VIP Pass is $300. Also, "next year" is October 2010 because of them working on the new Chicago con.
The notable stuff I got were a signed Boondock Saints poster, Ed Westwick autograph, and Daniel Dae Kim from Lost signature. Other than that I spent the whole 2 days at the Top Cow, Aspen, Marvel, and DC booths getting free sketches.
Okay, VIP Pass? Not worth it. I think I'll pay $3 or whatever it is to have them hold my stuff next to the coat rack. But it's too bad about it being so late NEXT year: I'm not flying to Chicago for a convention, so I guess I'll have to make do with the summer conventions (and perhaps Megacon, if it occurs at an opportune time).
I attended some panels and screenings and bought some random stuff. I must say, those Comc Con people are smart, with the ATMs on the convention floor. I haven't seen other conventions do that, and I think it's a fantastic idea.