Is it possible to sell M&G-tickets?

roomster · 02 Feb 2013, 18:15

We have trouble finding suitable flights to Birmingham and back to Norway and can sadly probably not attend the concert and must therefore possibly sell our tickets...

But is it possible to sell M&G-tickets?

The tickets must be picked up at the arena, and I think you have to identify yourself with the creditcard you used when you bought the tickets?

Anyone who knows if it's possible to get out of this mess?

(It is two very good tickets by the way... Block B, row A in Birmingham...)

**Monstro** · 02 Feb 2013, 18:19

Sometimes they haven't asked for ID when it's one of Meat's group handing the tickets out but they always do when it's a box office pick up. Fancy posting you credit card to someone?

Check with where you booked them, they MAY take them back as they're a guaranteed resell.

roomster · 02 Feb 2013, 18:26

Thanks for the reply

Quote:

Originally Posted by Monstro

Sometimes they haven't asked for ID when it's one of Meat's group handing the tickets out but they always do when it's a box office pick up. Fancy posting you credit card to someone?

Not really

Quote:

Originally Posted by Monstro

Check with where you booked them, they MAY take them back as they're a guaranteed resell.

The tickets are bought from Ticketmaster, so I doubt that they are willing to take them back, but I can make an attempt.

Tregaye · 02 Feb 2013, 18:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by roomster

We have trouble finding suitable flights to Birmingham and back to Norway and can sadly probably not attend the concert and must therefore possibly sell our tickets...

But is it possible to sell M&G-tickets?

The tickets must be picked up at the arena, and I think you have to identify yourself with the creditcard you used when you bought the tickets?

Anyone who knows if it's possible to get out of this mess?

(It is two very good tickets by the way... Block B, row A in Birmingham...)

If you find you can re-sell them PM me as I would def buy them, have been looking for good seats for Birmingham and a M&G would be the icing on the cake!

LucyK! · 02 Feb 2013, 18:32

The paid M&Gs I've been to have basically been roll calls of names, I don't ever remember needing the card they were paid for on (which is a good job, as they've usually combusted by then!)

Wondering if there's a way just to change the name on the M&G as if it was a gift, which you should be able to do as you've got all of the original payment details...?

(So sorry you might not make it by the way

)

LucyK! · 02 Feb 2013, 18:33

Can I ask what the problem with your flights is? No direct ones?

roomster · 02 Feb 2013, 18:40

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Originally Posted by LucyK!

Can I ask what the problem with your flights is? No direct ones?

No, no direct routes... We need to visit at least two or three different European airports on our way, in addition to that we have to be in Birmingham for at least two nights...

The flights are also extremely costly...

LucyK! · 02 Feb 2013, 18:45

How about a direct flight to Manchester then the train to Birmingham

(would offer you a lift but our car doesn't fit 4 people and we're moving

)

LucyK! · 02 Feb 2013, 18:49

I'm not sure where in Norway you are, I know you can get direct flights to Manchester from Oslo. If you can do that then you're looking at about £15 each to get a train from Manchester Airport to Birmingham International (if you book in advance).

roomster · 02 Feb 2013, 18:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by LucyK!

I'm not sure where in Norway you are, I know you can get direct flights to Manchester from Oslo. If you can do that then you're looking at about £15 each to get a train from Manchester Airport to Birmingham International (if you book in advance).

Thanks for the tip

We will do some more searching for options, but we originally chose Birmingham because there was all in one place. Airport, hotel and the arena. No need for additional transport.

If we can sell or cancel our tickets we may try to get to the concert in Hamburg (Germany) instead. It's also a long trip from Norway, but it is possible to go by car all the way (or boat to Kiel).

LucyK! · 02 Feb 2013, 19:02

If you do fly to Manchester it's a really easy trip to Birmingham - Manchester Airport has it's own train station (you don't even have to go outside of the airport!) then it's a direct train to Birmingham International,which is basically the NEC's train station it's all on the same complex.

