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Top Gear Live

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    #92
    dunkindonuts
    Closed Accounts Posts: 233 ✭✭dunkindonuts


    I got my tickets today, cant wait :)


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    #93
    miju
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 8,486 ✭✭✭miju


    BoardsRanger wrote: »
    Well everybody who bought the BT tickets were supposed the get the backstage wristbands anyway so it certainly should not be considered a consolation prize for not getting the BT voucher. The BT voucher was just a ploy to lure people into buying a ticket.

    for anyone who bought a BT ticket and didn't get a voucher and wants to get their cash difference back submit a complaint online at http://www.consumerconnect.ie/eng/Working_With_You/Submit_a_Consumer_Complaint/ as Ticketmaster do not seem to be willing to refund the difference (going by contact with them today)


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    #94
    Ronan H
    Registered Users Posts: 1,058 ✭✭✭Ronan H


    By the way, I forgot to mention above that the girl on the phone said that you had to spend either €250 or €300 in BT before you could use the voucher that was supposed to be with the ticket... I never saw that written anywhere either when I purchased the ticket originally...

    *** wanders off and clicks on the Consumer Connect link ***

    Head


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    #95
    Ronan H
    Registered Users Posts: 1,058 ✭✭✭Ronan H


    :confused: Sorry I think I have confused myself now. Are we saying that people who paid €100 for a BT ticket and only got a wristband should not have paid that much? If so, what should it have cost?

    I just want to get my story straight if I'm going to pursue it through Consumer Connect...

    Thanks.

    Dopey Head


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    #96
    caze
    Registered Users Posts: 120 ✭✭caze


    Got my tickets today! Bit ironic that the Top Gear show is a no parking event as the info with the tickets is that no parking facilities are available at the RDS.
    Doesn't bother me too much but I know a good few lads travelling up from the country for this and they will have to rethink their plans.


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    #97
    BoardsRanger
    Registered Users Posts: 706 ✭✭✭BoardsRanger


    caze wrote: »
    Got my tickets today! Bit ironic that the Top Gear show is a no parking event as the info with the tickets is that no parking facilities are available at the RDS.
    Doesn't bother me too much but I know a good few lads travelling up from the country for this and they will have to rethink their plans.

    Just after looking at my tickets and cant believe it is a "no parking event"! tis a joke. The carpark at simmonscourt is huge- if they are gonna use all that space it must be some show!


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    #98
    miju
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 8,486 ✭✭✭miju


    it actually says it on the tickets. the reason it's a no parking event is because there will apparently be sports events on at the same time.


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    #99
    galwaytt
    Registered Users Posts: 12,776 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    WTF do you mean, a 'no parking event' ?

    Ode To The Motorist

    “And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road” 



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    #100
    BoardsRanger
    Registered Users Posts: 706 ✭✭✭BoardsRanger


    miju wrote: »
    it actually says it on the tickets. the reason it's a no parking event is because there will apparently be sports events on at the same time.
    so the people watching the match will be able to park at simmonscourt? will just say im going to the match so!!;)
    in fairness though, it is alittle ironic for a car show to be a no car parking event! and there are lots of people who dont live in dublin going to this. think i may get the dart:eek:


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    #101
    qz
    Registered Users Posts: 8,753 ✭✭✭qz


    Tickets arrived yesterday :) And lads the Dart isn't that far if you're on the line!


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    #102
    Malteaser!
    Registered Users Posts: 2,234 ✭✭✭Malteaser!


    Tickets arrived yesterday for my brother and boyfriend. I'm planning on dropping the pair of them out to it on the day.

    For all those people not from Dublin, just park somewhere along the bus/dart route and head over that way. It might actually be better that way because it means you won't be stuck in tons of traffic with all the other cars who are normally trying to get out of the carpark at the same time at the end.


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    #103
    caze
    Registered Users Posts: 120 ✭✭caze


    galwaytt wrote: »
    WTF do you mean, a 'no parking event' ?

    yeah the information with the tickets is saying not to drive to the event, have a look here also......

    http://www.topgearlive.ie/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=12&Itemid=26


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    #104
    miju
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 8,486 ✭✭✭miju


    lads just an update for anyone who didn't get a BT voucher. Consumer Connect have been back on to me and Ticketmaster are in breach of the Consumer Protection Act 2007 for not sending out the vouchers / limiting them without informing anyone.

    So I'd advise anyone to submit their complaint to them online using this link. Apparently Ticketmaster can recieve quite a hefty fine of about 1k per offence to boot :)

    And yes I know it's only €10 but it's the principal of the thing :)


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    #105
    anonymous_joe
    Registered Users Posts: 9,255 ✭✭✭anonymous_joe


    If you're driving, try and find somewhere on the Dart Line to park. The RDS is within walking distance of Sydney Parade, Landsdowne Road and above all Sandymount Dart Stations.

    You can also get a 4,7,8 or 45 to the Merrion Road, and a 46A/145/etc will take you to the Dual Carriageway, from where the RDS is a five minute walk.


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    #106
    gmurray
    Registered Users Posts: 11 ✭gmurray


    i got my top gear tickets today, however they were different seats from the ones i ordered online. I had block a row a!! the ones they sent me out were block q row h. Did anyone else have the same problem?

    when i phoned to complain they told me that there was a layout change and they said the seats are the same if not better. am not very happy at forking out 200 and getting the wrong seats:mad:


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    #107
    antodeco
    Registered Users, Subscribers Posts: 13,515 ✭✭✭✭antodeco


    Im in row N seats 98 and 99. Not sure what they are like. This may be them:


    10521s.gif


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    #108
    BoardsRanger
    Registered Users Posts: 706 ✭✭✭BoardsRanger


    miju wrote: »
    lads just an update for anyone who didn't get a BT voucher. Consumer Connect have been back on to me and Ticketmaster are in breach of the Consumer Protection Act 2007 for not sending out the vouchers / limiting them without informing anyone.

