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| Re: November 2011 Meet 18/09/2011 at 21:36 #21078 | |
GeoffM
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The shop now has a "product" for you to pay in advance. Please do this before signing up to the meet in the Events section - if you don't, I'll have to remove your name. Due to the confusion last time and the fact that many people turned up unexpectedly we are now insisting on payment in advance which makes it fairer for everybody with enough food. Even those bringing friends will need each of those friends to have a username here (which is bound to be a good thing anyway!). However, if you do not wish to eat, you can turn up after 2pm for no fee and no registration required. Joe, no thanks, we should be covered. But a laptop and extension lead would be useful - see the sign-up sheet for details. SimSig Boss Log in to reply |
| Re: November 2011 Meet 18/09/2011 at 21:36 #21079 | |
postal
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" said:If we really are going to insist on payment in advance, please can we provide a choice of methods. I CAN NOT DO PAYPAL.I'm with Adrian on this - does it mean we are barred from attending the Meet? I have booked on the Events page and await with trepidation the removal of my name as I have not completed the PayPal information in the Shop. JG “In life, there is always someone out there, who won’t like you, for whatever reason, don’t let the insecurities in their lives affect yours.” – Rashida Rowe Last edited: 18/09/2011 at 21:45 by postal Log in to reply |
| Re: November 2011 Meet 18/09/2011 at 21:55 #21080 | |
mfcooper
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When going to pay for the meet, the following text is dispayed... Quote: You can pay by debit card, credit card, or PayPal using this payment method.After following the link to PayPal's website, find the following text: Quote: Don't have a PayPal account?And from there you can pay by card without a paypal account. Log in to reply |
| Re: November 2011 Meet 18/09/2011 at 22:11 #21082 | |
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Prof Jolly
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and if u dont have a bank account or credit or debit card?
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| Re: November 2011 Meet 18/09/2011 at 22:17 #21083 | |
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Prof Jolly
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just seen this on the wiki For those who do not like using the online Shop or PayPal (or both), a cheque can be made for £9 per person addressed to SimSig Ltd and addressed to SimSig Ltd, 104 White Eagle Road, Swindon, SN25 1PS. The price reflects the increased cost for me to process a cheque compared to an online payment. http://www.SimSig.co.uk/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=meets:nov2011#entrance_fee Log in to reply |
| Re: November 2011 Meet 19/09/2011 at 06:44 #21084 | |
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GeoffM
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" said:" said:Please don't stir. As ProfJolly has noted, I had already provided an alternative in the Wiki, linked to from the Shop and the Event. As I know you, I'll leave your name while I await payment.If we really are going to insist on payment in advance, please can we provide a choice of methods. I CAN NOT DO PAYPAL.I'm with Adrian on this - does it mean we are barred from attending the Meet? SimSig Boss Log in to reply |
| Re: November 2011 Meet 19/09/2011 at 07:49 #21085 | |
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postal
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" said:When going to pay for the meet, the following text is dispayed...Matt I got that far but I need some help after that. The impression I got from the Shop is that you can pay by debit or credit card rather than PayPal account but that the payment (and a whole slug of personal information) still goes through the PayPal system. That is my sticking point (or have I got it all wrong)? I also have it in the back of my mind that PayPal only allow a limited number of transactions by that route before insisting that you open an account. It rather restricts my use of E-bay, but I can live with that! JG “In life, there is always someone out there, who won’t like you, for whatever reason, don’t let the insecurities in their lives affect yours.” – Rashida Rowe Log in to reply |
| Re: November 2011 Meet 19/09/2011 at 13:53 #21092 | |
headshot119
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I don't really see what the issue is with not just using your Debit or Credit card with Paypal. A load of personal information is given out whenever you spend any where online so I don't see how it is any different.