Fingers crossed!

Sebastian. · 02 Feb 2013, 19:20

What part of Norway are you in? Ryanair fly from Oslo Torp and Rygge to Manchester and Liverpool as well as Stansted. They also fly Haugesund to Stansted. Then as Lucy said train or even National Express coach to Birmingham.

LucyK! · 02 Feb 2013, 19:21

Train - the M6 South on a bus is no way to welcome international visitors.

szakal88 · 02 Feb 2013, 19:22

Maybe if you will find someone who would like to buy those tickets, you will inform Ticketmaster that you have to resign from those tickets, but you have someone who'd like to buy them.

jtrehane · 07 Feb 2013, 20:16

Hi Sorry hear you Cant get here but can u swap names over with ticketmaster if you can I be interest to buy then off you. Jtrehane

Gez · 07 Feb 2013, 23:04

I'm looking for tickets for this gig, M&G even better.
If possible, let me know :)

melon · 08 Feb 2013, 07:28

You can't sell m&g tickets

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candlefrost · 08 Feb 2013, 20:34

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Originally Posted by melon

You can't sell m&g tickets

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Since when? I've given them away and never had any adverse repercussion s. I don't believe they care who actually attends as long as they are lawfully claimed at the box office.

LucyK! · 08 Feb 2013, 20:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by candlefrost

I don't believe they care who actually attends as long as they are lawfully claimed at the box office.

That's the point, they need collecting by the person who booked them.

melon · 09 Feb 2013, 02:12

Whatever.... Doesn't matter

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Gez · 10 Feb 2013, 17:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by LucyK!

That's the point, they need collecting by the person who booked them.

Can you not quote their details as you dont need id?

LucyK! · 10 Feb 2013, 18:52

Honestly I have no idea - there's all the official written rules about needing ID, the card they were ordered on etc but I don't ever remember actually being asked for any of it on the day...I guess it's one of the measures to stop touts?

**The Flying Mouse** · 10 Feb 2013, 18:59

Have you contacted the box office yet?

Vickip · 10 Feb 2013, 19:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by roomster

We have trouble finding suitable flights to Birmingham and back to Norway and can sadly probably not attend the concert and must therefore possibly sell our tickets...

But is it possible to sell M&G-tickets?

The tickets must be picked up at the arena, and I think you have to identify yourself with the creditcard you used when you bought the tickets?

Anyone who knows if it's possible to get out of this mess?

(It is two very good tickets by the way... Block B, row A in Birmingham...)

I would definitely check with Ticket Master or VIP Nation (the ones who handle the M&G packages). When Meat was on tour last summer, I had an extra M&G package for the show at the Mohegan Sun Arena .. and they let me exchange it for a M&G package for the show in NY. I know other people who were able to get their money back when they had to cancel their M&G packages. Good luck ... I hope it works out for you !

melon · 11 Feb 2013, 14:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by LucyK!

Honestly I have no idea - there's all the official written rules about needing ID, the card they were ordered on etc but I don't ever remember actually being asked for any of it on the day...I guess it's one of the measures to stop touts?

My ID was checked when I got mine in Sydney

02 Feb 2013, 18:15	#1
roomster Super Loafer Join Date: 11.03.2009 Location: Norway Posts: 536	Is it possible to sell M&G-tickets? We have trouble finding suitable flights to Birmingham and back to Norway and can sadly probably not attend the concert and must therefore possibly sell our tickets... But is it possible to sell M&G-tickets? The tickets must be picked up at the arena, and I think you have to identify yourself with the creditcard you used when you bought the tickets? Anyone who knows if it's possible to get out of this mess? (It is two very good tickets by the way... Block B, row A in Birmingham...)

09 Feb 2013, 02:12	#20
melon Long Distance Loafer Join Date: 17.07.2007 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 4,586	Whatever.... Doesn't matter Sent from my HTC Incredible S using Forum Runner Last edited by melon; 09 Feb 2013 at 02:20.

