Hello there! Professor Toucan here. There's no better way to say "I love you" (we know) than giving the gift of Comic-Con badges! But there are some important things you must know before you try to buy the ultimate stocking stuffer. I've got a warm winter scarf and a hot peppermint mocha, so let's get out of this classroom and take a stroll down “Purchasing for Others” lane.

As you all know, Comic-Con 2018 Open Registration is open to the general public, but anyone who wishes to purchase a badge must have their own valid and confirmed Comic-Con Member ID. If you are lucky enough to be selected for a registration session, you may purchase badges for up to three people – yourself included – while supplies last. If you choose to purchase a badge for another person (aren't you nice!), they must be eligible too. Eligible attendees include:

Anyone who has a Comic-Con Member ID that was created and confirmed prior to November 27, 2017 at 9:30 AM Pacific Standard Time (PST).

Anyone who has not purchased or registered for the Preview Night (Wednesday, July 18) option.

If your friends are not sure if they are eligible to participate, ask them to log in to their Member ID account and look under the “Registration Info” tab. Once you’ve confirmed that everyone you wish to purchase a badge for is eligible, you'll need to collect some basic information.

To purchase a badge for someone else, you will only need their Comic-Con Member ID and last name. Not password, not address, not registration code … just the MEMBER ID and LAST NAME. On the day of the sale, enter your registration code before 9:00 AM (PST) to enter the waiting room. Badges will go on sale shortly after 9:00 AM (PST). If you make the proper sacrifices to Krampus and are randomly selected for a registration session, input your own Member ID and last name to begin your purchase. A prompt will ask for the number of eligible attendees you'd like to purchase for. Now, pay close attention … Since I am hoping to get a Saturday badge for myself, my wife Ellen, and my daughter Audrey, I will select 3. Choose your selection on this page carefully because you will not be able to return to this page once you select "continue".