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| Re: November 2011 Meet 19/09/2011 at 15:23 #21094 | |
Peter Bennet
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" said:I don't really see what the issue is with not just using your Debit or Credit card with Paypal. A load of personal information is given out whenever you spend any where online so I don't see how it is any different.it's a bit like that top-secret security code on the back of your card- read it out over the phone for a purchase and it's not that secret anymore! Peter I identify as half man half biscuit - crumbs! Log in to reply |
| Re: November 2011 Meet 19/09/2011 at 15:27 #21095 | |
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Prof Jolly
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Why all the fuss??? If you don't want to pay with paypal send a cheque!!! Log in to reply |
| Re: November 2011 Meet 19/09/2011 at 16:13 #21098 | |
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Ray
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Looking for a yawn smiley.
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| Re: November 2011 Meet 19/09/2011 at 16:48 #21100 | |
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Peter Bennet
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" said:Looking for a yawn smiley. 
I identify as half man half biscuit - crumbs! Log in to reply |
| Re: November 2011 Meet 24/09/2011 at 16:56 #21246 | |
Chrisrail
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Restaurant Booked Mount Everest Restaurant booked for the 26th November 2011 http://www.everestderby.co.uk/ Log in to reply |
| Re: November 2011 Meet 24/09/2011 at 17:55 #21248 | |
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postal
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" said:I don't really see what the issue is with not just using your Debit or Credit card with Paypal. A load of personal information is given out whenever you spend any where online so I don't see how it is any different.Each to their own - I happen not to trust Paypal (and I am not given comfort by the 52,900,000 entries Google pulls up when I enter "Paypal problems"). “In life, there is always someone out there, who won’t like you, for whatever reason, don’t let the insecurities in their lives affect yours.” – Rashida Rowe Log in to reply |
| Re: November 2011 Meet 24/09/2011 at 19:12 #21253 | |
andyb0607
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" said:Restaurant BookedHopefully they've taken more precautions to stop p****d SimSiggers from falling off their chairs this time round!! Think the count was up to 4 last year! 
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| Re: November 2011 Meet 24/09/2011 at 20:03 #21255 | |
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Adrian the Rock
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" said:...The impression I got from the Shop is that you can pay by debit or credit card rather than PayPal account but that the payment (and a whole slug of personal information) still goes through the PayPal system. That is my sticking point (or have I got it all wrong)? I also have it in the back of my mind that PayPal only allow a limited number of transactions by that route before insisting that you open an account. It rather restricts my use of E-bay, but I can live with that! That was exactly my experience. I now can't use outlets that accept payments via the PayPal system at all, because I refuse to open a PayPal account (I'm not satisified their security is adequate), and I've now used up my transaction limit for non-PayPal-account users on all of my cards. So, thanks, Geoff, for providing a cheque option. Personally I have no objection at all to having to pay slightly more to use that method. Log in to reply |
| Re: November 2011 Meet 25/09/2011 at 14:49 #21271 | |
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Underwood
746 posts |
Trying to book a St Pancras to Nottingham but have the option of the 0915, which is suitable, or the 1015 which is not, I am on the 0713 to Paddington, due at 0844, but a 30 minute connection from Paddington to St Pancras is a bit tight, might not be worth a risk...
