mc131 362 Posted October 4, 2022 3 hours ago, PowerfulPierre said: Planning on coming down from Leicester for tomoorows play off between the Chargers and the Cubs but don't want to book on line if it's not entirely necessary. Does anyone know if we can just turn up and pay at the gate? Thanks! Ridiculous if you can't just turn up and pay Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crescent girl 1,883 Posted October 5, 2022 (edited) 15 hours ago, mc131 said: Ridiculous if you can't just turn up and pay Why is it 'ridiculous'? Since lock-down forced the issue, cash has become nearly redundant in many transactions. Once upon a time, you could turn up at a cinema with empty jam-jars or milk bottles instead of cash. Times change, processes move on. I'm sure Oxford won't be the only club -- or business in other fields --requiring only electronic payments as the norm in future -- and that we'll quickly become used to the process. Edited October 5, 2022 by crescent girl Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baiden 90 Posted October 5, 2022 (edited) 11 minutes ago, crescent girl said: Why is it 'ridiculous'? Since lock-down forced the issue, cash has become nearly redundant in many transactions. Once upon a time, you could turn up at a cinema with empty jam-jars or milk bottles instead of cash. Times change, processes move on. I'm sure Oxford won't be the only club -- or business in other fields --requiring only electronic payments as the norm in future -- and that we'll quickly become used to the process. Who said anything about paying with cash? You can’t pay by card at the gate either… Edited October 5, 2022 by baiden 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mc131 362 Posted October 5, 2022 (edited) 5 hours ago, crescent girl said: Why is it 'ridiculous'? Since lock-down forced the issue, cash has become nearly redundant in many transactions. Once upon a time, you could turn up at a cinema with empty jam-jars or milk bottles instead of cash. Times change, processes move on. I'm sure Oxford won't be the only club -- or business in other fields --requiring only electronic payments as the norm in future -- and that we'll quickly become used to the process. I should be able to choose how I pay for something not forced on me. Edited October 5, 2022 by mc131 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chunky 6,016 Posted October 5, 2022 4 minutes ago, mc131 said: I should be able to choose how I pay for something not forced on me. Sorry, the world has changed... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve roberts 9,241 Posted October 5, 2022 19 minutes ago, chunky said: Sorry, the world has changed... My mother recently lost her purse which contained her Debit Card...thankfully she had some cash. The replacement card took over a week to materialise. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve roberts 9,241 Posted October 5, 2022 5 hours ago, baiden said: Who said anything about paying with cash? You can’t pay by card at the gate either… You would have thought that there was provision for "Contactless" transactions? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mc131 362 Posted October 5, 2022 24 minutes ago, chunky said: Sorry, the world has changed... Not really only when forced to use I just choose not to go no issues with me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve roberts 9,241 Posted October 5, 2022 5 minutes ago, mc131 said: Not really only when forced to use I just choose not to go no issues with me When Lockdown was eased and you could venture further afield I wished to visit the local Arboretum only to find that you had to book in advance...an Arboretum of all places where social distancing wasn't an issue. When I went on line to book reluctantly (who would want to book in advance not knowing what the weather might be like?) only to find that there was a £1-50 booking fee...Sod that I said and didn't pursue with the booking out of priciple. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mc131 362 Posted October 5, 2022 2 minutes ago, steve roberts said: When Lockdown was eased and you could venture further afield I wished to visit the local Arboretum only to find that you had to book in advance...an Arboretum of all places where social distancing wasn't an issue. When I went on line to book reluctantly (who would want to book in advance not knowing what the weather might be like?) only to find that there was a £1-50 booking fee...Sod that I said and didn't pursue with the booking out of priciple. My thoughts exactly 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baiden 90 Posted October 5, 2022 4 hours ago, steve roberts said: You would have thought that there was provision for "Contactless" transactions? You can pay on the gate for the greyhounds (cash or card). There is a booth ready and waiting to take your money. Always closed when speedway is in town, though. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ruckerroo 790 Posted October 6, 2022 14 hours ago, chunky said: Sorry, the world has changed... coin of the realm should be allowed anywhere, all cobblers card only . 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites