[Toby]

They have to be getting them at a huge discount from AVN, who are probably looking to prop up attendance numbers as best they can less than a month out from the show.

Big splash for minimal cost when you think about it. The offer first popped up about three weeks out from the show dates, so most that were already planning to attend would already have badges. That leaves a limited number of people that this would appeal to, since hotel and travel are still substantial expenses.

AWE gets to make a magnanimous offer and AVN gets a few more peeps on their attendee list.