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| Re: November 2011 Meet 25/09/2011 at 20:29 #21287 | |
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UKTrainMan
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" said:Trying to book a St Pancras to Nottingham but have the option of the 0915, which is suitable, or the 1015 which is not, I am on the 0713 to Paddington, due at 0844, but a 30 minute connection from Paddington to St Pancras is a bit tight, might not be worth a risk...Would suggest using TfL's Journey Planner and see what that suggests. If sub-surface lines are down for engy works [again...] then I reckon Paddington-Oxford Circus-King's Cross St. Pancras (Bakerloo and Victoria lines respectively) takes about 20 minutes, but worth seeing what TfL say/suggest. Believe there is a direct bus available too but don't know how long that'll take. They do advise in advance of planned engy works but I'd take that with a pinch of salt as they tend to change it pretty much last minute. edited to add 205 bus is the direct bus mentioned, according to this timetable there is an 0856 bus from Praed Street which arrives "King's Cross Station, Euston Road" at 0917. Whilst I trust that site somewhat, I wouldn't 100% rely on it, but you may find it is alright. Heck, you may find it easier and quicker to walk or even hire a "Boris Bike". Hope this helps. engy works = Engineering Works Any views and / or opinions expressed by myself are from me personally and do not represent those of any company I either work for or am a consultant for. Last edited: 25/09/2011 at 21:36 by UKTrainMan Log in to reply |
| Re: November 2011 Meet 25/09/2011 at 21:22 #21289 | |
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Underwood
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Thank you for that, I have thought of the 205 but I doubt it would be early to make a minus 2 connection knowing what Marylebone Road is like, and the Circle line is bound to be up for power upgrade or Farringdon works taking over still. Would say the 1015 but that arrives at Nottingham basically at 12pm and yet to trek over to Derby on a unit. Might just suffice going straight to Derby and then go via Nottingham on the way back, so then I can be at the meet at the start, mainly as I will have to leave early to race over to Nottingham to get a train back to St Pancras...was just hoping I could do it both ways
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| Re: November 2011 Meet 26/09/2011 at 06:55 #21293 | |
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GeoffM
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" said:Trying to book a St Pancras to Nottingham but have the option of the 0915, which is suitable, or the 1015 which is not, I am on the 0713 to Paddington, due at 0844, but a 30 minute connection from Paddington to St Pancras is a bit tight, might not be worth a risk...Assuming you are starting from Trowbridge then I would have gone via Bristol and Birmingham - which is in fact what National Rail comes up with. However, it looks like a Lichfield diversion which adds a bit of time to the journey. Or do you specifically want to do the MML?! SimSig Boss Log in to reply |
| Re: November 2011 Meet 26/09/2011 at 15:10 #21331 | |
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Underwood
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Thank you Geoff, I know it sounds an odd route but there is no advances fares for XC and there is the diversions too, granted it is a diversion I haven't done before, but there is a £7 Trowbridge to Paddington advance fare and a £11-£14 advance fare on EMT, but I like the change of scenery going via London and also the MML is host to the only remaining 'proper' HSTs, hence I am trying Nottingam both ways. Last time I did a Meridian service straight up to Derby and then go via Nottingham on the way back, so will probably do that again. Thank you UKTM and Geoff for the help though  Oh also, I forget now, are donations of cash accepted at the meet? Log in to reply |
| Re: November 2011 Meet 13/10/2011 at 15:25 #21717 | |
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birchy74
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Sorry if this has been mentioned before but any idea what sims will be on at the meet?
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| Re: November 2011 Meet 13/10/2011 at 16:35 #21720 | |
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postal
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" said:Thank you Geoff, I know it sounds an odd route but there is no advances fares for XC.I had a similar problem with XC (when I tried last month could book an advance single from Derby back to Alnmouth but nothing in the forward direction). Off Peak Return was showing as £54.10 after my wrinklies Railcard discount. I eventually got it down to £35 by booking matched pairs of advance singles between Alnmouth - Newcastle, Newcastle - York and York - Sheffield along with a Day Return from Sheffield to Derby. It is now galling to see advance singles in both direction on the XC web-site which would allow me the round trip for £32.65 In response to Birchy, there is a whole lot of work going on under the radar at the moment. I'm sure that Geoff will be announcing what is going to happen at the meet as soon as he is happy that there is a suitable set of sims up to at least pre-release quality (i.e. sims that testers have already given a good workout at the beta stage). “In life, there is always someone out there, who won’t like you, for whatever reason, don’t let the insecurities in their lives affect yours.” – Rashida Rowe Log in to reply The following user said thank you: birchy74 |
| Re: November 2011 Meet 14/10/2011 at 14:03 #21767 | |
onlydjw
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If you're still going EMT to Nottingham - then change at EM Parkway for Derby, rather than going through to Nottingham - may be quicker (and possibly cheaper).
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| Re: November 2011 Meet 14/10/2011 at 18:18 #21783 | |
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headshot119
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There wasn't an option on the booking for any other equipment. I can bring along a four port gigabit switch if it's needed? Possibly some patch leads as well. "Passengers for New Lane, should be seated in the rear coach of the train " - Opinions are my own and not those of my employer Log in to reply |