The Winning Cubs Wristband Number Is 08396
by Al on Feb 20, 2009 6:01 AM CST
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If you have a wristband that's within 1000 numbers of that one (going upward -- if you're just behind it in sequence, you may as well head to your keyboard and telephone, starting at 10 am CT), you should go to Wrigley Field NOW -- you'll be one of the first in line to get tickets when the box office opens at 8 am CT.
For the rest of the day, this thread will serve as your point for complaints, compliments, success stories, abject failure, blowing off steam, whatever you experience on Ticket On-Sale Day. Please don't start dozens of posts on ticket topics; let's consolidate everything here.
Good luck!
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First POST!
I love and hate this day!
Perception is 9/10ths of the law. - Steve Young, NFL legend and multiple concussion recipient.
by Griff5479 on Feb 20, 2009 6:08 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Numbers
How long does it usually take to service the next group (which I would be in)? Will they get to them before the 10am online ticketing?
by DrunkenSuperman on Feb 20, 2009 6:13 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
depends on how many they gave out
and how fast they move. According to a friend last year they called the first 1500 before 10 but that does not mean they were actually buying tickets. He also reported that the fist game “fell” at 10.15 and Saturdays were gone by about 1 ( this was all for bleachers).
Good luck
"I daydream just like everybody else, I just do it with my body facing the field, so everybody thinks I'm paying attention."- Greg Maddux
by Doggie Stalker on Feb 20, 2009 6:20 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks!
Now comes the waiting game, hopefully not followed by the crying game.
by DrunkenSuperman on Feb 20, 2009 7:28 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
250-500 numbers an hour was last year's pace
it moves faster as the day goes on – I think it was up to about 8,000 from the winning number at the end
by doofus cubs guy on Feb 20, 2009 6:19 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
#12,000
any point in going up there today or is it VWR time for me?
by KButler on Feb 20, 2009 6:25 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Depends what you want
Based on previous years that number should get you in by mid to late afternoon. Bleacher tickets for most weekends will be gone
for June, July August . There may be some April or Sept weekends ( Sundays really) may be left. Non bleacher tickets probably about the same. If you need say a night game NOT against Brewers, Cardinals , White Sox , those SHOULD still be available.
"I daydream just like everybody else, I just do it with my body facing the field, so everybody thinks I'm paying attention."- Greg Maddux
by Doggie Stalker on Feb 20, 2009 6:38 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Good luck to all of you buying today
Today’s result should give everyone a good luck on how the economy might affect the cubs in the near future.
I for one will not be buying today. I have a stable job and same salary, but I’m cautious by nature and feel too hesitant to plunk down money for a weekend in Chicago five months in advance. I will wait to get tickets as it comes closer, and take my chances then.
I don’t think that I’ll be alone in this approach.
by TC Cubby on Feb 20, 2009 7:02 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
and a good look, too
[good luck]
In the past, this day was a play hooky day for me. I would set up my three laptops and wait….anxiously….in the VWR.
Not this year. I’m at work. I may attempt to get a few tickets to some summer weekend games. If I don’t get them, I’ll try my luck in the Ticket Exchange or StubHub as the day draws nearer.
Good luck to everybody!
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
by flachimesa on Feb 20, 2009 7:30 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I think this is going to be a common theme this year.
Games will take longer to sell out.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Feb 20, 2009 8:17 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Today is a sad day for me
I’m fortunate that I am gainfully employed, but I can’t take a chance of spending a few thousand $$$ for my usual allotment of tickets. I don’t know if I can spend my weekends in Chicago (I’m from Florida) due to the current economic climate.
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
by flachimesa on Feb 20, 2009 8:28 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
F me in the A!
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
by cubswynn on Feb 20, 2009 7:22 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Find me in the Alley?
Fukudometer: Created 3/31/08 Wrigley Debut 4/5/08 WGN and Japan TV Debut 4/6/08 Sun Times Debut: 4/20/08 Coffee Table Debut: 7/17/08 (http://www.wearecubsfans.com)
by Fuk-U-Meter on Feb 20, 2009 8:17 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Feed me in the Afternoon
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Feb 20, 2009 9:49 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Fly More Interesting Thai Airlines
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by Al on Feb 20, 2009 9:52 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
This comment was uncalled for.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Feb 20, 2009 8:17 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Fukudo Me in the Americanleague?
Fukudometer: Created 3/31/08 Wrigley Debut 4/5/08 WGN and Japan TV Debut 4/6/08 Sun Times Debut: 4/20/08 Coffee Table Debut: 7/17/08 (http://www.wearecubsfans.com)
by Fuk-U-Meter on Feb 20, 2009 11:16 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Does anyone know the number of wristbands taken?
More or less than in years past?
by TC Cubby on Feb 20, 2009 7:32 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Don't know.
If I find out, I’ll post the info.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Feb 20, 2009 8:18 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
update??
can someone who has been down there give any updates as to what the time frame looks like? i’m at 10445 and i’ve heard conflicting reports on how quickly things go.
by GreenLantern411 on Feb 20, 2009 7:58 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
cubs website
will update with what numbers they are serving
you should be in good shape
by chicagodave on Feb 20, 2009 8:03 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
What time does the website open up
9:30 or Ten?
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by Laven on Feb 20, 2009 8:23 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
VWR opens at 9:30 CST
wait….wait….wait
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
by flachimesa on Feb 20, 2009 8:29 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Ballpark guess
on what wait times usually are?
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by Laven on Feb 20, 2009 8:32 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
you may never get in
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
by flachimesa on Feb 20, 2009 8:33 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Seriously, you may wait for hours
Open up several [many] windows. Do not refresh. It will automatically refresh every 30 seconds. Maybe it was 60 seconds, I can’t remember.
I cut and paste the url into a separate new window every 10-15 seconds to space it out. I don’t know if that actually does anything, but I’ve been lucky enough to get tickets in the past doing this.
The primo games go first.
By mid-afternoon, you’ll be getting in a regular basis, but the game choices are not as good.
Tickets start showing up on StubHub, eBay, and Craigslist shortly after 10:10 AM. LOL.
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
by flachimesa on Feb 20, 2009 8:44 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I've read the horror stories the last couple years
about the VWR. And yet, here I am, trying to get tickets for the Cubs-Mets series last weekend in August
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by Laven on Feb 20, 2009 8:47 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
If you're lucky enough to get in and you go for Saturday's game first
you should have a shot at that one.
August/September games don’t sell out as quickly as June-July-August weekend games.
Are you going for the entire weekend series?
Also, do you already have your account set up with MLB? That’s important. You don’t want to waste time inputting your information.
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
by flachimesa on Feb 20, 2009 9:04 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yes I have an account
from my mlb.tv account. I am trying to go for the whole series. I figure if I can get max tickets for at least one game, I may be able to trade for the other two
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by Laven on Feb 20, 2009 9:29 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
anyone
know where to get a printable Cubs schedule online?
by china423 on Feb 20, 2009 8:24 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Any idea
The Trib web cite had tix for sale already this morning? The link was there in green, and now has disappeared. There was considerable mark up for the tickets they were offering.
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue." - George F. Will
by Slakkr on Feb 20, 2009 8:27 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Check that
the link is still there inside the Cubs portion of the sports cite.
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue." - George F. Will
by Slakkr on Feb 20, 2009 8:30 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
wow
now the trib is even scalping tickets?
by chicagodave on Feb 20, 2009 8:34 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
It is just a broker link
Basically well placed advertising with the Trib name but it is a separate company.
"I daydream just like everybody else, I just do it with my body facing the field, so everybody thinks I'm paying attention."- Greg Maddux
by Doggie Stalker on Feb 20, 2009 8:36 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
up to 10396
updated on cubs homepage
by chicagodave on Feb 20, 2009 8:51 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Today is one of my favorite days of the year....
signifies the start of the season is just around the corner. I’ve taken this day off from work the past 5 years. I actually don’t mind the VWR and have never had any issues getting tickets. I was actually upset when they changed the playoff ticketing last year to the lottery b/c I’ve always been able to get tickets.
VWR here I come (in 35 minutes)!!
BELIEVE!
by cubbie08 on Feb 20, 2009 8:55 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
numbers?
They said on channel 9 that they are posting what number exactly they are on, on the cubs website. Anyone see this? Only numbers I see are the 8396 – 10396.
by chicagodave on Feb 20, 2009 9:00 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Well...
… obviously, they can’t sit there and update each time a number is being served. They have called 08396-10396 to come to the park now. That’s more than in previous years (usually, the first group is only 1000, not 2000).
They’ll update this probably by 11 am or noon, to call the next group.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Feb 20, 2009 9:06 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
yea
Thats what I was thinking. They update every hour or so.
by chicagodave on Feb 20, 2009 9:08 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
It doesnt matter if you get in the VWR
at 9:30 or 10 does it?
by KButler on Feb 20, 2009 9:19 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Since it's supposedly random, it probably doesn't matter when you get in the VWR
if you get in.
I like to get in early just in case servers get overwhelmed.
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
by flachimesa on Feb 20, 2009 9:23 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
just out of curiosity
does anyone know roughly how many people get in this waiting room? Not that it matters, just thought it would be interesting to know how many suckers like us were in the dreaded VWR
by KButler on Feb 20, 2009 9:28 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm already in the VWR
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
by flachimesa on Feb 20, 2009 9:28 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
by flachimesa on Feb 20, 2009 9:29 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
When the page changes from "Virtual Waiting Room" to "Cubs Ticketing"
you get to choose your game
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
by flachimesa on Feb 20, 2009 9:32 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Let the waiting begin!!!
"Man, this is fun!" - Len Kasper
by ryno HOF 2005 on Feb 20, 2009 9:33 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
It has been
a cold and crappy enough winter, that in a sick and sadistic way, I am looking forward to the VWR. Only because it is one more step towards spring training starting and then towards the season starting, and that means warmth, sunshine, and leaves growing on the ivy.
When there is no baseball, entertain yourself for hours with www.wikianswers.com. I asked, "Do you feel like we do?" It actually answered, "Bored? Yes." Ha!
by love the ivy on Feb 20, 2009 9:19 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
here here
Bleeding Cubbie Blue since 1985.
by Bricks and Ivy on Feb 20, 2009 9:33 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I hope I remembered by E-Bay username and password.
Bleeding Cubbie Blue since 1985.
by Bricks and Ivy on Feb 20, 2009 9:33 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
REMINDER: Have your CUBS.COM or MLB.COM account established
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
by flachimesa on Feb 20, 2009 9:35 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Gonna do a mitzvah here
by ttagaris on Feb 20, 2009 9:35 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
i dont know what mitzvah is but thanks
Bleeding Cubbie Blue since 1985.
by Bricks and Ivy on Feb 20, 2009 9:37 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Mitzvah = A good deed
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by tucsoncubsfan on Feb 20, 2009 11:26 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Note
The VWR appears to be refreshing every 15 seconds, rather than 30 as in past years. This may get people in faster.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Feb 20, 2009 9:36 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Or bog down the system faster
:D
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by Laven on Feb 20, 2009 9:37 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Question (for curiosities sake)
How many windows/tabs do you have open?
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by Laven on Feb 20, 2009 9:36 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Just 1.
I get in every year.
"Man, this is fun!" - Len Kasper
by ryno HOF 2005 on Feb 20, 2009 9:37 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
With one window?
Say, do you have tonight’s Mega Millions numbers?
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Feb 20, 2009 9:39 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I wish I did AL!!!
"Man, this is fun!" - Len Kasper
by ryno HOF 2005 on Feb 20, 2009 9:39 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
So you're saying 29 should be good?
