Ticket info thread - 2008/09: Touting will not be tolerated

DanNistelrooy · 1st September 2008, 00:10

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Originally Posted by Utd heap

I've never used a tout and never will Dan.
Scum.

If i fail to get a ticket, or get in another way, i'll watch it in a pub with the rest of the lads who don't get in...

I totally agree with you on the touting part, i hate resorting to it, however there is bugger all chance of me going to any away games by getting tickets via the club. Its a shame and i'm not proud that i've had to use them in the past but it is the only chance of me getting to aways.

Fair play to you for not using them mate, but i know that you're able to get to many aways and unfortunately that isn't the case for me. Good luck though, i hope you get sorted out...

Utd heap · 1st September 2008, 00:12

Same to you pal...

Feedingseagulls · 1st September 2008, 00:12

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Originally Posted by Utd heap

You're back.

Yup - was busy taking my wife to hospital on Sat so I don't reckon I'll start the 'tension - pro/con' debate until late tomorrow at the earliest now - just haunting the cafe for Berba-mation and came across another classic.

Utd heap · 1st September 2008, 00:15

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Originally Posted by Feedingseagulls

Yup - was busy taking my wife to hospital on Sat so I don't reckon I'll start the 'tension - pro/con' debate until late tomorrow at the earliest now - just haunting the cafe for Berba-mation and came across another classic.

I'll be there

Feedingseagulls · 1st September 2008, 00:19

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Originally Posted by DanNistelrooy

I totally agree with you on the touting part, i hate resorting to it, however there is bugger all chance of me going to any away games by getting tickets via the club. Its a shame and i'm not proud that i've had to use them in the past but it is the only chance of me getting to aways.

Fair play to you for not using them mate, but i know that you're able to get to many aways and unfortunately that isn't the case for me. Good luck though, i hope you get sorted out...

Well, although we probably need to debate it elsewhere, there seems to be a probable inconsistency in calling touts 'scum' yet resorting to 'other methods' to gain entry.

I personally don't actually believe in the free market as an inherent good, so I would be at liberty to label touts 'scum' without hypocrisy - but I only see them as approximately as loathesome as many aspects of modern business tbh. - and no worse than many other examples of antisocial behaviour.

Feedingseagulls · 1st September 2008, 00:20

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Originally Posted by Utd heap

I'll be there

I was thinking about going for a new thread with some title like that in the Football forum as the best option tbh.

Utd heap · 1st September 2008, 00:21

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Originally Posted by Feedingseagulls

Well, although we probably need to debate it elsewhere, there seems to be a probable inconsistency in calling touts 'scum' yet resorting to 'other methods' to gain entry.

I personally don't actually believe in the free market as an inherent good, so I would be at liberty to label touts 'scum' without hypocrisy - but I only see them as approximately as loathesome as many aspects of modern business tbh. - and no worse than many other examples of antisocial behaviour.

The two things are completely different, and not comparible?

The only similiarity being they're both illegal.

Utd heap · 1st September 2008, 00:22

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Originally Posted by Feedingseagulls

I was thinking about going for a new thread with some title like that in the Football forum as the best option tbh.

Ye, as then the Scousers of the forum can get involved...

I'll keep an eye out for it.

Pablo76 · 1st September 2008, 23:38

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Originally Posted by Utd heap

Face value Pablo yes?

Don't want them BTW.

Of course face value , ANYONE ??

smallred · 2nd September 2008, 20:59

anybody know if one year season ticket holders will be guaranteed tickets for villareal and celtic at home, as in, like they were not given tickets by defaault for barca and arsenal cup games last year.

Paz · 3rd September 2008, 11:50

Bit of a silly request, but if someone has to back out of United/Chelski at the Bridge then give me a shout!

A1Dan · 3rd September 2008, 12:09

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Originally Posted by smallred

anybody know if one year season ticket holders will be guaranteed tickets for villareal and celtic at home, as in, like they were not given tickets by defaault for barca and arsenal cup games last year.

Not heard anything, but I would have though they should be OK for group matches. Guess Celtic could possibly be a bit different.

kinkster · 4th September 2008, 13:14

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Originally Posted by A1Dan

Not heard anything, but I would have though they should be OK for group matches. Guess Celtic could possibly be a bit different.

I would guess its all down to allocation we give them. Seems the amount we have to gaurantee them is less in the group stages, hence we only got shafted last year for barca. I think Celtic wil be fine to be honest.

Different story in the FA cup and later stages of CL

A1Dan · 4th September 2008, 13:35

Check your bank account - I just got debited for Villareal, so no ballot there it seems...

kinkster · 4th September 2008, 13:44

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Originally Posted by A1Dan

Check your bank account - I just got debited for Villareal, so no ballot there it seems...

likewise

TheRedFlag · 4th September 2008, 14:24

Does anybody want a ticket for the Villareal game?

United 4 Life · 5th September 2008, 01:05

I was looking at the tickets available for the home game against Bolton on Viagogo and there seems to be alot on there right now.

I will be going over sometime next year and wanted tickets. Am I right in thinking that the only reason people dont really want to buy off Viagogo and prefer the ballot thing is because the fees attached to buying off Viagogo?

And taking the Bolton game for example, now that the tickets are on sale on Viagogo, how long till they sell out?

Utd heap · 5th September 2008, 01:06

Bolton on viagogo wont sell out mate, and yes, it's legalised ticket touting

United 4 Life · 5th September 2008, 01:11

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Originally Posted by Utd heap

Bolton on viagogo wont sell out mate, and yes, it's legalised ticket touting

So for someone travelling half way across the world, the best thing to do would be to get 1 ticket guaranteed through the matchday packages and then try to get a ticket off Viagogo for another game? Atleast that way your guaranteed one game.

