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I have 3 folks in my group who couldn't go last minute. I asked them if they needed me to make mention on here since I can vouch for them. One said she thinks a friend of a friend will buy hers, the other two said they put theirs on eBay. So there are legit folks on eBay selling tickets.
Personally, I would wait until tickets are mailed to look for tix on any site, use PayPal with a credit card, pay for the Fedex or whatever fast shipment they choose but with a delivery confirmation. OR meet in a public place and actually see those tickets (after coming here to know what real tix look like) before purchasing. CYA.
nashville.craigslist.org/tix/1739029954.html Is the scammer posting again?! ugh. I wish Craigslist would block him somehow. (email could work but then he could just use another)
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Hey guys. I'm new to the board so if I'm posting this in the wrong section, let me know.
I saw a guy on ebay selling tickets, saying he would ship them as soon as he got them, and it was a decent price. I messaged him and asked him if he could send me the confirmation email from the tickets. He sent me a portion of the confirmation as he didn't want to share the parts that included his credit card numbers, etc. It seems strange:
Thank you for your order. Your payment has been verified and your order is being processed. You will receive a shipment notification e-mail once your item has shipped. If your item is being fulfilled through e-Voucher print delivery, please access the link directly below. You will need to print this voucher in order to redeem your reward.
Order Summary #9967335 Order date: 2010-05-12 Order number: 9967335
Does that sound like the confirmation email at all, or is this obviously a scam? The red flags would be the mention of printing and possibly the order date.
I just ordered four tickets and a RV pass for our family yesterday and I can tell you that this is NOT what the confirmation email looks like. I can also tell you that nowhere in the confirmation email does it show credit card information.
I also double checked the confirmation page that you can print out from the website after ordering your tickets and it also looks nothing like this. While this one does contain the name, address, etc., all but the last four digits of the credit card are "x" out.
Hey guys. I'm new to the board so if I'm posting this in the wrong section, let me know.
I saw a guy on ebay selling tickets, saying he would ship them as soon as he got them, and it was a decent price. I messaged him and asked him if he could send me the confirmation email from the tickets. He sent me a portion of the confirmation as he didn't want to share the parts that included his credit card numbers, etc. It seems strange:
Thank you for your order. Your payment has been verified and your order is being processed. You will receive a shipment notification e-mail once your item has shipped. If your item is being fulfilled through e-Voucher print delivery, please access the link directly below. You will need to print this voucher in order to redeem your reward.
Order Summary #9967335 Order date: 2010-05-12 Order number: 9967335
Does that sound like the confirmation email at all, or is this obviously a scam? The red flags would be the mention of printing and possibly the order date.
I just ordered four tickets and a RV pass for our family yesterday and I can tell you that this is NOT what the confirmation email looks like. I can also tell you that nowhere in the confirmation email does it show credit card information.
I also double checked the confirmation page that you can print out from the website after ordering your tickets and it also looks nothing like this. While this one does contain the name, address, etc., all but the last four digits of the credit card are "x" out.
I hope this helps.
Thanks. I decided to pass on it. Like nolan said, it's not worth the headache, especially with as much money as I've already invested in this trip.
I have 3 folks in my group who couldn't go last minute. I asked them if they needed me to make mention on here since I can vouch for them. One said she thinks a friend of a friend will buy hers, the other two said they put theirs on eBay. So there are legit folks on eBay selling tickets.
Personally, I would wait until tickets are mailed to look for tix on any site, use PayPal with a credit card, pay for the Fedex or whatever fast shipment they choose but with a delivery confirmation. OR meet in a public place and actually see those tickets (after coming here to know what real tix look like) before purchasing. CYA.
Would it be possible to get their info or ebay name so I know that the person I'm dealing with on there is legit?? Thanks.
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Post by tnbackroads on May 21, 2010 14:16:03 GMT -5
^^^^ I have friends that want to go but cant afford to buy them full price. I've heard about a lot of people who have gotten good deals and it's the only way they can go. . . so yeah in that aspect I think it's worth a chance.
Post by Lawn Gnome on May 21, 2010 14:26:49 GMT -5
I have obtained tickets through CL several times in the past for me and for friends. I feel like I'm stating the obvious, but don't conduct this transaction through the mail. Try to find someone local who is selling a ticket, then meet them in a public setting where you can examine the tickets yourself before exchanging money. I've always had positive experiences this way...
EDIT: tnbackroads,you list your location as TN hills (East?), which is where I reside. If you really need cheap tickets, you can search Knoxville, Chattanooga, Tri-Cities, and Asheville.
I have obtained tickets through CL several times in the past for me and for friends. I feel like I'm stating the obvious, but don't conduct this transaction through the mail. Try to find someone local who is selling a ticket, then meet them in a public setting where you can examine the tickets yourself before exchanging money. I've always had positive experiences this way...
EDIT: tnbackroads,you list your location as TN hills (East?), which is where I reside. If you really need cheap tickets, you can search Knoxville, Chattanooga, Tri-Cities, and Asheville.
Thanks. . I'm just a noob looking for tickets for her noob friends
I've been looking mostly in Nashville. . . waiting until tickets are released to buy anything but I have yet to find any prospects. It always helps when you are dealing with someone you can trust (like on this board.)
*Tennessee Hills= Celina,TN (Small town no one has probably heard of.) It is right in the middle of Nashville and Knoxville near the Kentucky line.
Post by tnbackroads on May 28, 2010 10:04:36 GMT -5
So I found another deal and this time I'm going to go pick them up. The only thing I was wondering is there anyway someone can make a fake ticket? I mean since they just came out do you think that would be a concern? Any advice needed, going to pick them up tonight, THANKS.
I found a ticket on Craigslist. E-mailed the seller and told her that I would take the ticket as soon as it was in hand. She stopped by my workplace yesterday with the ticket and sold it to me for $220. Wee!
I won't link to them, in order to not piss off the mods, but there are a couple of pretty easy ways to find cheap tickets. If you're really interested, PM me.
That said, what I did and what has worked before if you're buying from an out-of-towner, is to use paypal and facebook. Use facebook as a way to keep each other in check. Friend the person on there, and get basic info to a: judge their character, and b: have an avenue for recourse if things went south in the transaction. For this Bonnaroo, I snagged a ticket through CL for a pretty sweet price, offered up $50 as an immediate deposit, offered $100 once the person could confirm to me that they received the ticket, and gave the rest once I received the ticket.
It's definitely more hands on, but the trouble was worth it.
Post by CapnFunkmeister on May 31, 2010 2:15:05 GMT -5
I was nervous about it, but got 2 roo tix for a $100 deposit, and $300 more this past Friday. Found the guy on Craigslist. Responded to his ad, talked to him on the phone, met him in person at his job while he was working... everything went smoothly. I know this isnt the case for everyone and people will still be ripped off between now and Roo, but I am thankful it worked out for me.
John, if you're reading this, thanks again! Sorry it didn't work out for you this year. Hopefully I'll see you on the farm next year for the 10 yr anniversary Roo. (Daft Punk Sat late night please oh please).
Post by msbrandymichelle on May 31, 2010 12:46:04 GMT -5
Heads up on Paypal (due to recent experiences): If the seller sends you ANYTHING, they will not refund your $$$.
I received completely different/wrong items in a scam & called Paypal & they told me they only work to protect your identity in transactions, they do not protect you from being scammed any other way. So you may pay for Roo tix, but you can totally end up w/ a used tire & Paypal is just fine w/ that.