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Title: Registration 2016
Post by: fanimefreak on November 02, 2015, 05:06:54 PM
Anyone have any idea when registration for 2016 will open up?

Also anyone know about hotels and if they'll require registration to book a hotel this year?
Title: Re: Registration 2016
Post by: VxAnime on November 02, 2015, 11:20:48 PM
Hi, Fairly new to the forums but from what I'm reading on other post its possible that they might officially announce it and put up registration this month some time (November). As far as hotels I'm sure its the same as last year specially Hilton since its connected to the convention center lol. I'm sure there's a few others they are working with such as Hyatt, Marriot, Etc. They usually provide Shuttle i believe to these other hotels.

I was hoping to get an early hotel reservation but i don't remember if they have deals and such, such as ordering through Fanime.Com and you get VIP or discount like it was for me at SacAnime. Last year Fanime was my first convention. Although fun I could not enjoy it to its full extent. I didn't have my license at the time and got a hotel about 10 to 15 minutes away or so. So i ended up spending around 20$ dollars back and forth for 3 days. So around 120$ Dollars for taxi alone. The hotel did not have a shuttle. So get your hotel reservation as soon as you can.

This is what I know so far. Most of the info being from last year so don't get your hopes up for anything you see in this section until The actual announcement. Hope this Helped!
Title: Re: Registration 2016
Post by: Admiral Donuts on November 03, 2015, 12:48:20 AM
Quote from: VxAnime on November 02, 2015, 11:20:48 PM
I was hoping to get an early hotel reservation but i don't remember if they have deals and such, such as ordering through Fanime.Com and you get VIP or discount like it was for me at SacAnime.

Most of the hotels in the San Jose downtown area (including the attached ones) are already reserved for FanimeCon. You'll get a deal, but it's also the only way to get a hotel so they go in about an hour.
Title: Re: Registration 2016
Post by: Melphina on November 03, 2015, 10:04:45 AM
Last year was my first year attending fanime and everyone told me the hotels filled up fast but i did not realize how fast they really went. They were almost all gone within the first hour or so. Was lucky enough to get one that had a shuttle with it. But my advice would be to check the site often to make sure you get one the day they announce the hotels are available to book.
Title: Re: Registration 2016
Post by: VxAnime on November 04, 2015, 01:51:11 AM
Quote from: Admiral Donuts on November 03, 2015, 12:48:20 AM
Quote from: VxAnime on November 02, 2015, 11:20:48 PM
I was hoping to get an early hotel reservation but i don't remember if they have deals and such, such as ordering through Fanime.Com and you get VIP or discount like it was for me at SacAnime.

Most of the hotels in the San Jose downtown area (including the attached ones) are already reserved for FanimeCon. You'll get a deal, but it's also the only way to get a hotel so they go in about an hour.

So should i make my reservations now since the dates are already up there or should i wait until official announcement? money is not necessarily a factor for me but would it also be possible to get that deal even though i made reservations ahead of time?
Title: Re: Registration 2016
Post by: Admiral Donuts on November 04, 2015, 11:40:06 AM
Quote from: VxAnime on November 04, 2015, 01:51:11 AM
Quote from: Admiral Donuts on November 03, 2015, 12:48:20 AM
Quote from: VxAnime on November 02, 2015, 11:20:48 PM
I was hoping to get an early hotel reservation but i don't remember if they have deals and such, such as ordering through Fanime.Com and you get VIP or discount like it was for me at SacAnime.

Most of the hotels in the San Jose downtown area (including the attached ones) are already reserved for FanimeCon. You'll get a deal, but it's also the only way to get a hotel so they go in about an hour.

So should i make my reservations now since the dates are already up there or should i wait until official announcement? money is not necessarily a factor for me but would it also be possible to get that deal even though i made reservations ahead of time?

The hotels are already reserved by Fanime housing so the only way to get one is through them, and those are the only hotels to offer the Fanime rate. Only book now if you're okay with paying more for a hotel that won't be that close to the con.
Title: Re: Registration 2016
Post by: fanimefreak on November 25, 2015, 11:31:04 AM
Anyone have any word when registration begins?
Title: Re: Registration 2016
Post by: Kuudere on November 26, 2015, 08:59:50 AM
Quote from: fanimefreak on November 25, 2015, 11:31:04 AM
Anyone have any word when registration begins?

Nothing that I've seen yet, but I did see from an unconfirmed source that badges will be a little different this year, so I would imagine if that were the case, they may need more time to put everything together to make sure it all works correctly when they launch the site for badges. It may just be a rumor, though.

I highly recommend using their social media to warn you of when registration will go live. You can "like" their Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/FanimeCon/), and under the arrow by the "like" button, there is an option to have notifications turned on whenever they make a post. They usually give at least a few day's notice before going live, so you'll have time to see the notification even if you don't check Facebook every day.
Title: Re: Registration 2016
Post by: panther4200 on December 17, 2015, 09:27:07 PM
Seems like they must be having some kind of issue, I don't remember ever having to wait this long for general registration to open. Anyone hear anything on when it might be opening? Normally at this point I'd be expecting the Hotels to start opening.
Title: Re: Registration 2016
Post by: Ko-tan on December 18, 2015, 12:29:46 PM
Quote from: panther4200 on December 17, 2015, 09:27:07 PM
Seems like they must be having some kind of issue, I don't remember ever having to wait this long for general registration to open. Anyone hear anything on when it might be opening? Normally at this point I'd be expecting the Hotels to start opening.

Sadly, Last year (2015) is the first year pre reg has been open that early in a long time. I think for Fanime 2014(?) pre reg didn't open until February. I think something like that is gonna happen again. I can't find the exact post anymore(hmmm), but on one of Fanime's social media websites, Fanime replied to someones post and stated that there were issues regarding hotel negotiations and that is why pre reg is late. I did some research directly from a few hotels that Fanime usually uses for housing and realized there were hotels available for Thursday-Monday memorial day weekend, which in the past there was no way you would find available rooms, especially in December. In the past those days were always greyed out.
Title: Re: Registration 2016
Post by: AngelWings on December 18, 2015, 09:34:53 PM
Hey Guys! Registration should be opening before the end of this month. And I would highly suggest keeping an eye to our social media.

Arianna Gonzales
Registration Second
Title: Re: Registration 2016
Post by: kookiekween99 on December 21, 2015, 11:34:50 AM
According to Facebook, registration will be going live today at noon. Hotel reservations won't be going live yet, so it's just badges right now.
Title: Re: Registration 2016
Post by: YaoiCat on December 21, 2015, 01:02:36 PM
Anyone know how much registration costs right now and when the first price jump will be?
Title: Re: Registration 2016
Post by: Melphina on December 21, 2015, 01:07:14 PM
Not sure when the price jump is but it is currently $55.
Title: Re: Registration 2016
Post by: AngelWings on December 21, 2015, 02:24:56 PM
In case you haven't found this www4.cmrreg.com/fanime2016/ (http://www4.cmrreg.com/fanime2016/) Registeration is open!
Title: Re: Registration 2016
Post by: airwickkim on December 21, 2015, 03:45:50 PM
And so it begins! Excited! :D
Title: Re: Registration 2016
Post by: SquishyK on December 21, 2015, 04:00:43 PM
I find it amusing that they have us agree to the code of conduct when we register, but they appear to be updating the code of conduct atm. So you don't actually know what you are agreeing to. For all I know I've agreed to wear a cthulhu hat the entire time I'm on convention premises. Not that I would mind... #CthulhuHats2016
Title: Re: Registration 2016
Post by: luffy77 on December 21, 2015, 04:59:48 PM
That is one down.  Now lets just get that hotel reservation up so I can stop worrying about it lol.
Title: Re: Registration 2016
Post by: TuxPaper on December 21, 2015, 08:11:10 PM
Anyone know if they fixed the 2-people problem from last year?  When we added a second person before payment, it broke the whole account and prevented payment. The fix required an e-mail to the Admin to make the account a "1 person" account again (and to have the second person register separately).

This year I'm scared to press that "Add New Member" button because it looks almost identical to last year's one.
Title: Re: Registration 2016
Post by: megamanjoe415 on December 21, 2015, 10:39:27 PM
Yes, they fixed the two person problem this year. I paid for myself and my fiance together and used the same email address. Two separate confirmation numbers were given with a QR code for both persons.
Title: Re: Registration 2016
Post by: aetherltd on December 22, 2015, 10:58:01 PM
Registration seems to be working great!

Will housing require a con registration this year?
Title: Re: Registration 2016
Post by: TuxPaper on December 23, 2015, 06:35:08 PM
Quote from: megamanjoe415 on December 21, 2015, 10:39:27 PM
Yes, they fixed the two person problem this year. I paid for myself and my fiance together and used the same email address. Two separate confirmation numbers were given with a QR code for both persons.

