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Title: Pre-Registering & 2011 CJC Sets: When & How.
Post by: BHMike on April 22, 2011, 09:57:13 PM
By now you've no doubt had a chance to read this month's newsletter. If you haven't, then go read it right now... I'll wait.


Done? Good.

As you know, we're allowing 25 sets to be pre-ordered now and for a pre-registration system to be started now as well.
It's one of the things people were interested in.... well, two, really. Pre-order sets and pre-registering.

I'll talk about the Registering vs. Pre-Registering first.

Registering:
When you attend the CanJoeCon, you're required to fill out the registration form, have it verified, and then pay your admission before entering. This option is still available, and we'll have those forms posted online within a week.

Pre-Registering:
What we're testing here is a pre-registering system where you purchase your admission now, then the morning of the convention, you're verified as the person on the registration and allowed in early. Yes, pre-registering will allow you admission to the convention 30 minutes early. There will be a designated line for those that have pre-registered and you will be our test subjects to see how well this option works for the 2012 convention. You will have to show ID for this option - as we need to make sure you are who you say you are and that you already paid.

Pre-Registering w/Con Set:
This option is something that we would like to do on a wider scale for 2012. So, we're allowing 25 Con sets to be pre-sold to members of JoeCanuck.com as both a thank you for making this site your "home", and as a way to test this option for 2012. To pre-register your set, you will have to pre-pay for it (like all other conventions), and bring your "invoice" with you to the convention. Don't worry if you lose it, we'll have a master list at the convention anyway. For these lucky 25 people, your admission is included in the con set price. You will still have to bring photo ID to verify it is in-fact you that reserved the set. Your address must match that of your invoice as well. The one per household, per person rule is still very much in effect, and always will be unless we hit 200 or more convention exclusives.

While at the site, if you are interested in purchasing a 2011 Convention T-Shirt, then you'll have to pre-order that as well. As always, shirts are only purchased to order. Meaning, we only order shirts made for people that want shirts. The cut off date for shirts will be June 1st.

Same applies to the comic books. If you can't attend, we will mail you a comic (shipping charges apply). However, you will only have a short time to pre-order the comics, as we do have to send the info to the printers by May 2nd.

IMPORTANT:
You can add all items you wish to pre-order to the same order/cart. But beware, while you have a pre-registered set in your cart, someone else can add it as well. It's a first-check out, first-get deal on the storefront. Nothing can be done about it.



Now, when can you start pre-ordering and pre-registering?

THIS Monday, April 25th at 7pm EST/ 4pm PST
At that time, an entirely new section on this message board will appear at the TOP of the page and those with the minimum amount of posts required will be allowed in to access the store url. Once the con sets are sold, that posting will be moved to this section of the site for everyone to pre-register, or pre-order shirts, comics, etc.

Anyone found ordering more than one set, or ordering a set for a non-JoeCanuck.com user (or a friend) will have their account removed.
You guys asked for things to be done this way, so don't ruin it by trying to screw over collectors that do play by the rules.

Any questions? Please ask them in here ASAP.
Thanks,
Mike
Title: Re: Pre-Registering & 2011 CJC Sets: When & How.
Post by: bandonov on April 22, 2011, 10:26:14 PM
So we can order the Con set, an extra Comic, and the Con T- Shirt and have it all paid for now.... SWEET!  More Cash available for the CON!

I'm going to assume the Con T-Shirts are Adult sizes only again?  Or will there be Kid sizes available?
Title: Re: Pre-Registering & 2011 CJC Sets: When & How.
Post by: BHMike on April 22, 2011, 10:28:43 PM
Quote from: "bandonov"
So we can order the Con set, an extra Comic, and the Con T- Shirt and have it all paid for now.... SWEET!  More Cash available for the CON!

I'm going to assume the Con T-Shirts are Adult sizes only again?  Or will there be Kid sizes available?

Medium to XXXL is available.

There won't be enough demand in offering anything smaller than those sizes to warrant a layout charge.
Title: Re: Pre-Registering & 2011 CJC Sets: When & How.
Post by: bandonov on April 22, 2011, 10:31:53 PM
Wow, that was a Super Fast Response!  Thanks for giving this option for us!
Title: Re: Pre-Registering & 2011 CJC Sets: When & How.
Post by: duffmann on April 23, 2011, 12:58:09 PM
this is a great idea, nice job
Title: Re: Pre-Registering & 2011 CJC Sets: When & How.
Post by: roger dodger on April 23, 2011, 10:44:39 PM
Great idea. And the fact that you plan to expand it for 2012 is even better news. Thanks!
Title: Re: Pre-Registering & 2011 CJC Sets: When & How.
Post by: NeoDragonKnight on April 23, 2011, 10:52:24 PM
looking forward to see how it works out!
Title: Re: Pre-Registering & 2011 CJC Sets: When & How.
Post by: pdaat on April 24, 2011, 01:28:29 AM
Any hint on costs?
Title: Re: Pre-Registering & 2011 CJC Sets: When & How.
Post by: BHMike on April 24, 2011, 07:16:56 AM
T-Shirts - $25.00
Comics - $10.00
Pre-registration - $15.00
Pre-Registration w/Con Set - $160.00

All prices in Canadian.

Also - to make things a little easier:

This is what the storefront looks like.
(http://http://www.joecanuck.com/2011/cjcstore.jpg)


These are the shirts available for pre-order.
(http://http://www.joecanuck.com/2011/2011-shirt.jpg)   (http://http://www.joecanuck.com/2011/2011-coyote.jpg)
Title: Re: Pre-Registering & 2011 CJC Sets: When & How.
Post by: Sundance on April 24, 2011, 07:28:59 AM
is that two designs or one design with front and back?
Title: Re: Pre-Registering & 2011 CJC Sets: When & How.
Post by: BHMike on April 24, 2011, 07:29:43 AM
Quote from: "Sundance"
is that two designs or one design with front and back?

Two designs.  Nothing is on the back of either of them.
Title: Re: Pre-Registering & 2011 CJC Sets: When & How.
Post by: martin-montreal on April 24, 2011, 08:03:17 AM
This is the goat Morg was looking for, at least he got it on a T-Shirt  :lol:

Martin
Title: Re: Pre-Registering & 2011 CJC Sets: When & How.
Post by: pdaat on April 24, 2011, 08:35:14 AM
And you get one copy of the comic with the con set yes?
Title: Re: Pre-Registering & 2011 CJC Sets: When & How.
Post by: BHMike on April 24, 2011, 09:04:06 AM
Quote from: "pdaat"
And you get one copy of the comic with the con set yes?

Of course.
Title: Re: Pre-Registering & 2011 CJC Sets: When & How.
Post by: pdaat on April 24, 2011, 09:27:03 AM
Is it first come, first served?  Or is it 25 invites sent out?

I ask because I am working afternoons.
Title: Re: Pre-Registering & 2011 CJC Sets: When & How.
Post by: smarchitelli on April 24, 2011, 09:43:54 AM
What happnes if you pre register w/con set and can't make the con for some reason (i.e. emergency, etc.). Can you still get the con set? Pick up/mailed out? Complete refund?
Title: Re: Pre-Registering & 2011 CJC Sets: When & How.
Post by: BHMike on April 24, 2011, 11:00:22 AM
Quote from: "pdaat"
Is it first come, first served?  Or is it 25 invites sent out?

I ask because I am working afternoons.

First come, first served.

Quote from: "smarchitelli"
What happnes if you pre register w/con set and can't make the con for some reason (i.e. emergency, etc.). Can you still get the con set? Pick up/mailed out? Complete refund?

Your con set will be sold off to someone else at the convention and you will get a refund within a week.




Here, maybe this will help you all. This is the description included with the con set in the CanJoeCon store come Monday at 7pm EST:
Cost includes ONE 2011 Canadian G.I. Joe Convention set to be secured for pick up* at the event on Saturday, June 18th 2011 and your admission to the convention itself.

