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Post by Seal on Jan 19, 2015 13:10:40 GMT -6
Yeah, i really wanna go but plane tickets are around $300-$400. well, why don't you go on a road trip with your nerdy friends? I know I would've definitely done that if I lived in the US to be honest i think scalping figures at sdcc is a waste of a trip. the lines are horrendous and they limit the amount you can buy.
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Post by jake1718 on Jan 19, 2015 13:18:17 GMT -6
Yeah, i really wanna go but plane tickets are around $300-$400. well, why don't you go on a road trip with your nerdy friends? I know I would've definitely done that if I lived in the US Lol, yeah i'm also thinking about doing that. I got 5 people who are willing to go but it's gonna be a long ride.
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Post by littlegreen on Jan 19, 2015 13:46:46 GMT -6
Ehh I guess when you put it that way it doesn't sound like a lot but if I'm going to spend $600 a ticket to go to Cali I may as well take a vacation, and that's when things start to add up
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Post by roshisurprise on Jan 19, 2015 14:41:53 GMT -6
well, why don't you go on a road trip with your nerdy friends? I know I would've definitely done that if I lived in the US to be honest i think scalping figures at sdcc is a waste of a trip. the lines are horrendous and they limit the amount you can buy. not necessarily that. I mainly want to go to experience the "geeky" atmosphere. Seeing all the cosplay (maybe even doing some of my own) and just being surrounded by people who came to share a common interest with you makes it very special.
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Post by Seal on Jan 19, 2015 14:48:32 GMT -6
oh yeha man conventions are awesome! though comic con is way to mainstream these days and has lost its magic imo. I think smaller conventions are where its at because those are filled with genuine fans cosplaying as things they care about instead of hired models cosplaying for promotions sake
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Post by Bardoon on Jan 19, 2015 15:01:27 GMT -6
well, why don't you go on a road trip with your nerdy friends? I know I would've definitely done that if I lived in the US to be honest i think scalping figures at sdcc is a waste of a trip. the lines are horrendous and they limit the amount you can buy. Not all vendors limit how much you can buy. Like I said, Bluefin lifted their sale limits on their SDCC Exclusives within the first day or so. There were people walking away with boxes filled of Arlia Vegeta and Armored Black Ranger. Sometimes the limit is "1 per day". And vendors don't always keep track of who they sell stuff to, you could come back to the line hours later and get another of the same item on the same day if you want. Given the costs to ship items to SDCC, most vendors want to leave with LESS. And honestly, I don't condone it, but I think the scalping has helped a lot of people make up their money spent on the trip. But like I said, it's bad...it's so sad because it takes away badges from the people that REALLY want to be there. And often scalpers will recruit their family members to get stuff for them. They also will get the item and take a photo of it right on the show floor and you'll see it on eBay in seconds. When SDCC pops up, take a look at eBay and see how many photos look like they're from the convention center itself or a hotel room. But overall, it's a fun, unique experience that I think everyone who's into something pop culture should go see. It's a mess and it's crowded, but it's fun.
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Post by roshisurprise on Jan 19, 2015 16:03:48 GMT -6
How fast is it that tickets sell out anyhow? I thought you could reserve your ticket a week earlier or something.
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Post by Careless Saiyajin on Jan 19, 2015 16:36:20 GMT -6
I would love to see a perfect cell.
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Post by Bardoon on Jan 19, 2015 21:30:14 GMT -6
How fast is it that tickets sell out anyhow? I thought you could reserve your ticket a week earlier or something. They usually sell out within 30 min to an hour. They've changed the system. Basically here's how it works: 1) Sign up for a SDCC Member ID on their website 2) Wait until you receive an e-mail which designates the General Registration day for buying badges. 3) Sign onto their website on that day. Follow prompts to the "virtual waiting room/line" 4) You are "randomly placed" into a virtual line. You will just see a screen with a bunch of text and cute lil quotes they throw up. It automatically refreshes every two minutes. It doesn't matter whether you wait in the "line" for two hours or sign on two minutes before. They claim it's random. 5) Pray 6) IF you are selected, you'll get sent to another screen where you can buy up to three badges for whatever days are available. If you're in there early, you can get all four and preview night. If not, you might just be able to settle for one day at the very least. They sell out quick.