    So I'd advise anyone to submit their complaint to them online using this link. Apparently Ticketmaster can recieve quite a hefty fine of about 1k per offence to boot :)

    And yes I know it's only €10 but it's the principal of the thing :)

    i didnt think ticketmaster were the ones selling the tickets though? who did you put down as the name of trader?


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    #109
    BoardsRanger
    Registered Users Posts: 706 ✭✭✭BoardsRanger


    antodeco wrote: »
    Im in row N seats 98 and 99. Not sure what they are like. This may be them:


    10521s.gif
    dont think that is the correct seating chart? appears different in another thread

    see here
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=57882402&postcount=160


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    #110
    miju
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 8,486 ✭✭✭miju


    BoardsRanger wrote: »
    i didnt think ticketmaster were the ones selling the tickets though? who did you put down as the name of trader?

    sorry I meant RDS Tickets


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    #111
    Ronan H
    Registered Users Posts: 1,058 ✭✭✭Ronan H


    BoardsRanger wrote: »
    dont think that is the correct seating chart? appears different in another thread

    see here
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=57882402&postcount=160

    Thanks for that. Yeah I'd say your link is the correct one. The other one looks like a boxing match layout...

    I'm hoping it's your link thats correct anyway coz if so my seat is looking good in Row E...

    Head


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    #112
    Ronan H
    Registered Users Posts: 1,058 ✭✭✭Ronan H


    Hi, quick update. I found a seating layout on the TGL wevsite just now. Of course its totally unreadable which makes a lot of sense! If anyone can see a way of making it bigger that would be great...

    http://www.topgearlive.ie/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=28&Itemid=42

    Head


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    #113
    BoardsRanger
    Registered Users Posts: 706 ✭✭✭BoardsRanger


    Head wrote: »
    Hi, quick update. I found a seating layout on the TGL wevsite just now. Of course its totally unreadable which makes a lot of sense! If anyone can see a way of making it bigger that would be great...

    http://www.topgearlive.ie/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=28&Itemid=42

    Head

    Also saw that seating chart on their website! you would think who ever uploaded that chart on the website might have thought to him/herself "thats abit small, dont think anybody will be able to read it"! and upload a legible version.:rolleyes:


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    #114
    It BeeMee
    Registered Users Posts: 748 ✭✭✭It BeeMee


    Well in fairness there's not a lot to see on it. The main areas are easily visible, but there is no detail on what all the small stands are. If you don't believe me, copy it into Paint or something and stretch it to your liking.

    Also: "This is a representation of the Event Layout and subject to change at any time".

    Hopefully there will be more detail nearer the time...


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    #115
    BoardsRanger
    Registered Users Posts: 706 ✭✭✭BoardsRanger


    It BeeMee wrote: »
    Well in fairness there's not a lot to see on it. The main areas are easily visible, but there is no detail on what all the small stands are. If you don't believe me, copy it into Paint or something and stretch it to your liking.

    Also: "This is a representation of the Event Layout and subject to change at any time".

    Hopefully there will be more detail nearer the time...

    Knew my eyesight was going bad! i copied it and zoomed as much as i could and still could not see any seat chart lettering!
    *heads out to specsavers*


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    #116
    Mc-BigE
    Registered Users Posts: 1,033 ✭✭✭Mc-BigE


    miju wrote: »
    lads just an update for anyone who didn't get a BT voucher. Consumer Connect have been back on to me and Ticketmaster are in breach of the Consumer Protection Act 2007 for not sending out the vouchers / limiting them without informing anyone.

    So I'd advise anyone to submit their complaint to them online using this link. Apparently Ticketmaster can recieve quite a hefty fine of about 1k per offence to boot :)

    And yes I know it's only €10 but it's the principal of the thing :)

    I remember at the time of booking that it was mentioned on RDStickets website (in small print somewhere), that it was limited to the first 2000 bookings, so the public were told about this before booking, & how do you prove that you are in the first 2000 ?


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    #117
    miju
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 8,486 ✭✭✭miju


    Mc-BigE wrote: »
    I remember at the time of booking that it was mentioned on RDStickets website

    well for a start not everyone used the website. Small print "somewhere" is also misleading consumers which is against the same act.


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    #118
    Cunning Alias
    Registered Users Posts: 782 ✭✭✭Cunning Alias


    If this is the same as the MPH show they did in London, I wouldn't expect too much from the live show. My dad and I weren't overly impressed. If its similar, the main floor is savage. Nearly every (european) car you would want to see (except a veyron). Wasn't much in the way of Japanese or US cars.


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    #119
    Mc-BigE
    Registered Users Posts: 1,033 ✭✭✭Mc-BigE


    Lads,

    Im driving up from Cork Sunday morning for the lunchtime show, where's the best place to park?,
    should i park as close to the RDS as possible or should i leave my car somewhere outside the city on the south side say, and get the bus/dart/luas
    to the RDS?
    any suggestions of routes/bus numbers/ luas/dart stations to get would be welcome.


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    #120
    miju
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 8,486 ✭✭✭miju


    park somewhere in town and get the Dart as its only 5 mins walk from the Dart station would be what I would do.


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    #121
    ronnie3585
    Registered Users Posts: 6,675 ✭✭✭ronnie3585


    miju wrote: »
    park somewhere in town and get the Dart as its only 5 mins walk from the Dart station would be what I would do.

    That's what I'm thinking of doing. Could you recommend any car parks around Connolly?


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