Thanks for this! :)  I can also confirm it works as expected :D
Title: Re: Registration 2016 - Info On Pricing
Post by: Ycellilcokw on December 23, 2015, 09:27:24 PM
"     Prices:
  FanimeCon / Clockwork Alchemy 2016 Pre-Registration Full Weekend Membership Prices
Early Registration: $55
January 1st, 12:01am: $65
May 1st, 12:01am: $75
*Dates and times are subject to change without notice
  FanimeCon / Clockwork Alchemy 2016 Membership Prices:
Full Weekend: $75
Friday: $45
Saturday: $50
Sunday: $50
Monday: $40
Half-weekend (Sunday and Monday): $65
Child (10 and under): Free with paid membership
*Child must be present at the time of badge pickup. Child memberships are created at-con only. Do NOT create an online account for the child."
From: http://www.fanime.com/registration-faq/
Title: Re: Registration 2016
Post by: citrus on December 24, 2015, 11:48:52 AM
*Sigh* registration that's great... but is hotel registration going to be smooth or am going to have to fight for it like last year... there has been no confirmation that hotel registration will be better this year...
Title: Re: Registration 2016
Post by: echoshadow on December 25, 2015, 10:00:47 AM
....do you even have to ask? Yea it's going to be like last year, and the year before that, pretty much since 2009.
Title: Re: Registration 2016
Post by: kookiekween99 on December 27, 2015, 10:29:18 PM
Should I be worried that I never received a confirmation email after paying for my group's badges?
Title: Re: Registration 2016
Post by: SquishyK on December 30, 2015, 04:12:53 PM
Quote from: kookiekween99 on December 27, 2015, 10:29:18 PM
Should I be worried that I never received a confirmation email after paying for my group's badges?
You should check your spam folder. If you still can't find it you will need to contact CMR (the company that Fanime uses to handle their reg and hotels). Contact info can be found here: http://fanimecon.cmrushelp.com/customer/portal/emails/new?
Title: Re: Registration 2016
Post by: vietxking on January 05, 2016, 09:49:59 PM
i also bought a group badge pass and still haven't received my email confirmation, and used the same email twice when buying a group pass , and have emailed support..hope it gets sorted >.<
Title: Re: Registration 2016 - Info On Pricing
Post by: Master Roshi on January 21, 2016, 04:17:05 PM
Quote from: Ycellilcokw on December 23, 2015, 09:27:24 PM
"     Prices:
  FanimeCon / Clockwork Alchemy 2016 Pre-Registration Full Weekend Membership Prices
Early Registration: $55
January 1st, 12:01am: $65
May 1st, 12:01am: $75
*Dates and times are subject to change without notice
  FanimeCon / Clockwork Alchemy 2016 Membership Prices:
Full Weekend: $75
Friday: $45
Saturday: $50
Sunday: $50
Monday: $40
Half-weekend (Sunday and Monday): $65
Child (10 and under): Free with paid membership
*Child must be present at the time of badge pickup. Child memberships are created at-con only. Do NOT create an online account for the child."
From: http://www.fanime.com/registration-faq/

Just registered for myself and three other people . . . registration is still $55 per person . . . not the $65 noted above. 
Title: Re: Registration 2016
Post by: AngelWings on January 27, 2016, 01:31:32 PM
We are working on updating the faq!

The day for the price increase for early registration
to
    $65 is February 3rd 12:01 am
                                       
    $75 is May 5th 12:01 am
Title: Re: Registration 2016
Post by: OtakuAngel87 on January 27, 2016, 01:36:52 PM
yea depending on when u register for the con fanime will give you a window for when you can purchase rooms,  but they haven't said much other than that
Quote from: aetherltd on December 22, 2015, 10:58:01 PM
Registration seems to be working great!

Will housing require a con registration this year?
Title: Re: Registration 2016
Post by: Tiny Bishie on April 25, 2016, 08:50:27 PM
So after May 5th we won't be able to preregister online and would have to buy our tickets at the door during Fanime?

Quote from: AngelWings on January 27, 2016, 01:31:32 PM
We are working on updating the faq!

The day for the price increase for early registration
to
    $65 is February 3rd 12:01 am
                                       
    $75 is May 5th 12:01 am
Title: Re: Registration 2016
Post by: tesla on April 25, 2016, 10:54:50 PM
no, the price just increases. you can still buy badges online throughout the whole duration of the con. as far as i understand.
Title: Re: Registration 2016
Post by: -_-chuckles-_- on May 03, 2016, 08:27:01 PM
whats the difference between the two
FanimeCon Membership [$65.00]
Clockwork Alchemy Membership [$65.00]
last year i did in person but dont remember which one i bought.
Title: Re: Registration 2016
Post by: Kyra_Maverick on May 03, 2016, 08:50:35 PM
Quote from: -_-chuckles-_- on May 03, 2016, 08:27:01 PM
whats the difference between the two
FanimeCon Membership [$65.00]
Clockwork Alchemy Membership [$65.00]
last year i did in person but dont remember which one i bought.
Whichever convention you want to support, as your registration will count towards that convention's numbers. Either option will get you into both conventions.
Title: Re: Registration 2016
Post by: Kyra_Maverick on May 09, 2016, 06:06:29 PM
Did the company we go through for reg change? I remember it being CMR, but now it's Experient? I wanted to log into my account and double check a fan name for someone in my group but I don't see a way to log in anymore.
Title: Re: Registration 2016
Post by: InsaneDavid on May 10, 2016, 09:50:10 PM
Quote from: Kyra_Maverick on May 09, 2016, 06:06:29 PM
Did the company we go through for reg change? I remember it being CMR, but now it's Experient? I wanted to log into my account and double check a fan name for someone in my group but I don't see a way to log in anymore.

Bumping this because I'm curious about it myself.
Title: Re: Registration 2016
Post by: Imperial on May 11, 2016, 03:30:08 PM
I will ask this at the meeting Saturday. Its got my attention now too.
Title: Re: Registration 2016
Post by: Kyra_Maverick on May 11, 2016, 04:57:58 PM
Quote from: Imperial on May 11, 2016, 03:30:08 PM
I will ask this at the meeting Saturday. Its got my attention now too.

Thank you, it's very much appreciated.
Title: Re: Registration 2016
Post by: Hiyuki Hime on May 12, 2016, 12:09:16 AM
I wanted to create a group badge pick up for me and my friends, so I emailed support to do it but I was told it was they couldnt do it at this point. NOWHERE in the reg FAQ stated that there was a deadline for creating a group reg for badge pick up. I was able to create a group reg last year a week before con. I cant login anywhere to add additional members as well

Q: Is there a group maximum for Group Registration?
A: No. If you have single memberships and would like to create a group, please go to your registration account on the website and add additional members.

