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[DavidB]

The website says:

Tickets will be despatched to UK residents 6 weeks prior to the event.

Howie, on Apr 27 2012, 03:01 PM, said:

I'm quite happy with my gold ticket thanks!

Anybody know when tickets will be mailed out?

[BotanyBay]

I'm happy with my gold too but if i had the spare cash the opportunity to possibly have breaky with Garak would be impossible to give up.

"There..are..four....lights"

[chippy30]

Given it's clear there's only 20 VIP tickets! Can you tell us if there's only a limited number of platinum tickets available? I appreciate from a business point of view you'd love as many people as possible to spend the extra £600 over the gold ticket but priority seating won't be too special if half of the attendees are platinum? I'm happy with my ticket and can't wait for October but it would be interesting to know please?

[craigtng]

I have a question.

I will be purchasing a VIP tomorrow if not then sunday.

I will be bringing my girlfriend too, and she will have a gold ticket or maybe a silver.

I note that VIP holers get access to a lounge to kickback for a bit and have refreshments. WIll see be able to come in here aswell as I can hardly relex while she is standing by herself in the main show. Of course she wold get any refreshments as she hasnt paid for any of that, but could see at least accomply me into here?

Secondly, I only want a photo with Patrick and William. Can i give her my other 3 photo shoots with the others?

Edited by craigtng, 27 April 2012 - 08:35 PM.

[TommyT]

craigtng, on Apr 27 2012, 09:21 PM, said:

I will be bringing my girlfriend too, and she will have a gold ticket or maybe a silver.

I note that VIP holers get access to a lounge to kickback for a bit and have refreshments. WIll see be able to come in here aswell as I can hardly relex while she is standing by herself in the main show. Of course she wold get any refreshments as she hasnt paid for any of that, but could see at least accomply me into here?

I would doubt it. (And I assume your post is meant to say "she would NOT get any refreshments as she hasnt paid for any of that"). For a start, there's a "thin end of the wedge" element to it. Start with this and then other VIP ticketholders will want other halves or friends tagging along with them to breakfast or sitting next to them in the talks. Also, from reading people's reviews of events before where they have had access to an exclsuive lounge, the general benefit seems to be the ability to have somewhere quiet and relaxed to get away from the crowds and bustle of the event and a bit of space to relax and spread things out and review the day and purchases and make plans for the rest of the day etc.  As such, the main benefit of the lounge is that it's a private lounge - going in there but not having a mineral water and a bag of crisps is still getting probably 95% of the benefit of the lounge. IMHO. As such, I could see this rankling both other VIP ticketholders (who have paid for the facility) and indeed othr gold/silver ticketholders (who will have paid as much for their ticket as your girlfriend, but won't get access to the lounge).

[craigtng]

Yes, i did indeed mean NOT, my bad.

I see your point about being the nive quiet place, but i cant be the only other VIP ticket holder who will have a partner in tow and wont want to have them sit with them and discuss their plan of attack. But hey, rules are rules, but it would be good to have it confirmed either way.

[RobLeather]

craigtng, on Apr 29 2012, 12:05 AM, said:

Yes, i did indeed mean NOT, my bad.

I see your point about being the nive quiet place, but i cant be the only other VIP ticket holder who will have a partner in tow and wont want to have them sit with them and discuss their plan of attack. But hey, rules are rules, but it would be good to have it confirmed either way.

Why would they charge people £3k for access to a VIP lounge and then let non-VIP's in there? I don't think it needs to be confirmed by a mod, it's pretty much common sense lol

[craigtng]

RobLeather, on May 1 2012, 11:04 AM, said:

craigtng, on Apr 29 2012, 12:05 AM, said:

Yes, i did indeed mean NOT, my bad.

I see your point about being the nive quiet place, but i cant be the only other VIP ticket holder who will have a partner in tow and wont want to have them sit with them and discuss their plan of attack. But hey, rules are rules, but it would be good to have it confirmed either way.

Why would they charge people £3k for access to a VIP lounge and then let non-VIP's in there? I don't think it needs to be confirmed by a mod, it's pretty much common sense lol

For the same reason why someone with a silver  gold or platinum ticket would want their girlfriend standing in a queue while waiting fior an auto, ie to have someone to talk to, help carry my stuff and plan our days etc. 1hy stand in a queue for 30mins by yourself when your otherhalf is happy to stand with you, hold things etc. Going by the rules this isn't allowed, one vt ticket, one person but I'm sure it happens becuase at the end of the day, no one benefits. :aving my girlfriend next to me in a lounge (not consuming all the free drinks etc) is in my mind a small thing, and won't deprive anyone of anything.

