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Has anybody ever purchased 10c tix then not been able to go to the show?

brainofPJbrainofPJ Posts: 2,361
edited May 2008 in The Porch
it's happened, right?

well there's had to be some situation where they could have transferred the tickets, no?

i do understand that when you purchase tickets that "all sales are final"...

however, people have to understand that life gets in the way some time...

i'm not looking for my money back, i just want somebody to have my tickets and enjoy the show.

but oh well.


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hi Esther, now we are all going to be sick, thanks
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  • Lukin66Lukin66 Posts: 3,063
    brainofPJ wrote:
    it's happened, right?

    well there's had to be some situation where they could have transferred the tickets, no?

    i do understand that when you purchase tickets that "all sales are final"...

    however, people have to understand that life gets in the way some time...

    i'm not looking for my money back, i just want somebody to have my tickets and enjoy the show.

    but oh well.
    you're probably SOL on that one...sorry :(
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  • edvedderrocksedvedderrocks Posts: 1,001
    from what I understand from reading this messageboard, you can't transfer 10c tickets.
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  • brainofPJbrainofPJ Posts: 2,361
    Lukin66 wrote:
    you're probably SOL on that one...sorry :(


    yea...it's not so much about me anymore...

    it's about someone that could be sitting in my seats...although i guess that will happen one way or the other


    edvedderrocks wrote:
    from what I understand from reading this messageboard, you can't transfer 10c tickets.

    it has happened before.


    Esther's here and she's sick?

    hi Esther, now we are all going to be sick, thanks
  • Stephen FlowStephen Flow Posts: 3,327
    what show can't you go to?
  • memememe Posts: 4,695
    brainofPJ wrote:
    yea...it's not so much about me anymore...

    it's about someone that could be sitting in my seats...although i guess that will happen one way or the other





    it has happened before.

    They are going to give away unclaimed 10c tickets just before the show, most likely :)
    ... and the will to show I will always be better than before.
  • ohbigboyohbigboy Posts: 34
    Unfortunately, this happened to me and I could not transfer the tickets. Tough break. I hope your change in plans isn't some tragic turn.
    Just waiting for my next show...
  • CobbelstoneCobbelstone Posts: 35
    meme wrote:
    They are going to give away unclaimed 10c tickets just before the show, most likely :)

    well, they sell them.

    I do think it is a problem, because if one were to buy tickets through any other means they could sell them for face value, give them to friends, whatever, but since you have to be present on the day of the show to pick them up, you really just lose out. If something happens that you can't make it to the show, chances are that means you can't make it to the ticket window that day either.

    I don't know what the solution would be though b/c they are non transferable for a reason.
  • walkunafraidwalkunafraid Posts: 2,605
    I had tickets for Irvine 1 in 2003 but couldn't make the show due to a death in the family.

    I contacted the 10C and let them know what was going on, and asked them if they could run some sort of a contest or donation in order to give my tickets away.

    They responded by telling me that they wouldn't do that, but if I found someone to take the tickets they would transfer my tickets to their name.

    So I posted on this board and found a couple guys (I don't even remember their names anymore) to give the tickets to.

    All worked out well in the end...

    ...of course, it's not 2003 and it seems that the 10C has really tightened the reigns on their no-transfer policy. :(
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  • pjhawkspjhawks Posts: 12,533
    just stop people - do we need a thread on this every month? the rule is the rule and pretty simple. no transfers. why is this so hard to understand? maybe if people stopped buying tickets to shows they can't attend there wouldn't be this issue (i know its the 10Cs fault for not giving you enough time, blah blah blah).
  • sometimes I cringesometimes I cringe Posts: 72
    pjhawks wrote:
    just stop people - do we need a thread on this every month? the rule is the rule and pretty simple. no transfers. why is this so hard to understand? maybe if people stopped buying tickets to shows they can't attend there wouldn't be this issue (i know its the 10Cs fault for not giving you enough time, blah blah blah).

    easy for you to say, living in Philly
    try flying out of St. John's, Newfoundland to get to shows; not so easy to plan ahead
    I have to spend enough on a plane ticket to get anywhere they play to pay for 5 or 6 shows
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  • PJINFLAPJINFLA Posts: 745
    My issue with this situation is you can pay for tickets and because you are unable to take possession of them you lose everything. If I bought tickets from Ticketbastard and I couldn't go to the show I would be able to give them or sell them to someone else to recoup my cost. Since I paid for them that is my right. Why should the ten club be able to sell them and profit on them twice?

    I realize that in the email announcing the the ticket on sales they spell out all of the terms and conditions of the sale. However, when you actually purchase the tickets and give them your credit card information there is no
    mention of the terms and conditions or box to check agreeing to their policies. If I didn't think they would cancel my membership I would consider contesting the charges with my credit card company since I never signed anything nor did I ever receive possession of the merchandise I purchased. I think it would be interesting to see what would happen.

    I realize they have this policy because people take advantage of the situation but those of us who truly have a problem and can't afford to be out $142 should not be penalized.
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  • firecrotch23firecrotch23 Posts: 586
    my question is, why is it strictly day of ticket pick up? why cant they mail or email your tix ahead of time? it seems like they wouldnt have to worry about ticket transfer questions if you already have your tickets. ive never understood this.
    Small my table, seats just 3, its not crowded, its just lucky me
  • Stephen FlowStephen Flow Posts: 3,327
    firecrotch23 wrote:
    my question is, why is it strictly day of ticket pick up? why cant they mail or email your tix ahead of time? it seems like they wouldnt have to worry about ticket transfer questions if you already have your tickets. ive never understood this.

    it's to prevent 10c members from scalping.
  • Motown322Motown322 Posts: 465
    firecrotch23 wrote:
    my question is, why is it strictly day of ticket pick up? why cant they mail or email your tix ahead of time? it seems like they wouldnt have to worry about ticket transfer questions if you already have your tickets. ive never understood this.

    'Cause they don't want the tickets to be scalped...
  • arbrenner1arbrenner1 Posts: 8
    Vancouver, BC show in 2003......had 10C tix, couldn't go, not happy.
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  • augustwestaugustwest Posts: 739
    PJINFLA wrote:
    My issue with this situation is you can pay for tickets and because you are unable to take possession of them you lose everything. If I bought tickets from Ticketbastard and I couldn't go to the show I would be able to give them or sell them to someone else to recoup my cost. Since I paid for them that is my right. Why should the ten club be able to sell them and profit on them twice?

    I realize that in the email announcing the the ticket on sales they spell out all of the terms and conditions of the sale. However, when you actually purchase the tickets and give them your credit card information there is no
    mention of the terms and conditions or box to check agreeing to their policies. If I didn't think they would cancel my membership I would consider contesting the charges with my credit card company since I never signed anything nor did I ever receive possession of the merchandise I purchased. I think it would be interesting to see what would happen.

    I realize they have this policy because people take advantage of the situation but those of us who truly have a problem and can't afford to be out $142 should not be penalized.

    the problem is that people have totally abused the system in the past and transfers only cause extra stress on the overall 10c ticketing situation. they already do enough for us, imo.

    if you are unsure that you can make the show just dont buy 10c. it's that simple and that way you can resell your ticketbastard tickets when you get them.
  • smithnicsmithnic Posts: 1,563
    good luck with your problem, but please stop the double spacing there's no need for it.
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  • PJSerfPJSerf Posts: 637
    Have the same problem. Purchased tickets, and a week later got invited to a wedding that I have to attend. E-mailed ten club and was told that there is nothing they can do.
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  • mjbmjb Posts: 1,315
    In past exceptions were made - as is human nature, people abused the system and tried to stretch things...I don't blame 10c for not wanting to go through the hassle of assessing each and every request - I think it creates a messed up situation where one person's "emergency" is deemed a good enough exception to the policy and another's is not.
  • augustwestaugustwest Posts: 739
    PJSerf wrote:
    Have the same problem. Purchased tickets, and a week later got invited to a wedding that I have to attend. E-mailed ten club and was told that there is nothing they can do.

    glad to hear 10c is sticking to their word, finally...it's not that we haven't been told the last few tours that there are no transfers and yet people were still doing themx10

    sorry about your luck, though. i still believe this new strict rule is going to benefit more people than hurt people.
  • ninfanninfan Posts: 93
    Why can’t they just cancel the order? Charge some kind of handling fee for their work and resale the tickets on 10C or Ticketbastard. I understand its a rule but shit happens in real life.
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  • mjbmjb Posts: 1,315
    BeerBaron wrote:
    Agreed. People abused the system in tours past and you cannot blame the 10C at all for taking a hard-line stance this time around.

    that said, there things they could do that would still prevent abuse while at the same time keping the seats filled and ensuring that 10C members don't get stuck paying $150 for a pair of tickets they can't use. Problem is that all of those things would cause an administrative nightmare.

