*** QUESTIONS *** All non specific gig questions in here.

i know how to get as far as the o'connell bridge (by car)...is it just a case of driving straight on along the quays to the 3 arena? is there ample parking at the arena? is it safe?

planning going up sunday afternoon

How do you share a 3 pre sale code on here? Is it just the code that 3 texts to you that you pass on?

Hi guys

My sister bought etickets online from someone but never received the tickets - she made a transfer to the persons bank account - as she as his IBAN can he be traced?

Thanks

bren2001 wrote: »

The new paper tickets are the new physical tickets. I assume it's much cheaper for them to produce. Shame, I always order physical tickets because I keep them in an album. These new ones won't stand the test of time too long I'd imagine.

You could pick up a laminator on Amazon for around €20 I wouldn't imagine it would have to be a brilliant one.

Farawayhome wrote: »

Hello. So I can't go to a gig in the Olympia soon. I want to sell the tickets at face value. Thing is, they are mobile tickets, so you have to scan them. I rang ticketmaster and I can't get them changed, they say the Olympia only do mobile tickets. On ticketmaster, there's an option to transfer the tickets. You put the email address and name of the person and I think that's it but how can I sell it to a person so that they can be guaranteed to get the tickets and I'd be guaranteed to get the money? Thanks.

Go onto Toutless. Sell them to people with a lot of posts. Avoid people with 1 or 2 posts. Paypal is good because youll have their email too.

Farawayhome wrote: »

Ok but how can they trust me?

Ive usually met people but thats the risk!

not really. there's guidelines on Toutless, but ultimately there's an amount of trust involved. they say if possible meet as a person's home or workplace to exchange. if seen people on here mention meeting people and handing over the cash and the seller sending them on their phone/laptop in front of them.

blue note wrote: »

My name is printed on a ticket for George ezra but the ticket isn't for me. Does this matter?

No, it'll be fine

It's only when they make a big deal about ID checks etc that it ever matters, 99% of the time all that matters is the barcode scanning!

direstraits wrote: »

Hi all, I was considering Purchasing tickets on ticket master {resale} for an upcoming gig. Do ticket master guarantee entry to the gig? or is just a Platform for fans to resell and you might end up not getting access to the gig on the day?

It seems wide open for scams, I can 'sell' an e-ticket, get the cash and just not bother sending to the buyer, ill be cash up and can then head along to the show with the e-ticket.

Am I missing something here?

Like the old Seatwave system, the vendor doesn't get paid until after the show has happened. If you are refused entry or there is any other issue with the ticket on the night, you can report it.
If the ticket doesn't appear with five days to the concert date, you can contact Ticketmaster, whereupon they'll (presumably) investigate.
As such, there is no financial gain to anyone reselling tickets through this system in any sort of fraudulent manner. The only "benefit" to them is causing mischief and screwing up your night.
Where possible, the tickets seem to be centrally processed through Ticketmaster anyway. A recent Resale ticket I bought was sent to me as an e-ticket, but had been reissued in my name.

Falthyron wrote: »

Hi all,

Going to Lana Del Rey at Malahide Castle on the 15th of June and I have never been there for a concert before. Can someone tell me when Malahide gigs normally finish up? Thinking of getting the DART back home, but not sure about the timing. Is there a chance the DART will be full and I won't be able to get on? Would I be better off driving? How is parking? Thanks in advance!

Don't go on the 15th! She's on the 22nd!

It'll finish in time for DART services, and they'll also have buses going into the city centre as well (from the Dublin Road, outside the Malahide Demesne to George's Quay), though they're €10 and they recommend advance booking. There's limited parking at the venue.

In the Olympia, how difficult is it to get from the Circle into the standing area after you've got in.

For example could you go to the smoking area from the Circle and make your way back into the standing area?

Has anyone successfully used Ticketmaster to resell. I'm not getting any bites on toutless for eagles tickets and I figure that demographic might be more of a ticketmaster crowd. Any time I try to list them on ticketmaster it says I have no second name on my profile. But I do...

rubadub wrote: »

just remember the buyer on ticketmaster has to pay quite high additional charges. But there are currently no tickets on sale so you should be OK.

i.e. I have seen people trying to sell resale tickets for gigs far from selling out a and even if seemingly below face they increase to well above face with all the fees.

They've been on toutless now for more than a week, I'll see if I can work out what sort of discount I'd need to offer on ticketmaster for them to end up as face value for the buyer.

Heading up to Eddie Vedder gig this Wednesday and will be driving up and back from Clare with the missus. Could anyone tell me what the best options for parking in 3 Arena are, herself is in the latter stages of pregnancy so convenience is important too. I've come across 2 main options:

a) Red Cow Park and Ride - would avoid rush hour city centre traffic but concerned I'd have to leave the gig early to make Luas before 12am. No idea how much a taxi from 3Arena to red cow is.

b) Parking at convention centre which I understand is close to the gig but I'm guessing it'll be busy getting there.

If anyone has any suggestions on what would be the best and most hassle free option that would be really appreciated.

Just curious and went to 'buy' Stevie Wonder standing tickets. Only available through resellers on Ticketmaster. €40 service charge and then they stick a €2.50 handling fee ('This covers the secure transfer of the ticket from the seller to you').

They having a laugh? Almost as bad as the old Seatwave charging for digital storage of etickets.

spindex wrote: »

I have a ground floor standing ticket for a gig in Vicar street, I'm wondering if I get there early is there any seats at the back or sides that i could access which would give me a view of the stage. Thanks

Yes, there's 4 (I think) rows of seats along both sides and the back that are for standing ticket holders. You'd have no view over the crowd from the back though, if you want to watch the gig from a seat you'll be best front and side

hope80 wrote: »

Not sure if this is the place to post so apologies if not, heading to our first festival All together Now in a couple of weeks an bringing kids 7 & 4, have the camping gear ready but completely clueless on what else we need with regards clothing etc. Any avid festival goers with kids want to share some tips and advise please?

You will get much better info in the ATN thread.

https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057906044&page=157

Is the standing section on the balcony at Vicar St. good? I usually get floor standing tickets, but noticed there are balcony standing tickets too.

Polar101 wrote: »

Is the standing section on the balcony at Vicar St. good? I usually get floor standing tickets, but noticed there are balcony standing tickets too.

Yeah pretty good as long as its not too busy. The left side ish is the place to try for if so.

Noelmcgov28 wrote: »

What is the Button Factory in Templebar like? Going to a gig in October just wondering if anyone has been there before.

Seen some great gigs there. Again, can get very cramped but if you're in early you'll get a god spot. Otherwise upstairs is good. Has its own little bar too.