Leeds game

[Guest Jmlw123]

Just a bit of a general question, me and a few of my mates are going to the leeds game, I haven't been to the stadium in a while as ive moved away and used to also work on a saturday until recently. Just wanted to know how tight the security are on the "under" ticket prices, we're all 22 & 23 and we can make a lot of saving by buying the "under 22", we're not trying to con the stadium or staff but just think considering the seats that are left its mad that they dont slightly reduce prices to get a sell out. If we were to buy these tickets would we be ID'd or anything? 

 

[Pezo]

They will be now!

[Homer Simpson]

Did you by any chance move to Yorkshire?

[Shtanley]

IMO you'll be sound. I know people who go in on u18 tickets every week for a 5er and they're a few years older than that

[Rudolf Hucker]

I'd like to be able to the reduced price for pensioners however, I'm just not old enough.

What I'm trying to say is: "pay the 'kin ticket price which is appropriate for your age". By your own admission, you seldom put any money into the club's coffers SO DON'T DEPRIVE THE CLUB (AND THE REST OF US, WHO GO EVERY TO EVERY HOME MATCH) by trying to cheat the system.

[Unan]

Had a U22 ST past few years, I was U22 at the time but it was never checked in the 40 odd games I went to.

[Edge1981]

I wouldn’t bother taking the risk but I would imagine you would probably get in OK. My dad and my father in-law look fairly young for their age despite both in their 70’s get the OAP tickets and no one ever checks their tickets. 

Seeing as you don’t go that often then surely you can put a few quid into the clubs coffers and pay the going rate tho? 

[swanker]

Tight fisted git!

[wendyredredrobin]

An adult and an OAP I know got in to the stoke game after accidentally swapping tickets and nobody batted an eylid.

So a 30 year old got in with an over 65 ticket.  This has been going on for years at grounds all over the country and for all sorts of events.

So I'm sure you will have no problem.

[David Brent]

I hope you buy an under 22 ticket. It then gets checked and you get refused entry.

[Ska Junkie]

I know someone who purchased an U5's ticket for his kid when she was 5 and various people used it for years until the summer DOB checks.

She's 19 now! 

[The_Don]

Ahh the old reduce the prices to fill the stadium scenario, sure we've been there before.

[Phileas Fogg]

Delete this thread or the Club will be onto it and start handing out bans! 

[Coombsy]

4 hours ago, Jmlw123 said:

Just a bit of a general question, me and a few of my mates are going to the leeds game, I haven't been to the stadium in a while as ive moved away and used to also work on a saturday until recently. Just wanted to know how tight the security are on the "under" ticket prices, we're all 22 & 23 and we can make a lot of saving by buying the "under 22", we're not trying to con the stadium or staff but just think considering the seats that are left its mad that they dont slightly reduce prices to get a sell out. If we were to buy these tickets would we be ID'd or anything? 

 

 What seat numbers have you bought 

[Bar BS3]

4 hours ago, Jmlw123 said:

Just a bit of a general question, me and a few of my mates are going to the leeds game, I haven't been to the stadium in a while as ive moved away and used to also work on a saturday until recently. Just wanted to know how tight the security are on the "under" ticket prices, we're all 22 & 23 and we can make a lot of saving by buying the "under 22", we're not trying to con the stadium or staff but just think considering the seats that are left its mad that they dont slightly reduce prices to get a sell out. If we were to buy these tickets would we be ID'd or anything? 

 

"We're not trying to Con the stadium or staff but..."

Yes you are! and every single one of us who pay for an adult ticket!

If you are 22/23, that's not UNDER 22, so but the right ticket, you scabby *******! 

[Bar BS3]

50 minutes ago, Ska Junkie said:

I know someone who purchased an U5's ticket for his kid when she was 5 and various people used it for years until the summer DOB checks.

She's 19 now! 

I've never let anyone use my 3 year olds season ticket. If he's not going and they want to go and sit in that seat, then I make them upgrade it for the match. 

How any "supporter" can blatantly cheat the club is beyond me! 

[Silvio Dante]

Brief translation of thread:

"I'd like to commit fraud. Do you reckon that's ok?"

[Phileas Fogg]

9 minutes ago, Bar BS3 said:

We're not trying to Con the stadium or staff but..."

