Author Topic: Better pre-register. (Read 11386 times)

nikkiolie · « **on:** January 10, 2010, 08:07:29 pm »

I just read the newsletter and I found out that they are only going to have 3500 total weekend passes (including both reg and pre-reg) and after that they will have 500-1000 day passes so it will be a good idea to pre-reg as soon as possible. In the newsletter it also said that they got close to the 3500 pre-registration in 2009. So just some fair advice to everyone else, register asap to make sure you have a weekend pass.

For more information http://www.kumoricon.org/newsletter

Mr Silmero · « **Reply #1 on:** January 10, 2010, 08:16:24 pm »

Thanks for the news there.

Hey look it's a shot I took of Beau- Awesome.

StarryShay · « **Reply #2 on:** January 10, 2010, 08:42:24 pm »

I don't think I'll pre-reg any earlier then I usually do.
If I can't go, oh well, theres always Mew and Sakuraaa~
(I love Kumoricon, it's just a bad location. ;3;)

~boogiepop~ · « **Reply #3 on:** January 10, 2010, 08:56:38 pm »

I'll be doing the same as Shay. If I don't get in, well then I guess I'll just be coming and chilling out for meetups outside. I'm already considering doing that as to not waste money.

Shadow · « **Reply #4 on:** January 10, 2010, 10:19:54 pm »

Quote from: StarryShay on January 10, 2010, 08:42:24 pm

I don't think I'll pre-reg any earlier then I usually do.
If I can't go, oh well, theres always Mew and Sakuraaa~
(I love Kumoricon, it's just a bad location. ;3;)

This!

I'll be going to my first Sakuracon this year, so I won't be completely torn up if I don't make it to K-con. Plus school will be starting around that time anyways, so I might just not be able to go. XD Hence Sakuracon.

oslapedo · « **Reply #5 on:** January 10, 2010, 10:20:42 pm »

I'm going to Sakuracon this year instead also, not as cramped.

Have fun at SardineCon '10 KCon peeps o3o

nikkiolie · « **Reply #6 on:** January 10, 2010, 10:34:39 pm »

I don't think they are close....I think they ALMOST reached it last year after pre-reg was done.

nikkiolie · « **Reply #7 on:** January 10, 2010, 10:45:41 pm »

If you are doing it soon I wouldn't worry. I would if you waited till August to do it >_>

Kurokaizoku · « **Reply #8 on:** January 11, 2010, 01:33:13 am »

I believe the number is around 350 pre regs. Dont quote me, I'm not the official word. I'm pretty sure that was the number stated today though....

AllyKat · « **Reply #9 on:** January 11, 2010, 07:27:26 am »

The whole point of the registration cap is to REDUCE crowding... so if thats what you
are worried about, we are basically taking the convention down about 1,000 people...
which should alleviate a good deal of congestion for those able to register.

I totally recomend everyone still come and have a good time, even if just for sunday or
something! We want to see all your smiling faces!

~Allykat

shanime_panda · « **Reply #10 on:** January 11, 2010, 04:50:42 pm »

Quote from: AllyKat on January 11, 2010, 07:27:26 am

The whole point of the registration cap is to REDUCE crowding... so if thats what you
are worried about, we are basically taking the convention down about 1,000 people...
which should alleviate a good deal of congestion for those able to register.

I totally recomend everyone still come and have a good time, even if just for sunday or
something! We want to see all your smiling faces!

~Allykat

that's a good idea. it's a shame that we'll be losing some people, but it'll be such a relief to have less people over all.
can't wait for next year! I'm gonna try and attend more panels this time around.

melchizedek · « **Reply #11 on:** January 12, 2010, 03:28:40 pm »

Sakura festival is a good time to pre-register btw

k-con will be there right?

chelseahavoc · « **Reply #12 on:** January 12, 2010, 04:56:38 pm »

thanks for the heads up! i think i'll wait till may or june though untill i prereg that way i'll know where i am location and money wise

Negima · « **Reply #13 on:** January 12, 2010, 06:47:27 pm »

Tempted to do Sakuracon but that all depends on how things go financially and life-wise.

Kumoricon I'm definitely participating in and I'll try to pre-register as soon as possible.
I don't think they're going to reach the limit THIS soon. Come July or so, I'd start to get worried.

nikkiolie · « **Reply #14 on:** January 12, 2010, 06:57:35 pm »

I personally think it is a good idea. Seeing how there were too many people last year for the hotel I really like that they are going to have a lower cap.

