derbydan Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 Derby County will be undertaking a 'test run' of their new and enhanced ticket system on Saturday. The Rams teamed up with one of the world's leading ticketing experts, [url=http://www.tickets.com/]TICKETS.COM, during the summer to launch state-of-the-art Season Ticket cards to scan at the turnstiles instead of the traditional tear-out books. The credit-card sized cards will allow quick and efficient entry to Pride Park Stadium on matchdays, reducing queues and hold-ups. The cards are sponsored by McDonalds, who are providing fantastic discounts to Rams Season Ticket Card holders at participating local restaurants and fans can find details of the special offers on the reserve of their Season Ticket Card. The installation of the new system has been completed and will be operational on Saturday when Sheffield United visit Pride Park to enable Season Ticket holders to test their season cards, and the club are advising fans to arrive early. The Season Cards need to be placed against the card reader at the turnstiles - the card is then read and a light indication displays the type of ticket.The fully automated turnstile will then allow access to the stadium with a green light signal. If any Season Ticket holders encounter a problem with their Season Card they will be given a card explaining they need to go to the Ticket Office to have the problem investigated. Supporters wishing to upgrade their ticket for this game are reminded that they should come to the Ticket Office early - the Season Card will be cancelled for the game and a replacement ticket will be issued. Supporters with paper tickets and away supporters will need to insert the ticket barcode end into the reader - the barcode is then read and a light indication displays the type of ticket. On a green light the supporter should proceed through the turnstile. lol looks like you won't be gettin that free ticket after all eh boycie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rams71 Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 i can see a delayed kick-off on saturday due to "technical problems" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vicky-27 Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 It has disaster :rolleyes:written all over it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dangerous Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 and chaos,turmoil,confusion,anger,farce...im laughing already in anticipation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derbydan Posted September 11, 2009 Author Share Posted September 11, 2009 it works well at blackburn so ya never know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vicky-27 Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 It works well at a few grounds - but there is bound to be cock-ups (cue Trig ) if i get sent to the ticket office i will be livid :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derbydan Posted September 11, 2009 Author Share Posted September 11, 2009 late kick offs or plenty of people missing kick off is quite the possibility lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 Early kick off, and a new ticket system? Fecking well done Derby! Spot on.:mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vicky-27 Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 I might take my sleeping bag and go now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 Bet you spend a few nights in that sleeping bag with yer binoc's eh m'lady? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris Marina Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 No time for sleeping bags, have to be on the constant move to avoid the ground's security Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vicky-27 Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 Bloomin knew it :mad: my card wouldn't read - ive now got to go to the ticket office before the next game to get a new one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 well, it's a scam to issue another restraining order on you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyTheRam Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 mine worked, took a while to out how it worked! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derbydan Posted September 14, 2009 Author Share Posted September 14, 2009 have they replaced the whole turnstyles then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakeri666 Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 whats the verdict? was it a successful trial? was it good with teething troubles? or was it just an expensive waste of time?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vicky-27 Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 Hhhmmm the turnstiles are still there - there is a chip in the card that reads it - if you get a green light you can go through the turnstile - if its red they chuck you out - went today to sort it they issue you with a new card - takes 15 mins :mad: there was a huge que when i left - they recon about 300 are faulty - they will still have stewards on the gate but not as many, but don't they work for free anyway ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derbydan Posted September 14, 2009 Author Share Posted September 14, 2009 no they do get a wage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 The main problem was that nobody knew what to do with it. You stick your paper barcode end of your ticket into the slot. Season ticket cards are to be held infront on the slot quite close. Wait for a green light and push the turnstyle. Simples, don't think there'll be such a queue tomorrow night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodders Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 oh you need to take the paper thing aswell i stood there like a **** wavin my card at the machine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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