    The easy solution: when tickets go on sale for each show, after the tickets are sold out, the next (say) 15 transactions get processed but you get put, in order, on a waiting list (and of course your cC is not charged). Then, as soon as one 10C member that got tickets has to "transfer" because (s)he can't go anymore, refund that person's money and transfer the tickets to the first person on the waiting list. If they have to, charge the transferor a $10 admin fee to cover the time/effort that the 10C has to put forth to process everything.

    In the end, you'd have no empty seats, and more happy 10C members ...

    You know, that is actually a great idea...especially when I get word of "pseduo" waiting lists that have unofficially existed around here from time to time.
  • AtlantaJammerAtlantaJammer Posts: 2,611
    brainofPJ wrote:
    it's happened, right?

    well there's had to be some situation where they could have transferred the tickets, no?

    i do understand that when you purchase tickets that "all sales are final"...

    however, people have to understand that life gets in the way some time...

    i'm not looking for my money back, i just want somebody to have my tickets and enjoy the show.

    but oh well.

    Which show is it? I have definitely heard of people transfering tix before.
  • Great White NorthGreat White North Posts: 253
    why not allow transfers but put the transfer at the end on the 10C tickets.

    Example: someone with a 100,000 number transfer to someone the tickets then go to the back of the 10C line (after the highest number)
  • Get_RightGet_Right Posts: 13,179
    Okum wrote:
    why not allow transfers but put the transfer at the end on the 10C tickets.

    Example: someone with a 100,000 number transfer to someone the tickets then go to the back of the 10C line (after the highest number)

    an extra layer of administration and then everybody would have to be moved up-headache

    but you should be allowed to get a refund since you cant resell them (even for face) like you could with a TM ticket.
  • PureandEasyPureandEasy Posts: 5,800
    No because all sales are FINAL.

    You can't have it both ways - get the opportunity to purchase tickets ahead of time before the general public, get a decent amount of protection that scalpers are not getting a hold of these tickets by having to pick them up (which is a major undertaking on behalf of the 10club) and then expect that at the drop of a hat, they have to change something for you because you can't make it

    it's unfortunate, but the rules were established and advised prior to purchase

    as fas as I'm concerned, that's that
  • VrJxSVrJxS Posts: 115
    PJINFLA wrote:
    I realize they have this policy because people take advantage of the situation but those of us who truly have a problem and can't afford to be out $142 should not be penalized.


    I had 10c tix to 5 shows on the Fall 2005 Canada Tour and I was in a bad motorcycle accident in the summer of '05. My girlfriend emailed 10c while I was in ICU and they refunded every penny.
  • Of A Girl WonderOf A Girl Wonder Posts: 97
    I had tickets to the London show last summer. I finally got pregnant after 4 years of trying and ended up in a high risk situation. I emailed 10c and they wished me well, refunded my money and I think they were going to contact the next person in line(???) and offer the tickets up. I now have a 5 month old baby boy! Thanks 10c!
  • AliveinFLAliveinFL Posts: 567
    I was at sea for tickets this year and missed the sale and asked Ten club about ticket transfers and ticket resells for unused tickets and here is their response:

    No ticket transfers are allowed on this tour to curb the scalping issues. The tickets will not be resold. If members are not able to attend, the tickets may be used to upgrade other fan club members.

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  • RiotAct10RiotAct10 Ohio Posts: 1,620
    brainofPJ wrote:
    it's happened, right?

    well there's had to be some situation where they could have transferred the tickets, no?

    i do understand that when you purchase tickets that "all sales are final"...

    however, people have to understand that life gets in the way some time...

    i'm not looking for my money back, i just want somebody to have my tickets and enjoy the show.

    but oh well.

    I might be in the very same situation for an upcoming show, and if I couldn't go I was going to email them to just let them know I would not be there and to whatever they wanted with the tickets, just please don't let them go unused. But it sounds like from what you're saying, that it won't matter. I don't need money back, its my fault, I get it, but if I cant use them, I want someone to be able to, even if it is of no charge to them, even if it is someone who works for the tenclubs 2nd cousin. I don't care.
    words seem so out of place.

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