r/SDCC • u/Essenkaye • 16d ago

Badges Returning Registration

Haven't gotten notice of professional renewal yet so likely to try for badges from Returning Registration in hopes they'll reimburse me.

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u/AXPendergast 16d ago

ProReg typically happens in March/April for that year. If you were a professional this past year, then you should still be good for next year. You should check your registration/membership page to see if your credentials need to be renewed or not.

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u/MsMargo 15d ago edited 15d ago

In the past they have given refunds if you get a Pro badge after Returning Registration. But what was done in the past is no guarantee. But, as /u/AXPendergast said, you should check your status.

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u/ireladd 15d ago

Last year I got accepted for professional after doing returning registration. It depends on what kind of professional status they give you. Some people get their badges comped while others still have to pay.

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u/ZeroMaverick-Hunter 16d ago

Here's the prices for the badges, just remember that returning registration is in a couple of weeks so be ready. 😁👍

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u/Essenkaye 16d ago

Thanks! Much appreciated :-)

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u/ItsMunkle 15d ago

am I tripping or were prices last year $80 for thur-sat?

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u/ZeroMaverick-Hunter 15d ago

You ain't, every year the prices go up, I remember when it was $20 and on site registration. But I noticed over time that they keep increasing the price, I wouldn't be surprised if at one point in the future you'll have to pay $1000 for a Sunday.

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u/marvelousswiftie 7d ago

$8 increase in one year is wild

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u/MsMargo 6d ago

It's only a $3 increase this year.

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u/user7615432098 6d ago

They were $85. It only went up $3.

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u/MsMargo 6d ago

You're tripping.

BADGE TYPE 2026 Adult 2025 Adult 2024 Adult 2023 Adult
Preview Night $64.00 $61.00 $59.00 $55.00
Thursday $85.00 $80.00 $79.00 $75.00
Friday $85.00 $80.00 $79.00 $75.00
Saturday $85.00 $80.00 $79.00 $75.00
Sunday $64.00 $60.00 $54.00 $50.00

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u/No-Primary739 14d ago

am still waiting for my approval. Can I purchase in the returning registration? I thought it was only with a paid badge (regular atender)

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u/MsMargo 14d ago

"To see if you are eligible to participate in Returning Registration, log in to your Member ID account and look for “✓ Eligibility: Comic-Con 2027 Returning Registration” located in the upper left corner under your name, Member ID, and email."

"The following member types are not eligible for Returning Registration and will have separate registration dates:

  • First-time attendees
  • Complimentary pass recipients
  • Professionals
  • Guests of professionals
  • Press
  • Vendors
  • Children (age 12 and under)
  • Program participants
  • Exhibitors
  • Exhibitor-purchased attendees
  • Retailers
  • Volunteers
  • Staff"