Charmer Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 Hi all, please bare with me as I've been able to come to this event for 2 or 3 years and am not sure what may or may not have changed etc. I bought a gold pass a while back. I gather gold holders still have to pick up a VQ ticket for Diamond guests? Does that mean there's no advantage (over having a regular ticket) with the Diamonds guests? Do the VQ tickets get called later in the day or just at a slower rate from the start (eg 1-200 diamond and 1-50 VQ). I'm likely there for at least two full days but may preorder some guests (such as David Duchovny) if I don't think I'll get to meet them. This will help give me an idea. Cheers, Charmer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raylenth Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 Yes, you have to get VQ's for Diamond guests, you still theoretically get in slightly earlier to get the lower number. They get called after they have called all Diamonds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raylenth Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 But as Diamonds are only guaranteed with a Diamond pass there's no way to know if they will call VQ's or how many will get through, as we don't know how slow or quick most of them are. David's done a few events so I can't see that he would be slow but unless someone can say they know his speed it's down to chance I'm afraid. However remember that there's few Diamonds who don't do VQ's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamweaver187 Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 You are correct in a way Because you need a VQ ticket you will have to wait until the guests line is opened up to VQ tickets and your VQ number is in the batch on the board And going from last couple of years the gold entrance is further away from guests than standard entrance As has been said many many times before The only way to guarantee an autograph is to pay for a diamond pass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charmer Posted July 19, 2018 Author Share Posted July 19, 2018 1 hour ago, Raylenth said: But as Diamonds are only guaranteed with a Diamond pass there's no way to know if they will call VQ's or how many will get through, as we don't know how slow or quick most of them are. David's done a few events so I can't see that he would be slow but unless someone can say they know his speed it's down to chance I'm afraid. However remember that there's few Diamonds who don't do VQ's I wasn't aware there were some that don't do VQs. Do you know which ones? Is there a link? Or is that just something we'd have to wait until the day for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris1970 Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 2 minutes ago, Charmer said: I wasn't aware there were some that don't do VQs. Do you know which ones? Is there a link? Or is that just something we'd have to wait until the day for? It all depends but in this forum it is generally set to £25 for an auto, but that can change if the guests get long queues.. but those on and under that sum most likely will be VQ free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natedammit Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 I thiiiiink Raylenth was saying that it's very rare for a Diamond Pass guest not to get to at least some VQ tickets. Some could could potentially get through hundreds, others just a handful. All of them will be on the VQ system for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators etmuse Posted July 19, 2018 Moderators Share Posted July 19, 2018 11 minutes ago, Charmer said: I wasn't aware there were some that don't do VQs. Do you know which ones? Is there a link? Or is that just something we'd have to wait until the day for? We won't know until the day, as it depends on how quickly the guest sees all diamond passes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charmer Posted July 19, 2018 Author Share Posted July 19, 2018 Thanks everyone for your replies. I think if I get there first thing and stay till the very end I'll likely get to see everyone I want (touches wood). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjbleming Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 3 minutes ago, Charmer said: (touches wood). Careful, Nate doesn't like anyone touching his wood. (Linked for reference before anyone says anything!) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raylenth Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 Sorry for the confusion, yes it should have been 'some don't reach the VQ ticket holders or see many of them' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timlux Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 I kinda have a feeling that someone like Matt Smith will not reach the VQ ticket holders this year, as he is there only for a day and they are selling batch 11 for pictures already Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raylenth Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 8 minutes ago, timlux said: I kinda have a feeling that someone like Matt Smith will not reach the VQ ticket holders this year, as he is there only for a day and they are selling batch 11 for pictures already He's done events so may be a quick signer, there's always a chance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natedammit Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 29 minutes ago, wjbleming said: Careful, Nate doesn't like anyone touching his wood. (Linked for reference before anyone says anything!) Pfft, do what you like, it's junk now. Everybody feel free to touch my junk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris1970 Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 1 hour ago, timlux said: I kinda have a feeling that someone like Matt Smith will not reach the VQ ticket holders this year, as he is there only for a day and they are selling batch 11 for pictures already The ”big” single day ones will be the ones to really aim for a low VT: Smith, Eccleston and perhaps Aidan Turner. I expect a VT Grand Prix on Sunday for those chaps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyHorses Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 5 hours ago, Raylenth said: He's done events so may be a quick signer, there's always a chance Seen a Diamond guest in past, who has done events before and still incredibly slow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raylenth Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 46 minutes ago, CrazyHorses said: Seen a Diamond guest in past, who has done events before and still incredibly slow. Really depends on the guest, there are certain diamonds who are diamonds for the very reason the are very slow, RDA, David Bradley and Christopher Lloyd, so by having them Diamond at least those people know they will get them, otherwise people complain that even with a very low VQ they never got through. I always say to people that if they want those, get the diamond as they aren't going to see them on VQ's (or they won't see many if they do reach them) but the majority, even day ones, do get through a decent number of VQ's. It's why it's always so hard to judge because there are many variable we just don't know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_batflash123 Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 David Bradleys queue was a nightmare last year. I was lucky enough to be one of the first because I had a gold pass but I heard they handed out over 600+ tickets and he only got to 100 or something like that. And I still had to wait for more than 45 minutes because there were a lot of dealers in front of me with 70+ items to get signed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris1970 Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 1 minute ago, The_batflash123 said: David Bradleys queue was a nightmare last year. I was lucky enough to be one of the first because I had a gold pass but I heard they handed out over 600+ tickets and he only got to 100 or something like that. And I still had to wait for more than 45 minutes because there were a lot of dealers in front of me with 70+ items to get signed. Those dealers again... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_batflash123 Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 8 minutes ago, Chris1970 said: Those dealers again... I'm really convinced that a limit of 10 autographs for every guest (except Diamonds) would be an improvement, if you want more, take another ticket and try again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raylenth Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 1 hour ago, The_batflash123 said: David Bradleys queue was a nightmare last year. I was lucky enough to be one of the first because I had a gold pass but I heard they handed out over 600+ tickets and he only got to 100 or something like that. And I still had to wait for more than 45 minutes because there were a lot of dealers in front of me with 70+ items to get signed. I think that's why he's always a diamond guest now, they do the same with RDA and Lloyd whenever they come, because they are very slow at least the Diamonds know they will get it. I always tell anyone saying they want RDA/Lloyd to buy the Diamond as you aren't getting to see them for an auto without it, I would say the same about Bradley now as well. At least that way people know most VQ's won't be seen and shouldn't be unprepared. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liv Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 So, in relation to this topic...as I would like to try and get extra autos for some of my friends, would it be possible to include a couple of these with my Tom Welling Diamond Pass auto at the same time? That way it would mean possibly just getting 3 on Friday with a VQ ticket (possibly trying morning or later in the afternoon when it might be quieter) and 3 on Saturday (including mine). Would that be reasonable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raylenth Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 Just now, Liv said: So, in relation to this topic...as I would like to try and get extra autos for some of my friends, would it be possible to include a couple of these with my Tom Welling Diamond Pass auto at the same time? That way it would mean possibly just getting 3 on Friday with a VQ ticket (possibly trying morning or later in the afternoon when it might be quieter) and 3 on Saturday (including mine). Would that be reasonable? You can buy 5 at a time Liv, that includes the one in your pass, so when you go through on your Diamond you get your 1 and can pay for 4 others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjbleming Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 Just now, Raylenth said: You can buy 5 at a time Liv, that includes the one in your pass, so when you go through on your Diamond you get your 1 and can pay for 4 others. For the record, you just beat me to it! Just finished and pop there's another reply from yours truly! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raylenth Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 1 minute ago, wjbleming said: For the record, you just beat me to it! Just finished and pop there's another reply from yours truly! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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