Early Entry Question

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Early Entry Question

Post by Dr. Pyro » Fri Jul 18, 2014 8:03 am

If you have an Early Entry pass, do you have to actually print it up or can you use your iPhone and have the image scanned once you reach The Gate? That would at least save on paper.
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Re: Early Entry Question

Post by tahiti_treat » Fri Jul 18, 2014 8:31 am

I was wondering the same thing. Gate FAQ says you have to actually print it: http://www.burningman.com/preparation/e ... 8k8BCj_xIc
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Re: Early Entry Question

Post by motskyroonmatick » Fri Jul 18, 2014 8:50 am

I remember in years past being informed to not bring a digital copy but a paper one.
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Re: Early Entry Question

Post by Token » Fri Jul 18, 2014 8:53 am

Print 100%
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Re: Early Entry Question

Post by some seeing eye » Fri Jul 18, 2014 8:59 am

Most of the time the pass image will be in the mobile cloud. If there is no reception at the gate, it will not display.
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Re: Early Entry Question

Post by Sham » Fri Jul 18, 2014 9:45 am

Print it. There are plenty of other places to save paper. These are actually scanned, and if the scanner is a bit dusty (which might happen) and it can't read your phone---you are screwed. :?
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Re: Early Entry Question

Post by Elderberry » Fri Jul 18, 2014 10:58 am

You could always do an experiment and report back so we all know for next year. Print the pass, but when asked for it, show the one on your phone and see what the reaction is.
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Re: Early Entry Question

Post by Eric » Fri Jul 18, 2014 12:57 pm

Print it.

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