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SOLD OUT!
STAY TUNED FOR THE BLIZZCON TICKET RAFFLE WHICH IS YET TO BE ANNOUNCED.
sale dates:
This Saturday May 16th 2009, (2 days from this post).
This Saturday May 30th 2009, (2 days from this post).
BlizzCon 2009 takes place on August 21-22 in the Anaheim Convention Center.
http://www.blizzard.com/us/press/090505.html
Tickets have officially been announced to go on sale on May 16th, which is a Saturday. Blizzard also has planned a second batch of ticket sales to take place on May 30th, also a Saturday. For this years round of tickets, they have implemented an entirely new system designed to make buying BlizzCon tickets much easier than last year. The new system will implement a online queue, effectively creating an organized online "line" for anyone who wants to purchase tickets, as opposed to a mad rush for them in disorganized chaos like last year.
Tix are $125 this year also (up from $100). They will start a sale on May 16th, and another one on May 30th.
They seemed to have fixed up a battle plan for the nerd rush on the tickets this time. One method being a lottery and the other being an online queue which is a virtual line to wait in (ofc).
Good luck everyone!
PS- Also noted that they added another hall bringing up from 3 to 4 and are selling 3k more tickets this year.
http://www.blizzard.com/blizzcon/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BlizzCon
Also if anyone cares http://www.spooncraft.com/real-news/blizzcon-2009-real-news/blizzard-confirms-grunty-the-murloc-marine/
Grunty the Murloc Marine pet this year. I have a feeling this will be worth a lot more than previous WoW bonuses. + Show Spoiler + edit- actually you can get them from the Direct TV package as well for 40$, so maybe they won't be worth as much. http://www.blizzard.com/blizzcon/partners/directv.xml
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On May 15 2009 14:00 LeperKahn wrote: Can I get in line now? I dunno if this is supposed to be a joke but I lol'd
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I believe on the 16th, there'll be some link to enter the queue on their official site. So no, you can't get in line until the 16th when they start selling tickets. Looking forward to this year's blizzcon, it's pretty close to my home so if I can get some tickets I'll be there for sure.
Edit: On second thought, you should probably get in line now, LeperKahn. Just go on their site and leave that on. Maybe they will take into consideration that you've been camping out for the ticket for the last two days and put you ahead of others in the queue, just like real life.
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I'll be there this year. I don't know how but I'm going.
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On May 15 2009 14:04 Hurricane wrote: I'll be there this year. I don't know how but I'm going.
oh shit I didn't notice you, you dropped the PTC tag or whatever it was. See you there man
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On May 15 2009 14:04 Hurricane wrote: I'll be there this year. I don't know how but I'm going. +1
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I want to go, but it is 6 hours of driving away.. Plus $125 is pretty expensive.. Does anyone know if any Korean players are invited?
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Here's some info about the ticket queue system: http://www.blizzard.com/blizzcon/events/tickets.xml + Show Spoiler +BlizzCon 2009 tickets go on sale May 16, and a second batch goes on sale May 30. In anticipation of high demand, we are introducing a new automated queue system to streamline the ticket-sales process and help ensure that purchases go smoothly. So that you know what to expect when ticket sales begin, here’s a brief rundown of how the system works:
1) Create a Battle.net Account
We highly recommend you create a free Battle.net account before ticket sales begin, if you haven’t done so already. Please make sure the payment information associated with the account is up-to-date by going to My Payment Options in Battle.net Account Management. Doing these things ahead of time will help speed up the purchasing process for you once tickets go on sale. 2) Entering the Queue If a certain level of shopping activity has been reached on the Blizzard Store, you will enter a queue before you are able to check out and complete your purchase. The ticket queue allows controlled batches of visitors to smoothly purchase tickets on a first-come, first-served basis.
On the days BlizzCon tickets go on sale, you will be able to initiate a ticket-purchase request from a special streamlined ticket-sales starting page, which will be linked from our websites and forums. From this starting page, you’ll be able to select the number of tickets you want to buy from a drop-down menu, and then click a button to immediately enter the ticket queue.
If you don’t encounter a queue, you will be able to purchase the tickets immediately. 3) In the Queue
Once you’ve entered the queue, you will be redirected to a page which displays an estimate of the time remaining until you reach the front of the queue, along with a meter showing the percentage of ticket stock remaining, updated in real-time. Simply wait at this page (do not close the window or refresh your browser!) until you reach the front of the queue. Please note that being in the queue does not guarantee that you will have the opportunity to purchase a ticket. The system will inform you if tickets sell out before you reach the front of the queue. 4) Finalizing Your Purchase
When your number is called, it’s time to buy those tickets! You will have 15 minutes to finalize all details before your session times out and you are removed from the queue, at which point you would need to begin the process again. If you are unsure of any attendee information now, don’t worry -- you won’t need to provide this information until after the ticket purchase is finalized. Blizzard Store Queue System FAQ
What is the Blizzard Store’s queue system?
