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Post by 49thand8th on Oct 16, 2019 15:17:26 GMT
For Broadway shows, I had list made up of all the shows I wanted to watch (with the relevant discount codes) before flying out and just went to the different box offices. Saved a fair bit of money on avoiding the booking fees doing it this way. Oh, that's a good tip! Hadn't occurred to me to do that. The online booking fees are crazier than in the UK - you get a "tickets from $59" offer then find another $12 or more instantly whacked on for booking fees. I have no idea why anyone would book online for full-price tickets here when you can do it at the box office for NO fees. I used to have a roommate whose commute literally took him past Times Square but he'd buy stuff on telecharge. Why?!
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Post by Snciole on Oct 16, 2019 16:04:55 GMT
I’ve used the Go! Shuttle service from JFK to get into the main city for both my trips. A great service (and fairly cheap) and a nice way to see the city suburbs before you get dropped off at your hotel. Thanks for this tip. I've resigned myself to getting a flat rate cab but this is a good alternative.
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Post by poster J on Oct 16, 2019 19:07:46 GMT
Oh, that's a good tip! Hadn't occurred to me to do that. The online booking fees are crazier than in the UK - you get a "tickets from $59" offer then find another $12 or more instantly whacked on for booking fees. I have no idea why anyone would book online for full-price tickets here when you can do it at the box office for NO fees. I used to have a roommate whose commute literally took him past Times Square but he'd buy stuff on telecharge. Why?! No other option for shows you know will likely sell out and you don't have time to rush!
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Not always very high value in terms of ticket yield or donations
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Post by Xanderl on Oct 16, 2019 19:17:10 GMT
I have no idea why anyone would book online for full-price tickets here when you can do it at the box office for NO fees. I used to have a roommate whose commute literally took him past Times Square but he'd buy stuff on telecharge. Why?! No other option for shows you know will likely sell out and you don't have time to rush! Yes, plus if you're only there for a visit and there's something you really want to see, plus you're less confident about predicting how fast something will sell ... But yeah, I only booked in advance the first time I went to New York, after that I relied on tkts and getting deals while I was there. Didn't occur to me to use the deals at the box office though, because I'm an idiot
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Post by 49thand8th on Oct 16, 2019 19:46:14 GMT
I have no idea why anyone would book online for full-price tickets here when you can do it at the box office for NO fees. I used to have a roommate whose commute literally took him past Times Square but he'd buy stuff on telecharge. Why?! No other option for shows you know will likely sell out and you don't have time to rush! OK, my puzzlement was mostly for people who live here. But I've also bought tickets in person for a friend before she came from out of town to see it, so she could avoid the fees. Of course, be sure you have a friend who won't run away with your money first.
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