12:30 PM
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My advice...

1.  Sign up as a volunteer
     Last year I met a woman from Jersey who does that.  She does not do open registration.  It's my backup plan if I don't score a badge.

2.  Join or set up a buying group

I think the volunteer thing is a good idea and will keep that in mind. If you do volunteer, do you get a badge for all days or just the day you volunteer?

Unfortunately, I'm a lone wolf. I have very few friends and none of them are interested in attending comic cons.
Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: rabbitwarren on June 13, 2019, 04:23:07 PM
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How did you figure out 6%? It's nice to know all the other NY residents can get in. LOL

6-7% is the estimate the unofficial blog came up with.

https://sdccblog.com/2015/02/what-are-the-odds-of-getting-a-san-diego-comic-con-badge/
Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: sessionka on June 13, 2019, 05:37:46 PM
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I think the volunteer thing is a good idea and will keep that in mind. If you do volunteer, do you get a badge for all days or just the day you volunteer?

Unfortunately, I'm a lone wolf. I have very few friends and none of them are interested in attending comic cons.

I've only done what they call Pre-Con Shifts (Tues or Wed), and since I've always had 4 day badges, I don't know how it works to get a badge for a particular day.  However, from what I've seen on the forum, i think you have to do a shift for every day you want to get into the convention center.

The forum has a lot of good information

https://www.friendsofcc.com/forum/index.php?topic=9851.0

As for buying groups, if you're interested, keep your eye on the forum for openings.  They do a pretty good job.
Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: mllNY on June 14, 2019, 08:13:42 AM
Saturday and Sunday Kids sold out.
Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: mzx380 on August 10, 2019, 05:56:15 AM
Just putting it out there on the boards....if anyone (or knows anyone) that has an extra 4-day that their selling, please let me know.
Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: Transmute Jun on August 10, 2019, 07:56:22 AM
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Just putting it out there on the boards....if anyone (or knows anyone) that has an extra 4-day that their selling, please let me know.

Make sure to check Lyte, since that is the only official way to resell badges.
Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: mzx380 on August 10, 2019, 07:58:08 AM
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Make sure to check Lyte, since that is the only official way to resell badges.

Thanks TJ
I did, just trying to see if I can get a badge through here is I’ve been successful in the past.  As usual, someone got to me and said they want to go so if need an extra


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Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: Transmute Jun on August 10, 2019, 08:04:43 AM
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Thanks TJ
I did, just trying to see if I can get a badge through here is I’ve been successful in the past.  As usual, someone got to me and said they want to go so if need an extra

Obviously Lyte is new for NYCC, but I can tell you that for ECCC this year it worked extremely well, and nearly everyone who wanted badges and put themselves on the waitlist eventually got them. It doesn't hurt to try, just as it doesn't hurt to ask either. ;)
Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: mzx380 on August 12, 2019, 12:22:47 PM
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Obviously Lyte is new for NYCC, but I can tell you that for ECCC this year it worked extremely well, and nearly everyone who wanted badges and put themselves on the waitlist eventually got them. It doesn't hurt to try, just as it doesn't hurt to ask either. ;)

Any idea on the timeline of how quickly they fulfill their requests? I see that I'm 200+ in line for badges.  Did anyone tell you how long this takes?
Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: Transmute Jun on August 12, 2019, 12:35:39 PM
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Any idea on the timeline of how quickly they fulfill their requests? I see that I'm 200+ in line for badges.  Did anyone tell you how long this takes?

It's variable, depending on how quickly people return badges.
Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: sessionka on August 14, 2019, 09:55:24 AM
Got an email saying my badge is shipped, but then in the email it says badges won't ship until September.

Confused???

Absolutely.
Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: mzx380 on August 14, 2019, 11:12:06 AM
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Got an email saying my badge is shipped, but then in the email it says badges won't ship until September.

Confused???

Absolutely.

That’s crazy.  I went ahead and bought it off of eBay since it was cheaper


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Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: Michaelnaut on August 16, 2019, 10:02:41 AM
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Got my email notification along w/a tracking number.
Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: jamiesugah on August 21, 2019, 08:42:30 AM
So it seems like people who sold their badges via Lyte are still getting badges shipped to them. They are "dead" badges. I'm sure scammers won't take advantage of this at all.
Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: sessionka on August 27, 2019, 07:56:01 PM
Got my badge.  :)
Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: Virgo911 on August 30, 2019, 05:46:15 PM
Does the NYCC have lots of offsite events like SDCC? Do things sell out in seconds like they do for SDCC?
Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: sessionka on August 30, 2019, 08:19:32 PM
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Does the NYCC have lots of offsite events like SDCC? Do things sell out in seconds like they do for SDCC?
There are off sites but not nearly as many as sdcc

Badges do not sell out as fast as sdcc, but they do sell out eventually. I think right now there are badges for Thursday.

