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Title: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ *updated 5/1*
Post by: M on January 23, 2013, 03:12:24 PM
FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ

Note: FanimeCon 2013 Registration will be moved from the convention center to the Regency and Imperial Ballrooms of the Fairmont San Jose

FanimeCon Registration Official 2013 hours

Thursday: 7pm-10pm
Friday: 8am-7pm
Saturday: 8am-7pm
Sunday: 8am-7pm
Monday: 8am-12pm

FanimeCon 2013 Prices:

FanimeCon 2013 At-Con Registration
Full Weekend (Friday through Monday): $65
Friday: $35
Saturday: $40
Sunday: $40
Monday: $30
Half-weekend (Sunday and Monday): $55
Children (10 and under): Free with paid membership

Please note that prices and dates are subject to change.

FanimeCon 2013 Pre-Registration
(Full Weekend only)
$50     Launch through February 14, 2013
$55     February 15, 2013 through February 28, 2013
$60     March 1, 2013 through March 31, 2013

FanimeCon 2013 Early Registration
(Full Weekend only)
$65     April 1, 2013 through mid-May 2013 (exact date TBD)


Pre-Registration
Q: What is Pre-Registration?

A: Pre-Registration is the initial period of online registration.

Q: When/Where can I pick up my membership for Pre-Registration?

A: Pre-Registration members can pick up their badges starting on Thursday, May 23, 2013; they will not be mailed beforehand. You can pick up your badge at the Pre-Registration/Early Registration area in the Imperial and Fairmont Regency ballrooms of the Fairmont Hotel. Please note that this location is different from previous years due to construction in the San Jose Convention Center.

Q: So I pre-registered, but does that mean that I HAVE to pick up my badge on Thursday?
A: No, Thursday is an additional day for Pre-Registration members to pick up their badge. You can pick up your badge from Thursday-Monday during the hours Registration is open.

Q: I pre-registered at the convention last year and was wondering how I am able to confirm that.

A: If you pre-registered for FanimeCon 2013 at FanimeCon 2012, your account information will be available soon. 
Q: Is there Pre-Registration for one-day memberships?

A: We do not offer online registration for one-day memberships. To purchase a one-day membership, please come on the day you wish to attend FanimeCon and wait in the At-Con registration line to purchase it.


Early Registration
Q: What is Early Registration?

A: Early Registration is the final period of online registration. As with Pre-Registration, you can only purchase Full Weekend memberships.

Q: When/Where do I go to pick up my membership for Early Registration?

A: Early Registration members can pick up their badge starting on Thursday, May 23, 2013 (please see the info about Thursday pickup above). Badges will not be mailed beforehand. You can pick up your badge at the Pre-Registration/Early Registration area in the Imperial and Fairmont Regency ballrooms of the Fairmont Hotel. Please note that this location is different from previous years due to construction in the San Jose Convention Center.

Q: Is there Early Registration for one-day memberships?

A: We do not offer online registration for one-day memberships. To purchase a one-day membership, please come on the day you wish to attend FanimeCon and wait in the At-Con registration line to purchase it.

Group Registration
Q: What is Group Registration?

A: It is online registration for groups. This is so that one person, the group leader, can pay collectively for a group of people. Note that badge pickup is different for Group Registration. It still constitutes as Pre/Early Registration, depending on when you registered.

Q: Do we get discounts?

A: There are no discounts for group registration.

Q: Who can pick up the collective group's badges? What does the leader need to pick up the badges?

A: Only the group leader can pick up the group's badges. To prevent theft, no one else may pick up the group's badges. The group leader must have either a current student ID or a valid government-issued photo ID during pick-up, otherwise no one in the group can pick up their badges. FanimeCon is not responsible for the distribution of the badges to the group members. Any lost badges will result in a reprinting fee.

Q: How long is Group Registration offered for?

A: It will be offered online only during Pre/Early Registration dates. When purchasing memberships during At-Con Registration, you must register separately, but you may pay collectively.

At-Con Registration
Q: What is At-Con Registration?

A: At-Con memberships range from Full Weekend to one-day memberships. These memberships are purchased during FanimeCon 2013, hence the phrase "At-Con."

Q: When/Where do I go to purchase my membership for At-Con Registration?

A: You can purchase your FanimeCon 2013 membership starting on Friday, May 24, 2013, in the At-Con registration line.

Q: Is this the only time I can purchase one-day memberships?

A: Yes. One-day memberships are only available during At-Con Registration.

Q: If I buy a one-day membership but I want to come back for more days, what should I do?

A: During FanimeCon 2013, please come to Registration and let the staff know that you wish to upgrade your badge.

Q: Are kids 10 and under free?

A: Yes, children 10 and under are free with a paid adult membership. However, they still need a badge. To get a Child Membership, you will need to register in the At-Con registration line.

Q: What are the hours for At-Con Registration?

A: TBA

Payment
Q: What forms of payment do you accept for online registration?

A: The online registration system accepts major credit cards through PayPal. You do not need an account to use PayPal, just a debit/credit card. We will not be accepting checks for online registration this year.

Q: What forms of payment do you accept for At-Con Registration?

A: For At-Con Registration, we will accept cash, checks, and credit/debit cards except for American Express.

Q: So I made an online registration account before the price deadline but didn't pay, and now it's after the deadline. When I pay, will I pay the amount before the deadline, or the current price?

A: You will have to pay the current membership price, not the price from when your account was made.

Q: I registered online and already paid, but I can't make it to FanimeCon 2013 anymore. Can I get a refund or could I give my membership to a friend?

A: Memberships are non-transferrable and non-refundable, as stated during checkout.


Pick-Up for Pre/Early Registration Badges
Q: What time/days is Registration open at FanimeCon?

A: We will be open from Thursday through Monday of FanimeCon. Thursday is exclusively for Pre-Registration members to pick-up their badges. Times will be announced later.

Q: What do I need to pick up my badge if I purchased my membership online?

A: Please bring a valid government-issued photo ID (such as a passport, driver's license, or state-issued photo ID card) or a current Student ID. You will also need to bring the electronic postcard that will be attached to your registration account before FanimeCon. (Driver's/Learner's Permit and Birth Certificates do not count as valid government-issued photo ID.)

Q: Wait, I can use my Student ID to pick up my badge?
A: Yes, we will be accepting current Student IDs this year.

Q: What is the electronic postcard?

A: It is a document that lists your registration information. It will be available to you closer to FanimeCon – we will email you and make an announcement. Make sure to print out the electronic postcard and bring it with you to pick up your badge.

Q: I am under 18 and do not have a driver's license or passport – what do I do?

A: All FanimeCon members must have either a student ID or a valid government-issued photo ID. If an attendee is under 18 and does not have either a government-issued photo ID or student ID, they can still pick up their badge if their parent or legal guardian accompanies them to Registration. The parent or legal guardian must have a valid government-issued photo ID that is consistent with the information listed on the attendee's registration. The parent or legal guardian is not required to purchase a badge and does not need to accompany the attendee at all times, but will still be responsible for the attendee's behavior and actions.

Q: I am a parent or legal guardian that accompanied my child to pick up their badge; can I still accompany my child without purchasing a membership?

A: You are welcome to accompany your child throughout the convention concourse and video screening rooms. However, you will not be able to enter special events or badged areas (such as MusicFest, Black & White Ball, or the Gaming Hall) without purchasing your own membership.

Q: Are badges mailed to my address, or do I have to pick them up?

A: FanimeCon does not mail badges, so you will need to pick them up during the hours Registration is open.

Q: I can't make it to the hours of Registration. Can I have a friend pick up my badge for me?

A: We do not allow people to pick up other people's badges. The only exception is Group Registration, where the group leader picks up all badges.