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by Laven on Feb 20, 2009 9:40 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
8 tabs and holding
that amount got me 2 chances for tickets last year
When there is no baseball, entertain yourself for hours with www.wikianswers.com. I asked, "Do you feel like we do?" It actually answered, "Bored? Yes." Ha!
by love the ivy on Feb 20, 2009 9:38 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
What will it say on my tabs if i get in?
I have a bunch of windows open
Bleeding Cubbie Blue since 1985.
by Bricks and Ivy on Feb 20, 2009 9:38 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
The tab will say...
“Chicago Cubs Ticketing”
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Feb 20, 2009 9:38 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
thanks
Bleeding Cubbie Blue since 1985.
by Bricks and Ivy on Feb 20, 2009 9:39 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
but only after 10 AM correct? I have time to go, say, visit the toilet?
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by Laven on Feb 20, 2009 9:39 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
you have 20 minutes to visit the toilet
Bleeding Cubbie Blue since 1985.
by Bricks and Ivy on Feb 20, 2009 9:40 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I hope that's enough.
Shouldn’t have had so many wings last night. Co-workers will not be happy
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by Laven on Feb 20, 2009 9:41 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
You have time
"Man, this is fun!" - Len Kasper
by ryno HOF 2005 on Feb 20, 2009 9:40 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
It's a beautiful moment in one's life
Scrolling across the tabs, and seeing one that doesn’t read “virtual …”
by ttagaris on Feb 20, 2009 9:39 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
"All games are currently available"
I say that changes by 10:15
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
by flachimesa on Feb 20, 2009 9:40 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Yep..
…White Sox and Cardinals go quick!
"Man, this is fun!" - Len Kasper
by ryno HOF 2005 on Feb 20, 2009 9:41 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
The Indians series will too.
"Man, this is fun!" - Len Kasper
by ryno HOF 2005 on Feb 20, 2009 9:41 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Im thinking
the cardinals wont go as quick this year, but maybe I’m wrong
I was thinking Milwaukee may go faster
by chicagodave on Feb 20, 2009 9:42 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I am not busting my butt to get Cubs v Cards
tickets like most years. I am hoping my brother can get us some tickets for some All-Star break events through his Cards fan contacts. If he doesn’t have luck with that, he is going to line up some Cubs v Cards tickets to see them in STL. This will free up time to focus on some Phils, Indians, and Brewers games today.
When there is no baseball, entertain yourself for hours with www.wikianswers.com. I asked, "Do you feel like we do?" It actually answered, "Bored? Yes." Ha!
by love the ivy on Feb 20, 2009 9:45 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I am using Firefox with tab browsing. It's only three windows, but10 tabs open in each
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by Laven on Feb 20, 2009 9:44 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Guess I am illitterate...........
i can only get 3
by plenz on Feb 20, 2009 9:45 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
same here
when I try to open a new VWR it just says please be patient and updates an already open VWR window. Is there something I am doing wrong?
by careyrd on Feb 20, 2009 9:47 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Not sure if this will solve your problem or not
http://frontline.purchasenow2.tickets.com/buy/MLBEventInfo?orgid=5&agency=MLB&trxstate=8
Hold down Ctrl, and click that link. It should open it in a new tab.
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by Laven on Feb 20, 2009 9:49 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
thats what im talking about
thank you very much
by careyrd on Feb 20, 2009 9:51 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I have attyahoo
and all I had to do is open one virtual waiting room, copy and paste the link to it into a new browser tab and change the last number on the end of it. I have 10 open now, but that sure doesnt beat the 30 Laven has open, lol
When there is no baseball, entertain yourself for hours with www.wikianswers.com. I asked, "Do you feel like we do?" It actually answered, "Bored? Yes." Ha!
by love the ivy on Feb 20, 2009 9:48 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I want to take this time to wish every body gets well today.
I caught a flu bug today and I’m guessing everybody on here caught it as well. Get Well!
Bleeding Cubbie Blue since 1985.
by Bricks and Ivy on Feb 20, 2009 9:43 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
So far so good...
…just baseball fever!
"Man, this is fun!" - Len Kasper
by ryno HOF 2005 on Feb 20, 2009 9:44 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
hahaha
The sad thing is I actually caught it Wednesday night as I was on my way to get my wristband. So I got to use 2 real sick days.
by chicagodave on Feb 20, 2009 9:44 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
The only handy thing about my swing shift,
is that I have Thursdays and Fridays off, so basically I get to waste the good portion of my day off sitting here wishing and fretting. Don’t get me wrong though, I always have an extra sick day in the bank to make sure I can take this day off every year just incase something changes.
When there is no baseball, entertain yourself for hours with www.wikianswers.com. I asked, "Do you feel like we do?" It actually answered, "Bored? Yes." Ha!
by love the ivy on Feb 20, 2009 9:52 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
"Chicigo Cubs Ticketing" I await you!
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
by flachimesa on Feb 20, 2009 9:55 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Good luck to everyone!
I took off work today. Just like I have for the past few years. I’m lucky to have 2 computers in my house with 2 seperate DSL lines. I have close to 60 windows open between the 2 computers. Some years I’ve gotten in right away, other years it’s taken a long time. One computer is upstairs and the other is in my basement so I’m going to get my cardio done today running up and down the stairs every 5 minutes.
by PhillyCub on Feb 20, 2009 9:55 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
I don't mean to sound like a know it all
But couldn’t have just run a long network cord and put the two computers beside eachother?
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by Laven on Feb 20, 2009 9:57 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Can't do that.
My one computer is a work computer. I’m not willing to mess around with it because it’s configured a certain way.
by PhillyCub on Feb 20, 2009 9:59 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
* Chicago
my hands are shaking
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
by flachimesa on Feb 20, 2009 9:55 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
NICE!
Hopefully Safari doesn’t crash on you.
Greg Maddux could put a baseball through a Life Saver if you asked him. ~ Joe Morgan
by Sioux City Cubs Fan on Feb 20, 2009 9:59 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
can you say
overdoing it a bit? lol
good luck everyone!
by chicagodave on Feb 20, 2009 9:59 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
You need more stuff on your toolbar!
lol
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
by Itchy on Feb 20, 2009 10:00 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
And he's not even playing Warcraft.
make*art
by neverAcquiesce on Feb 20, 2009 10:37 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Let the games begin
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
by flachimesa on Feb 20, 2009 9:59 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
glass of milk and cherry frosted pop tarts, check.
phone to call friends to see if they want tickets or just to gloat about the tickets I got, check. my fingers ready to type in my mlb account info, check check! good luck everyone!
When there is no baseball, entertain yourself for hours with www.wikianswers.com. I asked, "Do you feel like we do?" It actually answered, "Bored? Yes." Ha!
by love the ivy on Feb 20, 2009 10:00 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
And away we go!!
Good luck to all!!
When you're eight games behind, it's like eight miles; when you're eight games in front, it's like eight inches. ~ Ron Santo
by gwood on Feb 20, 2009 10:00 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
How long do you have to order your tickets once you're in?
Is it the around six minutes?
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by Laven on Feb 20, 2009 10:00 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Anybody out there using Google Chrome?
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by Laven on Feb 20, 2009 10:01 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Is it helping?
(I have a Mac. Google Chrome isn’t available for Mac yet.)
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Feb 20, 2009 10:20 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Not really
Any other browsing is fine because it’s blazing fast for loading pages. This though, it’s set to reset every 15 seconds, so it’s working as well as my Firefox and IE windows. I’ll let you know how it works if I get into the ticketing portion with a Chrome window.
by Craig in South Bend on Feb 20, 2009 10:33 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I read somewhere
That chome isn’t that much faster than firefox. Not true?
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by Laven on Feb 20, 2009 10:37 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I think it's faster
I’m not geeky enough to bust out a stopwatch and time it though, but other websites have documented a speed difference. I do a lot with graphic design and stuff, so if I’m loading high-res images and downloading them for use in a work, I’m definitely using Chrome.
by Craig in South Bend on Feb 20, 2009 10:39 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Its much faster
the latest version of firefox is pretty buggified
Out with the Old and in with the Nucleus The Tortured Fan Base welcomes our new owner.
by Andre Fonseca on Feb 20, 2009 10:46 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Did you use Firefox before that?
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by Laven on Feb 20, 2009 10:27 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I did
For this and for general use. For general use, I still prefer Firefox until Chrome comes along with more plug-in support.
by Craig in South Bend on Feb 20, 2009 10:34 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
yep
i still use firefox for some web dev stuff thanks to the plugins- supposedly chrome has plugins coming soon
Out with the Old and in with the Nucleus The Tortured Fan Base welcomes our new owner.
by Andre Fonseca on Feb 20, 2009 10:46 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
This reminds me of Musky fishing
Sit around with a lure in the water for hours without a bite
by Champ Summers on Feb 20, 2009 10:02 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
But there you wouldn't be frowned on for having a beer at ten AM
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by Laven on Feb 20, 2009 10:04 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah right!
"Man, this is fun!" - Len Kasper
by ryno HOF 2005 on Feb 20, 2009 10:04 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Is anyone else playing the game
“Guess which browser window will be the next to refresh”?
In about a half hour, I bet I’ll be able to tell you what order they go in.
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by Laven on Feb 20, 2009 10:06 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Jeopardy theme anyone?
Greg Maddux could put a baseball through a Life Saver if you asked him. ~ Joe Morgan
by Sioux City Cubs Fan on Feb 20, 2009 10:06 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
looped
The Song That Never Ends
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
by flachimesa on Feb 20, 2009 10:07 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
New phrase - "Virtual Wa..."
I sense it is something holistic…
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on Feb 20, 2009 10:07 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
I hate
When it takes a little long to refresh and for a split second you think, oh maybe its it, and they you are crushed by
Virtual Waiting Room
Its a funny story actually.
by Wad on Feb 20, 2009 10:08 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Got in!
Got 6 in the bleachers for july 11th vs. the cards
by pjanisch on Feb 20, 2009 10:09 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Congrats!
Now the rest of us know it is working properly
When there is no baseball, entertain yourself for hours with www.wikianswers.com. I asked, "Do you feel like we do?" It actually answered, "Bored? Yes." Ha!
by love the ivy on Feb 20, 2009 10:11 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Opening Day
got 6 tickets for opening day. My dad’s birthday is the 17th of April, so my brother and I are going to the parents and our wives.
In the middle of difficulty, lies opportunity - Einstein
by cubbieblue86 on Feb 20, 2009 10:10 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Congrats to you too!
Although I never aim for April and early May games due too it being too cold, especially night games. Maybe if I lived closer to Chicago I would do that. The start of the season is always so fresh with hope and energy.
When there is no baseball, entertain yourself for hours with www.wikianswers.com. I asked, "Do you feel like we do?" It actually answered, "Bored? Yes." Ha!
by love the ivy on Feb 20, 2009 10:15 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I've never been
to opening day. My dad used to skip school on the South Side and go with his dad to opening day, so I thought it would be cool.
In the middle of difficulty, lies opportunity - Einstein
by cubbieblue86 on Feb 20, 2009 10:17 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
that is cool
When there is no baseball, entertain yourself for hours with www.wikianswers.com. I asked, "Do you feel like we do?" It actually answered, "Bored? Yes." Ha!
by love the ivy on Feb 20, 2009 10:17 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I just got opening day...
bleachers. This will be the 10th straight Opening Day I’ve made it to. Glad to finally hit double digit years.
by CubFan81 on Feb 20, 2009 10:24 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
10:15
I guess my dream of seeing a Cubs-White Sox game from the bleachers will not be fufiled in 2009.
by Champ Summers on Feb 20, 2009 10:13 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
There's still hope
and my guess of 10:15 was just that….a guess
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
by flachimesa on Feb 20, 2009 10:14 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
All games are still available at this time.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Feb 20, 2009 10:14 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
how do you?
open more than one browser with IE?
by AGC on Feb 20, 2009 10:13 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Try this:
http://frontline.purchasenow2.tickets.com/buy/MLBEventInfo?orgid=5&agency=MLB&trxstate=8
Hold down Ctrl, and click that link. It should open it in a new tab.
