aweeghost Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Hi all, this is my first time attending in Birmingham (I normally stick to local conventions in Glasgow). I know how photo ops work and whatnot, but I'm curious about autographs: do we buy tickets for them online, or do we pay on the day? I know at the Glasgow Collectormania (FCC) you just pay at the desk, but I wasn't sure if it would be the same in Birmingham? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raylenth Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 It's the same at all the showmasters events Awe, you pay at the desk, you can't pay before the event. For bigger guests (Anyone over £20 usually) you will need a VQ ticket, do you know how those work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aweeghost Posted May 24, 2017 Author Share Posted May 24, 2017 A VQ ticket? No, what are they? How do they work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjbleming Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 (edited) With VQ (Virtual Queue) tickets, you go up to the persons guest, collect a numbered ticket and come back when your number is posted on the board, e.g. If your number is 103, then when Numbers 1 - 110 is on the board at the back of the guests queue, you can join it. Edited May 24, 2017 by wjbleming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aweeghost Posted May 24, 2017 Author Share Posted May 24, 2017 Just now, wjbleming said: With VQ tickets, you go up to the persons guest, collect a numbered ticket and come back when your number is posted on the board, e.g. If your number is 103, then when Numbers 1 - 110 is on the board at the back of the guests queue, you can join it. So, is this something I do on the day? Or can you do it beforehand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjbleming Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 6 minutes ago, aweeghost said: So, is this something I do on the day? Or can you do it beforehand? You do it n the day, so you do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raylenth Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 On the day, as soon as the doors open go to the signing area, find the desks of the guests you want auto's from and get a named/numbered VQ ticket from the crew members manning those desks. KEep them safe. It's like in a deli or busy doctors where you take a number when you get there and wait to be served. With the diamond guests though the diamond pass holders get to go through first and then any VQ ticket holders if there is time. With Diamond guests the only way to guarantee getting their auto's is to buy the diamond pass. And whilst most of that level guests do manage to sign for some VQ ticket holders it's not guaranteed and you don't know how many they are going to get through. For the busier guests who are on the VQ ticket system you will not be allowed to join the auto queue without a VQ ticket, or a diamond pass where appropriate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aweeghost Posted May 24, 2017 Author Share Posted May 24, 2017 3 minutes ago, Raylenth said: On the day, as soon as the doors open go to the signing area, find the desks of the guests you want auto's from and get a named/numbered VQ ticket from the crew members manning those desks. KEep them safe. It's like in a deli or busy doctors where you take a number when you get there and wait to be served. With the diamond guests though the diamond pass holders get to go through first and then any VQ ticket holders if there is time. With Diamond guests the only way to guarantee getting their auto's is to buy the diamond pass. And whilst most of that level guests do manage to sign for some VQ ticket holders it's not guaranteed and you don't know how many they are going to get through. For the busier guests who are on the VQ ticket system you will not be allowed to join the auto queue without a VQ ticket, or a diamond pass where appropriate. Thank you! To be honest there's only one guest I'm after, so I'll just make sure I make a bee-line for it as soon as we're in. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raylenth Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Who is it you want? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_Rea Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 What size are the photos at the tables usually when you get an autograph? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjbleming Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 10 minutes ago, Ed_Rea said: What size are the photos at the tables usually when you get an autograph? 8x10 inches, Ed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_Rea Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 Marvellous, thank you! better get some frames ready! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markc46 Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 Hello when you pay for an autograph with a guest, how many items can you get signed? Regards MC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raylenth Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 18 minutes ago, Markc46 said: Hello when you pay for an autograph with a guest, how many items can you get signed? Regards MC up to 5 if they are busy and if they are a bit quieter 7 is the max. The price you pay is PER auto though (Just in case you didn't realise) So if you want 5 and the price is £20, you will have to pay £100. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew43 Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 This will be my first time with a VQ ticket as I want dean cains autograph I just go up to his table and get the vq ticket and wait for the number to be called and I join that queue is that correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abigail94 Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 (edited) Yes Andrew , just go straight to where dean Cain is signing , grab a vq and check back regularly till your number comes up then just join the queue when your numbers up Edited June 3, 2017 by Abigail94 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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