Q: Is there a deadline for when we can add people into our groups?
A: No, there is not a deadline for adding people in your group.
Title: Re: Registration 2016
Post by: InsaneDavid on May 17, 2016, 02:32:46 PM
I also wonder how big of a headache not being able to log back into an existing registration is going to create during badge pickup if someone needs to reprint / resend their QR code.  The way I see it right now, if you don't have your original e-mail then you are SOL.
Title: Re: Registration 2016
Post by: Kyra_Maverick on May 17, 2016, 05:26:50 PM
I emailed the new company on the registration page yesterday and hope to hear something soon. I don't recall there ever being this many technical difficulties with reg and hotels this close to con before.
Title: Re: Registration 2016
Post by: InsaneDavid on May 17, 2016, 06:03:03 PM
Quote from: Kyra_Maverick on May 17, 2016, 05:26:50 PM
I emailed the new company on the registration page yesterday and hope to hear something soon. I don't recall there ever being this many technical difficulties with reg and hotels this close to con before.

Cool.  I had thought that I may have found a way in through the old CMR links but sure enough, it's now just a redirect and still no way to login / print / resend the QR code.

https://www4.cmrreg.com/fanime2016/

This is a pretty enormous oversight, Fanime.
Title: Re: Registration 2016
Post by: Kyra_Maverick on May 17, 2016, 06:28:34 PM
Quote from: InsaneDavid on May 17, 2016, 06:03:03 PM
Cool.  I had thought that I may have found a way in through the old CMR links but sure enough, it's now just a redirect and still no way to login / print / resend the QR code.

https://www4.cmrreg.com/fanime2016/

This is a pretty enormous oversight, Fanime.
Yeah, I found that too and even emailed CMR asking if they still had access to reg accounts. They responded within 5 mins, but I haven't heard back from the new company besides an automated "we recieved your email" response yet. I'll try calling tomorrow, but their call center hours are much shorter than CMR's so it's a lot more inconvienient.
Title: Re: Registration 2016
Post by: OtakuAngel87 on May 19, 2016, 06:07:10 PM
has anyone managed to check their registration of badges? Also did anyone get the email thats needed for badge pick up yet??
Title: Re: Registration 2016
Post by: Kyra_Maverick on May 19, 2016, 06:51:57 PM
I got a reply to my email, but the person I talked with didn't make it sound like there was going to be any way to check on things myself.

I also got a new email with a new barcode for picking up my group's badges.
Title: Re: Registration 2016
Post by: InsaneDavid on May 19, 2016, 07:40:44 PM
Quote from: OtakuAngel87 on May 19, 2016, 06:07:10 PM
has anyone managed to check their registration of badges? Also did anyone get the email thats needed for badge pick up yet??

Nope, just the original e-mail with the QR code from WAY back when I registered.  Glad I print that out and stick it aside right after payment.

Quote from: Kyra_Maverick on May 19, 2016, 06:51:57 PM
I got a reply to my email, but the person I talked with didn't make it sound like there was going to be any way to check on things myself.

I also got a new email with a new barcode for picking up my group's badges.

Great...  Thanks for looking into this.  Did you request a new barcode be sent or did a new e-mail just show up?

If the registration process has to change a little, that's fine.  However not giving anyone any sort of warning before changing registration handling companies, and then keeping this whole thing under wraps is what irritates me.
Title: Re: Registration 2016
Post by: Kyra_Maverick on May 19, 2016, 08:59:40 PM
I did not request a new barcode, it was just sent to me. I thought everyone got a new one, but that doesn't seem to be the case.
Title: Re: Registration 2016
Post by: OtakuAngel87 on May 19, 2016, 09:15:03 PM
they usually send a new one at this time to take to pick up ur badges... I had emailed them about it awhile back and they said they were going to start sending it out within the next 2 weeks xp but it's almost the con and I don't have mine :(
Title: Re: Registration 2016
Post by: InsaneDavid on May 22, 2016, 11:28:34 AM
Quote from: OtakuAngel87 on May 19, 2016, 09:15:03 PM
they usually send a new one at this time to take to pick up ur badges... I had emailed them about it awhile back and they said they were going to start sending it out within the next 2 weeks xp but it's almost the con and I don't have mine :(

Nothing here either, although I do thankfully have my original from back in January.  I've e-mailed Experient as well - absolutely no response.  What a great company.
Title: Re: Registration 2016
Post by: InsaneDavid on May 23, 2016, 08:35:47 AM
Alright, I got a response on Facebook and then poof! a new e-mail with the little barcode arrived.  A comment on Facebook from someone listed as working for Experient (but never directly identified as such) said that the older QR code will not be valid and you must have the new barcode.

"The QR code will no longer be valid. You will be getting a new email this week with your registration details."

I still have yet to hear back from Experient customer support but I've given up on that.

However that this is not being widely communicated to the tens of thousands of registered attendees and then to have the new e-mail delivery not start until three days prior to event pickup is absolutely ridiculous.  Not to mention the only response I've been able to receive was from posting to an unofficial social media group.