Los Cachorros!
by Laven on Feb 20, 2009 10:13 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Just don't rub it in my face if you beat me in
Los Cachorros!
by Laven on Feb 20, 2009 10:15 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Welcome to my world
For those of you constantly scanning your tabbed browsers waiting for something to appear out of nowhere…
…now you know what it’s like to be a ballhawk! ;-)
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on Feb 20, 2009 10:16 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
I just thought of something
Am I able to order these tickets if I am in Canada? Sometimes these things don’t let customers outside the USA buy
Los Cachorros!
by Laven on Feb 20, 2009 10:16 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
I don't know.
Do you have a MLB.com account? If you do, you should be able to do it.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Feb 20, 2009 10:18 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I've had MLB.TV for the past three years
and never had a problem
Los Cachorros!
by Laven on Feb 20, 2009 10:23 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
If you get through for a big game and are buying bleachers
By the Max of six someone here will always want them.
"I daydream just like everybody else, I just do it with my body facing the field, so everybody thinks I'm paying attention."- Greg Maddux
by Doggie Stalker on Feb 20, 2009 10:18 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
good advice!
That’s what I like about the ticket exchanges and Al’s policy of selling them for nothing more than what they cost. Cubs fnas helping Cubs fans, a beautiful thing!
When there is no baseball, entertain yourself for hours with www.wikianswers.com. I asked, "Do you feel like we do?" It actually answered, "Bored? Yes." Ha!
by love the ivy on Feb 20, 2009 10:19 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
My coworker just told me she got in right at 10:00 a.m.
AND BOUGHT 6 BLEACHER TICKETS FOR A TUESDAY NIGHT GAME IN JUNE AGAINST THE ASTROS.
by gocubsgo22 on Feb 20, 2009 10:21 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
a ticket that will be available next week
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
by flachimesa on Feb 20, 2009 10:22 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
but didn't you see
the capital letters? It was IMPORTANT.
In the middle of difficulty, lies opportunity - Einstein
by cubbieblue86 on Feb 20, 2009 10:23 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Hey, she has tickets....and I don't!
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
by flachimesa on Feb 20, 2009 10:24 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
An Astros game has the
potential to be an exciting match up. I will add them to my list of game sof interest if I getin to buy some tickets.
When there is no baseball, entertain yourself for hours with www.wikianswers.com. I asked, "Do you feel like we do?" It actually answered, "Bored? Yes." Ha!
by love the ivy on Feb 20, 2009 10:23 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I wish I could say I'm happy for those of you who got in.
Bleeding Cubbie Blue since 1985.
by Bricks and Ivy on Feb 20, 2009 10:21 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
I have two computers running this
Unfortunately, the other computer room is upstairs. I’m not exactly adverse to exercise, as I have a bit more weight to lose before my wedding, but, ah, is there a time limit given when you are in the actual ticketing window? Just curious if I can check up every 15 minutes or so and play some Fallout 3 or whatever.
Man, this is easily the most inactive I’ll be this year…So sad, but what a day!
by Craig in South Bend on Feb 20, 2009 10:21 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Every page
in the ticketing window has a time limit.
In the middle of difficulty, lies opportunity - Einstein
by cubbieblue86 on Feb 20, 2009 10:22 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think that's what he was asking.
If you get the “Chicago Cubs Ticketing” page it will sit there until you click on a date to get in. It shouldn’t bump you back into the VWR.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Feb 20, 2009 10:23 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
No
that’s what i was saying. They say something like “you have 3 minutes to complete this page”
In the middle of difficulty, lies opportunity - Einstein
by cubbieblue86 on Feb 20, 2009 10:24 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
That's only after you actually order the tickets, though.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Feb 20, 2009 10:24 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Ah, right on
Thanks, Al!
by Craig in South Bend on Feb 20, 2009 10:24 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm surpised
that no games have gone up as not available yet. Also…don’t they usually tell when bleachers for games sell out as well?
In the middle of difficulty, lies opportunity - Einstein
by cubbieblue86 on Feb 20, 2009 10:22 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
The economy might have something to do with it
"Man, this is fun!" - Len Kasper
by ryno HOF 2005 on Feb 20, 2009 10:23 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
doubt it.
Bleeding Cubbie Blue since 1985.
by Bricks and Ivy on Feb 20, 2009 10:23 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I would guess in the next 10 mins
there will be whole games wiped out. And I think the Cubs are virtually recession-proof. Anyone addicted to the Cubs will find a way to see atleast one game in person.
When there is no baseball, entertain yourself for hours with www.wikianswers.com. I asked, "Do you feel like we do?" It actually answered, "Bored? Yes." Ha!
by love the ivy on Feb 20, 2009 10:27 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
One game is right. The 280 bucks that the opening day tix set me back was enough. Last year I went to 5, this year only 1. That’s gotta count for something.
In the middle of difficulty, lies opportunity - Einstein
by cubbieblue86 on Feb 20, 2009 10:28 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
bleachers
several games have no bleacher tickets available
by WhistlerWilliams on Feb 20, 2009 10:32 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Where can you find this information?
Los Cachorros!
by Laven on Feb 20, 2009 10:38 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
once you in, you can see what's available
also, sometimes you can’t buy two together (singles only)
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
by flachimesa on Feb 20, 2009 10:42 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
flach is correct
You get in. The game is not shown as sold out. But then, either the bleacher as an option is not shown or your request is rejected.
Good luck.
by WhistlerWilliams on Feb 20, 2009 10:55 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
16 windows open - nothing
BUT, I got in on the phone! 6 tickets for Opening Day! Holy crap!
Go Green! Go White! GO STATE! (Now #12,966 on the Cubs season ticket waiting list- UP from 13,031...WHOO HOO!)
by Zeke on Feb 20, 2009 10:23 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Glad to know the phones are working, too.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Feb 20, 2009 10:24 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I kep getting the "buzz buzz" sound
"Man, this is fun!" - Len Kasper
by ryno HOF 2005 on Feb 20, 2009 10:25 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
it was the out of state line Al, if that matters
Go Green! Go White! GO STATE! (Now #12,966 on the Cubs season ticket waiting list- UP from 13,031...WHOO HOO!)
by Zeke on Feb 20, 2009 10:48 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
when did you get those?
n/t
In the middle of difficulty, lies opportunity - Einstein
by cubbieblue86 on Feb 20, 2009 10:24 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
20 minutes ago
Go Green! Go White! GO STATE! (Now #12,966 on the Cubs season ticket waiting list- UP from 13,031...WHOO HOO!)
by Zeke on Feb 20, 2009 10:48 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I say it every year, but...
the virtual waiting room needs some virtual magazines.
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 Feb 20, 2009 10:25 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
and a virtual aquarium...
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on Feb 20, 2009 10:26 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
yes, one where you can feed themand watch them swarm
and tap on the glass and make them dart around
When there is no baseball, entertain yourself for hours with www.wikianswers.com. I asked, "Do you feel like we do?" It actually answered, "Bored? Yes." Ha!
by love the ivy on Feb 20, 2009 10:28 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
and virtual beer
oh….it’s too early…for…oh, what the hell
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
by flachimesa on Feb 20, 2009 10:28 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Think about it this way
If the cubs were playing an afternoon game today, doors would be open already. You’re saying you wouldn’t have a beer already?
Los Cachorros!
by Laven on Feb 20, 2009 10:29 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Hell
I would have been 2 beers in from being on the South Shore hours ago
by Craig in South Bend on Feb 20, 2009 10:30 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
pour me an Old Style
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
by flachimesa on Feb 20, 2009 10:30 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
As long as this is taking
I’ll take six.
Greg Maddux could put a baseball through a Life Saver if you asked him. ~ Joe Morgan
by Sioux City Cubs Fan on Feb 20, 2009 10:32 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
But they'd be 12-year-old virtual magazines...
… that have nothing to do with baseball.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Feb 20, 2009 10:32 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
six bleachers July 11th!!
one of my 49 browsers hit right away.
by iCub on Feb 20, 2009 10:26 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
does anyone know...
can i get in a second time and order 6 more for the same game?
by iCub on Feb 20, 2009 10:27 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
If you actually make it though again, sure
The limit of tickets you can buy this weekend though is what, 42?
by Craig in South Bend on Feb 20, 2009 10:28 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
6 per game limit
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
by flachimesa on Feb 20, 2009 10:28 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
But if you get in with a different account
you should be able to order more
by Craig in South Bend on Feb 20, 2009 10:29 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
with a different credit card or address, maybe
I’ve never heard of anyone getting canceled, but I would not take the chance
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
by flachimesa on Feb 20, 2009 10:32 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
yep, you're right...
i didnt see the fine print. 6 per game (per account)
by iCub on Feb 20, 2009 10:31 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
not sure, but if you could,
you are super lucky to first off get in a second time and then to have tickets still available for the same game. Maybe you would have to use a different MLB account and or credit card to do it.
When there is no baseball, entertain yourself for hours with www.wikianswers.com. I asked, "Do you feel like we do?" It actually answered, "Bored? Yes." Ha!
by love the ivy on Feb 20, 2009 10:30 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
No luck online, but 6 for Opening Day over the phone!
Go Green! Go White! GO STATE! (Now #12,966 on the Cubs season ticket waiting list- UP from 13,031...WHOO HOO!)
by Zeke on Feb 20, 2009 10:30 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Actually I did get in online, but got booted out due to "high volume"
Go Green! Go White! GO STATE! (Now #12,966 on the Cubs season ticket waiting list- UP from 13,031...WHOO HOO!)
by Zeke on Feb 20, 2009 10:31 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Ah man...
I had another shot go through the VWR but the traffic load was huge and it took forever to get to the confirmation page…then when I got there apparently I missed my time window and the tickets weren’t being held anymore!?!
Buggers!
by CubFan81 on Feb 20, 2009 10:30 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
AUUGGH!
I got in, got WS tickets and I couldnt enter in my CC number and other info in time (as all the other browsers refreshed, it delayed my input). I lost the tickets and got timed out. UGH
by Champ Summers on Feb 20, 2009 10:31 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
That's why you have your account set up beforehand
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
by flachimesa on Feb 20, 2009 10:34 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not a big fan of leaving a CC# attached to an account in waiting.
by Champ Summers on Feb 20, 2009 10:36 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
hmmm....identity theft or Sox tix?
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
by flachimesa on Feb 20, 2009 10:39 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
do they mail "cubs" branded tix or are they just the "tickets.com" crap version? this will be my daughters first game and i wanted a memento...
by iCub on Feb 20, 2009 10:34 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
You get tickets.com tickets if you have them mailed.
If you do “will call” you can get Cubs branded tickets.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Feb 20, 2009 10:35 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
dangit...
hopefully someone will be willing to trade in the bleachers… so if i pick will-call can i change the name of who is picking them up?
by iCub on Feb 20, 2009 10:37 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'll trade you
What game? Or I’ll meet you inside and give yo my ticket stub. Should be easy.
by gocubsgo22 on Feb 20, 2009 11:11 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
tickets.com branded
unless you pick them up at will call
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
by flachimesa on Feb 20, 2009 10:36 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
LET ME IN!!!!!!!!!!!
Bleeding Cubbie Blue since 1985.
by Bricks and Ivy on Feb 20, 2009 10:35 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
My annual hint
Google “bad seats in the house Wrigley” to find an article that shows the post locations in the park, so you don’t get any poor seats.
