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With all the kerfuffle about the location and one trip into the hall with one's merchandise, having a separate badge pick up for AA would be ideal and very appreciated.

Is there a way to register for AA first and then get the con badge?

You may purchase both at the same time, but we do not have a reliable prediction as to when AA will come up and registration prices will continue to go up.

Thanks for the response! I'm glad to have the option to buy them both at the same time. Hopefully, the badge cost won't too much higher, but I'd rather wait and make sure I have an AA table before getting a non-refundable con badge.

Is there a way to register for AA first and then get the con badge?

I understand that throwing beach balls could damage property so I wasn't surprised that a staff member confiscated it. I was actually relieved because I no longer needed to look behind me to make sure I didn't get smacked in the head. It bothered me though, when this female staff member took the ball and extended her middle finger and flipped off everyone waiting in line as she walked by. I know that there are a lot of young people volunteering to be staff, so they don't have the level of professionalism you would expect from a paid employee, but there are kids at this event and I thought it was really inappropriate.

The person who did this was not a staff member, but someone waiting in line for their badge.

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I have an extra reservation. Details:

Where: Fairmont Hotel
When: Friday, May 25th to Monday 28th (3 nights)
Rate: $393.30 total
Space: 3 people, 2 beds, no rollaway

Concerning being able to pay for a badge and table all at once...Artist Alley tables can be refunded up to a certain date. Member badges cannot. Hence even if we were to combine the two, you would still lose the money from the cost of the badge. At least with them being separate there is a chance that you can save the badge cost.

If I don't get into Artist Alley, then I would pay for a member badge that does not benefit me because the reason I got the badge in the first place was to work in Artist Alley. If there was a way to make the combined Artist Alley table and member badge as a lower-tier exhibitor, then that might work.

Thanks again to the AA staff! The onsite check in was smooth and staff were very responsive at the con. I also found the FB page informative, helpful and convenient to connect with fellow artists.

Now for a little feedback: I would like to see the con pre-registration combined with the cost of the AA table. I'm coming to Fanime to work Artist Alley. Having the con reg be non-refundable, non-transferable is understandable; however, if I don't get an AA table, then I do not get my money back for the con reg. Other conventions where I've done Artist Alleys and/or Small Press, the badge is included with the cost of the table. It would cut down on the uncertainty of folks waiting to see if they get an AA table or not, especially because right now artists have to register for the con separately and then wait for AA table reg. I'm local, so last minute plans to get a table isn't a big concern as compared to someone who is trying to make travel arrangements from out of state.

Overall, I had a very successful Fanime this year and I am looking forward to next year!  :)