Would you?

by Mama kaz on Mon Apr 15, 2013 1:27 am

My daughter's favourite band is playing in Edinburgh tomorrow, it's well sold out and after weeks of trying to get tickets I posted an ad on gum tree this morning hoping someone locally would sell and I could pick up today... I have a guy who will sell me his... Only they are 'fast tickets' you basically print them out from e mail yourself and the venue simply scans the bar code.

Now the venue advise against buying resold fast tickets... They can be printed twice and second scan won't get in for obvious reasons, the guy says its above board they don't really care about names on tickets they just scan and on you go...

Would you risk it for the chance? Or not?

It's also essentially for her birthday which is on Thursday!

by **Cheyanne** on Mon Apr 15, 2013 1:32 am

I think from what you have said about buying them like this, I would be a bit wary.
I would hate for your daughter to get there (especially on her birthday) and be disappointed if she couldn't get in with them. Sad

by Mama kaz on Mon Apr 15, 2013 1:38 am

I know exactly what you mean, the hugest part of me thinks no way... But then I think its the only potential way and not taking the chance might I kick myself forever? Arghhhhhh

by **Ali** on Mon Apr 15, 2013 1:39 am

I think I would be pretty wary of that Kaz tbh, you have no idea how many times he might have 'sold' these tickets on.

by Mama kaz on Mon Apr 15, 2013 1:48 am

C's answer to that was well the first scan gets in, we just queue from 9am to get in!! Shocked

hubbin is NOT keen either.

by **Cheyanne** on Mon Apr 15, 2013 1:52 am

Mama kaz wrote:C's answer to that was well the first scan gets in, we just queue from 9am to get in!! hubbin is NOT keen either.

lol I take it C is your daughter.........well, maybe sometimes you just have to take chances in life. Dunno

by Mama kaz on Mon Apr 15, 2013 4:05 am

I am watching a pair on e bay, hubby would prefer them, least you can leave feedback there... Oh I don't know like you say chey no one ever won without taking risks...

by Guest on Mon Apr 15, 2013 4:11 am

Let your little un know your taking a risk that might not work so she's prepared.

by Mama kaz on Mon Apr 15, 2013 4:16 am

See that's the thing jack she's more than up for the fact that better to try and take a risk that she's aware might be a disappointment than not try at all...it's hubs and I looking at each other with wary looks!

She's 15 on Thursday and in all fairness very mature thinking wise for her age.

by **lemon** on Mon Apr 15, 2013 4:26 am

Mama kaz wrote:My daughter's favourite band is playing in Edinburgh tomorrow, it's well sold out and after weeks of trying to get tickets I posted an ad on gum tree this morning hoping someone locally would sell and I could pick up today... I have a guy who will sell me his... Only they are 'fast tickets' you basically print them out from e mail yourself and the venue simply scans the bar code.

Now the venue advise against buying resold fast tickets... They can be printed twice and second scan won't get in for obvious reasons, the guy says its above board they don't really care about names on tickets they just scan and on you go...

Would you risk it for the chance? Or not?

It's also essentially for her birthday which is on Thursday!

Depends how much. I'd say she'd have to learn to live without it, if it might cost you too much.

by **Callan** on Mon Apr 15, 2013 4:33 am

Mama kaz wrote:My daughter's favourite band is playing in Edinburgh tomorrow, it's well sold out and after weeks of trying to get tickets I posted an ad on gum tree this morning hoping someone locally would sell and I could pick up today... I have a guy who will sell me his... Only they are 'fast tickets' you basically print them out from e mail yourself and the venue simply scans the bar code.

Now the venue advise against buying resold fast tickets... They can be printed twice and second scan won't get in for obvious reasons, the guy says its above board they don't really care about names on tickets they just scan and on you go...

Would you risk it for the chance? Or not?

It's also essentially for her birthday which is on Thursday!

Gumtree is notorious for ripping people off so I'd tell you not to purchase these "fast" tickets.

by **Callan** on Mon Apr 15, 2013 4:48 am

In fact, ask him where else he advertised them, as surely he must have put them up for sale before this..........if not able to show you a receipt or an advertisement to sell them before today - IGNORE.

by Mama kaz on Mon Apr 15, 2013 5:00 am

Callan wrote:In fact, ask him where else he advertised them, as surely he must have put them up for sale before this..........if not able to show you a receipt or an advertisement to sell them before today - IGNORE.

Funny that's what hubs said... If the guy couldn't go why weren't they sold before now, I tend to wonder if money doesn't encourage folks maybe not particularly looking forward to going anyway... No?

by **Melfi** on Mon Apr 15, 2013 5:23 am

I'd get them off Ebay if I were you Kaz, if possible... Even if it means paying more.

by **Callan** on Mon Apr 15, 2013 5:29 am

You made the mistake of seeking out tickets at such a late date - and mine and friend's experience of Gumtree hasn't all been good.

Because this "seller" will know you're desperate he will play on that. Only way I'd meet him is if he gave me his home address and a bill to prove he lived there. Otherwise leave well alone.

by **Charlie** on Mon Apr 15, 2013 5:34 am

Sounds like sound advice.

by Mama kaz on Mon Apr 15, 2013 7:15 am

Woooooo hoooo, picking up a pair in Falkirk tomorrow morning, full address and cash on collection. Very Happy

my wee lass is over the moon... Actually I cannot wait either whistle

The other one requested 'pay by bank transfer ok? As I no PayPal.. I give you address and mums address once I get pay' Shocked

methinks everyone was right to be wary!

by **Ali** on Mon Apr 15, 2013 7:17 am

Mama kaz wrote:Woooooo hoooo, picking up a pair in Falkirk tomorrow morning, full address and cash on collection. my wee lass is over the moon... Actually I cannot wait either

The other one requested 'pay by bank transfer ok? As I no PayPal.. I give you address and mums address once I get pay' methinks everyone was right to be wary!

Glad you got them Kaz and I assume these are proper tickets and not the fast ones?

by Mama kaz on Mon Apr 15, 2013 7:18 am

Proper ones this time phewwww

by **Ali** on Mon Apr 15, 2013 7:21 am

Mama kaz wrote:Proper ones this time phewwww

At least you know C isn't going to get to the doors and be turned round now and I bet she is well made up.

by Mama kaz on Mon Apr 15, 2013 7:26 am

She's apparently screaming inside... Course she's too grown up she says to scream out loud, yeah let's wait and see lol

by **Ali** on Mon Apr 15, 2013 7:28 am

Who is she going to see?

by Mama kaz on Mon Apr 15, 2013 7:31 am

Fun.

The group who sung 'we are young' in fact I posted a fun video last week I think.

by **Melfi** on Mon Apr 15, 2013 7:47 am

Great news Kaz! Smile

by **Cheyanne** on Mon Apr 15, 2013 7:51 am

Mama kaz wrote:Woooooo hoooo, picking up a pair in Falkirk tomorrow morning, full address and cash on collection. my wee lass is over the moon... Actually I cannot wait either

The other one requested 'pay by bank transfer ok? As I no PayPal.. I give you address and mums address once I get pay' methinks everyone was right to be wary!

Bloody hell!! you gotta laugh even though it isn't funny really. lol

Anyway, glad you have now got some tickets sorted. thumbsup