If selecting this option, the following will apply:



We are not revealing the amount of posts needed to gain access to the CJC registration section yet. This is to avoid those that don't normally post on the site from "boosting" their posting count just to get the set then vanishing from the board again.
Title: Re: Pre-Registering & 2011 CJC Sets: When & How.
Post by: bandonov on April 24, 2011, 12:31:14 PM
SWEET!!! Let the Madness begin on Monday at 7pm!
Title: Re: Pre-Registering & 2011 CJC Sets: When & How.
Post by: pdaat on April 24, 2011, 12:56:54 PM
First come, first served, huh?  How many will be "invited" I wonder..........

Crackberry dont fail me now.

This reminds me of a few years ago with the chance to get Snowbank before the Con.  I was a lurker then really and managed to snag one over a lot o regulars.  Felt bad about it actually.
Title: Re: Pre-Registering & 2011 CJC Sets: When & How.
Post by: pdaat on April 24, 2011, 12:59:28 PM
Mike - another question:

Does prepaying have to be done right at the time of pre-registration?  Can it wait a night if my BB won't let me do a payment?
Title: Re: Pre-Registering & 2011 CJC Sets: When & How.
Post by: BHMike on April 24, 2011, 01:49:53 PM
Quote from: "pdaat"
Mike - another question:

Does prepaying have to be done right at the time of pre-registration?  Can it wait a night if my BB won't let me do a payment?

Yes, the site won't let you process the order/registration until it's been paid for.
Just follow the instructions, read things through and you shouldn't have any issues.

Also, I SUGGEST that you guys pre-order your con sets w/ registration FIRST before adding T-Shirts and comics, etc. After you've secured your set, then come back to the site and pre-order the other items you want. Otherwise, someone else may "check out" with your con set.
Title: Re: Pre-Registering & 2011 CJC Sets: When & How.
Post by: smarchitelli on April 24, 2011, 02:39:54 PM
Thanks for the info!
Title: Re: Pre-Registering & 2011 CJC Sets: When & How.
Post by: bandonov on April 24, 2011, 07:08:06 PM
Can we include the EARLY registration(Friday Night) in this as well?  I enjoyed hanging out on Friday last year!
Title: Re: Pre-Registering & 2011 CJC Sets: When & How.
Post by: bandonov on April 24, 2011, 07:09:09 PM
Less then 24 hours to Pre-registration! Go and POST something!
Title: Re: Pre-Registering & 2011 CJC Sets: When & How.
Post by: BHMike on April 24, 2011, 08:29:35 PM
Quote from: "bandonov"
Can we include the EARLY registration(Friday Night) in this as well?  I enjoyed hanging out on Friday last year!

No. If you pre-register for Saturday here, or the con set/reg deal. Then it will be another $10.00 the night before at the door. We'll have the registered list handy, no worries there. ;)
Title: Re: Pre-Registering & 2011 CJC Sets: When & How.
Post by: Hammer Viper on April 25, 2011, 12:27:25 AM
In the past, the con sets have been numbered.  Will numbers, 2-26 be available on preregistration day or will they be randomly selected and distributed on the day of the con?
Title: Re: Pre-Registering & 2011 CJC Sets: When & How.
Post by: BHMike on April 25, 2011, 07:51:04 AM
They are always randomly selected.

Sets #1-10 are generally reserved for con-staff.
Title: Re: Pre-Registering & 2011 CJC Sets: When & How.
Post by: jamarmiller on April 25, 2011, 07:58:08 AM
how do I pre-order a comic ? who do I contact ?
Title: Re: Pre-Registering & 2011 CJC Sets: When & How.
Post by: bandonov on April 25, 2011, 12:37:09 PM
Quote from: "jamarmiller"
how do I pre-order a comic ? who do I contact ?