Yes you, and every single one of us who pay for an adult ticket!

If you are 22/23, that's not UNDER 22, so but the right ticket, you scabby *******! 

What if they’re students or looking for work? I’m sure you’ve never ever got on the tube in London for free when the barriers are open..

[Bar BS3]

3 minutes ago, Phileas Fogg said:

What if they’re students or looking for work? I’m sure you’ve never ever got on the tube in London for free when the barriers are open..

What's that got to do with it..? 

If we open the barriers and let people in, fair enough. We don't. 

 

[Phileas Fogg]

2 minutes ago, Bar BS3 said:

What's that got to do with it..? 

If we open the barriers and let people in, fair enough. We don't. 

 

Well it’s a wider point really - I feel our POTD prices are pretty expensive, especially for young people over 22.

I know I’m hardly speaking from a moral position.. but I think realistically in life people will always look for ways to play the system.

 

[Meh]

Just do it but buy a couple of pints to up the profits and appease the serious !! 

[Silvio Dante]

3 minutes ago, Phileas Fogg said:

Well it’s a wider point really - I feel our POTD prices are pretty expensive, especially for young people over 22.

I know I’m hardly speaking from a moral position.. but I think realistically in life people will always look for ways to play the system.

 

I do t disagree inherently but I look at the context here:

Man who doesn't attend often is coming to game and seeks to con club and pay less money. In turn, people who attend every game end up having to pay more in the long run to make up revenue (not saying this one guy causes season ticket prices to go up, but it will be based on compound revenue)

He deserves the response he's getting.

[Up The City!]

Just enter at as close to 3 as possible when there is large queues. 

[Phileas Fogg]

3 minutes ago, Silvio Dante said:

I do t disagree inherently but I look at the context here:

Man who doesn't attend often is coming to game and seeks to con club and pay less money. In turn, people who attend every game end up having to pay more in the long run to make up revenue (not saying this one guy causes season ticket prices to go up, but it will be based on compound revenue)

He deserves the response he's getting.

Yeah, I know you’re right really - but I doubt there’s anyone on here without sin that could cast the first stone! 

I’m sure most of us have played the system with similar things like this at some point - but probably had the common sense not to post it on a widely read (also by Club officials) and fairly grown up forum.

[Negan]

Who am I to judge, back in the old east end days I used to go to the ticket office, say I left my season card at home so they could give me a ticket to get in, give that to my mate and use my card.

If you’re 23 then I don’t see the problem, you won’t get asked and even if you do they’d probably let you off. 

[wendyredredrobin]

Haha, a mate of mine had a beard when he was about 12.  Always had problems getting let into events with his kids tickets.  On the upside though, he was useful to go to the bar and buy pints for all his under aged mates snuck in the corner.

[shelts]

I have a child's season ticket 

[JBFC II]

I got refused with an U19 ticket for Plymouth despite being 17, got in in the end but the club are tight on this especially with match tickets

[Ska Junkie]

40 minutes ago, Bar BS3 said:

I've never let anyone use my 3 year olds season ticket. If he's not going and they want to go and sit in that seat, then I make them upgrade it for the match. 

How any "supporter" can blatantly cheat the club is beyond me! 

I'm not condoning it bud, just reporting it.

[BigAl&Toby]

Give it a go and bollocks to them. I've got 4 season tickets. Adult, U19 and 2 kids. Paid for in full.

Thing is due to circumstances it's more often than not just me. Do I get a refund or the chance to pass them around? Easy answer. Nope.

And when I do take the kids neither us nor the stewards are fussed if the wrong one uses the wrong ticket.

Give it a go and good luck.

[Bar BS3]

48 minutes ago, Phileas Fogg said:

Yeah, I know you’re right really - but I doubt there’s anyone on here without sin that could cast the first stone! 

I’m sure most of us have played the system with similar things like this at some point - but probably had the common sense not to post it on a widely read (also by Club officials) and fairly grown up forum.

It's also very different, using your scenario... I couldn't give a toss about the London Underground system, they make a fortune and I'm certainly no "supporter" of theirs. 

At Bristol City, we all want a successful club & team, that takes a lot of money and we, as supporters, are part of that. 

If SL is prepared to invest vast sums of his own wealth in my club, then the least I can do is contribute my little bit by buying a ticket. 