Nycc is a different vibe than sdcc. I go because it's close for me, and I only go for one day. I wouldn't consider it a destination con.
Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: Michaelnaut on August 31, 2019, 06:43:56 AM
The ones from last year were a lil spread out too.  I was at an Alex Ross offsite last year for his new book, was a great event, but a few blocks from JJC.
Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: SamTurtledove on September 05, 2019, 08:21:45 AM
legacy fans get an early access link for the lotteries

Pre-Show Lottery FAQs excerpts



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There are now lotteries for MSG and Hammerstein  panels, is this new? I know there have been lotteries for Main Stage for a number of years, but I don’t remember having them for the other venues.


https://www.newyorkcomiccon.com/Explore/Panels/Pre-Show-Lottery-FAQs/


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What can I enter for a chance to win?

The three things you can enter for a chance to win are:

A seat in a panel taking place on the Main Stage, the Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden, and The Hammerstein Ballroom at the Manhattan Center

A spot in limited autographing sessions with the casts from some of your favorite movies and TV shows

A chance to purchase some super limited exhibitor exclusives






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When and where can I enter the lottery?

We have a special perk for our legacy fans, aka fans who have previously attended NYCC and have been Fan Verified before 2019. If that's you, you'll have first access to the lottery and are eligible to enter from Monday, September 16 to Tuesday, September 20 at 5:00 PM ET. You will receive your exclusive link via email on Monday, September 16.

All other fans are eligible to enter from Friday, September 23 to Tuesday, September 27 at 5:00 PM ET. The link will be posted on this page!

For any legacy fans who forget to enter early, you can also enter from September 23 to September 27.




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When do I find out if I'm a winner?

Fans who enter during the early entry period will be notified on Friday, September 23.

All other fans will be notified by Friday, September 30.




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When should I arrive to each event?

For limited signings and exhibitor exclusives, please arrive no more than 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time.

For panels in the Main Stage, please arrive to the 1C Queue Hall 35 minutes prior to the panel start time to gain entry.
For panels at the Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden and The Hammerstein Ballroom at the Manhattan Center, please arrive 35 minutes prior to the panel start time to gain entry. When you arrive, look for the “Reserved Seating” line and you will have access to a specific section of the theater.

Please note, the Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden and The Hammerstein Ballroom at the Manhattan Center are not cleared between panels but the reserved seating section will be cleared between panels. If you would like to stay for multiple panels and seats are still available, you can move to a general admission seats. If no general admission seats are available after the panel you won a seat for, you will be asked to vacate the theater. General admission seating is not guaranteed.

Remember to arrive on time – if you arrive after the scheduled start time, we can't guarantee your spot will still be available.




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Are all the seats in the Main Stage, the Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden, and the Hammerstein Ballroom at the Manhattan Center going to be filled via the pre-show lottery?

Nah – as we mentioned, only 50% of the seats in the Main Stage, the Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden, and the Hammerstein Ballroom at the Manhattan Center will be filled via the pre-show lottery.

If you'd like to see a panel in the Main Stage and did not win the lottery, head to the Queue Hall in 1C when you arrive to tap your NYCC badge and reserve your seat. Seating for Main Stage panels will be available on a first-come, first-served basis and we will still be clearing the Main Stage after each panel. More details are available on our Main Stage Clearing and Badge Tapping page.

If you’d like to see a panel at the Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden and the Hammerstein Ballroom at the Manhattan Center and did not win the lottery, seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. As long as you have your NYCC badge, you can head straight to either venue in the morning or throughout the day.



https://www.instagram.com/p/B2CAteTlnXa/

Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: rabbitwarren on September 09, 2019, 12:39:12 PM
Plum Benefits, which is a ticket reseller for corporations, is offering tickets. 

https://www.plumbenefits.com/preferred_access.php?sub=show&id=1588699&return_id=25454
Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: mllNY on September 09, 2019, 12:58:56 PM
[member=448]rabbitwarren[/member] too lazy to log in what days do they have just Thurs or others as well?
Title: Re: NYCC October 3-6, 2019
Post by: rabbitwarren on September 09, 2019, 01:21:22 PM
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[member=448]rabbitwarren[/member] too lazy to log in what days do they have just Thurs or others as well?

They have other dates.  It's resale price - Friday was going for ~90 Bucks