I think the issue is which level of ticket to get.  The different levels give different amounts of access to talks, photoshoot queueing, etc.  For instance, it looks like the standard ticket only gives you an unreserved ticket for a livestream of talks, whereas with a higher level you can actually watch the talks live.  That would be quite a difference for me.   And if somebody particularly wanted to see Benedict, for instance, they might be prepared to pay for a higher level ticket, but not if he wasn't going.   All the tickets are pretty expensive, so it's a big gamble!  It's a shame it isn't made easier for fans - for instance an option to upgrade or downgrade when all the guests are announced. 
Good luck, Tonnaree!

Last edited by Liberty (September 15, 2016 6:02 pm)

There was a chance to upgrade last year, I suppose there was one for this year as well.
Not sure about downgrading though.
But...yes, I see your points.

Don't worry, tonnaree, Sue and Steven being the only ones announced is normal, especially as it's only been what, a few weeks now? The next guests should be announced prettu quickly, I imagine.

From what's been said about other conventions, before the new millenium that is, they were less expensive.
Now, however...

Last edited by Lilythiell (September 15, 2016 6:42 pm)

The basic ticket is only a little more than I pay for Dragon Con.  But gives you no access to the guests.
No way in hell I could afford the VIP experience unless I won the lottery.
What I'm aiming for if I can is a Gold Level Ticket.

http://www.sherlockedusa.com/index.php/tickets

• Entry for Friday, Saturday and Sunday
• All Individual Guests Autographs
• All Individual Guest Photo Shoots  (does not include prop/set/group photos unless listed)
• All Talks in main hall
• Reserved Gold Seat in main hall behind VIPs
• Gold Priority in Queues for Autos & Photos
• 1 x Photo Shoot on screen-used 221b Living Room Set
• 1 x Friday Night Party Ticket
• 1 x Saturday Night Party Ticket
• 1 x Exclusive Sherlock Print (unsigned)
• Exclusive Sherlocked USA Button and Lanyard

The key things there for me being 

• All Individual Guests Autographs
• All Individual Guest Photo Shoots

Plus, knowing I would have decent seats for the live talks.

$595 is a lot of money for something like this but I would consider it a once in a lifetime thing.
 

Good news. So it seems everyone will be there but Benedict and Martin?

lol of course! Who doesn't?
We could hope for a Skype session that's true enough...But I'm not losing hope. There still is a week left...
 

I agree, the bear is overpriced. I am well aware this is purely marketing and business but I cannot not buy it. Silly, I know.

Now, I wonder. Have only attendees received a pre-order autographs possibility or everyone who has subscribed to the newsletter?

Last edited by Lilythiell (September 16, 2016 5:28 pm)

Lilythiell wrote:

I agree, the bear is overpriced. I am well aware this is purely marketing and business but I cannot not buy it. Silly, I know.

Now, I wonder. Have only attendees received a pre-order autographs possibility or everyone who has subscribed to the newsletter?

Totally with you on the bear.  If I get to go to the US convention I hope they have some left!

I had to look up Sarah Arthur and congratulations to the Abominable bride!

Possibly just not available?