At 7:00 pm EST or if you prefer in GMT it will be 11pm when you log on to JoeCanuck.com you will notice a new section on top of the Site Stuff section (This will only appear if you have the minimum post count (Not yet released info)  Then you can pre-order your comic.  I hope this helps... 
Title: Re: Pre-Registering & 2011 CJC Sets: When & How.
Post by: bandonov on April 25, 2011, 12:38:15 PM
Under 7 hours to PRE-REGISTRATION!  or if you prefer 6:22:00 left to go!
Title: Re: Pre-Registering & 2011 CJC Sets: When & How.
Post by: grunt 4 mvp on April 25, 2011, 02:18:45 PM
Quote from: "bandonov"
Under 7 hours to PRE-REGISTRATION!  or if you prefer 6:22:00 left to go!

Don't worry - your post count is high enough!!  ;D
Title: Re: Pre-Registering & 2011 CJC Sets: When & How.
Post by: pdaat on April 25, 2011, 02:34:56 PM
You took the words right from my keypad.
Title: Re: Pre-Registering & 2011 CJC Sets: When & How.
Post by: bandonov on April 25, 2011, 03:06:54 PM
Quote from: "grunt 4 mvp"
Quote from: "bandonov"
Under 7 hours to PRE-REGISTRATION!  or if you prefer 6:22:00 left to go!

Don't worry - your post count is high enough!!  ;D

I heard a rumor that the minimum post count was 7000. ::) So nobody can pre-register!   ;D

I'm sure the number is low, I will guessing it will be 50 posts. 
Title: Re: Pre-Registering & 2011 CJC Sets: When & How.
Post by: Realboss on April 25, 2011, 07:14:33 PM
How long will the store URL be up for pre-orders?
Title: Re: Pre-Registering & 2011 CJC Sets: When & How.
Post by: pdaat on April 25, 2011, 07:17:06 PM
I couldn't hit the URL on my BB......but massive props to my wife for getting it done!  It pays to have a spouse more tech savvy than yourself.  Didn't even wince at the cost.
Title: Re: Pre-Registering & 2011 CJC Sets: When & How.
Post by: bandonov on April 25, 2011, 07:19:30 PM
I got my set, Shirt, Extra Comic and a trading card that I was missing!
Title: Re: Pre-Registering & 2011 CJC Sets: When & How.
Post by: grunt 4 mvp on April 25, 2011, 07:25:27 PM
Easy system! Not like the Snowbank sadness!
Title: Re: Pre-Registering & 2011 CJC Sets: When & How.
Post by: grunt 4 mvp on April 25, 2011, 07:26:33 PM
...plus paying for it now, means I won't feel guilty for buying stuff at the Con because this money is already spent!!!!

And my paypal balance wasn't doing anything for me anyway...
Title: Re: Pre-Registering & 2011 CJC Sets: When & How.
Post by: martin-montreal on April 25, 2011, 07:33:46 PM
... I completely forgot about it... I did it at 7:30... and I was #17  ;D
Title: Re: Pre-Registering & 2011 CJC Sets: When & How.
Post by: BHMike on April 25, 2011, 07:34:04 PM
Quote from: "grunt 4 mvp"
Easy system! Not like the Snowbank sadness!

Glad it worked for ya!
Title: Re: Pre-Registering & 2011 CJC Sets: When & How.
Post by: bandonov on April 25, 2011, 07:37:45 PM
Quote from: "martin-montreal"
... I completely forgot about it... I did it at 7:30... and I was #17  ;D

hahaha Good Stuff!
Title: Re: Pre-Registering & 2011 CJC Sets: When & How.
Post by: KuuKuuSon on April 25, 2011, 08:08:00 PM
Can't wait to get this set!!
Title: Re: Pre-Registering & 2011 CJC Sets: When & How.
Post by: BHMike on April 25, 2011, 08:25:57 PM
FYI - still some sets available... shocking, I know.
Title: Re: Pre-Registering & 2011 CJC Sets: When & How.
Post by: bandonov on April 25, 2011, 08:44:35 PM
Quote from: "grunt 4 mvp"
...plus paying for it now, means I won't feel guilty for buying stuff at the Con because this money is already spent!!!!

And my paypal balance wasn't doing anything for me anyway...

