Re: Championship Finals Day - 5th Oct : Mon Sep 29, 2014 6:26 pm  

well, I was going to watch East Leeds ,their game will finish at 1.15pm so I've got 3 hours to kill before Hunslet game and then another hour before Leigh game , so no I won't be bothering now. Another RL fiasco

Re: Championship Finals Day - 5th Oct : Mon Sep 29, 2014 9:14 pm  

RhinoLaney wrote: All seems to be of been a bit of a farce if I'm honest. I got asked all sorts of questions this afternoon and even now I've no idea if I've got my ticket. They did say they would send me an email...nothing. Typical RFL yet again. Jamie - Do you have an email address I can contact the RFL? I had emailed the Rhinos ticket office and presumably it got forwarded on. I got an email back from; ticketing@rfl.uk.com I had my season ticket with me when I called - I think the Rhinos have stuffed up more than the RFL on this one in fairness; advertising it as for 'season ticket holders / members' then putting an article on the website that everyone can see. So when I called up today, the bloke wanted me to physically say 'Leeds50' without telling me to say it (I had said 'I am calling as a Rhinos season ticket holder entitled to a half-price ticket, but your site won't accept the discount'). The RFL's fault is in not taking a membership / season ticket number as mandatory when people have been calling up. So actually both are at fault - Leeds for setting it up and the RFL for not putting anything in place to keep scammers out once Leeds' actions had given them the chance to try and scam. And I will be surrounded by all those Leigh scammers all day on Sunday, which will be lovely! If any of you guys are about, let me know if you want a drink with someone relatively sane / together. There'll be plenty of time!

RhinoLaney wrote: All seems to be of been a bit of a farce if I'm honest. I got asked all sorts of questions this afternoon and even now I've no idea if I've got my ticket. They did say they would send me an email...nothing. Typical RFL yet again. Jamie - Do you have an email address I can contact the RFL? I had emailed the Rhinos ticket office and presumably it got forwarded on. I got an email back from; ticketing@rfl.uk.com I had my season ticket with me when I called - I think the Rhinos have stuffed up more than the RFL on this one in fairness; advertising it as for 'season ticket holders / members' then putting an article on the website that everyone can see. So when I called up today, the bloke wanted me to physically say 'Leeds50' without telling me to say it (I had said 'I am calling as a Rhinos season ticket holder entitled to a half-price ticket, but your site won't accept the discount'). The RFL's fault is in not taking a membership / season ticket number as mandatory when people have been calling up. So actually both are at fault - Leeds for setting it up and the RFL for not putting anything in place to keep scammers out once Leeds' actions had given them the chance to try and scam. And I will be surrounded by all those Leigh scammers all day on Sunday, which will be lovely! If any of you guys are about, let me know if you want a drink with someone relatively sane / together. There'll be plenty of time!

Re: Championship Finals Day - 5th Oct : Tue Sep 30, 2014 1:12 am  

Jamie101 wrote: I had emailed the Rhinos ticket office and presumably it got forwarded on. I got an email back from; ticketing@rfl.uk.com I had my season ticket with me when I called - I think the Rhinos have stuffed up more than the RFL on this one in fairness; advertising it as for 'season ticket holders / members' then putting an article on the website that everyone can see. So when I called up today, the bloke wanted me to physically say 'Leeds50' without telling me to say it (I had said 'I am calling as a Rhinos season ticket holder entitled to a half-price ticket, but your site won't accept the discount'). The RFL's fault is in not taking a membership / season ticket number as mandatory when people have been calling up. So actually both are at fault - Leeds for setting it up and the RFL for not putting anything in place to keep scammers out once Leeds' actions had given them the chance to try and scam. And I will be surrounded by all those Leigh scammers all day on Sunday, which will be lovely! If any of you guys are about, let me know if you want a drink with someone relatively sane / together. There'll be plenty of time! Why are they scammers? Give your head a shake will you ..if your club and the rfl couldn't organize the proverbial.... And no I didn't order a ticket from the Whinos.

