Short change….

[Dipset]

Almost every day I was short changed by the vendors. Unfortunately the worst culprit seemed to my beloved cider bus. Every member of your group got given the wrong change by the bus at some stage during the 5 days. Now I know innocent mistakes happen but this seems a bit too often.

One guy at the cider bus rather abruptly told my Mrs “What do you want now!” when she was simply waiting for her £10 change. Anyone else have nay issues?

This got me thinking would an electronic wristband that you transfer money onto like they have in some theme parks be any better? You simply top up before you leave or at information points and any money left on it gets deposited back after the festival; or even to charity at your request. It would speed up payment and the stalls, stop the short change, stop you carrying money about and most of all stop/reduce theft/pickpocket of your hard earned cash. It might also help with the pass out shenanigans as they scan the wristband on entry and exit that shows your face etc

[Slugworth]

It was happening everywhere... All part of the plan i would have thought.

[Pinhead]

Brothers were doing this routinely as well. They know people are too pissed to check half the time and take advantage.

[ThomThomDrum]

At the Arc Bar post Portishead I was given change of a tenner for 2 ales when I gave a 50. I said it to them straight away and they did not even do a double take or blink to give me my 40. I got a real sense it was something they do now and again to see if peeps are drunk enough to just walk away..........I might have read the situation wrong but I was quite sober at that stage and trust my gut on it...........especially that they did not even seem to want to question me.........How did they know I was not just chancing my arm?

[russycarps]

Yeh I got given change from a tenner when I gave a twenty at one of the food stalls. I just assumed it was an honest mistake. The temptation to rip off 150,000 drunken bums must be pretty huge for some people I guess

[thesecretingredientiscrime]

This got me thinking would an electronic wristband that you transfer money onto like they have in some theme parks be any better? You simply top up before you leave or at information points and any money left on it gets deposited back after the festival; or even to charity at your request. It would speed up payment and the stalls, stop the short change, stop you carrying money about and most of all stop/reduce theft/pickpocket of your hard earned cash. It might also help with the pass out shenanigans as they scan the wristband on entry and exit that shows your face etc

[CaledonianGonzo]

The folk at NYC Downlow told me it was £20 for a fake moustache so I ponied up and was wandering away unthinkingly - if incredibly unsteadily - when they called me back to hand over the £16 change I was actually due.

[Pinhead]

At least those 'smart' wristbands never materialised this year after all. Happy with the return of the good old fashioned fabric wrist tie (which I will keep on for the next year).

[eFestivals]

I'd imagine people, including me, wouldn't like the idea of being tracked around the site.

plus it's only as good as the technology.

Expecting about 1,500 terminals to work 100% of the time for 6 days across an area of 8sq miles (or whatever it is) in Somerset in June - somewhat reputed for its rain and mud - is taking a massive leap of faith.

Because such wristbands would also be used for entry, any computer failure runs the risk of a serious incident when 100,000 angry punters can't get into their beloved festival.

[formed a band]

Chappati man accidentally gave me about 15 quid change from a tenner, I gave it back, they thanked me with a free chappati. I danced to Rodrigo y gabriella shortly after and threw up 2 pills just as many chappatis , a bottle of wine and a few brothers

Win soon became a loss

[Northernsoul45]

girl at t-shirt stall next to the pyramid tried to bump me my change, went off to the other end of the stall to serve someone else as i waited, called her on it, gave her the look that i wasn't for letting it go and she came back with it & mumbled an apology as though pretending she'd forgot.....

was sunny, middle of the day & was only a few people at the stall so total bollocks she would forget or be mistaken as to who she was serving, the girl was just blatantly trying it on to pocket the cash (only £2 but still)

[eatingglitter]

The short changing thing probably explains how i managed to spunk £80 away in one day without actually buying anything apart from food and a few drinks.

On a side note I gave Freddy who was the little kid at the piercing and body jewelery stand a quid because he helped me pick out a new earring. He looked super chuffed but we was really helpful bless him (I think he was about 8 or so?)

[Ruwise]

The Hippy Chippy gave me change for £10 instead of £20. I called her on it and she coughed up my extra £10. I assumed it was an innocent mistake. Maybe not! Though in one of the tents in the greenfield they gave us our coffees and walked off and I had to wait ages to pay for them though they seemed very grateful that I hadn't just walked off without paying.

[Mud Dweller]

I ordered 2 chicken burgers for me and the Mrs, charged me £17. Walked away then realised that was steep even for Glasto prices, questioned the guy who said id ordered them with chips so thats what he'd charged. When I then questioned if that was the case why did he not serve it with chips he made a quick retreat and refunded me

That was by the pyramid

[AiiShotTheDJ]

Me and the partner had people try it twice but I'm quite vocal with things like that and he's not. I went to the garlic bread stall by the pyramid (little castle place) and gave her £10 for something that cost £3. She looked at me and said "wait over there" with a snarl and I said not without my change. She coughed it up quickly as she knew she was trying it on. In Back of Beyond, the partner bought a cocktail for £6.50 (double)- he'd only asked for a single but they gave him a double and charged him. He handed over a £20 and they gave him £11.50 change. He was too scared to say anything bless him but I couldn't say for him as I hadn't been near the bar to order.

[TokiDoki]

I never checked my change beyond a quick glance, makes me wish I did.

[Bluebeth]

Bless the folks at the Bimble Inn, my drinks came to £7 and the lady gave me £7 change from £20. I pointed out the mistake and she said should there be £10 with that? The old till there doesn't work out change.

*too many computerised tills not enough maths

[markeee]

get better tills could be one solution

im sure most vendors make enough profit?

as to people feeling embarrassed to ask.query it - i can totally get that, if it's really busy i'd feel awkward and embarrassed

but if it's quiet much easier to deal with

[incident]

For quite a few years now, I've made sure to bring my cash in 10 quid notes, never anything higher (or lower).

I find that it makes it easier to keep track of how much you're spending, and it also reduces the change of being short changed (or given a fake note in change).

[TheParkAfterDark]

For quite a few years now, I've made sure to bring my cash in 10 quid notes, never anything higher (or lower).

I find that it makes it easier to keep track of how much you're spending, and it also reduces the change of being short changed (or given a fake note in change).

[ButterflyBallFairy]

Oh my god I'm so too trusting, I never check my change as I just presumed that cause it's glastonbury that everyone was caring and lovely and don't do bad things. I spent more then I could work out for and now I think I know why. :-(

[MoorB]

Paid mainly in £5.00's, £10.00 for larger rounds & used change up too. I read it on another thread vendors prefer small notes.....maybe not if their shortchanging?

[Starchild771]

We paid £20 got change for £10 - went back and they corrected it.

[AiiShotTheDJ]

Oh my god I'm so too trusting, I never check my change as I just presumed that cause it's glastonbury that everyone was caring and lovely and don't do bad things. I spent more then I could work out for and now I think I know why. :-(

[Mr Splodge]

Made sure I only had £10 notes learnt the hard way before.