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1. What browser do I need to use to order tickets
online?
We optimize our site for the most recent versions of Netscape
Navigator and Internet Explorer. AOL users may need to exercise
additional patience when ordering tickets online--AOL's Internet
system is not always compatible with online electronic commerce.
That causes slow connections to the search pages. Other browsers may
work but are not supported. Web accelerators should be turned off
before ordering tickets online. Otherwise you may end up buying more
than you bargained for. We also recommend extreme caution when using
a mouse with a scroll wheel. 2. Does my
web browser need to support cookies?
Yes. My MetroTix uses cookies to personalize the site to your
specifications and to power our shopping cart technology.
Our cookies simply hold information on your
preferences and purchases and cannot harm your computer. 3. I keep
clicking the buttons, but nothing happens. Why
not?
That's hard to say. Most of the time, simply closing everything
down and restarting the computer will take care of the
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4. How do I change what type of email I receive from you?
Login to My MetroTix from the Home Page or via the My MetroTix
page and change your mail settings. 5. How do I unsubscribe from My
MetroTix?
Login to My MetroTix from the Home Page or via the My MetroTix
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6. Why is there no information on the show I'm looking
for?
There are several reasons this event might not be on our site.
First, it may be at a venue for which we do not sell. You might
check with other ticketing services to see if they have a listing.
Second, it may not have been announced yet. Bands are notorious for
posting tentative touring schedules to drum up interest in their
tours. The stops on these schedules often have not yet been
confirmed, so we will have no information on the performance. A good
course of action is to contact whoever you heard the info from--the
web site, the radio station, the newspaper, etc. Sometimes, it's
just a matter of being patient until the show is announced (yeah, we
hate waiting too). And finally, make sure you are spelling it right
in your search! Motley Crew will not find a match, but Motley Crue
will. When in doubt, just use a small part of the name--in this
case, searching for motley or even just mot will ensure a successful
search. 7. Why can I only see event information for
Springfield when I want to see the event in St.
Louis?
If the event information only appears for Springfield then the
event may not have a St Louis performance, or the St Louis
performance may not be on sale yet. It's also possible that the St.
Louis performance may not be sold by MetroTix. We suggest you check
the site again later, or join My MetroTix to receive regular updates
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8. I want to purchase tickets, but I don't want to pay the
service charge. Is that possible?
Sometimes--it depends on the venue. Tickets purchased at the box
office of the venue usually are free of service charges. You will
have to physically go to the box office, however. If your event is
at a venue that does not have a regular box office, you may only be
able to avoid the service charge by buying tickets on the night of
the show at the door, in which case you may be paying a higher "day
of show" ticket price. You may also find upon arrival that the show
is sold out. The best way to find out box office information for
your specific event is to call our call center at 314-534-1111 or
1-800-293-5949 and speak to an operator. They can determine for you
that specific venue's box office policies. 9. If I
call the charge-by-phone number they are going to expect me to
purchase tickets, aren't they?
No. A large percentage of calls to our call center are for
informational purposes only, and don't result in a sale. That's ok
with us! We also have a 24-hour recording of event listings that can
be accessed through the charge-by-phone numbers without even
speaking to an operator. 10. Why
can't I get through on the phone line?
MetroTix has a finite number of Ticket Service Representatives in
our Call Center. On 'hot show days' you may experience a delay as
our Ticket Service Representatives are in such high demand. You have
access to purchase tickets online, and the website has access to the
same tickets as those sold over the telephone or through the
outlets. 11. Do I get better tickets by buying online
or by phone or should I line up at an outlet?
All MetroTix points of sale have the same access to tickets.
Thus, you are always going to receive the best ticket available at
the time of your purchase, no matter whether you purchase it online,
by phone or at an outlet. 12. What
forms of payment do you accept?
MetroTix charge-by-phone and MetroTix.com both accept Mastercard,
Visa, Discover and American Express. Our outlets determine for
themselves what forms of payment they will accept. Please see our outlet
listings for a complete listing of payment forms accepted
at each outlet. 13. Is it safe to use my credit card online?
Yes. We feel it's even safer than giving your card to your server
at your favorite restaurant. Your MetroTix transaction is processed
over a secure server. All information you provide to MetroTix.com is
transmitted using SSL (Secure Socket Layer) encryption. SSL is a
proven coding system that lets your browser automatically encrypt,
or scramble, data before you send it to us. And we never store your
credit card information on our internet server. For more
information, see our security page.
14. How do
I purchase wheelchair seating online?
Wheelchair seating can not be purchased online. Check the venue
information for the event you wish to see regarding details on
Special Facilities. This will also provide the phone number for
purchasing Wheelchair seating. 16. What is
Obstructed View?
With an obstructed / restricted view seat, your view may vary
from being partly to completely obstructed depending on the venue
and the act. 0 - 100% obstruction may occur. 17. The
tickets that the computer is offering me don't look like they're
together. Can't I get seats that are together?
