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Would you swap seats in a cinema if empty

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Ttcagainnow · 30/08/2024 10:04

Say you booked the cheapest seat in the cinema but when there it's pretty much empty, would you seat in a VIP seat?

YABU - no, stick to the normal seat that you paid for.

YANBU - yes, go for it.

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lap90 · 31/08/2024 16:07

I've done it before and never had an issue. I have the cinema apps on my phone so have an idea of how many people are in my screening and where other people are sat. Seen other people do it too.

Celticliving · 31/08/2024 15:16

No, but my local cinema is a luxe - the seats are all wide, really comfy, reclines and has a table. And only £10 each.

I do, however, take my blanket into the cinema, take my shoes off, recline the chair and curl into a ball. Which is especially nice if it's a film that I've taken the kids' to that I have absolutely no interest in. I just go to sleep. Bliss.

Celticliving · 31/08/2024 15:13

Megifer · 30/08/2024 10:29

Yep! We deliberately wait until a film has been out a while then book cheapo seats then move to the posh ones. Every time.

and take our own sweets

Did you know that you are actually allowed to take your own sweets and drinks into the cinema?

You're welcome!

SummerSplashing · 31/08/2024 15:02

theduchessofspork · 31/08/2024 11:20

what Does this have to do with posh seats?

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Try reading the posts, it's not complicated

itsalwaysthesame · 31/08/2024 12:25

Yes of course I would and I also have done it, I do wait a while though in case someone's late.

theduchessofspork · 31/08/2024 11:23

user1471538275 · 30/08/2024 10:16

I didn't even know cinemas had VIP seats.

I voted no because you haven't paid for it. It's like wandering into first class on an aeroplane and saying 'oh there's a free seat here' and plonking yourself down.

Who wouldn’t do that if you could just walk over though?

There are a lot of nervy people on this thread.

theduchessofspork · 31/08/2024 11:20

SummerSplashing · 31/08/2024 05:59

@Milsonophonia

yes, still.

so take you 'wow' & stow it.

i have underlying health conditions, live alone & there still a lot of covid around. It's still making people incredibly unwell.

i do what I can to stay well & to avoid it.

your problem with that??

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what Does this have to do with posh seats?

MelainesLaugh · 31/08/2024 08:21

No way. Pay for the VIP if you want to sit there

sanityisamyth · 31/08/2024 08:21

user1471538275 · 30/08/2024 10:16

I didn't even know cinemas had VIP seats.

I voted no because you haven't paid for it. It's like wandering into first class on an aeroplane and saying 'oh there's a free seat here' and plonking yourself down.

This.

Hohofortherobbers · 31/08/2024 08:01

Yes. I did this when I went to see the last Bond film, seat owners arrived 45mins into the film (who does that???!!) and I had to do the walk of shame back to the cheap seats, disturbing more people and fumbling around in the dark Blush

Bubblesallaround · 31/08/2024 07:07

Yes but I went the other day for the first time in 8 years with my kids and there were only two others in the whole screening. Didn’t think twice to move to the more central, comfortable VIP seats! (Vue cinema)

MagpiePi · 31/08/2024 07:07

I was advised by a ticket seller to buy a cheap ticket and then sit where I wanted but it wasn’t a full screening. I wouldn’t do it if it was full.

Chester23 · 31/08/2024 07:05

I think it depends what cinema you're in. In the Vue where I live (not been for years) they tell people to move if they sit in vip seats. But if the film has started and no one is there try it

HelenWheels · 31/08/2024 07:04

i am not sure if some seats are more expensive than others
feels a bit cheeky
what would you do if you saw other people doign t his?

Musiclover234 · 31/08/2024 06:54

The odeon near me doesn’t have premier seating anymore, it’s a bit old and tired but you can book tickets £5 if you book online. Screens are roomy mostly so if you book a day or two in advance you can get decent seats anyway.

MinnieMountain · 31/08/2024 06:50

Not off my own back, but the usher in a near-empty cinema in Germany told me I could.

Wheelz46 · 31/08/2024 06:47

I didn't even know VIP seats existed in cinemas.

I booked tickets for a film once for me and my 2 children, with limited seats left. The only one that had 3 together were up front, I hadn't realised the seats were practically a bed that were unadjustable.

15 minutes into the film, I noticed the still 2 unbooked seats still available, so we moved over to there and I shared a seat with my youngest.

Thankfully nobody booked it in between but all seats are the same price in our cinemas and are unbelievably comfy anyway, apart from the first row where you have to lay in a sleeping position to watch the film.

paradisecircus · 31/08/2024 06:21

I'd move seats in an empty cinema but probably not to the VIP seats (whatever they are) as I imagine you get moved out of them.

SummerSplashing · 31/08/2024 05:59

Milsonophonia · 31/08/2024 00:20

Wow. Still?

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@Milsonophonia

yes, still.

so take you 'wow' & stow it.

i have underlying health conditions, live alone & there still a lot of covid around. It's still making people incredibly unwell.

i do what I can to stay well & to avoid it.

your problem with that??

LucasNorth1 · 31/08/2024 00:21

Ttcagainnow · 30/08/2024 10:04

Say you booked the cheapest seat in the cinema but when there it's pretty much empty, would you seat in a VIP seat?

YABU - no, stick to the normal seat that you paid for.

YANBU - yes, go for it.

not admitting anything, but in an empty one or almost, then in theory one could sit in a premium seat @Ttcagainnow

Milsonophonia · 31/08/2024 00:20

SummerSplashing · 31/08/2024 00:20

No. I'm not a doormat, but I also don't take things I haven't paid for.

if the cinema looked busy but not many booked in that area I'd be willing to pay more to upgrade, I still don't choose to be near lots of strangers who might have Covid.

Wow. Still?

SummerSplashing · 31/08/2024 00:20

No. I'm not a doormat, but I also don't take things I haven't paid for.

if the cinema looked busy but not many booked in that area I'd be willing to pay more to upgrade, I still don't choose to be near lots of strangers who might have Covid.

Milsonophonia · 31/08/2024 00:15

Yes and I have done and not given it a second thought!

theduchessofspork · 31/08/2024 00:13

Of course, anyone who doesn’t thing you should needs to take a ‘don’t be a total freaking doormat’ course

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Ttcagainnow · 31/08/2024 00:06

I can confirm I was 1 of 3 people in the entire screen but I did stick to my assigned seat as it wasn't too uncomfortable!
I can't believe there are cinemas with enough staff to do checks 😂 my local vue certainly doesn't have enough. @Hunter its double the price at my local!

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