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Post by Phantom of London on Dec 26, 2017 18:39:53 GMT
You normally get these 3 options when you book a ticket, I appreciate the post option isn’t always possible especially close to the event, but how do you chose to receive your ticket? What is the rationale behind it? If any.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 26, 2017 18:44:18 GMT
I usually collect from the box office. There might be a little hottie behind the desk.
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Post by NeilVHughes on Dec 26, 2017 18:48:42 GMT
Box Office collection, one less thing to remember when leaving the flat and there is rarely ever a queue when collecting.
Only drawback is that you have to keep your diary up to date, luckily only happened once (I hope), forgot to put the play in the diary, luckily I received a reminder e-mail.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 26, 2017 18:56:03 GMT
I go for box office collection, every time, as that means one less thing for me to lose. Which makes it a little annoying when you book, say, four shows at once and they insist on giving you the tickets for all four shows when you go to the first show, or when the guy at the box office would rather argue with you that you selected print-at-home when your confirmation email clearly says 'box office collection' and it would seriously only take seconds to just print the damn ticket if it's not already in the collection box for whatever reason. But hey!
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Post by Michael on Dec 26, 2017 20:08:29 GMT
I like to have a proper ticket for my collection, so box office collection it is - most theatres don't post tickets internationally. I just wish my family name would be easier to understand for British ears (those German double vowels...) as I always have to spell it out - or just hand them the credit card. I'm usually too lazy to print all the confirmation mails.
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Post by Dawnstar on Dec 26, 2017 20:33:02 GMT
Post if I'm booking for something like the ROH or the Proms well in advance. Otherwise box office collection. Never print your own unless that is the only option. I like to have a proper ticket, not a piece of A4 paper, and if I'm having to pay a booking fee the theatre can jolly well do something to earn it!
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Dec 26, 2017 20:45:51 GMT
Post every time.
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Post by Steffi on Dec 26, 2017 20:49:59 GMT
Box office collection because it means I don’t have to remember to pack my ticket.
Unless it’s ATG and I’m booking well in advance because they will ship internationally at no extra cost. And since I generally disapprove of their fees I enjoy making them send my tickets to Germany.
The only times I will choose e tickets is when a) it is the only option or b) it is the only no extra fee option.
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Post by joem on Dec 26, 2017 20:55:20 GMT
Never post if I can help it.
Whatever is free or cheapest. I like going to box offices because you can then try and get a box which few websites offer you but sometimes, if time is tight, will go for the e-ticket.
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Post by dippy on Dec 26, 2017 21:02:42 GMT
Nearly always box office because I tend to buy my tickets last minute which means if I buy them online I only have the printing at home or box office options and I want a real ticket. I have been known to pay to get the real version of a ticket if it's not too expensive as I hate A4 printouts but if it's stupidly expensive I will print at home.
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Post by lynette on Dec 26, 2017 21:16:45 GMT
I usually ask for tix to be posted to me because it makes it easier if I can’t use them, I can just give them away.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Dec 26, 2017 21:28:13 GMT
I usually ask for tix to be posted to me because it makes it easier if I can’t use them, I can just give them away. Unless your tickets are for Hamilton of course  Youre right though, I like to have them in my physical possession. And as I often book for a few pals, my close personals know where to find the booty in an “under a bus” scenario. I would want them to go without me (but not to actually enjoy it because they’d be too sad, obvs  ) |
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Post by CG on the loose on Dec 26, 2017 21:39:55 GMT
Post - I like to have a ticket stash on the mantle piece! Also, I'm often booking for others and I like to be able to distribute tickets in advance in case anything stops me getting there on the day. If too close to the event for post, then box office collection, as I like a proper ticket. Print-at-home only if no other option available, not least because I almost invariably forget to print it.
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Post by Tibidabo on Dec 26, 2017 22:35:41 GMT
if I can’t use them, I can just give them away. Unless your tickets are for Hamilton of course Yes. Well. Precisely. 😡 💩 I have no words left. Not long now... I like to have a ticket stash on the mantle piece Me too. Except I have a pin board to which they all get arranged around various photos and other stuff. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 26, 2017 22:48:38 GMT
E-Ticket Always (If Available)
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Post by longinthetooth on Dec 26, 2017 22:57:53 GMT
By post, without a doubt. I like looking in anticipation at my pile of tickets. Second choice Box Office collection. Last, and definitely least, e-ticket. I remember the first one I had, when to my horror the usher unceremoniously ripped it in half. I said never again, but unfortunately on occasions there has been no option.
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Post by floorshow on Dec 26, 2017 23:06:21 GMT
I am cheap.
What was the question?
(Ideally, phone tix or cc swipe - tout proof which is nicer for everyone!)
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Post by peggs on Dec 26, 2017 23:22:02 GMT
Used to always have them posted as worried i'd be rushing to the theatre and collecting the ticket would be one more thing to do and then it started to cost more to post so generally leave them at the box office plus for places like the nt makes them easier to return if need to.
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Post by crowblack on Dec 26, 2017 23:24:28 GMT
I like having the physical ticket, but now tend to opt for box office collection because it's easier to reschedule to another date or cancel - some theatres make you post the physical ticket back to them before they'll resell it or reschedule so you can't do it last minute.
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Post by Snciole on Dec 26, 2017 23:36:14 GMT
Box office collection as you may get an upgrade, it has only happened twice with badly performing shows but worth giving it a go.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 27, 2017 10:13:23 GMT
I've had upgrades even when I've had my ticket in hand though. Usually upgrades happen when they're closing off a level so they strategically place a sign or staff member to tell all those with balcony (or wherever) tickets to report to the box office for your new assignation. Or if it's a staff member, sometimes they'll just use a clipboard to give you your new seat. If they want to upgrade you, they're GOING to upgrade you, whether you've gone for box office collection, post, or carrier pigeon.
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Post by daniel on Dec 27, 2017 10:58:02 GMT
Post if it's free, otherwise COBO. E-ticket if it's the only free option, but even then I'll often strategically forget my print out, or just ask the Box Office for an actual ticket as I also am a collector. They usually oblige.
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Post by profquatermass on Dec 27, 2017 11:33:06 GMT
Box office collection is a no-brainer as it makes it much easier to return tickets when necessary as well as the upgrade thing.
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Post by Jon on Dec 27, 2017 14:59:37 GMT
I'm a mix of all three, collection when booking last minute, post most of the time and e-tickets if it's available for free.
I wonder people prefer physical tickets when booking for airlines, cinema etc because I find e-tickets a godsend in those situations. Not having to go the counter or use the ATM to print your tickets is time saving and saves on paper too!
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Post by daniel on Dec 27, 2017 15:30:09 GMT
I'm a mix of all three, collection when booking last minute, post most of the time and e-tickets if it's available for free. I wonder people prefer physical tickets when booking for airlines, cinema etc because I find e-tickets a godsend in those situations. Not having to go the counter or use the ATM to print your tickets is time saving and saves on paper too! for me it comes down to how nice the physical ticket is. Cinema is just a receipt so I use e tickets. Flying is just easier with an e ticket. Theatre tickets and football tickets tend to be the fancier nice ones so I like to have the hard copies to go in my ticket scrapbook |
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