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You can upgrade your regular Attendee Admission to VIP Admission online IF you purchased a single admission ticket. Family Weekend Passes cannot be upgraded.
Step 1) Open your ticket confirmation email
Step 2) Click the link to "View Your Order Online"
Step 3) Your online ticket confirmation page will open
Step 4) Click the Green Button that says "Upgrade" next to the product you wish to Upgrade
Step 5) Select the item you would like to Upgrade under "Upgradable Products" and complete the transaction.
Step 6) You will receive a confirmation email for your new product
A - Generally (and this changes for each show, so be sure to check the details on the VIP Ticket Purchase Page) VIP admissions get you in to the show both days. It also gets you into the con before everyone else on Saturday and Sunday, as well as a big bag of loot and exclusives hand-picked for our VIPs. Any celebrity-specific packages include access to special VIP Events with our Guests! Please check the description on that package's sales page before you purchase any package, it will have the most detailed description of what's included along with your admission!
A - No admissions are actually mailed to you. You should have gotten a ticket confirmation e-mailed to you. You print that QR CODE confirmation out, bring it with you to the show, and we’ll take care of everything there! You’ll want to head to the “REGISTRATION/Badge Pickup” kiosks in Hall C upon arrival at the convention.
A - Yes you can! Your admission is good for the whole day, or the whole weekend (depending on what kind of admission you bought). Keep in mind though that if the show is full, the Fire Marshal sometimes institutes a "One in one out" policy. So until some people leave the con, no new people will be allowed in. The way to beat that is with a VIP Admission! VIP admission holders don’t have to wait in that line.
A - No. The name on your admissions bears no factor in your admittance. Your admission will be validated based on the unique confirmation code on each admission. Just present the scannable admission at the door and you'll be just fine! However, if you lose your ticket confirmation, you will need the ID of the ticket holder to redeem your tickets for badges at the convention.
A - Most likely, what you’re seeing is a pending only charge that will drop on its own in 2-3 business days. If you received an error message while attempting your purchase and had to re-submit your information your bank or card issuer might have temporarily held those funds. Typically, these charges will drop in 2-3 business days but please contact your card issuer to find out when they can release the hold on those pending only charges. If the charges do not drop off after a week, please contact us at info@bellcountycomiccon.com and we will be happy to resolve the issue for you.
A - We can try. Generally, we have various agents and representatives who bring the actors to us. However, we do take suggestions into account. Please make a suggestion on the Guest Page. Comic Artists and Creators are generally invited or brought in through their publisher. But remember, work deadlines, family obligations and other time constraints can keep many people from coming to conventions.
A - Well, we probably can, but there are many reasons why we wouldn’t. Some people don’t like attending the same show too many times in a row, some are working on new projects. Remember, we only have so much room in our Guest Area, so we have to pick and choose who we bring to each show to make sure that we can make as many people happy with what they’ll see at the show.
A - Generally, not without letting us know first. Contact us at info@bellcountycomiccon.com to arrange an interview. We cannot make any promises; whether or not they participate in an interview is up to each individual Guest. If you are a press or media outlet, you can apply for a press pass on our website.
A - Well, both! They have headshots and stills of their movies and shows. But you can usually bring your own items to get signed if you want. Each guest has the right to refuse to sign individual items other than those provided at their booth, though. There is generally a fee associated with autographs from any Guest. We do our best to post the autograph fees on the "Guest" page, but keep in mind those fees are subject to change.
A - Well…. Kind of. Some people may not want their picture taken, so be sure to ask first. Some of our guests charge for pics, so be sure to ask first! Basically, the answer is, Ask First! Remember, trying to take a pic of one of our guests from a distance may seem harmless to you, but they may not want you to do it. If you are caught taking a pic of someone without their permission, you will be warned once. Do it again, and you will be removed from the show, without any refund of your admission.
Also, when taking pictures of people in costume, or your friends, please be sure to angle yourselves so that you are not taking a picture across an aisle. When you do that, everyone has to stop and wait for you to take the picture. If you move so that you are both on the same side of the aisle and take the picture in the direction of traffic flow, then people can move past you and you don’t stop the flow of traffic.
These same rules above apply to video cameras. Keep in mind that many of our panels are being filmed. You are allowed to videotape inside these rooms ONLY if the video you shoot is not intended for sale or distribution. When in doubt, put the camera away.
A - Well, that depends. Each of the guests at the show charges a different amount, so be sure to ask first before you commit to buying one! Bell County Comic Con will do our best to post Autograph and Photo prices for all Guests ahead of time online, however these rates are subject to change. Bell County Comic Con does not tell our guests what to charge, or even that they have to charge. So be sure to check with the guest to see their rates. Some guests will have pre-order autographs arranged, so be sure to take a look at the Autograph Tickets/Photo Ops page. Any info on special tickets or pricing is going to be listed there. And be sure to stop by the Autographs/Photo Ops booth to redeem any items you purchased online.
