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Post by meister on Jan 10, 2024 16:46:57 GMT
I have received some theatre tokens and would like some advice on use. Generally I try to go for cheaper/offer/lottery type tickets online but I don’t think buying these with the tokens is compatible!!
Any advice gratefully received - perhaps I can flog them on eBay for the hard cash!?!?
Thanks
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Post by mrnutz on Jan 10, 2024 17:05:00 GMT
I have received some theatre tokens and would like some advice on use. Generally I try to go for cheaper/offer/lottery type tickets online but I don’t think buying these with the tokens is compatible!! Any advice gratefully received - perhaps I can flog them on eBay for the hard cash!?!? Thanks You can use them online with TKTS which is helpful when combining with discounts! |
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Post by Dr Tom on Jan 10, 2024 17:27:28 GMT
I almost always use them on online on TKTS, or on the DM site (which sometimes throws up good deals with dynamic pricing, as well as the members only offers if you're part of DM+ - you may well be able to pay for DM+ membership with theatre tokens as well).
If you really want to sell them, CardYard pay 80% of face value, which is likely better than eBay (after eBay fees, and without the risks of selling tokens there).
You may well be able to sell them in Classifieds as well (this doesn't directly mention Theatre Tokens, but this seems reasonable enough to me).
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Post by toomasj on Jan 10, 2024 17:29:07 GMT
As poster above says, TKTS is the way to go when using vouchers. The only places to accept them online which offers regular discounts.
A word of warning too about selling them on eBay. This is very risky, because it only takes the buyer to claim the codes didn’t work and you’re in a lot of trouble. PayPal/ebay will always side with the buyer in disputes of this kind, very probably leaving you out of pocket. It is near impossible to prove that they used the voucher and the vendor will not provide any useful information such as IP addresses used because of their GDPR requirements.
It can be absolutely fine; but you are relying on that person’s honesty and eBay absolutely will not have your back in a selling dispute. Avoid this path and use the vouchers on TKTS
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Post by mrnutz on Jan 11, 2024 9:42:26 GMT
I almost always use them on online on TKTS, or on the DM site (which sometimes throws up good deals with dynamic pricing, as well as the members only offers if you're part of DM+ - you may well be able to pay for DM+ membership with theatre tokens as well). If you really want to sell them, CardYard pay 80% of face value, which is likely better than eBay (after eBay fees, and without the risks of selling tokens there). You may well be able to sell them in Classifieds as well (this doesn't directly mention Theatre Tokens, but this seems reasonable enough to me). What sort of offers do you get through DMT+? Would you say it's worth the membership fee? |
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Post by Dr Tom on Jan 11, 2024 14:08:05 GMT
What sort of offers do you get through DMT+? Would you say it's worth the membership fee? Earlier this year, I went to the DMT+ performance of Mamma Mia (Thursday matinee). Free sparkling wine before the show (they weren't stingy), plus a programme, and two interval drinks vouchers. A very interesting Q&A with the musical director and some of the technical team (held in the Dress Circle). We saw the start of the cast vocal warmup as well. Plus a second row Stalls seat for the show. I can't remember exactly what I paid, but it was around £50, less than a ticket alone in that location usually costs. They also found people a room to wait in between the end of the Q&A and the start of the show (if they didn't want to go out into the rain). So, I thought that was a good deal, the organisers made an effort (and thankfully I could get that afternoon off work). Now, I've just checked the DMT+ members area and I can't see any special events advertised at the moment, but they come and go. If you buy programmes and drinks at the venues, the vouchers that come with the membership cover most of the cost by themselves. |
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Post by mrnutz on Jan 11, 2024 14:11:13 GMT
What sort of offers do you get through DMT+? Would you say it's worth the membership fee? Earlier this year, I went to the DMT+ performance of Mamma Mia (Thursday matinee). Free sparkling wine before the show (they weren't stingy), plus a programme, and two interval drinks vouchers. A very interesting Q&A with the musical director and some of the technical team (held in the Dress Circle). We saw the start of the cast vocal warmup as well. Plus a second row Stalls seat for the show. I can't remember exactly what I paid, but it was around £50, less than a ticket alone in that location usually costs. They also found people a room to wait in between the end of the Q&A and the start of the show (if they didn't want to go out into the rain). So, I thought that was a good deal, the organisers made an effort (and thankfully I could get that afternoon off work). Now, I've just checked the DMT+ members area and I can't see any special events advertised at the moment, but they come and go. If you buy programmes and drinks at the venues, the vouchers that come with the membership cover most of the cost by themselves. Thanks! |
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