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Post by littlegreen on Jan 19, 2015 23:07:03 GMT -6
How fast is it that tickets sell out anyhow? I thought you could reserve your ticket a week earlier or something. They usually sell out within 30 min to an hour. They've changed the system. Basically here's how it works: 1) Sign up for a SDCC Member ID on their website 2) Wait until you receive an e-mail which designates the General Registration day for buying badges. 3) Sign onto their website on that day. Follow prompts to the "virtual waiting room/line" 4) You are "randomly placed" into a virtual line. You will just see a screen with a bunch of text and cute lil quotes they throw up. It automatically refreshes every two minutes. It doesn't matter whether you wait in the "line" for two hours or sign on two minutes before. They claim it's random. 5) Pray 6) IF you are selected, you'll get sent to another screen where you can buy up to three badges for whatever days are available. If you're in there early, you can get all four and preview night. If not, you might just be able to settle for one day at the very least. They sell out quick. Ouch. It's not that bad for NYCC is it?
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Post by beevee on Jan 20, 2015 2:27:54 GMT -6
They usually sell out within 30 min to an hour. They've changed the system. Basically here's how it works: 1) Sign up for a SDCC Member ID on their website 2) Wait until you receive an e-mail which designates the General Registration day for buying badges. 3) Sign onto their website on that day. Follow prompts to the "virtual waiting room/line" 4) You are "randomly placed" into a virtual line. You will just see a screen with a bunch of text and cute lil quotes they throw up. It automatically refreshes every two minutes. It doesn't matter whether you wait in the "line" for two hours or sign on two minutes before. They claim it's random. 5) Pray 6) IF you are selected, you'll get sent to another screen where you can buy up to three badges for whatever days are available. If you're in there early, you can get all four and preview night. If not, you might just be able to settle for one day at the very least. They sell out quick. Ouch. It's not that bad for NYCC is it? Nowhere near NYCC, SDCC is the holy grail of Comic Cons
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Post by Adrenaline on Jan 20, 2015 7:54:50 GMT -6
I'm pleasantly surprised to see Cell in 3rd
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Post by Bardoon on Jan 20, 2015 10:10:15 GMT -6
The main issue with SDCC is space. They're already pushing capacity as it is. I'm sure no doubt they would LOVE to have everyone come but the building and fire marshals wouldn't allow it. It is also quite taxing on the city of San Diego, but businesses love it. Plus, it's only one long weekend a year.
Unfortunately, with the new system, they have yet to formalize a "Badge Exchange" program. Previous years they had resold badges of people who couldn't make it in the end. I hope they figure out a way to do it again as it opens potential hundreds of badges that would NOT be used.
Anyways, Comic-Con International (the company that runs SDCC) did start to explore larger venues and honestly, they should. Unfortunately or fortunately, depending how you look at it, the city of San Diego will be building a large addition to the Convention center and Comic-con International has resigned to keep SDCC in San Diego for the next few years to my best knowledge.
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Post by roshisurprise on Jan 20, 2015 10:14:35 GMT -6
Thank you Bardoon for the very detailed process, It will definitely help me the year I decide to attend sdcc. Adrenaline I am happy too about cell's position in this. it's not what I expect will be this year's release, but it is definitely the one I want most
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Post by coot83 on Jan 20, 2015 10:44:08 GMT -6
Thank you Bardoon for the very detailed process, It will definitely help me the year I decide to attend sdcc. Adrenaline I am happy too about cell's position in this. it's not what I expect will be this year's release, but it is definitely the one I want most If cell is this year's SDCC I will be really happy as I want to pick up cell now, but I got a feeling if they ever make an sdcc version then I would turn around and sell the cell that is out now. Coot
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