Miscellaneous
Q: Can I come on Thursday to purchase memberships?

A: No, Thursday is only for Pre-Registration members who have already paid online and wish to pick up their badge at that time.

Q: I registered online, but my information has changed/is different from what is on my identification/I want to change my information. What do I do?

A: If you have a registration account but have not purchased your membership, you may edit your information by clicking on the appropriate boxes. If you have already purchased your membership, please email Registration at [email protected] for help.

Q: Why does my information need to match my ID?

A: This is so we can verify that the person on the badge is actually you. Without confirmation, we cannot give you your badge.

Q: What is the "Name on Badge"?

A: It's a secondary name that can be a nickname. It is optional, but please note it must be family appropriate. This was formerly known as a "fan name." Your legal first and last name will still be displayed on the badge in addition to your "Name on Badge".

Q: I have a 2-year-old child. Do I still have to pay for a Full Weekend membership?

A: Child Memberships are for children 10 and younger at the time of FanimeCon, and are free with a paid adult membership and are valid for the entire weekend. The child must be present while they register their information at FanimeCon and they must be accompanied at all times by their parent or legal guardian. If you need to acquire a Child Membership, please let a Registration Staff member know.

Q: I am buying a membership for someone else; whose name do I put on it? Mine, or the person I am buying it for?

A: Because this is a membership, please put the person's name that is attending FanimeCon. Please do NOT put the name of the credit/debit cardholder. FanimeCon memberships are non-refundable and non-transferrable.

Q: Do I HAVE to put my real name?

A: Because we check for a valid government-issued photo ID or student ID when you pick up your membership, the legal names MUST match or we will not release the membership badge to you.

Q: I registered online but I can't make it to FanimeCon 2013, even though I already paid. Do you give refunds?

A: Refunds are not issued for memberships, as stated during checkout.

Q: I registered online but I can't make it to FanimeCon 2013, even though I already paid. Can I transfer my membership to someone else?

A: Memberships are non-transferrable, as stated during checkout.
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ
Post by: Gwydion on January 23, 2013, 03:44:07 PM
Hope this is okay here...but one small question. How many people is a group? Last year I was able to register all three of us as a group. I'm the one most knowledgeable of the site and the only one with a paypal account so it's best I do it for all of us. Can we still do that this year or do I have to register all 3 of us separately?
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ
Post by: ewu on January 23, 2013, 03:52:32 PM
The answer is 42......


I kid:)

Quote from: Gwydion on January 23, 2013, 03:44:07 PM
Hope this is okay here...but one small question. How many people is a group? Last year I was able to register all three of us as a group. I'm the one most knowledgeable of the site and the only one with a paypal account so it's best I do it for all of us. Can we still do that this year or do I have to register all 3 of us separately?

2 makes a group! No discounts, but ease of pickup. Please note all the restrictions that come with group registration!
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ
Post by: LeanaMee101 on January 23, 2013, 04:01:31 PM
Any notice on exact time when we can register tomorrow? I know you're shooting for noon but it doesnt hurt to ask. Especially when a lot of us are in class/at school/at work
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ
Post by: SOawesomeness on January 23, 2013, 04:10:43 PM
Quote from: LeanaMee101 on January 23, 2013, 04:01:31 PM
Any notice on exact time when we can register tomorrow? I know you're shooting for noon but it doesnt hurt to ask. Especially when a lot of us are in class/at school/at work
Knocking on wood, everything should be available to launch at noon. We don't "sell out," so there isn't a big rush to register right away for memberships.
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ
Post by: kookiekween99 on January 23, 2013, 04:34:21 PM
Finally accepting student IDs? Thank god! This will make Reg so much easier for ASAHi. :3

Also, I noticed Thursday says Pre-reg and not early reg. Have you gone back to this policy? Just lookin for confirmation. :)
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ
Post by: Kyra_Maverick on January 23, 2013, 04:37:27 PM
Quote from: MPLe on January 23, 2013, 03:12:24 PM
FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ

Q: When/Where can I pick up my membership for Pre-Registration?

A: Pre-Registration members can pick up their badges starting on Thursday, May 23, 2013; they will not be mailed beforehand. You can pick up your badge at the Pre-Registration/Early Registration area in the Imperial and Fairmont Regency ballrooms of the Fairmont Hotel. Please note that this location is different from previous years due to construction in the San Jose Convention Center.

This is new! Are these the same rooms that were used for the Swap Meet last year?
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ
Post by: SOawesomeness on January 23, 2013, 04:40:09 PM
Quote from: kookiekween99 on January 23, 2013, 04:34:21 PM
Also, I noticed Thursday says Pre-reg and not early reg. Have you gone back to this policy? Just lookin for confirmation. :)
It is still the same, especially since Pre-reg/early reg can be in groups (which is the main reason of why you can pick up early reg on Thursdays).

Quote from: Kyra_Maverick on January 23, 2013, 04:37:27 PM
This is new! Are these the same rooms that were used for the Swap Meet last year?
Yes it was where Swap Meet was last year - the upstairs huge ballrooms in the Fairmont. It was used for BWB a few years back.

mod edit, SM:)
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ
Post by: spycker on January 23, 2013, 04:41:23 PM
what about for hotels? any hint on how many rooms available?
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ
Post by: Gigantor on January 23, 2013, 04:44:12 PM
I may have overlooked this somewhere but what are the prices going to be for PreReg?
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ
Post by: kamikyo on January 23, 2013, 04:49:04 PM
The FAQ says that children under 10 are free but they need to register at the Con. But I am bringing my daughters as part of a larger group that is pre-registering. Does that mean we have to stand in 2 different lines to get our badges - one for pre-registration to pick up our group badges, and one for the At-Con registration to get my daughters in?

Kinda wondering what the benefit of pre-registration is for us at this point.
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ
Post by: azreale on January 23, 2013, 04:59:38 PM
inorder to get fanime pricing for the hotels do we need to already have  prereg'd?
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ
Post by: ewu on January 23, 2013, 05:45:59 PM
Quote from: spycker on January 23, 2013, 04:41:23 PM
what about for hotels? any hint on how many rooms available?

We usually do not release how many rooms are available, and *I* actually have no idea, despite being in my position for six years.

Quote from: Gigantor on January 23, 2013, 04:44:12 PM
I may have overlooked this somewhere but what are the prices going to be for PreReg?

We are opening at $50.

Quote from: azreale on January 23, 2013, 04:59:38 PM
inorder to get fanime pricing for the hotels do we need to already have  prereg'd?

No, the registrations are independent. We highly recommend that you register for hotels first.
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ
Post by: lloydxninja on January 23, 2013, 06:23:49 PM
I'm kind of confused on the group registration.
Does the leader have to be a certain age in order to do a group registration and I was wondering if I'm able to pay by debit card?
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ
Post by: squitwert on January 23, 2013, 06:35:57 PM
Any news on the price of the preregistration yet? I heard it was gonna be $65 but I wanna know for sure.
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ
Post by: MissToken42 on January 23, 2013, 06:40:44 PM
So the website that all of registration and hotels is done through. It's just going to be fanime 2013 yes? I want to make sure I can get on the site in time.
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ
Post by: Mister Zeta on January 23, 2013, 07:27:31 PM
Wait,what?
I'm confused, how are we going to do this?
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ
Post by: Kyra_Maverick on January 23, 2013, 07:35:53 PM
Quote from: squitwert on January 23, 2013, 06:35:57 PM
Any news on the price of the preregistration yet? I heard it was gonna be $65 but I wanna know for sure.

Quote from: ewu on January 23, 2013, 05:45:59 PM
Quote from: Gigantor on January 23, 2013, 04:44:12 PM
I may have overlooked this somewhere but what are the prices going to be for PreReg?