Fontenot (fon-te-no): Cajun for "scrappy"
by zambranofan on Feb 20, 2009 10:35 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
I've been in obstructed view many times
Never really had a problem though.
by Craig in South Bend on Feb 20, 2009 10:37 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
It's funny watching my ZoneAlarm traffic meter
It’s going crazy right now.
by Craig in South Bend on Feb 20, 2009 10:37 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
getting atleast one pair of good tickets for a great game
will wash away what’s left of the bad taste left in mouth from The Game That Never Was(my title for the first game of NLCS tickets I managed to get last year). I want to go into this season with a minty fresh optimism.
When there is no baseball, entertain yourself for hours with www.wikianswers.com. I asked, "Do you feel like we do?" It actually answered, "Bored? Yes." Ha!
by love the ivy on Feb 20, 2009 10:38 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Some Luck!
Six cheap seats for Father’s Day – June 21 vs. the Indians!
by Olly McPherson on Feb 20, 2009 10:39 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
if i choose will call...
can I change the name of who picks them up? I’m from out of town and if something comes up i wouldnt want to let the tix go to waste.
by iCub on Feb 20, 2009 10:40 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
No. You have to show ID
Fontenot (fon-te-no): Cajun for "scrappy"
by zambranofan on Feb 20, 2009 10:42 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe when the ticket exchange is posted
for that week or whatever, you can find someone willing trade that got their tickets in Chicago. especially with bleacher seats, it would be a wash for both fo ya.
When there is no baseball, entertain yourself for hours with www.wikianswers.com. I asked, "Do you feel like we do?" It actually answered, "Bored? Yes." Ha!
by love the ivy on Feb 20, 2009 10:44 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
How many seats
are in the bleachers? I just got tickets for the July 12 cards game and the bleacher ticket numbers were in the 2900’s
In the middle of difficulty, lies opportunity - Einstein
by cubbieblue86 on Feb 20, 2009 10:41 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
I learned that number means nothing
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
by flachimesa on Feb 20, 2009 10:43 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
This is starting to remind me of the game threads.
make*art
by neverAcquiesce on Feb 20, 2009 10:43 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Soriano sucks
Needs to be moved down.
by dr stabbingworth on Feb 20, 2009 10:44 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
No.
Too many words spelled correctly.
make*art
by neverAcquiesce on Feb 20, 2009 10:46 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Theriot sucks
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Feb 20, 2009 10:44 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
but he's scrappy!
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on Feb 20, 2009 10:45 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
OMG, Howry is in again!?!?
When there is no baseball, entertain yourself for hours with www.wikianswers.com. I asked, "Do you feel like we do?" It actually answered, "Bored? Yes." Ha!
by love the ivy on Feb 20, 2009 10:45 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
please, no pictures
unless it’s Milton standing over your vitual window that says, “Chicago Cubs Ticketing”
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
by flachimesa on Feb 20, 2009 10:45 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
yes, I would love to see this pic and this pic only today
When there is no baseball, entertain yourself for hours with www.wikianswers.com. I asked, "Do you feel like we do?" It actually answered, "Bored? Yes." Ha!
by love the ivy on Feb 20, 2009 10:46 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
DLEE gidp again.
Greg Maddux could put a baseball through a Life Saver if you asked him. ~ Joe Morgan
by Sioux City Cubs Fan on Feb 20, 2009 10:46 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Stinkin Marquis!
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
by Itchy on Feb 20, 2009 11:02 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
3 cubs sox bleachers!!!
thats stupid that series is during the week this year
by china423 on Feb 20, 2009 10:45 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, but they know it will sell out
So they can put a less desirable game on the weekend
by dr stabbingworth on Feb 20, 2009 10:46 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Doesn't MLB set the schedule?
"What, you want to tempt the wrath of whatever from high atop the thing?"
-Toby Ziegler
by Tim M on Feb 20, 2009 10:47 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
they could play
at 7:32 am on a tuesday and still sell out. it doesnt matter to them when they play it.
by TJ3117 on Feb 20, 2009 11:41 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
any chance
a ticket exchange for the first homestand will be up by the end of the week, id love to get tickets this weekend but i am broke right now.
by truthaddict11 on Feb 20, 2009 10:46 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
I'll set one up this weekend.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Feb 20, 2009 11:42 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
There should be a priority system put in place
Based on how far away from Wrigley Field you are. I just want some bleachers for the ONE WEEK I will be in Chicago this summer… flying 5,000 miles to be there!
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on Feb 20, 2009 10:46 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
people would take advantage
i would put my home address in china if that happened
by truthaddict11 on Feb 20, 2009 10:48 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
So use IP address!
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on Feb 20, 2009 10:49 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
They could trace your IP.
Greg Maddux could put a baseball through a Life Saver if you asked him. ~ Joe Morgan
by Sioux City Cubs Fan on Feb 20, 2009 10:49 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
That's why there's a StubHub link on every MLB page
Sucks, doesn’t it?
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
by flachimesa on Feb 20, 2009 10:48 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
what week will you be in Chciago?
I am sure you can find a sympathetic soul in the ticket exchange to buy/ trade tickets with
When there is no baseball, entertain yourself for hours with www.wikianswers.com. I asked, "Do you feel like we do?" It actually answered, "Bored? Yes." Ha!
by love the ivy on Feb 20, 2009 10:49 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, very true
I’ll be in Chicago from 5-9 July. The 5 days before that I’ll be in Atlanta, where I’m gonna catch a game at Turner…
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on Feb 20, 2009 10:52 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
especially that weekend
People end up with family vacas and trips around the holidays. Good luck to you!
When there is no baseball, entertain yourself for hours with www.wikianswers.com. I asked, "Do you feel like we do?" It actually answered, "Bored? Yes." Ha!
by love the ivy on Feb 20, 2009 10:58 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
email me
gocubsgo22 (at) yahoo (dot) com
by gocubsgo22 on Feb 20, 2009 11:14 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Far Distance
I know San Antonio was a long way from Chicago. 5000 miles seems a bit far.
"The big possum walks late." - Harry Caray
by memphiscub on Feb 20, 2009 10:49 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I was in San Antonio until May 2008
Now I’m in Thrapston, England. Which is still only 4,000 miles away actually now that I actually check, sorry!
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on Feb 20, 2009 10:50 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
are we going to need a jump thread?
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
by flachimesa on Feb 20, 2009 10:47 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Annoying
I have been in the Virtual Waiting Room since 9:30 and haven’t got in yet
-Charlemagne
"Cubs Win!" "Yes, Sir!" - Pat and Ron, June 12, 2008, Walk off HBP, bottom of the 11th
by Charlemagne on Feb 20, 2009 10:48 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
That's why it's not called
the Virtual Get In Room.
make*art
by neverAcquiesce on Feb 20, 2009 10:48 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Don't feel so bad
I have too.
Los Cachorros!
by Laven on Feb 20, 2009 10:48 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t remember it being this bad the past couple years
-Charlemagne
"Cubs Win!" "Yes, Sir!" - Pat and Ron, June 12, 2008, Walk off HBP, bottom of the 11th
by Charlemagne on Feb 20, 2009 10:49 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
You'll get in this afternoon or evening with little wait time
but the primo games will be gone and a lot of the bleachers, too
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
by flachimesa on Feb 20, 2009 10:51 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
been wondering that myself...
Go Green! Go White! GO STATE! (Now #12,966 on the Cubs season ticket waiting list- UP from 13,031...WHOO HOO!)
by Zeke on Feb 20, 2009 10:50 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Probably because demand is down this year.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Feb 20, 2009 10:51 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think so at all.
The VWR seems to be slower this year. It’s never taken me 50 minutes to get in to buy for a single game before.
by cwyers on Feb 20, 2009 10:52 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, in past years
I would have been in about 3 times by now.
Fontenot (fon-te-no): Cajun for "scrappy"
by zambranofan on Feb 20, 2009 10:53 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe more people
are buying less tickets each. Say somebody who wouldn’t normally purchase tickets figures they can get a few because others won’t be buying so many.
make*art
by neverAcquiesce on Feb 20, 2009 10:55 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
That's possible.
I have gotten in four times already. That’s a first for me. Far easier than previous years.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Feb 20, 2009 10:59 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
But you have season tix right?
make*art
by neverAcquiesce on Feb 20, 2009 10:59 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
And yet, I still can't get in
and I gotta get back to work soon.
Los Cachorros!
by Laven on Feb 20, 2009 10:52 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Heck, I've worked a full day already
It’s past 5pm!
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on Feb 20, 2009 11:16 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Any idea if any or which games are gone for bleachers.
"I daydream just like everybody else, I just do it with my body facing the field, so everybody thinks I'm paying attention."- Greg Maddux
by Doggie Stalker on Feb 20, 2009 10:52 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
None that I have found so far.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Feb 20, 2009 10:59 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
scattered singles
"What, you want to tempt the wrath of whatever from high atop the thing?"
-Toby Ziegler
by Tim M on Feb 20, 2009 10:50 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
did someone say Ryan Theriot???
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on Feb 20, 2009 11:12 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
The Sultan of Scrap?
make*art
by neverAcquiesce on Feb 20, 2009 11:15 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Economy
I think we might be suprised how some people pull back spending.
Greg Maddux could put a baseball through a Life Saver if you asked him. ~ Joe Morgan
by Sioux City Cubs Fan on Feb 20, 2009 10:50 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Exactly.
Bob Howry’s not the only one who needs to be bailed out.
make*art
by neverAcquiesce on Feb 20, 2009 10:52 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
funny and true
http://www.instantrimshot.com/
When there is no baseball, entertain yourself for hours with www.wikianswers.com. I asked, "Do you feel like we do?" It actually answered, "Bored? Yes." Ha!
by love the ivy on Feb 20, 2009 10:54 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
likely a combination of the above
Go Green! Go White! GO STATE! (Now #12,966 on the Cubs season ticket waiting list- UP from 13,031...WHOO HOO!)
by Zeke on Feb 20, 2009 10:52 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
age limits?
at what age must you have a ticket for a child? mine would be almost a year old…
by iCub on Feb 20, 2009 10:51 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
I thought I read 3 years old as long as they sit on a lap, not sure though
-Charlemagne
"Cubs Win!" "Yes, Sir!" - Pat and Ron, June 12, 2008, Walk off HBP, bottom of the 11th
by Charlemagne on Feb 20, 2009 10:52 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
3 or older need ticket - I think
As long as the young ones can sit on your lap, they don’t ask for birth certificates or anything
"What, you want to tempt the wrath of whatever from high atop the thing?"
-Toby Ziegler
by Tim M on Feb 20, 2009 10:53 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Take it from a father of a 3 yr old and a 2 yr old
anything over 1 should get a ticket. It’s hard enough keeping them entertained at the game. Buying the extra seat gets you a half hour of “I’ll be quiet because I’m cool and I have my own seat to get in and out of”
by TC Cubby on Feb 20, 2009 10:57 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
The battle continues....
IE vs Firefox vs Safari
Which browser will win?
-Charlemagne
"Cubs Win!" "Yes, Sir!" - Pat and Ron, June 12, 2008, Walk off HBP, bottom of the 11th
by Charlemagne on Feb 20, 2009 10:51 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Opera has been my lucky browser for this
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
by flachimesa on Feb 20, 2009 10:54 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm using Firefox, seems to be working quite well.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Feb 20, 2009 10:59 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
i think you need a ticket for 3 and up
the one year old will have to sit in your lap
by truthaddict11 on Feb 20, 2009 10:52 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
that stinks...
i was hoping we could leave her sitting there to save our seats when we go to get beer
by iCub on Feb 20, 2009 10:54 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Its been done before
I’ve seen it happen.
"What, you want to tempt the wrath of whatever from high atop the thing?"