I know! This is great I might actually have the cash for a TD now!
Title: Re: Pre-Registering & 2011 CJC Sets: When & How.
Post by: olyeller01 on April 25, 2011, 08:46:52 PM
WHY oh WHY do I have to be moving in June?
Title: Re: Pre-Registering & 2011 CJC Sets: When & How.
Post by: Realboss on April 25, 2011, 09:02:46 PM
Quote from: "THE Mike™"
FYI - still some sets available... shocking, I know.


Wow, I thought for sure they would be gone within a half hour or even sooner.
Title: Re: Pre-Registering & 2011 CJC Sets: When & How.
Post by: martin-montreal on April 25, 2011, 10:04:13 PM
In fact, I was so in the rush because I completely forgot about the preregistration, I jumped to my computer, went through JC, then I browsed everywhere to find the URL, found it, hit NEXT almost every time then paid.

In fact, I'm not even sure of what I got  :shifty:

Martin
Title: Re: Pre-Registering & 2011 CJC Sets: When & How.
Post by: bandonov on April 25, 2011, 10:08:36 PM
Quote from: "martin-montreal"
In fact, I was so in the rush because I completely forgot about the preregistration, I jumped to my computer, went through JC, then I browsed everywhere to find the URL, found it, hit NEXT almost every time then paid.

In fact, I'm not even sure of what I got  :shifty:

Martin

DUDE you got the wrong thing! You just bought the Timbits for the CJC!   :timbits:


Joking!  :lol:
Title: Re: Pre-Registering & 2011 CJC Sets: When & How.
Post by: bandonov on April 25, 2011, 10:14:07 PM
Can we ask who was first to order the set?  I know Neo got his set before me.
Title: Re: Pre-Registering & 2011 CJC Sets: When & How.
Post by: grunt 4 mvp on April 25, 2011, 10:35:32 PM
the order that we purchased doesn't affect the numer of the set that you recieve...
Mike said sale 1 & 2 were tests, so whoever closed third...
But it doesn't really mean anything.
Title: Re: Pre-Registering & 2011 CJC Sets: When & How.
Post by: bandonov on April 25, 2011, 10:49:18 PM
I just wanted to know who of us was the quickest, I spent so much time registering....
Title: Re: Pre-Registering & 2011 CJC Sets: When & How.
Post by: cmderinchief on April 25, 2011, 11:11:18 PM
Just consider yourself lucky you got one.   :)
Title: Re: Pre-Registering & 2011 CJC Sets: When & How.
Post by: martin-montreal on April 25, 2011, 11:14:51 PM
BTW, what was the minimum number of posts required?
Title: Re: Pre-Registering & 2011 CJC Sets: When & How.
Post by: bandonov on April 25, 2011, 11:17:50 PM
Quote from: "martin-montreal"
BTW, what was the minimum number of posts required?

Mike told us it was 60
Title: Re: Pre-Registering & 2011 CJC Sets: When & How.
Post by: BHMike on April 25, 2011, 11:34:09 PM
Because 50 was too obvious. ;)
Title: Re: Pre-Registering & 2011 CJC Sets: When & How.
Post by: martin-montreal on April 25, 2011, 11:56:56 PM
Quote from: "THE Mike™"
Because 50 was too obvious. ;)

Funny because if I had to guess a number, I would have say 50...
Title: Re: Pre-Registering & 2011 CJC Sets: When & How.
Post by: BHMike on April 26, 2011, 12:33:51 AM
http://www.joecanuck.com/joe/board/inde ... pic=5546.0 (http://www.joecanuck.com/joe/board/index.php?topic=5546.0)
Title: Re: Pre-Registering & 2011 CJC Sets: When & How.
Post by: BHMike on May 15, 2011, 02:28:14 AM
It would seem someone mis-read the Pre-Registering rules for securing a 2011 Canadian JoeCon set. I was just informed that he can't attend. SO............. one set has been put back up on the CJC store for pre-registering.

This post, and the post I'm going to make at Facebook in about 2 minutes are the only mentions of this.
http://www.joecanuck.com/cjc (http://www.joecanuck.com/cjc)