Harry Potter access code? - Page 5

[aces25]

Posted: 2/6/18 at 12:46pm

So what time do the General Release tickets go on sale on Thursday? 

[Lot666]

Posted: 2/6/18 at 12:47pm

BuddyStarr said: "Lot666 said: "MyLife said: "I used a friend's code with my account during the first release and got tickets."

And there was nothing built into the process to validate that the code was associated with a particular Ticketmaster account? That's good to know!"

No, the code is not associated to a particular account. However, you still have to have your own Ticketmaster account set up with a credit card. You should definitely make sure that everything is in order before the tickets go on sale, check all your information on Ticketmaster and make sure the credit card on file is valid so you don't have any mishaps when getting your tickets. they even state that you should "reload" a webpage once you get in because you may get bounced out. I got tickets for the fall the last go around but was hoping to grab 2 tickets in June instead."

Thanks for the tips!

[bfreak]

Posted: 2/6/18 at 1:00pm

n2nbaby said: "bfreak said: "I have still not received an email regarding my status. Who should I contact for this? I received an email at the time that I was officially registered but I am still yet to find out if I'll receive a code or be on standby."

If you were chosen to get a code or be on standby, you would have more than likely found out by now."

 

Yes. But you don't receive an email regarding your status either way? I thought the only two options were to get a code or be on standby. Thanks for your help.

 

[Lot666]

Posted: 2/6/18 at 1:07pm

bfreak said: "But you don't receive an email regarding your status either way? I thought the only two options were to get a code or be on standby. Thanks for your help."

If I recall correctly, the first time around I received an "Unfortunately, you weren't selected..." email.

[bfreak]

Posted: 2/6/18 at 1:12pm

That's what I thought. That usually happens for me for all Verified shows. That's why I'm unsure whether to contact Ticketmaster directly or like email the production itself.

[haterobics]

Posted: 2/6/18 at 1:18pm

Lot666 said: "And there was nothing built into the process to validate that the code was associated with a particular Ticketmaster account? That's good to know!"

Ticketmaster generates the code, sends the emails with the codes, and processes the tickets with the codes. So, that is all the validating they need.

They can easily audit all ticket sales and flag the sales where the code was not used by the account to which it was linked and cancel those orders.

There is no reason to think that getting to order confirmation means you're in the clear. If code misuse crosses a certain threshold, the producers can easily decide to invalidate all of those tickets and put them back on sale.

The FAQs all used to say that, but no longer do, which is... curious.

[Lot666]

Posted: 2/6/18 at 1:35pm

haterobics said: "...The FAQs all used to say that, but no longer do, which is... curious."

That is indeed curious. It also seems curious that there's a policy on the FAQ page which says that tickets may be cancelled for a refund up to a certain point before the show date. Ticketmaster has never come close to Telecharge with regards to leniency in this area, but for this particular show they've stated in writing that you're allowed to change your mind.

Perhaps the show's thinking is that no ticket, especially at this point, will go unsold, so they've concluded that there's little risk in allowing would-be attendees an unusual degree of freedom.

[Fosse76]

Posted: 2/6/18 at 2:01pm

Lot666 said: It also seems curious that there's a policy on the FAQ page which says that tickets may be cancelledfor a refund up to a certain point before the show date. Ticketmaster has never come close to Telecharge with regards to leniency in this area, but for this particular show they've stated in writing that you're allowed to change your mind."

I think that's a policy JK Rowling demanded, as they also do that in London. The show's high demand makes it all but a certainty that they will be able to re-sell the ticket (and in London there's a small fee for the cancellation, which is simply deducted from the refund). Is there a time-frame for cancelling tickets? In London it is I believe, 48 hours prior to the performance to guarantee a re-sale of the tickets. I've actually cancelled tickets in London when better seats became available. It was a rather easy process.

 

 

[Lot666]

Posted: 2/6/18 at 2:05pm

Fosse76 said: "Is there a time-frame for cancelling tickets? In London it isI believe, 48 hours prior to the performance to guarantee a re-sale of the tickets."

The FAQ page says that tickets purchased more than 28 days in advance can be cancelled/refunded any time up to 14 days prior to show time.

