Velvet Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 I did! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobL Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 decided to try my luck with vip. my group want to be on the floor together. will pay a few extra bucks to insure that happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phorbesie Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobL Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Are you guys trying for GA in pit!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-towns Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 It was a bit of a pain for it being solely for 'nostalgic' reasons but I went in for it. I can see some upset folks if they don't score tickets and having to eat potentially $70 plus in money orders. Shapiro talks about the gig plus other things Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phorbesie Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Yeah, we went for the Pit. probably highest demand for fewest tix but I figure as it's a shot in the dark anyway why not.I decided to only do the one price level because of all the money order fees. it's a risk but I hope it works out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edger Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 I went for it too. I sure hope I did everything right... Bank. is. broken. Nitro Compression 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 I really hope everyone gets tickets!!!! phishtaper 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PassedOutGuy Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 So wait... I never mail ordered back in the day with GDSTOO... if you don't get tickets you don't get your money order back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamilton Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 No, of course you do. But you have to pay a fee to the post office for every money order that you get, and you have to include a separate money order for each show (if I remember correctly from back in the day). The fees aren't refundable when you take the money orders back to the post office for your refund. If you've sent in enough requests, you've probably paid a sizable amount of money in fees alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PassedOutGuy Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 So its only money orders from the post office then? Would probably make more sense if I simply read the rules... Good thing I didn't mail order Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamilton Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 I'm relying on my memories from the early '90s, which are admittedly hazy. If the same rules were used this time around as were used back in the day, you're only allowed to submit money orders from the post office. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 What a crazy way to order tickets in 2015. It was out of date when I last mail-ordered Phish tickets in the late 90s. Maybe it levels the playing field, but it sure doesn't make things easy or inexpensive for the fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edger Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 Not only do you have to put in separate money orders in for each show, but if you are throwing your hat in at multiple price levels that means separate money orders for each of those as well...each with their own fees. I also didn't realize that you had the front the money up front...I assumed that you only paid if the money order was processed. Fingers crossed... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freak By Night Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 Mail order just seems like too much work for a lazy old man like me. I used to do it for shows in the early 90s but I had way more time on my hands back then. I'll just wait for the public on sale date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velvet Posted January 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 So, does everyone still hate TicketBastard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 where's the pics of everyone's envelope cartoons and stuff? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edger Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 Ha, excellent and fair question Velvet! Um...personally I just like to complain all around. I should have taken a picture of my envelope...ooops Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phorbesie Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 Davey Boy 2.0 and bouche 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bONES Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 I mail ordered.It was all a bit of a panic as I am in Mexico now on vacation.Before I left Toronto, I spent $3269.65 CAD on postal money orders in USD.I went for the maximum allowed.4 tix for each night, all 3 nights at all 3 price levels.Hoping to score big, with 4 awesome reserved seats for each night !!I decorated my envelope and sent in an additional $35 USD for priority post return mail.I had a good friend go to the post office yesterday for the 9am opening and mail it off for me.I have 2 hotel rooms reserved in d/t Chicago.One at the Crowne Plaza and another at the Intercontinental.My flight is already booked through my Aeroplan points and now I wait until mid-February before knowing whether I have tickets or not...sigh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Wooly Mammoth Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 ordered two tix each for the 4th and 5th (@ $95.50) All that I could afford right now. paying a $7 fee for a $2 money order (for postage) did seem a bit silly though. booked a flight with Aeroplan points. still need to book a place to stay. Probably going solo as convincing my non-Deadhead girlfriend who dislikes long meandering songs is proving to be a challenge. :-) I'm looking at renting an apartment. seems to be the best value for the money. if anybody is interested let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark tonin Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 Mail ordered yesterday. Decided to make it simple and only go for GA Pit tickets for each of the 3 nights. It is a crazy process and it makes no logical sense to order tickets this way in 2015, but I thought I'd give it a go for nostalgic reasons. And I'm hoping the "craziness" results in an increased chance of scoring tickets, as people opt for saner and easier alternatives. Given the hype, this is going to be a tough ticket. Let the waiting begin ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 that's a beauty Phorbsie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Low Roller Posted January 22, 2015 Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 For cheap accommodations near to the venue, there is the Grant Park Best Western. It's cheap, filthy, and next to the best breakfast place in town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velvet Posted January 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 And the best breakfast place in town is called...? Davey Boy 2.0 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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