A - Again, that depends on the guest. Some will gladly do it for free, others charge a nominal fee (sometimes donated to charity), and others won’t do it at all. We don’t tell our guests what to do or how to do it when they get to the show. It’s their call on what to charge, how much to charge, or even if they will charge. Remember, when you step behind the table to take a picture with the guest, it holds up the line, and for a very popular guest, that can really cause delays for other fans.
You can also have a professional photographer take a photo of you and many of your favorite Celebrity Guests! There is a charge for this, but after the picture is taken, it is printed out in a glossy 8x10 that you can take home with you, or even go and get signed! Note that some guests charge to sign photos of items you bring. Be sure to check the Autograph Tickets/Photo Ops page for more details.
A - The full photo-ops schedule is listed on our website at least one week prior to the show. We ask everyone to show up to the photo-ops area at least 15 minutes before that session's scheduled start time. Each session has a start time, but no scheduled end time. The session will continue until the last person in line receives their photo-op. So, if you're late, you risk missing the session entirely. As the schedule is made available ahead of time, refunds will not be given for missed photo-op sessions.
A - Every photo-op purchase at Bell County Comic Con can have up to four attendees in the photo regardless of age. If you'd like to have more people than that in one photo-op, that is absolutely possible, but it will require an additional photo-op purchase. (i.e. if you would like 5-8 people in your photo you will need to purchase two photo ops).
A - We like to describe it as the most fun school picture you'll ever take. When it's your turn, you walk into the room and our photographer will tell you where to stand. Once you reach your mark you will be told where to look, and then you'll receive the countdown. After your photo-op is taken, the photographer will check the photo (we like to make sure everyone's eyes are open, and that there is nothing wrong with the image) and ask you to proceed to the printing station. There will be arrows on the floor pointing the way throughout the entire process, and multiple staff members in the area to assist if you have any questions.
*Please note that a photo-op is not a meet and greet. It is a picture with the guest, but there usually isn't time for anything more than a quick hello before the photo.*
A - We do our best to make sure to retake any photos right as they happen, but occasionally our photographers miss things. They're all human after all! Once you receive your print-out, let a member of the photo-ops team know. If the guest is still taking photos they'll just have you retake the photo-op right then and there. If the guest has already left the photo-ops area, we'll coordinate with our Guest’s Team to make sure we get everything squared away for you. This is why we ask that you pick up your print out as soon as it is available, and let us know right away if anything is wrong.
A - We insist that your costume not have any parts or accessories that can readily cause harm to you, or any of your fellow con goers. No real weaponry (live firearms, sharp blades, etc.) may be carried. No parts of your costume can fire, spray, shoot, or ignite. Your costume must be appropriate for all ages and consist of a minimum of a swimsuit bikini. Basically, use common sense. If you have any worry that a part of your costume might cause a problem or get you thrown out of the convention, arrested, or injured, please leave it home.
In order to assure that everyone who visits Bell County Comic Con has a safe and enjoyable time, we have decided to institute a weapons policy.
• • All weapons must be inspected by a member of our security staff and tagged prior to entry.
• • Actual firearms of any sort are not allowed.
• • Simulated weapons for cosplay purposes will be allowed, but must be non-firing.
• • Bladed weapons must be affixed in their sheaths so that they cannot be removed.
• • If you are found with an untagged weapon inside the show, you will be escorted to security to have your weapon inspected and tagged.
• • If you have a weapon that does not pass inspection, you will not be able to enter the show. If you are not sure about a weapon, or have a weapon that does not meet these policies, please leave it at home in order to assure entrance.
Thank you in advance for complying with this policy, and we look forward to seeing you at Bell County Comic Con!
A – Bell County Comic Con is committed to providing a safe and fun experience for all attendees, exhibitors, guests and staff. As such, all are entitled to respectful treatment at Bell County Comic Con conventions and associated events. Bell County Comic Con will not tolerate inappropriate behavior of any kind, including but not limited to harassment because of age, disability, marital status, race or color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity.
Any threatening behavior with the intent to harass, annoy, alarm, abuse, torment or embarrass another is unacceptable and grounds for removal from the convention without refund. If unacceptable behavior continues upon being escorted from the show floor, local authorities will be contacted and criminal charges may follow.
Anyone who sees or feels that their experience is being compromised due to unacceptable or questionable behavior is encouraged to speak with Bell County Comic Con staff immediately with any concerns for appropriate action. Bell County Comic Con staff can be located in the Registration area and throughout the show floor with badges marked STAFF.
A - First step is to head over to Exhibitor Registration and put in an application. Once we receive your application you will be able to login to the portal to check your application status and will receive emails from us about the status as well. Artists with a focus on pop culture and comics will receive consideration over others. Artist Alley Exhibitors must sell only items they have made themselves at their booth. BCCC also has a strict no tolerance Adult Content Policy. Please make sure to read it in the "Exhibitor Policies".
A - A POP Up Display is any kind of Point of Purchase display used to sell things. Peg Boards, shelving, or other items typically used to sell items in booths are usually things associated with Vendor Booths, and not with our tables in Artist Alley. You are welcome to put up displays of your art, or signs or anything else to promote your work, but if your table starts turning into a Vendor Booth and encroaching on your neighbors, you’ll be asked to upgrade to a Vendor Booth.
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