We appreciate that our Patrons took the time to make these comments about their ordering experience. The comments are shown with their own exclamation marks and smiley faces of enthusiasm:

2009-10 Patron Comments:

"Just want to let you know that ordering tickets was very easy! Everything worked beautifully--very easy! Smile, smile!!"

"Ticket ordering on line was simple! Thanks!"

"The system was much easier to use than those for other theatres."

"very easy to order tickets     thanks"

"Thank you !"

"ticket ordering process is excellent!"

"easy ordering process"

2008-09 Patron Comments:

"Love your site - extremely easy to navigate through the site!"

"Definitely the fastest and easiest online box office ever!"

"Once again very awesome ordering experience - easy, fast and intuitive. I love using this online ordering."

"So far, so good.
Registering and ordering tickets was simple and quick.
Please do not ''enhance'' the system and make it more complicated."

"Your ordering system is extremely easy to use. the only thing that would make it easier would be if you saved (encrypted, of course) and presented previously used credit cards so we don't have to re-enter the number each time."

Note: Making the patron enter their credit card each time they order is an additional security measure by choice.

"ordering was very easy!"

"I use web for many things. Your system is easy and works fine.
Hopefully the USPS will deliver the tickets on time."

2007-08 Patron comments:
(we're still getting lots of positive feedback - thanks to those that give the feedback -
we just aren't showing them as often anymore)

"Thank you very much !
Excellent ordering system!" Beverly & Gareth

"This was easy! Thanks"

"Your ticketing system is so easy and convenient. You have a very user friendly, easy to understand system."

"Very easy to order tickets, speedy process."

"This system was painless!"

"Thought the on-line ordering process was easy to follow - liked the highlighting to draw one's attention to important information. This is my first on-line order. Was not sure if you had my mailing address and did not see where I could check that before submitting my order. That was the only thing I found unclear."

Note: As a result, we programmed the system to show a small part of the mailing address so someone knows when they order that the address on file is correct.

"It was easy and simple. I''ll be using it again in the future."

Note: That's the reaction we want!!

2006-07 Patron comments:

"This was the easiest ticket I ever boiught for anything. Thanks"

Once again it's a pleasure ordering my subscription this way!

"great web site and very easy to use...this was a pleasure not a chore to get tickets for my granddaughters plays"

"easy ticket ordering, good concerts!"

"TICKET ORDERING WAS SIMPLE."

"The ordering process was very easy to use. Hope to use it often."

"This is my first time attending one of your functions. Your online system is fine. I look forward to attending other functions in the future."

"Your website was quick and easy to use."

"Very smooth and easy transaction. Thanks."

2005-06 Patron comments:

"ticket buying made easy!"

"It is one of the best - truly. I am impressed!"

"Excellent system. Easy to navigate."

"great site..very easy to use..good job."
 
"I thought this ordering system was helpful and clear, with many explanations. Thanks."

"Ticketing ordering is very simple on line, thank you!"

"Ordering was so very easy. As a new subscriber, I can't wait for the upcoming performances!"

"With my vision impairment, I usually prefer to speak with someone in the box office. However, this was easy to use!"

"PARTICULARLY GOOD"

"very very easy to use indeed! I liked the seperate pop up window for viewing seating arrangement and taking a look at the adopt a chair program without interupting the order process. Thank you very much and good luck with the adopt a chair program.
cheers"

"VERY GOOD SYSTEM"

2004-05 Patron comments:

"The directions were clear and system was very easy to use. I'm sure I will be using this method to order all my tickets."

"Your on-line ticket ordering system is great! I love it. One of the easiest I have used."

"Your on-line order system is great. I didn't have any problems using it."

"Easy to follow, no improvements needed!"

"Was a breeze."

"This site is very clear and easy to use. Now if the tickets are actually waiting for me on the 31st of Oct, everything will be perfect."

"Thanks! Quick and painless!"

"GREAT!!! Super easy to navigate through!!!!!"

"The transaction was very simple and it was easy to navigate through your website. I recommend a map of the theater be put on the site."
(This is a smaller theatre. Every seat has a great view. For this reason, it was decided not to put a more complex seating choice function online - in response to this comment, we did add a Seating Chart)

2003-04 Patron comments:

"The ordering process was as advertised - a piece of cake!"

"Easy to use Directions very clear and easy to follow - didn't make any mistakes"

"Considering my computer ability this was easy."

"Great system - I do a LOT of on-line ordering, purchasing, etc. - this is as good a system as any. Nice job and quite unexpected for a local organization."

"I found your ticket ordering system to be quite good and convenient. Thank you."

"I liked it. Clear and easy to use."

"very easy to use"

"Very easy to use. If it ain't broke don't fix it!"

"Online ordering worked well. Easy to follow and understand. Had no problems and I'm a computer novice."

"Our ordering experience was easy & very handy. Thank you very much!"

"The ticket ordering system was extremely easy to use. We are looking forward to seeing the New Jersey Ballet. Thank you!" 

"Very easy to use"

2002-03 Patron comments (initial season with our online ticketing):

"The ordering system is easy to use. How do I know what seats were reserved and did we have a choice of seating?"

Note: This is a smaller theatre. Every seat has a great view. For this reason, it was decided not to put a more complex seating choice function online.

"Easy and convenient...thanks"

"I thought the ordering process was very good. It was quick and easy. I planned on ordering by phone but was unable to reach someone live. Although all my calls were returned, ordering on line was much easier. "

Note: By the nature of the box office, there are times when the office is not manned - that's where the online ticketing system shines! With its ability to offer around the clock access to ordering all of the remaining shows and the ability for the system to do edits to be sure the order is right, using the system is like adding multiple quality people to your staff.

"IT WAS GREAT!!"

"so far so good!"

"Your system is very user friendly!! :)"

"very user friendly"

"It was incredibly easy and I hope that more shows will be offered so I can order tickets using this system! Thanks!"

"I found this process to be very proficient. I would have liked the opportunity to view the theater seating and if possible pick out the seats that I wanted. I have never been here before. I would also like this form which I am printing to include the date and the number of tickets - Thanks"

Note: As a result, we increased the size of the lettering inviting the patron to print the page prior to the comment request/final confirmation page - that prior page does include the date and number of tickets (Sample). We also send a confirming email.

"easy to use"

"This was very easy and this is our first time visiting your web site... (remainder is about an office related comment)"

"User friendly"

"Easy to use and adequate opportunities to make changes and to confirm order."

"Clear, simple and efficient. Now if the tickets are at the box office without a hitch and the billing is correct your ordering system gets an A+. Thanks."

"My compliments to who ever designed this web site. Ordering could not have been easier"

Sample Pages of the Online Ordering System:

Ordering Pages
Log On Page	Choose Events Page	Error Messages
Change Order Page	Billing and Delivery Page	Final Confirmation
Sample of Email Confirmation

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