 

[Bar BS3]

43 minutes ago, JBFC II said:

I got refused with an U19 ticket for Plymouth despite being 17, got in in the end but the club are tight on this especially with match tickets

Good. Glad to hear it. 

In fairness, if the club are slack on it, then they are asking for it to be abused. I'd be happy to hear that they refused entry & banned anyone who tried to enter the ground on a dileberate ticket scam. 

[Flagon]

Put a picture up of yourself (nothing obscene) and we will guess your age

[JBFC II]

[City Cat]

I've paid full price since I ceased to be a "school boy" ..........

[Phileas Fogg]

26 minutes ago, Bar BS3 said:

It's also very different, using your scenario... I couldn't give a toss about the London Underground system, they make a fortune and I'm certainly no "supporter" of theirs. 

Interesting - surely you could apply exactly the same thought in your paragraphs below to the underground. Doesn’t really matter if you ‘give a toss’ or not - the underground can only be a better system if it has money.

I know I haven’t got the moral high ground here, but I just think the POTD prices for young people are high and lots of people getting on their high horse as if they’ve never played the system before.

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At Bristol City, we all want a successful club & team, that takes a lot of money and we, as supporters, are part of that. 

If SL is prepared to invest vast sums of his own wealth in my club, then the least I can do is contribute my little bit by buying a ticket. 

 

 

[Bar BS3]

45 minutes ago, Phileas Fogg said:

Interesting - surely you could apply exactly the same thought in your paragraphs below to the underground. Doesn’t really matter if you ‘give a toss’ or not - the underground can only be a better system if it has money.

I know I haven’t got the moral high ground here, but I just think the POTD prices for young people are high and lots of people getting on their high horse as if they’ve never played the system before.

 

I'm not sure what your obsession with the underground is. Thinking about it, no, I don't think I have gone on it for free anyway. 

It's not really difficult, we have age catagories. If they are over the younger age groups, then buy an adult ticket. Simple. 

[Phileas Fogg]

18 minutes ago, Bar BS3 said:

I'm not sure what your obsession with the underground is. Thinking about it, no, I don't think I have gone on it for free anyway. 

Not an ‘obsession with the underground’ (that bit made me laugh though!) just an example of another service where sometimes you have the opportunity to cheat the system if you want.

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It's not really difficult, we have age catagories. If they are over the younger age groups, then buy an adult ticket. Simple. 

Well - you are right, I’ve never tried to claim any sort of moral victory here. I just don’t really mind a few young lads getting in for a reduced rate, the POTD adult prices are too high.

[Mike Hunt-Hertz]

7 hours ago, Shtanley said:

IMO you'll be sound. I know people who go in on u18 tickets every week for a 5er and they're a few years older than that

I used to borrow my mate`s lad`s under 16 season ticket, and I was about 48 at the time!

[BigAl&Toby]

4 hours ago, BigAlToby&Liam said:

Give it a go and bollocks to them. I've got 4 season tickets. Adult, U19 and 2 kids. Paid for in full.

Thing is due to circumstances it's more often than not just me. Do I get a refund or the chance to pass them around? Easy answer. Nope.

And when I do take the kids neither us nor the stewards are fussed if the wrong one uses the wrong ticket.

Give it a go and good luck.

@Bar BS3 what's rubbish? You've never ever tried it on or got something for nothing?

Interestingly a young 'un tried it on tonight. The light flashed the wrong colour and the steward asked to see his ticket!

Me? I sat on my own letting my 3 tickets go to waste......

[Bar BS3]

3 minutes ago, BigAlToby&Liam said:

@Bar BS3 what's rubbish? You've never ever tried it on or got something for nothing?

Interestingly a young 'un tried it on tonight. The light flashed the wrong colour and the steward asked to see his ticket!

Me? I sat on my own letting my 3 tickets go to waste......

Good, I'm glad they pulled the lad up who was not using the correct ticket. 

No, I've never ticket scammed the club that I support and never will. 

I cant believe that some people are actually condoning it, let alone admitting to do it! 

I wonder if they are amongst the more vocal when it comes to expecting decent signings..?! 

[reddoc]

I'm over 65 but pretend to be mid fifties. Never had a problem. City must be losing a fortune to opportunists like me.

