Thursday AM Virtual Waiting Room Tips and Tricks

by ttagaris on Oct 3, 2007 8:33 PM CDT

Were any lessons gleaned from last time? Here is what I learned ... feel free to share your experiences and wisdom in the comments.

It seems that they have done a good job of stopping you from loading multiple "waiting rooms" using the same browser.

What I was able to do, however, was to open up an individual waiting room in Firefox, Internet Explorer, Safari, my RSS reader, etc ...

So, that's my tip. I suppose it will increase our individually slim chances by a factor of however many browsers you wish to install on your computer. Gotta be worth something.

Your turn ... got any tips or tricks to share?

Tim

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Really?

My friend opened 9 virtual waiting rooms with no apparent problem. I would have done the same, but I mistakenly thought you couldn't do that.

Regardless, my tunnel project that connects my Wicker Park apartment to a hidden spot under the bleachers is nearly complete.

When I hit a home run over the fence at Wrigley Field, I hit it over a Tru Link Fence. -Andre Dawson-

by wangchung on Oct 3, 2007 8:56 PM CDT reply actions

Tunnel

"Regardless, my tunnel project that connects my Wicker Park apartment to a hidden spot under the bleachers is nearly complete."

LOL!!!

"Dad gum right this games gonna be played under protest. . . I guarantee this is gonna be one protest that's upheld." --Hawk Harrelson, 6/24/07

by RynoHoF on Oct 4, 2007 9:33 AM CDT up reply actions

I had success using multiple windows

for regular season tix this year.

Go Cubbies!

by NC Cubs Fan on Oct 4, 2007 7:03 AM CDT reply actions

Anyone know

what happens if you buy tickets to the NLCS and the game doesn't happen? Do they automatically refund your credit card, or are you just out the money?

by eamuscatuli1881 on Oct 4, 2007 7:43 AM CDT reply actions

Excellent question!

Anyone got answers?

"Who are you going to believe, me or your own eyes?"

by Jettero2112 on Oct 4, 2007 9:13 AM CDT up reply actions

Full Refund...

Credit your card.

by Rogue 52 on Oct 4, 2007 9:23 AM CDT up reply actions

Wait room is SLOW to reload...

by Rogue 52 on Oct 4, 2007 9:29 AM CDT reply actions

yea

it seems slow today

LeTs SkIn DeM sNaKeS!!!

by tbizzle83 on Oct 4, 2007 9:46 AM CDT reply actions

I've got Mozilla, Firefox and IE installed

and I was able to CNL N one more VWR out of them. Got four running here

Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!

by cubnational on Oct 4, 2007 9:47 AM CDT reply actions

Real Player can work as a browser as well ...

by ttagaris on Oct 4, 2007 9:52 AM CDT reply actions

got it up in RP but button will not pick up a wind

Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!

by cubnational on Oct 4, 2007 9:59 AM CDT up reply actions

does phone line accept calls at 10 AM

got nothing but busy signal

Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!

by cubnational on Oct 4, 2007 9:54 AM CDT reply actions

woohoo .. got another window up

Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!

by cubnational on Oct 4, 2007 9:56 AM CDT reply actions

Curious

Did anyone here get NLDS tix through the website? I only got through by phone...

by mrsmiff on Oct 4, 2007 9:57 AM CDT reply actions

80 windows

I have two computers going.....40 VWR windows on each.....Hope I get lucky!

BTW since Ctrl-N doesn't work....Hit Alt to bring up the file/edit/view menu, then hit 'F', then 'N'. Presto another window opens......

Good Luck Everyone.

by Heldtski on Oct 4, 2007 9:58 AM CDT reply actions

i hate

virtual waiting rooms.

How did Neifi Perez, Kevin Orie, and Jeremi Gonzalez get Rookie of the League votes in 1997?

by bgsiggy on Oct 4, 2007 10:08 AM CDT reply actions

Open UNLIMITED BROWSERS!

Net News Wire RSS reader lets you open in new tabs that go down the right side.

20 and counting ... as much luck as if I had one open.

Tim

by ttagaris on Oct 4, 2007 10:09 AM CDT reply actions

What's realistic here?

30 minutes... and then they're probably sold out?

by eamuscatuli1881 on Oct 4, 2007 10:13 AM CDT reply actions

how long is the virtual waiting room open?

When do we know its sold out.

"Chuck Norris counted to infinity - twice."

by bringbackthebrownieelf on Oct 4, 2007 10:13 AM CDT reply actions

It'll come on and say the game is sold out

or that there are only tix available for a certain game, standing room only.

"Who are you going to believe, me or your own eyes?"

by Jettero2112 on Oct 4, 2007 10:14 AM CDT up reply actions

WOO WOO WOO

Had 36 IE windows open and got 4 bleacher tickets for home game #2, Bleacher sec 302, row 10, seats 103-106!!

That's close to Al, I do believe.

"Who are you going to believe, me or your own eyes?"

by Jettero2112 on Oct 4, 2007 10:14 AM CDT reply actions

Pretty close!