We are opening at $50.
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ
Post by: royjovero on January 23, 2013, 08:59:41 PM
Quote from: Mister Zeta on January 23, 2013, 07:27:31 PM
Wait,what?
I'm confused, how are we going to do this?
Wait until tomorrow to register. It's pretty self-explanatory. Or do you need a step-by-step tutorial?
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ
Post by: squitwert on January 23, 2013, 09:04:24 PM
Quote from: royjovero on January 23, 2013, 08:59:41 PM
Quote from: Mister Zeta on January 23, 2013, 07:27:31 PM
Wait,what?
I'm confused, how are we going to do this?
Wait until tomorrow to register. It's pretty self-explanatory. Or do you need a step-by-step tutorial?
Thanks.
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ
Post by: SOawesomeness on January 23, 2013, 09:18:33 PM
Quote from: kamikyo on January 23, 2013, 04:49:04 PM
The FAQ says that children under 10 are free but they need to register at the Con. But I am bringing my daughters as part of a larger group that is pre-registering. Does that mean we have to stand in 2 different lines to get our badges - one for pre-registration to pick up our group badges, and one for the At-Con registration to get my daughters in?

Kinda wondering what the benefit of pre-registration is for us at this point.
No, so what you would do is when you check in, tell the registration staff that you have X amount of kids that are 10 and under, and they'll just register them on the spot using your information, and print the badge right there.

Quote from: lloydxninja on January 23, 2013, 06:23:49 PM
I'm kind of confused on the group registration.
Does the leader have to be a certain age in order to do a group registration and I was wondering if I'm able to pay by debit card?
You can pay by debit card through paypal (you do not need to make an account). We don't have an age limit, but know that you have to have AT LEAST school ID + e-postcard (available later on) OR valid govt. photo ID to pick up the group's badges.
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ
Post by: Aiyumi on January 23, 2013, 10:44:58 PM
How long is Pre-Reg open until the price goes up?
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ
Post by: azreale on January 23, 2013, 11:23:26 PM
Quote from: Aiyumi on January 23, 2013, 10:44:58 PM
How long is Pre-Reg open until the price goes up?
some one said it would start at 50 earlier
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ
Post by: kamikyo on January 24, 2013, 07:05:14 AM
Quote from: SOawesomeness on January 23, 2013, 09:18:33 PM
Quote from: kamikyo on January 23, 2013, 04:49:04 PM
The FAQ says that children under 10 are free but they need to register at the Con. But I am bringing my daughters as part of a larger group that is pre-registering. Does that mean we have to stand in 2 different lines to get our badges - one for pre-registration to pick up our group badges, and one for the At-Con registration to get my daughters in?

Kinda wondering what the benefit of pre-registration is for us at this point.
No, so what you would do is when you check in, tell the registration staff that you have X amount of kids that are 10 and under, and they'll just register them on the spot using your information, and print the badge right there.

Thanks Ellie! That really helps a lot, looking forward to registering later today!
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ
Post by: Aiyumi on January 24, 2013, 08:56:11 AM
Quote from: azreale on January 23, 2013, 11:23:26 PM
Quote from: Aiyumi on January 23, 2013, 10:44:58 PM
How long is Pre-Reg open until the price goes up?
some one said it would start at 50 earlier
No, my question was how long pre reg is open with that price before the price increases
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ
Post by: ewu on January 24, 2013, 09:48:54 AM
Quote from: Aiyumi on January 24, 2013, 08:56:11 AM
No, my question was how long pre reg is open with that price before the price increases

That date has not been set yet. We had previous price breaks set, but are looking at extending them more. Long and short, can't really tell you yet.
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ
Post by: Mrs_Uesugi on January 24, 2013, 11:02:17 AM
So my understanding is that this is the registration period for regular con attendees, correct? I'm wondering when registration for people who want to work the artist ally or dealers hall will be up and what the prices for that will be, and most importantly will there be hotels reserved for dealers? I'm going in a group and the leader of my group has to work when todays reg goes up so she is very concerned about getting a room attached to the convention center so we don't have to haull what we want to sell across town.
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ
Post by: ewu on January 24, 2013, 11:14:28 AM
Quote from: Mrs_Uesugi on January 24, 2013, 11:02:17 AM
So my understanding is that this is the registration period for regular con attendees, correct? I'm wondering when registration for people who want to work the artist ally or dealers hall will be up and what the prices for that will be, and most importantly will there be hotels reserved for dealers? I'm going in a group and the leader of my group has to work when todays reg goes up so she is very concerned about getting a room attached to the convention center so we don't have to haull what we want to sell across town.

Registration for artist alley is the same as for attendees. Likewise for hotel registration for alley sellers.

Vendors in the dealers hall is totally separate registration. For more information, please contact the dealers liaison. However, vendors in the dealers hall do not need to be particularly concerned about hotel registration.
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ
Post by: Mrs_Uesugi on January 24, 2013, 11:30:44 AM
Quote from: ewu on January 24, 2013, 11:14:28 AM
Quote from: Mrs_Uesugi on January 24, 2013, 11:02:17 AM
So my understanding is that this is the registration period for regular con attendees, correct? I'm wondering when registration for people who want to work the artist ally or dealers hall will be up and what the prices for that will be, and most importantly will there be hotels reserved for dealers? I'm going in a group and the leader of my group has to work when todays reg goes up so she is very concerned about getting a room attached to the convention center so we don't have to haull what we want to sell across town.

Registration for artist alley is the same as for attendees. Likewise for hotel registration for alley sellers.

Vendors in the dealers hall is totally separate registration. For more information, please contact the dealers liaison. However, vendors in the dealers hall do not need to be particularly concerned about hotel registration.
So my friend and I are wanting to sell in the artist alley, that means that we need to jump on our hotel registration today, and also get regular attendee badges? I thought in the past artist alley sellers were separate from regular attendees?
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ
Post by: octoberesque on January 24, 2013, 11:34:50 AM
Bit of a silly question, thanks for your patience in advance:

I'll be purchasing for a group and one of my mates didn't give me the money in time. Can I add someone to a group later, or does the full group have to be registered all at once?

Thanks for your help!
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ
Post by: phr34kish on January 24, 2013, 11:38:58 AM
Quote from: Mrs_Uesugi on January 24, 2013, 11:30:44 AM
Quote from: ewu on January 24, 2013, 11:14:28 AM
Quote from: Mrs_Uesugi on January 24, 2013, 11:02:17 AM
So my understanding is that this is the registration period for regular con attendees, correct? I'm wondering when registration for people who want to work the artist ally or dealers hall will be up and what the prices for that will be, and most importantly will there be hotels reserved for dealers? I'm going in a group and the leader of my group has to work when todays reg goes up so she is very concerned about getting a room attached to the convention center so we don't have to haull what we want to sell across town.

Registration for artist alley is the same as for attendees. Likewise for hotel registration for alley sellers.

Vendors in the dealers hall is totally separate registration. For more information, please contact the dealers liaison. However, vendors in the dealers hall do not need to be particularly concerned about hotel registration.
So my friend and I are wanting to sell in the artist alley, that means that we need to jump on our hotel registration today, and also get regular attendee badges? I thought in the past artist alley sellers were separate from regular attendees?

Yes, in the past it has always been separate. This is the first time any of the staff at AA have mentioned that artists will be able to purchase their registration at the same time as their tables. But there's no guarantee that you'll get the discounted rate they're advertising today if it takes longer for AA to go up - and there's no additional discount on your registration FROM buying an AA table. You still pay the whole price for both.
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ
Post by: Naiagu on January 24, 2013, 11:42:37 AM
Quote from: octoberesque on January 24, 2013, 11:34:50 AM
Bit of a silly question, thanks for your patience in advance:

I'll be purchasing for a group and one of my mates didn't give me the money in time. Can I add someone to a group later, or does the full group have to be registered all at once?

