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You actually scared me Dan, considering how others said things went so badly for them. I went back to make sure they were for the seats I thought and for the right shows. They were. How in the world did things go so well for some and so badly for others? I took a few people's advice on here who said do it on your computer instead of your cell phone. Do you guys think a lot of people were trying to do it on their cells and not a computer and that caused a lot of glitches?
(09-07-2017, 04:47 AM)wickfam Wrote: [ -> ]
(09-07-2017, 12:40 AM)Lalbright Wrote: [ -> ]Wow, didn't get a code to purchase ticket!  Am I angry, extremely!  This is a fan friendly band and to be shut not one of the chosen for a code is ridiculous!  I registered, have the confirmation, no code.  I have another shot for a show on Friday, but at this point, not sure I even want to attend.  It might not be personal, but when you get left out of a presale when you have attended shows for years, as well as been a fan club member, it feels personal.

Understood! You might try going to the TSO facebook page & contacting the powers-that-be via private message. They appeared to be helping out a lot folks who had the same concerns today.

I got taken care of a couple of days later.  i was fortunate, I truly feel for those that never received a code.  It was that horrible feeling of being the only one in the class to not get an invite to the birthday party, having to sit alone in the school cafeteria, not getting picked for the team.  Outside of public speaking, I would say the fear of rejection and being left out is one of the greatest fears of all!  That's my armchair analysis about it.  Hopefully something good happens for them! I did get codes for the Friday show.
(09-06-2017, 09:56 PM)wickfam Wrote: [ -> ]Whew... Just got my code to purchase tickets! I do NOT like that Ticketmaster doesn't let you know if you're approved or not until the day of.... Very nervewracking... "What if I entered something wrong? There's no way to correct it..." yadda yadda yadda

C'mon 10:00!!!!!! Let the games begin!
I know of people that take off work to buy tickets, so that doesn't work for them.
(09-09-2017, 12:34 AM)danfromnj Wrote: [ -> ]
(09-08-2017, 02:44 AM)NancyL Wrote: [ -> ]I got a code, was in, out and done in under 3 minutes but it's not a very fan-friendly way to operate.  If they're still in existence next year I would hope they ditch this system.

I agree.  Paul has to be rolling in his grave knowing that so many long-time fanclub members did not get sent codes.  This is not what TSO used to be about.

You also never needed the link that they sent you in the text (which for many, they got the wrong links sent to them).  And the codes (if you were chosen to get one) worked for all of the shows from the beginning.  Obviously getting the code was the big stumbling block and I do feel really badly for so many TSO fans who did not get them.  But if you did get a code, you can just go to the regular TSO site like always, find your show - or any show on the tour - and use the code for them.  The 8-ticket limit was not in place either, as I heard shared codes got used by several people for several shows and the total went way over 8 total.  Kudos to them trying something to reduce the scalpers, but sadly it was at the cost of many long-time TSo fans.

It really sucked when you didn't get a code.  I did get codes for the two shows in Cincinnati and was able to buy front row for the matinee and second row for the evening show; and I was done at 10:06.  It did help in getting better seats, but not getting a chance to buy for one show (Lexington, and only one ticket), had me ready to quit the entire bit!  Then I found out that the code could be shared and in some cases worked for multiple shows! I do hope this system gets either a change over or ditched.
(09-10-2017, 07:52 AM)sundance7490 Wrote: [ -> ]You actually scared me Dan, considering how others said things went so badly for them. I went back to make sure they were for the seats I thought and for the right shows. They were. How in the world did things go so well for some and so badly for others? I took a few people's advice on here who said do it on your computer instead of your cell phone. Do you guys think a lot of people were trying to do it on their cells and not a computer and that caused a lot of glitches?

Oddly enough, it worked better for me direct from the phone. My problems came from trying to have a browser open on my computer for each show I was trying for. Then after throwing tix back that I did not care for after every three times, it looped me back to the events page which made me have to scroll through to the event and re-enter the code. So I had to go back to work and threw in the towel after about 45 minutes. Later in the day about 6 or 7 hours later I was able to snag some seats I liked right from my phone. Copy the code, click on the link, paste it in and BAM. All with my thumb. Once the tix were secured I had to type in payment and mailing info, but they give you plenty of time to do that. Still hi and dry right now on three out of four shows for East we plan on going to. The one West city we are hitting (Orlando) hasn't gone on sale yet because of Irma. I'll still get tix though for all of them. It's all good.

I like the new system and think it will work even better next year. There was a lot of help available if you knew where to ask, and I certainly think they are open to suggestions for next year.
A new interview with Al - and a "revised/abridged" story about TSO's beginnings:

https://omny.fm/shows/allman-in-the-morn...-orchestra
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