[News] Saddledome is going cashless

[Knightslayer]

Originally Posted by Toonage

Re: Buffets, how have these not died following COVID? Inviting people to gather around an open pit of various foods that are picked up and dropped into each other, with sneeze guards that are tall enough for adults but just the right height for kids to get under.

Tongs are the last of my worries at a buffet.

300 people caught Covid last week at a Calgary wedding that featured a buffet.

[Toonage]

Seriously, one of the first things I thought we go the way of the dodo after all this was buffets.

Back on topic, fewer touches (and sanitizer right there where you do have to touch), fewer interactions with people, quicker service, may not even have to leave my seat, possibly apps that allow me to pre load money to use at the Dome? And no tongs? All good. All positive progress.

[transplant99]

Originally Posted by Bingo

I'd imagine whatever handling and cost savings pro sports (and others) are getting from going cashless would be rendered pretty much ineffective if cashless became almost cashless.

Change floats for all the tills etc alone would be a pain in the ass for the 5% or whatever.

I'm not telling anyone they have to be happy with it, but it's here and it's not a Calgary thing.

Good point on the floats for tills.

Maybe they would be wise to at least set up one booth where the patron can put 50 bucks or whatever onto a reloadable card to use throughout the building?

I dunno...just seems ridiculous to me to refuse the very thing that makes business go round because its in its original form and not covered by a plastic card.

[Weitz]

Originally Posted by Knightslayer

Not every place uses tap especially restaurant's. You can't leave a tip if you tap.

This is incorrect. There are many places you can pick a % and then tap.

[tvp2003]

Originally Posted by Knightslayer

Every number could be worth a different amount. If someone buys one ticket as opposed to the $20 or $50 tickets each number will be worth a different amount.

Not saying this is definitely happening but maybe I'm underestimating the degenerate level of Oiler fans.

You're underestimating the degenerate level of Oiler fans.

Originally Posted by Knightslayer

300 people caught Covid last week at a Calgary wedding that featured a buffet.

Source? Not trying to argue whether or not it happened, but I don't think you can necessarily attribute this to the buffet/tongs (especially if high touch areas are sanitized like all the covid protocols say they should).

[jg13]

Originally Posted by Knightslayer

300 people caught Covid last week at a Calgary wedding that featured a buffet.

Can you link me this article? It's not that I don't believe you. I just find that shocking and want to read about it.

[Bleeding Red]

Here's an odd thought - instead of opting entirely out of one, why not incentivize the other?
"Yes, we still accept cash (exact change only, please), but pay with your new Flames CC or with the Flames wallet app and earn points/chances to win!! (or use the app to buy 9 hot dogs, get a free popcorn)"


I have 2 concerns (and am not sure how founded/valid they are)
1 - I am concerned about the security of my money on an app. Identity theft, hackers, hidden fees. I carry my cards in one of those "scan proof" cases.



2- I am not so sure about the push towards a touch-less / sterile society. Mud is good. Soon we may not be immune to even the most common bug. The world has dirt and grime in it. We can't live in a bubble.

[PepsiFree]

Originally Posted by Bleeding Red

Here's an odd thought - instead of opting entirely out of one, why not incentivize the other?
"Yes, we still accept cash (exact change only, please), but pay with your new Flames CC or with the Flames wallet app and earn points/chances to win!! (or use the app to buy 9 hot dogs, get a free popcorn)"


I have 2 concerns (and am not sure how founded/valid they are)
1 - I am concerned about the security of my money on an app. Identity theft, hackers, hidden fees. I carry my cards in one of those "scan proof" cases.



2- I am not so sure about the push towards a touch-less / sterile society. Mud is good. Soon we may not be immune to even the most common bug. The world has dirt and grime in it. We can't live in a bubble.

1. You don't have to put your money on an app, you can use your card.

2. There are still plenty of touchpoints for germs.

[Knightslayer]

Originally Posted by Weitz

This is incorrect. There are many places you can pick a % and then tap.

Meaning you touch the keypad which was the point of the post I was replying to.

[The Cobra]

Originally Posted by jg13

Can you link me this article? It's not that I don't believe you. I just find that shocking and want to read about it.

I expect you'll find that that was "fake" news.

[Knightslayer]

Originally Posted by jg13

Can you link me this article? It's not that I don't believe you. I just find that shocking and want to read about it.

There is no article. I know about 2 dozen people who caught Covid at the wedding. 280 people have been confirmed cases from same wedding. 800 people wedding.

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by Weitz

This is incorrect. There are many places you can pick a % and then tap.

It's usually the first screen that comes up.

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by Knightslayer

Meaning you touch the keypad which was the point of the post I was replying to.

you can tap the screen with the corner of your card...also a tip is one touch then the unit gets a quick wipe

[Enoch Root]

edit: nm

[RM14]

Originally Posted by Bleeding Red

Here's an odd thought - instead of opting entirely out of one, why not incentivize the other?
"Yes, we still accept cash (exact change only, please), but pay with your new Flames CC or with the Flames wallet app and earn points/chances to win!! (or use the app to buy 9 hot dogs, get a free popcorn)"


I have 2 concerns (and am not sure how founded/valid they are)
1 - I am concerned about the security of my money on an app. Identity theft, hackers, hidden fees. I carry my cards in one of those "scan proof" cases.



2- I am not so sure about the push towards a touch-less / sterile society. Mud is good. Soon we may not be immune to even the most common bug. The world has dirt and grime in it. We can't live in a bubble.

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[Passe La Puck]

Originally Posted by The Familia

It is dumb. People have used cash for centuries and most people are still alive.

I hate to be the bearer of bad news but the vast majority of people from the last few centuries are dead.

[Iceman90]

Originally Posted by RM14

Is this the end of beer vendors? I noticed they havn't been at McMahon this year since it's cashless as well.

You could have folks pre-purchase beer tickets in the lobby or before they arrive, and then redeem those for beers in their seats.

[blender]

Originally Posted by PepsiFree

1. You don't have to put your money on an app, you can use your card.


2. There are still plenty of touchpoints for germs.

Hand sanitizer is tough on germs, though. It was already an issue before Covid. Not dissimilar to over-use of antibiotics.

[The Cobra]

For the record, the Flames changed their stance and are allowing tipping at the concessions stands. Apparently there was a concern that the workers at concessions might find other employment if tips were not part of their equation. Don't care the reason, but good on them making the change.

[timun]

People tip the concessionaires?