The computer will always select seats that are adjacent (side by
side) in an event which has assigned seating--it is unable to select
non-consecutive seats. Some of our venues, however, have sections
that do not have consecutive numbering. In the Fox Theatre, for
instance, the left half of the house is numbered with odd numbers
and the right half with even numbers, making seats 102, 104 and 106
side by side. So, no matter what seat numbers you may have, you can
be sure that if you ordered them online, they are next to each
other! 18. Can I select specific seats when booking
online?
Not at this time. The
tickets currently allocated to you are selected on a next best
available basis. Those wishing to be more selective in their seating
should order their tickets at the box office or by phone through
MetroTix at 314.534.1111 or 800.293.5949. 19. Why is
there not more detail with online maps for each
event?
The maps provided online are intended as a general
guide, as seating can differ for different events at a venue. 20. Can
I make multiple/several purchases in one
transaction?
Yes, but since your tickets are only held for 10 minutes from the
time you select them, you should proceed with your transaction
as quickly as possible. During high volume onsales, the shopping
cart functionality may be temporarily suspended, and only one purchase
at a time will be possible. 21. Why do I only have 10 minutes to
complete my purchase? Will I ever have less than 10
minutes?
A. Because the tickets you select online are reserved for you while
you make your purchase and cannot be accessed by anyone else, we only
allow 10 minutes for the completion of your ticket purchase. At
the end of this time, if the tickets have not been purchased, they are
returned to the general pool of available tickets so that others may have
a chance to purchase them. Hot Shows can sell out very quickly, and we reserve the
right to reduce this time limit if demand is high.
Through this website you have access to the same tickets as our call
center and outlets.
B. If you wish to speed up your transaction on the MetroTix site
we suggest you register ahead of time. This will auto fill some of your
information on the purchase pages. You can save even more time by storing
a credit card in your account. 22. I'm getting a message that my
transaction has not gone through and I should contact my credit card
issuer. Why?
If your credit card is declined for any reason, we notify you to
contact your credit card issuer. Your card issuer does not tell us
the reason your card has been declined. Because tickets are not
purchased until the credit card is charged and we are unable to hold
tickets, you may lose your reservation if your credit card is
rejected for any reason. Please double check to make sure your
credit card information is correct before submitting your
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23. If I order tickets online, how will I receive them?
Can I have them FedEx'd?
There are three delivery options for online purchases, though not
all three are available for all events:
1. Mail - Tickets are usually printed on the day of the order, and are
mailed the next mailing day. All tickets are mailed through the US Postal
Service at the first class rate, and are often delivered within four days
of ordering, though occasionally they can take up to ten business days to
reach you. We regret that we are unable to mail tickets by any other means
at this time.
2. Will Call - Your tickets will be held for pickup at the venue on
the day or night of the show. Tickets are generally available 30 to
60 minutes before showtime, and must be picked up by the person whose
name appears on the credit card used in the purchase. The credit card
used for the transaction and a photo ID will be required to pick up the
tickets. Please note that for FOX THEATRE EVENTS ONLY, tickets are
available for pickup at the Fox Box Office 24 hours after the purchase.
3. Print at Home - Our newest and most convenient delivery option is
available for some Fox Theatre events. Your tickets are emailed to you
in Adobe's PDF format. You'll need the free Adobe Acrobat reader to
print the tickets (on standard, white, letter-sized paper). 24. Why do you state it takes 7 - 10 working
days to mail tickets?
MetroTix handles thousands of ticket purchases daily. On days
where several events go on sale at once, this puts an extra workload
on our mailing department. Postal holidays can also cause delays in
delivery. While you will normally receive your tickets within a few
days of booking, we ask that you allow 7 - 10 working days for
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25. I've lost my tickets / My tickets were stolen / I left
my tickets on the radiator and they turned black! What can I do?
It depends on how you purchased them. You will need to call our
charge-by-phone number and explain to the operator what happened to
the tickets. If you purchased your tickets by phone or by internet,
we have a traceable record of your credit card transaction, and can
usually issue a duplicate pass for your seats. This pass, which must
be in your name, will be available no sooner than one hour before
the show, and will override the actual tickets, should someone
appear with them. Please be aware that some venues will not allow
duplicate passes for General Admission events. If you bought your
tickets at an outlet your options are more limited. We make no
guarantees, but can sometimes trace your transaction, depending on
how much information you can give us. We will need to know as much
of the following as possible: event name and date, seating location,
where tickets were purchased, when they were purchased (day and
approximate time) and type of payment used. It is a good practice to
keep this information in a safe place away from your tickets. You
might even consider photocopying them. And keep in mind, our tickets
are printed on heat-sensitive ticket stock, so tickets exposed to
high temperatures may turn black. Please do not leave your tickets
in a hot car or on a radiator or stove. And remember to take them
out of your shirt pocket before ironing (Hey, it's happened!).
26. My concert was cancelled. Why don't I get the service
charge back?
Most tickets sold through MetroTix include a non-refundable
service charge. Some will also include a non-refundable handling
and/or delivery charge. In addition, tickets are non-exchangeable. You
agree to these conditions when you complete the purchase. If an event
is cancelled, only the face value of the ticket will be
refunded. 27. You haven't answered my question yet.
If we haven't answered your question, please contact us
and we will respond to you personally.
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