There are way too many variables to be doing this last minute without any transparency to attendees.  Some examples: e-mail addresses may have changed with no way to update it, the new unexpected e-mail may be eaten by a spam filter, I noticed the new e-mail requires proper encryption on the receivers end - what if they're using an older e-mail client, database issue that prevents someone from getting the e-mail - not unheard of in a mass e-mailing, error on the new registration from a database integration hiccup, and the biggest problem and change - you can't log in and reprint it yourself or view it on demand.

Not one place on the new e-mail does it say something like, "Any previous proof of registration for 2016, including QR codes or prior receipts, are valid for membership pickup. Only this new barcode will allow you to receive your membership."  And guess what, FanimeCon Registration FAQ still says "Confirmation E-Mail with QR code/barcode that was sent to you after membership payment" - this whole thing is just building confusion for something that can be a stressful enough topic for staff and attendees.  This information should be on the main Fanime homepage as the primary topic for this week.

When customer service is very poor, it takes even longer to resolve issue such as these and registration changes have been locked down for at least two weeks without any warning or information.  The notion of "Santa Claus is going to bring you a new registration in the night - surprise!" isn't how an event company is supposed to run things.
Title: Re: Registration 2016
Post by: Kyra_Maverick on May 23, 2016, 09:24:41 AM
I first emailed Experient on May 16th, I got a response on May 18th and was finally able to have my issue resolved today, May 23rd. That's a long time for an issue I used to be able to handle myself in previous years (I just wanted to update a fan name).

Last minute hiccups are one thing, but I wish this would have been advertised.
Title: Re: Registration 2016
Post by: InsaneDavid on May 23, 2016, 09:24:51 AM
...........and now they've sent me that same e-mail like six times.  ???  That's not going to trigger a spam filter or anything.

Wait, wait, it gets better.  Experient also finally replied to my most recent inquiry as to reprinting proof of registration or if the QR code from CMR would be valid.  Didn't answer any questions, just re-sent the previously unsent barcode.

"I resent that to you.

Thank you, and have a great day."

First I thought he was insulting me.  "Resent" and "re-sent" are different words that mean totally different things.  Hilarious.
Title: Re: Registration 2016
Post by: Nina Star 9 on May 23, 2016, 12:35:53 PM
I'm really glad I read this thread, because now I know to keep an eye out for my new registration email (which I have not gotten yet). I would have never known that there was a switch of systems (and this close to con!) without reading about it here, since like most attendees, I figure that my registration code from when I paid for it is valid and what I need to bring to the con.

This is a bit of a nightmare, and I really hope that my email didn't get caught in a spam filter or anything.
Title: Re: Registration 2016
Post by: InsaneDavid on May 23, 2016, 12:49:25 PM
Quote from: Nina Star 9 on May 23, 2016, 12:35:53 PM
I'm really glad I read this thread, because now I know to keep an eye out for my new registration email (which I have not gotten yet). I would have never known that there was a switch of systems (and this close to con!) without reading about it here, since like most attendees, I figure that my registration code from when I paid for it is valid and what I need to bring to the con.

This is a bit of a nightmare, and I really hope that my email didn't get caught in a spam filter or anything.

I'm going to bring both the QR code as well as barcode because I have yet to see anything otherwise official from Experient or Fanime.  The only official contact I got from Experient didn't answer a single question, just sent the barcode a half dozen more times.  Again, my information is from an apparent Experient employee, posting with his personal Facebook identity, on the unofficial Fanime Facebook group.  I've loved a lot of places I've worked but I'd never represent them personally outside of work.  I'm probably wrong, as I'm wrong about most things, but this entire ordeal smells to me of a kickback somewhere for someone.
Title: Re: Registration 2016
Post by: Nina Star 9 on May 23, 2016, 12:58:54 PM
It does all smell pretty fishy. I don't see why they would switch companies within weeks of con, instead of bringing in the new company for next year, and I really don't see why someone from the company would answer on their personal Facebook account, yet we can't get information from the company itself.

If I don't get my email by the end of the day, I'll have to email them and see if I can also get my barcode sent to me half a dozen times. Better than not at all, I guess. I'll also bring both codes to badge pickup, just in case.

This is really frustrating. :|
Title: Re: Registration 2016
Post by: InsaneDavid on May 23, 2016, 01:48:47 PM
Quote from: Nina Star 9 on May 23, 2016, 12:58:54 PMThis is really frustrating. :|

Exactly.  I feel like the new No. 2 because all I want is INFORMATION.
Title: Re: Registration 2016
Post by: Oniko on May 23, 2016, 01:53:16 PM
Hi guys I'm a little late to the party and confused.  What is this about new emails?  My husband and I havnt gotten anything.
Title: Re: Registration 2016
Post by: OtakuAngel87 on May 23, 2016, 02:58:08 PM
can someone please print screen what this new badge pick up email looks like please? Thanks.
Title: Re: Registration 2016
Post by: YaoiCat on May 23, 2016, 03:45:29 PM
I haven't gotten a new email with a barcode yet, but this is a facebook message that I just received from Fanime staff:

(https://forums.fanime.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs33.postimg.org%2Fegcsi0kcf%2FScreen_Shot_2016_05_23_at_3_40_37_PM.png&hash=9bac2786e0abde76cd0ffca178ec3f83676e856a)
Title: Re: Registration 2016
Post by: InsaneDavid on May 23, 2016, 03:47:45 PM
I want to stress that there has been no official announcement or OFFICIAL response from Experient or Fanime but this is what many of us have seen...