Simples really. Might need to stump up for another vip pass for her

[DavidB]

Thinking about it in simple terms - what's to stop people from buddying up and suddenly becoming "friends" or "partners" etc just to get into the VIP room? Nothing really. And I'm pretty convinced some people would definitely be willing to do that. If you had a "partner is allowed" rule then that would be open to all sorts of abuse.

[craigtng]

DavidB, on May 1 2012, 02:42 PM, said:

Thinking about it in simple terms - what's to stop people from buddying up and suddenly becoming "friends" or "partners" etc just to get into the VIP room? Nothing really. And I'm pretty convinced some people would definitely be willing to do that. If you had a "partner is allowed" rule then that would be open to all sorts of abuse.

All true, but like everything else, discreation is always good. I don't actually plan to use it that much, perhaps 30mins a day to rest inbetween events etc, it would just be good instead of leaving her dumped outside on the main floor wondering around, if she could catjup with me as I will no doubt have very little time to spend eith her due to the vast amount of stuff I get compared to her.

As I said, its no biggy, I bought my ticket for me, and rules are rules. I can see why having a guy with the vip pass bring his wife and two kids in would be annying when trying to relax, but if a vip holer wants to bring a friend/partner then maybe they should have a system whereby the vip holder can nomonate just one person who can access the lounge etc. I  know I would pay a bit more for that.

[Manklin]

As I said, its no biggy, I bought my ticket for me, and rules are rules. I can see why having a guy with the vip pass bring his wife and two kids in would be annying when trying to relax, but if a vip holer wants to bring a friend/partner then maybe they should have a system whereby the vip holder can nomonate just one person who can access the lounge etc. I  know I would pay a bit more for that.
[/quote]

Then the benefits of this space where 20 people could relax for a while may well turn into a 40 person space,and if, as has happened Dad brings child who, as children are wont to do has a paddy, peace interrupted. Realistically I do not see a significant other/friend/relative being allowed entrance to the VIP area, but there is nothing to stop you putting your items in the VIP lounge ( details seem to indicate that there will be a crew member of  in attendance at all times) and joining your girlfriend for a drink and food in the main arena, you never know it may well be lovely weather, as it was last October, and a coffee by the river could be rather romantic

[craigtng]

I hope the weather is good, would be excellent. Have any of you guys been to any of the docklands resturants?? The chinese looks appealing to me.

[RobLeather]

craigtng, on May 1 2012, 02:33 PM, said:

For the same reason why someone with a silver  gold or platinum ticket would want their girlfriend standing in a queue while waiting fior an auto, ie to have someone to talk to, help carry my stuff and plan our days etc. 1hy stand in a queue for 30mins by yourself when your otherhalf is happy to stand with you, hold things etc. Going by the rules this isn't allowed, one vt ticket, one person but I'm sure it happens becuase at the end of the day, no one benefits. :aving my girlfriend next to me in a lounge (not consuming all the free drinks etc) is in my mind a small thing, and won't deprive anyone of anything.

Simples really. Might need to stump up for another vip pass for her

Being able to stand in a queue with someone, with no obvious benefit, is the same as giving someone who hasn't paid 3k access to a VIP lounge that other people have paid good money for...?

And I suppose you want Showmasters to also fork out hideous amounts of cash to pay additional security to police all the additional non-paying people allowed into the VIP room to make sure they are not taking advantage? Won't be much of a quiet rest area lol

[craigtng]

I'm not about to get into a petty arguement over it, as i said, its no biggy.

But, when someone pays £3k for a ticket, then £300 for his partner, i dont think its too much of a ask if ones girlfriend can sit next to him while he sorts out his stuff and makes plans for the day.

However, unlike the majority of people it seems on here, i am happy with the ticket i bought for her and me, and i wont moan about what i do and dont get. Its clear that this request will be a no, so thats cool. But i am always going to ask the question!

