expired Event Cinemas (Birch, Greater Union) $7.50 Tickets
This was posted 1 year 4 months 1 day ago, and might be an out-dated deal
Edited by neil 02/02/2012 - 00:07
Just like the Village Cinema Deal (http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/61917)
Exclusive Friends & Family Offer:
For a short time only, you can pre-buy movie eVouchers for just $7.50* each.
These exclusive $7.50* movie eVouchers are only available to buy until 11:59pm AEDST 1 February 2012.
You can redeem your movie eVoucher to see blockbuster movies between 30 January 2012 until 28 March 2012.
Hurry, this special offer is only for a limited time. Buy now and save.
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+1 voteI would they usually reply to emails within 24hrs and if it's a glitch you'll want to get in early before others experience the same problem.
Last year they had a special recall my tokens section but it could only be used by those that purchased with Credit card so perhaps it may be better to purchase that way when possible.
+1 votesonicentropy on 19/01/2012 - 21:28 ¶tagged 5, this will me give me 6 movies if I wait for them to do 1 Movie for 50 cinebuzz points
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It's interesting that this is not as good as when they had family and friends deals in past years, previously it was always only redeem online and included booking fee and was $7 not $7.50, still a good deal just not as good as last year. Also be aware that its really easy to overbuy on these thinking you'll use them all but then it just doesn't happen. Last year http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/38428
DragonDrew on 19/01/2012 - 23:26 ¶Awesome deal. I am a frequent movie goer and normally go on Tuesdays (Chermside) where its Cheap Tuesdays ($9.50). So I bought 5 for $7.50 each is amazing. Normally its around $16-$20 depending if its Vmax/3D. Awesome buy guys, thanks.
- +1 vote
Man on a Ledge, Safe House, One for the money, A Separation, Headhunters, John Carter, Hunger Games!!
http://www.eventcinemas.com.au/Movie/ComingSoon
-3 votesWhen you book online you still need to bring in the booking code with you and show a worker who then gives you a PAPER ticket like normal
So the FEE is more a booking FEE then a buying a ticket online FEE!..
Its double the work for them not less! and they also require banking services and online servers.. the costs add up! the fee is paying for it.
According to Event Cinemas…
"Hi Jeremy. Our online services, ticketing engine and websites unfortunately do not come at no cost to the business. As a leading cinema brand we pioneered the convenience of booking online and allowing customers to choose their own seats as a key feature of our ticketing engine. We are continuing to invest in our online services and technology to make the convenience of jumping the queue and being pre-booked in advance an added bonus to our customers. The booking fee allows us to keep moving ahead and investing in this ever-changing space. We have recently launched a new mobile site, Android, iPhone and iPad apps to bring convenience of the web to as many customers as possible. We do offer all customers the ability to buy tickets at our Cinema Box Office where no fee is applied."
I still think it should be free, or at least the booking fee should be once per transaction, not movie…. It's ridiculous.
Yeah i sent an email yesterday to them as the phone number listed doesnt work. Still waiting for a reply
Business Contact Details
Customer Service Email: contactus@eventcinemas.com.au
Customer Service Phone: +61 93736600And this was the reply - @melmoy77 Thanks for letting us know … our technical team has checked & there is no issue with system our end. Will keep an eye on it.
A little unhelpful but it is of course hard to do tech support in 140 chars. I did include a link to here though so there is no reason why they couldn't make contact in this space.
They have been replying to Q's on there facebook page if anyone wants to mosey over http://www.facebook.com/#!/EventCinemas
I'm still waiting for the confirmation email from event cinemas for the 2 tickets I bought via paypal. Has anyone else received theirs yet? Also has anyone been successful with getting tickets at the cinema from just showing them the voucher code and pin that was shown on the confirmation screen after paying with paypal?
marialouise314 on 22/01/2012 - 21:15 ¶well I must be a mug because I nearly always pay full price … so pray tell whats your secret
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Well lets see
1. Cheapskate Tuesday
2. Movie of the week
3. Cheap tickets $11 through various RAC associations
4. Cheap tickets through the Rydges movie link (not sure if this one still works)
5. Optus customers get $10 tickets through movie rewards site
6. Non optus customers use the webiste loophole to get $10 just change the end of the event web address to =optus when on the ticketing page
7. Use small local cinemas that are not part of a big chain join there rewards club and often get cheap tickets.
have to agree, people that pay $18 for a ticket are mugs. then again many people thesedays have the attention span of an ant and are obsessed with facebook moreso than finding the best deals on ozbargain :P
I only ever pay $10 for a movie ticket at the most and receive multiple free double passes every month from entering competitions/promotions- marialouise314 on 25/01/2012 - 13:45 ¶
I find that comment quite offensive - "some ppl" have better things to do than troll bargain websites
- marialouise314 on 25/01/2012 - 13:42 ¶
Thanks Melmac77 - positive feedback applied :D
- Cheapskate Tuesday - I usually take my daughter which has school the next day and I dont get home from work til late
- Movie of the week - good option that I have taken advantage of when been convenient
- Cheap tickets $11 through various RAC associations - not member of any :(
- Cheap tickets through the Rydges movie link (not sure if this one still works) - will try this
- Optus customers get $10 tickets through movie rewards site - on contract with different provider
- Non optus customers use the webiste loophole to get $10 just change the end of the event web address to =optus when on the ticketing page - oooo intresting will look into this
- Use small local cinemas that are not part of a big chain join there rewards club and often get cheap tickets - only local smaller cinema have crap times
+2 votesglowstix047 on 02/02/2012 - 23:52 ¶Guys if you're in Sydney and try the Blacktown drive in.
Just went with my girl and used these tickets. Just printed them off and showed the person at the booth upon entry. No additional surcharge AND you get to stay for both movies!
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Not available for use on 14 February 2012.
Online booking fees apply.
This offer is only avaialble to be purchased online.
Please ensure that you read all the other T&C's carefully.
Family & Friend eVoucher is available for purchase from 19 January 2012 to 1 February 2012 11:59pm AEDST.
Family & Friends eVouchers are only available to be purchased online.
eVouchers are valid for use from Monday 30 January 2012 to 28 March 2012*.
Not valid for use 14 February 2012.
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