[KevP]

10 hours ago, Jmlw123 said:

Just a bit of a general question, me and a few of my mates are going to the leeds game, I haven't been to the stadium in a while as ive moved away and used to also work on a saturday until recently. Just wanted to know how tight the security are on the "under" ticket prices, we're all 22 & 23 and we can make a lot of saving by buying the "under 22", we're not trying to con the stadium or staff but just think considering the seats that are left its mad that they dont slightly reduce prices to get a sell out. If we were to buy these tickets would we be ID'd or anything? 

 

You're Leeds, and you know you are, you're Leeds and you know you are.......

[Guest Jmlw123]

thanks for the replies, just genuinely wanted to see the opinion, i know I can be seen as a tight git but when the only seats left are some of the worst it would be good of the club just to slightly reduce the price to see a full capacity, but thats just my opinion, anyway thanks for the replies.

[Redmycolour]

17 hours ago, Shtanley said:

IMO you'll be sound. I know people who go in on u18 tickets every week for a 5er and they're a few years older than that

Says it all don't it, cheating the club out of revenue, to watch a championship game,pay appropriate price for your age,this is probably why city charge extra "fee", when buying tkts,

[BigAl&Toby]

17 hours ago, Bar BS3 said:

Good, I'm glad they pulled the lad up who was not using the correct ticket. 

No, I've never ticket scammed the club that I support and never will. 

I cant believe that some people are actually condoning it, let alone admitting to do it! 

I wonder if they are amongst the more vocal when it comes to expecting decent signings..?! 

Not just the club.

Anyone or anything? Ever been to the self serve aisle and not scanned in a bag?

Or said you had 2 chocolate twists when you had 3? 

[wendyredredrobin]

13 hours ago, Jmlw123 said:

thanks for the replies, just genuinely wanted to see the opinion, i know I can be seen as a tight git but when the only seats left are some of the worst it would be good of the club just to slightly reduce the price to see a full capacity, but thats just my opinion, anyway thanks for the replies.

You actually make a good point here.  That issue stopped me going to a few games over the last few years, though I have a SC for this year (adult of course )

[TV Tom]

Just use the ticket, do the club worry about you when charging over 2 quid for a bottle of water?

[RumRed]

56 minutes ago, BigAlToby&Liam said:

Not just the club.

Anyone or anything? Ever been to the self serve aisle and not scanned in a bag?

Or said you had 2 chocolate twists when you had 3? 

No.

[Rudolf Hucker]

1 hour ago, harrys said:

Just use the ticket, do the club worry about you when charging over 2 quid for a bottle of water?

They may offer it for sale at £2 a throw but they don't insist that you buy it. The choice is yours.

[Bar BS3]

6 hours ago, BigAlToby&Liam said:

Not just the club.

Anyone or anything? Ever been to the self serve aisle and not scanned in a bag?

Or said you had 2 chocolate twists when you had 3? 

I don't support the local supermarket, give a toss if they thrive or have an emotional attachment to it. 

[TV Tom]

15 hours ago, Rudolf Hucker said:

They may offer it for sale at £2 a throw but they don't insist that you buy it. The choice is yours.

I only wanted some tap water for the medication I'm on, shame they couldn't show some good customer service instead of insisting that if I wanted water I'd have to buy it at £2 a pop

[Rudolf Hucker]

2 hours ago, harrys said:

I only wanted some tap water for the medication I'm on, shame they couldn't show some good customer service instead of insisting that if I wanted water I'd have to buy it at £2 a pop

That, I believe is a customer service training issue. I think that an outlet serving either alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages cannot deny a request for tap water.

[Grey Fox]

On ‎26‎/‎09‎/‎2017 at 13:01, Jmlw123 said:

Just a bit of a general question, me and a few of my mates are going to the leeds game, I haven't been to the stadium in a while as ive moved away and used to also work on a saturday until recently. Just wanted to know how tight the security are on the "under" ticket prices, we're all 22 & 23 and we can make a lot of saving by buying the "under 22", we're not trying to con the stadium or staff but just think considering the seats that are left its mad that they dont slightly reduce prices to get a sell out. If we were to buy these tickets would we be ID'd or anything? 

 

Probably best if you do not wear your Leeds shirt and scarf, the stewards won't like that either.