The_Geek · « **Reply #15 on:** January 12, 2010, 07:17:07 pm »

Wow, this may really help the whole overcrowding dilemma that went on last year.
Thanks for the heads up.

superjaz · « **Reply #16 on:** January 13, 2010, 09:19:47 pm »

if worried about the cost come to the dark side! become staff!!! WE HAVE COOKIES!!

KogaRyu · « **Reply #17 on:** January 13, 2010, 09:39:02 pm »

Meh. Like everything else, I'll get to it when I get to it.

Blue Leader · « **Reply #18 on:** January 15, 2010, 10:40:44 am »

I'll probably register around the same time I usually do, maybe a little sooner, depending on how I feel at the moment.

If I make it to KumoriCon than great, if I don't, oh well no biggie. I'll be hitting the Star Wars Celebration V this year anyway, which is only a month or two before KumoriCon, so I may not have the money to hit KCon anyway. And at this point, SWC5 is much more important to me than KCon... SWC happens once every four years, KCon happens every year.

So I'll just see what happens, I guess.

Cyprus · « **Reply #19 on:** January 19, 2010, 01:14:16 pm »

There was a K-con pre-reg booth at Sakuracon last year so I imagine there will be one this year too. I might just do it there...was going to do it before the new year but kept forgetting >.<

ishpumalibu · « **Reply #20 on:** January 26, 2010, 10:56:39 pm »

I DID!

Negima · « **Reply #21 on:** February 17, 2010, 09:38:46 pm »

WOOT! Finally got around to pre-reging. Negima is coming back!

superjaz · « **Reply #22 on:** February 17, 2010, 09:54:37 pm »

yay negi-chan is back!!! bout time!

Kallika · « **Reply #23 on:** February 18, 2010, 07:49:04 am »

I will in a bit..maybe a month...

chelseahavoc · « **Reply #24 on:** February 19, 2010, 12:09:23 pm »

its offical! im going o.o oredered my room and pass!

kalagei · « **Reply #25 on:** February 23, 2010, 02:13:16 am »

Hey there all!

So just a few things... we're currently sitting around 500 registrations. I'd get y'all the exact number, but I'm out of state currently and not at the reg office ><

We will be at Sakuracon accepting registrations on site, so if you can't register online, this is a great way to go.

We will be putting up a bit more information very soon on the registration page (it's on the agenda for the next bi-weekly reg party (double parenthesis are awesome... and yes, it is a party! We do regy things, but we have music, fun, and sometimes table top games ^^)) this includes a "progress bar" that will keep the registration total posted, current to the count at the end of each reg party.

I'll keep a better eye on this thread so I can answer any questions that pop up.

-Brandon

Animeman73 · « **Reply #26 on:** March 01, 2010, 09:58:13 am »

YES LIFE IS GOOD!!!!

I have my Kumoricon VIP pass, my hotel room has been confirmed and now i can get back to my life which has taken a turn for the better. -Sigh- Again life is good.

kalagei · « **Reply #27 on:** March 12, 2010, 06:29:52 am »

Quote from: Animeman73 on March 01, 2010, 09:58:13 am

YES LIFE IS GOOD!!!!

I have my Kumoricon VIP pass, my hotel room has been confirmed and now i can get back to my life which has taken a turn for the better. -Sigh- Again life is good.

Glad to hear it!

Always nice to see someone heading in the right direction ^.^

The_Panda · « **Reply #28 on:** March 26, 2010, 03:37:02 am »

I dunno. I have mixed feelings about capping. I think it limits us a lot more than usual. I mean, I understand that with the hilton, that's just what has to happen. But really, I hate having to tell people that they might cap this year. Possible first timers get turned away later on because they're not even sure if they should come if that's the case.

AllyKat · « **Reply #29 on:** March 26, 2010, 11:25:30 am »

Its the hard position we are in right now. We have no fiscal way of expanding to the
unlimited, or overly unsaturated level without bankrupting the convention and putting
it in jeopardy of not happening again. (Even at that, I don't even know if it's possible
to do then.) It's either too much or not enough. And I look at it as a quality over
quantity issue now.

We can't do a GIANT convention to appease the maximum number of people who want
to go. What we CAN do is provide the most people who can attend with the best experience.

At least, thats what I want to try and do.

~Allykat

Rathany · « **Reply #30 on:** March 29, 2010, 11:02:01 pm »

We have actually capped in a couple of different years. We will open up each day to as many day badges as possible. I hope that people who don't make it on Sat or Sun, do drop by on Monday. Monday tends to have less people and be cheaper than other days. Even though it's not a full day, it still has big events like Cosplay Chess, Charity Auction and Closing Ceremonies.