I understand for people living in Manchester the extra 25% is alot but compared to the matchday packages its nothing.

Utd heap · 5th September 2008, 01:12

Up to you mate, i can't really offer decent advice as i'm not in that position.

United 4 Life · 5th September 2008, 01:17

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Originally Posted by Utd heap

Up to you mate, i can't really offer decent advice as i'm not in that position.

Thanks.

So generally when the low-profile teams play United at home, Viagogo wont sell out?

Psmith · 5th September 2008, 10:19

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Originally Posted by United 4 Life

So for someone travelling half way across the world, the best thing to do would be to get 1 ticket guaranteed through the matchday packages and then try to get a ticket off Viagogo for another game? Atleast that way your guaranteed one game.

I understand for people living in Manchester the extra 25% is alot but compared to the matchday packages its nothing.

That's right, it's a good £15 extra. Most games against non-big 4 won't sell out and you should be able to get it on Viagogo. Midweek games will usually go on general sale.

But if I were you I'd probably book a matchday package just to feel safe, if i'm travelling so far.

alan_nis · 5th September 2008, 10:47

I bought a couple for Bolton on viagogo yesterday.
2 tix for £40 plus (surprise, surprise...) £30 odd for fees.
So it's basically 2 in price of 3 - fabulous offer.

gaffs · 5th September 2008, 14:42

2 Tix for United V Villarreal

2 Tix for United V Boro in Carling Cup

Seats in East Stand Lower - Block E236. Face Vaule.

PM Me.

andrew1977 · 5th September 2008, 21:37

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Originally Posted by alan_nis

I bought a couple for Bolton on viagogo yesterday.
2 tix for £40 plus (surprise, surprise...) £30 odd for fees.
So it's basically 2 in price of 3 - fabulous offer.

Christ thats steep, i reckon United will put tickets back on sale the week of the game for this match but i suppose you cant take that gamble and at least you are sorted for the game now.

WeWonItTwoTimes · 6th September 2008, 03:13

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Originally Posted by andrew1977

Christ thats steep, i reckon United will put tickets back on sale the week of the game for this match but i suppose you cant take that gamble and at least you are sorted for the game now.

You have to be pretty quick to get hold of the non-exec returns as most of the tickets that become available are the £50 unsold hospitality tickets in the quadrants.

CnutOfAllCnuts · 8th September 2008, 23:05

Face value, £36 each, if any of you cnuts want them?

Richter · 8th September 2008, 23:06

Are you going to Anfield Sven?

CnutOfAllCnuts · 8th September 2008, 23:08

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Originally Posted by Richter

Are you going to Anfield Sven?

Yes.

But not this season.

Richter · 8th September 2008, 23:09

Damn, you are our lucky charm at Anfield...

8th September 2008, 23:05	#187 (permalink)
CnutOfAllCnuts Bald Boring Cnut Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 21,111	Two spare tickets for the Villareal game Face value, £36 each, if any of you cnuts want them?

1st September 2008, 00:12	#162 (permalink)
Utd heap First Team Sub Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: At an away ground near you... Posts: 8,278	Same to you pal...

2nd September 2008, 20:59	#170 (permalink)
smallred Youth Team Player Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 288	anybody know if one year season ticket holders will be guaranteed tickets for villareal and celtic at home, as in, like they were not given tickets by defaault for barca and arsenal cup games last year.

3rd September 2008, 11:50	#171 (permalink)
Paz Smudger lover Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: ...corner by Beckham, punched out by James.....CANTONAAAAAA!! Posts: 7,631	Bit of a silly request, but if someone has to back out of United/Chelski at the Bridge then give me a shout!

4th September 2008, 13:35	#174 (permalink)
A1Dan First Team Regular Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Where the goals come from. Posts: 10,927	Check your bank account - I just got debited for Villareal, so no ballot there it seems...

4th September 2008, 14:24	#176 (permalink)
TheRedFlag resident idiot Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 10,939	Does anybody want a ticket for the Villareal game?

5th September 2008, 01:05	#177 (permalink)
United 4 Life Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 826	I was looking at the tickets available for the home game against Bolton on Viagogo and there seems to be alot on there right now. I will be going over sometime next year and wanted tickets. Am I right in thinking that the only reason people dont really want to buy off Viagogo and prefer the ballot thing is because the fees attached to buying off Viagogo? And taking the Bolton game for example, now that the tickets are on sale on Viagogo, how long till they sell out?

5th September 2008, 01:06	#178 (permalink)
Utd heap First Team Sub Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: At an away ground near you... Posts: 8,278	Bolton on viagogo wont sell out mate, and yes, it's legalised ticket touting

5th September 2008, 01:12	#180 (permalink)
Utd heap First Team Sub Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: At an away ground near you... Posts: 8,278	Up to you mate, i can't really offer decent advice as i'm not in that position.

5th September 2008, 10:47	#183 (permalink)
alan_nis Youth Team Player Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 262	I bought a couple for Bolton on viagogo yesterday. 2 tix for £40 plus (surprise, surprise...) £30 odd for fees. So it's basically 2 in price of 3 - fabulous offer.

5th September 2008, 14:42	#184 (permalink)
gaffs Reserve Team Player Join Date: May 2007 Location: E236 - New Member of the K Stand Barmy Army Posts: 3,687	2 Tix for United V Villarreal 2 Tix for United V Boro in Carling Cup Seats in East Stand Lower - Block E236. Face Vaule. PM Me.

8th September 2008, 23:06	#188 (permalink)
Richter Hairy big footed Swede Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Trying to burn down Marca's office Posts: 25,657	Are you going to Anfield Sven?

8th September 2008, 23:09	#190 (permalink)
Richter Hairy big footed Swede Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Trying to burn down Marca's office Posts: 25,657	Damn, you are our lucky charm at Anfield...