All for this.
RedCafe is United's largest online forum (by traffic at least) of which Sultan is an administrator, that surely holds some weight. It's not an insignificant chunk of the fan base.
United Have Confiscated My Season Tickets
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RedCafe is United's largest online forum (by traffic at least) of which Sultan is an administrator, that surely holds some weight. It's not an insignificant chunk of the fan base.
Same.Can't stand Twitter, but for sultan I'd make a account.
No limit to how many different people or how many times a season? If not, its very harsh.
I'm a member not a ST holder, the last ticket allocation I got, by email, said 'random id checks will be carried out, as tickets are not transferable'. I took a nephew instead of a son, as it was bought on the son's membership card I just told him to say that name if asked.
Appreciated your time and effort, Raees. I also know you're a lawyer if I need any advice. However, I don't really like publicity. I'm not sure I feel up to going back to Old Trafford at any time soon.
Have you transferred them to a lot of people?
If yes then I can see the clubs point of view, You're either very generous or a tout.
There wouldn't be many like you amongst them all!
If yes then I can see the clubs point of view, You're either very generous or a tout.
There wouldn't be many like you amongst them all!
Doesn't need to be done publicly, just use the caf to get big numbers on the petition - less public and probably more effective than Twitter. We'll look at the correspondence you've had with them to date, look at the appeals process and get started on writing up some arguments etc. Doesn't necessarily have to be exhausting on your part, or cost-intensive, we are all here to help you out!
Go to the media.
This is exactly what has likely happened. If tickets are exchanged too many times they get suspicious and tickets get banned. I don't even think this is about touting. This is done openly outside of the ground. I've heard of offices exist specialising in selling United tickets for profit.
I suspect the principle of tickets being not transferable is pretty sound legally. Train tickets aren't transferable or re-saleable, and I'm sure that will have been legally challenged many times. A refund would depend on the T&Cs I suppose, but I've never bought a season ticket so I don't know what they say.
Morally they're a bunch of cnuts of course. Best of luck.
You at least deserved a warning before it got to the stage it has. How long have you been a ST holder?
Well, the last person who I'd expect to have their season tickets confiscated would be Sultan. I'm shocked to see this. I honestly thought that ticket exchanges wouldn't be an issue at all. Isn't there an official platform over which you can transfer tickets without earning some money? If not, then Man. Utd. should look into making one of these.
Anything we can do to help or sign, do let us know Sultan
I'm curious (and this is to all season ticket holders)... what are the policies if you legitimately can't get to a match?
The season is long, surely there must be some sort of transfer policy for this sort of thing.
The season is long, surely there must be some sort of transfer policy for this sort of thing.
It's ridiculous. They're your tickets, you should be able to transfer them to whatever names you want.
The only thing I will do is to post a link to this thread. Much appreciated everyone.
Nearly 40 years. They also banned my parents tickets because they were linked to my account.
Fight for your ticket. It's not fair when there is no case of touting involved.
Considering you are a long term member, the least they could do is hear out from you first.
Considering you are a long term member, the least they could do is hear out from you first.
Surly there’s something you can do?
This is a total sham and based on a total misunderstanding on the clubs part. I’m sure many of us who have benefitted from your kindness over the years would contact the club to explain on your behalf.
To whom should I write to verified your many acts of kindness?
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Post this Sults, with attention to the top thread on the bleeding list.
https://www.redcafe.net/forums/manchester-united-forum.6/
https://www.redcafe.net/forums/manchester-united-forum.6/
Fight it. I’ve had help attending a game thanks to you, and given the fact the club sells so many single tickets before the season even starts, there are actual touts they could punish.
But knowing the way united run nowadays, they probably get a commission or something!
But knowing the way united run nowadays, they probably get a commission or something!
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We’ll use our collective energy to supplement then. Just tell us all what to do
I've passed this on to the guys at MUST to see if they can do anything...
This is the kind of crap that makes me more and more distant from not only football but every sport. No matter what team it is, every one of them reach this stage and start treating us as "customers" instead of "supporters".
Whatever. If competitive sport is heading in this direction, I may as well spend my money elsewhere rather than on them.
Whatever. If competitive sport is heading in this direction, I may as well spend my money elsewhere rather than on them.
What should we explain? Some thing like:
‘I have sat in these seats before, when poster known as sultan, gifted me the ticket, so I could fulfill my desire to watch my beloved club in person’.
Or words to that effect?
Can't work out what you're meant to have done wrong @Sultan. I hope the club sees how harsh its been and reverses its decision.
Ridiculous, do let us know if there's any way in which we could help (petition etc). Hope you get your tickets back.
This is a complete joke.
What the club have done is absolutely ridiculous. I'd be happy to help you out in any way possible (even if we're separated by a large ocean).
I've emailed the link I've posted earlier Sults, in a polite manner.
I suggest if anyone does email they are also polite and respectful of the club, stupid though they may be in this instance.
I suggest if anyone does email they are also polite and respectful of the club, stupid though they may be in this instance.
A social media storm with some one from fans' groups meeting the ticket office should be able to sort this out. But in any case expecting ST holders not to occasionally give their tickets to someone else is stupid.
I've had seat checks a number of times and been caught with others using tickets. The principle is they allow transfer of tickets to friends and family. Not complete strangers of the internet.
They also have concern with security issues when passed onto strangers even though I've never sold a ticket for profit. In a way I understand.
Short and sweet.
Do you mind deleting that post.. think we should avoid any references to payments received or not etc
I remember you facing this problem a few years ago when you sorted me a ticket. You said it got resolved and they apologised. Any idea what's changed since then? Did they give you any warning before the banning?
Mm can see their point of view tbh but you're going to have to try and argue they're not complete strangers to you. And they're your e-friends.
I'm not sure I want to go back. Over the last few years, it's been a drag. It was mostly spending time with family made it worthwhile going. Sky and BT will suffice to watch our team.
Yeah I get it, in principle. Your ticket could have been used by someone dangerous. At the same time, there are people on the turnstiles and they got the enhanced checks they brought in this season too. You're not profiting in any way. It seems harsh.
I've had seat checks a number of times and been caught with others using tickets. The principle is they allow transfer of tickets to friends and family. Not complete strangers off the internet.
These days they have concern with security issues when passed onto strangers even if we're no touts. In a way I understand.