Free Tickets Being Taken Advantage Of

[JonnyHibees]

Yesterday whilst waiting in the queue for the East Stand ticket pod a group of two guys and several kids approached me several times offering to sell tickets for £10 or £20. These tickets were clearly marked with a price of £0.00, and must have been obtained through some youth group. I didn't buy them but several people around me did and when i passed them again just before kick off they were distributing out amongst themselves what looked like a pretty tidy profit made at the clubs' expense. Whilst i very much support the clubs donating these free tickets to get more kids to attend, sadly like every act of human kindness there will be people looking to take advantage.

[Billy Whizz]

Poor show if this is true

[Hermit Crab]

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Yesterday whilst waiting in the queue for the East Stand ticket pod a group of two guys and several kids approached me several times offering to sell tickets for £10 or £20. These tickets were clearly marked with a price of £0.00, and must have been obtained through some youth group. I didn't buy them but several people around me did and when i passed them again just before kick off they were distributing out amongst themselves what looked like a pretty tidy profit made at the clubs' expense. Whilst i very much support the clubs donating these free tickets to get more kids to attend, sadly like every act of human kindness there will be people looking to take advantage.

Possibly come from players or club officials.

[Bishop Hibee]

If it's adults doing it that is out of order. Bad enough if it's a few kids who got their hands on extras.

[Booked4Being-Ugly]

There are people that think that it's great to screw over their own football club whilst there are others (proper fans) investing heavily through ST's, shares etc to ensure the club survives.

There are no excuses and they're nothing but f'n parasites.

[Kojock]

Is there any way to get hold of one of these tickets. I'm sure they will be numbered and the club would know who they were given to.

[Billy Whizz]

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Is there any way to get hold of one of these tickets. I'm sure they will be numbered and the club would know who they were given to.

Or ask the fans what seats they were in

[northstandhibby]

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If it's adults doing it that is out of order. Bad enough if it's a few kids who got their hands on extras.

I remember a few of the young team going to the complimentary ticket hatch that used to be positioned at the corner of the Main Stand and Dunbar End and saying they were there to pick up so and so's comp tickets. They managed a few times to con their way to some poor sods comp tickets. If not it was up and over the wall at the main stand toilets which was a fair height to drop being a kid.

[Argylehibby]

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Yesterday whilst waiting in the queue for the East Stand ticket pod a group of two guys and several kids approached me several times offering to sell tickets for £10 or £20. These tickets were clearly marked with a price of £0.00, and must have been obtained through some youth group. I didn't buy them but several people around me did and when i passed them again just before kick off they were distributing out amongst themselves what looked like a pretty tidy profit made at the clubs' expense. Whilst i very much support the clubs donating these free tickets to get more kids to attend, sadly like every act of human kindness there will be people looking to take advantage.

The club handed out a large number of free tickets yesterday to various organisations such as the British Legion, tickets for troops, Erskine hospital and others, to commemorate armistice day. It would be disappointing if some people were taking advantage of that gesture by the club.

[Pretty Boy]

Some folk just love finding ways to cheat Hibs out of money.

Whether it's purchasing a concession they aren't entitled to or selling a complimetary ticket on for profit they don't seem to see it for what it is.

[Stantons Angel]

these tickets seem to be being abused by a few people. The area i sit in sometimes has adults and their pals sitting in seats that im sure are meant for the kids from underprivileged areas and the clubs they belong too.

the club and the people who advocate for these kids work hard to make sure they go to the right people but some seem to think they can use them for themselves and pals and not the kids they are given for.

Its a sad state of affairs but im sure the club know it is happening and if not the original poster should let them know. He wont be telling tales he will be making sure these tickets get to the kids they are given for.

There is always someone who tries to make money on the kindness of community spirit, i think that we should watch out for this happening and the club should get someone round there to see who is doing this and put a stop to it!

[wookie70]

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The club handed out a large number of free tickets yesterday to various organisations such as the British Legion, tickets for troops, Erskine hospital and others, to commemorate armistice day. It would be disappointing if some people were taking advantage of that gesture by the club.

I hope it wasn't from those free tickets. The club should do its best to find out who profited from Hib's generosity. Whoever it was shouldn't get any more tickets.

[Brooster]

I'm sure cctv could pick these folk out. Get them banned.

[Jack]

They might not be Hibbies, just folk taking advantage.

[Argylehibby]

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I hope it wasn't from those free tickets. The club should do its best to find out who profited from Hib's generosity. Whoever it was shouldn't get any more tickets.

There were a number of different organisations given tickets and the organisations I mention were just examples of those who got them and in no way a suggestion that any of them were involved. I'm sure groups out with the rememberence day stuff were also given tickets. Erskine I know for certain we're not involved in any onsale of tickets.

I have sent an e mail to the club advising them but to be honest without knowing ticket numbers there is no way of identifying culprits. If anyone who bought them was to come forward with details that would help but somehow I feel that is a forlorn hope.

[wookie70]

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There were a number of different organisations given tickets and the organisations I mention were just examples of those who got them and in no way a suggestion that any of them were involved. I'm sure groups out with the rememberence day stuff were also given tickets. Erskine I know for certain we're not involved in any onsale of tickets.

