Posts made by bernie1cat

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I think they actually did go on sale at 2PM!!! The pre sale link didn't show up on Ticketmaster until that time! How others got tickets before then is a mystery!

Just have to add my two cents worth...I really dislike this new layout!!!

I may be late coming to the realization that Paul will never ever play Silly Love Songs again...He had the perfect opportunity with the Hot City Horns the last two tours. I don't think any of us know the real reason he doesn't play it -we can only offer conjecture - but if he only knew how much fans wanted to hear it live he would recognize this was a missed chance.

The 351 Meadowlands Express is running. I bought my ticket today at the Port Authority Bus between 41st and 42nd on 8th Ave. Look for the window that says Coach USA. Tickets are $14 r/t and are good ft or 1 year from purchase...that is why there is no option for choosing a date of service on line. Buses start at 6pm and depart from gate 220.

Renan Takenouchi wrote:

bernie1cat wrote:

Renan Takenouchi wrote:

Hi guys, how are you doing?

I'm going to the MetLife Stadium show and I have a question for you: is it easy to leave the stadium area when the show is over? I mean, is there any transport like a train or a special bus near the stadium?

There is supposed to be a special service bus from NYC/Port Authority Station to and from the stadium for MetLife events. It is called the 351 Meadowland Express. 351 Meadowlands Express – Bus Schedule | Coach USA

I am going as well so will keep up to date on this option. There are other public transport options but this appears to be the most expedient route as it takes you directly from Manhattan to the stadium with no stops or changes.Of course you are at the mercy of NYC traffic so leave plenty early! I remember going to see The Boss at the old stadium and due to an overturned oil tanker the traffic was backed up for 3 hours!

Hi, bernie 1cat.! I hope you can give me some help: I was ready to buy the Meadowland Express tickets, but I couldn't choose the date for the bus. Do you know if they sell the tickets this way? I mean, we just buy a ticket and we don't need to select a date?

I noticed that as well. Since this is a service run just for MetLife events maybe they don't  sell tickets in advance?!?!?! I am pretty sure you can just buy a ticket the day of the event but I will check it out when I get to NYC next Monday. Anyone from New York here on the board who has used this service in the past your input would be appreciated.

Renan Takenouchi wrote:

Hi guys, how are you doing?

I'm going to the MetLife Stadium show and I have a question for you: is it easy to leave the stadium area when the show is over? I mean, is there any transport like a train or a special bus near the stadium?

There is supposed to be a special service bus from NYC/Port Authority Station to and from the stadium for MetLife events. It is called the 351 Meadowland Express. 351 Meadowlands Express – Bus Schedule | Coach USA

I am going as well so will keep up to date on this option. There are other public transport options but this appears to be the most expedient route as it takes you directly from Manhattan to the stadium with no stops or changes.Of course you are at the mercy of NYC traffic so leave plenty early! I remember going to see The Boss at the old stadium and due to an overturned oil tanker the traffic was backed up for 3 hours!

Only conjecture but I assume he maybe dropped Back in the USSR as the tongue in cheek lyrics may not be appropriate given the current war in Ukraine. Still hard to believe he hasn't performed Yesterday the past few tours.

Nancy R wrote:

love2travel wrote:

I just ordered some of the Paul stamps on EBay. One set was postmarked and shipped from England. Not sure when I’m going to get there, so I ordered them online, got 3 different sets!

Last time I talked to the Royal Mail about my missing PM Bundle was July 7th. On the 21st received an email from them saying it had been "despatched." ("mailed"to us Yanks!) Took 2 WEEKS to get it out?! It better arrive in less than 10 days!

(the other part did)

P.S. Am on phone with Delta cancelling plane tickets and getting  Delta Sky Miles + taxes $ refunded on Amex. Only had to stay on hold 2.5 hours, then she transferred me eventually (went almost directly through) to a different customer service rep. Have been on the line for over 1/2 hour total now. He's trying to figure out how to just refund me a $46.60 credit voucher which was initially supposed to be refunded on my Amex! (long story) Points (Sky Miles) are already back in my account (checked delta.com)  but credit of taxes  on this flight ($338.90 for the 2 tickets) has not gone through yet.

Next will easily cancel hotels in London and Liverpool online (free cancellation)

I know, what a hassle. On the bright side, the Stones released their Fall US tour rescheduled dates today from last summer!

