Would you ask friend for this ticket money?

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I'm going to an event on Saturday booked ages ago. Me and friend A and friend B. Tickets were £38, friend A bought them and has the tickets, we all paid him ages ago.

Friend B can no longer go. She's a single mum with a tough life and her ex has announced he'll be on holiday, so she has no childcare. She's gutted not to be able to go, and knows the money is lost/spent. She said if we know of anyone who can use it to feel free to pass it on.

I bumped into a friend from way back I haven't seen in ages and mentioned we were going to this thing. He said he'd have loved to go. I said well actually there's a spare ticket.

That was a few weeks back and TBH I didn't really expect him to come, but he's just messaged saying he will and should he send me the money.

If it were my money, I'd say no, just glad to see it used and expect/hope he'd buy me a drink while we're out.

Friend B isn't expecting any cash, but I know she could use it. Would you ask him to pay (and pass it on, of course.)?

I think I’d have said to the friend you bumped into at the time that there was one going for £38 but that’s too late now. I suppose it depends how you worded it. It would be nice if they offered the money!

Yes, if payment has been offered I would accept on your friend’s behalf

Yes, he has offered money, but not asked how much.

TBH we go to quite a lot of events and at the time I bumped into him I couldn't have told you within +/- £50 how much this one had cost.

Oh well if he’s offered, definitely let him pay and reimburse your poor friend.

Definitely let him pay. It’s not your money to give away and sounds like your friend really needs the cash.

Yes of course. There’s literally nothing awkward here. He’s assuming he’ll pay. Your mate will appreciate being reimbursed.

Yes I’d take the reimbursement- he's offered and it sounds like it would make a difference to friend B.

He has offered, as any decent person would do, so why wouldnt you tell him the cost and give it to our friend???

I’d offer to pay and hope the other person would take it !

Did you actually read the OP? The friend offered the money.

The OP is questioning whether she should accept it on her other friends behalf and reimburse, considering the friend who can't go initially said if you can get rid of it I am not fussed about the money.

Take the reimbursement, and pass back to your pal,

I think you can say exactly this to him. Bit awkward, look it's not my ticket and not my call and my friend is too nice to ask, but she's a single parent and I think she'd really appreciate something back towards the ticket.

I’ve had a similar situation recently and asked my friend for half the ticket price- person who lost out still gets something back and person using the tickets gets a bit of a bargain. Best of both worlds

I would take £30 for it and pass on to friend

Just explain that the cash would be very welcome and be passed on to the original owner.

Of course take the money and reimburse your friend.

I really can’t think why you’d consider doing anything else.

It's not your ticket to give away.

He has offered the money so accept it and reimburse your friend. Why wouldn’t you accept the offer?

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Absolutely yes

How is this even a question OP?

You didn't pay for the spare ticket so yes, of course you should accept the money and pass it on.

"Friend B isn't expecting any cash, but I know she could use it. Would you ask him to pay (and pass it on, of course.)?"
Of course! Why are you even hesitating?

I'm confused, are you thinking of pocketing the money for yourself OP?

If not, then what is the issue with saying 'yes the ticket is £38' and giving the cash to the original owner of it? 🤷‍♀️

Why wouldn’t you? really odd you’re even asking. Of course you should take the money and reimburse your friend.

He’s happy to pay for it so charge him £20 or £30 and pass the money on. Win win.