02 Feb 2013, 18:19	#2
Monstro Promoted to Wario's spellchecker Join Date: 17.09.2005 Location: London Posts: 12,947	Sometimes they haven't asked for ID when it's one of Meat's group handing the tickets out but they always do when it's a box office pick up. Fancy posting you credit card to someone? Check with where you booked them, they MAY take them back as they're a guaranteed resell.

02 Feb 2013, 18:32	#5
LucyK! The Monster Is Luce Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Posts: 7,547	The paid M&Gs I've been to have basically been roll calls of names, I don't ever remember needing the card they were paid for on (which is a good job, as they've usually combusted by then!) Wondering if there's a way just to change the name on the M&G as if it was a gift, which you should be able to do as you've got all of the original payment details...? (So sorry you might not make it by the way )

02 Feb 2013, 18:33	#6
LucyK! The Monster Is Luce Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Posts: 7,547	Can I ask what the problem with your flights is? No direct ones?

02 Feb 2013, 18:45	#8
LucyK! The Monster Is Luce Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Posts: 7,547	How about a direct flight to Manchester then the train to Birmingham (would offer you a lift but our car doesn't fit 4 people and we're moving )

02 Feb 2013, 18:49	#9
LucyK! The Monster Is Luce Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Posts: 7,547	I'm not sure where in Norway you are, I know you can get direct flights to Manchester from Oslo. If you can do that then you're looking at about £15 each to get a train from Manchester Airport to Birmingham International (if you book in advance).

02 Feb 2013, 19:02	#11
LucyK! The Monster Is Luce Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Posts: 7,547	If you do fly to Manchester it's a really easy trip to Birmingham - Manchester Airport has it's own train station (you don't even have to go outside of the airport!) then it's a direct train to Birmingham International,which is basically the NEC's train station it's all on the same complex. Fingers crossed!

02 Feb 2013, 19:20	#12
Sebastian. Biggles Join Date: 15.02.2011 Location: Texas Posts: 2,027	What part of Norway are you in? Ryanair fly from Oslo Torp and Rygge to Manchester and Liverpool as well as Stansted. They also fly Haugesund to Stansted. Then as Lucy said train or even National Express coach to Birmingham.

02 Feb 2013, 19:21	#13
LucyK! The Monster Is Luce Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Posts: 7,547	Train - the M6 South on a bus is no way to welcome international visitors.

02 Feb 2013, 19:22	#14
szakal88 Senior Loafer Join Date: 23.09.2005 Location: Legnica Posts: 102	Maybe if you will find someone who would like to buy those tickets, you will inform Ticketmaster that you have to resign from those tickets, but you have someone who'd like to buy them.

07 Feb 2013, 20:16	#15
jtrehane Rookie Join Date: 21.06.2004 Posts: 1	Hi Sorry hear you Cant get here but can u swap names over with ticketmaster if you can I be interest to buy then off you. Jtrehane

07 Feb 2013, 23:04	#16
Gez Knicker thief Join Date: 17.04.2003 Location: auch...not on the fence Posts: 5,633	I'm looking for tickets for this gig, M&G even better. If possible, let me know :)

08 Feb 2013, 07:28	#17
melon Long Distance Loafer Join Date: 17.07.2007 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 4,586	You can't sell m&g tickets Sent from my HTC Incredible S using Forum Runner

10 Feb 2013, 18:52	#22
LucyK! The Monster Is Luce Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Posts: 7,547	Honestly I have no idea - there's all the official written rules about needing ID, the card they were ordered on etc but I don't ever remember actually being asked for any of it on the day...I guess it's one of the measures to stop touts?

10 Feb 2013, 18:59	#23
The Flying Mouse Armed ba$tard and Jo's other half. Join Date: 06.08.2002 Location: In the middle of nowhere near the end of the line. Posts: 16,104	Have you contacted the box office yet?