ringRiff Posted June 5, 2022 Report Share Posted June 5, 2022 I've bought a coach ticket from someone who looks relatively like me and can no longer go. How heavy are the ID checks on the gate + coach? Is there anything I can do to better increase the likelihood that I get in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squirrelarmy Posted June 5, 2022 Report Share Posted June 5, 2022 2 minutes ago, ringRiff said: Is there anything I can do to better increase the likelihood that I get in? Have you seen the film Face/Off? 2 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnomicide Posted June 5, 2022 Report Share Posted June 5, 2022 Brush up on local info to the person whose ticket it is. Nearest pub, nearest school etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry bear Posted June 5, 2022 Report Share Posted June 5, 2022 I’d cut out the worry by getting a life-size paper mask of their face printed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nal Posted June 5, 2022 Report Share Posted June 5, 2022 They scan your retinas now using the 5G from the covid vaccines 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HamishA. Posted June 5, 2022 Report Share Posted June 5, 2022 Someone I know got in with someone else's ticket... at the gates they got asked if they had any further proof of ID, other than the driving license they borrowed for the named person on the ticket. They got their phone out and loaded up the Facebook app, and went on their profile, on which they had uploaded a mix of photos of both themselves and the person on the ticket, using that name on their profile. They let him in, possibly just for the commitment! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyisRFC Posted June 5, 2022 Report Share Posted June 5, 2022 A friend of a friend got in in 2019 on someone else’s ticket, it looked absolutely nothing like them. I think it depends on who you get at the gate, I bet there’s a few that really don’t care and just want to finish their shift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leyrulion Posted June 5, 2022 Report Share Posted June 5, 2022 19 minutes ago, HamishA. said: Someone I know got in with someone else's ticket... at the gates they got asked if they had any further proof of ID, other than the driving license they borrowed for the named person on the ticket. They got their phone out and loaded up the Facebook app, and went on their profile, on which they had uploaded a mix of photos of both themselves and the person on the ticket, using that name on their profile. They let him in, possibly just for the commitment! That is quite the commitment tbf, I hadn't thought of doing that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simsy Posted June 5, 2022 Report Share Posted June 5, 2022 Double the risk with a coach ticket, have to convince the driver as well as the person on the gate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightoffyour Posted June 5, 2022 Report Share Posted June 5, 2022 Doubt the coach could give a shit. Also pretty sure they just call out names and hand out the envelopes. Someone on here got in with my friend’s ticket, she just had their driver’s license I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mufcok Posted June 5, 2022 Report Share Posted June 5, 2022 1 hour ago, jonnyisRFC said: A friend of a friend got in in 2019 on someone else’s ticket, it looked absolutely nothing like them. I think it depends on who you get at the gate, I bet there’s a few that really don’t care and just want to finish their shift. 100% this, pure luck. I had two friends try last time, one was in on the second try / the other, not so lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaniyell Posted June 5, 2022 Report Share Posted June 5, 2022 I once worked checking photos, busy Wednesday Gate B, there was no support whatsoever and a huge queue, so in they went. I do recall the fear on his face when I did the double take tho! Frankly, I doubt i'd have had it in me to be 'that guy'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshuwarr Posted June 5, 2022 Report Share Posted June 5, 2022 1 hour ago, Simsy said: Double the risk with a coach ticket, have to convince the driver as well as the person on the gate. I've had coach drivers in the past where they have just read the name on the ticket and then you say if that's you and they've just handed it out 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkey for festivals Posted June 5, 2022 Report Share Posted June 5, 2022 I got in on a random ticket...didn't look like him...they challenged but let me in when I smiled... I.just picked the most fun looking volunteer to approach... also sold the ex Mrs ticket once...offered to meet them with id if required...never hear from them, so assume went fine... I think as long as you don't get jobs worth... go at a busy time...don't be drunk or rude, or look dodgy, you would have to be unlucky not to be fine. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnomicide Posted June 5, 2022 Report Share Posted June 5, 2022 Don't know how true it is but I've heard of "secret shoppers" being used to test the ticket checkers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spindles Posted June 5, 2022 Report Share Posted June 5, 2022 9 minutes ago, Gnomicide said: Don't know how true it is but I've heard of "secret shoppers" being used to test the ticket checkers. I'm sure I read a comprehensive post on the subject on here a few years back which mentioned this. In all my years I've encountered a lot of people who've got in on someone else's ticket and never met a soul who has a story of failing. Anecdotal, I know, but I reckon as said above, be friendly and cheerful and don't be a dick and all is likely to be well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazzared Posted June 5, 2022 Report Share Posted June 5, 2022 31 minutes ago, Gnomicide said: Don't know how true it is but I've heard of "secret shoppers" being used to test the ticket checkers. Yeah we were told at the Oxfam meeting that they have mystery style shoppers who will test the gates to make sure Oxfam are doing their job at checking tickets properly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stereodista Posted June 6, 2022 Report Share Posted June 6, 2022 Be nice, and you’ll be fine. I’ve had two friends get in on someone else’s ticket no issue. Have also done the gate, and let in one or two whose faces definitely weren’t on theirs. Definitely bring a back-up ID, mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigpusher Posted June 6, 2022 Report Share Posted June 6, 2022 I barely got in with my own ticket one year. No idea why because it was clearly me but the guy made me take off my hat and glasses. Spent ages looking at it and called someone else over to check. I think I would be too stressed to even attempt it with someone else’s ticket after that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Chomper Posted June 6, 2022 Report Share Posted June 6, 2022 My picture on the ticket is 4 years old and the pandemic hasn't been kind to me. Expecting to be (mildly) challenged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazmandingo96 Posted June 6, 2022 Report Share Posted June 6, 2022 2 minutes ago, Yorkshire Chomper said: My picture on the ticket is 4 years old and the pandemic hasn't been kind to me. Expecting to be (mildly) challenged. my thoughts exactly, my picture is me from 2017, I didn't alter picture due to worry of cocking up my registration before the 2019 ticket sale. hopefully common sense will prevail but i do look a lot different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigpusher Posted June 6, 2022 Report Share Posted June 6, 2022 6 minutes ago, Yorkshire Chomper said: My picture on the ticket is 4 years old and the pandemic hasn't been kind to me. Expecting to be (mildly) challenged. Yep I am expecting it this year. I have put on a lot of weight and will have rainbow coloured hair. Passport at the ready along with photos of skinnier me on my phone!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philipsteak Posted June 6, 2022 Report Share Posted June 6, 2022 7 minutes ago, Yorkshire Chomper said: My picture on the ticket is 4 years old and the pandemic hasn't been kind to me. Expecting to be (mildly) challenged. It'll be fine. Just bring ID too if you are worried. If it's your ticket then you will get in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennyboi Posted June 6, 2022 Report Share Posted June 6, 2022 It can be done, I’ve done it more than once using a re-entry/pass out & I’ve got a mate whose done it on first entry looking nothing like the guy. Be happy, friendly & confident. If all else fails drop the bag n show them a clean pair of heels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulshane Posted June 6, 2022 Report Share Posted June 6, 2022 19 minutes ago, Yorkshire Chomper said: My picture on the ticket is 4 years old and the pandemic hasn't been kind to me. Expecting to be (mildly) challenged. my pic is from when they first needed pics on tickets, I get asked for ID every year now 🙂 but it's my lucky pic! If I change it I might not get a ticket for next year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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