Registration, under CMR, worked as normal up until a few weeks ago.  You'd get a QR code e-mailed to you after payment and could log in and change your registration information or view / reprint the QR code at your leisure.

The login option for registration disappeared one day and the system was now hosted by Experient and was for new registrations only.

If you had a problem or wanted to view your memberships / badges, the option no longer existed.  If you contacted CMR they would apologize and state that they are no longer handling registration, as this was now being done by Experient.

Experient customer service is extremely slow, unresponsive, and unhelpful.

An Experient employee has posted a couple times on the unofficial Fanime Facebook group that they would be handling registration and the old QR codes would no longer be valid.  Instead Experient would be e-mailing new barcodes over the next few days.  At this time this information should be taken as UNOFFICIAL as it has not come from Fanime or Experient as a company.

Some of us have received new barcodes (not QR codes) from Experient (not CMR) via e-mail for badge / membership pick up.  Although it was assumed at one point that this was a mass e-mailing heading out, it now seems that they've only been e-mailing the barcodes to people who have contacted their "customer service."

The FanimeCon website, under the Registration FAQ, still lists both QR code and barcode as valid for pickup - "Confirmation E-Mail with QR code/barcode that was sent to you after membership payment"  This clashes with what the Experient employee has said in the unofficial Facebook group but we don't know for sure one way or the other until we hear an official word from Fanime.

Personally, I was sent the new Experient barcode six times this morning, along with the non-answer to my registration questions.  Five of those are exactly the same - my two person group.  One of them is a single registration pickup code for the other person in my group.  I say this as if you have been sent multiple e-mails from Experient and are picking up badges / memberships for your group, make sure you have the right e-mail in hand that has everyone listed.

It seems that if there is to be a mass new e-mailing that it has yet to happen.

The biggest gripe many of us have is up until the changeover, and in QR code years previous via CMR, you could always view and reprint your code via the registration website.  Experient's registration site does not allow you to self-service view your barcode if you were registered prior to the handoff from CMR, basically any registration prior to something like three weeks ago.

The second biggest gripe many of us have is that this is something that Fanime fixed two years ago and since then has done better than any other convention.  Why such a change was made so late in the game, with an event management company that to this point has shown nothing but being unresponsive to customer issues, makes no sense.  It just seems like a huge step backwards.
Title: Re: Registration 2016
Post by: InsaneDavid on May 23, 2016, 03:48:55 PM
Quote from: YaoiCat on May 23, 2016, 03:45:29 PM
I haven't gotten a new email with a barcode yet, but this is a facebook message that I just received from Fanime staff:

(https://forums.fanime.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs33.postimg.org%2Fegcsi0kcf%2FScreen_Shot_2016_05_23_at_3_40_37_PM.png&hash=9bac2786e0abde76cd0ffca178ec3f83676e856a)

Thank you for posting this!  Another piece of the puzzle drops into place.  However "There will be ways to look up your registration even if you don't have the barcode." sounds to me like the old manual system and we know how slow that could be.  Confirmation that a new e-mail is forthcoming is very helpful.
Title: Re: Registration 2016
Post by: Nina Star 9 on May 23, 2016, 04:28:41 PM
A friend of mine emailed about the registration issue, and was told that confirmation emails (presumably with the new barcodes) will be sent out tomorrow. That's at least a solid date. Hope for the best here!

I can see if she'll send me a cap of the email, if anyone wants more confirmation than "a friend of a forum member" haha
Title: Re: Registration 2016
Post by: svatoid on May 23, 2016, 05:25:43 PM
If you go to this website:

http://www.fanime.com/registration-faq/


It states:

"What to bring if you paid online:
Valid photo ID such as: a student ID, passport, driver's license, or state issued photo ID card
Confirmation E-Mail with QR code/barcode that was sent to you after membership payment"

So it sounds like they will  take the QR code if you registered under the old system
Title: Re: Registration 2016
Post by: InsaneDavid on May 23, 2016, 05:36:14 PM
Quote from: Nina Star 9 on May 23, 2016, 04:28:41 PM
A friend of mine emailed about the registration issue, and was told that confirmation emails (presumably with the new barcodes) will be sent out tomorrow. That's at least a solid date. Hope for the best here!

I can see if she'll send me a cap of the email, if anyone wants more confirmation than "a friend of a forum member" haha

Cool, thank you very much.

