Pre-reg vs. Early Reg

phoenixphire24 · February 11, 2008, 09:04:31 AM

I have a few friends that probably will not be buying their passes until some time in April. I see that pre-reg is ending March 31, and then will switch over to what I think was called "early reg" last year. Since there have been some changes in registering since last year, I wanted to know what, if any, the difference would be between the pre-reg and early reg other than price. For example, will the early reg people be able to use the pre-reg line? Will the badges be the same?

Thanks for any info!

Sen · February 11, 2008, 03:06:32 PM

Early registration is for the full duration of the convention and is usually the same price as you would pay at the door for a similar pass. In the past, we had pre-reg counters double as early reg as well. If we do the same this year, you will be in the pre-reg line. The early registration badges look the same as the on-site badges. (Last year, it was a colored paper badge with your name applied onto it and stapled into a holder.) The incentive for pre-registration is to get a laminated color badge and it is also cheaper.

phoenixphire24 · February 11, 2008, 06:55:57 PM

Ok, guess my friends just need to decide if they want shiny badges or not.

Thanks for the info! :-*

BrightHeart76 · February 11, 2008, 08:22:33 PM

I was the only one in my group who pre-regged last year. They were all SUPER jealous of my badge...it was weird in all honesty because they don't usually care about that stuff.

phoenixphire24 · February 12, 2008, 05:41:08 AM

Fanime always has awesome badges. I LOVE the artwork/theme this year and I just know the badges are going to be amazing!

Sen · February 14, 2008, 02:17:16 PM

Quote from: phoenixphire24 on February 12, 2008, 05:41:08 AM
Fanime always has awesome badges. I LOVE the artwork/theme this year and I just know the badges are going to be amazing!

That puts a lot of pressure on the reg staff to get it right! We'll try our best.

phoenixphire24 · February 16, 2008, 08:48:04 AM

Quote from: Sen on February 14, 2008, 02:17:16 PM
Quote from: phoenixphire24 on February 12, 2008, 05:41:08 AM
Fanime always has awesome badges. I LOVE the artwork/theme this year and I just know the badges are going to be amazing!

That puts a lot of pressure on the reg staff to get it right! We'll try our best.

I can't wait! I'm really looking forward to seeing the programs and the Fanime shirts too. The art work is so pretty, I might consider buying a shirt this year...if there are girl sizes...

Moonblossom · March 02, 2008, 08:40:10 AM

There's a thread about girly shirts in the suggestions forum, apparently they're going to try to get some, but it's not certain yet :)

Steve.Young · March 17, 2008, 10:48:00 AM

If you were there last year in the regular lines and not the pre-reg lines, you will know that pre-reg line = worth the extra money. Seriously, line control was hard =P

Nyxyin · March 21, 2008, 02:10:46 AM

Quote from: Steve.Young on March 17, 2008, 10:48:00 AMyou will know that pre-reg line = worth the extra money.

Extra money...? Aren't pre-reg badges cheaper?

Steve.Young · March 21, 2008, 03:04:17 AM

Quote from: Nyxyin on March 21, 2008, 02:10:46 AM
Quote from: Steve.Young on March 17, 2008, 10:48:00 AMyou will know that pre-reg line = worth the extra money.
Extra money...? Aren't pre-reg badges cheaper?

Right. Wasn't thinking. I meant to say, worth the extra effort =).

Considering the regs lines...oh boy and we are supposedly going to have a larger con this year than last year.

heeroyuy135 · March 31, 2008, 03:36:17 PM

I'm not sure if anyone has mentioned this, but one of the major advantages of pre-registering is that you can get your badge EARLY on Thursday instead of Friday for the early-reg/on-site reg/pre-reg people who couldn't make it on Thursday.

BTW, last day to Pre-reg!

ewu · April 04, 2008, 12:06:52 PM

Early-reg still gets you in the pre-reg line...no long at-con lines if you reg now

Mearibesu · April 08, 2008, 09:37:38 PM

where do you pick up your badges if you pre-registered?

Sen · April 08, 2008, 11:00:17 PM

Quote from: Mearibesu on April 08, 2008, 09:37:38 PM
where do you pick up your badges if you pre-registered?

You pick them up at Registration when you get to the con. It's right through the main entrance of the convention center. There will be a separate line for pre-reg and on-site reg so make sure you go into the proper line.

pryncesslita · April 16, 2008, 11:04:17 AM

:D

im soo happy i did the pre-regisration... (phewww... ;))

last year, it was a last mintue thing going to FANIME, so i had to stay in line for two hours and 30 minutes just for my BADGE!!!!! pre-regiration is really worth that extra effort!! =D

until fanime, JAA nE!

chumichan · April 23, 2008, 04:05:10 PM

If you early-register, can you pick your badge up on the Thursday before the con?

KyraEnsui · April 23, 2008, 04:34:37 PM

Quote from: chumichan on April 23, 2008, 04:05:10 PM
If you early-register, can you pick your badge up on the Thursday before the con?

Answer: Yes. Don't forget to bring your government issued ID. School ID is not allowed.

Quote from: ewu on April 04, 2008, 12:06:52 PM
Early-reg still gets you in the pre-reg line...no long at-con lines if you reg now

chumichan · April 23, 2008, 05:59:01 PM

Ehe, I'm only thirteen. Minors still need an ID?

Can I use a federal ID? It has my social security number and information and everything.

Or does that count as government-issued ID?

Mew · April 23, 2008, 06:00:45 PM

Quote from: chumichan on April 23, 2008, 05:59:01 PM
Ehe, I'm only thirteen. Minors still need an ID?

Can I use a federal ID? It has my social security number and information and everything.

Or does that count as government-issued ID?

Should be good if it has a photo, your name, and birth date (?) on it.