-Toby Ziegler
by Tim M on Feb 20, 2009 10:54 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Use the Phone
This happens to me every year on ticket day. I set up three or four computers with two or three browsers open on each. Then at 10:00 I start dialing the phone. I always get through by calling before any of the browsers get through. Today I had tickets for two games by 10:30 without ever getting through the VWR.
Ya gotta love a team with a shortstop named TheRiot ...
by StampMe on Feb 20, 2009 10:54 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
I got in, but
“We’re sorry, we were unable to process your request due to high transaction volumes. Please try to submit your request again.”
Los Cachorros!
by Laven on Feb 20, 2009 10:54 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
that sucks
sorry to hear that
---AC 00 00 00 - Believe
by mjk83 on Feb 20, 2009 10:55 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
If that happens, just click "continue" again until it goes through. It will.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Feb 20, 2009 11:00 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
i know things are tough
but im surprised all games are still available
.
---AC 00 00 00 - Believe
by mjk83 on Feb 20, 2009 10:54 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
It let me back space into the schedule
… after purchasing. Amazing.
by ttagaris on Feb 20, 2009 10:54 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Hopefully I get in
I’m two tickets away from completely converting my girlfriend to a Cubs fan. I know the game will be available later (Saturday game vs. Pirates in August), but I need the economical seats. A conversion is at stake!
"You just don't know understand how frustrating this is"- Kevin Borseth
by TkGoUWGB on Feb 20, 2009 10:56 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Did you have her drink the blood of a goat yet?
make*art
by neverAcquiesce on Feb 20, 2009 10:57 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
We'll start a step below that
Old Style
"You just don't know understand how frustrating this is"- Kevin Borseth
by TkGoUWGB on Feb 20, 2009 11:05 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
she wont drink more than a sip
and she may spit it at you.
---AC 00 00 00 - Believe
by mjk83 on Feb 20, 2009 11:21 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Even though I'm here in England
With infinite amount of good beer around, I can’t wait to drink an Old Style in wrigleyville this summer.
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on Feb 20, 2009 11:22 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
his gf isn't a beer person
I like a good quality beer as much as the next guy but when I am in wrigleyville I drink old style.
---AC 00 00 00 - Believe
by mjk83 on Feb 20, 2009 11:25 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
can I get an amen
good luck sir
---AC 00 00 00 - Believe
by mjk83 on Feb 20, 2009 10:58 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I may have blown my only chance
Bleeding Cubbie Blue since 1985.
by Bricks and Ivy on Feb 20, 2009 10:57 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
enlighten us
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
by flachimesa on Feb 20, 2009 10:58 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
twss
And now it’s a game thread.
make*art
by neverAcquiesce on Feb 20, 2009 10:58 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
sweet
I just got caught up on my DVR’ed Offices.
When there is no baseball, entertain yourself for hours with www.wikianswers.com. I asked, "Do you feel like we do?" It actually answered, "Bored? Yes." Ha!
by love the ivy on Feb 20, 2009 10:59 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Thank goodness for Apple TV
Living over here in England… it gets me 24, lost, the office, etc. all in beautiful HD :)
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on Feb 20, 2009 11:00 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
While waiting in the VWR
It’s time for the Simpsons! It’s 5:00pm here in England, and that means Simpsons time on the Armed Forces Network :)
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on Feb 20, 2009 10:59 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
VWR makes Homer go something something
When there is no baseball, entertain yourself for hours with www.wikianswers.com. I asked, "Do you feel like we do?" It actually answered, "Bored? Yes." Ha!
by love the ivy on Feb 20, 2009 11:01 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Newscast for Kids, by Kids
Is the episode today
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on Feb 20, 2009 11:04 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
this is kinda of ridiculous
that barley any of us got in
by Kchance on Feb 20, 2009 11:02 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
YEAHHHHHHHHHH BOYYYYYYY
30 tabs of the virtual waiting room up and i hit after missingn out on the last 2 years
i texted my buddy “isnt is great staring at a screen watching browsers refresh knowing at best there is like a a in 100,000 chance of gettin tix and thats a low estimate”
not even 10 seconds later i got in
BELIEVE DAT!
Go Cubs Go, Fly Eagles Fly
by ManBearPigMBP on Feb 20, 2009 11:02 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
now missing that finance quiz doesnt look so bad
Go Cubs Go, Fly Eagles Fly
by ManBearPigMBP on Feb 20, 2009 11:05 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Peavy!!
Scored tickets for all the San Diego game so I get to see our favorite ballplayer unless those rats don’t start him.
Just kidding. Must be getting a bit punchy.
by WhistlerWilliams on Feb 20, 2009 11:03 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
I miss you all
It feels weird, and I’m not bragging (much) but I have a friend who has season tickets and he is selling me 5 games worth. Also, a buddy who I convinced to get a wristband yesterday got in this morning 800 #’s from the start and bought the other 4 games we wanted. But I feel strange—the pathos, the angst, the waiting of the VWR…I kind of miss it. My day off (taken for this express purpose) feels…anti-climactic.
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded." -Jim Frey
by lapetino on Feb 20, 2009 11:03 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
limit to one ticket on opening day
but i got a bleach anyways. ill be lookin for some BCB friends!
by KButler on Feb 20, 2009 11:03 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
u can only get one on opening day?
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded." -Jim Frey
by lapetino on Feb 20, 2009 11:03 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
most of the popular dates
have a one ticket limit i am finding
by KButler on Feb 20, 2009 11:22 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
LOTS of hitting "continue" when it says the server is busy
Fontenot (fon-te-no): Cajun for "scrappy"
by zambranofan on Feb 20, 2009 11:03 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
What does this mean?
I got in quickly (thanks to 3 Firefox windows with 9 tabs each!). But all I get when I hit “Continue” is this:
We’re sorry, we were unable to process your request due to high transaction volumes. Please try to submit your request again.
Does that mean it’s an issue with the game I’ve selected, or am I just at another “hurry up and wait” stage?
by jdb-44 on Feb 20, 2009 11:03 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
just keep clicking continue
It will work eventually
In the middle of difficulty, lies opportunity - Einstein
by cubbieblue86 on Feb 20, 2009 11:04 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I got in, but all they had for that game (Jun 19) was
a couple of seats way back in the corner. Harumph.
by jdb-44 on Feb 20, 2009 11:05 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I really kind of like
sitting in the upper deck reserved infield area on the 3rd base side as long as they aren’t more than 10 rows up. no sun in your eyes during day games and some shelter if it rains.
When there is no baseball, entertain yourself for hours with www.wikianswers.com. I asked, "Do you feel like we do?" It actually answered, "Bored? Yes." Ha!
by love the ivy on Feb 20, 2009 11:09 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
they aren't listing bleacher sellouts
they used to do this, but I just got in and tried for the STL game on saturday in July, and no bleachers.
In the middle of difficulty, lies opportunity - Einstein
by cubbieblue86 on Feb 20, 2009 11:08 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Anyone else get in to Chicago Cubs Ticketing
only to be told the game ID “Null” does not exist? And then get bumped back into the VWR?
Happened three times already
"Who's Bob Brenly? The guy that used to be the manager for Arizona?" ~ Alfonso Guilleard Soriano
by JohnM on Feb 20, 2009 11:09 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
make that four times
"Who's Bob Brenly? The guy that used to be the manager for Arizona?" ~ Alfonso Guilleard Soriano
by JohnM on Feb 20, 2009 11:11 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
This is such bullcrap
I have 2 windows with Chicago Cubs Ticketing, and no matter what I select, after typing in the series of numbers, it gives me the “We’re sorry, we were unable to process your request due to high transaction volumes. Please try to submit your request again.”
by Craig in South Bend on Feb 20, 2009 11:10 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
It took me about 10 minutes
the first time I got through. It kept doing that and then it would tell me that the number i put in was wrong – even though it wasn’t. Just keep hitting continue and it will work.
In the middle of difficulty, lies opportunity - Einstein
by cubbieblue86 on Feb 20, 2009 11:11 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Wow
And in the one window where I was in, it booted me back to the VWR.
Stupid everything.
by Craig in South Bend on Feb 20, 2009 11:13 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I've been trying for the last 20 minutes
grr argh
by Craig in South Bend on Feb 20, 2009 11:17 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Summing up these comments
The system does appear to be more stressed than in years past. Perhaps the refreshing every 15 seconds is one reason.
The good news is that games are probably selling out slower, since it takes each order longer to process.
Fontenot (fon-te-no): Cajun for "scrappy"
by zambranofan on Feb 20, 2009 11:12 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Oh, well...
I’m one of those lame people who has to sit in REALLY good seats and I can’t get ‘em, I’m afraid. Oh, well. Good luck to everyone else!
by jdb-44 on Feb 20, 2009 11:12 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Keep in mind the *best* seats
Don’t go on sale until later…
Tickets for the Dugout, Bullpen and Bud Light Bleacher Box seats will go onsale Friday March 13th.
There’s usually a lottery and then a smaller VWR for these tickets, and I’ve had luck in the past!
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on Feb 20, 2009 11:15 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
If you don't mind paying the extremely high prices for those tickets.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Feb 20, 2009 11:26 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm shutting down my browsers
I got the tickets I wanted, so I’m closing the 25 browsers. Good luck everyone!
In the middle of difficulty, lies opportunity - Einstein
by cubbieblue86 on Feb 20, 2009 11:13 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Pencil and Paper Math
about 25K tickets per game being sold, 81 games = roughly 2 million tickets sold today.
Average ticketmaster “convenience charge” is a about four bucks a seat.
Thats about 8 million $ to ticketmaster just for this weekend. Wow. What a scam.
by Champ Summers on Feb 20, 2009 11:19 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
FTR, it's tickets.com
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
by flachimesa on Feb 20, 2009 11:21 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
There's no way they sell 2 million tickets today.
The record is 600,000 for the first day.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Feb 20, 2009 11:26 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
got four tickets to Jun 20th game vs Indians
woohoo! Have to get going, Good Luck everyone!
When there is no baseball, entertain yourself for hours with www.wikianswers.com. I asked, "Do you feel like we do?" It actually answered, "Bored? Yes." Ha!
by love the ivy on Feb 20, 2009 11:20 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
I keep trying for the Friday gam
and everytime I do that I enter in my verification number and then I get the error page
by Craig in South Bend on Feb 20, 2009 11:21 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
something has to be wrong
how, after an hour and 20 mins are all games still available
Go Cubs Go, Fly Eagles Fly
by ManBearPigMBP on Feb 20, 2009 11:21 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
I hope you aren't taking something from tickets.com at face value...
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on Feb 20, 2009 11:21 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
nah im talking about the virtual waiting
every year it seems games start sellin out about an hour in, i got in around 1030 and was able to get 6 tix to the weds sox game, the tuesday night game only had 3 available for purchase at that time
Go Cubs Go, Fly Eagles Fly
by ManBearPigMBP on Feb 20, 2009 11:25 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
singles only
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
by flachimesa on Feb 20, 2009 11:22 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I must have bad karma
After my first aborted chance, I havent gotten in for an hour now.
by Champ Summers on Feb 20, 2009 11:22 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
how come NO game sold out yet?
Got in 3 times!!
4 blechers for 6/20 Indians ……….,july sat against Cards……….and aug sat vs Mets
And………now I’m broke!
by plenz on Feb 20, 2009 11:23 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
braggart!
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
by flachimesa on Feb 20, 2009 11:24 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
It's pretty smart that the Cubs put tickets on sale
Right after most people get their tax refunds…
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on Feb 20, 2009 11:24 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
and
its friday Payday!
"I like coconuts, you can break them open and they smell like ladies lying in the sun" Widespread Panic
by Cubbie-Tim on Feb 20, 2009 7:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
What is with the 1 ticket limit on certain sections?
Who goes to a Cubs game by themselves?
by dr stabbingworth on Feb 20, 2009 11:24 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
I've done it before
On the road, no less.
