I'd have to agree with mistaken plane, cause it wouldn't just be one or 2 dealers making the most of it. And I know you've mentioned a couple of times the Gold Passes, and yes they are a ticket to queue jump, BUT, the money from them goes in to the pot for bigger and better guests next time, so these "queue jumpers" are at least doin their bit to improve the con for everyone in the future (if only i had the cash to be one of em ) Whereas letting dealers get there tickets before the doors open is only gonna give dealers a rather unfair advantage.
Why Not drag a loyal and not interested in cons mate along.. They could watch the stall while you and your girlfriend go get tickets and autos.