re-send this info to ticket.office@fai.ie
no-one ever responds to stuff sent to info@fai.ie
Guys,
(I am unsure as to whether it is a good idea to post links for touting sites as it just aids these filth, so I will refrain from doing so but can provided links etc, if proof is needed etc)
I was browsing a well known auction site a few days ago when I came accross an auction for a pair of lower davin tickets for the Wales game. Anyway, the "Q & A" section of this piece caught my eye originally, as this person said he was a "genuine fan" and "he knows whats it feels like to be left without a ticket for an ireland game". For some reason he also felt that he needed to add a liverpool crest to his advert.
As someone who is a long time supporter of the club and one who has access to tickets for any game home or away game, I immediately sensed an opportunity to catch a tout in the act. I have done this many times before and as always my first intention was to submit his details to the FAI via (info@fai.ie) in the expectation that he would be removed from the block booking list. After some "negotiations" which included me "offering" him tickets for Liverpool away games, I managed to obtain his mobile number, his name and his email address.
I promptly submitted these details to the FAI over 2 days ago in a nicely worded email including a link to the auction in the hope/expectation that they would act on the information and free up 2 tickets which could go to 2 genuine fans.
Two days on, no reply, it is pretty clear these people have no interest in combatting activity of this nature. I however, will always do my bit to help a genuine fellow fan and was wondering were I can take this issue to gain some level of justice?
Note : On previous occasions I received a response from them. They tended to have an excuse for not acting against the tout more often than not. I know they have acted against street touts in the past.
re-send this info to ticket.office@fai.ie
no-one ever responds to stuff sent to info@fai.ie
tbh I can't believe the bid is €405 with 2 days to go. Does anyone have a CC they won't use on Ebay so they can put in a bid and don't take the tickets off him?
Reder
This was touched on on the BB Croker thread. my view was
It would be good PR for the FAI - (Not that they need it)
Fans would report touts if they thought something would be done about it
Seen several ads from Touts in the Indo yesterday requesting rugby tickets. If the IRFU don't care I don't see the FAI being any different.
fair play to ye reder. i must commend you on this, however i agree with superclasydave, they never reply at info...
I'm a bloke,I'm an ocker
And I really love your knockers,I'm a labourer by day,
I **** up all me pay,Watching footy on TV,
Just feed me more VB,Just pour my beer,And get my smokes, And go away
No reply at ticket.office@fai.ie either.
Seriously it's email, are you expecting an instant reply.
I suggest you follow it up via a phone call.
Also for the week thats in it I'm sure they're snowed under so wouldn't lose faith just yet. Only thing is although you have his name, number and e-mail, which was good sleuthing by the way, that doesn't mean they can directly link it with the eBay sale unless they actually purchase the ticket as mentioned previously. Have to guard against somebody just holding a grudge against someone else. I would guess they would need to match his house address unless he's used the same e-mail in corresponding with them but I don't know if they even capture than on the BB / WL info stored.
Glad to hear they've tackled street touts before as you rarely hear of any FA or club doing anything proactive about this persistent scourge on sport/music fans of all types.
the FAI usually reply to e-mails within a few hours.Originally Posted by Bluetonic
Name and shame him thats what I say!Genuine supporter my ar*e
Sold for €405
http://cgi.ebay.ie/2x-tickets-irelan...QQcmdZViewItem
That's mad!
Next time, contact eBay directly.... They dont allow the sale of football tickets in Ireland or the UK....
(from eBay.ie safety centre page):
"eBay is an open marketplace, but we are also bound by UK or Irish law, and eBay's policies. We therefore restrict the sale of certain items on the site. These include, but are not limited to:
Guns & Weapons
Airline Tickets
Alcohol
Animals and wildlife products
Credit Cards
Drugs
Fireworks
Football tickets
Lockpicking devices
Lottery tickets
Items that potentially infringe copyright or trademark"
On the way into the stadium, an elderly San Marino Steward waved us in and said "Tonight, may the best team win"
And they nearly did.
No need to wait, just click on "report this item" at the bottom of the listing
As there is no legislation in Ireland, unlike the UK, regarding the re-sale of football tickets that section doesn't apply.
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"It's time for the FAI to grow up." John O'Donoghue, Minister for Sport, RTE , Sunday 7 Nov 2004
In this case though it is a prohibited item on ebay since its the welsh game. Will certainly bring this guy some unwanted attention from ebay
"In addition, all listings for tickets to association football matches occurring anywhere in the world that are part of a competition or tournament organised by FIFA or UEFA and that an English or Welsh national or club team has participated in, or is eligible to participate in, are also prohibited. "
Well spotted Cowboy!
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"It's time for the FAI to grow up." John O'Donoghue, Minister for Sport, RTE , Sunday 7 Nov 2004
There was another set of tickets on e-bay yesterday for the wales game, ebay removed them this morning due to violation of their policy
Biddign was up to 150 sterling for 2 tickets v wales.Was keeping an eye on them myself but got way priced out of it for a match considering i have to bring the child with me
My faith is restored seems they're taking them off as soon as they pop up so no time for them to get up to mad prices but plenty of rugby alright. I could see closer to the match ones going up for a short time but having a high reserve / buy it now price with so few going, and the touts getting that price. Enough time for them to sell before being nabbed. If spot one report them immediately as if we'd done so with the original infringer he wouldn't have got his money.
Mad though that it only applies to England and Wales footie matches !
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