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on Feb 20, 2009 11:25 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
i will be opening day
and even did twice last year. if you drink enough, its easy to make friends.
by KButler on Feb 20, 2009 11:25 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
It's not a "limit"...
… that means only single seats are left in those sections. That’s why few games are listed as sold out yet — there are probably singles available for most games.
Opening Day and 7/11 are sold out, as far as I can tell.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Feb 20, 2009 11:27 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
My Season ticket package is a single
Only place I don’t need someone else to enjoy it with.
"What, you want to tempt the wrath of whatever from high atop the thing?"
-Toby Ziegler
by Tim M on Feb 20, 2009 11:46 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Confirmation E-mails
52 browser windows later (New Personal Best!) I checked my email and have received only one confirmation email for my 4 games.
I wrote down all my confirmation numbers, but have folks been getting emails?
WOXY.com - The Future of Rock and Roll
by Gibbon Jockey on Feb 20, 2009 11:25 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
not to worry, they will come
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
by flachimesa on Feb 20, 2009 11:26 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yep.
Their email system is probably overwhelmed. You’ll eventually get one. In the meantime I recommend printing the confirmation page.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Feb 20, 2009 11:28 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Figured as much
I probably wouldn’t have sweated it if I hadn’t heard anything at all.
thx.
WOXY.com - The Future of Rock and Roll
by Gibbon Jockey on Feb 20, 2009 11:29 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
April 18 Cubs-Cards in my favorite place
Infield Upper Deck Box!
by ryan89 on Feb 20, 2009 11:25 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
I have never gotten in
since they went to this VWR system. Ever.
I’m really sick and tired of paying scalper prices every damn year.
by ScottT on Feb 20, 2009 11:26 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Check Craigslist or the BCB trader thread
by dr stabbingworth on Feb 20, 2009 11:27 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
We only go to Opening Day
never seen any for Opening Day on the trader and Craigslist is scalper prices.
by ScottT on Feb 20, 2009 11:37 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Losts of only single ticket availability left
I’m pretty sure for all Cubs v. Sox and Cleveland and Dodgers.
I got 6 bleachers for 4/18 v Cards, 6/16 v Sox & 7/10 v. Cards. I’m done.
"In theory there is no difference between theory and practice. In practice there is." - Yogi Berra
by wrigley's ivy on Feb 20, 2009 11:26 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
can't get in
I have 20 windows open and have yet to get in. is it only people with one browser open who are able to buy tickets. Maybe they will only let you in if you have one vwr open…?
by dplaw09 on Feb 20, 2009 11:27 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
No. Doesn't matter how many you have open.
Fontenot (fon-te-no): Cajun for "scrappy"
by zambranofan on Feb 20, 2009 11:28 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Doesn't matter
This is true. Unless the people who code this lottery system are completely dumb, there is no way having multiple browser windows open improves your chances.
by ImSoDan on Feb 20, 2009 11:34 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Schedules shows games sold out
The schedule on Cubs.com no longer shows the T icon for opening day, and the Sox games on 6/16 and 6/18. Only ones I looked at. The VWR window(s) are still showing all games available.
Football and basketball are just things to do between baseball seasons.
by MetsSuck on Feb 20, 2009 11:27 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Last year it was tardy in updating that red text at the bottom.
n/t
"In theory there is no difference between theory and practice. In practice there is." - Yogi Berra
by wrigley's ivy on Feb 20, 2009 11:29 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
FYI
Despite having roughly 50 Firefox/Explorer tabs open, 2 of my 3 games were purchased via the phone.
Good luck BCBers!!!
"In theory there is no difference between theory and practice. In practice there is." - Yogi Berra
by wrigley's ivy on Feb 20, 2009 11:28 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Here's an alternate idea to the VWR hell...
The Cubs visit the Tigers in mid-June. Single game Tiger tickets go on sale March 7, BUT- you can purchase a mini-season ticket plan of 6 games NOW- and choose three of the games as the Cubs/Tigers series. You could then sell off the rest or if you have a relative in Michigan, get them to go in on the packet WITH you. They could choose 3 other games that fit their interests.
Not the same as Wrigley, but for the price of one night’s lodging in Chicago (let alone game tickets), I got 2 box seat tickets to all three Cubs/Tigers games.
Just a thought…
Go Green! Go White! GO STATE! (Now #12,966 on the Cubs season ticket waiting list- UP from 13,031...WHOO HOO!)
by Zeke on Feb 20, 2009 11:29 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
There are other teams who have mini-packs like that.
The Phillies, for example.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Feb 20, 2009 11:30 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Cool. Al, maybe someday, so will the Cubs.
NAAAAAAAAA!
Comerica Park (aka: “The Coma”) is only about 75 minutes from home for me, so it was a good deal. June can’t get here soon enough. I wonder if I can wear my Banks jersey and my Tiger hat?
Think Ernie would mind?
Go Green! Go White! GO STATE! (Now #12,966 on the Cubs season ticket waiting list- UP from 13,031...WHOO HOO!)
by Zeke on Feb 20, 2009 11:42 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Well, the Cubs do have those 13-game packs.
But those are mostly to sell tickets for the less desirable games.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Feb 20, 2009 11:43 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
True. But it's a long commute from mid-Michigan
for April mid-week and mid-September games during the school year.
Hmm. Either Cubs tickets or another term of tuition payments to MSU for my kid.
Give me a minute, I’m thinking…
Sorry Andy! It’s community college for you next term.
Ha!
Go Green! Go White! GO STATE! (Now #12,966 on the Cubs season ticket waiting list- UP from 13,031...WHOO HOO!)
by Zeke on Feb 20, 2009 11:54 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
YESSSSSSSSSSSSS
3 bleacher seats for the Friday game against my other favorite team, the Indians!
by Craig in South Bend on Feb 20, 2009 11:30 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
I'm Done...
I got in and got my tickets for the 2 games that I needed to get (besides my season tickets). Got the last Friday (Oct 2nd) and bleachers for a game in August for me & my daughter (Aug 14th). TIme to close out my 30+ browser windows.
Kasey
See what old Cubs Scorecards looked like at http://cubsbythenumbers.com/scorecards.html
Also, see the Cubs 2009 schedule at http://cubsbythenumbers.com/sched2009.html
by kaseyi on Feb 20, 2009 11:31 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Can you buy tickets at Wrigley today IF
you don’t have a wristband? Thanks!
by arrowman on Feb 20, 2009 11:31 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
No but you can buy them tomorrow
Today is all wristbands
"I daydream just like everybody else, I just do it with my body facing the field, so everybody thinks I'm paying attention."- Greg Maddux
by Doggie Stalker on Feb 20, 2009 11:57 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Phone
the phone number is always busy. i’m not sure how people are getting through?
by dplaw09 on Feb 20, 2009 11:31 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
If it's busy
somebody is obviously on the line. Just gotta keep trying.
make*art
by neverAcquiesce on Feb 20, 2009 11:32 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
OFFICIALY SOLD OUT GAMES
i just got in and these games are sold out
April 13 Col
June 16 Sox
June 18 Sox
Go Cubs Go, Fly Eagles Fly
by ManBearPigMBP on Feb 20, 2009 11:32 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Hope those Sox games are mostly Cubs fans...
make*art
by neverAcquiesce on Feb 20, 2009 11:33 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
SINGLE GAMES TIX ONLY
for Jun 17 vs Sox
Go Cubs Go, Fly Eagles Fly
by ManBearPigMBP on Feb 20, 2009 11:38 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
What's the phone number to call to try to get tickets... 2 plus hrs in VWR...
GoCubsGo
by MinnesotaFan on Feb 20, 2009 11:32 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
1-800-843-2827
Be prepared to hate someone named “Lori” and get sick of the opening chords of “take me out to the ballgame”
best of luck. worked for me twice with continuous redial
"In theory there is no difference between theory and practice. In practice there is." - Yogi Berra
by wrigley's ivy on Feb 20, 2009 11:34 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
There is a different # if you are outside Illinois.
866-652-2827
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Feb 20, 2009 11:41 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Unfortunately, that's still a toll-free number
Which I can’t call.
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on Feb 20, 2009 11:42 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Thought this was in reply to me...
ignore and see below :)
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on Feb 20, 2009 11:42 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I had the same problem...
once I was in. If you keep clicking on “continue” you will get through. I got tickets to April
18th against the Cards and June 19th against Cleveland. Taking my girlfriend to her first cubs game on April 18th…so it had to be against the Cards.
by shastamasta on Feb 20, 2009 11:32 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Is there a non-800 number to try to call?
(800 number’s are EXPENSIVE for me to call from England)
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on Feb 20, 2009 11:34 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Unfortunately, no.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Feb 20, 2009 11:41 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks, Al
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on Feb 20, 2009 11:42 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
it was a kick in in the junk
cause i bought tix to the only game avilable against the sox and now that im in again i cant get more
said you can still purcahse up to 6 for the Jun 17 Sox game
Go Cubs Go, Fly Eagles Fly
by ManBearPigMBP on Feb 20, 2009 11:33 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
You can, but you need to do that all at once...
… if you wait, someone will buy them ahead of you.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Feb 20, 2009 11:41 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
...
this is obsurd. i wonder what number they are on at wrigley. i am 17,000
by dplaw09 on Feb 20, 2009 11:36 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
VWR is complete BS
this year. I got picked like 5 times in an hour last year, not once yet this yaer.
by eternale1 on Feb 20, 2009 11:37 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
wristband # on cubs.com just got bumped up to 11396
They started with a 2000 range, now it’s up to 3000.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on Feb 20, 2009 11:38 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Question
After ordering tickets online how long till you should get a confirm email?
by TJ3117 on Feb 20, 2009 11:39 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
If I recall, last year I didnt get a confimration email until late at night
by Champ Summers on Feb 20, 2009 11:40 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
That's correct.
You will get an email eventually. In the meantime, as noted above, I would recommend printing out your confirmation page.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Feb 20, 2009 11:42 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
ok i thought so
because i got 4 games and only received confirmed emails from two of them. and its the 1st and 3rd game i bought. just thought that was kind of weird.
by TJ3117 on Feb 20, 2009 11:43 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Bleachers sold out
for Friday, May 29 vs Dodgers. I need 2 bleachers for that day. Anyone have extra they’d be interested in swapping?
I have several ticketing windows open right now and would be willing to purchase tix to a game someone may need and swap out??
BELIEVE!
by cubbie08 on Feb 20, 2009 11:40 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
we need a jump thread
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
by flachimesa on Feb 20, 2009 11:42 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Here you go.
Use this FanPost as an overflow thread.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Feb 20, 2009 11:43 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Cards July 10
Is there a way to find out of a game is sold out yet or not? I figure this Friday Cardinal game in July will be a hot ticket and I’m just trying to figure out if it’s still worth waiting….virtually.
Sorry if this has already been covered, but there are a lot of comments here to sift through. Thanks.
by awesomedawson on Feb 20, 2009 11:42 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Saturday rules?
I am still trying on the VWR, and unfortunately holding a wristband in the 4300s. John Williams said this morning that there were 20,000 wristbands, so I guess that puts me about 16,000th in line.
However, what are the rules on the box-office for Sat.? Are wristbands honored? Is it worth it to go early?
by pinkpony on Feb 20, 2009 11:42 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
No wristbands after today.
But, most of the more desirable games will be sold out.
About wristbands, they did print 20,000, but I’m guessing less than half of them were distributed.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Feb 20, 2009 11:44 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Is there usually a big mob scene on Saturday?
I’m just shooting for upper-deck tix on Tuesday nights — probably not the most sought-after tix.
by pinkpony on Feb 20, 2009 11:46 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I don't believe so.
