Convention registration - Getting in!

Demand for the most popular anime conventions can be surprisingly high. While less-known events can take months to sell out, it has been known for the bigger events to sell out in less than A HOUR! Thats right! 1 BLOODY HOUR!

Sadly, due to demand increasing with the community getting bigger it can be harder to attend some events. What can be done?

Consider which events you want to attend

Owwie! Thankfully you sign up online for the bigger events so
no need for a stampede to get in!

DO NOT WAIT UNTIL LAST MINUTE! This step takes initiative and research. There is no point signing up and paying for a con you might not be able to make due to the high travel costs where you might end up missing out on a event closer to home. Be sure to plan ahead what are realistic destinations and look into accommodation.

Discuss with your friends which events you would like to go
Yes, disagreements may happen, some of your friends might find it too expensive to travel to some events, while some might prefer a smaller con close to home. Then we all have these friends who would rather just go to the major party cons. Dont forget you have this little cousin who is still too young to attend some of the more mature events, but hold the phone! There is a small event the whole family can enjoy in town!

Use Facebook, Twitter and anywhere you can get updates
This is a handy way of making sure you are up to date with any important announcements regarding sign-up dates and changes regarding these. If you are attending an event for the first time, the better the reputation, the faster it might sell out.

If it is a fast-seller, GET IN THERE
Be at your laptop ready and all systems go before the time comes. You might even have to cancel plans if you REALLY want to go to an event. When the form is right in front of you, you do it fast! Don't piss about, not even for a cup of tea (yes, this is coming from a British person). However...

If you don't make it, just apply for the waiting list
Not all is lost, just go onto the waiting list. There will be drop-outs as there will be people who change their minds for one reason or another, You will be contacted if there is a space available for you but remember it is first come first serve.

Paying for your entry
Don't take my word as gospel as each event would have a different set of rules but usually you have 14 days to pay for your entry through PayPal. Failure to do so would result you losing your place and you will have to sign up again. If there is a waiting list you will be placed at the bottom if you reapply.