Jamie101 wrote: I had emailed the Rhinos ticket office and presumably it got forwarded on. I got an email back from; ticketing@rfl.uk.com I had my season ticket with me when I called - I think the Rhinos have stuffed up more than the RFL on this one in fairness; advertising it as for 'season ticket holders / members' then putting an article on the website that everyone can see. So when I called up today, the bloke wanted me to physically say 'Leeds50' without telling me to say it (I had said 'I am calling as a Rhinos season ticket holder entitled to a half-price ticket, but your site won't accept the discount'). The RFL's fault is in not taking a membership / season ticket number as mandatory when people have been calling up. So actually both are at fault - Leeds for setting it up and the RFL for not putting anything in place to keep scammers out once Leeds' actions had given them the chance to try and scam. And I will be surrounded by all those Leigh scammers all day on Sunday, which will be lovely! If any of you guys are about, let me know if you want a drink with someone relatively sane / together. There'll be plenty of time! Why are they scammers? Give your head a shake will you ..if your club and the rfl couldn't organize the proverbial.... And no I didn't order a ticket from the Whinos.

Re: Championship Finals Day - 5th Oct : Tue Sep 30, 2014 8:39 am  

The 'scammers' was a bit tongue-in-cheek in response to the comment saying that lots of Leigh fans had used the code, whereas fans of Fev (for instance) had not been able to use it because the ticket-sellers had cottoned on to it.

Nothing personal against Leigh fans; they were taking advantage of Leeds' / the RFL's lunacy - but similarly it is slighlty unfair that they were able to take advantage but fans of other teams were less able to do so.

Re: Championship Finals Day - 5th Oct : Tue Sep 30, 2014 9:37 am  

I emailed Ticketing yesterday afternoon and as of yet no response.
I'll give it until lunch time and I'll ring them.

With the South Stand closed I've decided to have a change of scenery in the North Stand, Block C, Row E.

Re: Championship Finals Day - 5th Oct : Tue Sep 30, 2014 9:56 am  

I'm fortunate to remember simpler days when attending a RL game or event wasn't such a ball ache and one could just chillax instead. You just turned up, paid your admission at the turnstile and enjoyed the game.

These days, it's all about having to go out of your way to purchase a ticket in advance, whether that be online, over the phone or in person. But best to purchase a ticket several days prior to the event in order to qualify for a cheap discount. Better still, is there an offer code available? Does it get you a better deal than some other scrote within a highly competitive marketplace? <yawn>

It's the same ball ache buying a friggin train ticket or working out which utility company you should get your gas and electricity usage bills from. Nothing straightforward, just lots of unnecessary obfuscation and time-consuming hurdles to overcome just to avoid extortionate prices and being ripped off.

I've got a better idea.

This event (like so many others) can go get ******

Re: Championship Finals Day - 5th Oct : Tue Sep 30, 2014 9:57 am  

RhinoLaney wrote:

With the South Stand closed I've decided to have a change of scenery in the North Stand, Block C, Row E.

If you've never been in the North Stand before don't be surprised by the all the equipment built into your seat.

The pillow is for your mid-half nap.
There's a complimentary flat cap.
The plastic bag and tube is for you to attach your catheter.
And don't forget the game only lasts 78 minutes for the North Stand in order for you to get out quickly and beat the traffic.

Re: Championship Finals Day - 5th Oct : Tue Sep 30, 2014 10:57 am  

Him wrote:

If you've never been in the North Stand before don't be surprised by the all the equipment built into your seat.

The pillow is for your mid-half nap.
There's a complimentary flat cap.
The plastic bag and tube is for you to attach your catheter.
And don't forget the game only lasts 78 minutes for the North Stand in order for you to get out quickly and beat the traffic.

I didn't realise the first team sit in the North Stand - what are they doing up there?!

Wahey!

Re: Championship Finals Day - 5th Oct : Tue Sep 30, 2014 1:20 pm  

Him wrote:

If you've never been in the North Stand before don't be surprised by the all the equipment built into your seat.

The pillow is for your mid-half nap.
There's a complimentary flat cap.
The plastic bag and tube is for you to attach your catheter.
And don't forget the game only lasts 78 minutes for the North Stand in order for you to get out quickly and beat the traffic.

Not been in the North for years...so things haven't changed then?

Heard there was some swanky TV's located on the Roof of the stand for some reason?!

Re: Championship Finals Day - 5th Oct : Tue Sep 30, 2014 2:21 pm  

Remember though that unless you're fortunate enough to be in the paddock there is no legroom.