And especially not tomorrow, when there’s supposed to be a snowstorm.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Feb 20, 2009 11:52 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Opening Day Sold out
I’m shutting my browsers down.
"What, you want to tempt the wrath of whatever from high atop the thing?"
-Toby Ziegler
by Tim M on Feb 20, 2009 11:47 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
went to ticketbrokersecrets.com… bought info… got 7 games – 6 each in 1:30 hrs… Yeah.. best $20 ever spent
by Reed's Johnson on Feb 20, 2009 11:50 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Care to divulge the secrets?!?
Pretty please.
"In theory there is no difference between theory and practice. In practice there is." - Yogi Berra
by wrigley's ivy on Feb 20, 2009 11:55 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
He could but then he would have to kill you
and the rest of us reading the post.
"I daydream just like everybody else, I just do it with my body facing the field, so everybody thinks I'm paying attention."- Greg Maddux
by Doggie Stalker on Feb 20, 2009 12:08 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm in!
But Tickets.com is going Live Nation On Me!
"You just don't know understand how frustrating this is"- Kevin Borseth
by TkGoUWGB on Feb 20, 2009 11:51 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
and i got kicked out
Insert random expletives here. Just so I can use one that is BCB approved I think…poppycock
"You just don't know understand how frustrating this is"- Kevin Borseth
by TkGoUWGB on Feb 20, 2009 11:53 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
FYI, 6/20 IS SOLD OUT
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by tony412 on Feb 20, 2009 11:52 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
so far
i’ve got 2 outfield box seats on apr 15 vs. colorado, and 4 outfield terrace reserve seats sept. 17 against the brewers. working on 3 outfield terrace reserve seats for cards on my burthday july 10th, but i’m struggling with the high transaction volume error.
by nathew on Feb 20, 2009 11:53 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
You can get through that "high transaction volume" thing.
Eventually, it will let you through.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Feb 20, 2009 11:56 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
aaaand i'm done for the day
only had about $300 to spend on tickets and i’m pretty sure i went over that.
by nathew on Feb 20, 2009 11:59 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
i got 5 outfield box seats against the indians on 6.21
but, missed everything else…
by dplaw09 on Feb 20, 2009 11:54 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
I guess...
I won’t be going to any games this year. This VWR is much worse than last year.
-Charlemagne
"Cubs Win!" "Yes, Sir!" - Pat and Ron, June 12, 2008, Walk off HBP, bottom of the 11th
by Charlemagne on Feb 20, 2009 11:56 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
i thought it was the same
i always get in within the first 15 mins.
by TJ3117 on Feb 20, 2009 11:57 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I got in 6 times in the 1st 2 hours last year. Not once this year.
-Charlemagne
"Cubs Win!" "Yes, Sir!" - Pat and Ron, June 12, 2008, Walk off HBP, bottom of the 11th
by Charlemagne on Feb 20, 2009 11:58 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Keep trying.
It will get easier later in the day.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Feb 20, 2009 11:58 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
OFF TODAY
I;m off today so went into the VWR even though we have season tickets on behalf of friends.
Got some ticks.
Barbara V. October 14, 1941 - December 19, 2008. A great lady who was a friend to all and like a second mom to her children's friends (she was my best friend's mom)
by cubstoseriesby100 on Feb 20, 2009 11:58 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Question
In the old days you didn’t pay a service charge when bought at the window. Is this still true?
Barbara V. October 14, 1941 - December 19, 2008. A great lady who was a friend to all and like a second mom to her children's friends (she was my best friend's mom)
by cubstoseriesby100 on Feb 20, 2009 11:59 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Yes.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Feb 20, 2009 12:17 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks
I have rarely bought tickets the usual way. Still in the VWR on behalf of friends.
Barbara V. October 14, 1941 - December 19, 2008. A great lady who was a friend to all and like a second mom to her children's friends (she was my best friend's mom)
by cubstoseriesby100 on Feb 20, 2009 1:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
You just run with
their cards, right?
Sweet Lou for Mayor in '11.
by blackhawk24 on Feb 20, 2009 1:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Mailing Question...
aside from the fact that it COSTS $2.50 to print tickets at home and its FREE to mail them, if I bought tickets to multiple games and chose to have the tickets mailed to me, will I get them all in one envelope or multiple envelopes since each was a separate transaction?
by CubFan81 on Feb 20, 2009 12:01 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
multiple
-Charlemagne
"Cubs Win!" "Yes, Sir!" - Pat and Ron, June 12, 2008, Walk off HBP, bottom of the 11th
by Charlemagne on Feb 20, 2009 12:02 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
LOL, seriously they charge you print tickets at home?
No wonder it’s the ‘suggested way’ on the website.
by IllinoisCubs on Feb 20, 2009 1:01 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Exactly.
What a scam. They charge you $2.50 for you to use your own ink and paper.
The best way is either mail (if you don’t mind the tickets.com ticket stock) or will call.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Feb 20, 2009 1:17 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
All this time in the VWR
reminded me of this song from Sunday’s episode of Flight of the Conchords
I would classify it as NSFW to be on the safe side (language and sexuality). It’s so stupid that I doubt you’ll be offended, but it makes me laugh. Juvenile humour.
Thought a tension breaker was in order.
WOXY.com - The Future of Rock and Roll
by Gibbon Jockey on Feb 20, 2009 12:03 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Childrens
Would my 10 month old need a ticket?
by Spydey on Feb 20, 2009 12:16 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Good news!
All bleacher, Cubs Mets
6 – Friday August 28th
6 – Saturday August 29th
4 – Sunday August 30th
Los Cachorros!
by Laven on Feb 20, 2009 12:20 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
i got 4 games of saturday bleachers and i am very happy. good luck to all
www.wrigleyexpansion.com
by drodd on Feb 20, 2009 12:28 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
VWR is a nightmare
after waititng patiently for 3 hours with about 20 windows open, i finally got in only to get the infamous “We’re sorry, we were unable to process your request due to high transaction volumes. Please try to submit your request again” then i get kicked out and back to the VWR ;-(
by cubbiebear316 on Feb 20, 2009 12:32 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I hear ya on that one.
My Kevin Borseth quote sums it up quite well.
"You just don't know understand how frustrating this is"- Kevin Borseth
by TkGoUWGB on Feb 20, 2009 12:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
happened to me
I kept hitting the back button and it put me back in the Cubs Ticketing page. finally picked a game I could get tix for and got them. good luck.
by Spydey on Feb 20, 2009 12:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I have 10 tabs open now
No luck so far, maybe they block Missouri IP’s in order to keep Cardinal fans out
Let the Blaine Gabbert era begin.
by nji232 on Feb 20, 2009 12:41 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
85 more VWRs opening up
I just got my fifth and final game, all the week of Memorial Day. 2 vs the Pirates, 3 vs the Dodgers. Couldn’t get anything better than Terrace Reserved Infield – dodging poles. Those 13pack and 9pack games they sold these past 2 years have hurt the availability. Not too reasonable for this Mississippi kid to buy tickets to 13 random games…
Question on the will call. I had mine mailed to me, but I’d like the Cubs printed tickets. Next year, if I left them at will call, can I pick up all my games at once, or would I be at will call every day.
by sparky39762 on Feb 20, 2009 12:51 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
You can pick up all your games at once if you choose will call.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Feb 20, 2009 12:52 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks
I’ll definitely do that next year. I just wanted to avoid waiting in line each day.
by sparky39762 on Feb 20, 2009 1:02 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
No seriously F#&$ YOU!
So I finally get in.
I got four about 3 or 4 games and I’m not getting any luck. Lots of “Server is too busy to process your request” put in your entry again kind of thing. I finally settle on a game that I want and go to buy the tickets.
The screen to type in the numbers to confirm takes me three or four times to get correct.
I finally get to enter my information. I’m off by 1 letter on my address because it’s telling me I have a time limit and I rushed the typing. I have to go back and now I’ve got 3 minutes to enter everything. It couldn’t have been more than 1 minute and I enter my stuff.
The tickets I want are no longer on hold for me and they send me back to the virtual waiting room. Seriously, what the hell?! Listen, I want to buy the tickets from you. I’m a good paying customer, not some scalper. By rushing me, you might have helped another scalper get in. I seriously don’t understand why I need to be so rushed. Are they worried that the most of the tickets for today won’t sell out by the end of the day?! And please don’t kick me back to virtual waiting room. I clearly want to buy tickets. Thanks for kicking me out and rushing me so some scalper with 100 tabs up can come in and buy his tickets. Just go to hell. Quite a model you have going here.
by IllinoisCubs on Feb 20, 2009 1:00 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
its actually quite simple.
Just sign up for an MLB.com account. It saves all you info. Then once you purchase your tixs you only have to confirm the email. That way you dont feel rushed.
by TJ3117 on Feb 20, 2009 1:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
?
You have to sign up for a MLB account in the first place.
by IllinoisCubs on Feb 20, 2009 1:20 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
crazy day
Okay, so I have had a single window open that i started with at 9:30. No Action on it at all. I opened a bunch of windows up at like noon and one of those windows let me buy tickets within 5 minutes. That single window that I opened earlier, still no chances. CRAZY.
I got three bleacher seats to Sunday game against the Indians.
by SammySosa on Feb 20, 2009 1:02 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
That's how it goes
Had I only opened up 8 windows, I still would not be selected. I had 45 open on my computer (picked twice in 3hrs), and 35 that I opened later on my wife’s computer (picked three times in 2hrs). I had 45 open for an hour, and my wife’s computer was the first to get picked – within 5min of opening.
by sparky39762 on Feb 20, 2009 1:05 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
One window! HA!
that would be insane to have to wait for one window. pure torture. I never have less than like 90 windows open on multiple computers.
by TJ3117 on Feb 20, 2009 1:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I give up
This is crazy. I have gone to several games every year and always buy my tickets online and really haven’t had any problems. This year I have been in the VWR since 9:30 and have not gotten in once. I am frustrated and annoyed.
-Charlemagne
"Cubs Win!" "Yes, Sir!" - Pat and Ron, June 12, 2008, Walk off HBP, bottom of the 11th
by Charlemagne on Feb 20, 2009 1:12 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
There HAS GOT TO BE a better way to do this!!!!
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by tony412 on Feb 20, 2009 1:14 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
There is.
The White Sox have a waiting room by game and not a single room for everyone. It’s much better if you’re not going for Opening Day, Cubs/Sox, and the like.
…of course I’m always better, because I’ve never once gotten through the VWR to be able to purchase tickets in the first 6 hours they’re on sale, regardless of the number of windows open, etc. Fortunately, I tend to like seeing the Nationals, so I can get tickets next week without too much worry (although bleechers are often sold out).
by MarchHare on Feb 20, 2009 1:20 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
That's because the Sox use Ticketmaster instead of tickets.com
Ticketmaster has a far better interface. I’ve always had better luck with Ticketmaster, especially for concerts.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Feb 20, 2009 1:23 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
my VWR just let me in!!!!! To the Cincy Reds schedule to buy tix. WTF? How did that happen?
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by tony412 on Feb 20, 2009 1:23 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
That is just bizarre.
What game was it?
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Feb 20, 2009 1:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
perhaps...
you clicked on an away game to get into the virtual waiting room in the first place.
by nathew on Feb 20, 2009 1:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
overflow thread!!
want to make a new one?
#34: You'll be missed!
by Chanman25 on Feb 20, 2009 1:15 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
There already is one.
See the FanPost list.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Feb 20, 2009 1:18 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
So basicly
the only way to get in is cheat with 1000 browsers open?
-Charlemagne
"Cubs Win!" "Yes, Sir!" - Pat and Ron, June 12, 2008, Walk off HBP, bottom of the 11th
by Charlemagne on Feb 20, 2009 1:16 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
why is it cheating?
you should atleast have more than 30 on one computer.
by TJ3117 on Feb 20, 2009 1:17 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Some of those browsers must have been on steroids.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Feb 20, 2009 1:19 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
with cousin browsers..
