paulomas Posted August 16, 2009 Report Share Posted August 16, 2009 so ive heard a few horror stories from friends about people cutting other peoples wristbands off when they're asleep, and doing other lame things so people lose their bands. i know the chances of this happening are slim, but has it happened to anyone before? im thinking of taking a copy of my seetickets confirmation email with me just incase, as apparently if it does happen and you can prove you bought a ticket, they re-band you? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chappiepunk Posted August 16, 2009 Report Share Posted August 16, 2009 so ive heard a few horror stories from friends about people cutting other peoples wristbands off when they're asleep, and doing other lame things so people lose their bands. i know the chances of this happening are slim, but has it happened to anyone before? im thinking of taking a copy of my seetickets confirmation email with me just incase, as apparently if it does happen and you can prove you bought a ticket, they re-band you? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coma girl Posted August 16, 2009 Report Share Posted August 16, 2009 Dunno about Reading but I worked at T this year and we had reports of people being mugged and their wristbands cut off. So I guess it happens but I dont think it occurs often enough for you to worry. I very much doubt they would give you another band even if you did have an email printed off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul ™ Posted August 16, 2009 Report Share Posted August 16, 2009 Best thing to do if you are worried about loosing your wristband by it either breaking or getting robbed etc Keep hold of your confirmation email and ticket receipt and proof of ID of who purchased it if possibleTake note of the day/time and sex of the person who put it on youTake a photo with your camera/phone of the number on the wristband and one with you with it on next to your faceGet someone to take a photo of you in the arena if possible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaLumberjack Posted August 16, 2009 Report Share Posted August 16, 2009 I am currently (and have constantly been) wearing my Reading 2006, 2007 and 2008 wristbands. None have ever been cut, tamped or mugged. This is the first time in 3 years i have heard of this being mentioned. During the festival i am one of the first in the mosh pit, i normally make our camp fire, i go to gigs after the festival, i get drunk, ive also been hospitalised for 4 days and had x-rays and CAT scans done. with all that in mind I HAVE NEVER HAD ANY OF THE BANDS OFF MY WRIST! Short story being, they ARE durable, and ive never known of deliberate damage from others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul ™ Posted August 16, 2009 Report Share Posted August 16, 2009 I've seen plenty snapped wristbands and incorrectly attached ones to know that people can misplace them or loose them. They will replace them if lost, but be prepared with the advise I gave earlier when you get questioned by the wristband exchange staff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Becoming a veteran Posted August 16, 2009 Report Share Posted August 16, 2009 A while ago now but it does happen, i think it was 1999 , 2 of my mates had passed out outside early hours of the morning and later in the day one noticed that his wrist band had gone, the other one checked and his had gone too, this one remembered waking up and seeing someone next to him walk off, but thought nothing of it presumed it was someone passing through. They did manage to get new wrist bands after reporting it to the police, one had his receipt the other didn't but used another of our groups receipts to prove they had bought one. Bearing in mind this was 1999 so wristbands were different to the ones you have now, whether you would be successful on getting a new one if it did happen, i don't know. Also this is the only time that i know of it happening to someone I was with or even met at any of the Readings i've been to. Paul's advice does seem pretty good for anyone worried about losing or having their writbands stolen. The other one would be try not to get too drunk that you pass out, try and make it to your tent first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rexclark Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 Wear a big glove up to your elbow to keep your wristband safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakyras Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 Glue your wrist to your face. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balti-pie Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 sleep with your hand up your arsehole - all the way up to the wrist if possible. it should be possible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul ™ Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 it should be possible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budweiser Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 (edited) When i went into town in 2007 while festival was on some tramp/pikey kept eyeing up my wristband, i quickly walked off, i'm not taking any chances. Edited August 17, 2009 by Budweiser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beLIEveR Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 It won't happen. But if you don't trust me, take Paul's advice. If it's forcibly taken I'd suggest you go to the on-site police station as well. The old bill won't do anything, but you'll get a crime reference number, which will help you far more than a photo of a wristband you might have taken off and given to someone else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Boots Posted August 18, 2009 Report Share Posted August 18, 2009 I'd be more worried about swine flu. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markeee Posted August 18, 2009 Report Share Posted August 18, 2009 I am currently (and have constantly been) wearing my Reading 2006, 2007 and 2008 wristbands. None have ever been cut, tamped or mugged. This is the first time in 3 years i have heard of this being mentioned. During the festival i am one of the first in the mosh pit, i normally make our camp fire, i go to gigs after the festival, i get drunk, ive also been hospitalised for 4 days and had x-rays and CAT scans done. with all that in mind I HAVE NEVER HAD ANY OF THE BANDS OFF MY WRIST! Short story being, they ARE durable, and ive never known of deliberate damage from others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyisRFC Posted August 18, 2009 Report Share Posted August 18, 2009 (edited) Glue your wrist to your face. Edited August 18, 2009 by jonnyisRFC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dropkick Murphy Posted August 18, 2009 Report Share Posted August 18, 2009 I always wear a sweatband over mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacks sweaty shirt Posted August 21, 2009 Report Share Posted August 21, 2009 I am currently (and have constantly been) wearing my Reading 2006, 2007 and 2008 wristbands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacks sweaty shirt Posted August 21, 2009 Report Share Posted August 21, 2009 When i went into town in 2007 while festival was on some tramp/pikey kept eyeing up my wristband, i quickly walked off, i'm not taking any chances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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