Quote from: svatoid on May 23, 2016, 05:25:43 PM
If you go to this website:

http://www.fanime.com/registration-faq/


It states:

"What to bring if you paid online:
Valid photo ID such as: a student ID, passport, driver's license, or state issued photo ID card
Confirmation E-Mail with QR code/barcode that was sent to you after membership payment"

So it sounds like they will  take the QR code if you registered under the old system

I've mentioned that above but Experient, who is handling registration now, has stated that the QR code is now no longer valid and the barcode is what they want.
Title: Re: Registration 2016
Post by: Freud on May 24, 2016, 09:04:39 AM
(https://forums.fanime.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fpicpaste.com%2Fpics%2FScreen_shot_2016-05-24_at_9.03.12_AM-zHTOCvES.1464105929.png&hash=17fe01179206334bc5efbf113c7ff22f900aa776)

What I got in reply to emailing them about this situation.
Title: Re: Registration 2016
Post by: InsaneDavid on May 24, 2016, 10:13:32 AM
Quote from: Freud on May 24, 2016, 09:04:39 AM
(https://forums.fanime.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fpicpaste.com%2Fpics%2FScreen_shot_2016-05-24_at_9.03.12_AM-zHTOCvES.1464105929.png&hash=17fe01179206334bc5efbf113c7ff22f900aa776)

What I got in reply to emailing them about this situation.

Your link isn't displaying, perhaps because it's a .png file, URL link for those interested: http://picpaste.com/pics/Screen_shot_2016-05-24_at_9.03.12_AM-zHTOCvES.1464109935.png

They just keep cutting it closer and closer.
Title: Re: Registration 2016
Post by: OtakuAngel87 on May 24, 2016, 10:19:21 AM
I just want to update everyone that I did email fanime registration to question about the new Barcode and surprisingly got an email back this morning with the Barcode, it was fairly small at the end of the email. So I believe they are starting to send out those emails, if you're really freaking out i suggest that you email them that might make it a little faster. Good luck everyone.
Title: Re: Registration 2016
Post by: InsaneDavid on May 24, 2016, 10:53:43 AM
Quote from: OtakuAngel87 on May 24, 2016, 10:19:21 AM
I just want to update everyone that I did email fanime registration to question about the new Barcode and surprisingly got an email back this morning with the Barcode, it was fairly small at the end of the email. So I believe they are starting to send out those emails, if you're really freaking out i suggest that you email them that might make it a little faster. Good luck everyone.

Yup, just received the e-mail you are talking about myself.  It's the same as the one that Experient e-mailed me earlier except it says "Final Confirmation" at the top.  However it only lists me, not the other person in my group the way it did before.

Also confirmed in the new e-mail, "This confirmation E-Mail with Barcode: QR codes from previous email will not work."
Title: Re: Registration 2016
Post by: Master Roshi on May 24, 2016, 11:27:24 AM
Going to be serious problems if people who paid good money for themselves and others, and who do not receive an update, are not provided their badges at the con.   A ripe situation for a class action suit . . . I paid over $200 for group registration and I will be more than a little upset if I'm given ANY hassles about my badges.  This should have been through out well in advance of any change in the registration group. 
Title: Re: Registration 2016
Post by: YaoiCat on May 24, 2016, 11:57:28 AM
I just received my "Final Confirmation" emails.  I'm a group leader and they sent me a separate email for each person in my group ... so I'm not sure if that means I'll have to present each barcode separately when I go pick up the badges. 
Title: Re: Registration 2016
Post by: InsaneDavid on May 24, 2016, 12:00:49 PM
Quote from: Master Roshi on May 24, 2016, 11:27:24 AM
Going to be serious problems if people who paid good money for themselves and others, and who do not receive an update, are not provided their badges at the con.   A ripe situation for a class action suit . . . I paid over $200 for group registration and I will be more than a little upset if I'm given ANY hassles about my badges.  This should have been through out well in advance of any change in the registration group.

It seems to be smoothing out, late, but smoothing out.  I was just sent the same e-mail again, an hour apart by the timestamp.  Fanime has commented (there's a screen shot in a post above) that even if there is some issue getting you your barcode, they will be able to look up your information and get you your badge.  Of course, that slows things down.

Don't get me wrong, if there are any problems they (Experient staff, NOT Fanime staff / volunteers) will hear about it.  I'm a big Sicilian guy and I'm far beyond not calling people out on their BS these days.

Completely irrational joke:  I was joking with my girlfriend that I picture a three line scenario - Barcode, QR Code, No Code.  Barcode, you walk up, staff checks your ID, scans your barcode, gives you your badges.  No Code, staff looks up your name in the database, matches your ID, and prints your badge or prints a barcode.  QR Code, it's like the freaking NOC List from the first Mission Impossible movie, you have staff trying to match your "code name" (QR code) with your "real name" (barcode) so you can get your badge.

I'm bringing copies of everything I have and if there's an issue with it not flagging both my badges I'll have the "re-send" e-mail from before that shows everything as well as the old QR code e-mail that shows both people.  Of course, we're all talking worst case scenarios now.  New e-mails ARE being sent out, the lack of communication up until this point is the real problem.  I'm glad this thread got people talking about this and helping each other out.
Title: Re: Registration 2016
Post by: InsaneDavid on May 24, 2016, 12:03:17 PM
Quote from: YaoiCat on May 24, 2016, 11:57:28 AM
I just received my "Final Confirmation" emails.  I'm a group leader and they sent me a separate email for each person in my group ... so I'm not sure if that means I'll have to present each barcode separately when I go pick up the badges.