Thanks for your help!

I do groups every year, you can register people into your group whenever doesn't have to be all today. If they don't register for pre-reg with the rest of the group though you will have to go to the early reg line to pick theirs up. At least that's how it's been in the past for me.
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ
Post by: Sen on January 24, 2013, 11:43:34 AM
Quote from: Mrs_Uesugi on January 24, 2013, 11:30:44 AM
Quote from: ewu on January 24, 2013, 11:14:28 AM
Quote from: Mrs_Uesugi on January 24, 2013, 11:02:17 AM
So my understanding is that this is the registration period for regular con attendees, correct? I'm wondering when registration for people who want to work the artist ally or dealers hall will be up and what the prices for that will be, and most importantly will there be hotels reserved for dealers? I'm going in a group and the leader of my group has to work when todays reg goes up so she is very concerned about getting a room attached to the convention center so we don't have to haull what we want to sell across town.

Registration for artist alley is the same as for attendees. Likewise for hotel registration for alley sellers.

Vendors in the dealers hall is totally separate registration. For more information, please contact the dealers liaison. However, vendors in the dealers hall do not need to be particularly concerned about hotel registration.
So my friend and I are wanting to sell in the artist alley, that means that we need to jump on our hotel registration today, and also get regular attendee badges? I thought in the past artist alley sellers were separate from regular attendees?

Yes you should jump on your hotel registration today as hotel rooms are limited in number. Attendee badges are not.

What you said about Artist Alley is partially correct. You have to have a paid attendee badge in order to purchase an Artist Alley table. Said another way, you can register for an Artist Alley table without an attendee badge, but that does not mean you have the table until you are approved and paid for. Once you are approved for a table, you must have a paid attendee badge before you can pay for the Artist Alley table.

Today we are opening up attendee registration (NOT Artist Alley registration). So it is up to you whether you want to pay for a possibly cheaper rate on attendee registration versus later on when it could be $5 to $10 more.
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ
Post by: LeanaMee101 on January 24, 2013, 11:46:26 AM
So wouldn't it be safer to have purchased that membership badge in order to get the artist alley table? As you never know who can swipe in and snatch a table and pay faster then you while you're off paying for normal membership.

Unless you are doing an option that allows the member to purchase BOTH at the same time, but by the sound of it, it doesn't seem like that's going to happen.
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ
Post by: Black_Convoy on January 24, 2013, 11:47:56 AM
I don't suppose we have the direct link to hotel reg that's going to be active in a few minutes?
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ
Post by: YaoiCat on January 24, 2013, 12:51:27 PM
When will the pre-reg price be raised from $50?
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ
Post by: ewu on January 24, 2013, 12:53:28 PM
look up:)

Quote from: ewu on January 24, 2013, 09:48:54 AM
Quote from: Aiyumi on January 24, 2013, 08:56:11 AM
No, my question was how long pre reg is open with that price before the price increases

That date has not been set yet. We had previous price breaks set, but are looking at extending them more. Long and short, can't really tell you yet.
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ
Post by: raltga on January 24, 2013, 01:28:42 PM
Quote from: ewu on January 24, 2013, 12:53:28 PM
look up:)

Quote from: ewu on January 24, 2013, 09:48:54 AM
Quote from: Aiyumi on January 24, 2013, 08:56:11 AM
No, my question was how long pre reg is open with that price before the price increases

That date has not been set yet. We had previous price breaks set, but are looking at extending them more. Long and short, can't really tell you yet.

Can we be reasonably assured it won't go up before Feb 1?
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ
Post by: portato on January 24, 2013, 04:29:39 PM
If I'm bringing a child, and I'm not the leader of the group I'm pre-registering with (so I'm not the one picking up the badges), how do I get my child registered? It says that you can register them on the spot at the pre-reg line, but the leader isn't the child's guardian.

Would I have to line up in the At-Con line just to register the child? Also, I am 17. Can I register my 10 year old sister and be the guardian that watches her, or do we have to buy a badge for a parent?
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ
Post by: der Glitzkrieg on January 24, 2013, 09:19:06 PM
Can we use a legal middle name instead of first name, so long as its on our ID?
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ
Post by: ewu on January 24, 2013, 09:23:15 PM
Quote from: der Glitzkrieg on January 24, 2013, 09:19:06 PM
Can we use a legal middle name instead of first name, so long as its on our ID?

Your name must be your correct full name. (unless you have a substantially legitimate reason, i.e. documented history of a stalker with appropriate supporting proof). However, it looks like the fan name will be more predominant on the badge than your name, as requested in previous years.
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ
Post by: SquishyK on January 24, 2013, 09:48:29 PM
When I went through pre-reg it gave me options for badge pickup (clockwork alchemy or famine). It said that either could be selected during the pre-reg period. I selected Fanime thinking I could go back and change it if I needed to but after I paid it no longer gave me the option.

Is there a way I can still change it (because that would be really useful)? What is the difference between the two pick up locations? Does Clockwork Alchemy offer Thursday pickup for pre-reg?
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ
Post by: ewu on January 24, 2013, 10:32:05 PM
Please email registrationATfanimeDOTcom and they can help you with this

Quote from: pitin on January 24, 2013, 09:48:29 PM
When I went through pre-reg it gave me options for badge pickup (clockwork alchemy or famine). It said that either could be selected during the pre-reg period. I selected Fanime thinking I could go back and change it if I needed to but after I paid it no longer gave me the option.

Is there a way I can still change it (because that would be really useful)? What is the difference between the two pick up locations? Does Clockwork Alchemy offer Thursday pickup for pre-reg?
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ
Post by: YaoiCat on January 25, 2013, 11:26:50 AM

Quote from: ewu on January 24, 2013, 09:48:54 AM
Quote from: Aiyumi on January 24, 2013, 08:56:11 AM
No, my question was how long pre reg is open with that price before the price increases

That date has not been set yet. We had previous price breaks set, but are looking at extending them more. Long and short, can't really tell you yet.

Will we at least get a few days notice before the price goes up?  I'm a group leader and I want to make sure all my group members are paid up before the price change, so they don't yell at me for having to pay more lol :)
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ
Post by: SOawesomeness on January 25, 2013, 12:31:25 PM
Quote from: YaoiCat on January 25, 2013, 11:26:50 AM
Will we at least get a few days notice before the price goes up?  I'm a group leader and I want to make sure all my group members are paid up before the price change, so they don't yell at me for having to pay more lol :)
Yes, we'll announce the next price tier before we actually change it. I can't say when, though.
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ
Post by: phr34kish on January 25, 2013, 02:42:03 PM
So, I actually had a question about those of us who purchased our registration for this year the last day of Fanime 2012. I've never actually done that before, so I wanted to know, when do we usually get access to our information? (Badge number, etc.?) I'm going to guess it's a safe bet that if I made an account to register right now, my information wouldn't be there.

Do we get an email notifying us when everything is ready? Or is there some other way we usually get notified?
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ
Post by: ewu on January 25, 2013, 03:07:02 PM
If you paid for FanimeCon 2013 on the last day of FanimeCon 2012, you won't be able to access your account just yet. We have not yet loaded that information into the database. We will e-mail you and announce it on the main website for when we do so.

Quote from: phr34kish on January 25, 2013, 02:42:03 PM
So, I actually had a question about those of us who purchased our registration for this year the last day of Fanime 2012. I've never actually done that before, so I wanted to know, when do we usually get access to our information? (Badge number, etc.?) I'm going to guess it's a safe bet that if I made an account to register right now, my information wouldn't be there.

