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harrishkrishna1
post May 1 2019, 07:06 PM

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Hi Guys, I'll only compare MBO and GSC since only those two are available here in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.

Pricewise, it's generally the same between the two. Though, there are two main instances in which one has an advantage over the other. During weekdays after 1 p.m., tickets for adults is cheaper in MBO. However, during the weekends before 1 p.m. GSC is cheaper. Not to mention, MBO is cheaper for kids no matter what or when.

Concessionwise, I prefer snacks in GSC. But that's just my personal opinion. It doesn't really vary in terms of concession pricing for the popcorn combo between the two. Nonetheless, if you select the single pack or share pack combo in MBO, it is RM1 and RM2 cheaper than normal respectively.

Comfortwise, take this from my mom who's out of shape when I say that she prefers the seating in MBO since it's cushioned throughout the seats whereas the arm rest and sides of seats in GSC is not cushioned and you come in direct contact with the metal of the arm rest when seated. Nevertheless, in terms of cleanliness GSC wins hands down.

The edge that's decisive for me is the fact that MBO provides points for every ringgit of transaction made with them. GSC offers nothing. In addition, the points can not only be used to redeem ordinary rewards such as tickets and concessions but you'll also be able to redeem movie merchandises regularly! This is something I believe even TGV does not offer. To top it off, MBO has the 'Happy Wednesday' campaign in which tickets are flat at RM 9(*with the exception of new releases and sneak showings of course!) as well as double points awarded for any transaction made on Wednesdays for that Wednesday. That's game-changing to be honest!

All in all, I prefer MBO without contest. It's fair and rewarding beyond compare. I certainly do not mind sacrificing price at certain times and cleanliness for the points which I get to collect and put to good use later!
harrishkrishna1
post May 1 2019, 07:27 PM

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QUOTE(wenkernboys01 @ Mar 31 2018, 05:22 PM)
1. Normal TGV membership card are expensive, because it costs RM30 with 1 year expire date and membership pack! Don't think about "TGV good value for money"! Because TGV membership card and normal tickets are too expensive! NOT A GOOD VALUE AND TOTALLY WASTE MONEY, sure it's totally fine for maybank users but for normal users (aka non maybank customers)....NO NO NO!

2. GSC cinema are also offers a membership card too, but it's free to sign up, the only problem is they only offer a membership virtual card (GSC ID) instead of the membership plastic card which not too bad but because it requires GSC app for phone to earn points by showing your phone with GSC,app+GSC ID number so it's a little bit hassle but consider TGV membership are expensive, GSC membership are free so it's good value for money.

3. If you want a Cinema membership card, go for MBO Cinema (StarClub card), their membership card are free to sign up and it has free lifetime membership so there is no expire date as no Renewal fee!

So, is the TGV cinema a good value for money? NO!
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There is points offered by GSC😱??? I had no idea. Just checked, and that's not advertised in the website. What am I missing? How do you guys collect points? Mind showing me?
harrishkrishna1
post May 2 2019, 09:56 PM

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QUOTE(Daylight_walker @ May 1 2019, 08:31 PM)
Nothing beat this mighty 2 tier cinema.
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When was this taken???
harrishkrishna1
post May 5 2019, 10:56 AM

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QUOTE(bylkw2 @ May 3 2019, 09:36 AM)
mahai MBO dah 2019, still have to collect printed tickets purchased online from counters; tgv n gsc dah ada qr code to scan at entrance n go in directly

lagi wanna open only 2 counters during weekend; rubbish machines available to purchase tickets only

also got no express counters to collect f&b purchased online, again only 2 counters are opened during weekend
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Which MBO is this?

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