Comments on: WARNING: Don’t Fall For Inauguration Ticket Fraud http://donklephant.com/2008/11/08/warning-dont-fall-for-inauguration-ticket-fraud/ Big Teeth. Huge Ass. Surprisingly Reasonable. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:59:03 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Denise Harvey http://donklephant.com/2008/11/08/warning-dont-fall-for-inauguration-ticket-fraud/comment-page-1/#comment-424294 Denise Harvey Tue, 11 Nov 2008 03:42:53 +0000 http://donklephant.com/?p=10778#comment-424294 I purchased my plane ticket for the Inauguration in early October. I fly out on Jet Blue, non-stop to Washington, DC on the 18th. Trying to shore up tickets to the swearing-in ceremony (my only interest), I came upon a website called GreatSeats.com purporting to have "100% guaranteed tickets" to the inaugural events. "Tickets" to the swearing-in" were priced from $515 to $6825. The deal stank like day old fish so I called Obama Headquarters and got the real information. A couple of days ago, I sent my request for tickets to U.S Senator Dianne Feinstein D-CA (who's my U.S. Senator). I also sent a request to Congresswoman Barbara Lee, D-CA, (my 9th District U.S. Representative). I'm giving it my best shot to get a ticket...but even if I fail, I will be in Washington DC. I believed that Senator Obama would be President Obama, and I will not be deterred now. I purchased my plane ticket for the Inauguration in early October. I fly out on Jet Blue, non-stop to Washington, DC on the 18th. Trying to shore up tickets to the swearing-in ceremony (my only interest), I came upon a website called GreatSeats.com purporting to have “100% guaranteed tickets” to the inaugural events. “Tickets” to the swearing-in” were priced from $515 to $6825. The deal stank like day old fish so I called Obama Headquarters and got the real information.

A couple of days ago, I sent my request for tickets to U.S Senator Dianne Feinstein D-CA (who’s my U.S. Senator). I also sent a request to Congresswoman Barbara Lee, D-CA, (my 9th District U.S. Representative). I’m giving it my best shot to get a ticket…but even if I fail, I will be in Washington DC. I believed that Senator Obama would be President Obama, and I will not be deterred now.

]]> By: Below The Beltway » Blog Archive » Inauguaration Fever Hits Metro D.C. http://donklephant.com/2008/11/08/warning-dont-fall-for-inauguration-ticket-fraud/comment-page-1/#comment-424227 Below The Beltway » Blog Archive » Inauguaration Fever Hits Metro D.C. Mon, 10 Nov 2008 20:32:57 +0000 http://donklephant.com/?p=10778#comment-424227 [...] Of course, if you really are interested in coming into town, you should also be aware of the scams that have already started popping up. [...] [...] Of course, if you really are interested in coming into town, you should also be aware of the scams that have already started popping up. [...]

]]> By: Donklephant » Blog Archive » Inauguration To Be Biggest Ever? http://donklephant.com/2008/11/08/warning-dont-fall-for-inauguration-ticket-fraud/comment-page-1/#comment-424225 Donklephant » Blog Archive » Inauguration To Be Biggest Ever? Mon, 10 Nov 2008 20:08:57 +0000 http://donklephant.com/?p=10778#comment-424225 [...] the way, if you are going and you want a ticket be on the lookout for fraud. This entry was posted on Monday, November 10th, 2008 and is filed under 2008 Election, Barack, [...] [...] the way, if you are going and you want a ticket be on the lookout for fraud. This entry was posted on Monday, November 10th, 2008 and is filed under 2008 Election, Barack, [...]

]]> By: Mike http://donklephant.com/2008/11/08/warning-dont-fall-for-inauguration-ticket-fraud/comment-page-1/#comment-424208 Mike Mon, 10 Nov 2008 15:17:11 +0000 http://donklephant.com/?p=10778#comment-424208 My wife and I are going and did the same thing as Jasmine - asked our local rep's office (Brian Baird - WA) for tickets. Who knows if we'll get any, but at least the parade is open to the public. I'm looking forward to some sightseeing anyway! My wife and I are going and did the same thing as Jasmine – asked our local rep’s office (Brian Baird – WA) for tickets. Who knows if we’ll get any, but at least the parade is open to the public. I’m looking forward to some sightseeing anyway!

]]> By: Jasmine http://donklephant.com/2008/11/08/warning-dont-fall-for-inauguration-ticket-fraud/comment-page-1/#comment-424030 Jasmine Sat, 08 Nov 2008 22:06:58 +0000 http://donklephant.com/?p=10778#comment-424030 I've already submitted a request to my local rep, which I believe is the only way anyone can get a ticket. My local rep happens to be Rahm Emanuel, so I've no hope of getting a ticket, considering he's probably busy with other stuff and I imagine there are other folks in my district who might have signed up sooner. Also, I didn't submit a request until yesterday, so there's that. Fingers still crossed! I’ve already submitted a request to my local rep, which I believe is the only way anyone can get a ticket.

My local rep happens to be Rahm Emanuel, so I’ve no hope of getting a ticket, considering he’s probably busy with other stuff and I imagine there are other folks in my district who might have signed up sooner. Also, I didn’t submit a request until yesterday, so there’s that. Fingers still crossed!

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