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will call
What does will call mean?
The convention counter where attendees collect badges or tickets they bought in advance but did not receive by mail.
"Get to will call early or you'll spend your morning in line."
Origin
Retail/box-office 'will call' (goods held for pickup), adopted by conventions.
Frequently asked questions
What is will call at a convention?
It's the on-site desk where attendees pick up badges or tickets they bought in advance but didn't receive by mail.
Why is will call sometimes slow?
Everyone who pre-bought without mailed badges has to collect there, so lines can be long, especially on opening morning.
Where does the term will call come from?
It's borrowed from retail and box-office usage, where 'will call' means goods held at a counter for the buyer to pick up.
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