#34: You'll be missed!
by Chanman25 on Feb 20, 2009 1:24 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
i'd say firefox
seriously, look at that RAM usage.
by nathew on Feb 20, 2009 1:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Finally!
Got two bleacher seats for my Birthday, on Ernie Banks Bobblehead night.
by Good ol' 23 on Feb 20, 2009 1:23 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
ugh
Now every time my window is about to open up to the purchasing screen… it goes blank white then freezes. Anyone else having that problem?
by AGC on Feb 20, 2009 1:25 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Pity, I would go to Chicago this summer, I really wanted to go to the Cleveland series
but I won’t be able to get out to Chicago anyway. Haha, though it is funny seeing yall trying to get through
#34: You'll be missed!
by Chanman25 on Feb 20, 2009 1:25 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
If i try to have more than one window for each browser
it tells me to be patient and wait and won’t let me open it.
-Charlemagne
"Cubs Win!" "Yes, Sir!" - Pat and Ron, June 12, 2008, Walk off HBP, bottom of the 11th
by Charlemagne on Feb 20, 2009 1:28 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
both
-Charlemagne
"Cubs Win!" "Yes, Sir!" - Pat and Ron, June 12, 2008, Walk off HBP, bottom of the 11th
by Charlemagne on Feb 20, 2009 1:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
use the tabs
just copy and past the link into a bunch of tabs. that’s what i do. try that link.
http://frontline.purchasenow2.tickets.com/buy/MLBEventInfo?orgid=5&agency=MLB&trxstate=8
by TJ3117 on Feb 20, 2009 1:37 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
VWR for 4+ hours - Nothing!!
Got in at 9:33, not one chance to buy tix. Ridiculous!
If the Dad’s Day game sells out, anyone care to hook up a Dad of three little Cubs fans? I’ll do a trade or whatever if that works….
by FarNorthBurbs on Feb 20, 2009 1:31 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Dad's Day sold out
Oh well….I have some backup games. Anyone that can help, I’d appreciate it.
Hoping to score tix for my birthday now….Saturday of the Marlins series in May. We’ll see.
by FarNorthBurbs on Feb 20, 2009 1:48 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
maximize the number of windows open
Keep hitting continue when the high traffic volume message is displayed.
Sweet Lou for Mayor in '11.
by blackhawk24 on Feb 20, 2009 1:36 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
that was frustrating
i got Cubs Brewers and Cubs Indians.. the indians game only had tickets available in the non-alcohol section (not 21 anyway) anyone know how good/bad these seats are?
"You must try to generate happiness within yourself. If you aren't happy in one place, chances are you won't be happy anyplace."
by All The Way on Feb 20, 2009 1:55 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Did they give a section number?
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Feb 20, 2009 2:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
101
row 11
"You must try to generate happiness within yourself. If you aren't happy in one place, chances are you won't be happy anyplace."
by All The Way on Feb 20, 2009 2:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Those seats are right next to the LF corner.
They’re not bad seats.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Feb 20, 2009 4:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Ok Al
What’s the way around the high volume?
"You just don't know understand how frustrating this is"- Kevin Borseth
by TkGoUWGB on Feb 20, 2009 2:02 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
You mean when you get in and get the "high volume" message?
Keep clicking “continue”. Eventually, you should get through.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Feb 20, 2009 2:05 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
How does it feel to be a hero, Al
Got TWO games. Pirates in late August and what should be a crucial 4 game set against the Crew.
"You just don't know understand how frustrating this is"- Kevin Borseth
by TkGoUWGB on Feb 20, 2009 2:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Got Lucky
4 – 1st row isle seats in the Terrace Reserve area Cubs/Sox
5 – 3rd row isle seats in the Terrace Reserve area Cubs/Cards
Wife is mad I spent $575 on tickets
by scalmie on Feb 20, 2009 2:06 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
hey
how long does it take to get tickets if you choose mail
by dariot2 on Feb 20, 2009 2:08 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
i think they send them out march 10th i read on there somewhere.. i chose to just print mine
"You must try to generate happiness within yourself. If you aren't happy in one place, chances are you won't be happy anyplace."
by All The Way on Feb 20, 2009 2:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Finally got in
one of the games I wanted is already sold out, now for the other there is a 1 ticket max for the bleachers. WTF is the point of this?
by bheidge on Feb 20, 2009 2:11 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Well now they are sold out
that was a waste of a day, looks like I will be taking it in the ass from stubhub again this summer.
by bheidge on Feb 20, 2009 2:17 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
don’t tickets free up once this first day on sale mess is over?
"You must try to generate happiness within yourself. If you aren't happy in one place, chances are you won't be happy anyplace."
by All The Way on Feb 20, 2009 2:20 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I think so
I got some good seats a couple weeks after tix went on sale last year. Five seats together for a Sept game against the Brewers (“The Soto Game” ).
by FarNorthBurbs on Feb 20, 2009 2:22 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I HATE
that i have pressed continue about 300 times so far
by dariot2 on Feb 20, 2009 2:24 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
any info on
intrasquad game rosters?
by brian custer on Feb 20, 2009 2:25 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I had pretty good luck for the first time ever.
I was able to get a pair of tix to each of these games: 4/17 and 4/19 Cards, 6/20 and 6/21 CLE, 7/10 Cards, 9/2 HOU (my birthday!) and 10/2 and 10/4 ARI.
by dfrancon on Feb 20, 2009 2:25 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Cubs - Please enter the 21st Century
Get rid of this F**king VWR and sell tickets for each game.
The ownership is a corrupt as your former Gov. with this BS.
I’m sure they are already selling a handful of tickets accross the street
I've been bleeding double blue Cubbies & NY Rangers
by parrotinct on Feb 20, 2009 2:33 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Two Friends And I...
..netted either 4 or 6 tickets across 23 games using this method:
One friend was at home using his and his 3 roommates computers simultaneously, and got about half of those himself.
Best catches:
7/2 vs Brewers – 6 Bleachers
7/3 vs Brewers – 4 Grandstand
7/4 vs Brewers – 4 Grandstand
7/11 vs Cards – 4 Grandstand
7/12 vs Cards – 10 Bleachers
Also got games with Marlins, Astros, Dogers, Twins, Phillies, Pirates, Indians, Braves, Mets and Reds.
Way psyched, best luck ever this year. Hope everybody else made out just as well, and have a great weekend!
by AndrewJStone on Feb 20, 2009 2:38 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
By the way...
…thats 10 tabs across 7 browsers, for 70 VWRs going. Every time i got through, i closed out of ALL and started over. It was very successful. I can only image this is the method some of the less advanced scalpers use… hopefully we beat them to some tickets this year, and whatever we don’t use will go to deserving friends and family at face value.
by AndrewJStone on Feb 20, 2009 2:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I should have hired you
to buy tickets for me
by bheidge on Feb 20, 2009 2:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I have no clue how this happened but I go t tix at 2:30 PM!
But I am an idiot and got tix for the Cards game on Sunday 4/19.
My gfs sister is getting married on 4/18 in Orlando.
I have 6 I will trade for 6 weekend bleachers later in the year to a comparable game.
Perception is 9/10ths of the law. - Steve Young, NFL legend and multiple concussion recipient.
by Griff5479 on Feb 20, 2009 2:48 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
got through finally
got upper deck reserved for myself on April 15th, Kinda mad that taxes and service fees cost more than the $9 ticket. Im going to buy the rest of my tickets on spur of the moment basis, except for my birthday game since its at the end of the season. I have much better luck getting them last minute anyways
by truthaddict11 on Feb 20, 2009 2:51 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
how about in future years
having a lottery for the more high demand games like opening day or cubs/sox like what they did for the NLDS last season
by truthaddict11 on Feb 20, 2009 2:54 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
success
had 1 game since noon today. then had 3 windows open almost simultaneously. so I got three more games.
St. Louis on first Sunday
Houston on Saturday in May
Philly on Thursday in August
Bleachers for Saturday on closing weekend vs. Arizona
this is by far the best I’ve ever done with this system. I have to thank the guys at the top with the CTRL click here link. worked perfectly.
by Spydey on Feb 20, 2009 2:55 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
That would be this guy
And I am more then happy it worked out for you.
Los Cachorros!
by Laven on Feb 20, 2009 3:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I guess people didn't want to use the JUMP link posted earlier
this
thread
is
so
slow
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
by flachimesa on Feb 20, 2009 3:19 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Is my computer really the only one that works like this?
I got 14 games between 10am-1pm and had countless other windows get through that I didnt use. I called my uncle and he had not got through at all between 10-3. Did anyone else have an insane amount of windows open like I did and didnt get through a bunch of times? I would say I had 225 windows open….yeah im crazy but it worked!
by AndHart120 on Feb 20, 2009 5:06 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
That proves it really is totally random.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Feb 20, 2009 5:25 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I never got through
but only had about six windows which I could not keep track of. Luckily between friends with better computer skills and Mom with a decent wristband # I got what I needed.
"I daydream just like everybody else, I just do it with my body facing the field, so everybody thinks I'm paying attention."- Greg Maddux
by Doggie Stalker on Feb 20, 2009 5:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Got 3 pairs
July 2, 3, 4 vs. Milwaukee – also going to check out the Taste of Chicago as well.
Make it happen baby: Cubs, Jaguars, FSU, Jazz, Thrashers.
by camnorris14 on Feb 20, 2009 5:25 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
70's Night?
I apologize if this has been covered already, but does anyone know when 70’s night is for this season?
by joz132 on Feb 20, 2009 6:49 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
It hasn't been scheduled yet.
Here’s the promotional schedule.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Feb 20, 2009 8:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Actually the Cubs are going to have a 70's AND 80's night - twice!
On July 16 and July 21 – Sir Elton John and Billy Joel will present the best of the 70’s and the worst of the 80’s…
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on Feb 20, 2009 10:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
ticket line story
I first waited in line all night when the bleacher tickets were $2.50. My brother was making a lot of money at the time, and I was trying to pay for college. The night was cold as hell, and exhaustive. Made many good freinds though, and we shared whiskey, rum, beer, and multiple trips to yum yum donuts.
I ended up getting 8 tickets to every game (there were four games that I only got 4 – cards). I lived on Addison near Lakewood that summer, attended nearly 50 games, and I think if given the chance, I would do it all again, divorce attorney on retainer.
"Hey Hey, Holy Mackerel, No Doubt About It!"
by scottsdalecubs on Feb 20, 2009 11:38 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Just got in from DC...
Did the recession hit the Cubs or we good?
Sorry if this is an ignorant question but I am jsut curious? I was able to post on my blackberry today in one thread but couldnt get thrrough this.
oT: I think i might have just got a real sick job in DC. I know i wont be able to go to rwrigley this yea……… FML. I just looked to see who the Cubs were playig on the 18th and 19th of JUly (DMB @ alpine my favorite two nights of the year) and really?? FML… I have never been so pissed. DMB in Mecca or Cubs games??? tripping Billies it is. hopefully. I really wish Daves wife wouldnt have goten knocked up so they would have played Wrigley. Would have been the best experience ever( fav. band in favorte place) I mean the sound has to suck yea? If i get this i might go to fenway to see DMB.
-Little babe Ruth for 2 hole!!!
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
by fischisgod on Feb 20, 2009 11:54 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I had to be at school today...
So I left the ticket-buying duties up to my dad and brother, who performed very well.
We got:
White Sox
Cardinals
Dodgers (Sunday Night – bleachers)
2 Reds games (both bleachers)
Pirates (bleachers)
by zam on Feb 21, 2009 9:20 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
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