Do we get an email notifying us when everything is ready? Or is there some other way we usually get notified?
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ
Post by: God91125 on January 25, 2013, 03:17:43 PM
So my registration predicament hmm. So I'm going to be picking up my Pre Reg Badge on Thursday however this year I have the pleasure of bringing my seven year old cousin for a day or two. Obviously he's 7, so woo free badge for him. So on Thursday what I'm concerned about is that he'll still be in school or possibly won't be able to make it on Thursday so he could get his badge with me. Would it be possible to get a childrens badge for him even if he's not there. I know that already sounds wrong. -_-

Following question then pertains to if I can't. In which obviously it would be a pain to go through the registration line just to get a childrens badge. So where would I go to get a children's badge? preferably to get one asap. providing I brought the child with me any other day besides Thursday. That or as stated on the FAQ I just let any staff member know that I'd like to register a child?
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ
Post by: ewu on January 25, 2013, 03:23:04 PM
Quote from: God91125 on January 25, 2013, 03:17:43 PM
Would it be possible to get a childrens badge for him even if he's not there. I know that already sounds wrong. -_-

email registrationATfanimeDOTcom and they may be able to help
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ
Post by: ewu on January 29, 2013, 12:15:24 PM
Hey look! FAQ updated with prices!

If you are too lazy like me to go back to the first page...here they are:  :)

Quote from: MPLe on January 23, 2013, 03:12:24 PMFanimeCon 2013 Prices:
FanimeCon 2013 Pre-Registration
(Full Weekend only)
$50     Launch through February 14, 2013
$55     February 15, 2013 through February 28, 2013
$60     March 1, 2013 through March 31, 2013

FanimeCon 2013 Early Registration
(Full Weekend only)
$65     April 1, 2013 through mid-May 2013 (exact date TBD)

FanimeCon 2013 At-Con Registration
Full Weekend (Friday through Monday): $65
Friday: $35
Saturday: $40
Sunday: $40
Monday: $30
Half-weekend (Sunday and Monday): $55
Children (10 and under): Free with paid membership

Please note that prices and dates are subject to change.
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ *updated 1/29*
Post by: YaoiCat on January 29, 2013, 01:15:37 PM
Thank you!  This is very helpful :)

Also, I think this has been asked before but I don't think there's been an official answer, if you're doing a group registration, does everyone have to pay at once?  Or can people be added and pay later?
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ *updated 1/29*
Post by: kookiekween99 on January 29, 2013, 05:33:58 PM
Quote from: YaoiCat on January 29, 2013, 01:15:37 PM
Thank you!  This is very helpful :)

Also, I think this has been asked before but I don't think there's been an official answer, if you're doing a group registration, does everyone have to pay at once?  Or can people be added and pay later?

In my experience, you can indeed add group members afterward.

Here is a screenshot (with personal info censored):
(https://forums.fanime.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amberslovick.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2013%2F01%2FAdding-group-members.png&hash=c49a6c50d9015a76ee96c9c0a5ff914adc23e502)
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ *updated 1/29*
Post by: ewu on January 29, 2013, 06:06:54 PM
Good answer. BUT note that the cost of the membership is when the account is paid and not when the information is entered. I can't input the info now and pay in April, expecting that I pay current rates in April.

Also, after early reg closes in some undetermined date in mid-may, all unpaid persons in an account will be deleted, purged, disapparated, or relegated to that deep dark hole where bits and bytes go to die. So, even if you enter your info online, there is no way to retrieve it when you get to con. You must reenter the information.
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ *updated 1/29*
Post by: raltga on January 30, 2013, 04:54:48 PM
Thanks for the new info! I can buy my registration in Feb. when I'm not broke and still pay the cheaper price. Yay! :D
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ *updated 1/29*
Post by: bart41 on February 02, 2013, 09:21:14 AM
Greetings,

I'm doing a group registration, can we add additional members after we pay for the group reg for said price? For example, I have 5 people so far who are have jus paid for the $50 fee. Then I have people who want to join in but the $50 rate has already passed the closing date but are willing to pay the $55.

If this still possible or once group reg has paid, or are we not able add anymore after everyone in the $50 has already paid?
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ *updated 1/29*
Post by: kookiekween99 on February 02, 2013, 12:59:43 PM
Yes, it is possible. I've done it many times.
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ *updated 1/29*
Post by: Spark Miko Miko on February 02, 2013, 08:16:10 PM
Argh, I feel like waiting for my email is exasperating me...
any timetable for 2012 last day pre reg date for those account emails?
P.s. I'm not trying to be rude, just I am too worried for some odd reason... probably cause this is important
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ *updated 1/29*
Post by: ewu on February 02, 2013, 09:43:37 PM
Quote from: Spark Miko Miko on February 02, 2013, 08:16:10 PM
Argh, I feel like waiting for my email is exasperating me...
any timetable for 2012 last day pre reg date for those account emails?
P.s. I'm not trying to be rude, just I am too worried for some odd reason... probably cause this is important

In the past its been as late as April, but looks like we will be getting it up a bit earlier. Maybe this month, possibly in March.
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ *updated 1/29*
Post by: SOawesomeness on February 04, 2013, 02:24:10 AM
Quote from: Spark Miko Miko on February 02, 2013, 08:16:10 PM
Argh, I feel like waiting for my email is exasperating me...
any timetable for 2012 last day pre reg date for those account emails?
P.s. I'm not trying to be rude, just I am too worried for some odd reason... probably cause this is important
If you aren't sure if you actually pre-reged at Fanime 2012 and want to confirm, you can probably e-mail reg with your info and we can see if you're in the database.
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ *updated 1/29*
Post by: Spark Miko Miko on February 07, 2013, 11:37:57 PM
Quote from: SOawesomeness on February 04, 2013, 02:24:10 AM
Quote from: Spark Miko Miko on February 02, 2013, 08:16:10 PM
Argh, I feel like waiting for my email is exasperating me...
any timetable for 2012 last day pre reg date for those account emails?
P.s. I'm not trying to be rude, just I am too worried for some odd reason... probably cause this is important
If you aren't sure if you actually pre-reged at Fanime 2012 and want to confirm, you can probably e-mail reg with your info and we can see if you're in the database.

Thanks! that would make me feel so much better...
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ *updated 1/29*
Post by: Kuudere on February 14, 2013, 11:58:56 PM
I have a suggestion that I hope will benefit others as well...

I nearly missed the date for the price increase for badges today (because hey, it's Valentines day after all - it's easy to forget these things). I only by chance stumbled upon the price increase dates in this thread a few days prior to this, and I don't think I would have known had I not paid attention to the forums. I know it's also in the Reg FAQ on the website, but do you think we could have these dates a little more conspicuous? I mean, like reminders being posted on Facebook/Twitter/front page of website the day before the increases happen? The social media outlets could be used a bit more than they currently are. I think people would appreciate these reminders, especially if it means saving a few dollars!  ;)
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ *updated 1/29*
Post by: ewu on February 18, 2013, 06:29:23 PM
reply here (http://forums.fanime.com/index.php/topic,17793.msg450846.html#msg450846).

Quote from: Kuudere on February 14, 2013, 11:58:56 PM
I have a suggestion that I hope will benefit others as well...

I nearly missed the date for the price increase for badges today (because hey, it's Valentines day after all - it's easy to forget these things). I only by chance stumbled upon the price increase dates in this thread a few days prior to this, and I don't think I would have known had I not paid attention to the forums. I know it's also in the Reg FAQ on the website, but do you think we could have these dates a little more conspicuous? I mean, like reminders being posted on Facebook/Twitter/front page of website the day before the increases happen? The social media outlets could be used a bit more than they currently are. I think people would appreciate these reminders, especially if it means saving a few dollars!  ;)
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ *updated 1/29*
Post by: ruby19_4 on February 19, 2013, 08:36:47 AM
I need help. I only one registry. Just myself, but somehow I got double myself. How do I delete one out. Please help me. thank you.
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ *updated 1/29*
Post by: ewu on February 19, 2013, 01:45:05 PM
Quote from: ruby19_4 on February 19, 2013, 08:36:47 AM
I need help. I only one registry. Just myself, but somehow I got double myself. How do I delete one out. Please help me. thank you.