I didn't see anything indicating whether Ticketmaster refunds the full charge, or retains their "fees".

[macnyc]

Posted: 2/6/18 at 2:17pm

I returned my four HP tickets I purchased in the last presale, and I received back the full amount that I paid, including all fees.

Bbfreak, you registered for the HP presale recently, right? Not last time? People who had registered the first time had to reregister this time around.

Also, when you registered, did you get an email confirming it?

Just wondering, because I had the experience with the last Hamilton ticket release that I know I registered, but I never got a confirming email and I didn't receive any email at all the day of the sale. I thought that was weird

 

Updated On: 2/6/18 at 02:17 PM

[haterobics]

Posted: 2/6/18 at 2:27pm

Lot666 said: "Perhaps the show's thinking is that no ticket, especially at this point, will go unsold, sothey've concluded that there's little risk in allowing would-be attendees an unusual degree of freedom."

I think if a good chunk of the house ends up on StubHub, then a good chunk of future tickets might get canceled. Hamilton did a massive audit and opened up a bunch of seats all at once like that...

[macnyc]

Posted: 2/6/18 at 2:35pm

I remember that massive Hamilton audit. As I recall, many people had tickets "clawed back" because they violated the ticket limits.

But if the Verified Ticket people don't actually say that you can't use another person's code, how are we to know that it's wrong? I just read through the FAQ on the official HP site, looking specifically for that wording. But I didn't see anything. 

 

[Nycat63]

Posted: 2/6/18 at 2:36pm

As I read the ticket info on the HP website, I'm beginning to think Feb 8 is not really a "public on sale date" since no time is specified and they say "tickets can be purchased as and if available" or something to that effect.  Based on that, I'm guessing they will release all tickets, including premium, tomorrow - whatever shows up on or more likely after Feb 8 will only be cancelled or returned tickets.  Otherwise, they'd have a time and/or actually call it a "public on-sale" date or something.  So basically starting Feb 8, we (those of us without tickets) can all just constantly check and recheck Ticketmaster.  

Anyone care to disagree and make me feel slightly more optimistic about my chances on the 8th since I'm standby yet again?!?!?!

 

[Lot666]

Posted: 2/6/18 at 2:44pm

macnyc said: "I returned my four HP tickets I purchased in the last presale, and I received back the full amount that I paid, including all fees."

Shocking (but good to know)!

[Lot666]

Posted: 2/6/18 at 2:46pm

haterobics said: "Lot666 said: "Perhaps the show's thinking is that no ticket, especially at this point, will go unsold, sothey've concluded that there's little risk in allowing would-be attendees an unusual degree of freedom."

I think if a good chunk of the house ends up on StubHub, then a good chunk of future tickets might get canceled. Hamilton did a massive audit and opened up a bunch of seats all at once like that..."

And rightly so. If people are just buying them to resell them, then I'm all for those tickets being cancelled. 

[KRaser1]

Posted: 2/6/18 at 3:06pm

I know it's impossible to know exactly, but was there ever any information released about the last presale and dates that completely sold out. I wasn't selected last time, but was lucky to get 11am for tomorrow. I know it lists that all shows starting March 16th will be available, but I wasn't sure if there truly were seats held back or what to expect. 

[haterobics]

Posted: 2/6/18 at 4:10pm

Lot666 said: "And rightly so. If people are just buying them to resell them, thenI'm all for thosetickets being cancelled."

I don't think that's how it works, though. If they decide to do a ticket audit against the codes that were sent, it would be against anyone who used a code that wasn't theirs, not just the ones that ended up on StubHub.

[Fosse76]

Posted: 2/6/18 at 4:21pm

macnyc said: "I remember that massive Hamilton audit. As I recall, many people had tickets "clawed back" becausethey violated the ticket limits.

But if the Verified Ticket people don't actually say that you can't use another person's code, how are we to know that it's wrong? I just read through the FAQ on the official HP site, looking specifically for that wording. But I didn't see anything."

While it may be ethically questionable to revoke tickets due to an undisclosed policy, they can revoke tickets for almost any reason they want, provided they refund your money.