I once bought a business-first ticket on continental from Edinburgh to Newark. My friend had the normal economy ticket, but i ask at the servisair lounge if i could have him in to discuss things, i paid a nominal fee, think £20 cant recall, and he too was allowed in. Why? makes for happy customers, esp those ones that spend 10x more than the average customer ;-)

[dee]

DavidB, on Apr 26 2012, 04:59 PM, said:

For fans that have the money, even though you can do a lot else for that money, it includes some "money can't buy" experiences really that you wouldn't be able to get elsewhere or separately etc. So yeah, it just comes down to personal taste really

Hmm... so if I have enough money I can buy a money can't buy experience? Sounds reasonable!

Edited by dee, 02 May 2012 - 05:33 PM.

[Wheels]

DavidB, on May 1 2012, 02:42 PM, said:

Thinking about it in simple terms - what's to stop people from buddying up and suddenly becoming "friends" or "partners" etc just to get into the VIP room? Nothing really. And I'm pretty convinced some people would definitely be willing to do that. If you had a "partner is allowed" rule then that would be open to all sorts of abuse.

I agree with you on that Dave.

I bought a gold and then was told my carer could get a pass so she could do her job and look out for me but people whined about carers getting passes. So just to shut the whiners up I have paid for a gold ticket for my carer so why should VIP's be allowed to take people intio their private room just to keep them happy, their pals aren't exactly essential or performing a task?! If VIP's want extra perks they should pay.

[Quagmire]

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But, when someone pays £3k for a ticket, then £300 for his partner, i dont think its too much of a ask if ones girlfriend can sit next to him while he sorts out his stuff and makes plans for the day.

It is too much to ask. Why should I pay full price for a ticket (any price, not just the VIP tickets) just to find out that someone has paid a lot less than me and is getting the same deal. Thats just not on and it is a reflection on how people think that just because they've paid a cetain amount of money more than others then they can ignore rules and do whatever they like. Its a disgrace and you should be ashamed of even thinking that way.

[craigtng]

Quagmire, on May 3 2012, 10:30 AM, said:

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But, when someone pays £3k for a ticket, then £300 for his partner, i dont think its too much of a ask if ones girlfriend can sit next to him while he sorts out his stuff and makes plans for the day.

It is too much to ask. Why should I pay full price for a ticket (any price, not just the VIP tickets) just to find out that someone has paid a lot less than me and is getting the same deal. Thats just not on and it is a reflection on how people think that just because they've paid a cetain amount of money more than others then they can ignore rules and do whatever they like. Its a disgrace and you should be ashamed of even thinking that way.

Well I'm not ashamed. Quite reasonable to ask if my girlfriend can come with me into my lounge while I sort stuff out.If not  then can I pay more to have her in,apparently not.

Dont really see the big deal tbh

Remember I'm not asking for free photos,  queue jumping, autographs etc, just to sit with me for 5 instead of her standing at the door into it like a lemmon. And yes, if someone has paid 5-10 times more for a ticket, I expect them to be treated far better, just as I would if I paid more for any other service in life.

Going by you, why should kids get in free when someone else has had to pay full price just becuase of their age! maybe get things into proportion here.

[Too Tall]

OK, let's please stop this now. It wasn't a completely un-reasonable thing for Craig to ask.

Craig - Can I suggest any questions like this you direct to Showmasters directly via email. info@showmastersonline.com. I suggest adding in the subject "VIP Ticket holder questions".

[showmasters]

Quagmire, on 03 May 2012 - 09:30 AM, said:

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But, when someone pays £3k for a ticket, then £300 for his partner, i dont think its too much of a ask if ones girlfriend can sit next to him while he sorts out his stuff and makes plans for the day.

It is too much to ask. Why should I pay full price for a ticket (any price, not just the VIP tickets) just to find out that someone has paid a lot less than me and is getting the same deal. Thats just not on and it is a reflection on how people think that just because they've paid a cetain amount of money more than others then they can ignore rules and do whatever they like. Its a disgrace and you should be ashamed of even thinking that way.

Quagmire you really need to calm down my friend i have read your posts and i think you are attacking everyone and everything we and others do and say , please calm down , we are decent and fair people here , we are months away from the event and on the day it will be run fair and, well, this is not the first event we have run, it may be the first event you have attended of ours so please give us a bit of space to unroll all we have planned for the event and please be a little less intense as it's really not needed .

Jason

Edited by Rhianydd, 23 May 2012 - 09:30 AM.