Email registrationATfanimeDOTcom and they should be able to work it out.
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ *updated 1/29*
Post by: bubblecafe on February 21, 2013, 12:54:32 PM
So I've read the previous comments to this entry but I'm still unsure about artist alley. Are tables already sold out? In registration there's no option for a table, it's pre-reg only. Also, will the website be updated for clarification anytime soon?
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ *updated 1/29*
Post by: phr34kish on February 21, 2013, 01:18:31 PM
Quote from: bubblecafe on February 21, 2013, 12:54:32 PM
So I've read the previous comments to this entry but I'm still unsure about artist alley. Are tables already sold out? In registration there's no option for a table, it's pre-reg only. Also, will the website be updated for clarification anytime soon?

No, tables aren't sold out. They haven't announced or opened registration yet. As far as an answer as to when, there's nothing been announced there either. Apparently there are quite a few delays this year...
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ *updated 1/29*
Post by: Somethingducky on February 25, 2013, 02:22:15 PM
I have a question, will Clockwork Alchemy have their own pre-reg. early pick-up time on Thursday at the Doubletree? Will they have a separate badge design? Or is Fanime the only one with early pickup, I'm trying to weigh the pros and cons of picking up the badge at Fanime vs. Clockwork alchemy.
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ *updated 1/29*
Post by: ewu on February 25, 2013, 05:47:19 PM
Quote from: Somethingducky on February 25, 2013, 02:22:15 PM
I have a question, will Clockwork Alchemy have their own pre-reg. early pick-up time on Thursday at the Doubletree? Will they have a separate badge design? Or is Fanime the only one with early pickup, I'm trying to weigh the pros and cons of picking up the badge at Fanime vs. Clockwork alchemy.

I am not 100% sure about the logistics as I do not have my materials in front of me, but even if you cannot change it on the system once you have paid, you can email registrationATfanimeDOTcom and they can change it for you
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ *updated 1/29*
Post by: Lan Moore on March 07, 2013, 05:48:04 AM
I pre-registered for 2013 during the 2012 Con and was wondering if there is or will be a way to make sure my Nick Name is placed on my badge, they forgot to put it last year so my 2012 badge just has my real name which makes me sad.
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ *updated 1/29*
Post by: ewu on March 07, 2013, 09:03:27 AM
Quote from: Lan Moore on March 07, 2013, 05:48:04 AM
I pre-registered for 2013 during the 2012 Con and was wondering if there is or will be a way to make sure my Nick Name is placed on my badge, they forgot to put it last year so my 2012 badge just has my real name which makes me sad.

Whe you get your email confirming that your account had been uploaded you can confirm online. If it is not there, you can have the reg staff update it for you. Make sure to do that before May comes around tho, we usually lock down the database early May.
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ *updated 1/29*
Post by: AngrySean on March 08, 2013, 11:22:23 PM
Hi. Last year I did a group registration for Fanime for me and my girlfriend. We then registered for 2013 on the last day of Fanime 2012. When I registered for 2013, the guy at the counter said that they would just use the information from 2012 to set up our 2013 registrations. Does that me we will still be registered as a group for 2013 or will our registrations be separate now?

Sorry if this question is confusing, I don't think I worded it very well.
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ *updated 1/29*
Post by: ewu on March 09, 2013, 09:51:06 AM
Quote from: AngrySean on March 08, 2013, 11:22:23 PM
Hi. Last year I did a group registration for Fanime for me and my girlfriend. We then registered for 2013 on the last day of Fanime 2012. When I registered for 2013, the guy at the counter said that they would just use the information from 2012 to set up our 2013 registrations. Does that me we will still be registered as a group for 2013 or will our registrations be separate now?

Sorry if this question is confusing, I don't think I worded it very well.

Unfortunately, it will not. We do not have the ability to import that into this year's database. They are single individual registrations. If you have additional questions, please email registrationATfanimeDOTcom
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ *updated 1/29*
Post by: AngrySean on March 09, 2013, 04:37:43 PM
Quote from: ewu on March 09, 2013, 09:51:06 AM
Quote from: AngrySean on March 08, 2013, 11:22:23 PM
Hi. Last year I did a group registration for Fanime for me and my girlfriend. We then registered for 2013 on the last day of Fanime 2012. When I registered for 2013, the guy at the counter said that they would just use the information from 2012 to set up our 2013 registrations. Does that me we will still be registered as a group for 2013 or will our registrations be separate now?

Sorry if this question is confusing, I don't think I worded it very well.

Unfortunately, it will not. We do not have the ability to import that into this year's database. They are single individual registrations. If you have additional questions, please email registrationATfanimeDOTcom

Thank you for your help. Being separate registrations isn't a problem, I just wanted to know if I needed to pick up her badge for her.
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ *updated 1/29*
Post by: davidnguyen408 on March 11, 2013, 08:34:45 AM
If I want to pick up the badge at Clockwork Alchemy will I get the Fanime badge? That's what I want to know. Thank You :)
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ *updated 1/29*
Post by: SOawesomeness on March 11, 2013, 01:35:42 PM
Quote from: davidnguyen408 on March 11, 2013, 08:34:45 AM
If I want to pick up the badge at Clockwork Alchemy will I get the Fanime badge? That's what I want to know. Thank You :)
Do you mean artwork, or access? If you buy any membership, it includes both FanimeCon and Clockwork Alchemy access. As for artwork... we'll see. ;) We're still in the process of finalizing some things.
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ *updated 1/29*
Post by: Lan Moore on March 23, 2013, 05:41:24 AM
O.O So if you Pre-register for Fanime you're also resisted for Clockwork Alchemy?
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ *updated 1/29*
Post by: kookiekween99 on March 23, 2013, 05:41:15 PM
Quote from: Lan Moore on March 23, 2013, 05:41:24 AM
O.O So if you Pre-register for Fanime you're also resisted for Clockwork Alchemy?

Yup! Two cons, one badge. :)
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ *updated 1/29*
Post by: Freud on March 24, 2013, 10:12:11 PM
So the group leader can be a minor and pick up with the badges with a government issued id or student id?
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ *updated 1/29*
Post by: phr34kish on March 25, 2013, 04:55:27 PM
Just a quick THANK YOU for getting the attendee information who registered last day of con last year into the system finally. Thank you thank you thank you!! Everything looks just like it should for me! :)

From the Fanime Facebook page:
QuoteDid you pre-register for FanimeCon 13 at the end of FanimeCon 2012 (during the convention)? If so, You can now log into your registration website (using the "Forgot Password" feature to set your password).
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ *updated 1/29*
Post by: Kite on March 30, 2013, 07:16:13 PM
I registered last year on 2012 for 2013. Has the emails already gone out for signing in to accounts?
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ *updated 1/29*
Post by: phr34kish on March 31, 2013, 11:22:45 AM
They made the announcement previously. Emails aren't going out to individuals, rather use the "forgot password" function on the login screen, and that will trigger the system to give you an email for finishing the set up for your account. You can then log back in to the Fanime website and get your badge information.
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ *updated 1/29*
Post by: somegirlkatie on April 01, 2013, 01:37:39 AM
Hi. I'm a derp and forgot to Pre-Reg. Is the early Registration badges still laminated? o-o;
WEIRD QUESTION I KNOW.
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ *updated 1/29*
Post by: M on April 01, 2013, 10:36:32 AM
Quote from: somegirlkatie on April 01, 2013, 01:37:39 AM
Hi. I'm a derp and forgot to Pre-Reg. Is the early Registration badges still laminated? o-o;
WEIRD QUESTION I KNOW.
We are trying something new that we hope will improve time this year, so badges aren't laminated but will be a shiny plastic. :D
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ *updated 1/29*
Post by: Alejandro Cuba on April 03, 2013, 08:48:03 PM
Hope I'm putting this in the right place, since the question is about badge pick up but also ties to artist alley.  I may be wrong on this part but I thought I saw it mentioned about having a separate pick-up line for AA people.  If that's the case, will it affect a group membership at all?  And would that be for Day Zero pick-up?
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ *updated 1/29*
Post by: ewu on April 04, 2013, 11:13:27 AM
Quote from: Alejandro Cuba on April 03, 2013, 08:48:03 PM
Hope I'm putting this in the right place, since the question is about badge pick up but also ties to artist alley.  I may be wrong on this part but I thought I saw it mentioned about having a separate pick-up line for AA people.  If that's the case, will it affect a group membership at all?  And would that be for Day Zero pick-up?

