Your Survival Guide for Returning Registration (original) (raw)

DATE

Saturday, September 21, 2024

TIME

Waiting Room: 8:00 AM PDT
Badge Sale: 9:00 AM PDT

Please ensure you are in the waiting room before the badge sale starts.

LOCATION

Clear your schedule. Finalize your game plan. Double-check your notes to make sure you have all your friends’ Member IDs and last names if you plan to purchase for others.

From fundamentals to detailed how-tos, take a look back at all our Returning Registration resources.

Getting Your Badge

Resource: Comic-Con Website – Badges

A Comprehensive Guide To Returning Registration

Resource: Comic-Con Website – Returning Registration

Follow-Up Questions

Still not sure about a few things? See if your question is answered below!

What is the process for accessing the virtual waiting room?

The virtual waiting room will open at 8:00 AM PDT on Saturday, September 21. Visit our Member ID Portal between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM PDT to automatically enter the waiting room without any additional steps needed. If you’re randomly selected for a registration session during the badge sale, you will then be prompted to log in.

If you’re already logged in to your Member ID before the waiting room opens, simply click on “ Returning Registration ” located in the top menu bar any time after 8:00 AM PDT.

IMPORTANT: Make sure you enter the virtual waiting room prior to 9:00 AM PDT to be placed in a randomized queue when the sale begins. If you enter the virtual waiting room for the first time after 9:00 AM PDT, you will be placed at the back of the line.

Is access to my Member ID account possible while I’m in the waiting room?

No, once you enter the waiting room, you won’t have the ability to navigate through your account details. If you’re buying on behalf of others, make sure to gather their Member ID and last name before the day of the sale (special characters included, like a period, comma, tilde, etc.). If they’re unsure about whether their account’s last name has an accent or a hyphen, it’s crucial to check ahead of time as they won’t have access to their Account Dashboard for confirmation.

Why is my friend in the waiting room for Returning Registration even though they’re not eligible?

The waiting room for Returning Registration serves as a traffic management system during the sale period. It’s designed to accommodate everyone who accesses our Member ID Portal around that time. While unqualified individuals might find themselves in the waiting room, only those who qualify for Returning Registration will be included in the randomized queue for badge sales. In the event of reduced traffic, ineligible members in the waiting room will be redirected back to their Account Dashboard.

How will I be notified when badges for a specific day are no longer purchasable?

If you’re selected for a registration session, only the days still available will be shown. Status updates will be regularly posted in the waiting room, keeping you informed about diminishing badge availability. However, there’s a slight chance that even if you’re chosen for a registration session close to the end of the sale, there might not be any badges left to purchase once you’re moved to a registration session. Your badge is only secured once payment is completed. Keep in mind that daily badges may sell out while they are still in your cart, so it’s a good idea to finalize your purchase as soon as you’re ready. Once all badges are sold out, the waiting room will be closed for the current sale.

If you’ve gone through the instructions on our Returning Registration page and made notes from our latest Toucan posts, you’re all set for the badge sale this Saturday.
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Not all eligible attendees will be able to purchase a badge during Returning Registration. There are far more eligible attendees than available badges. Entry to the waiting room does not guarantee you a badge or registration session. We encourage you to bookmark Toucan – the official blog of Comic-Con and WonderCon, and follow us onInstagram, Facebook, and Xfor more up-to-date information regarding Returning Registration.