Cyprus · « **Reply #31 on:** March 30, 2010, 06:58:29 am »

Are we anywhere close to the capped amount of people? G/F & I still haven't done our pre-reg yet....will probably do it at Sakuracon if there is a booth there again.

chelseahavoc · « **Reply #32 on:** March 30, 2010, 07:48:21 am »

i know this isnt the place to ask but... when are the next set of badges gona be mailed out?

Jacob_Blackfeather · « **Reply #33 on:** March 30, 2010, 12:55:19 pm »

I got my badge today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

kalagei · « **Reply #34 on:** March 31, 2010, 12:15:27 am »

Quote from: chelseahavoc on March 30, 2010, 07:48:21 am

i know this isnt the place to ask but... when are the next set of badges gona be mailed out?

We sent some out on Sunday, but some may have to be re-done. Sit tight, and I'll be getting them out as soon as I can

KogaRyu · « **Reply #35 on:** April 07, 2010, 03:43:21 am »

Got my Pre-Reg done at SakuraCon. Having it mailed this year so I don't have to wait in another 2 hour Pre-Reg line while watching people register on a whim and get through in 15-20 mins.

oslapedo · « **Reply #36 on:** April 07, 2010, 06:25:58 am »

I had it mailed the past two years and still had to wait a few hours in line the first time, the second I went on pre-reg Friday and it didn't take very long.

Cyprus · « **Reply #37 on:** April 07, 2010, 09:18:01 am »

I know the booth was at Sakura-con...but for the life of me I didn't see it even after wandering through the vendors hall 100 times lol. So it looks like I am just gonna reg online this weekend.

AllyKat · « **Reply #38 on:** April 07, 2010, 04:03:21 pm »

I am sorry you missed us! We were right across from Anime Evolution!

Kallika · « **Reply #39 on:** April 07, 2010, 04:37:13 pm »

I'm going to pre reg sometimes around my birthday (April 25)

Cyprus · « **Reply #40 on:** April 08, 2010, 08:40:23 am »

Quote from: AllyKat on April 07, 2010, 04:03:21 pm

I am sorry you missed us! We were right across from Anime Evolution!

BAH! I was standing literally right in front of you then for the raffle...*head desk*

Animeman73 · « **Reply #41 on:** April 08, 2010, 12:10:15 pm »

HEY ALLY good to hear from you. Cyprus AKA Chris. Thanks again for having me when you went to the Wing Dome it was awesome. Now I'm just waiting for my VIP pass. I already bought it but they messed up on the names.

Saki-the-cat · « **Reply #42 on:** April 08, 2010, 12:19:09 pm »

It's usally twards the end of spring that my mom gets our tickets. So i'm still waiting ^^;

shikyo · « **Reply #43 on:** April 16, 2010, 09:34:19 pm »

I've pre reg at SC every year but this year I totally spaced out on that.......

SadisticVampire · « **Reply #44 on:** April 18, 2010, 12:52:55 am »

Dang. I really need to pre-register soon. x__X;

UtadaFan20 · « **Reply #45 on:** April 18, 2010, 03:51:59 pm »

Would you happen to know how close you guys are to the cap-off limit for pre-reg's. And how many VIP badges do you have left. I havn't registered yet.

Konan-ChanX3 · « **Reply #46 on:** April 19, 2010, 11:21:39 pm »

I haven't pre-reg'd yet, I hope to at the end of April

Tobis A Good Boy · « **Reply #47 on:** April 21, 2010, 07:57:01 am »

I really don't like the capping idea, mainyl because it means quite a lot of good cosplayers wont be able to make it and it puts a strain on people to pre register quickly when they still need to get the cash..But I understand it has to be done for the attendees and staffs sake.

I'm taking 6 people with me so I have to make sure we all get pre registered soon....Looks like I'll have to find a 2nd job. -w-; But it'll be worth it.

Konan-ChanX3 · « **Reply #48 on:** April 25, 2010, 04:16:41 pm »

Doe and I are pre-reging at the end of the month

Caelendil · « **Reply #49 on:** May 03, 2010, 06:08:38 am »

Well, i prereg'ed and got my badge a couple days ago. By looking at the number, if thats an indicator of how many badges there have been made, then mine is a hundred or so shy of 1,000. Glad to have my badge, though. ^^

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