I have sent an e mail to the club advising them but to be honest without knowing ticket numbers there is no way of identifying culprits. If anyone who bought them was to come forward with details that would help but somehow I feel that is a forlorn hope.

Don't think I suggested it was. It wouldn't bother me what group it was I wouldn't be giving them anymore tickets.

[buktadays]

Could they have genuinely been let down by people not turning up?? And just thought about selling at the time?? I dunno, not really trying to defend them , was it obviously a money maker??


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[Scouse Hibee]

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Could they have genuinely been let down by people not turning up?? And just thought about selling at the time?? I dunno, not really trying to defend them , was it obviously a money maker??


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In that case they could have just given them away free.

[buktadays]

Just thought about my comment. If these were zero charge tickets then it's a different story


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[Nicho87]

He didnt have a tache did he

[buktadays]

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In that case thry could have just given them away free.

Aye yer spot on, if they were no charge tickets then they have a ****** cheek!


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[northstandhibby]

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They might not be Hibbies, just folk taking advantage.

These pesky East of Scotland footy fans.

[Argylehibby]

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Don't think I suggested it was. It wouldn't bother me what group it was I wouldn't be giving them anymore tickets.

I know you weren't, I just wanted to make sure nobody thought I was pointing the finger at any group and that it wasn't only forces connections that would have freebies. sorry for any confusion.

[HibbySpurs]

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Some folk just love finding ways to cheat Hibs out of money.

Whether it's purchasing a concession they aren't entitled to or selling a complimetary ticket on for profit they don't seem to see it for what it is.

Agreed, those purchasing them on the cheap are worse in my eyes in some ways, hope they enjoyed the game at nil benefit to the club coffers.

Those selling the tickets on Saturday were most likely opportunistic **** bags who had been given a batch of tickets for charity or some other organization and rather than doing the thing that Hibs entrusted them to do they simply seen a way to make a few quid.

Really sad that perhaps a war veteran or a disadvantaged child were denied the prospect of an enjoyable afternoon out at a football match, perhaps something they will not get another chance to do again anytime soon, also potential loss of new club fans.

Buyer or Seller of these you are **** and not a Hibs supporter, simply a leech.

[heretoday]

Just cos you're a Hibby doesn't mean you're a good person.

[sleeping giant]

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They might not be Hibbies, just folk taking advantage.

This is my thinking.

Those tickets were maybe meant for a certain group but have never found their way there.
Could be a police issue.

[lucky]

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Agreed, those purchasing them on the cheap are worse in my eyes in some ways, hope they enjoyed the game at nil benefit to the club coffers.

Those selling the tickets on Saturday were most likely opportunistic **** bags who had been given a batch of tickets for charity or some other organization and rather than doing the thing that Hibs entrusted them to do they simply seen a way to make a few quid.

Really sad that perhaps a war veteran or a disadvantaged child were denied the prospect of an enjoyable afternoon out at a football match, perhaps something they will not get another chance to do again anytime soon, also potential loss of new club fans.

Buyer or Seller of these you are **** and not a Hibs supporter, simply a leech.

Got to disagree, the seller is the one at fault.
Numerous occasions there are fans selling excess tickets outside grounds and often they are delighted to be getting something back for a ticket and the fan buying is happy by getting a bargain.

[erin go bragh]

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Got to disagree, the seller is the one at fault.
Numerous occasions there are fans selling excess tickets outside grounds and often they are delighted to be getting something back for a ticket and the fan buying is happy by getting a bargain.

The seller might not be a Hibs supporter but the ones buying are . Poor show from both parties.

[HibbySpurs]

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Got to disagree, the seller is the one at fault.
Numerous occasions there are fans selling excess tickets outside grounds and often they are delighted to be getting something back for a ticket and the fan buying is happy by getting a bargain.

Sorry but I'm not having that in this case. If someone is lumbered with a spare they have paid full value for I have no objection to them selling it on up to face value as the club has received the benefit of the ticket sale already, likewise I have no objection to a ST holder who can't make a game giving his mate the ticket as again the club has had the benefit of the original sale. That is not the case here, the club has given these tickets FREE to people as part of their commitment to the local community for the benefit of the local community.

The people entrusted to make sure these tickets are used appropriately are simply robbing Hibernian FC by taking them and then selling them the buyers of these are robbing Hibs of the rightful admission fee they should have paid whilst lining these **** bags pockets for them.

This type of behavior is just as bad as folk buying ST'S under false representations (e.g. working guys buying student ST they aren't entitled to).

If you think the above is acceptable then that's your opinion...

[FranckSuzy]

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Yesterday whilst waiting in the queue for the East Stand ticket pod a group of two guys and several kids approached me several times offering to sell tickets for £10 or £20. These tickets were clearly marked with a price of £0.00, and must have been obtained through some youth group. I didn't buy them but several people around me did and when i passed them again just before kick off they were distributing out amongst themselves what looked like a pretty tidy profit made at the clubs' expense. Whilst i very much support the clubs donating these free tickets to get more kids to attend, sadly like every act of human kindness there will be people looking to take advantage.

Did you happen to notice what area of the East these tickets were for? If so, please can you PM me as I know the area(s) the Kicks for Kids STs are allocated and would like to find out more about this