will call for all shows?

[morecowbell44]

the last 3 shows i've bought off of tickets.com for the 930 club have not given me the option to have the tickets mailed to me only will call pick up.
 
 this hurts me b/c my exam schedule changes frequently and basically makes it much harder for me to just give my tix away the night of a show w/o actually showing up to the club.
 
 is the new policy for every show?

[vansmack]

Originally posted by morecowbell:
   
 
 is the new policy for every show?

I'm pretty sure it is not.  It usually depends on the amount of time between when you purchase the tickets and when the show is going to happen.  Some bands do require it as a way to get around scalpers as well (see the various Smashing Pumpkin threads).
 
 I see that you asked the same question in the FAQ forum.  Trust what Eddie tells you.  He may also be able to provide instructions on how to handle changing names at will call, when possible.

[morecowbell44]

it's for the new pornographers, rilo kiley, and recently most def; and for the fuck of it i tried to see if a random shitty show was also will call only (believing that that band would have no fear or reason to think their tix would be scalped)- and silverchair is indeed only will call.
 
 have you been able to get tickets mailed to you recently for a show? is it have something to do with my account?

[Vas Deferens]

I just tried buying tickets for a show in September and he/she is right. The only option is will-call...

[vansmack]

It must be a DC thing then, because my Voxtrot tickets (Sept. 25 at Bimbo's) can be mailed to me.
 
 I'd wait for Eddie over in the FAQ to clear it up.

[Frank Gallagher]

Doesn't the 930 club have a website so you can buy and print your own tickets.......ticketmaster does!!   :p

[morecowbell44]

you can't print off tix for 930 and who exactly is eddie and do you know his usual response time?

[Sir HC]

Ed is one of the managers at the club.  Response time depends on what is going on with him and the club.

[Chip Chanko]

I really hope this isn't a new policy.

[heather]

i experienced the same (will call only option) when i bought tix for the roots.  i was wondering if it had something to do w/ calling tickets.com twice in the past year - year & a half to report tickets that were lost in the mail.  who knows...

[paul3mac]

I was on the enter billing page for New Pornographers and saw will call was the only option, and canceled.  Was hoping it was because it was the presale.  I may be out of town, so will call is not a very good option for me.

[morecowbell44]

Shadrach over in FAQ's replied to my redundant post saying that no shows are will call only. so i guess i need to practice using the internet. let me know if there are more of you having this problem.

[vansmack]

Originally posted by morecowbell:
  Shadrach over in FAQ's replied to my redundant post saying that no shows are will call only. so i guess i need to practice using the internet. let me know if there are more of you having this problem.

Then perhaps your question is better directed at the fine folks at tickets.com...

[morecowbell44]

super idea. called them 3 days ago and they said the venue requested the will call only rule. hit me up with your next big one

[eltee]

Hm. A good option if you often misplace tickets, but tough if you want to trade or sell (face value!) ahead of time. I also like not having to stand in line.
 I had the "will call only" option two weeks before show (this month). I just thought they were playing it safe.