[BigAl&Toby]

18 hours ago, Bar BS3 said:

I don't support the local supermarket, give a toss if they thrive or have an emotional attachment to it. 

Aha. Selective morals. Great.

If I felt the club I've got an emotional attachment had the same feelings for me or even an iota of it I'd feel different.

As it is they don't give a shit. Haven't for donkey's years. 

All's fair in love and war. BCFC is no different to any other organisation. 

If OP wants to try it on with one of the season tickets I've paid for then if any of them are available for the Leeds game he's welcome to PM me.

[Bar BS3]

25 minutes ago, BigAlToby&Liam said:

Aha. Selective morals. Great.

If I felt the club I've got an emotional attachment had the same feelings for me or even an iota of it I'd feel different.

As it is they don't give a shit. Haven't for donkey's years. 

All's fair in love and war. BCFC is no different to any other organisation. 

If OP wants to try it on with one of the season tickets I've paid for then if any of them are available for the Leeds game he's welcome to PM me.

Aren't selective morals better than no morals..?

At best he's a ***** for ripping the club off. At worst he's committing fraud. 

If you want to encourage that, then shame on you and I hope we never see posts from you on here, complaining about the quality of players at our disposal or lack of spending on any other area of the club. 

[elhombrecito]

8 hours ago, harrys said:

I only wanted some tap water for the medication I'm on, shame they couldn't show some good customer service instead of insisting that if I wanted water I'd have to buy it at £2 a pop

I get a cup of tap water at most City games. Never been refused. And don't believe they legally can either.

[Phileas Fogg]

20 minutes ago, Bar BS3 said:

Aren't selective morals better than no morals..?

At best he's a ***** for ripping the club off. At worst he's committing fraud. 

If you want to encourage that, then shame on you and I hope we never see posts from you on here, complaining about the quality of players at our disposal or lack of spending on any other area of the club. 

 

[BigAl&Toby]

18 minutes ago, Bar BS3 said:

Aren't selective morals better than no morals..?

At best he's a ***** for ripping the club off. At worst he's committing fraud. 

If you want to encourage that, then shame on you and I hope we never see posts from you on here, complaining about the quality of players at our disposal or lack of spending on any other area of the club. 

Bollocks. You really think ticket revenue finances players?

That goes to SL/any other investor as a partial return on the investment 

And you didn't pay for all those carrier bags did you? 

[Bristol Rob]

I got a return bus ticket the other day, but got a lift home.

IN YOUR FACE FIRST BUS!

[Robin101]

I once scanned a ciabatta roll through as a crusty white. Shoot me.

[TV Tom]

24 minutes ago, El Hombrecito said:

I get a cup of tap water at most City games. Never been refused. And don't believe they legally can either.

To be honest I thought that was the case but the guy who served me was having none of it

[TV Tom]

6 minutes ago, Robin101 said:

I once scanned a ciabatta roll through as a crusty white. Shoot me.

I always put pink lady apples through as onions when on the self serve till in Tesco

[RumRed]

3 minutes ago, harrys said:

To be honest I thought that was the case but the guy who served me was having none of it

Look pilled up next time, they’ll definitely hand it over.  White gloves, hi viz tabard and a glow stick should do it.

[Bristol Rob]

9 minutes ago, harrys said:

I always put pink lady apples through as onions when on the self serve till in Tesco

Doubt it'll end in tears.

[Bar BS3]

44 minutes ago, BigAlToby&Liam said:

Bollocks. You really think ticket revenue finances players?

That goes to SL/any other investor as a partial return on the investment 

And you didn't pay for all those carrier bags did you? 

I'm baffled that you are even arguing the point! 

If an adult wants to go and watch a match, buy an adults ticket. Simple! 

[RedM]

I think it's got a bit complicated now with under this and under that gradually easing people into adult lives. Wasn't it so much simplier when you were either a child, adult or pensioner.

People can get married at 18, vote, go to war but still want to be considered a concession (child) until they are 21/22 or even 25???? I had a house and a hefty mortgage by the time I was that age and had to work full time to pay for it. Football was a luxury which was budgeted for by going without e.g. I used to walk miles to work to save on bus fares. And once I was 18 I have always paid the adult price. I'm sorry you can't be a adult when it suits and duck out other times.