Not totally sure yet. It will probably be there for day zero, and can pick group reg there, but need to confirm all logistics before we actually announcing the details.
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ *updated 1/29*
Post by: Alejandro Cuba on April 04, 2013, 10:20:35 PM
Quote from: ewu on April 04, 2013, 11:13:27 AM
Quote from: Alejandro Cuba on April 03, 2013, 08:48:03 PM
Hope I'm putting this in the right place, since the question is about badge pick up but also ties to artist alley.  I may be wrong on this part but I thought I saw it mentioned about having a separate pick-up line for AA people.  If that's the case, will it affect a group membership at all?  And would that be for Day Zero pick-up?

Not totally sure yet. It will probably be there for day zero, and can pick group reg there, but need to confirm all logistics before we actually announcing the details.

Ok, I'll keep an eye out as we get closer to see if the answer comes up later.
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ *updated 1/29*
Post by: Junon on April 05, 2013, 12:21:48 PM
QuoteQ: When/Where can I pick up my membership for Pre-Registration?


A: Pre-Registration members can pick up their badges starting on Thursday, May 23, 2013; they will not be mailed beforehand. You can pick up your badge at the Pre-Registration/Early Registration area in the Imperial and Fairmont Regency ballrooms of the Fairmont Hotel. Please note that this location is different from previous years due to construction in the San Jose Convention Center.

What are the pick-up hours?

And if for example, it's from 4pm - 8pm; and if I came in on 7:55pm, will I still be be able to pick up the badge after 8pm? Or will I be asked to leave? Last year in the worst line of all time, people were being turned away, despite having pre-registered.
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ *updated 1/29*
Post by: DangerHeart on April 06, 2013, 04:52:29 PM
Quote from: Junon on April 05, 2013, 12:21:48 PM
QuoteQ: When/Where can I pick up my membership for Pre-Registration?


A: Pre-Registration members can pick up their badges starting on Thursday, May 23, 2013; they will not be mailed beforehand. You can pick up your badge at the Pre-Registration/Early Registration area in the Imperial and Fairmont Regency ballrooms of the Fairmont Hotel. Please note that this location is different from previous years due to construction in the San Jose Convention Center.

What are the pick-up hours?

And if for example, it's from 4pm - 8pm; and if I came in on 7:55pm, will I still be be able to pick up the badge after 8pm? Or will I be asked to leave? Last year in the worst line of all time, people were being turned away, despite having pre-registered.

I went for Day Zero and left because of the line but I'm sure most of thursday/friday can be attributed to the black out causing huge problems for badge pickups.

I'm not staff or any way affiliated with registration but I think I've read in older threads that they only start turning people away after a certain time so that the staff can finish the people who are there and not stay into the late hours of the night. Personally speaking I get that, since their volunteers I wouldn't expect them to stay until midnight because of a surge of people lining up just before closing but that might just be my feeling towards it.
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ *updated 1/29*
Post by: Sen on April 07, 2013, 02:34:51 PM
Hello! Registration caps the line at the closing time and will close it from more people getting in. Those who are still in line will be checked in.
Hours will be confirmed soon.
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ *updated 1/29*
Post by: mryekcim on April 16, 2013, 02:48:42 PM
Will picking up you badge at clockwork instead of fanime affect how the badges will look?
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ *updated 1/29*
Post by: M on April 16, 2013, 04:14:45 PM
Quote from: mryekcim on April 16, 2013, 02:48:42 PM
Will picking up you badge at clockwork instead of fanime affect how the badges will look?
Yes. The Clockwork Alchemy pick up station will have the Clockwork Alchemy design and the FanimeCon ones will have the FanimeCon designs.
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ *updated 1/29*
Post by: Junon on April 24, 2013, 03:52:44 PM
Quote from: MPLe on April 16, 2013, 04:14:45 PM
Quote from: mryekcim on April 16, 2013, 02:48:42 PM
Will picking up you badge at clockwork instead of fanime affect how the badges will look?
Yes. The Clockwork Alchemy pick up station will have the Clockwork Alchemy design and the FanimeCon ones will have the FanimeCon designs.

Will pre-registration badges also be available at Clockwork for pick up on Thursday as well? Or is this a Fairmont only thing?
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ *updated 1/29*
Post by: Sen on April 27, 2013, 08:14:35 PM
Quote from: Junon on April 24, 2013, 03:52:44 PM
Quote from: MPLe on April 16, 2013, 04:14:45 PM
Quote from: mryekcim on April 16, 2013, 02:48:42 PM
Will picking up you badge at clockwork instead of fanime affect how the badges will look?
Yes. The Clockwork Alchemy pick up station will have the Clockwork Alchemy design and the FanimeCon ones will have the FanimeCon designs.

Will pre-registration badges also be available at Clockwork for pick up on Thursday as well? Or is this a Fairmont only thing?

Clockwork Alchemy will also have Thursday badge pickup.
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ *updated 5/1*
Post by: Sen on May 02, 2013, 07:35:18 PM
Registration Hours have been posted to the FAQ.
http://www.fanime.com/attendee-registration-faq (http://www.fanime.com/attendee-registration-faq)
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ *updated 5/1*
Post by: kookiekween99 on May 02, 2013, 08:14:58 PM
At-con Reg? On Thursday? Bwah??

And do the at-con hours include pre-reg pickup? So I can't pick up my badges until 7 pm?
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ *updated 5/1*
Post by: Tsu on May 03, 2013, 08:07:00 PM
Quote from: kookiekween99 on May 02, 2013, 08:14:58 PM
At-con Reg? On Thursday? Bwah??

And do the at-con hours include pre-reg pickup? So I can't pick up my badges until 7 pm?

The FAQ still says only pre and early can pick up on Thursday, so I think something's mismarked here... though I'm surprised as much as you are if you can only start picking up your badge at 7pm...
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ *updated 5/1*
Post by: ewu on May 03, 2013, 09:37:13 PM
Thurs pickup is still only prereg and early reg, I'll think about how to better phrase that. As for 7, that's right. There was some scheduling anomaly, so we cant open earlier.

Quote from: foester on May 03, 2013, 08:07:00 PM
Quote from: kookiekween99 on May 02, 2013, 08:14:58 PM
At-con Reg? On Thursday? Bwah??

And do the at-con hours include pre-reg pickup? So I can't pick up my badges until 7 pm?