I got that before when they "re-sent" my confirmation yesterday.  One e-mail (five times) with everyone, and then one e-mail with just the other person in my two-person group.  I'm assuming your numbers are all sequential?  My two numbers are.  I'm printing them both out and if there's any issue with the "main" barcode giving me both badges then I'll raise a stink with them.
Title: Re: Registration 2016
Post by: YaoiCat on May 24, 2016, 12:04:39 PM
Quote from: InsaneDavid on May 24, 2016, 12:00:49 PM
New e-mails ARE being sent out, the lack of communication up until this point is the real problem.  I'm glad this thread got people talking about this and helping each other out.

Yeah, I'm glad I check the forums.  It sucks for the majority of con attendees who don't check the forums and have no idea that this is happening.  I hope Fanime makes an official announcement soon so that people are aware they need to look out for an email with a barcode, otherwise a lot of people are going to show up without it and reg lines are gonna get really backed up with everyone needing to be looked up by name.
Title: Re: Registration 2016
Post by: svatoid on May 24, 2016, 12:10:02 PM
Just got my confirmation e-mail with the barcode. What a  relief!!!
Title: Re: Registration 2016
Post by: Kyra_Maverick on May 24, 2016, 12:16:47 PM
I got another email as well. 2 emails, one for each member of my group. My other group member will be there with me, but I wonder how that will work for group leaders of larger groups?

I still have the first barcode I got from my inital email from Experient and that has both my group members on it. I wonder why the new emails broke up the groups?
Title: Re: Registration 2016
Post by: Nina Star 9 on May 24, 2016, 12:32:27 PM
I also just got my email. Such a relief!

Hopefully people will pay attention to the new emails and not just ignore them and bring the old barcode.
Title: Re: Registration 2016
Post by: Ecchi ja Nai on May 24, 2016, 12:34:48 PM
I've been following this thread but haven't been too concerned.  I figured they'd be able to find my info one way or another.  Just thought I'd chime in though to let people know I just got my final confirmation email with barcode (not QR code), myself.  I haven't reached out to Fanime's reg dept. or to Experient or anything at all, so it does look like everyone should be getting this final confirmation.  I'll leave the how's/why's/no-communication comments and questions for other people.  I'm kinda over all the drama and am just looking forward to unloading a bunch of my stuff at swap meet.

I was a single reg, by the way, so it's not just going out to people with group reg.
Title: Re: Registration 2016
Post by: InsaneDavid on May 24, 2016, 12:41:40 PM
Quote from: Kyra_Maverick on May 24, 2016, 12:16:47 PM
I got another email as well. 2 emails, one for each member of my group. My other group member will be there with me, but I wonder how that will work for group leaders of larger groups?

I still have the first barcode I got from my inital email from Experient and that has both my group members on it. I wonder why the new emails broke up the groups?

Maybe it's their way of covering everyone since this change / mass notification came so late?  I'm going to bring the original e-mail with both people on it myself, as well as the individual one, and present the printout with both of us on it first.  I mean, both names are on there and the numbers are sequential, I don't see why that would be an issue even if "my" code only triggers "my" badge.

Quote from: Ecchi ja Nai on May 24, 2016, 12:34:48 PM
I'm kinda over all the drama and am just looking forward to unloading a bunch of my stuff at swap meet.

Pretty much except I'm looking forward to buying a bunch of stuff at Swap Meet.  It's like Fanime is having a midlife crisis this year or something.  ;D
Title: Re: Registration 2016
Post by: OtakuAngel87 on May 24, 2016, 01:04:03 PM
i did email. Them back regarding group badges and they said all badges can be picked up with just the leaders Barcode but since they sent out one for each member as well I'd print all just to be safe
Title: Re: Registration 2016
Post by: InsaneDavid on May 24, 2016, 01:18:38 PM
Quote from: OtakuAngel87 on May 24, 2016, 01:04:03 PM
i did email. Them back regarding group badges and they said all badges can be picked up with just the leaders Barcode but since they sent out one for each member as well I'd print all just to be safe

Awesome, thank you for the information.  Amazed they replied so quickly considering how long it took to hear back previously!

Reminds me of the customer service agent for TUK Shoes - I swear it's ONE person who answers all their calls.
Title: Re: Registration 2016
Post by: Nina Star 9 on May 24, 2016, 01:37:47 PM
I've written up a short PSA about being sure to read the new email and bring that barcode and have it queued up on tumblr, so hopefully the word gets out and too many people don't end up with the old QR codes (and then that causing a mess).
Title: Re: Registration 2016
Post by: InsaneDavid on May 24, 2016, 01:56:29 PM
Quote from: Nina Star 9 on May 24, 2016, 01:37:47 PM
I've written up a short PSA about being sure to read the new email and bring that barcode and have it queued up on tumblr, so hopefully the word gets out and too many people don't end up with the old QR codes (and then that causing a mess).

Excellent.  I've done something similar on the unofficial Fanime Facebook group.
Title: Re: Registration 2016
Post by: MonadoLink on May 24, 2016, 10:37:21 PM
An email I just got
QuoteHi,

The cmr  code will not work to get your information so it is to everyone's benefit to use the new email that was/will be sent with the barcode. Using this barcode the group leader should have no problems picking up their group badges. Please bring your ID as well.

See you soon,

Arianna