The Blizzard Store’s queue system is designed to help streamline the purchasing process for visitors during periods of high demand. Whenever a certain number of store visitors are checking out simultaneously, additional visitors who attempt to check out will be added to a “wait list” on a first-come, first-served basis. While in this queue, the Blizzard Store provides you with regular feedback about the estimated wait time and the remaining quantity of items you are attempting to purchase. When you reach the front of the queue, you will be able to proceed to checkout and complete your purchase.
Why did you introduce this queue system? The queue allows controlled groups of Blizzard Store visitors to finalize their purchases at any given time, helping ensure that the purchasing experience for everyone goes smoothly when high-demand items go on sale in the Blizzard Store.
If I am in the queue, am I guaranteed to be able to purchase all of the items in my cart? No. Being in the queue does not guarantee you will have an opportunity to purchase an item, as it’s possible that the remaining stock will run out before you reach the front of the queue. While in the queue, you will receive regular updates about the remaining stock of items you wish to purchase, along with an estimate of the time remaining before you reach the front of the queue.
What Blizzard Store items will use the queue? We will introduce the queue system when BlizzCon 2009 tickets go on sale. After that, you may encounter a queue for any item on the Blizzard Store whenever a certain number of people are making purchases simultaneously.
What is the “Estimated Time Remaining” that I see while in the queue? This tells you approximately how long you have before you reach checkout and are able to complete your purchase (if stock is still remaining). The estimate you see is based on a number of factors, including the average time of recent transactions. The actual time you spend in the queue may vary from this estimate.
What happens when I reach the front of the queue? When you have reached the front of the queue, a message will be displayed prominently to alert you, along with a link to proceed to checkout and finalize your purchase. If you do not click the link immediately, you will be taken to checkout automatically after a few moments.
How long do I have to finalize my purchase? Once you reach the front of the queue, you will have 15 minutes to finalize your purchase. To help speed up the process, we recommend you have a valid Battle.net account (create one now!) with up-to-date payment information ready to go, as this will be required to make a purchase from the Blizzard Store.
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On May 15 2009 14:12 CharlieMurphy wrote:Show nested quote +On May 15 2009 14:04 Hurricane wrote: I'll be there this year. I don't know how but I'm going. oh shit I didn't notice you, you dropped the PTC tag or whatever it was. See you there man lol yeah, that was like a year and a half ago. It's in my profile.
The shitty part about this is I'm supposed to visit my mom Saturday (I wasn't down on mother's day) and she doesn't have internet. This is going to be interesting.
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On May 15 2009 14:27 Hurricane wrote:Show nested quote +On May 15 2009 14:12 CharlieMurphy wrote:On May 15 2009 14:04 Hurricane wrote: I'll be there this year. I don't know how but I'm going. oh shit I didn't notice you, you dropped the PTC tag or whatever it was. See you there man lol yeah, that was like a year and a half ago. It's in my profile. The shitty part about this is I'm supposed to visit my mom Saturday (I wasn't down on mother's day) and she doesn't have internet. This is going to be interesting.
obv hit up the local library/pc cafe in her area
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On May 15 2009 14:15 SearingShadow wrote:Here's some info about the ticket queue system: http://www.blizzard.com/blizzcon/events/tickets.xml+ Show Spoiler +BlizzCon 2009 tickets go on sale May 16, and a second batch goes on sale May 30. In anticipation of high demand, we are introducing a new automated queue system to streamline the ticket-sales process and help ensure that purchases go smoothly. So that you know what to expect when ticket sales begin, here’s a brief rundown of how the system works:
1) Create a Battle.net Account
We highly recommend you create a free Battle.net account before ticket sales begin, if you haven’t done so already. Please make sure the payment information associated with the account is up-to-date by going to My Payment Options in Battle.net Account Management. Doing these things ahead of time will help speed up the purchasing process for you once tickets go on sale. 2) Entering the Queue If a certain level of shopping activity has been reached on the Blizzard Store, you will enter a queue before you are able to check out and complete your purchase. The ticket queue allows controlled batches of visitors to smoothly purchase tickets on a first-come, first-served basis.