The FAQ still says only pre and early can pick up on Thursday, so I think something's mismarked here... though I'm surprised as much as you are if you can only start picking up your badge at 7pm...
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ *updated 5/1*
Post by: mryekcim on May 06, 2013, 11:57:44 PM
Can group badges be picked up on Thursday as well?
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ *updated 5/1*
Post by: SOawesomeness on May 07, 2013, 11:51:04 AM
Quote from: mryekcim on May 06, 2013, 11:57:44 PM
Can group badges be picked up on Thursday as well?
Any and all online-purchased memberships are welcome to be picked up on Thursday. However, with the really late hours this year, it might be a really long wait depending on how many people show up to pick up their badge then.
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ *updated 5/1*
Post by: mryekcim on May 13, 2013, 01:23:11 AM
Will there be a sperate line for group reg or is it the same line as the rest of the pre reg.
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ *updated 5/1*
Post by: SOawesomeness on May 13, 2013, 12:38:28 PM
Quote from: mryekcim on May 13, 2013, 01:23:11 AM
Will there be a sperate line for group reg or is it the same line as the rest of the pre reg.
There is only one line for pick-ups, so there will not be any special line for group registration pick-up.
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ *updated 5/1*
Post by: ViviVaness on May 16, 2013, 11:08:26 AM
I didn't see this question on the front page so sorry if it's been asked already! > n<

But do we have to print out the electronic postcards? Or can we just have it on our smart phones?
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ *updated 5/1*
Post by: SOawesomeness on May 16, 2013, 02:48:22 PM
Quote from: ViviVaness on May 16, 2013, 11:08:26 AM
I didn't see this question on the front page so sorry if it's been asked already! > n<

But do we have to print out the electronic postcards? Or can we just have it on our smart phones?
It's fine to have it on your smart phones BUT just in case, I would print it out (knock on wood for any impending power outages).
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ *updated 5/1*
Post by: korsair on May 17, 2013, 09:38:22 AM
They haven't gone yet right?
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ *updated 5/1*
Post by: SOawesomeness on May 17, 2013, 01:39:14 PM
Quote from: korsair on May 17, 2013, 09:38:22 AM
They haven't gone yet right?
If you're talking about the e-postcards, they have not. We will get it sent as soon as we can.

Thank you for your patience!
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ *updated 5/1*
Post by: bubby1234 on May 19, 2013, 10:01:04 PM
Are the electronic postcards emailed all at once? My friends are starting to get them and I haven't so I'm starting to worry a little. Thank you!
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ *updated 5/1*
Post by: ewu on May 19, 2013, 10:05:45 PM
Quote from: bubby1234 on May 19, 2013, 10:01:04 PM
Are the electronic postcards emailed all at once? My friends are starting to get them and I haven't so I'm starting to worry a little. Thank you!

Please see here: http://forums.fanime.com/index.php/topic,18469.msg462004.html#msg462004

Thanks:)
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ *updated 5/1*
Post by: bubby1234 on May 19, 2013, 10:09:09 PM
Oh shoot sorry for making such a useless post. I'll direct all my postcard questions there now. Thanks!
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ *updated 5/1*
Post by: swirlees on May 19, 2013, 10:50:08 PM
I hope this question hasn't been asked yet, but would it be possible to buy a badge for someone else at con for the day? I preregistered, but someone else wants to come as well now. Could I just go into the registration line and put in their information and pay for it?
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ *updated 5/1*
Post by: ewu on May 20, 2013, 12:09:22 PM
Quote from: swirlees on May 19, 2013, 10:50:08 PM
I hope this question hasn't been asked yet, but would it be possible to buy a badge for someone else at con for the day? I preregistered, but someone else wants to come as well now. Could I just go into the registration line and put in their information and pay for it?

Unfortunately no, the person registering must be present. Another person can pay, but they must be present.
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ *updated 5/1*
Post by: LaChatNoire on May 21, 2013, 02:50:33 AM
I went ahead and preregistered online, but never got around to paying and now the online reg is closed... Can I stand in the pre/early reg line to pay for and pick up my badge or do I have to do an at-con registration now? I've looked everywhere for an answer to this question specifically, but to no avail. Thank you!
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ *updated 5/1*
Post by: EJAY420 on May 21, 2013, 03:00:24 AM
Sorry bro. I had the same issue last year. Unfortunately, your badge had to be paid off before a certain date. You are registered, but since you havent paid......no bueno.
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ *updated 5/1*
Post by: LaChatNoire on May 21, 2013, 03:03:35 AM
Quote from: EJAY420 on May 21, 2013, 03:00:24 AM
Sorry bro. I had the same issue last year. Unfortunately, your badge had to be paid off before a certain date. You are registered, but since you havent paid......no bueno.

So... At-Con reg?
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ *updated 5/1*
Post by: EJAY420 on May 21, 2013, 03:09:17 AM
Yes. Starting friday morning. Get there early. Very early. Lines are known to take hours.
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ *updated 5/1*
Post by: kookiekween99 on May 21, 2013, 03:57:42 PM
On the accommodations page, under "Directions", it says "Registration for FanimeCon 2013 will be located at the main Convention Center entrance in downtown San Jose." Someone might wanna fix that.
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ *updated 5/1*
Post by: ewu on May 21, 2013, 04:32:33 PM
Quote from: kookiekween99 on May 21, 2013, 03:57:42 PM
On the accommodations page, under "Directions", it says "Registration for FanimeCon 2013 will be located at the main Convention Center entrance in downtown San Jose." Someone might wanna fix that.

Emailed our web team about it. Should get fixed in the next 6 hours.

Thanks!
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ *updated 5/1*
Post by: ewu on May 21, 2013, 04:34:03 PM
Quote from: ewu on May 21, 2013, 04:32:33 PM
Emailed our web team about it. Should get fixed in the next 6 hours.

Thanks!

Spoke too soon...Fixed. Thanks awesome Web Team!
(don forget to refresh your cache!)

Eric
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ *updated 5/1*
Post by: bart41 on May 22, 2013, 07:45:44 PM
Hello,

I'm am wondering, where will the line start at the Fairmont by the Imeperial Room? My friends and I were thinking of arriving early prior to doors opening so we can get a good spot in line.
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ *updated 5/1*
Post by: Admiral Donuts on May 22, 2013, 09:18:48 PM
Do the app was updated and now says reg starts at 4? Any truth to that? Can't find it anywhere else.
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ *updated 5/1*
Post by: pokephirawriter on May 22, 2013, 10:29:23 PM
For those of you who have attended Fanime and used day zero to pick up your badge in the past:

What time would be best for me to get in line? (hours are from 7:00 to 10:00pm this year)
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ *updated 5/1*
Post by: svatoid on May 23, 2013, 05:49:11 AM
Jeimizu

If you go here:
http://www.fanime.com/pocket-schedule-program-guide/

It says:
"Attendee Registration hours on Thursday have been changed to 7PM to 10PM."
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ *updated 5/1*
Post by: Oniko on May 23, 2013, 08:30:53 AM
As I sit here waiting for my half day to finish at work so I can head down to the badge line I begin to wonder if getting there early even matters anymore.  I could get there 3 hours early and get through in about 1-2 later.  Or I could arrive nearly on time and have to wait to get through in 3-5 hours.  I've always gone really early but have started to wonder about this. So I'm wondering if the time pretty much evens out.

Has anyone experimented?
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ *updated 5/1*
Post by: somegirlkatie on May 23, 2013, 11:11:49 AM
What happens when you're the leader of a group and you can't make it this year? Can I get leadership to transfer over to another member? If so, how do I go about doing that?
Title: Re: FanimeCon 2013 Attendee Registration FAQ *updated 5/1*
Post by: SOawesomeness on May 24, 2013, 02:00:45 PM
Quote from: somegirlkatie on May 23, 2013, 11:11:49 AM
What happens when you're the leader of a group and you can't make it this year? Can I get leadership to transfer over to another member? If so, how do I go about doing that?
Please bring your e-postcard and a photocopy of your group leader's ID- preferably government-issued (state ID/Govt. ID) and your hardcopy ID.