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14-09-2021, 07:16 PM
#541
Re: Ticketing for 2021
Originally Posted by
Rocco Jones
Thanks mate. Yeah I run it. Trying my best to ensure it’s legit. Deleting/hiding comments etc. There’s no perfect solution but hoping to do more good overall.
Well done Rocco. I spent a couple of hours trying to decide who to give them to. The mum was so grateful. You've done good.
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14-09-2021, 08:39 PM
#542
Re: Ticketing for 2021
THE AFL has confirmed the member ticketing allocation for the 2021 Toyota AFL Grand Final has sold out.
Both Melbourne and Western Bulldogs members purchased all 24,000 allocated tickets (12,000 tickets each) to the last Saturday in September.
The final 10,250 tickets to the match will go on sale to the General Public at 10:00am AWST
Rocket Science: the epitaph for the Beveridge era - whenever it ends - reading 'Here lies a team that could beat anyone on its day, but seldom did when it mattered most'. 15/7/2023
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14-09-2021, 09:07 PM
#543
Re: Ticketing for 2021
Originally Posted by
bulldogtragic
THE AFL has confirmed the member ticketing allocation for the 2021 Toyota AFL Grand Final has sold out.
Both Melbourne and Western Bulldogs members purchased all 24,000 allocated tickets (12,000 tickets each) to the last Saturday in September.
The final 10,250 tickets to the match will go on sale to the General Public at 10:00am AWST
Now the real scalping begins.
"It's over. It's all over."
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14-09-2021, 09:15 PM
#544
Re: Ticketing for 2021
Originally Posted by
EasternWest
Now the real scalping begins.
Why not offer all GA tickets to the club’s members ? That’s only 34,000 of what, a 60,000 seat stadium. That’s 26,000 seats for non invested fans/corporate tickets.
Rocket Science: the epitaph for the Beveridge era - whenever it ends - reading 'Here lies a team that could beat anyone on its day, but seldom did when it mattered most'. 15/7/2023
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14-09-2021, 09:28 PM
#545
Re: Ticketing for 2021
Originally Posted by
bulldogtragic
Why not offer all GA tickets to the club’s members ? That’s only 34,000 of what, a 60,000 seat stadium. That’s 26,000 seats for non invested fans/corporate tickets.
You already know why.
"It's over. It's all over."
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14-09-2021, 09:31 PM
#546
Re: Ticketing for 2021
Originally Posted by
EasternWest
You already know why.
There’s specific anti scalping legislation in Victoria dealing with the GF. I wonder if WA has that legislative framework or if it’s open season?
Rocket Science: the epitaph for the Beveridge era - whenever it ends - reading 'Here lies a team that could beat anyone on its day, but seldom did when it mattered most'. 15/7/2023
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16-09-2021, 08:38 PM
#547
Re: Ticketing for 2021
Originally Posted by
bulldogtragic
There’s specific anti scalping legislation in Victoria dealing with the GF. I wonder if WA has that legislative framework or if it’s open season?
I don't think there is in WA.
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16-09-2021, 08:50 PM
#548
Re: Ticketing for 2021
Originally Posted by
dalek
I don't think there is in WA.
Geez, then scalpers will make obscene amounts of money.
Rocket Science: the epitaph for the Beveridge era - whenever it ends - reading 'Here lies a team that could beat anyone on its day, but seldom did when it mattered most'. 15/7/2023
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16-09-2021, 09:00 PM
#549
Re: Ticketing for 2021
I gave my barcodes away to some WA doggies. Glad for them, it it felt very bittersweet. Must have been like what it felt like sending your kids to the UK countryside during the war.
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16-09-2021, 09:09 PM
#550
Re: Ticketing for 2021
Originally Posted by
dalek
I don't think there is in WA.
Introduced a couple of weeks ago. Link
"Ticket scalping will be illegal in Western Australia after legislation introduced by the McGowan Government passed State Parliament, delivering on an election commitment.
The tough new measures will be in place before general admission tickets go on sale for the 2021 AFL Grand Final at Optus Stadium to protect footy fans from price gouging and level the playing field by banning mass purchases by 'bots'.
Re-selling of concert and event tickets will be allowed but restricted to a maximum 10 per cent mark-up from the original price.
The use of software designed to by-pass security measures to prevent bulk purchases will also be outlawed.
Heavy penalties will apply for those who break the law with fines of $20,000 for individuals and $100,000 for companies. Even higher penalties will apply for those using 'bots' to purchase tickets."
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16-09-2021, 11:47 PM
#551
Re: Ticketing for 2021
They mentioned on AFL 360, there were 180,000 in the que for tickets when sales opened online. All sold out in ten minutes
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22-09-2021, 02:29 PM
#552
Re: Ticketing for 2021
https://www.perthnow.com.au/news/cri...fans-c-4035580
AFL grand final: Consumer Protection find 26 suspected scams targeting WA footy fans
Tim Dornin
AAP
September 22, 2021 11:53AM
TOPICS
Crime
WA footy fans have lost money after being stung by scammers selling fake online tickets for Saturday’s AFL grand final.
Authorities say a number of people have paid up to $250 each for tickets that were never delivered, including some who posted advertisements on internet trading site Gumtree.
Consumer Protection Commissioner Gary Newcombe said with just a few days before the game, scammers would ramp up their attempts to rip people off.
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“We strongly urge consumers to exercise extreme caution before handing over money for tickets being sold online,” he said.
His office has also cracked down on people selling tickets at inflated prices in breach of WA’s new ticket scalping laws that came into effect earlier this month.
Consumer Protection compliance officers have been monitoring seven ticket re-selling sites as well as Gumtree, eBay and Facebook Marketplace.
“So far 26 advertisements offering AFL grand final tickets and suspected of breaking the laws have been identified, 22 on Gumtree and four on eBay,” Mr Newcombe said.
“The sites have been cooperative in removing the ads as soon as advised and may have removed others proactively.”
Messages have also been sent to individual sellers, advising them of the new laws and warning that they could face prosecution if they continue to on-sell the tickets for more than the allowed 10 per cent mark-up or don’t reveal the exact location of the seats.
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