I'm in 301/11. Congrats!

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al Yellon on Oct 4, 2007 10:35 AM CDT up reply actions

i got TICKETS!

I got 4 for sec 229, row 12...on one computer with one account for game 1....and 3 bleacher for game 2 on the other!!!

by Heldtski on Oct 4, 2007 10:14 AM CDT reply actions

what happens when you get in?

by ttagaris on Oct 4, 2007 10:18 AM CDT up reply actions

this

suck has anyone got in!!

LeTs SkIn DeM sNaKeS!!!

by tbizzle83 on Oct 4, 2007 10:14 AM CDT reply actions

congrats to those with tickets

"Chuck Norris counted to infinity - twice."

by bringbackthebrownieelf on Oct 4, 2007 10:14 AM CDT reply actions

Squadouche

So far.

PERRY!!!!

by Goat Whisperer on Oct 4, 2007 10:15 AM CDT reply actions

Game 1.

I just got 4 for game 1 with 50-some windows open.

My friend got game 1 for NLDS online as well.

I wish you all the same good luck!

Go Cubs!!

by Dillthethrill on Oct 4, 2007 10:16 AM CDT reply actions

No luck for me so far

by IllinoisCubs on Oct 4, 2007 10:16 AM CDT reply actions

YES!!!

Game 3... Section 301, Row 4, seats 13-14!!

by eamuscatuli1881 on Oct 4, 2007 10:21 AM CDT reply actions

That's our section.

See you there!

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al Yellon on Oct 4, 2007 10:35 AM CDT up reply actions

me neither. the dream is still alive

but do they notify us when the tix are sold out?

"Chuck Norris counted to infinity - twice."

by bringbackthebrownieelf on Oct 4, 2007 10:21 AM CDT reply actions

for those that got bleachers...

did you pick your section or did you have to take whatever computer gave you?

Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on Oct 4, 2007 10:23 AM CDT reply actions

bleachers

whatever they give you....at least thats how it is over the internet...i'm not sure about the phone

by Heldtski on Oct 4, 2007 10:25 AM CDT up reply actions

phones

any luck over the phone for anyone?

by dkowal22 on Oct 4, 2007 10:24 AM CDT reply actions

46 windows open

and no luck.

by grogg2434 on Oct 4, 2007 10:24 AM CDT reply actions

I Believe

I'm SOL

PERRY!!!!

by Goat Whisperer on Oct 4, 2007 10:29 AM CDT reply actions

I had 12 windows open, then...

...I decided to tempt fate and open a 13th to get a full Dusty Baker's Dozen.

It probably won't matter but it sure feels good to laugh in the face of death.

Bwah hah hah hah hah....

Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on Oct 4, 2007 10:30 AM CDT reply actions

Believe

Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!

by cubnational on Oct 4, 2007 10:31 AM CDT reply actions

Just gonna have to go to war with the 50

browsers I have open.

No more.

Tim

by ttagaris on Oct 4, 2007 10:31 AM CDT reply actions

does the window title at the top

change when you get in??

LeTs SkIn DeM sNaKeS!!!

by tbizzle83 on Oct 4, 2007 10:31 AM CDT reply actions

Title Bar

Yes, it changes to something like "Cubs Ticketing Office".....

by Heldtski on Oct 4, 2007 10:34 AM CDT up reply actions

the phone is nothing but busy

"Chuck Norris counted to infinity - twice."

by bringbackthebrownieelf on Oct 4, 2007 10:32 AM CDT reply actions

Not Getting Tickets

would save about 2,500 miles on my vehicle. But I gladly would have driven them.

PERRY!!!!

by Goat Whisperer on Oct 4, 2007 10:34 AM CDT reply actions

do they tell us when the waiting room is closed?

"Chuck Norris counted to infinity - twice."

by bringbackthebrownieelf on Oct 4, 2007 10:36 AM CDT reply actions

or is like jim carrey from dumb and dumber

"so you're telling me there's a chance.....YES!"

"Chuck Norris counted to infinity - twice."

by bringbackthebrownieelf on Oct 4, 2007 10:36 AM CDT reply actions

New Message

"Only scattered singles for games 1 and 2"

PERRY!!!!

by Goat Whisperer on Oct 4, 2007 10:40 AM CDT reply actions

no...

i have not seen that yet

by chuccck on Oct 4, 2007 10:44 AM CDT up reply actions

No scattered singles for me...

...only "scatterd" ones. Are those any better?

by kidk on Oct 4, 2007 10:55 AM CDT up reply actions

here's hoping some of us get through

AC 00 00 00 - BELIEVE

by mike @ Bleed Cubbie Blue on Oct 4, 2007 10:47 AM CDT reply actions

Maybe 65 browsers isn't enough ....

by ttagaris on Oct 4, 2007 10:48 AM CDT reply actions

game 3

I got 4 more tickets for game 3 for a friend. I need to go play the lottery today.... I got through 3 times....4 for game 1.....3 bleacher for game 2.....4 for game 3. I had to stop because I had no more people's credit cards.....

