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pfishgirl
In Loving Memory of My Son 5/6/09
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I am going to the March Pin Event in MGM with my friend who made the wrong mistake by telling me she may want to start collecting pins...LoL
I always buy too many pins but I will pick up whatever extras I can and offer them to you when I return.
Stacy
I always buy too many pins but I will pick up whatever extras I can and offer them to you when I return.
Stacy
CoolDisneyCat
North Carolina
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DD22 and I just signed up to attend this meet. We have never been to any type of event and have no idea what to expect.
Folks keep talking about RSPs... what are they?
I have a bum knee from a recent bad fall. Are there places to sit? I read about standing in line for the trade boards for around 45 minutes. Is that the norm?
Any info will be appreciated!
Folks keep talking about RSPs... what are they?
I have a bum knee from a recent bad fall. Are there places to sit? I read about standing in line for the trade boards for around 45 minutes. Is that the norm?
Any info will be appreciated!
Eeyore's Pal
Trading pins since before there were rubber backs
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RSP = Random Selection Process
You will each receive a catalogue of all event merchandise and a corresponding RSP form.
You can each list, in order of your preference, what you'd like from the catalogue. These forms are sent into Event Services (the due date will be in the packet) via fax, email, or US mail.
Event Services data enters everyone's requests, including the priority you assigned to each item on your form. They then run a program that <i>randomly</i> selects merchandise for each event attendee.
In general, at these smaller events, people usually get <i>most</i> of what they request. Occasionally there is some item that is so popular, that all requests aren't filled.
However, even if the computer assigns merchandise to a guest, you can call before the charge-your-card date, and have the item removed from your account. So some items are then returned to the pool.
When you get to the Event, you will pick up all your RSP assigned/pre-paid merchandise.
There is also a second RSP. Any merchandise returned to the pool would be available in that second round, as well as any merchandise not assigned in the first round.
At the annual Epcot event, the second RSPs were sent in advance, and due by some time on the first day of the Event. With the smaller events, the second RSP is often picked up with the first RSP merchandise, and has to be completed and returned fairly quickly. I am not sure how this is being handled for the Lights, Cameras, Pins Event.
As to the pinboards and the lines -- Hard to say how long the lines may be. Event Services has strived to reduce these lines by having multiple pin boards. Still, at the Epcot event, lines were inevitable because of the large attendance. If they have a pretty full crowd at MGM, the lines cold be long. Of course, it is your choice to stand in line or not. I can't stand very long, so I've skipped this part of Events most of the time. On the other hand, I suppose you could approach a CM about arranging for a seat while waiting.
Hope all this info helps!
You will each receive a catalogue of all event merchandise and a corresponding RSP form.
You can each list, in order of your preference, what you'd like from the catalogue. These forms are sent into Event Services (the due date will be in the packet) via fax, email, or US mail.
Event Services data enters everyone's requests, including the priority you assigned to each item on your form. They then run a program that <i>randomly</i> selects merchandise for each event attendee.
In general, at these smaller events, people usually get <i>most</i> of what they request. Occasionally there is some item that is so popular, that all requests aren't filled.
However, even if the computer assigns merchandise to a guest, you can call before the charge-your-card date, and have the item removed from your account. So some items are then returned to the pool.
When you get to the Event, you will pick up all your RSP assigned/pre-paid merchandise.
There is also a second RSP. Any merchandise returned to the pool would be available in that second round, as well as any merchandise not assigned in the first round.
At the annual Epcot event, the second RSPs were sent in advance, and due by some time on the first day of the Event. With the smaller events, the second RSP is often picked up with the first RSP merchandise, and has to be completed and returned fairly quickly. I am not sure how this is being handled for the Lights, Cameras, Pins Event.
As to the pinboards and the lines -- Hard to say how long the lines may be. Event Services has strived to reduce these lines by having multiple pin boards. Still, at the Epcot event, lines were inevitable because of the large attendance. If they have a pretty full crowd at MGM, the lines cold be long. Of course, it is your choice to stand in line or not. I can't stand very long, so I've skipped this part of Events most of the time. On the other hand, I suppose you could approach a CM about arranging for a seat while waiting.
Hope all this info helps!
Luv2Roam
DIS Legend
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Well -- how about a RSP form? I rec'd three envelopes (attached as two) and no catalogues in any. (Blaine rec'd someone else's RSP in addition to his.)
The Disney website has poor pictures of the items.
I am referencing Dizpins News as my catalogue.
Guess not too impressive so far, huh?
CoolDisneyCat
North Carolina
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Thanks Eeyore's pal! I get it now!
When you say "these smaller events", how many people usually attend? If it says it starts at 11, do you miss out if you aren't there at 11? Do you get a time table ahead of time? Are there food and drinks all day or just in the evening?
Can you tell I am one of those people who likes to know what to expect???!!!
When you say "these smaller events", how many people usually attend? If it says it starts at 11, do you miss out if you aren't there at 11? Do you get a time table ahead of time? Are there food and drinks all day or just in the evening?
Can you tell I am one of those people who likes to know what to expect???!!!
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