Nancy R wrote:

bernie1cat wrote:

Strange...Had contacted them for refund multiple times with no response. Today I checked my CC statement and a refund had been issued 2 weeks ago. Absolutely no acknowledgement from the Cavern Club/Fest! So they are giving refunds to those who won't be able to travel due to Covid restrictions...I guess you just have to keep at it! All I'm out is the train ticket from London to Liverpool.

An aside...daily Covid cases in the UK are almost close to their all time high from back in January.

I know! The U.K. is WAY up!

Why can't you get your money back on the train ticket?

Avanti West Coast trains (I believe they used to be Virgin Trains) discounted advance ticket purchases are non-refundable and only giving e-vouchers good for 1 year. It wasn't that much and hopefully I'll be able to use it eventually. Oh, and I should add that Avanti trains are aparently part of Trenitalia....that's where the credit card charge came from...and I think we all remeber what a cluster f$%k dealing with Italian businesses was like trying to get refunds from summer 2020!!

Strange...Had contacted them for refund multiple times with no response. Today I checked my CC statement and a refund had been issued 2 weeks ago. Absolutely no acknowledgement from the Cavern Club/Fest! So they are giving refunds to those who won't be able to travel due to Covid restrictions...I guess you just have to keep at it! All I'm out is the train ticket from London to Liverpool.

An aside...daily Covid cases in the UK are almost close to their all time high from back in January.

Latest word today is that the US is  not on the list of countries potentially being considered for the Green list later this month on 19 July! I think this is all a political game now. Since the US still doesn't allow UK visitors, and rightly so seeing the UK appears to be an incubator for variants and a high infection rate, the UK  responds in kind even though the US is currently doing much better. Actually it is not safe to visit the UK now so I am canceling my trip even if I have to eat the cost of my Gold package. I was really hoping the UK would have a better handle on things by now.

Nancy R wrote:

bernie1cat wrote:

Nancy R, who did you e-mail? I have sent 3 over the last few weeks and never get a reply. At this point I would prefer to just take a refund and move on.

Here: (contact link on their website)

https://www.internationalbeatleweek.com/contact/

That's the one I've been using with no response!

Nancy R, who did you e-mail? I have sent 3 over the last few weeks and never get a reply. At this point I would prefer to just take a refund and move on.

Yesterday, 24 June, the US was once again left off the UK green list...remaining on the amber list! I guess we have to wait another 3 weeks! This is going to be cutting it very close for those of us with plans for the Fest...Especially when there are other places we COULD travel if given time to make alternate arrangements!

At this time I really feel the Fest should be canceled given the rapid rise in cases in the UK. I don't know how long they can wait to make a decision.

https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/uk/

The UK has delayed reopening now until 19 July. It really doesn't look good for the Fest at this point.

With the USA still on the amber list requiring pre departure tesing and day 2 and 8 testing  upon arrival in the UK coupled with 10 days of quarantine I am quickly losng confdence that  I will be able to attend the Fest in Liverool. What are boardies in the UK hearing? I know the Labour party is pushing for the abolisment of the amber coutry list. It also appears there has been a slight uptick in UK variant cases again meaning the loosening of restrictions for later in June may be in jeopardy. Sorry to seem so negative. Any postive news is welcome!

Nancy R wrote:

love2travel wrote:

As soon as I get my vaccines, I'm heading over the pond to visit my friends. They will help me quarantine if necessary and then I'm going see whatever shows that are open to go see. When is there going to be a retrospective in London?!  That sounds really cool   and I can't wait to travel again!!!

My understanding is that you have to stay where the U.K. government says you have to stay, and then they charge you over $2000 for the quarantine time (10 days)  I read that recently. Here is something from about a month ago:

https://www.afar.com/magazine/travel-to-the-uk-will-soon-require-a-quarantine

Yep, and there is also that 72 hr  PCR Covid test requirement both for entering the UK and getting back into the US. No testing site can guarantee test result turnaround in that time frame no matter what they say so international travel is basically DOA right now even with vaccines. Hopefully that will change because I couldn'r resist getting airfare and the Gold package to attend International Beatles Week in Liverpool come August. Fingers crossed!

With the release of his new album I watched his appearance on Jimmy Fallon last night hoping he would hint at hitting the road once the pandemic is over but nothing...

I'll go anywhere to see him except Italy (geez, I wonder why?) once we can all safely travel again!

Kimsey wrote:

Do we have to fill out this questionnaire again or how can we request refunds?

https://ticketone.formlets.com/rimborsionline/

My understanding is that you do need to fill it out again. What a joke! 5th Beatle is right...they should automatically refund to the original method of payment like any other ticket seller.