Idiots Guide to attending Fanime

[Golgo13]

So yeah, I read the rules after making this account and I'm not sure if this fall under the category of
that guy but I'm sure it might.

Recently my friend invited me to attend fanime with him, but that I had to pay for my own way. His friend had already gone through the process and bought his way in. So I've been reading at length in the FAQ, but my comprehension isn't quite kicking in. I suppose I should say for the sake of things, although I've been into anime for a long time I've never been to a con before. So I'm just wondering if someone could explain the process for me (and perhaps others like me) so I can attend my first.

So I guess it boils down to one or two questions.

1) How do I purchase my way in online?

2) If that's not possible do I just bring enough money to buy my way in?

Sorry if this is an inconvenience to anyone.

[phr34kish]

1) https://www2.cmrreg.com/fan_6a/ Select "General Membership Registration" and continue from there

2) Yes, you can bring money to the door and purchase your badge at the convention. But be prepared to pay a higher ticket price than you would by registering right now.

[SquishyK]

FanimeCon Early Online Registration Prices:
•   Registration opens:  $55
•   First price break (February 28, 2014 at 11:59pm PST):  $65
•   Second price break (March 31st, 2014 at 11:59pm PST):  $75

FanimeCon 2014 At-Con 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

What to bring if you paid online:
•   Valid government issued photo ID such as: a student ID, passport, driver's license, or state issued photo ID card
•   E-postcard that will be attached to your registration account and e-mailed to you in early May, before FanimeCon.
•   If you plan on coming to pick up your badge at our most impacted hours, please prepare and bring snacks and drinks for yourself.
•   If you have a child 10 and under, bring them so they may get registered with a Child badge (at-con only). The child MUST be accompanied at ALL TIMES with a guardian who has a paid membership.

What to bring if you will pay at the convention:
•   Valid government issued photo ID such as: a student ID, passport, driver's license, or state issued photo ID card
•   Money: we accept cash, check, and Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and JCB