Congrats everyone with tickets, good luck to those who still need them...and hopefully, we'll do this again for World Series tickets....

by Heldtski on Oct 4, 2007 10:48 AM CDT reply actions

wish I knew ye better..

.. I'd give you my CC in a heartbeat.

Are field box seats still available?

Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!

by cubnational on Oct 4, 2007 10:52 AM CDT up reply actions

How many browsers

did you use or did you use another strategy?

"You know what? You want a job? Go out and earn one." Sweet Lou

by Kyle Turney on Oct 4, 2007 10:52 AM CDT up reply actions

Browsers

I had about 80 total. 40 on my laptop, and 40 on my desktop. I did the same thing for the NLDS and got one single ticket for Sundays game. I lucked out huge today...my brother got 4 tickets to game 2 as well.....

by Heldtski on Oct 4, 2007 10:58 AM CDT up reply actions

I am up to 80 as well ...

no joy.

Congrats to you, however.

Fact is, if I want to get in the park, it's just gonna have to cost me a bit more. Just hope we get there. Good enough for me.

Tim

by ttagaris on Oct 4, 2007 11:02 AM CDT up reply actions

Any chance you have the exact URL on hand?

For the ticketing page?

Tim

by ttagaris on Oct 4, 2007 11:05 AM CDT up reply actions

I'm guessing only singles are left.

"You know what? You want a job? Go out and earn one." Sweet Lou

by Kyle Turney on Oct 4, 2007 10:55 AM CDT reply actions

yeah, I see it now .. only scattered singles ..

Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!

by cubnational on Oct 4, 2007 10:56 AM CDT reply actions

duh, i outa know better ..

.. but there are only 2 games for the NLCS for the Cubs at Wrigley? No other games?

Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!

by cubnational on Oct 4, 2007 10:57 AM CDT reply actions

4 ... possibly.

by ttagaris on Oct 4, 2007 10:58 AM CDT up reply actions

They're selling tickets...

for the first 3 games. If the Cubs play the Rockies and they go 7, there will be a 4th game,

"You know what? You want a job? Go out and earn one." Sweet Lou

by Kyle Turney on Oct 4, 2007 10:59 AM CDT up reply actions

I thought it was 3 in a 2-3-2 format.

I didn't think they could get home field advantage because it goes by W/L record.

"Who are you going to believe, me or your own eyes?"

by Jettero2112 on Oct 4, 2007 11:01 AM CDT up reply actions

This has been discussed before...

... if the wild-card advances to the NLCS, they cannot have home field.

Thus if the Cubs wound up playing the Rockies, the Cubs would have home field -- just as they did against the wild-card Marlins in 2003.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al Yellon on Oct 4, 2007 11:07 AM CDT up reply actions

thanks guys .. im juggling a big opportunity

.. on the side ..

Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!

by cubnational on Oct 4, 2007 11:01 AM CDT reply actions

where

does it say scattered singles only. Am i missing something

by chuccck on Oct 4, 2007 11:04 AM CDT reply actions

Got a single for Game 3

Said there were no more seats together for game 3

"You know what? You want a job? Go out and earn one." Sweet Lou

by Kyle Turney on Oct 4, 2007 11:07 AM CDT reply actions

was there a unique URL for the ticketing page you

might still have or be able to back search for?

by ttagaris on Oct 4, 2007 11:09 AM CDT up reply actions

SOLD OUT

Negative Ghost Rider, the pattern is full.

PERRY!!!!

by Goat Whisperer on Oct 4, 2007 11:09 AM CDT reply actions

sold out darn it!

by teacher tom on Oct 4, 2007 11:09 AM CDT reply actions

All tix for games 1 and 2 gone ..

... I guess I'm done ..

Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!

by cubnational on Oct 4, 2007 11:09 AM CDT reply actions

well, may as well go to work

i can still get 1/2 day pay .. RATS

Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!

by cubnational on Oct 4, 2007 11:10 AM CDT reply actions

New message ... scattered singles back for 2

although that will probably be gone by the time I post.

by ttagaris on Oct 4, 2007 11:12 AM CDT reply actions

Thanks for the info

was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?

PERRY!!!!

by Goat Whisperer on Oct 4, 2007 11:14 AM CDT up reply actions

Well, I would just like to say that my company

decided to have a global network outage at approximately 9:54 AM.

I am finally back up and running.

Sigh...

by Rogue 52 on Oct 4, 2007 11:16 AM CDT reply actions

im not optimistic about my chances right now

but i got nothing better to do so ill sit in the VWR and watch as the messages get updated.

AC 00 00 00 - BELIEVE

by mike @ Bleed Cubbie Blue on Oct 4, 2007 11:22 AM CDT reply actions

by Kyle Turney on Oct 4, 2007 11:26 AM CDT reply actions

its official

sold out.

now I can go back to trying to track down one of those division champs shirts. I swear i've never had so much trouble spending my money

AC 00 00 00 - BELIEVE

by mike @ Bleed Cubbie Blue on Oct 4, 2007 11:26 AM CDT reply actions

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