[sorano916]

Posted: 2/6/18 at 5:47pm

Broadway Joe said: "sorano916 said: "For those who are thinking of resorting to Stubhub, before you do, try the General On-sale on Thursday first. Yes, it might be a ****show but you might end up with cheaper tickets than with Stubhub. Even if it's annoying, give the official ticket channel a shot first before going to other dealers. You'll get a better deal and you're guaranteed to have legit tickets. I wouldn't want someone to purchase $2,000 tickets for a family of four, only to be turned away because they're not valid."

Stubhub has a buyer guarantee, if the tickets happen to be fake, which is extremely rare nowadays they will find you replacement tickets or give you a full refund. It couldn't be more safe."

Yeah, but do you want to take that risk of planning an entire trip to New York to find out that your tickets are invalid? And I'm not talking just about fake tickets but invalid ones. If someone for the production is trolling Stubhub and noting which seats on being sold, who know if those tickets will be accepted? Yes, that's probably a stretch but it's best to get tickets from the official source than going to secondary dealers. 

[frank1232]

Posted: 2/6/18 at 6:00pm

I really wanted to get tickets for the family but was shut out again. If anyone is getting a code but would part with it for $250 please let me know -- or if you are planning to buy 1-4 tickets out of your 6 allotted, please also PM me and if you can get 6 instead I'll take the extras and will compensate you for the hassle (super flexible on date and seats -- anything except premium!).

(If it ends up being linked to TM account -- which I've heard it was not last time -- I think I know how to resolve, so don't let that stop you.)

Thanks and good luck!

[Wise1]

Posted: 2/6/18 at 6:05pm

Standby here too on the East Coast. If by any AMAZING CHANCE someone is not using a code (I know insert laughter here) we are taking our only child to NYC in August for her birthday and she would freak out over tickets! Need 3 for both shows on Saturday August 25, 2018. PM me

[jpbran]

Posted: 2/6/18 at 6:07pm

For those who bought last time out, was it a "select from the seating chart" kinda thing, or the type where Ticketmaster just lets you see a list of "best available"?

[Notreallysilent 2]

Posted: 2/6/18 at 7:18pm

They just updated the website: for the general release it’s working like the queue system in London. Official time is 11 am but you can join the queue starting at 10:30 to receive a random number.

[#1Elphie]

Posted: 2/6/18 at 7:30pm

jpbran said: "For those who bought last time out, was it a "select from the seating chart" kinda thing, or the type where Ticketmaster just lets you see a list of"best available"?"

No 'select from seating chart.' It was really annoying, actually. If I remember correctly, though, you could at least choose certain parameters, like the price you wanted to pay. One thing that bothered me was not being able to search for multiple dates at once. I ended up buying tickets that weren't exactly what I wanted because I was worried about releasing them and then not being able to find anything else.

Updated On: 2/6/18 at 07:30 PM

[Broadway Joe]

Posted: 2/6/18 at 7:52pm

sorano916 said: "Broadway Joe said: "sorano916 said: "For those who are thinking of resorting to Stubhub, before you do, try the General On-sale on Thursday first. Yes, it might be a ****show but you might end up with cheaper tickets than with Stubhub. Even if it's annoying, give the official ticket channel a shot first before going to other dealers. You'll get a better deal and you're guaranteed to have legit tickets. I wouldn't want someone to purchase $2,000 tickets for a family of four, only to be turned away because they're not valid."

Stubhub has a buyer guarantee, if the tickets happen to be fake, which is extremely rare nowadays they will find you replacement tickets or give you a full refund. It couldn't be more safe."

Yeah, but do you want to take that risk of planning an entire trip to New York to find out that your tickets are invalid? And I'm not talking just about fake tickets but invalid ones. If someone for the production is trolling Stubhub and noting which seats on being sold, who know if those tickets will be accepted? Yes, that's probably a stretch but it's best to get tickets from the official source than going to secondary dealers."

That's really so rare nowadays though, they have it setup that the seller will actually have to put their credit card information in as well. You can't just sell fake tickets on stubhb and get away with it easily on stubhub. The system just doesn't work like that currently. Of course it's better to get them from the official site if you can but anyone who buys off stubhub shouldn't be worried about it.