SDCC 2015, July 8-12, San Diego, Ca.

[thecollectron]

I'm curious about why so many feel a sweeping loyalty program based upon previous year attendance is the way to go? We've heard and read about the thousands of Con goers who flood the floors and halls but spend very little beyond the admission. How advantageous is it for SD to lock out so many potential new dollars with an attendance loyalty program? I'm surprised they even continue with it.

 

If anything San Diego and every other major Con should start utilizing the full potential of the bar code scanning system to determine who is attending, how much they are spending and where. Going forward they should target those who actually make the show profitable for all vendors and possibly consider a loyalty based upon those numbers.

 

 

 

 

I've spent a lot of $$ in the exhibit hall. I also go to a lot of panels but not usually the ones in Hall H or Ballroom 20. I like those but I'm not willing to give up a day waiting in line when there are so many other interesting panels. I don't mind the cosplayers. They might not spend a dime in the exhibit hall but they add something to the scene.

I've enjoyed SDCC my whole life even though it has grown and mutated over the years.

Anyway, agree with me or not, we all have an opinion, and mine is that a 44 year run has earned an option to buy a ticket. If supporting a sports team by buying tickets for many years gets you that option, SDCC could do it also.

[PhoKing]

My friend was able to get his 4 days and all preview were sold out.

 

Now I have to wait until open registration and hopefully I can get a 4 day badge this year. Last year I didn't get any.

 

 

[paradigmcomics]

Question for everyone. This is going to be my 5th year attending. I was able to get Thursday and Sunday only. I have never used the Comic-Con hotel reservation system, is it any good and does it guarantee you at least one of your six preferred hotels will have a room for you? Should I count on this?

 

 

[Citizenvain]

No, there are no guarantees.

 

However, if your sixth option is in Mission Valley, Shelter Island or by the airport I like your chances of getting something.

[Trev]

Yep. You can pretty much always get mission valley. Last year there were rooms available up to the start of the con.

 

If you want downtown and you don't want to pay $700/night, then the hotel lottery is worth a shot.

 

Nothing is guaranteed though.

[paradigmcomics]

Thanks for the feedback. I have never stayed in Downtown. Going to try the CC booking request this year and see if I can get in Downtown. If not, the Mission Valley Marriott is pretty awesome and it's walking distance to the Rio Vista stop. I have stayed there a few times.

[Awax]

I was just looking at upcoming concerts around here ( San Diego) and see that One Direction is playing Qualcomm Stadium on July 9th.

 

Right in the middle of comic con.

 

Just more people trying to get hotels etc...

 

Gonna be a busy week here.

[AlexanderM]

Do we know when general registration will start?

[grunter]

I was just looking at upcoming concerts around here ( San Diego) and see that One Direction is playing Qualcomm Stadium on July 9th.

 

Right in the middle of comic con.

 

Just more people trying to get hotels etc...

 

Gonna be a busy week here.

 

Now *that's* a disaster waiting to happen ...

[kzzza]

Do we know when general registration will start?

 

Probably around February til April

[mysterio]

Seven months away!

[Trev]

Mysterio - are you going this year? Do you usually go?

[Awax]

[mysterio]

Mysterio - are you going this year? Do you usually go?

 

Sadly no, and I've never been. Just bumping the thread for anyone interested.

[Trev]

I have tickets and a backup hotel downtown. Airfare goes on sale in Jan and then I'll be good until the hotel lotto.

[Awax]

[fuggit]

Anyone able to help me get preview night during open reg?

[Grendel72]

 

Hi, I live overseas and am planning to go to SDCC this year for the first time. Need to plan my leave and other . its a huge cost to me

 

I already signed up to get a member ID. But what are the chances of getting a badge i.e, ticket to go to SDCC ? i have heard of website crashes and tickets selling out in 100min ! is it really so difficult to get the badges ?

 

any info is greatly appreciated . Thank you

 

 

 

 

[Thawk]

I'm going to try and head back this year too! Going to try and get badges for me and a friend! Time to start warming up.

[Trev]

Hi, I live overseas and am planning to go to SDCC this year for the first time. Need to plan my leave and other . its a huge cost to me

 

I already signed up to get a member ID. But what are the chances of getting a badge i.e, ticket to go to SDCC ? i have heard of website crashes and tickets selling out in 100min ! is it really so difficult to get the badges ?

 

any info is greatly appreciated . Thank you

 

 

 

 

It's pretty tough these days, but you can buy for 3 members once you are in the room, so if you can find two other friends who also need badges and pool up together you'll have a little better chance.

 

Good Luck!