On the days BlizzCon tickets go on sale, you will be able to initiate a ticket-purchase request from a special streamlined ticket-sales starting page, which will be linked from our websites and forums. From this starting page, you’ll be able to select the number of tickets you want to buy from a drop-down menu, and then click a button to immediately enter the ticket queue.
If you don’t encounter a queue, you will be able to purchase the tickets immediately. 3) In the Queue
Once you’ve entered the queue, you will be redirected to a page which displays an estimate of the time remaining until you reach the front of the queue, along with a meter showing the percentage of ticket stock remaining, updated in real-time. Simply wait at this page (do not close the window or refresh your browser!) until you reach the front of the queue. Please note that being in the queue does not guarantee that you will have the opportunity to purchase a ticket. The system will inform you if tickets sell out before you reach the front of the queue. 4) Finalizing Your Purchase
When your number is called, it’s time to buy those tickets! You will have 15 minutes to finalize all details before your session times out and you are removed from the queue, at which point you would need to begin the process again. If you are unsure of any attendee information now, don’t worry -- you won’t need to provide this information until after the ticket purchase is finalized. Blizzard Store Queue System FAQ
What is the Blizzard Store’s queue system?
The Blizzard Store’s queue system is designed to help streamline the purchasing process for visitors during periods of high demand. Whenever a certain number of store visitors are checking out simultaneously, additional visitors who attempt to check out will be added to a “wait list” on a first-come, first-served basis. While in this queue, the Blizzard Store provides you with regular feedback about the estimated wait time and the remaining quantity of items you are attempting to purchase. When you reach the front of the queue, you will be able to proceed to checkout and complete your purchase.
Why did you introduce this queue system? The queue allows controlled groups of Blizzard Store visitors to finalize their purchases at any given time, helping ensure that the purchasing experience for everyone goes smoothly when high-demand items go on sale in the Blizzard Store.
If I am in the queue, am I guaranteed to be able to purchase all of the items in my cart? No. Being in the queue does not guarantee you will have an opportunity to purchase an item, as it’s possible that the remaining stock will run out before you reach the front of the queue. While in the queue, you will receive regular updates about the remaining stock of items you wish to purchase, along with an estimate of the time remaining before you reach the front of the queue.
What Blizzard Store items will use the queue? We will introduce the queue system when BlizzCon 2009 tickets go on sale. After that, you may encounter a queue for any item on the Blizzard Store whenever a certain number of people are making purchases simultaneously.
What is the “Estimated Time Remaining” that I see while in the queue? This tells you approximately how long you have before you reach checkout and are able to complete your purchase (if stock is still remaining). The estimate you see is based on a number of factors, including the average time of recent transactions. The actual time you spend in the queue may vary from this estimate.
What happens when I reach the front of the queue? When you have reached the front of the queue, a message will be displayed prominently to alert you, along with a link to proceed to checkout and finalize your purchase. If you do not click the link immediately, you will be taken to checkout automatically after a few moments.
How long do I have to finalize my purchase? Once you reach the front of the queue, you will have 15 minutes to finalize your purchase. To help speed up the process, we recommend you have a valid Battle.net account (create one now!) with up-to-date payment information ready to go, as this will be required to make a purchase from the Blizzard Store.
Thanks for this, reminded me that I need to update my Purchase card.
I wonder if the Queue won't help at all because people are all gonna be jamming at 11:59am (assuming they go on sale at 12pm) with the F5 Hard shit to get into the queue in the first place and the site still crashes from all the traffic at once. Will be interesting.
Btw, can each purchase still get like 5 tickets at once?
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There wasn't any limits posted regarding quantity. It just said that you select the amount of tickets that you want to buy and proceed with checkout.
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On May 15 2009 15:10 aznmathfreak wrote: There wasn't any limits posted regarding quantity. It just said that you select the amount of tickets that you want to buy and proceed with checkout. Well previously I think there was a limit of 5 per person. Can someone confirm this?
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If we can snag tickets, both Kingkosi and I will be there again this year.
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I wish I could go again this year (maybe I would hang out with TLers instead of my WoW guild) but I have more important obligations.
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On May 15 2009 14:12 selboN wrote:Show nested quote +On May 15 2009 14:04 Hurricane wrote: I'll be there this year. I don't know how but I'm going. +1
+1, although it might just be for dinner only again.
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I will do my best to show up for this, but as I may be back in school this fall, money might be tight for once.
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Why does this have to be in Cali every year >< I would love to go to it sometime as it sounds fun as hell.
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On May 15 2009 17:39 Slaughter)BiO wrote: Why does this have to be in Cali every year >< I would love to go to it sometime as it sounds fun as hell.
Yeah why cant it be in canada so its easier for lazy people like me who need a passport and junk
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